Local H SHOCK THE MONKEY

Peter Gabriel cover tune, thanks to the A.V. CLUB for the video

[@corycourtney8923]

Jeez, it almost turns into a QOTSA song when they play it.

[@markski8096]

Perfect description.

[@theheartlandgroup757]

I was thinking more Fu Manchu, myself….

[@no_problem8023]

Homme was around for the recording of HCTZ.

[@GravityZeroBand]

Local H killing it as usual

[@gianpyres3]

As much as i love Ozzy and Coal Chamber, this version wipes the floor with their cover.

[@treehouse722]

As good a cover as I've ever heard. What a performance.

[@miameramusic]

I couldn't agree more. I can't imagine anyone doing this better, Scott's vocal performance suits this song perfectly.

[@west3178]

Man I'd love a studio recording of this song. Such an incredible cover.

[@tlbolig]

Local H always kills it.... and this cover proves it!

[@samhain5611]

Why isn't this a single. Question Mark.

[@HiGlowie]

The beautiful mid range tone.

[@user-jo9qs1zb2j]

Heavy fucking shit. Should be on a greatest hits album. Love to hear this on my stereo system in my car.

[@matthewramey5677]

G dam that was awesome! What a great band to remind us rocks not dead!

[@fene1990]

So far the best cover of this song. Great job guys👌

[@patches6309]

And on the 8th Day, God did not rest until he created Local H!

[@yiana7224]

That's cute.

[@valmore2477]

How have I not seen this until now? Scott should do this for Awesome Mixed Tape 4.

[@LorchVHS]

The cover I never knew I needed

[@theviolentplayground8055]

Same here!

[@robbiebattisti355]

This band is just so god damn great

[@rogerpopcorn4444]

Local H makes all things better.

[@marklone2435]

this is true in my experience.

[@miameramusic]

@@marklone2435 I totally agree. His choices in covers show what an amazing fan of music he is. REM, Guided By Voices, Prince, Looking Glass, now this.

[@danielcarmichael3228]

@@miameramusic …and not afraid to tackle modern pop which is awesome

[@miameramusic]

@@danielcarmichael3228 yeah I pretty much love everything about these guys😆 i’ve saw them twice in this past year they’re one of the best live bands I’ve seen.

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

Phil Kessel sounds great here

[@bak1386]

Hell yeah local h was a huge influence for me when I was kid. Being from the same area, that made them extra great to me.

[@yourdrummer2034]

I'm trying to get my band to cover this cover.

[@philipreedwallace]

So underrated . Going to see them tonight. 2/25/20

[@philipreedwallace]

They were awesome. The new lp is awesome. Best this year.

[@philipreedwallace]

Still the best this year. Lol

[@rainkinggw]

Way better than I would have guessed

[@mrbobawesome]

I love that they're sharing the gorilla suit.

[@Wrencher_86]

I like how at the end of this Scott's reaction is, "Eh, was that alright? Maybe?" Yeah, dude. You fuckin' nailed it.

[@jukeboxzero0079]

They took this cover to the MAX

[@stevenroyle-bp1nj]

Hey, Robert Smith from the cure called. He wants his sweater back

[@tuffmccoy1849]

Saw these guys back around 97 or 98 and they absolutely killed it. I will never understand why they didn't catch on with people.

[@NaturalHealthCartel]

I have wondered the very same thing! I think they got caught up in some crap with a record label. Criminal!!!

[@GrimmFLawless]

Honestly probably had a lot to do with timing. By 96-97 this style of alt rock had fallen out of favor in the mainstream. One of my favorite bands though.

[@kevinmyles6369]

Instant like and sub! Beautiful! Loving this robust cover version 😀👍👍

[@wahivalleys3011]

That cover put me in my cage quickly, and it did it just the way I like it, starved for more! Wahi' Valleys

[@frankantos]

Best cover Ever! It Rocks!!!

[@Estusstew]

That sounded really awesome. Love Local H

[@pinkyndebrain4578]

Oh my sweet jeebus this ROCKS!

[@OhanaFilms]

I’m glad I randomly decided to search for “Shock the Monkey cover”

[@beefsoda1]

They did a great job with this one

[@boblangford81]

Man!!! Love that Tone!

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Makes me imagine the little baby on the cover of “Nevermind” reaching for a banana instead of a dollar bill.

[@jukeboxzero0079]

Worth more. Cant eat money.

[@davidhall3114]

This is so fucking good. Wow.

[@Mentalmikey69]

Dope cover Scott.

[@MayorofNumber3]

I love their cover of Joey

[@droliver]

That was fantastic.

[@eriknelson7639]

Awesome!!!!

[@motogig7803]

Loved it.

[@rockkiall]

this sounds so good.

[@Vaporjams]

I appreciate this a ton.

[@HasanibnSabah]

holy shit!

[@learnmore2221]

Fuck yeah.

[@paleshelter4002]

great jam.. impressive!

[@steveblack3418]

how is this so fucking good?

[@WolfTau]

Really like this version. Very gritty! Yeah

[@Bobbyrock13]

Don’t you fucking mess with the monkey..😎

[@willlastnameguy8329]

Awesome performance.

