Top 10 Heavy Metal Rock Christmas Songs

It’s that time of year again! Time to break out the egg nog, put on your Santa hat, and rock out to some holiday tunes. But not just any tunes--we’re talking about the best heavy metal Christmas songs of all time!

Introduction

The following list is of the top 10 heavy metal songs with a Christmas theme. This list is in no particular order.

– “Black Christmas” by Black Label Society
– “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by Metallica
– “Christmas in Hell” by Marilyn Manson
– “Blue Christmas” by Slayer
– “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
– “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Twisted Sister
– “Green Hell” by Motörhead
– “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by Faith No More
– “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” by Ramones

“Black Christmas” by King Diamond

This classic King Diamond song from the album “Give Me Your Soul…Please” is a great choice for any metal head’s Christmas playlist. It tells the story of a mother who kills her family and then herself on Christmas Eve, making it a perfect choice for those who prefer their holiday music on the dark side.

“Christmas in Hell” by Type O Negative

Inner Circle’s “Christmas in Kingston”

Type O Negative’s “Christmas in Hell”

Twisted Sister’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

Korn’s “Kidnap the Sandy Claws”

Rob Halford’s “Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel”

GWAR’s “Hail, Santa!”

CMXCIX’s “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)”

Ascension of the Watchers’ “Snow Daze”

Skindred’s “Raggamuffin Xmas (Pa Nose)”

“Don’t Shoot the Messenger” by Iced Earth

Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. They were formed in 1984 under the name Purgatory by guitarist and main songwriter Jon Schaffer and original drummer Greg Seymour. “Don’t Shoot the Messenger” is a song by Iced Earth, released as the first single from their eleventh studio album, Plagues of Babylon. The song was released on October 28, 2013.

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Metallica

One of the most popular and well-known Christmas carols, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” has been covered by a number of artists over the years. Metallica’s take on the song is unique, adding a heavy metal twist to the traditional tune. The result is a head-banging holiday classic that is sure to get even the Grinchiest metalhead into the Christmas spirit.

“Good King Wenceslas” by Iron Maiden

This song is about the legendary figure who gave food and clothing to a poor peasant on St. Stephen’s day. Iron Maiden released their version of the song in 1992 on a charity album titled A Very Iron Christmas.

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Judas Priest

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is a Christmas carol that has been recorded by many artists, but none more badass than British heavy metal legends Judas Priest. The band put their own metal spin on the holiday classic, complete with Rob Halford’s trademark wailing vocals and power-chord-heavy guitars. priests version of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is the perfect way to get headbanging this holiday season.

“Little Drummer Boy” by Megadeth

The Little Drummer Boy is a classic Christmas carol that has been covered by a number of different artists over the years. Megadeth’s version, from their 1992 album Countdown to Extinction, is one of the most popular and well-known heavy metal versions of the song.

Dave Mustaine’s unique take on the classic carol, with its fast tempos and heavy guitar riffs, makes it a favorite among metal fans. The lyrics have also been updated to reflect the band’s Satanic themes, with lines like “bring your offering of death” and “PArum pum pum pum / I am Satan’s drum.”

Despite its dark subject matter, Megadeth’s version of The Little Drummer Boy is a surprisingly catchy and even festive song, and it has become one of the most popular Christmas songs among metal fans.

“Merry Christmas” by Twisted Sister

This heavy metal Christmas song was originally released as a single in 1985, but didn’t gain much traction until it was included on the band’s fourth studio album, Come Out and Play, in 1986. The song is about a young boy who wants Santa to bring him some heavy metal gifts for Christmas, but his mother tells him that he’s been naughty and won’t be getting anything. The boy then takes matters into his own hands and Santa ends up getting a “lump of coal” instead.

“Silent Night” by Dio

One of the most well-known and popular Christmas carols, “Silent Night” has been covered by countless artists over the years. But few have heavier or more metal versions than Dio. Taken from the 1992 album, “Angels We Have Heard on High: A Heavy Metal Christmas,” this version of “Silent Night” is sure to get even the Grinch’s head banging.