Sierra was recently asked about how the group come across to covering the Rolling Stones hit.

VersaEMERGE – “Paint It Black”
Originally performed by The Rolling Stones
“It is a funny story of how we chose this song. Blake and Devin brought the idea to Me (Sierra) and I immediately shot it down. I thought the song was good but I didn’t think we were giving ourselves much of a challenge. My heart was set on Pink Floyd, but the boys insisted that we do The Rolling Stones. It took a while but I eventually agreed and I’m so glad I did. They went for this song because the lead hook reminded us of something we would write. The progression is very intriguing as well as the structure of the song. It’s hard to define where the verse ends and the chorus begins, and this is something that’s very hard to get away with nowadays. The song’s simplicity really allowed us to use it as a playground and try lots of different things and add our own flair. I wish the boys could correct all of my mistakes!” – Sierra Kusterbeck

Above is a preview of the new Punk Goes Classic Rock album featuring VersaEmerge covering “Paint it Black” by The Rolling Stones. It’s listed second in the video and the album. Be sure to pre-ordered it! The album will be released on April 27th, 2010.

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This is an exclusive to Altpress.com! Punk Goes … Is a CD compliation which features bands covering other famous songs. VersaEmerge is going to be on the next edition of the album!

Altpress.com is proud to present the official tracklisting from the upcoming Fearless Records compilation, Punk Goes Classic Rock, which drops April 27. The album–the ninth in the Punk Goes… covers series–features the likes of We The Kings, the Maine, Mayday Parade and upcoming AP Tour bands Never Shout Never and the Summer Set performing classic rock hits. Check out the cover art and a list of who’s playing what below. You can get more info on the album here.

1. Hit The Lights “More Than A Feeling” (originally recorded by Boston)
2. VersaEmerge “Paint It Black” (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones)
3. The Almost “Free Fallin’” (originally recorded by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
4. Mayday Parade “We Are The Champions” (originally recorded by Queen)
5. The Summer Set “Rock ‘n Roll All Nite” (originally recorded by KISS)
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VersaEmerge is to be on a compilation series ‘Atticus IV’ among other bands such as A Rocket To The Moon and New Found Glory!

Atticus have unveiled the track listing for the fourth installment of their compilation series. The 2-disc set will feature acts like Thursday, New Found Glory, Poison The Well, Meshuggah, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, In Flames and many more.

It’s due out on April 7th.

Atticus IV track listing: Disc I
1. Thursday – Resuscitation Of A Deadman
2. The Secret Handshake – Nothing Can Change That
3. Settings – Nothing Left To Save
4. The Friday Night Boys – High School
5. In This Moment – Sailing Away
6. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – Dry The River
7. New Found Glory – Listen To Your Friends
8. Jet Lag Gemini – Fit To Be Tied
9. The Forecast – A Better Man
10. The Classic Crime – Abracadaver
11. VersaEmerge – Past Praying For
12. I See Stars – What This Means To Me
13. Fireworks – Detroit
14. Poison The Well – Slow Good Morning
15. Secret & Whisper – Spider Besider
16. Adeem – Army of None
17. A Rocket to the Moon – If Only They Knew
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