Archive for September, 2012

HELLDORADOS To Support The Darkness – October 1st In Frankfurt, Germany!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HELLDORADOS released their self-titled debut album on July 13, 2012 via Massacre Records.

The album reached #64 at the Amazon Hard & Heavy Charts on the first sales day. Promotion concerts followed, for example at this year’s Bang Your Head Open Air in Balingen and the legendary Wacken Open Air.

The first HELLDORADOS music video “You Live, You Learn, You Die” (http://youtu.be/m3f7iPd-at8) received 5000 clicks within one month on YouTube and is also very popular everywhere else.

“This was a good start for us, but now we have prove ourselves on stage,“ said singer Pierre.

A few concerts are planned this year, before they’re going on festival tour in 2013. However, a real highlight is going to happen this Monday, October 1st!

HELLDORADOS are going to support The Darkness at their only concert in Germany on October 1st in Frankfurt!

Steve, the band’s guitarist, commented:

“The inquiry of the promoter came really unexpectedly for us, but we are proud and are glad about a wonderful concert evening in Frankfurt!”

You’ll find further information here: www.facebook.com/events/227738594020671

HELLDORADOS’ debut album is available at our MP3 Download Store: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/16702?lang=en

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For more info on HELLDORADOS & THE DARKNESS, click on the links below!

http://www.helldorados.com

http://www.theactualdarkness.com

MASSACRE RECORDS: 

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE HELLDORADOS.

LONG LIVE THE DARKNESS.

Stone.

Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Sunday, September 30th, 2012

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Wanna know what recently released album has psyched-me-out-of-my-Rock-‘N-Metal-mind? Just look at the above album cover! No, it’s not just the cover that has me psyched; it’s the Hard Rockin’ sonic bliss that The Darkness are playing on Hot Cakes that has put me in such a whirlwind of glee! What an album of instantly memorable songs!

This is the third studio album from this amazingly fun British band from Lowestoft and it’s a gem to feed my ears with. This Hot Cakes album has me believing that good, old-fashioned Glam/Hard Rock is alive and well once again. Do yourself a favor and buy Hot Cakes, especially if you like your Hard Rock that kicks the politically correct school of thought right in the ass!

It’s hard to believe we will be entering October tomorrow! To me, it feels like Summer was put on fast forward. With that said, I am a huge fan of Autumn and the spooky swirls of Halloween. With Halloween falling on a Wednesday (hump day) this year, it will obviously fall within two days of two weekends. I imagine that’s pretty cool, especially if you’re planning a Halloween party; you’ll basically have two weekends to choose from for your ghoulish get-together!

Once Autumn and the Halloween season begins, there are select bands and/or albums that I’ll gravitate to all the more for those creepy Rockin’ vibes! One such band is Helloween and their 1985 full-length debut: Walls Of Jericho. A Helloween classic and a classic within the pages of Heavy Metal history, this album is, in my Metal opinion.

Everything about DANZIG just screams Halloween. Seriously. From Glenn’s music, to his band logo and album artwork. I once encountered a wise-old Metal troll along a treacherous and densely wooded path in the Northern woods of Pennsylvania. This troll stated to me: “Stone, y-y-you best g-g-get some DANZIG into y-y-your F’n ears d-d-during Halloween s-s-season.” I’ll have to admit, that wise-old Metal troll was no dumb-ass.

Other albums and bands that I’ll listen to in ushering in the Halloween season: King Diamond, the 1970 debut and self-titled album from Black Sabbath, MISFITS, Iron Maiden (especially their first 3 albums), White Zombie, Rob Zombie, Six Feet Under, Cannibal Corpse, Zombiefication, Angel WitchSatyricon and… well, you get the Metal point!

Here’s a Metal news item of importance for all you REVERENCE fans out in Europe:

As reported on REVERENCE facebook on September 29th:

Reverence Cancel’s European Tour: To all the fans, promoters and venues, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are being forced to cancel our upcoming European tour. We were looking forward to playing for our fans and making new ones. This is something we don’t take halfheartedly and want you to know this is not the end of Reverence, we will definitely be heading to Europe in 2013. Although this seems like bad news we are taking this opportunity to begin writing new material for the next release and various other things to be heading your way in the months to come.”

Stone Says: REVERENCE is such a grand Classic Metal band! True Metal. If you haven’t picked up their debut album, When Darkness Calls, you are hereby told to do so! REVERENCE has easily earned themselves the “top-spot” for Greatest Metal Surprise Of 2012. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on the bands featured here, click on the links below!

http://www.theactualdarkness.com

http://www.helloween.org/

http://www.danzig-verotik.com/

http://www.reverencemetal.com

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N METAL.

LONG LIVE THE DARKNESS.

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE DANZIG.

LONG LIVE REVERENCE.

Stone.

KISS Kollectibles – Wanna See My KISS Puzzle Cube Key Chain? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – That’s it at above! That’s my KISS Puzzle Cube Key Chain! I bought this kool KISS Kollectible at a mall store called SPENCER’S about a year or so ago. This store specializes in selling Rock Music memorabilia, (adult/naughty) gifts, gag/humor gifts, body jewelry and tons more of oddball and pop-culture items. I paid $1.50 (U.S.) for this KISS Puzzle Cube Key Chain, finding it on a clearance hook. I only paid $1.50! Whoa!

As you can see in the above photo, I had a difficult time getting the price sticker off the blister package; so I just gave up on removing it. Obviously, I’m going to keep this KISS Kollectible sealed in its original package for my KISS Kollection!

On this puzzle cube, each KISS solo album portrait is shown, along with the Klassic KISS logo and the KISS character symbols.

The manufacturer of this fabulous KISS Kollectible is Rabbit Tanaka Corp. Ltd. and under license by Signatures Network and KISS ONLINE. The date printed on the back of this package is 2007. Here’s what the package back looks like:

There seems to be countless KISS Kollectibles out in the marketplace! Whenever I cross paths with a KISS Kollectible that is this inexpensive, I buy it!

