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Body Count, fronted by Ice-T, brings a raw, socially conscious blend of heavy metal and hip-hop to audiences, offering a unique voice in the music industry.
Body Count signed with Century Media Records for their albums 'Bloodlust,' 'Carnivore,' and 'Merciless,' signifying a continued partnership for their recent releases.
Ice-T and Body Count collaborated with David Gilmour of Pink Floyd for a metal-edged cover of 'Comfortably Numb,' with Gilmour providing guitar work.
Guerrilla marketing campaign in London by Love Creative Marketing to launch a music video or album for Body Count.
Body Count signed with Sumerian Records for the release of their fifth studio album, 'Manslaughter,' marking a significant label partnership.
Body Count released their fourth album, 'Murder 4 Hire,' on the independent record label Escapi Music.
Body Count's self-titled debut album was released on Sire Records.
Body Count's self-titled debut album was released through Sire's parent company, Warner Bros. Records. The band later left due to disputes over Ice-T's solo album 'Home Invasion'.
Body Count released their second album, 'Born Dead,' and their third album, 'Violent Demise: The Last Days,' through Virgin Records.
Ice-T's solo album, which featured original Body Count members and introduced the band with a self-titled track prior to their formal debut.
Body Count covered 'Hey Joe' for this Jimi Hendrix tribute album.
Body Count wrote and performed an exclusive song, 'The Gears of War,' for the video game 'Gears of War 3.'
Body Count is an American heavy metal band originating from Los Angeles in 1990. The group was co-founded by rapper Ice-T, who serves as the vocalist and lyricist, and lead guitarist Ernie C, driven by their shared passion for heavy metal music. Early members included D-Roc the Executioner on rhythm guitar, Beatmaster V on drums, and Mooseman on bass, all classmates of Ice-T from Crenshaw High School. The band made its initial album appearance on Ice-T’s 1991 solo album “O.G. Original Gangster” with a self-titled track and later released their debut album “Body Count” in 1992 through Sire Records.
The debut album gained significant attention, particularly due to the controversial song “Cop Killer.” Despite defending the song initially, Ice-T made the decision to remove it from the album, feeling the controversy overshadowed the music. Following this, the band departed from Sire Records. Over the years, Body Count experienced several lineup changes and tragedies, with three original members—D-Roc, Beatmaster V, and Mooseman—passing away due to various causes. Despite these challenges, Ice-T and Ernie C continued to lead the band, releasing subsequent albums such as “Born Dead” (1994) and “Violent Demise: The Last Days” (1997).
The band has seen a resurgence in recent years, signing with Sumerian Records for “Manslaughter” (2014) and Century Media Records for “Bloodlust” (2017) and “Carnivore” (2020). Their song “Bum Rush” from the “Carnivore” album earned them a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2021, marking a significant milestone. Body Count released their latest album, “Merciless,” in November 2024. Their music consistently addresses social and political issues, delivered with a mix of heavy metal and hardcore punk influences, maintaining a distinct voice within the genre.
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