Shout at the Devil (song)
Encyclopedia
"Shout at the Devil" is the second single by the American
heavy metal
band Mötley Crüe
. Written by bassist Nikki Sixx
, the song is the first single and title track of their album of the same name. The song charted at #30 on the Mainstream rock
charts
The original version did not have a music video
. However, the 1997 version did.
denied any diabolatry in the song while playing in Reno, Nevada
. The song was re-recorded by the band in their 1997 album, Generation Swine
, titled "Shout at the Devil '97".
: "Round and Round" and "Seasons of Wither
".
during the sessions for their 1996 album Pigwalk
, and can be found on the compilation album, Violate This
. It featured producer Devin Townsend
on guest vocals. It was also covered by Hollywood Undead
in 2009 for their album Desperate Measures
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
. Written by bassist Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, author, fashion designer, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey...
, the song is the first single and title track of their album of the same name. The song charted at #30 on the Mainstream rock
Mainstream rock
Mainstream rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations in the United States and Canada.-Format background:...
charts
The original version did not have a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
. However, the 1997 version did.
Controversy
This song underwent some controversy because some people saw it as encouraging devil worship. However, this was dropped when Nikki SixxNikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, author, fashion designer, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey...
denied any diabolatry in the song while playing in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
. The song was re-recorded by the band in their 1997 album, Generation Swine
Generation Swine
Generation Swine is the seventh studio album and final for Elektra Records by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, released on June 24, 1997. The album is the first to feature singer Vince Neil since Dr...
, titled "Shout at the Devil '97".
In other media
- It appears in Idle HandsIdle HandsIdle Hands is a 1999 horror comedy film directed by Rodman Flender, written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer, and starring Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Henson, Jessica Alba, and Vivica A. Fox...
. - Cover version appears in Guitar Hero IIGuitar Hero IIGuitar Hero II is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by RedOctane. It is the second installment in the Guitar Hero series and is the sequel to Guitar Hero...
while the master recording appears in Guitar Hero Smash Hits. - It is the entrance song for New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
pitcher Joba ChamberlainJoba ChamberlainJustin Louis "Joba" Chamberlain is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Early life:Chamberlain was born and grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chamberlain's parents, Harlan Chamberlain and Jackie Standley, were never married and split up when Joba was 18 months old...
. - It used to be the entrance theme song for Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
mixed-martial artist Brock LesnarBrock LesnarBrock Edward Lesnar is an American mixed martial artist, actor and a former professional and amateur wrestler. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and is ranked the No.5 Heavyweight in the world by Sherdog...
. - It appears in the episode "Little Bad Voodoo Brother" of "My Name is EarlMy Name Is EarlMy Name Is Earl is an American television comedy series created by Greg Garcia that was originally broadcast on the NBC television network from September 20, 2005, to May 14, 2009, in the United States...
". - It appears in the episode The Nineteenth Hole of Knight Rider.
- It is one of two Mötley Crüe songs that appears in the videogame Saints Row: The Third, the other being Live Wire (Mötley Crüe song)Live Wire (Mötley Crüe song)"Live Wire" is the debut single by the American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe released from their 1982 debut album Too Fast for Love. The video was directed by the members of Mötley Crüe themselves, showcasing the bands exotic stage theatrics, such as Nikki Sixx setting himself on fire and Mick...
.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics mention two songs by AerosmithAerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
: "Round and Round" and "Seasons of Wither
Seasons of Wither
"Seasons of Wither" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was written by lead singer Steven Tyler and is five minutes and thirty-eight seconds in length. It was released in 1974 on the band's second album Get Your Wings.-Song information:...
".
Covers
The song was covered by Stuck MojoStuck Mojo
Stuck Mojo is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1989 by guitarist Rich Ward, Stuck Mojo is considered to be one of the pioneers of rap metal. Touring alongside bands such as Machine Head and Slapshot. Stuck Mojo's most successful album, Rising, peaked at #48 on the...
during the sessions for their 1996 album Pigwalk
Pigwalk
Pigwalk is the second full-length album released by rap metal group Stuck Mojo. This album is considered to be a milestone in the rap metal genre. Stuck Mojo performed "Here Comes the Monster" and "Mental Meltdown" on MTV's 1996 Headbanger's Ball. A music video for "Pigwalk" was also made...
, and can be found on the compilation album, Violate This
Violate This
Violate This is a compilation album by Stuck Mojo. Released in 2001, the album compiles previously unreleased demos, alternate takes, b-sides, and new recordings.-Track listing:#Ten Years#Your Revolution#Not Promised Tomorrow 97'#No Pride, No Respect...
. It featured producer Devin Townsend
Devin Townsend
Devin Garret Townsend is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist....
on guest vocals. It was also covered by Hollywood Undead
Hollywood Undead
Hollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. They released their debut album, Swan Songs, on September 2, 2008, and their live CD/DVD Desperate Measures, on November 10, 2009. Their second studio album, American Tragedy, was released April 5, 2011...
in 2009 for their album Desperate Measures
Desperate Measures (Hollywood Undead album)
-Disc Two :Live at the Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Marquee Theater, Tempe, Arizona-Chart positions:-Personnel:Hollywood Undead*Charlie Scene - vocals, lead guitar*Da Kurlzz – drums, percussion, screams, vocals Deuce- Lead vocals...
.