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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.
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
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"....more
What can I say about Kamelot that hasn't been said before? It's a fantastic band with a variety of melodies in each album, and this isn't the exception Hollow
Unfortunately, it's really only about half of a decent album. The first half feels like what I've come to expect and like from Ad Infinitum, this time with space/celestial-themed lyrics and ideas. The rest, though, is too close to generic pop/rock for my liking with poor, repetitive lyrics. The punch and haunting nature of their sound is sorely missing overall. Sadly their weakest release to date and hopefully not a sign of where they are headed. rnbcamp314