Heavy Metal
Sammy Hagar
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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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Written by: James M. Peterik, Sammy Hagar
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Release DateThe song was released on July 31, 1981.
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Album Association"Heavy Metal" was included in Sammy Hagar's ninth studio album, named "Standing Hampton."
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song is most commonly associated with the 1981 animated film "Heavy Metal." It featured as part of the movie's official soundtrack.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Heavy Metal" demonstrated solid performance on music charts. It reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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CollaborationThe 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.
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Musical CompositionThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Heavy Metal" integrates scenes from the animated film with footage of Sammy Hagar and his band performing live.
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Popular in ConcertsYears after its release, "Heavy Metal" is still a popular song during Sammy Hagar’s live concerts.
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Impact on CareerThe 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.
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Popular CoverThe song got a renewed life when it was covered by Metallica for their 1998 Garage Inc. album.
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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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