The oceans part with fervor. Emerging through the depths. From atop the eastern tide, noblemen of the highest light. Riders of the moon. Undying devotion. On top of the world, smashing all beneath. Every knee shall bend in their unholy presence. Every man shall bow in adoration. Lifeless foes plunge like stone, pale limbs flood the shore. Thrashing upon iron steeds. Riding to triumphant victory. Recognize the mark of the union. Hear their cries for mercy silenced. In their arrival, chaos. In their departure, silence. Silent is humanity.
I didn't know about this band for a very long time. That is a tragedy. This record absolutely crushes, combining technicality, melody and pure knuckle dragging belligerence. It's executed flawlessly.
The lyrics are great. The riffs are great. The leads are great. The vocals are great. Lots of hooks everywhere.
Ten years too late this was my album of the year.
A Metal Archives dig led me to Enemy Mind, who also rule. Psyched about these outstanding Pittsburgh bands. Matt Medeiros