Cover Headlines: Feb. 25, 2010

• Austin, TX hard rock act The Sword has just recorded a cover of Thin Lizzy’s “Cold Sweat” for an upcoming split-seven inch single. [Read More]

• Amazon.com has posted a playlist of “Killer Cover Songs” featuring artists such as: Lori McKenna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ryan Adams, Deftones, Dixie Chicks, The Bangles, Ace of Base, and Muse (Among others). [Read More]

• Fearless Records has announced the latest in it’s “Punk Goes…” series, this time covering Classic Rock. The disc will be releasd on April 27th. Bands being covered include: Boston, Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones, Kiss, Queen, .38 Special, Journey, Def Leppard, Blue Oyster Cult, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, and Eddie Money). Artists appearing on the disc include: Hit The Lights, VersaEmerge, The Almost, Mayday Parade, The Summer Set, We The Kings, A Skylit Drive, I See Stars,  Pierce The Veil, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Maine, Envy On The Coast, Every Avenue, Never Shout Never, and blessthefall. [Read More]

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