Trampled underneath dystopian crusades
Truth buried by chaos, unmarked lies the grave
With self-righteous intentions our path to hell is paved
All that we’ve grown unmade
Overflowing echo chambers, ad nauseam doom
Drowning in information gasping for the truth
Deceived, divided, toxically inundated
By the flood, we are all blinded
Fathomless hall of mirrors, in endless winding rows
A labyrinth of echoes where truth is what you choose
Come and pick your poison, there’s ten for every fool
...and one made just for you
Overflowing echo chambers, ad nauseam doom
Drowning in information gasping for the truth
Deceived, divided, toxically inundated
By the flood, we are all
from Trial By Chaos,
released April 7, 2023
Music & Lyrics - Gabriel Rosa & Angelo Bonaccorso
Guitars - Bennett Smith
Bass - Brandon Sanders
Drums - Angus Pike
Recording - Nomadic Arts & Monolithic Productions
Mixing - Monolithic Productions
Mastering - Jamie King Audio
Artwork - Mitchell Nolte
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