2) A now-defunct metalcore band from Maryland which formed as a joke. They played a handful shows in the Tri-State area but never produced any official recordings. The lineup consisted of Josh Fullam on vocals, Matt Hoffmaster on guitar, Andrew Ravenscroft on guitar, Jake Lyons on bass, and Connor McCulloh on drums.
Traitor's Gate
Visigoth Lyrics
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Fear in its chilling brath
Howls like wraiths upon the wind
Watch with weeping eyes
Flames on a bleeding sky
I have seen true betrayal
Reforged by the cold flames of hate
Past the point off no return
Vengeance guide my hand
Brothersno more, in single combat we stand
So draw your final breath
Bitter is the end
Fly throug the traitors′ gate
I am the reaver that rides on the cold winds of hate
So fear my return
Stars, be my blazing guide
Lighting my way like torches that murders the night
Fear my return
Betrayer, deceiver
My words are a sword of cleandsing flame
Betrayer, deceiver
I vomit a course upon your name
Open the Traitors' Gate
So fear my return, I am the hammer of fate
Blood like a ruby curse
Stabwounds ensconced in my spine like a diadem′s jewels
Dread crown upon my brow
Die now like the dog you are
Slain by my hand but the doing was no-one's but yours
I am the face aof all that you've done
Betrayer, deceiver
My words are a sword of cleandsing flame
Betrayer, deceiver
I vomit a course upon your name
Open the Traitor′s Gate
So fear my return, I am the hammer of fate
By spite and thunder
Torn asunder
No tomorrow
Now that I′ve seen what you are I can only bring
Spite and thunder
Feral hunter
Death shall stalk you
No mercy lefft in my heart and I'll never back down
Silent I stand, grim as the winter night′s jaws
Thus I descend, ironclad in my resolve
So make your peace
With every god that abandoned you on your last night
Reap now what you've sown
I am the scythe, I am the revenant blade
Weep now, welcome death
Betrayer, deceiver
My words are a sword of cleandsing flame
Betrayer, deceiver
I vomit a course upon your name
Open the Traitor′s Gate
So fear my return, I am the hammer of fate
Die, traitor, die
Look me in the eye
Die, coward, die
As I take your life
Visigoth's song Traitor's Gate describes the singer's feelings of betrayal and revenge. The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the singer's anger and determination to seek vengeance for the betrayal that they have experienced. The first stanza begins by describing the "crown of death" and the fear it brings, which is a metaphor for the singer's fear and anger in the face of betrayal. The second stanza is filled with sorrow and hatred, with the singer's soul being "reforged by the cold flames of hate."
The chorus of the song continues this theme, with the singer declaring their intention to seek revenge through the traitor's gate. They describe themselves as a "reaver that rides on the cold winds of hate," and call upon the stars to guide them. The repeated refrain of "Betrayer, deceiver" emphasizes the singer's feelings of anger and betrayal.
The bridge is particularly powerful, with the singer vowing to bring "spite and thunder" to their enemy. The final stanza is brutal and unyielding, with the singer declaring that they will take the traitor's life and demanding that they look them in the eye as they die.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold is the crown of death
Death is an emotionless force that does not care about those it takes.
Fear in its chilling brath
The fear of death is intense and terrifying.
Howls like wraiths upon the wind
The sound of death is haunting and ethereal.
Watch with weeping eyes
I am sad and mourning the betrayal I have experienced.
Flames on a bleeding sky
The sky reflects the violence and destruction that betrayal brings.
I have seen true betrayal
I have personally experienced the ultimate deception and disloyalty.
Sorrow fills my soul
My sense of sadness and loss is overwhelming and all-consuming.
Reforged by the cold flames of hate
My anger and resentment have transformed me into a different person.
Past the point of no return
I have crossed a line and there is no going back to who I was before.
Vengeance guide my hand
My desire for revenge is my driving force.
Brothers no more, in single combat we stand
I am no longer allies with the traitor, and we will now fight to the death.
So draw your final breath
The end is near and the traitor will soon die.
Bitter is the end
The conclusion of this betrayal is a painful and unhappy one.
