I Love Heavy Metal

Zoo Freaks, get ready to crank up the volume as the Zoo Crew spins "I Love Heavy Metal" by Reckless Love from their 2013 album Spirit! This anthem is a fist-pumping tribute to the glory days of hair metal, packed with infectious energy and glam rock swagger. In a 2013 interview with HTF Magazine, frontman Olli Herman described Spirit as a "bona fide Reckless Love album" that captures the band’s love for the genre, with "I Love Heavy Metal" showcasing their heavier, more metallic edge. The song’s defiant lyrics and catchy riffs echo influences like Def Leppard, making it a standout track that Herman hoped would leave listeners smiling. The band’s commitment to keeping hair metal alive shines through, with the song’s unapologetic celebration of the genre’s excess and attitude.

Behind the scenes, "I Love Heavy Metal" reflects Reckless Love’s playful yet dedicated approach to their craft. In a review by RockMeeting, the track was praised for its "simple, catchy, but effective" vibe, drawing comparisons to the band’s earlier hits like "Night on Fire." While specific anecdotes about the song’s creation are scarce, Olli Herman shared in the HTF Magazine interview that the album Spirit was a labor of love, blending their signature glam with fresh production to sound "bigger" and more polished. On social media, the band has often hyped the song’s live performances, with posts on their Instagram showing crowds roaring along to its anthemic chorus. The track’s raw energy makes it a staple in their setlists, embodying the band’s mission to deliver a "rouleau compresseur" (steamroller) of glam rock, as noted by RockMeeting.

Reckless Love formed in Kuopio, Finland, in 2001, starting as a cover band called Reckless Life, paying homage to Guns N’ Roses. Initially, they honed their chops playing classic rock and metal, but soon began crafting original songs that leaned into the glitzy, melodic sound of 1980s hair metal. Frontman Olli Herman, guitarist Pepe Salohalme, bassist Jalle Verne, and drummer Hessu Maxx built a local following before releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, which hit number 13 on the Finnish charts, according to Wikipedia. Their early years were marked by a DIY spirit, with the band embracing their flamboyant style despite occasional pushback—Herman even mentioned in the HTF Magazine interview being bullied for his androgynous look but channeling that into their music’s "Die Hard" ethos. By the time Spirit dropped in 2013, they’d solidified their place in the glam metal revival, touring with bands like Halestorm and earning a reputation for electrifying live shows.

Stay connected with Reckless Love through their official channels: visit their website for tour dates and merch, follow their Facebook for updates (with over 83,000 likes), check out their Instagram for vibrant performance shots, and catch their latest posts on X. Fans can also join the community on the Reckless Love Fan Club on Facebook, a group dedicated to sharing news, photos, and love for the band’s glam metal vibes. For more fan-driven content, check out Spirit of Metal, which offers a detailed discography and band info. Keep rocking, Zoo Freaks, and let "I Love Heavy Metal" fuel your inner glam star!