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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.

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KAMELOT – Silverthorn Tour 2013: Australia Tour Dates; Headlining Asia Metal Festival 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on March 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

KAMELOT - Australia - 2013 tour - promo flyer

As reported on the facebook of KAMELOT:

KAMELOT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN AUSTRALIA!

Tickets are already going superfast, don’t wait to get yours. Limited VIP packages available too!

http://www.metropolistouring.com/current_tours_kamelot_australian_tour.html

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KAMELOT will Headline the Asia Metal Fest 2013 in Seoul, Korea, on Saturday June 1st! See you there!

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KAMELOT:

Thomas Youngblood – guitars

Casey Grillo – drums

Oliver Palotai – keyboards

Sean Tibbetts – bass

Tommy Karevik – vocals

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

http://www.kamelot.com

facebook: KAMELOT

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LONG LIVE KAMELOT.

Stone.

TARJA To Release New Material Via Armoury Records Later This Year

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Tarja Turunen - promo pic - 2013 - B&W - #1

Following the sensational success of Act I, the first ever live solo offering from legendary Finnish songstress/former Nightwish soprano, TARJA TURUNEN, Armoury Records, in conjunction with earMUSIC, is delighted to announce the renewal of their collaboration for an exciting set of new releases spanning the next few years.

Set to commence with the long-awaited new studio rock album, the following months will entail many musical adventures for the versatile and talented artist, including the spectacular Beauty And The Beat 2013 tour, scheduled to be filmed later this year, and a first-ever all-classical studio offering which follows the success of her award-winning Harus – Live At Sibelius Hall release. 

In addition, TARJA fans will be pleased to know that the follow-up to 2010′s What Lies Beneathwill hit stores later this Summer. The as-yet-untitled album, mixed by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2), is set to be the iconic vocalist’s next milestone for symphonic heavy rock thanks to a stellar lineup and a state-of-the-art production. Further details including a new single, video and extensive worldwide tour will be announced in the coming weeks.

Act I topped charts throughout Europe, with a sensational no. 5 in Germany’s General Charts (an unusual result for a live album). The video version held steady for over two months at the peak of the Finnish music video charts. Fans can follow TARJA‘s work and musical journey to her new album via her website at: http://www.tarjaturunen.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://twitter.com/tarjaofficial

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LONG LIVE TARJA.

Stone.

KAMELOT Silverthorn Over Europe 2013 – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on March 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kamelot - Silverthorn Over Europe 2013 - poster promo

As reported on the KAMELOT Official facebook page:

Dear Kamelot Fans, our brethren! We are so pleased to announce these exclusive tour dates for Europe 2013. We cannot wait to bring Kamelot to some new cities and meet you all again on the road. See you all this Fall for the SilverStorm!!

Tommy, Casey, Sean, Oliver, and Thomas

KAMELOT

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SILVERTHORN OVER EUROPE 2013

03. Nov 13 GER-Cologne, Essigfabrik

06. Nov 13 FIN-Tampere, Pakkahuone

07. Nov 13 FIN-Helsinki, Nosturi

08. Nov 13 SWE-Stockholm, Klubben

09. Nov 13 NOR-Oslo, Rockefeller

11. Nov 13 GER-Hamburg, Knust

12. Nov 13 GER-Bochum, Matrix

13. Nov 13 BEL-Genk, Rondpunt

15. Nov 13 NED-Tilburg, O13

16. Nov 13 CHE-Lausanne, Les Docks

17. Nov 13 CHE-Pratteln, Z7

18. Nov 13 GER-Frankfurt, Batschkapp

19. Nov 13 GER-Munich, Backstage Halle

21. Nov 13 ITA-Trieste, Teatro Miela

22. Nov 13 SVK-Bratislava, Majestic

23. Nov 13 CZE-Zlin, Winter Masters of Rock

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Tickets will go on presale March 11th, 2013. Additional “Silverthorn World Tour” dates coming soon, stay tuned and check back often for ticket info!!

Kamelot - Silverthorn - promo cover pic - #1

KAMELOT - SILVERTHORN

Released in North America on October 30th, 2012.

