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How Heavy This Axe (2023 Remastered Version)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Sword
The Sword
Performer
Trivett Copley Wingo
Trivett Copley Wingo
Drums
Bryan Richie
Bryan Richie
Electric Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Cronise
John Cronise
Composer
Jason Shutt
Jason Shutt
Composer
Trivett Copley Wingo
Trivett Copley Wingo
Composer
Bryan Richie
Bryan Richie
Composer

Lyrics

So many men have fallen
So many more must die
Cut down like wheat beneath a scythe
And though our limbs may weary
Of ripping, slashing, cleaving blows
We face an endless host of foes
How heavy this axe
Burden carried from birth
Wrought in stygian visions
By the gods of the earth
Upon the hallowed mountain
The gods convene
To mourn the death of our ancient queen
Keepers of sacred fire
Awaken from your sleep
Drink from the cup of memory
How heavy this axe
Burden carried from birth
Wrought in stygian visions
By the gods of the earth
Written by: Bryan Richie, Jason Shutt, John Cronise, Trivett Copley Wingo

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