Covers of the Damned

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Covers of the Damned
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EP of cover songs by
ReleasedOctober 12, 2010
Recorded2010
Genre
Length20:34
Label Hollywood
Atreyu chronology
Congregation of the Damned
(2009)
Covers of the Damned
(2010)
Long Live
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative Press Positive [1]

Covers of the Damned is an EP of covered songs, recorded by Atreyu 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. [2] 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.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Livin' on the Edge" (Aerosmith, 1993)Atreyu5:46
2."Holiday in Cambodia" (Dead Kennedys, 1980)
Endless Hallway feat. Travis Miguel3:46
3."Guitar Gangsters and Cadillac Blood" (Volbeat, 2008) Michael Poulsen Atreyu3:00
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

Personnel

Atreyu
Endless Hallway

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References

  1. "Atreyu - Covers Of The Damned EP". Alternative Press . October 11, 2010. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  2. "Atreyu Covers Aerosmith For 'Covers Of The Damned' Ep". Blabbermouth.net. September 27, 2010. Retrieved February 9, 2020.