Archive for June 8, 2011

DREAM THEATER – Announce New Album Title, Track Listing and Release Date

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

The following is a press release from RoadRunner Records, on June 8th, 2011:

(New York, NY): The recent announcement that Mike Mangini would be joining Dream Theater, replacing departed drummer Mike Portnoy caused such fanfare that  Mangini was a trending topic on Twitter, second only to England’s Royal Wedding. Now, the band is revealing more information about their upcoming album. The new album is titled A Dramatic Turn of Events. The much-anticipated platter, which marks Mangini’s recorded debut, will be released via Roadrunner Records on September 13th and will be supported by a massive world tour.

 “I’m incredibly psyched with the way this album came out and can’t wait to share it with everybody,” guitarist John Petrucci, who also serves as the producer for A Dramatic Turn of Events, said. “We are currently in the mix stage with the great Andy Wallace and it’s all sounding amazing!”

 “We have poured our hearts and minds into the creation of this album,” keyboardist Jordan Rudess offered. “All the life changing events that surrounded us before,  as well as during the whole process, fueled our desire to dig deep within ourselves and create the best music we possibly could.”

Vocalist James LaBrie said, “In the grand scheme of Dream Theater’s career, the last several months have been such an incredibly positive, fulfilling and rewarding experience. The new songs and sound has never been so spirited or rejuvenating. I cannot wait for every one of our fans to sink their audio senses into this batch of tunes.”

The track listing for A Dramatic Turn of Events is as follows:

1. On the Backs of Angels

2. Build Me Up, Break Me Down

3. Lost Not Forgotten 

4. This is the Life 

5. The Shaman’s Trance 

6. Outcry 

7. Far From Heaven 

8. Breaking All Illusions 

9. Beneath The Surface

* For more info on DREAM THEATER, click on the links below:

Dream Theater

ROADRUNNER RECORDS

LONG LIVE DREAM THEATER.

Stone.

Masaki Murashita – Hemoptysis Frontman Launches MasakiMurashita.com!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal music with tags , , , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Eyeful Images Photographic Arts)

MASAKI MURASHITA – Best known for his role as the lead vocalist/guitarist for the critically acclaimed Thrash Metal power house, Hemoptysis, Masaki Murashita is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and recording engineer with over six years of experience in the entertainment industry.

He has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Grammy Award winning producer Ryan Greene (NOFX, Authority Zero, F5), platinum selling recording artist Megadeth, and metal underground heavy hitters Agoraphobic Nosebleed, and Benedictum.

Personal endorsements include Jackson Guitars, Engl Amps, EMG Pickups, Providence cables, straps and effects, Morley pedals, Maxon (Godlyke), InTune Guitar Picks, SIT Strings, Coffin Case, and Mono Case.

In regards to the website, Masaki stated, “A career in music is tough, and you need to diversify in order to make ends meet. While I am first and foremost a founding member of Hemoptyisis, I am also a recording engineer, and keep an open mind regarding other music-oriented opportunities. This website will no doubt aid in expanding my horizons, allowing me to reach a whole new level as a music industry professional.”

Masaki and Hemoptysis have recently released the group’s debut full length album, “Misanthropic Slaughter” in both the USA and Europe to literally hundreds of rave reviews.

For more information regarding Masaki Murashita and services available, please visit http://masakimurashita.com

(Source: Hemoptysis/Masaki Murashita)

LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

Stone.

URIAH HEEP – Nail On The Head: Official Video… ROCKS!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock music, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, melodic rock, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

URIAH HEEP – Into The Wild is the 23rd studio album from the legendary Uriah Heep and was released on Frontiers Records on May 3rd, 2011. Since 1970, Uriah Heep has been Rockin’ the globe! Founding member and guitarist Mick Box has his band once again playing some of the best Hard Rock in the land! Throughout this iconic band’s reign, be it progressive, melodic, hard or heavy, one thing is for certain… after 40 years of Uriah Heep Rock ‘n’ Roll, this band is unquestionably steady!

