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Fortress (2024)

by Holy Dragons

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1.
Angel Shadows 03:22
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Through darkest years and dust of times, Through paradigms, myths and empty space, We’re carrying the sparks of flame. We plunge this world Into the fire. We are Angel shadows, Spinning wheels of people’s lives. We are Staying a short lifetime, Build eternal Paradise. Glares of fire Reflect in your eyes. Coldness of prayers, Rage in your hearts. For somebody it’s just a game, But for the others just a short lifetime. The jigsaw puzzle of this world Is very changeable And that’s the point. We are Angel shadows, Spinning wheels of people’s lives. We are Staying a short lifetime, Build eternal Paradise. Through dust of times. Look for the signs. We are Angel shadows, Spinning wheels of people’s lives. We are Staying a short lifetime, Build eternal Paradise. Through dust of times. Look for the signs.
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The Stockholm Syndrome 04:11
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Common sense, run or hide? How to survive? You’re a hostage inside, Fighting for your life. Hear distant Storm in the sky. Feel the fear. Don’t know why. This night cannot hide the killer Doesn’t hide, he’s not gone. Cause it's stronger than the smell of fear Your Stockholm syndrome. You look silently, cold with horror, How your house will burn. And you start to forgive this evil - Your Stockholm syndrome. No more running, no more hiding, No use to fight. You’re no more just a victim, Willing to survive. Hear distant Storm in the sky. Feel the fear. Don’t know why. This night cannot hide the killer Doesn’t hide, he’s not gone. Cause it's stronger than the smell of fear Your Stockholm syndrome. You look silently, cold with horror, How your house will burn. And you start to forgive this evil - Hostage Survival Syndrome. Stop! Don’t you hide, Don’t you run, You can’t run forever. Stop! Don’t you fight, Don’t you fight, Don’t you fight your fear. Stop! Don’t you lie, Don’t you lie You’re a victim here. Stop! Don’t forget, Don’t forget You’re on your own now.
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Vampire Thrill 03:15
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In this silent night the moon is so bright, The air is cold and still. A shadow’s moving without a sight, Hiding a vampire thrill. Vampires rise in the shadows of cold moonlight. See their fangs and their eyes are glowing with light. Immortal souls, forever we’re cursed, Power of ancient kind. We roam in the shadows in hunger thirst. Vampires, ruling the night. Vampires rise in the shadows of cold moonlight. See their fangs and their eyes are glowing with light. We dance in the darkness, craving for blood. There’s no escape for the prey. We’re silent as death in this eternal race. We’re reigning supreme today. Vampires rise in the shadows of cold moonlight. See their fangs and their eyes are glowing with light.
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Warrior of Dreams (Back to the Future) 06:28
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Through the veil of dreams in the darkest nights, Through the silent space. Warriors of dreams walk in neon lights It’s a crazy flight! We can feel the future, We know the past. The last generation, Which can live too fast. Forever! Young forever. Ever Gonna live forever! On a sacred mission Our old school force. We’re the neon people. We ride the night. Night! Revolution fire, Revolution tide, We are bringing change, Looking into your eyes. You’re out of time, We are the warriors of dreams, Wandering through, forever free. You’re not all alone, You hear a voice of thousand screams. Fighting their way through crazy dreams. Now or never! Live forever! Now or never! Live forever! Revolution fire, Revolution tide, We are bringing change, Looking into your eyes. You’re out of time, We are the warriors of dreams. Wandering through, forever free. You’re not all alone, You hear a voice of thousand screams. Fighting their way through crazy dreams. You’re out of time, Forever! We are the warriors of dreams. Wandering through, forever free. Oh, yeah! You’re not all alone, Not alone! Forever free! Fighting their way through crazy dreams.
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The Faces of Truth 04:46
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Every day – new flash mob, Feeling like kaleidoscope, Drowning in news non-stop, You’ve lost your dream. Get new code and new mode Guilty pleasures never old. Knowing it’s killing mode, But that’s not bad. All that you must ever want, That you must.. The faces of truth And which one is yours? You choose one and don’t hesitate. Choosing the only one that you must say And nobody tries to dictate. The world was tired and was old. For somebody it’s just too small. You’re just a pawn In this game of chess. Masterminds divide and rule And you are just a tool. Your ideas and your fate Don’t count. All that you must ever love, That you must… The faces of truth But don’t make a mistake. You choose one and don’t hesitate. Choosing the only one, That you can say And nobody tries to dictate. The faces of truth And which one is yours? You choose one and don’t hesitate. Choosing the only one that you must say And nobody tries to dictate.
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The Game of Fate 08:28
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Through labyrinths of fortunes The mirage of the past, Crossroads of dimensions Illusions never last. Where rays of light are the most bright. No place for death, There’s only light. Through all the times, You can’t see strings of fate Let loose Into The chaos of these years. Just keep your music Deep inside your soul. And it will always stay with you Till the end. Life’s ways are full of mystery It’s like a weird dream. Crossroads of dimensions, Which don’t have a name. Where rays of light are the most bright. No place for death, There’s only light. When the whole world’s your arena It’s difficult to see - What ‘s true and who is lying. And never to step back. Fragile leaf in autumn, Accepting game of fate, Flying to the unknown In this chilly wind. Through all the times, You can’t see strings of fate Let loose into The chaos of these years. Just keep your music Deep inside your soul. And it will always stay with you Till the end. Only the gods know the ways of your fate. But even them can not have all the power. Proudly go, through the thunder and storm, And every day one step close to Valhalla. And wind in your face, Rage in your eyes. Going through labyrinths, These words you keep in mind: Running around in circles Will not last in time. The mirror of reflections But you are not inside. And music is your fire That lives in your heart. Through all the times, You can’t see strings of fate Let loose into The chaos of these years. Just keep your music Deep inside your soul. And it will always stay with you Till the end.
