Ashes Of The Wake
Lamb of God · Ashes Of The Wake [2004]
We killed a lot of innocent civilians,
To us, every civilian, in Baghdad, was a terrorist
They said "they are now in civilian cloths"
That makes everybody free game,
But if they came within our perimeter - we lit em up
And when we would pull the body out,
And we would search the car
We would find nothing,
This took place time, and time again,
No harm no foul, its ok, don't worry about it.
But this is a new type of war,
This is an eradication.
I honestly feel we're committing a genocide over here,
I dont believe in killing civilians,
And I'm not going to kill a civilian for the United States Marine Corp.
Ashes Of The Wake
Released in 2004 on the album Ashes Of The Wake, this track stands as a defining piece of Lamb of God's early heavy metal evolution. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of technical precision and melodic aggression, establishing a sonic template that would influence the nu-metal and deathcore movements for years to come. With its driving rhythm section and soaring vocal delivery, the recording captures the raw energy of the mid-2000s metal scene while showcasing the group's ability to balance speed with atmospheric depth. As a cornerstone of their discography, Ashes Of The Wake remains a critical listen for fans of the genre, representing a pivotal moment in the band's career before their subsequent expansion into broader musical territories.