Black Blade
Blue Öyster Cult
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I have this feeling that my luck is none too good This sword here at my side don't act the way it should Keeps calling me its master, but I feel like its slave Hauling me faster and faster to an early, early grave And it howls, it howls like hell I'm told it's my duty to fight against the law That wizardry's my trade and I was born to wade through gore I just want to be a lover, not a red-eyed screaming ghoul I wish it'd picked another to be its killing tool Black blade! Black blade! Forged a billion years ago Black blade! Black blade! Killing so its power can grow There's death from the beginning to the end of time And I'm the cosmic champion and I hold a mystic sign And the whole world's dying and the burdens mine And the black sword keeps on killing 'til the end of time Black blade! Black blade! Bringing chaos to the world we know Black blade! Black blade! And its using me to kill my friends Black blade! Black blade! Getting stronger so the world will end Black blade! Black blade! Forcing my mind to bend and bend The black blade Forged a million billion years ago My cosmic sword goes on for eternity Carving out destiny Bringing in the lords of chaos Bringing up the beasts of Hades Sucking out the souls of heroes Laying waste to knights and ladies My master is my slave Ha ha ah ha ah ha!
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Written by: E BLOOM, JOHN TRIVERS, MICHAEL MOORCOCK
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Black Blade" is a song by the legendary American rock band, Blue Öyster Cult, featured on their eighth studio album, "Cultösaurus Erectus," released in 1980.
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Author of the LyricsThe lyrics of "Black Blade" were written by acclaimed British science fiction author Michael Moorcock, a friend of the band. This is one of several collaborations between Moorcock and Blue Öyster Cult.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Moorcock's "Elric of Melniboné" series. The "Black Blade" in the song refers to Stormbringer, the sentient, soul-stealing sword used by the series' protagonist.
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Musical Style"Black Blade" is renowned for its blend of hard rock and heavy metal, with a dosage of progressive elements.
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InfluenceThe song, as well as the entire album "Cultösaurus Erectus," is noted for showing a return to the band's earlier, harder rock sound, compared to their previous couple of albums.
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Live Performances"Black Blade" is a staple at Blue Öyster Cult live performances and is often a fan favorite at concerts.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several cover versions of "Black Blade" have been made by different artists and bands, highlighting its enduring appeal and influence.
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PersonnelThe personnel involved in "Black Blade" include Eric Bloom on lead vocal and stun guitar, Donald 'Buck Dharma' Roeser on lead guitar, Allen Lanier on keyboards and rhythm guitar, Joe Bouchard on bass, and Albert Bouchard on drums.
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ProductionThe song and its parent album, "Cultösaurus Erectus", were overseen by renowned British producer Martin Birch, known for his work with bands such as Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.
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Critical Reception"Black Blade" has been praised for its strong lyrics, intense music, and imaginative concept, demonstrating the band's creativity and versatility at combining rock music with complex themes.
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