Ed Gage (Timeshare) releases his thumping, high-octane take on AC/DC's iconic "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," a floor-pounding tribute to the golden era of rock. This is hardly a tribute but rather a reinvention, as the legendary Steve Grimmett (Grim Reaper) and John Gallagher (Raven), two metal juggernauts, put their classic grit and ferocity to good use on one of AC/DC's most chugging anthems here.
Ed Gage isn't here to copy the original but to turn it to eleven. The wailing rawness of this cover captures the essence and spirit of Bon Scott-era AC/DC, with heavy metal thunder courtesy of bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Each note, each growl, each power chord screams the unassailable return of the classic metal machine, an unholy union of old-school rock 'n' roll subversion and the modern outsider's aesthetic.
Indeed, the timing of this release is all the more remarkable. This tune, one of the songs you hope would be recorded anyway, even if it was at the end of times when we were all staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, is about the revival of such musicians as a good sign of life. Leaving aside moans and groans about the difficulties of remote collaborations and uncertain times, Gage and his all-star lineup plowed right ahead, showing that the forces of rock and metal are fundamentally unrelenting.
Steve Grimmett's inimitable vocals add a raw, theatrical edge to the track, while John Gallagher acclimatizes it to his high-octane energy. Theirs is a worthy duet, and their vocal performances elevate the already impressive "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." Beyond a cover, it celebrates everything that makes rock and metal as ageless as the stars. Meanwhile, Gage's tight, aggressive musicianship locks in the track, turning every riff and solo into a work of attitude and precision dripping with purpose.
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." is the sound of underground clubs, noisy arenas, and a world where rock music still rules. For fans of AC/DC, Grim Reaper, and Raven, this cover is a nostalgic gut-punch, urging you to remember why these songs are the stuff of legends. It is an entry point to the electrifying, no-holds-barred universe of heavy rock and metal for newer audiences.
Ed Gage solidifies himself as something beyond a musician, a torchbearer for the genre's legacy. "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is more than a glimpse into the past; it's a testament that the spirit of hard rock and heavy metal is alive and well and sounding louder and better than ever. Crank it up, rejoice, and let Ed Gage and the rest of the original rock 'n' roll people take you down rock 'n' roll's memory lane.
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