Essential Metal Anthems

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Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Ace of Spades
producer:
Vic Maile
bass:
Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
drums (drum set):
Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
guitar:
'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist)
vocals:
'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist) and Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead)
performer:
Motörhead
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”) (in 1980)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 3), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 33), TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 41) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 442)
recording of:
Ace of Spades (from 1980-08-04 until 1980-09-15)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
Motörhead4.152:50
2Easy Livin’
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
assistant engineer:
Ashley Howe
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Gerry Bron
mixer:
Rafe McKenna
drums (drum set):
Lee Kerslake (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
electric bass guitar:
Gary Thain (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
guitar:
Mick Box (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
organ:
Ken Hensley (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
vocals:
David Byron (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze (in 1972), Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1972), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1972), Legacy Records Ltd. (in 1972) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1972, in 2017)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03 until 1972-04) and Astoria Theatre (London) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 2003-11-08)
produced at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Easy Livin’ (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd., S. Bron Music Co. Ltd. and Umble Tunes Ltd.
live recording of:
Easy Livin’ (on 2003-11-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd., S. Bron Music Co. Ltd. and Umble Tunes Ltd.
Uriah Heep4.62:38
3Armed and Ready
Michael Schenker Group5:07
4Race With the Devil
Girlschool2:53
5Backyard Brawl
engineer:
Fred Archambault and Mudrock
producer and mixer:
Mudrock
bass guitar:
Chuck Garric
drums (drum set):
Eric Singer (rock/metal drummer)
guitar:
Eric Dover and Ryan Roxie
keyboard:
Teddy Andreadis (American piano/harmonica player Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis)
lead vocals:
Alice Cooper (the musician Vincent Damon Furnier)
recorded at:
Mates Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Track Record Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Backyard Brawl
writer:
Alice Cooper (the musician Vincent Damon Furnier), Eric Dover and Ryan Roxie
publisher:
December Cat Songs, Dover Sole Music, Ezra Music, Ezra Music Corp., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Careers, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Alice Cooper2:38
6Sacred Hour
Magnum5:32
7Stand Up and Shout (live)
live recording of:
Stand Up and Shout
lyricist:
Ronnie James Dio
composer:
Jimmy Bain and Ronnie James Dio
publisher:
Lite Dusting Music Ltd. and Niji Music
Dio3:42
8Tragedy
engineer:
Zebra Johanson (engineer)
producer:
Andy McCoy and Michael Monroe (Lead singer of Hanoi Rocks)
mixer:
Bosse Waldersten
bass guitar:
Sami Yaffa (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Jesper Sporre (Gyp Casino)
guitar:
Andy McCoy and Nasty Suicide
lead vocals:
Michael Monroe (Lead singer of Hanoi Rocks)
arranger:
Hanoi Rocks (Finnish rock band), Andy McCoy and Michael Monroe (Lead singer of Hanoi Rocks)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Johanna (Imprint of Love Kustannus/Johanna Kustannus/...), Johanna Kustannus Oy (company), Love Kustannus and Love Kustannus Oy
recorded at:
Park Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
recording of:
Tragedy
lyricist and composer:
Andy McCoy
Hanoi Rocks4:06
9Ted the Mechanic (live)
live recording of:
Vavoom: Ted the Mechanic
writer:
Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Steve Morse (American guitarist) and Ian Paice
Deep Purple4:44
10Expect No Mercy
Nazareth3:26
11Pilot of My Dreams
Thunder4:31
12Headlines
Alaska4:28
13Prayers of Steel
Rage6:10
14Nuclear Attack
Gary Moore5:10
15Am I Evil (live)
live recording of:
Am I Evil?
writer:
Sean Harris (Diamond Head lead vocalist) and Brian Tatler
publisher:
Happy Face Music Ltd., Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC and Zomba Music
Diamond Head7:01
▼ CD 2
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1Indians
assistant engineer:
Chip Schane
engineer:
Eddie Kramer (engineer) and Chris Rutherford
executive producer:
Jon Zazula
producer:
Anthrax (US thrash metal band) and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
assistant mixer:
Francis McSweeney
mixer:
Paul Hamingson and Eddie Kramer (engineer)
bass guitar [bass]:
Frank Bello (US bassist for Anthrax)
drums (drum set):
Charlie Benante
guitar:
Dan Spitz
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Scott Ian
lead vocals:
Joe Belladonna
recorded at:
Quadradial Studios in North Miami, Florida, United States
mixed at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas
recording of:
Indians
writer:
Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello (US bassist for Anthrax), Charlie Benante, Scott Ian and Dan Spitz
publisher:
NFP Music, Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC, Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing) and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
Anthrax3.55:43
2Back to Mystery City
engineer:
Andy Lyden
producer:
Dale Griffin (British drummer and producer) and Overend Watts
bass guitar:
Sami Yaffa (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Razzle (of Hanoi Rocks)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Andy McCoy
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Nasty Suicide
guest keyboard:
Morgan Fisher
guest background vocals:
Miriam Stockley
lead vocals:
Michael Monroe (Lead singer of Hanoi Rocks)
arranger:
Andy McCoy and Michael Monroe (Lead singer of Hanoi Rocks)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A.A.B. Tuotanto Oy, Geffen Records, Inc. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label), Johanna Kustannus Oy (company) and Love Kustannus Oy
recording of:
Back to Mystery City
lyricist and composer:
Andy McCoy
Hanoi Rocks4:56
3Holy Diver Live
Dio5:11
4Hang Me Out to Dry
