Tenacious D is an American comedy rock band formed in 1994 by Jack Black and Kyle Gass. After starring in their own self-titled television series on HBO, the band released its self-titled debut album in 2001. All tracks on the album were credited to Black and Gass, with the exception of the skit "Friendship Test", written by Bob Odenkirk. For the album, Black and Gass worked with producers the Dust Brothers and a studio band featuring electric guitarist Warren Fitzgerald, bassist Steve McDonald, drummer Dave Grohl and keyboardist Page McConnell, as well as other contributors. "Tribute" and "Wonderboy" were released as singles, and the album reached number 33 on the US Billboard 200. A number of tracks from the album were also featured on The Complete Master Works, the duo's first video album, which also documents a performance in London in 2002.
In 2006 the band released The Pick of Destiny, their second studio album which acts as the soundtrack to their film of the same name. Supported by the single "POD", The Pick of Destiny reached number eight on the Billboard 200, and featured songwriting credits for a range of the album's contributors, including electric guitarist John Konesky, bassist John Spiker and the film's director and co-writer Liam Lynch. The album also saw the return of Dave Grohl on drums, as well as the inclusion of vocalists Meat Loaf and Ronnie James Dio, who both also had brief cameo appearances in the films opening track "Kickapoo". In 2008 the band released its second video album, The Complete Master Works 2, documenting two performances in Seattle, Washington from February 2007. This performance featured a full band composed of Black, Gass, Konesky, Spiker and drummer Brooks Wackerman.
After a six-year hiatus, Tenacious D returned in 2012 with their third studio album, Rize of the Fenix. Produced by John Kimbrough, who co-wrote two of the album's tracks and performed on four, the album once again featured Dave Grohl on drums, as well as the returning John Konesky on electric guitar and John Spiker on bass. Despite not supporting a film or TV series, like its two predecessors, Rize of the Fenix became the most successful album by the band in terms of chart performance, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200 and number two on the UK Albums Chart. The band also released the EP Jazz later in the year, featuring a jazz composition lasting over 11 minutes.
Outside of the band's own discography, Tenacious D have contributed to a number of other releases. In 2001, Black and Gass collaborated with Sum 41 on the Christmas track "Things I Want", written by Ralph Garman and released on the KROQ-FM album Kevin & Bean Present Swallow My Eggnog, hosted by Kevin & Bean. In 2014 the band also contributed a cover version of the Dio track "The Last in Line" for the tribute album Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life.
On November 2, 2018, Tenacious D's fourth studio album "Post-Apocalypto" was released. The album consists of 21 tracks, both songs and skits, which together form the plot to their YouTube animatic series "Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto". The shows 6 parts were aired weekly as a lead up to the album, the last of which aired on the day of release. All six episodes were later compiled into a single film named "Post-Apocalypto: The Movie".
On November 29, 2019, for Record Store Day/Black Friday, Tenacious D released a 'Blue Series' 7" Single, featuring the track "Don't Blow It, Kage". The record was produced by The White Stripes member, Jack White.
Black has hinted towards there being more material released in the future, saying that the fifth album will take time, and "most likely be released [sometime] after 2020
On October 27th 2020, Tenacious D released a cover of 'Time Warp', available to stream online and also released on 7" vinyl. The song included a music video featuring a string of celebrity guests. The single was used to promote 'Rock the Vote', which encourages Americans to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election. All proceeds from the sale of the song were donated to Rock the Vote.
On July 1, 2021, Tenacious D released the single 'You Never Give Me Your Money / The End'. The song is a medley of the two Beatles songs of the same name. Proceeds from the single go to 'Doctors Without Borders'.
