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[@brad_wilson]

Ice T says he started this band because his friend (Ernie C) was "too good a guitar player" not to have a band. Ice had always been a bit of a metal fan, so it was a natural match. Their cover of Slayer's "Raining Blood" is really great.

[@Sadion666]

Institutionalized though man

[@ShaunHensley]

Damn I forgot about both of those

[@theengagedfew]

Have you heard B.C.'s cover of "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix?

[@pjcannaday6337]

@@theengagedfewyes…. Its amazing. Body Count has actually put out some really good records recently.

[@bluepegasus561]

Ice T has a spoken word part on his O.G. Album where he states he feels sorry for anyone who listens to only one form of music. So true. Body Count was my introduction to rap. I was always a metalhead but when this first came out I had no idea it existed until my friend told me to listen to the O.G. album as it has a metal song on it, the self titled ‘Body Count’. Because of that one song on the album I became a huge fan of Ice T and progressed to Ice Cube, Snoop, Dre etc. this was in the early 90’s. So it goes to show we can all learn something from each other when it comes to music. Who knows where it can lead you.

[@bbcraven6469]

I was a teenage metal head in the 90s, and when Body Count came out, it was amazing to a lot of us that a well known rap artist had created a metal band. A pretty damn solid metal band at that. I honestly believe that Ice-T opened the door for hip hop fans at that time to enjoy heavy metal, and vice versa. After this, there were quite a few of us metal fans starting to enjoy the hell out of Ice-T, N.W.A, Geto Boys, etc.

[@aWhimTested]

Metal not to mention part/cousin of older hardcore LA punk

[@herculesbrofister265]

Check out Immortal Technique. Onyx is good too, all we got is us and against all authorities

[@user.Icarus]

Eh, I'm sure they helped, but Anthrax and their later collab with Public Enemy did more imo. To this day if the song pops up on my pl people usually ask if I have the Anthrax version and I know they don't listen to metal.

[@DeadlyRamon]

@@herculesbrofister265 I remember when Onyx collaborated with Biohazard on at least a couple of songs (Slam and Judgement Night). Funny to think that Biohazard was once a white power band!

[@xDamageProducer]

@@DeadlyRamon LOL Biohazard was never a white power band. It was started by Evan Seinfeld who is Jewish.

[@mikegoin6023]

Body Count was the opening band for Metallica and Guns N Roses tour back in the day. This was after all the controversy of the song cop killer. When Body Count took the stage, you could cut the tension in the stadium with a knife. I had one eye on the band and the other eye on all the cops that were standing around the stage. Pretty intense moment. The mosh pit was epic!

[@elbruces]

And if you watched any news channel talking about that, they all said Cop Killer was a rap song and used it to fuel fears about rap that they were spreading across America. We were like "HAVE YOU PEOPLE LISTENED TO THE DAMN THING? BLAME US METALHEADS!"

[@wg98st_28]

The 1st body count album is a masterpiece... Ice t is well respected in the metal community

[@ladaddy19]

Completely agree. I don't like corny metal. None of that 80's skid row shit, none of the hair garbage or the numetal. Body Count was different. Ice T can lose the rhythm of metal occasionally but that lends to the punk Thrash side of things. This wasn't some goofballs trying to make money off a trend. That's why there are Body Count albums, 30 years later.

[@user-zt4vf3ft6p]

That's the thing, its kind of part punk part thrash, and the thing is... its real. That kind of music us supposed to be fueled by frustration and about real life. That album is real AF about the realities of the life they lived. Total respect.

[@Buses2Bikes]

YES!!! It's criminal how much Body Count gets neglected. This is a great band.

[@TiKallisti]

They are definitely a child of their time. I still revere them but objectively they are not THAT good. :) Cop-Killer was dope tho!

