Heavy Metal Version Of Your Favourite Christmas Songs

Autumn is already drawing to a close. The colour show of the foliage is well advanced and the first trees shed their leaves: winter is imminent and heralds the Christmas season. Gingerbread, cinnamon sticks and other delicacies have already found their way into supermarkets and shop windows are filling up with traditional Christmas decorations. This is a nightmare for many heavy metal fans, because now the classic Christmas songs can be heard everywhere - on the radio and in stores. But the annually recurring carols definitely have their charm and can be transformed into a musical masterpiece with one or the other tool.

Turning old into new

Please come home for Christmas chords, because the journey can be worth it. The Chordify platform offers chords for ukulele, guitar and piano. The notes of traditional songs like "Bethlehem Down" by Peter Warlock Bruce Blunt or "Jingle Bells" James Lord can be transformed into heavy metal versions with a little skill and musical understanding.

Pick up your guitar and add some typical features of the genre. By increasing the tempo, you not only gain speed and fun, but also give the classics modern traits. The distortion of sounds, improvised riffs and the rhythmic accompaniment of a drum kit will change the effect of the melody. Keyboards and synthesizers as well as samplers are also not to be missed.Many of the songs originate from church music. You can keep the opera-like singing style, but you should combine it with shouts and deep bass tones of a male singer.

Outstanding songs by artists

Those who are less musically gifted still don't have to endure the Christmas music. After all, some bands and solo artists have already taken the trouble and put a twist on the classics. Groovy beats, distinctive vocals and guitar solos combine with the well-known lyrics and melodies to create unexpected catchy tunes. In the following, we present you our favourite Heavy Metal Christmas Carols:

Alice Cooper – Santa Claws Is Coming To Town

The theatrical rock musician took on "Santa Clause is coming to town" and gave the song a dark hint. The slight changes in the lyrics give the tune an eerie flavor and the purposeful use of instruments leaves no doubt what genre the shock rocker was aiming at.

Korn – Jingle Balls

The metal band, which was founded in California in 1993, took "Jingle Bells" as inspiration and gave the song an individual touch. Korn relied on the use of drums and electric guitar to render the song in the style of heavy metal. This unusual version also strongly reflects the character of the band, as the musicians are excellent at putting their mark on the song.

Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Rudy Sarzo, Simon Wright – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Ronnie James Dio could prove his incredible talent in collaboration with Tony Iommi, Rudy Sarzo and Simon Wright. The vocals are well understandable, but his incomparable way of singing and the special tone color of the voice without a doubt assign the reissue of the song to heavy metal.

Amon Amarth – Viking Christmas
The band Amon Amarth also tried to turn a Christmas Classic into an epic remake. And they have done it! "Viking Christmas" is a result that is definitely worth listening to. In the typical style of Amon Amarth, Christmas can be felt very vividly. The catchy lyrics and the appealing melody awaken the desire to become part of this tradition. Tell us when and where, and we will be there!