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Preludes & Nocturnes

by Carnal Agony

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1.
War Prayer 05:24
Thunder thy clarion and lightning thy sword Guide our noble sons in their work In hour of peril give them true aim Bear them in your hand through the fight Bless our arms; grant us victory, O Lord And God, Father, Protect our land and our flag Total genocide Through you justified This is a prayer never told (Kill ‘em all) Let us cleanse this world by fire Can you hear our call to arms? (Heed the call) Water their way with their tears Cover their fields with their patriot dead Torn to bloody shreds with our shells Let foes be smitten, drive them insane Make their widows cry out in grief Orphan their children, lay waste to their homes Make them roam their desolate land Broken in spirit, worn in travail Deny them refuge of the grave Bless our arms; grant us victory, O Lord And God, Father, Protect our land and our flag Total genocide Through you justified This is a prayer never told (Kill ‘em all) Let us cleanse this world by fire Can you hear our call to arms? (Heed the call) Stain the white snow with their blood Shrieks of the wounded writhing in pain Blissful is the sound of their pleads In honor and glory we maim and we rape Our soldiers are the pride of our hearts [Solo: Mathias/PO] Bless our arms; grant us victory, O Lord And God, Father, Protect our land and our flag Total genocide Through you justified This is a prayer never told (Kill ‘em all) Let us cleanse this world by fire Can you hear our call to arms? (Heed the call) In the name of our God
2.
Paladin of the silver hand Proud defender of this hallowed land Alliance force under my command I’m the Crown Prince of our kingdom Troubling news comes from distant shores Burning legion is alive once more Set the sails and prepare for war For the glory of our nation A strange plague is spreading across the domain The scourge of the undead is rising again I will be king of honor, hope and glory Bringer of justice to these sacred plains I would gladly bear any curse to save my homeland End reign of chaos with an aura of light Steel meets steel on the battlefield Hell-forged swords hammer at my shield I’d rather die than submit or yield To the forces of destruction Suddenly from beyond the graves Dead awakes as infernal slaves All infected must stand ablaze In the flames of holy fire Father, forgive me for what I must do Would you do the same if you knew what I knew? I will be king of honor, hope and glory Bringer of justice to these sacred plains I would gladly bear any curse to save my homeland End reign of chaos with an aura of light But now I see what I have done To those I had to shelter I feel their pain inside my mind I need to flee the fire that burns Within so unforgiving I have to choose the evil side I see virtue in madness I am heir to the throne I need to live forever Father, die by my hand [Solo: PO/Mathias] Into fiery hell I ride [Solo: PO] Frostmourne finally by my side [Solo: Mathias] I am the king of fury, scorn and vengeance Bringer of torture to these barren lands A new order is rising from the empires ashes Bow to the dark lord or face death where you stand I am the king of fury, scorn and vengeance Bringer of torture to these barren lands It is better to reign in hell than serve in heaven Now I have finally found my home on the frozen throne
3.
Once I was brighter than the sun amidst the stars The envy of angels, the proudest of them all Banished from your kingdom I have fallen from grace In Tartarus fettered with adamantine chains Shrouded in dark flames I plot for revenge Embracing all evil, immortal is my hate Sheltered from your vision my counsel convenes Our fierce spirits fiercer with perpetual despair I will walk through fire and regain my place Overthrow your towers armed with fury from Hell Open war’s my sentence; I shall end your days I am roaring as I tear you apart No reconcilement where wounds of hate’s pierced deep Beleaguer the heavens, set fire to the light Innocence once lost cannot ever be regained Let the firmament crimson with warm celestial blood I will walk through fire and regain my place Overthrow your towers armed with fury from Hell Open war’s my sentence; I shall end your days I am roaring as I tear you apart [Solo: Mathias] I will walk through fire and regain my place Overthrow your towers armed with fury from Hell Open war’s my sentence; I shall end your days I am roaring as I tear you apart
4.
Rebellion 05:27
On this dusky winters night We are gathered here to fight End deceit and end all lies As God's creation finally dies Born as equals, dying free Never bending supple knee Liberty must be deserved Though most through sloth had rather serve Serving no Tyrant Means “Do What Thou Wilt” Defenders of Freedom Must kill without guilt Brothers of the Damned United here we stand Raise your swords up high Together we will die In our rebellion Sworn allegiance to no one Now that you've enthroned your son In black hearts deep malice grows All hell breaks loose this final show Shoulder to shoulder There's no turning back Soldiers of Satan Prepare for attack Brothers of the Damned United here we stand Raise your swords up high Together we will die In our rebellion [Solo: Mathias] Brothers of the Damned United here we stand Raise your swords up high Together we will die In our rebellion Embrace your fate as death draws near Without hope there is no fear [Break your chains and follow me] The price of freedom isn't free
5.
Carnal Agony 02:18