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

www.kamelot.com

www.facebook.com/kamelotofficial

http://twitter.com/kamelotofficial

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LONG LIVE KAMELOT.

Stone.

CORONATUS – Writing New Album; Carmen R. Lorch Returns As Soprano Voice

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on January 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

CORONATUS - band logo - large!

CORONATUS are currently writing new material for their upcoming album!

They plan to enter the studio in May/June 2013.

Carmen R. Lorch will join the band on the upcoming album!

Carmen was the soprano voice of CORONATUS from 2004 until 2010.

Carmen R. Lorch - Coronatus - publicity pic - 2013

Carmen R. Lorch

The band has released the video clip for the song “Vor Der Schlacht” a couple of months ago. You can watch it on the Massacre Records YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/mszW-6LoaMA

You can get CORONATUS’ releases here:

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/search?lang=en&search=coronatus

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

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

http://www.coronatus.de

facebook: Coronatus

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LONG LIVE CORONATUS.

Stone.

DAMNATION ANGELS – “Someone Else (Pt. II)” Now Streaming; Debut Full-Length “Bringer Of Light” Releasing In February 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on December 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Damnation Angels - group promo pic - 2012 - #1

SOMEONE ELSE (Pt. II) will be released on DAMNATION ANGELS’ new album called BRINGER OF LIGHT, releasing on February, 22nd, 2013, via Massacre Records. Check it out now!

Stone Says: What a brilliant song! Lyrically and musically, Someone Else (Pt. II) is a heightened listen of top-tier Symphonic Metal. DAMNATION ANGELS is a band that MUST be heard and referred by our Metal communities worldwide! Metal be thy name!

DAMNATION ANGELS:

Will Graney – guitars, orchestration, backing vocals

PelleK – vocals

Stephen Averill – bass

John Graney – drums

Dawn Trigg – keyboards

DAMNATION ANGELS are from Doncaster, England.

Bringer Of Light has already been released in Japan; back in March of 2012, via Radtone Music.

Damnation Angels - Bringer Of Light - promo cover pic!

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

For more info on DAMNATION ANGELS, click on the links below!

http://www.damnationangels.com

facebook: Damnation Angels

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE DAMNATION ANGELS.

Stone.

TRAIL OF TEARS – Sign With Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on December 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Trail Of Tears - promo pic - #1 - 2012

Originally formed in 1994 under the name Natt, the band changed their name to TRAIL OF TEARS in 1997. Shortly after they recorded a 3-track demo tape entitled “When Silence Cries…”

The debut album “Disclosure In Red” was released in November 1998 via the Dutch label DSFA Records, which was followed by “Profoundemonium” about 2 years later. They signed to Napalm Records in 2001 and released 4 further albums over the course of 8 years.

TRAIL OF TEARS played a lot of shows worldwide, among others with Tristania, Therion, The Sins Of Thy Beloved, Cradle Of Filth or Biohazard. They also performed at festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Wave Gotik Treffen, Metal Mania Open Air, Metal Crowd Festival or Summer Breeze.

The band went through a couple of line-up changes, most recently with the departure of the band’s former drummer Cato Jensen. Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow joined the band as new drummer in March 2012.

TRAIL OF TEARS have now signed with Massacre Records and plan to release their 7th full-length album Oscillation in spring 2013.

Trail Of Tears - Oscillation - promo cover pic!

Ronny Thorsen, the band’s vocalist, commented:

“After a recording process full of challenges we are very happy to announce the signing to Massacre Records for our seventh album ‘Oscillation’. Massacre (Records) has a long history and a strong reputation and has shown interest and support towards the band for a long time. We look forward to detonate ‘Oscillation’ upon you all through the channels of Massacre (Records)!”

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TRAIL OF TEARS:

Ronny Thorsen – vocals

Cathrine Paulsen – Soprano vocals

Bjørn Ness – guitars

Endre Moe – bass

Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow – drums

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

For more info on TRAIL OF TEARS, click on the links below!

www.trailoftears.no

www.facebook.com/pages/Trail-of-Tears-Official/109476819087800

www.twitter.com/trailoftearsno

http://www.youtube.com/TrailoftearsOfficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE TRAIL OF TEARS.

