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The Massacre of the Innocents b​/​w Drummer Boy

by The Transgressors

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A star rose over the desert sky. A sign that a new king was nigh. They packed up their gifts and headed west To find this babe whom God had blessed. When Herod heard their tale, His blood ran cold; his face went pale. He ordered his men to slaughter the frail. (Chorus) So drink another cup of Christmas cheer Gather up your loved ones and hold them dear And think about the savior who was born that day While the baby boys of Bethlehem were wiped away. The soldiers came in the dead of night. The mothers clutched their babies tight. A stroke of a knife and it was done. The mothers screamed; the blood did run. But their deaths were in vain. The day of the savior came. And Herod fell to waste and pain. (Chorus) She lights a candle every night Just like that star that burned so bright To mourn the brother fate had clipped Before his life could find its grip. And as we savor the love Bestowed by God above Remember salvation is paid for in blood. (Chorus X 2)
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Drummer Boy 03:18
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The Transgressors throw our hats into the holiday-carol ring. One of the deficiencies of the enormous Christmas-music catalogue is that there aren't nearly enough songs about soldiers descending on helpless infants. So, make your holidays a little more sinister by adding this new instant classic to every Christmas playlist you can find. Merry Christmas to all! And to all, a good night. Or at least a melodic one.

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released December 17, 2021

Cover art by Lance "Fever" Myers

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The Transgressors Texas

Formed in Austin, TX, in 2000, The Transgressors is a Telecaster-driven Texas Noir band with roots firmly planted in West Texas rock and roll, East Texas country, and Austin psych. Get their 2018 album They Made Her a Criminal on vinyl from Super Secret Records or their self-titled debut from CD Baby. ... more

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