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Saint Nick's Shadow

by Shard

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As has become something of a tradition among metal bands, we decided to write a Christmas song with a dark twist. In this tale of yuletide misery, a malevolent presence bound to Saint Nicholas hunts down all those on Santa's naughty list to kill them and prepare their carcasses to be eaten by a demon host. The inspiration for the lyrics is loosely based on the Austrian legend of Krampus, a monster who carries away all the naughty children in a wicker basket every Christmas to be taken to his lair and beaten. Musically, this track is more straightforward-thrash than some of the experimentation present on A Will To Kill, but our attempts to evoke the bitter chill of winter has also brought out our appreciation of black metal bands such as Enslaved and Rotting Christ.

lyrics

'Tis the season to capture and slaughter
Brutal punishment for their betrayal
Misery lasting long enough
Their transgressions will not prevail
I arrive, craving vengeance
Ever so eager to terrorize
Now I'm here, the hunt begins
They will pay with their own lives!

Now my kill list has been written
All your souls will be eaten
The mist descends upon the gallows
Beware of me, Saint Nick's Shadow!

Hear the sound of rattling chains
See what's out there in the storm
Trails of blood left in the snow
Witness the torture I perform
Finally we meet face-to-face,
All are worthy of execution
Now more now of your treachery
Time now for my retribution!

You can run, but you can't hide!

Krampus now has been unleashed
And he's ready to attack
Once they cross into my domain
There'll be no turning back.

Trying to find a place to hide
Running for your dear lives,
No use in crying out for rescue
How will you all survive?

[Guitar solo: Joshua Jones]

Now I'm here, the fun begins
All are bound and waiting to die
Hear us laugh at their despair
Fresh meat for my minions and I
Far too late for any reprieve
Soon to be food for all my guests
Yet another unholy night
Feasting on your mortal flesh!

Now my kill list has been written
All your souls will be eaten
The mist descends upon the gallows
Beware of me, Saint Nick's Shadow!

credits

released December 22, 2020
Music and lyrics by Joshua Jones, Flynn Everard and George O'Connor

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Shard Guildford, UK

Our main motive is to play the music we love, loud and proud, and without a care in the world. Fast, technical and catchy metal riffs, aggressive vocals and lyrics with powerful themes and messages; that's what we're all about.

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