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UGLY KID JOE – To Perform At Coast West Music Fest On July 4th, 2013!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Ugly Kid Joe - Stairway To Hell - promo cover pic!

As reported on the facebook page of UGLY KID JOE:

For those UKJ Fans that are looking for MORE USA SHOWS, we have just added this NEW JULY 4th date in Michigan on our Summer Tour. Working hard to add more domestic shows soon, See You on Tour!

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What: Coast West Music Fest

When: July 4th, 2013

Where: 610 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon, MI, 49440

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UGLY KID JOE:

Whit Crane – vocals

Klaus Eichstadt – guitar

Dave Fortman – guitar

Cordell Crockett – bass

Shannon Larkin – drums

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For more info on UGLY KID JOE, click on the links below!

facebook: Ugly Kid Joe

http://www.uglykidjoe.net

facebook: Coast West Music Fest

http://www.coastwestfestival.com

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LONG LIVE UGLY KID JOE.

LONG LIVE COAST WEST MUSIC FEST.

Stone.

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DEMON LUNG – Pitchfork Premieres New Track From Forthcoming Album “The Hundredth Name”

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Pitchfork.com has premiered “Heathen Child,” from DEMON LUNG’s forthcoming full-length debut. It’s the second song released from The Hundredth Name set for release via Candlelight Records on June 4. The conceptual album was produced by Billy Anderson (Neurosis, The Melvins, Sleep) and features artwork by English illustrator Tom Bates (Vision of Disorder, Amorphis).

Discussing the song, drummer Jeremy Brenton reveals, “‘Heathen Child’ is the fifth track on the record and is definitely one of our favorites to play live. We got the gnarliest guitar tone at the end of that song. It’s the part of the story where our hero, the warlock, kills an unbaptized male child in order to make a flying potion from his fat. Don’t try this at home, especially without a sharp knife.”

Hear “Heathen Child” At THIS LOCATION.

Early reviews of The Hundredth Name are encouraging. Sludgelord.com writes, “The Hundredth Name is a masterpiece from top to toe… this IS doom.” Metal Review says, “This is a band that knows how to make Doom Metal dramatic,” while Vegas Seven adds, “DEMON LUNG’s debut record destroys. Literate and lacerating, the ‘LUNG breathes real fire.” With the album’s full impact at Metal radio nationwide set for this coming Monday, it is an album that will find a rightful place in the collections of doom and metal fans round the globe.

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Formed in 2011, DEMON LUNG self-released Pareidolia in early 2012. The band was dubbed “Earthy-yet-horror-themed Doom Metal,” by Metal Hammer and, “One of the best new bands out there,” by PureGrainAudio. Signing with Candlelight Records last Autumn, the band featuring vocalist Shanda Fredrick, guitarist Phil Burns, bassist Patrick Warren, with drummer Brenton, entered Oakland-based Sharkbite Studios in mid-December. Emerging a few weeks later, the album was turned over to Billy Anderson to work his mixing magic. Fredrick notes, “Working with Billy was a dream come true for us. He helped us craft something we are very proud of.”

DEMON LUNG continues to perform live as the album’s release draws near. Confirmed performances are noted below.

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DEMON LUNG Live 2013:

5/23/13 Backstage Billards – Las Vegas, NV w/ Kylesa

5/30/13 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA w/ Castle

5/31/13 Whiskey Dick’s – South Lake Tahoe, CA w/ Castle

6/01/13 Doom in June Fest @ Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

6/02/13 Pubrock – Scottsdale, AZ w/ Castle

6/21/13 Kim’s – Riverside, CA w/ Trapped Within Burning Machinery

10/19/13 Southwest Terror Fest – Tucson, AZ w/ Ancestors

Demon Lung - group promo pic #2!!

(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!

http://demonlungband.com/

facebook: Demon Lung

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

DEMON LUNG = THE NOW OF DOOM METAL.

LONG LIVE DOOM METAL.

Stone.

WITCH CROSS – Live Date At Støberihallen, Hillerød, Denmark – Info You Need!

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The Legendary WITCH CROSS… LIVE!

Friday, May 31, 2013 at 8:00pm in UTC+02

At Støberihallen, Hillerød, Denmark

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For more info on WITCH CROSS, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Witch Cross

www.witchcross.dk

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LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

Stone.

Ronnie James Dio – Remembering A Metal Icon

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Ronnie James Dio – As incredible as it sounds, it’s been three years since the iconic Ronnie James Dio passed away. May 16th, 2010 was one of the saddest days in the history of Metal and Rock N’ Roll. At age 67, Ronnie James Dio’s battle with cancer came to a tearful end. No matter how evil cancer is, the one thing it cannot destroy is the memories and spirit of its courageous victims.

