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Spirit Adrift, the Austin-based trad-metal band helmed by vocalist-guitarist Nate Garrett, aren't shy about their love for Pantera. Garrett in particular is a lifelong superfan of the Cowboys From Hell, and he has such an affinity for their 1992 masterpiece, Vulgar Display of Power — which turns 30 today — that he recently picked his top five Dimebag Darrell moments on the album. His number one choice was the entirety of "Hollow," VDOP's magnificent closing track, and to further pay tribute to one of the greatest power ballads in metal history, Spirit Adrift have recorded their very own "Hollow" cover — which we're proud to be premiering today.
"Vulgar Display of Power was a massive influence on my understanding of powerful songwriting, memorable arrangements, riffing, drumming, singing, and heavy metal in general," Garrett says. "I studied the entire album from an early age, and the standout track to me has always been 'Hollow'. It is dynamic, emotional, unpredictable, and perfectly suited for the style of Spirit Adrift."
He continues, "Covering such a great song by such a legendary band is not something I took lightly. I channeled every ounce of obsession and attention to detail into our version, making sure that we honored the original song while introducing some of our trademark elements to make it our own. Pantera are one of those bands that taught me how to play music, and I hope Spirit Adrift's version of 'Hollow' does justice to their legacy."
Listen to their scorching cover above and watch a bonus interview with Garrett about his love of "Hollow" below.
