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VESPERIA – Offer Free Download From New Demo ‘The Swordsman’, Plus Tour Dates Announced!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Vesperia formerly known as Bolero as it was previously announced last week are proud to release the title track from their new demo ‘The Swordsman’ as the first of four free downloads set to be unleashed over the month of May.

FREE download at the following link here.

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Vesperia will also be on tour with fellow Metal warriors Crimson Shadows playing the following dates in Ontario.

‘For the Glory of the Swordsman’ Tour Dates:

May 18, 2012 – The Port – Barrie, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Goliath, The Isosceles Project

June 1, 2012 – The Granite Club – North Bay, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, The Killing Field, Face the Hate, Sign of the Raven

June 2, 2012 – The Serbian Centre – Sudbury, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Before the Black Gates

June 8, 2012 – The Corktown Pub – Hamilton, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Deathmarch

June 9, 2012 – Dominion House Tavern – Windsor, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Aeron’s Wake, Final Stage, Nepenthe

June 22, 2012 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON w/ Crimson Shadows

June 29, 2012 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON w/ Sonburst, Crimson Shadows, Signs of Chaos

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VESPERIA:

Morgan Rider – vocals, bass & keys

Tim Ferriman – guitar, vocals & mandolin

Casey Elliot – guitar

Cory Hofing – drums

The Swordman – Track Listing:

1. The Swordsman 04:42

2. Huntress 03:28

3. To Times End We Ride 07:47

4. A Silence Prolonging (In Longing) 04:58

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ABOUT VESPERIA: After several months of deep thinking and more than half a decade of live shows, line-up changes and the constant shake-ups in the music industry, the four musicians behind Bolero decided it was time for a big move – a change in name and mentality. Ladies, gentlemen and metal Vikings, we present to you, VESPERIA formerly known as Bolero.

Continuing to derive influences from thrash, black metal and traditional folk music, Vesperia are not leaving their epic orchestrations, throat-crushing speed nor ear-piercing guitar riffs behind, rather, they’re intensifying each element, adding more energy to their live shows just when fans thought they couldn’t get any more amped up and prepping to release their new demo as Vesperia, entitled ‘The Swordsman’.

Converting listeners and critics across the globe into believers and preachers of symphonic Celtic death metal since 2007, it’s clear VESPERIA has no plans of slowing down.

VESPERIA (Official) ‘PINTS HELD HIGH’ Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlaCcVvVfVY

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

LONG LIVE VESPERIA.

Stone.

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ROYAL THUNDER “CVI” – Unreal Is The Word And This Heavy Album MUST Be Heard!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal with tags , , , , , , on May 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ROYAL THUNDER – Ann Wilson of Heart. (the late) Janis Joplin. Melissa Etheridge. Bonnie Raitt. Joan Jett. Mlny Parsonz. These women of Rock all have one essential talent in common; they all sing from the heart and Rock ‘N Roll soul, while singing with believable passion. I also revere each of their voices too. Who is Mlny Parsonz your asking? Mlny is the vocalist and bassist for Royal Thunder. Mlny and Royal Thunder will be bigger than they probably ever fathomed… so they better get used to the accolades that will be coming their way.

I seriously believe a band like Royal Thunder only comes around every several years. Their debut full-length album, CVI, is easily one of the best albums I’ve listened to in years; crossing all Rock genres. Royal Thunder’s sound weaves Hard Rock, Metal, some psychedelia and meaty Stoner Metal with a thunderous vibe of Classic Rock. If there is that one can’t miss band you need to catch onto in 2012, it’s Royal Thunder; and that’s a sincere fact I am delivering to you.

Lyrically personal, emotional and dark, the songs on CVI are all equally sensational; while both the vocals of Mlny and the music are an astonishing match. If there is one legendary vocalist that Mlny is channeling in, that legend would be Janis Joplin. Regardless of comparisons, Mlny’s vocals are as refreshingly new like a long-awaited rain shower, during a late Summer’s drought.

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The band plays their music with a driving passion as well, again, both vocals and music compliment each other on CVI and it’s a thrill a second to listen to. With a sonic retrospective flair being echoed throughout CVI, Royal Thunder still uncannily comes across as relevant with nary a remote hint of pretension. Even though Royal Thunder hasn’t invented the Rock ‘N Roll wheel, they didn’t try to reinvent it either on CVI; and that’s something many other up and coming bands should take note of.

Overall and (most importantly) consistently memorable throughout, CVI comes musically packaged as complete. Sleeping Witch and the opening track Parsonz Curse offer up substantial riffs and enough heavy texture to make any warm-blooded Metalhead jump for Metal joy. Even when Mlny and band tone things down during songs such as South Of Somewhere and Minus, they’re still heavy with the atmosphere of what’s to come next and what they’re all about.