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My name is Stone and I’m a KISSaholic. Metal be thy name.

Wanna read about my other KISS Kollectibles I’ve written about? Just click on those kool links below!

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – Wanna See My KISS / Gene Simmons Phone Card From 1996?

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – Wanna See My KISS Frisbee? Let’s Revisit Some RATT and Other Cool Stuff…

KISS – Hot Wheels KISS “Destroyer” Tour Hauler: I Bought Myself One!

KISS – FIGURINES BOX SET I ADDED TO MY KISS COLLECTION!

KISS – Trading Cards From 1978 Is KISSTORY I Can’t Part With!

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For more info on KISS, click on the link below!

http://www.kissonline.com

For more info on SPENCER’S, click on the link below!

http://www.spencersonline.com/

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

ADORNED BROOD – Reveal “Kuningaz” Artwork And Release Date; First Studio Trailer Online Now

Posted in folk metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, pagan metal, rock music, rock music news, viking metal with tags , , , , , , , on September 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ADORNED BROOD are going to release their brand new album “Kuningaz” on November 23rd via Massacre Records!

The album was recorded at the Kohlekeller Studio in Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany, with producer Kai Stahlenberg.

Mario Pontigo, Moritz “Mo” Stübing (All Will Know) and Florian “Blutaxt” Tamm (Black Unicorn) are featured as guest musicians on “Kuningaz”.

The first studio trailer is available on YouTube: http://youtu.be/Cmx5oqi6FQ4

The cover artwork was created by Kris Verwimp, who already worked with bands such as Absu, Melechesh and Suidakra.

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ADORNED BROOD are playing a couple of gigs in the next months:

12.10.2012 DE Leipzig – Bandhaus Leipzig – www.facebook.com/events/446528675408099

19.10.2012 DE Oldenburg – Herbststurm Festival – www.facebook.com/events/102359206583551

20.10.2012 DE Münster – Baracke – www.facebook.com/events/280053332101079

26.10.2012 DE Oberhausen – Helvete – www.facebook.com/events/368247466576103

02.12.2012 BR Sao Paulo – Thorhammerfest – www.facebook.com/events/400307643362574

15.12.2012 DE Düsseldorf – Spektakulum – www.facebook.com/events/152968148160473

21.12.2012 DE Rüsselsheim – Das Rind – www.facebook.com/events/459208374092296

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on ADORNED BROOD, click on the links below!

http://www.adornedbrood.de/

https://www.facebook.com/Adorned.Brood

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE ADORNED BROOD.

Stone.

MUTINY WITHIN II – SYNCHRONICITY Album Teaser Is Online! Album Cover Artwork Unveiled!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MUTINY WITHIN – As reported by Mutiny Within on September 28th, 2012:

Mutiny Within’s 2nd album has been sat around in demo form for well over a year. After disbanding in June 2011, Chris, AJ, Bill, Brandon and Dan have decided to finish what they started. Here’s the first previews of the new songs.

Release Date: TBA

Written by Andrew Jacobs

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Christopher Clancy

Artwork by Bill Fore

Take a listen below to a preview from MUTINY WITHIN II – SYNCHRONICITY:

Stone Says: I cannot wait for this MUTINY WITHIN album to get released! The 2010 S/T debut album from Mutiny Within is a Metal scorcher! Amazing Metal talent.

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* To read my album review for the S/T debut from MUTINY WITHIN, (featured on Hard Rock Hideout, March 22nd, 2010), click on that cool link below!

Mutiny Within – S/T (2010)

For more info on MUTINY WITHIN, click on the links below!

http://www.twitter.com/mutinywithin

http://www.facebook.com/mutinywithin

http://www.youtube.com/mutinyofficial

LONG LIVE MUTINY WITHIN.

Stone.

KIX ‘Live In Baltimore’ – No Fillers, No Artificial Flavors… Just KIX Playing Some (Kick Ass) Live & Heavy Rock ‘N Roll!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, live rock albums, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KIX – There are hundreds of famous bands still bringing it from the dazzling, loud, trendsetting, colorful and arena-filled decade known as the 80’s. That decade also boasts some incredibly loyal Hard Rock and Heavy Metal fans. I am proud of my growing up as a teen during that brilliant decade of excessive Rock heaviness, glitz, glam and Metal toxicity. One band from the 80’s that has triumphantly returned and kept their Hard Rock adrenaline on a full-on-high is Hagerstown, Maryland’s KIX.

During the 80’s, KIX released four (charting) albums that spilled over with Hard Rock goodness, courtesy of KIX’s guitar driven, bass thumping, drum pounding, memorable songs; with lyrics sung by the flamboyant Steve Whiteman that motivated so many of us to sing along to, during an any occasion keg party or get together with the pack. KIX was a significant puzzle piece to that decade of Heavy Music decadence and now you can hear for yourself with Live In Baltimore as to why this is righteously so. (KIX would later release 2 more studio albums that charted in the early 90’s).

If you’ve never had a chance to see KIX play live, this album is the second-best thing; Live In Baltimore is your invitation to shed away any moral cobwebs that have kidnapped your thoughts and dreams about good-times Rock ‘N Roll. The 16 plus minutes of Yeah, Yeah, Yeah is a live KIX staple and never fails to remind me that Rock ‘N Roll was supposed to be (gulp) fun to begin with. Make that F’n fun. Steve Whiteman never disappoints my Rockin’ funny bone with his chatter on Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, regardless of how many times I hear it.

Cold Blood will crank-up my adrenaline for eternity, a song that can easily transform a crappy mood I’m in… into one of Hard Rock jubilation. Again, Steve Whiteman makes this live version of Cold Blood 200% better, just from his interaction with the happily screaming fans. Don’t Close Your Eyes is timeless for me, with the emotion that spills over from both its lyrics and music. If you play this power ballad with your #1 gal, she’s guaranteed to get all mushy in your arms. If this song doesn’t have that sort of affect I just described, then your #1 gal is a mannequin.

