"Live or Die" is the second single and video by Nick Layton's MOONLIT MASQUERADE. Full album coming in September 2026.
Stream here: https://orcd.co/moonlit-masquerade-live-or-die
More info: https://news.limb-music.com/mm-wttmb/

A dream comes true: Nick Layton, lead guitarist and songwriter of the US-American Melodic Metal units FireWölfe and Reign of Glory, has realized a unique project under the name MOONLIT MASQUERADE, together with legendary musicians such as Zak Stevens and Jeff Plate from Savatage/TSO, Christian Liljegren from Narnia and Barry Sparks from MSG.

“Live or Die” is a high-energy neoclassical metal anthem that sets the tone for MOONLIT MASQUERADE’s upcoming album release. Driven by fast double-kick rhythms, intricate guitar work, and a clear nod to the early sound of Yngwie Malmsteen, the track blends technical intensity with melodic power. Lyrically, “Live or Die” is about seizing the moment and taking control of your own path. It speaks to anyone with dreams and ambitions, urging listeners to act rather than hesitate.

Music by Nick Layton & Ted Gardner
Lyrics & vocal melodies by Christian Liljegren

Produced by Nick Layton & R. Limb Schnoor
Created & engineered by Nick Layton at Higher Ground Studio, Vancouver/WA, USA
Mixed & mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, San Marino

LINE-UP
Nick Layton - guitars (FireWölfe, Reign of Glory, Q5)
Barry Sparks - bass (MSG, Dokken)
Jeff Plate - drums (Savatage, Metal Church, Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
Ted Gardner - keyboards (Jeff Scheetz)
Christian Liljegren - vocals (Narnia, Golden Resurrection)

VIDEO
Production by gabrielmanagement.eu

MOONLIT MASQUERADE
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NICK LAYTON
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LYRICS

Live or die
Live or die

Every day
It´s ups and downs I know
The way for us all
You can live or you can lose it all
What is your call

The spirit of life
Is given to you and me
Enter in and you will see
Connections through your heart and soul

Live or die
Die or live
Time to meet the future
Live or die
Die or live
Live your live, just do it

See the light
When shadows all around
They will fade away
Through it all, You and I, we want to survive

Live or die
Die or live
time to meet the future
Live or die
Die or live
Live your live, just do it

Live or die
Die or live
Use your inner fire
Live or die
Die or live,
The music takes you higher