8. Repentance
by @sapient
Liner Notes
This is almost the last track on the album and I didn't expect it would come together so fast... It's got a bit of everything in it... #deathmetal, #blackmetal, a very nice sort of #spacerock bit in the middle. I like it. I hope you do too :)
Lyrics
Eyes of the corrupted Sparkle with wild intent Their hearts aflame With a malice infernal
Penitent - riven by distrust Architect of chaos Penitent - shattered by this feud Sword that splits the golden throne
Tears of the infected Drip with laughter Poison that corrodes The locks of life
Hands of the distrusted Make light the sacred work Cataclysm renewed Glory in despair
High-born shown no mercy Their lies exposed Naught but broken glass On the redeemer's path
Comments
It hits hard, my friend! Great lyrics. Cool choice of beat in the spacerock part.
This really does have it all. I'm just sitting here trying not to slam my head into my laptop from headbanging. 🤘 That mid section back into the insanity was so well done.
Fearsome stuff! Love the melodic riffing and all the heaviness on top of it. Just great brutal lyrics as usual. Having a spacy middle part shouldn't work, but it does, just like Blood Incantation. Lovely solo. The build back up is incredible. Might be a favorite from this album of yours.
another one jumped out at me! no lead in this was smash in the face! oooo in to space rock - i reckon you are lulling me yup ha ha her we go again! love the energy in this accentuated by the slow part!
Definitely reminds me of 90s black metal when bands felt more free, before things got formulaic (I blame Dimmu Borgir)
Wow, sapient, this year is REALLY good. So far I enjoy your musical output. It's very versatile and coherent at the same time what is really hard. I hope you can compile your songs to an album. This one is more on the energetic side. The drums are awesome. My highlight was the extremely calm middle part
Thank you so much! 🤩
Nice stuff! Love all the different sections, really great variety - I don't suppose you've been listening to a bit of Blood Incantation lately? Really rate the transition back into the heavy riffage as well, really smooth.
Very unexpected space rock interlude, even when you said it in the notes. Some fine guitar work in there. Great stuff
Dang. I havent been back to FAWM since 2017, and you are still here KILLING IT. I dig the drum mix. The spacerock is perfect for me. Dynamics.
EPICNESS! Makes me want to punch a wall or some shit! I f-king love it! That spacey vibe in the middle, holy crap! So cool how it's almost like you combined two different planets of music in one song! The build from the space planet back towards the planet of metal is mind-bendingly brilliant!
Face melting right out the gate! This is excellent, it feels really cohesive even with the contrast of the "space rock" bit (which was gorgeous). Lovely when a song falls together quickly, always gives me a bit of the vibe that it was already sitting there just waiting for me to find it. :)
That "spacerock" bit there was absolutely stunning addition to this track, and somehow doesn't sound off at all. Rest of the song is peak death/black metal.
The spacey interlude is a great contrast with the rest, I really liked the transition out of it back into the aggressive feel. This album is shaping up really nicely, and it sounds like you've got time to write two albums this month 😂
Oh, that verse riff is fukkin' furious! The surprising mellow part also works wonderfully. And yes, that solo is simply awesome. Really delivering that 70s goodness amidst all the darkness and chaos!
LOL - "sparkle" is not a word I expected to encounter in lyrics for an utterly BRUTAL track like this. That spacerock is indeed very nice. Very tasteful solo!
Amazing! I never listen to this kind of music. Probably should tho. The lyrics are fabulous.