The spirit of Ronnie James Dio shall forever live on and my memories of seeing him in concert, listening to his albums and letting his lyrics and music move me will never fade away. Never. I am very pleased to see the constant and never-ending outpouring of love that the fans, bands, musicians and record labels give toward Ronnie James Dio each day on social network sites like twitter and facebook.

DIO "Holy Diver" large promo album pic!

It’s truly amazing to read about how many lives that this one incredibly talented man had touched over the decades; and Ronnie James Dio is still touching us all with his never quit strength he had exhibited and priceless Metal spirit that lives on (in all of his fans). There will never be another Ronnie James Dio.

God Bless Ronnie James Dio and may he rest in peace.

Stone.

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Help the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund!

The Memorial Bundle:

100% of the proceeds go to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund! The “Memorial” Bundle includes the Original Memorial Shirt (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL and 4XL), Memorial Button and Memorial Wristband. Supplies are VERY LIMITED and once the Shirts are sold out, they will never be offered again! ORDER HERE:

http://www.officialronniejamesdiowebstore.com/RJD-SUAS-Charity-Donation-Gift-Bundle_p_189.html

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For more info on Ronnie James Dio, click on the links below!

facebook: The Official Ronnie James Dio Fan Page

http://www.ronniejamesdio.com

Legendary DIO Tribute Band: facebook: Dio Disciples

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Long Live Rock N’ Roll.

Ronnie James Dio

July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010

ZOMBIEFICATION – “At the Caves of Eternal” Out Now In North America

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Mexican corpse-walkers ZOMBIEFICATION have their second full-length album, At the Caves of Eternal, out now in North America via Pulverised Records.

This putrid masterpiece was recorded at Revolution Studios with Jesús Bravo handling engineering duties and then sent to Necromorbus Studios in Sweden (Watain, Demonical, Desultory, etc) for mixing and mastering under the helm of Tore Stjerna. At the Caves of Eternal comes on the heels of last year’s five-song EP, Reaper’s Consecration.

To stream At the Caves of Eternal in full and purchase a digital download of the album, visit pulverised.bandcamp.com

Jewel case CDs are available at http://www.pulverised.bigcartel.com

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Media Praise:

“…prepare for a delectable feast of old school Death Metal that not only remains both catchy yet punishingly heavy throughout but also incorporates slower more methodical and sinister moments, darker and colder segments that border on Black Metal influence and the constant presence of a band who totally dominate their sound and style.” [10/10] – Destructive Music

“…obscured and rotten death metal with classic dark vibes.” – Zombie Ritual Zine

After 3 decades of sickness, the 2 piece maggot eating death machine known as ZOMBIEFICATION is ready to crawl out of the grave with disgust. Soon they will take over the graveyard and unite the dead for the unholy ceremony. Few have been to the encounters so far, but the new age of putrid Death Metal will stench the world. Welcome to the gates, to the gates of the Underworld. Only stench is real!

Zombiefication - group promo pic - 2013 - #1ZOMBIEFICATION:

Mr. Hitchcock – Vocals

Mr. Jacko – Bass

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Live Musicians:

Mr. Kim – Guitars

Mr. Brain – Guitars

Mr. Hammer – Drums

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For more info on ZOMBIEFICATION, click on the links below!

facebook: Zombiefication

http://www.youtube.com/zombiefication666

http://www.pulverised.net

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LONG LIVE ZOMBIEFICATION.

UNDERGROUND. OLD SCHOOL.

HORRIFYING MEXICAN DEATH METAL.

Stone.

DEEP PURPLE – Current Cover Features Galore! ‘NOW What?!’ Crashes European Music Charts!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Deep Purple - Metal Hammer - Poland - promo cover - May 2013

DEEP PURPLE have once again returned to the worldwide album charts with NOW What?!, a stunning and super memorable studio album! Check out (above) and below at all the current magazine cover stories that the legendary DEEP PURPLE have been awarded!

Metal Odyssey Celebrates DEEP PURPLE! Metal be thy name!

Be sure to check out (at the bottom of this post) the European chart debuts for NOW What?!

For more on this (above) issue of Metal Hammer:

Metal Hammer Poland - http://www.metalmind.pl/metalhammer/

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For more on this issue of Sweden Rock Magazine:

http://www.swedenrockmagazine.com/

facebook: Sweden Rock Magazine

Deep Purple - Classic Rock Magazine - UK - promo cover - 2013

For more info on this issue of Classic Rock:

Order here: http://classicrockmag.de/shopping/

Deep Purple - In Rock - promo cover - 2013

For more on this issue of InRock:

http://www.inrock.ru/

Deep Purple - Rock Hard - cover promo - 2013

For more info on this issue of Rock Hard:

Order here: http://www.copotesi.sk/obchod/action/productdetail/oc/1315/product/rock-hard-vol15-april-maj-duben-kveten-2013.xhtml

Deep Purple - Rock & Pop - cover promo - 2013

For more info on this issue of Rock & Pop:

http://www.rockandpop.cz/

Deep Purple - Scream Magazine - promo cover - 2013

For more info on this issue of Scream Magazine:

www.screammagazine.com

Deep Purple - Lust For Life - magazine cover - 2013

For more info on this issue of Lust For Life:

http://www.lustforlifemagazine.nl/

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For more info on this issue of Aardschok:

http://aardschok.com/

CHECK OUT BELOW THE IMPRESSIVE EUROPEAN CHART DEBUTS FOR NOW WHAT?!

