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This is a list of 14 often overlooked songs that are an essential part of AC/DC’s storied career. Did your song make the cut?

14. Anything Goes

From their 2008 album “Black Ice”, Anything Goes is a reminder that AC/DC still has a lot left in their tank. I can see myself driving down the highway, getting lost in this song

13. Playing With Girls

From their “Fly on the Wall” album, this catchy as hell song will make you nod your head in approval

12. Soul Stripper

The guitar riffs on Soul Stripper sound like a beautiful conversation

11. Put The Finger On You

This is a sinfully overlooked song from the “For Those About To Rock” album

10. Flick of the Switch

From the album with the same title, Flick of the Switch is a defining song from their early 80’s signature sound

9. Money Talks

From one of the greatest rock albums of the early 90’s, not only does Money Talks have a catchy guitar riff; it’s also a good story-telling song. Did you get your Angus Buck?

8. Who Made Who

I don’t know why, but every time I hear Who Made Who, it reminds me of an angry semi truck. Go figure.

7. Shoot to Thrill

From the “Back In Black” album, Shoot to Thrill not only has me banging my head, it also gives me a chance to practice my air-drumming skills

6. Whole Lotta Rosie

AC/DC summed up in one song. This song reminds me of the inflatable Rosie doll being filled up during the song, and bouncing around when the guitar solo kicks in.

5. If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)

Oddly enough, this isn’t on their live album with the same name (I learned that the hard way). I love this song, but I can’t get the scene from Empire Records out of my mind every time I hear this

4. Riff Raff

I’ve been listening to the “Powerage” album, pretty much nonstop for the last few months. Riff Raff encompasses AC/DC’s signature sound of dirty, bluesy, in-your-face guitar mastery along with legendary, raspy vocals

3. The Razors Edge

This song is so underrated; I don’t even recall hearing it on the radio when it first came out. The Razors Edge has a dark sound with a killer breakdown. This song rocks! \m/

2. Ride On

Talk about a story. I like to close my eyes and reminisce whenever I hear this. “Gonna change my evil ways; one of these days.” RIP Bon Scott, a true poet

1. Touch Too Much

My favorite AC/DC song from arguably their best album. “This damn woman’s gonna drive me insane.” A true masterpiece

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This is a list of 8 killer covers of metal and punk songs. Is there something I missed? Be sure to leave a comment below. \m/

Hell Awaits – Cradle Of Filth

The list starts with the greatest band of all time, Fuckin Slayer! As you probably already know, there is no shortage of songs to choose from when it comes to bands covering a Slayer song. Through their interpretation of the song “Hell Awaits”, Cradle Of Filth manages to deliver a truly evil song, with orchestral and black metal aspects. Dani Filth was born to cover this song! This track can be found on the Cradle Of Filth album titled “Dusk…and Her Embrace.”

Wasted Years – DevilDriver

Originally released in 1986 on their “Somewhere In Time” album, Wasted Years is a staple and fan favorite during any Iron Maiden concert. The last time I saw Maiden live, Bruce opens up this song by saying it was released so many years ago, but the meaning rings truer now than ever before. 23 years later, DevilDriver does a cover of Wasted Years on their album titled “Pray for Villains.” This is a classic metal song that gives me a feeling of reminiscence every time I hear it.

Inherit The Earth – Burn the Priest

Inherit The Earth is a song by crossover/thrash/hardcore/punk legends, The Accused; Pioneers of the Splatterrock movement. In 2018, Burn The Priest released a cover album to commemorate 20 years of Lamb of God, titled “Legion:XX” This is an album that pays homage to their earlier influences. Inherit The Earth was originally released on the “Martha Splatterhead’s Maddest Stories Ever Told” album

The Messengers – Skinlab

Originally on the “Quickness” album, Slinlab’s take on this song is on the “Never Give In: A Tribute to Bad Brains” album. An essential listen for both the Bad Brains and Skinlab fans alike. This is what it sounds like when punk rock turns hardcore.

Institutionalized – Body Count

Institutionalized is a song originally recorded by Suicidal Tendencies, on their debut, self titled album. Body Count does a cover of it called Institutionalized 2014 on their “Manslaughter” album. Ill say it. I don’t think Body Count get the metal recognition they deserve. There is definitely an aspect of humor in this song, but it’s so pissed off and aggressive at the same time. “Do you realize how much blood is in the human body? Do you wanna to see it, mutherfucker!?”

Ddamm – Slayer

Ddamm (Drunk Drivers Against Mad Mothers) is a song performed by Slayer on their Undisputed Attitude album. It also happens to be a song that Jeff Hanneman wrote for his side project punk influenced band Pap Smear. It was on the “Fear and Loathing” demo in 1986. Slayer are the true metal gods, but this proves that they can be punk heavyweights too.

Orgasmatron – Sepultura

This is one of my favorite Motorhead songs and it also has to be one of my favorite Supultura songs, period. I always think this would be the perfect song to play when marching troops into battle during Armageddon.

Frayed Ends of Sanity – Six Feet Under

This is one I just happened to stumble across while searching for ideas. This is on the Graveyard Classics III album. It’s a killer song and it’s metal as fuck! \m/ A perfect mix of barking and singing; There’s even a signature Chris Barnes pig squeal at the end. They do Metallica justice on this one.