Bird of Prey (Uriah Heep song) the intro to the song (approximately from 8–14 seconds) was sampled by the American Rapper Xzibit in his single "Hurt Locker". Bird of Prey (Uriah Heep song) "Bird of Prey" is a song by British progressive rock/hard rock band Uriah Heep, from the group's US version of their 1970 debut album "Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble" (released as "Uriah Heep" in the United States) and 1971's album "Salisbury". A different version of the song would also appear on the 2003 remaster of "Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble". Although not released as a single, the song is regarded by many fans as one
Heavy metal lyrics way. "Contrary to the notion that heavy metal music glorifies or encourages substance use…, Black Sabbath’s lyrics…weave a cautionary tale of how persistent substance use can hijack free will, become the dominant focus" of the user’s life, and lead to misery. Weinstein states that drugs are not used much as a lyrical theme in metal, because drugs do not "resonate with the power" of heavy metal music (Black Sabbath’s "Sweet Leaf", a song that celebrates marijuana, is a notable exception). Andy Bennett states that the classic era-heavy metal themes of sex, drugs and rock and roll are not present in