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"Madhouse" is a song by American thrash metal band Anthrax, released in 1985 on Megaforce Records and Island Records.
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| Single by Anthrax | ||||
| from the album Spreading the Disease | ||||
| B-side | "A.I.R., God Save the Queen" | |||
| Released | October 7, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal[1] | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | Megaforce, Island | |||
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| "Madhouse" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
"Madhouse" was released as the only single and third track from the group's second full album, Spreading the Disease. The song is written in an up-tempo time signature, with heavy distorted guitar riffs. The song is about going insane.[2]
It has become a staple of live concerts, and has also appeared on Anthrax's "best of" album, Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991). In 2009, the track was named the 46th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
The 12" vinyl features a cover version of the Sex Pistols song "God Save the Queen".
Music video edit
A music video was produced, which features the band performing in an insane asylum with several mental patients moving along to the tune.
Appearances edit
- This song is featured in the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It is featured on the in-game radio station "V-Rock".
- A cover version of this song was included in the 2006 rhythm game Guitar Hero II.
- This song was featured in an episode of the MTV series Nitro Circus.
- A live version of this song was available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series of rhythm games.
Covers edit
- The heavy metal band Pantera played the song live in their set in 1986-88
- Canadian thrash metal band Mortillery included a cover of the song as a bonus track on their 2013 album Origin of Extinction.
Personnel edit
- Joey Belladonna – lead vocals
- Dan Spitz – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Scott Ian – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Frank Bello – bass, backing vocals
- Charlie Benante – drums
References edit
- ^ "Fan Poll: 5 Best Anthrax Songs". Revolver. July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Jamieson, Don (July 31, 2015). "Top 10 Songs About Going Crazy". Loudwire. Retrieved August 14, 2021.