Declaration of the Dark Horse

from Uzil by Hammer of Dawn

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In the introductory chapter of Uzil, "Declaration of the Dark Horse" details the introduction of High General RAAM and exhibits his work ethic, devotion, and motivations that shaped him into the leader of the Locust Army.

"Then let's carve our names into history. I would feast upon the terror of all Sera before the end. I will demand recognition from our gods."

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We’ll carve our names in history,
A declaration to all the things we seek of victory.
The undertow of supremacy brings forth imperial ways,
The mass extinction of lambent and mankind is our sacerdotal phase.
Demanding recognition from our helminth gods,
A provocation we’ve deserved for far too long.
What some may see as radical are paradigms we praise,
The mass extinction of lambent and mankind is our sacerdotal phase.

Unprophetic,
A sycophantic ploy cast into the void.
The voices of a visionary judge with reproach.
Censor and poach, their compulsions are obligatory.
Molded in vain,
A sycophantic ploy cast into the void.
A maag with vision filled with contempt.
Conviction be bled,
A motivation until all are slain.

Accosting revelations that they all reprieve,
An Uzil that endures until he reigns supreme.
A declaration authored with no lines between,
His sole devotion to serve his prodigious queen.

I would feast upon the terror of Sera before the end!
A maag once declared blasphemous,
Rising through the ranks with ideas deemed sacrilegious.
His noble rite of passage to serve the queen,
A declaration to become Uzil.

Breaking legal limits of High General,
An Uzil with conviction to slay and dispose.
Bringing death upon lambent and man,
Demanding recognition from gods he laments.
Radical and void of regret,
An Uzil with the sole goal of pure dominance.
Bringing death upon lambent and man,
Demanding recognition from gods he laments.

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from Uzil, track released July 15, 2022
Vocals / Lyrics: Mac Smith
Guitars: Zed Kelley
Drums: Beau Tilley
Bass: Stefano Franceschini
Orchestra: Francesco Ferrini
Songwriting: Beau Tilley, Zed Kelley
Production: Zed Kelley, Beau Tilley, Mac Smith
Mixing / Mastering: Jeff Dunne
Artwork: Alberto Filipponi
Management: Mac Smith

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Hammer of Dawn

Gears of War-themed Blackened Death Metal est. 2021! Featuring members / former members of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Decrepit Birth, Alterbeast, and Apogean.

Vocals/Lyrics: Mac Smith (Apogean)
Guitar: Zed Kelley
Drums: Beau Tilley
Bass: Dexter Forbes
Symphonics (Session): Francesco Ferrini (Fleshgod Apocalypse) ... more

discography

Uzil

Sep 2022
Ketor (Instrumental)

May 2022
Ketor

May 2021

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