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The Return Of Agony

by Armourise

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1.
(Spirit) Arise! Return! Stand up and learn. The enemies turned! Return to your winter home. Now's the time to take your ancient throne. Return to your frozen home. Many deaths and many more if you don't go. Wake and return to your winter home. Where raven kings and Valkyries are known. Wake Agony and return now home. Wake and return to your winter home.
2.
Light finds his eyes in darkened stormy skies, While the bright moon reveals a kindred surprise. Two stars look bright over Agony’s life, kissing the old sword, a valorous warrior! Wounded he walks, over mountains he then climbs He catches sight, of a near shining star. With head a raised "Forever!" (He cries) There now he lies under a blanket oh so white. But the sky beheld yet another, another sun rise And soon the stars light (Revealed another knight) Somewhere near the frozen north, In a land controlled by a demon! Far from his betrothed, Agony's bleeding on the snow! Far from the protection of heaven, and he knows. Cruel son, wicked father Rule the land! There's no hiding from his great anger, No denying such tyranny and madness. Frozen mind, caught in time "My freedoms come, I'll take what is mine!" Some where near the frozen North In a land controlled by a demon! Far from his betrothed, Agony's bleeding on the snow! Far from the protection of heaven. but now!, Some where near an angels call. In this land controlled by a heathen! Far from his betrothed, Agony's fleeing in the snow! Far from the protection of, Far from the Protection of, Now under Protection of, HEAVEN..
3.
One Alone 01:03
(Bystander) Hope consumed, body’s lie, as the widows cry, mourning dressed in ice, while one alone stand’s high, Lara-Vale Devine...
4.
(Lara) "kingdoms ablaze in embers and our sky's alight with fire. Eternal war torn moment echo's through in time as we witness" Dark, Cold, Alone. Senseless pain, now runs bone deep. Weak, frail or worn. We must follow ,thy course as she. (Witness) Glances her mirror, Darkness surrounds her. One deep breath in the cold winters air! Wounded she walks until daylight is seen. Time will soon take her frail hand. (Lara) "Wondering Who to turn to?, keep my name to be glorified. My life almost over,but its been never fair now more than ever" Dark, Cold, Alone All is seen, faceless shadows lurking. Weak, frail and torn. We are honored to walk as he, Travels alone, rides at night, caught in time. (Witness) Glances her mirror Darkness surrounds her One deep breath in the cold winters air! Wounded she walks until daylight is seen. Time will soon take her frail hand. (Lara) “Moonlight eclipses near, shades of grey and teal glory torn apart, forever sworn in by our hearts that guides us far! ” (Witness) Glances her mirror, Darkness surrounds her One deep breath in the cold winters air! Wounded she walks until daylight is seen. Time will soon, take her frail hand.
5.
(Agony) "A riddle on my mind, desperate times need more than I can muster in my fragile heart. All the reasons for this fight I can never understand, what tragedy awaits the common man. A call from the belly of an oak, with a voice that sings inside. trying to find an answer to her wounded broken teary eyes. And a beauty none can hide. Hide from the haunting of her dreams, From the terror I can clearly see, frozen as a river running down a mountain side. Cold so frozen, but her lips still shine so bright! I take her in my arms...” (Lara) “Lead and I will follow you, to the end together we will see it through. So ride in the last morning dew, Warrior! lead ,and I will follow you.” (Agony) “Winters long and this I fear, no right or reason here. Many myths and prophecies sold a madman lies of a fallen Valkyrie. she would grant the power of divinity. ” “Follow me, to the end, the end of this blue glacier. we will be close to the sun, that can melt the winters coldest chill.” (unknown being ) “should we intervene...?” (unknown being) “NO! not yet... ”
6.
(unknown beings) (Being 1) Counsel of the higher beings we shower down the light. Seeing the land so desolate, it’s hero’s far from might (Being 2) The elders stands are just and wise, that we must fall in line Our prophecies but all fore-tell that we must stand and fight. (Being 1) However tells our prophecies, we obey the light This is a time to fall in line your allegiance serves you right . (Being 2) Let’s go, fly down to save them all, Ready to Soar! Shield and spear hold them close! Seeing them, in this weakened form,But we must not interveen, at all! look at them, marching to their fall. but we should not, be seen at all! My words are of treason but all things confessed, they punish those all who do not stand true and correct. But a time has come to make your true stand; object. should you choose to help those below punish the wicked men. (Being 1) How dare you leave, dare you disobey us! If you fly down ,the others won’t follow. If you believe there’s no other way out. I will not tell them that you want to go. (Being 2) I do believe it, there's no easy way out. Mundas and his men are to take the land that's really ours. (Being 1) Let the raven king play fortune play the hand he has. Agony may take his life and restore the promised land. (Being 2) Let’s go, I’m ready to save them all. I’m Ready to Soar! Shield and spear hold them close! Seeing them, in this weakened form,But we must not intervene, at all! look at them, marching to their fall.but we should not, be seen at all! Seeing them, in this weakened form, But we must not intervene, at all! look at them, marching to their fall. but we should not, be seen at all! but we should not, be seen at all. NO we should not be seen at all.
7.