You lie awake plagued by memories of pain Pray to your god that we won’t find you again Your fragile minds on the edge of despair For what is coming you cannot prepare We are the ghosts that you fear We are the bringers of death Nocturnal shadows in the darkness appear The dawn of justice, your ending is near You cry our name as you beg for your lives Vengeance delivered by the blade of our knives We are the ghosts that you fear We are the bringers of death [Solo: Mathias] We are the ghosts that you fear We are the bringers of death
6.
When darkness falls, can you hear the howling The wolfs bane blooms, the autumn moon is calling my name My DNA Leading me astray Tonight you’ll be my prey Full moon, bewitched by the light Werewolves are hunting tonight Try to remember these words as you die Things will get better ‘cause dead girls don’t cry This lunar spell awakes unholy hunger The scent of flesh enhanced by the blood in your veins Such a sweet bouquet A human filet On my midnight buffet Full moon, bewitched by the light Werewolves are hunting tonight Try to remember these words as you die Things will get better ‘cause dead girls don’t cry A nocturnal feast For this savage beast [Solo: PO] You scream out loud the second time this evening In my own hell breeding is just foreplay to feed It’s a morbid fate You came for a date Now you are on my plate Full moon, bewitched by the light Werewolves are hunting tonight Try to remember these words as you die Things will get better ‘cause dead girls don’t cry Full moon, bewitched by the light (Bless the day I first was bitten) Werewolves are hunting tonight (Now I’ll pass the gift to you) Try to remember these words as you die (Turn your madness into rapture) Things will get better ‘cause dead girls don’t cry
7.
Faster and faster she’s tumbling through space Numbed and oblivious but shortly she’s ablaze Trapped in a nightmare, a predator’s prey No angels to help her, they’ve all gone away “Through the darkness of future past The magician longs to see One chance out between two worlds Fire walk with me” Once vibrant and playful she lies there undressed Her body a vessel for a father who’s possessed The tears fuels his fire, since twelve she has cried Oh how he wonders what she looks like inside “Through the darkness of future past The magician longs to see One chance out between two worlds Fire walk with me” [Solo: Mathias/PO/Both/Mathias] He entered her body but never her soul Released by her death as his knife carves a hole Wrapped into plastic there’s no one to tell That her window has served as a portal to hell “Through the darkness of future past The magician longs to see One chance out between two worlds Fire walk with me” You may think I’ve gone insane I promise I will kill again Caught within my bag of death Fire walk with me
8.
Sleep Waker 03:55
His withering body lies dying before me A deep sigh escapes as the ending draws near No time to waste, I must start mesmerizing Death, my dear friend, will be cheated once more The stroke of my hand is the key The fate of this man lies with me The power of Gods you will see His soul I will never set free Eyes turning inward and limbs turning rigid The ritual is working, the signs are all there No turning back now I know I’m forsaken His breath ethereal as the sleep-waker speaks “Asleep, yet awake, let me die” The voice comes from somewhere inside My stairway to heaven denied Creation of God is defiled “Put me to sleep Or quick waken me” What have I done I’m in way to deep [Solo: Mathias/Both] “Put me to sleep Or quick waken me” What have I done I’m in way to deep Screaming in vain His flesh melts away All hope is lost Like tears in the rain
9.
Crystal Lake 03:55
Something moves within the night That is not good and is not right Unbridled rage and an urge to kill A lethal force with your name on his bill Damnation waits At Crystal Lake He’ll seal your fate At Crystal Lake For your lust you’ll pay his fee The time has come for you to be Eviscerated, slashed and charred A twisted sculpture in his abattoir Damnation waits At Crystal Lake He’ll seal your fate At Crystal Lake [Solo: PO/Mathias] Damnation waits At Crystal Lake He’ll seal your fate At Crystal Lake
10.
In ancient writings a tale was told About the secrets within the shrine It told of treasures and endless might Behind the portal it still resides Dead but dreaming the serpent waits Hear its calling [Solo: PO] Eloquent whispers with wicked tongues From stranger aeons where death may die Spread through dominions of mortal souls Their prideful natures enticed by lies Dead but dreaming the serpent waits Hear its calling Rise up from the deep [Solo: Mathias] From north men travelled to seek the truth About the secrets within the shrine All hope abandoned they entered hell Beneath the surface they all shall die From its slumber the serpent wakes Hear its crawling
11.
Can't you see When I look in your eyes Don't you feel That something is wrong? Yes it seems Like we live on a line, and babe I don't wanna go on Everyday I'm hurting you more Everynight You making me cry You must know That it's not like before Still, I pretend to love you I pretend to need you I pretend to want you But I know in my heart (But I know in my heart) That we slowly are drifting apart The ground is trembling The skies is falling Time for departure But together we're lost (We're lost) So don't you follow I must pay whatever it costs For your love I gave you my heart For my touch You sold me your soul Now I know I must make a new start Still, I pretend to love you I pretend to need you I pretend to want you But I know in my heart (But I know in my heart) That we slowly are drifting apart The ground is trembling The skies are falling Time for departure but together we're lost (We're lost) So don't you follow I must pay whatever it costs Oh, oh, together we're lost Oh, oh, you must find your own way The road that I'm walkin' Will lead you astray

