You all have been a major inspiration to me since Agony. While Labyrinth holds a special place in my heart, it's been incredible watching you all grow with every album. Masterpiece after masterpiece. Opera is such an emotional experience and produced very well. Beautiful work you all. 🔥🖤
"Matricide 8.21" actually made me tear up! Upon first listen to anything, I don't really pay attention to lyrics until later but this song invoked such a strong emotional reaction from me the first time! What an amazing album. Left no crumbs!
This album is perfection. I've listened to it several times now and I'm in love with every song and every note. Veronica is absolutely amazing on this album. Beautiful Brutality!!
Best intro i've ever seen in an album. About damn time you guys integrate Veronica fully in the band and in your songwriting. It took you a long time to realize that you should do it. Ever since she started singing with you, I was waiting for this kind of album. Centering more around her vocals.
This album is the 1st Death Metal record that actually induced tears from my eyes. Matricide broke me man!! I am absolutely happy for your success and thank you so very much for always putting out stellar work! The PASSION you employ in your music is OBVIOUS a.f. to me fam!! Blessings and happiness to you all, keep up the PERFECTIONISM!! Incredible work maestros, absolutely amazing always!🤘❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🤘
@@grafdrakula4026Да, все уже объелись всем настолько, что уже ничего не впечатляет, хоть музыка, хоть какое угодно крутое кино. Пора в лес годика на три на перезагрузку, чтоб обновить допаминовую систему. Дальше будет ещё пуще с такими темпами выгорания🤔
Till Death Do Us Apart + Opera could make you cry, but mainly through hope, where you know that nothing is in vain. FGA is the best maturing Italian wine!
I can never die! I can never die! [Verse 1: Francesco Paoli] This life is mine forever Who free from fears I smile at death As I become immortal! Writing with my blood on this wall, words that you'll never forget My story engraved with these bones and no regret I burned my nerves I ripped my heart out to feel alive I made a pact with my own devils Thus, I can never die! [Chorus: Veronica Bordacchini, Francesco Paoli] Catching the light with every stroke Bringing to life the soul trapped in stone Carving your name into eternity Beyond the end of time! Enclosing the existence in timeless words Piercing the silence with these sharpened notes Defeating death forever Immortal you'll become We will never die! [Verse 2: Francesco Paoli] Demiurges on Earth, Gods of flesh We create from nothing We fight the void with bare hands in our sleepless nights Outcast since birth, mocked by everyone Bleeding inside At our expenses we tempered an iron will Never bowing down, never kneeling before conformity With no respite in this war against mediocrity Art crusaders True believers of this only religion We come together at the cry "We can never die!" [Chorus: Veronica Bordacchini, Francesco Paoli] Catching the light with every stroke Bringing to life the soul trapped in stone Carving your name into eternity Beyond the end of time! Enclosing the existence in timeless words Piercing the silence with these sharpened notes Defeating death forever Immortal you'll become We will never die! [Bridge: Francesco Paoli] We will never be forgotten As art survives and keeps our flame alive While mortal coils lie six feet under So when my time will come Don't grieve for me but raise your glasses And in my honour, play this music loud For all the centuries to come! [Guitar Solo] [Pre-Chorus: Veronica Bordacchini] Catching the light with every stroke Bringing to life the soul trapped in stone Carving your name into eternity [Chorus: Veronica Bordacchini, Francesco Paoli] Catching the light with every stroke Bringing to life the soul trapped in stone Carving your name into eternity Beyond the end of time! Enclosing the existence in timeless words Piercing the silence with these sharpened notes Defeating death forever Immortal you'll become We will never die!
