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The Old Colossus

by Redscale

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    -Blazing full-colour, double-sided insert!
    -Beautiful A3 poster!
    -Black poly-lined inner sleeve, of course.
    -33rpm heaviness
    - All safely protected in a PVC sleeve

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1.
On The Run 05:37
we travel on at steady pace stay concealed from prying eyes we have to haste, it’s almost light hear the thunder roll our way where we’re headed ain’t clear where we’re from but erased stumbling through harsh winter fields banned from where we belong every root is upturned all that held us is gone and stone by stone our world is crumbling we’re on the run the thunder closing in and stone by stone can we build something from what came before a shelter and a new home rushing through the trees in darkest night in parts unknown driven by the ghosts we left behind hear them call limbs heavy as stone drag me in the clay strive to see the dawning of another day stone by stone our world is crumbling we’re on the run the thunder closing in and stone by stone can we build something from what came before a shelter and a new home
2.
the old colossus this is where he stands watching the coast and guarding the land a brazen giant made of metal and stone he took his parts right from their home and on his base the inscription read turn away or you’re better off dead your huddled masses, all your tired and poor won’t find a home upon these shores the old colossus with his steady hand he draws a line across the sand dividing people by their colour and creed but what they have is what he needs he takes your money and he takes your pride brick and mortar for the great divide and all our worries swallowed by the sea cause the hand does what the head decrees from out there it’s an awful sight a giant raised from scarlet waves a vicious smile on his face from out there it’s an awful sight what wicked thoughts his eyes betray from out there it’s an awful sight the old colossus is a learned man he’s holding court he’s shaking hands he talks of justice and he talks of peace a sheep’s coat on a hungry beast he takes your money and he takes your pride brick and mortar for the great divide and all our worries swallowed by the sea cause the hand does what the head decrees the old colossus oh his hands are clean outsourcing sorrow where no eyes can see a solemn vow to be a better man look to the future don’t you worry bout the past from out there it’s an awful sight a giant raised from scarlet waves a vicious smile on his face from out there it’s an awful sight what wicked thoughts his eyes betray from out there it’s an awful sight he raised his torch to give us light from out there it’s an awful sight oh here he stands old rules never seem to change long wait for another day what’s his oh he shall keep old rivers run too deep
3.
when you’re on top, oh the winds are cold above the clouds, and above the rain I need something to soothe my soul I need some fuel and gasoline we burn it down to a pile of ash and everyday it’s growing higher casting a shadow and we’re in it’s grasp you’re scared but I’m inspired it’s a death cult, baby but I feel so alive ain’t stopping cause I’m in the mood I’m having a moment, I’m taking my time I’ll burn it and I’ll burn it good rave and dance before the shrine howl in prayer full speed ahead engines in drive faster each day until we expire dance with the dead all through the night breathless you wait no end is in sight the air on fire and the sea may rise I couldn’t care, yeah if truth be told got more important things on my mind I keep my eyes fixed on the road all gas, no brakes in pursuit of our prey by now you surely know it’s a death cult, baby won’t you sharpen your knife like vultures circling the kill I’m carving it open, I’m taking what’s mine I hunger and I need my fill bring your feast before the shrine and say grace full speed ahead engines in drive faster each day until we expire dance with the dead all through the night breathless you wait no end is in sight full speed ahead engines in drive faster each day until we expire dance with the dead all through the night breathless we wait the end is in sight
4.
Tabula Rasa 04:47
you’re talking to an affable man he nods and smiles and takes your hand he doesn’t hesitate to offer his help and he says so reassuringly oh many have been brought unto me and from each one I take their plight don’t worry this is just what you need it won’t take long just stay the night you’re stripped to the bone every sense deprived and strapped into place when the storm arrives what the tide swept away floating out of sight in a sea dark and cold strange thoughts have plagued you for the longest time bring forth the embers of a healthy mind just open the door and we’ll let in the light strange thoughts have plagued you for the longest time awake in a blur in a haze and out of focus there’s a smile and a curious gaze going under you are gasping for air grasping onto fragments of yourself that used to be there sink deeper in the black and the blue and slowly fading at the surface is the image of you you’re stripped to the bone every sense deprived and strapped into place when the storm arrives what the tide swept away floating out of sight in a sea dark and cold strange thoughts have plagued you for the longest time bring forth the embers of a healthy mind just open the door and we’ll let in the light strange thoughts have plagued you for the longest time
