The album features the original soundtrack created for Stern’s 2019 pinball machine Black Knight: Sword of Rage—a sequel in the legendary Black Knight gaming heritage originally designed by Steve Ritchie. Scott Ian, together with Brendon Small, crafted an intense metal score that mirrors the chaotic, fast-paced action of the game’s two-level playfield and signature magna-save mechanics.
A relentless barrage of lightning-speed guitar riffs, double-kick drums, and melodic savvy—a sonic journey akin to Dethklok’s cinematic metal assault.
Major tracks include “Sword of Rage,” “March of the Sand Worm,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” and the titular “Black Knight.” Most tracks hover in the 2‑4 minute range, delivering compact, high-adrenaline instrumental punches.
In sum, Black Knight: Sword of Rage is a must-have for both metal aficionados and pinball fans. It’s a tight, powerful instrumental metal album that brings the arcade to vinyl, marrying Scott Ian’s riff mastery with the energy of Stern’s epic pinball universe.
- Released April 12, 2025, for Record Store Day
- Limited Edition
- Pressed on green-marble vinyl
