Decay, damage, despair is the landscape that Fragments' moving single 'GLASSTHRONE' is set in, as it offers a somber glimpse into a nation at breaking point.
'GLASSTHRONE' brings listeners through the debris caused by the instability and political unrest in the Philippines which is described in the beautiful yet scalding truth in the opening lyrics that say, “The city bleeds / No means to mend / This silent war will be the end”. The song transports listeners from the comfort of their own world into a fiery, fractured world where silent wars simmer beneath a fragile rule.
The track refuses to root for justice from the shadows with its bold call for change. Vocalist Niko Cezar takes us deeper as he shares, "I wanted to write something that confronts the weight of being told to just endure. This song is for the voices that go unheard, the anger we bury, the guilt we carry, and the moments when survival isn’t enough. GLASSTHRONE is about demanding change, calling out injustice, and refusing to stay silent."
Staying true to the theme of being vocal about wanting revolution, the track is merciless in pushing its peace-bringing agenda. The blend of the crashing music shadows the chaos and uncontrollable fire that lashes out over the battlefield accompanied by intricate lyrics — acting as sonnets to translate the exact state of the empire as they say, "I swallow fire just to feel alive / While kings play god on borrowed time” to “Welcome to a broken nation / May God burn you all”. Each word, line, and verse aims to cut deeper to leave the lasting scar of the message behind, to encourage listeners to take a stand for their future.
Accompanying the release is a return to Japan, where the band will carry 'GLASSTHRONE's' urgent spirit across new stages. It traces a path from inner ache to collective understanding — an invitation to hear, to feel, and to rise.
With 'GLASSTHRONE', Fragments demonstrates their growth as songwriters, tackling urgent and pressing issues with a blend of poetry and raw intensity. The album serves as a wake-up call, urging listeners not to be consumed by the hate and chaos around them.
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