There are at least two groups sharing the name Dub War:
1) Raggae metal … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups sharing the name Dub War:
1) Raggae metal band from the UK;
2) 2-step UK garage / dubstep duo.

1) Formed in 1993, Dub War were a rock antidote to the Britpop hegemony.

Diminutive, livewire frontman Benji Webbe joined three established Newport musicians, and released a couple of 12" singles and a now sought-after mini album with local hardcore label Words Of Warning. The Dub Warning mini album was released in 1994, then, following a rapid rise in their profile, re-released with extra tracks as Words Of DubWarning later in the year.

Explosive live performances, always prefaced by Webbe winding a huge air raid siren, propelled their public profile upwards and while the indie press concentrated on the likes of Sleeper, Menswear and Echobelly, Dub War carved out a niche for themselves with discerning and open-minded rock fans.

Extreme music label Earache decided that Dub War were perfect for their roster and by 1995 they'd inked the deal. Pain was released in the same year, and featured two tracks that became over time rock club floor-filling staples. Gorrit took Faith No More and made it even more intense and twisted, while Strike It was a huge shout-along with an infectious rap metal refrain.

Dub War were never the types to tread water, so after the Pain album cycle, they experimented more with their sounds and influences, trying to avoid being pigeonholed in any one bracket. The new material was softer, more subtle, and without some of the bombast of their previous material. It was challenging - and of course that has knock-on effects when an audience expects a certain sound.

The singles Enemy Maker and Cry Dignity weren't a million miles from their previous hit singles, but their impact was minimal. The release of Wrong Side Of Beautiful in late 1996 saw their live reputation unchanged but their chart action lessened. They released the Soundclash EP, which showcased their dance influences the same year.

1997 saw the last singles from their second album proper released, then in 1998 they began to lay the foundations for their current work. Webbe stepped out on his own with his 1999 sideproject Mass Mental? (featuring Robert Trujillo of Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves and Metallica) as well as two guest appearances with ex-Sepultura man Max Cavalera's new outfit Soulfly.

In 1999 the band split, with Webbe, Rose and Ford reforming as Skindred, and Glover joining The Jones. Following the release of their debut album, Babylon, in late 2002 Ginge and Jeff left Skindred, citing their record label's constant lack of support for the band as their source of frustration, especially after their decade of hard work and still having to work day jobs. Skindred now continues with an all new line-up, whilst the rest of Dub War, namely Jeff, Ginge and Richie regrouped as Raw Bud (released as Raw Bud Vs Roni Size on their debut single, Rise Up). In 2010, Earache released The Dub, The War & The Ugly, a CD & DVD compilation package that included unreleased demos for the band's never-released third album, along with rare tracks, a DVD of an entire live concert as well as a documentary and all of the group's music videos.

2) UK garage/dubstep group consisting of Benny Ill and B. Fuller. They released the cult Murderous Style/Generation 12" on Tempa in 2001.

Spiritual Warfare
Dub War Lyrics

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nuff tings a gworn pon dee land
dat the world can't understand
but the way me a cheak it
you know the truth it is at hand
an stands for the right
an it never could stand
up for the wrong
there's a relm in the earth

unseen to the eye but it still carrys on
spiritually, it's mystically, super naturally
there's war there's war there's war
spiritual warfare
spiritual warfare
spiritual warfare
there is spiritual warfare
chicken licken come alone an he was telling everyone
the world is falling down
check the root of history there is a lot
who would agree that the world is falling down

spiritually it's mystically super naturally
it's war it's war it's war it's WAR

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dub War's song "Spiritual Warfare" touch on the idea that there are things happening in the world that many people are unaware of or do not understand. The singer suggests that there is a realm on Earth that is unseen but still exists and is constantly engaged in spiritual warfare. The lyrics communicate a message of hope and encouragement to those who stand for what is right, reminding them that they are always fighting for the greater good.

The use of the phrase "spiritual warfare" is significant because it provides a way for the singer to frame the struggle for what is right as a battle between good and evil. The lyrics suggest that while the fight may be invisible to the eye, it is real and ongoing. The lyric "there's war, there's war, there's war" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that this is not a one-time event but a constant battle. The message of the song seems to be that those who stand for what is right should not be discouraged or disheartened because they are engaged in a spiritual struggle that is important and worth fighting for.

Line by Line Meaning

nuff tings a gworn pon dee land
Many things are happening on this land

dat the world can't understand
That the world cannot comprehend

but the way me a cheak it
But the way I see it

you know the truth it is at hand
You know that the truth is within reach

an stands for the right
And stands for what is right

an it never could stand up for the wrong
And it can never stand up for what is wrong

there's a relm in the earth
There is a realm on this earth

unseen to the eye but it still carrys on
Unseen to the eye but it still exists

spiritually, it's mystically, super naturally
It is spiritual, mystical, and supernatural

there's war there's war there's war
There is conflict, there is conflict, there is conflict

spiritual warfare
A battle for spiritual supremacy