I am the Dark [EP], by Black Forge

I am the Dark [EP]

by Black Forge

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Michael Meow Love this EP. Its metal but its different to anything I heard. Vocalist sounds like Phil Anselmo on a good day. Recommended Favorite track: Into the Blackness.

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The long awaited, and much anticipated debut EP from west country titans Black Forge.

Recorded in its full glory, 'I am the Dark' is a 6.40 minute metal roller-coaster that chugs you along, brings you down, scares the sh*t out of you and then thrashes you right out to the final chorus. Partnered with sludgy-groover ‘Into the Blackness’ and the melodic-aggressive ‘My Ghosts’ you have a bludgeoning, full-bodied experience. However there is one more treat on this EP, which is the acoustic version (yes acoustic version) of ‘I am the Dark’. This is by no means a ‘filler’ track. On the contrary, this track confirms the brilliance of the song writing as a full-on beast of a song is transformed into a haunting lullaby.

Just under 26 minutes of music in total on an awesome colour digipak with pictures and artwork a-plenty.

Includes unlimited streaming of I am the Dark [EP] via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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1.	I am the Dark 06:40	lyrics	buy track
I AM THE DARK – BLACK FORGE © Sweet dreams! I bid you a frightful night I pray the sandman comes…. with a fistful of grit Planting seeds of terror to strangle your dreams in your sleep Planting seeds of terror to strangle your dreams in your sleep Sweet dreams! I’m watching you drift away Loom in the night…. with vice-like grip As thoughts of love and affection turn to train-wrecks & decapitation As thoughts of love and affection turn to train-wrecks & decapitation CHORUS I am your black toothed grin The ghoul in your closet, the Brothers Grimm I am the beast at the foot of your bed I AM THE DARK Sweet dreams! Under my nocturnal clutch My nightmare consumes…. your unbroken mind Blackened nails of the macabre claw your back, steel crimson shimmer Blackened nails of the macabre claw your back, steel crimson shimmer Bleed from within as I carve out your sin Bleed from within as I carve out your sin Bleed from within as I carve out your sin Bleed from within as I carve out your sin
2.	Into the Blackness 05:45	lyrics	buy track
INTO THE BLACKNESS – BLACK FORGE © Lay me down in smoke Still my breath becomes Circle of crows overhead Same in life as in death DISGRACED Fix my eyes in a stare Cross my arms as in prayer My body and mind is all that I leave behind Fuck this world and all of its kind DISPLACED CHORUS Laid out and down, I’m headed south I choke on these words that I spit from mouth Feign your concern, you won’t steal your eyes away I’ve got nothing to say to you I won’t waste my final breath Middle finger outstretched I fall into the blackness (Blackness) Into the blackness (Blackness) Darkness shrouding me Fucked for all to see Holding back my disdain my lips crack a dry smile I never cared at all EMBRACED
3.	My Ghosts 06:39	lyrics	buy track
MY GHOSTS © - BLACK FORGE I am bleeding out before you I am pouring out myself I am only fucking human Only a fucking man Keep kicking me when I’m down Pouring salt into my wounds But you won’t break my resolve You won’t deny me this CHORUS Hung again for my mistakes, the ones I faced and admitted to you I know my faults more than anyone in the world I see, I feel I live with my past I won’t let you soil me anymore Crawl back, and leave me with MY GHOSTS Don’t turn away while I’m talking to you You’re still as much a part of this as me Before piss on me one last time Walk a mile in my shoes I gave you everything Gave everything in between One day you’ll realise The grass is never that fucking green I am bleeding out before you I am pouring out myself I am only fucking human Only a fucking man
4.	I am the Dark (Acoustic) 06:51	lyrics	buy track
I AM THE DARK – BLACK FORGE © Sweet dreams! I bid you a frightful night I pray the sandman comes…. with a fistful of grit Planting seeds of terror to strangle your dreams in your sleep Planting seeds of terror to strangle your dreams in your sleep Sweet dreams! I’m watching you drift away Loom in the night…. with vice-like grip As thoughts of love and affection turn to train-wrecks & decapitation As thoughts of love and affection turn to train-wrecks & decapitation CHORUS I am your black toothed grin The ghoul in your closet, the Brothers Grimm I am the beast at the foot of your bed I AM THE DARK Sweet dreams! Under my nocturnal clutch My nightmare consumes…. your unbroken mind Blackened nails of the macabre claw your back, steel crimson shimmer Blackened nails of the macabre claw your back, steel crimson shimmer Bleed from within as I carve out your sin Bleed from within as I carve out your sin Bleed from within as I carve out your sin Bleed from within as I carve out your sin

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released September 19, 2015

All music by Walpole & Pilmore
All lyrics by Walpole
Copyright 2015 Black Forge
All Rights Reserved
All public performance of or reproduction of images, logo, lyrics, artwork & music is deemed illegal without the express prior permission of Black Forge. All logos, lyrics, music, artwork & related products, herein remain the property, both intellectual & copyright of Black Forge.

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