Avenger of Souls – Zephaniah.
If you’re looking for a band with cliched metal lyrics to the point of almost comedy, but at the very least approaching Manowar status, check out this indie band. Brilliant musicianship and they develop a lot of really cool melodies, a heavy dose of neoclassical, but there comes a point when you have to say ‘c’mon guys’
Example lyric, from Avenger of Souls:
“Shout out your battle cry
to deter them
Charge with all yoru strength
and slay them by the hundreds”
and possibly the best from “The Metal Prayer”
Oh, Metal Gods
Who art in Valhalla
Hallowed be thy names
Many battles done and kingdoms won
To be able to claim victory
Give us this day our shields and swords
and forgive our lack of mercy
as we forgive those
who are merciful towards us
and lead us not into the land of the peaceful
But deliver us into battle
For the power, the glory, they honor are yours
Now and Forever.
I bought their CD after they solicited my friend request off myspace. $10 shipped, sure why not. Looks like they play a Jem7VWH and a Schecter C-1 Hellraiser.
