Christopher Lee: Christmas Song From Actor Is Heavy Metal Tradition

Christopher Lee has released his latest heavy metal Christmas single for 2014, a tradition the actor began in 2012.

“This is the cooolest idea ever, not to mention i'm used to Mr. Lee being an evil wizard, so... XD HE'S SINGING HIS HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN AN EVIL WAY? XD” one person wrote on the iTunes page where the singles can be downloaded. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/darkest-carols-faithful-sing/id947838613

The carol, “Darkest Carols: Faithful Sing,” is a remake of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.”

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Lee, 92, previously put out heavy metal versions of “Little Drummer Boy,” “Silent Night,” Jingle Hell,” and “My Way.”

The “Lord of the Rings” and “Dracula” actor has been playing heavy metal since the mid-2000s, putting out symphonic heavy metal albums in 2010 and 2013.

“The ‘most badass’ old man in the world!” one person wrote on the viral YouTube video of "Darkest Carols."

“Christopher Lee is a boss. He served during World War 2, and he's in Star Wars. And he's awesome,” another person wrote.

Some were unaware of Lee’s involvement with heavy metal, others were just happy to hear his latest release.

OK. I admit it. I never expected to hear Christopher Lee singing heavy metal versions of christmas carols You got me. http://t.co/kszl52PTzi

— Martin Robertson (@m_robertson_UK) December 11, 2014

92 year old @ChrisLeeWeb is head-banging around the Christmas tree for the 3rd year running! http://t.co/ye0gr9cjbA pic.twitter.com/AmpU3pRdl4

— Hammer (@hammerfilms) December 10, 2014

Sir Christopher Lee releases third annual heavy metal Christmas carol. 92 years of metal wisdom: http://t.co/eixO9VIEE2

— Starcasm (@starcasm) December 11, 2014

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