From start-to-finish, KIX undeniably kicks some heavy Rock ‘N Roll ass on this Live In Baltimore album. KIX will make you move, laugh and sing aloud like you’re supposed to do while listening to live, energy-charged, heavy Rock ‘N Roll. KIX turned me into a fan of their stuff many, many years ago. When I (finally) saw KIX live back in 2010, I experienced why I was a fan of this band for so long. With Live In Baltimore, I can constantly revisit and refresh my KIXaholic enthusiasm. Buy this live KIX album. It will serve you right. Metal be thy name.

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* KIX – Live In Baltimore was released in Europe on September 21st and in North America on September 25th, via Frontiers Records.

Steve Whiteman

KIX:

Steve Whiteman – Vocals

Ronnie “10/10” Younkins – Guitar

Brian “Damage” Forsythe – Guitar

Jimmy “Chocolate” Chalfant – Drums

Mark Schenker – Bass

KIX F’N ROCKS!

KIX – LIVE IN BALTIMORE – Track Listing:

No Ring Around Rosie

Atomic Bombs

Lie Like A Rug

Don’t Close Your Eyes

Girl Money

Cold Blood

Cold Shower

She Dropped Me The Bomb

Blow My Fuse

Kix Are For Kids

Midnite Dynamite

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

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Photos courtesy of Frontiers Records.

For more info on KIX, click on the links below!

http://www.kix-band.com

http://kixstore.bigcartel.com

http://www.frontiers.it

LONG LIVE KIX.

LONG LIVE GOOD-TIMES, HARD & HEAVY ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

PAPA ROACH – Live Chat On Tuesday, October 2nd! European Tour Dates Announced!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Papa Roach will be doing a massive live fan chat on Tuesday, October 2nd (release day for The Connection).  Fans will be able to talk to the band and each other!! This chat will happen at 6pm PDT.

Go to lifetime.fm/paparoach

To be a part of this amazing experience. Also, make sure that you order your copy of  The Connection TODAY, as pre-orders will end at 5pm PDT from paparoach.com. You can also pick-up the newalbum on iTunes on October 2nd if you’d prefer to go that route.

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PAPA ROACH – Euro Tour Dates:

Papa Roach will be touring across Europe this Fall/Winter and we want to see ALL of you there! To purchase tickets to these shows go to PapaRoach.com/events. Check out all Euro dates below for the city nearest you!

Thu, Nov 8, 2012 Re:Public  Minsk, Belarus

Sat, Nov 10, 2012 Milo  Novgorod, Russia

Mon, Nov 12, 2012 Panorama  Irtutsk Russia

Tue, Nov 13, 2012 Havana  Kransnojarsk Russia

Thu, Nov 15, 2012 Otdych  Novosibirsk Russia

Sat, Nov 17, 2012 Tele Club  Ekaterinburg Russia

Sun, Nov 18, 2012 Arena  Moscow Russia

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 Arena  Krasnodar Russia

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 Yubi  St Petersburg, Russia

Sat, Nov 24, 2012 Progresja  Warsaw Poland

Mon, Nov 26, 2012 Alcatraz  Milan, Italy

Tue, Nov 27, 2012 Komplex 457  Zurich, Switzerland

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 Arena  Ludwigsburg Germany

Fri, Nov 30, 2012 Gasometer Wien  Vienna Austria

Sun, Dec 2, 2012 Zenith  Munich Germany

Mon, Dec 3, 2012 Stadthalle  Rostock Germany

Tue, Dec 4, 2012 Huxley’s  Berlin Germany

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 Turbinenhalle  Oberhausen Germany

Fri, Dec 7, 2012 Melkweg  Amsterdam Netherlands

Sat, Dec 8, 2012 De Mast  Torhout Belgium

Mon, Dec 10, 2012 O2 Academy Brixton  London United Kingdom

Tue, Dec 11, 2012 O2 Academy Brixton  London United Kingdom

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(Source: PAPA ROACH)

For more info on PAPA ROACH, click on the links below!

http://www.paparoach.com

http://www.youtube.com/paparoach

http://www.twitter.com/paparoach

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

Stone.

ISSA – To Revisit A Dozen AOR Classics On Her New Album ‘Can’t Stop’

Posted in aor, classic rock, Hard Rock, melodic rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of ISSA’s third album entitled “Can’t Stop” on November 2nd in Europe and November 5th in North America.

Can’t Stop” is a very special album for ISSA, since it includes some blistering versions of carefully selected hidden AOR gems that the singer treats her own way. These tracks have been originally included on albums by Mark Free, Aviator, 21 Guns, Atlantic, Regatta, Worrall, Blvd, Tower City and other AOR luminaries.

Issa has created her own style and approach to Melodic Rock by mixing her peculiar and unique  melodic sensibility with a rocking attitude which is unseen in today’s Pop singers: real rock with a commercial sheen. These reworkings show how Issa is at ease when working on classic AOR musical material.

Serafino at Frontiers came up with the concept of me recording an album of some loved and cult melodic rock songs and sent me through the song choices” says Issa “Some I was familiar with, like Tower City’s “Surrender” and Mark Free’s “State of Love”, but several others were new to me. I thought the songs that suited me best are  “Just a Wish” and “These Eyes” originally recorded by 21 Guns. They have nice structures and ballad like intros that build to a big chorus. Can’t Stop is a great rocker too and I love the melodies and lyrics in the Tower City track”.

Issa versions of these amazing tracks ooze class and update to the modern-day some truly immortal melodies, with some masterful arrangements provided by producer Alessandro Delvecchio (Hardline). Since her debut “Sign of Angels”, Issa has often been compared to such music stars as Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne and Amy Lee (Evanescence). Though she is now ready to take her legitimate place in between the great AOR chanteuses such as Ann Wilson and Robin Beck.  “Can’t Stop” shows that Issa is a solid Rock Music star and a true uprising Rock diva, who is set to alight hearts and minds of Melodic Rock fans for the years to come.

