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DEADLANDS – California Power Metal Band Debuts With Massacre Records Album

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, rock music, heavy metal albums, metal music, heavy metal news, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Evilution, the debut from Sacramento, California-based power metal act DEADLANDS is out now on Massacre Records. Boasting killer hooks, dynamic vocals, aggressive riffing, epic solos, catchy lyrics, driving drums and intricate bass lines that combine heavy, thrash, power, groove, and speed metal with shredding hard rock overtones, this band of seasoned performers delivers a heavy and energetic yet commercial musical approach in its songwriting and execution.

Formed in the summer of 2010 by lead vocalist Brian O’Connor (Consfearacy, ex-Vicious Rumors), lead guitarist Michael J. Gardner (The Council), lead guitarist Kevin Rohr (Spectre), bassist Steve “Dedbass” Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council), these longtime friends and experienced musicians had a clear vision of creating a powerful and unique Heavy Metal group. DEADLANDS is quickly establishing a large fan base, being nominated for a 2012 Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIES), playing live, and sharing the stage with artists such as Exodus, Anvil, Y&T, Great White, Death Angel and more. They have received great reviews and high praise for their music and live performances from fans, concert promoters and media sources.

DEADLANDS’ debut full-length Evilution bears forty-three minutes of the band’s diehard power metal, and features guest solo appearances by legendary Metal guitarists Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Claudeous Creamer (Dragonlord), Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond), Glen Alvelais (Forbidden, Testament, HateFX), and Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden). Evilution was mixed and mastered by DEADLANDS and Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament) at Trident Studios, and bears artwork by Erick Zombie.

Check out DEADLANDS’ killer high-action video for the album’s title track and more RIGHT HERE.

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Evilution - Track Listing:

1. Pandemic Genocide

2. Deadlands

3. Ground And Pound

4. Final Solution

5. She’s On Fire

6. Asphyxiate The Masses

7. Path We’ve Chosen

8. Gone Wrong

9. Legions Of The Damned

10. Shed My Skin

11. The Last In Line

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Europe: Purchase DEADLANDS Evilution here:

Amazon: www.amazon.de/dp/B00A8CUE4M

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/evilution/id596493780

Massacre Records MP3 Store: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/23854

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.DeadlandsMusic.com

facebook: Deadlands

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE DEADLANDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ICED EARTH – EUROPEAN TOUR 2014 – DATES, CITIES & VENUES ANNOUNCED!

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, rock music, metal music, heavy metal news, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ICED EARTH – The European Tour dates, cities and venues have been announced by the legendary ICED EARTH! Check out the schedule below to see if ICED EARTH will be invading your territory with their powerful American-made True Metal! This is a massive Metal tour of Europe by ICED EARTH, my Metal brethren! Metal be thy name!

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ICED EARTH – European Tour 2014:

09 Jan: GER Saarbrücken Garage

10 Jan: NED Hengelo Metropol

11 Jan: BEL Antwerp Trix

12 Jan: GBR Birmingham O2 Academy

13 Jan: IRE Dublin Button Factory

14 Jan: GBR London O2 Academy Islington

15 Jan: FRA Paris Le Trabendo

17 Jan: ESP Madrid Sala Caracol

19 Jan: ESP Valencia Rock City

20 Jan: ESP Barcelona Razzmatazz 2

22 Jan: SWI Pratteln Z7

23 Jan: ITA Romagnano Rock ‘n’ Roll Arena

24 Jan: SLO Ljubljana Kino Siska

25 Jan: CRO Zagreb Pogon Jedinstvo

26 Jan: BIH Sarajevo Club Sloga

28 Jan: ROM Bucarest Juke Box

29 Jan: TUR Istanbul Kucukciftlik Park

31 Jan: GRE Athens Gagarin 205

01 Feb: GRE Thessaloniki Principal Club

02 Feb: BUL Sofia Mixtape 5

04 Feb: SER Belgrade Dom Omladine

05 Feb: HUN Budapest Club 202

07 Feb: GER Nürnberg Rockfabrik

08 Feb: TCH Zlin Masters Of Rock

09 Feb: GER München Backstage Werk

11 Feb: GER Berlin Astra

12 Feb: GER Köln Essigfabrik

13 Feb: GER Bochum Zeche

14 Feb: GER Osnabrück Rosenhof

15 Feb: GER Hamburg Markthalle

16 Feb: DEN Copenhagen Vega

18 Feb: SWE Gothenburg Sticky Fingers

19 Feb: SWE Stockholm Debaser Medis

22 Feb: ISR Tel Aviv Reading 3

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ICED EARTH – LIVE IN ANCIENT KOURION IS OUT NOW! 

