Ultimatum's next cover song?

How about an acoustic version of Judas Priest's "Last Rose of Summer"?

That would make for a really cool break in the show, like when KISS did "Beth" after "God of Thunder". It's like whoa.

get_the_firehouse wrote:

How about an acoustic version of Judas Priest's "Last Rose of Summer"?

That would make for a really cool break in the show, like when KISS did "Beth" after "God of Thunder". It's like whoa.

Outstanding song for sure!

Well, we are in discussions with the record company about recording a cover CD, or at least and EP. Here was some of my suggestions to the band. Not sure any of this will happen, as nothing is written in stone, but it would be cool if it happened.

EXODUS - Thrash Under Pressure
EXODUS - Toxik Waltz (can't believe no one has covered this song yet.)
MOSHKETEERS - Poseurs of Deceit
MOSHKETEERS - Nightmares
MOSHKETEERS - Ye! (w/ a modified guitar solo section)
MORTIFICATION - Influence
MORTIFICATION - Gut Wrench
OVERKILL - In Union We Stand
OVERKILL - Wrecking Crew
ANVIL - Blood on the Ice (gotta love a tribute to hockey!)
SAINT - In the Night
METAL CHURCH - Ton of Bricks

I also might suggest a Combat Faith song. Not to many people know this Albuquerque band, but since Alan use to be in that band, it might be fun.

We are already playing "Creeping Death" so that would be a given, I think.

ult

Ult...Just one thing!

Violent Revolution. I mean come on Scott your vocals would fit awesomely with that song. Just a thought anyway.

ultmetal wrote:

Well, we are in discussions with the record company about recording a cover CD, or at least and EP. Here was some of my suggestions to the band. Not sure any of this will happen, as nothing is written in stone, but it would be cool if it happened.

EXODUS - Thrash Under Pressure
EXODUS - Toxik Waltz (can't believe no one has covered this song yet.)
MOSHKETEERS - Poseurs of Deceit
MOSHKETEERS - Nightmares
MOSHKETEERS - Ye! (w/ a modified guitar solo section)
MORTIFICATION - Influence
MORTIFICATION - Gut Wrench
OVERKILL - In Union We Stand
OVERKILL - Wrecking Crew
ANVIL - Blood on the Ice (gotta love a tribute to hockey!)
SAINT - In the Night
METAL CHURCH - Ton of Bricks

I also might suggest a Combat Faith song. Not to many people know this Albuquerque band, but since Alan use to be in that band, it might be fun.

We are already playing "Creeping Death" so that would be a given, I think.

ult

to many Moshketeers selections... they suck. i'd love to hear you do "Evil Has No Boundries" by Slayer. or how about The Cleansing, by Overkill, sans the curse words.

mc666 wrote:

ultmetal wrote:

Well, we are in discussions with the record company about recording a cover CD, or at least and EP. Here was some of my suggestions to the band. Not sure any of this will happen, as nothing is written in stone, but it would be cool if it happened.

EXODUS - Thrash Under Pressure
EXODUS - Toxik Waltz (can't believe no one has covered this song yet.)
MOSHKETEERS - Poseurs of Deceit
MOSHKETEERS - Nightmares
MOSHKETEERS - Ye! (w/ a modified guitar solo section)
MORTIFICATION - Influence
MORTIFICATION - Gut Wrench
OVERKILL - In Union We Stand
OVERKILL - Wrecking Crew
ANVIL - Blood on the Ice (gotta love a tribute to hockey!)
SAINT - In the Night
METAL CHURCH - Ton of Bricks

I also might suggest a Combat Faith song. Not to many people know this Albuquerque band, but since Alan use to be in that band, it might be fun.

We are already playing "Creeping Death" so that would be a given, I think.

ult

to many Moshketeers selections... they suck. i'd love to hear you do "Evil Has No Boundries" by Slayer. or how about The Cleansing, by Overkill, sans the curse words.

We would only use one of the Moshketeers songs. Those are just my suggestions to the band. Alan, Rob and Robert will also have a list of suggestions. Then we will have to pick the one's we want to use. We wouldn't cover more than one song from each artist.

The Cleansing might not be a bad idea.. hmmm...

Rob suggested:
Motorhead - Iron Fist
Judas Priest - Steeler

Both good suggestions.

Still waiting on the others.

Some nice choices, there! It'll be killer if it works out to do a whole album of covers.

