Heavy Metal

Sammy Hagar

About Heavy Metal

"Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" is a song by Eagles guitarist Don Felder. It is the theme song of the animated film Heavy Metal. It is not to be confused with the song of the same title by Sammy Hagar, also included on the same movie soundtrack. The B-side, "All of You," is also a track on the movie's soundtrack album. "Heavy Metal" was Felder's only solo chart hit. The song charted in the United States, reaching number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 42 on Cash Box. It spent four months on the pop charts. On the Mainstream Rock chart, "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" peaked at number five. 


Year:
1981
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Head bangers in leather
Sparks fly in the dead of the night
It all comes together
When they shoot out the lights
Fifty thousand watts of power
And it's pushin' overload
The beast is ready to devour
All the metal they can hold
Reachin' overload
Start to explode

[Chorus]
It's your one way ticket to midnight
Call it heavy metal
Higher than high, feelin' just right
Call it heavy metal
Desperation on a red line
Call it heavy metal noise

Tight pants and lipstick
She's riding on razor's edge
She holds her own against the boys
Yea, cuts through the crowd just like a wedge
Ohh, can you feel the static
So many contacts being made
We've got up front fanatics
Tearing down the barricade
To reach the stage
Can you feel the rage

[Chorus]

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Sammy Hagar

Samuel Roy "Sammy" Hagar (born October 13, 1947), also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and musician. Hagar came to prominence in the 1970s with the hard rock band Montrose. He afterwards launched a successful solo career, scoring an enduring hit in 1984 with "I Can't Drive 55". From 1985 to 1996, and 2003 to 2005, Hagar was the singer for Van Halen. On March 12, 2007, Hagar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen. more »

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Written by: James M. Peterik, Sammy Hagar

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Heavy Metal" is a song that falls under the genre of hard rock. It infuses elements of heavy metal, which is fitting considering its title.
Release Date
The song was released on July 31, 1981.
Album Association
"Heavy Metal" was included in Sammy Hagar's ninth studio album, named "Standing Hampton."
Soundtrack Feature
The song is most commonly associated with the 1981 animated film "Heavy Metal." It featured as part of the movie's official soundtrack.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Heavy Metal" demonstrated solid performance on music charts. It reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Collaboration
The song "Heavy Metal" is a collaboration between Sammy Hagar and Jim Peterik. Peterik is best known for being the vocalist and frontman of the rock band Survivor.
Musical Composition
The song is often praised for its dominant guitar riffs and powerful drums, combined with Hagar's distinctive vocals, all of which contribute to its heavy metal feel.
Music Video
The music video for "Heavy Metal" integrates scenes from the animated film with footage of Sammy Hagar and his band performing live.
Popular in Concerts
Years after its release, "Heavy Metal" is still a popular song during Sammy Hagar’s live concerts.
Impact on Career
The success of "Heavy Metal" boosted Sammy Hagar's career in the early 80s. It played a big part in establishing him as a prominent solo artist during this period.
Popular Cover
The song got a renewed life when it was covered by Metallica for their 1998 Garage Inc. album.
Discography Significance
“Heavy Metal” is considered one of Hagar’s biggest solo hits, alongside songs like “I Can't Drive 55” and “There's Only One Way to Rock.”

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