Madhouse (song)

"Madhouse" was released as the only single and third track from the group's second full album, Spreading the Disease. The song is written in an up-tempo time signature, with heavy distorted guitar riffs. The song is about going insane. It has become a staple of live concerts, and has also appeared on Anthrax's "best of" album, Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991). In 2009, the track was named the 46th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. The 12" vinyl features a cover version of the Sex Pistols song "God Save the Queen". ==Music video==

A music video was produced, which features the band performing in an insane asylum with several mental patients moving along to the tune. ==Appearances==

• This song is featured in the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It is featured on the in-game radio station "V-Rock". • A cover version of this song was included in the 2006 rhythm game Guitar Hero II. • This song was featured in an episode of the MTV series Nitro Circus. • A live version of this song was available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series of rhythm games. • This song is mentioned in the Stephen King short story Finn, first published in 2022. ==Covers==

• The heavy metal band Pantera played the song live in their set in 1986-88 • Canadian thrash metal band Mortillery included a cover of the song as a bonus track on their 2013 album Origin of Extinction. ==Personnel==

• Joey Belladonna – lead vocals • Scott Ian – guitar (intro solo), backing vocals • Dan Spitz – guitar (second solo), backing vocals • Frank Bello – bass, backing vocals • Charlie Benante – drums ==References==