The Illusionist - Scar Symmetry
As an outcast, I paced defeat
Seeking comfort in this painful retreat
Made an oracle against my will
Word spread of miraculous skillsPremonitions call my name
I once doubted them all when they came
Now I embrace it and I’ll never be the sameTransfixed in the desert sands
Take a look at my once empty hand
See the rose that appears so real
Just like the one you saw in your dreamsThose who call me avatar
Knows not what they’re looking for
They just feed their flames with miracles
Just so we know
If you bathe within my light
You diminish your own might
The illusionist in everyoneAs an outcast I faced defeat
Seeking comfort in this painful retreat
Made an oracle against my will
Word spread of miraculous skillsPremonitions call my name
I once doubted them all when they came
Now I embrace it and I’ll never be the sameThose who call me avatar
Knows not what they’re looking for
They just feed their flames with miracles
Just so we know
If you bathe within my light
You diminish your own might
The illusionist in everyoneWhat I say and what I do was once potential
Sprung from the infinite place that dictates the seenThose who call me avatar
Knows not what they’re looking for
They just feed their flames with miracles
Just so we know
If you bathe within my light
You diminish your own might
The illusionist in everyone [x2] (epic higher octave second time around)IN EVERYONE!
Reposted from Blabbermouth.net
Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH will release their ninth studio album, “Deceiver Of The Gods”, on June 25 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded atBackstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K., produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE). The cover art was, once again, created by Tom Thiel and depicts a mythical battle between the Norse gods Loki and Thor. Fans will also recognize a special appearance on this album with Messiah Marcolin (CANDLEMASS) providing guest vocals for eighth song, “Hel”.
Comments AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg: “We feel very excited about this new album, and personally I feel that ‘Deceiver Of The Gods’is the strongest album we’ve ever done. By far! I’m confident that all our fans will enjoy this ‘punch-in-the-face-of-a-record!”
Opening title track and first single, “Deceiver Of The Gods” is currently streaming at this location.
“Deceiver Of The Gods” track listing:
01. Deceiver Of The Gods
02. As Loke Falls
03. Father Of The Wolf
04. Shape Shifter
05. Under Siege
06. Blood Eagle
07. We Shall Destroy
08. Hel
09. Coming Of The Tide
10. Warriors Of The North
Regarding AMON AMARTH’s decision to work with Sneap after utilizingJens Bogren for the band’s last three studio efforts (2006’s “With Oden On Our Side”, 2008’s “Twilight Of The Thunder God” and 2011’s“Surtur Rising”), AMON AMARTH guitarist Olavi Mikkonen told Decibelmagazine, “We were looking for a change, and Andy has been in our thoughts for some years now. After meeting with him, we felt a good connection. We think this is going to be a ripper.”
AMON AMARTH’s eighth studio album, “Surtur Rising”, sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band’s previous CD,“Twilight of the Thunder God”, opened with more than 11,000 copies back in 2008 to land at No. 48.
Amon Amarth - Deceiver of the Gods (2013)
Amon Amarth released the album art for their upcoming album upon the Metal community on Reddit this morning. The band explained the cover:
The cover depicts the last battle between the Gods and Loki who arrives at Vigridr field accompanied by the army of the dead during Ragnarok, the end of the world. We hope you enjoy it.The band also announced that they would be releasing the title track Deceiver of the Gods on Saturday morning at 10 AM PST to stream and for free download. It will be unveiled at their website http://www.amonamarth.com/
Reblogging this cover art for the new Amon Amarth album because it’s AWESOME.
I cannot wait for this new album.
