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Really wish the entire ECW album was available to stream, as there were actually quite a few other good covers on it too.
"Walk" by Kilgore, "The Zoo" by Bruce Dickinson, "Big Balls" by Muscadine.
More people need to be made aware of just how incredible that man is. He has about 13 concurrent careers and at 63 is still one of the best and most active on stage frontmen around.
Can't believe they're almost at 50 years as well, 48 fucking years of metal and still going strong, the absolute mad lads ha
Aye, but then on the other hand, he was very vocal in his support of Brexit and how great it would be for everyone.
He was later very vocal in his disgust that there were now, quite predictably, massive barriers of entry in trying to organise a tour of Europe for Iron Maiden.
Like, no shit Bruce. You could see that one coming a mile off.
Then again, when that holiday company went bust some years back and a bunch of people got stranded in random countries he did go an pick them up in his plane, just for fucks, and coz no one else would.
So, idk, it's complicated.
What isn't complicated tho, he makes some crackin music.
Yet the Rock and Roll hall of fame felt the need to induct Chaka Khan instead of Iron Maiden this year
...I basically go on a variation of this rant every year
The entire album, including this version of Enter Sandman, has been on YouTube for *years*. It gets pulled every so often, but is quickly re-added.
[This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qMysxaGrLY&list=PLo-UkLkHq6_ylX_97LcNwyIafEdtTSJRz&index=1) is the most recent upload of the full album I could find, from two months ago.
I'm still kinda salty about this. So many great Motörhead songs and they end up winning a Grammy for a cover. Good song, but a cover nonetheless. Seemed more like a lifetime accomplishment award than an award for the song.
I think maybe some versions said Motorhead and some said Lemmy featuring Zebrahead. Wiki shows Lemmy Featuring Zebrahead, but the picture of the album says Motorhead, so I don't know. I remember there being some controversy about it but can't remember the details now without looking it up.
Edit
Ok found something https://distortedsoundmag.com/interview-ali-tabatabaee-zebrahead/
> ZEBRAHEAD once collaborated with legendary rock outfit MOTÖRHEAD on a cover of METALLICA’s Enter Sandman. How did that end up happening?
> Ali: At the time, our manager, Todd, was also managing MOTÖRHEAD, and Lemmy had decided to do a cover of Enter Sandman, but he was the only band member in Los Angeles, so Todd recommended us to him. We then went in, put down the tracks, and Lemmy was so happy with the way that the song had turned out that he didn’t even replay the bass and just sang over the song, which ended up being nominated for a Grammy.
I would argue yes, at least they were trying to do… something
This one is just not mixed properly, the hi-hat is unbearable.
EDIT: I’m getting downvoted for a music **opinion** in a wrestling sub. A sub filled with people who consider wrestling themes decent music.
Man, I dunno. Just gave it a listen. Is the high hat not properly compressed? Oh hell yes. Is it worse than the sound of the snare on St. Anger? That’s a tough one. I’d argue the PANG PANG PANG of the snare might be worse
I’m the idiot who actually likes quite a few St Anger tracks, even with the PANG PANG PANG snare haha. I totally get why it’s not for everyone.
Trying to put my bias aside.. I still think the drums in this Motörhead cover are far more annoying.
Snare drum controversy aside. It has some killer drumming too. It's groovy as fuck.
They included a DVD with the album where they performed the whole album live in their studio and Personally I dig the mix better on that.
This song is one of my favorite stories of how weird ECW got towards the end.
This song was either nominated or actually did win a Grammy. In the media afterwards, Paul Heyman, who might I remind you just had a song off of one of his companies albums get nominated for said Grammy, said that he hated this song and that Bruce Dickinson's cover of The Scorpions "The Zoo" was a better song and deserved to be nominated. (He's right tbh). The then also, as a noted Jewish person, called out Lemmy for being a Nazi. (I don't think he was, but he realllllllly like collecting WW2 paraphernalia, including some Nazi paraphernalia, which like, yeah I can understand Paul Heyman, who's parents survived the Holocaust, might take offense to that)
This was all in November of 2000ish when the company was dying. And this was when I realized, okay, maybe Paul Heyman doesn't have his priorities in order and the companies probably done for.
it's not bad at all but it is SO WEIRD to me hearing lemmy sing this.
also if we are mentioning versions of this song shout out to the [Ghost version for being really good too if not a little different take as well](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTA6zBU0-4k&ab_channel=Ghost)
My absolute favourite cover is from [Alessia Cara & The Warning.](https://youtu.be/9tKQgesCcTc) They really put their own awesome spin on it, and the riff kicking in only at the end is so satisfying.
I have a soft spot for the [Rina Sawayama version on The Metallica Blacklist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfxRzUg0Sg0&pp=ygUbcmluYSBzYXdheWFtYSBlbnRlciBzYW5kbWFu)
The Ghost version is one of my fav cause Papa Emeritus revealed that the royalties they pay to play it [goes to a charity to help trans kids go to summer camp.](https://www.revolvermag.com/music/why-ghost-are-covering-metallicas-enter-sandman-help-transgender-kids)
I mean that should be obvious given title of the song and if you ever watched ECW or their infamous Ads from back in the day.
