Ordo Discordia — the time traveler's spiked jacket, fist emblem on his back

Ordo Discordia

Punk. Metal. Medieval. Protest.

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The Story

A Rebel's Voice Six Centuries Out of Time.

Ordo Discordia is the story of a man finding his voice in an unreasonable age, after falling out of time and into the Middle Ages. Facing famine, plague, and language barriers, he learns to live his truth and gains the strength to oppose the cruel nature of power and fear that rule the land.

Ordo Discordia inspires us to confront cruelty and evil while standing up for what's right. It's a protest album disguised as a punk musical, written during protests, ICE raids, and a political climate that demands answers, in song.

Ordo Discordia is created by the multi-disciplinary artist Tank, whose career spans actor, singer, songwriter, artist and designer. Tank chose to channel this moment of political urgency into art because story, song, and sound surpass suffering to bring people together. Tank is currently exploring partnerships to transform Ordo Discordia into a live stage musical.

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"Kings bleed too! Remember this!"

Kings Bleed Too

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Timeline of Events

Set in Europe, Autumn 1518 to Late 1526 C.E.

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Act I Autumn 1518 — Autumn 1521 · 7 tracks
  • 01 Autumn 1518 Our story opens as the time traveler drops from the sky into an open field; feeling disoriented and confused. Riftwake
  • 02 Autumn 1518 The time traveler finds people walking through the country, but they don't understand him and interactions become tense. Unspoken Tongues
  • 03 Winter 1518 An immense communication gap, and increasing starvation, drive the time traveler to hide and beg in order to survive. Mortal Coil
  • 04 Winter 1518 Fate gifts the time traveler a savior — a woman burdened by loss, land scarcity, and children she cannot afford to lose. She gently nurses the time traveler back to civility, teaches the basic language, and introduces him to the townsfolk. 1519 Working the land, protecting his benefactor's home, and sharing in the daily labor of survival, the time traveler learns the unspoken truth of this world: famine is not caused by empty fields, but by full granaries kept closed by orders enforced without mercy. The time traveler starts a bread riot. Ash in Their Loaves
  • 05 Fall 1520 A plague resurgence kills many of the townsfolk and the time traveler is left alone. Plaguewind Gospel
  • 06 1521 The time traveler survives sickness and becomes a target for a larger enemy. A powerful force who wields institutional power and a long memory. The Witchfinder's Smile
  • 07 Autumn 1521 The time traveler returns to his former musical talents to earn money, and makes a few new friends. Alehouse Psalm
Act II 1522 — Winter 1525 · 6 tracks
  • 08 1522 The time traveler grows popular, and word spreads of a strange "foreign" style of music. The people love it.
    The Royal Court notices.
    Riftwake Reprise
  • 09 1523 The time traveler's increasing popularity draws the eyes of the Witchfinder. The walls begin closing in. Spikes on My Doublet
  • 10 Early 1524 Expanding to a circuit of neighboring towns, some across kingdom boundaries, triggers the Royal Court to act. Welcome to the Dream
  • 11 Summer 1524 The time traveler defies the title of "Appointed Royal Minstrel" and writes rebellious songs to agitate the people. These ditties spread quickly and become the time traveler's most popular, and most requested, songs. Kings Bleed Too
  • 12 1524 Cruelty in the name of the King increases. The time traveler builds efforts and connections to support those willing to stand against the madness. He watches as civil war erupts around him. He participates in protests and keeps the people strong. A Tale of Bread and Blood / Oath of the Land
  • 13 Winter 1525 A printing press arrives in town. The time traveler recognizes the potential to advance his message. He takes a pen name and secretly spreads pamphlets to inspire and inflame. Fire and Ink
Act III Spring 1526 — Late 1526 · 4 tracks
  • 14 Spring 1526 Even with a pen name, many followers recognize the time traveler's voice, whether in print or song. Life is devoid of peace. The Burden of Prophets
  • 15 1526 With increasing violent public oppression, and without rest, the time traveler writes a song meant to instigate. Stormtroopers
  • 16 Autumn 1526 The time traveler is imprisoned, and reflects on choices made. Torchbearer's Dirge
  • 17 Late 1526 The Witchfinder brings the time traveler to hang publicly. The time traveler is given one opportunity to repent, though it will not save his life. Ordo Discordia & Footnotes in Time
"I tried being quiet; almost killed me.
Turns out noisy's who I'm to be."

Alehouse Psalm

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Only 50 physical CDs pressed. Plus the Full Chronicle Bundle — CD + full color lyrics booklet.

Ordo Discordia First Pressing CD

First Pressing CD

One of 50. The complete Ordo Discordia musical concept on disc — pressed, packaged, and ready to hold. Limited edition, never reprinted.

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Full Color Lyrics Booklet

Full Color Lyrics Booklet

The complete lyrics, timeline of events, and artwork — printed in full color. A standalone artifact for the listener who wants to follow every word.

Rebellion Tee

Rebellion Tee

The raised fist. The bread. A symbol stitched into something you can wear. Back print only, no front branding. Ultra-soft combed cotton, sizes XS–5XL.

Rallying Cry Tee

Rallying Cry Tee

Ordo Discordia wordmark on the front. "Bread is Life!" in crimson across the back. Survival isn't abstract. Wear it proud. Ultra-soft combed cotton, sizes S–3XL.

Bread & Rebellion Poster

Bread & Rebellion Poster

The clenched fist. The bread. A protest against famine, cruelty, and the failure of power. Printed in giclée on premium matte paper. Available in 8×10, 12×18, and 24×36.

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