Slow epic ballad in hard rock style, gritty raspy male vocal lead, powerful male choir in choruses, moody electric guitars with sustained chords and subtle overdrive, heavy bass guitar with prominent low end, slow heavy drums, deep bass lines driving the rhythm, atmospheric dark pads, sparse but impactful bell hits at the end of each chorus, wide stereo, subtle reverb, double echo on outro, minor key, 68–72 BPM, dramatic and solemn storytelling, focus on vocal emotion and epic atmosphere, no harsh growl, keep the raspy tone melodic.