As the album progressed, we started veering more and more into metal. John wrote a verse about an apparently very evil, satanic ritual and I came up with a simple riff and a two word chorus. And it seemed to work! This song was another excuse for me to play guitar harmonies and an extended guitar solo over the outro.
lyrics
Gathering books of knowledge
Separation from this world
Strands of hair for the summoning
Whispering of words
Altar stones and trinkets
Lay them out to pray
Step inside your circle now
Let candles burn away
Ritual - Light the candle
Nameless Ritual - Pick your spell
Ritual - Draw a circle
Nameless Ritual - Summon your Lord
Drink from your chalice
A ritual made with blood
Call him in the darkness
Lucifer will come
Eyelids are flickering
Feel the power of His love
Now you are one with Him
The bidding had been done
Ritual - Light the candle
Nameless Ritual - Pick your spell
Ritual - Draw a circle
Nameless Ritual - Summon your Lord
The Black Moon
Destroys all hope
And leaves you
Bleeding without mercy
credits
from The Black Moon,
released May 7, 2021
Music, lyrics, arrangement - John Warwick & Jeff Vicario
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