Quiet Riot - Metal Health (Bang Your Head) - cover song performed on guitar (in HD)

1983 was a special year for me - it was the year that I got my first guitar. One of the albums that was very inspirational to me in those early days was Metal Health from Quiet Riot. It is a true 80's classic... by today's standards, it would probably be considered "hard rock" and not "metal," but in the early 80s the line between metal and hard rock was sometimes blurred (this would all change by the mid 80s when opposing bands like Slayer and Poison created a huge divide). Metal Health was considered QR's debut, but in reality they had a few Japanese releases prior (noted for having Randy Rhoads on guitar, before Randy left to join Ozzy's band). The video in the background is taken from the infamous "Us Festival" in 1983 (I tried my best to splice it up and fit it against the un-official backing track I used). The festival was a three day event that took place near San Bernadino, California, sponsored by Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak. Day three was "Heavy Metal" day and featured bands Van Halen, Scorpions, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Triumph, Motley Crue, and Quiet Riot. Van Halen were the headliners and earned a record (at the time) $1.5 million for their performance. Quiet Riot and Motley Crue were considered the up-and-comers of that day, and you can imagine how amazing it must have been for them to be there. Watch for some kick ass posing from bass legend Rudy Sarzo after the guitar solo LOL. :)

I used a backing track that had vocals/bass/drums, I think it might be from Guitar Hero. All of the guitars you can hear are me. I hope you enjoy! :)

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[canadianboater]

hey, great job playing to one of the songs that helped me discover "metal" in 7th grade. This and "cum on feel the noise" really opened the doors for bands like Ratt with "round and round" that were popular soon after. Even my kids like these old bands better than anything that is out today.

[PDXguitarfreak]

@canadianboater ... yeah this album was huge for me too. I got it for my 12th birthday in November, 1983, when I was also in 7th grade. I agree with your assessment of the impact too, especially on the LA scene. I always considered Van Halen the pioneers of that scene, but there was a huge time gap between their first album and when the LA scene exploded (probably because they were light years ahead). It wasn't really until this album that the LA scene became heavily scouted by the labels.

[thunzie]

Mate, simply awesome. I play too but am into the same music as you. Check out my stuff, and if you wanna collab....lets rock.

[PDXguitarfreak]

@thunzie ...hey thanks man, you rock indeed. I'm crazy busy with projects but let's try and do something later in the year.. keep in touch!

[nopowerlaser]

what tuning is that? i atched your vid like a hundred times, just cant get the sound you got

[PDXguitarfreak]

@nopowerlaser .. it's just standard tuning. Rock on

[PDXguitarfreak]

@FameGuitar77 hahaha thanks bro, I have been complimented on that before by the ladies too.. cums in handy! ;)

[TasteForDisaster]

i'm only 15, but let me say, you have awesome taste! oh btw, do you actually have an afro? xD

[thunzie]

@BIGCHEAPSHOT79 Oh hell yeah, thats my religion right there!!!!

[blitzshriek999]

nice production my man-top notch guitarrin to boot, dont stop da hell bent for leather

[PDXguitarfreak]

@BIGCHEAPSHOT79 ....LOL you must have had a kick ass Thanksgiving! Me too!

[PDXguitarfreak]

@MrScottki ... thanks!!!