Covers of the Damned | ||||
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EP of cover songs by | ||||
Released | October 12, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
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Length | 20:34 | |||
Label | Hollywood | |||
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Covers of the Damned is the third EP by American metalcore band Atreyu. It is for the band's Congregation of the Damned Tour, in support of their fifth album, Congregation of the Damned . The performers were a collaboration of Atreyu, along with their tourmates Blessthefall, Chiodos, Endless Hallway and Architects. [1] Two songs were performed by Atreyu alone, one was by Endless Hallway featuring Travis Miguel of Atreyu, and the last two were a collaboration of certain members from each band.
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Source | Rating |
Alternative Press | Positive [2] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Livin' on the Edge" (Aerosmith, 1993) | Atreyu | 5:46 | |
2. | "Holiday in Cambodia" (Dead Kennedys, 1980) |
| Endless Hallway feat. Travis Miguel | 3:46 |
3. | "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" (Volbeat, 2008) | Michael Poulsen | Atreyu | 3:00 |
4. | "The Boys Are Back in Town" (Thin Lizzy, 1976) | Phil Lynott | Various
| 4:29 |
5. | "My Own Summer (Shove It)" (Deftones, 1997) | Various
| 3:34 | |
Total length: | 20:34 |
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