September 24, 2008 10:20

The Horrors, Bruce Springsteen cover Suicide

Peaches, Grinderman and Primal Scream also set to appear on commemorative EP series

Legendary '70s band Suicide are set to have their songs covered by the likes of The Horrors, Spiritualized, Peaches and Bruce Springsteen in celebration of frontman Alan Vega's 70th birthday.

Record label Blast First Petite is releasing a series of limited edition EPs over the next year.

Each one features an established act and an upcoming act covering Suicide songs.

The first two releases, both out on October 6, feature exclusive tracks from The Horrors (covering 'Shadazz') and Bruce Springsteen (performing a live version of 'Dream Baby's Dream').

Other established acts set to appear in the series are:

Primal Scream
Peaches
Grinderman
Spiritualized
Sunn 0))
Julian Cope
Vincent Gallo

To read what rock 'n' roll has taught Suicide, read the feature in this week's issue of NME, dated September 24, on sale now.