Deep Purple - Now What?! - Europe Chart Positions

A HUGE METAL CONGRATULATIONS TO DEEP PURPLE!

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Deep Purple – NOW What?!

Released in North America on April 30th, 2013, via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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DEEP PURPLE:

Ian Gillan - vocals

Roger Glover - bass

Steve Morse - guitar

Ian Paice - drums

Don Airey - keyboards

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For more info on DEEP PURPLE, click on the links below!

http://www.deeppurple-nowwhat.com

facebook: Deep Purple

www.deeppurple.com

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LONG LIVE DEEP PURPLE.

HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL LEGENDS.

Stone.

SEVER THE DRAMA – “Watching You” Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SEVER THE DRAMA – I crossed Metal paths with SEVER THE DRAMA and would like to share their raging music video, Watching You, with all my fellow Metal brethren. Watching You is the lead single from their (2010) debut album Vested Interest. I hereby make this Metal declaration:

SEVER THE DRAMA – Watching You music video is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

SEVER THE DRAMA calls Hartford, Connecticut home and are an unsigned Hard Rock/Metal band. This band bestows some potent Metal talent and should not fly under your Metal radar! I dig what I’m hearing from SEVER THE DRAMA; this is underground Heavy Music that must be heard and spread stateside and worldwide!

Take a listen and look below to Watching You… crank it up LOUD and remember these 3 words: SEVER THE DRAMA. Metal be thy name.

Sever The Drama - Vested Interest - promo cover pic!

BUY THE DEBUT ALBUM, VESTED INTEREST, FROM SEVER THE DRAMA ON ITUNES!

CLICK HERE: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vest…

Vested Interest was released back on December 12th, 2010.

Vested Interest is also available digitally at Amazon.com

Look for the forthcoming new album, Chasing Shadows, from SEVER THE DRAMA!

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SEVER THE DRAMA:

Chris Collman

Sam Hatch

Carl Murawski

Scott D

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SEVER THE DRAMA – BAND BIO

(As shown on their Reverbnation site):

Sever The Drama is as much a mission statement as a band name. This focused, driven four-piece from Hartford, CT delivers a dynamic Hard Rock experience. Intricate and explosive rhythms lay the foundation for solid bass, powerful guitars and melodic yet aggressive vocals.

Since 2009, Sever the Drama has been playing stages in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York – building its fan base. High powered, tight, visually arresting performances separate Sever the Drama from the rest.

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For more info on SEVER THE DRAMA, click on the links below!

http://www.severthedrama.com

facebook: Sever the Drama

http://www.reverbnation.com/severthed…

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LONG LIVE SEVER THE DRAMA.

Stone.

SKID ROW “UNITED WORLD REBELLION (CHAPTER ONE)” EP – 5 Reasons To BUY This Kick Ass CD!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SKID ROW – UNITED WORLD REBELLION (CHAPTER ONE) EP was released back on April 16th and it has absolutely kicked my Heavy Rock lovin’ ass since the first moment I cranked it up! Below are 5 reasons why YOU MUST BUY this kick ass CD and find out why it is a 100% fabulous release from these Legends of Heavy Music! Fans have waited several years for some new studio material from SKID ROW and now it’s here! Metal be thy name!

Reason # 5: Johnny Solinger. As with prior SKID ROW releases Thickskin (2003) and Revolutions Per Minute (2006), Johnny Solinger has proven himself to be one hell of a talent vocally; giving SKID ROW and their songs a badass vibe and character that I not only expect… it’s what I want!

Reason #4: ALL 5 songs kick Heavy Rockin’ ass. Hey, I’ve used the word “ass” a couple of times here already. Um, if you’re offended… kiss my Heavy Rockin’ and Metal lovin’ ass.

Reason #3: This Is Killing Me. Yes, the (power) ballad: This Is Killing Me. I am Stone. I HATE ballads, therefore, when a ballad psyches-me-out-of-my-mind I’m gonna tell the whole F’n world about it. Whoa.

Reason #2: SKID ROW could have taken the low road and not bothered to release any new music at all. Instead, SKID ROW are not about resting on their legendary Heavy Rock laurels; this is a band that obviously wants to remind fans and new fans alike: We are here to kick your Heavy Rock ass!

