Archive for July 31, 2012

THE MELVINS FEATURED ON PITCHFORK TV’S “FRAMES”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on July 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

BAND’S ATTEMPT AT GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR FASTEST TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES BY A BAND KICKS OFF SEPT. 5 IN ALASKA; THE MELVINS CHRONICLING THEIR ADVENTURE ON SPIN WEBSITE

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July 31, 2012, LOS ANGELES —  The Melvins’ Buzz Osborne shares the story of the band’s first tour via an animated clip on Pitchfork TV’s “Frames” (http://pitchfork.com/tv/frames/1914-melvins/3117-first-tour/#ooid=E3Nm5mNTocmZ_r3eLDn6TFjHet8t1gWP).

The Melvins will attempt to become the Guinness World Record holders for the first band to tour the full United States and D.C. in 51 days with a tour kicking off Sept. 5 in Anchorage, Alaska and wrapping up Oct. 25 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  The Los Angeles-based band’s exploits will be chronicled on Spin’s website via an ongoing tour diary.

“We figured it was time for us to do something REALLY crazy,” said Osborne. “51 shows in 50 states plus 1 on D.C. and all in 51 days?  Jeez!  I wonder if we can do it?”

The tour, which will feature the Melvins Lite line-up of Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover and Trevor Dunn, also marks the first time in the band’s near 30-year history that they will perform in Alaska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Delaware and Hawaii.

Freak Puke, the debut release from Melvins Lite, was released in early June. “First off, it’s almost impossible for us to convey to people that we plan on having both versions of the Melvins happening at the same time,” Osborne recently told Exclaim Magazine.  “So, for the record, we now have TWO versions of the Melvins, Melvins regular and Melvins Lite… Got it?”

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The Melvins 51-Date United States Tour Dates:

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on The Melvins & Melvins Lite, click links below!

http://www.themelvins.net

http://www.melvins.com

LONG LIVE MELVINS LITE.

Stone.

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POWER THEORY – Announces Addition Of Second Guitarist; Local Live Dates Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Philadelphia-based Trad Metal band Power Theory would like to welcome renowned Metal guitarist Steve Stegg, into our family as our newest band member. Steve is a founding member and former guitarist for Blood Feast, Sleepy Hollow, and Tapping the Vein.

“Power Theory has been looking to add a second dual rhythm/lead guitarist since the end of the recording sessions for An Axe to Grind, but our commitments haven’t given us the time to do anything but start to compile a list of potential candidates,” guitarist Bob “BB” Ballinger explained.

“Steve is a great friend and supporter of the band, and has been a regular at our local shows; in fact he replaced me as the Colossus guitarist and played with Jay Pekala prior to his first Sleepy Hollow tenure. We would always jokingly added Steve as our top candidate when we discussed it, but knew he was very busy with Sleepy Hollow and there was no chance, so we moved on to other names” added BB. “Steve informed us he had become available  in mid July and was interested in jamming to see if there was chemistry and it was evident from the first few minutes it was a great fit for both Power Theory and Steve.”

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Immediate plans for the band are two area shows in August:

August 11th 

FalloutZine Presents: at O’Reilly’s Pub in Philadelphia, PA – October 31, Anvil Bitch, Sinister Realm, Power Theory, Hammer Fight, and Mistress

August 19th 

Magnetar Media and Biz R Entertainment Present at Jimmy’s Place in Allentown, PA: North American Assault – White Wizzard, Icarus Witch, Widow, Power Theory, and Infernal Opera

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“We will then take a short break from live shows to start demo tracking for a new full length CD we are planning to start recording in February  2013 and release in 2013 as well. We are currently negotiating with a legendary artist/producer for the project (more to come soon on that). Steve will be a very big part of the writing and recording process for the new album, and we will resume some live shows in October 2012. European dates are being planned for 2013 with Red Lion Music as well as Warriors of Metal Fest VI, and some US tour dates with Axxenstar and Taberah for summer 2013.”

Power Theory released An Axe to Grind on June 29th via Pure Steel Records. The album is available at http://www.powertheory.net

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on POWER THEORY, click on the link below!

http://www.powertheory.net

LONG LIVE POWER THEORY.

Stone.

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REVERENCE – Too Late (Official Video) Is Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Metal with tags , , , , , on July 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

REVERENCE – The debut album, When Darkness Calls, from the Power Metal supergroup REVERENCE was released back on May 31st, via Razar Ice Records. Based out of Detroit, Michigan, REVERENCE has caused quite a welcomed Metal stir within our beloved Metal community; since their formation in early 2010. This album of traditional Power Metal songs has received critically acclaimed reviews from across the Metal spectrum of webzines, magazines and blogs alike.

REVERENCE was founded by guitarist and songwriter Bryan Holland (Tokyo Blade, Arrest) and vocalist Todd Michael Hall (Jack Starr’s Burning Starr). The legendary Steve Wacholz is behind the kit, (founding member of Crimson Glory and the ultra legendary Savatage). Bassist Ned Meloni has played with Jack Starr’s Burning Starr and Funny Money.

Take a listen and look below to the official video for Too Late, a featured track from When Darkenss Calls; a psych-scorching, guitar driven, vocal soaring, traditional-laced Power Metal song with an earthshaking rhythm section! If you’ve been searching around for some True Metal today… you’ve found it here with REVERENCE. Did I mention that I really dig this song yet?

Ring that REVERENCE True Metal bell and tell all the posers to go to hell. Metal be thy name.

REVERENCE:

Todd Michael Hall – Vocals

Bryan Holland – Guitar

Ned Meloni – Bass

Pete Rossi – Guitar

Steve Wacholz – Drums

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

http://www.reverencemetal.com

LONG LIVE REVERENCE.

Stone.

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