There's actually already a really good version of Hungry Like the Wolf. Guild of Ages covered that one.
Metal cover of a pop song not done yet?
- Thread starter adaher
- Start date
mëtålspëd
Umlauts ist Krieg
BenMech
student of the d'eh
Mad World and Shout have been done a number of times, but a more obscure song from Tears For Fears's debut album The Hurting would be a kickass Gothenburgian Metal anthem:
Last edited by a moderator:
Power Metal band DIGNITY did "Don't Pay the Ferryman". DIGNITY features Jake E from the Power Metal band DREAMLAND on vocals.
Traditional/Power Metal band GOTHIC KNIGHTS do a kick ass version of "Hungry Like A Wolf". Hard Rock band GUILD OF AGES also covered "Hungry Like A Wolf". The GOTHIC KNIGHTS version blows away the GUILD OF AGES version.
SEVEN WITCHES has done "Flesh For Fantasy". DORO has done "White Wedding".
Seems a lot of forumers would like the "Pop songs gone wild" show I do twice a year.
One of the best is SINNER doing Midnight Oil's "Beds Are Burning".
Formerly known as Chris F5
Member
- Mar 12, 2003
- 1,430
- 10
- 38
edgeofthorns
24 Hours Ago...
I'm not aware of this one! The original is one of my favorite 80's tunes. I'll have to check it out.
Also...here's Circus Maximus covering Africa...
Well, if you can't Jorn to do it, the next best thing works...Jeff Scott Soto!
I have no unearthly idea who these guys are, but they do a helluva job covering Kyrie...and the lead singer is wearing an Ivanhoe shirt, so....
~Brian~
Last edited by a moderator:
The band AVALON with Chity on vocals (Who will be playing with Red Circuit at the next PPUSA), does the song Kyrie, and its much better than the one from the video you posted.
Chity also did Bruce Springsteens "Dancing In the Dark" on his latest CD from his band FARO.
Sir Exar Kun
Member
Claus / Intromental
20 years of uniting the powers of metal
That's very cool to know there actually are metal bands that have tried covering it.
Although, I don't see the reason for this cover when they aren't really doing something "interesting" with it and when it's just another female singer doing it. It's too safe and too close to the original unfortunately.
c.
Last edited by a moderator:
labrekk
Member
TWINBALL also did Don't Pay The Ferryman (excellent version) on their great first album. DOMAIN covered it too.
cslebn
The Duck of Doom
- Dec 22, 2008
- 316
- 4
- 18
Epic suggestion; add me to the list on wanting to see that. I still remember that song being the msot awesoem thing ever as a little kid when it was used in Transformers The Movie back in the 80s.
edgeofthorns
24 Hours Ago...
I couldn't find the Mr. Mister cover, but I did find the Springsteen cover. Excellent stuff!
~Brian~
Bryant
Mr. Sleepy
Chity (when with Avalon) also did a great cover of The Scorpions "Alien Nation." It is VERY similar to the original (which I usually don't like) but he does it better than Klaus.
Bryant
Bryant
Mr. Sleepy
I want a metal band to cover "Freebird." Although I do like some Skynyrd stuff, I am pretty burned out on that song, but while in the South, I would love for someone in the audience to yell out "Freebird" and the metal band fire it up.
Speaking of Southern Rock, though. I would like to hear a metal band do a cover of Blackfoot's "Highway Song." The guitar riff is legendary X10.
Sherriff - When I'm with You
Tangier - On the Line
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (though I could name several Goos songs)
Give Me Shelter - Rolling Stones (though not listed first, this could be an ultimate cover.... such a wicked song !!)
A Day in the Life - The Beatles....... great song for a prog band to try and pull off.
(We're an) American band - Grand Funk railroad.... has to be done by a German powermetal band. ^___^ In all seriousness, great potential for a rocker.
Btw, has everyone heard the Elton John Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting cover done by Flotsam and Jetsam ? great cover.
Bryant
Speaking of Southern Rock, though. I would like to hear a metal band do a cover of Blackfoot's "Highway Song." The guitar riff is legendary X10.
Sherriff - When I'm with You
Tangier - On the Line
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (though I could name several Goos songs)
Give Me Shelter - Rolling Stones (though not listed first, this could be an ultimate cover.... such a wicked song !!)
A Day in the Life - The Beatles....... great song for a prog band to try and pull off.
(We're an) American band - Grand Funk railroad.... has to be done by a German powermetal band. ^___^ In all seriousness, great potential for a rocker.
Btw, has everyone heard the Elton John Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting cover done by Flotsam and Jetsam ? great cover.
Bryant
Similar threads
