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Ghosts of War Lyrics — Slayer | Dork

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Ghosts of War Lyrics

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Ghosts of War

From South Of Heaven1988

Written by Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King, Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King

Produced by Rick Rubin, Slayer

Lyrics

Ghosts of War

Fate silent warriors, sleeping souls will rise Once forgotten soldiers come to life Fallen mercenary, dormancy is done Not content with wars we never won Memories can't ignore Anguish of before Satisfy the scorn Rise ghosts of war Target assassinate, time of your life has expired Hatred victimize, gaze in their eyes as they die Violence inflicting of pain, savage morticians deny Drive the salt in the wound, arouse the subconscious to lie Memories can't ignore Anguish of before Satisfy the scorn Rise ghosts of war I deal in pain All life I drain I dominate I seal your fate I deal in pain All life I drain Memories can't ignore Rise ghosts of war

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About this track

"Ghosts of War" is a song by Slayer from the album South Of Heaven, released in 1988. The song was written by Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King, Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King. It was produced by Rick Rubin, Slayer.

Slayer profile →South Of Heaven album →Track profile →

Track 6 of 11American Recordings Catalog P&D

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Kerry King— 285 credits as songwriter & producer →
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Rick Rubin— 1,304 credits as songwriter & producer →
Jeff Hanneman— 258 credits as songwriter →
Kerry King— 285 credits as songwriter & producer →

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