Carnival Diablos
Annihilator · Total Annihilation [2010]
the devil has a play ground, nothing you can see
wickedness disguised for you and me
darkness rules the day, the circus comes to town
slowly riding in, come to take us down
carnival diablos
a fire in the field, smoking out the sun
minions throw their chains on everyone
caught in by the crossfire, sky is turning red
adding up his souls as we count our dead
creeping, sneaking, he tries to deceive
fighting off the devil, got a hold on me
he won't let me leave
freaks, thieves and jesters, they all know your name
calling out for you to play their game
caught in by the crossfire, sky is bloody red
adding up his souls as we count our dead
wickedness disguised for you and me
darkness rules the day, the circus comes to town
slowly riding in, come to take us down
carnival diablos
a fire in the field, smoking out the sun
minions throw their chains on everyone
caught in by the crossfire, sky is turning red
adding up his souls as we count our dead
creeping, sneaking, he tries to deceive
fighting off the devil, got a hold on me
he won't let me leave
freaks, thieves and jesters, they all know your name
calling out for you to play their game
caught in by the crossfire, sky is bloody red
adding up his souls as we count our dead
Carnival Diablos
From Annihilator's 2010 album Total Annihilation, 'Carnival Diablos' stands as a defining track of the band's modern heavy metal era. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of aggressive riffing and melodic sensibilities, characteristic of their work during the early 2010s. With its driving rhythm and intense vocal delivery, the recording captures the high-energy atmosphere typical of Annihilator's discography, reinforcing their reputation as a staple of the thrash and heavy metal genres. It serves as a powerful example of the band's ability to maintain their signature sound while evolving their musical approach over the years.