Behind The Tracks: MAPS OF DARKNESS - Haywire Empire (Single) (2022)

“Haywire Empire” draws parallels between Nero and modern-day populist governments of the world, fueled by fundamentalist ideas. After the Great Fire of Rome swept through the city in July of 64, Nero pinned the blame on Rome’s small community of Christians. Some believe that Nero deliberately started the fire to clear the land for his Domus Aurea, which was basically a “false flag” operation so adored by tyrants the world over.