Archive for April 19, 2012

BENEDICTUM & Jeff Pilson Join Forces Again!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Benedictum are proud to announce their continued collaboration with Jeff Pilson on the development of their next release via Frontiers Records!!!!

The result will bring back the magic Benedictum and Jeff Pilson captured during their earlier releases from “Seasons of Tragedy” and their 2006 debut “Uncreation”.

This year and 2013 will be an exciting year for Benedictum with their recent addition of new drummer Rikard Stjernquist known for his exceptional talent in Jag Panzer for 25 years.

Jeff Pilson known for his extensive list of musicianship with legendary acts Dokken and Dio, while currently with  Foreginer and producer for Adler’s Appetite.

Jeff Pilson states:  “I’m very excited about producing the new Benedictum record. I’m very passionate about their music and love working with the band. V’s vocals, Pete’s guitars, the band’s energy and the songs are all something that are very close to my heart. This record will be their crowning achievement- of that I have no doubts!”

Benedictum was formed in 2005. After being noticed by Craig Goldy (Dio, Guiffria, Budgie) the wheels were set in motion and eventually lead to their debut CD “Uncreation”.

Coming soon will be more exciting news regarding their next release!!!!!!

Benedictum is Veronica Freeman (lead vocals), Pete Wells (lead guitar), Chris Shrum (bass) and Rikard Stjernquist (drums/percussion).

Benedictum discography includes “Uncreation”, “Seasons of Tragedy”, and “Dominion”.

(Source: Frontiers Records)

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Weblinks:

Band:  http://www.benedictum.net

Veronica Freeman:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=736850320

Veronica Freeman:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002710835082

Facebook Band Page:  http://www.facebook.com/Benedictum.Official

Record Label:  http://www.frontiers.it

LONG LIVE BENEDICTUM.

LONG LIVE JEFF PILSON.

Stone.

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The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics – NYC DVD Release Party, Theatrical Screening, and more

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics is coming to NYC for a multi-event celebration of the DVD release on April 24…

On April 23, Forbidden Planet (840 Broadway, NYC) will host a release party/artists signing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Original Rock ‘n’ Roll Comics artists will be in attendance signing old issues of RnR Comics, trade paperbacks, DVDs, etc. Original copies of the actual comics will be randomly given away to attendees. Artists confirmed include Jay Allen Sanford, Spike Steffenhagen, and Robert V. Conte. Also in attendance will be director Ilko Davidov, doing a Q&A session and signing DVDs.

Following the release party, Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street, NYC) will host a screening of the film at 9:00pm. It will be followed by a Q&A with the director and artists. Free copies of the DVD will be given away to random attendees at the theater.

Then on April 28 and 29, Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Avenue – Brooklyn, NY 11249) will host a “Rock N Roll Comics” brunch at 12:00pm. The brunch includes food, drinks and a screening of the film, followed by a special Q&A session with cast and crew.

The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics charts the short and controversial life of publisher Todd Loren, whose scandalous series of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars enraged and sometimes charmed his subjects, provoked numerous lawsuit threats from the likes of Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, and eventually led to a landmark First Amendment case, all before he was savagely murdered in 1992.

This documentary mixes animation and eerie home video of Todd Loren along with interviews and commentary that reflect the range of opinions regarding his cultural legacy – Including firsthand accounts from many of the artists and writers who were inspired and exploited by Loren, all peppered with insights from both the Rock & Roll and comic book communities from such luminaries as Alice Cooper, Gary Groth, Ian Shirley, Mojo Nixon and more.

Details:

* S.R.P.: $19.99

* Running Time: 80 minutes

* Features: Over two hours of bonus features, extended interviews, TV news clips, commercials, trailers and a Revolution Comics/ Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics cover art gallery. Liner notes from Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics co-creator Jay Allen Sanford, as well as from rock critic Rob O’Connor.

* Release Date: April 24, 2012

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info, click on the link below:

http://facebook.com/wild.eye.releasing

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VENOM – To Headline Bang Your Head Festival 2012; New Live Set List For 2012

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal festivals, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As taken from the Official Venom Website, The Official Website Of Black Metal:

Venom are confirmed to headline this years Bang Your Head Festival on 13 July 2012, in Messegelände Balingen in Germany. The band have started working with their technicians to plan the new stage set to incorporate some new pyro effects for a special event.

~ Visit the Festival Website ~

NEW LIVE SET LIST FOR 2012

Venom are working on new live set for their upcoming shows in South America in April. Entitled: ‘Black Angels’ the new set list will mainly feature songs from their classic album ‘Black Metal’ and their new album ‘Fallen Angels’ which was released last year.

Venom created their ’30 Years Of Venom’ set in 2009 which included songs from every Venom album, plus some EP Singles, and even the Probot classic ‘Centuries Of Sin’. The set list was updated and modified from show to show to include medleys of various songs including Possessed, Live Like An Angel, Man Myth & Magic Calm Before The Storm, and At War With Satan.

Bang Your Head Festival – Bands Confirmed Thus Far:

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* For more info on VENOM, click on the link below:

VENOM – Official Website

LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL.

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IRON CLAW – “Final Hour” (New Song / Music Video): Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock songs, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Jimmy Ronnie – guitarist, founding member of IRON CLAW

IRON CLAW – With new vocalist Gary Hair, IRON CLAW are busy recording new material and playing live. One new song that has been made public recently is Final Hour and it’s a Hard Rockin’ stomper! Gary Hair sings the daylights out of Final Hour and whoa! I am absolutely looking forward to IRON CLAW’s follow-up to 2011’s A Different Game (released on Ripple Music).

Guitarist Jimmy Ronnie shreds and his guitar playing on Final Hour is a showstopper! This song must be played at high volume, there is no other option. Gee, do I dig this new IRON CLAW song? My answer is simple: Metal be thy name, I do.

IRON CLAW – Recording Final Hour at Lovers Lane Studios in Dumfries:

IRON CLAW:

Jimmy Ronnie – guitar

Gary Hair – vocals

Alex Wilson – bass

Ian McDougall – drums

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* For more info on IRON CLAW:

http://www.facebook.com/IRONCLAWUK

LONG LIVE IRON CLAW.

Stone.

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