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All songs on the album are written by Accept and Deaffy like all Accept songs from 1983 until this record's release. The performance of the song Lay Down The Law is credited to "Accept and U.D.O.".

Pulheimer Kinder- und Jugendchor contribute vocals to They Want War.

Track listing

1. "Animal House"
2. "Go Back To Hell"
3. "They Want War"
4. "Black Widow"
5. "In The Darkness"
6. "Lay Down The Law"
7. "We Want It Loud"
8. "Hot Tonight" - CD bonus not included on vinyl edition
9. "Warrior"
10. "Coming Home"
11. "Run For Cover"

Credits

• Udo Dirkschneider: Vocals
• Mathias Dieth: Guitars
• Peter Szigeti: Guitars
• Frank Rittel: Bass Guitar
• Thomas Franke - Drums