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Fear 01:44
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The early morning A brightest light Will shine in your sleep, Where the darkness once was. And you will see Your way on the earth Is getting longer, No pain No defeat. And you will see - Your thirst for wealth. Fear this darkness Behind the wall. If you desire The end of days, Afraid to be yourself... Fear...
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Darkness Beyond the Other Side of Your Eyes 04:21
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Way too early, You’re not worthy, Not for everyone. How much more? It’s complicated! Nothing but a dream. Of day and night Two worlds collide. This hopeless and illusive fight. Let’s go mad Sometimes it’s all that it’s worth. Closing your eyes But not completely get lost. Reject this world Forget the ashes and dust, To play with fire But not completely burn! Start again, No more worries, Older for a year. Every note Of this old song Turns the time back. In darkest night, In broad daylight And you will lose this hopeless fight. Let’s go mad. Sometimes it’s all that it’s worth. Closing your eyes But not completely get lost. Reject this world, Forget the ashes and dust, To play with fire But not completely burn down! Make Your choice. There’s no time to rest. By and by You’re starting your quest now! Fire or ice Choose your side and stay. End of all days Getting close. It will take you away. Let’s go mad! Reject this world, Forget the ashes and dust, To play with fire But not completely burn! Dark! It’s in your eyes, It’s in your eyes Now and forever! Lost! But you will rise, And you will rise Now and forever! No, no more disguise, No more disguise Now and forever! Don’t! Don’t close your eyes, Don’t close your eyes Now and forever more!
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Demon of Silence 03:59
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On the day when All sounds die In the arms of hush. At the hour When the ghost of doubt Prepared for An ambush. You destroy yourself, Your demons Got your lone mind. Silence will destroy Your universe If you don't stop it! Kill the silence, Screaming out! Don't obey, And never hide! All the mistakes of your past life They will say: "Let's pay!" And beckon with your self-pity False and lonely way. Everything you never did, All that has passed by, Silence Demon trampled you. But that's just a life! Kill the silence, Screaming out! Don't obey, And never hide! Kill your demons! Raise your voice! Crush the silence! Make your choice! Kill the silence, Screaming out! Don't obey, And never hide! Kill your demons! Raise your voice! Crush the silence! Make your choice!
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No Wind of Change 04:58
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Rulers never learn From their mistakes. History repeats itself Again. New fools are coming. The snake bites Its own tail. The sword of history In dirty hands. Instead of a cursed wall, A new one grows. And future and the equity Are only for the chosen ones. No wind of change. Lies are the same. Good times, bad times. But the game Goes to zero. Only our faces are Carved in stone. A golden future for posterity? Forget! No one will guarantee Survival in this world! Instead of a cursed wall, A new one grows. And future and the equity Are only for the chosen ones. No wind of change. Lies are the same. No wind of change! No Wind Of change! No wind of change! No Wind Of change! No wind of change. Lies are the same. Instead of a cursed wall, A new one grows. And future and the equity Are only for the chosen ones. No wind of change. Lies are the same. No wind of change! No Wind Of change! No wind of change! No Wind Of change!
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Red Dragon of Wales 03:46
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Ancient stones Can tell many stories Of old times, dragons and kings. Carrying these memories Of ancient glories, Sleeping, corroded by winds. The Ancient heroes Are living again in these tales. Flies on the banner The glory of Dragon of Wales. The Ancient heroes Are living again in these tales. High on the banner The rising of dragon of Wales. Proudly flying This symbol of power, Legends of Arthur the king Two dragons are fighting, The white and red dragon And only the strongest will win. The Ancient heroes Are living again in these tales. Flies on the banner The glory of Dragon of Wales. The Ancient heroes Are living again in these tales. High on the banner The rising of dragon of Wales. The Ancient heroes Are living again in these tales. High on the banner The rising of dragon of Wales.
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Stronger than the Wind 06:01
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The day is gone, Sunset comes, Starlight rules the sky. Time flies, Getting lost Through the universe. Starlight horses wild herd Makes the world go round. Ashes of the bygone days Fall on sleepy ground. This wild race will never stop, And no answers can be found. Go with the wind beyond the clouds Into the kingdom of the sky. Forever free from all the doubts The cloud ridge. Strong is the wind on my back, Giving wings the power Far from the ground Through the clouds to the sky. Into the kingdom of the light, Leaving your troubles far behind. As time flows in this flight, Heading straight to the Sun. Wings from feathers and wax Will extend my flight. Faith in something Outside, Carrying me up high. To the blazing zenith No shadow world, The realm of the sun Burning through my mind. And you can’t stop this wild race. And no answers can be found. Go with the wind beyond the clouds Into the kingdom of the sky. Rays of the Sun will burn through you The cloud ridge. Strong is the wind on my back, Giving wings the power Far from the ground Through the clouds to the sky. Into the kingdom of the light, Leaving your troubles far behind. As time flows in this flight, Heading straight to the Sun. Strong is the wind on my back, Giving wings the power Far from the ground Through the clouds to the sky. Into the kingdom of the light, Leaving your troubles far behind. As time flows in this flight, Heading straight to the Sun.

