Bark at the Moon
"Bark at the Moon"
Howl along with Ozzy Osbourne's "Bark at the Moon"! This legendary 1983 Heavy Metal / Hard Rock anthem unleashes pure energy. Defined by Jake E. Lee's iconic guitar riff and Ozzy's unmistakable wail, it's a thrilling horror-themed classic and a cornerstone of 80s metal history.
The powerful title track from Ozzy Osbourneβs 1983 solo album, "Bark at the Moon" marked the impressive debut of guitarist Jake E. Lee, whose electrifying main riff drives the song. This track is pure 80s Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, featuring a fast tempo, aggressive energy, and Ozzyβs signature vocal delivery, perfectly capturing the sound that defined his massively successful solo career.
Propelled by a famous, horror-movie inspired music video featuring Ozzy transforming into a werewolf-like creature, "Bark at the Moon" became a huge hit on MTV and rock radio. It remains one of Ozzy Osbourne's most iconic and requested solo songs. A live staple for decades, its driving power secures its legacy as a classic metal anthem today, April 13, 2025.
SONG MEANING: "Bark at the Moon" tells a horror story about a monstrous creature, widely interpreted as a werewolf, that once terrorized a community, was thought destroyed, but has mysteriously returned ("risen again") to seek vengeance ("He's returned to kill the light"). The lyrics depict the fear ("Screams break the silence") and chaos surrounding the beast's vengeful return under the moonlight.
- BAND: Ozzy Osbourne
- GENRE: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
- RELEASEDAY: November 15
- YEAR: 1983
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- BAND: Phil Collins
- GENRE: Experimental Pop, Soft Rock, Synth-rock
- RELEASEDAY: January 05
- YEAR: 1981
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- BAND: Robert Palmer
- GENRE: Rock
- RELEASEDAY: June 01
- YEAR: 1988