I am very excited about Royal Thunder and their new album CVI; I imagine it obviously shows. What I’m also excited about is this band (albeit a conscientious maneuver or not) has connected the dots of Heavy Metal, Rock and Hard Rock’s past and written songs that bubbles over with admirably heavy substance in 2012. In a world of fake mainstream Rock and Pop crap that suffocates and kidnaps our youth and misinformed, real talent will always surface to the top and save us all, the crème de la crème which in this instance is… Royal Thunder.

ROYAL THUNDER:

Mlny Parsonz – bass & vocals

Josh Weaver – lead guitar

Lee Smith – drums

Josh Coleman – rhythm guitar

* CVI release dates: May 22 (U.S.), May 28 (UK), June 1 (Ger/Benelux) and June 4 (World). CVI will be available on CD and 2xLP and of course digital, via Relapse Records.

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CVI – Track Listing:

Parsonz Curse

Whispering World

Shake and Shift

No Good

Blue

Sleeping Witch

South of Somewhere

Drown

Minus

Black Water Vision

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* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER, click on the link below:

www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

http://bit.ly/RoyalThunderStore

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

Stone.

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WITCH CROSS – To Perform At METAL MAGIC 5, In Fredericia, Denmark

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

(Photo Courtesy of Kev Moore)

WITCH CROSS – The reunited Danish Metallers known across the Metal land as WITCH CROSS, are scheduled to perform at METAL MAGIC 5 on July 13th, 2012, in Fredericia, Denmark. Fronted by vocalist Kev Moore, he recently shared the top photo with Metal Odyssey. This photo was taken at this year’s Keep It True Festival XV; which was held in the Metal grand country of Germany.

Kev Moore has stated that WITCH CROSS is currently writing new material for a forthcoming album! That type of Metal news is what I’m talkin’ about! Check out the METAL MAGIC 5 poster below and you’ll realize that there will be some serious Metal being played at this festival!

Many excellent Metal bands on the bill for certain; I raise the horns seeing that DAMIEN THORNE  and CRYSTAL VIPER will be sharing the stage with WITCH CROSS! Metal be thy name!

WITCH CROSS:

Mike “Wlad” Koch – guitar

Kevin “Kev” Moore – vocals


Jan “Little John” Fields – bass

Anders “AC” Hjort
 – drums

Poul Martin Nielsen – guitar

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

http://www.witchcross.dk

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* Metal Fast Fact: Back in 1650, Frederick III founded Fredericia, therefore, this town is named after him.

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

Stone.

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IRON CLAW – New Live Photos From Comlongon Rocks

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Courtesy Of Jimmy Ronnie)

Above: Jimmy Ronnie – Guitar

IRON CLAW – Last weekend, (Saturday, May 5th) the legendary Scottish Hard Rockers known as IRON CLAW headlined the Rock Stage at a charity festival in South West Scotland, Comlongon Castle, at Comlongon Rocks. As founding member/guitarist Jimmy Ronnie put it: “A great time was had by all!”

Jimmy Ronnie has shared these two new live concert photos with Metal Odyssey. Both photos taken at Comlongon Rocks. Thanks for sharing Jimmy!

Currently, IRON CLAW are busy working on their forthcoming studio album; a follow-up to their 2011 critically acclaimed album: A Different Game (Ripple Music).

(Photo Courtesy Of Jimmy Ronnie)

Above: Gary Hair – Vocals

Ian McDougall – Drums (background)

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* For more info on IRON CLAW, click on the links below!

IRON CLAW – facebook

* For more info on Comlongon Rocks, click the link below!

www.comlongonrocks.com

LONG LIVE IRON CLAW.

Stone.

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DISASTROID – Bay Area Band To Check Out; Cause They Flat-Out ROCK!

Posted in grunge, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DISASTROID – Recently, Studio SQ shared an independent band with me and their called: DISASTROID. Whoa. Very, very cool name for a band of any Rock genre. To make the situation even better, the music of DISASTROID is very, very cool too. Very cool. Damn cool. Cool as hell. In other Metal words, Stone digs the two songs I’ve been listening to from DISASTROID.

DISASTROID are from The Bay Area (California) and can easily be tagged as Stoner and Hard Rock Rock meets Grunge. However, there are many musical influences happening within the sound from this band; Even a hint of Punk vibe seem to weave its way about in both songs: Low and Money and Guilt. At the end of the day, it’s Rock ‘N Roll, it’s heavy and damn fun to hear.

I really appreciate the “free spirit” style that DISASTROID exhibits musically. This band plays loose while still coming across as a tight unit. Both songs are obviously produced quite well, while still maintaining a fun “garage-style” atmosphere; which seems to be missing too often in the world of Rock today. The vocals of Enver Koneya remind me of the super legendary Chris Cornell. Regardless, Enver still comes across as original to my ears.

Fans of Queens of the Stone Age to fans of Army Of Anyone, with all other fans in-between and on the side, should get a Rockin’ kick from the memorable Rock ‘N Roll DISASTROID has created.