DELUXE 2-CD + DVD EDITION (Century Media)

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ICED EARTH:

Jon Schaffer – Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Vocals

Stu Block – Lead Vocals

Troy Seele – Lead Guitar

Brent Smedley – Drums

Luke Appleton – Bass Guitar

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For more info on ICED EARTH, click on the links below!

facebook: Iced Earth

http://www.icedearth.com

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LONG LIVE ICED EARTH.

Stone.

GRAVE DIGGER – German Metal Attack Tour – Arrives This October, 2013!

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, rock music, metal music, heavy metal news, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Grave Digger - German Metal Attack - promo flyer - 2013

GRAVE DIGGER – Whoa! Here’s a bounty of a Metal whoop-ass 4 city tour, arriving this October, in the grand Metal country of Germany! The ever legendary GRAVE DIGGER headlining the German Metal Attack, with Wizard, Paragon and Gun Barrel supporting! Metal be thy name!

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GRAVE DIGGER:

Chris “Reaper” Boltendahl – Vocals

Stefan Arnold – Drums

Jens Becker – Bass

HP Katzenburg – Keyboards

Axel “Ironfinger” Ritt – Guitars

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For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, click on the links below!

http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

facebook: Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

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LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

Stone.

SABATON OPEN AIR – ROCKSTAD: FALUN 2013 TO BE HELD AUGUST 15th – 17th

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, rock music, heavy metal albums, metal music, rock festivals, heavy metal news, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sabaton - Open Air - 2013 - promo flyer

As reported on the facebook page of SABATON:

Rockstad: Falun is our own 3-day Open Air festival in our hometown Falun, Sweden and we will do a very special show there this year…

-Hope to meet You there in August, and feel free to spread the word about our festival by sharing this poster!

Tickets and more info here: http://rockstadfalun.se/

Rockstad: Falun 2013 is a 3-day open air festival, August 15 – 17th, located in Falun, Sweden, approximately 250 km north of Stockholm.

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THE ENTIRE ALBUM THE ART OF WAR WILL BE PLAYED!

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SABATON’s newest studio album Carolus Rex (2012 – Nuclear Blast) is available now thru retail and online!

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

facebook: Sabaton

http://www.sabaton.net

http://www.twitter.com/sabaton

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LONG LIVE SABATON.

Stone.

DARK DESIGN – Signs With Heaven & Hell Records

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, Thrash Metal, rock music, metal music, heavy metal news, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Dark Design - band mural - logo - 2013

Technical Power/Thrash band Dark Design from Raleigh, North Carolina has recently signed with Heaven & Hell Records for the release of their debut, Prey for the Future.

Since early 2010, Dark Design, comprised of members Ray Lewis (guitar), Mike Joyner (guitar), Andrew Bertrand (vocals), and rhythm section Matt (bass) and Robbie Mercer (drums), have built a strong fan base in their local metal scene. Their technical prowess and progressive song structuring have often been compared to that of Death, Toxik, and Anacrusis. As buzz of the band began to grow they were requested to play the 2012 Warriors of Metal Festival in Ohio.

Meanwhile the band was working on their debut album. The band is currently finishing up the recording with John E Wooten (Widow U.S) and is now in final mix down. Mastering is set to be done by Jamie King at The Basement Studios. Release is set for late Summer / early Fall.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on DARK DESIGN, click on the links below!

facebook: Dark Design

http://www.reverbnation.com/darkdesignband

http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com

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LONG LIVE DARK DESIGN.

Stone.

GAMMA RAY “Master Of Confusion” – Releases March 15th, Via earMUSIC

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Gamma Ray - Master Of Confusion - promo cover pic

GAMMA RAY – MASTER OF CONFUSION

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GAMMA RAY – The iconic Kai Hansen and his legendary Power Metal force from Germany, known and celebrated world-wide as GAMMA RAY, will be seeing their Master Of Confusion album release on March 15th, via earMUSIC.

GAMMA RAY are currently on tour with Power Metal pioneers/legends HELLOWEEN, on the Hellish Rock Part II Tour!

Helloween - Gamma Ray - Hellish Rock Part II - promo banner

Master Of Confusion - Track Listing:

A Side
1. Empire Of The Undead (new studio track)
2. Master Of Confusion (new studio track)

B Side
3. Death Or Glory (Holocaust studio cover version)
4. Lost Angels (Sweet studio cover version)

C Side*
5. The Spirit / 6. Wings Of Destiny / 7. Gamma Ray
8. Farewell / 9. Time To Break Free / 10. Insurrection

*Recorded live in Bochum.

