Produced by Mark Xenophontos 

Lyrics by Mark Xenophontos 

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When I leave this world, just leave me alone
Nobody cared, I was unknown
Suffering here, broken and cold
Never been loved, never been whole

I'd rather die than feel this way
Nothing left, nothing to say
They stole the light I had inside

Don't come near me, stay away
Even heaven turned its face
I'm just a ghost inside this shell
Burning in my private hell

Wasted years and bitter nights
Chasing ghosts and dying lights
Every door I tried to open
Left me beaten, left me broken

I'd rather die than feel this way
Nothing left, nothing to say
They stole the light I had inside

Don't come near me, stay away
Even heaven turned its face
I'm just a ghost inside this shell
Burning in my private hell

I never let go of you, my child
Don't walk that ledge, don't be beguiled
Let me reach you through your pain
Rest here with me, I know your name

I am your God, I catch your tears
There's still a purpose in your years
Come back to me, come home tonight
You're not alone in this fight

Listen to the words I've said
You are chosen, far from dead
You're a flame in endless night
A warrior born to fight

My blood was shed, it covers you
To bring you back and make you new
Repent, be free, lift up your eyes
I feel your wounds, I hear your cries

Justice will rise, your soul restored
Your crown awaits at heaven's door

Could You still love me after all this time?
Could You heal what's no longer mine?
If there's still a way, I want to try
If You're still here, don't let me die

I've always been here, come back to me
I've always been here, you're finally free

Come back to me, come back to me




Come Back To Me

"HALLENBRUCT" is the opening track to the new Gothic Folk Metal ALBUM 'HALLENBRUCT' by rising German band, MANDELBAUM. This record, inspired by the haunting sounds of Balkan chanting, invites you inside their psychologically devastating 'Fractured Palace', where hellish mind demons await you in every room.
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LYRICS:
“The darkest places in hell  
are reserved for those  
who maintain their neutrality  
in times of moral crisis.”  
-DANTE

HALLENBRUCHT 
HALLENBRUCHT 
Staub…  
Hallenbrucht…  
Schweigen…  
Hallenbrucht…  
Blut…  
Hallenbruuucht…  

HALLENBRUCHT 
HALLENBRUCHT 
Staub…  
Hallenbrucht…  
Schweigen…  
Hallenbrucht…  
Blut…  
Hallenbruuucht…  

HALLENBRUCHT
[haunting echos repeat]

Hallenbruuuucht… 
Demons whisper…  
Hallenbrucht…  
Shadows linger…  
Hallenbrucht…  
The gates swing open...
Hallenbruuucht 
Hallenbruuucht
Hallenbruuucht

Es beginnt

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HALLENBRUCT | FRACTURED PALACE | MANDELBAUM

About "Shadows of Silence"
Silence is a weapon. This is the sound of it backfiring.

"Shadows of Silence" was not written; it was forged out of necessity. It is a direct response to the creeping chill of censorship, the hypocrisy of a two-tiered media narrative, and the corporate-approved consensus that now masquerades as public opinion. This track is a line in the sand against the digital book burning and the slow, quiet erasure of inconvenient truths.

The song tells two stories, not as isolated incidents, but as archetypes of our time. First, the truth-teller silenced by the mob and their corporate enablers ("In Charlie Kirk's Name"). Second, the forgotten victim whose tragedy doesn't fit the preferred narrative (Iryna's story). These are the shadows—the censored voices and the ignored lives that the establishment wishes you would forget.

We didn't need a ballad; we needed a battering ram. The sonic architecture of the track—a furious, syncopated fusion of hard rock and alternative metal—is intentional. It’s the sound of frustration given a voice, of apathy being burned away by raw, defiant energy. The tension in the verses mirrors the simmering anger of the unheard, and the explosive, anthemic chorus is the cathartic release we are all denied.

This track is a rallying cry for the politically homeless, the silenced majority, and anyone with a moral compass that still points true. It’s a challenge to the gatekeepers and a reminder that truth doesn't need permission to be spoken.

Play it loud. The shadows hate the light.

