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{{quote|Bragging rights the spoils in a war of tiny men<br />
{{quote|''Bragging rights the spoils in a war of tiny men
When the dust begins to settle, the fight begins again<br />
''When the dust begins to settle, the fight begins again
Pettiness a virtue, the badge of piss and pride<br />
''Pettiness a virtue, the badge of piss and pride
What you have created, it's a thrash crime<br />
''What you have created, it's a thrash crime
Harvesting rewards from the hours used in spite<br />
''Harvesting rewards from the hours used in spite
Tearing out the throat of a fool because it's right<br />
''Tearing out the throat of a fool because it's right
Obfuscate the meaning and re-educate the swine<br />
''Obfuscate the meaning and re-educate the swine
Opinion is invalid, it's a thrash crime|"Act of War"}}
''Opinion is invalid, it's a thrash crime''|"Act of War"}}


{{quote|Over there in Norway, the churches all burn down<br />
{{quote|''Over there in Norway, the churches all burn down
Let's go dress in goth clothes and get painted like a clown<br />
''Let's go dress in goth clothes and get painted like a clown
Awesome leather armbands with spikes like two feet long<br />
''Awesome leather armbands with spikes like two feet long
Hair is parted down the middle, frowning like a frog<br />
''Hair is parted down the middle, frowning like a frog
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''In league with the devil, talking Satan, skulls and hell
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''Making mommy mad, cause that's original
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In league with the devil, talking Satan, skulls and hell<br />
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''If you hate good music, then it can't hurt to go
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Making mommy mad, cause that's original<br />
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''Image-conscious assholes, black metal fashion show''|"Black Metal Sucks"}}
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If you hate good music, then it can't hurt to go<br />
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Image-conscious assholes, black metal fashion show|"Black Metal Sucks"}}


Lich King is a [[Thrash Metal]] band from Massachusetts that was founded in 2004 by vocalist Tom Martin (who may have also played some or all of the instruments for the first two albums; the real identities of the musicians on those albums are not given). Lich King are heavily influenced by Exodus, Vio-Lence, and [[Slayer (Music)|Slayer]] and are known for their humorous lyrics, [[Heavy Meta]], and their very brash image and promotional techniques. The band finally found its feet in 2009-2010 with its third LP ''World Gone Dead'', which featured a full band lineup and massively improved production.
[[Lich King]] is a [[Thrash Metal]] band from Massachusetts that was founded in 2004 by vocalist Tom Martin (who may have also played some or all of the instruments for the first two albums; the real identities of the musicians on those albums are not given). Lich King are heavily influenced by Exodus, Vio-Lence, and [[Slayer]] and are known for their humorous lyrics, [[Heavy Meta]], and their very brash image and promotional techniques. The band finally found its feet in 2009-2010 with its third LP ''World Gone Dead'', which featured a full band lineup and massively improved production.


Current lineup:
Current lineup:
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=== Lich King show examples of: ===