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GAMMA RAY:

Kai Hansen - vocals & guitar

Henjo Richter - guitar & keyboards

Dirk Schlächter - bass

Michael Ehré - drums

Gamma Ray - Classic Logo - B&W!

For more info on GAMMA RAY, click on the links below!

http://www.gammaray.org

facebook: GAMMA RAY (Official)

http://www.ear-music.net

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LONG LIVE GAMMA RAY.

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

HAIL TO THE METAL.

Stone.

DRAGONFORCE – Teams Up With Capital One For A Double-Axe Metal Attack And Free MP3!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Dragonforce - Large Logo!

DRAGONFORCE – After all these years, I’ve come to the conclusion that if Metal wants to mingle and/or partner within the mainstream, the benefit can be that (hopefully) more people will be enticed into our beloved Metal universe. I know I sure would love a payday if Capital One wanted to partner with me! Stone and Capital One… nah, I can’t see it anytime soon. 

Now on to this post… the Dragonforce guitar duo of Herman Li and Sam Totman are shredding some serious Metal in the Capital One video below. Whoa.

As reported on the official facebook of Dragonforce: “Finally, the full-length version of the exclusive DragonForce track “Galactic Astro Domination” of the Capital One commercial is out!”

I found this cool message and link for a FREE Dragonforce MP3 on youtube:

For a limited time and while supplies last, an exclusive MP3 of this smoldering, sweltering, and scorching anthem is available as a free download only on http://www.WhileBanking.com

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

facebook: Dragonforce

http://www.dragonforce.com

http://www.twitter.com/dragonforcehq

http://www.youtube.com/dragonforce

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LONG LIVE DRAGONFORCE.

Stone.

STRATOVARIUS – “Nemesis” Album Samples Posted

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, rock music, heavy metal albums, metal music, rock music news, melodic metal with tags , , , , , , on February 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stratovarius - Nemesis - promo cover pic!

Record to See North American Release Next Tuesday!

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In celebration of the upcoming release of their new full-length, Nemesis, Melodic Metal legends STRATOVARIUS are offering up sound/video snippets of its eleven tracks. Produced and mixed by guitarist Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox Studios), Nemesis will be released in North America via earMUSIC in conjunction withArmoury Records next Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

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From the signature power of “Abandon,” and the aggressively energetic “Stand My Ground,” to the folkish elements of “Out Of The Fog,” and the title track “Nemesis,” which boasts medieval melodies and double bass drumming, Nemesis delivers new elements fused with the traditional melodic power metal for which STRATOVARIUS is known.

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In an early review of the record, Metal Underground dubs Nemesis, “one of the finest releases in the band’s history,” while Metal Reviews gushes, “… Nemesis is pure epic! It is grandiose, majestic, melodic yet heavy when it needs to be. It’s an unexpected return to form for STRATOVARIUS. It’s what power metal should sound like, period! It is without the shadow of a doubt STRATOVARIUS‘ best album in ages… Album of the year award? You betchya! If you are a fan of this band, you can’t afford to miss this incredible album.”

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Metalholic, in a perfect 10/10 rating, notes, “Nemesis has a lot of the traditional STRATOVARIUS power metal edge, but they’ve managed to evolve and develop their sound to a much more rounded, matured, and polished heavy metal… This album hit the very depths of my core, my will, my heart, and my soul… This is more than music, it’s a masterpiece and should go down in the book of heavy metal as one of the best heavy metal albums of all time,” while About.com adds, “Nemesis finds the band recapturing the magic of their glory days. Most importantly, the songwriting is excellent as the band seems determined to capture memorable songs that sit alongside the best of their catalog.”

Hear for yourself at THIS LOCATION.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

facebook: Stratovarius

http://www.stratovarius.com/

http://www.stratovarius.com/tour

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LONG LIVE STRATOVARIUS.

Stone.

METAL NEWS: REVERENCE – Signs With R-Mine Productions For European Bookings

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Reverence - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1!

REVERENCE – Watch below an important announcement from Bryan Holland (guitarist/founding member) of REVERENCE, regarding the band’s future European live presence.

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REVERENCE – The debut studio album and critically acclaimed When Darkness Calls was released back on July 9th, 2012, via Razar Ice Records.

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* For more info on REVERENCE, click on the links below!

http://www.reverencemetal.com

facebook: Reverence

http://www.razaricerecords.com

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LONG LIVE REVERENCE.

Stone.

