Episode #78 - Empires Fall - Part 2

This week we resume our in-depth exploration of "Empires Fall," the lead track from the forthcoming Year of the Demon compilation album.  The guys talk about how their observations and experiences with record label turmoil helped to shape and inform the lyrical content of the song.  Jarvis takes the listener line by line through the lyrics, including isolated vocal tracks and commentary as to the meaning and sometimes surprising origins of the words.  From there, Night Demon carries you step-by-step through the evolution of the song, which dates all the way back to late 2017 when it was considered for inclusion on the live album in an alternate form.  You will hear how "Empires Fall" was preceded by three vastly different lyrical themes.  We highlight key moments in the development of the song, such as the main riff lending a much-needed metal backbone and experiments as to the bridge, all with demo recordings to reflect the nascent, shifting state of "Empires Fall."  Finally, the band stress their philosophy of being concise, of avoiding repetition within songs, and how "Empires Fall" ultimately contains all necessary elements packed into a sub-three minute running time that somehow feels longer than it is.

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