"I Am the Law" is a single by thrash metal band Anthrax, from the album, Among the Living.
It is one of Anthrax's most famous songs, appearing on their best-of albums: Return of the Killer A's, Madhouse: The Very Best of Anthrax and Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991).
The song is about the 2000 AD character Judge Dredd and includes references to many of the character's storylines up until 1987.
"I Am the Law" was released in 12-inch single format in 1987, with catalog ID 12IS316 from Island Records.
It was also the first single for the album, displaying Judge Dredd's badge with band's logo and a US Flag in the background.