Seven Unique Cover and Tribute Bands

There are many cover and tribute bands out there playing the music of some of our most beloved artists. Many times they are fairly straight forward, bringing you the music of these artists in lieu of the artist themselves. Other times, a cover band will take their craft a step further and create something completely new and very unique.

Vinyl Bay 777 has scouted the internet to find you seven of the most interesting cover bands on the scene. Some combine rock with food, others with television, and some unite genres that you might not have thought sounded good together.

1.       Okilly Dokilly: You know the overly nice neighbor on ‘The Simpsons,’ Ned Flanders? Well, this metal band is inspired by him. All members wear the signature green sweater with the pink button-up underneath and the lead singer even wears the round glasses. The band is getting ready to release their first full-length album, ‘Howdilly Doodilly,’ on November 11 and just dropped a video for the album’s first single, “White Wine Spritzer.”

2.       Mac Sabbath: These guys are a Black Sabbath tribute band that sings about fast food. Their songs include such classics as “Frying Pan” (like “Iron Man”), “More Ribs” (like “War Pigs”) and “Pair-a-Buns” (like “Paranoid”), among others. Even their names are based on metal and McD’s, as members include Ronald Osbourne, Slayer MacCheeze, Grimalice/“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butler” and Catburgler/Glamburglar/Peter Criss Cut Fries.

3.       Gabba: Ever wonder what ABBA songs would sound like if they were done by the Ramones? Then check out Gabba, who blend not only the two bands’ music, but apparently their mythos too. Most of their music is out of print and one of their albums is banned, but you can still find ‘Leave Stockholm’ online. Check out this cover of “Super Trooper” and ‘Knowing Me Knowing You” here.

4.       Aerosith: These guys are a ‘Star Wars’ parody band. They have been around for a while and have released several albums parodying rock songs, not just Aerosmith, with lyrics about the films and the ‘Star Wars’ culture. Check out “Stop Making Special Editions.”

5.       Lounge Against the Machine: Fronted by Richard Cheese, Lounge Against the Machine turns rock and pop songs into lounge and big band ones. If you’ve always wanted to hear “Killing In the Name” actually sung instead of shouted, then check these guys out.

6.       Pizza Underground: This is exactly what it sounds like; pizza themed versions of Velvet Underground songs. You have “Take a Bite of the Wild Slice” (“Take a Walk on the Wild Side”), “All Pizza Parties” (All Tomorrow’s Parties”) and “Pizza Gal” (“Femme Fatale”) among a few others. The band released an EP in 2014. Oh, and it’s fronted by Macaulay Culkin, so… Check out the band performing live here.

7.       Dread Zeppelin: Dread Zeppelin combines the music of Led Zeppelin with reggae, then add an Elvis impersonator as their frontman. These guys have had a pretty amazing career over the last 27 years touring all over the world, releasing 16 studio albums (not all Led Zeppelin) and working with some top name artists. Check out “Immigrant Song.”

These artists have made a name for themselves with their unique take on rock music. Whether they write their own original music or cover others, they have found a niche spot in the scene that captures people’s attention.

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