La Villa Strangiato Album: Retrospective I Date: 1978 Genre: Metal Artist: Rush
Rush was a rock band formed in Toronto, Canada in 1968, primarily consisting of Geddy Lee (bass and vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitar), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, and lyricist). The band went through several line-up configurations before achieving its classic power line-up. Rush achieved commercial success in the 1970s with “Fly by Night” (1975), “2112” (1976), and “A Farewell to Kings” (1977). Their popularity continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s with albums charting highly in Canada, the US, and the UK. Rush were best known for their musicianship, eclectic lyrical motifs, and complex compositions heavily influenced by science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy
I have been feeling a niggly nag poking me for the last few days. Gabbie was a huge fan of the Quo so I am guessing I am being told “what no Quo”. I know when to give in and I think Whatever You Want is an apt track
Emma Dipper 1977 Installation Painted steel Collection of the Tate, UK
Caro started experimenting with new technical methods and presentation formats in his work during the 1970s and abandoned the distinctive bright colours of many of his earlier sculptures. He was working in Emma Lake in Saskatchewan with the sculptor Douglas Bentham in 1977 and the remote location made sourcing the heavy metals he had used in previous pieces was difficult so Caro requested some of the light, thin steel tubes used in local industry and agriculture. “Emma Dipper” is an example of the spontaneous and instinctive creations made by Caro that seem like line drawings in the air.
Anthony Caro 1924-2013
Anthony Caro Sculpture Born: 8 March 1924, London, UK Nationality: British Died: 23 October 2013, London, UK
Caro was an abstract sculptor whose work is characterized by asse3mblages of metal and using found industrial objects. Caro, with his modernist style was lauded as the greatest British sculptor of his generation
A four letter word that has been more abused and misused than any other – love. I get more and more cynical as I get older and 99/100 times when someone utters the words “I love you” it means they want something of me, they don’t love me, they want something and they think those three words will get it. Queensrÿche – I Don’t Believe in Love
Endless Circle Album: Nightbreed Date: 2005 Genre: Metal Artist: Wolfcry
Wolfcry
Wolfcry is a Hellenic metal band formed in Athens’ Greece in 1992. The band’s current line-up is Nikos Hortis (bass), Elias Koskoris (guitar), Gus Dibellas (keyboards), Andreas “the Wizard” Kourtidis (drums),and Costas Hatzigeorgiou (Vocals)
Mr. Self Destruct has a lot of meaning for me as I am prone to self-destruct moods as part of my bipolar. Not sure my youngest lad is into NIN but he likes it loud and heavy – wonder where he gets that from – Happy Birthday to him today!
A bonus track today is Nine Inch Nails with Gary Numan and Gary’s track Metal – an outstanding combo
Elephant Palace 1989 Sculpture Steel Collection of the Tate, United Kingdom
In the 1980s, Caro began combining sculptural and architectural types. creating what he called “sculptitecture” of which “Elephant Palace” is an important example. Inspired by his travels the elephant head motif is suggestive of India, but it was also a visit to Greece that prompted the exploration of the relationship between the body and other organic forms and the rectilinear architectural shapes. In this piece, Caro presents an entrance that is not dissimilar from a mouthy and a roof like a domed skull. The connotations of organic and inorganic are brought together and suggest a tension between natural and man-made worlds.
Anthony Caro 1924-2013
Anthony Caro Sculpture Born: 8 March 1924, London, UK Nationality: British Died: 23 October 2013, London, UK
Caro was an abstract sculptor whose work is characterized by assemblages of metal and using found industrial objects. Caro, with his modernist style, was lauded as the greatest British sculptor of his generation
I may well be an aging metalhead but not all metal I love is pre-21st century, a case in point being “Not Forgiven” – a great track that resonates with me
Sure I fear something when I am out alone at night – that something is discrimination and prejudice – I have faced it more times than I care to mention. I won’t let it stop me being me.
“When I’m walking a dark road I am a man who walks alone” Those last two lines say something else – and it nails me every time as if I am drifting to the darker places I go alone.
Battleground Album: World on Fire Date: 2014 Genre: Metal Artist: Slash with Myles Kennedy
Slash
Slash is a British-American musician best-known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses with whom he achieved global success in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Slash is considered one of the greatest guitarists in history
37th Piece of Work 1969 Sculpture Aluminium, copper, steel, lead, magnesium, and zinc Collection François Pinault, Venezia, Italy
Installed in 1970 at the Guggenheim Museum, “37th Piece of Work” formed part of Andre’s first solo exhibition in a public museum. The sculpture is a museum piece and includes the six most commonly used metals of the periodic table. Each metal is paired with another according to all thirty-six combinations, with a total of 1296 individual plates.
