THE RODS - In 40 Minutes

Time for another episode of our In 40 Minutes series where we curate what we think are the best 40 minutes of music from an underrated band's career ... with headbangers and hard rockers in mind (ie. you won't be hearing many ballads or hits!). Basically, it's what we'd put on a single vinyl release (being limited to 20 minutes per side) if we were asked to put a Best Of record together to convince the uninitiated long haired miscreant that this band is worth checking out. This episode is dedicated to U.S. trad metal veterans ... The Rods. From the self-titled debut through to their latest gem, Brotherhood of Metal, we've got it covered!! Made for wild dogs, freaks and renegades!! Side 1 The Rods (1981) (0:00) Nothing Going On In The City (3:47) Power Lover Wild Dogs (1982) (6:24) Wild Dogs (9:53) Rockin' and Rollin' Again In The Raw (1983) (12:10) Hurricane (16:57) Hot Love Side 2 Let Them Eat Metal (1984) (20:32) Got The Fire Burning (23:09) White Lightning Vengeance (2011) (27:12) Runnin' Wild Brotherhood of Metal (2019) (31:56) Tyrant King (36:34) Smoke on the Horizon