Promoting this album is my priority for now with some live dates around Europe” concludes Issa. “I have 3 albums now so my set is really cool. I’ve been doing a lot more songwriting as well for my next original album which i hope we can start working on at some point next year”.

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Can’t Stop” includes the following tracks:

Can’t Stop; Power Over Me; Wherever I Run; Just A Wish; If You Ever Fall;  Do You Ever Think Of Me; Dream On; Stranded; Heat Of The Night; I Won’t Surrender; State Of Love; These Eyes.

 Click to view a the album EPK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji_4MCd6z2E

You can enjoy the first single “Can’t Stop” streaming on the Frontiers Records webradio www.frontiers.it/webradio

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ISSA

Issa (Isabell Oversveen) – Lead Vocals

Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards

Mario Percudani – Guitars

Anna Portaluppi – Bass

Alessandro Mori – Drums

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

LONG LIVE ISSA.

Stone.

ACCEPT – Connects With True Fans On Mobile Backstage

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

2012-09-28 – German Heavy Metal band ACCEPT, after kicking off their tour, are launching a new fan community on Mobile Backstage to connect with their true fans. ACCEPT Mobile Backstage is a community for the most loyal fans of the band. It allows the band and their fans to interact and share their experiences in an intimate and personal environment, far from the noise and clutter of other social media.

Fans can post content, send messages to other fans, find and check into gigs, see the location of other fans and their online posts, track the band when on tour, play music, and purchase tracks and tickets. Using Mobile Backstage, ACCEPT will be able to open a dialogue with fans and build a strong and vibrant fan community.

ACCEPT Mobile Backstage is now available on iPhone, Android, Facebook and the web.
Join ACCEPT Mobile Backstage – http://host.mobilebackstage.net/backstage1/p/508666 /http://bit.ly/QSqHjY

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About Mobile Backstage:

Helsinki-based Mobile Backstage is a fan relationship management service that helps artists to connect with their True Fans. Easily accessible on the web, Facebook and mobile devices, Mobile Backstage lives wherever fans are, and strengthens every artist’s most important asset – the core fan base. With Mobile Backstage, fans can send messages to other fans, invite their Facebook friends to join, find and check into gigs, and purchase tracks and tickets.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on ACCEPT, click on the links below!

http://www.acceptworldwide.com

http://www.facebook.com/accepttheband

http://www.youtube.com/ACCEPTTUBE

http://www.twitter.com/accepttheband

http://www.nuclearblast.de

LONG LIVE ACCEPT.

Stone.

Australian Prog Legends Unitopia To Release Highly Anticipated New CD ‘Covered Mirror’

Posted in Music, prog rock, progressive rock, progressive rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Sept., 2012 – Australia – Much to the excitement of progressive rock fans around the globe, legendary Australian prog ensemble Unitopia is releasing a new CD of cover songs titled Covered Mirror on October 31, 2012. The most well-known and respected progressive rock band to emerge from Down Under, Unitopia is back with a ground breaking, powerful new release!
 
“Making a covers album is always a challenge,” confesses lead vocalist Mark Trueack, “and reproducing classic songs and making them ours was always going to be difficult.We spent a great deal of time coming up with ideas and we are very proud of the results. We wanted to take the listener on a journey or experience, if you like. We fused together progressive, pop and rock music into one smooth sound.”
 
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Unitopia endeavours to draw from the heart and soul of the listener thought-provoking topics such as environmental awareness, political and social upheaval and the hectic pace of life and human relationships in a positive and uplifting light. Using progressive themes as a framework, Unitopia’s music includes elements of world, classical, jazz, heavy rock and groove.
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Mark Trueack (composer/lead vocals/producer), Sean Timms (composer/keyboards/backing vocals/producer) and Matt Williams (guitars/backing vocals/producer) form the nucleus of the band. To complete the line-up, they chose the combined drum/percussion batteries of David Hopgood and Tim Irrgang, Craig Kelly on bass and Daniel Burgess (sax/clarinet/flute/piccolo/didgeridoo).
 
Unitopia released their first album ‘More Than A Dream’ in 2007 on the Canadian label Unicorn Digital. The band signed a three-album deal with InsideOut Music in Germany in 2008; the only Australian band to have signed with the label to this day. Unitopia’s second album ‘The Garden’, released that year, established the band as one of the premier progressive rock acts in the world. With the release of their critically acclaimed third CD ‘Artificial’ and a subsequent successful tour of Europe in 2010, the critics were unanimous. “Unitopia has been one of the best live acts on the Progressive Rock scene in the last few years!”
 
The band’s performance at the Boerderij, Zoetermeer in the Netherlands during the 2010 European tour was filmed and recorded. A subsequent live CD and DVD ‘One Night In Europe’ were released in 2011, successfully capturing the excitement of Unitopia in concert. Adding another dimension to Unitopia’s conceptuality, renowned artist Ed Unitsky was brought into the fold, touted as the “fourth Unitopian”. Says Mark in a recent interview with Prognaut, “We found each other on the net. He liked our sound so we started the process of getting to know his art, before engaging in his work.”
 