[@vinceparham9180]

@@TiKallistiBC, when they first came out, weren’t musically that great. I can agree with that. However, they BECAME great. Listen to their last 3 albums. They even got a Grammy

[@marcgaskett]

You guys should really check out their new stuff, the Bloodlust album that came out in 2017 is absolute fire 🔥, songs like ‘Black Hoodie’, ‘No Lives Matter’ and ‘This Is Why We Ride’ are a must

[@RectifyTheParadigm]

Totally agree. I was not too big of a fan of them until I heard Bloodlust

[@DiederickBosman]

Agree. So much better than their older stuff

[@noamhemsky]

Great tunes. I think these guys would like the musicianship

[@theogonia1983]

This is why we ride it’s a fantastic song

[@bobbert152]

No Lives Matter and This is Why We Ride are so damn good. Just pure great metal

[@speterbilt]

As a white dude that loves metal this shit is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 nobody back then cared what race you were. Just wanted to rock hard

[@markwebb1040]

This song/album was released around the time of the Rodney King situation. Racial tensions were very high. Of course, the L.A. riots followed the not guilty verdict of the cops who beat him. I was in my mid- late 20s at the time. I'm a white guy and I never felt intimidated by the idea of people of other ethnic groups playing metal. If anything it proved to me just how great metal was. It crossed racial lines. Having said that, something that jumped out at me back in the '80s and seeing bands at Bogart's in Cincinnati the audience was overwhelmingly white. But on a few occasions I recall seeing a lone black guy at some of the shows. He was a real fan and not just with someone. Had a battle vest and everything. It was outside the norm but I thought it was cool as hell. Music is for everyone.

[@kl8455]

24 7 Spyz is a black metal band. might be a few others that I am forgetting.

[@markwebb1040]

@@kl8455 Grandma Dynamite was the first song I ever heard from them. I thought it kicked ass. I found some of their stuff to be uneven but they were good nonetheless.

[@kl8455]

saw them live once in Va Beach at the Peppermint Beach club probably in late 80's. fantastic band.

[@pjcannaday6337]

@@kl8455thank you for bringing up the Peppermint Beach club in VA beach….. I was just telling someone the other day how incredible that club was and I saw some great shows there in the early to mid 90’s (but I had forgotten the name of it). Lol.

[@erco9167]

My metal friends from that time were insanely racist tbh. (I’m from the ‘enlightened’ northeast US, btw, before anyone makes unfair regional assumptions.) Ice-T was kinda spot on here. This shit was said

[@peterbenson2185]

This whole album was basically a showcase for all of Ice-T's black musician friends. They got to show the world what they could do. This song is their "Motorhead" tribute..... Lemmy once said "If Motorhead moved next door to you, your lawn would die !"

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

Ernie C is a legend. One of my favorite guitarist in the scene. Such a fun dude to talk with too. Super cool fella.

[@paulielipman]

To me, Body Count have followed a very similar path to Suicidal Tendencies (who Ice T is a huge fan of). Starting in more of a hard core punk vein, then leading into more metal and more complex arrangements. BC's first album always reminded me of ST's first. The stuff they're doing more recently (especially This Is Why We RIde, which several here have mentioned) reminds me a lot of the Art Of Revolution era of Suicidal Tendencies.

[@jacyg.3073]

I will never forget when this album came out. It hit hard and us true metalheads loved it. Much respect to IceT. He turned me into a fan of not only his entertainment but his progressive views on race. Thank you guys!!

[@hashbrown77]

One of the best metal albums from the 90's PERIOD.!! 👍👍

[@LTIPW416]

I am 53. We had the original CD with Cop Killer on it. It was so controversial, they did a recall on it. I think we still have it somewhere. Love me some Bodycount, mother cluckers! LOL!

[@stefanjones202]

Their mist recent release 'Carnivore' has an absolutely killer production.

[@purplebeard1526]

And includes a cover of the mentioned Colors.

[@damianyoung3466]

The song with Riley from Power Trip is gnarly

[@purplebeard1526]

@@damianyoung3466 I like the duet with Amy Lee. I mean, really the whole damn album is bad ass.... The Hate is Real... No Remose, Another Level....

[@Moveplaylift]

Bumrush is so epic. Great Album

[@beboz28]

As far as I can remember, when this album was released, it was embraced by the metal community. Body count toured with the Metallica/ Guns N Roses show that was going around that year. I saw the show in Los Angeles at the rose bowl but they didn’t play in LA because of racial tensions at the time being so close to the Rodney king riots.

[@billybee3423]

You remember wrong. Faith No More was the opening band. Body Count was suggested, but James wouldn’t have “N123ers” opening for his band.

