cover songs
The Best Cover Songs From 50 of Metal’s Biggest Bands
There's some controversial picks here.
Painmans Favorite Cover Songs
Some people love cover songs, some don't. I happen to be one of those that appreciates a well-done cover. So, I decided to compile a list of some of my favorite rock cover songs.
George Mason University Band Performs Rage Against the Machine
If you've been on Facebook at all today, you've probably seen this video. It's of the George Mason University band performing "Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine.
The Painman Unveils the Worst Rock Cover Songs of All-Time
While I have grown fond of a great cover tune, I have also developed a severe disdain of bands covering songs and completely butchering them. There's nothing wrong with covering a great song, but don't attempt it if you can't make it your own and do the original justice.
Kids Play Amazing Cover of Dream Theater’s ‘Pull Me Under’
Remember the kids that rocked out the cover of Tool's '46 & 2'? Well, they are back, and this time they nail a cover of Dream Theater's 'Pull Me Under'. These kids are amazing!
Russian Choir Totally Owns Performance of ‘Skyfall’
"Corporal, I order you to perform 'Skyfall' by Adele," is how we hope this awesome cover by a choir in the Russian army came to be.
Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke Team Up for Perfect ‘Blurred Lines’ Cover
In the same vein as that incredibly magical rendition of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and a bunch of grade school instruments are once again making awesome music. This time it's a cover of Robin Thicke's nonstop hit 'Blurred Lines.'
AC/DC Song on Bagpipes
Well, here's something you don't see every day (unless you follow this guy around, in which case, move along ... move along). It's a man with a mohawk playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on bagpipes that shoot flames. He also dances a bit. And he's wearing a leather kilt...
It’s a Crime How Talented This Singing Cop Is
Sting is nowhere to be seen, but the police are still singing.
In this video, a policeman in Britain named Ian Northcott joins some other performers on the street to help belt out their version of 'Wonderwall' by Oasis while a crowd looks on.
Father and Baby Son Cover Beatles And It’s Totally Cute
We've said it before, and we'll say it again -- if you're going to subject yourself to the stress of parenthood, you may as well use your kids for party tricks. This dad has taught his almost two-year-old son to sing and strum along with him to 'Don't Let Me Down' by the Beatles...