Territory
Sepultura
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Unknown man Speaks to the world Sucking your trust A trap in every word War for territory War for territory Choice control Behind propaganda Poor information To manage your anger War for territory War for territory Dictators' speech Blasting off your life Rule to kill the urge Dumb assholes' speech Years of fighting Teaching my son To believe in that man Racist human being Racist ground will live Shame and regret Of the pride You've once possessed War for territory War for territory
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Written by: Andreas Rudolf Kisser, Igor Cavalera, Massimiliano A. Cavalera, Paulo Xisto Jr. Pinto
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15 facts about this song
Album"Territory" is a track from the album "Chaos A.D.". Chaos A.D was a shift from their death/thrash metal early work into a more industrial metal and groove metal style.
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Release Date classification"Territory" was released as single on October 5, 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "Territory" was directed by Paul Rachman who previously directed music videos for bands like Kiss and Pantera.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics to "Territory" were inspired by the constant border disputes in the Middle East, hence the name of the song.
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Band OriginSepultura, the band that performs "Territory", is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte.
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Founding MembersSepultura was formed in 1984 by the brothers Max and Igor Cavalera.
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Grammy NominationAlthough "Territory" did not win a Grammy, the album it's from, Chaos A.D., was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category in 1994.
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Critical Acclaim"Territory" was named the 31st best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
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Cover Versions"Territory" has been covered by several other artists, including Roadrunner United and Bullet for My Valentine.
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Live Performances"Territory" has become one of the band's staple songs in their live performances.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "Chaos A.D." was created by artist Michael Whelan, who also worked with other well-known bands, such as Obituary and Evile.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song and its strong political message have made it well-regarded within the metal community and it remains one of Sepultura's most popular songs.
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SymbolismIn the song's video, a globe painted on the floor symbolizes the "Territory" that people fight over.
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Special EditionA special edition of the "Chaos A.D." album includes a live version of "Territory".
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