engineer, producer and mixer:
Chris Tsangarides
bass:
Brett Bloomfield (in 1991)
drums (drum set):
Leonard Haze (in 1991)
guest guitar:
Leslie West (in 1991)
guitar:
Steve Morris (guitarist) (in 1991)
vocals:
Ian Gillan (in 1991)
recorded at:
Battery Studios (London, owned by Zomba group) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1991)
recording of:
Hang Me Out to Dry (in 1991)
writer:
Ian Gillan and Leslie West
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Clear Air Music Ltd. and Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Ian Gillan4:02
5Bomber
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
recording of:
Bomber (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
Motörhead4.753:42
6Doctor, Doctor (New version)
UFO4:29
7Wheels of Steel
Saxon5:54
8Swallow Me (The Real You)
Skid Row3:40
9Brutal Planet
engineer, producer and mixer:
Bob Marlette
bass guitar, guitar [rhythm guitar] and keyboard:
Bob Marlette
drums (drum set):
Eric Singer (rock/metal drummer)
background vocals:
Natalie Delaney
lead vocals:
Alice Cooper (the musician Vincent Damon Furnier)
arranger:
Bob Marlette
mixed at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Brutal Planet
writer:
Alice Cooper (the musician Vincent Damon Furnier) and Bob Marlette
publisher:
Black Lava, Ezra Music, Ezra Music Corp., Primary Wave Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Alice Cooper54:41
10White Knuckles / Rockin’ and Rollin’
Gary Moore5:09
11Never Say Never
engineer:
Andy Katz (producer/engineer), Phil Magnotti, Rich “Big Bear” Alvy and Darren Schneider
producer:
Vixen (all‐female rock/glam band)
assistant mixer:
Rich “Big Bear” Alvy
mixer:
Ed Stasium (US record producer & audio engineer)
bass guitar:
Mike Pisculli
drums (drum set):
Roxy Petrucci
guitar:
Gina Stile
background vocals:
Janet Gardner and Gina Stile
lead vocals:
Janet Gardner
arranger:
Vixen (all‐female rock/glam band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Eagle Records (division of Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd.) (in 1998)
recorded at:
Avatar Studios (fka Power Station, Avatar Studios) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States, Carriage House Studios in Stamford, Connecticut, United States and Greg Rike Productions in Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States
mixed at:
Avatar Studios (fka Power Station, Avatar Studios) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Never Say Never
writer:
Janet Gardner and Gina Stile
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) (ended), Garloney Music and Tagglerock Music Publishing
Vixen3:39
12Eyes of Wrath
recording of:
Eyes of Wrath
writer:
Chuck Billy, Del James and Eric Peterson (Metal guitarist, member of Testament)
Testament5:28
13Please Don’t Touch
producer:
Vic Maile
bass guitar:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1980-12) and Enid Williams (in 1980-12)
drums (drum set):
Denise Dufort (in 1980-12)
guitar [Lead Guitar]:
Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist) (in 1980-12) and Kelly Johnson (in 1980-12)
guitar [Rhythm Guitar]:
Kim McAuliffe (in 1980-12)
lead vocals:
Kelly Johnson (in 1980-12) and Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (in 1980-12)
cover recording of:
Please Don’t Touch (in 1980-12)
composer:
Frederick Heath and Guy Robinson (UK songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
Headgirl3.52:49
14Smoke on the Water (live)
live recording of:
Smoke on the Water (from 1999-09-25 until 1999-09-26)
writer:
Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing France, HEC Music, Henrees Music co., EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. division (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Deep Purple6:44
▼ CD 3
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1Do You Understand?
The Almighty3:19
2Hair of the Dog
Nazareth3:21
3Let It Roll
recording of:
Let It Roll
writer:
UFO (British space rock/hard rock band)
UFO4:01
4S.O.S.
Alaska5:25
5Bring on the Noise
recording of:
Bring the Noise
writer:
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, Eric Sadler and Hank Shocklee
publisher:
Island Music Ltd. and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Anthrax3:28
6Long Days Black Nights
Magnum3:12
7Kathy Wilson (live)
Wolfsbane4:14
8Send Down an Angel
Bronz4:22
9The Wizard
recording of:
The Wizard
writer:
Mark Clarke (Rock, UK) and Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd. and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
Uriah Heep3:00
10Talking to You
recording engineer:
Keith Andrews
producer:
Leif Mases
mixer:
Al Stone (UK engineer)
bass, guitar and keyboard:
Steve Morris (guitarist) (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
drums (drum set):
Simon Phillips (rock drummer) (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
Hammond organ:
Tommy Eyre (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
piano:
J. Peter Robinson (English score composer) (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
saxophone:
Albie Donnelly (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
synthesizer:
Tommy Eyre (from 1989-12 until 1990-01) and J. Peter Robinson (English score composer) (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
background vocals:
John Gustafson (from 1989-12 until 1990-01), Carol Kenyon (from 1989-12 until 1990-01), Dave Lloyd (from 1989-12 until 1990-01) and Harry Shaw (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
lead vocals:
Ian Gillan (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
TELDEC Record Service GmbH (not for release label use! manufacturing and distribution company) (from 1990 to present)
recorded at:
Amazon Studios (defunct studios in Liverpool, became Parr Street Studios) in Simonswood, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (from 1989-12 until 1990-01) and Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
recording of:
Talking to You (from 1989-12 until 1990-01)
writer:
Ian Gillan and Steve Morris (guitarist)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Clear Air Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Ian Gillan3:36
11What Do You Know About Love (live)
Lita Ford4:01
12100 MPH
Vardis4:50
13Home
Diamond Head4:43
14Running Free (live)
live recording of:
Running Free
writer:
Paul Di’Anno and Steve Harris (Iron Maiden bassist)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Paul Di’Anno3:19
15C’Mon Let’s Go
recording of:
C'mon Let's Go
writer:
Kelly Johnson and Kim McAuliffe
Girlschool33:39
16Here I Go Again (live)
The Company of Snakes8:31

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