Classic Cover: Gene the Werewolf – Thriller (original by Michael Jackson)

I've long been a fan of Pittsburgh's Gene the Werewolf, pretty much since the Light Me Up EP was recommended to me not long after its release in 2009 and since then, they've released a couple of albums and some one-off tracks. And right in the middle of 2011's Wicked Love is a cover of … Continue reading Classic Cover: Gene the Werewolf – Thriller (original by Michael Jackson)

Classic Cover: Chris Shiflett – Cowboy Song (original by Thin Lizzy) + reminder of UK dates!

Ahead of his eagerly anticipated return to the UK this month, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has released the new single "Cowboy Song", which is a two-steppin’ country version of the Thin Lizzy classic complete with twanged up twin leads and pedal steel. The track is taken from the forthcoming EP Starry Nights & Campfire … Continue reading Classic Cover: Chris Shiflett – Cowboy Song (original by Thin Lizzy) + reminder of UK dates!

Classic Cover: Blood Opera – “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (original by The Dickies)

Combining the love of horror and schlock thrown up by the likes of Wednesday 13 and Ice Nine Kills with some nice hard rock tuneage, Blood Opera will soon (Feb 24th) release Songs in the Key of Death. The album features fourteen tracks, some of which feature guest appearances not just by other musicians, but … Continue reading Classic Cover: Blood Opera – “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (original by The Dickies)

Classic Cover: Primal Roots – “Gangsta’s Paradise” (original by Coolio)

Music, madness, and unicorns intertwine with the essence of Primal Roots, a metal band hailing from Athens, Greece. Formed in 2019, they embarked on a musical journey fusing classic heavy metal with elements of progressive, thrash, doom, and nu-metal, crafting what they dub as "metal outside the box". Their inaugural offering, the demo single "Black", … Continue reading Classic Cover: Primal Roots – “Gangsta’s Paradise” (original by Coolio)

Classic Cover: Dominum – “Rock You Like A Hurricane” (original by Scorpions)

Zombie metal unit Dominum honour the 40th anniversary of one of Scorpions’ biggest hits, "Rock You Like A Hurricane", by giving the iconic heavy metal track a symphonic metal makeover with their epic cover version! The up-and-coming unit released their highly acclaimed debut album, Hey Living People, at the end of 2023, entering the Official … Continue reading Classic Cover: Dominum – “Rock You Like A Hurricane” (original by Scorpions)

Classic Cover: Enforced – “Deadly Intentions” (original by Obituary)

Enforced, the powerhouse metal band known for their ferocious sound and unrelenting energy, has just dropped their latest musical endeavor – a cover of Obituary's iconic track "Deadly Intentions" from the seminal album Slowly We Rot. This cover is not just a tribute to one of death metal's most revered bands, but a fresh, Enforced-flavored … Continue reading Classic Cover: Enforced – “Deadly Intentions” (original by Obituary)