Halls Of Ancients

by Vittra

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Halls of Ancients - When it's all said and done. When there is no one left to love you

Halls of Ancients is a mix of groovy and Melodic Death Metal as in Soilwork meets Hypocrisy and old In Flames. The melodic verse has been with me for quite a number of years, influenced by the Inspector Gadget theme with a Soilwork touch to it.
While the pre-chorus is the result of excessively listening to Megadeth, it is rooted in the central idea of how I wanted our songs to be experienced in a live setting: when I saw In Flames live a long time ago, they really got the audience going - I wanted to recreate that feel and get that vibe and experience for us as well! - Johan

lyrics

HALLS OF ANCIENTS

In the halls of ancients
I stand before you all
Stripped of all possessions
Embarking into the unknown

With a worm eaten gut
And palms made of iron
With bloodstained knees, I'm tired and diseased

Look at what I've achieved
My lifelong dream, ravaged and deceived
Finally, I'm fading out deeper down

O heavenly Father
Did you ever, notice me

I feel light as a feather
As I journey on through
The soothing waters of the river
I served in gratitude

What will be left of me
But a fading voice
As it echoes into nothing

O heavenly Father
Who art in heaven
Did you ever, notice me
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth, as in heaven

In the halls of ancients
I stand before you all
Stripped of all possessions
Embarking into the unknown

I feel light as a feather
As I journey on through
The soothing waters of the river
I served in gratitude

When it's all said and done
When there is no one left to love you

When it's all said and done
When there is no one left to love you
Tell me was it all worth it, at what price
Was it all just lies

Give us this day
Our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
O heavenly Father
Who art in heaven
Did you ever, notice me

In the halls of ancients
I stand before you all
Stripped of all possessions
Embarking into the unknown

I feel light as a feather
As I journey on through
The soothing waters of the river
I served in gratitude

credits

released September 30, 2022
Written by Johan Murmester and David Döragrip
Arranged by the band

Produced by Johan Murmester
Co-produced by Simon Johansson and Mike Wead
Recorded and Engineered by Simon Johansson and Mike Wead at SolnaSound Production
Mixed and Mastered by Lawrence Mackrory
Cover art by Hjules

Lineup:
Alex Smith – Drums
David Döragrip – Vocals
Gustav Svensson – Bass
Johan Murmester – Guitars

Additional musicians
Lars Elofsson – Lead guitar

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Vittra Falun, Sweden

Swedish Melodic Death/Thrash Metal with a stench of Black
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Debut album "Blasphemy Blues“ is OUT NOW!
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Alex Smith – Drums | David Döragrip – Vocals | Gustav Svensson – Bass | Johan Murmester – Guitars