"Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" is a song by Eagles guitarist Don Felder with lead vocals sung by Don Felder with backing vocals sung by Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley.

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 You", is also a track on the movie's soundtrack album.

"Heavy Metal" was Felder's only solo chart hit.

On the Mainstream Rock chart, "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" peaked at number five.