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Holy Dragons are returning with their 17th full-length album!

One of the oldest active metal acts in their region (Central Asia), and also one of the most renowned regional metal leaders, Holy Dragons present their new work. The group's stylistic boundaries have varied over their thirty-year career, and today's style includes a significant blend of elements, drawing from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM) and "Teutonic" type of Heavy Metal. In most of the band's works, influences and elements from styles like Speed/Power Metal, Hard Rock, and more can be honestly traced.

The new album from the Kazakhstan band, hailing from Almaty (a city known as one of the most Europeanized and developed centers in the region), continues this stylistic tradition. The twelve songs on the release demonstrate a fusion of high-speed performance and vivid melodicism. The group leans towards a technical presentation of their material, with a prevalence of guitar parts. This album also features a somewhat "nostalgic" approach – listeners familiar with the band's history and their classic albums will notice references and nods to the early and classic eras of the band. To a great extent, the stylistic elements of this album harken back to the mid-2000s and late '90s. The band remains true to themselves and advocates a refined riff-oriented guitar sound without the influence of symphonic or pop-power elements.

This album marks the third full-length work for Chris "Thora Thorheim" Caine, in which she combines her relatively new role as the lead vocalist with her guitar work. For the majority of the solo parts and compositional work, Jurgen "Stratomaniaс" Thunderson is responsible, while the rhythm section consisting of Ivan "Hans" Manchenko (bass) and Zabir Shamsutdinov (drums) creates an uncompromising foundation for the development of Holy Dragons' melodic direction.

The album showcases several stylistic lines, with songs that distinctly remind listeners of the fast German Power Metal from the '90s and early 2000s (yes, this influence, which became less and less noticeable on Holy Dragons' later albums, is perhaps experiencing a renaissance here!). There are also anthem-like Heavy tracks, a couple of songs falling into the uncompromising realm of Speed Metal, and a small surprise – a nostalgic song created in the style of the '70s or early '80s with intentionally vintage sound, without any "cosmetic" stylizations to match the music of that time.

The album, titled "Fortress," consisting of 12 songs with a total duration of 55 minutes, is set to be released on January 16, 2024.

Line-up:
Chris "Thora Thorheim" Caine - Lead vocal, guitars
Jurgen "Stratomaniaс" Thunderson - Lead guitars, backing vocal
Ivan "Hans" Manchenko - Bass guitar
Zabir Shamsutdinov - Drums

Music by Jurgen Thunderson
Lyrics by Chris Caine and Jurgen Thunderson
Produced by Jurgen Thunderson (HDR Records)
Recording and mixing HDR Records, 2021 - 2023
Cover art by Zerstorer (Zeitgeist Bildstudio)
Photo by Niyaz "Nuke Priest" Smailov
Layout by Jurgen Thunderson

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released January 16, 2024

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Holy Dragons is a Kazakhstani metal band, founded in 1992 in Almaty. Since the beginning to the present day the main musical direction for the group has been heavy metal. The band sticks to the 1980s style. In addition, one can trace the influence and identify the components of such styles as speed metal, power metal, hard rock, techno thrash and some other styles in the music of Holy Dragons. ... more

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