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Exodus

Metal Command

Release date: 25th April 1985

From Bonded by Blood
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About This Track

"Metal Command" is a track by Exodus, from the album Bonded by Blood, released 25th April 1985. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Exodus

Exodus

Lyrics

Metal Command

[Verse 1]

You're gathered here tonight

To heed our metal cry

Obeying all our wills

All others you defy

A wall of sonic sound

With amps turned up to ten

Our legions are advancing

To battle once again

[Chorus 1]

Fists are in the air, banging everywhere

Thrashing to the sound, faces melting down

It's time to fight for metal tonight

Bangers take your stand and obey

Our metal command

[Verse 2]

We go from town to town

And leave a trail of death

And if you don't surrender

You'll breathe your final breath

There will be no survivors

No prisoners of war

Join our ranks or perish

We'll slice you to the core

[Chorus 2]

Fists are in the air, thrashing everywhere

Banging to the sound, faces melting down

It's time to fight for metal tonight

Bangers take your stand and obey

Our metal command

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]

Our legions show no mercy

The final hour nears

Sonic blast deafening

It's ripping through your ears

There is no retribution

For those who do not dare

There's only execution

You're dead without a prayer

[Chorus 3]

Fists are in the air, banging everywhere

Thrashing to the sound, faces melting down

It's time to fight for metal tonight

Bangers take your stand and obey

Metal command

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Track details

From Bonded by Blood

1985
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    Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    Gary Holt, Mark Whitaker, Paul Baloff
    Lyricist
    Gary Holt, Mark Whitaker, Paul Baloff
    Producer
    Mark Whitaker
    Engineer
    John Volaitis
    Bass
    Rob McKillop
    Drums
    Tom Hunting
    Guitar
    Gary Holt, Rick Hunolt
    Vocals
    Paul Baloff
    Assistant Engineer
    Gordon Lyons, Mark Whitaker
    Executive Producer
    Ken Adams, Todd Gordon
    Mastering Engineer
    George Horn
    Mixing Engineer
    George Horn, Mark Whitaker, Robin Yeager
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