Finnish rockers THE RASMUS have shared their rousing cover of ALPHAVILLE‘s ’80s classic “Forever Young”. Listen to the track below.
THE RASMUS members 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 its 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‘s world.
“This song ‘Forever Young’ originally performed by German artist ALPHAVILLE is kind of like a soundtrack of our youth,” says Ylönen. “Covering this song feels nostalgic but lyrically also quite relevant considering what’s happening in the world right now.”
THE RASMUS has also just embarked on its first-ever headline tour of North America, which kicked off on September 6 in Chicago and runs through October 12 in Los Angeles. SAINT AGNES and DEATH VALLEY DREAMS are serving as support.
After the North American trek, THE RASMUS will travel to Latin America for a headline trek through November. THE RASMUS will then launch into 2027 with a headline run of Europe, which begins on January 28 and wraps on March 18.
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