Below the live group shot, there are 2 links for 2 songs; which will give you a taste for what the Heavy Rock ‘N Roll of  DISASTROID sounds like. Don’t hesitate! Click them cool links, listen to some DISASTROID and leave a comment about what you’ve heard! Your Metal voice counts, here at Metal Odyssey!

“Low” – http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14759375/Virb/artists/Disastroid/Low.mp3

“Money and Guilt” – http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14759375/Virb/artists/Disastroid/MoneyAndGuilt.mp3

DISASTROID – Official Press Release:

DISASTROID – From time to time one stumbles on a record that simply kicks ass. Disastroid’s upcoming LP “Money and Guilt” is no exception. This rock epic takes the listener on a ride through a minefield of tempo changes, metric modulation, and other surprises that turn your guts. By and large it employs the best that rock has to offer while showcasing refined musicianship and purpose.

Huge guitar tone, heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and melodic vocals are the salient components of Disastroid’s music. While their sound can be reminiscent to some of the heroes of 90’s rock (Melvins, Rollins Band, Jesus Lizard, Soundgarden, etc.), the band has a hard time labeling their work. As frontman Enver Koneya points out “We have no real formula… we just make music that pleases ourselves. It just so happens that others like the sound as well.”

Enver assembled Disastroid in San Francisco from spare parts he found on Craigslist. After recording an EP on his own, Travis Williams jumped on board taking over the bass chair. Travis has had great influence on the direction of the group and over the past three years he and Enver have prolifically written and recorded three albums, most recently with Braden McGaw on drums.

Since their inception Disatroid has been busy. In addition to recording the group has been gaining fans steadily as they perform along the west coast. They’ve also managed to amass a devoted following in their home base of San Francisco, a city which tends to be oriented toward the clinically critical and the cynically hipster.

They were recently featured in Thrasher Magazine and have accumulated tons of local and national attention. On Disastroid’s horizon is a tour to the Pacific Northwest to support their release of “Money and Guilt”.

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(Source: Studio SQ)

* For more info & tour dates for DISASTROID, click on the link below!

http://disastroid-music.blogspot.com/

LONG LIVE DISASTROID.

Stone.

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METAL ODYSSEY’S MOTHER’S DAY SONGS & ALBUMS TO ROCK YOU! 2012 EDITION!

Posted in classic rock, country music, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, holiday songs, holidays, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on May 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MOTHER’S DAY 2012 – Yes, Mother’s Day is upon us. Mothers Rock. On May 13th, 2012, the U.S. will be celebrating Mothers Day. There are different dates for Mothers Day, depending on where you live in the world. I hope you all can give your mother a big hug and thank you on this special day. I’ll be blowing a kiss to the sky this Mother’s Day, to my mother up in heaven.

While compiling this groovy list of mother songs and albums; my research kinda went astray. It happens. You see, I’m not too sure if all of these choices on this list will actually… Rock. Some actually make me laugh just looking at the covers. Sorry, that’s just me, I do tend to have a sense of Metal humor. A couple of albums below came from Metal Odyssey visitor’s suggestions: Queen and Every Mother’s Nightmare.

Hopefully this list of mother songs and albums will provide a definitive starting point for your Mother Album Collection. If not, maybe you can share a laugh or two with me. If you find this list boring, by all means you can go watch an ABBA concert DVD instead and get psyched-out by some live Dancing Queen. Metal be thy name.

Queen – A Day At The Races

Yes, this Queen album Rocks! Tie Your Mother Down is the opening track too. This album comes highly recommended by Stone.

Mum’s The Word – 60 Fabulous Songs Your Mother Should Know

Um, this is a “2 CD set” as well. What if your mother doesn’t know these songs? Then what?

 Mother’s Finest –  The Very Best Of – Not Yer Mother’s Funk

Mother’s Finest for all intents and Metal purposes… ROCKS.

Within Temptation – Mother Earth

Within Temptation ROCKS. ‘Nuff said.

Mother Mother – Oh My

Uh… I have absolutely, positively no idea. It’s an album though.

Every Mother’s Nightmare – (self titled)

This band and their 1990 debut album… ROCKS.

Country Songs For Mother’s Day

I doubt there are any Rockin’ kick-ass songs on this one. Then again, you just never know.

Mama’s Hand – Bluegrass And Mountain Songs About Mother

Whoa! I don’t know which is funnier! The title of “Mama’s Hand” or the picture on this album cover! My interpretation of this album’s picture: Mama blew a nasty cheese fart and her daughter is not amused.

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Mother’s Milk

ATTENTION: Red Hot Chili Peppers… ROCK! This album is highly recommended by Stone.

Robert Gass & On Wings Of Song – Ancient Mother

I am leaning towards this being a picture of an ancient fertility statue? I think? I have no idea what the music sounds like on this album. Maybe chanting? I did research some: Robert Gass is a classically trained musician and he directs the vocal group On Wings Of Song.

