Pretender

from Carpe Noctem by Malacoda

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Gray day with unrelenting rain
A promise of rage within the clouds
The asphalt is slick and darker
Like a mirror distorted by dust

It’s bleak now
It’s harsh now
Colder still and bolder
It’s violent
Conflicted
Do you hear it howl?

Pretender
You used the storm to mask your voice
Pretender
Heavy are the lies upon your crown

It’s twisting and writhing in place
Like a sick and feral hound
There is no light in the eye
Only consuming shadow

It’s still now
It’s calmed down
Echoes in the clouds
Survey the damage done
And begin anew

Pretender
You used the storm to mask your voice
Pretender
Heavy are the lies upon the crown

Pretender
Elemental rage unbound
A whispered shout
Pretender
A twisting feral hound wears the asphalt crown
Pretender
The darkness lifting, beguiling mist
Pretender
Become cold pale, face the storm

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from Carpe Noctem, released February 9, 2024

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Malacoda Oakville, Ontario

Malacoda started as a recording project based out of Oakville, Ontario in 2014, by multi-instrumentalist and music producer Lucas Di Mascio. Early-lineups consisted of some great local musicians from the Greater Toronto Area. The self-titled debut was hailed as a dark modern melodic metal take on popular music trends. ... more

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