Amen
Goldfinger - 99 Red Balloons
Nine Inch Nails - Dead Souls
Machine Head - Message in a Bottle

Any more?
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:51, 9 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Blue Cheer's 'Satisfaction'

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:52, Reply)

RATM - The Ballad of Tom Joad

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:55, Reply)

Jonny Cash - Hurt
cliched but true.

I also prefer Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covers of most things.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:53, Reply)

Jonny Cash's Hurt is good, don't get me wrong
But I adore the original (because I'm a NIN fanboy).
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:54, Reply)

I heard Jonny cash first
and it's always hard to get over the original that one hears. AlsoI love heavy rock and metal, but I just don't get NIN, I've tried, but I just don't get it.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:03, Reply)

Shame
NIN are my favourite band. I love how each album sounds different to the last.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:17, Reply)

'Have Love Will Travel' by The Sonics

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:55, Reply)

Guns 'n' Roses - Live and let die

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:00, Reply)

Lacuna Coil's
version of Enjoy the Silence
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:57, Reply)

<3 Christina Scabbia
I know their tour manager, and my ex has met them a few times. Apparently everyone in the band is supremely lovely.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:58, Reply)

Jealousy!
I saw them live in January, it was brilliant, but they didn't do any signing after.
I was right up at the front. Cristina Scabbia is just as fit in real life as in pictures. I think I came at least once.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:01, Reply)

FILTH
Lacuna Coil played Download a few years back, and me and the ex (then together) got free AAA wristbands because of our mate. I didn't get to meet them though, they were late getting there.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:06, Reply)

they're playing sonisphere this year
I'm not familiar with them. what are they like?

also: check out this line up
uk.sonispherefestivals.com/

could only be better if Tool and Monster Magnet were playing
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:09, Reply)

Fuck, now there are three festivals I want to go to.
I would love to meet Cristina, but I imagine I'd be so in awe I'd make a fool of myself.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:13, Reply)

I bought tickets the day they came out
because I wanted to see Maiden again, and every time a new bunch of bands gets announced there is something that I really want to see in it.

I was feeling a bit gutted about all the good acts playing Download, but since Bigelf and Karnivool got added to Sonisphere I've been cheered up.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:16, Reply)

Needs more
Metallica
Bronx
Gallows on there already
Lamb of God
Trivium
Mastodon
System of a Down (comeback gig)

Too much old school bands, seriously Motley Crue? Alice Cooper? Why does Heavy Rock/Metal always look to the past?
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:16, Reply)

Metallica, Lamb of God and Mastodon played last year
Alice Cooper is entertaining to see on stage. the guy is a stupid twat and is an awful radio DJ, but his show is ok.

I'm really looking forward to The Cult. Will be awesome.

and hearing Europe do the Final Countdown live will be cheesetastic
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:18, Reply)

This makes my lack of a time machine evern more depressing

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:18, Reply)

I was ever so slightly disappointed with Metallica
Lars can't drum like he used to. Didn't do the double bass drum bits in One very well at all.

Also they were being more up themselves than usual. Soaking up applause before it had begun etc. and getting arsey when they didn't get enough for their liking.

It was James Hetfield's birthday though which was amusing. Hearing thousands of people singing happy birthday while he was custard pied by the rest of the band and his family.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:22, Reply)

Everything about Metallica disappoints me now.
Death Magnetic is terrible and St.Anger is one of the shittest albums I've ever heard.

Oh how the mighty have fallen.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:24, Reply)

St Anger is one of the shittest albums ever
but Death Magnetic is fucking brilliant
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:25, Reply)

AMEN!
A little loud in the mixing, but brilliant.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:27, Reply)

I had a listen to the Black album for the first time in possibly a couple of years
while I was on holiday. I'd forgotten how awesome it is. Some of the lesser played stuff like Don't tread on me and My friend of misery are great great songs.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:29, Reply)

I love Death Magnetic
St Anger was shit though, no one can disagree with that
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:25, Reply)

I'm glad you agree about Death Magnetic
I was so pleased when I first listened to it because I love all of their stuff other than St Anger.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:26, Reply)

Quite possibly my favourite Metallica album
And fucking cool album artwork, so simple and yet so effective, a classic.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:29, Reply)

So what we're saying is we're awesome
And Applebite knows nothing?
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:30, Reply)

Feck.
It always comes down to that. I just didn't like Death Magnetic, alright?
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:32, Reply)

:-D

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:32, Reply)

I accept your difference of opinion.
I'm gracious like that.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:33, Reply)

that sums it up nicely
she's not old enough to properly appreciate how Death Magnetic harkens back to Metallica's brutally heavy period.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:32, Reply)

Just like
How The Blackening was a brilliant return to form for Machine Head.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:34, Reply)

I have to say
I can't stand Machine Head

They were originally going to be at Sonisphere last year, but pulled out. so a load of fans sold their tickets. Then they ended up playing as a special guest.

