Inspired by the battle of Teutoburg Forest between the Romans and the Germanic tribes in 9 AD.
lyrics
Armor shining in dim light
Thousands marching break the silence
Arms well-sharpened match their minds
But life does not favor the blind
Legions move among the trees
Nothing of enemies do they see
None know of the coming test
Death comes in Teutoburg Forest
Steel comes crashing down upon them, and the heat of battle grows hotter
Barely time to face their foes, they’re led like lambs to the slaughter
Rip out the hearts of your enemies, and bring them to their knees
Their blood will water the ground, and they will be but memory.
Varus, where are your legions?
Slaughtered by Germanic steel
One you counted as your own
The greatest blow would deal
How the fuck did it come to this, those savages were conquered with an iron fist
Three strong legions should have crushed their skulls, and the name of their general grace Roman Halls
Unwise to ignore clear warnings, Varus marched at the first light of morning
Once again the die was cast, none knew this day would be their last
Arrows reign down upon them, and hardened veterans fall
No time to raise their shields, their deaths they can’t forestall
Their leaders can do nothing, they die with all the rest
Freedom came to Germany in Teutoburg Forest
Varus, where are your legions?
Slaughtered by Germanic steel
One you counted as your own
The greatest blow would deal
The Lost Legions
Sacrificed without a cause
The Lost Legions
Sacrificed to ancient gods
The Lost Legions
Sacrificed without a cause
The Lost Legions
Sacrificed to ancient gods
credits
from Demon Rider,
track released September 10, 2022
Music composed by Ian Andrus
Performed by Ian Andrus (guitar/bass), Derek Tanch (keyboards/drums), and Grady Dick (vocals)
Recorded by Derek Tanch
Mixed by Nick Pasco
Mastered by Alex Allinson at The Bridge Sound and Stage.
Album Art by Michelle Carter @Misshelltattoos on Instagram
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