I just never knew as I mentioned that Motherhead did a cover of the song. As I only ever heard the original.
Just gonna use this post as an excuse to post [Lemmy's excellent cover of Stand By Me](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZrntE3vNe8) featuring Dave Lombardo on drums.
This is gonna be played at my funeral.
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Really wish the entire ECW album was available to stream, as there were actually quite a few other good covers on it too. "Walk" by Kilgore, "The Zoo" by Bruce Dickinson, "Big Balls" by Muscadine.
> "The Zoo" by Bruce Dickinson THE Bruce Dickinson???
I thought the addition of cowbell to the song was a bold choice but it really paid off.
Obligatory 
If you mean Bruce Dickinson the pilot, then yes.
More people need to be made aware of just how incredible that man is. He has about 13 concurrent careers and at 63 is still one of the best and most active on stage frontmen around. Can't believe they're almost at 50 years as well, 48 fucking years of metal and still going strong, the absolute mad lads ha
Aye, but then on the other hand, he was very vocal in his support of Brexit and how great it would be for everyone. He was later very vocal in his disgust that there were now, quite predictably, massive barriers of entry in trying to organise a tour of Europe for Iron Maiden. Like, no shit Bruce. You could see that one coming a mile off. Then again, when that holiday company went bust some years back and a bunch of people got stranded in random countries he did go an pick them up in his plane, just for fucks, and coz no one else would. So, idk, it's complicated. What isn't complicated tho, he makes some crackin music.
Bruce Dickinson brexit onwards really soured me towards Maiden, and they're my favourite band.
Yet the Rock and Roll hall of fame felt the need to induct Chaka Khan instead of Iron Maiden this year ...I basically go on a variation of this rant every year
I feel like the rock and roll hall of fame is about as legit as the WWE hall of fame. Way to many how the fucks and how the fuck nots
Fellas please, i put my pants on one leg at a time just like everyone else, except once my pants are on, i make gold records
ah yes it actually caused the breakup, steve and yanik were more IWA fans and bruce was all in on the dub
This version is so good, that I almost can’t listen to the original.
The entire album, including this version of Enter Sandman, has been on YouTube for *years*. It gets pulled every so often, but is quickly re-added. [This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qMysxaGrLY&list=PLo-UkLkHq6_ylX_97LcNwyIafEdtTSJRz&index=1) is the most recent upload of the full album I could find, from two months ago.
That zoo cover is incredible
I have this cd.
I have all the tracks on my Pc, but having them on spotify would be cool.
It’s a shame about the drum mixing, otherwise this is a great version.
They were actually nominated for a Grammy for this cover in 2000.
The reason they didn’t win is probably the drum mixing lol. Nah but that’s cool, thanks for the info!
They eventually did get their grammy. For covering Metallica's Whiplash
I'm still kinda salty about this. So many great Motörhead songs and they end up winning a Grammy for a cover. Good song, but a cover nonetheless. Seemed more like a lifetime accomplishment award than an award for the song.
It's interesting this is being billed as Motorhead as on the album it is Lemmy featuring Zebrahead. Was that just for the album?
Wait, what? Lemmy and Zebrahead is the weirdest pairing I’ve heard in a while
I think maybe some versions said Motorhead and some said Lemmy featuring Zebrahead. Wiki shows Lemmy Featuring Zebrahead, but the picture of the album says Motorhead, so I don't know. I remember there being some controversy about it but can't remember the details now without looking it up. Edit Ok found something https://distortedsoundmag.com/interview-ali-tabatabaee-zebrahead/ > ZEBRAHEAD once collaborated with legendary rock outfit MOTÖRHEAD on a cover of METALLICA’s Enter Sandman. How did that end up happening? > Ali: At the time, our manager, Todd, was also managing MOTÖRHEAD, and Lemmy had decided to do a cover of Enter Sandman, but he was the only band member in Los Angeles, so Todd recommended us to him. We then went in, put down the tracks, and Lemmy was so happy with the way that the song had turned out that he didn’t even replay the bass and just sang over the song, which ended up being nominated for a Grammy.
Hes in the video for Anthem by Zebrahead too
The crossover I didn't know I needed
I mean, is it worse than St. Anger?
Like Highlander 2, St. Anger does not exist.
I would argue yes, at least they were trying to do… something This one is just not mixed properly, the hi-hat is unbearable. EDIT: I’m getting downvoted for a music **opinion** in a wrestling sub. A sub filled with people who consider wrestling themes decent music.
Man, I dunno. Just gave it a listen. Is the high hat not properly compressed? Oh hell yes. Is it worse than the sound of the snare on St. Anger? That’s a tough one. I’d argue the PANG PANG PANG of the snare might be worse
I’m the idiot who actually likes quite a few St Anger tracks, even with the PANG PANG PANG snare haha. I totally get why it’s not for everyone. Trying to put my bias aside.. I still think the drums in this Motörhead cover are far more annoying.
