Headstrong (Trapt song)

:For the Ashley Tisdale song, see "Headstrong".

Infobox Single
Name = Headstrong


Artist = Trapt
from Album = Trapt
Released = March 4, 2003
Format = CD, vinyl
Recorded = 2002
Genre = Post-grunge, alternative metal
Length = 4:45
Label = Warner Bros. Records
Writer =
Producer = GGGarth and Trapt
Last single =
This single = "Headstrong"
(2003)
Next single = "Still Frame"
(2003)

"Headstrong" is the debut single from band Trapt and the lead single from their self-titled debut album. It reached #1 on mainstream and modern rock charts and #16 on the pop charts. The song also won two "Billboard" Music Awards in 2003 for "Best Modern Rock Track" and "Best Rock Track".

A music video was produced for "Headstrong" which largely focuses on the band performing in front of a crowd. Paper and other debris are seen flying past in furious winds as the group plays in an urban nighttime setting. The video found considerable airplay on MTV2 and MMUSA upon release.

A suspected misconception is that Linkin Park covered this song, but this is likely due to misattribution of a live performance by Trapt.

Appearances

"Headstrong" was featured in the motocross video game "MX Unleashed", the pro wrestling video game "Legends of Wrestling II", "NHL 2003", "Donkey Konga 2" and "Karaoke Revolution Party". "Headstrong" is also in the films "Grind" and "Never Back Down". It also served as Seth Skyfire and Shelly Martinez's entrance music while in Ohio Valley Wrestling as well as the theme song for WWE Bad Blood 2003. It is the current television introduction theme for "TKO Major League MMA", a Canadian Mixed Martial Arts organization. The song was used as the introduction theme to the Shinhan Bank Starleague in 2005.

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