The band's over-the-top lyrical style and high-pitched (which were based on the vocals of the band The Winter Massacre), Rob Halford meets Udo Dirkschneider -esque vocals, combined with their appearance in official photos, which owes more to modern "scene" fashion and clothing labels such as Atticus, have lead some to dub them as a parody of the classic heavy metal acts they claim to seek to give tribute to. When questioned on this, vocalist Cam Pipes gave the following statement: "Just because we're a bunch of young guys singing about the greatness of heavy metal doesn't mean we're some joke band." .
Interestingly, when performing live, the band dresses far more in the manner you would expect a heavy metal band.
The Goatriders Horde
3 Inches of Blood Lyrics
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Impaling the soldiers of God
Smell of sulfur hot on the wind
Left by the goatriders horde
The thundering roar of the cloven hoof
The goatriders' horse descends with the storm
I am the reaper of souls
Cold iron blades, they cannot stop me
Where I am from no one knows
I am in command
Impervious to fire, impervious to steel
Merciless vengeance dealt by their strike
Treachery stalking evil command
Cloven hoofed steed I ride
Armies of horns descend on the gates
Hatred burns their eyes
Impervious to fire, impervious to steel
Merciless vengeance dealt by their strike
Impervious to fire, impervious to steel
Walls of stone cannot stop them
Too weak are the spells of old
At the sound of their banshee cry
The hearts of all grow cold
Impervious to fire, impervious to steel
Merciless vengeance dealt by their strike
Impervious to fire, impervious to steel
Merciless vengeance dealt by their strike
Fueled by the fears of man
To slake the unquenchable thirst
I'm in command, I'm in command
I'm in command, I'm in command
I'm in command, I'm in command
The goatriders horde
The lyrics of 3 Inches of Blood's song The Goatriders Horde paint a vivid picture of an unstoppable force of evil that sweeps across the land, leaving destruction and despair in its wake. The song is a declaration of power and dominance by an unknown entity that appears to be impervious to any harm inflicted upon it. The imagery used in the lyrics is dark and ominous, with references to sulfur, cold iron blades, and the sound of banshee cries.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the marching fury of the goatriders horde impaling soldiers of God and leaving a trail of sulfur in their wake. The second verse introduces the goatriders' horse, which descends with a thundering roar and a storm, bringing with it the full force of the horde. The chorus repeats the idea of the goatriders horde being impervious to fire and steel, and dealing merciless vengeance to those who stand in their way.
The bridge of the song is a declaration of power, with the unknown entity proclaiming that they are eternal, the reaper of souls, and impervious to harm. The final verse describes the armies of horns that descend upon the gates, filled with hatred and motivated by the fears of man. The song ends with a final declaration of power, with the unknown entity in command of the goatriders horde.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling the march of the fury unleashed
Sensing the powerful force of anger being released
Impaling the soldiers of God
Stabbing the warriors of the divine
Smell of sulfur hot on the wind
A pungent odor of sulfur carried by the breeze
Left by the goatriders horde
Remnants caused by the large group of goatriders
The thundering roar of the cloven hoof
The loud sound of the split hooves of the goatriders' horses
The goatriders' horse descends with the storm
The horse of the goatriders arrives with the bad weather
I am eternal, I walk the night
I am everlasting, I wander during the darkness
I am the reaper of souls
I am the collector of departed spirits
Cold iron blades, they cannot stop me
Sharp metal swords have no ability to thwart me
Where I am from no one knows
Nobody is aware of my origin
I am in command
I am the leader with control
Impervious to fire, impervious to steel
Unaffected by flames and metallic weapons
Merciless vengeance dealt by their strike
A harsh retribution delivered by their attack
Treachery stalking evil command
Deceitful behavior following a wicked order
Cloven hoofed steed I ride
I travel on a horse having split hooves
Armies of horns descend on the gates
Large groups of horned creatures descend upon the entranceways
Hatred burns their eyes
Their eyes are ablaze with malice
Walls of stone cannot stop them
Stone walls are not a barrier for them
Too weak are the spells of old
The ancient incantations are not potent enough
At the sound of their banshee cry
Upon hearing the loud wailing shriek they produce
The hearts of all grow cold
Everyone becomes filled with dread
Fueled by the fears of man
Driven by the anxieties harbored by humanity
To slake the unquenchable thirst
To quench an insatiable desire
I'm in command, I'm in command
I am the one in charge
The goatriders horde
The large group of goatriders
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXEI DAVID RODRIGUEZ, CAMERON TODD PIPES, JAMIE KIRKLAND HOOPER, JUSTIN PAUL HAGBERG, NICK CATES, SHANE CLARK
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Kevin S.
the horde still rides in 2019..... please come back :'(
gavin lee
@Templarofsteel88 yeah he has a Instagram he live streamed a jam session like a year ago. Idk if he is still doing it professionally tho
Templarofsteel88
@gavin leeI I know this is an old comment but I really hope he still is.
Mike Johnson
I work with Shane clark. awesome dude
maggotball
Backup singer literally lost his voice, hes done unfortunately
Boromir Of Gondor
2020
Quietly awaiting the return....
CarverGeeker
So....you guys ever hear about that time that Elmo started a kick-ass metal band?
ominous187
the scream at you elmo doll
jim pickens
there are many bands with that type of vocals such as judas priest and accept
Chuck Reynolds
I cant unhear it. Fucking Elmo man!