5.
this time alone has you in deepest thought so much they don’t know, secrets dark and terrible you’re just an honest man who speaks his mind it ain’t your fault they refuse to see the light you want the reason why and I have the answer look no further I can show you what’s there to find behind the curtain what you see oh it ain’t so hard to believe don’t need no friends when you got company no family ties but a common enemy they’re laughing now but soon they’ll see who’s right when you’ll be called now anytime you want the reason why and I have the answer look no further I can show you what’s there to find behind the curtain what you see oh it ain’t so hard to believe hard to believe but I have the answer
6.
7.
he takes me in and shows me all the sights gives me a taste of the sweet, dark crimson wine through gilded halls and heavy doors we pass a trail of whispers from the shapeless watching mass and in the darkness of a smokefilled room he turns to me and says would you like to work for me cause life ain’t cheap so let me set you free for I’ve got wants and you have needs oh life ain’t cheap so let me set you free humble requests and simple deeds oh life ain’t cheap so let me set you free and through these windows oh so far up high the city shimmers in a cold and distant light the finest silk and velvet on my skin the meat and drink so choice you barely taste the sin but in the darkness of this lonely room these words still haunt my head of this curse he put on me oh life ain’t cheap so let me set you free for I’ve got wants and you have needs oh life ain’t cheap so let me set you free humble requests and simple deeds oh life ain’t cheap so let me set you free
8.
At the End 04:55
moving under a pale evening sky through biting wind past leafless oaks down at the end of this december street he claimed a hard day’s coming home his tone seemed unusually strange his eyes more than the usual gray and barely aware of her tender grasp he only barely heard her say come now, lay your head by the fire lay down your burden and rest for the night come morn it will all clear away soft was her smile and warm her embrace but still in this loving caress heavy the heart that cannot forget baby are you ok and he said I’m just a bit tired and cold but aren’t we all outside in the dark howling rain the light of their window stood lonely and faint and around them it creaked and it yawned while she said baby I’ve never seen you this way and beautifully lit in the red of the lights she saw every wrinkle and crease come alive as he strained in his struggle to put into words what has weighed on his mind what was all that he heard come now, lay your head by the fire waiting for something that never arrives each morning grows further away holding onto any comfort and grace that I seek everyday in your eyes left with this feeling that I can’t deny at the end with these old empty hands and I’m scared that I fucked it all up but aren’t we all
9.
a fever taking hold a dream of worlds remade our fortunes realigned I’m longing for the day our faults give way to a new paradigm and all our needs and superstitions that we hold dissolve under this celestial design the word as written and by heart it will be encased, enshrined a frozen timeless breath a name, divine it springs from every chest starts as a whisper cascades to a cry new faith, derived to take another step every mind is yearning to breathe free grateful to be called here to witness history unleashed stand in deference and behold we are graced, delivered from the hands of fate thy image be remade we are graced, beginning of another age our future forged in flame it’s unveiled before your eyes look on the horizon’s breaking light of a world untold the image taking form the current crystallized ascended now we hold the frayed strands of life it has offered us so many paths but all our strife has led me to this sole conclusion so spoke the numbers, so read every sign let go your waryness embrace what will be engrained, entwined endless unbroken threads your fate and mine woven with careful hand find in this fabric your place at my side your doubts, you’ll find can finally come an end every mind is yearning to breathe free grateful to be called here to witness history unleashed stand in deference and behold we are graced, delivered from the hands of fate thy image be remade we are graced, beginning of another age our future forged in flame it’s unveiled before your eyes look on the horizon’s breaking light of a world untold we are graced, beginning of another age

