ACHERON - 1998
"Those Who Have Risen" [Release on Full Moon Productions]
Track List:
 1. Intro: Nosferatu Prelude
 2. Lifeforce (The Blood)
 3. Hekal Tiamat
 4. Necromanteion Communion
 5. Out of Body
 6. Undead Celebation
 7. Final Harvest
 8. Shurpu Kishpu
 9. The Calling
10. Immortal Sigil

Lineup:
Rev. Vincent Crowley- vocals, bass and rhythm guitar
Michael Estes - lead guitar
Tony Laureno - drums
Ben Meyer - rhythm guitar
John Scott - keyboards
Peter H. Gilmore - vampiric introduction

Special guest vocals by:
David Vincent & George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher

(Produced by Vincent Crowley & Michael Estes)

Album concept inspired by the Temple of the Vampire mythos and teachings

"True vampirism is beyond what the Hollywood aestethics that flimmakers like
to portray. In reality, it is an ancient way of magick and manipulation that
predates all known religions. Yes, vampires do exist! So sacrifice your
lifeforce unto us as you listen to our musical conjuration. You know you
must!" - The Rev. Vincent Crowley (Maylos) XXXII A.S.


1. Intro: Nosferatu Prelude


2. Lifeforce (The Blood)
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Within slaves lurks the sacred heart
A food that the chosen need
Flowing energy that must be absorbed
While the vampire feeds
The human species is its source
That's why they were bred
Immortals search for the taste of "The Blood"
So that they may be fed

Little by little victims are drained
To quench the savage thirst
Being careful not to take too much
For their tiny minds will burst
This precious power within the flesh
Is our living key
Lost children of the temple's brood
Soon you all shall see

Lifeforce, lifeforce

Lifeforce, lifeforce

Those who understand the pleasures of the drink
Shall realize the magick it possesses
And those who don't will never understand
Because they are not of our kind

Blessed be the blood!


3. Hekal Tiamat
+++++++++++++++
We are the fears that lurk inside your mind
As ancient race of a vampiric kind
Ruthless predators in this world we dwell
Live the law of fang and claw, with no heaven or hell

Hekal Tiamat, Temple of the Dragon

We are the future, the future is our brood
The undead gods revealing hidden truth
Vampires are few, but we are also many
Weak humans alive, show our prey is plenty

Those amongst our kind embrace the given creed
Animal instincts are how we strive and feed
Our list is for the hunt and lifeforce energy
The temple now awaits the final catastrophe

Hekal Tiamat, Temple of the Dragon


4. Necromanteion Communion
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Breathe deeply, clear your head
Leave the world behind you
Undead gods, they await
So enter the chamber
Sit right down and gaze
Into the magick mirror
Your body, it feels
All the stored lifeforce

Necromanteion communion, a vampiric rite
Necromanteion communion, the immortal sight
Necromanteion communion, beyond thoughts of time
Necromanteion communion, for the royal bloodline
Necromanteion communion, enlightment from beyond
Necromanteion communion, sacred nightside bond
Necromanteion communion, on an astral plane
Necromanteion communion, those who have risen again

See the patterns of dark and light
The dreamlike images begin
Time to use vampiric eyes
To go even further
Remain calm, open the gate
Sense the manifestation
Sacrifice the lifeforce
Now embrace the calling

Necromanteion communion, a vampiric rite
Necromanteion communion, the immortal sight
Necromanteion communion, beyond thoughts of time
Necromanteion communion, for the royal bloodline
Necromanteion communion, enlightment from beyond
Necromanteion communion, sacred nightside bond
Necromanteion communion, on an astral plane
Necromanteion communion, those who have risen again

Hail the elder gods
The Annukaki kind


5. Out of Body
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6. Undead Celebation
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7. Final Harvest
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8. Shurpu Kishpu
[no lyrics found yet]


9. The Calling
++++++++++++++
Forces of darkness I conjure thee
Bring the ancients to my realm

Let the magick flow this night
To keep lifeforce alive
Bless my sacred shrine
Glare with your dragon eyes

Feel the power that burns in me
Consume "the blood" of my victims

Let the magick flow this night
To keep lifeforce alive
Bless my sacred shrine
Glare with your dragon eyes

Immortal gods, grant me, all the power and strength that you possess
Make me a part royalty, joining ancient ones

So mote it be!


10. Immortal Sigil
[no lyrics found yet]