I love it when a rock/metal band does a cover of an old song...

[Squisher]

I always thought that a group should mine some of the big band music especially the uptempo swing stuff, I'm in the Mood, Begin the Beguine, etc.

 

[BladeVenom]

Check out the The Puppini Sisters. They do old songs, especially classic 40's songs. Kind of interesting.

 

[twinrider1]

All I ask is that the new band do something with the song. If it's going to be just like the original I'll just listen to the original. Case in point....Tesla's cover of Signs.

 

[Kadarin]

From the dark depths of the '80s, here's Microchip League's old school techno version of Frank Sinatra's New York New York:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaFaOqpL8hg

 

[Ns1]

obligatory tool - no quarter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYCtz-BzlMU

 

[Iron Woode]

GnR - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tmc8rJgxUI

Quiet Riot - Cum on Feel The Noize

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2J_UZ8lQU

Van Halen - Pretty Woman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spvhWQh61fM

Motely Crue - Smokin' in the Boys Room

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4E2nFXaeMA

 

[xanis]

Metallica - Turn the Page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOibtqWo6z4

Always loved that cover.

This.
And this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paeNnR33i5Q
Cortez the Killer with Joe Satriani and more.

I rushed out bought all their albums. Awesome talent.

They really are very talented. Check out some videos of their stripped-down stuff, like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Hz-pcslBc

 

[hanoverphist]

Skyclad's cover of Come On Eileen (original by Dexy's Midnight Runners):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLsi27TD4Jk&feature=related

i like the save ferris version more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCzWPBR30Nk

i also like the reel big fish version of take on me by aha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ4S-UiNmzo&feature=related

 

[Eli]

Good stuff in here! I love Iced Earth's tribute album.

One that I've been digging lately -

Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I enjoy some covers if done well as a different take on a classic. To say any of the covers mentioned is better than the original simply displays your lack of knowledge and sophistication.

 

[Ruptga]

No Tainted Love?

 

[olds]

Even better when the original version wasn't heavy. Some examples that immediately come to mind are:

Foo Fighters - Baker Street
Seether - Careless Whisper
Disturbed - Shout, Land of Confusion
Godsmack - Good Times Bad Times
Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company
Guns 'n Roses - Live and Let Die

What other songs should I check out?

Elite and you can't post links?

 

[olds]

Fuck you. All of those suck.

This better suit your tastes?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJHjQ81JtY0

 

[Wingznut]

Elite and you can't post links?

Meh... I was in a hurry, at the time. In search of redemption, I have fixed said error, and I can only hope you accept my humble apologies, and that I can live up to your lofty expectations always and forever.

 

[sleep]

marilyn manson - sweet dreams

 

[qliveur]

Oh, god. Why?

 

[Spineshank]

It Dies Today's version of Enjoy The Silence I like better than Lacuna Coil's.

 

[Skunk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTRp9tsEiok

 

[TwiceOver]

Even better when the original version wasn't heavy. Some examples that immediately come to mind are:

Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company

What other songs should I check out?

There's kinda an unwritten rule that you don't cover a band's theme song. All the more reason I think that band is a bunch of douches.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Bathory's cover of Ace of spades
Sodom's Cover of Ace of spades
Manowar's cover of Ace of spades
Acid Drinkers cover of Ace of spades

Satyricon's cover of Orgasmatron
Sepultura's cover of Orgasmatron

 

[Wingznut]

There's kinda an unwritten rule that you don't cover a band's theme song.

There is? Never heard of that.

 

[GoodRevrnd]

idk about all this crap metal, so how bout some Siouxsie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25weBjXioB0


Futureheads covering Kate Bush's Hounds of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcMAM9B7yAA

And their producer remixes under "Phones" has his remix of their version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esQlBevzIeI
(quality is crap, track down an mp3)

Both of those remixes are amazing. So is the original.

 

[notposting]

That abominable Five Finger Fucknut cover of Bad Company makes me angry when I hear it. Grrr.

However, Godhead -- Eleanor Rigby is interesting. Also, RIP MTV X

 

[moshquerade]

I have a few legit ones to add:


The Ataris - Boys of Summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwpjAQPirE0
Sorry Don Henley, these guys rock it.

Spiderbait - Black Betty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckPfk3Lu8PU

Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE
This version kicks MJ's bony butt

 

[dwell]

Donnas - Dancing With Myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl8BCrY_sg8