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I think they should have done the vocals differently. More aggression would do good IMO.

All in all the original is far better than this cover version. This is a bit lukewarm, which is a shame, because I love Heathen.

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[–] harmbugler@piefed.social 3 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

What Maiden covers do you people like? I’m partial to Cradle of Filth’s Hallowed Be Thy Name.

[–] unsocialmedia@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Ghost's Phantom of the Opera is decent.

The energy Dream Theater brought to their cover of To Tame a Land elevated the song in my opinion.

[–] Myr@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I kinda enjoy Arch Enemy's Aces High, voiced by their first vocalist.

[–] rumetal@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Powerslave by Testament

[–] mmmm@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

I think vocals are fine, though even lowering the key it still calls to reach high notes the singer can't reach. Can't dig the drum eq though.

[–] Myr@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Saw this in the feed last night, was thinking about how bland it is as I was listening lol. At least the solo is half decent!

[–] rumetal@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think they missed a great opportunity. Strange to record sth with so little ambition.

[–] Myr@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

They've been phoning it in these past few years i think. Only really liked the instrumental from the previous album lol. Their revival album was amazing though, like 15+ years ago.

[–] rumetal@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Evolution of Chaos is really great. This is what comes to my mind when I think of Heathen.

[–] Myr@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Completely agree! Can't beat No Sone Unturned, Silent Nothingness, or even Dying Season. Even though some of it was rerecorded older material hehe.