Slaughter the Martyr Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for Slaughter the Martyr	 lyrics by Machine Head

This is the origin story for Ares, where this story begins, the death of the love of his life, Amethyst. She was slaughtered at the hands of Eros and became the martyr for the birth of his rage and vengeance. It’s a large 10-minute epic opening to set up the emotional stakes of this concept album.

Song Meaning
Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Origin Story
Loss
Vengeance
Emotional Stakes
Concept Album