The band became a working, touring band in 2007 after original drummer Mike was replaced by Steve Martin (Defile USA). It was with this new line up where potential was found for the band to reach new heights both in stability and musical composition. 2008 saw the release of 'Conquest or Death'. This album is heralded as being along the lines of Amon Amarth, Destroyer666 and highly reminiscent of Bolt Thrower and the like.
'Conquest or Death' remains true to the bands battle themed approach to song topics while also expanding to include other historic and epic battles. The album makes its focus more upon vicious and costly battles that range from the battle of the Teutoburg Forest to the battlefields of Vietnam and the struggles, horrors, fears, and victories of those who were involved in them. 'Conquest or Death' remains their most powerful release to date.
West Wall has Played in Europe as well as all over the US.
Fire in the Hole
West Wall Lyrics
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Hammered by mortar rounds
Space closing in, quarters are tight
Pineapple will be served tonight
A trophy of ears adorns my neck for the platoon to admire
Trying to snuff me out, some have tried, but their time on this earth expired
Pull the pin and let her fly
Its you or them, do or die
Grab your nuts, and run for cover
FIRE IN THE HOLE
Shrapnel rains, bloody wounds
Steel fragments shall encase your tomb
My arm is strong, my aim is steady
The reaper smiles for I've sent him many
I can smell fear in the air, I can hear every breath
One good flick of the wrist, leads to a certain death
Plug your ears quickly, you know it's gonna be loud
Steel, flesh and body parts fertilize the ground
Fire in the hole
The song Fire in the Hole by West Wall is a powerful and intense portrayal of a soldier's experience in war. The opening line "machine gun fire locks us down" sets a chaotic and tense scene, with the soldier described as being under heavy attack from both machine gun fire and mortars. The feeling of being trapped and confined is emphasized with the line "space closing in, quarters are tight." The reference to pineapple being served tonight is a reference to the pineapple-shaped fragmentation grenade commonly used in military conflicts.
The soldier is described as having a trophy of ears around their neck, suggesting that they have taken the lives of enemy soldiers. This detail is particularly chilling and highlights the brutal and dehumanizing nature of war. The soldier is aware of their own mortality, with the line "some have tried, but their time on this earth expired" indicating that they have seen many fellow soldiers die. The chorus of "fire in the hole" is a call to action, with the soldier preparing to throw a grenade and take out the enemy.
The second verse continues the theme of violence and death, with the soldier describing how "shrapnel rains" and "steel fragments shall encase your tomb." The refrain "grab your nuts and run for cover" emphasizes the courage and bravery required in war, while also acknowledging the fear that soldiers experience. The final line "fire in the hole" brings the song full circle and serves as a reminder of the constant threat and danger that soldiers face.
Overall, Fire in the Hole is a powerful and visceral depiction of war that captures the brutal reality of combat.
Line by Line Meaning
Machine gun fire locks us down
We are pinned down by enemy machine gun fire and cannot move
Hammered by mortar rounds
The enemy is raining mortar shells down on us
Space closing in, quarters are tight
We are boxed in with limited room to move
Pineapple will be served tonight
We are planning to use a grenade (nicknamed a pineapple) against the enemy
A trophy of ears adorns my neck for the platoon to admire
I have collected the ears of fallen enemies and wear them as a symbol of victory for my platoon to see
Trying to snuff me out, some have tried, but their time on this earth expired
Enemies have attempted to kill me, but they have failed and paid the ultimate price with their lives
Pull the pin and let her fly
I am about to use a grenade and must remove the safety pin before throwing it at the enemy
Its you or them, do or die
In this situation, it is either us or the enemy - we must fight to survive
Unleash Hell, let it thunder
We must use all of our firepower to defeat the enemy
Grab your nuts, and run for cover
We must be brave and find cover to protect ourselves from incoming fire
FIRE IN THE HOLE
A warning shouted before using a grenade or other explosive device in combat
Shrapnel rains, bloody wounds
Enemies are using explosive devices that are causing shrapnel to fly and injuring our soldiers
Steel fragments shall encase your tomb
If we are hit by enemy fire, we may die and our body will be encased in metal (such as a coffin or casket) when sent home
My arm is strong, my aim is steady
I am confident in my ability to accurately hit the enemy with my weapon
The reaper smiles for I've sent him many
I have killed many enemy soldiers and Death (the reaper) is pleased with my actions
I can smell fear in the air, I can hear every breath
I am keenly aware of the enemy's fear and hear their breathing in the tense situation
One good flick of the wrist, leads to a certain death
I am highly trained and with a single motion of my hand, I can take an enemy's life
Plug your ears quickly, you know it's gonna be loud
We must protect our ears from the explosive noise that is about to occur
Steel, flesh and body parts fertilize the ground
When explosives are used to kill people, the shrapnel and body parts become part of the earth (fertilizer)
Fire in the hole
Again, a warning shouted before using a grenade or other explosive device
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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