Following the brothers' falling out, Max Cavalera had formed a new band, Soulfly, and Igor had recorded four studio albums with Sepultura before leaving the band in January 2006. In July 2006, Max received an unexpected call from his brother, and by the end of the conversation, Max had invited Igor to visit him in Phoenix, Arizona, to perform in a Soulfly show. Igor joined Soulfly in concert and performed two Sepultura songs. After the show, Max suggested they begin a new project, and Igor accepted. To complete the band, Max chose Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo and Joe Duplantier (Gojira) as the bass guitarist. The group then recorded their debut album at Undercity Studios in Los Angeles with engineer and co-producer Logan Mader in July 2007. Named after the band's original moniker, Inflikted was released through Roadrunner Records on March 25, 2008. Cavalera Conspiracy has released three more albums since then: Blunt Force Trauma (2011), Pandemonium (2014) and Psychosis (2017).
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Discography
Inflikted (2008)
Blunt Force Trauma (2011)
Pandemonium (2014)
Psychosis (2017)
Morbid Visions (2023) (Re-Recorded as Cavalera)
Hellfire
Cavalera Conspiracy Lyrics
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No truth
No right
No wrong
Living hell
Nothing is real
No right
No wrong
Insurgents sighted
Eyes on the objective
Targets qualified
Master arm hot
T-minus 10
Time to flight
Missile depleted
Eye in the sky
Hellfire
Rifle... Rifle... Rifle...
Hellfire
Rifle... Rifle... Rifle...
The lyrics to Cavalera Conspiracy's song "Hellfire" explore the concept of an individual's descent into a type of living hell. The repetition of the phrase "living hell" sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer emphasizes that within their world, there is no truth, no right or wrong. This suggests the chaotic nature of their existence and reveals a sense of despair regarding their life. The line "nothing is real" highlights the mental state of the singer, whose reality has become distorted and their grasp on the reality around them has started to slip.
The second half of the song shifts gears, with the lyrics focusing on the military language of an airstrike. The use of military terminology gives the impression of organized brutality, and the careful planning and execution of a deadly mission. The lyrics "insurgents sighted, eyes on the objective, targets qualified, master arm hot" show the calculated nature of the attack. The frantic countdown that ensues, "T-minus 10, time to flight, missile depleted, eye in the sky," provides a sense of urgency and tension. The repetition of the word "rifle" acts as a confirmation of an act of aggression. The song's two distinct halves represent the parallels between the individual's personal living hell and real warzones.
Line by Line Meaning
Living hell
A situation that is extremely unpleasant and causes suffering
No truth
There is no honesty or facts about this situation
No right
There is no correct or proper way
No wrong
There is no incorrect or improper way
Living hell
A situation that is extremely unpleasant and causes suffering
Nothing is real
There is no reality or truth to this situation
No right
There is no correct or proper way
No wrong
There is no incorrect or improper way
Insurgents sighted
The group has identified the presence of rebels or terrorists
Eyes on the objective
The group is keeping a close watch on the target they want to attack
Targets qualified
The group has determined that the targets are valid and deserve to be attacked
Master arm hot
The weapon system is armed and ready for use
T-minus 10
There are only ten seconds until the attack
Time to flight
The weapon is about to be launched with deadly intent
Missile depleted
The weapon has been used and is now empty or spent
Eye in the sky
The attackers have surveillance or intel from above
Hellfire
The attackers are unleashing a powerful explosive attack
Rifle... Rifle... Rifle...
The attackers are firing relentlessly with rifles, possibly adding to the chaos and destruction of the attack
Writer(s): MARK RIZZO, IGOR CAVALERA, MASSIMILIANO CAVALERA
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.