Stone.

CORONATUS – Announce Digital Compilation “Best Of 2007 – 2011″

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on November 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

CORONATUS - Germany’s Gothic/Symphonic Metal treasure known as CORONATUS are going to release a digital compilation just in time for Christmas!

Best Of 2007-2011 will feature the best 16 songs out of all of their albums!

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The track list looks like this:

01. Fernes Land

02. Dead Man’s Tale

03. Saint Slayer

04. Traumzeit

05. Wolfstanz

06. Tantalos

07. Kristallklares Wasser

08. Blind

09. Exitus

10. Cast My Spell

11. Mein Herz

12. Beauty In Black

13. Silberlicht

14. Scream Of The Butterfly

15. Ich Atme Zeit

16. Hot & Cold

The compilation will be available for a special price on iTunes, Amazon MP3, Musicload and other digital music stores only!

You can already listen to snippets from CORONATUS’ “Best Of 2007-2011″ here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19590?lang=en

The compilation is going to be released on December 21, 2012 via Massacre Records.

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Source:

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

www.coronatus.de

www.facebook.com/CoronatusOfficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE CORONATUS.

Stone.

TARJA – “Into The Sun” Video Unveiled; “Act I” Releases In North America September 4th

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

(Photo Credit: Paul Harries)

In celebration of Act I, the soon-to-be-released first ever live solo offering from legendary Finnish songstress/former Nightwish soprano, TARJA TURUNEN, Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with earMUSIC, are pleased to unleash the official video for Into The Sun. View the spectacular clip at THIS LOCATION.

Act I will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4, 2012 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-Ray format. A monumental undertaking recorded and filmed with 10 HD cameras at the breathtaking Teatro El Círculo in Rosario, Argentina earlier this Sprint, Act 1 offers up an elaborate track listing of solo tunes, Nightwish classics and various covers including a rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom Of The Opera,” Gary Moore’s “Over The Hills and Far Away,” Whitesnake’s “Still Of The Night” and a variety of video extras. Check out the stunning cover art and official video trailer if you missed it the first time around HERE.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.tarja-act1.com

http://www.tarjaturunen.com

http://www.facebook.com/tarjaofficial

http://www.eaglerockent.com

LONG LIVE TARJA TURUNEN.

Stone.

TARJA – “Act I” Video Trailer Posted

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on July 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Paul Harries)

As previously announced, Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, are preparing to release the first ever live solo offering from legendary Finnish songstress/former Nightwish soprano, TARJA TURUNEN. Act I will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4, 2012 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-Ray format.

A monumental undertaking recorded and filmed with 10 HD cameras at the breathtaking Teatro El Círculo in Rosario, Argentina earlier this Spring, Act 1 offers up an elaborate track listing of solo tunes, Nightwish classics and various covers including a rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom Of The Opera,” Gary Moore’s “Over The Hills and Far Away,” Whitesnake’s “Still Of The Night” and a variety of video extras. Check out the stunning cover art and official video trailer at THIS LOCATION.

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For related and prior press release info, click on link below:

TARJA – Finnish Vocal Maven To Release First Ever Live Solo Release, “Act I”, This Fall

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.tarja-act1.com

http://www.tarjaturunen.com

http://www.facebook.com/tarjaofficial

http://www.eaglerockent.com

LONG LIVE TARJA.

Stone.

Chelsea Knaack – Joins Heliosaga as New Lead Vocalist

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , , on June 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Symphonic/Power Metal band Heliosaga are proud to welcome their new vocalist Chelsea Knaack!

Chelsea Knaack is known for her lead vocals in DesDemon and brought her impressive talent to their 2011 release on Radtone Music Japan.

Damien Villarreal formed Heliosaga in 2010 with a dynamic selection of musicians around San Antonio, Texas. Heliosaga’s powerful moving melodies, enhanced by Chelsea Knaack’s passionate soprano voice, will make Heliosaga a force among the ranks of the female fronted genre.