Carl Andre Minimalism, Conceptual Art Born: 16 September 1935, Massachusetts, USA Nationality: American
Carl Andre
Andre is an artist known for his ordered linear and grid structures. His sculptures range from large public and interior artworks to small intimate works. Andre married the earth-body artist Ana Mendicieta. In 1985, following an argument, she fell from their apartment window and died. Andre was charged with second-degree murder in 1988 and was acquitted in a bench trial
Unchained Album: Fair Warning Date: 1981 Genre: Metal Artist: Van Halen
Van Halen was a rock band formed in California in 1972. They are credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the rock scene and were known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The band consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother Alex Van Halen (drummer), vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist/vocalist Michael Antony. Toth left the band in 1985 and was replaced by Sammy Hagar, formerly of Montrose. In 2001 Eddie was diagnosed with cancer and died of the disease in 2020.
Jailbreak Album: Jailbreak Date: 1976 Genre: Metal Artist: Snowy White with Thin Lizzy
Snowy White
Snowy White is a guitarist best known for having played for Thin Lizzy (1980-1982) and as a backing guitarist for Pink Floyd. He is also known for his solo “Bird of Paradise” in 1983.
Send Me an Angel Album: Crazy World Date: 1990 Genre: Metal, Rock Artist: Scorpions
Scorpions
The Scorpions are a heavy metal band formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany, by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band’s beginnings, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal to glam metal. The band’s only continuous member is Schenker, however, Klaus Meine has appeared on all the Scorpions’ studio albums.
Cemetery Gates Album: Cowboys from Hell Date: 1990 Genre: Metal Artist: Pantera
Pantera
Pantera was a heavy metal band from Texas, formed in 1981. The best-known line-up was the Abbot brothers – drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell – vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown. Having started as a glam metal band they are credited with being part of the second wave of thrash metal from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, as well as the development of the groove metal subgenre
A Tale from the Old Fields Album: Bloody Tales of Disgraced Lands Date: 2005 Genre: Metal Artist: Wolfchant
Wolfchant
Wolfchant is a metal band formed in 2003 in St. Oswald, Germany by Lokhi, Gaahnt, Skaahl, and Norgahd. The band’s lyrics are inspired by the legends and folk tales from Nordic mythology.
Heart-Shaped Box Album: In Utero Date: 1993 Genre: Grunge, Metal Artist: Nirvana
Nirvana
Nirvana, formed in Aberdeen, Washington, USA in 1987, was a rock band founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic. The band went through a number of drummer including Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Popularizing alternative rock Nirvana are often considered the figurehead band of Generation X and their music continues to maintain a popular following and influence modern culture
Veteran of the Psychic Wars Album: Don’t Fear the Reaper Date: 1981 Genre: Metal
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult is a rock band formed in New York in 1967. Best known for ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, their global record sales are over 25 million. The music video for ‘Burnin’ For You’ received heavy rotation on MTV when the network premiered in 1981, cementing the band’s contribution to the development of the music video in modern music culture.
Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, more than any other rock band, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1991
Marguerita Time Album: Back to Back Date: 1983 Genre: Rock
Status Quo
Status Quo
Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, more than any other rock band, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1991
Never Too Drunk Album: Determined Damnation Date: 2009 Genre: Metal
Wolfchant
Wolfchant
Wolfchant is a metal band formed in 2003 in St. Oswald, Germany by Lokhi, Gaahnt, Skaahl, and Norgahd. The band’s lyrics are inspired by the legends and folk tales from Nordic mythology
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo, and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals), and Andres Castro (guitars).
Omens and Dreams Album: Redemption Date: 2020 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Eduardo Chacón Zúñiga, Andrés Castro Bogantes, Esteban Monestel Giró, and Gabriel Arias Barquero
Omens and dreams Nothing is what it seems Quivering with fear Nothing is what it seems Quivering with fear With FEAR LIFE Is about suffering Why did I wake up this morning? Wake up this morning (wake up this morning) Perplexed Redemption Wrong one to fuck with Perplexed Conversion Wrong one to fuck with Perplexed Redemption Wrong one to fuck with Wrong one to fuck with… Today is the devil’s day We have been deceived Utter defeat Shedding my skin Subconscious painful pleasure Omens and dreams Deep inside Blackest wrath Omens and dreams Deep inside Larger than life
Trenchant vicious symptoms Anxiety Running through my bones Erotic nightmares haunt me Seductive madness Draining my control Perplexed Redemption Wrong one to fuck with Perplexed Conversion Wrong one to fuck with Perplexed Redemption Wrong one to fuck with Wrong one to fuck with… Today is the devil’s day We have been deceived Utter defeat Shedding my skin Subconscious painful pleasure Omens and dreams Deep inside Blackest wrath Omens and dreams Deep inside Larger than life
Redemption Conversion Wrong one to fuck with Perplexed Redemption Wrong one to fuck with Wrong one to fuck with Nothing is what it seems… Ohhh wrong one to fuck…
Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, more than any other rock band, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1991
Paper Plane Album: Piledriver Date: 1972 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Robert Young and Francis Rossi
Riding on a big white butterfly I turned my back away towards the sky I closed my eyes to look for something Saw myself as really nothing Then I realized my butterfly Wasn’t really up there with me We all make mistakes, forgive me Would you like to ride my butterfly?
