Fourth Dominion - Hill of Swords

‘Hill of Swords’ was written in response to Kentaro Miura’s passing. It references the location in his dark fantasy masterwork 'Berserk,' where the graves of the sacrificed are marked by swords instead of tombstones. As the song developed, it became an anthem for those we lost during the pandemic, as well as the invisible millions who suffer from chronic disabilities. Musically, I think it’s a poignant distillation of the styles synthesized on the record. The main harmony owes a debt to Iron Maiden, which is followed by Bad Religion riffing in the verses, and a layered John McGeoch-esque chorus. Dave’s solo and psychedelic tone during the bridge contain some of the best guitar work on the album.
Empire’s bleeding
Sears wounds in our hands
Some did not make it
For them, these blades now stand
Upon the hill of swords
The campfires still burn
They will not cease your fire
Across the wall move on
You are never truly gone
Your flame will still inspire
Healing dust is
Laced with power’s germ
They have ignored us
Mending house of worms
Upon the hill of swords
The campfires still burn
They will not cease your fire
The Earth will take your hand
As you become the land
In strength, we now conspire
From the forthcoming album 'Diana's Day.'
Out everywhere 8/1 on Fiadh Productions.
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