The Jester Race
In Flames · Jester Race: Black Ash Reloaded [2010]
the answers so silent
Rusty gods in their machine-mind armours
grind our souls in the millstone of time
the "deathbed harvest" is a dead man's banquet
of mold ridden bread and black, poisoned wine
Here we go...our step so silent
Here we go...our blooded trace
the Jester Race
Calling our to the gathered masses
their answers so silent
Here we go...
Embracing the tools of the neo-wolf age
that speak of silence and silence alone
Offering the tokens, the reliced idols
to the heirs of the newly raped ground
inferior even to the transparent winds
lesser in the motion and sound
Here we go...
There is no trace of me
in their altered blueprints of life
Gala impaled on their horns and lances
the fumes from her body give chase
as the strong of blind men savour the scent,
dream-dead from Prosaic and hate
-epilogue-
"Sunwind strokes the ElectroHeart,
ignition roars through the corridors,
stream launching the binary vessels"
Vanities in extreme formations
ride into tomorrow's rigid great face
The Machinery outlives the futile scripts
of our dying jester race
The Jester Race
The Jester Race stands as a defining track in In Flames' extensive discography, capturing the band's signature melodic death metal sound. Originally released on their 1996 debut album, this recording helped establish the Gothenburg style that would influence countless peers. The song features the band's characteristic blend of aggressive guitar riffs and soaring melodies, showcasing their ability to balance heaviness with accessible hooks. As a cornerstone of their early work, it remains a staple in live performances, demonstrating the enduring appeal of their foundational era. The track exemplifies the energy and precision that propelled In Flames to international recognition within the metal community.