Riding on a long blue paper plane Getting seasick, sorry once again Landing strip is getting nearer Hope the fog lifts, makes it clearer Then I realized my paper plane Wasn’t really up there with me We all make mistakes, forgive me
Would you like to ride my paper plane?
Riding in a three grand Deutsche car A to B is often very far Home is near, but such a long way Legs and heads all feel the wrong way Then I realized my Deutsche car Is only there to get me somewhere Even so I really do care Would you like to ride my Deutsche car?
A heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Mötley Crüe was founded by bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer, Tommy Lee, lead guitarist Mick Mars, and lead vocalist Vince Neil. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and have achieved seven platinum and multi-platinum certifications. The members of Mötley Crüe are known for their androgynous personae and their hedonistic lifestyles. The band is currently scheduled to begin their first major tour in seven years in the summer of 2022
Kickstart My Heart Album: Dr Feelgood Date: 1989 Genre: Metal, Rock
Lyrics by Nikki Sixx
When I get high I get high on speed Top fuel funny car’s a drug for me My heart, my heart Kick start my heart Always got the cops coming after me Custom-built bike doing 103 My heart, my heart Kick start my heart
Oh, are you ready girls? Oh, are you ready now? Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, give it a start Whoa, yeah, baby Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, hope it never stops Whoa, yeah, baby, yeah
Skydive naked from an aeroplane Or a lady with a body from outer space My heart, my heart Kick start my heart Say I got trouble, trouble in my eyes I’m just looking for another good time My heart, my heart Kick start my heart
Yeah, are you ready girls? Yeah, are you ready now, now, now? Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, give it a start Whoa, yeah, baby, whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, hope it never stops Whoa, yeah, baby
When we started this band All we needed, needed was a laugh Years gone by, I’d say we’ve kicked some ass When I’m enraged or hittin’ the stage Adrenaline rushing through my veins And I’d say we’re still kickin’ ass
I say, ooh ah, kick start my heart I hope it never stops And to think, we did all of this to rock
Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, give it a start Whoa, yeah, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, hope it never stops Whoa, yeah, baby
Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, hope it never stops Whoa, yeah, baby Whoa, yeah Kick start my heart, give it a start Whoa, yeah Okay boys, let’s rock the house
Wolfchant is a metal band formed in 2003 in St. Oswald, Germany by Lokhi, Gaahnt, Skaahl, and Norgahd. The band’s lyrics are inspired by the legends and folk tales from Nordic mythology.
A Pagan Storm Album: A Pagan Storm Date: 2007 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Wolfchant
With power and might this storm wind is blowing Tear down the Christian monuments in this night Take hold of our trembling enemies bodies Fear the force of this pagan storm
Since 2000 years We hear these lies Every day and every night Since the time of our infancy
All these invented stories The people’s mind Poisoned by wrong Promises a heart full of Fear to suffer to suffer purgatory
With power and might this storm wind is blowing Tear down the Christian monuments in this night Take hold of our trembling enemies bodies Fear the force of this pagan storm
But time is coming And the first free thought Is running through your head But deep in you heart You can feel something Is wrong with this story
In ancient times this wind was born Grows up again, to a storm We ride on its wings and fly through the night Together we stand and we fight
With power and might this storm wind is blowing Tear down the Christian monuments in this night Take hold of our trembling enemies bodies Fear the force of this pagan storm
Wolfchant is a metal band formed in 2003 in St. Oswald, Germany by Lokhi, Gaahnt, Skaahl, and Norgahd. The band’s lyrics are inspired by the legends and folk tales from Nordic mythology.
I Am War Album: Bloody Tales of Disgraced Lands Date: 2005 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Wolfchant
The years they past and one day follow the next We live withdrawn in the forests 10 years now passed Since we were attacked and had to flee into the mountains So I cannot live on, like an animal on the escape And my son I must convince, we must fight this time Equivalent this evening I will tell him of my plans Because he spoke ever more to go into war He was inspired of my suggestion
I am war – can you see I am your force – look at me I am the fear in our enemies’ eyes I am the Thunderhawk who never dies
Also the soldiers were inspired of this plan We want to rather die than our country to lose We must go to Ashwood, here the clan is weakest We must convince the inhabitants to fight, we are stronger than ever before The people must know that a member of the elders is still alive On a hidden place in the forest we want to met Here I will speak to all, the falcon on my arm I am blessed by Odin and I will show you the way
Now the night had broken in, 1000 men had met Oh Odin be by my side, they all must follow me And Odin appeared Aahr in shape of a falcon For the years in which you were faithful to me, I will now recompense you I feel it your power is in me, we will be victorious Befriends the time is come to stop our pain Again we all should take the weapons I be blessed by Odin and I will show you the way
I am war – can you see I am your force – look at me I am the fear in our enemies’ eyes I am the thunderer who never dies
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals) and Andres Castro (guitars).
