Biography
In 2003, the formation WOLFCHANT was founded in St. Oswald/ Lower Bavaria (Ger.) by the members Lokhi (voc.), Gaahnt (bass), Skaahl (lead guit.) and Norgahd (drums). The band emanated from diverse extreme metal bands, which were left by the members, to advance their individual musical development. On the first demo "The Fangs Of The Southern Death", which was published in 2004, music style was a mixture of gruffy melodic death and dark metal. But in the same year, the band produced another demo called "The Herjan Trilogy" which was the cornerstone for the new style of WOLFCHANT. Henceforth, songwriting has been pushed on a high melodic and hymnic level with a broad spectrum of mood and temper. Due to the very positive feedback on the existing material, WOLFCHANT restarted working on new songs more enthusiastic than ever to finalize times of just making demos. In 2005 the line up was completed with Derrmorh (rh.guit). Heavily laden with new songs they participated different samplers, which attracted attention of diverse record labels who were aiming for partnership. Finally, the deal was arranged with the label CCP Records. Together they are working on the growing success of WOLFCHANT. Thus, CCP Records published WOLFCHANT's self-produced debut "Bloody Tales Of Disgraced Lands" in November 2005. Most of the album's reviews were very positive and a large listenership was adressed. That was followed by numerous gigs and different achievements, e.g. a placement in the "Legacy" magazine's reader charts! Now, the debut is followed by another, even harder and more aggressive blasting long player called "A Pagan Storm". But they still keep their true and incomparable style without repeating themselves- i.a. a result of leaving out keyboards- which are commonly used in this genre- and setting new priorities in celebrating their music. Although "A Pagan Storm" has a more aggressive style it doesn't lack graceful acoustic passages and also traditional instruments like flute, mouth harp and accordion are used to put emphasis on different parts. Most texts on the albums talk about nature, but it was also very important for the band to pick up legends about the nordic mythology which is a very central topic on every song idea. In march 2007 Gaahnt left the band and Nattulv took over his position. In may 2008 Nattulv left the band for time reasons and Bahznar entered the band and took over the bass. With their substantial arranged concept WOLFCHANT surely will convince the pagan, viking and heathen listenership and truely, follow their path consequently.
Turning Into Red
Wolfchant Lyrics
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Darker moon and darker night,
Far away from every light
Iron claws are holding me,
The death in flames is mine
I am sitting here alone, tortured and prisoned in my cell
Chains binding my hands and feets, I feel I am in hell
Chains binding my hands and feets, I feel I am in hell
I did never something wrong
Everyday I prayed to God
Darker moon and darker night,
Far away from every light
Iron claws are holding me,
The death in flames is mine
Live is dark and savage now, they blamed me as a witch
Live is dark and savage now, they blamed me as a witch
Years and years I healed the people, with the help of nature's power
Years and years I healed the people, with the help of nature's power
I did never something wrong
Everyday I prayed to God
I remember when I was young and the fields and the trees surrounding me
As a maid on a farm there was nothing bad and evil for me
All the terrible thing they said, my skin was burnt with fire
My life is turning into red, the inquisitions desire
I remember when I was young and the fields and the trees surrounding me
As a maid on a farm there was nothing bad and evil for me
All the terrible thing they said, my skin was burnt with fire
My life is turning into red, the inquisitions desire
I have to got to the pyre now, all my bones are broken
They spite on me - No help no angels here - I cannot flee
I am confined to a pile - tears of pain running from my eyes
The flames devour me, my fate is black
My fate is black
My fate is black
Darker moon and darker night,
Far away from every light
Iron claws are holding me,
The death in flames is mine
Darker moon and darker night,
Far away from every light
Iron claws are holding me,
The death in flames is mine
The lyrics to Wolfchant's "Turning Into Red" tell a story of a person who has been condemned as a witch and sentenced to death by burning. The opening line, "Poenam no sentio mortis, poena fuit vita, requies mihi morte parata est," which roughly translates to "I do not feel the penalty of death, life was the penalty, rest is prepared for me in death," is spoken from the perspective of the condemned person, who has accepted their fate and awaits their execution. The lyrics describe the darkness of the night, the chains binding the person's hands and feet, and the iron claws holding them. The chorus repeats the lines "Darker moon and darker night, Far away from every light, Iron claws are holding me, The death in flames is mine," underscoring the intense feeling of isolation and confinement.
