Intro: Dark, Ominous Build-Up]
(The song opens with a low, rumbling bass line, followed by dark orchestral strings and the sound of distant, haunting whispers. A slow, heavy drumbeat sets the pace, slowly building the tension.)
"From the void, a terror stirs,
A general born of endless wars,
I walk the path where nightmares reign,
In shadows deep, I’ll leave my stain…"
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[Verse 1: Lead Vocal - Powerful, Commanding]
(Ishido’s voice is deep and gravelly, with an authoritative tone that mirrors his role as a protector and an unstoppable force.)
"Through the chaos, I will lead,
A nightmare's edge, where shadows bleed,
With Akumu no Toge in hand,
I strike with terror, none can withstand…"
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[Pre-Chorus: Choral Elements and Guitar Build]
(A choir of dark, ethereal voices builds in the background, merging with the heavy guitar riffs and powerful percussion, symbolizing the unstoppable force Ishido represents.)
"Unyielding, unwavering, I stand tall,
A nightmare forged to watch them fall,
With each strike, they tremble in fear,
For the Nightmare General is near…"
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[Chorus: Full Band and Choir - Majestic and Ferocious]
(The chorus hits with a blend of symphonic metal intensity and choral chanting. The orchestral elements swell, while the heavy guitar and drums add an aggressive edge.)
"Nightmare's edge, feel the pain,
I am the storm, I bring the reign,
With a soul unbroken, unyielding, I fight,
A terror unleashed in the darkest of nights…"
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[Bridge: Epic Guitar Solo with Orchestral Backing]
(The music shifts into an intense guitar solo, filled with soaring melodies and shredding riffs. The orchestral backing becomes more chaotic, representing the havoc Ishido wreaks on the battlefield. The solo represents the inner fire and fury of Ishido, a nightmare made real.)
"In darkness, I am the flame,
An endless force, none can tame,
I rise from the depths, I’ll take what’s mine,
The nightmare's edge, forever mine…"
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[Final Chorus: Full Band and Choir - Soaring and Intense]
(The music swells to its final, most powerful form, combining the symphonic metal elements with the full choir and band. It conveys Ishido’s absolute power and presence.)
"Nightmare's edge, feel the pain,
I am the storm, I bring the reign,
With a soul unbroken, unyielding, I fight,
A terror unleashed in the darkest of nights…"
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[Outro: Dark, Echoing Chant with Fading Percussion]
(The song fades out with a dark, echoing chant, as if the nightmare never truly ends. The last lingering sounds are a mix of slow drums and faint choral voices.)
"Akumu no Toge… Forever…
The Nightmare General… Returns…"
