The second album from the pioneering gangster metal outfit, "Born Dead" continued their uncompromising blend of thrash metal and provocative lyrical themes. The album arrived during a period of intense debate surrounding the band's controversial subject matter.
- The album was produced by Body Count with engineer Andy Gill. It was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Canoga Park, California.
- "Born Dead" was Body Count's final release on Virgin Records America. The album features guest vocals from Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister on the track "The Hate Song".
- Upon release, "Born Dead" charted at number 93 on the Billboard 200. The album faced continued criticism for its violent and socially charged lyrics.
Body Count is the band led by LA rapper Ice-T, known for blending hip hop with heavy metal. They emerged in the early 1990s as pioneers of the gangster metal subgenre.
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