God of Thunder (song)
"God of Thunder" is a heavy metal song by the group Kiss from their album Destroyer. Although not as popular as the rest of Kiss's early material from the standpoint of various critics, the song became a live hit and has been featured prominently on many of Kiss's live albums, including an up-tempo, well-received version on Alive II. Many various sound effects were used to make the song including explosions, clapping, zippers, overdubbed audience chatter and screaming children.
Song Releases
- Original Studio Version on Destroyer
- Live Version on Alive II
- Live Version on Gold
- Alternate Live Version on Kiss Symphony: Alive IV
- Remastered Version on Double Platinum
- Another Version is on Kiss Alive! 1975-2000 however it's a Best Buy exclusive track
- The original Demo Version sung by Paul Stanley is on The Box Set
Cover Versions
- Death released a cover of the song as a bonus track on the Japanese version of their 1991 album, Human .
- White Zombie released a cover of the song as a vinyl only single in 1989, entitled God of Thunder.
- The Swedish death metal band Entombed covered this song on their album Sons of Satan Praise the Lord.
- A super group consisting of Rob Zombie (vocals), Slash (guitar), Ace Frehley (guitar), Tommy Lee (drums), Gilby Clarke (Guitar) and Scott Ian (Bass) played a cover of the song for the VH1 Rock Honors of KISS
- Iced Earth covered "God of Thunder" on their album Tribute to the Gods.
Kiss Personnel
- Gene Simmons - Bass, Lead Vocals
- Paul Stanley - Lead & Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
- Peter Criss - Drums, Back-Up Vocals
- Ace Frehley- Lead & Rhythm Guitar