The Rods – Metal Will Never Die Official CD Bootleg Box Set
The Rods – Metal Will Never Die Official CD Bootleg Box Set
The Rods – Metal Will Never Die: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1981–2010 (4×CD Box Set)
Barcode: 5013929926028
Label: HNE Recordings / Cherry Red
Catalog No.: HNEBOX160
Format: 4×CD Box Set
Released: 25 February 2022
Edition: Limited bootleg archive with historical live recordings
Description
A raw and unfiltered archive of live performances from American heavy metal legends The Rods, spanning nearly three decades. This 4CD box set captures the band’s gritty energy across bootleg recordings from 1981 to 2010—including early club shows, festival sets, and reunion gigs. Featuring founding members David “Rock” Feinstein, Carl Canedy, and Steven Starmer, the set includes material from their debut era through their 2011 comeback. While audio quality varies due to source limitations, the historical value and metal authenticity are undeniable.
Contents
- CD1: Early club shows (El Paso, TX – 1981 & 1982)
- CD2: UK tour with Iron Maiden (Beast On The Road – 1982)
- CD3: Headbangers Festival, Germany (2009)
- CD4: Reunion show in Cortland, NY (2010) – previewing Vengeance album
Track Highlights
- Angels Never Run
- Power Lover
- Rockin’ And Rollin’ Again
- Rabid Thunder (Drum Solo)
- Let Them Eat Metal
- Devil’s Child
- Burned By Love
- Ace In The Hole
- Ride Free Or Die
- The Night Lives To Rock
Features
- Genre: Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
- Packaging: Clamshell box with individual disc sleeves
- Audio: Bootleg-grade recordings; remastered where possible
- Notes: Includes rare live versions and unreleased performances
- Country: UK
