Vicious Hymn is a raw, confrontational hard rock track rooted in the heavy simplicity of 1980s punk and metal. Written in the early 1990s against the backdrop of high-profile sexual abuse scandals that were shaking public consciousness, the song tackles predatory behavior and its cycle of exploitation head-on — giving voice to both the perpetrator's twisted psychology and the victim's paralysis and fear. The music matches the message: a heavy, driving riff with the no-frills punch of classic punk and metal, now reloaded with a modern edge. The call-and-response chorus — hammering the word Vicious like a battle cry — turns the song into something almost liturgical, hence the hymn. It's not a celebration of darkness, but a brutal examination of it. Decades after it was first written, Vicious Hymn hits just as hard — because the cycle it describes never really stopped. ═══════════════ Thrown down by the likes of me! Cursing your vulnerability! Let down by your society! Brought back to reality! Brought up, to live this way! Worked up, by pornography! Turned on, sometimes too easily! Twisted sexuality… ═══════════════ (Vicious!) Vicious cycle! (Vicious!) Vicious sin! (Vicious!) Vicious life! (Vicious!) Vicious hymn! Vicious cycle! (Vicious!) Vicious sin! (Vicious!) Vicious life! (Vicious!) Vicious hymn! ═══════════════ Held down on the cold concrete! Paralyzed by what you see! Anger feeding off your fear! Dark desire, on you I’ll play! ═══════════════ (Vicious!) Lust consumes the pain! (Malicious!) Overpowering you! (Your hate!) Is my release! (My bliss!) Is your nightmare! ═══════════════ (Vicious!) Vicious cycle! (Vicious!) Vicious sin! (Vicious!) Vicious life! (Vicious!) Vicious hymn! ═══════════════ (Vicious!) (Vicious!) (Vicious!) (Vicioussssssss!) ©1993-2026 VHMP-LLC - Fenix Bloodstonemore

Simple recording for chords that are just as simple, with no post-production. Two tracks for one song played on my old acoustic guitar.more

Atmospheric Melodic Metal This track is built around a simple, classic metal riff. It’s centered on an E riff (the low open string on the guitar), incorporating the notes G and F♯ on the same string (frets 3, 2, and 0). Even though the riff is simple, its distinctive feature lies in its variations, which emphasize the rhythm and make use of rapid repetition to enhance the overall impact. As for the arpeggiated chords, they are played in a harp-like style, supporting the ethereal female vocals and contributing to a dreamy, airy, almost whimsical atmosphere. You can also hear the harp (played via a VST) during the "a cappella" vocal section. Impact sound effects are also used to reinforce the kick drum. The lead guitar solos are straightforward—there’s no emphasis on flashy technical display, just what’s needed to be effective and true to the spirit of a classic metal solo. Light, subtle synth notes also accompany the track, adding an atmospheric feel.more