by Bram Teitelman | Nov 17, 2014 | Covers, Metal Memes, News, Video
[youtube]http://youtu.be/6vE0oFFSE7c[/youtube] Now that YouTube has a music service, it’s only a matter of time until someone makes a playlist of viral videos that are acoustic/easy listening versions of metal songs. And when that happens, Thomas Zwijsen will...
by Bram Teitelman | Oct 27, 2014 | Covers, News, Video
[youtube]http://youtu.be/SV3aE6Rry8E[/youtube] You might wonder why no one’s decided to metalize the theme song of The Walking Dead before. Actually, they have. What about a metal version of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller?” Actually,...
by Bram Teitelman | Oct 23, 2014 | Covers, New Music, News
We already knew that Arch Enemy, currently on tour as of today with Kreator and Huntress, had recorded a cover of Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law.” In fact, if you’re one of the first 500 people to do so, you can pick up a vinyl version of it....
by Bram Teitelman | Oct 22, 2014 | Covers, News, Video
[youtube]http://youtu.be/23ywNYOde4Y[/youtube] The Butcher Babies recently released Uncovered, an EP of cover songs. One of the most unconventional is a cover of Napoleon XIV’s 1966 novelty song, the mildly disturbing “They’re Coming To Take Me...
by Bram Teitelman | Oct 14, 2014 | Covers, New Music, News, Video
On their last tour, metalcore band We Came As Romans covered UK boy band The Wanted’s “Glad You Came,” with their live rendition of the song winding up on their DVD. We defended their choice of covering the song based on the fact that The...
by Bram Teitelman | Oct 8, 2014 | Covers, News, Touring
In a little over two weeks, Arch Enemy will be heading out on the road with Kreator and Huntress. And to commemorate that special occasion, they’re making a limited-edition 7″ with Kreator (sorry Huntress, maybe next time). The 7″ will be limited to...