A destructive vortex of extreme metal returns to Toledo, OH this coming June 8th, with TOLEDO DEATH FEST announcing its 2024 lineup featuring OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY, and more!
Ok so starting off this is just my personal preferences, I’m sure you’ll have a different Top 10.
10. White Lace & Black Leather(1981)
You’re feeling liquored you’re feeling mean You got to blow off a little steam Like a runaway train that just can’t stop You push you body until it drops
Ain’t got no time to mess around You know your music and you know that sound Rock and roll hard and fast Only got two days to make it last
Favourites include Breaking Loose and Hangman’s Tree
9. It’s a Business Doing Pleasure (1993)
Jimmy dropped out of school at 16 Said he couldn’t take it anymore Mom and dad begged him, “Reconsider son…” But he just turned away And walked out that door A guitar ’round his neck A crazy dream in his heart He wondered to himself As he got into that car Singing
Favourites include That Day Is Gonna Come and Love Is a Crazy Game
8. Bastard of the Blues (2014)
You’re nine to fivin’ Just to stay alive Ain’t nothing wrong with that But man ain’t made To live on work alone And thats a matter of fact
Favourites include Even Jesus (Wasn’t Loved in His Hometown) and the title track
7. Old School (2019)
Takes two to Tango Come on let’s dance I love when you go crazy Steppin’ to the band You keep on rollin’ Like a wheel You make me dizzy And you make me feel
Favourites include Coming Back With Bigger Gun and Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound
6. Vagabond Bones (2009)
I feel like the sky is falling down Ain’t nobody here to play around Push it to the edge, I won’t back down Cause it’s time to go hard or go home One way up, no way out I give it all, all for the family
Favourites include Make ‘Em Dance and Monday Morning Meltdown
5. Back for Another Taste (1990)
Witches brew Without a doubt Stranded in the desert Broke down and outta luck
Two days Flying high Checking in checking out The bus, it up and died
Ride on, ride on Heavy metal cowboys, heavy metal cowboys Ride on, ride on Heavy metal cowboys, heavy metal cowboys
Favourites include Good to the Last Drop and Heavy Metal Cowboys
4. Wild in the Streets (1987)
I quit high school Took a chance on a nowhere ride Always breakin’ the rules, grabbed the world by the ass And barely made it out alive We went wild in the streets Turnin’ on the heat Bangin’ on the Devil’s door We took a roll of the dice And ya, we paid the price Kept comin’ back for more
Favourites include She’s Too Tough and the title track
3. Long Way to Heaven (1985)
Better run for my life Hide from the light Dark is the night Deep Cuts The Knife No way, I’ll get away Memories here to stay Deep Cuts The Knife
Favourites include Deep Cuts the Knife and the title track
2. No Rest for the Wicked (1983)
Got me a baby she’s hard as nails She’s my, heavy metal love
She plays guitar like the ring of a bell She’s my, heavy metal love
Leather and lace you know what i found She’s my, heavy metal love
Favourites include Don’t Get Mad Get Even and Heavy Metal Love
1. Walkin’ the Razor’s Edge (1984)
Well, beggers can’t be choosers So I take what I can get Love the life, girl I need Yeah, I got no regrets
Listen up
And I just gotta say There’ll be hell to pay Gonna be hell, hell to pay It’ll all come down on judgement day
Favourites includeWhen the Hammer Falls and Rock You