This one popped up earlier this year, but with the band announcing their addition to the Fear Factory tour it's about time we featured it on here. "Comfortably Numb" is one of my favourite Pink Floyd tracks, and Ghosts of Atlantis have definitely done it justice. With the dark, gritty video they've really hit the … Continue reading Classic Cover: Ghosts of Atlantis – “Comfortably Numb” (original by Pink Floyd)
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Classic Cover: Roger Waters – “Comfortably Numb 2022” (original by Pink Floyd)
Yes, yes, I know Roger Waters is the original singer of the original version but arguably this is still a "cover" of sorts as this is a new rendition and released under his own name. It's also superbly chilling. The 1988 original is one of Floyd's best songs (personal opinion) and Waters has done a … Continue reading Classic Cover: Roger Waters – “Comfortably Numb 2022” (original by Pink Floyd)
Classic Covers: Of Mice & Men – Money
Of Mice & Men have shared another new track from their forthcoming and much anticipated album Defy, out January 19 through Rise Records. The song "Money," which is a Pink Floyd cover, premiered via SiriusXM's Octane earlier this week and is now available at all DSPs. Defy was produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Three Days Grace, Skillet, The All-American Rejects) and mixed by Chris … Continue reading Classic Covers: Of Mice & Men – Money
Classic Covers: Robb Flynn and Dave Grohl – Wish You Were here
So it turns out there's a small festival each year honouring Dimebag Darrell, called Dimebash. This year's included the usual smattering of musicians (Phil Anselmo, Robert Trujillo, Dave Lombardo and many more). In amongst the handful of videos that popped up online was this one. Machine Head's Robb Flynn doubles up with Dave Grohl to play … Continue reading Classic Covers: Robb Flynn and Dave Grohl – Wish You Were here
New Syd Barrett website
Wednesday 6th January marks what would have been the 70th birthday of Syd Barrett, founder member of the Pink Floyd and one of the most influential musicians in British pop history. To mark the occasion, Syd Barrett’s new official website was launched at 12 noon today (GMT). Celebrating his unique life and career, both of which continue … Continue reading New Syd Barrett website