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Greek actress Penelope Anastasopoulou Metallica cover

Entities: Penelope Anastasopoulou · Universal Music · Metallica · The Unforgiven II · Minos EMI

Overview

In July 2026, Greek actress Penelope Anastasopoulou entered Metallica’s global #GetTheReLoadOut fan‑cover competition with a rendition of “The Unforgiven II”. Her video, posted on 27 June, earned an Honorable Mention that week, highlighted by Metallica on Instagram and noted as a top‑ranked submission.

By early August, the cover was released on major digital platforms and the Honorable Mention was again cited by Metallica’s official accounts. The recognition facilitated a partnership with Minos EMI and Universal Music, leading to Anastasopoulou’s first official single release.

The snapshots trace the progression from competition entry and initial acknowledgment to broader distribution and a record‑label deal.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Penelope Anastasopoulou's Metallica cover receives Honorable Mention

    Greek singer Penelope Anastasopoulou’s cover of Metallica’s “The Unforgiven II” earned an Honorable Mention in the band’s #GetTheReLoadOut contest and will be released via Minos EMI/Universal Music.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Greek actress Penelope Anastasopoulou receives Metallica Honorable Mention for 'The Unforgiven II' cover

    Greek actress Penelope Anastasopoulou earned an “Honorable Mention” from Metallica after her cover of “The Unforgiven II” was featured on the band’s Instagram during the #GetTheReLoadOut contest.

Sources

govastileto.gr · in.gr · zougla.gr