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Powerwolf
Powerwolf, often stylized as POWERWOLF, is a German power metal band founded in 2003 in Saarbrücken by members of Red Aim. The band consists of vocalist Karsten Brill as "Attila Dorn", lead guitarist Benjamin Buss as "Matthew Greywolf", bassist/rhythm guitarist David Vogt as "Charles Greywolf", keyboardist Christian Jost as "Falk Maria Schlegel" and drummer Roel van Helden. The group uses dark themes and images, contrary to traditional power metal music, as well as corpse paint, gothic-tinged compositions and songs about werewolf and vampire legends. They released their debut album, '' Return in Bloodred,'' in 2005. Their second album, ''Lupus Dei'', was released in 2007. The band entered the official German charts for the first time in 2009 with their third album, ''Bible of the Beast''. Shortly after its release, their first drummer Stefan Gemballa (stage name Stéfane Funèbre) left the band. He was replaced by Tom Diener, who was replaced in 2011 by Roel van Helden. In the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Powerwolf, often stylized as POWERWOLF, is a German power metal band founded in 2003 in Saarbrücken by members of Red Aim. The band consists of vocalist Karsten Brill as "Attila Dorn", lead guitarist Benjamin Buss as "Matthew Greywolf", bassist/rhythm guitarist David Vogt as "Charles Greywolf", keyboardist Christian Jost as "Falk Maria Schlegel" and drummer Roel van Helden. The group uses dark themes and images, contrary to traditional power metal music, as well as corpse paint, gothic-tinged compositions and songs about werewolf and vampire legends. They released their debut album, '' Return in Bloodred,'' in 2005. Their second album, ''Lupus Dei'', was released in 2007. The band entered the official German charts for the first time in 2009 with their third album, ''Bible of the Beast''. Shortly after its release, their first drummer Stefan Gemballa (stage name Stéfane Funèbre) left the band. He was replaced by Tom Diener, who was replaced in 2011 by Roel van Helden. In the sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sacrament Of Sin
''The Sacrament of Sin'' is the seventh studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 20 July 2018 by Napalm Records. The band wrote it during 2017 and began recording it in January 2018 at the Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden. It was Jens Bogren's first production work for Powerwolf. Joost van den Broek assisted the band with orchestras. Musically, the album is different than previous recordings. The expression of the organ has changed, the orchestra has been added and unusual elements such as bagpipes or flute and the band recorded a ballad accompanied by the piano for the first time in its history. The main theme of the album from the point of view of lyrics is sin, but it is not a concept album. The album was rated positively by the critics, highlighting mainly the new elements that Powerwolf put in the music. The album also flourished commercially, ranked first in the German charts, and also ranked in several other countries. In support of the alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blessed & Possessed
''Blessed & Possessed'' is the sixth studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 17 July 2015 by Napalm Records. The band wrote it during 2014 and began recording it in January 2015 at the Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was produced by Fredrik Nordström. It was mastered in the Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren. Boxset and Earbook Edition of the album features a bonus CD ''Metallum Nostrum'', which contains 10 songs of different artists that Powerwolf's band members selected to cover. It was re-released separately on 11 January 2019. Background Powerwolf began writing their sixth album in June 2014. They finished in the December of the same year. They announced their new album on their Facebook page on 5 December 2014. They began recording the album in January 2015 at the Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, and the process lasted until March of the same year. They unveiled album's title and the cover art on 18 March 2015. The guitarist Matth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attila Dorn
Karsten Brill (; born 27 October 1970), best known by his stage name Attila Dorn, is a German singer. He has been the lead vocalist of power metal band Powerwolf since 2003. Career Dragon's Tongue and Meskalin (1991–1998) In 1991, Brill along with Derek Butsch (drums), Markus Görg (bass), Thorsten Neu (lead guitar) and Stefan Reile (rhythm guitar) created Dragon's Tongue, the first grunge band in Saarland. They quickly earned a very good reputation. They changed their name to Meskalin in 1996. The band was dissolved after the death of Derek Butsch in 1998. Red Aim (1999–2006) Brill joined Red Aim replacing Pascal Flach in 1999 under the stage name Dr. Don Rogers. After he joined the band, their music started to go more into the direction of punk rock and heavy metal. They also re-recorded their first studio album titled ''Call Me Tiger'' in 2000 with him. Powerwolf (2003–present) He joined Powerwolf along with other Red Aim members in 2003. Similar to othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preachers Of The Night
''Preachers of the Night'' is the fifth studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf. It was released on 19 July 2013.- - - The band wrote it during 2012 and began recording it in December of the same year at the Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. The album was rated positively by the critics. The album also flourished commercially, ranked first in the German charts, and also ranked in several other countries. Much like ''Blood of the Saints'', ''Preachers of the Night'' includes in its deluxe version a bonus orchestral CD, titled ''The Sacrilege Symphony II''. The album's single "Amen & Attack" was released on 28 June 2013. Background Powerwolf began writing their fifth album in 2012. They finished in the November of the same year. They recorded their album in December 2012 at the Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, and the process lasted until March 2013. The album's cover art, created by the band's guitarist Matthew Greywolf, was unveiled on 2 May 2013. On 11 Jul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood Of The Saints
