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Cryptscream - "Open the Tombs"

from This Band IS Real - Mixtape by ddb

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The legend of the band Cryptscream and their last album, "Open the Tombs," is a chilling tale that has been whispered among music enthusiasts and horror aficionados for decades. The band Cryptscream was a mysterious and reclusive group of musicians who gained a cult following in the underground music scene in the late 1970s.

As the story goes, the members of Cryptscream were said to have delved deep into the realms of the occult and black magic to channel their creativity and infuse their music with a malevolent energy. They were known for their eerie stage presence, wearing hooded cloaks and elaborate masks that concealed their identities, heightening the enigmatic aura that surrounded them.

Their music, particularly in their last album, "Open the Tombs," was described as haunting and hypnotic, with deep, guttural growls and piercing guitar riffs that seemed to echo from the depths of hell itself. It was rumored that the band recorded the album in a decrepit, abandoned church on the outskirts of town, which was said to be haunted by the spirits of long-forgotten souls.

The legend of "Open the Tombs" took a dark turn when listeners reported experiencing strange and disturbing phenomena while listening to the album. Some claimed to have seen shadowy figures lurking in the corners of their rooms, while others reported feeling a bone-chilling presence in the darkness whenever the music played.

But the most disturbing aspect of the legend was the alleged curse associated with the album. It was said that those who listened to "Open the Tombs" would be plagued by a series of misfortunes and tragedies, as if the sinister energy embedded in the music sought to punish those who dared to enter its dark domain.

The band's sudden disappearance after the album's release only added to the mystery. Some speculated that they had been consumed by the malevolent forces they had unleashed through their music, while others believed they had become trapped in an eternal cycle of torment, forever bound to the cursed sounds of "Open the Tombs."

As the legend grew, the album became a rare and coveted artifact, with only a few rumored copies existing in the hands of collectors brave enough to risk listening to its malevolent tunes. Many believed that anyone who possessed the album would be forever haunted by its malevolent presence.

Over the years, various urban legends and ghost stories emerged, linking the album to a series of unexplained deaths and eerie occurrences. Some claimed that the souls of the deceased musicians of Cryptscream had become trapped within the album, seeking vengeance on anyone who dared to listen.

Despite the warnings and fear surrounding "Open the Tombs," there were still those who remained curious and intrigued by the dark allure of the album. The legend of Cryptscream and their final opus continued to be a cautionary tale, reminding people that some art was best left untouched, for there are certain mysteries that should never be unraveled.

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The piles of robes burning softly.
I made a perfect drink from the ingredients at hand.

My belief is that a dead piece of man can be brought to life.

With arms extended, I paced slowly,
My gurus move the gates to one side while the casket is reconfigured.

Mapped out in ancient text, with lines of sight to the present
Ten years of my life, searching for this place...

Now before me, stands a man from beyond the grave.

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from This Band IS Real - Mixtape, released August 6, 2023

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