Gates of Hell

[Verse 1] The heavy iron gate swings open at last An endless pitch-black darkness sweeps through the hall Majestic and ruthless, the King of Hell steps forth Flanked by his silent, shadowed court And right behind follows the Gatekeeper of the Pit Cold eyes watching every trembling soul [Pre-Chorus] Shadows towering over burning flames Every sin of the past laid bare in the light No place to run, no place to hide Despair chokes the air as judgment arrives [Chorus] Hear the screams of the damned, dragged into the dark Sharp piercing cries ringing out in terror In this land of no return, no mercy to be found The Messenger of Hell steps up to speak the doom [Bridge] Pay for your sins, the time of judgment is here A thunderous voice crushes the silence to dust Falling to their knees, broken and pale Before the wrath they cannot defy [Outro] Screams fade into the echoing darkness The iron gate crashes shut once more And eternal torment begins