The Best Heavy Metal Animated Music Videos
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A list of the best heavy metal animated music videos. If you’re a fan of metal, you’ll love these videos!
Best Heavy Metal Animated Music Videos
“A Night at the Opera” by Powerglove
This video from Powerglove is an over-the-top paean to classic animated films like “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hellboy.” It tells the story of a metalhead who is transported into a world of his favorite animated films, where he must battle evil forces to save the day. The video is packed with references to classic metal and rock bands, as well as to iconic animated films.
“Metalocalypse” by Dethklok
“Metalocalypse” is an American adult animated television series created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha that first aired on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim on August 6, 2006. The show revolves around the titular virtual death metal band Dethklok, and frequently lampoons the stereotypes associated with heavy metal culture.
The series was renewed for a fourth season on October 27, 2010, which premiered on August 29, 2011. A one-hour special entitled “The Doomstar Requiem” aired on October 27, 2013. The show concluded with its final season on October 1, 2014.
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by Charlie Daniels Band
The Devil Went Down to Georgia is a song written and performed by the Charlie Daniels Band, released on their 1979 album Million Mile Reflections. The song is written in the form of a narrative, told from the point of view of Johnny, a young fiddle player who competes with a man known only as the Devil. The Devil makes a bet with Johnny, saying that he can play fiddle better than Johnny can. If Johnny wins, he will get the Devil’s golden fiddle; if he loses, he will give his soul to the Devil. The song was Daniels’ only hit single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number three. In 2009, it was inducted into both the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame.
There have been several heavy metal animated music videos made for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”. One of the earliest and most well-known is the 1993 video by Finnish band Spinal Tap, which features illustrations by Pekka Kuusisto set to an instrumental cover of the song. Other popular metal covers include those by Iced Earth (1999), Children of Bodom (2003), andUMX (2005).
Other Notable Heavy Metal Animated Videos
While there are many great heavy metal animated music videos, there are a few that stand out above the rest. These videos are not only great examples of animation, but they also perfectly capture the intensity and energy of heavy metal music.
“The Trooper” by Iron Maiden
“The Trooper” is a song by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was written by bassist and bandleader Steve Harris, and released as the lead single from the band’s 1983 album Piece of Mind. The song is one of their most popular and enduring anthems, with regular appearances in live performances, fan-made tributes, and television shows.
The song is based on the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War, and the video features animation of a cavalry charge. “The Trooper” was released to critical acclaim, and is considered one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.
“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses is a great example of a heavy metal animated music video. The video features a group of rabbits who are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The video is full of action and violence, and it also has a great message about survival.
“Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” was released in September of 1970, and was an instant success. The song quickly rose to the top of the charts, and has remained there ever since. “Paranoid” is often considered to be one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time, and it’s certainly one of the most iconic.
The music video for “Paranoid” was released in 1971, and was animated by Pete Farndon. The video is simple, but effective, depicting a man who is slowly driven insane by his own paranoia. The video perfectly captures the dark and foreboding atmosphere of the song, and is a perfect complement to Black Sabbath’s masterpiece.
