The Best Heavy Metal Christmas Music on YouTube

Looking for some great heavy metal Christmas music to get you in the holiday spirit? Look no further than YouTube, where you can find a wealth of metal holiday tunes to help get you through the season.

Introduction

While most people associate Christmas music with only the soft, jingly tunes associated with the holiday, there are actually quite a few heavy metal songs out there that celebrate Christmas in all its glory. Here are some of the best heavy metal Christmas songs on YouTube that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit.

“Christmas in Hell” by Type O Negative

Type O Negative’s “Christmas in Hell” is a dark, heavy metal take on the holiday season. The song starts with the sounds of Santa Claus being tortured in Hell, and things only get more grim from there. The lyrics are full of references to Santa being slain by Krampus, Satan’s helpers, and the overall tone is one of despair and misery. This is definitely not your typical Christmas song, but it’s a great choice for metal fans who are looking for something a little different.

“Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown)” by Judas Priest

This song is from the band’s album “Unleashed in the East”, and it is a cover of the original Fleetwood Mac song. It is a great choice for a heavy metal Christmas playlist because it is fast-paced and has a great riff.

“Don’t Believe in Christmas” by the Exploited

This song is from the British punk band The Exploited. It’s a fast-paced, aggressive song that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit…or at least get your blood pumping.

“Santa’s Coming for Us” by Sia

Sia’s “Santa’s Coming for Us” is a heartwarming Christmas song with a metal edge. The song is about Santa coming to town and bringing presents for all the good girls and boys. The heavy metal instrumentation and Sia’s powerful vocals make this song a Christmas classic.

“Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” by the Ramones

One of the most influential punk bands of all time, the Ramones released “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” as a single in 1989. The song quickly became a holiday classic, blending the band’s signature sound with a message of peace and love.

“Christmas in Hollis” by Run-D.M.C.

“Christmas in Hollis” is a rap song written and performed by the hip hop group Run–D.M.C. and produced by Rick Rubin. It was released on December 3, 1987 as a single from the superQUIRE compilation album A Very Special Christmas. The song samples Clare Fischers “Papa Noel”, and tells the story of how Santa Claus lost his wallet in Queens, New York on Christmas Eve and how he was helped by Run-D.M.C..

The single was not originally intended to be included on A Very Special Christmas, but when Run-D.M.C. heard that the album was being made to benefit the Special Olympics, they decided to contribute their song and waived their normal fee. “Christmas in Hollis” became one of the best-known and most-loved songs from the album, and helped spread awareness of both Run-DMC and A Very Special Christmas to a wider audience.”

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Metallica

From thrash metal giants Metallica comes this take on the traditional Christmas carol, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” The band swaps out the holiday tune’s original lyrics for something a little more metal: “Hark! The herald angels sing/’Glory to the newborn king’/Peace on Earth and mercy mild/God and sinners reconciled.”

“We Three Kings” by Megadeth

This rendition of “We Three Kings” by Megadeth is definitely one of the best heavy metal Christmas songs on YouTube. The speed and power of the guitar work is incredible, and the singer’s voice is perfectly suited for this heavy metal Christmas classic.

“Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

One of the most popular and well-known heavy metal Christmas songs is “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The song was originally released on the album “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” in 1996, and has since been featured on numerous holiday compilation albums. The song tells the story of children in Sarajevo playing music on the night of Christmas Eve, despite the war that is happening around them.