Halestorm Cover of “Bad Romance” Spoils The Hard Rock Party
Halestorm – I’ve always dug Halestorm and will continue to do so. However, when you cover a Lady Gaga song such as Bad Romance and slap it on your new EP (ReAniMate: The CoVeRs) not everyone is gonna be psyched-out about it. The first time I heard this ultra–lousy song “covered” by Halestorm, I thought it was a cruel joke or at least a mistake. Why on Earth would Halestorm want to cover this crap song? Is the band “friends” with Lady Gaga? Is Lady GaGa influential to someone in Halestorm? (Ouch). Even so, there is NO rhyme or Metal reason to cover it… unless your looking for a grammar school battalion of fans.
If Halestorm wants to be “cool” within the Hard Rock circles, they shouldn’t even be associating themselves with such a poser song. I would give Halestorm a Metal pass if this song was done as a joke. Children of Bodom covered a crap Pop song called Oops!… I Did It Again (the crap song that made Britney Spears millions) for their Skeletons in the Closet covers album and openly stated it was not to be taken seriously. That is not the case here. Halestorm should step back, take a deep breath, then realize: they are NOT immune to being called out for SELLING OUT on covering a bubble gum Pop song such as this. This is Halestorm obviously cashing in on the current commercial fame of Lady Gaga. I don’t know which version of Bad Romance is worse… it’s a pick ’em.
By no means do I ignore that Lzzy Hale displays her patented powerful vocals on this covers EP. With the likes of Guns ‘n Roses (Out ta Get Me), Temple of the Dog’s (Hunger Strike) and Skid Row’s (Slave To The Grind) being hammered out with undeniably relevant heaviness from the band, this EP does become rescued. The Classic Rock gem from Heart (All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You) lacks the original vibe and feel that Ann and Nancy Wilson can only bring. (I Want You (She’s So Heavy)) is a Beatles song that really doesn’t need to be reinvented or covered at all… some songs are still sacred, you know?
I am not going to cow-tow to anyone and say nice things about a song that is justifiably out of place on this EP as Bad Romance is. Overall I recommend this new EP offering of cover songs from Halestorm to loyal fans… just don’t say I never warned you about the one bad apple song in the bunch.
That’s it. So, as you have read above, Stone is not always going to listen to an album, then hand out smiley faces and tell everybody it’s a sunshine day. Metal be thy name.
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June 30, 2011 at 3:03 am
Halestorm took a poll on their website asking fans what song they would want to hear covered on the covers EP. That is why they covered Lady Gaga. It was the song with the most requests from the fans. They are not trying to “sell out.” They were simply trying to do something for the fans, which to me, is about as metal as you can get. Personally, I love the song. (I hate Lady Gaga.) \m/
June 30, 2011 at 10:01 am
Thanks anonymous for clearing up why Halestorm covered “Bad Romance”. I just cannot believe so many Halestorm fans would request that particular song, with so many Rock “Classics” to choose from in the history of Rock and Roll. However, it turned out that way.
Your right, when a band listens to the fans it is Metal. I only wish in this case, Halestorm could have said to the fans: “what are you thinking, no way are we covering a Lady Ga Ga song!” LOL… it’s just my personal opinion, of course. \m/
April 13, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Who ever wrote this article is a douche bag. Halestorm rocks and lady gaga is pretty awesome too. You got yourself backed into a corner with your “metal music only” attitude. The fact
April 14, 2015 at 10:08 pm
hello!
I can’t believe that you don’t like this “crap song, Bad Romance”!! I’m a reealll fan of this song – since i wrote it. I do however, appreciate your honesty in commenting. You’re only stating how you feel. I’m just telling you that i don’t agree since this song is known around the world and is still generating awards and remixes. I do hope you have a great day!!!
April 14, 2015 at 10:57 pm
I researched the the names of the 2 songwriters for “Bad Romance” and “Beverly” is NOT one of their names. I know MANY songwriters and artists within the music industry and I am not impressed by your pretending to be someone you are NOT. BTW, it is still a CRAP SONG and… I do hope you have a great day!
October 2, 2015 at 11:22 am
i can’t believe that you don’t see the whore and S&M theme in ‘bad romance’ , dude! read between lines, that is a metal song… with pop melody or something like that.
I think that Lzzy just rule this song!
be happy!