[@beboz28]

@@billybee3423 and also motorhead open the LA show in body counts place

[@travisboley8521]

​@@billybee3423Body Count was on the bill when they hit KC. I was there.

[@maybetheoneyouneed]

In 1992 i was a 17 (white) metalhead and this song was Playlist for me from the first listen. Also for all my friends coming from all genres of music. This band was so raw. Unfortunately almost all the original band members died too young from diseases or shooting... I feel lucky to have seem them live in 1993 and 94 and it was crazy... Unique at this time 🔥🙏 Try 'Born Dead' their second best track

[@pynskhemniangti3073]

If only you guys had reacted to their newer stuff, you would like and appreciate the band even more. "This is what we ride" is a perfect song for you guys. For the Love of humanity, please check it out I guarantee this song will make it to your playlist!

[@Anonymiad]

Ice-T did a song with Slayer on the JUDGEMENT NIGHT soundtrack which is considered to be a groundbreaking soundtrack at the time mixing rap and rock. Cypress hill and mudhoney, helmet and house of pain. I still listen to it every once in a while

[@lez0n]

That is one of my favorite soundtrack albums or the era. The whole album is solid. Great formula: pair a popular rap act with a popular rock/metal/grunge act. Respect to Aerosmith and RUN DMC, as well as Anthrax and Public Enemy for starting it.

[@scottwright308]

Soundtrack was DEFINITELY better than the film

[@stornkolson]

​@@scottwright308it was cypress with sonic youth. Mudhoney was with sir mix a lot. Cuz they both are outta Seattle

[@scottwright308]

I love you Mary Jane and freak momma 😂

[@Anonymiad]

@@scottwright308 so good lol

[@jametowne]

Their new stuff sounds even fuller with even better grooves! "Black Hoodie" and "No Lives Matter" are both excellent. Very modern production but still very much metal, and more tasteful lyrically while still being very much about social justice and anti-police brutality

[@TobyGuidry]

No Lives Matter is a great song.

[@HugoMechE]

Love that they interpolated that KRS-One lyric into Black Hoodie

[@alecmunro1732]

Their absolute best album in my opinion.

[@adriantrusca1245]

This is why we ride. They need to hear that shit.

[@paulhenderson9905]

Yeah that album is incredible. No lives matter is such an awesome song.

[@1000poundsguitar]

One of the best shows I saw in the 90s (I saw hundreds!!) was Body Count and D.R.I. Siiiiiick!!! Ernie C is a great guitarist. I loved the reaction when he broke into the solo…

[@NOLA_Voodoo]

I saw Body Count/Exodus/D.R.I. at The Backroom in Austin, Tx in early 90s. Killer show!!

[@g54b95]

Their cover of 'Hey, Joe' is amazing. Jimi would have loved it.

[@Herbalizer28]

I feel like Body Count is what initiated the short lived era of Rap and Metal fusion as displayed in the Judgement Night Soundtrack, which contains ONLY songs from rap and metal artists combined!

[@2RGGrannyJeff]

"The Winners Lose" would be a great follow up reaction to this. Body Count is a great band. They have a lot of thought provoking lyrics over great, catchy riffs.

[@user-yo9td7sx8m]

Body Count is a fantastic band. That first album kicks ass, and Ernie C is a killler guitarist. Check out their cover of Slayer's Raining Blood. Best Slayer cover ever, IMO.

[@petertapola8097]

I heard them play that song at a festival. Suddenly the drumming got a lot better and I went closer to see who's playing. Dave Lombardo had taken the drummer's place mid song (saw a video of it later)!

[@bakeNeat]

It was hella fun to play in the kitchen at work with the crew. The 90s were crazy... the rest of the bar staff kinda got it but also thought we were insane in the kitchen. We'd be playing Nine Inch Nails (Broken era), Slayer, Nitzer Ebb (That Total Age), SOD, KMFDM... Yeah, it was intense and freaking awesome, lol

[@Ultra_Lowcrian]

I wasn’t a big Body Count fan, but their 2020 release, Carnivore, ended up being one of my favorite albums of the year and had me go back and celebrate their entire catalog.

