Well of Souls (Candlemass)

Hoy suena en la estación del Metal un clásico del Doom, el temazo es Well of Souls, perteneciente al disco Nightfall de los señores Candlemass, el que es para algunos el disco de Doom por excelencia. Para mi eso es lo de menos y es que este disco es un clásico que va más allá de jodidas etiquetas. Cuando te pillas este tema y ves que en el tienes voces tenebrosas y melancólicas, coros de ultratumba, riffs oscuros, solos brillantes, ritmos lentos, ritmos rápidos...qué coño de etiqueta le vamos a poner? Esto es Metal con mayúsculas, suficiente, 7 minutos de puro delirio musical, glorioso, y una letra que acompaña perfectamente el feeling de la canción.

I bind unto myself

today the strong name of the trinity

Crypt of despair

the old man is there

forming a circle of magic and prayers

Guarding the well

the black hole to hell

its evil must never arise I can tell

Holy mission

forever he's sworn

to protect our world from hatred and scorn

He will not fear

though the Sabbath is near

twelve strokes for Candlemass darkness descends

[Chorus:]

Break the circle and all hell comes loose

the well of souls must stay sealed

Ancient force of light against the dark

the well of souls must stay sealed

Black wind turns out the candles

the air grows cold and threatening

Dark shadows wicked laughter

brings darkness to your heart

Behold the goat of Mendes

red burning evil eyes

Lord's prayer holy water

just faith can save you now

Disharmony, satanic serenade

Black symphony, a tribute to the plague

The twisted souls awakened by the chanting

Unchained at last, rise, they will now rise

A new day's dawn, holy light

Sunlight redeems,

slays the dark, warms and heals,

makes you see nightmares' terror is back in your dreams

Sleep well my friend

'cause this tale's now to end,

don't believe our world is as safe's we pretend

[Chorus:]

Break the circle and all hell comes loose

the well of souls must stay sealed

Ancient force of light against the dark

the well of souls must stay sealed