In the hallowed halls of the Cart and Horses, beneath the looming shadows of the ancient city of Londinium, a Metal Night of epic proportions unfolded on the sacred eve of December 2nd, 2023. The air resonated with the thunderous echoes of steel, as three mighty bands took the stage, invoking the spirits of bygone eras and weaving tales of conquest and glory.
The night's crescendo was heralded by the extreme Roman metal force, DEOS, hailing from the mystical lands of Annecy. As they emerged on the battlefield of British soil for the very first time, the legionaries of DEOS invoked the spirit of Britania itself. Their guitars forged like gladii clashed in harmony, and the war drums pounded like the footsteps of a marching legion. In a moment of sublime homage, DEOS paid tribute to the ancient lands, dedicating the haunting "Song for a Courage" to the emerald shores of Ireland.
But the true zenith of the night unfolded when DEOS, with a mischievous glint in their eyes, unleashed a surprise upon the raucous crowd. The familiar strains of "The Pursuit of the Vikings" by Amon Amarth reverberated, but the narrative was rewritten as they baptized it "Pursuit of Roman." The crows, enraptured by the unexpected twist, witnessed the collision of two realms — Nordic and Roman — in a sonic tapestry that transcended time itself.
As the astral winds of destiny swirled above the Cart and Horses, DEOS, the heralds of extreme Roman metal, embarked on a musical odyssey that transcended time and space. Their setlist, a mosaic of sonic conquests, unfolded like chapters from an ancient tome:
I. Decimation II. Caput Mundi III. Primus Pilus IV. Cerberus V. Sapere Aude VI. Post Tenebrae Lux VII. Lupa Mater VIII. Britannia IX. Mylae X. Song for Courage XI. Song for Courage
Each note, a glint of a sword, and each lyric, a battle cry, resonated through the venue like the hymns of a lost empire. DEOS, clad in Iron Imperium's majestic garments, stood as modern-day centurions, commanding the stage with the authority of ancient generals. The guitars, like finely crafted gladii, clashed and parried, creating a sonic battlefield where the audience willingly surrendered to the onslaught.
The stage presence of DEOS was nothing short of a theatrical spectacle. In the shadows, their silhouettes became the living embodiment of history, bathed in the flickering glow of ancient torches. The rhythm section, a legion of thunderous percussion and seismic bass, marched in unison, commanding the heartbeat of the night.
As the set progressed, the crowd, a fervent sea of metal enthusiasts, mirrored the energy of the battlefield. Mosh pits erupted like ancient skirmishes, and the air resonated with the primal roars of approval. DEOS, masters of their craft, seamlessly wove through the narrative of their setlist, each song a portal to a different epoch, from the brutal "Decimation" to the anthemic "Song for Courage."
The encore, featuring a second rendition of "Song for Courage," served as a victorious march through the conquered realms of sound. The surprise cover, "Pursuit of Roman," transformed the stage into a transcendent battleground where the spirits of Vikings and Romans collided.
In the unfolding saga, two other valiant bands took their place on this hallowed stage. Slave Steel, like blacksmiths of yore, hammered out their musical opus, forging a connection between the ancient and the contemporary. The Ace Drops, in their debut gig, emerged as a newborn force, born of the year 2022, yet carrying the weight of centuries in their thunderous chords.
Adding to the grandeur of the night was the Iron Imperium, draped in historical significance. A symbiotic alliance with DEOS, the clothing brand paraded its wares, connecting the threads of the present with the tapestry of the past. The audience, clad in Iron Imperium's armor, became part of the living tableau of history.
Behind the scenes, the seamless orchestration of this monumental event was the work of the masterful Ocularis Infernum, whose organizational prowess ensured that every note struck, and every battle waged resonated with flawless precision. As the final notes resonated through the air and the echoes of the night lingered in the hearts of those who bore witness, the Londinium Metal Night at the Cart and Horses, orchestrated by Ocularis Infernum, etched its mark in the annals of time.
A night where the ancient spirits of Britannia, and ancient Rome, headbanged in unison, leaving the crows awe-struck and yearning for the next chapter in the epic saga of metal. All three bands, including the formidable Slave Steel and the burgeoning force of The Ace Drops, contributed to the night's success. The crowd, an active legion of supporters, bore witness to a monumental evening where the fusion of metal and history forged an unforgettable tale.
The Londinium Metal Night at the Cart and Horses, organized by Ocularis Infernum, had triumphed, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of epic musical lore.
