"Party at Ground Zero" is a song by the

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. A demo version titled "Pink Vapor Stew" can be found on the '' Fishbone 101'' compilation. Fishbone performed the song in the movie ''

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'' and was featured in the 1994 movie ''

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Music video

The music video for "Party at Ground Zero" was directed by

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, future director of ''

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''. The video is a homage to ''

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'', with Death bringing about a nuclear explosion when he removes his mask. Still frames from the video are featured on the cover of the song's 12-inch single.

Track listing

;A Side # "Party At Ground Zero (Vapor Mix)" - 7:02 # "Party At Ground Zero (Visual Mix)" - 4:50 ;B Side # "Skankin' To The Beat" - 3:11

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References

{{Fishbone Fishbone songs 1985 singles 1985 songs Songs written by Angelo Moore Song recordings produced by David Kahne Columbia Records singles Songs about nuclear war and weapons