The Rape of Maude Bowen

from Notes of Being by Spiral Dance

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We learned this song from a recording by English Pagan rock band Inkubus Sukkubus, the words written by Candia and Tony McKormack. The song tells a tale of supernatural evil from Gloucestershire, but its origins are based on truth. A young girl was raped by both the Lord of Swindon Manor and her own uncle. Maude dies, the Lord of the Manor declares it a suicide and following the law of the time, Maude’s body is impaled at the nearest crossroads in order to stop her tormented soul from returning to haunt the living. Her mother goes mad with grief and is persecuted as a wytch, but the malicious men meet their deaths at the hands of Maude's avenging angel.

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This is a song by the very wonderful Inkubus Sukkubus, if you want the lyrics you'll need to contact them...

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from Notes of Being, released June 17, 2020
Candia/Tony McCormack

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Spiral Dance Adelaide, Australia

With a combination of haunting vocals, intoxicating guitar riffs and groovy accordion lines, underpinned with potent bass and dynamic percussion, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with tales of Magick, myth and legend - music that will rock your ancestors! ... more

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