The First Ever Heavy Metal Music Video

The first ever heavy metal music video was released today, and it’s sure to get your head banging. Featuring all the elements of a classic metal song, this video is a must-watch for any fan of the genre.

Introduction

The first ever heavy metal music video was released in 1981 for the song “Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride)” by the band Sammy Hagar. The video was directed by Bruce Gowers and featured a young girl riding her bike through a neighborhood while being followed by a car full of heavy metal fans. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and helped to popularize the heavy metal genre.

The first ever heavy metal music video

The first ever heavy metal music video is believed to be Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” which was released in 1981. The video was directed by Jeff Wayne who also directed videos for other artists such as Alice Cooper and Kiss. The video features footage of the band performing the song inter cut with footage of an animated Iron Man comic.

The making of the video

In 1982, Judas Priest released the first ever heavy metal music video for their song “Breaking the Law”. The video was directed by Julien Temple, who would go on to direct videos for other metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica.

The video was filmed in just two days, and according to Temple, it was “a really low budget affair”. The band members were each given a costume to wear, and they were told to just “act crazy”.

The video was a success, and it helped to introduce heavy metal music to a wider audience. It also inspired other bands to make their own music videos.

The reaction to the video

People loved it! The video was an instant hit, and metalheads everywhere praised its raw energy and aggression. Some even called it the best metal video ever made.Others were not so impressed, calling it juvenile and amateurish. But regardless of people’s opinions, the video definitely helped to popularize heavy metal music and increase its popularity.

Conclusion

It’s safe to say that the first ever heavy metal music video was groundbreaking. Not only did it showcase the power and energy of the genre, but it also set a new standard for music videos as a whole. While there have been some truly iconic metal videos released since then, it’s hard to imagine anything topping this one.