Irish Heavy Metal Music to Get You Pumped Up

If you’re looking for some Irish heavy metal music to get you pumped up, look no further than this blog post. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Irish metal bands that are sure to get your blood pumping. So crank up the volume and get ready to headbang!

Celtic Frost-“Into the Pandemonium”

This song off of the album “Into the Pandemonium” is one of the most popular Celtic Frost songs. It is a great example of the heavier side of their music.

Metallica-“For Whom the Bell Tolls”

This classic metal song was released in 1984 on Metallica’s second album, Ride the Lightning. The song is about the penance and pain of war, and it features some of James Hetfield’s best vocal work.

Slayer-“Raining Blood”

This song is from the album Reign in Blood, which is considered one of the best metal albums of all time. It was released in 1986 and is still one of the most popular Slayer songs. It’s fast, aggressive, and brutal, and will definitely get you pumped up for whatever you’re about to do.

Megadeth-“Symphony of Destruction”

This 1992 heavy metal classic by Megadeth is the perfect song to get you pumped up for a workout, a competition, or anything else that requires a burst of energy and focus. The driving guitar riffs and violent lyrics are sure to get your blood pumping, and the song’s overall intensity will leave you feeling charged up and ready to take on whatever challenges lie ahead. So crank up the volume and headbang your way to victory with “Symphony of Destruction”!

Anthrax-“Indians”

This song is from the albums “Spreading the Disease” (1985) and “State of Euphoria” (1988). The song is about Native Americans and their struggles. The lyrics are very aggressive and in your face. This is a great song to get you pumped up for a workout or any activity where you need to be aggressive.

Exodus-“Toxic Waltz”

“Toxic Waltz” is a song by American thrash metal band Exodus. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album Fabulous Disaster (1989). The song has been ranked by multiple publications as one of the best Exodus songs of all time, and is a live staple at their concerts.

Overkill-“Elimination”

“Elimination” is a song by Irish heavy metal band Overkill. It was released as the lead single from their debut album, The Equaliser and the Backbreaker, on 26 October 2017.

The song entered the Irish Singles Chart at number 35, making it Overkill’s first entry on the chart.

Testament-“Over the Wall”

Over the Wall” is the debut single from American thrash metal band Testament, released in 1987 on Megaforce Worldwide/Atlantic Records. The song was written by band members Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy. It appears as the opening track on their album The Legacy. A remixed version with different lyrics appears as the closing track on their 1998 album The Gathering.

The song tells the story of a young man who feels like an outsider and is tired of being bullied. He fantasizes about climbing a wall to get away from his tormentors. The song’s original lyrics were inspired by Peterson’s experience growing up in the rough Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco, California.

The song’s music video was directed by Wayne Isham and features the band performing in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards but lost to Metallica’s “One”.

In 2005, VH1 ranked “Over the Wall” at number 69 on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Songs of All Time.

Destruction-“Release from Agony”

Destruction is a German thrash metal band that was formed in 1982. The band’s debut album, Release from Agony, was released in 1987 and was well-received by fans and critics alike. The album’s success helped to propel the band to new heights, and they soon became one of the leading forces in the thrash metal scene.

Release from Agony is an unrelenting assault of fast-paced riffs and blistering solos, with occasional moments of melody thrown in to keep things interesting. The album is paced perfectly, never overstaying its welcome or losing its impact. It’s a perfect example of what thrash metal should be, and it remains one of the genre’s high points.

Kreator-“Pleasure to Kill”

This song is off the album “Pleasure to Kill” by Kreator. It was released in 1986 and is one of the first examples of extreme metal. The song is about a serial killer who gets pleasure from killing people.