Heliosaga are writing new material and will begin pre-production for label representation following  Chelsea’s relocation to Texas this Summer.

The name Heliosaga is a metaphor derived from helios, the Greek word for sun, and saga meaning the story/ history; thus, Heliosaga represents the journey of life.

Chelsea Knaack states: “I was looking for a new chapter in my life with a new adventure and Heliosaga fit the plan. It was also the chemistry with the guys; we are all very similar in many ways. It will be a great adventure indeed.”

Heliosaga adds: “Chelsea’s vocals are moving, her stage presence is captivating and she has an immense passion for this kind of music. Shortly after meeting we realized how well we click on personal and professional levels, so we can say that we have gained a great friend and an incredible band mate! We are eager to begin recording our debut album together, which will be released early next year.”

Heliosaga look forward to touring in support of their debut album. This year and 2013 will be exciting years for Heliosaga with much more activity.

Heliosaga is Chelsea Knaack (lead vocals), Damien Villarreal (guitars and keyboards), Ken Lambdin (guitars), Jacob Horning (bass), and Jordan Ames (drums).

Heliosaga’s 2011 demo tracks can be accessed at their Reverbnation site. Check often for news updates and new material.

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Weblinks:

Band:  http://www.heliosaga.com

Facebook Band Page:  http://www.facebook.com/Heliosaga

Reverb Nation:  http://www.reverbnation.com/heliosaga

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/#!/heliosaga

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(Source: Dustin Hardman, Press Promotions)

LONG LIVE HELIOSAGA.

Stone.

TARJA – Finnish Vocal Maven To Release First Ever Live Solo Release, “Act I”, This Fall

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on June 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Paul Harries)

Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, today announces the release of the first ever live solo album from legendary Finnish songstress TARJA TURUNEN. Entitled Act I, the release will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4, 2012 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-Ray format.

The first ever live audio/video offering from the former Nightwish soprano, Act 1 is a mammoth undertaking recorded and filmed with 10 HD cameras at the breathtaking Teatro El Círculo in Rosario, Argentina in March 2012. With an elaborate track listing of solo tunes, Nightwish classics and various covers including a rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom Of The Opera,” Gary Moore’s “Over The Hills and Far Away,” Whitesnake’s “Still Of The Night” and a variety of video extras, Act I provides a full-fledged bill of fare to every diehard TARJA fan. Comments TURUNEN of the offering: “Those two nights in Rosario were a huge emotional drive to me personally,” adding that she was many times “ready to burst into tears.”

Act I Track Listing:

CD 1

01. Anteroom Of Death

02. My Little Phoenix

03. Dark Star

04. Naiad

05. Falling Awake

06. I Walk Alone

07. Little Lies

08. Into The Sun (previously unreleased)

09. Nemo (Nighwish)

10. Never Enough (previously unreleased)

11. Still Of The Night (Whitesnake)

12. In For A Kill

CD 2

01. Boy And The Ghost

02. Lost Northern Star

03. Ciaran‘s Well

04. Tired Of Being Alone (written with Schiller)

05. Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is A Place On Earth / Livin’ On A Prayer

(Medley)

06. Underneath

07. Oasis / The Archive Of Lost Dreams

08. Crimson Deep

09. The Phantom Of The Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber)

10. Die Alive

11. Until My Last Breath

12. Over The Hills And Far Away (Gary Moore)

(Photo Credit: Paul Harries)

DVD 1

01. If You Believe

02. Anteroom Of Death

03. My Little Phoenix

04. Dark Star

05. Naiad

06. Falling Awake

07. I Walk Alone

08. Orpheus Hallucination / Orpheus In The Underworld

09. Little Lies (band jam)

10. Little Lies

11. Into The Sun (previously unreleased)

12. Nemo

13. Rivers Of Lust

14. Minor Heaven

15. Montañas De Silencio

16. Sing For Me

17. I Feel Immortal

18. Never Enough (previously unreleased)

19. In For A Kill

20. Toccata And Fugue D-minor (BWV 565)

(Johann Sebastian Bach)

21. The Phantom Of The Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber)

22. Die Alive

23. Until My Last Breath

24. Over The Hills And Far Away (Gary Moore)

DVD 2

01. Boy And The Ghost

02. Lost Northern Star

03. Ciaran‘s Well

04. Tired Of Being Alone (written with Schiller)

05. Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is A Place On Earth / Livin’ On A Prayer (Medley)

06. Underneath

07. The Reign

08. Oasis/The Archive Of Lost Dreams

09. Still Of The Night (Whitesnake)

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Blu-Ray track listing is the same as DVD 1 and 2.

