Archive for August 2, 2012

ALL HAIL THE YETI – Los Angeles Stoner Metal Act’s Debut LP Nears Release On AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal, stoner rock with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

German Metal juggernaut AFM Records has signed crushing Los Angeles-based Metal quartet ALL HAIL THE YETI, the band’s self-titled debut album now confirmed for North American release on August 28th! Uniting elements of Sludge Metal, Hardcore and groove-laden Hard Rock, ALL HAIL THE YETI unify these influences into their own diverse, modern style which is delivered in a way to make people move.

ALL HAIL THE YETI‘s self-titled debut album captures the act’s most crushing tunes to date, with over a solid hour of energized thunderous riffage. The band has documented the creation of the album as well as the band’s overall whiskey-soaked, fight-fueled, locked-cocked-and-ready-to-rock approach, liberated through a killer new trailer viewable AT THIS LOCATION.

Featuring well-known tattoo artist Connor Garritty of Timeless Tattoos in L.A., ALL HAIL THE YETI have forged their own path through what they see as a desolate Hollywood music scene, the hard-working unit dead-set against burning out like so many bands from the same town and scene have, over the past few decades of heavy music. Coinciding with their 2010-released Trees On Fire With Songs OF Blood EP, the band broke into the local scene with a surge of shows which led them to support slots for major national acts including Times of Grace, Soulfly, Fear Factory, Suicide Silence and more.

With no record deal in place at the time, last year AHTY took it upon themselves to get things moving and entered the studio with producers Tommy Decker and Mike Sarkisyan to record their self-titled, debut LP. Upon its completion, the album received attention from several labels, and after some talks with AFM about the direction and goals of the band, happily took the deal the label offered them for the release of All Hail The Yeti.

Stay tuned for live updates and much more on ALL HAIL THE YETI as they stomp their way into the international scene in the months ahead.

All Hail The Yeti– Track Listing:

01. Deep Creek

02. When The Sky Falls

03. Suicide Woods

04. The Weak and Wounded (Prelude to Flames)

05. After The Great Fire

06. Bloodguilt

07. The Art Of Mourning

08. I Am Wendigod

09. Axe Murder Hollow

10. Ruby Ridge (Every Knee Shall Bow)

11. Judas Cradle

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on ALL HAIL THE YETI, click on the links below!

https://www.facebook.com/officialallhailtheyeti

http://www.reverbnation.com/allhailtheyeti

http://www.afm-records.de

http://de-de.facebook.com/afmrecords

LONG LIVE ALL HAIL THE YETI.

Stone.

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BIG BUSINESS – Kick Off 36-Date U.S. Tour On September 1st In San Jose

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Scott Martin)

“WILD KINGDOM” LIMITED EDITION 7-INCH AVAILABLE AT VENUES

Aug. 2, 2012, LOS ANGELES – Big Business kick off a 36-date U.S. tour on Sept. 1 in San Jose, Calif. at The Blank Club.

The Los Angeles-based trio (Jared Warren, Coady Willis and Scott Martin) will release a limited edition 7-inch of  the new song “Wild Kingdom” (b/w a cover of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “Into the Light”) to coincide with the tour dates.  This is the second release from the band’s own  label, Gold Metal Records, having released the Quadruple Single EP in 2011.

Big Business cross paths with Melvins Lite (Warren and Willis are in the standard Melvins line-up) on a handful of dates: Sept. 2, Sept. 6 to 8 and 15-16.  Other bands joining Big Business on various dates are Federation X, Gay Witch Abortion, House of Lightning (members of Floor, Dove), Skycrawler and Black Cobra.

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Tour Dates Are:

September 01     San Jose, CA     The Blank Club

September 02     Sacramento, CA     Ace of Spades

September 04     San Francisco, CA     Bottom of the Hill

September 06     Seattle, WA     Showbox at the Market

September 07     Portland, OR     Hawthorne Theatre

September 08     Boise, ID     Neurolux

September 09     Salt Lake City, UT     Urban Lounge

September 10     Denver, CO     Larimer Lounge

September 13     Kansas City, MO     The Riot Room

September 14     St. Louis, MO     The Firebird

September 15     Omaha, NE     The Waiting Room

September 16     Des Moines, IA     Wooly’s

September 17     Minneapolis, MN     Triple Rock Social Club

September 18     Milwaukee, WI     Shank Hall

September 19     Chicago, IL     Bottom Lounge

September 20     Detroit, MI     Small’s

September 22     Pittsburgh, PA     Brillobox

September 23     Buffalo, NY     Mohawk Place

September 25     Hoboken, NJ     Maxwell’s

September 27     S. Burlington, VT     Higher Ground

September 28     Cambridge, MA     Middle East Upstairs

September 29     New York, NY      The Studio at Webster Hall

September 30     Brooklyn, NY     Death By Audio

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October 01     Philadelphia, PA     Johnny Brenda’s

October 02     Baltimore, MD     Ottobar

October 03     Washington, DC     DC9

October 04     Raleigh, NC     Kings Barcade

October 05     Atlanta, GA     The Earl

October 06     Pensacola, FL     Handlebar

October 07     New Orleans, LA     One Eyed Jack’s

October 08     Houston, TX     Warehouse Live

October 09     Austin, TX     Red 7

October 12     Tucson, AZ     Club Congress

October 13     San Diego, CA     Casbah

October 14     Los Angeles, CA     Down and Out

October 15     Long Beach, CA     Alex’s Bar

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* For more info on BIG BUSINESS, click not the link below!

http://bigbigbusiness.com

(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

LONG LIVE BIG BUSINESS.