Essence Album: Instincts Date: 2014 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Sight of Emptiness
Adapting their lifestyles to become just as one And accepting all the creatures they have found Just consuming what they need instead of waste The resources of a dying earth the needs help of everybody who wants to survive. We should learn from them the rules that reign Inside their head to comprehend Living a dream with nothing to worry about. Stop pretending you don’t care They’ll teach you how to believe again Searching for freedom No longer suffer the pain Thousands of reasons To seize gain back their lands Rain and air to heal The pain that they all went through Living a dream with nothing to worry about 4x See them cry scream the earth Loud and clear collapse the world Lies all around lies… Time to fight the war ends now Searching for freedom No longer suffer the pain thousands of reasons To seize gain back their lands Rain and air to heal the pain that they all went through gain back their lands Living a dream with nothing to worry about 5x
Formed at the end of 2008 in Deggendorf, a Bavarian town, Nothgard is a Metal band credited with founding Melodic Death Metal. The band combines a variety of Melodic Death Metal styles with elements of the orchestra and neo-classical influences. The band’s primary focus is on the technical demands of the two guitars with frequent double leads mixed with virtuoso solos.
Epitaph Album: Malady X Date: 2018 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Nothgard
I am on the way to my favourite destination I am on my way to the local charnel house I love the silence, the smell and the prospect I think I like the company of the dead
Bury myself Hand in hand with the dead Searching deep Inside of me
Confined to wood I dwell below Asking myself what’s gonna last 6 feet under, the last show And nothing remains but my epitaph
Confined to wood I dwell below Forget about the world above I feel no pain I feel no sorrow And nothing remains but my epitaph
I am on the way to my favourite destination I am on my way to the local cemetery I love the silence, the peace and the prospect And I wonder what will last
Confined to wood I dwell below Asking myself what’s gonna last 6 feet under, the last show And nothing remains but my epitaph
Confined to wood Asking myself I feel no pain I feel no sorrow And nothing remains but my epitaph
Hand in hand with the dead Side by side into cold night Searching deep inside of me I’m in voiceless company
Wolfchant is a metal band formed in 2003 in St. Oswald, Germany by Lokhi, Gaahnt, Skaahl, and Norgahd. The band’s lyrics are inspired by the legends and folk tales from Nordic mythology.
Das Bollwerk Album: Bloodwinter Date: 2017 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Mario Liebl
Sag mir fühlst du dich bereit Uns zu folgen bis in Ewigkeit? Unser Banner tragen wir Stolz entgegen jedem Feindesheer
Das Ziel versteckt Im Nebelmeer
Weiter! (folgt uns nach) Höher! (wir werden fliegen) Schneller! (dem Ziel entgegen) Stärker! (wächst der Wille) Lauter! (hallt der Ruf der Schlacht) Tiefer! (stürzt der Feind hinab)
Hammerschlag Nicht zerbricht Was dereinst trat in das Licht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Bis zum Jüngsten Tag Alte Eiche trotzt dem Sturm Blitz und Donnerschlag
Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht
Eine Stimme tief in dir Sie ruft dich an Ruft dich zur Wehr Du weißt es ist an der Zeit Zum Wohl des Rudels Für die Ewigkeit
Weiter! (folgt uns nach) Höher! (wir werden fliegen) Schneller! (dem Ziel entgegen) Stärker! (wächst der Wille) Lauter! (hallt der Ruf der Schlacht) Tiefer! (stürzt der Feind hinab)
Hammerschlag Nicht zerbricht Was dereinst trat in das Licht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Bis zum Jüngsten Tag Alte Eiche trotzt dem Sturm Blitz und Donnerschlag
Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht
Weiter Höher Der Wille erwacht Der Ruf erhallt Die Schlucht war tief Doch tiefer stürzt der Feind Ein Fels in der Brandung Festung auf hohem Stein, Ein Zeuge der Welten Seit Anbeginn der Zeit Errichtet zu Schützen Was uns so lang vereint Das Bollwerk wird stehen Bis zum letzten Feind
So kommt nun ihr Heuchler Und greift zu eurem Schwert Wagt es um zu stürzen Es hat doch keinen Wert Errichtet um abzuwehren die Gefahr Das Bollwerk wird nicht fallen Bis zum Jüngsten Tag
Hammerschlag Nicht zerbricht Was dereinst trat in das Licht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Bis zum Jüngsten Tag Alte Eiche trotzt dem Sturm Blitz und Donnerschlag
Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Bis zum Jüngsten Tag Hammerschlag Nicht zerbricht Was dereinst trat in das Licht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Bis zum Jüngsten Tag Alte Eiche trotzt dem Sturm Blitz und Donnerschlag
Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht Das Bollwerk steht und fällt nicht
