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An Essay on Fire

from Song of Freedom, Word of Warning by Benefactor

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lyrics

Consider the failure
of the witness at his desk-

to punish the conqueror
through the reckoning of hindsight

to revive the missing in history
they remain defaced

to acknowledge a science of misery
an account settled in death

What would you do with his name?
The truth of his lineage,
the dead who carried him here?
You’d strike them from river and rock
to stand over him again this hour.

Flesh denied origin
Souls made currency
Unnamed at birth
Unmade in bondage

The end of dignity is the mandate of Hell.

How does one labor to buy back his name?
He takes up the yoke, to deliver foul masters.
What is his name, divided from his dead?
An anthem of torture, the hymn of the slaver.

Brother, may fire reclaim you
to speak prophecy from behind charred teeth
to gather remains in smoldering hands.

credits

from Song of Freedom, Word of Warning, released September 1, 2023
Max Johnk Bass and Vocals
Tyler Loranger Drums
Cody Zitzow Guitar

Music and lyrics originally composed 2014-2017.
Resurrected, refined 2023.
Music - Johnk, Loranger, Zitzow
Lyrics - Johnk


Recorded May 29 - July 11, 2023 in Moorhead, MN.
Engineered and mixed by Max Johnk.
Mastered by Ryan Cofer.
Album artwork and logo by Vinnie Tweeten.
Physical album layout by Max Johnk.

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Benefactor is a dynamic progressive sludge metal band hailing from Fargo, ND. With their compelling blend of thought provoking lyrics, masterfully crafted, beautiful, yet horrifying sounds, and legendarily sweaty performances, the band has cemented their place in the Midwest metal scene. Now back from early retirement, Benefactor continues to push the boundaries of the genre with each release.. ... more

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