The walls have collapsed
There is no longer sanctuary here
Total carnage invades the citadel
Plumes of smoke infect the skies
Smoldering idols disperse into air
Towering statues, altars of sacrifice, revert to dust (Revert to dust)
Once ambitious architecture of the ingenuous mind now debris
Drag your chains across the sand as they perpetually bind you
Every last breath belongs to your master
Forfeit the dreams of a peaceful existence
As empires fall, the temples will rise
This is the age of subjugation
Stack your stones and reach into the sky
The overlord awaits you
Feel the rays of the sun pierce your flesh
A stolen crown traded for shackles around your neck
You find it hard to breathe
Climb to see the gods were never there
They were simply manifestations formulated from delusions
This is your veracity
On your knees you will bow to your master
Your new god stands before you
Unworthy of such an imposing presence
Consume the serum of life
The engineers maintain your existence
Living property, tools made of mortality
Centuries of torture
You will serve your master with your blood and sweat
This is the new decree
Drag your chains across the sand as they perpetually bind you
Every last breath belongs to your master
Forfeit the dreams of a peaceful existence
As empires fall, the temples will rise
This is the age of subjugation
Stack your stones and reach into the sky
The overlord awaits you
Two death metal legends unite for a once-in-a-lifetime LP; rife with classic appeal and flavor, it's a manifesto that works in any era. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 11, 2017