The Rods' third album, released 1983, was entitled In the Raw. In 1984 Canedy and Bordonaro played on Jack Starr's album Out of the Darkness with Rhett Forrester of Riot and Gary Driscoll of Rainbow. Then in 1984 the Rods released their fourth studio album Let Them Eat Metal and recorded the album The Rods Live. Their album Heavier Than Thou was originally released in 1986. An album was also released the same year, entitled Hollywood under the name Canedy, Feinstein, Bordonaro & Caudle (all of the band members). Rick Caudle handled lead vocals on that album, with Feinstein only playing guitar. Following poor sales of their final two albums the group split up.
Canedy is also a producer of heavy metal bands, and his credits include Anthrax's Armed and Dangerous and Spreading the Disease, Exciter's Violence & Force, Overkill's Feel the Fire, Possessed's Beyond the Gates and Roxx Gang's Love 'Em and Leave 'Em.
In 2008 the Rods announced that they were reuniting with the line-up of Feinstein, Bordonaro and Canedy, and in August 2008 they played at the Metal Rock Fest in Lillehammer, Norway. The album Vengeance was released in 2011 to positive reviews, and The Brotherhood of Metal was released in 2019.
Discography
Rock Hard (1980), reissued as The Rods (1981)
Full Throttle (EP) (1981)
Wild Dogs (1982)
In the Raw (1983)
The Rods Live (1983)
Let Them Eat Metal (1984)
Hollywood (1986) – released under the name Canedy, Feinstein, Bordonaro & Caudle
Heavier Than Thou (1986)
Vengeance (2011)
Brotherhood of Metal (2019)
Rattle The Cage (2024)
I'm Gonna Rock
The Rods Lyrics
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No time for talking, I don't mess around
I got the thunder, I like it hot
No time to waste, baby, like it or not
So all you women just wait in line
No, I ain't coming, I ain't got the time
I got the power to hit the top
And when the timing's right
I know the feeling is wrong
I'm going to do or die
I'm coming on strong
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I'm going burn even when I get old
I like it hard, don't like it clean
Ain't got a queen, I'm a rocking machine
I feel it coming, I'm going to blow
I'm just a rocker, ready to go
I beg for power, I beg for fear
I want you mine, baby, I'll make you hear
And when the timing's right
I know the feeling is wrong
Everybody, come on
I'm coming on strong
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I'm going burn even when I get old
I like it hard, don't like it clean
Ain't got a queen, I'm a rocking machine
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I'm going burn even when I get old
I like it hard, don't like it clean
Ain't got a queen, I'm a rocking machine
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I'm going rock
The Rods' "I'm Gonna Rock" is a hard-hitting, energetic rock track about a no-nonsense individual who is focused on rocking out and nothing else. The song's opening lines reveal that the singer has the rhythm and sound needed to make their music work, and they don't waste any time talking or playing around. The thunderous beat of the music is their fuel, and they don't want to waste any time on needless chatter.
The song's lyrics reveal that the singer is a powerful rock star who has the ability to hit the top of the charts. They are a true rock-and-roll rebel who doesn't reveal any secrets or tell lies. The song's chorus features the singer eschewing conventionality and deciding to rock anyway, even when they get old. They like their music hard and dirty and are determined to keep rocking no matter what.
The lyrics are a celebration of the classic rock-and-roll fantasy: being a rebel who can command a stage with nothing more than a guitar and some drums while living in the moment and having a hell of a time doing it. The singer is unapologetic about their desire to rock, and they're going to do it regardless of whether anyone approves of them or not. The song is an anthem for the power of music, and how it can transform anyone who's willing to let it consume them.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the rhythm, I got the sound
I have the music in me and I have the style to make it work.
No time for talking, I don't mess around
I am focused on my music; I take it seriously and won't waste my time on idle chit-chat.
I got the thunder, I like it hot
My music is powerful and energetic, and it's best when it's played loud and fast.
No time to waste, baby, like it or not
I am on a mission to create great music and won't let anything get in my way, even if people don't like it.
So all you women just wait in line
My music is popular with women, and they should be prepared to wait their turn to be with me.
No, I ain't coming, I ain't got the time
I am too busy making music to spend time with women who are interested in me.
I got the power to hit the top
I am confident in my ability to create hit songs that will be popular with my fans.
Won't tell no secret, don't tell no lie
I won't betray the trust of my fans by revealing anything that they have confided in me.
And when the timing's right
I know when the moment is perfect to create the best music possible.
I know the feeling is wrong
Even though it may not sound perfect or feel right at first, it will ultimately become an amazing song.
I'm going to do or die
I am willing to go all out in my music, even if it means risking my life.
I'm coming on strong
My music is powerful and I am using it to make my mark on the world.
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I am fully committed to making hard-hitting, classic rock music that will stand the test of time.
I'm going burn even when I get old
My passion for music will never fade, even as I age.
I like it hard, don't like it clean
My music is raw, gritty, and filled with emotion; it's not polished or sanitized.
Ain't got a queen, I'm a rocking machine
I am a self-contained unit of rock and roll, and I don't need anyone else to make amazing music.
I feel it coming, I'm going to blow
I can sense that I am on the verge of creating something truly great and explosive in my music.
I'm just a rocker, ready to go
I am a true musician who lives and breathes rock and roll, and I am always prepared to create amazing music at a moment's notice.
I beg for power, I beg for fear
I am constantly searching for new and thrilling experiences that will fuel my passion for music and allow me to create even more amazing songs.
I want you mine, baby, I'll make you hear
I want my fans to truly understand and appreciate the power and passion that I put into my music, and I believe that they will if they give me a chance to prove it.
Everybody, come on
I want my fans to get up and dance when they hear my music, and to feel the same electric energy that I feel when I'm performing.
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I am fully committed to making hard-hitting, classic rock music that will stand the test of time.
I'm going burn even when I get old
My passion for music will never fade, even as I age.
Ain't got a queen, I'm a rocking machine
I am a self-contained unit of rock and roll, and I don't need anyone else to make amazing music.
I'm going rock, I'm going roll
I am fully committed to making hard-hitting, classic rock music that will stand the test of time.
I'm going rock
I am fully committed to making amazing music that will rock the world and stand the test of time.
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samkeepintherockalive
OMG, totally killer song from a pretty cool band who should have been bigger than what they are. The Todd's music is just as good as those heavyweights from the 80's
@Pamela_In_Chains
Kick ass song 🤘💕