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In for the Kill!

by Budgie

Released: May 17, 1974

Heavy metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

Instead, Pete Boot was drafted in as a new drummer for the band. "In for the Kill!" is the fourth studio album by the Welsh rock band Budgie. It was released in May 1974 through MCA Records, and it's the first album by the band not to feature any noted track contributions from Ray Phillips, the former drummer.

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This album is known for its heavier sound…

This album is known for its heavier sound compared to previous Budgie releases.

The title track "In for the Kill," and…

The title track "In for the Kill," and its B-side "Crash Course in Brain Surgery," have been covered by bands like Van Halen and Metallica, displaying the record's influence over the years.

The album has ten total tracks, with two…

The album has ten total tracks, with two of them being notable successes.

As of now, "In for the Kill!" remains…

As of now, "In for the Kill!" remains one of Budgie's most successful and widely recognized works in their discography.

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Reception

The album itself reached the 50th position on the UK Albums Chart, signaling the band's ascending popularity at that time. "In for the Kill!" is an iconic piece in the band's history, receiving favorable critical reviews and fan responses.

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The Complete Album Story

"In for the Kill!" is the fourth studio album by the Welsh rock band Budgie. It was released in May 1974 through MCA Records, and it's the first album by the band not to feature any noted track contributions from Ray Phillips, the former drummer. Instead, Pete Boot was drafted in as a new drummer for the band. This album is known for its heavier sound compared to previous Budgie releases.

"In for the Kill!" is an iconic piece in the band's history, receiving favorable critical reviews and fan responses. The title track "In for the Kill," and its B-side "Crash Course in Brain Surgery," have been covered by bands like Van Halen and Metallica, displaying the record's influence over the years.

The album has ten total tracks, with two of them being notable successes. The album itself reached the 50th position on the UK Albums Chart, signaling the band's ascending popularity at that time. As of now, "In for the Kill!" remains one of Budgie's most successful and widely recognized works in their discography.