Trying so hard to forget her

Prison

PRISON

A relentless journey through fire, stone, and the abyss of self. “Splinter’s Edge” by Vallrend is a crushing metalcore anthem, weaving raw emotion, mythic imagery, and thunderous breakdowns into an unrelenting sonic odyssey. Chasing shadows, battling fate—this track carves deep.

🔥 For fans of: Architects, Spiritbox, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red.

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Splinter's Edge

Burden of Reflection

Something from 1980. Not my usual style at all but  had this phrase in my head and it begged a song. Developed a vamp riff on the guitar and found myself writing a "heavy rock song". I decided to get Suno to work it up as "metal" and this is what it provided. Unusual for me, but I actually like it, hope it tickles you fancy?

I'm Down

Shattered Trust

Rage To Live

familiar wounds

(AI Generated Metal) This is fun. :D

Pages may burn,
But the truth remains…
Always - Inside.

Burnt towers of lies,
Feed minds with ashes.
Chased shadows in orbs of glass,
While the soul continued to be masked.
Degrees and doctrines,
False prophets will rise—
But none could tell me who am I.

They gave me facts,
But stole my name.
They taught me rules,
But fettered me with chains.
I searched the stars,
But missed the flame—
That fire inside… it calls my name.

Knowledge of the world?
A polished cage!
Truth isn't found
On a printed page.
Strip the layers,
Let illusions fall—
The mirror within
Knows all.

They called it truth—
But it bends, it breaks.
A mask that morphs
With every stake.
But deep in silence,
Where thought can’t tread,
There lies the self—
Unshaken, unsaid.

Burn the idols,
Trash the scrolls.
Until you know yourself,
You’ll never know the whole.

Not math, not maps,
Not myths, not men—
Only within
Does truth begin!
Tear down the throne
Of external creed—
Know thyself—
That’s all you need!

Worldly wisdom is a lie,
Truth lives where you reside.
Close your eyes, silence the din—
The universe begins within!

Know thyself…
All else will fade.

Know Thyself

my life got a lot darker when i tried 
masking all the horror 
asking what it’s all for
why so fucking grotesque?

the masquerade party starts at midnight
baby i dress up so you cannot see what’s inside 
a grotesque mind, but one you’ll love
divine intervention is coming from above 
let’s hear it
give me what i want
let’s hear it
give me what i need
let’s hear it
give me all you’ve got 
let’s hear it
i’m tired of this normal life 
give me what i want
let’s hear it
give me what i need
let’s hear it
give me all you’ve got 
let’s hear it
i’m tired of your fucking lies 
i don’t really give a fuck
about what you think
go back to being a sheep 
while i go back to being a king

my life got a lot darker when i tried 
masking all the horror 
asking what it’s all for
why so fucking grotesque?

black painted nails 
and a lust for words
we danced the night away 
i hope it never ends 
give me what i want
let’s hear it
give me what i need
let’s hear it
give me all you’ve got 
let’s hear it
i’m tired of this normal life 
give me what i want
let’s hear it
give me what i need
let’s hear it
give me all you’ve got 
let’s hear it
i’m tired of your fucking lies 

my life got a lot darker when i tried 
masking all the horror 
asking what it’s all for
why so fucking grotesque?

i guess this is my life now
there’s no running from it
i like the sex that last till 6am
i like the drugs that get me high instead 
i like the music cuz it’s who i am 
a life of grotesque 
until i’m fucking dead

WHY SO GROTESQUE?

CallOfTheGods

All My AI assisted songs are free to download.

I have been writing songs since1959 until the present. As a songwriter, I am more than happy with the wide range of songs I have written over the years. But my musical skills are quite limited and the early demos on Souncloud are of me singing  and accompanying myself on guitar or latterly ukulele. I can strum the strings well enough, but there my skills end.

Recently I discovered Suno AI and the results astounded me. I could finally produce demos of my songs to be proud of. I am currently going thru my catalogue of songs and producing AI assisted demos. I know many musicians turn away from AI but it has a place for me. There is no other way I could have obtained some 300 demos to this level. I do not and do not intend to look for any reward except the satisfaction that hearing my own songs gives me.

I am still writing and hope to have many more years of songs left in me, Enjoy if you can and I would love to hear your comments on the tracks, if the music moves you at all.

I'm Down

John Dyhouse