Setian Massacre
Iced Earth · Framing Armageddon [2007]
Cries fill the air
Eyes once full of hope
Shedding tears of despair
All that they've ever known is dead
Fire reigns from above
Iron birds of dread
All that they ever loved is dead
All that they ever dreamt is dead
Yet there's a glint of hope
If the chosen can survive
In secret the ten thousand hide
East in the mountains
The chosen bide their time
The Clouding, our strike on mankind
Temples are burning
Streets soaked with blood
Heed the prophecy
Destiny is done
All that they ever loved is dead
All that they ever dreamt is dead
Yet there's a glint of hope
If the chosen can survive
In secret the ten thousand hide
East in the mountains
The chosen bide their time
The Clouding, our strike on mankind
Yet there's a glint of hope
If the chosen can survive
In secret the ten thousand hide
East in the mountains
The chosen bide their time
The Clouding, our strike on mankind
Setian Massacre
Iced Earth's 'Setian Massacre' stands as a defining track from their 2007 album 'Framing Armageddon,' showcasing the band's evolution into a more melodic and polished form of extreme metal. Released during a period where the group sought to broaden their appeal beyond traditional death metal, the song features the signature dual-guitar harmonies and driving rhythms characteristic of the band's later work. It reflects the influence of progressive and power metal elements that had begun to permeate their discography, moving away from the raw aggression of their early albums like 'The Dark Saga.' The track remains a staple of their catalog, illustrating their ability to blend technical proficiency with atmospheric depth while maintaining the high-energy performance that fans have come to expect from the Swedish act.