Shades Of War
Testament · Low [1994]
Burial of a human being
A man before a boy
Born to fight in another man's world
Not a world where there's war
Born religiously
Truth is what they see
Death won't come from peace
Who fuels this war?
Sacred ground of life
Burnt remains of the dead
Bodies lay to rest
Spirits of the earth
Rancid man, burned alive
Too blind to see what's wrong from right, locked inside this cage
So many times blood has poured, walk with shadows
Hear the shades of war forever more
Brought into this world of bitter pain
Are we safe or just insane
Rancid man, burned alive
Too blind to see what's wrong from right, darkness veils their way
So many times blood has poured, walk with shadows
Hear the shades of war forever more
Buried in your sleep
[Incomprehensible]
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[Incomprehensible]
Death won't come from peace
Who fuels this war?
A man before a boy
Born to fight in another man's world
Not a world where there's war
Born religiously
Truth is what they see
Death won't come from peace
Who fuels this war?
Sacred ground of life
Burnt remains of the dead
Bodies lay to rest
Spirits of the earth
Rancid man, burned alive
Too blind to see what's wrong from right, locked inside this cage
So many times blood has poured, walk with shadows
Hear the shades of war forever more
Brought into this world of bitter pain
Are we safe or just insane
Rancid man, burned alive
Too blind to see what's wrong from right, darkness veils their way
So many times blood has poured, walk with shadows
Hear the shades of war forever more
Buried in your sleep
[Incomprehensible]
[Incomprehensible]
[Incomprehensible]
[Incomprehensible]
[Incomprehensible]
Death won't come from peace
Who fuels this war?
Shades Of War
Released on Testament's 1994 album Low, 'Shades Of War' stands as a defining track in the band's evolution from thrash metal to groove-oriented heavy metal. The song exemplifies the mid-90s shift toward a heavier, more rhythmic sound, featuring the band's signature blend of precise riffing and melodic vocals. As a staple of their discography, it captures the aggressive yet polished aesthetic that would characterize their subsequent work, including the acclaimed Demonic era. The recording reflects the technical proficiency and atmospheric depth that made Testament a pivotal force in the heavy metal landscape during the 1990s.