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 Phantom Of The Crimson Cloak
3 Inches of Blood Lyrics
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cloaked head to toe in crimson flowing robes
it hunts, kills, eats
unseen in sickening mists of night, some evils lurking in the gloom
voracious hunting appetite and piercing demon eyes
a mandrake sets upon its prey, slashing mangled claws
soulstealer strangling terror, in crimson cloak it kills
mortals who cross the path
with a swift ferocity
the demons carcass strikes
death is his way, dare not to cross his path in fright
captured by its frozen stare, your body drained of essence
predator of the pure in heart, sending all their soulds to hell
there is no escape from here, phantom horror attack
he must feed
on innocent human flesh
to hold the madness at bay
that torments his eternal march
death is his way, dare not cross his path
the phantom of the crimson cloak stalks the dark and silent night
an ancient corpse
hes trod this worn path
many forlorn years
aeons yet to come
death is his way, dare not cross his path
the phantom of the crimson stalks the dark and silent night
"The Phantom of the Crimson Cloak" is a song by the Canadian heavy metal band 3 Inches of Blood that is an ode to a terrifying, bloodthirsty, and malevolent entity. The lyrics describe how the phantom of the crimson cloak emerges from the fog, cloaked in flowing red robes, to hunt and kill humans with a voracious appetite and piercing demon eyes. It attacks with slashing claws and strangling terror, draining the life essence from its prey until they die. The phantom feeds on innocent human flesh to quell the madness tormenting him, and he has trod this worn path for many years, with aeons yet to come.
The song is a brooding and ominous metal anthem that exudes a sense of dread and foreboding. It showcases the band's dark and gritty sound, with driving basslines, frenzied guitar riffs, and thunderous drum beats. The lyrics are steeped in gothic horror and supernatural themes, evoking images of monstrous creatures and eerie landscapes.
Line by Line Meaning
out of the fog comes a huddled shape
A mysterious figure emerges from the mist.
cloaked head to toe in crimson flowing robes
The figure is wearing long red robes that completely cover its body.
it hunts, kills, eats
The figure is a predator that hunts, kills, and eats its prey.
unseen in sickening mists of night, some evils lurking in the gloom
The figure is hidden in the thick fog of the night and is associated with evil.
voracious hunting appetite and piercing demon eyes
The figure is a fierce hunter and has eyes that resemble those of a demon.
a mandrake sets upon its prey, slashing mangled claws
The figure attacks its prey with sharp, clawed hands.
soulstealer strangling terror, in crimson cloak it kills
The figure is a terrifying soul-stealer that kills its victims while wearing its red cloak.
mortals who cross the path
Any human that comes across the figure's path is in danger.
the phantom hunts and kills
The figure is a hunter that stalks and kills its prey.
with a swift ferocity
The figure moves quickly and attacks with great force.
the demons carcass strikes
After killing its target, the figure's demonic presence is still felt.
death is his way, dare not to cross his path in fright
The figure's main purpose is to cause death and anyone who crosses its path should be afraid.
captured by its frozen stare, your body drained of essence
If the figure captures you with its gaze, you will become weak and lose your life force.
predator of the pure in heart, sending all their souls to hell
The figure preys on those who are innocent and sends their souls to eternal damnation.
there is no escape from here, phantom horror attack
Once the figure has targeted you, there is no escape and you will experience a terrifying attack.
he must feed
The figure requires sustenance to survive.
on innocent human flesh
The figure sustains itself by consuming the flesh of humans who have done no wrong.
to hold the madness at bay
The figure needs to kill to keep its madness under control.
that torments his eternal march
The figure is plagued with a never-ending sense of torment.
the phantom of the crimson cloak stalks the dark and silent night
The figure, referred to as the 'phantom of the crimson cloak', moves silently through the dark night.
an ancient corpse
The figure is an extremely old undead creature.
he's trod this worn path
The figure has been following the same path for an extended period.
many forlorn years
The figure has been alive for many lonely years.
aeons yet to come
The figure has and will continue to exist for many ages to come.
death is his way, dare not cross his path
The figure's primary motive is to cause death and anyone who encounters him should be cautious.
the phantom of the crimson stalks the dark and silent night
The figure, once again acknowledged as the 'phantom of the crimson cloak', continues to move silently through the dark night.
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.