Reason #1: The band itself. SKID ROW. Holy shit did they compile 5 Hard Rockin’ songs that are QUALITY in BOTH music AND lyrics. I only wish United World Rebellion (Chapter One) had 10, 12 or more songs! This isn’t a SKID ROW release to ignore, my fellow Rockaholics and Metal brethren. Chapter Two can’t be released quick enough for me. Metal as my witness, this EP from SKID ROW is a MUST buy. Metal be thy name.

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SKID ROW:

Johnny Solinger – vocals

Scotti Hill – guitar

Rachel Bolan – bass

Snake Sabo – guitar

Rob Hammersmith – drums

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UNITED WORLD REBELLION (CHAPTER ONE) – Track Listing:

Kings Of Demolition

Lets Go

This Is Killing Me

Get Up

Stitches

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For more info on SKID ROW, click on the links below! Whoa!

http://skidrow.com

facebook: SKID ROW

http://www.twitter.com/Officialskidrow

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LONG LIVE SKID ROW.

Stone.

KILLER DWARFS – TO REUNITE TO SUPPORT RELEASE OF “LOST” ALBUM “START @ ONE”

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Legendary Canadian band KILLER DWARFS, are very excited to announce that they are reuniting to support the release of their “Lost” album Start @ One . The tracks were recorded in 1993 at Powerlines Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with Producer/Engineer Fred Duvall. Fred also recently produced and recorded the very successful Russ Dwarf acoustic release Wireless.

The album`s lineup of Russ Dwarf, Darrell Dwarf, Ronbo Dwarf, and Gerry Dwarf is the same as the bands prior Sony/Epic release Method to the Madness in 1991. The original master tapes are currently being digitally remixed and re-mastered for the release scheduled for early July 2013. This is the 20th anniversary of the recording of this never released album.

The Track Listing For Start @ One Is:

1. Lonely Road

2. Solid Ground

3. Sky is Falling

4. Adelina

5. Psycho Circus

6. Start @ One

7. Down in Hollywood

8. Walk on By 

9. The Crowd 

Plus 2 New Bonus Tracks that are being written just for this release!

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The CD will be available worldwide via iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other distribution channels.

After the amazing success and critical acclaim of this year’s acoustic release Wireless, the fans were re-acquainted with the music of the Killer Dwarfs and they demanded to hear more from the band.

The Killer Dwarfs have announced that they will be touring to support the release of Start @ One and are preparing for US, Canadian and European Tour dates. Dates are still to be finalized and will be announced over the next few months. A live CD and DVD from this tour are also planned as well as the launch of a new website for the fans to Keep the Spirit Alive!

Go Dunk!

Russ Dwarf 

Websitewww.RussDwarf.com

Facebookwww.Facebook.com/RussDwarf

Twitterwww.Twitter.com/RussDwarf

Bandcamphttp://RussDwarf.Bandcamp.com

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(Source: Michael Brandvold Marketing)

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LONG LIVE RUSS DWARF.

LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

Stone.

SOULFLY – LEGENDARY METAL BAND SIGNS TO NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT!

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, heavy metal albums, metal music, heavy metal news, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SOULFLY CURRENTLY RECORDING NEW ALBUM!

SOULFLY IX – RELEASING LATER IN 2013!

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SOULFLY are pleased to announce that they have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment, a new division of Nuclear Blast formed by Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner A&R chief Monte Conner. SOULFLY will enter the studio this month to begin recording their as-of-yet-untitled ninth studio album. The record will be produced by the world-renowned Terry Date, who is known for his work with such bands PANTERA, DEFTONES and SOUNDGARDEN among many others.

“I’m really excited to be signing SOULFLY to Nuclear Blast Records,” commented legendary frontman Max Cavalera (SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). “On top of it, we’re going to be reunited with Monte Conner who I’ve worked with for over 20 years at Roadrunner. SOULFLY ‘s new album is going to be recorded in Seattle with the great producer Terry Date, and it’s going to come out later in the year through Nuclear Blast worldwide. Keep it metal!”

“It feels so right to be reunited with Max Cavalera,” added Monte Conner. “He is the second artist I signed and we’ve made 17 albums together over the years, including several metal classics. Max’s voice remains just as unique and powerful as the day I met him and I felt the last SOULFLY album Enslaved was his strongest work since the band’s Gold-selling debut. I am honored to call him a friend and to continue to be a part of his mission.”

Ever since the band’s gold-certified debut in 1998, SOULFLY have become deadlier and more dangerous with each critically acclaimed successive release, and their upcoming album will be no exception. Expect a release tentatively in the Fall of this year.

The band recently released a short trailer in which Max updates the SOULFLY tribe. Watch it here:

SOULFLY:

Max Cavalera – Vocals and Rhythm Guitar

Marc Rizzo – Lead Guitar

Tony Campos – Bass Guitar

Zyon Cavalera – Drums

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on SOULFLY, click on the links below!

facebook: Soulfly

http://www.youtube.com/soulfly

http://www.twitter.com/TheSoulflyTribe

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

Stone.

