Metal music is known for its intense, engaging, and high-energy choruses. These songs provide the perfect atmosphere for individuals that are looking for a karaoke session with a bit more edge.
If you’re obsessed with metal and ready to put your vocals to the test during your next karaoke session - you’ve come to the right place.
Here are the top 10 best metal songs:
1. Bring Me To Life – Evanescence
It’s not a metal karaoke session if you aren’t singing this 2000s classic with your friends or family. Bring Me to Life is filled with verses and lyrics for individuals that want to take on a solo or duet with a friend. When the chorus hits - the whole crowd will be singing “wake me up!” with you.
Sing Bring Me To Life karaoke here.
2. Holy Diver – Dio
It’s time to bring it back to the 80s with Holy Diver by Dio. This nearly six-minute song is a metal classic filled with easy-to-follow lyrics, great vocals, and guitar solos. This jam is perfect for the karaoke singer looking to put on a show for the crowd and get their heads bobbing up and down.
3. Fear Of The Dark – Iron Maiden
Is it even a metal karaoke night if there isn’t any Iron Maiden? If you’re ready to take on a seven-minute metal classic - this is the song for you. This metal classic was released in 1992 and is known for its dark narrative and eerie listening experience.
Sing Fear Of The Dark karaoke here.
4. Before I Forget – Slipknot
Are you up for a challenge? Before I Forget is another 2000s metal classic. This was the third single on their third studio album. It’s one of the most popular and best songs ever produced by Slipknot and even features 18 seconds of morse code at the end. Can you guess what it spells?
Sing Before I Forget karaoke here.
5. Man In The Box – Alice In Chains
Let's bring it back to the 90s with a grungy classic everyone will remember once the song starts. This crowd favorite is one of the most well-known metal songs and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1992. Even though it didn't win the grammy that year - you can still steal the show by giving the performance your all on stage.
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6. We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted Sister
Get the crowd on their feet with one of the greatest hits of the 80s. This is the perfect song to inspire the karaoke crowd to sing along and join in on the fun. The lyrics are upbeat, easy to follow, and perfect for getting the crowd pumped and ready for a rockin' time.
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7. She Hates Me – Puddle Of Mudd
She Hates Me peaked on the Billboard 100 at No. 13 and reached No.1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The lyrics are edgy and upbeat - making it the perfect 2000s throwback song for any club, bar, or nightclub.
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8. Numb – Linkin Park
Every metal karaoke night needs a little Linkin Park. Whether you're singing solo, a duet, or as a group - once you get to the chorus, everyone will be on their feet, singing along to the lyrics.
9. Whiskey In The Jar – Metallica
Did you know Whiskey in the Jar is actually a traditional Irish song? Metallica's rendition provides a mainstream twist on a classic folk tale, turning one of the most well-known Irish vocal ballads into a rock n roll classic, perfect for karaoke sessions with your friends.
Sing Whiskey In The Jar karaoke here.
10. Poison – Alice Cooper
If all else fails... Grab the mic and choose Poison by Alice Cooper. This 80s pop-rock number is well-known by every generation and will get the crowd pumped and singing along.
These are some of the best metal karaoke songs out there to get the audience head-banging. Download Singa to sing all your favorite metal songs at home and find karaoke venues near you.