Fleetwood Mac Gets a Metal Overhaul with 'Steel Rumours'

It was only a matter of time before the classic rock giants Fleetwood Mac were thrust into the raging fire of metal. With their nearly six-decade legacy, the band has crafted a diverse catalog that transcends the confines of AOR. Now, the forthcoming tribute album, Steel Rumours – The Songs Of Fleetwood Mac Reforged In Metal, promises to unleash a dozen tracks that challenge conventional categorization and breathe new life into these timeless anthems.

From their roots steeped in blues to the ferocious hard rock flirtations of Peter Green in the early '70s, Fleetwood Mac has always been a wild card. Their journey through the underground sounds of that tumultuous decade into the beloved pop-rock era of Buckingham and Nicks has made them a force impossible to pigeonhole. This tribute album sets out to prove just how adaptable their songs are when pummeled through the metal grinder.

Gathering a formidable lineup of heavy-hitters, the album features Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale), Holly West and Fred Aching (Dead Groove), Candice Night (Blackmore’s Night), and more, all ready to annihilate the songbook. Tracks like “Black Magic Woman,” “The Green Manalishi (With The Two Pronged Crown),” and the legendary “Go Your Own Way” are just a taste of the sonic carnage awaiting metalheads.

The first single, “Go Your Own Way,” has already dropped, featuring explosive performances by guitar maestro Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) and the unstoppable Greyson Nekrutman (Sepultura). But it’s Doro Pesch—metal's queen bee and the first woman to grace the Monsters of Rock festival stage—who takes this rendition to breathtaking new heights with her haunting vocals, proving that she can elevate any classic into a new realm of ferocity.

Doro herself stated, “I’ve always liked the song, and it was fun to give it a new twist—especially with a great guitarist like Joel Hoekstra and powerhouse drummer Greyson Nekrutman.” The anticipation is electric as fans await the album's release on November 20. Steel Rumours is not just another tribute; it’s a brutal homage to a band that many were too busy headbanging to notice back in the day—yet they still know every word.

Get ready to crank up the volume and prepare for a journey through Fleetwood Mac’s catalog like you’ve never experienced before. Pre-orders for the digital edition are live now, with CD and vinyl editions to follow. This is a tribute album that promises to be one of the most ambitious, and perhaps controversial, projects in metal history.