Metal Health (Bang Your Head)

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Metal health will drive you mad

“Metal Health” is Quiet Riot’s second-biggest hit, reaching #32 in early 1984 – three months after their top 5 cover of Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” peaked. It was also a minor hit in Canada. Musically, the band took inspiration from AC/DC in writing this song. Its title is a play on the phrase “Mental Health,” and is a celebration of the rebellious nature of heavy metal and fans who bang their heads to the music. Lead singer Kevin DuBrow wrote the lyrics based on the slights he heard throughout his life. DuBrow, who died of a drug overdose in 2007 at age 52, did indeed have a “m… read more
“Metal Health” is Quiet Riot’s second-biggest hit, reaching #32 in early 1984 – three months after their top 5 cover of Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noiz… read more
“Metal Health” is Quiet Riot’s second-biggest hit, reaching #32 in early 1984 – three months after their top 5 cover of Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” peaked. It was also a minor hit in… read more

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Quiet Riot is an American band whose 1983 chart topping success helped pave the way for the scene's next decade of commercial prominence. They are best known for their 'Metal Health' album, which displaced Michael Jackson’s 'Thriller' album from the #1 chart spot. Their tunes "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" and "Cum On Feel the Noize" in particular continue to receive widespread airplay. They were founded in 1975 by guitarist Randy Rhoads (later associated with Ozzy Osbourne) with the original lineup of Kevin DuBrow… read more
Quiet Riot is an American band whose 1983 chart topping success helped pave the way for the scene's next decade of commercial prominence. They are best known for… read more
Quiet Riot is an American band whose 1983 chart topping success helped pave the way for the scene's next decade of commercial prominence. They are best known for their 'Metal Health' album, which d… read more

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