Pissed people right off.

Pissed me off because I think they are awful.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:48, Reply)

In their defence though,
they were put below Limp Bizkit on the bill, that would be enough to make anyone throw a hissy fit.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:55, Reply)

that is true
limp bizkit were fucking dreadful. and Linkin Park.

are you going this year?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:57, Reply)

Depends if I score more free VIP tickets.
I don't think I could go back to camping with the plebs.

I may have free Download tickets, but I'm not sure I can be bothered.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Wed 12 May 2010, 12:01, Reply)

bloody toffs

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 12:03, Reply)

no no no no no no no no (there's no limits)
the last good album was "and justice for all" Garage inc is ok but most of the cool b sides and covers I like I already own on vinyl
(Halfy By light alone, Wed 12 May 2010, 12:06, Reply)

I saw the Cult when I was 13.
They were excellent.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:21, Reply)

I can hardly remember being 13
My memory is fucked
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:22, Reply)

I'd forgotten how much I love them

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:22, Reply)

Gotta agree with you
Some friends are trying to get me to go to Download, but I have no interest in most of the bands, especially old-school ones.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:18, Reply)

I think it really holds the metal genre back, this constant apeing for the past

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:20, Reply)

FUCK OFF AND DO YOUR ESSAY

(PsychoChomp, Wed 12 May 2010, 10:59, Reply)

Butthole Surfers 'Sweat Loaf'
more of a tribute to Sweet Leaf by Black Sabbath but fucking mighty nonetheless.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:01, Reply)

SATAN, SATAN, SATAN!
Pepper's an awesome track too.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 12 May 2010, 21:26, Reply)

Controversial, but
Goldfinger again - Just Like Heaven

Oh, and China Drum's version of Wuthering Heights, obviously.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:01, Reply)

My Generation, Hillary Duff.

(Love Berts <---------------------, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:09, Reply)

Dead souls is a cover?
Faith No More and Sparks - This town ain't big enough for the both of us
Led Zep - Nobody's fault but mine and In my time of dying
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:06, Reply)

Dead Souls is a cover indeed
Original is by Joy Division.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:09, Reply)

interesting
that's one of my favourite NIN songs.

Gotta love the Crow soundtrack. Got the Cure's best song on it too.

I saw NIN at sonisphere last year. Really disappointed the whole crowd because of their song choices.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:10, Reply)

I missed them then, but friends told me about it
I did see them at the O2 the week before though. Best gig of theirs I'd seen.

And yes, The Crow soundtrack is sublime!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:13, Reply)

I've mentioned this one before, but
The Puppini Sisters - Wuthering Heights
Their version is quite funny, but what's funnier is the extent to which it seems to offend the die-hard Kate Bush fans who have no sense of humour.

The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
Easier on the ears than the original

The Who - Shakin' All Over
Nothing wrong with Johnny Kidd's original, it just doesn't quite cut the mustard after you've heard the version from The Who Live at Leeds.

EDIT: How did I forget?
Johnny Winter - Highway 61 Revisited
Look it up. You know it's the way Bob Dylan would have wanted it.

EDIT EDIT:
Mike Flowers - Wonderwall
This one depends on your own personal balance between sense of humour and hatred of Oasis.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:06, Reply)

I'm not sure I 100% agree on the last one
but Live at Leeds is one of the best records of all time, for sure.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:10, Reply)

I think it's about the chronological order of their discovery by me
I didn't hear the Pirates' version until a couple of years after The Who. The original is wonderfully atmospheric, but I think The Who's version is more likely to make you shake all over - they're surprisingly different given that all The Who did, ostensibly, was play it louder and a bit more in their own idiom.
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:24, Reply)

I've heard that Puppini Sisters version
I like it, but I can't quite equate it with the original, it's so different.

Dommin - I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight

Nightwish - Over the hills and far away. Much more epic than the original.

Apocalyptica - A lot of the Metallica stuff they cover.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:10, Reply)

the apocalyptica stuff isn't better than the originals though
I will have to check out that Nightwish cover. Sounds like it will be awesome.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:11, Reply)

I love the solo in the middle. Fantastic.
It's the Gary Moore song they covered, not the Led Zeppelin one by the way.

A couple of them are.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:16, Reply)

ah ok
still good though.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:18, Reply)

Johnny Winter's cover
of Gangster of Love by Johny Guitar Watson is one of my all time favourite tunes.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:15, Reply)

I've not heard that one
Any idea which album it's from?
(LongJohnBaldry, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:20, Reply)

It was a single.
You can get it on one of those 'early years' type compilations.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:22, Reply)

Lawnmower Deth - Kids in america
greatest cover version ever

Edit: Along with the Flibbedydibbedydob ep by Snuff
(Halfy By light alone, Wed 12 May 2010, 11:22, Reply)