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Motörhead “We Are Motörhead” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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

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Motörhead - One of the greatest Rock N’ Roll bands in the world; or that ever existed for that matter. Oh, that’s my Metal opinion. I’m talking about Motörhead and on this Monday, May 20th, I Metal declare that:

We Are Motörhead is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Okay, now that’s out-of-the-way. Motörhead has released (at least) 20 (official) studio albums over the course of 5 decades; with countless live and compilation albums to their unparalleled credit. Whoa. This legendary band can’t be stopped nor contained and I’m very grateful for their existence.

With lineup changes comes the different eras of Motörhead; only each era is essentially still… Motörhead. At its core with founding member, bassist, vocalist and the forever iconic Lemmy Kilmister is the epitome of dirty, rotten, who-gives-a-shit Rock N’ Roll. That’s what Motörhead was, is and forever will be all about, my fellow Metal brethren.

We Are Motörhead (released back in 2000) may not be better than their classics released during the ’70′s; only We Are Motörhead is better than their last 2 studio albums. Yup, that’s my Metal opinion again. Take my Metal word for it and cash it in, We Are Motörhead is an endless experience of getting your brains ROCKED OUT and it has served me right; time and again it has.

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With the title track, Stay Out Of Jail, Out To Lunch, One More Fucking Time and Stagefright / Crash & Burn, the song titles are 500% Motörhead with the fired-up Rock N’ Roll to back ‘em all up! Yes, you read that correctly, I stated: 500%. There’s an old school appeal to this Motörhead album and it’s as delectable to me as 1983′s Another Perfect Day. It doesn’t even matter if Lemmy croons like no tomorrow on One More Fucking Time; the song still kick’s ass despite the tempo.

The Punk flavoring that Motörhead’s catalog of albums can be (many times) noted for is quite present on We Are Motörhead; with the Sex Pistols 1977 iconic song God Save The Queen being covered by Lemmy and his rabid crew. A grand cover it is! Just listening to Lemmy sing this song is Rockin’ righteous and ring that Punk will never die bell.

So there y’all have it. We Are Motörhead is a worthy addition to any Metalhead’s or Rockaholic’s album collection. Motörhead Forever. Metal be thy name.

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Motörhead – We Are Motörhead:

Lemmy – vocals & bass guitar

Philip Campbell – guitars & backing vocals

Mikkey Dee – drums

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For more info on Motörhead, click on the link below! Whoa!

http://www.imotorhead.com

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Long Live Motörhead.

Stone.

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

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

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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.

KYLESA, DEMON LUNG & DINNER MUSIC FOR THE GODS – Together Live! May 23rd At Triple B In Las Vegas!

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

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KYLESA

DEMON LUNG

DINNER MUSIC FOR THE GODS

SHARING THE METAL STAGE!

AT:

TRIPLE B

BACKSTAGE BAR & BILLIARDS

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LOCATED AT:

601 FREMONT STREET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 23

Ages: 21+

TIME: Doors open: 8 p.m

Tickets: $16

BUY TICKETS

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For more info, click on those cool links below! Whoa!

http://backstagebarandbilliards.com

facebook: KYLESA

http://demonlungband.com/

http://www.dinnermusicforthegods.com

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LONG LIVE KYLESA.

LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

LONG LIVE DINNER MUSIC FOR THE GODS.

Stone.

ROB ZOMBIE “We’re An American Band” Cover Song Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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

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ROB ZOMBIE – Oh those cover songs. Sometimes there are so many bands doing cover songs these days I realistically lose track of many of them. Some cover songs are super fabulous, some are good and some are plain forgettable. Rob Zombie’s cover song of We’re An American Band falls into the category: Super Fabulous. Well, in my Metal opinion it does and this cover of We’re An American Band is:

Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Who could possibly argue that Classic Rock wasn’t the meat and potatoes for the evolution of Heavy Metal? I sure can’t. Rob Zombie took this Grand Funk Railroad Rock classic and Zombiefied it to a level of unthinkable Metal bliss and I’m flying high again! I guess when you get Rob Zombie and John 5 together with Piggy D and Ginger Fish, grand Metal miracles happen on an almost too common basis. In other words: Rob Zombie RULES.