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Well, that concludes the 2012 edition of Metal Odyssey’s Mother’s Day Songs & Albums To ROCK YOU! Thank you for visiting and sticking around to the end. Happy Mother’s Day to all you cool mothers out there.

* Back in 2010, I compiled the first installment of Metal Odyssey’s Mother’s Day Songs. It is a Metal Must if you’ve missed it. Check it out if you like, by clicking the large link below! Whoa!

METAL ODYSSEY’S MOTHER’S DAY SONGS TO ROCK YOU!

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LONG LIVE MOTHERS.

The word “groovy” was used in this post.

Stone.

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ROYAL THUNDER – Confirm U.S. Tour, NPR Feature And “Parsonz Curse” MP3 Available Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Christy Parry

May 8, 2012, Philadelphia — Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based quartet Brooklyn Vegan described as “Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde fronting Black Sabbath,” will tour with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail this Summer.

Mlny Parsonz and Josh Weaver were recently interviewed by NPR with that piece and an mp3 of “Parsonz Curse” available today here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/05/08/151945138/behind-parsonz-curse-the-bellowing-howl-of-royal-thunder.

CVI, the band’s debut album, is available May 22 via Relapse Records with pre-orders offered here:  http://www.relapse.com/label/cvi-cd.html.

“Finally!  We get to tour with our new album,CVI, coming out before we hit the road,” said Parzonz about the six-week U.S. trek.  “I’ve seen Valient Thorr several times and every time they make me smile from ear to ear.  To be doing this run with them , the Kick Ass and Holy Grail is sure to be a good time.”

Royal Thunder tour dates (all shows with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail except May 26):

May 26    Atlanta, GA    The Earl

June 10    Richmond, VA    Strange Matter

June 12    Huntington, WV    V Club

June 13    Pittsburgh, PA    The Smiling Moose

June 14    Lancaster, PA    Chameleon Club

June 16    Allston, MA    Great Scott

June 17    New York, NY    Mercury Lounge

June 19    Cleveland, OH    The Grog Shop

June 20    Chicago, IL    Double Door

June 21    Detroit, MI    Small’s

June 22    Grand Rapids, MI    The Pyramid Scheme

June 23    Madison, WI    The Frequency

June 24    Minneapolis, MN    Triple Rock Social Club

June 26    Lincoln, NE    Rye Room @ Bourbon Theatre

June 27    Denver, CO    The Marquis Theater

June 28    Salt Lake City, UT    In The Venue

June 29    Boise, ID    Neurolux

June 30    Seattle, WA    El Corazon

July 1    Portland, OR    The Star Theatre

July 2    Sparks, NV    The Alley

July 3    San Francisco, CA    Bottom of the Hill

July 5    Los Angeles, CA   The Down & Out

July 6    San Diego, CA    The Casbah

July 7    Santa Ana, CA    The Constellation Room @ The Observatory

July 10    Phoenix, AZ    Rhythm Room

July 12    Colorado Springs, CO    The Black Sheep

July 13    Omaha, NE    Sokol Underground

July 14    Columbia, MO    Mojo’s

July 15    Indianapolis, IN    Birdy’s Live

July 18    Chattanooga, TN    JJ’s Bohemia

July 19    Charlotte, NC    Chop Shop

Royal Thunder recently recorded a live performance of “Sleeping Witch” for indieATL, an online partner of Georgia State University radio station WRAS 88.5.  The clip can be seen here: http://indieatl.com/indieatl-videos/first-video-from-royal-thunder-indieatl-session-sleeping-witch/.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER, click on the links below!

http://bit.ly/RoyalThunderStore

www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

Stone.

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HEMOPTYSIS Song “M.O.D.” Wins Award At 11th Annual Independent Music Awards

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , on May 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hemoptysis are proud to announce that the song “M.O.D.” from their debut full length album “Misanthropic Slaughter”, has won the award for best Metal / Hardcore song at the 11th annual Independent Music Awards. This years winners were selected by a panel of Industry professionals including “Ozzy” Osbourne and Keith Richards, among others.

Hemoptysis is also still in the running to receive The Independent Music Awards’ Vox Pop honors, the fan-determined portion of The IMAs.

To cast your vote for Hemoptysis please visit: http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/11th/Album/Metal-Hardcore

You can check out the music video for “M.O.D.” here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRy7sW7cxlU

In other news, the band are currently in the process of writing new material for their follow-up to “Misanthropic Slaughter”, expected to be released later this year.

