Budgie's fourth release, In for the Kill! (originally on MCA), confirmed their consistent metal songwriting. Like past releases, the album features huge metal riffs courtesy of guitarist Tony Bourge & wailing vocals from bassist Burke Shelley. " Crash Course in Brain Surgery" (their second song to be covered by Metallica) contains a repetitive & continuous riff, while " Zoom Club" stresses the importance of the almighty power chord. The title track (rumored to have been covered by Van Halen ba