(Verse 1)
In the land of the free, where voices once rang, 
They silenced a man with a bullet's cruel bang. 
Charlie Kirk spoke truth, but the mob cheered his fall, 
Indoctrinated hearts, no mercy at all. 
Like Rome's leaden plates poisoning minds from within, 
They celebrate death when opinions don't win. 
Amazon's gatekeepers axed the track, 
"In Charlie Kirk's Name"—called it wack!. 
Free speech on the pyre, burned by corporate might, 
While the powerful hide in the dead of the night.

(Chorus) 
Wake up from the circus, the bread's turning stale, 
Megacorps are feasting while our freedoms fail. 
A.I. steals the jobs, leaves us footing the bill, 
But we'll band together, shine light on the hill. 
No more apathy, no more turning away.
Release the Epstein list, bring back the day. 
From riots unspoken to voices suppressed, 
It's time to fight back, put decency to the test.

(Verse 2) 
Iryna fled war, sought safety ashore, 
But on a Charlotte train, fate closed the door. 
Stabbed in the shadows, no help from the crowd, 
She collapsed all alone, her cries not allowed. 
Where are the riots, the headlines that scream? 
For George Floyd they burned, but for her, just a dream. 
If races were flipped, the MSM would ignite, 
But white refugee blood fades out of sight. 
Peaceful protests whisper, ignored by the press, 
While lockdowns and layoffs sparked the hot mess.

(Bridge) 
It's not about money, we've got truth on our side, 
Respect and decorum, let justice be our guide. 
Corrupt politicians, hiding in plain view, 
Get 'em out of office, start something new. 
From Epstein's dark web to the A.I. machine, 
Raping the land, turning hope to a screen. 
We're in the empire's twilight, dry as a bone, 
But united we'll rise, no longer alone.

(Chorus)
Wake up from the circus, the bread's turning stale, 
Megacorps are feasting while our freedoms fail. 
A.I. steals the jobs, leaves us footing the bill, 
But we'll band together, shine light on the hill. 
No more apathy, no more turning away— 
Release the Epstein list, bring back the day. 
From riots unspoken to voices suppressed, 
It's time to fight back, put decency to the test.

(Outro) 
So here's to the fallen, Charlie and Iryna's light, 
We'll sing through the censorship, into the fight. 
No more killing dissent, no more biased divide—
Get off the couch, let the moral compass guide.

(End )



Shadows of Silence

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Blasphemous (Remix)

Ashes of Yesterday

This first track for a concept album of a space traveler leaving the ones he loves behind.

Departure

"The Exodus" has arrived.

This is not just an album. This is a 14-track, cinematic metal manifesto.

This is the founding statement of VenoxX Productions.

"The Exodus" is the story of a rebellion—a movement built from the ground up to challenge a system built on silence. It's the sound of "Surge To Hope's" journey and "No Mercy's" grit, forged into a declaration of war. We are the underground, building our own world.

This is the sound of #creativefreedom.

To my followers here on SoundCloud: You are the heart of this movement. You've been here from day one, and you're the first to hear the full vision. Thank you for your support.

The "Exodus" is now live on all platforms. Join the uprising.

Prevail!

“The Hidden Empire” is the moment the curtain finally falls.
The Seeker has seen through every illusion — the propaganda, the false gods, the architects of control — and now discovers the empire that has ruled unseen from the shadows.
It’s the truth behind civilization itself: a system built to harvest belief, obedience, and time.
This track marks the turning point of the album — the awakening becomes rebellion.
The world built on deception begins to fracture as light and noise collide.
Sonically, “The Hidden Empire” fuses Dream Theater’s grandeur with TesseracT’s precision, layering mechanical polyrhythms with orchestral and electronic textures.
It’s dark, powerful, and immersive — the sound of awakening within the machine.
🔥 Genre: Progressive Metal / Cinematic Djent
🎧 Theme: Revelation, Control, Rebellion, Truth
💿 From the concept album The Hidden Empire
“Welcome to The Hidden Empire —
The world beneath the world you see.”

Falling in Again - Acapella

Fading Into Silence