For Halestorm fans, the periods between studio albums are never quiet. Halestorm Reanimate: The Covers Collection celebrates the band’s beloved habit of filling those gaps with explosive reinterpretations — a tradition that’s become a cornerstone of their identity.
Released in 2018 as a limited double LP of just 2,000 splatter-colored copies, this vinyl compiles two key releases: ReAniMate: The CoVeRs eP (2011) and ReAniMate 2.0: The CoVeRs eP (2013). It captures the moment when Halestorm transformed from rising hard-rockers into masters of reinvention.
The Reanimate concept was born during downtime between album cycles — a way to stay creative and learn from their heroes. Frontwoman Lzzy Hale called it “reverse-engineering songs we admired,” while bassist Josh Smith dubbed it “Rock 101.” By deconstructing classics from different genres, the band learned why great songs work — then rebuilt them with Halestorm’s signature grit and percussive power.
The result was a bridge between eras of rock fans — ’80s metal die-hards, ’90s grunge faithful, and modern listeners — all connected through raw energy and technical mastery.
Recorded at After 7 Studios in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and produced by Bobby Huff, this debut EP showcases the band’s live ferocity.
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The EP balances reverence and rebellion. The Skid Row cover was an obvious fit for their metal roots, while “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You” honored Lzzy Hale’s vocal hero, Ann Wilson.
Its most-talked-about moment came from “Bad Romance,” chosen by fans in an online poll. Halestorm’s dark, driving reimagining of Lady Gaga’s pop anthem proved their versatility and cemented their “bombast and darkness” formula.
Fresh off their Grammy win for The Strange Case Of…, Halestorm teamed with producer Howard Benson, engineer Mike Plotnikoff, and mastering legend Ted Jensen to refine their sound. Released October 15, 2013, ReAnimate 2.0 hit No. 5 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.
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The band tackled everything from Priest’s ferocity to Daft Punk’s funk — reworking each song into a stadium-ready rock anthem. “Hell Is for Children” and “Gold Dust Woman” served as direct tributes to trailblazers like Benatar and Stevie Nicks.
According to Lzzy, the sessions were recorded “during the week of the Grammys — all that excitement and debauchery bled into the takes.” The result was a collection that felt both tight and alive.
More than a compilation, Halestorm Reanimate: The Covers Collection (2011–2014) is a snapshot of a band in motion — honoring their roots while redefining them. It reminds listeners that a great song transcends genre, era, and expectation — especially when a band like Halestorm injects its signature grit and soul.
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