Recomend me some rock/alternative covers of pop songs

[Chris71]

Can anyone recommend any rock/metal/ska covers of well known songs?

I'm thinking along the lines of Turisas's brilliant take on Boney M:
http://youtu.be/cdkBs0VCSX0

Or Skindred's cover of Electric Avenue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53onH1g_z1o

It needs to be something you can dance to. It's for a DJ set at my wedding where most of the guests are into their rock/metal, but we'd like something fun that those with more mainstream tastes will appreciate too.

[Conian]

metal Gangnam Style, really very good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEHQpYwGIDI

[otolith]

First thing that springs to mind is Marilyn Manson's covers of Sweet Dreams and Tainted Love, but maybe a bit too obvious?

[scoobyfreak10]

lostprophets .... cry me a river

[Zod]

The Jesus and Mary Chain do Surfin' USA.


edit: youtube link now added.

Edited by Zod on Monday 15th July 17:16

[Pixel Pusher]

Alien Ant farm - Smooth Criminal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE

[Conian]

Disturbed - Shout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPsFVTPm1qc

Marilyn Manson - Personal Jesus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6fyhZ0G5E

Ramones - Spiderman theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3F2y2hRP4o

Edited by Conian on Monday 15th July 17:12

[Chris71]

Liking the suggestions!

The vocals on this might be a step too death metal, but:
http://youtu.be/BZT0TonelnY

Should add, mash ups and remixes are also invited.

Edited by Chris71 on Monday 15th July 17:22

[Lemoncurd]

Disturbed - Land of Confusion - http://youtu.be/YV4oYkIeGJc
Limp Bizkit - Faith http://youtu.be/l-EdCNjumvI

[Pixel Pusher]

Sodom - Surfin Bird.

(am I doing this right?)

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

[Chris71]

It has to be something that doesn't take it too hardcore, I reckon, to avoid scaring off the pop-pickers.

Here's one of the million covers of Bad Romance. This one's an improvement on Lady Gaga. Song ain't bad either.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO7NN9w9Z_g

I love this track by The Kleptons too. Metallica Vs Aretha Franklin, Deeper Sands:
http://www.kleptones.com/music/ud/The%20Kleptones%...

[Chris71]

Conian said:

Disturbed - Shout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPsFVTPm1qc

May well have to use this one.

Down With The Sickness is already well up the list. Love that tune.

[Pixel Pusher]

Korn - Word up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q-k-uN73Gk

[Conian]

Cradle of Filth - Temptation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfMa2lrFxhY

Acid Reign - Hangin' On The Telephone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xCSv-VFNlA

[Prawnboy]

one band will do your whole evening................

ME FIRST & THE GIMMEE GIMMEES

class.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=me+fir...

[bertieg]

what about Capdowns cover of Trick Me by Kelis?

https://myspace.com/capdown/music/song/trick-me-27...

[Hanslow]

Children of Bodom's Oop's I did it again

[pete w]

Lords Of The New Church - 'Like A Virgin'

[davepoth]

Who could forget Reel Big Fish's cover of A-Ha's "Take on Me"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHpU0ZfXZ_g

[vixen1700]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY2qOFZp0_0

One of my fave tunes ever and owned this since 1977, The Electric Chairs doing the Stones' 'The Last Time'. Over 7 minutes of rocking guitar goodness.

Play this loud!