PRIMAL FEAR “METAL IS FOREVER” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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PRIMAL FEAR – METAL IS FOREVER

THE VERY BEST OF PRIMAL FEAR

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PRIMAL FEAR – Metal Is Forever / The Very Best Of Primal Fear is a 16 song compilation and 9 cover song (Bonus CD) of Metal Classics that exemplifies why Primal Fear can be looked upon as Metal titans.  Germany boasts many Metal legends; Primal Fear included. Yes, this is my Metal opinion and Metal Is Forever/The Very Best Of Primal Fear is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The Metal Classics (Bonus CD) of cover songs is nothing short of sensational! Primal Fear took these Metal Classics and emblazoned them with their own Metal potency and earth-shaking glory! The Judas Priest classic Metal Gods and Iron Maiden’s iconic Two Minutes To Midnight are amazingly covered by Primal Fear! Covering top-tier Metal legends is often times unthinkable; still I have two words for what Primal Fear accomplished with their Metal Classics: Metal breathtaking.

Just this album title alone says it all. Metal Is Forever. If you are a Primal Fear fan, you know all about the absolute power that Primal Fear brings with their Metal. In the event you are not familiar with Primal Fear, this double CD is an incredible introduction to their world of true and spirited Power Metal. The time is now to get your ears and senses into the Metal of Primal Fear. Metal be thy name.

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METAL IS FOREVER – THE VERY BEST OF PRIMAL FEAR

CD 1 – Track Listing:

Metal Is Forever

Chainbreaker

Seven Seals

Nuclear Fire

Final Embrace

The Healer

Rollercoaster

Armageddon

Angel In Black

Under Your Spell

Evil Spell

Running In The Dust

Suicide And Mania

Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove

Fear

Tears Of Rage

CD 2 – Metal Classics Track Listing:

Out Of The Fields (bonus track)

Kill The King (bonus track)

Speedking (bonus track)

Die Young (bonus track)

Metal Gods (bonus track)

Breaker (bonus track)

Seek And Destroy (bonus track)

Two Minutes To Midnight (bonus track)

The Rover (bonus track)

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LONG LIVE PRIMAL FEAR.

METAL IS FOREVER.

Stone.

REBELLION – Germany’s METAL Warriors Are: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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REBELLION – When you think of German Metal, dozens of legendary bands come to mind, huh? Scorpions, Helloween, Gamma Ray, WarlockDORO, Primal Fear, EDGUY,  Grave Digger, Michael Schenker, Blind Guardian, UnisonicSinner, U.D.O., ACCEPT, Rammstein, JORN, Masterplan, Kreator, Sodom, Iron Savior, Running WildRAGE, TankardVanden Plas; the list goes on and on!

I suppose my Metal point is that Germany is downright synonymous with: METAL. Instead, make that: Metal Excellence. REBELLION have carved out their very own chapter(s) in the history of German Metal (and worldwide Metal for that matter); chapters that screams out the Metal (musical) competence of such a genuine Metal band. Regardless of lineup changes, REBELLION seems to live by their own name, rebelling against the Metal status quo and/or follow-the-leader mentality.

REBELLION is a German Metal band that in my Metal opinion, have earned both their Metal Warrior and legendary Metal status. I’m talking about a Metal band here that plays True Metal to the ultra muscular core. REBELLION lets their Metal do the talking. Like many of their German Metal peer bands, REBELLION have always maintained a consistent output of quality albums and have recruited an untold number of loyal fans worldwide; without the mainstream acceptance from the auto-tuned infested/commercial charts of the U.S. market. Thank the Metal Gods for that.

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A tremendous way to become familiar with REBELLION, (not to mention an instant fan), is to pick up their 2012 digital-only release of: REBELLION – The Best Of Viking History via Massacre Records. At $5.99 (U.S.), you’re getting 14 songs from the potent Metal catalog of REBELLION. Trust in my Metal word, this is the crème de la crème from these Metal Warriors.

Rebellion - Arminius Furor Teutonicus - cover promo pic!

The recently released REBELLION studio album is 100% heavy as F**CK and I look upon it as one of the best Metal albums to have been released back in 2012. The overall driving Metal power from Arminius: Furor Teutonicus (Massacre Records) is phenomenal to my ears and senses! I highly recommended this new REBELLION album to ALL Metal fans of any Metal genre. Yes, Arminius: Furor Teutonicus is that powerful of an album. Metal be thy name.

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

http://www.rebellion-metal.de

facebook: Rebellion

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE REBELLION.

Stone.

