of limbo unplugged artwork<\/span><\/p> Ever since debuting with\u00a0Nicotine<\/em> in 2017, Of Limbo have been putting in the work on the road. They’ve opened for the likes of Wolfmother, Hinder, Candlebox, Buckcherry, Joyous Wolf, Blue Oyster Cult and many more, while gradually releasing new music.<\/p>\n A turning point came in 2023 when the band dropped the single “California Demon” and now they’re showcasing a different side of themselves with\u00a0Unplugged<\/em>.<\/p>\n One of the standouts is a cover of “Street Spirit” off Radiohead’s 1995 album\u00a0The Bends<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cMy all-time most loved Radiohead song,” vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jake Davies says.\u00a0Complimenting his brother on lead guitar and additional vocals, he adds, “I am so proud of Luke\u2019s guitar work on this cover. He wrote some guitar harmonies that really take it somewhere special. Our friend Lucas Holter from Whiskey & The Wolves is featured with us on this one and knocked it absolutely out of the park with his vocals. I got chills hearing him lay down his takes.\u201d<\/p>\n Take a listen directly below.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a010 Best New Grunge Bands Since 2010, Chosen by Of Limbo<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Now, let’s get to what Of Limbo think are the heaviest acoustic songs!<\/p>\n The word \u201cheavy\u201d normally refers to a riff that just instantly gives you that stank face, or a vocal that breaks the barrier of what a human should even be capable of.<\/p>\n But acoustically, being \u201cheavy\u201d can have a whole other meaning. Sometimes, even a song as subtle as the \u201cHurt\u201d cover by Johnny cash can carry an\u00a0emotive weight that hits even harder than “Demiurge” by Meshuggah.<\/p>\n I\u2019m not going to insult the musical knowledge of Loudwire readers by even mentioning Alice In Chains and Nirvana MTV Unplugged<\/em> performances.<\/p>\n These are our top five acoustic rock songs that still hit heavy AF.<\/p>\n It just doesn\u2019t get better than Chris Cornell<\/a>.<\/p>\n For me, this is the greatest single live vocal performance in rock history \u2014 one man, one acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n From the valley of somber, emotive, tortured expression, to the mountain of belting out notes that seem beyond human capacity. It’s painful to have to pick just one Cornell song for a list like this when songs\u00a0such as \u201cSeasons\u201d and his rendition of Michael Jackson’s \u201cBillie Jean\u201d exist \u2026 It\u2019s a crime against humanity that Soundgarden never did an MTV Unplugged<\/em> performance.<\/p>\n The Abbott brothers changed heavy music forever, obviously.<\/p>\n But \u201cSoul Bleed\u201d by Damageplan<\/a> is proof you don\u2019t need distorted guitars to sound heavy AF.<\/p>\n Dime\u2019s solo here is the natural successor to his legendary solo on Pantera\u2019s cover of Black Sabbath\u2019s \u201cPlanet Caravan\u201d. The vocal melodies\/harmonies are on par with the best of Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell.<\/p>\n Singer Patrick Lachman absolutely rips it a new one by the end.<\/p>\n Lindsey Buckingham<\/a> is\u00a0the most underrated guitarist of all time. The intricacy of the fingerpicking while simultaneously singing soaring melodies above\u2026 truly genius.<\/p>\n His live solo version hits way harder than the full band\u2019s studio recording.<\/p>\n In between the grunge era and what\u2019s now referred to as the\u00a0“butt\u00a0rock” of the early 2000s, there was Days Of The New<\/a>.<\/p>\n They never had to adapt distorted electric guitars to an acoustic setting for MTV Unplugged<\/em> \u2014\u00a0that was always what they intended their sound to be.<\/p>\n Stripped down, raw, acoustic and heavy. Considering the\u00a0Big\u00a04 vocalists of the grunge era, Travis Meeks surely could have been the fifth.<\/p>\n Janis Joplin fans might take issue with this\u2026but Halestorm<\/a>‘s\u00a0Lzzy Hale<\/a> is the best female rock vocalist of all time.<\/p>\n This song demonstrates that \u2014 such incredible power, range and character. Especially her growl… simply unbelievable. Not to mention the haunting piano lines they added!<\/p>\n I think this version hits even harder than the OG of “Black Vultures.”<\/p>\n Follow Of Limbo on Instagram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> and TikTok<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Aug. 8 \u2014 Hollywood, Calif. @ Viper Room (Full Band, Electric Show) Get your copy of ‘Unplugged’ and\u00a0get ticket information at\u00a0Of Limbo’s website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Tens of thousands of rock and metal songs have been released in the 21st century. Here are the 25 best ones of these last 25 years!<\/p>\n Entries written by Rabab Al-Sharif (RA) Chad Childers (CC), Joe DiVita (JD) and Lauryn Schaffner (LS).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOf Limbo, “Street Spirit” (Radiohead Cover)<\/h3>\n
5 Acoustic Songs That Are Still Hard + Heavy, Chosen by Of Limbo’s Jake and Luke Davies<\/h3>\n
Chris Cornell, \u201cAs Hope And Promise Fade\u201d (Recorded Live At Queen Elizabeth Theatre)<\/h3>\n
Damageplan, \u201cSoul Bleed\u201d<\/h3>\n
Lindsey Buckingham, \u201cBig Love\u201d (Live)<\/h3>\n
Days of the New, \u201cShelf In The Room\u201d<\/h3>\n
Halestorm, “Black Vultures (Stripped)”<\/h3>\n
Where to Follow Of Limbo<\/h3>\n
Upcoming Of Limbo Tour Dates<\/h3>\n
Aug. 30 \u2014 Long Beach, Calif. @\u00a0Que Sera (Full Band, Electric Show)
Oct. 11 \u2014 Anaheim, Calif. @\u00a0Constellation Room\/House of Blues (Full Band, Electric Show)
Oct. 31 \u2014 Long Beach Calif. @\u00a0V Room – (Full Band, Electric Show)<\/p>\nThe 25 Best Rock Songs of the Last 25 Years (2000-2024)<\/h2>\n