God of Thunder (song)

"God of Thunder"
Single by Kiss
from the album Destroyer
Released	March 15, 1976
Recorded	Electric Lady Studios, New York City, September 3–6, 1975 Record Plant Studios, New York City, January – February 1976
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	4:13
Label	Casablanca Records
Songwriter(s)	Paul Stanley
Producer(s)	Bob Ezrin

"God of Thunder" is a 1976 song by Kiss from their album Destroyer. The song has also been featured on many of Kiss' live albums, including an up-tempo version on Alive II. Many various sound effects were used to make the song including explosions, clapping, zippers, overdubbed audience chatter and screaming children. The song was written by Paul Stanley, who intended to sing it on the album, but producer Bob Ezrin suggested slowing down the tempo and handing the lead vocals over to Gene Simmons.^[1]

Overview[]

The song was and is Simmons' "theme song" for the band. It has been performed live with blood-spitting, a bass solo, and a portion of the song being performed by Simmons on a high-rise above the audience.

Releases[]

• Original studio version on Destroyer
• Remixed studio version on Destroyer: Resurrected
• Live version on Alive II
• Live version on Gold
• Alternate studio version on Kiss Killers
• Alternate live version on Kiss Symphony: Alive IV
• Remastered version on Double Platinum
• Another live version on Kiss Alive! 1975-2000 (Best Buy exclusive track)
• Original demo version sung by Paul Stanley on The Box Set
• Original demo version sung by Paul Stanley on Kiss 40
• Unplugged country version on Kissology Volume Three

Personnel[]

Kiss

• Gene Simmons – bass, vocals
• Peter Criss – drums
• Paul Stanley – rhythm guitar
• Ace Frehley – lead guitar

Additional personnel

• Bob Ezrin – keyboards, sound effects
• David and Josh Ezrin – voices

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