The globally recognised creative force, Yungblud, has released a version of "Changes", recorded live at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, at Villa Park on Saturday July 5. The event became the highest grossing charity concert of all time. A video will go live at 5pm, and we'll add it to the article … Continue reading Classic Cover: Yungblud – “Changes (Live)” (Original by Black Sabbath) released as a charity single
Category: Classic Covers
Classic Cover: Knuckle Puck – “Stick Season” (original by Noah Kahan)
This one arrived in our mailbox last year, but got swamped in the usual inbox madness. I also hadn't really listened to any Noah Kahan at that time so couldn't have compared it to the original anyway. Fast forward eleven months and I finally got round to listening to it when I rediscovered the email … Continue reading Classic Cover: Knuckle Puck – “Stick Season” (original by Noah Kahan)
Classic Cover: Royal Republic do disco classic “Venus” (original by Shocking Blue) as first episode in their black metal video series…?!
Sweden’s finest purveyors of high-octane rock'n'roll, Royal Republic, are back with a thunderous cover of Shocking Blue’s "Venus". This is episode one of a four-part musical saga, featuring four iconic Disco-Classics re-imagined. Each video will unveil a new chapter in the story of The Blastbeaters - A fictional black metal band on a quest for … Continue reading Classic Cover: Royal Republic do disco classic “Venus” (original by Shocking Blue) as first episode in their black metal video series…?!
Classic Cover: Doll – “Smoke On The Water” (original by Deep Purple)
After a lengthy hiatus, Canadian alternative rock band Doll announces their return with Better Days, Different Times, a new EP set for release on July 18th, 2025. The announcement comes alongside the premiere of their first single, a unique take on Deep Purple's “Smoke on the Water”, marking the band's first new material in over … Continue reading Classic Cover: Doll – “Smoke On The Water” (original by Deep Purple)
Classic Cover: Black Sonic Pearls – “Doctor Alibi” (original by Slash)
International alternative/modern rock band Black Sonic Pearls have released their live video "Doctor Alibi", featuring Todd Kerns, covering a Slash song from his self-titled album. The release was filmed during the band's performance at Metalfest Plzen Festival 2024. Black Sonic Pearls was formed in late 2020 by Alex Blacksonic (guitar), Arseniy Borodin (vocals), Sergey Polyanskiy … Continue reading Classic Cover: Black Sonic Pearls – “Doctor Alibi” (original by Slash)
Classic Cover: Mike Dawes – Euclid (original by Sleep Token)
Renowned fingerstyle guitarist Mike Dawes brings his signature one-man-band approach to Sleep Token’s “Euclid” reimagining the emotional track as a powerful acoustic instrumental. Known for his virtuoso performances and intricate arrangements, Dawes reshapes “Euclid” with delicate harmonics, layered tapping, and soaring dynamics. The result is both a tribute to Sleep Token’s genre-blending artistry and a … Continue reading Classic Cover: Mike Dawes – Euclid (original by Sleep Token)