As the story unfolds, we learn that the person did not actually do anything wrong, but was accused of being a witch and healing people with "the help of nature's power" - an act that was seen as threatening by those in power. The woman remembers her youth when she was a maid on a farm and the fields and trees surrounded her. The story culminates in the burning of the accused person, with lines that describe the pain and terror of such a death: "I have to got to the pyre now, all my bones are broken, They spite on me - No help no angels here - I cannot flee, I am confined to a pile - tears of pain running from my eyes, The flames devour me, my fate is black."
The lyrics of "Turning into Red" highlight the injustice and brutality of the witch trials that were especially prevalent in Europe during the 15th to 18th centuries. This song can be seen as a warning against the dangers of unchecked power, as well as a tribute to the many people who suffered and died during the witch trials.
Line by Line Meaning
Poenam no sentio mortis, poena fuit vita, requies mihi morte parata est
I do not feel the punishment of death, life was punishment, I am prepared for death to rest
Darker moon and darker night, Far away from every light Iron claws are holding me, The death in flames is mine
The night grows darker, I'm far from any light, my fate is sealed with death in my grasp
I am sitting here alone, tortured and prisoned in my cell Chains binding my hands and feets, I feel I am in hell
I am imprisoned and alone, feeling tortured and trapped in chains, it's as if I am in hell
I did never something wrong Everyday I prayed to God
I have done nothing wrong, and I pray to God every day
Live is dark and savage now, they blamed me as a witch Years and years I healed the people, with the help of nature's power
Life is dark and cruel, they accuse me of being a witch, despite helping people for many years with natural powers
I remember when I was young and the fields and the trees surrounding me As a maid on a farm there was nothing bad and evil for me All the terrible thing they said, my skin was burnt with fire My life is turning into red, the inquisitions desire
I remember when I was young, nature was my home, but now I'm accused of evil and they burned me, as inquisitions desired
I have to got to the pyre now, all my bones are broken They spite on me - No help no angels here - I cannot flee I am confined to a pile - tears of pain running from my eyes The flames devour me, my fate is black
I am forced onto the pyre, all my bones broken, they mock me and no one will help, tears of pain in my eyes as flames consume me, my fate is sealed
My fate is black
My fate is sealed
Darker moon and darker night, Far away from every light Iron claws are holding me, The death in flames is mine
The night grows darker, I'm far from any light, my fate is sealed with death in my grasp
Contributed by Noah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AkstekizeHyperyze
One of my favourite Wolfchant songs!
@Lore-94
Nuovo album ? Bel sound! \m/
@metalstarj
2:29-3:37 soooo epic
@TchitoversalPharaonicEmperor
The moral of this story is: Know the line between martyrdom and foolishness (and where you stand, therin), or inevitably pay the ultimate price like whom Wolfchant is singing about! Don't believe me? Google "Turning To Red by Wolfchant lyrics", look at them thoroughly and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. On the flip side, the opening is a heck of a way to rally the troops for war and let any/all opposing forces know: the end is near! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
@juliopadilla2840
What I read from the lyrics is a grill accused of witchery and being executed to the pyre
@TchitoversalPharaonicEmperor
@Julio Padilla, that didn't make any sense.
@juliopadilla2840
@Omniversal Emperor Ja'ui fuck sorry, auto-correct and english not being my first language. What I mean is that the tale the song tell is about an innocent girl accussed of witchcraft and being sent to the pyre. I don't see anything about martyrdom, at least from my perspective
@Dolores-Cine
Non mais cette perfection quoi
@raphael6042
Trop le groupe est super
@Dolores-Cine
Salut moi du passé, je suis toujours d'accord avec toi et Wolfchant est toujours ton groupe préféré ! A dans 6 ans ?