* [[Boastful Rap|Boastful Thrash]]: Too many of their songs to list, most notably "Black Metal Sucks"
* [[Boastful Rap|Boastful Thrash]]: Too many of their songs to list, most notably "Black Metal Sucks"
* [[Black Sheep Hit]]: "Black Metal Sucks" was just goofy album filler before it aroused an [[Internet Backdraft]] of epic proportions and instantly multiplied Lich King's recognition several times, much to the band's delight.
* [[Black Sheep Hit]]: "Black Metal Sucks" was just goofy album filler before it aroused an [[Internet Backdraft]] of epic proportions and instantly multiplied Lich King's recognition several times, much to the band's delight.
* [[Bragging Theme Tune]]: The eponymous "Lich King" songs, one on each album.
* [[Bragging Theme Tune]]: The eponymous "Lich King" songs, one on each album.
* [[Chiptune]]: ''Super Retro Thrash'' is a compilation of various Lich King songs transposed to NES chiptunes.
* [[Chiptune]]: ''Super Retro Thrash'' is a compilation of various Lich King songs transposed to NES chiptunes.
* [[Cover Version]]: "Another Lesson in Violence" by Exodus, "[[Vio-Lence|Bodies on Bodies]]", and [[Slayer (Music)|"Aggressive Perfector"]]
* [[Cover Version]]: "Another Lesson in Violence" by Exodus, "[[Vio-Lence|Bodies on Bodies]]", and [[Slayer|"Aggressive Perfector"]]
* [[Did Not Do the Research]]: Some have claimed that Lich King got its name from ''[[World of Warcraft]]: The Wrath of the Lich King'' , but Lich King formed before that expansion was released.
* [[Did Not Do the Research]]: Some have claimed that Lich King got its name from ''[[World of Warcraft]]: The Wrath of the Lich King'' , but Lich King formed before that expansion was released.
** The Lich King appeared in ''[[War Craft]] III Reign of Chaos''. The game was released in 2002. Still unlikely though.
** The Lich King appeared in ''[[Warcraft]] III Reign of Chaos''. The game was released in 2002. Still unlikely though.
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: "Grindwheel" is about crushing a burglar to death under a millstone.
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: "Grindwheel" is about crushing a burglar to death under a millstone.
* [[Epic Instrumental Opener]]: The simply named "Intro" from ''World Gone Dead''
* [[Epic Instrumental Opener]]: The simply named "Intro" from ''World Gone Dead''
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* [[Mascot]]: The Lich King, featured prominently on the band's album covers.
* [[Mascot]]: The Lich King, featured prominently on the band's album covers.
* [[Love It or Hate It]]: You will either like Lich King or you will...not like Lich King. Let's leave it at that.
* [[Love It or Hate It]]: You will either like Lich King or you will...not like Lich King. Let's leave it at that.
* [[One of Us]]: Tom Martin has written songs about ''[[Robo Cop]]'', ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', and ''[[Predator]]'', and Joe Nickerson wears a ''[[Thunder Cats]]'' T-shirt in the ''World Gone Dead'' band photo.
* [[One of Us]]: Tom Martin has written songs about ''[[RoboCop]]'', ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', and ''[[Predator]]'', and Joe Nickerson wears a ''[[Thundercats]]'' T-shirt in the ''World Gone Dead'' band photo.
* [[Refuge in Audacity]]: Say what you want about their sense of humor, they have huge brass ones.
* [[Refuge in Audacity]]: Say what you want about their sense of humor, they have huge brass ones.
* [[Serious Business]]: Lich King loves to make light of everyone's Serious Business.
* [[Serious Business]]: Lich King loves to make light of everyone's Serious Business.
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* [[The Gadfly]]: Tom Martin, and he's really good at it too.
* [[The Gadfly]]: Tom Martin, and he's really good at it too.
* [[This Is Sparta]]: From "Waste":
* [[This Is Sparta]]: From "Waste":
{{quote| HUMAN HISTORY DIDN'T NEED YOU! YOU AREN'T WANTED! AND! ARE! '''DISMIIIIIIIIIIIIISSED!'''}}
{{quote|HUMAN HISTORY DIDN'T NEED YOU! YOU AREN'T WANTED! AND! ARE! '''DISMIIIIIIIIIIIIISSED!'''}}
* [[This Loser Is You]]: "Waste" and "Act of War"
* [[This Loser Is You]]: "Waste" and "Act of War"


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Bragging rights the spoils in a war of tiny men
 When the dust begins to settle, the fight begins again
 Pettiness a virtue, the badge of piss and pride
 What you have created, it's a thrash crime
 Harvesting rewards from the hours used in spite
 Tearing out the throat of a fool because it's right
 Obfuscate the meaning and re-educate the swine

Opinion is invalid, it's a thrash crime
—"Act of War"

Over there in Norway, the churches all burn down
 Let's go dress in goth clothes and get painted like a clown
 Awesome leather armbands with spikes like two feet long
 Hair is parted down the middle, frowning like a frog
 In league with the devil, talking Satan, skulls and hell
 Making mommy mad, cause that's original
 If you hate good music, then it can't hurt to go

Image-conscious assholes, black metal fashion show
—"Black Metal Sucks"

Lich King is a Thrash Metal band from Massachusetts that was founded in 2004 by vocalist Tom Martin (who may have also played some or all of the instruments for the first two albums; the real identities of the musicians on those albums are not given). Lich King are heavily influenced by Exodus, Vio-Lence, and Slayer and are known for their humorous lyrics, Heavy Meta, and their very brash image and promotional techniques. The band finally found its feet in 2009-2010 with its third LP World Gone Dead, which featured a full band lineup and massively improved production.

Current lineup:

  • Tom Martin - Vocals
  • Brian Westbrook - Drums
  • Rob Pellegri - Guitars
  • Joe Nickerson - Bass/Guitars

Former members:

  • Kevin Taylor - Guitars
  • Erick Herrera - Guitars

Albums:

Lich King provides examples of the following tropes:

HUMAN HISTORY DIDN'T NEED YOU! YOU AREN'T WANTED! AND! ARE! DISMIIIIIIIIIIIIISSED!

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