Canadian alt-metallers Slaves on Dope are going full throttle in 2013 with a healthy touring schedule and a new EP on the way. Featuring revved-up versions of songs by Faith No More, Genesis, Marvin Gaye, Loverboy and fellow Cannucks, AOR one-hit-wonders Sheriff, the Covers EP Vol. 1 will arrive in stores on April 23.

The first single from the EP is Slaves on Dope's take on Genesis' 1983 hit, "Mama." Noisecreep got its grubby hands on the track and you can stream it below!

Slaves on Dope were recently confirmed for this year's Heavy MTL and Rockfest, and have more shows TBA soon in the pipeline.

Official tracklist for the Covers EP Vol. 1:

1. Loverboy – "Working for the Weekend"

2. Genesis – "Mama"

3. Faith No More – "Digging the Grave"

4. Marvin Gaye – "Sexual Healing"

5. Sheriff – "When I'm With You"

Tour dates:

6/14 – Montreal, QB @ Rockfest w/ Deftones, Marilyn Manson, Lamb Of God, more

7/13 – Ann Arbor, MI @ A2 Festival

8/10 – Montreal, QB @ Heavy MTL w/ Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Danzig, more

8/11 – Montreal, QB @ Heavy MTL w/ Rob Zombie, A Day To Remember, Godsmack, more

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