Christmas time comes once a year!
Christmas time is finally here!
We drape the tinsel like entrails.
Around this dead, rotting tree.
A plate of treats and a glass of sherry.
Oh, Father Christmas, bringer of glee.
Strike down all non-believers.
Grind their bones into dust.
Enshroud ourselves in these garments, we must.
A ritual to sate fanatic lust.
All Hail!
Hail Santa!
Oh, bearded great one.
We are your servants.
Eager for you to slither down our chimney.
We yearn for your presence. And your presents.
Bestow us with your majesty.
Sworn to Saint Nick, we’ll always be.
His coat is crimson red, rides night upon his sled.
Dare not to make his list, your heart will be left filled with dread.
He knows of your intent. Knows how your year was spent.
Empties his sack so big, he spreads his joy without relent.
In the chokehold of winter, we make a defiant stand.
Reject tradition, outsiders as one:
All hail Santa Claus!
Sacred dagger primed in hand; I will become a Santanist.
Drink the blood from Rudolf’s neck, indoctrinated Santanist.
Initiation now complete, I have become a Santanist.
Putrid mortals bow to me; I am the mighty Santanist.
credits
released November 20, 2019
Music written by Lee Deane (Raised By Owls)
Lyrics written by Sam Fowler (Raised By Owls)
Pretty much the best Black/Speed Metal I've listened to since I learned about Evil Invaders and Vulture. Everything you'd love to be reminded of about this musical era is there. The influences are what you'd expect too: Motörhead, Venom, Bathory, early Slayer, Celtic Frost; aggressive vocals, tortured guitar solos, pounding drums; everything is fast, clear and still a little grimy, but without reverb cranked up to the max. Amazing band, amazing album. Odiumediae
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