Short news and updates from the world of rock and metal covers, viral performances, new releases, and standout moments from the cover scene.
Archspire take ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ global pop hit “APT.” into technical death metal territory for Musora’s On The Spot, turning its instantly recognizable hook into a blast-beat-powered extreme metal collision.
Echoes In Ashes take on Killswitch Engage’s “The End Of Heartache,” delivering a faithful but high-energy modern cover of one of melodic metalcore’s defining anthems.
The Rock Orchestra reimagines AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" with vocalist
Daria Zaritskaya and electric violinist Mia Asano — a dark, cinematic
cover filmed at Hedingham Castle that turns a hard rock anthem into a
full-scale orchestral ritual.
Behemoth pay tribute to Bathory with a powerful cover of “The Return of Darkness and Evil,” released as the official anthem for Mystic Festival 2026.
Lorna Shore vocalist Will Ramos teams with Andrew O’Connor for a softer, atmospheric cover of twenty one pilots’ “The Line” from Arcane.
MAPHRA takes on The Plot In You’s “Silence” after her viral BMTH breakthrough, delivering a darker vocal cover built on control, tension, and emotional weight.
