Santa Claus has worn countless looks over the centuries, but our favorite has to be the rock-and-metal-inspired Santa. To spread some holiday cheer, we’ve rounded up a collection of hilarious photos of these edgy St. Nicks as a gift to you—and ourselves.
Because you’re all on the Nice List this year, we even gave each Santa a fitting name. First up, there’s Nu-Metal Santa, throwing the horns from behind a DJ booth. He’s been repping Limp Bizkit since day one—long before Fred Durst made dad outfits a thing at Lollapalooza.
Sliding down your chimney with the flair of Bruce Springsteen is Powerslide Santa, while Sacrificial Santa skips cookies and milk for an axe and a skull. Because why not?
More Metal, More Merriment
From Spiked Eggnog Santa (don’t tell Mrs. Claus) to Air Guitar Santa heating up the North Pole, these Santas bring their unique energy. Let’s not forget Flea From Red Hot Chili Peppers Santa, who might just deliver a pedalboard if you send him a letter.
For the classic heavy metal fans, there’s a Santa who’s definitely not Rob Halford but channels his spirit—a true gift under any Christmas tree. And if you’re into holiday mischief, Pillaging Your Presents Santa moonlights as a roadie for Amon Amarth when he’s not burning your yule log.
The list goes on with Single Biker Santa, Yacht Rock Santa, and even the Not-So-Little Drummer Boy Santa, who names his reindeer to the beat of a nine-count.
Ho-Ho-Hardcore
Whether you prefer Santa sleighing karaoke on a rock cruise or leaving behind a trail of mayhem and metal, these photos prove that even the holidays can go heavy.
Check out the full gallery of outrageous rock-and-metal Santas for a dose of holiday humor with a headbanging twist.
