We still really haven't figured out what this song is about lyrically. A made up song title is where it began, then into the studio with only a song title and music. Hit the record button and roll tape and this is what ended up on the first take of the vocal recordings.
lyrics
HAIL TO THE MADNESS
HAIL TO THE SEA
BRING FORTH ANOTHER VALIANT KNIGHT
FOR THE WORLD HE'LL LIVE
HAIL TO THE MADMAN
HAIL TO THE CRYING
BOUND IN ARMS OF STEEL
THE VALIANT SWORD WILL BLEED
PROMISES FROM THE SCRIPTURES
WRITTEN IN STONE LONG AGO
TELLS A TALE THAT PREDICTS THE FACTS OF LIFE
OF THIS WORLD UNKNOWN
COBWEBS AND SHADOWED IMAGES
VICTIMS OF LIFE ARE TOLD
COBWEBS AND SHADOWED IMAGES
FOR THIS GLORY UNFOLDS
LONG AGO, IN AN AGE OF CRIME
BRING FORTH ANOTHER PAGE OF THIS LIFE
WRITTEN IN STONE, CAST TO THE SEA
THE SCRIPTURES OF LIFE AND THE PROPHECIES
HAIL TO THEE
TAKE ANOTHER LIGHT TO THE HEAVENS
YOUR BURNING TORCH SO BRIGHT
LONG AGO, IN AN AGE OF CRIME
BRING FORTH ANOTHER PAGE OF THIS LIFE
WRITTEN IN STONE, I CAST WHAT I SAY
THE SCRIPTURES OF LIFE AND THE PROPHECIES
HAIL TO THEE
THERE IS A LIGHT IN THE HEAVENS
YOUR BURNING TORCH SO BRIGHT
CAN YOU SET ME FREE, LEAD ME IN THE DARK
THE PAIN OF REALITY, THERE'S TORTURE IN MY HEART
CAN YOU FEEL TEH MADNESS NOW
I HAVE NOWHERE TO TURN
BOUND IN ARMS OF STEEL
THE VALIANT SWORD WILL BURN INSIDE OF ME
HAIL TO THEE, HAIL TO THEE
HAIL TO THEE, HAIL TO THEE
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COBWEBS AND SHADOWED IMAGES
supported by 33 fans who also own “Cobwebs And Shadowed Images”
If Elric had a soundtrack it would be this. It's everything you want from a epic metal album. Like a hot poker in the eye, but in a good way. Scott Malthouse
Blazing True Metal from Sweden, Mace'n'Chain are ready to storm the gates with mighty vocal melodies and blistering riffs. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 30, 2023
supported by 30 fans who also own “Cobwebs And Shadowed Images”
My favorite material from Solstice! Despite their amazing discography that lay before this that completely set the foundation, this in my opinion is where it all comes to a mighty peak. What an amazing emotional and powerful picture painted in such a short amount of time. Talon Sullivan