I could have easily targeted Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor as Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day; only that’s for… another METAL day. Now, if only the corporate lame-O’s over at The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame would induct Grand Funk Railroad into their prestigious society. What am I thinking? American Midwest Rock N’ Roll isn’t supposed to exist in that building in Cleveland. Shame on me for even dreaming like that. Metal be thy name.

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Credited as Grand Funk, Grand Funk Railroad released their seventh studio album We’re An American Band back in 1973, via Capitol Records.

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ROB ZOMBIE:

Rob Zombie

John 5

Piggy D

Ginger Fish

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Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor was released on April 23rd, 2013.

For more info on ROB ZOMBIE, click on the links below!

http://robzombie.com

facebook: Rob Zombie

http://www.twitter.com/rwzombie

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LONG LIVE ROB ZOMBIE.

LONG LIVE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD.

Stone.

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

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(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.

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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

PALMS SHARE ALBUM COVER & TRACK LIST – DEBUT SHOWS THIS JULY

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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May 15, 2013, LOS ANGELES – Palms, the Los-Angeles based band featuring members of ISIS and Chino Moreno of Deftones, have unveiled the album art for their June 25th self-titled debut album as well as the six-song (47 minute) track list.

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Palms Track List:

1. Future Warrior

2. Patagonia

3. Mission Sunset

4. Shortwave Radio

5. Tropics

6. Antarctic Handshake

A special iTunes pre-order gives purchasers an immediate download of “Tropics” (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/palms/id644888681).  Physical pre-order packages will be available later this month.

The band recently premiered “Patagonia,” a song from the upcoming album, via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15371-patagonia/).

The quartet have also announced their first tour dates: a four-date west coast run this July with stops in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and San Francisco:

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Palms came together following the demise of ISIS, with Jeff Caxide (bass), Aaron Harris, (drums) and Clifford Meyer (keyboards/guitar) electing to continue playing music together.  “After a little time Jeff, Cliff, and I decided that it was insane that we all still lived here in Los Angeles and weren’t playing together,” Harris says. “It just sort of happened naturally, probably because we have been playing together for so long, and things started to come together. But we didn’t want to be instrumental: We wanted vocals. We just weren’t exactly sure who that would be at first.”

The band, knowing that Chino Moreno (Deftones) had been a fan of ISIS, thought he would be a great fit and he agreed.  “A chance to work with the guys from ISIS sounded like a lot of fun,” Moreno says, “I’ve always been into the atmospheric sounds they had created with that project and felt my sense of melody would meld well with theirs.”

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

http://palmsband.com/

facebook: Palms

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LONG LIVE PALMS.

Stone.

All Hail The Mighty WITCH CROSS, For “Demon In The Mirror” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, music videos, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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WITCH CROSS – Honestly, the Metal comeback story of the legendary WITCH CROSS is one for the METAL ages. Who would think this Metal band would ever return? And return they have! With a Metal vengeance! With their (also legendary) peers SATAN making a Metal comeback as well in 2013, I couldn’t be more overflowing with Metal glee!

What’s so remarkably impressive about this WITCH CROSS Metal comeback are their (obvious) connection to their fans, their wooing same fans at various European Metal festivals and the lead single, Demon In The Mirror, from their forthcoming NEW studio album: Axe To Grind.

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Metal as my witness, Demon In The Mirror has made me feel like a Metal kid again; making me feel the way I did when I first heard such classic Metal songs as: You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ (Judas Priest), Denim And Leather (Saxon), Power (Rainbow) and Bark At The Moon (Ozzy). Why those particular songs? Call it Metal imbedding in my (very own and personal) Metal soul and call it delicious Metal elements all coming together.

Demon In The Mirror exhibits elevated Metal vibes of profound substantial levels, is Old School and has a quasi-energetic outro (courtesy of guitarist Mike Kock) that (to me) rivals what the incredible Jake E. Lee had accomplished so brilliantly with the song classic Bark At The Moon. Kev Moore was born to sing Metal. This band was born to play Metal. For me, Witch Cross has created a thunder strike of Metal bliss with Demon In The Mirror.

Listen to and watch Demon In The Mirror below. If it doesn’t blow you away, your listening to the wrong genre of music. Metal be thy name.

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Demon In The Mirror was produced by Peter Hansen.

Axe To Grind will have an international release date of July 13th, via Hells Headbangers.