And now Unitopia has taken their music to another level with their new CD of cover songs. “Both Sean and I chose songs that we both liked and wanted to give them our Midas touch,” says Mark. “We wanted to bring these songs together, by bridging nice musical segways.”
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Tracks Include:
 
1.  Signs of Life (Prelude) Sean Timms
2.  Calling Occupants (Klaatu)
3.  Easter (Marillion)
4.  Man of Colours (Icehouse)
5.  Genesis Medley (Genesis)

  • The Silent Sun
  •  Suppers Ready
  • Dancing with the Moonlit knight
  • Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
  • Carpet Crawlers

6.  Rain Song (Led Zeppelin)
7.  Even in the Quietest Moments (Supertramp)
8.  Can We Still be Friends (Todd Rundgren)
9.  Speaking The Truth (Dan Burgess/Matt Williams)
10. Everybody’s Gotta learn Sometime (Korgies)
11. Yes Medley (Yes)

  • And You and I
  • Awaken
  • Close to the Edge
  • Soon
  • Onward
  • South Side of the Sky
  • Owner of a lonely Heart

12. To one in Paradise (Alan Parsons)
13. The Way the Waters Moving (The Flower Kings) Bonus Track Remix 2012

 
To purchase Unitopia ‘Covered Mirror’:
As of September 24th – www.unitopiamusic.com 
As of October 31st – Musea Records – www.musearecords.com 
As of December 1st – Bird’s Robe Records – www.birdsrobe.com
 
For more information: http://www.unitopiamusic.com/fr_intro.cfm
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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

LONG LIVE UNITOPIA.

Stone.

KEYCHAIN – Alt Rock/Metal Band From Serbia Releases First Single; Offered Up As A Free Download! Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, metal music, modern rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KEYCHAIN – With influences ranging from Nickelback to Pantera, coupled with a very memorable and relevant sound, the Serbian Alt Rock/Metal band known as KEYCHAIN has released their first single: These Empty Skies.

Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly, especially in our age of social networking. Releasing such a terrific song right out of the Rockin’ gates will no doubt have Heavy Rock fans anticipating much more (by way of a full-length album) from KEYCHAIN. I know I can’t wait to hear more!

Get your FREE download of These Empty Skies by clicking on that cool link below!

http://nocturnemagazine.net/vest/1672/keychain-preuzmite-numeru-these-emty-skies

Take a listen (and look) to the official video for These Empty Skies below! Hope it Rocks as cool for you, as it does for me! Metal be thy name.

KEYCHAIN:

Milos – Vocals

B.P. – Guitars

Novelja – Bass

Dzoni – Drums

Session Musicians:

Lukas – Guitars

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KEYCHAIN – Biography:

Originally started out as a cover band playing Nickelback, Godsmack & Shinedown songs, Keychain was formed in Novi Sad (Serbia) in the year of 2009 by B.P. (Guitars), Uros (Vocals), Dusan (Drums), Leo (Guitars) & Cure (bass).

The band disbanded less than a year later, just when they were about to start working on their own material.

In the year of 2012, a fresh new start for Keychain is made with a full new line-up. The band released their first single “These Empty Skies” on 20.09.2012 via Nocturne Magazine, and is currently working on their first full-length album which is now in pre-production mode.

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Front cover design & band logo by B.P.

For more info on KEYCHAIN, click on the links below!

http://www.facebook.com/keychainofficial

http://www.reverbnation.com/keychainoffi…

http://nocturnemagazine.net/vest/1672/keychain-preuzmite-numeru-these-emty-skies

LONG LIVE KEYCHAIN.

Stone.

Metadox – Announces “Open Call for Vocalist”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Frank Tosi, the driving force behind New York’s DesDemon, resurrects his band Metadox after the demise of DesDemon and announces an open call for a vocalist.

Originally established in 2001, Metadox had rose quickly in the New York metal circles when signing with Metal Mayhem Music, to opening for respected artists Dragonforce, Kamelot, and Moonspell.  The band imploded prematurely during their studio recording sessions in 2006. Frank Tosi mentions Metadox deserved a lot more than what was afforded at the time. I’m a little older now, I have more knowledge, contacts, and  I’m a much better musician now.  As much as I will always love and cherish the good points of what DesDemon became, I know Metadox will be much more appealing to a broader spectrum of metal fans.”

Metadox is currently holding vocalist auditions globally.  If interested and have the passion and the vocal range similar to: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, King Diamond, Huntress, Slayer, or Firewind, then contact us. Frank Tosi states, “We are looking for someone who is seasoned, dedicated, have similar interests, able to front a band, and write quality lyrics”. Metadox will revamp their existing material and collaboratively write new music for pre-production of their debut release.

Provide some information about yourself, any audio, video, or EPK links.

All interested, please contact Frank Tosi at: Auditions@MetadoxMetal.com

Weblink:

www.metadoxmetal.com

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(Source: Dustin Hardman, Press Promotions)

LONG LIVE METADOX.

Stone.

GYPSYHAWK – “Hedgeking” (Official Video) And “Revelry & Resilience” Are Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

GYPSYHAWK – Guitar driven. Cruising Rock ‘N Roll. Blue Collar, knuckle crackin’, foot stompin’ and beer drinkin’ good-times Heavy Rock. Old school. Did I mention guitar driven? A blend of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Classic Rock and Southern Rock never sounded so damn refreshingly cool. I’m talking about the new album released on Metal Blade Records (on August 28th) from California’s Gypsyhawk that’s titled: Revelry & Resilience. Essentially, Realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, this new Gypsyhawk album kicks pure, 100% Heavy Rockin’ ass.

There’s some heavy-duty classic Thin Lizzy vibes happening throughout Revelry & Resilience. Eric Harris on vocals and bass just “has a slick way” of reminding me of the late Phil Lynott. Don’t get me wrong, Eric Harris is musically his own man and Gypsyhawk dishes out heaping doses of original heavy sound. This Gypsyhawk band flat-out Rocks in such a glorious way, their songs, sound and style inspires me to shake away the bullshit stress that’s been hanging over my head for far too long.

I will share this: Gypsyhawk’s cover of Rick Derringer’s Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo is freakin’ great. Whoa! Let’s just say that I cannot get enough of this cover song from Gypsyhawk. These dudes nailed it! This classic song was meant to be covered by Gypsyhawk and belongs on their album, there’s no sliver of doubt in my Metal mind about that.

Man, I’m gonna tell you all right now… Gyspyhawk’s Heavy Rock ‘N Roll has gotten me psyched out of my brains! I absolutely love listening to Revelry & Resilience and couldn’t recommend this album more strongly to all my fellow Metal and Rockaholic brethren. Metal be thy name.

