Cover vs. Cover: “Deutschland”

In August 2023, A Tribute to Rammstein was released. The album features covers of some of the German metal titans’ well-known songs, such as “Du Hast,” “Sonne,” and “Engel,” by bands like The 69 Eyes, Skold, and Priest.

Rammstein’s ode to their country, “Deutschland,” is also there, provided to the record by Front Line Assembly.

But did you know there is another rendition of the epic track?

Dutch-Italian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and video director Giovanni Bucci, aka ODDKO, unleashed his version earlier this year. I just stumbled across it and I must say… I think I prefer it. No shade thrown at Front Line Assembly, but there’s something about it.

Check out both of these covers and decide for yourself. FLA and ODDKO stayed true to the original.

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Kissing Candice Teams Up With Ash Costello on New Single “Industry Hostage”

New York-based horror metal act Kissing Candice have released “Industry Hostage.” The song features an appearance by New Years Day vocalist Ash Costello.

You can stream the track on Spotify or your streaming service of choice, and you can watch the video below!

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Hillbilly Vegas Collaborates With Paul Rodgers on Latest Release, “Mr. Midnight”

Southern rockers Hillbilly Vegas have shared their latest single, “Mr. Midnight,” and it features a very special guest – the one and only Paul Rodgers, best known for his role in Free, Bad Company, and more recently, Queen.

You can stream the track here, and watch the official video below!

Sky Knives Offers Faithful Rendition of Type O Negative Classic

Florida-based metal band Sky Knives has released a cover of Type O Negative’s “Christian Woman.” This modern take on the song is a respectful nod to the late Type O frontman, Peter Steele. Sky Knives stayed true to the darker, more sensual elements that seemed to define much of Type O Negative’s music.

Fun fact: Sky Knives got the track back from the studio on the anniversary of Peter Steele’s death.

You can watch the video below!

Vampires Everywhere! Shares New Single + Video

Gothic metal band Vampires Everywhere! has released their first single of 2026, “All My Friends Think I’m Weird,” along with an accompanying video. You can listen to the track here and watch the video below!

Vampires Everywhere! is currently on the road, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut album, Kiss the Sun Goodbye. You can find a list of remaining dates and tickets at bnds.us!