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

facebook: Witch Cross

www.witchcross.dk

Hells Headbangers: http://www.hellsheadbangers.com

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For the official press release on Axe To Grind, click on the link below!

WITCH CROSS News: HELLS HEADBANGERS Announces July 13th As The International Release Date For WITCH CROSS ‘Axe To Grind’

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on April 27, 2013.

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LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

HAIL METAL.

Stone.

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!

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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.

BARONESS – Add Additional Tour Dates For 2013; Band Share Candid Behind-The-Scenes Video

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

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Photo Credit – Doug Seymour

Philadelphia – Baroness have added an additional leg to their previously announced Yellow & Green North American Tour, with a number of Midwest and West Coast dates including a stop at Bumbershoot.

The band has also released a candid interview clip where they share their thoughts on the Summer 2012 tour bus accident and reveal the first rehearsal footage with Nick Jost (bass) and Sebastian Thomson (drums). Watch below:

Baroness has a full summer ahead of them with their headlining dates kicking off on May 24 at Union Transfer in Philadelphia and upcoming stops at Chaos in Tejas, The Orion Festival, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Heavy Mtl.

Baroness announced their eagerly awaited return to the road in early April with guitar player Pete Adams saying: “It’s hard to find the words to express how excited we are to announce this tour. Seven months ago, who knew when it would be or even if we could get back on the road.  But here we are, picking right back up where we left off. A heartfelt thanks to everyone’s unconditional love and support for us through, let’s hope, the hardest time this band will ever see. We told you we’d be back so let’s do this thing!”

Inter Arma opens May 25 & 26; True Widow opens May 28 – 31; Coliseum opens June 4 to 15; Royal Thunder opens on headlining dates from Aug. 1 to Sept. 4

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Tickets for the additional dates are on-sale this Friday at 10 am local time except Denver, which is on-sale Saturday at 10 am.

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Baroness was sidelined when their tour bus plunged off a viaduct in the Bath area of England on Aug. 15, leaving the band and crew members with a variety of serious injuries. Yellow & Green had been released less than a month when the accident happened, and with just four shows remaining in the six-week trek before the band could return home to enjoy the praise that was being heaped upon the double-album. Singer/guitar player Baizley suffered extensive injuries, which, at one point, clouded the future of both the band and his return to music.

In October, after an unprecedented outpouring from fans, peers and friends, Baizley posted an open letter in which he painfully recounted the horrific crash (http://baronessmusic.com/update-from-baroness/), ending the ten-paragraph note with a fierce determination to return to music and touring.  By December, a clip of Baizley and Adams performing an acoustic rendition of “Stretchmarker” was posted on the Baroness website (http://baronessmusic.com/a-message-from-john-stretchmark-video/) with a brief note that started with “Simply put: it’s time to get back to it.”  With that, Baroness’s return to touring was not a matter of if but when.  Adams and Baizley made their first public appearance with a performance in late January at Decibel Magazine’s 100th issue celebration in Philadelphia.  Earlier this month, Baizley ventured to SXSW for a solo performance at Invisible Oranges/Brooklyn Vegan’s showcase as well as pair of art exhibits (Baizley’s art can be viewed at www.aperfectmonster.com).

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Yellow & Green has garnered enormous praise and landed on various best of and year-end lists worldwide including reigning over Spin’s “20 Best Metal Albums of 2012,” iTunes awarding “Take My Bones Away” the distinction of the best metal song of the year, Metal Hammer Germany placing the release at #2 on their year-end list and BBC Music describing the album as a “nearly flawless collection” while giving Yellow & Green the #13 spot in their Top 25 albums of 2012.  The 18-track record also landed on year-end lists from Amazon (#46), Close Up Sweden (#4), Decibel (#2), Guitar World (#15), Loudwire (#4), Magnet (#12), Metal Hammer Norway (#4), Metal Hammer UK (#14), Paste (#47), Pitchfork (#27), PopMatters (#4), Revolver (#4), Stereogum (#18), Terrorizer (#2), Treble (#2), Village Voice (#6) and Visions Germany (#4).

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

facebook: Baroness

http://www.baronessmusic.com

http://twitter.com/YourBaroness

http://www.youtube.com/baronessmusic

www.relapse.com

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WELCOME BACK BARONESS!

