I Am the Law (song)

"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).

"I Am The Law"
Single by Anthrax
from the album Among the Living
Released1987
Recorded1986
GenreThrash metal
Length5:53
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)Joey Belladonna
Dan Spitz
Scott Ian
Frank Bello
Charlie Benante
Danny Lilker
Producer(s)Anthrax
Eddie Kramer
Anthrax singles chronology
"Madhouse"
(1987)		 "I Am The Law"
(1987)		 "Indians"
(1987)

The song is about the 2000ad character Judge Dredd and includes references to many of the characters storylines up until 1987.

Single

I Am The Law 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

Charts
Chart (1987) Peak
position
UK Singles (UK Singles Chart) 32[2]

References
  1. "Anthrax 'I Am The Law Single', the song also features Metallica's James Hetfield. info". Metal Archives. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  2. "Anthrax 'I Am The Law' Charts". Official Charts Co. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
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