Throne Of Thorns
Testament · Dark Roots Of Earth [2012]
Crimson reign, reign through the fire of bodies I claim
Legions of darkness I call unto thee,
decisions I make for I rule blacken thy kingdom of warriors above
eager to storm iron gates...
God of war
Fire born
Throne of Thorns
God of war
No remorse
Fire born
"Listen to these words, to what I have said
from my throne of thorns is where I shall rule
keeper of all, bringer of death!
To challenge me, off with your head!"
Crimson lust, warlords of torment that do what I please
Power mad, opposing armies I feed on your death
The fatally wounded forever forgotten,
histories written in blood
The pillaging forces, blinded by hate
my kingdom is out of control
God of war
Fire born
Throne of Thorns
God of war
No remorse
Fire born
"I am the master and you are the slave,
commanded to do what I say
Bring down the heavens my legions await..
eager to storm the iron gates!"
*Alex Solo
Behold now,
the power I wield comes straight from my soul
Crimson reign, reign through fire of bodies I claim
Legions of darkness I call unto thee,
decisions I make for I rule blacken thy kingdom of warriors above
eager to storm iron gates...
God of war
No remorse
God of War
Throne of thorns
Fire born
Throne of thorns
*Epic outro solo
Throne Of Thorns
Released on the 2012 reissue of Dark Roots of Earth, "Throne Of Thorns" stands as a defining track in Testament's evolution toward a heavier, more aggressive sound. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of technical precision and melodic heaviness, featuring the iconic vocal style of Scott Travis and the driving guitar work of Paul Bostaph. As a staple of the thrash metal genre, the recording captures the raw energy of the late 1990s while showcasing the band's enduring ability to craft anthemic riffs. It remains a critical component of their discography, often cited by fans and critics alike as a prime example of the power metal and thrash fusion that characterized their most influential period.