The Shameless Lyre

from Semper Pessimus by Acid Age

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10 tracks of speed worshipping War-Jazz from Irish thrashing power trio Acid Age.

The most dense body of work released by the band, the album tells the story of Nero, the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

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Track 1 is an electrified quotation of S.P.Q.R, the ancient Roman national anthem performed by the trio jamming and it finally concludes with Arans drum solo.

The dialogue was written and performed by Adam Miles
It also features Anna Burns on violin.

lyrics

Sculpted from incest
a falsehood of life
ascorned, Nero-Claudius
Will rise by the knife
Seething with resentment
His joy began to wane
as his wretched mothers strategy
rendered him insane
and so it will pass
through murderous euphoria
no land will be left
unmarred by flame

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from Semper Pessimus, released March 20, 2021
Music written by Jude, Jake and Aran
Dialogue written by Adam Miles

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"A great representation for the new school of thrash" (Tony Portaro from N.J Thrash legends WHIPLASH)

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