Legendary metal titans BPMD released a new single today, a cover of “Evil” as made famous by Cactus. The band’s debut album of 70’s rock covers, American Made, drops June 12 on Napalm Records.
BPMD is Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo) on drums, Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance) on bass, and guitar god Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head).
Listen to BPMD’s killer cover on “Evil” Radio on Spotify along with the likes of Ellefson, Echoes of Reasoning, DemonScar, En Minor (Phil Anselmo), Hammer Down Hard, David HK, Metalhead, Adam Hyman, Scythian Fate, Carmilla, Night Fiends, Creep Scene, Ukranium, Dress the Dead, Honey Bone Rush, Jatala, Silence the Crow, Black Rose Reception, Detset, Amen-Ra’s Dynasty, and Daimonic.
“Evil” Radio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8St569nzQ0KT?si=uwEuhboUToGTiWDS3K0giw
“Phil’s guitar solo revs up with lots of energy… with Portnoy and Menghi kicking under it, while keeping that energy going. Bobby’s vocals sit nicely on top and I really liked the change in some of the phrasing. Great job, guys,” said Cactus drumming icon Carmine Appice.
1. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang
2. Toys in the Attic
3. Evil
4. Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
5. Saturday Night Special
6. Tattoo Vampire (featuring Buck Dharma of Blue Öyster Cult)
7. D.O.A.
8. Walk Away
9. Never in My Life
10. We’re an American Band