I was thinking today. Many bands are similar. In fact, many bands today, are (in some respects) modern versions of older bands. Not exactly alike, but very similar to each other in several ways. Almost like doppelgangers in those “Parallel Universe” movies. So, here is what I think that an assortment of older bands would have been if they were around today.
1.
Alice Cooper = Marilyn Manson. They each wore outrageous costumes, sing about sex and drugs, and generally being terrible humans and having the time of their life!
2. Nazareth = Audioslave. Each one sounds EXACTLY alike the other as far as drum beats, guitar distortion and riffs, and the singers high/scratchy voice.
3. Tears for Fears = Muse. Similar integration of electronic into otherwise rock style music.
4. David Bowie = 3 OH! 3. Tried too damn hard.
5. Nine Inch Nails = Nine Inch Nails. Been around since the 80s, still going strong :D
6. Clash = Jet. They both always sing about just having fun. You can’t listen to their music without wanting to get up on your feet and do a little soft-shoe.
7. Pink Floyd = Tool. ‘Nuff said!!
8. Van Halen = Five Finger Death Punch. Edgy/loud styles of playing, pretty hard metal for their time, and really cared about their fans.
9. Black Sabbath = Avenged Sevenfold. Both sing about the Bible, God, Satan, Heaven/Hell, always seemed to side with Satan and Hell.
10. The Eagles = Guster. Mostly acoustic, generally nice styles of playing, always pleasant to listen to.
11. Gorillaz = Depeche Mode. Successfully odd mix of various genres consisting of electronic, rock, and sampling.
12. Skinny Puppy = Dope. Both hit the metaphorical “industrial nail” RIGHT on the head, with an absolutely flawless combination of synth, metal, screaming, and rap.
13. Motley Crue = Black Tide. Alright, I know most of you probably haven’t heard of Black Tide, but go listen to them for a while, and you’ll see why.
14. AC/DC = Buckcherry. Both pretty much southern rock that most people enjoy listening to. I don’t care for AC/DC, but they are very similar to Buckcherry.
15. Metallica = Drowning Pool. Each sang about killing EVERYONE! And no matter who you are, your parents hate both of them.
16. Ted Nugent = Pantera. No, not because Pantera covered “Catch Scratch Fever”, but because they’re both southern metal that just loves to play.
17. Beastie Boys = Limp Bizkit. Very successful rap bands that were actual bands, not just one guy. And they’re both good at TASTEFULLY rapping about sex, drugs and generally not having a care in the world.
18. Def Leppard = Saliva. Pretty good for their times, not everyone’s heard of either, but those who have really enjoy just about everything they play.
19. Talking Heads = KoRn. Just…Seriously…WTF?!
20. Huey Luis and the News = Blink 182. Come on, it’s fun to listen to!
21. Credence Clear-Water Revival = 3 Days Grace. Yeah, you just gotta trust me on this one…
22. Blackfoot = Trapt. Who?
23. Steppenwolf = Emphatic. I love them both, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t find their albums in any store.
24. The Police = Green Day. Annoying as HELL!!
25. The Beatles = Disturbed. I know, that’s a stretch, but hear me out. Everybody knows both, most people love both, regardless of whatever music you primarily listen to, odds are there’s at least 3-4 songs that you know and love.
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