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The Final Command
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Metal
The Final Command was released on December 3, 1983 by Metal Blade Records as a part of the album Show No Mercy
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Release DateDecember 3, 1983
LabelMetal Blade Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM179

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo
Drums
Jeff Hanneman
Jeff Hanneman
Guitar
Kerry King
Kerry King
Guitar
Tom Araya
Tom Araya
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kerry King
Kerry King
Songwriter
Jeff Hanneman
Jeff Hanneman
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Metoyer
Bill Metoyer
Engineer
Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray
Mastering Engineer
Slayer
Slayer
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Screams of terror across the sea
Begging for mercy in their one final plea
Soldiers prepare to fight to the death
Fighting and killing till their very last breath
Blitzkrieg tactics of the German command
Born with the power of God in his hand
He makes his move to conquer the land
Turning all hopes of life into sand
[Chorus]
Machine gun fire, blood level higher
Visions of torture and terror to all
Ready for battle, awaiting the final command
[Verse 2]
Hiding in darkness from enemies unseen
Awaiting our victory ending this dream
Cursed are the souls who defy his will
All of which are tortured and ruthlessly killed
Blitzkrieg tactics of the German command
Born with the power of God in his hand
Shocking the world with his mass devastation
He puts all his power in the trust of one nation
[Chorus]
Machine gun fire, blood level higher
Visions of torture and terror to all
Ready for battle, awaiting the final command
[Instrumental]
Lead: King
Lead: Hanneman & King
[Verse 3]
At the crack of dawn they storm again
Hunting, fighting and killing all men
Our end is near, our time now short
Kingdoms have fallen as a result of his sport
Blitzkrieg tactics of the German command
Born with the power of God in his hand
Withdrawn from fighting he now takes his leave
Seeking out goals that can't be conceived
[Chorus]
Machine gun fire, blood level higher
Visions of torture and terror to all
Ready for battle, awaiting the final command
Written by: Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King
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