Graveyard Classics 2
Six Feet Under · 2004
42 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A thunderous tribute that transforms classic rock into a relentless death metal onslaught, steeped in gritty grooves and growled vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hells Bells — This opener sets a powerful tone with its signature bell tolling intro, transforming the original's anthemic quality into a darker, more aggressive style that captures the essence of Six Feet Under's sound.
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Back in Black — The band’s rendition amplifies the iconic riff with deep growls and ferocious drumming, showcasing their ability to maintain the song's energy while infusing it with a death metal edge.
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You Shook Me All Night Long — This track exemplifies the successful fusion of catchy hooks and brutal instrumentation, demonstrating how Six Feet Under can make a beloved classic feel fresh and intense.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends classic rock with death metal, showcasing strong reinterpretations but limited original material.
What we noticed
- Each track is a cover of a classic AC/DC song, reinterpreted with heavy guitar riffs and guttural vocals.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks featuring aggressive drumming and driving bass lines.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize the heaviness of the original melodies while adding a death metal edge.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for headbanging
- party vibes with friends
- relentless energy for workouts
- sing-along anthems reimagined
- consistent journey experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, mellow sounds
- prefering intricate lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Graveyard Classics 2 marks Six Feet Under's fifth studio album and their second cover album. Following the success of their previous releases, this album showcases the band's unique approach to blending death metal with iconic rock tracks, solidifying their position within the genre while continuing to experiment with sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hells Bells 5:11
- 2 Shoot to Thrill 5:17
- 3 What Do You Do for Money Honey 3:36
- 4 Givin the Dog a Bone 3:32
- 5 Let Me Put My Love Into You 4:14
- 6 Back in Black 4:24
- 7 You Shook Me All Night Long 3:30
- 8 Have a Drink on Me 3:58
- 9 Shake a Leg 4:03
- 10 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution 4:19
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