Formed in 1984, Iced Earth is a heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. They released their debut album, ‘Iced Earth’ in 1990. The band’s current line-up is only Jon Schaffer and Brent Smedley, as all other band members gave left following Schaffer’s FBI arrest for involvement in the Capitol riots in 2021. Schaffer is in FBI custody on felony charges which has generated a new publicity for the band resulting in the band being dropped by their label Century Media
Dante’s Inferno Album: Burnt Offerings Date: 1995 Genre: Progressive Metal, Hard Rock
Lyrics
Through the fiery caverns we sail Virgil at my side my guide and master Questing through the nine plains of hell Infernal wisdom shall fill my soul Slowly now the days departing The darkened air releases me Frightening visions of my journey Entrance me to limbo I’m not Free
Abandon all hope who enter here Enter the gates, Charon awaits
Abandon all hope who enter here For this is where all things are left behind Every doubt and every cowardice must die Souls of rage and anger whipping in despair
The souls that wail on this plain pray for death Denial is the reason for their suffering Forever being stung by wasps and demons breath The blood and tears that fall serve the maggots need
Descension, thrusting to the second plain Minos judges as his tail twines Lustful thoughts and greed whip these wretched souls A hurricane of hate mocks their helpless pleas
Drifting now down deeper, into eternal flames Awake at the third circle, the cold and filthy rain Punished for their gluttony, languid for all time The earth it stinks of corpses, damned for all time The vicious beast Cerebus, three heads, blooded eyes Tears his talons through the air, all the skinners cry
Down, be still thy cursed wolf The master scorns its name Dive to the next plain The sullen and the vain Suffer for greed The prodigal they bleed For all eternity Plutus holds the key
Damned, the wrathful and the vain Suffer the fifth plain Cross the river Styx Heed your crucifix The mudded corpses cry Howling to the sky Reach the other side Open wide the gate
Enter the sixth circle of barren land and flames Passing through the gate of dis the furies scream her name Belching forth in agony invoking her to rise The spirit’s rage consuming us the evil in their cries Queen of vipers, queen of serpents Cast their souls to stone Spread to wealth of Gorgon’s power Medusa’s inner soul
We’re drawing ever closer to the seventh hell They violate their neighbors, their god and themselves We’re sailing slowly through the boiling river of blood Immersed in the depths below souls scream in agony The twisted beast he laughs, he draws his arrow back His sights on anyone exposing of their flesh He impales their hearts with ease And shrugs their piercing screams Pity is they’ll never die They’ll suffer here eternally
Imagine a place where every horror comes to life Where every torture is real and time stands still Eight fiery steps and we’re closer to the end
In a cold and timeless grave buried head first in shit Praying all the while for a quick & painless death Scratching furiously at scabbed and oozing wounds
Lucifer … angel of light Cast below god of ice Ruling hell unholy trinity The traitors freeze for all eternity Lucifer … betrayer of god Tormentor ruthless and cold Judas’ screaming here in agony The traitors freeze for all eternity
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo, and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals), and Andres Castro (guitars).
Faceless Dream Album: Absolution of Humanity Date: 2009 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Rafael Castro and Esteban Monestel
Awaking without knowing my way Living in a shapeless space Falling away from myself Losing control once again So hard to breath within this shell Seems like I can’t feel the same – weird sensations drag me down “Rest in Peace” is what I heard from a voice that kills my soul Shaking all my buried flesh – turning this into a ghost Never turn my back on you – before I can’t move no more I might see the light soon – This is a Faceless Dream Fear my urge for control – This is a Faceless Dream
AWAKING – looking to meet you with rage – This is a Faceless Dream
FADING – my skin collides holding my death – This is my Faceless Dream Am I ready to survive? Exit this path full of flames? To spread all the poison away? Deadly trails keep surrounding my space!
Metallica is a heavy metal band, formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by James Hetfield (vocalist/guitarist) and Lars Ulrich (drummer). The band’s fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the big four bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeath, Anthrax and Slayer. The current line-up consists of the founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, Kirk Hammett (lead guitarist) and Robert Trujillo (bassist).
