10 Most Underrated Cover Songs In Hard Rock

From the start of the 90's, Pantera were on a sonic mission to obliterate every other metal band that stood in their path. With their sonic benchmark Cowboys From Hell, the band one-upped themselves with each record, which culminated in what many consider to be the heaviest of the era: Far Beyond Driven. Though the record has amazing cuts like "I'm Broken" and "5 Minutes Alone," the closer brings things down a touch the only way metalheads knew how.

While the song was originally intended for a Black Sabbath tribute record, the band's take on "Planet Caravan" became the perfect cool-down from the audible beating you have just received. Instead of being another smack in the mouth, this was a trippy journey through the stars that both honors Sabbath's original track while also expanding upon it.

Compared to the madman vocals on the previous tracks, Phil Anselmo's soft voice on the verses gives a slightly ominous flavor to the tune, like a subtle hint of darkness overtaking the pretty backing track. As always, Dimebag's guitar work is right where it needs to be, adding subtle flourishes rather than providing intricate runs. Sabbath's version may be the classic, but with the more modern production, Pantera's rendition of this tune will make any metalheads' hairs stand on end.