SAXON1500 wrote:

I am still going with Denim and Leather

That was my first choice as well.

2. Stryper SUC

3. Messiah Prophet - master Of The Metal

ultmetal wrote:

Well, we are in discussions with the record company about recording a cover CD, or at least and EP. Here was some of my suggestions to the band. Not sure any of this will happen, as nothing is written in stone, but it would be cool if it happened.

EXODUS - Thrash Under Pressure
EXODUS - Toxik Waltz (can't believe no one has covered this song yet.)
MOSHKETEERS - Poseurs of Deceit
MOSHKETEERS - Nightmares
MOSHKETEERS - Ye! (w/ a modified guitar solo section)
MORTIFICATION - Influence
MORTIFICATION - Gut Wrench
OVERKILL - In Union We Stand
OVERKILL - Wrecking Crew
ANVIL - Blood on the Ice (gotta love a tribute to hockey!)
SAINT - In the Night
METAL CHURCH - Ton of Bricks

I also might suggest a Combat Faith song. Not to many people know this Albuquerque band, but since Alan use to be in that band, it might be fun.

We are already playing "Creeping Death" so that would be a given, I think.

ult

I would love to hear Ultimatum take on either of those Overkill tracks, and/or Metal Church's "Ton Of Bricks."

ultmetal wrote:

METAL CHURCH - Ton of Bricks

Agreed that this would be an awesome listen, FF.

ult's voice would be perfect for that song.

Here's some of the songs we discussed at practice tonight. Still nothing solid, but everyone seems excited about doing it now. I'll contact the record company this week and see what they think.

EXODUS - Thrash Under Pressure
EXODUS - Toxik Waltz
MOSHKETEERS - Poseurs of Deceit
MOSHKETEERS - Nightmares
MOSHKETEERS - Ye! (w/ a modified guitar solo section)
MORTIFICATION - Influence
MORTIFICATION - Gut Wrench
OVERKILL - In Union We Stand
OVERKILL - Wrecking Crew
OVERKILL - The Cleansing
ANVIL - Blood on the Ice
SAINT - In the Night
METAL CHURCH - Ton of Bricks
LIVING SACRIFICE - Dealing With Ignorance
MOTORHEAD - Iron Fist
JUDAS PRIEST - Grinder
JUDAS PRIEST - Steeler
SAXON - Denim & Leather
MSG - Armed & Ready
BLACK SABBATH - Hole in the Sky
BLACK SABBATH - Symptom of the Universe
MEGADETH - Motopsycho
METALLICA - Creeping Death

as cool as it would be, i cannot see you actually coving Overkill's The Cleansing, due to it's cursing.

my vote would be for Priest's Grinder. let's see if you can top Kreator's version.

So long as I get my cover of Ton Of Bricks I'm good!

Some of those would be really cool to hear Ultimatum do! I can just picture you guys now: "THRASH! UNDER! PRESSURE!"

SideShowDisaSter wrote:

So long as I get my cover of Ton Of Bricks I'm good!

Some of those would be really cool to hear Ultimatum do! I can just picture you guys now: "THRASH! UNDER! PRESSURE!"

sweet

mc666 wrote:

as cool as it would be, i cannot see you actually coving Overkill's The Cleansing, due to it's cursing.

my vote would be for Priest's Grinder. let's see if you can top Kreator's version.

Yup, absolutely right on 'The Cleansing'. Wouldn't work. Sacrament is out. Great song, but it just doesn't sound like Ultimatum to me. Robert agrees with me.

I'm really liking Nightmares by The Moshketeers and am pushing for that one.

I think Iron First is a definite possibility. Everyone loves the song and Rob has already learned it.

i'd go for the Motorhead as well then. i have no idea who the Moshketeers are. if they are a Christian band, you already have that audience, being one of the more well know Christian metal bands out there. it would make more sense to try & win over those who may be on the fence about Christian metal. just my opinion though. i'll have to be on the lookout for Moshketeer's material.

mc666 wrote:

i'd go for the Motorhead as well then. i have no idea who the Moshketeers are. if they are a Christian band, you already have that audience, being one of the more well know Christian metal bands out there. it would make more sense to try & win over those who may be on the fence about Christian metal. just my opinion though. i'll have to be on the lookout for Moshketeer's material.

