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Burial Rites

by Exsanguination

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1.
Slammed shut. Darkness but sensing life. Now awake. Incubation time is done. Swollen hands pounding and clawing away. My escape is only feet away. My cracked skull filled with worms and dirt. One eye hanging out, one left still to see. I punch through the wood. Fist filled with splinters, blood, and mud. My revenge is now. Those who all mocked me. Craving guts. You’ll watch as I eat you alive. Tied down and unable to fight back. Your limbs are my first treat. My cracked skull filled with worms and dirt. One eye hanging out, one left still to see who I kill. You’re dead.
2.
I’m awake at night. Creeping through the graveyard field. I close the gate. They’ll never know my lust for death. There’s something calling me. I can’t believe I’m craving corpses. Deep inside these thoughts. The world thinks I’m just normal me. I’m digging alone under the light of the stars. Frantically digging, my shovel hits the coffin. At this point, it’s a way of life. Pry it open. Bringing corpses to the surface. Putting them in different poses. Evidence that I was here will be gone with the morning sun.
3.
This final straw, don’t need no more clues. I’ve seen enough. I know where you stand. After tonight, a new me emerge. My patience finally will pay off. Sitting by myself. Iron by the gold. A new world I’ve created for myself. Noises above. I’m counting every word. Keeps company. I’m not alone. Alleviate my suffering. You were there, forever grateful I am for you. Whenever doubt, you helped me out. I’m indebted forever, and it takes no time. Falling snow, staring out the car window, and it takes no time. Sun glazed frost. Me, myself, and I. Clinging to anything. Your train rolls in again. Don’t turn around, you can trust that I’ll be right there. No second thoughts, no looking back. This time I’m here for the journey. Don’t turn around, you can trust that I’ll be right here. No second thoughts, no turning back. No need to second guess.
4.
Vampire. Monster. No chance in this life. Doomed from birth in Mulheim. Maniac for a father, alcohol his way of life. Transformed into useless trash. Roams the town craving for death. Murders pile up in numbers. More to be dead before I’m caught. Can’t stop this calling, don’t think I really want to stop. Police are on my trail. Careless errors are my demise. Put before this court, I spill out the truth. Murders all to which I confess. Punishment will be decided. Brought to the guillotine. Smile on my face. My head smashing to the floor will be the pleasure to end all pleasures!
5.
Berserker 02:20
Sitting in my cubicle. Staring at a computer screen, but as soon as I leave home, another side they cannot see. I leave my day life at the door. I am responsible no more. I leave no trace, even if I’m caught there’ll be no case. Taunting the law, if they get in my way I’ll kill them all. I’m dead inside. I don’t care about me, why care about you? I count the dead. Another notch on my wall when I’m back home. The sun goes down. This whole town will live in fear. Prepare my tools. No bullets needed, rope will do. I count the dead. A killing spree is calling me. Don’t try to stop me. You’ll be my victim too. I leave no trace, even if I’m caught there’ll be no case. Taunting the law, if they get in my way I’ll kill them all. I’m dead inside. I don’t care about me, why care about you? I count the dead. Another notch on my wall when I’m back home. I am lost. My life has no meaning. Sad lost soul. I’ll regret this when it’s over.
6.
For eternity. Cast off into this pit. Dragon claws up and down this funnel. Dropped out into space. Dark clouds of maroon and gray. I accept my fate. Punishment for all of time. Hoping this can be reversed. Praying for mercy. Wish I could go back and fix this life. Only the maker himself can change this decision. Reflecting on why this all came to be. Floating through space as my soul feels like dust. Running scenarios through my weak mind. Returning my life to a happier time.
7.
The Void 03:44
Floating through a labyrinth, leads me to a darkened room. Depression leads me here again. Clumps of my hair on the ground. Patches of scab on my scalp. Soon my skull will be exposed. Teeth are starting to fall out. Contemplate infinity. It’s an endless maze. Smash my head against the wall. Blood dripping from my nose, my remains across the galaxy. Beyond the boundaries of imagination is where I’ll be. This void is real and inside of me. I see his silhouette. Sickle in his hand. Fields of wheat around us. Sun goes down behind him. Fake forward then sprint away. He contemplates then starts to chase. His shadow face I cannot see. His mission to rid earth of me. Send my soul into the void. His mission now is understood. Sent with one task on his mind. I realize I’m his target this time. Tried to run away, but I’m not moving forward. I’ll stay and fight. I turn around and face this foe. Fighting back as he swings. I try to grab and block his blade. Drops of my blood on the ground, but I fight back with little fear. Now I’m finally gaining ground. He begins to doubt himself. He sees my confidence. I snatch his blade, I’m on offense. Now I swing the blade he used on me. I slash his collar bone, now he’s on the retreat. He’ll never haunt my dreams again. Triumph for me on this day. My mind is now my own. I see his silhouette. Sickle in his hand. Fields of wheat around us. Sun goes down behind him. My will and fists are all I need. This monster brewing inside me. I turn the tables in this dream. Waking up will make me free.
8.
Falling through the cracks in the walls. My fate is sealed. From this day forth, all hope is lost. Never to return. Skin, toes, and bones beneath my feet. Squished and splattering. Starving, I begin to consume. Feasting on flesh. Stomach virus ensues. Poisoned by uncooked muscle. My sight starts to go dark. Overwhelmed by depression. Lost all sense of direction. Darkness is devastating. Black is now the norm. No more awake. Slip in to a dream state. Yet, I rest assured this rot will travel all about. Maggots are now in my throat. Diseased are my vocal cords. Wiggling as they force my voice. Give commands from other worlds. I can’t stop them. It now has control of me. I’m not who I used to be. Controlled by a darker fate. Controlled by a force of hate. Controlling all my parts. Arms and legs move on their own. Darkness is my only thought, as it acts on my behalf. I will fight. I must escape. My energy is very frail, but I must gain control. I must conquer this wretched curse. Waiting for some way to get out. I take my chance, won’t hesitate. Claw at my face. Flesh and bones burst. Escape my frame. Finally freedom!

credits

released July 14, 2023

All songs written by Exsanguination in southern Massachusetts.

Guitars, vocals by Daniel Lozzi. Guitars, bass by Justin C. Bass by Kevin MacDonald. Drums by B Roche.

Guitars, vocals and bass tracked by Justin C at Black Cathedral and Chris Johnson at New Alliance Audio. Drums tracked by B Roche at Waldron Recordings. All other production by Chris Johnson.

Officially released on Bandcamp and CD by HPGD Productions.

Logo by Andrew Ward. Album art by Gloomy Anxiety.

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Exsanguination Massachusetts

Exsanguination is a death metal band from southern Massachusetts featuring members of Beyond The Sixth Seal and Sevenday Curse.

Guitars, Vocals: Daniel Lozzi

Guitars: Justin Chappell

Bass: Kevin MacDonald

Drums: B Roche

Logo by Andrew Ward

Saw image by Adam Wentworth
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