Enter Sandman Album: Metallica 1991 Heavy Metal, Rock
Lyrics by James Alan Hetfield, Kirk L. Hammett, and Lars Ulrich
Say your prayers, little one Don’t forget, my son To include everyone Tuck you in, warm within Keep you free from sin ‘Til the sandman, he comes Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light Enter night Take my hand We’re off to never-never land
Somethings wrong, shut the light Heavy thoughts tonight And they aren’t of Snow White Dreams of war, dreams of liars Dreams of dragon’s fire And of things that will bite, yeah Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light Enter night Take my hand We’re off to never-never land
Now I lay me down to sleep Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep I pray the Lord my soul to keep If I die before I wake If I die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take I pray the Lord my soul to take
Hush, little baby, don’t say a word And never mind that noise you heard It’s just the beasts under your bed In your closet, in your head
Exit light Enter night Grain of sand
Exit light Enter night Take my hand We’re off to never-never land, yeah
Uh Yeah, yeah
Yo, oh
We’re off to never-never land Take my hand We’re off to never-never land Take my hand We’re off to never-never land
Formed in 1984, Iced Earth is a heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. They released their debut album, ‘Iced Earth’ in 1990. The band’s current line-up is only Jon Schaffer and Brent Smedley, as all other band members gave left following Schaffer’s FBI arrest for involvement in the Capitol riots in 2021. Schaffer is in FBI custody on felony charges which has generated a new publicity for the band resulting in the band being dropped by their label Century Media
Damien Album: Horror Show Date: 2001 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Jon Schaffer
So the beast resides in me Deep down I always knew I never really did fit in So diverse from all of you Let him who comprehends Know the number of the beast It’s a number of a man A number just for me
As the boy becomes a man Father’s minions pave the way Set in motion now, Armageddon Final conflict, end of days
I embrace the hounds of hell And the power they oblige For the task that lies ahead The Nazarene I’ll crucify They’ll see the raptures of our kingdom They’ll see the truth to mankind I’ll show what hell truly is The monotony of their lives
When the jews return to Zion And a comet fills the sky The Holy Roman Empire rises And you and I must die From the eternal sea he rises Creating armies on either shore Turning man against his brother Till man exists no more
Nazarene, what can you offer? Since the hour you vomited forth From the gaping wound of a woman You have done nothing but drown mens’ soaring desires In a deluge of sanctimonious morality I was conceived of a jackal Your pain on the cross was but a splinter Compared to the agony of my father I will drive deeper the thorns into your rancid carcass You profaner of Isis Cursed Nazarene I will avenge thy torment
Now Disciples of the Watch See your Prince of Darkness rise Through famine and destruction The Four Horsemen at my side I demand a victory, I demand your sacrifice Or spend all eternity In the flaccid guts of Christ!
When the jews return to Zion And a comet fills the sky The Holy Roman Empire rises And you and I must die From the eternal sea he rises Creating armies on either shore Turning man against his brother Till man exists no more
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo, and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals), and Andres Castro (guitars).
Obsession Album: Instincts Date: 2014 Genre: Metal
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals) and Andres Castro (guitars).
Obey 201 Album: Redemption Date: 2020 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Sight of Emptiness
We’re born alone, we live alone We die alone, we’re born alone We’re born alone, we live alone We die alone, we’re born alone
Entry Replication Shedding Latency We’re born alone, we live alone We die alone, we’re born alone We’re born alone, we live alone We die alone, we’re born alone Utter… Utter…
Drunk with power Who’s really in control? Caged rats Who’s really in control? Entry Replication Shedding Latency Utter control Replication Shedding Latency Sleep, work Work, buy Buy, eat Eat, live Live, die Obey Obey Sleep, work (utter…) Work, buy Buy, eat Eat, live Live, die Obey Obey Tits (utter…) Cut Ass Chop Belly Split Boil Again Obey! Obey! Obey! Tits (utter…) Cut Ass Chop Belly Rebirth Boil Again Obey! Obey! Obey! No one, no one, no, no one can think No one, no one, no no no, utter control Utter, utter control, utter control Utter, utter control, utter control Utter… Utter…
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo, and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals) and Andres Castro (guitars).
Wall of Pain Album: Trust is a Disease Date: 2007 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Sight of Emptiness
I can’t stand your pain – no more I can’t stand your… pain! Soon, my life will collapse Piece by piece, like a glass
Indeed – Changing this cycle, chaos arrives Blameless once again My desire to be there
Waiting – For you to learn how silence it’s void Clear the path… is set You demand for a place
Mankind – Isn’t ready for what will become Faithless wounds will fade Suddenly you decay
Falling – Into an abyss of deathless souls Claiming to have a place… inside Trying to conquer my… style Fighting for things… that, you won’t have Judge me and face the pain motherfucker! Ahhhh, this is the end of your path Nothing will keep you alive Slowly the pain will arise And you will be mine…
Wall of pain – Ahhhh, a portrait of cruelty and blood Confused by the voices of war Visions of hate and remorse Will force you to quit once for all
Sight of Emptiness is a Costa Rican Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2005. The line-up consists of Esteban Monestal (bass guitarist), Gabriel Arias (keyboards, vocoder, didgeridoo and guitars), Eduardo ‘Filthy’ Chacón (vocals) and Andres Castro (guitars).
The Art of Suffering Album: Absolution of Humanity Date: 2009 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Rafael Castro and Esteban Monestel
Here comes my rage with fire!
Waiting for the Right time to discover my life Forcing myself to becoming the one Who will make you pay your lies Soon I ll start your end
Here comes my rage with!