* Act I cover art will be revealed at a later date.

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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://twitter.com/tarjaofficial

LONG LIVE TARJA TURUNEN.

Stone.

LUCA TURILLI’s RHAPSODY – Official Trailer Released (Video + Free MP3); “Ascending To Infinity” Releases June 22nd, Via Nuclear Blast

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on June 16, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

RHAPSODY are proud to present the official video trailer for their upcoming album ASCENDING TO INFINITY (to be released on JUNE 22 by NUCLEAR BLAST). It can be seen HERE ! The audio version of the same trailer can be downloaded as FREE MP3 from the band’s official website or HERE. Additionally you can now LISTEN HERE to 90 second samples of all the songs of ASCENDING TO INFINITY.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

LONG LIVE  LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY.

Stone.

LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY – Download The Complete Version Of “DARK FATE OF ATLANTIS” For FREE!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on May 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Download the first single of RHAPSODY, entitled DARK FATE OF ATLANTIS (extracted from the album ASCENDING TO INFINITY to be released on JUNE 22 by NUCLEAR BLAST), in its original album version of 6:29 minutes and as high quality MP3, for FREE.

This complete version of the song features a longer intro, a longer guitar solo and an additional keyboard solo performed by Luca Turilli. The cover artwork of the single was realized once again by Felipe Machado Franco.

To download DARK FATE OF ATLANTIS for FREE click on the following link: http://www.nuclearblast.de/gratisdownload/index.php?link_kampagne=Rhapsody-DarkFateOfAtlantis

To watch the official video of the song (shorter edited video version) click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqOkq8ta8U

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Stone Says: I downloaded Dark Fate Of Atlantis! Symphonic, operatic, layered, exquisite keyboards, Neo-Classical guitar and it’s… METAL! Metal be thy name.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

For more info on RHAPSODY, click on the link below!

www.ltrhapsody.com

LONG LIVE LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY.

Stone.

PERPETUATE “Above And Beyond” – Debut Official Music Video; Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on May 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Gene Schilling)

PERPETUATE – From Windsor, Ontario, Canada arrives the up and coming and talented Metal band Perpetuate. Their debut and self-titled CD is available now (see details below) and they are a band to keep a Metal eye on! With Symphonic and Classic Metal stylings, Perpetuate capitalizes on melodic sound with guitar parts that are standout. The vocals of Kim McInnis are emotion packed and heightens the total impact of their debut music video: Above And Beyond.

What I appreciate about Kim’s Soprano delivery, is she doesn’t attempt to sound pristine and keeps it real with her range. Kim is a delight to hear and watch, while Perpetuate plays their instruments with impressive clarity and aptitude. I hope you enjoy this debut from Perpetuate as much as I do; this is Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day! Now, feel free to turn up the volume and let the Metal of Perpetuate amplify your mood for the better!

PERPETUATE:

Kim McInnis (vocals, keyboards)

Jamie Hush (guitars, vocals)

Chris Rafinski (guitars, vocals)

Michael Wiznuk (drums, vocals)

Calvin Love (bass, vocals)

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Above And Beyond video and debut CD background info:

The video was directed by Spectre Sound owner and celebrated Metal producer Glenn Fricker. It features a bombastic light show from Marz Media and dizzying slow motion effects.

Fricker’s other video credits include “Primal Citizen” by Central Slang, “I Once Was” by Assassinate the Following and “Kill or Be Killed” by Aquila.