Pendulum: I kill myself without realizing Nail after nail until the bitter end Love for the unknown is what brought me up here Where air is so thin that we can barely breathe But better not look down [Pre-Chorus 1: Veronica Bordacchini & Francesco Paoli] But this time you went too far (Oh, come on) On the path of no return I can't believe it [Chorus 1: Francesco Paoli] I’m falling down Straight to fucking hell I'm dying, help! Nobody hears [Verse 2: Francesco Paoli] "The dead" is the man who cannot give up Haunted by the fear of dishonour Dreams made of lead fill my barrel Waiting to be shot straight into my brain My Russian Roulette [Pre-Chorus 2: Veronica Bordacchini & Francesco Paoli] Like dead meat hanging by thread (But it's not my fault) You get the end you deserve Sooner or later [Chorus 2: Francesco Paoli] I’m falling down Straight to fucking hell I'm dying, help! Nobody hears "the dead" [Bridge: Veronica Bordacchini & Francesco Paoli] Lost soul Swinging between life and death in a world upside down Fool, walking on the edge! And now I'm a goddamned pendulum Come up against this inglorious end Yes, a fucking pendulum! [Instrumental Break] [Outro: Francesco Paoli] I'm falling down Straight to fucking hell I'm dying, help! The fucking pendulum!
Bloodclock: Awake, alone, paralyzed The blood in my mouth tastes like defeat Wounded, swollen, bleeding I'm hanging on this wall like a crucifix Pieces of bones scattered everywhere I wrap my left arm around my neck I feel my legs no more While adrenaline is blasting my bursting heart [Pre-Chorus: Francesco Paoli] Drop by drop All my blood Turns this granite to red Tick tock Like a clock Till my veins are emptied And the wind Plucks a harp While my soul disappears But I'm not dead yet! [Chorus: Francesco Paoli] I can see my life flashing before my eyes I can hear my wife yelling my name in vain While my son holds a shovel and is digging my grave But I'm not dead yet All I know is that I don't want to leave this earth today On this rope I must fight tooth and nail Hear these words that like a mantra I repeat to myself I'm not dead yet! [Pre-Chorus: Francesco Paoli] Not yet, the countdown has started for the bloodclock Broken is the hourglass, exsanguinating till the last drop! [Chorus: Francesco Paoli] I can see my life flashing before my eyes I can hear my wife yelling my name in vain While my son holds a shovel and is digging my grave But I'm not dead yet All I know is that I don't want to leave this earth today On this rope I must fight tooth and nail Hear these words that like a mantra I repeat to myself I'm not dead yet! [Bridge: Veronica Bordacchini] I can be cruel sometimes Let you touch the sky or make you fall! Watch you, strive for peace of mind Hunting high and low till you're gone! [Guitar Solo] [Bridge: Veronica Bordacchini] Future is so unpredictable Just hold on to your hopes [Outro: Francesco Paoli] I'm not dead yet! Mark my words 'cause I'm not dead yet! And I'm not dying today! I'm not dead yet! Fuck!
At war with my Soul: I've spent my whole life trying To get rid of you 'Cause I can't keep carrying this burden That's slowly dragging me to hell, damn! With you Sail, over the high seas of regret (No, I don't have any regret) Climb up the mountain of fame (And I'm not seeking fame) Pain is the price for respect (I just don't care for your respect) Or else the oblivion! (As one on the earth) Kneel down (Doomed forever) Before (Confined to the flesh) Your queen (Live to suffer) Your Soul (Hand in hand to hell) My will (Burn together) Be done (Victims of ourselves) Till death (Bastard brothers) As one At war with my soul! At war with my soul! Born with my worst enemy inside There is no truce with you Burnt alive by the worst anima inside That wears out the body but the cancer is you Sail, over the high seas of regret (No, I don't have any regret) Climb up the mountain of fame (And I'm not seeking fame) Pain is the price for respect (I just don't care for your respect) Or else the oblivion! (As one on the earth) Kneel down (Doomed forever) Before (Confined to the flesh) Your queen (Live to suffer) Your Soul (Stay away from me) Forsake (Set me free now!) All hopes (Before it's too late) Your life (Before the end) Is mine (I will kill you, soul!) (Hand in hand to hell) My will (Burn together) Be done (Victims of ourselves) Till death (Bastard brothers) As one At war with my soul! [No lyrics place has this yet] Ah! I'll kill you before you'll kill me! I'll find my way out, out of this fucking hell!