Fly through the traitors' gate
The traitor will face punishment and death for their treacherous actions.
I am the reaver that rides on the cold winds of hate
I am a destructive force fueled by anger and resentment.
So fear my return
The traitor should be afraid of my vengeance.
Stars, be my blazing guide
I am asking for guidance and strength on my mission for revenge.
Lighting my way like torches that murders the night
The guidance I receive is so intense that it feels like the night is being killed and replaced by light.
Betrayer, deceiver
The traitor is a liar and has betrayed my trust.
My words are a sword of cleansing flame
My words have the power to bring about justice and punishment.
I vomit a course upon your name
I express my disgust and anger towards the traitor by calling them out.
Open the Traitors' Gate
The traitor deserves to be punished and the gate to their punishment should be opened.
Blood like a ruby curse
The traitor's blood is like a mark of punishment and damnation.
Stab wounds ensconced in my spine like a diadem's jewels
The wounds inflicted by the traitor have become a part of me like a crown of thorns.
Dread crown upon my brow
I wear the pain and suffering of the betrayal on my head like a crown.
Die now like the dog you are
The traitor will die a shameful death.
Slain by my hand but the doing was no-one's but yours
The traitor is solely responsible for their own death.
I am the face of all that you've done
I am the embodiment of the betrayal and destruction caused by the traitor.
By spite and thunder
I am fueled by malice and destruction.
Torn asunder
The traitor is being destroyed and pulled apart.
No tomorrow
The traitor's life will soon come to an end.
Now that I've seen what you are I can only bring
I have seen the worst in the traitor and my response will be accordingly harsh.
Spite and thunder
I am fueled by malice and destruction.
Feral hunter
I am an animalistic and merciless hunter, seeking revenge at any cost.
Death shall stalk you
The traitor will be relentlessly pursued by the forces of death and retribution.
No mercy left in my heart and I'll never back down
I have no compassion left for the traitor and my desire for revenge is unyielding and unwavering.
Silent I stand, grim as the winter night's jaws
I am a somber and imposing figure, ready to deliver justice for the betrayal.
Thus I descend, ironclad in my resolve
I am determined to see my vengeance through to the end, no matter the cost or obstacles.
So make your peace
The traitor should come to terms with their fate.
With every god that abandoned you on your last night
The traitor has been abandoned by all higher powers and they will receive no mercy.
Reap now what you've sown
The traitor will finally face the consequences of their actions.
I am the scythe, I am the revenant blade
I symbolize the force of death and revenge that the traitor will meet.
Weep now, welcome death
The traitor will feel the pain and sorrow they have inflicted upon others and must accept their own fate.
Die, traitor, die
The traitor deserves to die.
Look me in the eye
The traitor should face their punishment without cowardice.
Die, coward, die
The traitor is a coward for betraying their allies and must face death without flinching.
As I take your life
I am the one who will bring about the traitor's demise.
Writer(s): Mikey Treseder, Matt Brotherton, Leeland Campana, Jamison Palmer, Jake Rogers
Contributed by Samuel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MonsterFlicks
They need to release more material. Warrior Queen is my favorite track, I've listened to it 500 million times, "Hail the coming of the conqueror," you just gotta throw up the horns
Justin Walters
I cannot get over this band. I've been listening to Conqueror's Oath on regular rotation since the day it was released. A true 10/10 classic.
Aristedes
@Sean Mathews God I hope so
Zielisław Zielony
oh yes pls
Sean Mathews
Just FYI Visigoth has a new album in the works that hopefully will be released this year.👍
NWOTHM Full Albums
My favorite song from my favorite album of 2018.
Looking forward to new music by Visigoth.
Christopher Jones
In this same year, 2018, ironically, Judas Priest did a song called Traitor's Gate. Because of the history of the Tower of London, stands to reason this would be universal title.
Tim Cahill
It's perfect.
Rune Halmø
BEST!
Staal Hard
@Saeda Jake's voice always give out, except when he's singing. It's unreal. Saw Visigoth 8 times last year, Jake always frail and sick as fuck offstage, but once on stage : oh man! And the eternal "We never cancel!" when you ask if he will be ok for the next show hahaha