AMARANTHE – 2013 Tour Dates Continue In Support Of “The Nexus”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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AMARANTHE – Swedish/Danish Modern Metal marvels, AMARANTHE, are taking to the road once again this year, in support of their chart toppingdynamic and mesmerizing new studio album: The Nexus. This second studio album from AMARANTHE was released worldwide this past March, via Spinefarm/Universal.

In very recent AMARANTHE news, the band has been confirmed for Radio Rock’s Cruise from Helsinki – Tallin on September 14-15! Check out AMARANTHE’s tour dates below and… Metal be thy name!

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AMARANTHE – CURRENT 2013 TOUR DATES:

14.05.2013 – Club Quattro – Tokyo, Japan

15.05.2013 – Club Quattro – Tokyo, Japan

17.05.2013 – Club Quattro – Osaka, Japan

24.05.2013 – Bandit Boat 15 – Stockholm, Sweden

07.06.2013 – Sweden Rock Festival – Sölvesborg, Sweden

15.06.2013 – Nova Rock – Nickelsdorf, Austria

17.06.2013 – DreamHack Summer 2013 – Jönköping, Sweden

29.06.2013 – Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel, Belgium

30.06.2013 – Tuska Open Air Metal Festival – Helsinki, Finland

06.07.2013 – Metaltown – Gothenburg, Sweden

11.07.2013 – SommarRock Svedala – Svedala, Sweden

13.07.2013 – Masters of Rock – Vizovice, Czech Republic

02.08.2013 – Kuopiorock – Kuopio, Finland

03.08.2013 – Satama Open Air – Kemi, Finland

09.08.2013 – ARTmania Rock Festival – Sibiu, Romania

10.08.2013 – Getaway Rock Festival – Gävle, Sweden

11.08.2013 – Jurassic Rock – Mikkeli, Finland

24.08.2013 – Falkenbergs Rockfest – Falkenberg, Sweden

22.11.2013 – Folkets Park – Huskvarna, Sverige

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AMARANTHE:

Jake E – vocals

Elize – vocals

Andy – screams

Olof – guitars & keys

Morten – drums

Johan – bass

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For more info on AMARANTHE, click on the links below!

facebook: Amaranthe

http://www.amaranthe.se/

facebook: Spinefarm Records

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LONG LIVE AMARANTHE.

Stone.

OUTSHINE – Gothic Metal from Sweden – Releasing New Album “Prelude To Descent” On June 7th & Announce New Tour Dates

Posted in dark metal, gothic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Outshine - Prelude To Descent - promo cover pic!

OUTSHINE – After 6 appreciated US Tours and the last one in April 2013, with +100 gigs in Scandinavia and the US, airtime in Swedish Radio and various endorsements deals OUTSHINE now release their new album Prelude To Descent with new singer Micke Holm. The album will be out June 7th through Outshine’s own label Dead Tree Music and Soundpollution Distribution in Sweden, Europe and USA.

The addition of a new singer, that has a darker and heavier approach to the OUTSHINE songs and vibe, has taken the band to the next level and the essence of the band and album is really finally coming out. A video for the song “I Was Nothing” can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/theoutshine

The new album was recorded by Svein Jensen at Grand Recordings (M.A.N, Transport League, Hide The Knives, Sister Sin, Troublemakers, Outshine), produced by Jimmy Norberg and Svein Jensen and mastered by Göran Finnberg (Meshuggah, The Haunted, Opeth, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames).

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“OUTSHINE, with a melancholic and dark approach to their music, is heading in a heavier direction, more straight up and with bulldozer-heavy sound. The band has influences from the gothic metal to melodic rock always with a twist. OUTSHINE´s sound has been recognized as unique and with a “live” feeling. Beautiful and honest, dark and evil, tough and hard…OUTSHINE “Prelude To Descent”.

To support the album release the band will go on their 6th US tour and also hit the road for a number of concerts in Sweden.

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Tour dates:

March 8th – Anchor, Stockholm, Sweden

March 9th – Anchor, Stockholm, Sweden

March 21st – Holy Mountain, Austin, Tx w/ Carbellion

March 22nd – The Rail Club, Ft Worth, Tx w/ Carbellion

March 23rd – The Deadhorse, San Angelo, Tx w/ Carbellion

March 24th – The Trail Bar, Monroe, La w/ Carbellion

March 25th – The Nick, Birmingham, Al w/ Carbellion

March 26th – Melody Inn, Indianapolis, In w/ Carbellion

March 27th – Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, Ia w/ Carbellion