Stone.

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JIMMY HERRING – Renowned Lead Guitarist Of WIDESPREAD PANIC – Debuts New Album & Offers FREE DOWNLOAD To Fans

Posted in blues rock, guitarists, jazz fusion, Music, rock albums, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SET FOR AUGUST 21ST RELEASE ON ABSTRACT LOGIX

FALL TOUR SET – INCLUDING DATES WITH VICTOR WOOTEN

(Los Angeles) Worldwide fans of guitar-great JIMMY HERRING will have the opportunity to hear all 10 tracks of his soon to be released solo album, Subject to Change Without Notice, by visiting JIMMY’s facebook page or the new DIY music platform website. Fans are also encouraged to share these great tracks with their friends through their own social networking pages.

In addition, they can pre-order the album, download a free song (“Bilgewater Blues”), as well as get a very cool “behind the scenes look” at the album’s recording featuring in-depth interviews with Jimmy and his bandmates on the recording of Subject to Change Without Notice. The “behind the scenes” video also displays an array of guest appearances from such legendary players as Bela Fleck (Banjo), Bill Evans (Sax) and Nicky Sanders (Violin) from the Steep Canyon Rangers.

You can share the tour and sign up through Jimmy’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyHerring?ref=ts

or by visiting here:

http://w.diymusicplatform.com/abstractlogix/jimmyherring/

Check out Jimmy Herring: Subject to Change Without Notice (Behind the Scenes):

To purchase Subject to Change Without Notice, visit:

http://www.jimmyherring.net/shop

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Jimmy Herring on Tour:

August 22  @ Aggie Theatre – Ft. Collins, CO

August 23 @ Performing Arts Center at Third St – Carbondale, CO

August 24 @ Quixotes – Denver, CO

August 25 @ NEDFEST 2012 – Nederland, CO

August 26 @ Ride Festival – Telluride, CO

August 29 @ Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO

August 31 @ Martyrs – Chicago, IL

September 14 @ Jomeokee Music & Arts Festival – Pinnacle, NC

September 15 @ Jomeokee Music & Arts Festival – Pinnacle, NC

September 21 @ Handlebar – Greenville, SC

September 22 @ Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA

September 28 @ Last Concert Café – Houston, TX

September 29 @ Utopia Festival – Utopia, TX

October 19 @ Workplay – Birmingham, AL

October 20 @ Magnolia Music Fest – Live Oak, FL

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with Victor Wooten Band

November 1 @ Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC

November 2 @ Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA

November 3 @ Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC

November 4 @ Carolina Theatre – Durham, NC

November 5 @ Orange Peel – Asheville, NC

November 7 @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater – Wilmington, NC

November 8 @ The National – Richmond, VA

November 9 @ The State Theatre – Falls Church, VA

November 10 @ Steel Jam – Bethlehem, PA

November 11 @ BB Kings Blues Club – New York, NY

November 16 @ Capitol Center for the Arts – Concord, NH

November 17 @ Buffalo State Performing Arts Center – Buffalo, NY

November 18 @ The Egg Hart Theatre – Albany, NY

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

LONG LIVE JIMMY HERRING.

Stone.

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VISION DIVINE – To Release New Studio Album “Destination Set To Nowhere” This Fall

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Progressive Power Metal voyagers VISION DIVINE, the band founded by guitarist/songwriter Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth) and singer Fabio Lione (known for his work in Rhapsody, Rhapsody Of Fire and most recently for having served as lead vocalist with Kamelot during their Poetry For The Poisoned tour) announce the release of their new studio album, Destination Set To Nowhere. Set to drop in North America on September 18, 2012 via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, the band’s seventh full-length offers up a melting pot of Epic Metal anthems with a futuristic twist.

Featuring 11 tracks, the saga follows a man’s journey through outer space. He, along with other like-minded individuals, fled the earth out of social-political frustration. Together they eventually locate a new planet to inhabit where they could truly live out their visions of peace. Slowly though, they revert to the same ideologies they meant to leave behind. The only escape is to set out again, one man leaving alone: destination set to nowhere.

Comments Olaf Thorsen of the offering: “We are sure this album will finally give us the chance to show all of our potential; we worked hard on it in order to give the best possible album. In the end, we went even beyond our expectations thanks to the excitement and the good vibes we got from starting this adventure.”

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Destination Set To Nowhere Track Listing:

1. S´io fosse foco

2. The Dream Maker

3. Beyond The Sun And Far Away

4. The Ark

5. Mermaids From Their Moons

6. The Lighthouse

7. Message To Home

8. The House Of The Angels

9. The Sin Is You

10. Here We Die

11. Destination Set To Nowhere

VISION DIVINE:

Fabio Lione – Vocals

Olaf Thorsen – Guitars

Federico Puleri – Guitars

Alessio Lucatti – Keyboards, Piano

Andrea “Tower” Torricini – Bass

Alessandro Bissa – Drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VISION DIVINE, click on the links below!

http://www.visiondivine.com

https://www.facebook.com/visiondivineofficial

http://www.eaglerockent.com

https://www.facebook.com/EagleRockEnt

LONG LIVE VISION DIVINE.

Stone.

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