Rock Realms Mix Tapes

BLACK

There's nothing darker, few songs are better than those with a reference to the colour of rock. The songs are listed in no particular order... just in case you were wondering....

Click on each entry to read the respective Rock Realms review (if we have done one).

Metallica
Fade To Black (1984)

As slow and moody as a grumpy old man stood in porridge, although considerably better...musically.

The Rolling Stones
Paint It Black (1966)

Is it actually rock? Who cares, it's bloody excellent!

Mr. Mister
Black/White (1985)

Maybe not their best known song, but certainly the best with black in the title.

Loverboy
Fade To Black (2007)

Bit of a cracker this album, bit of a cracking song too...

Queensrÿche
The Lady Wore Black (1983)

Their very first work is amongst their very finest.

Led Zeppelin
Black Dog (1971)

It's off Led Zep IV. Of course it's good!

Deep Purple
Black Night (1970)

Serious classic. Hard to believe it's been around for so long!

Arthemis
Angels In Black (2009)

You've probably never heard of this, but it really can mix it up with the big boys!

Megadeth
Black Curtains (1994)

For us, just about steals the Megadeth 'black' crown from 'Good Mourning/Black Friday'. Both are top tracks though.

Yngwie Malmsteen
Black Star (1984)

We don't usually feature instrumentals in these lists, but this one if so awesome how could we not?

Alannah Myles
Black Velvet (1989)

Chart bothering track from the late 80's that sounds as fresh today as it has ever done.

Primal Fear
Black Rain (2009)

Primal Fear have a tendency to sound like Judas Priest. If Judas Priest still sounded this good they'd be on the top of the world.

Metallica
Blackened (1988)

Oh yes...

Soundgarden
Black Hole Sun (1994)

Very silly video, very good song.

AC/DC
Back In Black (1980)

The only song you'll ever need with black in the title.

Just missing the cut, honourable mentions in no particular order go to Black Metal by Venom, Black Butterfly by T.N.T. and I Hear Black by Overkill.