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Psalms Of The Dead Choir

by CRUCIFIED MORTALS

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Traitor 03:53
It is you who calls to us disturbing our exploration Come with us we will show you bliss within your suffering An innocent youth condemned to eternal life of anguish Through a pact, she will divulge the soul of a traitor Her stubborn assent spared her life, can she abide Guiding way to the forsaker he she has defied Caught inside a realm of life and refuge for the dead Shattered in his liberation fleeing a flock of dread Rebuilt, embodied, bloodletting through his feat Sought beyond his travels, redeemed to be destroyed In between these forces, too obscure to discern She's frantic for redemption, of the faction affirming her She cannot hide a face of guilt, but expose treachery Relinquishing her fate, in vindictive penalty We will take you to a place where bliss transforms to pain Your suffering will personify the sacred realm of hell Caught inside a realm of life and refuge for the dead Shattered in his liberation fleeing a flock of dread Rebuilt, embodied, bloodletting through his feat Venged for his betrayal, he will remain in hell
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Secured within their refuge in fear of autumns past when death itself roamed this night behind a lurid mask manifesting superstitions, forging gruesome scenes it was veiled once more by darkness as the peace was broke by pleads confined are only believers, the others stand their fright disguised with crafted costumes, the traditions revive tonight Chorus the moon lights the horizon, as the day has come to past death's angel may awake this night, with no warning of its lash dressed in squalid clothing, blinding with deceit it will strike again in vengeance for the nature of this beast no showing of its facets, ambiguous to the eye its form as a frame of man, pacing to his mark amidst daunting settings, its essence embraced deceived are only those mirroring this sacred rite Echoed shrieks of joyous fear, resonate through the air obscuring the sound of caution, without menace to it's plight the observance mauled by zealots, no heeding of their call unmasked in their fury, sanctioning bigotry Chorus the moon lights the horizon, as the day has come to past death's angel may awake this night, with no warning of its lash dressed in modern clothing, blinding with routine it will strike again in vengeance for the nature of this beast showing all its facets, regular to the eye it's form as a frame of man, pacing to his mark amidst daunting settings, its essence embraced victim are only those mirroring this sacred rite there they stood divided, subdued by fallacy in an omniscient shadow, where death prevailed once more behind a lurid mask
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Ascent from hell, back to earth, reborn by evil seed to serve the great deceiver in mankind's calamity declaring himself lord, redeemer of sin in the grace of believers, seated at the throne of god from his post exploiting, turning man against his kin condemning to fire in the dusk of the Advent when he will embody, then reveal himself to them I am the one true god, my name -antichrist to walk among mortals his soul embodied man, like Christ to god: begotten, sacrificed to bring the end from his post exploiting, turning man against his kin condemning to fire in the dusk of the Advent when he will embody, then reveal himself to them I am the one true god, my name -antichrist-
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On a distant barren deformed humans struggle for their lives Starved and sick concocting the method for their ploy They are ominous creatures with no passion determined by their greed Impatient as they wait to start the next pursuit Every kill they gather together engorging on the meat Cluttered and hastily picking bodies like starving vultures they eat With no resent for this heinous act they fight ravenously Gluttonous barbaric tribe longing to gnaw at this foul feast Families hunted then pillaged only to thrill these beasts Like pawns in elusive games awaiting their defeat Result of flawed science Product of man Secluded in desolation Cultivating their kind Hands of life plot the fate of death and become the ones dissolved Forever burying the wisdom in the bowels of their mistake Every kill they gather together engorging on the meat Cluttered and hastily picking bodies like starving vultures they eat With no resent for this heinous act they fight ravenously Gluttonous barbaric tribe longing to gnaw at this foul feast
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I never thought that it would be Something like this, something I can't believe Life slips away, I'm begging for it to stay Desperate to stay alive Not ready for death, not ready for afterlife My struggle for life devours my everything Towards the light I strive Towards my death I fly A light in front of me appears I'm at the end yet here it begins Slowly I crawl away from the shining light But something seems to hold me back Halfway to death, into eternity The light feels so warm, embraces my dying soul My dying soul will enter the unknown Harmony, this fear will disappear The longing in my eyes for peace eternally Tearing my soul in two, tears me apart Eternity in front of me the light is all I see Eternity devours me, will I be free A doubt inside of me arise Return to life, or facing my destiny I feel myself drawn to the other side Entering a world of light Relief in my mind, relieves my entire soul At last I let go, I flow into emptiness The passage to eternity So here I stand In this rain of falling tears Time stands still Everything around is dead I cannot see I'm embraced by nothingness But do I want To find the passage back to life
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I am ordained by god, last prophet of the advent I will discern his signs and fulfill his holy deeds bestow your faith in me, I will guide you to his kingdom question not my lead and vow allegiance to his word I believe prophecy chiastic in its reading ascertained and portrayed by a man of god's selection To vilify him and deny him expels divine plan I will obey his vengeful call and kill upon command I have seen the symbol, proclaiming his return for his grace we cleanse the shrine, abolish all its sin we sacrifice to him, deceitful ones shall perish in life I abhorred their evil, in death lament their souls I believe prophecy chiastic in its reading ascertained and portrayed by a man of god's selection To vilify him and deny him expels divine plan I will obey his vengeful call and kill upon command
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Hideous 04:13
Like a sleep beyond its thresh I woke fully alert To the world a place unknown like an infant fresh at birth my brain ached from convulsion sound I couldn't discern no inner voice to conceive a rabid beast instinctively Lacerations joined by threads on my limbs pulsating pain in my mind I think and feel no memory I retain My body a pieced up puzzle matched by anatomy I exist a miscreation by whom will I be claimed Release me from this agony I'm estranged to this life How am I to survive without guidance to attain Lacerations joined by threads on my limbs pulsating pain in my mind I think and feel no memory I retain My body a pieced up puzzle matched by anatomy I exist a miscreation by no one I am reclaimed
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A history of murder composes my life began with my father proceeds with my knife in league with an army I kill with those kin our hearts drained of holy so we create sin my mind's filled with hate destruction is my fate Dozens of victims reside with me they're locked up, bound, screaming, trying to brake free they have fear on their face and plead in their eyes but they'll have no escape all of them must die I'm all that is evil, a devil in flesh the one who unnerves and fills with detest a merciless murderer plaguing with fear there's no bliss with living only death I hold dear necrophiliac, cannibal with appetite wanted villain, bringer of death Murder, the devil tempts my will, overbearing my yearn to Kill; when I die I'll be shunned and burn in the fire of hell's Domain; in my home your flesh will creep as you gaze at the Deceased; you better hope god takes your soul here I own your corpse The hunter is hunted they've discovered my name they don't know my face, only death is my fame when it's time they find me and ambush my home I am ready standing land I rome and so it has begun, towards my doom I shall be done cleaving the wind steel targets my heart it rips through the flesh and tears bones apart it pierces the organ driving my life and lays me dying suffering with strife Murder, the devil induced my will overbearing my yearn to Kill; I am dead yet still they fear as I burn in hell's Domain in my home the stench now reeks of remains from those Deceased; I plead the devil take my soul, on earth I am a corpse

