The 10 Funniest Heavy Metal Music Videos

From Ozzy Osbourne to Judas Priest, these are the 10 funniest heavy metal music videos of all time.

Metallica- “Whiskey in the Jar”

Metallica’s “Whiskey in the Jar” music video is one of the funniest heavy metal music videos ever made. The video features the band members dressed up as various characters from Irish folklore, including leprechauns, fairies, and giants. The video is set in an enchanted forest where the band goes on a wild adventure. The video is hilarious and metal fans will love it!

Megadeth- “Symphony of Destruction”

This song was released in 1992 off of Megadeth’s fifth studio album, Countdown to Extinction. The album was a commercial success, reaching double-platinum certification in the United States. “Symphony of Destruction” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1993. The music video was filmed in a dystopian future and features the band performing in a demolished city. It is intercut with footage of political figureheads and various outbreaks of violence.

Pantera- “Walk”

“Walk” is a song by the American heavy metal band Pantera from their 1992 album Vulgar Display of Power. The song was released as a single in July 1992 and peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song was included on the soundtrack to the 1993 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

The video for “Walk” was directed by Stephen Scott and originally aired on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball in 1992. It features the band performing the song in a bar, intercut with footage of people moshing and headbanging. In 2003, VH1 ranked the video at number 10 on their list of the 50 Greatest Metal Videos.

In 2009, Rolling Stone placed “Walk” at number 5 on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Songs of All Time.

Slayer- “Raining Blood”

This is one of the most iconic heavy metal songs of all time, and the video is just as iconic. It features the band playing in a apocalyptic landscape while rain pour down blood. It’s gory, it’s metal, and it’s hilarious.

Anthrax- “Indians”

This Anthrax video is both funny andmetal as hell. It features the band playing in full Native American dress, with war paint and feathers, in the middle of the desert. The clip is intercut with shots of actual Native Americans, who are not amused by the band’s antics.

Exodus- “Toxic Waltz”

Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area. They have gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and lead vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. Since its formation, Exodus has released ten albums, two live albums, and two compilations.

“Toxic Waltz” is a song by American thrash metal band Exodus. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album Fabulous Disaster (1989). The song is one of Exodus’ most popular songs, and its music video is considered one of the funniest in heavy metal.

Overkill- “Elimination”

This is one of the more recent videos on the list, but it definitely belongs here. It’s a shame that Overkill doesn’t make music videos like this anymore. The video is basically a parody of those 80s workout videos, and it’s absolutely hilarious. The song itself is pretty good too, which makes it even better.

Testament- “Over the Wall”

This song is from Testament’s 1987 album The Legacy. The video was directed by Paul Rachman and it features the band playing in front of a wall that has various things painted on it, including a mock up of the album cover. The video was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards in 1988, but lost both times.

Death- “Pull the Plug”

If you’re looking for a good laugh, look no further than Death’s “Pull the Plug” music video. The band is known for their sense of humor, and this video is no exception.

The video starts with the band members in a board room, discussing the merits of their latest album. They come to the conclusion that it’s not very good, and they need to come up with a new direction.

One member suggests that they should make a funny music video, and the others are immediately on board. They brainstorm ideas and come up with the concept for “Pull the Plug.”

The video features the band members in various comedic situations, such as playing Twister and riding around on lawn mowers. It’s clear that they had a lot of fun making this video, and it shows.

If you’re looking for a good laugh, be sure to check out Death’s “Pull the Plug” music video. It’s sure to put a smile on your face.

Obituary- “Chopped in Half”

Chopped in Half is a song by the American death metal band Obituary. It was released in 1992 as the lead single from their second album, The End Complete. The song peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The music video for the song was directed by PMG and received heavy rotation on MTV’s Headbangers Ball.