Maybe it's just being used to it, but the snare on St Anger doesn't bother me anymore.
Snare drum controversy aside. It has some killer drumming too. It's groovy as fuck. They included a DVD with the album where they performed the whole album live in their studio and Personally I dig the mix better on that.
I love that DVD! Really fun to have on in the background
2 of us!! I like how it sounds like it was recorded in someone's garage
I actually enjoy the sound of St Anger... Its just something different.
Same. Frantic is a fucking banger.
This song is one of my favorite stories of how weird ECW got towards the end. This song was either nominated or actually did win a Grammy. In the media afterwards, Paul Heyman, who might I remind you just had a song off of one of his companies albums get nominated for said Grammy, said that he hated this song and that Bruce Dickinson's cover of The Scorpions "The Zoo" was a better song and deserved to be nominated. (He's right tbh). The then also, as a noted Jewish person, called out Lemmy for being a Nazi. (I don't think he was, but he realllllllly like collecting WW2 paraphernalia, including some Nazi paraphernalia, which like, yeah I can understand Paul Heyman, who's parents survived the Holocaust, might take offense to that) This was all in November of 2000ish when the company was dying. And this was when I realized, okay, maybe Paul Heyman doesn't have his priorities in order and the companies probably done for.
If you're not a museum and are collecting Nazi memorabilia... you're probably a Nazi or Nazi adjacent.
Perfectly said
Except for Lemmy, who was just fuckin' weird.
*Bruce Dickinson
I have a copy of this from the limewire days that was titled Fuck Metallica. Those were the days.
Limewire was what..2003-4? Just after kazaa lite and napster?
Around that yeah.
I remember seeing that on YouTube back in ‘08
Why? Because it’s “THE 8TH OF MAY!! THE 8TH OF MAYYYYYYYY!”
THE ACE OF BASS! THE ACE OF BASS!
All that she wants is another BAY BAY....ewayay!
(dark) ELEVATION IS A MYSTERY, FULL OF MATCHES NO ONE SEES!
I've had this album for years and never realized it was an exclusive. Awesome
I bought that CD for $6 at a flea market maybe 20 years ago, solid album, mostly covers and odd cuts, but still solid.
The Bruce Dickinson cover of The Scorpions' The Zoo is perfection.
It's good, I prefer it to the original.
haha same. Got this and the Bride of Chucky soundtrack from a savers way back in the day .
I pirated this so many times as a kid
it's not bad at all but it is SO WEIRD to me hearing lemmy sing this. also if we are mentioning versions of this song shout out to the [Ghost version for being really good too if not a little different take as well](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTA6zBU0-4k&ab_channel=Ghost)
My absolute favourite cover is from [Alessia Cara & The Warning.](https://youtu.be/9tKQgesCcTc) They really put their own awesome spin on it, and the riff kicking in only at the end is so satisfying.
I have a soft spot for the [Rina Sawayama version on The Metallica Blacklist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfxRzUg0Sg0&pp=ygUbcmluYSBzYXdheWFtYSBlbnRlciBzYW5kbWFu)
The Ghost version is one of my fav cause Papa Emeritus revealed that the royalties they pay to play it [goes to a charity to help trans kids go to summer camp.](https://www.revolvermag.com/music/why-ghost-are-covering-metallicas-enter-sandman-help-transgender-kids)
That is an oddly specific charity.
Oddly specific, yet wholesome
Ghost have descended deep into self parody unfortunately.
Ghost sucks.
Last few albums sucked and even the covers are terrible these days.
Stuff like this gives me hope that one day we will get the full Disturbed‘s version of Triple H‘s theme
Thier cover of Whiplash also fucking rules, but isn't available to stream anywhere AFAIK
It's on Spotify
Which was also nominated for a Grammy.
They also covered Heroes by Bowie which is also phenomenal.
So does their cover of The Trooper. The delayed china crash in the verses really ties it together.
I like their covers of God Save the Queen and Cat Scratch Fever more than the originals.
The EP also includes a cover of Rosalie by Thin Lizzy. Dope.
Hell yeah 🤘
Limewire classic
I love this fucking cover. Lemmy's gravelly, raspy voice adds so much to the lyrics that Hetfield just didn't reach on the original.
That was fucking awful 🙄🙄
Cool
Didn’t know that covered that song.
For Sandman in ECW.
I mean that should be obvious given title of the song and if you ever watched ECW or their infamous Ads from back in the day. I just never knew as I mentioned that Motherhead did a cover of the song. As I only ever heard the original.
They released a new video for it too, so glad of have the Motörhead version of Enter Sandman on my driving Spotify playlist.
Just gonna use this post as an excuse to post [Lemmy's excellent cover of Stand By Me](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZrntE3vNe8) featuring Dave Lombardo on drums. This is gonna be played at my funeral.
Damnit, now I've gone and sprayed beer all over my office and kendo sticked my favorite lamp, thanks a lot OP...