The band incorporates black metal influences and symphonic elements into an overall grandiose canvas, with the elaborate lyrics of Byron Roberts painting a picture of battles in an antediluvian age where Atlantis had not yet been destroyed and the continents were still joined in a Pangaean mass. A predominant feature is the use of epic keyboards played by Jonny Maudling who composes and arranges the music. The guitar, drums and keyboards work together as an integral entity rather like a symphonic work. The vocals of Byron Roberts are a mixture of spoken word and black metal screams making the songs more like stories set to music than anything else. The stories are told like a play, with many characters (or groups of characters, speaking in unison) exchanging dialogue. Byron uses different vocalizations and effects to set them apart. The songs frequently have very long titles. Byron intends to release some short stories and novellas based on his lyrics and also some graphic novels created in collaboration with the artist Martin Hanford.
They currently have six albums out. The music for the latest one, "The Chthonic Chronicles" was recorded and produced at Jonny Maudling's studio "Waylands Forge", while the vocals were recorded at Academy Music Studio, the same studio where the band's previous five albums were recorded.
Six keys to the onyx pyramid
Bal-Sagoth Lyrics
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As the lyrics to this song are purely instrumental, there are no words to interpret. However, the music itself can give us clues to what the artists were trying to convey. Bal-Sagoth's signature style incorporates elements of black metal, symphonic metal, and classical music, resulting in a grand and epic sound that often tells stories from mythology and fantasy.
In "Six Keys to the Onyx Pyramid," we can hear the use of powerful orchestral arrangements, fast and intricate guitar riffs, and intense drumming. The song builds up gradually, with the instruments layering on top of each other to create a sense of tension and excitement. There are moments of sheer chaos and frenzied energy, as well as slower, more melodic sections that allow the listener to catch their breath.
Overall, the song seems to be telling a story of adventure and exploration, as if the listener is journeying through a dangerous and mysterious landscape. The use of the word "onyx" in the title suggests a darkness or a sense of foreboding, and the six keys may symbolize different obstacles or challenges that need to be overcome on this journey.
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Written by: MAUDLING, JONATHAN/ROBERTS, BYRON A.
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