Black Stone Cherry and Rock Powerhouses Unite for Cover of The Cult's "American Horse"
Black Stone Cherry has released a cover of The Cult's "American Horse," featuring collaborations with John Cooper of Skillet and Ayron Jones. The track, which originally appeared on The Cult's 1989 album Sonic Temple, was made available on October 29, 2024, coinciding with the start of Black Stone Cherry's European headline tour.
Ayron Jones expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "It was insanely fun to work on this tune and help put a spin on this classic." The cover serves as a tribute to The Cult's original song, though specific themes of this version are not explicitly stated.
The release of "American Horse" marks the beginning of Black Stone Cherry's extensive European tour. The tour kicked off in Berlin, Germany, on October 29, 2024, and will traverse various regions including Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, and the UK.
Ayron Jones will support Black Stone Cherry throughout the entire tour, while Skillet will join for the UK leg of the shows.