about

CRUCIFIED MORTALS' highly anticipated second album, Psalms of the Dead Choir. One of the best-kept secrets of the long-fertile Cleveland metal scene, CRUCIFIED MORTALS have been quiet-yet-prolifically perfecting their craft since 2001. Under the steely resolve of founder/mastermind Reaper, a handful of demos and splits culminated in CRUCIFIED MORTALS' critically acclaimed debut album. Released in 2011 and simply self-titled, this debut album largely introduced the band to the wider, international metal scene, proving that they're one of the hungriest and charismatic deathrashing metal bands around. But as much as Crucified Mortals was a highlight for the band, a decade after its formation, it will now be eclipsed by Psalms of the Dead Choir.

In many ways, Psalms of the Dead Choir is both a consolidation of CRUCIFIED MORTALS' considerable strengths and a fresh new start for the band. Whereas Crucified Mortals featured a then-full lineup, here on Psalms of the Dead Choir, Reaper handles all vocals, guitars, and bass and is once again joined by Ash Thomas (SHED THE SKIN, VLADIMIRS, Faithxtractor) on drums, who's manned the CRUCIFIED MORTALS skins for the last five years. Together, they explode forth with the trademark deathrash for which the band's built a steady name in the metal underground. Immediately memorable but never relying on rote verse/chorus formula, there's a narrative flow to CRUCIFIED MORTALS that's heightened by Reaper's fierce and clearly enunciated vocals, telling twisted tales of macabre horror and fiendish deeds - and compelling instant headbanging. And yet, for however feverish the attack may be across these Psalms, there's a newfound sense of nuance and dynamics, largely spurred on by the dramatically twisted guest guitar solos of Sauron's Lore Lord. As a whole unit, CRUCIFIED MORTALS breathe new life into thrash-intensive death metal (or death-intensive thrash?) that hasn't sounded this vital since classic Deceased or even the early days of Carnivore, Rigor Mortis, and Hobbs' Angel of Death. Read these Psalms of the Dead Choir and weep!

A statement from Reaper reads: "Starting with darker imagery - for this genre - we put a lot of focus on doing unique and/or fresh ideas with Psalms of the Dead Choir, from different guitar amps on virtually every song, numerous vocal effects to establish a different surrounding, to deeper meanings behind otherwise straightforward lyrics. There's a lot to analyze for the in-depth listener, but it is straightforward and ripping for those looking to jam out."

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released October 28, 2016

Released by Hells Headbangers Records

Reaper - Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Ash Thomas - Drums, Backing Vocals

All guitar solos written and performed by Victor "Lore Lord" except "Into Eternity" performed by Reaper

Produced by Reaper
Mixed by Chris Keffer and Reaper
Mastered by Chris Keffer
Guitars and Bass Recorded at The House Of Death by Reaper
All Drums & Backing Vocals Recorded by Ash Thomas at Frequenscream Studio
Lead Vocals recorded at Magnetic North Studio by Chris Keffer
Cover art by Derek Restivo

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CRUCIFIED MORTALS Cleveland, Ohio

Damned upon decaying crosses for 20 years Crucified Mortals transcribe horror stories into metallic hymns in the band's own haunting style. Satisfying the ear's craving for speed, heavy and memorable riffing complimented with harsh angry vocals and pounding drums. Crucified Mortals are a unique style of Thrash and Death metal. ... more

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