[@BaltimoreColt]

This entire album is 🔥. I hope this isn't the last time they visit it. As far as answering George's question at the end, I really can't. All I can tell you is that I'm white, I was 18 when this came out, a fan of good music from any genre, and I thought it was the best metal/rock album I had heard in years. I'm 49 now and it's still one of my favorites.

[@ZacCostilla]

Remember how divided LA (his hometown) was in 1992. Rodney king was beat a year earlier, and the officer acquittals and riots would take place just two months after this album was released. Plus the Nicole Simpson murder and OJ trial would come just two years after this. Ernie C kills the solos on this song, and most of them on this album, and Beatmaster does a great job putting a funk element into the drumming.

[@bakeNeat]

Those were intense times for sure. Music was really potent and selection was great.

[@Ultra_Lowcrian]

Anthrax did Bring the Noise with Public Enemy the year before this came out. I remember sitting in my friend’s room playing Sega Genesis, listening to that Anthrax album and then putting this on. The Judgement Night soundtrack would come out a year after that, even though I didn’t really like most of the songs, I loved the concept and what was happening. I feel like those three records are part of the same constellation.

[@costanzafaust]

I was hoping someone had made this comment.

[@Cryptic1911]

Ice-T is a badass. He crossed genres and minced no words, but it had a little something for everyone, so they had fans from all over. This was at a time when there really wasn't much black representation in the metal genre and It was a breakthrough album that got a lot of traction and also a lot of press over the cop killer song. They are still active and Ice-T has done a lot of vocal spots on tracks with other metal bands, such as Pro-Pain on the song "Put The Lights Out", which you guys should react to. It's got a killer groove and lots of sustained chords. I think you guys would dig it

[@danb5944]

This is a iconic and influential album..I had it as a very young teenager and this album was massive...body count still going today new album on the way

[@samlarmour]

I'm from South Australia, and we loved Body Count, the metal scene over here always supported any band that went against the norm. It's what makes life interesting, it's a shame I hear the suprise in people these days when they discover these kind of bands existed. I remember Living Color and Fishbone were big on our playlists too.... there were so many interesting bands back in the 90's.

[@Gregbaltzer]

Bad Brains had been playing Punk/Metal/Reggae since the late 70s and were accepted and considered the peak of hardcore punk. Those who loved Bad Brains worshipped them, I think they opened the door for more black artists in the scene

[@siltbabbler]

The whole album is a masterpiece if you ask me. I remember when it came out and my hardcore punk friend played it for me. It became a staple for my collection from time to time since then. Difficult to listen to for sure. Now, at Lollapalooza 1 this stuff absolutely tore up the stage. Indescribably awesome and overwhelming live at that show.

[@Musicvault2k6]

I saw Body Count at Milwaukee Metalfest and was completely surprised and blown away at how good, and how talented they were. Ice-T was also doing a signing and was super friendly and cool to everybody.

[@666Buzzsaw]

As a nearly 50yr old metal head I remember at the time that because Ice T was a big name rapper it was initially viewed as taking the piss and not serious. No one thought that Ice T was an actual fan and would even want to do anything metal let alone to be good at it too. It rocked the boat as far as the norms went. Then you end getting collaborations like Public Enemy and anthrax doing Bring the Noise.

[@brettc660]

One of the best concerts I have been to was Body Count - Guns And Roses - Metallica

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

Check “this is why we ride”… such a great song!

[@TobyGuidry]

Yeah, this came out when I was in college (91/92). I loved the hell out of this album, but yeah, Ice definitely took some flack from some parts of the metal community. But musically, Body Count was basically a combination of Black Sabbath, Slayer, with a little Suicidal Tendencies thrown in, so I don't see how anyone couldn't love them. They kill it even more live.

[@rightoftheline6521]

Was in college at the same time and we listened to everything, REM, Ice T, NWA, Pixies etc.. we went and saw them at Lollapalooza in Orlando.

[@BalaamsAss]

There's a lot more punk in this album than a lot of people realize / give them credit for.

[@TobyGuidry]

@@BalaamsAss Definitely. They were very Suicidal Tendencies adjacent. Basically if Ice T fathered a child with ST and Slayer.