All Hope Is gone Die now
Can’t be undone Your soul boiling in blood Destroy your world Is what I m looking for
Beg… for mercy to cure your pain Blame your attitude for your disgrace Suffering immerse yourself Endless nightmare to embrace your faith
Worthless screams for My comfort Terror prevails You collapse Under my game Feels so good It s coming your end Damnation
Formed in 1984, Iced Earth is a heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. They released their debut album, ‘Iced Earth’ in 1990. The band’s current line-up is only Jon Schaffer and Brent Smedley, as all other band members gave left following Schaffer’s FBI arrest for involvement in the Capitol riots in 2021. Schaffer is in FBI custody on felony charges which has generated a new publicity for the band resulting in the band being dropped by their label Century Media
Melancholy Album: Something Wicked This Way Comes Date: 1998 Genre: Hard Rock
Lyrics by Jon Schaffer
Make the sadness go away Come back another day For years I’ve tried to teach But their eyes are empty Empty too I have become For them I must die A sad and troubled race An ungrateful troubled place
I see the sadness in their eyes Melancholy in their cries Devoid of all the passion The human spirit cannot die Look at the pain around me This is what I cry for Look at the pain around me This is what I’ll die for
Make the sadness go away Come back another day The things I’ve said and done Don’t matter to anyone But still, you push me to see Something, I can never be Why am I their shattered king? I don’t mean anything
I see the sadness in their eyes Melancholy in their cries Devoid of all the passion The human spirit cannot die Look at the pain around me This is what I cry for Look at the pain around me This is what I’ll die for
I see the sadness in their eyes Melancholy in their cries Devoid of all the passion The human spirit cannot die Look at the pain around me This is what I cry for Look at the pain around me This is what I’ll die for
I see the sadness in their eyes (make the sadness go away) Melancholy in their cries Devoid of all the passion The human spirit cannot die Look at the pain around me This is what I cry for Look at the pain around me This is what I’ll die for
Venom are an extreme metal band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in 1978. They came to prominence at the end of the new wave of British heavy metal. Venom’s first two albums, Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982), are considered to be among the major influences on thrash and extreme metal in general
Heaven’s on Fire Album: Black Metal Date: 1982 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Desmond Child and Paul Stanley
You think your soul is nice You’ve lived in paradise So now you take the stand You want to hold your masters hand You think your soul is free Look up and you’ll see me The pearly gates ablaze The angels bear the zombies gaze Heavens on fire And there ain’t nothing you can do Heavens on fire And when you die you’ll go there too The angel’s life their death No there ain’t nothing left The clowns of God despise But torment renders no disguise The skies a blazing tomb Plenty sorrow plenty doom They hattle living sin The souls of God can’t hate to win If God is so almighty They why is he enslaved In heavens hell by satan The universe his slave Satan rides the skies Look up you’ll see his eyes Disguised as endless stars To keep an eye on endless wars Do you believe in God He’s chained up like a dog And every hour he screams Satan rules supreme
Formed in 1984, Iced Earth is a heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. They released their debut album, ‘Iced Earth’ in 1990. The band’s current line up is only Jon Schaffer and Brent Smedley, as all other band members gave left following Schaffer’s FBI arrest for involvement in the Capitol riots in 2021. Schaffer is in FBI custody on felony charges which has generated a new publicity for the band resulting in the band being dropped by their label Century Media
Ten Thousand Strong Album: Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Part 1 Date: 2007 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Jon Schaffer
We’ll gather, race off and fight the elder The consequence of what’s in the net A prophecy done info pouring Forces left to face humanity
We travel seek weapons in the mountains We’re lucky lady luck made our minds The sacrifice we must adhere to The only hope for future stakes too high
Like a martyr sacrifice
Long wait, the days are clouding With mother sharing in the pain Erase the human memory They know not of where they came And though their hearts are broken We have to wipe the tears away In vein they did not suffer Ten thousand strong will seize the day
We’ll be possessed and fight disaster Don’t like the statements of the augustest Turn in the god seeds of creation Stakes so high, we must never relent
We lie awake and your mites are clouded Initiation of the master plan We’ll celebrate, build a life of pardon Centuries will pass, pations will win
We are the fate of man.
Long wait, the days are clouding With mother sharing in the pain Erase the human memory They know not of where they came And though their hearts are broken We have to wipe the tears away In vein they did not suffer Ten thousand strong will seize the day
Long wait, the days are clouding With mother sharing in the pain Erase the human memory They know not of where they came And though our hearts are broken We have to wipe the tears away In vein they did not suffer Ten thousand strong will seize the day
Long wait, the days are clouding (mother’s crying out in pain) With mother sharing in the pain Erase the human memory They know not of where they came (we have to wipe the tears away) And though their hearts are broken We have to wipe the tears away In vein they did not suffer Ten thousand strong will seize the day
Venom are an extreme metal band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in 1978. They came to prominence at the end of the new wave of British heavy metal. Venom’s first two albums, Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982), are considered to be among the major influences on thrash and extreme metal in general.
