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House of Pain (Faster Pussycat song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = House of Pain
| cover = House of Pain (FP).jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Faster Pussycat
| album = Wake Me When It's Over
| B-side = Slip of the Tongue
| released = September 1989
| recorded = 1988
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Glam metal
| length = 5:47
| label = Elektra
| writer =
| producer = John Jansen
| prev_title = You're So Vain
| prev_year = 1990
| next_title = Nonstop to Nowhere
| next_year = 1992
}}
"'House of Pain'" is a power ballad by American heavy metal band Faster Pussycat. The song was released as the third and final single from the album 'Wake Me When It's Over'. It is the most popular song by the band, peaking at No. 28 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Music video
A music video was filmed for the song, which was directed by Michael Bay.
Track listing
;7" single
;US 12" single
;Spain 12" single
;UK 12" single
;Cassette single
;EP single
Chart positions
Use in other media
The song was featured in the 'Peacemaker' episode "The Choad Less Traveled". In the episode, the titular character listens to the song while reminiscing about his childhood with his brother.
Personnel
;Faster Pussycat
* Taime Downe lead vocals
* Greg Steele guitar, piano, backing vocals
* Brent Muscat guitar
* Eric Stacy bass guitar
* Mark Michals drums, percussion
;Additional musicians
* Jimmy Zavala harmonica
See also
* List of glam metal albums and songs
References
Category:Faster Pussycat songs
Category:1989 songs
Category:1990 singles
Category:Elektra Records singles
Category:Glam metal ballads
Category:Music videos directed by Michael Bay
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