Phantom of War

by DIANNE

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"Phantom of War" is a symphonic metal battle anthem about being dragged into someone else's destructive inner war and refusing to go down with them.

Soaring operatic vocals by Dianne van Giersbergen represent innocence, while fierce growls by Francesco Paoli (Fleshgod Apocalypse) embody chaos. With the defiant choir line "Your fight, not my fall", the song declares strength and freedom.

Cinematic music video to "Phantom of War": www.youtube.com/@DiannevanGiersbergen

lyrics

PHANTOM OF WAR

We are the phantom, phantom of war.
She breathes destruction, venom for all.
We are the phantom, caught in the fray.
Your fight, not my fall.

I am the phantom, phantom of war.
She breathes destruction, venom for all.
I am the phantom, caught in the fray.
Your fight, not my fall.

Once in a realm of golden days,
A tormented, self-crowned queen lost her way.

She wore her wrath like a crimson veil,
And vowed the world would burn and break.

I am the phantom, phantom of war.
She breathes destruction, venom for all.
I am the phantom, caught in the fray.
Your fight, not my fall.

Fury-bound, she lashes out: death to the golden land, all around..

..is warfare. War! Despair. Fight!
Fight or fall, face the fray.
Damnation. War! Bloodlust. Fight!
Bow to war and raise the blade.

Come, hold the line! Spill your blood, lest her fury be thine!

We are the phantom, phantom of war.
She breathes destruction, venom for all.
We are the phantom, caught in the fray.
Her fight, not our fall.

I am the phantom, phantom of war.
She breathes destruction, venom for all.
I am the phantom, caught in the fray.
Your fight, not my fall.


Where swords have fought, one truth lives on:
War-torn hearts never find shelter from the beast, long may she feast.

In warfare. War! Despair. Fight!
Fight or fall, face the fray.
Damnation. War! Bloodlust. Fight!
Bow to war, raise the blade, die in vain.

Stand firm, rise strong, push forth, for our glory or doom.

I am the phantom, phantom of war.
She breathes destruction, venom for all.
I am the phantom, caught in the fray.
Your fight, not my fall.

Demons of yore, they are your own.
Oh tyrant, oh ruthless queen: your fight, not my fall.

credits

released October 24, 2025
Produced, orchestrated and co-written by Joost van den Broek.

Featuring...
Francesco Paoli (Fleshgod Apocalypse) on growls
Jord Otto (Revamp | VUUR) on guitars
Siebe Sol Sijpkens (Blackbriar) on bass
Ivo Maarhuis (Floor Jansen | For I Am King) on drums

Choir: Marcela Bovio | Janine Waardenburg | Dianne van Giersbergen | Guido Groenland | Nanco de Vries | Tobias Bethlehem

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DIANNE Netherlands

Dianne van Giersbergen (1985) is a Dutch dramatic soprano, who is best known as the former lead vocalist symphonic metal band Xandria.

On February 14th 2023 Dianne's long-awaited first solo single “After the Storm” was released under her own name "DIANNE". On September 22nd her second single "Unleash the Siren" was released.

Both will feature on her upcoming solo album "Soulward Bound".
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