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Metal Version of Morgan Wallen’s Song – What do you think?

A metal version of Morgan Wallen’s song ‘Warning’ dropped last week by the band Mechanics Wanted. They actually met while playing in Morgan’s band. If you’re not familiar or want…

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A metal version of Morgan Wallen’s song ‘Warning’ dropped last week by the band Mechanics Wanted. They actually met while playing in Morgan’s band.

If you’re not familiar or want to re-familiarize yourself with Morgan Wallen’s song ‘Warning’, you can take a listen here:

And here is the metal version of Morgan Wallen's song from Mechanics Wanted:

I think the metal version is a cool twist on the song. But I’m definitely sticking with Morgan’s version as my favorite.

So this got me thinking about other country songs that metal bands have covered. And Loudwire compiled a list of Best Metal Covers of Hit Country Songs that I thought were interesting picks. Here are the Top 5:

Volbeat- I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry~ Hank Williams original

Korn + Yellawolf- The Devil Went Down To Georgia~ Charlie Daniels original

All That Remains-The Thunder Rolls~ Garth Brooks original

Social Distortion- Ring of Fire- Johnny Cash original

DevilDriver- Whiskey River- Made famous by Willie Nelson

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