Below is the Hard Rockin’ and thunder stompin’ song: Nail On The Head. Take a look and listen for yourself below… URIAH HEEP are Classic Rock Kings!

URIAH HEEP:

Mick Box – guitar & vocals

Bernie Shaw – lead vocals

Trevor Bolder – bass & vocals

Russell Gilbrook – drums & vocals

Phil Lanzon – keyboards & vocals

* For more info on URIAH HEEP, click on the links below:

URIAH HEEP – Official Website

URIAH HEEP – MySpace Music Page

www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords

LONG LIVE URIAH HEEP.

Stone.

POP EVIL – Signs To eOne Music: Shoots New Music Video, Debuts Another New Single + Tour Dates Listed!

Posted in alternative metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, modern metal, modern rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: LeAnn Mueller)

(New York, NY) — POP EVIL will be shooting a new music video for their brand new track “Monster You Made” today in Chicago with critically acclaimed director Robby Starbuck“We are very excited to release “Monster You Made” as the follow up single to ‘Last Man Standing.’ This song depicts what ‘War of Angels’ is all about! Nothing puts a bigger smile on our face then getting the chance to say July 5th marks ‘War of Angels’ release day!” says front man Leigh Kakaty.

LISTEN TO MONSTER YOU MADE HERE.

POP EVIL have recently signed a world wide record deal with eOne Music. Their new long awaited album “War Of Angels” will be released on July 5, 2011. Grammy Award nominated producer/engineerJohnny K is producing.

The band even went as far as to tear up their old record contract on stage during their performance at Rock On The Range festival earlier this month before announcing their new home. Watch the video of front man Leigh Kakaty doing so HERE.

SPIN.com hailed it one of the “10 Best Moments of Rock on the Range.”

The band has enjoyed early success with their hit single “Last Man Standing” which peaked at #5 on the active rock charts. That single can be heard HEREWar Of Angels will be the follow up to Lipstick on the Mirror which was released in 2008. The band will continue their co-headline run with CROSSFADE. Click HERE for tour dates!

POP EVIL is Leigh Kakaty (lead vocals) Dylan Allison (drums) Davey Grahs (guitar) Tony Greve (guitar) and Matt DiRito (bass).

POP EVIL – 2011 TOUR DATES:

6/9 – Fayettville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
6/10 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
6/12 – Lafayette, LA @ Nite Town
6/13 – Ruston, LA @ 3 Doc’s Bew House
6/14 – Montgomery, AL @ Rock Bottom
6/15 – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
6/16 – Johnson City, TN @ Capones
6/17 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
6/18 – Louisville, KY @ Pheonix Hill Tavern
6/19 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
6/22 – Cincinatti, OH @ Yeatman’s Cove Park
6/23 – Dayton, OH @ McGuffy’s House of Rock
6/24 – Toldeo, OH @ Headliners
6/25 – Jackson, MI @ County Fairgrounds
7/1 – Muskegon, MI @ Heritage Landing
7/3 – Great Lakes, IL @ Great Lakes Naval Station
7/7 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
7/8 – Aberdeen, SD @ Aberdeen Music Festival
7/9 – Rochester, MN @ Wicked Moose
7/12 – Chesaning, MI @ Chesaning Showboat
7/16 – Rock Island, IL @ Rock The District
7/29 – Neenah, WI @ Mo’s Ridgeway
7/30 – Madison, WI @ WJJO Band Camp
8/6 – Sturgis, SD @ Buffalo Chip Campground
8/7 – Moorehead, MN @ Bluestem
8/9 – Casper,WY @ The Venue
8/27 – Waterloo, IA @ Rockstock Festival

* (Source: eOne Music)

* For more info on POP EVIL, click on the links below:

POP EVIL – Official facebook

POP EVIL – Official Website

eOne Music – facebook

eOne Metal

LONG LIVE POP EVIL.

Stone.