[@koby8251]

I crushed this record when it came out....me and all my metal friends....all white...loved this record. So Dago metalheads were down with Body Count. Saw Body Count GNR and Metallica at Jack Murphy stadium, the SDPD were out in force and nervous....IceT came out and read a statement from the mayor (I think) asking them not to play Cop Killer...Ice crumpled it up and shouted Cop Killer!!!!! and proceeded to tear that stadium up!!!

[@TheRealTomLauda]

I remember when their first album came out, but from the european side of things, and let me tell ya, even if there will always be those "kind of guys", the vast majority of us, euro metalheads, thought that it was freaking AWESOME to see Ice T doing freaking metal !

[@johncomeau2480]

Nice. Can't wait to leave work and actually watch this!!!

[@Darth_Zamiel]

Ice-T's Hollywood breakout was in the movie Breakin' Him and Turbo were the most memorable things about that film.

[@darkphotonstudio]

When I saw the (censored) video for this on MTV back then, it blew me away. Awesome track!

[@tomhaile7232]

This has such a impact to society that the 1st President Bush called them out in a national speech. And it used to held behind the counter at the record stores.

[@cedriccox8759]

For 20 Years I played Bass in a grindcore/death metal band. Getting on that stage was easy because of this song and the fact that you can do anything if you want it. God bless this song. Thanks for giving this song shine. Now please do powerslave by Ironmaiden PEACE

[@beeepizzle]

Old School Metalhead white dude here…I’ve LOVED watching you two react to Metal! 🤘😎

[@Helgimar1980]

White boy from Iceland here. We listened to Bodycount and RatM as it came out all the time. Think it shaped alot of my opinions now as a 43 year old man. Ice-T is a visionary

[@mcnasty6971]

As a teenage metal head I fell in love with this album. I had just got in trouble with the law and was sentenced to community service. I listened to this album on every trip to do my service. It brings back those memories every time I hear any song from it! (32 years ago)

[@TheRonZombie]

I've been a Body Count fan since day 1. His band today is amazing! Check out Talk Shit Get Shot.

[@panasonicyouth1985]

i think you guys would DEFINITELY prefer anything off of the Bloodlust album, which musically and production wise is just by far magnificent. It was a true step up for them. Especially lyrically, which I think could be some of Ice-T's finest lyrics with Body Count. Especially on the songs No Lives Matter, This Is How We Ride, The Ski Mask Way, Black Hoodie, All Love Is Lost, etc. I'd give one of those a shot! :)

[@crantruth]

Body count is a hardcore band, that’s why it has so much punk influence, metal heads just appreciated them

[@timmycollins7665]

Cop Killer got this album shelved and banned for a long while. This album was recorded in the late 80's but didn't get released until 1992. In 1992 you really only had RATM and Body Count for this style of music. T was always a big Slayer fan and his taste for that band lead him to trying this style.

[@boboso7238]

Exactly. Then they pulled Cop Killer of the album after the first run. So if you have a record or cd with that track on it it’s rare. I was fortunate to get a first run cd with it, still got it to this day. 😎

[@traviseicher9118]

Is there anyone on the planet that doesn't like Ice T? Even people that hate music will love him for his television stuff.

[@Ninang363]

That guitar solo was hot!

[@nicholasbennett3169]

They do a sick cover of Raining Blood. Got to give respect to Ice T and Body Count. I think it is a very excellent marriage of Ice's vocals and thrash metal. "This Is Why We Ride" is another good one.

[@DrDeth06660]

They have so many great songs, you just don't even know!! This is why we ride is one I believe you would really enjoy!

[@teflongoon]

I was a hardcore punker back then and worked in a record store. My coworker played *Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say* and I became an instant Ice-T fan and bought all his albums. OG blew me away. Ice-T got me into hip hop. Hip hop got me into jazz. At the first Lollapalooza in 1991, when Ice-T and Body Count were up next, the WHOLE floor section emptied out as people went to concessions, bathrooms, etc. So I strolled right down to front row centre and waited. Then police helicopters sounded. Then sirens. Then Ice-T came out and stood 10 feet in front of me. The floor remained near-empty for like 8 or 9 songs. THEN they launched into *Body Count* (the song). And a minute later people started storming down the stairs. By the time *There Goes the Neighborhood* started, the floor section was PACKED. And I was at the front.

[@powzer122]

the bridge and solo in this song are sick!