STRATOVARIUS – NYC Listening Party For “Nemesis” To Be Held On January 21st

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stratovarius - Nemesis - promo cover pic!

STRATOVARIUS – NEMESIS NYC LISTENING PARTY

Idle Hands Bar in NYC, welcomes members Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson of Stratovarius and fans to meet, talk and listen to the bands brand new CD Nemesis. The event is open to everyone and its free! Please note that unfortunately this is a 21+ event.

There will be $5 drink specials plus other giveaways from Eagle Rock Entertainment!

Stratovarius ‘Nemesis’ Meet & Greet Listening Party
Monday, January 21
7-9pm

Idle Hands Bar
25 Avenue B
b/w 2nd and 3rd streets, downstairs
www.idlehandsbar.com

The new 13 track Stratovarius studio album, Nemesis, will be released on February 26th, 2013, via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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

http://www.stratovarius.com

http://www.facebook.com/stratovarius

http://www.eagle-rock.com

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LONG LIVE STRATOVARIUS.

Stone.

HELLOWEEN “Straight Out Of Hell” – Releases On January 22nd, In North America > Some Metal Thoughts…

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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HELLOWEENStraight Out Of Hell, the fourteenth studio album from HELLOWEEN, will be released on January 18th in Europe and on January 22nd in North America. All HELLOWEEN fans surely can agree, that the days leading up to the release of Straight Out Of Hell are exciting times for certain!

HELLOWEEN are currently posting a track-by-track commentary, on their facebook page, each day leading up to the release of this highly anticipated album! (Check out their facebook link at the bottom of this post). I’m probably not alone in stating: the album cover artwork for Straight Out Of Hell is absolutely kick-ass! That’s Metal! Whoa!

Martin Häusler created the front cover for Straight Out Of Hell; he also created the artwork for 7 Sinners (2010) and Gambling With The Devil (2007) as well.

As pioneers of Power Metal and widely accepted as top-tier Metal legends, HELLOWEEN’s family tree boasts both Kai Hansen (founding member) and Michael Kiske; their vocals and multi-instrumental contributions are revered among the Metal community. In my Metal opinion, HELLOWEEN can truly be labeled as a national treasure of Germany. Metal be thy name.

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Straight Out Of Hell – Track Listing:

01. Nabataea

02. World Of War

03. Live Now!

04. Far From The Stars

05. Burning Sun

06. Waiting For The Thunder

07. Hold Me In Your Arms

08. Wanna Be God

09. Straight Out Of Hell

10. Asshole

11. Years

12. Make Fire Catch The Fly

13. Church Breaks Down

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HELLOWEEN:

Andi Deris - lead vocalist

Michael Weikath - lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Sascha Gerstner - lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Markus Grosskopf - bass, backing vocals

Dani Löble - drums

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

http://www.helloween.org/

facebook: Helloween

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LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

Stone.

CIRCLE OF SILENCE – Power Metal Guardians Reveal New Album Title And Artwork

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

Circle Of Silence - The Rise Of Resistance - promo cover pic!

CIRCLE OF SILENCE are currently recording their new album The Rise Of Resistance at the Maranis Studios in Backnang, Germany.

The band speaks about the sound of the upcoming record:

“The first impression is that the new ones are a bit heavier than the stuff from The Blackened Halo and a bit more straight forward. A lot of double-bass action is going on in those first songs!”

The guys have already posted the artwork of  The Rise Of Resistance, which was created by Francisco Garcés (a.k.a. Dibujante Nocturno).

CIRCLE OF SILENCE have also released a couple of song titles, that will be featured on the album: Eyes Of Anarchy, Mind Conspiracy,  An Oncoming Storm, Slave To The Greed Machine, Blood Of Enemies and One Moment Of Hate.

Get your copy of CIRCLE OF SILENCE’s latest album The Blackened Halo here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/11521?lang=en

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CIRCLE OF SILENCE:

Nick – vocals

Tobias – guitar

Chris – guitar

Björn – bass

Pit – drums

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For more info on CIRCLE OF SILENCE, click on the links below!

www.circle-of-silence.de

www.facebook.com/circleofsilence

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE CIRCLE OF SILENCE.

Stone.

AVANTASIA – First Samples Of “The Mystery Of Time” Are Online!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, rock operas, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Finally! On http://www.tobiassammet.com you find the first audio samples, plus a view into the recording studios of AVANTASIA’s upcoming record The Mystery Of Time, which will be out in March 2013.

