I think all of us who love Rock and Heavy Metal have had the strange, yet rewarding experience of being surprised to hear a song we love being played in a completely out-of-context setting. It could be during a wedding party, when that band in suits launches into Crazy Train right after Ray Conniff, or at a graduation party when Europe comes on, or in many other places and situations.
One of those very common situations happens when we're watching a movie and "out of nowhere," one of the anthems we love so much starts playing. It gives us a certain pride. It makes you want to tell people, "That's Slayer playing. And I love them ." And from that moment on, the movie, and more specifically, the scene, is forever etched in our memories.
Who doesn't remember Jack Black driving the van and singing Immigrant Song ? Or the kids headbanging in the car to the sound of Bohemian Rhapsody ?
Therefore, this week Wikimetal decided to list the 11 best rock and metal music appearances in movies. Watch the videos and leave in the comments other songs that should be in this Top 11.
11. It's A Long Way To The Top ( AC/DC ) in the film School Of Rock
10. Wake Up (Rage Against The Machine) in the movie Matrix (Matrix)
9. Iron Man ( Black Sabbath ) in the movie Iron Man.
08. I Disappear ( Metallica ) in the movie Mission: Impossible II
07. Angel Of Death ( Slayer ) in the movie Gremlins 2 (Gremlins 2)
06. Crazy Train ( Ozzy Osbourne ) in the film Megamind
05. You Could Be Mine ( Guns N' Roses ) in the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
04. Angry Again ( Megadeth ) in the movie Last Action Hero
03. Back In Black ( AC/DC ) in the movie Iron Man
02. Immigrant Song ( Led Zeppelin ) in the film Escola Do Rock (School Of Rock)
01. Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) in the movie Wayne's World