10 Rock Covers That Measure Up To The Originals
Start writing a post
Entertainment

10 Rock Covers That Measure Up To The Originals

You can definitely teach a young dog old tricks.

Janie McManamon
Mar 14, 2016
Loyola Marymount University
15
10 Rock Covers That Measure Up To The Originals

There are endless reasons that bands will cover a certain song. Some covers are tributes, others are for fun. Whatever the case is, covers add variety. They add the artist's personal flair and sound to a song. Listening to a cover is sometimes like rediscovering a song entirely. The following songs have managed to do all these things. Some are even better than the originals.

1. "Bad Romance" - Halestorm (Original by Lady Gaga)

Lzzy Hale can sing the hell out of this one - that's for sure.

2. "Call Me" - In This Moment (Original by Blondie)

Is there anything Maria Brink can't do?

3. "Desolation Row" - My Chemical Romance (Original by Bob Dylan)

Their approach is very different than the original, but MCR sure pulled it off. It's difficult not to put this one on repeat.

4. "Dragula" - Motionless in White (Original by Rob Zombie)

While both versions are fantastic in their own right, Motionless in White did a fantastic job at weaving their unique sound into this. They nailed it.

5. "Du Hast" - Motionless in White (Original by Rammstein)

The electronics are part of what makes this so good, but the rest of the instrumentals make it hard not to start a mosh pit in your room.

6. "Hurt" - Nine Inch Nails (Original by Johnny Cash)

Nine Inch Nails's version of "Hurt" is both haunting and beautiful. This is a beautiful job; artists, take note.

7. "Rebel Yell" - Black Veil Brides (Original by Billy Idol)

This is the perfect song for Black Veil Brides to cover, as it captures their famous, modern hairmetal sound. There's not much this dynamic group can't do.

8. "They're Coming to Take Me Away" - Butcher Babies (Original by Napoleon XIV)

Well, the original of this song was much sillier. Butcher Babies turned it into a very serious horror story. This version is just as haunting, if not more, than the original.

9. "Walk" - Avenged Sevenfold (Original by Pantera)

Avenged Sevenfold took this classic and made it their own. Right away, it's easy to tell that this as an A7X song by the guitar, but the respect for Pantera is not lost.

10. "Zombie" - Breed 77 (Original by The Cranberries)

Perhaps the best part of this solo was the genius way the lyrics were reorganized to reflect that what The Cranberries were commenting on has not changed.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you.

University of New Haven
272344
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
68730
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
137713
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
43874
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

University of Oklahoma
968702
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
family and friends

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments