Lords of the Trident - 'Charlatan' (official video)

«Surviving many years of training, the boy - now a young man - attains the rank of Guardian, and with it, the renowned symbol of their rank: the Guardian’s blade. Eager to prove his worth, the young Guardian departs the stronghold to confront those who cause imbalance...»

They come and conquer;
No mortal stronger than a warrior supreme
Or so they make it seem
Scars and blood
Rust and mud
To terrorize the soft and meek
A blustering technique
Wild and raucous
Loud and pompous
they drift from street to street
Always dodging from defeat
I see the fear that’s hidden in their eyes
True valor never yields;
a charlatan’s the first to run and hide
No escape so now you must decide
Beg for your life,
or be buried with your pride
Step forward, charlatan
Pay for your lies
My steel will separate
the ones who dare pretend
Today you die!
Through many years
And bloody tears
I cursed the sky for I was weak
Vengeance I did seek
Forego my name
Renounce my claim
And a guardian was born
On my blood an oath was sworn
I have tasted from the cup of pain
I have endured the countless lashes gave and never looked away
I have spat into the face of death
You cannot take when there is nothing left

"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: "Charlatan"
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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