March 28th – Mcauliffe’s Pub, Racine, Wi w/ Carbellion

March 29th – Jd´s. Green Bay, Wi w/ Carbellion

March 30th – Speakeasy, Sheboygan, Wi w/ Carbellion

March 31st – Champs, Sheboygan, Wi w/ Carbellion

April 6th – Backstage Rock Bar, Trollhättan, Sweden

May 3rd –  Strike Rock Bar, Falköping

May 4th – La Bohemia, Lidköping, Sweden

May 4th – Italia, Lidkoping

May 11th – Sticky Fingers, Göteborg, Sweden

May 31st – Anchor, Stockholm, Sweden

June 1st – Anchor, Stockholm, Sweden

June 28th O´Learys, Skövde, Sweden

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OUTSHINE:

Jimmy Norberg – guitars, bass, electronica

Fredrik Kretz – drums

Micke Holm – vocals

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(Source: OUTSHINE)

For more info on OUTSHINE, click on the links below!

facebook: Outshine Sweden

http://www.theoutshine.com/

www.reverbnation.com/theoutshine

http://www.youtube.com/theoutshine

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LONG LIVE OUTSHINE.

Stone.

INTO THE GRAVE – METAL FESTIVAL – August 2013 In Leeuwarden: Info You NEED!

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Into The Grave - promo flyer - 2013 - Aug - Satyricon - Sodom

Into The Grave -Metal Festival Saturday, August 10, 2013 in Leeuwarden. Paradise LostSatyriconSodomDevilDriverHeaven’s BasementJungle RotBliksemafterparty: Decrepit Birth

early bird: 6,66 – pre-sale: 10 – door: 15 euro

The hardest bands for an early bird price of just € 6.66, that can only be in Ljouwert! The third edition of Metal festival Into The Grave showcases eight bands, and another two at the after-party.

All information on this super cozy Metal Festival is also available at:

facebook: Metalfestival Into The Grave

http://www.intothegrave.nl

Leeuwarden is the capital city of the Dutch Province of Friesland.

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FEATURED BAND: THE ULTRA LEGENDARY SODOM

SODOM – left to right: Makka (drums & percussion), Tom Angelripper (bass & vocals) and Bernemann (guitars)

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SODOM’s newly released studio album, Epitome Of Torture:

Sodom - Epitome Of Torture - promo cover pic

Epitome Of Torture was released in North America on May 7th, 2013, via Steamhammer.

Stone Says: Man, I wish I owned my very own airliner; one which could fly me over to Europe (from Ohio) every time I want to Rock-out at a kick-ass Metal festival, just like this one! I guess I’ll have to wait a while on that Metal wish! By the way, SODOM’s Epitome Of Torture is one of the very best Thrash Metal albums I’ve listened to… ever. Metal be thy name.

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For more info on SODOM, click on the links below!

facebook: Sodom

http://www.sodomized.info

http://www.twitter.com/sodomized

Steamhammer: http://www.spv.de

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LONG LIVE METAL FESTIVALS.

HAIL METAL.

Stone.

HELIX – Canadian Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Legends Are: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Helix - Band Logo - large - 4 color

HELIX – It was sometime back around 1983, when I first heard the legendary HELIX on FM radio. I can’t remember which Hartford, Connecticut station that broadcasted (the very cool) show: Metal Shop. This was a pump-you-up block of time devoted to Heavy Metal and back in ’83 it was one of the best gigs in town. I was born and raised in a remote section of Connecticut,  therefore, getting my kicks from Metal Shop (back then) was a natural high that money couldn’t buy.

The first two HELIX songs that I heard on Metal Shop were: Heavy Metal Love and White Lace And Black Leather. Whoa! I knew instantly, upon getting psyched-out-of-my-mind by these two HELIX songs, that a trip to Strawberries Records & Tapes was mandatory. I had to pick up some HELIX. On vinyl. Old School, baby. Back in the day, I rung that HELIX bell and told all that bubble gum shit: go to hell!

My very first HELIX album:

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HELIX – NO REST FOR THE WICKED (1983)

It’s now decades later and Strawberries Records & Tapes no longer exists and HELIX does. Thank God. I escaped the extremely expensive Connecticut and now live in Ohio, via Allentown, Pennsylvania. I’m still a Helixaholic and on this Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, I shall declare:

HELIX IS STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY!

METAL BE THY NAME!

Helix - band promo pic - #1 - 2012

HELIX:

Lead Vocals – Brian Vollmer

Lead Guitars – John Claus

Lead Guitars – Kaleb Duck

Bass Guitars – Daryl Gray

Drums – Greg Fritz Hinz

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HELIX was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The band has 4 gold and platinum albums and has toured the world with over 200 bands. In other words, HELIX has and still kicks some legitimate, Heavy Rockin’ ass.

For more info on HELIX, click on the links below! Whoa!

http://www.planethelix.com

facebook: Helix

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LONG LIVE HELIX.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

LONG LIVE OLD SCHOOL ROCKIN’ MEMORIES.

Stone.

