Righteous metal covers

August 22, 2011 2:39 PM

You've been rickrolled on the blue. And you've seen nyan cat on the blue. But not in this righteously metal way. These are youtube posts to 331Erock's page for his metal covers of crazy, pop culture stuff.
posted by TheBones (19 comments total)

I was sure I was going to find my girl on there. :(
posted by Pecinpah at 2:46 PM on August 22, 2011

This version of Tik Tok, which includes some tasteful sampling, is pretty neat.
posted by Apropos of Something at 2:48 PM on August 22, 2011

Rock Me Amadeus.

Wow.

Also, the initial wink.

Wow.
posted by ropeladder at 2:54 PM on August 22, 2011 [2 favorites]

I will never tire of new ways to experience Nyan.
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 2:56 PM on August 22, 2011 [3 favorites]

The winking, it burns
posted by Brocktoon at 3:20 PM on August 22, 2011 [1 favorite]

I am not remotely an expert on metal or music in general, but this guy seems like a talented arranger and soloist.
posted by silby at 3:26 PM on August 22, 2011

Friday Friday.

I love his dimples and gentle smile in contrast to the killer riffs.
posted by nickyskye at 3:28 PM on August 22, 2011

Also, the initial wink.
And the Green Lantern t-shirt.

I am so in love.
posted by PapaLobo at 3:31 PM on August 22, 2011

Read this from beginning to end.
posted by unliteral at 5:08 PM on August 22, 2011 [6 favorites]

Really enjoyed his Zelda cover. RAWK!
posted by Fleebnork at 5:23 PM on August 22, 2011

Nyan cat as metal...words truly cannot express...I suddenly have visions of a million metal-as-fuck dudes totally just like hugging and handing out giant lollipops to passersby. 331Erock looks on, benevolent, their Metal Savior. As he enters into the bridge/solo, the sun gleams off of his flowing ebony locks and the crowd pauses to lift their fists in the air, shouting with one accord

NYAN CAAAAAAAAAAT!!



Possible solution to end global conflict? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
posted by Doleful Creature at 6:17 PM on August 22, 2011

Not a fan of the Metal Drums but his tapping techique is really pretty amazing. I like a lot of the arrangements - demonstrates some interestesting ideas, humor, etc.
posted by RustyBrooks at 6:33 PM on August 22, 2011

Ambient fans will like Slow Nyan Cat
posted by jeffburdges at 7:42 PM on August 22, 2011

It's almost as though he's waiting for his hands (well, the song) to catch up to his intent, and when they do, he looks upon them approvingly. Almost like, gosh, what took you so long. That was great, but I have new things for you to do.

Thanks for the link. Good stuff.
posted by Drewstre at 12:08 AM on August 23, 2011

His cover of "Chocolate Rain" is entirely metal.
posted by DWRoelands at 8:49 AM on August 23, 2011

I couldn't help but think of Rick Wakeman and Journey to the Center of Earth or Knights of the Round Table. But then, I'm that old. Fun stuff.
posted by halfbuckaroo at 9:56 AM on August 23, 2011

best sweep-picking evar
posted by Zerowensboring at 10:22 AM on August 23, 2011

Dude is ambidextrous. Dang.
posted by Chuffy at 12:18 PM on August 23, 2011

The Berzerker cover a pop song. (NSFW, contains guttural Melburnians)
posted by vanar sena at 12:43 PM on August 23, 2011