Morphine Waltz: Call my name tonight You know I will come Let me in and I'll take your mind to the grand ball! In your darkest hour I'm the only one That can make you forget the past and dance till dawn Till death! [Chorus: Francesco Paoli] Come, my lady! Come to me! Here I am open-armed in my misery Take me where the pain is just a bad memory And I lose the last shred of my dignity Oh! Come, my lady, dance within! Make me spin on this vorticose melody Inebriated by this wonder of science I sing! Morphinе! Morphine! [Verse 2: Veronica Bordacchini] Put your pride aside Lеt me take your hand Like the king and queen on the dance floor of the damned I'll anaesthetize Every single nerve Like a new man forsake this life And dance till dawn the dance of death! [Chorus: Francesco Paoli] Come, my lady! Come to me! Here I am open-armed in my misery Take me where the pain is just a bad memory And I lose the last shred of my dignity Oh! Come, my lady, dance within! Make me spin on this vorticose melody Inebriated by this wonder of science I sing! Morphine! Morphine! [Bridge: Francesco Paoli] There is no torment here Nor the slightest sign of suffering Dancing my morphine waltz And 'round and 'round we twirl Like the broken bones inside my flesh This is the antechamber of death This is my morphine waltz! [Guitar Solo] [Chorus: Francesco Paoli] Come, my lady! Come to me! Here I am open-armed in my misery Take me where the pain is just a bad memory And I lose the last shred of my dignity Oh! Come, my lady, dance within! Make me spin on this vorticose melody Inebriated by this wonder of science I sing! Morphine! Morphine!
It was sad when Tommaso and Cristiano left the band... Then it was sad when Paolo left... But still this band takes the special place in my heart and does not tend to leave it. With all recent singles and this album as a whole thing -- it takes this place more and more firmly. The reason is obvious -- you're doing the best possible with everyone who's onboard, with no losing everyone's charisma and skills. Thank you all, boys and girls for this great adventure and experience. And congratulate with this great event of album release!
This album is on another level I give this record enough praise.. Everything on here is top notch. Veronica's vocals are the best they ever been and I feel she's and actual part of the band not just backing vocals.. The writing... Man What a fuckin killer album.
This album is perfection. It's the first Fleshgod album that I feel may be too short! Thank you all for using your musical gifts in the service of heavy music. See you in majestic Riverside, CA. 🤘
I had the most badass dream, all thanks to this album. I set my alarm to wake me up with Fleshgod Apocalypse through Spotify. When the alarm went off, I found myself in a post-apocalyptic world, battling demonic sea creatures while 'At War with My Soul' blasted in the background. With each creature I defeated, the music synced perfectly with the action, especially from 17:22 to 17:47, when the brutal blast beats and Veronica's vocals hit hard. I think it'll take a few years until I dream something as epic. I've enjoyed every minute of this album. My respect to you guys!
16:01 *At War with My Soul* my favourite track so far but the rest are fire too, very good job heavy af, going to have severe headaches after headbanging too much lol!! 🖤🩸16:30 HOLY SHIIIIIIIT LET’S GOOOO!!!🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥
First it was "Vermillion" by Simone Simons, and now this!? What an amazing day! You all outdid yourselves with this one! I can feel the pain in words, as well as the message to push forward. How touching and inspiring, you guys. Plus, the strength and depth of the music compliment each other perfectly. Thanks for sharing your stories and art! ❤🙏🏼
Loved you since the Labyrinth album came to my attention and listening through the Opera album left me with a silly smile on my face that won't come off for weeks..... as mentioned below happy releaseday and all the best to all of you both in band and chat.
EPIC ALBUM !!! I usually have to listen to new albums 2 or 3 times before I start to appreciate every small details but this one is an instant crush !!! Thanks for your hard work and Devotion guys !!! I'll see you in Montreal on Sept 20th !!!
It has been a long time for me the last time I listenned them!! . . .. . But now I am proud to return to them because sounds magnificient, it's Actually as I hope they would be. Powerful and Brutal
Fully integrating Veronica so she can shine and take the weight off clean vocals for the guys... smart move. She killed it and so did everyone else, what a fuckin sick drop
Over the course of many years lots of bands music might drift apart a bit. These guys aren't just tight they're human machines. Holy fucking shit this is incredible.
