Released in 1980 from the album Heavy Metal. "Heavy Metal" the movie came out on this day 38 years ago! It is the theme song of the animated film Heavy Metal, not to be confused with the song of the same title by Sammy Hagar, also included on the same movie soundtrack.The B-side, "All of … Don Felder was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 21, 1947.He was raised in a Southern Baptist family. HEAVY METAL Don Felder Heavy Metal ( Takin A Ride) Audio Preview "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" is a song by Eagles guitarist Don Felder. Felder was first attracted to music after watching Elvis Presley live on The Ed Sullivan Show.He acquired his first guitar when he was about ten years old, which he has stated he exchanged with a friend at the five-and-dime for a handful of cherry bombs. Early life and musical influences. Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride) A solo track from Felder, and features both Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit. The theme song "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) was written by Don Felder and reached number five on the Mainstream Rock chart. 2. The closest we can get of an official Eagles release and the song will hit you hard, rocking.