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15 Crazy Covers Of Heavy Metal Classics You Have To Hear To Believe!

We’ve told you before about unlikely covers by metal bands that totally rocked, but what about covers of classic heavy metal songs classics that totally don’t? Wait, let me rephrase that. What about covers of classic heavy metal songs that completely re-imagine the originals and deliver them in a totally unique, often amazing, however, definitely non-metal manner? Ever wonder what Slayer’s “Raining Blood” would sound like if it was played on a banjo instead of guitar? How about a ‘60s soul version of a Black Sabbath song, complete with pleading vocals and a horn section? Trust us, it’s amazing. And did you know that Mariah Carey covered Def Leppard’s “Bringin’ On The Heartache”? We sure didn’t, but actually, it’s pretty cool. No, seriously. Check out our list of 15 crazy covers of metal classics. Even if you hate them, you’ll still want to hear them.

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Hear singer Charles Bradley talk about how his late-in-life career took off and check out his awesome cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes."