Ishtar’s Gate
Testament * Track #6 On Titans of Creation
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Album Titans of Creation
Ishtar's Gate by Testament
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TestamentProduced by
Eric Peterson & Chuck BillyWrited by
Eric Peterson & Del James & Chuck BillyAbout
This song is about the Ishtar Gate which was the eighth and last gate leading to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed by King Nebuchadnezzar II.
It was excavated in the early 20th century and a reconstruction was made using the original bricks which is on display in Berlin.
Ishtar’s Gate Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A goddess of both love and war
The lion and the star
Safe behind the golden gates
Protection from this world
[Chorus]
Queen of the underworld
Long may she reign
Queen of nocturnal wars
Obey
You've gotta hold on
It won’t be long
A kingdom without a crown
Blood stains the walls of Babylon
[Verse 2]
Protected by the demi Gods
The Dragon and the Bull
Symbolic of aggressive forces
Lock the golden eight
[Chorus]
Queen of the underworld
Long may she reign
Queen of nocturnal wars
Obey
You've gotta hold on
It won't be long
A king without his throne
Blood stained the walls of Babylon
[Bridge]
A kingdom built to last forever
Purify the blood of the slaves
For Ishtar’s Gate
[Chorus]
Queen of the underworld
Long may she reign
Queen of nocturnal wars
Obey
You've gotta hold on
It won't be long
A kingdom without a crown
Eight gates protecting Babylon
Ishtar’s Gate Q&A
Who wrote Ishtar’s Gate's ?
Ishtar’s Gate was written by Eric Peterson & Del James & Chuck Billy.
Who produced Ishtar’s Gate's ?
Ishtar’s Gate was produced by Eric Peterson & Chuck Billy.
When did Testament release Ishtar’s Gate?
Testament released Ishtar’s Gate on Fri Apr 03 2020.
What did Testament say about "Ishtar's Gate"?
Chuck Billy:
This song sat on the back burner for a bit because, to me, the mood of the song was real different than your typical metal riff. The year before, we played in Israel, so we went to Jerusalem to see the gates and just walk around. I know Eric got inspired by it and had been referencing...