Take a listen (and look) below to the new and official video for Hedgeking. Check that. Take a dozen or so listens to Hedgeking! Crank this song up and thank the Rock ‘N Metal Gods that Gypsyhawk has created such a blazingly memorable song (and album) to feed our ears with!

GYPSYHAWK:

Andrew Packer– Guitars

Eric Harris– Bass and Vocals

Ian “Pee Pee Rider” Brown – Drums

Erik “Ron Houser” Kluiber– Guitars

REVELRY & RESILIENCE – Track Listing:

Overloaded

The Fields

Hedgeking

Frostwyrm

Galaxy Rise

1345

Night Songs From The Desert

The Red Wedding

Silver Queen

State Lines

Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo

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For more info on GYPSYHAWK, click on the links below!

Gypsyhawk Facebook

http://gypsyhawk.bandcamp.com/

METAL BLADE RECORDS

LONG LIVE GYPSYHAWK.

Stone.

SPINE EXTRACTION – Supporting SIX FEET UNDER, November 1st In Charlotte, NC: Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SPINE EXTRACTION – The DIY and rapidly rising Metal band, SPINE EXTRACTION, from Charlotte, North Carolina, will be supporting the ultra legendary SIX FEET UNDER on November 1st, 2012, at the Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte North Carolina. Also on the bill are: Abiotic, Pain After Death and A Road Eternal.

If you’re a rabid fan of Death Metal, revere SIX FEET UNDER, support up and coming Metal bands and live anywhere near Charlotte, North Carolina, this is one deadly extreme Metal show you don’t want to miss! Check out the show flyer below! This grand Metal news is Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day! Metal be thy name.

Take several listens to Suppressing The Rage from SPINE EXTRACTION below! Metal as my witness, this song is perfect to get your day in Extreme Metal motion… enjoy!

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For more info/merch on SPINE EXTRACTION, click on the links below!

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/spineextraction

http://www.reverbnation.com/spineextraction

http://www.myspace.com/spineextraction

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

http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

http://www.myspace.com/sixfeetunder

http://twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

LONG LIVE SPINE EXTRACTION.

LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

Stone.

THE DEVIL – Self-Titled Debut Set For North American Release On November 20th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, instrumental metal, instrumental music, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Candlelight Records, in cooperation with The Silent City, today confirms November 20th as the North American release date for The Devil, the self-titled debut album from the London-based sextet. The masked, all-instrumental band self-produced the entire recording.

THE DEVIL is not a typical Metal band. Combining Traditional/Classic Heavy Metal with select historical, political and conspiracy-laden oracles, the anonymous masked and cloaked musicians present a cinematic soundscape that is sure to strike the fancy of the curious. The 13-track album was crafted at six different recording studios and possesses a sound that is unlike any other you will encounter. Earlier this year, the internationally assembled band launched the beginning of the album campaign via two select videos. Since initiation, over half a million YouTube views have been logged.

Two songs from The Devil have already been tapped for soundtrack inclusion; Extinction Level Event licensed to upcoming film E.S.P. expected late 2012 and Divinorium licensed to upcoming film The Fury. The Fury is being directed by James Colmer (Superman Returns, House of Wax, See No Evil, will feature Erica Leerhsen (Blair Witch Project, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and is expected early 2013.

Director James Colmer comments on his attraction to THE DEVIL for the upcoming feature film. “Choosing a track for a feature film is often times a difficult task. For us it was a quest of finding a song that could convey the driving, thematic and ominous presence of this psychological thriller in the opening scenes. When I first heard ‘Divinorum,’ I immediately felt the connection I was looking for. It was as though it had been composed specifically for this film. I truly believe you can change the entire feeling and structure of a scene by making the right choice when it comes to music. I know we have made the right choice with THE DEVIL.”

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The Devil – Track Listing:

01. Divinorum

02. Universe

03. Astral Dreamscape

04. World of Sorrow

05. Devil & Mankind

06. The Silent City

07. Akashic Enlightenment

08. Extinction Level Event

09. Intervention

10. Illuminati

11. Transcendence

12. Alternative Dimensions

13. Ascension

THE DEVIL plans to begin touring to support the album in early 2013. Collectively they note, “It is great to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, having worked on this band and album for years. We look forward to bringing our unique live show to audiences around the world.”

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on THE DEVIL, click on the links below!

http://www.thedevil.org

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

https://www.facebook.com/CandlelightRecordsUSA

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

AS I LAY DYING – “Awakened” Full Album Stream On AOL Now On-Line

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Album release show at Santo’s Party House today in NYC

The Grammy-nominated Metal group AS I LAY DYING, who recently debuted their new single and video for “A Greater Foundation” to an overwhelming response by fans, have launched an exclusive full-album stream for AWAKENED on AOL Music. Fans can listen to the album now at www.music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/AWAKENED is available today in-stores and online!

AS I LAY DYING will be performing a special private CD release show in conjunction with Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary that will take place on street date in New York at Santos Party House. Starting September 14, fans can pre-order AWAKENED at three New York-area independent record stores and receive a FREE laminate that gives you access into the private NYC release show! Stores participating includes: Looney Tunes (West Babylon, NY), Vintage Vinyl (Fords, NJ), and J&R (NYC).

AWAKENED–which marks the group’s sixth studio album– is garnering early critical acclaim. In his 4/5 star album review for Alternative Press magazine, writer Jason Schreurs hailed, “Screamer Tim Lambesis has never sounded better than on a metal anthem like ‘Overcome,’ his shattered scream completely ripping faces. …Awakened is the best As I Lay Dying album you can point to as metal both modernized and maximized.” (October 2012).

