Astora - Dispel the Mist (Official Audio)
Astora presents “Dispel the Mist”, the second single from the upcoming third album Hope in Despair.
Blending black metal, death metal, and progressive metal, the track moves between crushing aggression and haunting atmosphere. Hope in Despair explores the fragile persistence of hope in moments of inner collapse—where darkness, loss, and isolation become catalysts for transformation rather than defeat.
With dynamic songwriting, intense vocals, and cinematic textures, this single sets the emotional and sonic foundation for Astora’s most focused and mature release to date.
🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms
Music & Production: Gedo
Video: Humanoire
Artwork: Omen Arts
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Lyrics:
I saw life in another way
What we cherish and what remains
I'm, torn apart by my thoughts
Do I proceed or dare I not?
Past the mirror reflection
Past the pretend hopefulness
Shell of former ambition
Satisfied with discontent
I saw death stand in the way
Life vanished, I'm all that remains
I'm, torn apart by my thoughts
Where do I proceed and how?
Realize that everything must change
Not the world but just me
Can not go on chasing
What we once have dreamed
Mistakes
Of wasting time
Shallow pool of memories
My mind they terrorize.
Cannot go back
Can only go further
Dispel the mist
Set sights on memories of old.
Fractured time, forgotten memory.
Recollections wishing to find.
Fractured time, forgotten memory.
In soul now lies shame and regret.
Fractured time, forgotten memory.
How could I forget all devoted moments.
Fractured time, forgotten memory.
Forever on my mind, forever in lament.
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