Dark have been my dreams of late, thick with fear and doubt
Shadows lengthen in the east and the south
I hear the warhorns calling, see red serpents on black sails
The fires of Halifirien burn, Gondor calls for aid
Doom comes at day break (My lord, it's Théodred)
May the Fords run red (and the Fords ran red)
One grim morning, one more mound, one last host, oathbound
In three days time from Dunharrow, a winged shadow, a Red Arrow
Got youth to waste, with hope or without, got fuel to burn, got roads to ride
Alas these evil days
Alas such wicked ways
Alas these dying rays
All the world set ablaze
(Where now the horse and the rider?
Where is the horn that was blowing?
Where is the helm and the hauberk?
And the bright hair flowing?)
In the second between the saddle and the ground, I am overcome with peace
Assailing the siege of the Tower of Guard has avenged my line
The blade foretold, kin-wielded, strikes between crown and mantle
The shadow rolls away and I know no more
At last a new day (Lay me down to die)
At last to rest (Under silver fields of Evermind)
At last the Doorway (Without bit or bridle)
Another world awaits (The night sky's Starry Rider)
A delightful spellbook transporting you into Iron Griffin’s doomed fantasy world! The record shines with lo fi enthusiasm for the best spirit of magical metal and exemplifies excellent interesting progressive folk melodies, interwoven with acoustic and heavier electric instruments as well as diverse percussion instruments. The melodic twists and turns are very fun and really take you along for the ride. Above all, Iron Griffin have forged their own identity in their songwriting. Well done! pinkytheent
Texas band draft an all-killer, no-filler love letter to ’70s hard rock and metal, with surging vocals and riffs that command respect. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 4, 2024