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Don Felder Revives 'Heavy Metal' for 2025 Release

9/25/2025

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Don Felder re-recorded his 1981 solo "Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride)" for 2025's The Vault.
Originated in the Eagles’ 1970s era as a Hotel California follow-up; Felder envisioned Joe Walsh guitar solos.
The track was recorded but unfinished during The Long Run sessions.
It later became the Heavy Metal film theme, and the 2025 version uses modern production.

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Story summary

Don Felder re-recorded his 1981 solo "Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride)" for 2025's The Vault.
Originated in the Eagles’ 1970s era as a Hotel California follow-up; Felder envisioned Joe Walsh guitar solos.
The track was recorded but unfinished during The Long Run sessions.
It later became the Heavy Metal film theme, and the 2025 version uses modern production.