BLACK & DAMNED RELEASE POWERFUL COVER OF FALCO’S LEGENDARY HIT “JEANNY”
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German heavy metal band BLACK & DAMNED have unveiled a brand-new music video for their latest single - a dramatic and powerful cover of Falco’s classic “Jeanny,” marking the 40th anniversary of the song’s original release in 1985.
Guitarist Micha Vetter reflects: “Back then, as a 17-year-old, this song immediately grabbed me by the balls! The story and the emotions completely captivated me. Falco wasn’t just a singer, he was the epitome of a true artist. Jeanny wasn’t just a song, it was a monument. For the 40th anniversary, we wanted to pay homage while keeping it close to the original — but also making it sound like BLACK & DAMNED. Of course, as a metal band, we added a solo and gave it a bombastic orchestral sound. Even our video is designed close to the original so Falco fans can relive those days through our version.”
Watch the video here.
The story of BLACK & DAMNED began in 2020, when guitarist & bassist Michael Vetter (ex-Pump) and vocalist Roland Seidel (ex-Wasteland) decided to break out of the global lockdown paralysis and form a new band. Their sound fuses the energy of Iron Maiden, the darkness of Black Sabbath, and the playfulness of Helloween.
Their first two albums, Heavenly Creatures (2021) and Servants of the Devil (2023), both produced by Achim Köhler (Brainstorm, Primal Fear, a.o.), gained strong attention in the metal scene. After touring with acts like Vicious Rumors, Rage, and Tankard, BLACK & DAMNED released their third opus Resurrection in March 2025 via ROAR.
With “Jeanny”, BLACK & DAMNED now bridge worlds – paying tribute to one of pop’s greatest icons while stamping the track with their unmistakable heavy metal signature!
