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.
Visions of Death
Wolfchant Lyrics
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The Land and the people are free and the victory is ours
The Christian enemy is banned and destructed from
This holy place
The old gods come back in there mighty halls
Now take place beside me and your son
It is time to fulfil your promise to me
Your last task is to celebrate with your friends and family
And than come in my arms – my son!!!!
Oh Godfather I will come to Walhalla
My fate is already certain and I clutched my sword
From now on I will fight on your side
Free like the wind and the eagles in the sky!
The lyrics of Wolfchant's song "Visions of Death" depict a scene of a victorious battle, where the singer's mission has ended and he rejoices over the defeat of the Christian enemy, who is banned and destructed from the holy place. The old gods come back, and the singer sees his son as a warrior, ready to cross the rainbow bridge and join the godfather in Walhalla. The singer informs his godfather that he is ready to join him in this final journey, and he has already clutched his sword. He vows to fight on the godfather's side and be free like the wind and eagles in the sky.
The lyrics convey a sense of celebration and triumph over the enemy, with the singer's ultimate sacrifice and honor in joining the godfather in Walhalla. The song is a representation of the Viking culture and their belief in the afterlife, where the warriors who died in battle would be welcomed by the gods in the afterlife.
Line by Line Meaning
Aahr my son today your mission now ends
My son, your mission is complete and it's time for you to join me in the afterlife.
The Land and the people are free and the victory is ours
We have won the battle and our land and people are finally free from the Christian enemy.
The Christian enemy is banned and destructed from This holy place
The Christian enemy has been defeated and banished from this holy place.
The old gods come back in there mighty halls
With the defeat of the Christian enemy, the old gods have returned to their rightful place in their mighty halls.
Now take place beside me and your son
Join me and your son in the afterlife, by my side.
It is time to fulfil your promise to me
You have fulfilled your mission and it's time to fulfill your promise to join me in the afterlife.
Cross the rainbow bridge as one of my warriors
Enter the afterlife as one of my warriors, by crossing the rainbow bridge.
Your last task is to celebrate with your friends and family
Enjoy your final moments of life by celebrating with your loved ones.
And than come in my arms – my son!!!!
Finally, come into my arms, my beloved son!
Oh Godfather I will come to Walhalla
I accept your invitation to join you in Valhalla, my Godfather.
My fate is already certain and I clutched my sword
I am ready for my destiny, and I hold my sword tightly.
From now on I will fight on your side
I am now your warrior and will continue to fight by your side.
Free like the wind and the eagles in the sky!
I am free, like the wind and eagles soaring in the sky!
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.