[@simontrucker3624]

These guys are going ape! Awesome cover.

[@SubdolphinX]

There should be a point at which a cover as good as this becomes the original, and vice versa...Sorry Peter Gabriel.

[@kurdtkobain1647]

Most underrated group from the 90s. Still going strong and making great music for us to enjoy.

[@jukeboxzero0079]

Is "two guys" considered a "group"?

[@Deguello23]

@@jukeboxzero0079 Depends on how much noise you can make.

[@anthonymerlo1460]

Brilliant

[@philipreedwallace]

Awesome

[@JasonLeigh3]

Rocked that shit!

[@justinbell1439]

Killed it.

[@stephandavis9872]

Yes

[@harvhausen4290]

awesome

[@guyincognito1423]

Fantastic interpretation! I really need to dig deeper into Local H's music

[@morris2112]

Their latest album "Lifers" is fantastic

[@Orieus]

@@morris2112 each record got better and better .....yep lifers fucking rules .....!

[@shanethomas4650]

Hell F$&k yeah. !

[@Bobbyrock13]

Total bad ass 🤟🏻

[@synonamessbotch4648]

This cover and the wang chung cover of modest mouse are my favorite of the entire series.

[@user-jo9qs1zb2j]

Also sounds like a fucking nuke landing on a major city.

[@user-jo9qs1zb2j]

Why isn't on a CD? Fucking hard as nails.

[@bagamingshow]

This is so fucking rad haha Love Local H

[@Liddledriver]

I like this better than Peter's version.

[@TheGeerman18]

Those shades are sick

[@fireman5419]

It’s not a song….it’s a fucking statement

[@susangrimes6451]

Rockin' this shit hard!

[@mrmiz12]

Great tone on both

[@GKDomi]

Hot Damm!!!

[@bayoustate9481]

Y'all need more Local H

[@Mrcockrox]

Tight AF. Kind of sounds like regular guy by QOTSA

[@davidropon679]

Put this on iTunes please !!!

[@stephandavis9872]

If I could ever send a message to Scott Lucas...it would be you were close to Cobain in 97...he died at 27...you through journeyman skill are the best I have ever seen in my life...if I were a millionaire or had a good amount of money...I would give you a trophy that says ...Greatest Guitarist Alive!!!

[@philipreedwallace]

Stephan Davis I met him. He’s cool as a fan. No pun intended . Lol

[@NaturalHealthCartel]

I agree. Scott Lucas is a true artist and has obviously never compromised on that path. I went to a show on a whim in '96 or '97, was completely gobsmacked by the performance, and have been a lifelong fan ever since. The guy is a legend. If I could ever get a message to Scott Lucas it would be, "Thank you for the music. It means a lot to me. And thank you for continuing to make it!"

[@sev-nutz8524]

I actually liked that.

[@indieroc4life]

So punk rock

[@Dios67]

Drive fast, don't crash music.

[@h.p.dominocus]

i like the german version of the original with Peter Hammill on backing vocals! This is effin' awesome though.

[@morganhymancomedy]

When did Dwight Schrute start a band? Seriously though, Local H rocks!

[@jussts]

Cool as fuck.

[@cbraat27]

Oh I get it , he’s wearing a monkey mask

[@davidh.8798]

What a performance. The guitar tone is spectacular. The drumming is blistering. Considering the dodgy source material, minorly miraculous. Love it.

[@vicegripp]

This shit is dope lol.

[@gloriasofiachristensen3788]

Mancow was right!!!!

[@aaronartale]

Return to monkey

[@basp-ef7jx]

Well, Local H is a real band. No wonder it's good. Some of the acts on here are questionable to say the least.

[@joshuawright8990]

Local H is so underrated. One of my favorite bands.

[@Dios67]

Like those Gwar people, lol.

[@bodgertime]

11 away from 30k views

[@steverye8872]

I like Local H and all but does anybody else feel like this should have been QOTSA? This is incredible for just a guitar and drums, though.

[@HiGlowie]

Steve Rye reminded me of QOTSA too! This would’ve been the biggest if it were Josh and company.

[@ozzyozcorn]

No Scott is perfection

[@DaveAnchovies]

not the original drummer

[@NaturalHealthCartel]

Scott Lucas made a Peter Gabriel song good! What kind of Wizard is he?

[@CAIDCARM]

Coal Chamber and Ozzy made the best cover

[@stevenmeadows6917]

Thinking you're going to make a song better by changing the tempo is plain stupid. The song was a hit, and was that way for a reason

[@morris2112]

62,890 PEOPLE DISAGREE WITH YOU

[@stevenmeadows6917]

@@morris2112 yeah, I know, there are a lot of idiots that don't know good music. Can't fix stupid kid

[@kitcarnut]

Sucked.

[@DavenHiskey]

NOOOOO!

[@stephandavis9872]

kitcarnut it's not for u loser!!!...they are cooler than your Prius bitch... lol

[@morris2112]

says the guy driving a BMW

[@graphix6529]

Boring

[@itsimminent]

What?

[@ozzyozcorn]

You're boring