Raise the Dead Album: Black Metal Date: 1982 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Anthony Bray, Jeffrey Dunn, and Conrad Thomas Lant
Rising from my deadly tomb I’ve got maddened eyes with fright fingers bleeding fast heart beating the moons my only light Ashes to ashes, dust to dust If God won’t have me, then the Devil must
we will raise the dead we will raise the dead we will raise the dead stop at nothing raise the dead Gaze across the blackened yard my mind is filled with dread so give me all the powers of Hell and I’ll raise the dead Ashes to ashes, dust to dust The hotter the fire, the greater the lust
I hear the star of the Necromancer my blood is black and my heart doth bleed I am infernal and my mind’s in torment I’ll raise the dead make the world unclean
Laughing as my legions rise control the zombies mind I hold Hell close to my breast I’m leaving God behind Ashes to ashes, dust to dust I’ll enter hellfire, I’ll break the crust
we will raise the dead we will raise the dead we will raise the dead stop at nothing raise the dead Gaze across the blackened yard my mind is filled with dread so give me all the powers of Hell and I’ll raise the dead Ashes to ashes, dust to dust The hotter the fire, the greater the lust
Deep Purple are a rock band formed in Hertfordshire, England, in 1968. They are pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally a psychedelic and progressive rock band they shifted to a heavier sound with the album Deep purple (1970). Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Deep Purple are referred to the as the unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the earl to mid-1970s.
Black Knight Album: In Rock Date: 1970 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Gillan
Black night is not right I don’t feel so bright I don’t care to sit tight
Maybe I’ll find on the way down the line That I’m free, free to be me Black night is a long way from home
I don’t need a dark tree I don’t want a rough sea I can’t feel, I can’t see
Maybe I’ll find on the way down the line That I’m free, free to be me Black night is a long way from home
Black night, black night I don’t need black night I can’t see dark night
Maybe I’ll find on the way down the line That I’m free, free to be me Black night is a long way from home
Founded in 2008, Necrotted hail from southern Germany and are considered a bearer of hope for modern Death metal. The band invigorates the scene and continues to convince its fan base as well as the music media
Rebuild and Revive Album: Utopia 2.0 Date: 2014 Genre: Metal
Darkest Horizon are a German Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2009. The current line-up is Oliver Sattler on lead guitar, Christian Mühlbauer on keyboards, Daniel Baum on rhythm guitar, Jonaz ‘Joe’ Heinzel on bass, and Enis Lorenz on vocals. Darkest Horizon’s lyrical themes include the universe, science and the apocalypse.
Utopia Album: The Grand Continuum Date: 2014 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Darkest Horizon
“Truths are easy to understand, The point is to discover them” (Galileo Galilei)
Take me to a place where pain’s just a tale Far across the weakness of man A realm where years count for nothing To blur the line between life and death An idea for man to heed trembling To leave all sickness and never look back
In my journey I follow the signs Shining across the sky Leaving the shores once and for all Come what may come
Go and leave all the rest To the unforgiving past No more chains free from sadness and woe This is where you’re reborn So long my son You are free from your sins You have arrived Utopia
Chasing an idea I have seen in my dreams Obsessed by a glimpse of freedom and ease A refuge amidst my despair Only to be seen through the eyes of the blind Those who are free from the clutch of corruption Remain immortal till the end of time
“Whoever sets himself up as a judge At last is shipwrecked by the laughter of Gods” (Albert Einstein)
As twilight surrounds me I feel lost and betrayed But deep down I know Salvation awaits
And although we’re just dust The legacy must live on Bigger than you and me A symbol for the Gods
A symbol of strength For no one shall ever break my will A symbol of pride For the mind shall always be free
In my journey I follow the signs Shining across the sky Leaving the shores once and for all Come what may come
Go and leave all the rest To the unforgiving past No more chains Free from sadness and woe This is where you’re reborn So long, my son You are free from your sins You have arrived Utopia
Darkest Horizon are a German Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2009. The current line-up is Oliver Sattler on lead guitar, Christian Mühlbauer on keyboards, Daniel Baum on rhythm guitar, Jonaz ‘Joe’ Heinzel on bass, and Enis Lorenz on vocals. Darkest Horizon’s lyrical themes include the universe, science and the apocalypse.
Enigmachina Album: Aenigmata Date: 2018 Genre: Metal
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in London in 1975 by bassist and songwriter Steve Harris. The band’s discography to date includes 39 albums, 4 EPs, and 7 compilations. Pioneers of the resurgence of British heavy metal, Iron Maiden achieved their initial success during the early 1980s. They are considered one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, supported by their mascot ‘Eddie’ who has appeared on almost all of their album and single covers, and at their live shows.
Flight of Icarus Album: Piece of Mind Date: 1983 Genre: Metal
Lyrics by Iron Maiden
As the sun breaks above the ground An old man stands on the hill As the ground warms to the first rays of light A birdsong shatters the still
His eyes are ablaze See the madman in his gaze
Fly on your way, like an eagle Fly as high as the sun On your way, like an eagle Fly, touch the sun, yeah
Now the crowd breaks and a young boy appears Looks the old man in the eye As he spreads his wings and shouts at the crowd In the name of God my father, I fly
His eyes seem so glazed As he flies on the wings of a dream Now he knows his father betrayed Now his wings turn to ashes, to ashes his grave
Fly on your way like an eagle Fly as high as the sun On your way, like an eagle Fly, touch the sun
Yeah, fly on your way like an eagle Fly as high as the sun On your way, like an eagle Fly as high as the sun
On your way, like an eagle Fly, touch the sun On your way, like an eagle Fly!
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