LONG LIVE BARONESS.

Stone.

PHANTOM 13 – Needs YOUR Help To Save Their Van; Big Repair Bill Leaves Van Idle

Posted in horror metal, horror punk, Metal, metal music, Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the facebook page of PHANTOM 13:

PHANTOM 13 – SAVE THE VAN – Anyone who would like to donate to the save the van project you can do so by going to http://phantomthirteen.com/ there is a donation box in middle of the page. We ran into Major problems on the way to the Alrosa Show. Any amount would help our van that is stuck in Columbus Ohio with a big repair bill. If your into helping a local artist, we sure could use the help. Thank You, Chuck Black

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For more info on PHANTOM 13, click on the link below:

facebook: Phantom 13

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LONG LIVE PHANTOM 13.

Stone.

OLIVA “Raise The Curtain” – Legendary Jon Oliva: His First Solo Album Releases On June 21st, Via AFM Records

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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OLIVA – The extraordinary and legendary, multi-instrumentalist Jon Oliva will be seeing his first solo album released, via AFM Records, on June 21st, 2013. This release date is taken directly from the AFM Records website. Jon Oliva fans need no introduction to his musical genius; with his legacy being built upon Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Doctor Butcher and Jon Oliva’s Pain.

Jon Oliva continues to build upon his formidable and immeasurable career in music, with his forthcoming and highly anticipated solo album: Raise The Curtain. Check out the track listing below and sensational album artwork above. Metal be thy name.

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Raise The Curtain Track Listing:

01. Raise The Curtain

02. Soul Chaser

03. Ten Years

04. Father Time

05. I Know

06. Big Brother

07. Armageddon

08. Soldier

09. Stalker

10. The Witch

11. Can’t Get Away

12. The Truth (bonus track)

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For more info on JON OLIVA, click on the links below!

facebook: Jon Oliva’s Pain

http://www.afm-records.de

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LONG LIVE JON OLIVA.

A LEGENDARY MAN OF MUSIC.

Stone.

L.A. GUNS & MASS – Sharing The “Live Stage” On September 12th, 2013!

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

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TWO HEAVY ROCK LEGENDS TOGETHER!

IT’S HEAVY ROCK THUNDER & LIGHTNING!

L.A. GUNS MASS!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2013

RAIN NIGHTCLUB IN MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS

METAL BE THY NAME!

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For more concert info, as it comes, click on the links below!

www.massrocks.com

facebook: Mass

facebook: L.A. Guns

http://www.laguns.net

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L.A. GUNS:

Phil Lewis - vocals

Steve Riley - drums

Michael Grant - guitar

Scotty Griffin - bass

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MASS:

Louis St. August – vocals

Gene D’tria – guitars

Mike Palumbo – bass

Joey “Vee” Vadala – drums

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LONG LIVE L.A. GUNS.

LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

SPHERON – German Death Metallers Reveal Cover Art And Release Date For Debut Album

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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On July 5, 2013 the long-awaited debut album Ecstasy of God from Ludwigshafen, Germany-based Technical Death metallers SPHERON will be out on Apostasy Records.

This challenging and absorbing album was produced together with Christoph Brandes at the Iguana Studios (e.g. Necrophagist, Deadborn, Imperium Dekadenz, etc.). The breathtaking cover artwork was painted by no other than the famous artist Eliran Kantor (Eliran Kantor) who has already worked with bands like Testament, Hatebreed, Sodom and Atheist.

Album track “Saturnian Satellites” is streaming at this location.

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Ecstasy Of God – Track Listing:

01. A Means To an End

02. The Beheaded Coachman

03. Prestige of the Mortals

04. Saturnian Satellites

05. Clasp the Thorns

06. Prelude to the Misery

07. Five Degrees

08. Pulse of Instinct

09. Tragedy of the Clerics

10. Choking on Incense

11. Anthropogenic

12. From Glint to Crackling

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SPHERON:

Daniel Spoor – vocals

Tobias Alter – lead guitar

Mark Walther – rhythm guitar

Matthias Minor – bass

Tobias Blach – drums

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

facebook: Spheron

http://spheron.bigcartel.com/

facebook: Apostasy Records

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LONG LIVE SPHERON.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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.

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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.

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 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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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

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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.

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