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    Posted: December 26 2011 at 19:34
I'm kind of thinking they need to warm up with AC/DC's greatest hits.
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Metallica doing Tarkus might sound something like this...
 
 
 
 
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There are no decent cover versions of Tarkus in its full form.  The main issue is the vocals. Only Greg Lake can sing lyrics like ' Did you stand beside the spectro-torch?' and make it even remotely convincing.
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Talkin of Metal Licker - anyone heard their latest EP?
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Honestly, that is not something I would care to hear in the least. I'd be down to hear Meshuggah do it though.
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Points: 34055 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 25 2011 at 04:32
Disturbed did a good cover of Land of Confusion maybe they are capable to cover the mighty Tarkus

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I'd be the last person to defend Metallica, but if in doubt listen to Garage Inc. The band can play anything they want, and sometimes play it well. Tarkus is not particularly difficult (hell, even I learned that Eruption riff). As said, I just heard it as a metal song (which it is) in that sweet time between wakefulness and blissful sleep. As ol' Dickens sez, Lars is a ass. But he is a capable ass. I would love to hear a metal band (anyone but Dream Theater) cover the song. It's able to be done. 
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I just heard Metallica as an answer to a Jeopardy question?
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Originally posted by Shlagh Shlagh wrote:

Yeah! It would be fun but alas Lars could never manage the Tarkus stuff, thats for shure. 
The main 10/8 riff could be great played in a metal fashion but not by Metallica. I don´t think I would enjoy a cover of Tarkus anyway. The record is so iconic so I can't see anyone/band adding or "spice" up anything on this. Sloppily played NWOBHM etc. is great done by Metallica but not virtuoso technical prog like Tarkus.
But I agree there are thrash/speed elements in Tarkus and other ELP stuff. Same can be said of some of the Mahavishnu stuff! So much energy!  
 


Indeed. Maybe Mekong Delta could pull this one off. . . .At the very least they have already played and recorded Pictures at an Exihibition a couple of times.
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Yeah! It would be fun but alas Lars could never manage the Tarkus stuff, thats for shure. 
The main 10/8 riff could be great played in a metal fashion but not by Metallica. I don´t think I would enjoy a cover of Tarkus anyway. The record is so iconic so I can't see anyone/band adding or "spice" up anything on this. Sloppily played NWOBHM etc. is great done by Metallica but not virtuoso technical prog like Tarkus.
But I agree there are thrash/speed elements in Tarkus and other ELP stuff. Same can be said of some of the Mahavishnu stuff! So much energy!  
 
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Points: 7971 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 17:16
Originally posted by JJLehto JJLehto wrote:

Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.


AT least his ego is as big as the whole ELP put together during the early 70's. LOL

So true, so true LOL


Indeed, and we all know that, in prog rock, ego is hallf of it; the otehr half being originality, inventiveness songwriting, etc.


And sometimes that ratio is more like 80/20 LOLCry


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Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.


AT least his ego is as big as the whole ELP put together during the early 70's. LOL

So true, so true LOL


Indeed, and we all know that, in prog rock, ego is hallf of it; the otehr half being originality, inventiveness songwriting, etc.


And sometimes that ratio is more like 80/20 LOLCry
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Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.


AT least his ego is as big as the whole ELP put together during the early 70's. LOL

So true, so true LOL

"Sad but true", you mean? Wink
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Points: 7971 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 15:32
Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.


AT least his ego is as big as the whole ELP put together during the early 70's. LOL

So true, so true LOL


Indeed, and we all know that, in prog rock, ego is hallf of it; the otehr half being originality, inventiveness songwriting, etc.
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Points: 34550 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 15:31
Well it itself isn't so ridiculous, Metallica likes to be purposely experimental and do odd things (which is maybe why their experiments dont often work out) but why not?
They collabed with Lou Reed so I guess they're game for anything.



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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 15:21
Originally posted by CCVP CCVP wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.


AT least his ego is as big as the whole ELP put together during the early 70's. LOL

So true, so true LOL
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Points: 7971 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 15:18
Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.


AT least his ego is as big as the whole ELP put together during the early 70's. LOL
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Points: 17871 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 12:06
^ He would not......but in his own mind I suspect he thinks he could.
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Points: 7971 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 06:39
Wow, that would be very interesting, to say the least!

I just don't know if Lars would have the hability it takes to cover Carl Palmer's ground, though.
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Points: 1302 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2011 at 06:13
I'd like to hear either Metallica or Maiden cover Tarkus. Is there is any cover versions of the song? I've never seen it.
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