Rock’n the Raiders

Hit list that hits all the notes when watching favorite team

NOTHING is subtle about a team whose very logo has been in enough scraps to warrant an eye patch. The same must be said of a playlist in the Raiders’ honor.

Crank these tunes before kickoff, and you’ll be ready to run through walls as if Knute Rockne himself was embedded in your ear buds.

Slayer, “Angel of Death” Slayer guitarist Kerry King easily ranks among the top five Raiders fans with gargoyle skull tattoos. Need proof? Not only has he been donning Raiders jerseys on stage for decades, but he bought a $3.8 million mansion here in March to cheer on the home team. Crank this Slayer staple, then, which approximates the sensation of trying to tackle Raider running back/human cannonball Josh Jacobs in flip-flops.

Neko Case, “I’m an Animal” A team strength of the Raiders continues to be the O-line, which boasts more beef than an abattoir. Setting the tone in terms of temperament is guard Richie Incognito. Know that flash of anger and pain you get when you stub your toe on the way to bathroom in the middle of the night? He’s pretty much that feeling zipped up into a man suit. This standout from alt-country chanteuse Neko Case sums it up nicely — the only time “nice” shall be associated with the dude in question.

Joan Jett, “Bad Reputation”

What every Raiders fan hears in his or her head when strutting into an opposing team’s stadium. Or when walking the dog on a beautiful Sunday morning. Or when waiting in the check-out line at Walmart. Or when breathing.

Joseph Renzetti, “Child’s Play Theme” HOME FIELD

With his Hall of Fame-worthy facial contortions on the sideline — think about the scrunched-nose look you make when siphoning a lemon while standing downwind from a pig farm as the sky rains blue cheese — Raiders coach Jon Gruden has long been likened to Chuckie from “Child’s Play, the “Citizen Kane” of killer doll flicks. How about one for the ‘ol ball coach?

Lonnie Ca$h, “BlackHouse” The Raiders have been repped hard in hip-hop circles since N.W.A. rocked their gear in the late ’80s. And while that group’s greatest MC, Ice Cube, has penned his own ode to the team, it was in honor of the Oakland Raiders. Time for some local love from this Vegas-based rapper.

Alestorm, “Drink” Yes, pirate metal is a thing — maybe the greatest thing ever, right up there with beer and… more beer. Speaking of which, hoist a few cold ones with these boisterous Scottish rogues to raise spirits — literally — on game day.

Fats Waller, “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” Did you know that Raiders tight end Darren Waller is the great-grandson of iconic jazz pianist Fats Waller? Greatness begets greatness, apparently. Somewhere, Raiders owner Mark Davis nods in approval.

Presidents of the United States of America, “Death Star” It’s not even open to fans yet and already Allegiant Stadium has the sweetest nickname among all NFL home fields. It’s only fitting then, that it should get its own theme song, appropriated from these alt-rock, two-hit wonders with a fondness for fruit.

Stray Cats, “Built for Speed” How fast is Raiders rookie wideout Henry Ruggs? In the two-minutes-and-53 seconds it takes for this rockabilly banger to conclude, Ruggs can run from here to Boulder City and back. In combat boots. Combat boots filled with the tears of opposing defensive backs.

Soundgarden “Black Hole

Sun” The sun will once again shine on the Black Hole, figuratively speaking, even if it shall remain empty this year. Until then, this moody grunge-era classic will console the Raider faithful until they can harangue opposing offenses from the stands once more.