Video: Orgy - Blue Monday (Original Music Video):::

Every week in Unearthing the Metal Underground, we take a look at three quality bands that haven't gotten as much exposure yet as they should. This week, we will be taking a look at three bands who mix hard rocking sounds with synthesisers. Those of you who have read my posts in the Now Playing threads in our forums will probably be aware by now th... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

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Someone was tweeting something about cover songs, and I immediately went to work on twittering away the rules of cover songs. I got to rule #3, remembered that I'm the editor of a music blog, and went to work writing the other rules down. And now, I present to you, everything you need to know [...]

So today is starting off on the wrong foot, which is all I need to say. Nevertheless, any personal anecdote is best amended with a tune, and I couldn't think of anything better than "Blue Monday." As a kid (and I'm dating myself) I remember Orgy's cover of New Order's version. The New Order version [...] Read more at www.SFCritic.com