Elsewhere, in his 4/5 star album review for Artist Direct , Rick Florino singled out the preview track “Cauterized” as “An unshakable anthem, the song is the best kind of aural assault and battery from one of heavy metal’s most dynamic outfits. Morphing from a steamrolling six-string storm courtesy of Nick Hipa and Phil Sgrosso, the track shifts into a polyrhythmic crusher fueled by drummer Jordan Mancino and bassist Josh Gilbert’s immortal groove. Tim Lambesis seamlessly segues from a gruff growl into one of the group’s tightest and toughest clean choruses to date.” Florino adds, “‘Cauterize’ is a metallic remedy of the highest order. As I Lay Dying prove to be a genre leader by progressing while pummeling, and it’s evidence that Awakened is another level altogether. They’re set to wake up the genre with a landmark album.” (September 2012)

For AWAKENED, the San Diego-based band–NICK HIPA (guitar), TIM LAMBESIS (vocals), JORDAN MANCINO (drums), PHIL SGROSSO (guitar) and JOSH GILBERT (bass)–holed up in the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO with renowned rock producer Bill Stevenson (Descendents) and mixer Colin RichardsonAWAKENED marks the follow-up to the Decas EP (2011) which reached #2 on the iTunes Rock Chart. The group’s last LP, 2010’s immensely successful The Powerless Rise, debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #10. The Powerless Rise also reached #2 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart and #3 on Billboard’s Hard Music Albums Chart.

AS I LAY DYING
09/25 New York, NY Santos Party House w/ Battlecross *Private CD release show

Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Featuring Asking Alexandria, AS I LAY DYING, Suicide Silence, Memphis May Fire and Attila

11/16 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Events Center
11/18 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall
11/19 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theater
11/20 Seattle, WA Showbox Sodo
11/23 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
11/24 San Bernardino, CA California MetalFest VI
11/26 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
11/27 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
11/29 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
11/30 Covington, KY Madison Theatre
12/01 Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre
12/02 Chicago, IL Congress Theatre
12/03 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Theatre
12/05 Montreal, QC Olympia
12/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
12/08 Worcester, MA The Palladium
12/09 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre
12/11 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
12/12 Raleigh, NC Disco Rodeo
12/13 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
12/14 Nashville, TN Warfield
12/15 Jacksonville, FL Edge
12/16 Tampa, FL Cuban Club

Follow As I Lay Dying at these locations:

www.asilaydying.com
www.facebook.com/asilaydying
www.twitter.com/asilaydyingband
www.youtube.com/asilaydying
www.metalblade.com/asilaydying

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(Source: Metal Blade Records)

LONG LIVE AS I LAY DYING.

Stone.

REVOCATION – Teratogenesis EP Releases Today Via SCION A/V + It’s FREE! REVOCATION North American Fall Tour Announced!

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on September 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massachusetts metallers REVOCATION have announced a North American tour for this fall presented by Scion A/V.  The tour will begin October 18th in Trenton, NJ and run through November 14th in Montreal, QC.  Support on the tour will come from A Life Once Lost and KEN mode. A complete list of dates can be found below.

In conjunction with the tour, Scion A/V is releasing a new EP from REVOCATION today (September 25th). The EP is titled Teratogenesis and features the first recordings with the band’s new bass player Brett Bamberger.

Frontman Dave Davidson commented on the band’s new bassist:

“Hey what’s up guys, just wanted to give everyone an update on what’s been happening in the world of Revo. As some of you have already noticed Anthony has parted ways with the band. The split was amicable and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. We have recently enlisted the services of Brett Bamberger and we are incredibly stoked to have him on board as an official member. Come see us live and buy him a beer.”

In other REVOCATION tour news, the band is currently on the road in Europe with label mates DYING FETUS as part of “The Womb to Waste” tour. Dates can be found below.

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Visit SCION A/V by clicking here: http://www.scionav.com and here: Scion A/V Metal and get your FREE Teratogenesis EP!

REVOCATION w/ A Life Once Lost and KEN Mode

* = No KenMode

10/18: Trenton, NJ @ The Backstage at Champs*

10/19: Quebec City, QC @ L’Union Commercial

10/20: Toronto, ON @ WreckRoom

10/21: Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar

10/22:Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge

10/23: St Paul, MN @ Station-4

10/24: Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

10/26: Calgary, AB @ Vern’s

10/27 : Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop

10/29: Tacoma, WA @ The Lochs

10/30: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon Lounge

10/31: Portland, OR @ Rotture

11/1: San Francisco, CA @ The Sub Mission

11/2: Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar

11/3: Tempe, AZ @ Chaser’s

11/4: El Paso, TX @ House Of Rock

11/5: San Antonio, TX @ Korova

11/6: Austin, TX @ Red 7

11/8: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

11/9: Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall

11/10: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung-Fu Necktie

11/11: Albany, NY @ Bogie’s

11/12: New York, NY @ The Studio at Webster Hall

11/13: Boston, MA @ Great Scott

11/14: Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques

“The Womb to Waste” European Tour With Dying Fetus

Remaining Dates:

9/25: Nijmegen, Holland @ Doornroosje

9/26: Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle

9/27: Malmö, Sweden @ KB

9/28: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Sticky Fingers

9/29: Stockholm, Sweden @ Klubben

10/1: Helsinki, Finland @ Tavastia

10/3: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega

10/4: Berlin, Germany @ C-Club

10/5: Würzburg, Germany @ Posthalle, Hell Inside Fest

10/6: Jena, Germany @ F-Haus

10/7: Prague, Czech Republic @ Hoodoo Club

10/8: München, Germany @ Backstage

10/9: Wien, Austria @ Arena

10/10: Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala / Kino Siska

10/11: Legnano (Milano), Italy @ Land Of Live Club

10/12: Aarau, Switzerland @ Kiff

10/13: Essen, Germany @ Turock

10/14: Aarschot, Belgium @ De Klinker

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(Source: Relapse Records)

For more info on REVOCATION, click on the links below!

Official facebook: Revocation

http://bit.ly/RevocationStore

www.relapse.com

LONG LIVE REVOCATION.

LONG LIVE EXTREME METAL.

Stone.

