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Title track from the 1988 album Far to the east ruled the Samurai, mystic warrior class, Honorable brave, bark armoured man, donning hideous mask. 700 years of reigning Japan, the masters of attack, Dominators of the isle of dragons, fearsom military caste. In battle no prisoners for the enemy, noble self-sacrifice, Crooked crowns sentenced to die, pay the bloody price. Sacred rites held close by the fighters, no place for disgrace, Taught to stand with dignity while staring in death's face ... |