Madhouse (song)

"Madhouse"
Single by Anthrax
from the album Spreading the Disease
Released	1985
Recorded	1985
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	4:19
Label	Megeaforce, Island
Writer(s)	Joey Belladonna / Dan Spitz / Scott Ian / Frank Bello / Charlie Benante
Producer	Carl Canedy, Anthrax
Anthrax singles chronology
"Soldiers of Metal" (1984) "Madhouse" (1985) "Armed and Dangerous" (1985)
Spreading the Disease track listing "Lone Justice" (2) "Madhouse'" (3) "S.S.C./Stand or Fall" (4)

"Madhouse" is a song by the American heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released as the only single from their second album, Spreading the Disease. The song is an up-tempo time signature with heavy distorted guitar riffs. The song has become a staple of live concerts, and has also appeared on Anthrax's "best of" album, Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985-1991). In 2009 it was named the 46th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.

Music video

A music video was produced for this song as well but didn't receive much airplay due to the fact that it was banned by MTV who believed the content to be degrading to the mentally ill.^{[citation needed]}

Appearances

• It is featured in 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on in-game radio station V-Rock.
• Cover version is featured in 2006 music video game Guitar Hero II.
• It is featured in the episode of the MTV series Nitro Circus.
• Live version is downloadable content for Rock Band music video game series.

Covers

Heavy Metal band Pantera had a live cover in 1987.

Personnel

• Joey Belladonna – Lead vocals
• Dan Spitz – Lead guitar
• Scott Ian – Rhythm guitar
• Frank Bello – Bass guitar
• Charlie Benante – Drums