( l - r ) Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel - File photos

Sting boss Isaiah Laing is saying the 'war order' has been sent out by the Warlord Bounty Killer and fans can expect the 'real clash' this year, reminiscent of Sting's 'four the hard way' clash in 2000.

While many may have felt that the recent peace agreement between Gully and Gaza heads, Mavado and Vybz Kartel respectively, has put a damper on any 'war vibes' for Sting on Boxing Day, Laing is looking for a peaceful clash possibly among Bounty Killer, Merciless, Mavado and Vybz Kartel.

It happened once at Sting 2000 among Merciless, Bounty Killer, Ninja Man and Beenie Man when Merciless took on the three heavyweights and claimed victory.

Now Laing is hoping for a repeat of history. He explained, "I spoke to Bounty Killer and he is ready for it and if he's ready someone has to step up to di plate and challenge him. He has sent out the war order and he's ready to attack anybody." According to Laing, the clash will be reminiscent of older Sting battles, promising a peaceful clash where the deejays will lyrically confront each other and shake hands in the morning, friends once again.

"Remember the 2000 closing line-up for Sting, where Merciless walked out on stage and we had the 'four the hard way', just picture dat in the morning this year" Laing added.

According to Laing he couldn't be happier about the peace between the Gully and Gaza factions, which took place earlier this month at West Kingston Jamboree, as he believes their war was taking the wrong path. However, he was quick to remind THE WEEKEND STAR that Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel still have their issues that need to be resolved.

Laing said, "me a di clash master so Sting will never be soft. Last year was red hot wid Mavado and Kartel, but expect more this year. Tell the people come out and believe me, when I say something big is gonna happen, di real clash."

In a release sent to THE WEEKEND STAR, Bounty Killer is already in war mode saying, "Warlord on the attack again, full suit a black again, nuh body nuh badda dan we, Alliance wi name, all a dem a mi pickney dem."

Also, in an advertisement that started airing today, Bounty Killer sent out a warning aimed at Vybz Kartel, Merciless and long time rival Beenie Man. In the ad he deejays, "Sting kill everyting ... mi sey nuh boy nuh badda dan me ... Warlord forever, prepare fi whadever, whoever, whenever, fi done dem a mi pleasure, dem nuh smart and dem nuh clever."

He continues, "Rodney Pryce dis di Alliance boss an a nuff years mi nuh change mi cross, tell Santa Clause no cross ma path, sey dem a teacha mussi fi tattoo and bleaching class, so run up, if dem bad fi come up. Di bleach out crawny one weh all sick mi stomach, di one weh go foreign a prison weh man have a bung up ..."

While popular acts such as Beenie Man, Elephant Man and other veterans are not on the Sting line-up this year, Laing still believes the event will be a 'tough' one with a slew of new artistes.

He said, "all the young artistes have it, the chart toppers segment are all hot steppers, all of them have a number one song, Sting is di place where change is going to happen in dancehall. You also have like 23-24 females on di show so you'll see a difference next year in the business, the men shouldn't feel like they are the only ones on top."

The 'chart-toppers' segment includes acts such as Charly Black, Chino, Laden, Twin of Twins, Wasp, Flexxx, Chase Cross, Jah Vinci, Blak Ryno, while the female artistes include Tifa, D 'Angel, Lisa Hype, Pamputae, I-Shawna and others.