The band went under this name until 1994 when they finally changed their name to In-Quest. The band released two albums in the late 90's, Extrusion:Battlehymns which was released in 1997, and Operation:Citadel which was released in 1999. It would take 4 years before they released new material. They had also brought in Sven De Caluwe as a vocalist, and they would release two albums with him as vocalist, Destination:Pyroclasm and Epileptic. De Caluwe would soon leave due to other band obligations, and ended up being replaced by swedish vocalist Miqe Löfberg. They would go on to release follow-up albums The Comatose Quandaries in 2005, and Made Out of Negative Matter in 2009. They have also released a vinyl EP in 2010 named The Liquidation Files. Their most recent album Chapter IIX: The Odyssey of Eternity was released in August of 2013. On February 12th, 2014 the band announced they were splitting up for the time being. The band stated it is a indefinite hiatus.
In-Quest have played at a number of festivals in Belgium and the Netherlands, such as Frostrock, Euroblast, Xmass Festival, Flanders Fields of Death, Arnhem Metal Meeting, and (alongside bands like Slipknot, Fear Factory, Nile, Motörhead, Saxon, and Ensiferum) Graspop Metal Meeting in 2005 (Metal Dome), 2006 (Marquee 1) and 2009 (at Mainstage).[1] Also in 2006, In-Quest opened for Fear Factory, on their "Fifteen Years of Fear" tour. They also supported Nile in 2005 on their EU tour.
In For The Kill
In-Quest Lyrics
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Close all the doors and take a word from the wise
Arm personnel and deploy in the sand
Drive like a knife through the heart of the land
The heart of the land
Where time stood still against our will
Won't get no rest until we're in for the kill
Bombs over head will make you fall to your knees
Warheads are launched with infectious disease
No place to run to and nowhere to hide
So why did you take us along for the ride?
Along for the ride
Where time stood still against our will
Won't get no rest until we're in for the kill
In for the kill
The song "In for the Kill" by In-Quest is a powerful commentary on the brutality and futility of war. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of soldiers chasing down their enemies, with a sense of urgency and desperation in their pursuit. The phrase "the whites of your eyes" suggests that there is no room for mercy, identifying the enemy as a faceless threat who must be eliminated at any cost. The singer then advises his compatriots to arm themselves and prepare for battle, recognizing that peace is no longer an option.
As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The imagery of bombs overhead and warheads launched with infectious disease paints a stark picture of the devastation wrought by war. There is no escape, nowhere to run, and the singer questions why they ever embarked on this destructive path in the first place. Ultimately, the song is a plea for an end to the violence and a recognition of the damage it inflicts on both sides.
Overall, the lyrics of "In for the Kill" are a powerful commentary on the human cost of war. They highlight the brutality and futility of violence, and question the motivations that lead us down such destructive paths.
Line by Line Meaning
Ground troops are chasing the whites of your eyes
You are being pursued by enemy ground forces so closely that you can see the fear in your own eyes.
Close all the doors and take a word from the wise
To protect yourself, lock all doors and heed the advice of those with more experience or knowledge.
Arm personnel and deploy in the sand
Prepare your soldiers and place them strategically in desert terrain for an upcoming battle.
Drive like a knife through the heart of the land
Attack fiercely and make swift progress cutting through the heart of enemy territory.
The heart of the land
The central region of the enemy's country and where their power resides.
Where time stood still against our will
A place where time seems to have stopped advancing and progress is hindered by the conflict at hand.
Won't get no rest until we're in for the kill
There can be no ceasefire or rest until the enemy has been defeated and the victory is secured.
In for the kill
The sole objective is to overpower and defeat the enemy, with no compromise and no mercy.
Bombs over head will make you fall to your knees
The risk of imminent bombing will force you to surrender, causing you to be defeated and humbled.
Warheads are launched with infectious disease
The attackers have deployed bombing techniques that will spread harmful diseases among victim populations.
No place to run to and nowhere to hide
The enemy has effectively blocked all avenues of escape and there is no safe haven to evade their attack.
So why did you take us along for the ride?
You have put the innocents in harm's way and questioned why they had to suffer due to your conflict.
Along for the ride
The people are not directly involved in the conflict, but have been made to bear the violence and turmoil.
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lastofthesane
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Christopher Edwards
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