Enforcer
Fog of war was formed in late 2004 from the remnants of two local thrash gr… Read Full Bio ↴Fog of war was formed in late 2004 from the remnants of two local thrash groups, C.H.U.D. Crusher, and Demilitia. The initial line-up consisted of Josh Branum on vocals/lead guitar, Joe Orterry on bass, Matt O'Connell on drums and Jon Fryman on lead guitar. Opting to forgo playing cover songs, F.O.W. began cranking out original tunes from the start, and in no time had built a modest setlist which was recorded, and thus, the first demo was released in May of '05. The earlier recorded material was a little scattered in terms of influence, the vocals bordering on black metal, and many melodic riffs and leads rounded out a primarily thrash influenced sound. As time went on, the true sound of F.O.W. began to take shape. As the next batch of songs came to fruition, a faster, more aggressive proto-punk/hardcore edge became more prevalent, crossover style vocals replacing the raw black metal-esque vocals. Among the undeniable crossover influence was still a tight, technical musicianship synonymous with the thrash metal name. With a solid sense of direction in place, a second demo, the M.C.T. EP was released in spring of 2006. Shortly after the new recordings were completed, a line up change took place in the form of Alex Winkley replacing Jon on lead guitar duty. A rigorous schedule of shows and song writing followed for the next few years, the band finally wrapping up the production of their debut album, the self titled Fog Of War, in 2009. The album, released in October to a very positive response from thrashers and metalheads alike, was the bands first mighty stomp into the full length category, clocking in at about 42 minutes with ten tracks vicious enough to sate any thrashers appetite for mosh inducing, head splitting thrash metal! Now that the album had finally been released, the band could once again place all its focus on song writing, producing songs even more aggressive and technical than the ones that had come before.

Members:
Mosh Branum - Nuclear Frontline Commander
BIG JoE - Heavy Ordinance Artillery
Alex Winkley - Hyper Omega Deathblaster
Matt O'Connell - Gerbal Blender!

Enforcer
Fog Of War Lyrics


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One last chance before you die,
To find the truth and destroy the lie,
Scorch the earth and overrun,
In a blazing fire that outshines the sun
What once stood is now defiled
So take what's left to be burned and piled
From the ash, we will rise
Ruling our kingdom with wild eyes
Are we not the sons of earth,
Is it not our right of birth,
Grind their bones into fine dust
The world of tomorrow belongs to us
Took the chance to find the lie,
Found no truth and yet still you die,
Hope has long since left this place,
With nothing left for the human race
What once stood is now defiled
So take what's left to be burned and piled
From the ash, we will rise
Ruling our kingdom with wild eyes
Are we not the sons of earth,
Is it not our right of birth,




Grind their bones into fine dust
The world of tomorrow belongs to us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Enforcer by Fog Of War suggest a nihilistic and violent response to the world's problems. The first stanza speaks of a final choice to either find the truth and fight against the lie or to give up and succumb to the destruction of what once was. The lines "Scorch the earth and overrun, in a blazing fire that outshines the sun" suggest the magnitude of destruction that the singer feels is necessary to build anew. The subsequent lines call for the destruction of everything that remains and for the rise of a new kingdom built from the ashes. The second stanza echoes the sentiments of the first, with the singer acknowledging the death of someone who sought the truth to no avail, stating that hope has long since left this place.


The lines "Are we not the sons of earth, is it not our right of birth" suggest a sense of entitlement to the world's resources and the belief that humans are the rightful rulers of the planet. The lyric "Grind their bones into fine dust" sounds like a call to violence against those who oppose the singer, who sees the world as a place of conflict where only the strong will survive. The final line "The world of tomorrow belongs to us" is a statement of ownership and power suggesting that the singer has taken control of the future they envision.


Overall, the lyrics of Enforcer suggest a brutal and uncompromising view of the world, where only destruction can bring about a new beginning. The song reflects the themes of power, control, and domination that are common in heavy metal music.


Line by Line Meaning

One last chance before you die,
Before inevitable death, a final opportunity presents itself


To find the truth and destroy the lie,
Discover the reality that contradicts a deceiving falsehood


Scorch the earth and overrun,
Consume and dominate everything in the path of destruction


In a blazing fire that outshines the sun
A burst of violent heat that outshines natural light


What once stood is now defiled
What once was sacred or preserved is now spoilt or made common


So take what's left to be burned and piled
Collect the remnants to be consumed and stored for later destruction


From the ash, we will rise
A new existence will emerge from the remains of the past


Ruling our kingdom with wild eyes
Dominating the domain with feral and lawless behavior


Are we not the sons of earth,
As human beings, do we not share a connection with the planet


Is it not our right of birth,
Is it not our inherent privilege


Grind their bones into fine dust
Reduce the remains of those in opposition to a fine powder


The world of tomorrow belongs to us
The future is entirely within our grasp


Took the chance to find the lie,
Opportunity was taken to uncover the falsehood


Found no truth and yet still you die,
Discovered no answers and yet the end is unavoidable


Hope has long since left this place,
Optimism and expectation departed from here some time ago


With nothing left for the human race
The human civilization has been depleted of everything




Writer(s): M. O'connell

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