Top 10 Anthemic Rock/Metal Songs

The Top Ten
1 I Wanna Be Somebody - W.A.S.P.

WASP don't get a whole lot of respect, even in metal circles, but they sure did know how to come up with an anthem.

2 I Wanna Rock - Twisted Sister

You might prefer "We're Not Gonna Take It", but I give this the slight edge.

3 Livin' On a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi really did have a good formula going for many years for anthemic songs like this.

4 I'm Eighteen - Alice Cooper

Every 18 year-old ever can relate to this one.

5 Shout It Out Loud - Kiss

KISS had several big anthems, this is the one that comes to mind first for me.

6 Rainbow In the Dark - Dio

RJD himself wasn't keen on it, but it sure as hell resonates with fans.

7 Breaking the Law - Judas Priest

Dedicated to disenchanted, disillusioned delinquents everywhere.

8 Youth Gone Wild - Skid Row

Just try to NOT sing along to this one.

9 It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) - AC/DC

I have to confess I find the song overrated, but it's undeniably a popular anthem.

10 Rocket - Def Leppard

The funny thing about this one is that it's basically all nonsense. Just a bunch of band names that the boys were influenced by, plus a few references to rockets and satellites. And it's brilliant.

The Contenders
11 Balls to the Wall - Accept
12 Metal Health (Bang Your Head) - Quiet Riot
13 Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
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