TARJA – Finnish Songstress Reveals Title Plus Street Date Of Forthcoming New Full-Length Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on May 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Tarja - Colours In The Dark - promo banner pic - 2013 - #1

Despite her light and airy character, the music of Finnish songstress/former Nightwish soprano, TARJA has always been shrouded “in black” – the color of heavy rock, mystery and elegance. With her latest studio recording, fans will find that same darkness highlighted by an array of new emotions, multi-hued landscapes and musical atmospheres.

TARJA’s latest milestone emphasizes once again her impressive vocal range and continued artistic growth. Titled Colours In The Dark, the ten-track offering was mixed and mastered by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2) in Austin, Texas and delivers over an hour of music which includes grandiose orchestra and choir arrangements. Colours In The Dark follows the charting successes of 2007’s My Winterstorm and 2010’s What Lies Beneath.

Colours In The Dark will be released in North America via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records on August 27, 2013.

Further info, including cover art and track listing, to be revealed in the coming weeks. In the meantime, keep up with TARJA’s personal blog entries and recording updates at http://www.tarja-coloursinthedark.com.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on TARJA, click on the links below!

http://www.tarjaturunen.com

http://www.facebook.com/tarjaofficial

http://www.eaglerockent.com

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LONG LIVE TARJA.

Stone.

K-ØS – “MADRE” (New) Official Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

K-OS - Promo Band Pic - Logo - 2012 - #8

New Music Video From The Metal Band K-ØS

Song from their 2012 album: PLANETA VIOLENTO (Violent Planet) (Malditas Productions 2012)

As K-ØS stated on their facebook page:

Here you have our new video MADRE. Share it, spread it … enjoy it
Thank you all for your continued support – Stay hard * Stay Metal -

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Stone Says: K-ØS are an immense Metal band from Spain that my fellow Metal brethren needs to know about! Madre is another riveting example of the Thrashing, shredding and ground shaking Metal that K-ØS is all about! Listen to and watch Madre below… it will serve you Metal right.

Support K-ØS any way you can… these Metal warriors deserve world-wide attention! Metal be thy name.

K-ØS  ARE:

Carlos Plaza “Dyox” – Vocals

Gorka RC – Guitars

Miguel Angel “Koko” –  Drums and Percussion

Jorge Chamorro “Hippy” – Bass

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K-ØS are from Salamanca, Spain.

You can listen to Planeta Violento (Violent Planet) in it’s entirety by clicking the link below:

http://open.spotify.com/album/4bgGJFod5qNLplKxjsBKJ6

For more info on K-ØS, click on the links below!

http://www.metalk-os.com

facebook: K-ØS

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K-OS - Planeta Violento - promo cover pic!

K-ØS – PLANETA VIOLENTO (VIOLENT PLANET)

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K-ØS In The Metal Odyssey Archives Of Past Feature Posts:

K-OS “Planeta Violento” – Title Track Streaming & Thrashing On Metal Odyssey Now!

K-OS “Planeta Violento” – New Metal Release Is Out Now! Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Metal Odyssey Presents: Ten METAL Albums You NEED For This Summer Of 2012! (Part Two)

The above links are for original posts featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 11, June 19, and June 20, 2012.

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LONG LIVE K-ØS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS 5th ANNIVERSARY SHOW – Complete List Of Fan Voted Award Winners!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Revolver Golden Gods - 5th Anniversary promo flyer

The Revolver Golden Gods 5th Anniversary Show was broadcasted live, worldwide, on May 2nd, 2013. Here’s a complete list of the fan voted 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Award Winners from that evening:

Rob Zombie was presented with this year’s Golden God Award (presented by Sumerian Records). Performers and Metal/Hard-Rock icons Metallica received the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by Ernie Ball), and the Riff Lord Award (presented by EMG Pickups) went to Black Sabbath axman Tony Iommi.

Lemmy Kilmister - publicity - cooking promo

Lemmy Kilmister - Motörhead

Paul Gray Best Bassist

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“Album of the Year” (presented by Orange Amplification): Deftones, “Koi No Yokan”
“Best Guitarist” (presented by Epiphone): John 5, of Rob Zombie
“Best Drummer” (presented by Drum Workshop): Arejay Hale, of Halestorm
“Paul Gray Best Bassist” (presented by Dean Markley): Lemmy Kilmister, of Motörhead
“Best Vocalist” (presented by Rockstar Energy Drink): Corey Taylor, of Slipknot and Stone Sour
“Song of the Year” (presented by Affliction): Black Veil Brides, “In The End”
“Best Live Band” (presented by Samson): Slipknot
“Best New Talent” (presented by Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival): Device
“Most Metal Athlete” (presented by Roadrunner Records): Triple H
“Comeback of the Year” (presented by Eagle Rock): Tenacious D
“Most Dedicated Fans” (presented by Xbox LIVE): HIM

For more information on the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented by Epiphone, visit goldengodsawards.com.

All of the performances and award presentation videos from the event can be viewed here.