Upcoming Live Dates:


Sun, June 3 @ Chasers in Scottsdale, AZ

Sat, June 16 @ The Juggernaut in Gallup, NM

Fri, June 29 @ The Rock in Tucson, AZ

Sun, Sep 16 @ TBA in Denver, CO (Wolves of Apocalypse Fest)

Mon, Sep 17 @ SlapShot Billiards, Gallup, NM

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(Source: Hemoptysis)

* For more info on HEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below:

http://www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.misanthropicslaughter.com

http://www.youtube.com/hemoptysismetal

CONGRATULATIONS & LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

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69 CHAMBERS “The Peep Hole” – Official Music Video: Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

69 CHAMBERS – There’s something about that voice of Nina Vetterli-Treml. Her vocals are Metal meets 80’s New Wave and she radiates both presence and relevancy with a slickness that I find quite alluring. The newest music video from 69 Chambers is The Peep Hole; a song from their sophomore album Torque. The Peep Hole is percussion driven; while showcasing this band’s accessible appeal to both Hard Rock and Metal fans alike.

I find 69 Chambers to be cutting-edge and not about any blueprint from Rock’s storied past. Instead, 69 Chambers proves that they are a band with “an accessible sound” while still being heavy and carrying their own back alley and blue-collar vibes through song. The mainstream doesn’t know what they’re missing with 69 Chambers; quite frankly, the mainstream doesn’t deserve this talented band either.

69 Chambers is in our Heavy Music world to stay. Man, I dig this band. Take a look and listen below and see why 69 Chambers and their  video The Peep Hole is my Metal Pick Of The Day.

69 CHAMBERS:

Nina Vetterli-Treml – bass & vocals

Tommy Vetterli – guitar

Diego Rapacchietti – drums

* Torque was released on April 27th, 2012, via Massacre Records.

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* For more info on 69 CHAMBERS, click the links below!

http://www.69chambers.com

http://www.twitter.com/69chambers

http://www.soundcloud.com/69-chambers

LONG LIVE 69 CHAMBERS.

Stone.

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SIX FEET UNDER – New Track Premiere Hosted By Metal Hammer Germany

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

Today Metal Hammer Germany is hosting an exclusive premiere of “Frozen At The Moment Of Death,” from death metal tyrants SIX FEET UNDER. The track comes off the band’s Undead full-length set for North American release on May 22, 2012 through Metal Blade Records. Commented growl king Chris Barnes of the release: “Creating an album is a lot of work and a lot of focus, but we didn’t really have too many hiccups in the recording. It went really smooth, and it was pretty much the most effortless album we’ve ever tracked. I had a great, great time working on this album; it was so much fun because everything seemed so new again.

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Surf over to Metal Hammer to check out “Frozen At The Moment Of Death,” the third official single from Undead at THIS LOCATION.


Undead was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver), mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy), at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and features the updated lineup of Barnes alongside guitarist Rob Arnold (ex- Chimaira), longtime guitarist Steve Swanson (ex-Massacre), bassist Jeff Hughell (ex-Brain Drill, ex-Vile), and drummer Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Chimaira).

Metal Blade TV recently aired an exclusive interview with Barnes as conducted by label CEO Brian Slagel. To check out the interview, as well as first single, “Formaldehyde,” and limited pre-order options, point your browser HERE.

In conjunction with the release of Undead, SIX FEET UNDER will demolish the masses on a near three-week run of live rituals this June. The 18 Nights Of Blood Tour will begin in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8. Support will be provided by Dying Fetus and Revocation.

* For more info on the 18 Nights Of Blood Tour, click on the large link below!

SIX FEET UNDER – Announce 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012; Dying Fetus and Revocation to Support

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SIX FEET UNDER, click on the links below!

http://www.sfu420.com

http://www.facebook.com/sixfeetunder

http://twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

http://metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

Stone.

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The Metal Community Rejoice! The Return Of LEATHER LEONE And SANDY SLEDGE On “IMAGINE ME ALIVE”

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

In absence for more than two decades, we embrace new material from Leather Leone (Chastain, Rude Girl, Malibu Barbi) and drummer Sandy Sledge (Rude Girl, Malibu Barbi, Warbride, WeaponsVan) in their new project Sledge Leather.

The Sledge Leather debut album “Imagine Me Alive” was inspired in 2010 when Leather Leone called Sandy Sledge to collaborate on the Ronnie James Dio track “Egypt” for a demo tribute recording. Due to the overwhelming response for more material, Sledge Leather was born and were confirmed for Germany’s Keep it True Festival, April 30, 2011.

Sledge Leather entered the studio in 2011 to record their comeback album “Imagine Me Alive”, engulfing the listener in an onslaught of heavy metal with 11 cohesive tracks that resurrects a classic HEAVY metal sound with Dio’s former band members Scott Warren (keyboards), and Jimmy Bain (bass).

“Imagine Me Alive” is currently available from the band and soon through all on-line outlets.

“We wanted to finish what we started with Rude Girl in the ‘80s – straight up heavy a** metal,” Sandy Sledge explains, “This album truly shows the different ways that Leather’s voice can create music.”

Leather Leone comments: “It’s great for me to finally have a huge say in what’s written and how it’s written. With Sledge, I feel like it’s writing with a soul mate — same beliefs, same ideas — because we are writing what comes to us naturally and what comes to us naturally is HEAVY music. This is metal. It’s just ‘metal.’ Heavy, metal.”

