Knight Jumps Queen
Annihilator · Bag Of Tricks [1994]
This match begins as our thoughts begin to grind
I send a pawn towards you, a subtle piece of my attack
Pondering the next move, I guess you'll never know unless you try
it
Knight jumps queen if you know what I mean
Anticipation of the final scene
Knight jumps queen, so get prepared
For this checkmate has been happily declared
As the knight jumps the queen
You have made selections, a white castle crumbles at your feet
To Counter the men in black, your moves must all be elite
A bishop takes a rook and this cuts him down to size
This is no tailor-made situation
I guess I have some real competition for once
Knight jumps queen if you know what I mean
Anticipation of the final scene
Knight jumps queen, so get prepared
For this checkmate has been happily declared
As the knight jumps the queen
Hours and hours to a stalemate, this game has come to a close
Could it end without a climax betwwen to exhausted foes
Night-time's falling on the castle, it's bringing in another day
The concentration was impossible, I never had a doubt I wouldn't
win it from you
Knight jumps queen if you know what I mean
Anticipation of the final scene
Knight jumps queen, so get prepared
For this checkmate has been happily declared
As the knight jumps the queen
Knight Jumps Queen
Annihilator's 'Knight Jumps Queen' stands as a defining track from their 1994 album 'Bag Of Tricks,' capturing the band's signature blend of thrash metal aggression and melodic sensibility. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies the high-energy riffs and driving rhythms that characterized their work on 'King Of The Kill' and subsequent releases. The recording showcases frontman Dave Murray's vocal delivery, which balances growled intensity with melodic clarity, while the instrumentation delivers a polished yet raw sound typical of the mid-90s American metal scene. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a powerful representation of Annihilator's ability to fuse technical proficiency with anthemic songwriting, cementing its place in the band's catalog and the broader history of thrash metal.