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

Shaken by the conduct of the city he swore to protect, the young Guardian finds himself questioning his own actions and the very concept of what “balance” means...

Forgiveness
That is what you’ve taken away
When you spat upon the hand
Held out in aid
Vengeance
Though it is forbidden by faith
The guardians of your walls
You now desecrate
If they die
By my hand
Has the light forsaken them?
Turned into beasts, no longer men
I am not their champion
Scour the land for signs of light
But only embers remain
The lofty doctrine of our clan
Consumed by the flames
I am changing
Becoming what you’ve seen me to be
The monster you have made
Has finally swallowed me
There was a flame
That beckoned me
Choked in the twilight of your hearts
Now darkness envelops me

"The Offering" τιτλοφορείται το νέο δισκογραφικό πόνημα των Lords of the Trident, το οποίο κυκλοφόρησε 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: "Champion"
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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