10 Music Videos Banned By MTV For Crossing The Line

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00:0010 music videos banned by MTV for crossing the line

00:0410. Duran Duran, Girls on Film

00:08The extended cut's sensual, provocative model vignettes proved too risque for early MTV, prompting a ban later partially reversed

00:169. Van Halen, Oh, Pretty Woman

00:21Campy villains, a damsel in distress, and drag-driven humor raised concerns about stereotypes

00:27MTV Bandit, Bolstering the Band's Rebelliousness

00:318. Motorhead, Killed by Death

00:35Action-packed violence and gritty outlaw themes featured Lemmy vs. The Law

00:40MTV Bandit, Unintentionally Amplifying Motorhead's Rebellious Appeal

00:447. Queen, I Want to Break Free

00:48Band members in drag challenged norms

00:51MTV's early 80s conservatism led to a ban

00:55Later, the video became beloved

00:576. Motley Crue, Girls, Girls, Girls

01:01Strip club settings and provocative dancers showcased excess

01:05MTV pulled the video, reinforcing the band's hard-partying, controversial, unapologetic image

01:115. Twisted Sister, Be Cruel to Your Skewl

01:16A zombie-filled high school romp with graphic mayhem alarmed MTV, which feared harmful influence on youth culture and banned it

01:244. Neil Young, This Notes for You

01:28Satirizing commercialism and mocking big brands unsettled MTV's advertisers

01:32The ban backfired when it later won a VMA

01:363. Soundgarden, Jesus Christ Pose

01:41Heavy religious imagery and crucifixion critiques provoke controversy

01:45MTV avoided sensitive themes, banning the video despite its lasting influence

01:502. Nine Inch Nails, Closer

01:54Provocative lyrics and disturbing visuals pushed boundaries

01:58MTV banned the uncut version, fueling fascination and cementing Nine Inch Nails' reputation

02:041. Tool, Prison Dash

02:08Surreal Stop Motion explores trauma and abuse through intense symbolism and unsettling imagery

02:14MTV deemed it too disturbing