Unsung (song)

Unsung (song)

Single infobox
Name = Unsung


Artist = Helmet
from Album = Meantime
Released = 1992
Format = CD
Genre = Alternative metal
Length = 3:57
Label = Interscope Records
Last single = Sinatra
(1991)
This single = Unsung
(1992)
Next single = Give It
(1992)

"Unsung" is a single by alternative metal band Helmet from their 1992 album, "Meantime". It is the album's fourth track and easily the band's most well known song. A music video was produced for "Unsung" and found significant airplay on MTV in the early 1990s. The song's popularity has had it featured in many successful video games including "Guitar Hero", ', and '.

"Unsung" is recorded in Drop D tuning and begins with a bass guitar solo. It's stop-and-go dynamics and catchy rhythm has made it somewhat of a flagship for 90's heavy metal. It was also reportedly influential to Pantera's similar song "Rise"; however, both songs were released in very close proximity.

The song has been covered by The Wildhearts on their new album of covers, Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before, Vol 1.


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