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Swedish no-holds-barred heavy thrashers Carnal Agony debut album with Helloween/Masterplan drummer Uli Kusch and producer Ronny Milianowicz.

Drawing influences from the likes of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate, In Flames and Testament and devoted to classic literature such as HP Lovecraft, John Milton and Edgar Allan Poe (often inspiring their lyrics), Carnal Agony are the latest sensation in the Scandinavian Metal Scene with their incendiary blend of pounding thrash metal,
memorable melodies and meaningful lyrics.

Produced at Studio Seven with producer Ronny Milianowicz (former member of Sinergy, Dionysus & Saint Deamon and featured on Primal Fear, Amon Amarth, Jorn and several other Heavy and AOR artist’s albums), Carnal Agony features world famous Heavy drummer Uli Kusch (formerly of Helloween, Gamma Ray, Holy Moses, Masterplan and many others).

Want to own the physical album? Visit carnalagony.com/webshop.html to purchase directly from the band!

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released November 14, 2014

Line-up:
David Johagen - Vocals
Mathias Wallin - Guitars
Pär-Olof Persson - Guitars
Roger Andersson - Bass guitar
Uli Kusch - Drums

Backing vocals by Carnal Agony and Ronny Milianowicz

Keyboards played by Ronny Milianowicz

Recorded and mixed by Ronny Milianowicz at Studio Seven

Mastering by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios

Produced by Mathias Wallin, Ronny Milianowicz and Carnal Agony

Cover artwork, design and layout by Elsa Wallin

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Carnal Agony Umeå, Sweden

If Judas Priest and hit song writer Desmond Child would have a love-child, it would undoubtedly be a hideous creature with a sex appeal. Much like Carnal Agony. Hailing from northern Sweden, the band is on a mission to pick up the torches left behind by their musical heroes. Their incendiary blend of metal energy and pop melody, spiced up with classical comedy horror themed lyrics is out now! ... more

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