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Return to Stone

from Samhainn by Hand of Kalliach

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    Save on shipping and get the vinyl and new Each Uisge shirt together, plus a free patch!

    Includes one of the Samhainn limited first-edition oceanic black and blue vinyl, limited to 250 copies worldwide, along with a very limited run Each Uisge shirt, screen-printed with three tones in high resolution on a Gildan softstyle tee. Also includes a black fabric patch with iron-on backing. Vinyl in printed 3mm spined sleeve, with white inner.

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    The tales from Scottish mythology say the shape-shifting Each Uisge lives in the sea and lakes of Scotland, disguising itself as a fine stallion. If a human mounts it in view of the sea or a lake, the Each Uisge's skin becomes bonded to the rider and the creature gallops into the deepest part of the loch to drown it's hapless victim, before devouring it's corpse... Behold the legendary demon!

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    The first pressing of Samhainn, on limited first-edition blue and black oceanic vinyl. Limited to 250 copies worldwide. Vinyl in printed 3mm spined sleeve, with white inner. Packed with vinyl mailer and x2 stiffeners for extra protection.

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    High resolution three-tone screen printed Gildan softstyle shirt. Very limited run, also available as a package to save on postage with the vinyl version of Samhainn.

    The tales from Scottish mythology say the shape-shifting Each Uisge lives in the sea and lochs of Scotland, disguising itself as a fine stallion. If a human mounts it in view of the sea or a loch, the Each Uisge's skin becomes bonded to the rider and the creature gallops into the deepest part of the loch to drown it's hapless victim, before devouring it's corpse... Behold the legendary demon!

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    High quality print metallic Hand of Kalliach logo on 100% cotton shirt. Available in mens and womens cuts and sizes. If we're out of your size, let us know and we'll get in touch when we have new stock in! Please note that this design is matt printed and not reflective.
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  • Samhainn 4-sided long sleeve t-shirt
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    An awesome reversal and reimagining of the figure on the 'Samhainn' cover art, this design by ultrariot depicts the ancient Cailleach witch-god awakened and enraged with the coming of winter - which brings the best weather for long sleeves!

    Professionally screen printed on Gildan GD14 Ultra Cotton, with the main artwork on the front, the Hand of Kalliach logo on the back and a Bethir-Nimh (12-legged wingless dragon) on each sleeve.

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lyrics

Lost
On waves
Of an endless sea
Under starlit skies
It returns to me

The strength from steel
And peace from blade
The calls now warped
The mind now frayed

Still as glass
This ocean deep
These answers drowned
Abyss to keep

Gently now
That promise made
The time, the strands
Of the fates to braid

A tender glance
At a weathered face
As the summers fade
And dissolve this space

The seasons turn
The warmth behind
The light of spring
Now repaid in kind

The void, that calls
The hour, that's near
Under watchful skies
That song, so clear
The hand that weaves
The skin, and bone
It binds you now
Return to stone

Silver from the skyline
Mercury from ocean
Blackened as the remains
Ashen as the new day

Earth that lines the graveside
Waters at the high tide
Fire marks the turning
Air to fan the burning

Brighter as the light shines
Colder from the insides
Deeper as the waves break
Harsher spirit to wake

Faster for this last time
Longer hear the steel chime
Higher as the shade flies
Louder as the winds rise

Aon, Da, Tri, Ceithir

Silent cries, calling you
Ancient weights, release you
Rising now, to unfold
Whispering, let it go

The memories I cannot find
The faces of those left behind
The rage against the cruelty here
The hope gave way to hate and fear

This last farewell, a final gasp
As that cold hand, tightens its grasp
I will not bend, I will not break
Ready I stand, to face my fate

The void, that calls
The hour, that's near
Under watchful skies
That song, so clear
The hand that weaves
The skin, and bone
It binds you now
Return to stone

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from Samhainn, released October 22, 2021

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Hand of Kalliach Edinburgh, UK

Hand of Kalliach play a blend of melodic death metal with atmospheric Gaelic and Celtic influences, inspired by Scottish folk music.

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