1. Ita… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 8 bands/artists that have used the name Wotan:
1. Italian epic heavy metal band from Milan, Lombardy2. Italian epic speed and death/thrash metal from Pescara, Abruzzo3. Italian power progressive metal band from Rome, Lazio4. French heavy metal band from Corbeil-Essonnes, Île-de-France5. German thrash metal band Wotan (a.k.a. World of Terror and Nausea) 6. Polish black/death metal band from Wasilków7. German Hard Rock, Oi, Punk band8. Austrian DJ and producer (Philipp M. Straub)
1) Wotan are an epic metal band from Italy, formed in 1991. The band is consisted of Vanni on vocals, Mario on guitars, Salvatore on bass and Lorenzo on drums.
The band released the "Thunderstorm" demo in 1993, which contained 7 songs.
In the year 2000 Wotan record their second demo called "Under The Sign Of Odin's Crows". Although the low sound-quality, the demo met big effect in Greece where the 500 copies were sold out.
The fame of the band was growing day after day in Greece until the band signed for Eat Metal Records in Greece.
In 2004 their first album "Carmina Barbarica" was released and Wotan gained very good reviews in many metal fanzines.
Their new album "Epos" released in 25 April of 2007 in which Ross The Boss (ex MANOWAR guitarist) participates in two songs playing guitar in "Spartacus" and piano in "Mother forest"
Under the Sign of Odins Raven
Wotan Lyrics
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Among the flags the wild wind is screaming
And the forest of steel
Shines there, shines there
The hissing cloud of arrows is like
Black deadly hail
Obscuring the sky
Whisper of death
Behind the shield still we stand
Waiting to fight, then you can
Hear the voice of my sword
Forged by the dwarfs
Follow the sign of Odin's ravens
The raging horde without cravens
Restless heart, restless blood
But if I fall on the battlefield
Merciful daughter of Asgard lord
Make me fly to the sky
To the hero hall
The lyrics to Wotan's song "Under the Sign of Odin's Ravens" describe a scene of battle and honor in pagan Norse mythology. The singer declares that they are standing under the sign of Odin's ravens, which represents the god's all-seeing knowledge and wisdom. He is among a group of warriors, listening to the wind scream and feeling the forest of steel shining around them. The hissing cloud of arrows, like black deadly hail, obscures the sky, creating a whisper of death. They are waiting to fight behind their shield and can hear the voice of their sword that was forged by dwarfs. The chorus encourages to follow the sign of Odin's ravens, the raging horde without cravens. The song ends with the singer asking the merciful daughter of Asgard lord to make him fly to the sky to the hero hall if he falls in battle.
The song's lyrics are generally about the values of bravery, honor, and loyalty in a battle. The use of mythical creatures and gods, such as the ravens and Odin, add to the feeling of strength and power. The song also touches upon the idea of death and the possibility of dying in battle, asking for a valiant death that will lead to the hero hall.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the sign of Odin's ravens*
Amidst the symbols of Odin's power, ravens, we're unwaveringly standing our ground.
Among the flags the wild wind is screaming
The wind howls among the waving banners of our army.
And the forest of steel
We stand at the ready, our weapons flashing together like a dense forest.
Shines there, shines there
Our swords and armor gleam with an otherworldly radiance.
The hissing cloud of arrows is like
The volley of arrows flying through the air sounds like
Black deadly hail
A devastating storm of death
Obscuring the sky
Blocking out the sun with their sheer density
Whisper of death
A dreadful omen that death is imminent
Whisper of death
Again, a fearful whisper that someone will die on the battlefield
Behind the shield still we stand
We're ready to fight, standing fast behind our shields
Waiting to fight, then you can
Our eyes scan the horizon, waiting for the first sight of our enemy
Hear the voice of my sword
The battle cries of the enemy and the clash of weapons will be the sounds of my sword
Forged by the dwarfs
The sword was specially made by the dwarfs for me
Follow the sign of Odin's ravens
Do as I do and follow the path of the Odin's ravens which symbolize victory
The raging horde without cravens
The enemy hordes are brimming with courage and eagerness to fight until they die
Restless heart, restless blood
My heart and blood are pounding with excitement at the prospect of battle
But if I fall on the battlefield
If fortune favors my enemy and I die in battle
Merciful daughter of Asgard lord
I beseech the merciful daughter of the Asgard lord
Make me fly to the sky
Allow my soul to ascend into the heavens
To the hero hall
So I can join the ranks of the honored dead, residing in the Valhalla
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
krawall crow chaos
Love this song soo much!!!
DarthErdmaennchen23
really good, i love this song!!!
WrathOfNorth
wotan are the best epic metal band in the world...so true! grande vanni!
AngeltheHammerHeart
This is fucking Epic!!!!!! Hail!
ᛗAᚱAKAᛁᚺ
These are not Hugin and Munin but the Gothic Eagle
Art. Gaming. Magick.
the opening bit reminds me a blind guardians "bards song"...
Arnie Lee
😎
Chris Vlahos
just no words just no comments this band is just EPIC !!!! and ill agree with the other guy they can dwstroy Manowar anytime the want!!!! Hail Wotan!!!!!
it is me
@666ShockTrooper94 No way.
Kirill Chepik
Danske Viking mønter med en ravn - det er ikke en ravn og falk krave. Dette er et tegn på russisk, skrev dette vikinger Ross.