Rise of the Infidels

by Stormtroopers of Death

Overview

For a band who released so preciously few albums during their on-again/off-again lifespan (two full-length studio sets), there has certainly been an exceedingly high number of live CDs and DVDs issued over the years from S.O.D. But truth be told, the group -- who was one of the first to merge hardcore and metal -- was certainly one of the most brutally heavy live acts in all of rock history, as evidenced by the 2007 live CD Rise of the Infidels. What sets this release apart from the earlier ones is that four previously unreleased studio tracks kick off the album -- two venom-filled originals that are certainly worthy of the S.O.D. name ("Stand Up and Fight" and "Java Amigo"), as well as two hardcore covers (Agnostic Front's "United and Strong" and Negative Approach's "Ready to Fight"). And although the live tracks (recorded in Seattle) sound like soundboard recordings, the ferociousness of such classics as "March of the S.O.D.," "Sgt. D and the S.O.D.," "Milano Mosh," and "Speak English or Die," which kick off the live portion one after another in quick succession cannot be subdued. And no S.O.D. show would be complete without a handful of gloriously distasteful "Ballad Of..." songs, and this time out, Jim Morrison, INXS, Frank Sinatra, and Freddie Mercury, as well as two of Seattle's hometown heroes -- Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana -- all are bestowed this "honor." Raw and unapologetic, Rise of the Infidels sticks out like a sore thumb among all the finely tuned gobbledygook that passes itself off as heavy metal in the early 21st century. Just the way Sgt D. likes it. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	08/21/2007
Label:	Megaforce
UPC:	0020286105527
Rank:	75880

Tracks

1. Stand Up and Fight
2. Java Amigo
3. United and Strong
4. Ready to Fight
5. Ballad of Nirvana/March of the S.O.D.
6. Sgt D and the S.O.D.
7. Kill Yourself
8. Milano Mosh
9. Speak English or Die
10. Fuck the Middle East
11. Douche Crew
12. Ballad of Jimi Hendrix
13. Ballad of Jim Morrison
14. Ballad of INXS
15. Ballad of Frank Sinatra
16. Ballad of Nirvana
17. Ballad of Freddy Mercury
18. Cromatic Death
19. Fist Banging Mania
20. No Turning Back
21. Milk
22. Pussywhipped
23. Freddy Krueger
24. United Forces

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Stormtroopers of Death   Primary Artist
Dan Lilker   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Billy Miland   Vocals
Scott Ian   Guitar
Charlie Benante   Drums

Technical Credits

Scott Ian   Group Member
Dan Lilker   Group Member
Charlie Benante   Group Member
Bill Philput   Video