I Am the Law (song)

"I Am The Law"
Single by Anthrax
from the album Among the Living
Released	1987
Recorded	1986
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	4:05
Label	Island
Writer(s)	Joey Belladonna Dan Spitz Scott Ian Frank Bello Charlie Benante
Producer(s)	Anthrax Eddie Kramer
Anthrax singles chronology
"Madhouse" (1987) "I Am the Law" (1987) "Indians" (1987)
Among the Living track listing "Caught in a Mosh" (2) "I Am The Law'" (3) "Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)" (4)

"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).

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 an 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

• Joey Belladonna – lead vocals
• Scott Ian – rhythm guitar
• Dan Spitz – lead guitar
• Frank Bello – bass
• Charlie Benante – drums

Charts

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

References

1. "Anthrax "I Am The Law Single" info". Metal Archives. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
2. "Anthrax "I Am The Law" Charts". Official Charts Co. Retrieved 11 January 2015.

External links

• I Am The Law lyrics