''Blood of the Saints'' is the fourth studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf, released in 2011.- - - It is the band's first album with songs that had music videos, made for "We Drink Your Blood" and "Sanctified with Dynamite". In addition to recording at Studio Fredman, Sweden, the band recorded some parts of the album in the 12th-century ''Deutschherrenkapelle'' chapel in Saarbrücken. A limited edition of ''Blood of the Saints'' included a bonus CD titled ''The Sacrilege Symphony (And Still the Orchestra Plays)'', which contained orchestral versions of Powerwolf songs. It was arranged by Dominic G. Joutsen, who previously worked for the metal band Heavenwood. Critical reception The record reached position number 23 in the German charts and 75 in the Swiss charts. Metal.de wrote about the album: "This is a very melodic power metal sounding from the speakers, which impresses above all through catchiness and a powerful sing along factor. At least after the secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Greywolf
David Vogt (; born 5 September 1975), best known by his stage name Charles Greywolf, is a German musician, record producer, mixer and recording engineer. He is best known as the guitarist of the power metal band Powerwolf. He runs a recording studio in Berus, called "Studio Greywolf". He's married to Helen Vogt, vocalist of Lighthouse in Darkness and formerly from Flowing Tears. Career In 2002, David Vogt joined Red Aim as a bassist under a stage name "El Davide". In 2003, along with Benjamin Buss he created Powerwolf. They decided to take on pseudonyms and build up backstories around those (David Vogt – Charles Greywolf, Benjamin Buss – Matthew Greywolf). Soon, they were joined by the rest of Red Aim. He joined Flowing Tears in 2007. As a record producer he has worked on albums by Autumnblaze, Demon Incarnate, Dying Gorgeous Lies, Gloryful, Godslave, Hammer King, Hatred, InfiNight, Kambrium, Lonewolf, Messenger, No Hope, Noctura, Powerwolf, The Last Supper, Tortuga, T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Greywolf
Benjamin Buss (; born 7 October 1977), best known by his stage name Matthew Greywolf, is a German musician, best known as the guitarist and a main songwriter in the power metal band Powerwolf. He's married to a photographer Janine Buss. Biography Buss comes from Wadgassen. He was raised in a Catholic family. He became interested in heavy metal music when he was 11 years old. In 1994, along with other people he started a band Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers. He was a guitarist and a keyboardist of the band. They changed their name to Flowing Tears in 1999. In 1995 along with his schoolmate Pascal Flach he founded Red Aim. He started Powerwolf along with Charles Greywolf (David Vogt) in 2003. He's the main songwriter of the band and a member that appears in most of the interviews with the group. He also designed the stage setup, merchandise, artwork and layout for most of their albums. When asked if he was a Christian or a Satanist, Matthew Greywolf answered: "I am a meta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bible Of The Beast
''Bible of the Beast'' is the third studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf. The album was released on 24 April 2009. It was recorded at the Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. Powerwolf revealed the details of their third album on 25 February 2009. They revealed the album cover on 3 March 2009. The album's single "Raise Your Fist, Evangelist" was released on 19 March 2009. Critical reception The record was able to place as the band's first album in the German charts and reached number 76. The Metal Hammer saw ''Bible of the Beast'' as the band's best album so far. "''Bible of the Beast'' has everything that Powerwolf excels in – hymns, pounders and humor – but without this time too much to slide into kitsch". The much more aggressive singing of singer Attila Dorn was praised. Metal.de wrote, "''Bible of the Beast'' has become a fast, catchy metal album that will please fans of the bombastic genre in particular. Including orchestral and choral elements, of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupus Dei
''Lupus Dei'' (Latin for ''Wolf of God'') is the second full-length studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf. In addition to recording at Woodhouse Studios, Germany, the band recorded some parts of the album in the 12th-century ''Deutschherrenkapelle'' chapel in Saarbrücken. The band also used a 30-piece choir on the songs "In Blood We Trust" and "Lupus Dei". In a May 2007 interview with Lords of Metal, Matthew Greywolf talked about the story in ''Lupus Dei'': Well, generally 'Lupus Dei' is focussed on parables taken out of the Bible and set in context to our passion for metal. Finally it had turned out being a real concept album with the wolf himself as the protagonist. In the Introduction to the album he loses faith in good and descends to the evil. He doesn't believe in anything but blood anymore ("In blood we trust") – but during the album he realizes the light of God step by step and finally in the title track he experiences God. The title of the album may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call Of The Wild (Powerwolf Album)
'' Call of the Wild ''is the eighth studio album by German heavy metal band Powerwolf. Released on 16 July 2021, the work was published through Napalm Records. Critical reception Call of the Wild received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production. Paul Travers of Kerrang stated that "The symphonic elements that were really pushed forward on The Sacrament Of Sin carry on where they left off and only serve to make the band even more bombastic". Holly Wright of Louder stated that "Call Of The Wild points at Powerwolf's growing aspirations for domination", going on to state that "The production is shinier and there's a distinct lack of willy jokes, although their heretical romp, "Undress To Confess", preserves the twinkle in their eye". Track listing Personnel *Attila Dorn – vocals *Matthew Greywolf – lead and rhythm guitar *Charles Greywolf – bass, rhythm guitar *Roel van Helden – drums, percussion *Falk Maria Schlegel Christian Jost (born 29 Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falk Maria Schlegel
Christian Jost (born 29 September 1975), best known by his stage name Falk Maria Schlegel, is a German musician. He is best known as the keyboardist of power metal band Powerwolf. Career Jost started as a keyboardist of a progressive thrash metal band The Experience in 1993. He created layout for their ''Insight'' album. He joined Red Aim in 2002 under the stage names Ray Kitzler and Ray Volver. In 2003, along with other Red Aim members he joined Powerwolf. He takes care of all the organizational matters of the band and is the link between management, record label and booking agency. He also takes care of the most important aspects of the tour planning, the logistic implementation of the various stage designs and all other applicable planning and implementation. Personal life Jost lives in the Sankt Johann district of Saarbrücken. He claims that his main musical influences are Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Forbidden, Nevermore and Glen Hansard. He supports 1. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