[@jasonrobison650]

I remember when this came out....I was already and ice-T fan...then I heard body count and it blew me away....love them so much!

[@nebojsakerkez4652]

In a peak of rap carrier Ice-T formed rap metal band.Big respect!

[@rustycamaro]

I was lucky enough to see them live when the album first came out.

[@Jaysonic3423]

Same! Saw em 2 times in Atlanta, and then, again, in Tampa at the Sun and Steel metalfest. Had the pleasure ofnactually having reql conversations with him all three times. I've been an Ice-T fan since his first album. Was one of the few kids who was a metalhead and a breakdancer in the 80s, at least in my area

[@lez0n]

Saw them in 92’. Best mosh pit I’ve ever been in. Became a hip hop head that night as well.

[@jacobprice8048]

Yall need to hear "Institutionalized" By Suicidal Tendencies and then do the Body Count version afterwards. Ice-T updates the lyrics and makes the lyrics about his life in modern times. The original is a classic, Body Count's version is so relatable and good, even if you never heard the og version. Its better hearing both though. Suicidal were incredible

[@wvusmc]

Yes. He knew his fuckin password!

[@Zngl]

Bodycount is one of the greats. Awesome musicians and a great lyricist. In europe we could even sing the songs...

[@patriciaroach7366]

Such an underrated band

[@wazdah]

Check out their cover of "Raining Blood" video Ice-T speaks about the reasons for creating the band and their journey and it sounds insanely good.

[@cfh143]

They got better with every release

[@wvusmc]

New albums are full of bangers.

[@HugoMechE]

I discovered them from their new stuff. Heavy with groove.

[@Scott_Forsell]

Body Count's in the house. Body Count!

[@user-ci8gj4ex5o]

When I hear opinions like this I think of the band Bad Brains and imagine the opposition they felt in the 70s and 80s.

[@IICJZII]

You guys are awesome. I requested Body Count songs in the past, I think you guys would really gel with some of their newer stuff. Thank you as always got the content.

[@jkwak1976]

Musically I've never been a fan of rap mixed with metal but on the point of racism in metal (and the perception of metalheads being ill mannered, closed minded idiots that definitely used to exist), I've always found the metal scene was very inclusive and had a positive attitude towards most people, regardless of colour or culture. I've always found metal festivals have a much more friendly atmosphere and a "one big happy family" experience. I've been to other types of festivals and there's always a lot more hassle and unfriendliness. I remember reading back in the day when the Dynamo Open Air festival was the biggest metal festival going in Europe, that the Eindhoven police chef said he would rather have Dynamo Open Air every day of the year than one match of PSV against Ajax (2 of the biggest Dutch football teams).

[@dwaynestjohn5324]

This is why we ride by body count you guys need to check that one out. Love body count. The winners lose is a good one too.

[@merijnsiben9364]

Yeah, they should've done that done! Love the old stuff, but it sounds a bit dated. Think they would've liked the sound on the newer album!

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

I was gonna say the same, that song is too good!

[@philragu5298]

As a metal head from the 80's, we loved Body Count.

[@gibiati8295]

I feel like I"ve grown up with yall over the last few years. best react channel ever

[@markburns9116]

Body Count gets better with each album.The performance, the lyrics and importantly, the production gets better.Give "No Lives Matter" a listen 😊

[@pedroisaacribeiro5050]

Bodycount are a unique band.... Great reaction...You should do Anger from the band Downset... A total Banger... Greetings from Portugal

[@joeg1709]

We love them because IceT had the balls to be involved in something he liked that was so far outside of the stereotypes of music. And, lo and behold, the band was good! Another example of music being one of the most transcendent parts of our sad world.

[@TheRonZombie]

Ice was a Metal fan before Body Count. Just listen to Midnight. He's Rapping over Black Sabbath Black Sabbath.

[@ZombieDime]

Ernie C is a criminally underrated guitarist, his early work is great but I reckon he brings his A game on Bloodlust. The album is fantastic and my favourite, you should definitely check out more tracks from that. In regards to their influences you guys are spot on, Ice T mentions on their cover of Raining Blood that their main influences are Suicidal Tendencies, Black Sabbath and Slayer.

