Madhouse
Anthrax
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White coats to bind me, out of control I live alone inside my mind World of confusion, air filled with noise Who says that my life's such a crime? Trapped, in this nightmare I wish I'd wake As my whole life begins to shake Four walls, surround me An empty gaze I can't find my way out of this maze 'Cause I don't care Fall in, fall out Gone without a doubt, help me I can't take the blame They don't feel the shame It's a madhouse Or so they claim It's a madhouse Oh, am I insane? My fears behind me, what can I do My dreams haunt my sleep at night Oh no, won't learn their lesson, white fills my eyes And only then they see the light
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Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, DANIEL ALAN SPITZ, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOSEPH A. BELLARDINI, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Madhouse" by Anthrax was released as the first single from the band's second album, "Spreading the Disease", in 1985.
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Band ProfileAnthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981, and is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene.
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Music GenreThe song "Madhouse" is widely recognized as a thrash metal genre, incorporating elements of hardcore punk and speed metal.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around the theme of insanity and is highly deliberated to be a metaphorical representation of the band's hectic lifestyle and experiences on the road.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for "Madhouse" was banned on MTV as the network considered its content inappropriate, depicting the band members as mental hospital patients.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the video being banned on MTV, "Madhouse" became one of Anthrax's most popular songs and cracked the UK Singles Chart.
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Instrumentation"Madhouse" notably features a semi-complex guitar solo using the natural minor scale, a common scale in heavy metal, providing an example of the band's musicianship and technical skill.
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LineupWhen "Madhouse" was recorded, Anthrax's lineup consisted of Joey Belladonna on vocals, Dan Spitz and Scott Ian on guitars, Frank Bello on bass guitar, and Charlie Benante on drums.
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Live Performances"Madhouse" has been a mainstay in Anthrax's live performances since its release, often inspiring mosh pits at their concerts.
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Featured Game SoundtrackThe song "Madhouse" has been included in various video game soundtracks, including 'Guitar Hero II' and ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.’
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Historical SignificanceThis song marked a significant shift in Anthrax's sound, transitioning from the more traditional heavy metal sound of their debut album to the thrash metal sound they became known for.
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Reception"Madhouse" received widespread critical acclaim for its aggressive tone, complex riffs, and distinct vocals, and it stands as a staple of the thrash metal era.
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