Finnish rockers THE RASMUS are thrilled to share their rousing cover of Alphaville’s ’80s classic Forever Young.
The band chose the song not only because it transports them (and listeners) to another time and place but because it remains incredibly current 42 years on from its initial release. The Rasmus truly put their stamp on it — remaining faithful to the spirit of the original in the verses, but turning up the fury and the guitar energy, giving it a fresh and unexpected punk rock twist, picking up the pace and adding more grit and energy to the iconic song. The track takes on a static-charged edge as the band puts its own punchy spin on the familiar melody, making it feel faster, louder, and further alive. It’s a fun take on a classic that feels right at home in The Rasmus‘ world.
“This song Forever Young originally performed by German artist Alphaville is kind of like a soundtrack of our youth,” says frontman Lauri Ylönen. “Covering this song feels nostalgic but lyrically also quite relevant considering what’s happening in the world right now.”
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