about

Stoner Hive Blog (5/5):

"Their new album is called The Old Colossus and continues on with that massive Redscale sound. Indeed, it’s huge, it’s large, it’s stoner rock, it’s stoner metal and it’s damn freaking awesome! [...] Redscale outdid themselves once again with The Old Colossus."

Metal Epidemic (4/5):

"Putting riffs front and centre, Berliners Redscale are loud and proud on their new release, The Old Colossus. Best described as stoner heavy rock, they take the heavy grooves from the likes of Clutch, strap on some turbo charged heavy rock then light the blue touch paper and wait…."

Arrow Lords of Metal (8,5/10):

"Sometimes you hear an album for the first time and then it immediately grabs you completely; this was the case with 'The Old Colossus' by Berlin-based band Redscale. [...] The often quite uptempo stoner music is very skilful, but it also has that extra bit of conviction; sometimes agonizingly droning, sometimes thundering like a bulldozer and sometimes slightly psychedelic floating, but always catchy."

Metal Temple (8/10):

"Along with quality production work and superb musicianship, the song writing on this album takes it to another level that eclipses many of their genre-mates. It’s a strong offering that should stand them in good stead for the full re-opening of the live music industry that we are all deeply craving and hoping for the coming year. Recommended for fans of VALIS, CLUTCH and KYUSS."

Musipedia Of Metal (8/10):

"Hailing from Berlin the band have two full lengths and an EP to their name before this record but The Old Colossus feels like it could be Redscale at their absolute best, the songs here are all sculpted for maximum power, giving you the feeling that Redscale could be pretty incendiary live, as the faster offerings such as On The Run and It’s A Death Cult, Baby blast away with muscle, the title track crawls with a psych doom drag as Hard To Believe and Wall Of Bricks are both big riffing mid-pace rockers. The album sounds huge from both the compositions and production making for a great listening experience. Ballsy, thunderous stoner metal/rock The Old Colossus is a serious slab of stoner, from these Berlin based bruisers. Turn it up and bang your head."

Echoes and Dust:

"Holy shit in a fucking handbag! Where is this coming from? [...] Oh, hell yeah! Redscale launched back in 2015 in the heart of Berlin. They are a quartet stoner metal band that will make your skin crawl to the bone. Redscale have released two studio albums and a debut EP. This year, they released their third studio album on the Majestic Mountain label entitled, The Old Colossus. It is a brutal menacing force that carries a package of heart-pounding eruptive metal at is finest! There are stronger vibes between Mastodon, Bigelf, and Motorpsycho rolled into a big, giant Burrito that is mixed in with Wasabi and Tabasco sauce which makes it spicy, red hot! [...] The Old Colossus is a breathing firestorm. It is an album that we badly needed from Redscale. It is a burst of rumbling thunder waiting to happen to bring all of the anger and energy to the forefront."

Outlaws of the Sun:

"The Old Colossus is the 3rd album from German Psych Stoner Rockers Redscale and sees the four piece band taking the tricks and trades from Stoner Rock masters such as KYUSS, Clutch, Fu Manchu and Truckfighers and giving it their own mini-makeover. [...] This is Redscale’s show and The Old Colossus is a brilliantly entertaining album and if you’re on the lookout for a good old fashioned Stoner Rock/Metal album that nails the finer elements of the genre down to a fine art form then Redscale are here to welcome you with open arms."

The Sleeping Shaman:

"You can feel the energy of the band through the speakers and I can only imagine the live experience. I would love to see that one day and playing this album start to finish would be a mind-blowing experience. Redscale has put out a fantastic follow-up to 2019s Feed Them To The Lions. Their future is promising."

More Gain Magazine:

"From the very first song it’s evident that The Old Colossus is filled with very potent songs that step out of the general line of Stoner Rock bands out there. [...] As an overview, The Old Colossus is an album with a very solid and consistent sound that is very much worth checking out. I’d also encourage you to listen to Redscale’s early stuff, but I can’t recommend this album enough! Definitely one of the best Stoner Rock albums to come out this year! Go listen to Redscale!"

The Obelisk:

"Rock for rockers. Berlin four-piece Redscale roll out a scenario in which Clutch and Kyuss and Soundgarden and Truckfighters and probably six or seven other of your favorite heavy rock live acts got together and decided to put down a batch of kickass songs. That’s what’s up."

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released October 15, 2021

All songs written and performed by Redscale

Recorded by Jan Oberg at Hidden Planet Studio and Roland "Role" Wiegner at Die Tonmeisterei.

Mixed and mastered by Roland "Role" Wiegner at Die Tonmeisterei.

Artwork by Sepsyz Art

Released on Majestic Mountain Records

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Redscale Berlin, Germany

HeavyRock / StonerRock / StonerMetal from Berlin, Germany since 2015.

REDSCALE music available on all streaming platforms: Bandcamp, Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.

Redscale is: Christian Reuter (Guitars), Grant Price (Bass), Henning Claußen (Vocals/Guitars), Martin Stabler (Drums)
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