Qaalm Share a Cover of Black Sabbath’s “Heaven And Hell”



Los Angeles-based atmospheric doomsayers, Qaalm, have shared their rendition of “Heaven and Hell,” by heavy metal legends, Black Sabbath. The cover appears as a bonus track on the physical editions of the band’s First Light Of The Last Dawn EP, released in June on Hypaethral Records. Keep reading below to check it out.
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Ice Nine Kills and Reel Big Fish Share a Cover of “Walking On Sunshine” for Sumerian Comics



Ice Nine Kills and ska punk legends, Reel Big Fish have joined forces, and partnered with Sumerian ComicsAmerican Psycho comic book series to release a cover of Katrina And The Waves hit, “Walking On Sunshine.” The track, with its music video, is part of an accompanying soundtrack for the comic book, which also includes contributions from Puscifer, Perturbator, and others. Keep reading for the video and more details.
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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Stöner Shares Their Cover of The Kyuss Classic “Green Machine”


Stöner, featuring Stoner Rock royalty like Brant Bjork (founding member of Kyuss, also former Fu Manchu), Nick Oliveri (Mondo Generator, former Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age) and Ryan Güt will drop their new album Hittin’ The Bitchin’ Switch out October 11th on the great Heavy Psych Sounds label. The band is teaming up with Ghost Cult today to share their cover of the classic Kyuss cover “Green Machine!” Check it out! Continue reading


G.B.I. (Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian of Anthrax) Share their Video for “The Regulator”


From Left: Scott Ian, Dave Grohl, Charlie BenantePhoto credit: Greg Caputo

From Left: Scott Ian, Dave Grohl, Charlie Benante Photo credit: Greg Caputo

Credited as “GBI” – Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Charlie Benante, and Scott Ian (Anthrax) – released their Record Store Day 7 Inch single of “The Regulator” (Megaforce Records), the iconic Bad Brains song from the band’s self-titled 1982 debut album. Released as a Record Store Day seven-inch exclusive, only 6000 copies of the track were pressed, with all proceeds going towards healthcare for Bad Brains’ frontman Paul D. Hudson, better known as H.R., who suffers from rare, severe headaches known as SUNCT. Watch the video for “The Regulator” now!Continue reading


The Dollyrots Share Video for Billy Bragg Cover “A New England” and Book US Tour Dates



Pop-punk couple, The Dollyrots, have just announced a a string of West coast US tour tour dates for this June. Support comes from Diesel Boy and Go Betty Go on select dates. The duo have also just released a lyric video for their pop and punked up version of Billy Bragg‘s “A New England,” from their recent album release Night Owls, which is out now. Keep reading below for the new video and live listings.
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Killington Pit (Evanescence, Alice Cooper) Share Cover of Judas Priest Classic “Riding On the Wind”



Killington Pit are preparing to release their first original material, and play their first live shows, amongst their stream of cover songs. The latest of these is their rendition of Judas Priest classic, “Riding On the Wind,” from 1982’s Screaming For Vengeance album, complete with video. The members connected during the pandemic, began recording together, and a core band formed with Terry LeRoi, Will Hunt, Troy McLawhorn and Chuck Garric. “Riding On the Wind” follows the band’s initial two singles; Accept’s “Balls To The Wall,” and Rainbow’s “Kill the King,” the latter featuring Stef Burns (Alice Cooper/Huey Lewis & The News) and Jeff Blando (Slaughter/Lynchmob/Vince Neil). Check out the new video below, and read more from the band.
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Dominum Share Cover of Scorpions Hit “Rock You Like A Hurricane”


Zombie metal unit, Dominum, are honoring the 40th anniversary of one of Scorpions’ biggest hits, “Rock You Like A Hurricane,” with their symphonic metal cover version. This spring, the band will also join Feuerschwanz and Orden Ogan on the road, and are currently supporting Peyton Parrish on his already partially sold-out European tour. Check out the video for the cover song below. 

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Graham Bonnet and Mick Box Share Cover of Wham’s “Last Christmas” from “A Very Metal Christmas” Compilation


In one final stocking stuffer from the all-star compilation, A Very Metal Christmas, Graham Bonnet (Rainbow/Michael Schenker Group) and Mick Box (Uriah Heep) have just shared their contribution. The new single is a powerhouse rendition of George Michael’s famously inescapable, ubiquitous earworm “Last Christmas.” Catch the cover in the article below, and find more information about the double Christmas covers album.

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Watch a Video for Mammothor’s Cover of “Inside Out” by Anthrax For Its 25th Anniversary


Boston’s heavy rock powerhouse, Mammothor, proudly unveils their latest single, “Inside Out,” from their 2023 album, Lies By Omission, out now. This re-imagined rendition, originally by the thrash icons, Anthrax, marks a compelling homage to one of the band’s pivotal influences. The video for the track also pays homage to the video for the track, itself a take on the classic episode “Nightmare At 20,000 Feet” of the original 1960s series The Twilight Zone, which starred William Shatner. Watch the clip here: Continue reading


Tommy Stewart’s Dyerwulf Share Cover of Bloodrock’s “Melvin Laid an Egg” Featuring Patrick Salerno (Grave Next Door)


Atlanta, Georgia doom outfit, Tommy Stewart’s Dyerwulf has just unveiled their cover of “Melvin Laid an Egg”, originally recorded by 70’s Texan rock band, Bloodrock. The track also features a guest drumming appearance from Patrick Salerno of Grave Next Door. Check out the song and video in the article below.

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