Tobi comments the 2-minute trailer with even more informations: 

“Hey friends, as you know I am currently working on a new Avantasia album. It’s a lot of work, but I am so proud of what we are creating right now – it’s amazing stuff. As my little Christmas gift to, and to make Christmas even a little more exciting for you, I’ll reveal some secrets today: Of course, Michael Kiske is on board again! I bet you expected this, you can hear him loud and clear, and he is still the number one vocalist in that range – unbelievable! But, what is really new: For the first time in the history of Avantasia, we’re working with a real symphonic orchestra: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg! You may remember it, they have worked with Rammstein, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, and also with Edguy on the Hellfire Club album. It’s an enchanting fairytale we are working on, so we really have no choice but to finally have a real orchestra; after all it’s an epic Rock or probably Metal Opera! If you click on the clip below, you can check out the orchestra recordings and also, you’ll hear a little sample, a rough mix of what’s to come in March 2013: THE MYSTERY OF TIME! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! – Tobi”

Watch the clip at: http://www.tobiassammet.com

THE MYSTERY WORLD TOUR 2013

European leg:

13.04.2013 (CH) Pratteln – Z7
14.04.2013 (CH) Pratteln – Z7
16.04.2013 (I) Milan – Alcatraz
18.04.2013 (D) Ludwigsburg – MPH Arena
19.04.2013 (D) Kaufbeuren – All – Karthalle
20.04.2013 (D) Fulda – Esperanto Halle
22.04.2013 (D) Berlin – Tempodrom
23.04.2013 (D) Hamburg – Große Freiheit
25.04.2013 (D) Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
26.04.2013 (D) Lichtenfels – Stadthalle

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

facebook: Avantasia

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE TOBIAS SAMMET.

LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey – Scott Coverdale Picks His Top Ten Metal Albums Of 2012!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Another year has come and gone. Man, am I getting old. I, Scott Coverdale, am pleased to reveal my much-anticipated Top 10 Metal Albums of 2012.  As always, it’s a grueling process and I’m glad it’s over. I think I switched my top 5 about 15 times! Now for my picks…

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#1

UNISONIC – S/T

This album caught me by complete surprise. I happened to be sampling music on the internet a couple of months ago and I came across this debut album from Unisonic. I was hooked from the very first song! Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen, together in the same band. Whoa, I need not say any more. This entire album rocks.

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#2

MILLION $ RELOAD – A SINNER’S SAINT

I never heard of Million $ Reload, until Stone hooked me up with this CD of theirs earlier this past Summer. A Sinner’s Saint was one of my most listened to CDs of the year. An album that’s solid from beginning to end.

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#3

IRON MAIDEN – EN VIVO

I became an Iron Maiden junky this past year. There is very little in the music world that can be better than Iron Maiden live in person or recorded. Live versions of Blood Brothers and When The Wild Wind Blows back to back is worth the purchase alone.

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#4

JACKYL – BEST IN SHOW

Over the past 20 years I never really became a fan of Jackyl, however, I am a big fan of this album! Jackyl really put out a kick ass “Fun Rockin” album this past year!!

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#5

SLASH – FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS

APOCALYPTIC LOVE

I definitely think this is the best work to date from Slash. I had a chance to see Slash and Myles Kennedy in Beirut this past Summer; only I didn’t go. Instead I went to the Casino Du Liban. I should have rethought that decision; I ended up getting yelled at by a couple of Arabs (They were bad blackjack players) and losing 300,000 Lebanese pounds; which is the equivalent of $200 (U.S.).

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#6

WIG WAM – WALL STREET

A really good album from a band I wasn’t familiar with until (again) Stone turned me onto them.

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#7

T&N – SLAVE TO THE EMPIRE

Basically a Dokken Album without Don. I really like the heavier redo’s of the (some) classic Dokken tunes. In addition, the original tunes on this CD are excellent also.

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#8

ECLIPSE – BLEED & SCREAM

I really like this band! Eclipse have become one of my favorite AOR bands! They’ve put out another quality album this past year.

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#9

TRIXTER – NEW AUDIO MACHINE

20 years ago I might have been a little shy to admit that I liked Trixter; only it’s not 20 years ago!  This CD is really, really good. 

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#10

ACCEPT – STALINGRAD

Stalingrad is an excellent follow-up to Blood Of The Nations. Is Stalingrad as good as Blood Of The Nations? No! Yet it truly is a kick ass album. I’m hoping Accept can keep it up. By the way, if you have a chance to listen to Herman Frank’s latest solo album Right in the Guts, it too is really good; however, I am only doing a top 10 here.

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I ENJOYED SHARING MY TOP 10 WITH EVERYONE AND I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED READING IT. I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS 2013. LET’S KEEP THE METAL FAITH.  THANK YOU MY METAL BUDDY STONE!!!

