Above the Ruins – Roses (Pre- Sol Invictus)

Biography: Above the Ruins were a band fronted by Tony Wakeford. After Tony Wakeford’s departure from Death in June, he formed Above the Ruins and released one album, Songs of the Wolf. The album’s sound was similar to the dark post-punk of early Death in June. The group also contributed a track “Stormclouds Over Europe” to the (British) National Front benefit album “No Surrender vol 1” alongside the Nazi groups Skrewdriver and No Remorse. Wakeford then changed the name of Above The Ruins to Sol Invictus in an attempt to disguise the origins of the project in the fascist (British) National Front; the only Above The Ruins line-up of Wakeford, Ian Read, Gary Smith and Liz Grey are featured on the first Sol Invictus album “Against The Modern World”. After the first Sol Invictus release Gary Smith left but continued playing in No Remorse; Liz Grey also left after this first Sol Invictus album. Discography: * Releases: Songs Of The Wolf (Cass) Grimnir 1984 Songs Of The Wolf (LP) First Floor Records (UK) 1986 Songs Of The Wolf (CD) World Serpent 1996 Album: Songs of the Wolf 1- Waiting 2- Stormclouds Over Europe (Cassette Only) 3- Roses 4- Last Rite 5- Under Western Skies 6- Songs of the Wolf 7- Progress 8- Make Us Strong Profile: Anthony Charles Wakeford started his music career as bassist in ’77 British punk band Crisis. In 1980 Crisis disbanned and Wakeford formed Death In June together with guitar player Douglas Pearce. In 1985 he left the band to form his own personal …

Song: Pagan Saviour Band: Autopsy Album: Severed Survival Year:1989 Lyrics: Visions from the altar Ripping through your soul Seeing through the master’s eyes Young flesh the goal Brutal rampage Destroy the house of christ Obey your master Another victim violently dies Head torn off A trophy raised to the sky Bloody priest Dies in pain Stomach chewed open Lying on the grave As you bathe in the piss Your master rains upon your face Hear the calling from the abyss Pagan destroyer crushes your race [lead: EC] Final reward Bestowed upon you Look into his eyes As your head is removed Track list: 1. “Charred Remains” 3:40 2. “Service for a Vacant Coffin” 2:51 3. “Disembowel” 4:05 4. “Gasping for Air” 3:20 5. “Ridden with Disease” 4:53 6. “Pagan Savior” 4:10 7. “Impending Dread” 4:46 8. “Severed Survival” 3:28 9. “Critical Madness” 4:32 10. “Embalmed” 3:02 11. “Stillborn” (Only on the CD release) 2:48 12. “Funereality” (2003 reissue) 2:54 * All songs written by Autopsy Line up: * Chris Reifert – Vocals, Drums * Danny Coralles – Guitar * Eric Cutler – Guitar * Steve DiGiorgio – Bass **THIS IS A FAN TRIBUTE, AND NOTHING MORE**
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