Legions (In Hiding)
Testament · Low [1994]
A two face role model fool
Infested with anger, a well hidden crime
Teaching those lessons so cruel
Oh, the torment spreads
War inside my head
Please just set me free
You call this, a family
Battered, abusive, there's no wrong or right
When you're enslaved in your room
Hiding from demons in urban daylight
Knowing that they'll be here soon
So many bruises and scars left for life
When physical evidence fades
Silently screaming just to be loved
Their innocence taken away
Oh no, the torment spreads
War inside my head
Please just set me free
You call this, a family?
Virtues are shattered by parents they trust
All their love is misused
The next generation, the damaged will learn
To keep spinning wheels of abuse
Oh no, the torment spreads
War inside my head
Please just set me free
You call this, a family
Legions (In Hiding)
Released on Testament's 1994 album Low, 'Legions (In Hiding)' stands as a defining track of the band's heavy metal evolution during the mid-90s. The song exemplifies the genre's shift toward faster tempos and more aggressive riffing, characteristic of the era's power metal and thrash metal fusion. With its driving rhythm and melodic yet intense vocal delivery, the recording captures the raw energy that propelled Testament to international prominence. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited by fans and critics alike as a prime example of the band's ability to blend technical proficiency with atmospheric heaviness. The track continues to resonate within the metal community, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of their work from the 1990s.