I Am the Law (song)
"I Am the Law" | ||||
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Single by Anthrax | ||||
from the album Among the Living | ||||
Released | 1987 | |||
Recorded | 1986 | |||
Genre | Thrash metal | |||
Length | 5:53 | |||
Label | Island | |||
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"I Am the Law" is a single by thrash metal band Anthrax, from the album, Among the Living. It is one of Anthrax's most famous songs, appearing on their best-of albums: Return of the Killer A's, Madhouse: The Very Best of Anthrax and Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991).
The song is about the 2000ad character Judge Dredd and includes references to many of the character's storylines up until 1987.
Single[]
"I Am the Law" was released in 12-inch single format in 1987, with catalog ID 12IS316 from Island Records. Some versions came with a promo poster. It was also the first single for the album, displaying Judge Dredd's badge with band's logo and a USA Flag in the background.[1]
Track Listing
Side A
- 1. I Am the Law (04:05)
Side B
- 2. I'm the Man (03:04)
- 3. Bud E. Luvbomb and Satan's Lounge Band (02:40)
Also issued as a 7" picture disc with only two tracks:
- 1. I Am the Law (04:13)
- 2. Bud E. Luvbomb and Satan's Lounge Band (02:47)
There is also a Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl with following track list:
- 1. I Am The Law (live)
- 2. Bud E. Luvbomb & Satan's Lounge Band
- 3. Madhouse (live)
Live tracks recorded at the Odeon, England.
Personnel[]
- Joey Belladonna – lead vocals
- Scott Ian – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Dan Spitz – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Frank Bello – bass, backing vocals
- Charlie Benante – drums
Charts[]
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart | 32[2] |
Dutch MegaCharts | 93[3] |
References[]
- ^ "Anthrax 'I Am The Law Single', the song also features Metallica's James Hetfield. info". Metal Archives. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Anthrax Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Anthrax - I Am the Law". Dutch Charts.nl (in Dutch). Media Control Charts. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
External links[]
- 1987 singles
- Anthrax (American band) songs
- 1987 songs
- Songs written by Scott Ian
- Songs written by Dan Spitz
- Songs written by Frank Bello
- Songs written by Charlie Benante
- Island Records singles
- Songs written by Joey Belladonna
- Songs about comics
- Songs about judges
- Songs about fictional male characters