It’s not until you hear a digital hardcore artist rip apart a metalcore song and string it back together that ya realize how dull it was to begin with.
I’ve held onto Bat Head Soup for the cover of “Mr. Crowley” which opens that CD as well as this one. Ripper Owens and Yngwie Malmsteen are both amazing.
Protect is the coming together of 26 artists to support said organization, giving all proceeds to the cause. Included are rare, unreleased, and/or new tracks.
Most bands do a fine job of replicating the originals, with a few adding their own flavor. Reel Big Fish place a gentle dub into the lullaby “Close Our Eyes.”
Like the Headbanger’s Ball series (also assisted by Roadrunner), you pick your faves, and know who’s a fashion band and who deserve every word of praise.
Abacus makes some smart choices. The worst they do is release something mediocre. Which they’ve done, don’t get me wrong, but they’ve got a damn fine average.