A tip of the hat to my BroTallicas at MetalSucks for finding this amazing cover by Kendra Morris. You see, Ride The Lightning is my favorite Metallica album. Clearly, myself and Morris have that in common as she has covered the title track from the album, and absolutely made it her own. If I didn't know every word of the song (and album), I would have barely recognized it as "Ride The Lightning," which, when done right is my favorite type of cover. Check it out:
This is part of a series of covers Morris did which includes "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd and "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak.
Are you guys feeling this cover?
Update: Looks like Kendra heard from Metallica's lawyers…
Just got contacted by metallicas lawyer! I hope that means they like the song!
— KendraMorris (@KendraMorris) August 9, 2012
That was pretty quick… hopefully they're into it and inviting her to play next year's ORION Fest. Doubtful, though.