Respected industry friends Mike Varney and Monte Connor comment on Sledge Leather:

“Sledge and Leather are the most powerful team of female rockers on the metal scene today,” says Mike Varney, founder of Shrapnel Records.

”Leather sounds as great as she ever did and kicks even more ass than she did in the ‘80s!,” says Monte Connor of Roadrunner Records.

Sledge Leather’s album line-up includes: Leather Leone (vocals), Sandy Sledge (drums), Matthias Weisheit (guitars), Scott Warren (keyboards/orchestration), and Jimmy Bain (bass).

“Imagine Me Alive” is currently available from the band and soon through all on-line outlets.

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(Source: Dustin Hardman Press Promotions)

* For more info on SLEDGE LEATHER, click on the links below!

http://sledgeleather.com

https://www.facebook.com/SledgeLeatherProject

http://youtube.com/sledgeleather

http://twitter.com/SledgeLeather

LONG LIVE SLEDGE LEATHER.

Stone.

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CINDERELLA & MASS – Rockin’ Together! June 28th, 2012, In Foxboro, Massachusetts!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

YOU READ THAT HEADLINE RIGHT!

CINDERELLA & MASS WILL SHARE THE STAGE!

METAL BE THY NAME!

CLICK LINK BELOW FOR TICKET INFO!

SHOWCASE LIVE

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* For more info on CINDERELLA & MASS, click below!

MASS – MASS ROCKS.COM

http://cinderella.net

LONG LIVE CINDERELLA.

LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

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MASTIC SCUM – Sign To Massacre Records

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

We want to introduce you to our latest signing, MASTIC SCUM from Austria!

The four-piece was originally formed in 1992. A year later, the band released their first 12” EP “Ephemeral Cerebral Butchery”. Several demos, EPs and split CDs followed, leading to the release of their debut album “Zero” in the summer of 1999 through Noise Variations.

Within the following years, MASTIC SCUM released their albums “Scar” (Cudgel Agency, 2002), “Mind” (Cudgel Agency, 2005) and the latest album “Dust” (Twilight Rec., 2009), which was nominated for an Amadeus Austrian Music Award in 2010.

The band has already played a lot of club and festival shows in Europe, Asia and the US, joining Marduk and Vader at their “Funeral Nation Tour” through Europe in early 2010, for example!

There were a few line-up changes in the past years and when Alex joined vocalist Maggo, guitarist Harry and drummer Man in spring 2010 as bassist, MASTIC SCUM were stronger than ever!

Guitarist Harry about the signing:

“We are proud to announce that we signed a worldwide deal with one of our favorite labels. We know Massacre Records since quite a long time and are happy to be a part of it now!”

The band’s currently working on their fifth studio album, which is scheduled to be released in fall 2012!

MASTIC SCUM:

Maggo Wenzel – Vocals

Harry Gandler – Guitars

Alex Schmid – Bass

Man Gandler – Drums

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(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on MASTIC SCUM, click on the links below!

www.masticscum.com

www.facebook.com/MasticScum

http://www.youtube.com/masticscum

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE MASTIC SCUM.

Stone.

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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.

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FIREWIND “Few Against Many” – Releases In North America On May 22nd, 2012; “Wall Of Sound” Official Video Released!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

FIREWIND – The seventh studio album from the Metal warriors of Greece, the band we all know as FIREWIND, releases in Europe on May 21st and North America on May 22nd, 2012. Guitar legend Gus G. will be leading his FIREWIND band to Heavy Metal glory once again!

* Few Against Many boasts the album debut of FIREWIND’s new drummer: Jo Nunez.

* Few Against Many will be released in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records and May 22nd in North America through DisManic Distribution via eOne Distribution.

Century Media has recently released the NEW and Official Video for Wall Of Sound. This is FIREWIND at their Metal finest, my Metal brethren! Gus G. shreds! Apollo’s vocals are 100% fabulous! Wall Of Sound is a Metal must! Take a look and listen below for yourself! Metal be thy name!

FIREWIND:

Gus G. – guitar

Apollo Papathanasio – vocals

Petros Christo – bass

Bob Katsionis – keyboards & guitar

Jo Nunez – drums

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FEW AGAINST MANY – Track Listing:

Wall Of Sound

Losing My Mind

Few Against Many

The Undying Fire

Another Dimension

Glorious

Edge Of A Dream

Destiny

Long Gone Tomorrow

No Heroes, No Sinners

Battleborn (bonus digipak version)

No Heroes, No Sinners (acoustic) (bonus digipak version)

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

http://www.firewind.gr

http://www.myspace.com/firewind

LONG LIVE FIREWIND.

Stone.

