Cum On Feel The Noize
"Cum On Feel The Noize"
Feel the noise with Quiet Riot's explosive cover of "Cum On Feel the Noize," the 1983 smash hit! This hard rock take on Slade's glam rock anthem launched Metal Health to #1, defining 80s metal with raw energy and an unforgettable chorus.
- TITLE: Cum On Feel The Noize
- CATEGORY: All Time Favorite Music
- BAND: Quiet Riot
- GENRE: Glam Rock, Hard Rock
- RELEASEDAY: July 11
- YEAR: 1983
Released in 1983 as the lead single from Quiet Riot's Metal Health, their cover of "Cum On Feel the Noize" became an unexpected phenomenon. Originally a 1973 glam rock hit by Slade, Quiet Riot transformed it into a driving hard rock anthem that perfectly captured the burgeoning heavy metal spirit of the early 80s, dominating radio and MTV.
Powered by Kevin DuBrow's iconic opening scream and energetic vocals, "Cum On Feel the Noize" (1983) propelled Quiet Riot's Metal Health to become the first heavy metal album to top the Billboard chart. This hard rock/glam rock cover's infectious energy and singalong chorus made it the ultimate party anthem, defining the sound and attitude of the era.
SONG MEANING: Originally written and performed by Slade, "Cum On Feel the Noize" celebrates the raw energy and excitement of a live rock concert. The lyrics capture the feeling of the band playing loud, the crowd reacting ("Girls, rock your boys"), and the symbiotic relationship between performers and audience feeding off the sheer volume and exhilaration of the show.
"Quiet Riot"
- TITLE: Quiet Riot
- CATEGORY: All Time Favorite Music
- ACTIVE: 1973–1989 (1973), 1991–2003 (1991), 2004–2007 (2004), 2010–present (2010)
- BAND: Quiet Riot