[@clairehall2720]

Ice t is a genius. A musical god. Doesn’t matter if it’s rap or metal. An absolute god. If he did pop or blues. I guarantee it would be gold.

[@bradleytalbot8618]

Loved this song, In loving color sent a better message!

[@badmotorbreath5206]

Another Aussie metal head (with European descent) hearing this back in the day…it blew me away and opened my eyes in a similar way to when Rage Against the Machine released their first, self titled album around the same time in the early nineties.🤘😎🤘

[@shanemacbike2]

How did you manage to get this far in life without ever hearing this track. I had that album when I was 14 in 1994 and Im from rural Ireland

[@that-avr-drummer]

I was a teenager at this time and there was some "what are these black dudes doing in metal?!" as well as "what are these white dudes doing in rap?!" like with House Of Pain and Beastie Boys....so yeah, there was some of that coming from both sides, but most people just enjoyed it.

[@LVmanatee]

The metal community accepted Body Count with open arms. Ice T said later that he started this band because his best friend, Ernie C, from high school was a great rock guitarist and he wanted to put him on the map.

[@Djare915]

It's a crossover between hc-punk and thrashy groove!You should check out some of their later work.

[@kenmott6387]

Living Colour broke out and were treated as a joke in metal circles, so the precedent was set. They were called a Black rock band, which translated as a novelty act. They weren't taken seriously because of their skin color. Same with Fishbone and other rock acts.

[@AndDeathForAll82]

Very important band for me. They were my gateway to both Hip Hop and Hardcore. They also taught me a lot about things that were hard for me to grasp as a white kid.

[@punkassfunk]

Bodycount was more a political statement than musical genius. It was a necessary protest and inspired a lot of minority metal bands. Ice T was the man at this time.

[@clonexx]

I loved this album when it came out. I was straddling two worlds at the time, listening to a lot of quality rap and of course I was originally a metalhead and was also listening to prog metal. I didn’t give a shit what race anyone was, if the music was good. I was already listening to Ice T on his rap side, so I thought it was awesome that he put together a metal band. This is coming from a very very white boy from a very white suburb.

[@clonexx]

@luke5100 I think so. I grew up on both, and as long as the music was quality, I didn’t care who made it. Beastie Boys were interesting because they were the first white rap group I’d ever heard and they were amazing. Vanilla Ice caught a lot of flack, but I think that was due to being overplayed. Ice Ice Baby got so much attention it reached critical mass and people turned against him. I feel bad for him, because of what Suge Knight did to him. I was listening to Metallica, Testament, Anthrax, Forbidden, Slayer, Van Halen, Iron Maiden all at the same time I was listening to NWA, Ice T, Ghetto Boys, etc. As long as it sounded great on my car stereo, I’d listen to it. I had a decent set up with 2 12” subs behind the seats, 2 6x9s in the back deck, 2 mids and a tweeter in each door and I forget what was in the front deck. Decent head unit and a separate EQ also. Metal had a really awesome sound through that system, and rap had this killer bass that shook everything inside the car lol. With a lot of rap on I couldn’t see through my rear view mirror because it was vibrating so much. I miss that car and those days. Simpler times.

[@soulpatchjackson3076]

Seen body count 2021,....and it was incredible!

[@reedwilson64GTO]

Jump on some new one's. "This is why we ride" and "Talk shit, get shot" naughty in a good way. As a metal fan...I bought this right away.

[@brianstinson7757]

Talk Shit, Get Shot hits hard - cool song

[@williamgordon4610]

This record got me into rock and metal

[@JoeVideoed]

B4 I bought this album I'd seen the MTV video & his performance on Arsenio Hall's show. Needless to say those were the clean versions. Once I heard the album version, I was taken aback.

[@matheya]

Body count are Huge in Europe! I loved them back in the day and later was introduced to Ice T's Home invasion album ! I love Ice T !! So creative , such a deep voice 😂 It always shocks me when american are clueless about the band ! 😮😅

[@johnjacobs7283]

The next Body Count song you gotta do is “Talk Shit Get Shot”. Great tune!

[@michaeltorris5675]

I’ve only heard Body Count here and there. I always liked it. But this is the first time I’ve heard this song, and I love it. I mean, this song is everything punk/hardcore should be.