Device - Promo Album Cover - debut

Stone Says: DEVICE – Debut Album was released on April 9th, 2013, via Warner Bros. Records. Buy this debut from DEVICE cause it’s a blistering blast of Modern Industrial Metal… guaranteed to scald your Metal lovin’ senses into submission! Metal be thy name.

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(Source: Guitar World - http://www.guitarworld.com)

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LONG LIVE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Revolution Harmony To Release All-Star Charity Single; Featuring Serj Tankian, Ihsahn & Devin Townsend

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on May 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Revolution Harmony - We Are - Charity Single - flyer promo - July 2013

Revolution Harmony, the brainchild of British music lecturer/journalist Ray Holroyd, has announced the July 18th release of its debut All-Star charity single, We Are. The song features vocals from Serj Tankian (System Of A Down) and Ihsahn (Emperor), as well as guitar solos by Devin Townsend.

Composed, arranged, programmed and produced by Ray Holroyd in Vancouver, the complex international studio project was recorded in North America, England, Norway and New Zealand, then mixed by Rohan Onraet (Slipknot, Machine Head) in London, and mastered by Ted Jensen (Green Day, Muse) in New York. The single also features Stefan Loh (We Claimed Sentience Once – signed to Revolution Harmony) on guitars, and additional vocals from the young up-and-coming UK singer Abbie Johnson.

Revolution Harmony - Large Logo - B&W

Vancouver-based non-profit record label Revolution Harmony was launched in 2011 by Holroyd. After founding the non-profit Grade 9 Records in 2008 and growing the label over three successful years, Holroyd decided to expand upon what he had originally established as a means for his students to sell their music and donate the profits to charity, and Revolution Harmony was born. Revolution Harmony acts as a two-way channel, providing an outlet for artists to release their music worldwide and earn money from it, and providing an inlet for the label profits from that music to be redirected to charities that restore harmony between all people, animals and the environment.

The lyrical theme in ‘We Are’ is based on the concept behind Revolution Harmony, which is essentially the belief that musical harmony has the power to inspire a revolution towards societal harmony. The single is dedicated to Nelson Mandela and the memory of Lucky Dube, regarded as South Africa’s Bob Marley, and will be released worldwide on Mandela Day (18 July), with all proceeds donated to Buskaid, a charity that provides free music lessons and instruments to children in the townships of South Africa.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on REVOLUTION HARMONY:

http://revolutionharmony.org

facebook: Revolution Harmony

https://twitter.com/RHism

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Please help support the cause of Revolution Harmony and purchase some merch: http://t.co/dMelka707P

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LONG LIVE REVOLUTION HARMONY & ALL ITS AFFILIATED ARTISTS.

Stone.

DIO – “Finding the Sacred Heart Live in Philly 1986″ Releases On May 28th, Via Eagle Rock Entertainment

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

DIO - Finding The Sacred Heart - promo cover pic - 2013

Finding The Sacred Heart – Live In Philly 1986 was recorded at The Spectrum in Philadelphia on 17 June 1986 during the second leg of the “Sacred Heart” tour, which featured new guitarist Craig Goldy. The show was issued in an edited form first on VHS and then DVD. Now for the first time the full concert is being released as a double CD in the original running order and with remastered sound. It’s an extraordinary live show with a giant animatronic dragon towering over the stage and spectacular lasers and pyrotechnics. Ronnie James Dio is in fine voice as ever and the band deliver a blistering live performance featuring tracks from their first three albums alongside Black Sabbath and Rainbow classics. This will be a must-have release for any Dio fan!

Finding The Sacred Heart – Live In Philly 1986 will also be released on DVD, Blu-ray and LP.

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DIO – Band Lineup On Finding The Sacred Heart – Live In Philly 1986:

Ronnie James Dio – Vocals

Jimmy Bain – Bass

Vinny Appice – Drums

Craig Goldy – Guitar

Claude Schnell – Keyboards

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(Source: Eagle Rock Entertainment)

For more info, click on the links below!

facebook: The Official Ronnie James Dio Fan Page

http://www.ronniejamesdio.com

http://www.eagle-rock.com

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LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF DIO.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

Stone.

UGLY KID JOE – Returns With First USA Show In Over A Decade!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Ugly Kid Joe - Stairway To Hell - promo cover pic!

As reported on the facebook page of UGLY KID JOE:

FIRST UKJ USA Show In OVER A DECADE!!!!!!!!!
JUNE 8th at the Badger Band Festival,
506 E. Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713

Concert, ticket and all info for this event, click on link below!

http://badgerbowl.com/bandfest/june-8-rock-concert/

Go to: http://UglyKidJoe.net/ or facebook: Ugly Kid Joe for a complete list of Summer 2013 UGLY KID JOE tour dates! UGLY KID JOE IS BACK! Metal be thy name!

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* Follow UGLY KID JOE on twitter:

http://twitter.com/UglyKidJoeBand

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LONG LIVE UGLY KID JOE.

Stone.

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