“Above and Beyond” is the fearless first track from Perpetuate’s self-titled debut CD. The mini-album is distributed by CDN Records and now available from Century Media Distro, iTunes, and other digital retailers everywhere.

Perpetuate is a five-piece Heavy Metal act featuring wild lead guitar and the soaring soprano vocals of keyboardist Kim McInnis.

Be sure to follow Perpetuate online at www.perpetuate.ca and facebook.com/perpetuate for upcoming show dates and other announcements.

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

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/perpetuate

http://www.reverbnation.com/perpetuate

LONG LIVE PERPETUATE.

Stone.

VOICES OF DESTINY – To Support On EPICA’s Second Leg Of Their “Requiem For The Indifferent EU Tour 2012″!

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on April 23, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Maike Holzmann – vocalist – Voices Of Destiny

VOICES OF DESTINY will support Epica on the second leg of their “Requiem For The Indifferent EU Tour 2012″! Xandriawere announced as second support band. Jan of Revealing Dawn is going to play the drums on tour.

Here are all the dates:

10.05.2012 LU Luxembourg City – Den Atelier

11.05.2012 DE München – Backstage Werk

12.05.2012 AT Wien – Szene

13.05.2012 HU Budapest – Club 202

15.05.2012 PL Katowice – Megaclub

16.05.2012 PL Warsaw – Progresja

18.05.2012 CZ Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe

19.05.2012 CZ Prague – Kd Vltavska

20.05.2012 DE Berlin – C-Club

* Check out the Voices Of Destiny announcement video below!

Voices Of Destiny – Power Dive was released on January 27th, 2012, on Massacre Records.

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on VOICES OF DESTINY, click on the links below:

http://www.massacre-records.com

http://www.voices-of-destiny.com

http://www.youtube.com/voicesofdestiny

LONG LIVE VOICES OF DESTINY.

LONG LIVE XANDRIA.

LONG LIVE EPICA.

Stone.

ROYAL HUNT – 2012 Tour Presentation (Official Video)

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on April 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ROYAL HUNT – Denmark’s Metal champions and Frontiers Records recording artists, ROYAL HUNT, are embarking on their 20th Anniversary World Tour! Check out the ROYAL HUNT 2012 Tour Presentation (official video) below! Led once again by DC Cooper on vocals, ROYAL HUNT will be supporting their newest studio album: Show Me How To Live.

Melodic, Symphonic and Progressive… the Metal of ROYAL HUNT cannot be denied!

ROYAL HUNT – Show Me How To Live

To read my album review on Show Me How To Live, click on the large link below!

ROYAL HUNT – ‘Show Me How To Live’ Is A Listen Into Melodic & Symphonic Hard Rock Grandeur

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For more info on ROYAL HUNT, click on the links below:

ROYAL HUNT – Official Website

FRONTIERS RECORDS

LONG LIVE ROYAL HUNT.

Stone.

ENCHANTYA – Signs To Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on March 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ENCHANTYA were formed back in 2004, when Rute Fevereiro decided to pause her musical career with Black Widows.

In the Summer of 2005 they recorded their first demo “Moonlighting The Dreamer” and despite line-up changes, the band kept going until the present days, leaving a nice trail of good reviews, earth-shattering concerts and a few TV appearances.

Immediately, the sound of ENCHANTYA was labeled and put in line with bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation and others.

In 2007, ENCHANTYA won the first place of the first edition of the “Bandas Procuram-se” competition in Portugal.

Watch out for the “Dark Rising”, which will be released later this year!

ENCHANTYA are:

Rute Fevereiro – Vocals

Nuno Seven – Guitar

MP – Bass

João Paulo Monteiro – Drums

Bruno Prates – Guitar

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on ENCHANTYA, click on the links below:

www.enchantya.com

www.facebook.com/EnChanTya

www.youtube.com/user/enchantyaband

www.myspace.com/enchantya

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE ENCHANTYA.

Stone.

LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY – UPDATE: NEW VIDEO AND BONUS DVD!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on March 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

RHAPSODY have just finished recording a video in Stockholm, Sweden, for one of the singles of their upcoming album “Ascending To Infinity”. The song is called “Dark Fate Of Atlantis” and the director is OWE LINGVALL, talented artist of the company DREAM DAY MEDIA (http://www.dreamdaymedia.com). also known to have created visual masterpieces for bands like THE RASMUS and KAMELOT (“The Great Pandemonium”).

The band states: “We are impressed by the visionary style of Owe’s works. For a band willing to sound and look cinematic like RHAPSODY there was no better choice possible. The video will be spread for free around the world in the beginning of April. Our friend Owe will also be responsible for a bonus DVD including the video, the “making of” documentary related with it, and exclusive interviews with all the RHAPSODY band members. NUCLEAR BLAST will release this extra DVD with a playtime of more than one hour in the LIMITED EDITION of the new upcoming album “ASCENDING TO INFINITY”, to be released worldwide on June 29. An additional gift to all our fans around the world!”

Ascending To Infinity – will be released worldwide on June 29th, 2012, by Nuclear Blast.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

For more info on RHAPSODY, click on the link below:

www.ltrhapsody.com

LONG LIVE LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY.

Stone.

Stéphan Forté ‘The Shadows Compendium’ – Guitar Virtuoso Creates An Instrumental Album Of Sensation

Posted in Guitar, guitarists, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , , , on February 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Stéphan Forté - This is an instrumental album from guitar virtuoso Stéphan Forté. A seasoned musician who is highly respected within the guitar world of the world-famous and novice alike, Stéphan will have his new album, The Shadows Compendium, released on February 28th, 2012, via Listenable Records.

Stéphan Forté is exceptionally known for being the founder and guitarist for the French Progressive Metal band - Adagio. This album features the meat and potatoes of  a rhythm section, while the keyboards play an extensive and exciting role within these songs. Symphonic, melodic and built on delectable speed, while guitar is the star, The Shadows Compendium is not an album to miss in 2012.

If you’ve never heard the guitar playing of Stéphan, Neoclassical is the key word here. In the event you are a casual fan or die-hard loyalist to Yngwie Malmsteen, then the guitar brilliance of Stéphan will ignite your senses into six and seven-string overdrive and send you into axe shredding bliss. As with his legendary peers, (to name a select few) the likes of Michael Schenker, Vinnie Moore and (of course) Yngwie Malmsteen, Stéphan plays his guitar with such unique emotion that it comes across as vocals.

The technical playing that is showcased by Stéphan is pure art that accentuates his aptitude for speed and melodies, while the never-ending illusion that something magical is happening will always drift into my senses as I listen to The Shadows Compendium. Not an imitator and original as one could wish for from a guitarist of Metal, there is no denying, that Stéphan has his very own alluring tonal identity with his Lag signature guitar.

Stéphan is within a world-class tier of Metal guitarists or guitarists of any genre for that matter. All 8 songs are rich with all the flamboyance of Stéphan’s fret mastery, while never caving in to any dull interludes, (the) ones that usually hinder any sense of musical elevation that’s already been established. Musically sound and stimulating on all grounds, The Shadows Compendium not only showcases a guitarist that has arrived to legendary status, this album reflects Stéphan’s respect for a song’s texture and most importantly its purpose.

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The Shadows Compendium – Track Listing & Guest Musicians:

I – The Shadows Compendium (Guests: Jeff Loomis / Nevermore & Franck Hermanny/ Adagio)

II – De Praestigiis Daemonum (Guest Mattias IA Eklundh / Freak Kitchen)

III – Spiritual Bliss

IV – Duat (Guest: Glen Drover/ ex Megadeth)

V – Sorrowful Centruroides (Guest: Derek Taylor /Solo artist)

VI – Prophecies Of Loki XXI

VII – I think there’s someone in the kitchen (Guest: Daniele Gottardo/Solo Artist)

VIII – Improvisation on Sonata no. 14, c # minor – Op. 27 no 2

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For more info on Stéphan Forté, click on the links below:

http://www.stephanforte.org/

http://www.facebook.com/stephanforte

Long Live Stéphan Forté.

Stone.

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