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Mirrors

by Astraeus

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Arrogant Bastard
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Arrogant Bastard Djent is a tired genre and why this is exactly, I'm unsure of. It does, however, still have its moments -- Astraeus, for example. Perhaps it's an obsession with creating interesting riffs and compelling song structures, whereas other djent bands focus on, 'how heavy can we get'. Mirrors boasts a sort of stream of consciences element, exploring a theme and moving on seamlessly with many songs blending into the next.
I also greatly appreciate the inclusion of an instrumental version.
Be Djentle.
Favorite track: Pt III: Ghost of Clarity.
Claire Seebold
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Claire Seebold I really dig this album. Got some awesome, ambient stuff going on here. Favorite track: Pt III: Ghost of Clarity.
Jonathan Yandura
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Jonathan Yandura One of my favorite up and coming djent bands and their stunning first release! vocals are spot on by matt and the guys on the axes never fail to deliver the groove. Favorite track: Pt I: Transfixed Estate.
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    Artwork by: Bryan Shepard https://www.facebook.com/rainingbrains
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Written By: Matt Turkington Awaken, this state of confusion In the distance apparitions unveil these clues... Receiving hints among these withered lines, I have been gone for some time I have been here for some time All I have is this memory Locked inside my head and left to be on my own Transfixed on the sky, my how it’s changed... Has it forgotten me or have I just been so blind? Where am I now? Paralyzed in this present state Reveal to me the man I truly am The man I am Paralyzed
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Written by: Matt Turkington Please forgive me I know not who you are Have we made exchanges before? Your wounded eyes tells me so much Can you hear my cries? Please read my thoughts Bring the mirror unto me So that I may assess what you perceive You know my name I’m broken without memories Unable to reflect Please bring me the mirror So that I might see Who is this empty man which I gaze upon? Soulless expressions painted in pale pastel
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Written by: Matt Turkington As I look into the mirror it’s all coming back to me now Man of self preservation and disregard for another Faint traces of anguish from you, who watches me fade away Oh the pain that spewed from my heart You deserved none of it, what is your name? Tell me now, how have I hurt you? Let me know for what it’s worth... Wrestling with these emotions (I must pay) It’s clear to me now Betrayal of trust, I pulled you down Woven within my net, I let you drown Stealing from you which is dear to your heart It will never be the same You’ve been waiting such a long time To confront the ghost of your crooked past Here I lay before you weakened and defenseless Do with me as you see fit I said kill me (The choice is yours) (You’ve been waiting such a long time)
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Written by: Matt Turkington In this moment, so silent A standoff with fate The air so thick Hesitation has your hands “You must kill me” Will I die here all alone? A broken man to fall upon this poison sword May the hands of justice wring my neck Let me stare into your eyes as the light fades away Such waves of sorrow (such waves of pain) To make you suffer for my own gains I was wrong all along So make this right Send me home Will I die here all alone? A broken man to fall upon this poison sword May the hands of justice wring my neck Let me stare into your eyes as the light fades away
5.
Written By: Matt Turkington The weight of this world, I have placed upon you A burden to bear that has haunted you For this I truly regret A means to an end you draw from your coat Could this be the end of us both? There's only so much one can take Time has come full circle A debt I assume to pay Long forgotten mistakes, they've found their way to me I thought at first you'd come for me But something in your eyes it misleads me I'd rather die than lie with this A cold steel barrel you gently kiss, it's you... Death created time to grow the things it kills Oh the rush, to accept the fate I gladly submit to you, my bleeding heart I beg of you to take me, take me in your place Perception that was built upon a lie A planted seed to spoil the mind Such evil things I can attest I beg of you to take me, take me in your place Hesitation has your hands Do as you see fit
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Written by: Matt Turkington Falling into the ground You’ve altered fate before my eyes, here and now I never thought it could get worse True will of a heart in pain Nothing I could have said would change your mind You’ve chosen to end your life (No...No...No...) The blood flows as crimson curtains closing for an audience of one It’s true, I watched them burn, I left them for dead Dancing in the ember light laughing till darkness took me Falling Walking endless circles in fields of fire Walking endless circles in fields of fire Left to waste away, seared memories in my mind I must die with this, oh how the damage is done Walking endless circles in fields of fire I should have walked within the flames True freedom lies beyond a shallow grave
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released August 28, 2014

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Astraeus Charleston, West Virginia

Formed in the spring of 2012, Astraeus set out to bring a unique blend of crushing detuned rhythms, beautiful ambient clean guitars, mind-bending technical drums, and sexy bass grooves. With the release of their debut EP "Solipsis" behind them, they're already working on their sophomore EP.

Artwork by: Bryan Shepard at Raining Brains www.facebook.com/rainingbrains
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