They were a local band from Albuquerque. We were all big fans of them when they were around. We thought it be cool to pay tribute to at least one band that wasn't well known, yet still had an influence on us. Also, we might see if we can get Paul Scozzafava from the Moshketeers to do some vocals on the track with me. As well, Alan Tuma, our current drummer use to be in The Moshketeers, so that is cool too.

We do plan on doing mostly secular songs, but I think a Moshketeers and Mortification track are pretty likely.

I posted this information and list of possible covers on a few other boards. It seems the choice of "MotoPshyco" by Megadeth is a very UNpopular choice. LOL! Many seem to feel this is a lame song and not worthy of covering. Robert picked the song and seems to like it. I'm sure we would thrash it up a bit.

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why Motopsycho? that's one of the simplest Megadeth song ever written...you guys have the ability to cover something like Holy Wars or even Hook in Mouth.

Creeping Death? very, very bad choice, I don't know how many bands have covered this and covered it bad, but another version of it?...Not even i wouldn't listen to it...Why not cover something else from that album instead....like Escape and make it an Ultimatum song...It's a great and often overlooked song.

Also seems that "Grinder" is a choice that caused a bit of an uproar among some of our Christian fans.

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I would not question your right to do what you want. But the choice of probably Priest's most "gay" song is a major turnoff, and would probably prevent me from even buying the record. I'm really surprised a Christian band would even consider covering this, Scott.

Some other songs suggested:
Wrathchild America - Silent Darkness (Smothered Life)
Anthrax - N.F.L.
Starz - Violation
Annihilator - Alison Hell
KISS - I
Megadeth - Peace Sells...
Twisted Sister - Burn In Hell
Metal Church-Start The Fire
Megadeth - Hook in Mouth
Megadeth - Holy Wars
Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic

Since when is "Grinder" Judas Priest's "gheyest" song? I thought that honor was a tie between "Raw Deal" and "Jawbreaker."

Fat Freddy wrote:

Since when is "Grinder" Judas Priest's "gheyest" song? I thought that honor was a tie between "Raw Deal" and "Jawbreaker."

I don't know. I read the lyrics. As with most Priest songs, the lyrics could be interpreted several ways. However, according to the Rock Island posters, the song is about homosexual sex.

Grinder
[Halford/Tipton/Downing]

Never straight and narrow
I won't keep in time
Tend to burn the arrow
Out of the line

Been inclined to wander
Off the beaten track
That's where there's thunder
And the wind shouts back

Grinder, Looking for meat
Grinder, Wants you to eat

Got no use for routine
I shiver at the thought
Open skies are my scene
That's why I won't get caught

Refuse to bite the mantrap
Be led to set the snare
I love to have my sight
Capped everywhere

Grinder, Looking for meat
Grinder, Wants you to eat

[solo Glenn]

I've held my license
It came with birth,
For self reliance on this earth
You take the bullet
On which my name
Was etched upon in your game

Day of independence
Stamped us like a brand
Round the necks of millions
To the land

As the mighty eagle
I need room to breathe
Witness from the treadmill
I take my leave

Grinder, Looking for meat
Grinder, Wants you to eat
Grinder, Looking for meat
Grinder, Wants you to eat

Grinder

ultmetal wrote:

I don't know. I read the lyrics. As with most Priest songs, the lyrics could be interpreted several ways. However, according to the Rock Island posters, the song is about homosexual sex.

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I would not question your right to do what you want. But the choice of probably Priest's most "gay" song is a major turnoff, and would probably prevent me from even buying the record. I'm really surprised a Christian band would even consider covering this, Scott.

Ehhhh... whatever...there are a LOT of Priest songs that could be interpreted "that way" if you really want to go there. (In this guy's case, he's probably hung up on the "meat" references. ) I bet the guy who posted that message would probably be happier if you didn't cover ANY Priest songs, cuz they're probably ALL about homosexual sex in his mind...

But seriously, if covering "Grinder" is a reason for him not to buy your CD, the heck with'em. You don't need that guy!!

"Grinder" is a great song. If it was good enough for Kreator to cover, then it should be good enough for you guys!!

I don't quite understand the hate for Megadeth's "MotoPsycho" either... granted, that album (WORLD NEEDS A HERO) is not one of Deths' stronger efforts, but that's one of the better songs on it (along with "Dread & The Fugitive Mind" and "Return to Hangar")

Fat Freddy wrote:

Since when is "Grinder" Judas Priest's "gheyest" song? I thought that honor was a tie between "Raw Deal" and "Jawbreaker."

or Eat Me Alive