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Men Become Gods

by Dead Earth Politics

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    Said to sound like "Iron Maiden trading blows with Lamb of God", this follow up to the critically acclaimed "The Queen of Steel" will not disappoint the refined metal pallet. Here are a few things being said so far:

    "They still have that great metal sound, and they play the songs with confidence. The sound and technique are perfect, great heavy rock or lighter shade of metal. Feels akin to the old school bands of the 80s/90s. The midway point between modern standard metal and the hair stuff, when vocalists could hit high notes with impunity and talent. They have an Iced Earth feels, that’s what keeps coming to my mind. They have the same energy as this legendary band, and I can see them getting that ON, if they can keep this pace up. They have all the talent, hopefully they have the drive to match!"
    -- MetalMachine.Net

    "Almost one year removed from the band's righteous The Queen of Steel EP, Austin, Texas heavy metal groove thrashers Dead Earth Politics return with this 4-track following, "Men Become Gods", making everything right with the world. Or at least for the time being. There's always tomorrow and new darkness to be had, but for the here and now this one's a real deal banger and it bangs HARD! "
    -- Heavy Metal Time Machine

    "At the end of the day, Men Become Gods has the ability to enlighten you and grant you the sort of peace of mind that is hard to come by these days. In a world where all seems hellbent against us and the future looks ever more dismal, Dead Earth Politics provide a way forward and give you the strength to carry on. These songs are groovy and poignant, using big choruses to draw you in and powerful riffs to keep the listener hooked. Clearly on the verge of something big, I’m excited for what’s to come for Dead Earth Politics!"
    - Matt Bacon, Two Guys Reviews

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Veins Marked with lashings, Flesh scarred by thrashings A nothing hero makes his way beyond the curtain Time passed standing still. Raise your fist - time to kill Evil name on our lips; we are the lions, unleashed Cast a stone through an eye of the eagle Lay your wares into his chest Pluck the feathers from the wings of a bastard Lay his beast to rest The bleachers roar with fervor, so much life - so much murder It takes one digit to set this nation free Our feast under the sun. Punishment for the sake of fun! He lays his arms to the ground for the world to see Cast a stone through an eye of the eagle Lay your wares into his chest Pluck the feathers from the wings of a bastard Lay his beast to rest sup upon boiled pain peel the rind and begin again from these hearts to your fall place yourself across this maw Sending the jaws of the beast on the fowl…
2.
Fires burn and images dance Rusty paint smears across the sky The shaman dabbles in his magic Wakes the winged serpent sleeping in his eye His heart pounds; a life giving stone His blood weep but dare not lift a finger Titans looms against all horizons The tree of life plants its roots in his flesh See the stars swirling by – ascension in the blink of an eye A single breath that will last forever This is where Men Become Gods A stones plants its seed in my chest - branches stain this altar of death Laid to rest at the footsteps This is where Men Become Gods His chest agape as the rain dances Pouring not from the sky but from a slab For the equinox, the serpent’s emergence, This pale faced god will never betray
3.
Ice & Fire 04:01
In the midst of decay I stand beside myself Surveying this pit that once was home Clouds gather and wail, weeping agony Mocking their call, I am alone Force fed the power of darkness With the strength of those that fell Aligned with the forces of vengeance I will bring my oppressors hell and Rain! Sheets of Ice & Fire Abandoned trenches whisper their secrets in my ear Impressions remain where once they prayed Palpable terror permeates my being here Now I mute their words this glorious day Force fed the power of darkness With the strength of those that fell Aligned with the forces of vengeance I will bring my oppressors hell and Rain! Sheets of Ice & Fire This transformation A precious circle A band around our throats My evolution devolving into This reign of Ice & Fire
4.
I wasn't but now I am A single point that disappears Only to reincarnate As the blackest spot upon men's souls You cannot pray me away For prey cannot pry this grip from its throat My fingers rend your virtue And from its pulp can mold your sins Beg to the sky - pray for your savior To find I am your rapture There are two sides - a light to my darkness That dwells far from here I am and I will be A thousand points that blind even the light Only to give vision Of what my purpose truly has been Beg for forgiveness Refuse to learn from past trespasses To the darkness we ride On blazing steeds of crimson reverence Beg to the sky - wait for your savior To find I am your rapture There are two sides - a light to my darkness That dwells far from here Why should I do harm upon you When so well you do it yourselves? Name your grace and I will crown you Raise your scepter and I will brand you Choose your throne and all will bow before you But speak with my tongue lest I destroy you You weren't but now we be The blackness of time lingers with emptiness Painless Nirvana Embraces your heart with the fullest of nothingness Light or the void It is up to your blade to decide the victor This manmade dichotomy Crumbles away now the ends are the same

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Said to sound like "Iron Maiden trading blows with Lamb of God", this follow up to the critically acclaimed "The Queen of Steel" will not disappoint the refined metal pallet. Here are a few things being said so far:

"They still have that great metal sound, and they play the songs with confidence. The sound and technique are perfect, great heavy rock or lighter shade of metal. Feels akin to the old school bands of the 80s/90s. The midway point between modern standard metal and the hair stuff, when vocalists could hit high notes with impunity and talent. They have an Iced Earth feels, that’s what keeps coming to my mind. They have the same energy as this legendary band, and I can see them getting that ON, if they can keep this pace up. They have all the talent, hopefully they have the drive to match!"
-- MetalMachine.Net

"Almost one year removed from the band's righteous The Queen of Steel EP, Austin, Texas heavy metal groove thrashers Dead Earth Politics return with this 4-track following, "Men Become Gods", making everything right with the world. Or at least for the time being. There's always tomorrow and new darkness to be had, but for the here and now this one's a real deal banger and it bangs HARD! "
-- Heavy Metal Time Machine

"At the end of the day, Men Become Gods has the ability to enlighten you and grant you the sort of peace of mind that is hard to come by these days. In a world where all seems hellbent against us and the future looks ever more dismal, Dead Earth Politics provide a way forward and give you the strength to carry on. These songs are groovy and poignant, using big choruses to draw you in and powerful riffs to keep the listener hooked. Clearly on the verge of something big, I’m excited for what’s to come for Dead Earth Politics!"
- Matt Bacon, Two Guys Reviews

credits

released March 14, 2015

Vocals - Ven Scott, Guitars - Tim Driscoll, Guitars - Aaron Canady, Bass - Will Little, Drums - Mason Evans

Artwork - Anton Kokarev, Art Direction & CD Layout - Ven Scott

Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Todd Osterhouse with Blue Ocean Music Group

Mastered by Anthony Focx with Anthony Focx Productions

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Dead Earth Politics Austin, Texas

From the soul of the Austin metal scene, Dead Earth Politics is a blade that cuts like no other. Having been compared to the likes of Lamb of God, Iron Maiden, Pantera and other legends, this band strikes at many cores. In 2013 Dead Earth Politics was honored with the Austin Chronicle's "Best Metal Band of 2012" award. With this in heart, DEP continues to perfect their craft and make great art! ... more

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