Songs
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SongSongwriter(s)ReleaseYearRef.NotesWicked GameWicked Game2023"Video Games"Black, GassVideo Games2023"Tenacious D's The Who Medley"Tenacious D's The Who Medley2022Medley of "Pinball Wizard, There's a Doctor, Go to the Mirror!""You Never Give Me Your Money / The End"John Lennon Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Richard StarkeyYou Never Give Me Your Money / The End2021(Medley of two Beatles songs, released digitally and on 7" vinyl,proceeds go to support Doctors Without Borders)"Time Warp"Richard O'Brien Richard HartleyTime Warp2020(Promoting 'Rock the Vote' for the 2020 Presidential ElectionAvailable digitally or on vinyl)"Don't Blow It, Kage"Jack BlackKyle Gass Blue Series2019(Record Store/Black Friday Exclusive, Available digitally or on vinyl. Produced by Jack White)"Post-Apocalypto Theme"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Desolation" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Hope"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Cave Women" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Making Love"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Scientists" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Take Us Into Space"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"I've Got to Go" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Fuck Yo-Yo Ma"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Reunion/Not So Fast" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Daddy Ding Dong"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Chainsaw Bazooka Machine Gun" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Robot"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"March" (skit & song)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Turd Whistle" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Colors"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Who's Your Daddy?" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"JB Jr Rap"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Woman Time"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Save the World"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"Post-Apocalypto Theme (Reprise)"Jack BlackKyle Gass Post-Apocalypto2018"It's Late"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2014(Digital download bonus track from the 2014 re-issue vinyl)"The Last in Line"Ronnie James DioVivian CampbellJimmy BainRonnie James Dio:This Is Your Life2014(A tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio)"Pat Riley"Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2013(Digital download bonus track available with the 2013 re-issue vinyl)"Rize of the Fenix" Jack BlackKyle GassJohn KimbroughRize of the Fenix2012"Low Hangin' Fruit"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"Classical Teacher" (skit)Jack BlackKyle GassJ. D. RyznarRize of the Fenix2012"Señorita"Jack BlackKyle GassJohn KimbroughRize of the Fenix2012"Deth Starr"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"Roadie"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"Flutes & Trombones" (skit)Jack BlackKyle GassBob OdenkirkRize of the Fenix2012"The Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"Throw Down"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"Rock Is Dead"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"They Fucked Our Asses"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"To Be the Best"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"39"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012"5 Needs"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix 5 Needs2012Originally released in 2012 as a bonus track for pre-orders of Rize of the Fenix on iTunes. Was later re-released as a digital single in 2020 to support the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic."Quantum Leap"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)"Rivers of Brown"Jack BlackKyle Gass Rize of the Fenix2012(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)"Simply Jazz"Jack BlackKyle GassJohn KoneskyJohn SpikerBrooks WackermanJazz2012"Nothing on Side B" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Jazz2012"Kickapoo"Jack BlackKyle GassLiam LynchThe Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Classico"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006"Baby"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006"Destiny"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006"History"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2")"The Government Totally Sucks"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006"Master Exploder"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2", as well as the single "POD")"The Divide"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006"Papagenu (He's My Sassafrass)"Jack BlackKyle GassLiam LynchJohn KingThe Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Dude (I Totally Miss You)"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Break In-City (Storm the Gate!)"Jack BlackKyle GassLiam LynchJohn KingThe Pick of Destiny2006"Car Chase City"Jack BlackKyle GassJohn KingJohn KoneskyJohn SpikerThe Pick of Destiny2006"Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown)"Jack BlackKyle GassLiam LynchThe Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2")"POD" Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006"The Metal"Jack BlackKyle GassJohn KingJohn KoneskyThe Pick of Destiny2006(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Rock Your Socks (Acoustic)"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006(Acoustic version of the song of the same name, found on "Tenacious D")"Training Medley"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006(Best Buy digital download, also available on the "POD" single and Japanese release)"Kong"Jack BlackKyle Gass The Pick of Destiny2006(Japanese Bonus Track, also available on the "POD" 7" Single)"Aussie Medley"Bon Scott Angus Young
Malcolm Young
Rob Hirst
Jim Moginie
Peter Garrett
Colin HayTriple M Musical Challenge 3 – Third Time Lucky!2002(Compilation of songs by Australian musicians, including: "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC,
"Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil and "Overkill" by Men At Work)"Cave Intro (Demo)" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass D Fun Pak2002(Was also featured on a version of the single "Tribute")"Jesus Ranch (Demo)"Jack BlackKyle GassJR ReedMichael RivkenD Fun Pak2002(Demo version of the song of the same name, found on "Tenacious D")"Kyle Quit The Band (Demo)" (skit & song)Jack BlackKyle Gass D Fun Pak2002(Demo version of the song of the same name, found on "Tenacious D")"Explosivo (Mocean Worker's Megamix)"Jack BlackKyle Gass Mocean WorkerD Fun Pak2002(Remix of "Explosivo" by Mocean Worker that uses snippets of various skits from "Tenacious D")"Kielbasa"Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks" & "The Complete Masterworks 2")"One Note Song" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001"Tribute" Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks" & "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Wonderboy" Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks" & "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Hard Fucking" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001"Fuck Her Gently"Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks" & "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Explosivo"Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks", as well as the single "Tribute")"Dio"Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks" & "The Complete Masterworks 2")"Inward Singing" (skit)Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001"Kyle Quit the Band"Jack BlackKyle Gass Tenacious D2001(Was also featured on "The Complete Masterworks" & "The Complete Masterworks 2", as well as the singles "Tribute" and "Wonderboy"