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"
Vae Victis
Wotan Lyrics
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On the scales
You're like the Lord of Hades
Breaking up in the world of light
Awful warrior of chaos
Came from the fog
Of the unknown
Of embers of hell
You bring here the terror
You bring here the hate
Destruction and sacrilege
They'll never forget
This is written
With the fire
For hundreds
And hundreds years
Until the wings of
Vengeance
Will be dipped in the blood
Of your breed
Ancestral fear of chaos
From the deep
Of their hearts
Now you are here
Bringer of death
Eternal battle of giants
Eternal battle of gods
Darkness and light
Order and disorder
On fight
Vae victis vae,
A thunder your voice,
Your sword on the scales
Vae victis vae,
Iron for gold,
Humbling exchange
Vae victis vae,
A burning defeat,
An oath of revenge
Vae victis vae,
Unforgettable fire,
Unforgettable shame
The lyrics to Wotan’s song Vae Victis depict the arrival of a destructive warrior who brings terror, hate, and sacrilege to a town. The imagery suggests that this warrior is an embodiment of chaos and destruction, reminiscent of the Lord of Hades. The lyrics also evoke a sense of ancestral fear from the deep of their hearts as if suggesting that the violent nature of the warrior is something that has been feared and handed down from generation to generation. The singer calls out to the warrior, saying that although he has brought destruction and flames that "they'll never forget," he will be eventually defeated. The final lines suggest that the singer will write this memory of the warrior’s destruction with fire, and that vengeance will come from the wings of those who have suffered.
The song seems to be about the cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth. The arrival of the warrior from the unknown represents the destruction that comes before renewal. The battle between darkness and light, order and disorder, is a struggle that has been going on for the eternity of the battle of the giants and gods. By emphasizing the eternal nature of these struggles, the lyrics suggest that the destruction caused by the warrior is not the end, but merely a part of the larger cycle of life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
The town is still burning when you throw your sword
You are so merciless that you throw your sword even when the town is still burning.
On the scales
You will be judged for your actions.
You're like the Lord of Hades
You are as powerful as the ruler of the underworld.
Breaking up in the world of light
You are a destructive force in the world of the living.
Awful warrior of chaos
You are a terrible fighter who brings chaos and destruction.
Came from the fog
You appeared suddenly and mysteriously.
Of the unknown
Your origin is shrouded in mystery.
With your creaming horde
You bring with you a terrifying and numerous army.
Of embers of hell
Your army is made up of demons and other evil creatures.
You bring here the terror
You bring fear and terror to this place.
You bring here the hate
You inspire hatred and anger in those you encounter.
Destruction and sacrilege
You destroy everything in your path and show no respect for sacred things.
They'll never forget
Your actions will be remembered for a long time to come.
This is written
This warning is being passed down through the generations.
With the fire
It is written with passion and urgency.
For hundreds
It has been written for centuries.
And hundreds years
It is a warning that has been passed down for a very long time.
Until the wings of
The warning will be unrelenting until
Vengeance
Justice is served.
Will be dipped in the blood
You and your army will be defeated and punished.
Of your breed
Your kind will be remembered as a blight on history.
Ancestral fear of chaos
The fear of chaos is ingrained in the people's psyche.
From the deep
It comes from the depths of their being.
Of their hearts
This fear resides deep within their souls.
Now you are here
You are the embodiment of their worst fears.
Bringer of death
You bring with you only destruction and death.
Eternal battle of giants
The struggle between good and evil is never-ending.
Eternal battle of gods
The forces of good and evil are as old as the gods themselves.
Darkness and light
The forces of evil and good.
Order and disorder
The forces of law and chaos.
On fight
The struggle continues.
Vae victis vae,
Woe to the vanquished.
A thunder your voice,
Your voice is loud and commanding.
Your sword on the scales
Your actions will be weighed and judged.
Iron for gold,
You trade honor and dignity for material gain.
Humbling exchange
You are willing to compromise your values for personal gain.
A burning defeat,
You will suffer a humiliating loss.
An oath of revenge
You will swear revenge on those who have defeated you.
Unforgettable fire,
The destruction you have wrought will never be forgotten.
Unforgettable shame
Your defeat will be a source of shame for generations to come.
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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