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CATTLE DECAPITATION – “Monolith Of Inhumanity” Streaming In Its Entirety At MetalSucks

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Band Added To Shockwave Festival Tour 2012 Lineup

MetalSucks will help you kick off your weekend in veggie-gorging Progressive Grind style with an exclusive stream of CATTLE DECAPITATION’s Monolith Of Inhumanity. Set for a North American release on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, the 11-track long player is an achievement that stands out as one of the most volatile, ambitious, and impossible-to-pigeonhole records of 2012.

Produced by Dave Otero of Denver’s Flatline Audio, Monolith Of Inhumanity sees the band investigating inventive new techniques in songwriting without abandoning their signature formula of confrontational audio wreckage. Conceptually, the record revolves around a potent distaste for contemporary civilization and the damage wrought in the name of progress.

In addition, Monolith Of Inhumanity features a host of guests including Mike Majewski of Devourment (guest vocals on “Projectile Ovulation”), Lenard Leal of Cephalic Carnage (backing vocals by on “A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat”), The Cephalic Carnage Community Men’s Choir, consisting of all current Cephalic members and alumni Jawsh Mullen and Zac Joe (gang choir vocals on “The Carbon Stampede”), and ambient and noise interludes by Los Angeles’ most extreme decimator of sound, John Wiese.

In related news, CATTLE DECAPITATION will crush souls on this Summer’s Shockwave Festival Tour 2012 announced earlier this week. The band will be joined by Fear Factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame. Tickets are on sale TODAY at THIS LOCATION.

Comments vocalist Travis Ryan: “It’s been a great start of the year for us what with the new album already getting great reviews from fans and press and all, but we’re very excited for the announcement of this kick ass USA tour. It marks our return to Canadian soil after a three year absence and is looking to be an extremely heavy hitter. Very honored to be asked by the Shockwave Festival to be a part of it!”

Sear your eardrums HERE.

In the meantime, the band is currently bringing their audio pummel to the stage on the Occupation Domination 2012 Tour alongside Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross and more!

CATTLE DECAPITATION – Occupation Domination 2012 – w/ Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross [remaining dates]

5/05/12 The Clubhouse – Tempe, AZ

5/06/12 The Whisky a Go-Go – Hollywood, CA

5/07/12 Slidebar – Fullerton, CA

5/08/12 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA

5/09/12 Plea For Peace Center – Stockton, CA

5/10/12 The Alley – Sparks, NV

5/11/12 Branx – Portland, OR

5/12/12 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

5/13/12 The Venue – Boise, ID

5/14/12 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT

5/15/12 The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO

5/16/12 People’s Court – Des Moines, IA

5/17/12 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

5/18/12 The Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS

CATTLE DECAPITATION – Shockwave Festival Tour 2012 Presented By Full Metal Jackie – w/ Fear Factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning, Forged In Flame

7/06/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

7/07/2012 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC

7/11/2012 Pyramid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB

7/12/2012 Station 4 – St Paul, MN

7/13/2012 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI

7/14/2012 Kool House – Toronto, ON

7/17/2012 Imperial Theater – Quebec City, QC

7/18/2012 Club Soda – Montreal, QC

7/20/2012 Northern Lights – Clifton, NY

7/21/2012 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

7/22/2012 Reverb – Reading, PA

7/25/2012 Palladium – Worcester, MA

7/26/2012 Empire – Springfield, VA

7/29/2012 Tebala Shrine – Rockford, IL

8/02/2012 Nakai Hall – Window Rock, AZ

8/03/2012 The Marqee Theater – Tempe, AZ

8/04/2012 House Of Blues – Hollywood, CA

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on CATTLE DECAPITATION, click on link below!

http://www.metalblade.com/cattle decapitation

LONG LIVE CATTLE DECAPITATION.

Stone.

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Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Back at the beginning of the year, I purchased Revelator; the debut from Tedeschi Trucks Band. This is a CD that I found myself plopping into the car’s player and letting the Rock ‘N Roll from this exquisite band soar. Derek Trucks is simply put, a wow guitarist. Susan Tedeschi is simply put, a wow vocalist.

Fabulous songs and so many tones and rhythms happening from a vast assembly of musicians; that it’s a whirlwind of musical bliss. Anyone unfamiliar with Susan Tedeschi should think: Sheryl Crow. Fans of so many Rock genres can get a kick out of what Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have accomplished with their band here. Quality personified.

It was sad to hear that Adam Yauch passed away on Friday, May 4th. A founding member of the Beastie Boys is no longer around and he left way too young. Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, bandmates, friends and fans of Adam Yauch.

An album I have caught onto this past week is: Michael Thompson Band – Future Past. This potent dose of AOR and Melodic Hard Rock was released back on February 24th of this year, via Frontiers Records. Michael Thompson is superb on guitar and keyboards. Michael Thompson has been a name in the world of Rock and Pop since the late 80’s, with a who’s who list of legendary celebrities he has played for; from Michael Jackson and Celine Dion to Vince Neil.

Vocalist Larry King (no, not the dude who retired from CNN) has an amazing voice. A trademark AOR/Melodic Rock voice. My ears surely dig how he sings these songs on Future Past. I’ve enjoyed listening to Future Past so much, I am hoping Michael Thompson will create more studio albums with Larry King. Good stuff. I also hope to write more about this album in the near future.

I don’t know about you, yet I am blown away by the album artwork of the new Municipal Waste album cover for The Fatal Feast. Justin Osbourn of Slasher Design created this fantastic cover. If Metal Odyssey adds a new award category of album artwork for the “Best Of” year-end lists; The Fatal Feast will be a muscular Metal contender! Add this one to my list of Metal albums I want to write more about… soon.

Municipal Waste – The Fatal Feast was released back on April 10th of this year, via Nuclear Blast America.

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Okay. Those are my Metal and Rock ‘N Roll thoughts for Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Comment on them please! The Metal Odyssey boss said I need to draw more Metal commentary; otherwise I will be yelled at badly. Have a Rockin’ and cool Metal weekend. Also… If you still rent VHS tapes… “be kind and rewind.”

Rest In Peace, Adam Yauch. 1964 – 2012

Rest In Peace, Jeff.

Stone.

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DORO – Reveals Details On Upcoming EP “Raise Your Fist In The Air”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DORO, the Queen of Heavy Metal, has just revealed some details on the upcoming EP “Raise Your Fist In The Air” which will be released August 3, 2012. The EP will contain the following songs and will be issued on CD, vinyl and as digital download: DORO – Raise Your Fist In The Air 01. Raise your fist in the air 02. Victory 03. Engel 04. Lève ton poing vers le ciel “Raise Your Fist In The Air” can now be pre-ordered at THIS location!

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

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

http://www.doro.de/

http://www.facebook.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/musi…

LONG LIVE DORO.

Stone.

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SHAKRA “Back On Track” (Official Music Video) – Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, hard rock videos, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SHAKRA – Back On Track was released back in May of 2011, via AFM Records. Back On Track was one of the best Hard Rock albums my ears came across in 2011, no question. SHAKRA are from Switzerland; they have been around the Hard Rockin’ block and know how to ROCK!

Check out the official music video below for Back On Track… hopefully you’ll see and hear exactly what I mean! My Metal Pick Of The Day! Metal be thy name.

SHAKRA:

John Prakesh – vocals

Thom Blunier – guitar

Thomas Muster – guitar

Dominik Pfister – bass

Roger Tanner – drums

* To read the album review I wrote for Back On Track (May 13, 2011) click on the large link below!

SHAKRA – Back On Track: Swiss Hard Rock Band Is Blazing Forward!

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* For more info on SHAKRA, click on the link below!

http://www.shakra.ch

LONG LIVE SHAKRA.

Stone.

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BARONESS – Posts Trailer For YELLOW & GREEN; Pre-Orders For New Album Available Now

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

May 3, 2012, Philadelphia – Baroness, currently on tour previewing material from their forthcoming album Yellow & Green (July 17, Relapse Records), have posted a trailer for the upcoming release, giving listener’s their first hint of music from the eagerly anticipated album.

Pre-orders for Yellow & Green are available now with the release available in multiple formats: 2CD, Deluxe 2CD, 2xLP and Deluxe 2xLP.  The deluxe versions are limited edition, one time pressings of 2CD and 2LP sets with expanded artwork.  The deluxe 2CD and 2LP sets will each be housed in a heavy-duty 28+ page perfect-bound hard covered book set featuring the art of front man John Baizley.  The pre-order link:  http://bit.ly/BaronessYellowGreen.

“Take My Bones Away,” the first single from Yellow & Green, will premiere online on  May 14 via Baroness’s  YouTube page (www.youtube.com/baronessmusic) and the band’s website (www.baronessmusic.com).  The single will be available via iTunes on May 15.

Yellow & Green – Album Trailer:

Baroness Tour Dates Are (all dates with Meshuggah):

May 3  Tempe, AZ  Marquee Theatre

May 4  Anaheim, CA  House of Blues

May 5  West Hollywood, CA  House of Blues

May 6  San Francisco, CA  The Fillmore

May 8  Vancouver, BC  Commodore Ballroom

May 9  Seattle, WA  Showbox at the Market

May 11  Denver, CO  Ogden Theatre

May 13  Minneapolis, MN  First Avenue

May 15  Chicago, IL  House of Blues

May 16  Detroit, MI  St. Andrew’s Hall

May 17  Toronto, ON  Sound Academy

May 18  Philadelphia, PA  Theatre of Living Arts

May 19  Worcester, MA  The Palladium

May 20  Montreal, QC  Olympia de Montreal

May 22  Silver Spring, MD  The Fillmore Silver Spring

May 23  New York, NY  Terminal 5

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.baronessmusic.com

www.facebook.com/yourbaroness

LONG LIVE BARONESS.

Stone.

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