MetalOdyssey

T.T.F.N.Y.

COVERDALE

Boston Power Thrashers SONIC PULSE To Release 12” Black Vinyl With Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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DECEMBER 3, 2012, BOSTON, MA: Boston Power Thrashers SONIC PULSE have signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions who will be releasing their debut album Lager Than Life on 12” Black vinyl on December 18th.

Boston Power Thrash “supergroup” SONIC PULSE feature both past and present members of bands such as Razormaze, Skull Hammer, Vindicator, Ravage, Seax and Jaded. Their fusion of Thrash with epic Power Metal is described as “a cross between the beer-fuelled Thrash Metal of TANKARD and the finger burning speedy Power Metal of DRAGONFORCE” (MyGlobalMind.Com). Lager Than Life on 12” Black vinyl is a limited edition pressing and can be pre-ordered through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions at http://sonicpulse.bigcartel.com and http://hpgd.comoj.com/store/hpgd055.html and will be available December 18th.

For fans of Blind Guardian, Cryptic Slaughter, Dragonforce, Formicide, Iced Earth, Meliah Rage, Metal Church, Municipal Waste, Murphy’s Law, Rage, Revocation, Tankard, Wargasm and Wehrmacht.

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Sonic Pulse – Lager Than Life

Official Vinyl Release Date: December 18th, 2012

Lineup:

Dan Hammer – Vocals

David R. Carlino – Guitars

Mick Mayer – Guitars

Lauren Cain Kowal – Bass

Joe Bollettiero – Drums

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Tracklist:

01. Sonic Pulse

02. Queen Of Beers

03. Bong Zombies

04. Eye Of The Beerholder

05. Demoniac Spell

06. Beyond The Back Hole

07. Adventure Time

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“Sonic Pulse’s Lager Than Life is a killer album of lightning fast, bit thrashy, power metal. Fast enough to smoke the mighty Dragonforce? Could be.” – Dangerdog.com

“Let me tell you, you are in for one catchy, sweaty, puntastic, alcohol-laden thrash record that puts Municipal Waste to shame.“ – Axis of Metal

“Insane riffs that are catchy as hell and solos that are reminiscent of Dragonforce at times, make light speed look like an elderly women driving 20 in a 40 “ – Global Thrash Assault

“The 7-song disc is a sprawl of booze, bongs, and zombies _ and to not pledge allegiance to fast ’n’ amped metal is to be cast out of Sonic Pulse’s world…“Queen of Beers” and “Eye of the Beerholder” revel in the band’s lust for lust, while “Beyond the Black Hole” shows Sonic Pulse in touch with its inner space-fantasy geek.” Mass Metal Blog

“Sonic Pulse is the Tankard of Power Metal.” – Carmine Blades of Seax

Link to Sonic Pulse “Bong Zombies” music video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixjo54HEKY

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(Source: Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)

For more info on SONIC PULSE, click on the link below!

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LONG LIVE SONIC PULSE.

Stone.

GAMMA RAY – German Power Metallers To Release Skeletons & Majesties Live CD In North America Next Month

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Legendary German Power Metallers GAMMA RAY will unleash Skeletons & Majesties Live as a two-CD set next month via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records. Set for North American release on December 4, 2012, Skeletons & Majesties Live is a near two-hour magnum opus spanning the band’s history and includes classics as well as tracks which were under-represented to date. A DVD version will be released stateside in January. Skeletons & Majesties Live was recorded and filmed during the band’s 2011 European tour at the legendary Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland and  is the first properly HD-filmed live video production of the band’s epic 20+ year career.

“The [2011 released ] EP, Skeletons & Majesties, is practically a continuation of our Skeletons In The Closet concept, in other words: new versions of songs which didn’t receive the attention they deserve, as well as unplugged versions of some of our classics,” notes founding vocalist/guitarist Kai Hansen.

The DVD offers up a thoroughly gripping performance, from the dynamic openers “Anywhere In The Galaxy” and “Men, Martians And Machines” to the furious finale/Helloween cover “Future World.”

As a special bonus, to accompany the Hansen-penned Helloween classic on stage, GAMMA RAY enlisted the services of former Helloween frontman Michael Kiske. In addition, Kiske can be heard and seen on “Time To Break Free” and “A While In Dreamland”.

