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Acherontia Atropos

by Obzerv

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1.
What do you think of yourself / What do you mean / as you unravel the thread of your life / you smothered all with your misery Betrayed by loyalty / all this mistrust has turned everyone against you / Take this leap, certainly not of faith Nullify the possibilities of continuity of this life What do you think of yourself / What do you mean / as you unravel the thread of your life / decisions were made / but none in your favor Razor sharp / water tomb / the key to the door / Ignore what you know / what we’ve lost in the fire we will find it in the ashes Your body’s fighting a losing battle / still you will turn to the shore / one man’s survival for another’s final call If you could start / all over again / the guilt and the grief / the unwanted trophies / would you choose to make the same mistakes
2.
A shark in a state of calmness | a storm before the storm | I pray for your savior | bring me down | bring me down | eradication of this individual I am winning battles but I’m losing the war | sound battle stations | lesson 1: learn how to hate You seek justice | for the things I’ve done | foul existence | I’m the last nail on your coffin Do I fit the profile | does the question give the answer Forgotten messiahs of lost faith | wake up boy you have lost your way | godspeed boy this will follow us forever What if I | do you a | favor and | kill you all Still seeking justice | and the power to overcome | my foul existence | I’m the last nail on your coffin
3.
The cleanse | poisoned wells | scorched earth Intelligent design but mindless existence What am I | the failure protocol Genocide all in favor for fucking genocide | behold | the end times | should evolve | live to die | what a lie Redefine me before you die | warning scars will sever the ties Perseverance in destruction | murder the will | there’s no way out | you will succumb Stand in higher ground | nothing to be found | beware this is the unsafe kind Fire and debris | I dare you to stop me | in the end you still remain a waste of oxygen
4.
Agitated 04:27
Loathing the person I’ve become / it’s a disgrace / I’m feeling leper in a moral sense / the hive’s agitated / trigger the violence You seek for answers but there’s no one there / to answer back What did you expect / the kind of story that won’t end well Something nameless was born here / true grit / the river forgives And while you mark your traitors / the spirit is mending / the breach is sealed Guilty / malicious thoughts / the consequences / will be mine to bear / yet your hatred grows strong Hurts to know I stared into the abyss Be / that / as it / may The dead won’t take you in / you’re paralyzed from what it could have been / deceit & inertia / I swear I won’t give in
5.
Overthrown 09:19
Try to take a deep breath / as you climb out of your life / in this hostile kingdom / I preserve the order / to ambuscade is to live Determined / no black cloud will stop me / (their) eyes are staring in disbelief Ferocious and vile was the hit / I wonder how I’ll live with myself Sun comes up / fatal day / mesmerized by your play Behold (so cold) the uncontrolled / careful though / you’ll drown us all Watch out / he’s there unscarred / he’s made his presence clear / it doesn’t make sense / this could be a threat / beware I will make an example of you / Without hesitation at all / 25 ton gavel strikes you down I know things were never meant to be this way Overthrown and turned to prey Are we the enemy? Did we really deserve this? In a moment of clarity I bow / here and now / to your Greatness / to your will / to survive Someday / you’ll know the truth The things we did / and what we‘ve been through So close to lose / the mind and soul When teeth sink into / the flesh and reach / the bone
6.
Four walls | the need to build yourself inside | the mind’s confused but every voice counts There is nothing wrong, I deny that Feel the pressure take over | true disorder | helpless | depressed | coerced to rejection I will go dark | my judgment is clouded | where is that helping hand when needed the most? It feeds itself So as you descent and reach to your end | the sense of betrayal | we were there | this bleeding must end There’s none left to blame | the self must be broken to be made again There is nothing wrong | I deny that | so wrong and yet at the same time | we turn a blind eye | over & over we lie to ourselves | every fuckin’ time
7.
Desensitise 04:45
Broken | a puppet without master | voiceless | my will is stronger than yours | why don’t you pay attention to what I have to say I’m trying to see beyond this hatred that you feel Better live with what you don’t know Desensitise their foul minds | and try to be your own messiah | pathetic lack of faith | your voice is the answer Gospel of lies | the bleeding of self to death | mind over matter | I was born and raised in hate You’re designed to fail so deal with it | yearn for hope | All is gone away | what you desire is your demise| Embrace this fate | this will go on Fraud | traitor | we detest you | our revenge is to survive I would kill for that one last heartbeat
8.
The wings carry burden / that soul could not bear Oblivion nightmare / determined to escape Unbalanced with a lifeless stare / breathing the last gasp of air You’re breaking the silence but still you’re not heard No more
9.
Plot Twist 05:11
Body is in torment / don’t forget / numb yourself Pressure on wounds that cannot heal / never speak of this again Who are you to god-size yourself Self-preservation will help you get through this Long for betterment Heavy noises trigger silence / this is never-ending violence Behold / locked doors open / is there a plot twist / you might survive this / run and never look behind Worn out and wounded / you’ve lasted longer than others / what the fuck The serpent approaches / finally you cave in You’ve left the sun behind / Basement is where the heart is Who are you to god-size yourself Self-preservation will help you get through this Look to the sky as you breathe / and wait for the body to quit Descent to your hell / again

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The second album from Obzerv is a tapestry of voracious imagination and skilled aptitude taking the listener into the recesses of dark apocalyptic landscapes and tenebrific narratives echoing the modern world and any haunting nightmares it breeds. “Acherontia atropos” aligns crushing riffs and esurient chords with melodic temptation and ferocious yet precise rhythms. Yet that in itself is only the lining to an even more complex and rich exploration, one death drenched and emotionally twisted.

With “Acherontia atropos” Obzerv is not only ready to step into the fullest spotlights of metal but bring it a whole new fresh and intrepid not forgetting physically and creatively compelling quest.

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released April 5, 2019

Mixed by John Mor Prods

Mastered by Mike Kalajian at Rogue Planet Mastering.

Drums, bass and vocals recorded at 8 Production Studio by Giannis Leledakis.

Guitar Production by John Mor Prods.

All songs by Obzerv. All lyrics by Nikos Marinakis.

Sound design and production on “Stage: Chrysalis” by John Mor.

Artwork by VisionBlack.

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Obzerv Crete Region, Greece

Obzerv is a modern metal band with progressive tendencies, formed in 2011 in Greece. Since day one, the band wanted to meet their needs to express themselves on their own terms. Their debut self-titled album puts the roots on that and the second album Acherontia atropos takes it one step further. ... more

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