Lords of the Trident - 'Acolyte' (video)

«Chosen for Acolyte training, an arduous path lies ahead. The young child’s first test is to find his Master - and the training grounds - hidden somewhere in the unforgiving mountains that tower above the stronghold...»

Finally you’ve found me
So listen to my words
There will be a price to pay
Certainly you’ve heard

If you wish to follow
And give up all you know
You must choose this willingly
You are letting go

No more a captive to your anger
No more a child of control

Acolyte
No one lives in black and white
Ignore the evil that you know
And watch it feast upon your soul

Acolyte
Fear the mourning of the light
That which is growing in your soul
Should heed the reins of your control

Nothing but a shadow
I have always been
Guardian to the balance
of the beast that lies within

The path ahead is ruthless
You may surely die
You will feel a thousand deaths
of pain to purify

No more a captive to your anger
No more a child of control
Farewell to honor and distinction
No more a servant to a soul

Acolyte
Hear the wailing in the night
Sorrow feeds inside your head
And lusts to dance among the dead

Acolyte
See your spirit burning bright
Fall on litany and prayer
You’ll never outrun your despair

"The Offering" τιτλοφορείται το νέο δισκογραφικό πόνημα των Lords of the Trident, το οποίο έχει προγραμματισθεί να κυκλοφορήσει την πρωταπριλιά. Πρόκειται για το έκτο full length album των Αμερικανών metallers (έχουν ακόμη τρία EPs και μία συλλογή), οι οποίοι δημιουργήθηκαν πριν από 14 χρόνια, αυτοχαρακτηρίζονται ως «the most METAL band on EARTH» και μας παρουσιάζονται κάπως έτσι:

«Our metal's so pure that only diamonds can scratch it, and usually the diamonds are the ones that end up getting hurt in the end. Our amps are so loud, Manowar knocked on our door and asked us to "please turn down".

You think you're bad? While you're watching our sweep picking wondering how we bend space-time to fit all the notes in, we'll punch you right in the face without missing a beat.

If you like battle, bloodshed, axes, fire, and losing limbs, then mosh your way to the front row and receive your free ticket to Valhalla. If you don’t like these things - too bad. We’re playing anyway, and we’ll make sure to steal your girlfriend in the process.»

Band: Lords of the Trident
Country of origin: United States
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Formed in: 2008
Genre: Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes: Fantasy, Adventure, Dystopia
Years active: 2008-present

Video: "Acolyte"
Video by: Ty Christian
Album: "The Offering"
Type: Full length
Release date: April 1st, 2022
Label: Independent

Track listing:
01. Legend
02. Acolyte
03. Charlatan
04. Feed the Wolves
05. Carry the Weight
06. Offering to the Void
07. Champion
08. The Invitation
09. Dance of Control
10. These Tower Walls
11. Power of Evil
12. The Blade
13. Heart of Ashes

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