The release of Skeletons & Majesties Live will mark the beginning of an eventful 2013 for GAMMA RAY: After Hansen stayed true to his word and spent 2012 concentrating mainly on his second band, Unisonic, he and his three colleagues, guitarist Henjo Richter, bassist Dirk Schlächter and new addition, drummer Michael Ehré (the Firewind/Love.Might.Kill drummer has replaced Daniel Zimmermann, who left the GAMMA RAY fold on friendly terms) are now focusing exclusively on GAMMA RAY once again. A co-headlining European tour with Helloween has been scheduled for March and will also mark the arrival of a new GAMMA RAY studio recording. Stay tuned for release dates and further details.

“GAMMA RAY will have top priority in 2013,” comments Hansen, “and Skeletons & Majesties Live is the perfect harbinger of this!”

Skeletons & Majesties Live Track Listing:

CD1

01. Welcome (Intro)

02. Anywhere In The Galaxy

03. Men, Martians and Machines

04. The Spirit

05. Wings Of Destiny

06. Farewell

07. Gamma Ray

08. Money

09. Time To Break Free

10. Rebellion In Dreamland (Acoustic)

11. Send Me A Sign (Acoustic)

CD2

01. Induction

02. Dethrone Tyranny

03. Watcher In The Sky

04. Hold Your Ground

05. A While In Dreamland

06. Rise

07. Brothers

08. Insurrection

09. Future World

Skeletons & Majesties Live DVD Track Listing:

01. Anywhere In The Galaxy

02. Men, Martians And Machines

03. The Spirit

04. Wings Of Destiny

05. Farewell

06. Gamma Ray

07. Money

08. Time To Break Free (w/ Michael Kiske)

09. Rebellion In Dreamland (acoustic)

10. Send Me A Sign (acoustic)

11. Dethrone Tyranny

12. Watcher In The Sky

13. Hold Your Ground

14. A While In Dreamland (w/ Michael Kiske)

15. Rise

16. Brothers

17. Insurrection

18. Future World (w/ Michael Kiske)

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on GAMMA RAY, click on the links below!

http://www.gammaray.org

facebook: GAMMA RAY (Official)

http://www.eagle-rock.com

LONG LIVE GAMMA RAY.

Stone.

ORDEN OGAN – “To The End” Album Enters Germany’s Album Chart At #41!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

German Melodic Power Metal masters ORDEN OGAN are the band of the hour: their critically acclaimed new album To The End enters Germany’s official album chart at #41!

“Wow, this is awesome! We are overwhelmed by this news. A big “thank you” goes out to all those who supported ORDEN OGAN. We will celebrate now, but then it’s time for our final preparation for our tour with Luca Turilli’s RHAPSODY and Freedom Call, which will kick off these days. We hope to see many of you there”, singer/guitarist Seeb comments.

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Stone Says: Listen to and watch The Things We Believe In below! This song is epic, powerful and simply put: FANTASTIC! Metal be thy name.

ORDEN OGAN:

SEEB – vocals, lead-guitar, keyboards

TOBI – lead-guitar

SPOONY – bass

DIRK – drums

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(Source: AFM Records)

For more info on ORDEN OGAN, click on the links below!

http://www.ordenogan.de

http://www.youtube.de/ordenoganofficial

facebook: ORDEN OGAN

http://www.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE ORDEN OGAN.

Stone.

MASTERPLAN – Announce New Vocalist And Bassist!

Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, Power Metal, rock music, metal music, rock music news, metal festivals with tags , , , , , on November 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Melodic Metal heroes MASTERPLAN are back with new line-up and big plans!

The new members are well-known:

Swedish vocalist Rick Altzi (At Vance, Thunderstone) is the one to replace Jorn Lande. Altzi enjoys a fabulous reputation throughout his works with numerous projects and bands.

MASTERPLAN’s new bass player  is another highly regarded musician: Jari Kainulainen (ex-Stratovarius/Evergrey).

“The last years have not been easy for Masterplan“, band leader Roland Grapow comments. “Because of several factors we have been unable to play festivals and tours – even though we had plenty of offers. But this will definitely change now. I’m very happy to welcome Rick and Jari on board now. Beside their undoubted musical qualities they both fit perfectly into our team. We feel a huge motivation to get things going now. 2013 will be see a new Masterplan album, several festivals and a tour! It’s time to return with full force.”

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First confirmed MASTERPLAN gigs for 2013:

Wacken Cruise

Rocknacht Tennwilm (Switzerland)

Norfest (Portugal)

Masters Of Rock (Czech Republic)

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(Source: AFM Records)

* For more info on MASTERPLAN, click on the links below!

http://www.master-plan.net

facebookMasterPlan

http://www.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE MASTERPLAN.

Stone.

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