Urge Overkill have shared a stream of their cover of the George Michael classic "Freedom". The song comes from the band's first new album in a decade, "OUI," which is set to hit stores on January 28, 2022.
Nash Kato had this to say about the new track, "the King & l [Eddie 'King' Roeser] were wrapping up a rather odd (albeit pleasant) acoustic 'DynamicDuo' tour through EuroTown and enduring our rather fortunate exodus from Moscow.
"Naturally, our TM/chauffeur was tuned into some crazy station (and anything goes on Radio Free Europe?) whence we heard 'Freedom!' It sounded vaguely familiar, but instantly catchy?
"After returning home, we eventually found it online (the word 'freedom' our only clue) & we're flabbergasted to discover it was indeed penned by George Michael?!
"We demoed the tune, then somehow shelved it, as we began writing what would become 'Oui. Upon receiving the dreadful news of his premature departure in 2016, we felt compelled to include that track on the album.
"We as UO are proud to represent a true music legend with this inaugural offering, from a record we've dedicated to another rock legend, Bobby Vee (who also passed later that year) in whose studio we recorded 'Freedom!'" Stream the cover here.
Urge Overkill Premiere New Song 'How Sweet The Light'
Singled Out: Urge Overkill's Freedom
Urge Overkill Stream New Single 'Freedom'
Sites and Sounds: Montana Folk Festival Coming to Butte (And It's Free!)
Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 1: Sax Man and Pals Set Sail in Europe
5 Star: Styx - Circling from Above
Quick Flicks: Re-Animator 40th Anniversary
Clarksville, TN Attraction Historic Collinsville Set for Civil War Days Reenactments
Oasis Make Triumphant Return With Sold Out Stadium Show
Pre-Black Sabbath Recordings Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes Coming
My Dying Bride Offshoot High Parasite Reveal 'Cold' Video
Infamous Stiffs Deliver 'The Ornery Six' EP
Watch Wucan's 'Holz auf Holz' Visualizer
Jann Klose Takes Fans To NYC With Stop-Motion 'When I'm With You' video
Self Deception Ink With Napalm Records As They Launch Summer Tour
Orianthi Announces Early 2026 UK Tour