(Citizen) Ruled by an iron hand, but a puppet on a steel string. Our land stripped dry, while it’s people sit and Starve. We were tought to fear, swept along by the rivers and the seas. "Have we become angry?, have we shed a tear?" (Mundas) “Burn the city of all! try father them agony! then fill in the sea with bones so no one will see what’s hidden here” (Citizen) As we wait, we hope. hoping in another savior "have we lost our patience?,have we a deadened ear?" Prophets tell of it forever. Strong and selfless, he'll never, leave us to die. even in our dreams we hide. (Agony + Citizens) “The kings gotta know, he just started a holy war! Hit him hard, hit him low, Together we will deal the final blow. Hell's gonna show, by that time heaven we will know. Hit him hard, hit him low, Together we will deal the final blow" (Agony) “Ride with me! oh city of sorrow and pity. when I call, will you answer with sword, shield and a will to live? Call it destiny, They sent me to deliver you honestly. So men! calm your dear wives and children!” (Citizen) “We will see the rising sun, setting behind us as we've won. The widows soul will rejoice to see the end has come. Through the windows our children will peer, a new peaceful spring to see. until this war leaves our lives only dreams are these” (Agony + citizens ) “The kings gotta know, he just started a holy war! Hit him hard, hit him low, Together we will deal the final blow Hell's gonna show, by that time heaven we will know Hit him hard, hit him low, Together we will deal the final blow" ”kings gotta know, he just started a holy war! Hit him hard, hit him low, Together we will deal the final blow Hell's gonna to show, by that time heaven we will know Hit him hard, hit him low, "Together we will deal the deadly blow"
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9.
(Beholder) Fire in his eyes, glory in his heart, which shadows even fear. Power beyond control, fortune in his hold. consumed his iron will. Peace through the seasons, though winter wont hold. Alar's fall brought freedom (to the corrupted old throne) Calling fourth the army, burning winters coal. pouring out the iron, forging way to war. (Mundas) "I will slay, Agony!, Ravens fly to me, come fourth,make me free. Through your power give me wings" (Beholder) Marching forward with the fury of the wind. guided by hate to the edge of insanity. Riding the steeds of glory, riding to end it all. Fortune has favoured his soul granted the ravens call. (Lara) “Moving on, all the while, Our Agony travels ancient lands” . (Mundas) "Dark ravens fly to me, come fourth, take me in. grant me power, from the wind. Ravens fly to me, come fourth, make me free Through your power, give me wings, FLY!” (Agony) “From the dark west evil rides, to the bright lands born above, I will meet them from afar and save the ones that I truly love”
10.
The Showdown 04:53
(Bystander) Chains of broken armour fall as memories chained to the last fallen enemy. Sword, spear and shield lay in a mist, the last men stand there locked.. Frozen as a dream looking from a distance at eyes. drawing breath the men move closer as rage and anger arrives. (Agony) "Seems like black dark shadows coming alive Feels like a dark black power crushing my eyes" (Bystander) Moving through the unknown the battles silence grips the darkness The showdown stops the moon. (Agony) “Kneel towards our freedom Mundas fights against wise reason”. “Victory's night!” "Come, try, take me down!" “The old king stands there bleeding Takes the broken blade out screaming” "curse you and die!" "Its now only you and I!!" (Agony) Breathe of calm but the shadows over me "lift this veal of darkness please my Valkyrie and queen" “Kneel towards our freedom Mundas fights against wise reason”. “Victory's night! "Come, try, take me down!" ”The old king stands there bleeding Takes the broken blade out screaming” "curse you and die!" "Its now only you and I!!"
11.
(Agony) lady of light comes peering through the veil of wickedness, so senseless. Radiant armour, spear of anger, hair so radiant, Feet of honor! With her breath much peace surrounds me. and I feel the end is nearing. She, grants me the power to end this.
12.
Salvation 08:10
(Lara) As the dust clears on a brand new morning, the sun crawls out, and we can seethe many fallen. (Agony) As a new day dawns on us the wickedness is clear. But what of the winged saviors we feared? We don’t deserve the sacrifice that they truly gave. (Valkyrie 1) Raven kings been struck down can‘t you see, But he still has power eternally. All his forces brought to just one knee, Kneel to our new king Agony! But our actions we must just justify, The counsel waits us in court, good bye.. so we must return heavenly. (God) “Why have you done this? Are we the enemy? Do you fear nothing? ANSWER ME! Shame ridden Valkyrie, the counsel awaits thee, off with you Valkyrie’ NOW GO!” (Warden of the Abyss) To the abyss, your locked and bound for years. till you repent you can never return. Meddle with men, all secrets , they’ll turn against what we think and what we learn. (Valkyrie 1 + 2) Oh rescue me from the dark that I see, it’s dawned on me. that my heart, I don’t feel it anymore. Oh rescue me from the air that I breathe.it’s choking me. And my life, slowly it’s letting go. (Narrator) The corrupted throne hath grip no more. moments of joy fall over all. But are the lands of the north now free? or is there more tyranny? (Lara) Part the clouds, Part the sea. “Fly with us, again Valkyrie” You set us free, from tyranny. You set us free! (Agony) I walked this land since I was born, I knew that we were not alone. all the times that I turned to pray, they heard what i didn't say.
13.
(Agony) Mystical Valkyries warned us of war! Finally heading our call. Having now restored the corrupted throne. Skyward we'll head till they're home. Frozen in time they will never be heard. In the Abyss they are locked till the council deters. The Mystical Valkyries now need us all! I'll fly up there, bring them home! I will not rest till their wings all unfold. Skyward I'll head till they're home! Skyward I'll head till they're home! Skyward I'll head till they're home! Skyward I'll head till they're home!

