Kobra And The Lotus share video for cover of ‘Black Velvet’

Canadian hard rock outfit Kobra And The Lotus have shared a video for their new single, a cover of “Black Velvet.”

Originally recorded by Alannah Myles and a hit in 1990, the song features on the band’s new covers EP, Words Of The Prophets, featuring tracks by some of Kobra And The Lotus’ favourite Canadian artists.

Set for release on the 28th of August via Spinefarm Records, the new collection of songs was produced by Grammy-nominated Johnny K, who also worked with the band on their most recent studio album, High Priestess.

Say the band in a statment: “You know, Kobra And The Lotus is a riff-loving, vocal-wailing, storm-bringing band, but we couldn’t be who we are without acknowledging the true roots that were laid down before us. Words Of The Prophets is a tribute to some classic Canadian musicians – these songs carry a ton of nostalgia, and inspire ambitious journeys… and we hope to rub some of that off on you!”

Kobra And The Lotus are in the midst of a run of UK live shows with remaining dates as follows:

Jun 24th: Stoke, The Sugarmill
Jun 25th: Manchester, Ruby Lounge
Jun 26th: Nottingham, Red Room
Jun 28th: Glasgow, King Tut’s
Jun 29th: Newcastle, Think Tank
Jun 30th: Sheffield, Rocking Chair
Jul 01st: Milton Keynes, The Craufurd Arms
Jul 02nd: London, Boston Music Room
Jul 03rd: Southampton, Firehouse

The full track list for Words Of The Prophets is:

01. “Lay It On The Line” (Triumph)
02. “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen” (April Wine)
03. “Black Velvet” (Alannah Myles)
04. “Let It Ride” (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)
05. “The Spirit Of Radio” (Rush)

Check out the video for “Black Velvet” below: