re: Covers that are better than the original

I'm sure some people will doubt this, but Anthrax does some of the best covers. They just released a EP of all covers called Anthems, and it's out of sight. They do Boston, Cheap Trick, Journey, Rush, AC/DC, and Thin Lizzy.

[link=(www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HT433Tu_iU?)]Boston - Smokin'[/link]

[link=(www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq-OPoNXf-Y?)]Rush - Anthem[/link]

[link=(www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbpkOJD3dwE?)]Cheap Trick - Big Eyes[/link] This one stays stuck in my head
Also, back in 2003 they released a double disk set called Bacillus Anthracis Coveris and Besidecus. It's got some remixes but is mostly covers. Kiss, The Police, more Thin Lizzy, The Temptations. Truly amazing songs, and they do 'em justice.

[link=(www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1rmJS5iDTQ?)]The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion[/link]

[link=(www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUIlBjiz-ME?)]Thin Lizzy - Cowboy Song[/link] If you don't like this, you don't like rock 'n roll

Then there's Metallica. They may not have made a good album of original material since the 80s, but they are one of the best cover bands ever. Check out Garage Days. They do Diamond Head, Mercyful Fate, Budgie, Motorhead, Blue Oyster Cult, and a host of other great covers.