10 Iconic Pop Songs Hilariously Covered By Metal Bands

3. Leander Rising - Bad Romance (Lady Gaga), Only Girl (Rhihanna)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuAdazB3oFs Original Artists - Lady Gaga (2009), Rihanna (2010)Released - 2010 Now before you nitpickers are more than likely about to point out that having two would add up to be eleven songs on this list, consider this extra one a bonus track. Upon further research it was discovered that Leander Rising has covered two iconic pop songs, by Rihanna and Lady Gaga respectively so we have decided to include both on this list. Leander Rising originally started in 2009 as a solo project for its namesake Leander Köteles, whose first video for the song Bound To Belong created an internet buzz throughout Hungary. As he begun collaborating with young but fast rising star guitarist Attila Vörös, who had toured worldwide with Seattle metal band Nevermore, Leander Rising was the culmination of their efforts as one unit. In 2011 the band was signed to Sony Music and released their 14 song self-titled debut album. Recorded in Hungary and mixed and mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Kreator), it featured artwork by Robert Borbas (Metallica) and a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore) on the track Six Feet Under. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eyKZfp0ZJg With these two versions of modern day pop icon and top selling singles Leander Rising popularity is pun intended, rising fast. And some of us out there actually believe these versions are far more interesting than their more mainstream counterparts and both Rhianna and Lady Gaga should consider having metal bands as their back up musicians.