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2019 Conceptual Power Metal album tells the epic tale of Agony.

Armourise is already amassing a cult following with this
massive hidden gem that is nothing short of a masterpiece.

With 5 power vocalists and very carefully crafted songs
The Return of Agony is light years ahead of any other metal band. Period.

The Return of Agony is musically unique and with great depth. It will reveal more and more to you with every listen. But blink, and you will miss it.

Poloskei Gergely. (known as Gee) the Hungarian Keyboardist who wrote the entire album has already stated on facebook there will not be a follow up, so grab a copy now before it disappears forever.

CD INFO

The Compact Disc Version is the best version as it's surprisingly dynamic compared to the WEB/INTERNET Masters. They are less compressed and less limited.
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released September 18, 2019

VOCALISTS
Raphael Gazal, Audrey Callahan, Julia Calvo as Valkyrie 1.
Riccardo Adamo on “The Final Blow” & “The Final Prayer”.
Michael Eastwood on “Awaken in Agony”. Female
backing vocals on “Wounded She Walks” by Danielle Pölöskei.
Male choir on “The Final Blow”, Pölöskei Gergely,
Jarome Ayala, Raphael Gazal & Michael Eastwood. All male narrative by Pölöskei Gergely, Female narrative by Audrey Callahan and Julia Calvo. Backing vocals on “showdown” by Pölöskei Gergely.

MUSICIANS
Drums performed by Eddy Maggio, composed by Pölöskei Gergely.
bass guitar performed by Sergey Engel. bass lines composed
by Pölöskei Gergely, lead guitars composed and performed by
Jarome Ayala, rhythm guitars composed and performed by Pölöskei Gergely except “wounded she walks”, “salvation”, “The Corrupted
throne”, “march the madmen” (first section) composed by Jarome Ayala, keyboards & piano composed and performed by Pölöskei Gergely. All violin’s and viola’s performed by Maria Grigg, composed by Pölöskei Gergely.

PRODUCTION
All lyrics and vocal melodies written & composed by
Pölöskei Gergely. Story written by Pölöskei Gergely, front cover
artwork concept by Pölöskei Gergely, artwork by Whendell Souza.
Recorded at various locations around the globe including,
Brazil, Australia, Italy, Israel, UK and in Audrey’s RV in the USA!
Arranged, Mixed & Mastered by Pölöskei Gergely,
Track 13 Skyward is based on Matt Gray's Last Ninja 2 Theme on the C64, used with permission.

Produced,Mixed and Mastered by Pölöskei, Gergely.
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