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Stumpf und Elend Messer zum Frühstück Karikatur Deiner Selbst Blinde Wut Selbstzerstörung Lebender Toter Am Ertrinken Tiefer Sog Die Wolken Sind scharfkantig Am Ziel angelangt Die Sterne verfehlt Aus dem Müll gelebt Die Sterne verfehlt Die Augen Geöffnet Dennoch Blind Gib mir Deine Hand ins Leere gegriffen Nichts bleibt ausgelöscht ein Echo eine Spur wo einst ein Mensch gewesen war
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With the eyes of one in horror I first saw fire kill The scent of bodies broiled By my father´s will And screams of the dying Like iron gall did make a black mark in my mind which read: „The human way is to burn“ Burn If the old man was still living I´d tell him he was right The beauty of the flames Oh, how they paint the night The fire must be bigger to fix the damage done I watch the fingers dancing And smell the wretched scum as they burn Burn
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Once upon an age Bound, impure All the lies were set aflame Denied the cure I was fitted with exile For crime of a curse Remade by the fangs of the beast The shining light Of the gods of men would not warm me for I was damned Beaten and bloodied And mad with the thirst I fled from the city in shame Covered in spit And harried by guilt I fed on vermin Forgot my name There at the foot of the snow capped mountains Wreathed in a freezing fog Eyes in the dark I prayed to be killed As I ate dead meat like a dog Haunted by memories Of home as I climbed Feeling the ice on my skin The stones pierced me My fingers bled, but the flesh was mended by the beast within All the lies of man Bare before my eyes We drink the world Like a parasite A cloak of virtue Is where we hide To cut the throat of the sacrifice There, at the peak Long-forgotten shrine Where spoke a voice like the mountainside Like shifting stones „I am the killing change the heaving erth There is a scar with every birth Fear not the end, it is the way Mountains are forged from tortured clay“ Embrace the change Fear not the end The wolf awaits beneath the skin Destroy yourself, it is the start And carve the truth into your heart

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"Bitter Altar": A Dark Symphony of Collaboration Between "The Wright Valley Trio" and "Blackstaff" Unveils a Profound Exploration of Existence

December 19, 2023 marks the release date for the highly anticipated collaboration EP "Bitter Altar", the haunting lyrical depth of "Wisdom," "L@T," and "Fireball" stand out as profound explorations of existence. The collaborative effort between "The Wright Valley Trio" and "Blackstaff" promises a sonic journey into the abyss, encompassing doom metal, funeral doom and sludge.

The Wright Valley Trio's "L@T": A Descent into Despair

"L@T," presented by The Wright Valley Trio, offers a descent into the depths of despair. With lyrics exploring numbness, self-destruction, and the emptiness of existence, the song creates massive walls of sound that resonate with heavy riffs. The desolate landscapes depicted in the lyrics mirror the barrenness of one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, the Wright Valley in Antarctica.

Blackstaff's "Fireball": A Chilling Exploration of Horror and Destruction

"Fireball," a chilling narrative presented by Blackstaff, reveals a story blackened by the flames of an inquisition. The lyrics echo a budding acceptance of the destructive nature of humanity, painting a vivid picture of the beauty found in all-consuming fire. With a powerful and atmospheric blend of blackened doom and aggressive heavy metal, "Fireball" immerses the listener in a world where destruction becomes a spectacle.

Blackstaff's "Wisdom": A Tale of Self-Acceptance and Transformation

"Wisdom," as previously described, unfolds like a timeless fable. The track portrays the transformative ordeal of a character condemned and remade by dark magic, shunned by his former people and coming to accept and even treasure a life of solitude on the outside.

For inquiries, please contact:
wrightvalleytrio@gmail.com

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released December 19, 2023

L@t by The Wright Valley Trio:
vD: Guitars, Vocals
Robert: Bass, Synth
Matze: Drums

Recorded between 09/09/21 and 18/09/2021
@Ironbar Studios by Lorenz Blümler
Vocals and synthesizers recorded 01/2023 by Robert Krause
Mixed by Lorenz Blümler, vD and Robert Krause
Mastered by Lorenz Blümler

Fireball and Wisdom by Blackstaff:
Written/Performed by Dustin Cleary
Mixed by Todd Purnick
Mastered by Derek Mattin
Recorded at Blackstaff Studio in Cle Elum, WA, USA
Check out more Blackstaff records: blackstaff.bandcamp.com

Artwork by Roberto Mulliri
viicrch@gmail.com
IG: @Settimocerchio

Layout: Matze

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The Wright Valley Trio Wiesbaden, Germany

We are from Wiesbaden (Germany) and play a flavour of Doom, Sludge and Post-Blackmetal. Named after one of the most barren places on earth, a huge dry valley in Antarctica, warmth and comfort are none of our strength. Instead we create massive walls of sound which we unleash on the listeners. Our trademark are really long songs, ranging from cultivated boredom to heavy riffs. ... more

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