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Hellraiser (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Hellraiser'" is a song written by Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, and Lemmy Kilmister. The song was recorded by Osbourne for his 1991 album 'No More Tears' and also by Motrhead for their 1992 'March r Die' album. Motrhead's version was released as a single.
Ozzy Osbourne version
The song appeared in the first trailer for 'Painkiller'. It was also used as entrance music by the professional wrestling tag team The Hell Raisers (Hawk Warrior and Power Warrior) in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Personnel
* Ozzy Osbourne vocals* Randy Castillo drums
* John Sinclair keyboards
* Zakk Wylde guitars
* Bob Daisley bass
Motrhead version
Motrhead's recording of the song was used in the 1992 movie 'Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth', and was released in 1992 as the A-side of the single and as the sixth track on their tenth studio album, 'March r Die'.
The B-sides of the CD single 'Hellraiser' were "Name in Vain", which also appears on the album 'March r Die', and "Dead Man's Hand" (which was also released on 'The One to Sing the Blues' CD single, 7" & 12" vinyl singles).
The title track also appears on 'The '92 Tour EP'.Burridge, Alan 'Illustrated Collector's Guide to Motrhead' Published: 1995, Collector's Guide Publishing .
"Hellraiser" is the first of two tracks that Mikkey Dee recorded with Motrhead before officially joining the band, the other being "Hell on Earth".Kilmister, Ian and Garza, Janiss 'White Line Fever' (2002) Simon & Schuster pp.243 and 258. .
A video for "Hellraiser" was made, featuring Lemmy playing poker against Pinhead (Doug Bradley) from the 'Hellraiser' films.[http://www.clivebarker.info/hellmotorhead.html Motorhead's 'Hellraiser' Music Video]. Revelations The Official Clive Barker Resource. Retrieved on 2007-03-08.
This version also has some minor lyrical alterations.
Single track listing
# "Hellraiser" (Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Lemmy)# "Name in Vain" (Phil Campbell, Wrzel, Lemmy)
# "Dead Man's Hand" (Campbell, Wrzel, Lemmy, Phil Taylor)
Personnel
* Lemmy vocals, bass* Phil "Wizzo" Campbell guitars
* Michael "Wrzel" Burston guitars
* Mikkey Dee drums
30th anniversary
On October 29, 2021, a new version of "Hellraiser" was released to commemorate its 30th anniversary. It features a mashup of both Ozzy and Lemmy's vocals in one song, using the former's version as the main template. An official animated music video, directed by Mark Szumski and Gina Niespodziani, was released on YouTube the same day.
References
Category:1991 songs
Category:1992 singles
Category:Ozzy Osbourne songs
Category:Motrhead songs
Category:Songs written by Ozzy Osbourne
Category:Songs written by Lemmy
Category:Songs written by Zakk Wylde
Category:Epic Records singles
Category:Sony Music singles
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