Group formed in this century has already released an album composed of covers of classic rock and heavy metal artists
Rock veteran, Alice Cooper had his songs re-recorded by several younger names. One of his hits, “Poison”from 1989, received a reinterpretation that, in the artist’s eyes, stood out.
The version of Powerwolfa power metal band from Germany, brings some similarities with the theatrical shows popularized by Vincent Furnier (real name of Alice). It got to the point where he himself showed his appreciation.
Group keyboardist, Falk Maria Schlegel revealed to the magazine Metal Hammer who had a recent encounter with Cooper. On that occasion, he received a compliment of great significance.
We know Alice Cooper. We did a cover of ‘Poison’ in celebration of his 75th birthday. I love the whole look of Alice on stage. He’s that character on stage and he’s a really cool guy off stage. He came to us and said, ‘congratulations on your version of ‘Poison’it’s even better than mine’.”
Schlagel was flattered by the declaration of Alicebut recognizes the strength of the original song, released on the album Trash(1989). In the version of Powerwolfelements of the band’s sound were added, such as the characteristic organ. Falk concluded:

I’m not sure if he really thinks that, because no version is better than the original, but it fits perfectly into the universe of Powerwolfthe type of music, with the organ and the voice of Attila (Dornvocalist). And I love this song, it’s a song you do once in a lifetime.”
Other covers
THE Powerwolf traditionally produces a lot of covers. Also in 2023, the German group made its own version of “Bark at the Moon”title track of the 1983 album released by Ozzy Osbourne.
In 2015, the band produced Metallum Nostruma covers album that includes material from names like Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Running Wild, Savatage and Gary Moore.
About Powerwolf
Founded in 2003, in Saarbrücken, Germany, the Powerwolf is composed of Matthew Greywolf and Charles Greywolf on guitars, in addition to Falk Maria Schlegel on keyboards, Attila Dorn on vocals and Roel van Helden on the drums – since 2011. His proposal has proven to be somewhat different within power metal.
The names of the members are pseudonyms, which helps to develop a kind of fictional story. This, combined with the use of corpse paint on the face and striking appearance on stage, makes clear the association between the Powerwolf and Alice Cooperconsidered the creator of so-called shock rock.
Lyrics about werewolves and folk legends add a devilish — and irreverent — touch to elements of the Catholic Church. The choruses are usually strong, designed to be sung live with audience participation, as part of a formula that has become popular with the public, especially in Europe.
THE Powerwolf has ten studio albums spanning more than 20 years of career. The most recent is Wake up the Wicked (2024). With just one visit to Brazil — eight shows in 2020 —, the Germans return to the country as one of the attractions of the Bangers Open Air 2025a festival that takes place in May at the Memorial da América Latina, in São Paulo.
Collaborated: André Luiz Fernandes.
Source: Rollingstone

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