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Death Walks Behind You

Ward C Locke

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A nod to the 1970 classic from Atomic Rooster, "Death Walks Behind You" is a grim metal march. Chugging riffs and eerie keys paint a dark, relentless chase through the shadows of mortality.
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I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.
Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!
Song Info
Genre
Beats Beats General
Charts
#53 in subgenre Peak #2
Charts
Peak #69
Author
John Du Cann, Vincent Crane
Rights
John Du Cann, Vincent Crane
Uploaded
January 27, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 7.1 MB 320 kbps 3:06 minutes
Meta Data
Samples
No samples, loops, or splices
BPM
125
Beat
4/4
Key
E min
Vocals
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
"Death Walks Behind You" is a sonic exploration of the inevitable, serving as a modern heavy metal re-imagining of the 1970 progressive hard-rock classic by Atomic Rooster. While the original was defined by the legendary partnership of John Du Cann and Vincent Crane, this version intensifies the "persistent dread" of the track with a mechanical, high-gain chug and cold synth textures. It is a heavy, relentless reminder that some shadows never leave your side. Concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.
Lyrics
Death walks behind you! Death walks behind you! Lock the door, switch the light You'll be so afraid tonight Hide away from the bad Count the nine lives that you've had Start to scream, shout for help There is no one by your side To forget what is done Seems so hard to carry on Luck is false, that it's near Bring yourself to understand It's your fate or what's cast Point the finger at yourself, ahhhhh Death walks behind you Death walks behind you Death walks behind you Lock the door, switch the light You'll be so afraid tonight Hide away from the bad Count the nine lives that you've had, ahhhh
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