Name: A Stampede of Horns and Shields
Duration: P00H04M04S
Description: This is a re-recording of a track we did for our split release with Oxygen Destroyer. The original does not sound good because we didn't have any money and didn't really know how to record. This new version is much better, and will be available as a free download for the foreseeable future.

A Stampede of Horns and Shields

from A Stampede of Horns and Shields by Carnotaurus

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This is a re-recording of a track we did for our split release with Oxygen Destroyer. The original does not sound good because we didn't have any money and didn't really know how to record. This new version is much better, and will be available as a free download for the foreseeable future.

lyrics

Lighting strikes and thunder roars across Cretaceous skies
Which open up to unleash an unforgiving storm
The grazing Centrosaurus herd, battered by the downpour,
Startled by the lightning and the crash of falling trees
Herd communication has hopelessly shut down
As pure instinct takes over they begin to stampede
Trying in vain to outrun the storm
The dirt of the open plains turns to mud beneath their feet

Entering the forest
Leading with their horns
Plant and animal alike
Trampled underfoot
Mammals fall from the trees
Impaled on Centrosaurus horns
As the rain intensifies they come upon a raging river

The storm rages on as the river starts to flood
Despite the rising water the herd does not relent
Hundreds of Centrosaurs attempt to cross the waters
The old and the sick have no hope of keeping up
Gripped in panic, losing sight of their destination
So many injured by the shields and horns of others
Or trapped behind a wall of their fellow Ceratopids
Pushed beneath the surface, crushed as they drown

At the other side
Most of the herd is dead
The lucky and the strong
Heave themselves to shore
Only to encounter the mighty Albertasaurus
Stalking the boneyard with hunger in it's eyes

credits

from A Stampede of Horns and Shields, track released September 14, 2019
Travirus Hellton: Guitar/Vocals
Brad Navratil: Drums
Kris Novak: Bass

Music and Lyrics by Travirus Hellton

Recorded, mixed and Mastered by Cody Brumlow

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Carnotaurus Seattle, Washington

From the backwoods and dive bars of the Pacific Northwest emerges Carnotaurus, the world's premeire Mesozoic Death Metal Band. With a sound rooted in old school death metal and augmented by elements of thrash, grindcore and sludge, Carnotaurus unleash a sonic onslaught that's vicious and primal, much like the prehistoric creatures chronicled in their songs. ... more