Judicator - "Let There Be Nothing" (lyric video)

Turn my heart into a stone, let me sink
I've turned my suffering into a cause for hate
By his decree we were compelled to reconcile
You cannot force my love
I'll hold onto my pain

The power to choose who lives and who will die is not my right
In doing so I kick the Lord off His seat of rightful judgment over man
God knows I've tried to fight off sinful thoughts

The crown you wear
It burns your hair and sears your skin
You cry aloud, "Let there be light? Let there be nothing!"

As master I came, yet now my tone is changed
They've torn out my guts and held me down to bleed
But that left me empty and open to the light
Forgive me now, I trust Your providence

Meanwhile, Photius was captured and tortured
The empress restored my godson to my wife
What can I do? The emperor's against me
Grant me only the power to change my perspective

The crown you wear
It digs into your precious flesh
You cry aloud, "Let there be light? Let there be nothing!"

Father, designer, instiller of fear
Not long thereafter my wife's lover died
No longer writhing in pleasure and joy
Writhing in agony in his own filth

Father, commander, a shepherd of men
I could not go down this dread path of sin
Combat the demons with fasting and prayer
Flush out the swamp of filth in your own heart

Ever marching on
I feel...

Στα τέλη Ιουλίου αναμένεται το νέο δισκογραφικό πόνημα των Judicator. Ο διάδοχος του album "The Last Emperor" και πέμπτος συνολικά "ολοκληρωμένος" δίσκος των Αμερικανών metallers τιτλοφορείται "Let There Be Nothing". Αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι ο Jordan Elcess έπιασε το μπάσο και τα τύμπανα ανέλαβε το νέο μέλος της μπάντας Ulises Hernandez.

Οι Judicator μας έρχονται από τις ΗΠΑ. Δημιουργήθηκαν προ οκταετίας κι αναφέρουν ως επιρροές συγκροτήματα όπως οι: Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Iron Savior, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Ayreon, Scanner, Triosphere, Crystal Viper, Running Wild, Agent Steel, Riot, Queen, Gamma Ray, Helloween, Fates Warning, Angel Dust, Overkill, Metallica, Hell, Queensryche, Dio, Black Sabbath, Candlemass.

Δελτίο τύπου: «Judicator is a revelation in the American power metal scene, gathering influences of raging teutonic power metal and classic heavy metal under an unmistakable melodic identity. Comprising eight tracks of complex and refreshingly dynamic songwriting, Let There Be Nothing is an unforgettable historical epic, commanding attention through white-knuckle storytelling and a pervasive, melancholic atmosphere.»

Band: Judicator
Country of origin: United States
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah / Tucson, Arizona
Formed in: 2012
Genre: Power Metal
Years active: 2012-present

Lyric video: "Let There Be Nothing"
Album: "Let There Be Nothing"
Type: Full length
Release date: July 24th, 2020
Label: Prosthetic Records
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
1. Let There Be Light 07:23
2. Tomorrow's Sun 05:22
3. Strange to the World 08:19
4. Autumn of Souls 04:44
5. Gloria 05:44
6. Amber Dusk 09:19
7. The Way of a Pilgrim 08:00
8. Let There Be Nothing 08:54

Band members:
Tony Cordisco - Guitars (rhythm), Guitars (lead), Guitars (acoustic)
John Yelland - Vocals
Jordan Elcess - Bass
Ulises Hernandez - Drums

Miscellaneous staff:
Tony Cordisco- Songwriting
John Yelland - Lyrics
Craig Schumacher - Engineering (drums)
Michael Goodrich - Editing (drums)
Austin Bentley - Engineering, Editing (vocals)
Chad Bill Anderson - Editing (guitars)
Damian Herring - Reamping, Mixing, Mastering
Mitchell Nolte - Artwork
Christopher Horst - Logo