Je ne pensais pas que vous pourriez faire un album meilleur que King. Apres trois écoutes à la suite je ne sais toujours pas si je préfère Opera ou King. Ce qui est sûr c'est que cet album est excellent à tous points de vue: composition, orchestrations, technique des instruments mais surtout les voix! Quel travail pour que Veronica ait une voix différente à chaque chanson ! Et Francesco n'est pas en reste notamment avec cette partie de Bloodclock où il murmure/chante qui me fait frissonner à chaque fois. Le morceau de piano final est le meilleur de tous ceux que Francesco ait composé et pourtant Veleno était compliqué à surpasser. Je n'ai que deux critiques: la fin de la dernière chanson et la durée de l'album. Je trouve dommage qu'elle se finisse comme ça, avec ce son de radio qu'on coupe ou de vynile qu'on retire. Et puis l'album est bien plus court que vos précédents, j'aurais aimé qu'il soit plus long pour faire durer le plaisir de l'écoute. Mais je chipote. Il reste un excellent album, comme tous vos précédents, et j'ai hâte de pouvoir écouter ces nouvelles chansons en live! Vivement que vous annonciez la tournée européenne et surtout les dates en France! Merci d'exister, merci à Francesco d'avoir survécu et à tous ceux qui l'ont aidé pour nous donner la chance d'écouter cette merveille.
to say this album was god tier would still be an insult to such an outstanding piece of music! there are no words to express my love and emotions for this album!
The wait has finally come to an end: Saluta il mio piccolo amico. Top notch Symphonyc Extreme Opera Death Italian Metal! I am amazed at every second of this album. Congrats my italian friends, congrats. I don't have words to describe how I felt listening to all the songs. Thank you.
I nearly died from a rare disease the exact same year Francesco did suffer his terrible accident, my lungs where full of blood... My god this album strikes different for me, bloodclock in particular. I saw everything is talking about...
I am mesmerized by this album - as I have been with all of them😍 Your reference to Dario Argento made me revisit many of his legendary psychedelic horror films. Maybe you could name your next album "Profondo Rosso" Hope to see you soon in Denmark
Since King you were my main inspiration to begin into the music production world and started into the making of orchestral mesoamerican music. The mix of an oppressive orchestra and the music pieces composed in electric guitar and transposed to orchestra, the goosebumps i felt. I think the next two explored another kind of sound, still sounding as the esence no doubt about it, but this special mix of the choirs, brasses and drums... I found it again in this masterwork new album. Is the 3rd time i listens to it Thanks for your amazing work.
I have quit listening to them since after Labyrinth... the albuns did'nt caught my attention. But this one has me again! The guitar and piano duets are refreshing, also the vocals. Bloodclock is beautiful and Morphine Waltz is pure insanity
veronica has such an amazing voice its great that this album gives it alot more attention. really adds alot more depth to it probably my favorite fleshgod album since labyrinth
I wasn't really convinced by the singles but man the rest of the album was really great. Morphine waltz is my favourite by far, mainly because of the guitars. Especially the melody in the chorus just hits so hard for me.
I'll never forget when I discovered "King" by you guys in 2021, that album is the perfect blend between the death metal and the symphonic elements and I gotta say, a lot like King every song on this album stands out on it's own. The lyrics are very raw here and Veronica's vocals are amazing. Thanks guys for another awesome album!
Album muito bom, mas senti falta do uso de pratos para criar frases na música, uma das características da bateria era o uso de pratos acompanhando orquestra, vocais, baixo e guitarra, a bateria literalmente cantava junto com todos os instrumentos e vocais e senti falta disso, dos contratempos com os pratos e tons, ta parecendo uma bateria normal de death metal... O vocal feminino poderia ter um pouco mais de drive nas músicas pra deixar elas mais marcantes... Mas no geral é um álbum muito bom... Acompanho vocês desde o primeiro álbum, amo o trabalho de vocês