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME’S Final THE PARALLAX II: FUTURE SEQUENCE Studio Footage Available Now Via REVOLVER Website

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Justin Reich

NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE OCT. 9, PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

Sept. 24, 2012, LOS ANGELES – The final studio footage from Between The Buried And Me’s The Parallax II: Future Sequence recording sessions is now available via Revolver Magazine’s website: (http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=37153).

The clip opens with singer Tommy Rogers working on keyboard parts with co-producer Jamie King and follows Rogers as he works on vocals, including playfully wielding a pocket knife during one of the clips, for the 12-track release which Metal Sucks has already deemed a “masterpiece.”

Pre-order bundles are available now at: http://www.merchconnectioninc.com/btbam and www.metalblade.com/btbam with digital pre-orders available via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/preorder/id556666908). Between The Buried And Me recently wrapped the Summer Slaughter tour and will kick off a European trek on Oct. 1 followed by Japanese, Australian and New Zealand tour dates with Animals as Leaders opening in November.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on BTBAM, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/BTBAMofficial

www.metalblade.com/btbam

www.twitter.com/btbamofficial

www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords

LONG LIVE BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.

Stone.

THE SWORD – APOCRYPHON Tour Dates, Europe & UK Release Info, Album Track Listing & Cover Art

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal, stoner rock with tags , , , , , , on September 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

THE SWORD – The fourth studio album from THE SWORD, Apocryphon, will be released in North America on October 22nd via Razor & Tie. This Metal band from Austin Texas will also be embarking on a wide-scale tour of the U.S., beginning on October 29th in Corpus Christi, Texas! THE SWORD will be supported by Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw and American Sharks on dates noted.

Check out the Apocryphon tour schedule below! Album release dates for Europe and the UK are below, as well as the track listing for Apocryphon:

THE SWORD – APOCRYPHON TOUR 2012:

10/29 – Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock#

10/31 – Oklahoma City, OK – Acm#

11/01 – Little Rock, AR – Downtown Music Hall#

11/02 – Shreveport, LA – The Riverside Warehouse#

11/03 – Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Festival#

11/05 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater#

11/06 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave#

11/07 – Chicago, IL – Double Door#

11/08 – Columbus, OH – The A&R Bar#

11/09 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop#

11/10 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater#

11/11 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall#

11/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer#

11/14 – New York, NY – Webster Hall#

11/15 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met#

11/16 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East Downstairs#

11/17 – Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel#

11/19 – Birmingham, AL – Workplay#

11/20 – Orlando, FL – Beacham#

11/21 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade#

11/22 – Nashville, TN – Exit / In#

11/23 – Memphis, TN – Hi Tone#

11/24 – Baton Rouge, LA – Spanish Moon#

12/02 – Tulsa, OK – Eclipse*

12/03 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar*

12/04 – Denver, CO – Bluebird*

12/05 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge*

12/06 – Boise, ID – Neurolux*

12/07 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne*

12/08 – Seattle, WA – Neumos*

12/10 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows*

12/11 – San Francisco, CA – Independent*

12/12 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey*

12/13 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick*

12/14 – Phoenix, AZ – Club Red*

12/15 – Tucson, AZ – Congress*

12/18 – Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds*

# w/ Gypsyhawk & Eagle Claw

* w/ Gypsyhawk & American Sharks

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As reported on Sword Of Doom.com:

ALSO, Napalm Records (www.napalmrecords.com) will be handling Apocryphon over in Europe and the UK! We are very excited to show you the following release dates:

31.10.2012 Spain, Finland, Sweden, Greece

02.11.2012 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg

05.11.2012 UK & Rest of Europe

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ALSO: Check out these really cool Apocryphon bundles & merch below! You can buy any or all of this amazing stuff by clicking here: http://www.swordofdoom.com

Hey… I see a cassette tape is also available too! Metal be thy name! Whoa!

THE SWORD APOCRYPHON – Track Listing:

01. The Veil Of Isis

02. Cloak Of Feathers

03. Arcane Montane

04. The Hidden Masters

05. Dying Earth

06. Execrator

07. Seven Sisters

08. Hawks & Serpents

09. Eyes Of The Stormwitch

10. Apocryphon

DELUXE EDITION – Bonus Tracks:

11. Arrows In The Dark (Live at Emo’s / Austin, TX)

12. Barael s Blade (Live at Stubb’s BBQ / Austin, TX)

13. The Chronomancer II: Nemesis (Live at Stubb’s BBQ / Austin, TX)

14. Ebethron (Live at Stubb’s BBQ / Austin, TX)

15. Cheap Sunglasses

(Photo Credit: Sandy Carson)

THE SWORD:

John D. Cronise – voice, guitar

Kyle Shutt – guitar

Bryan Richie – bass

Santiago Vela III – drums

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(Sourcehttp://www.swordofdoom.com)

LONG LIVE THE SWORD.

Stone.

THE STRIPMINERS – Release New Album FRAIL HOPE RANCH On November 13th

Posted in alternative punk, alternative rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hometown L.A. Pre-Record Release Party Set For October 27th

Limited Edition White Vinyl Albums Will Be Available For Sale

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(Los Angeles – September, 2012) – The Los Angeles-based alt-punk band behind the critically-praised debut album, MoviesTHE STRIPMINERS announce the November 13th release of their sophomore record Frail Hope Ranch.  THE STRIPMINERS are Brett Anderson, vocalist for rock dynamos The Donnas, Paul Stinson from punkers The Radishes, producer/guitarist Scrote (Daniel Johnston, Puscifer), Brett Simons (Brian Wilson, Fiona Apple, Melissa Etheridge) on bass, DJ Bonebrake (of X fame) on drums and Holland Greco (Anais Mitchell, The Peak Show) multi-instrumentalist, singer.

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THE STRIPMINERS debut album, Movies, proved the band’s penchant for an eclectic and varied mix of punk, alternative country, garage rock and Pixies-like flair. Frail Hope Ranch takes on a more cohesive musical theme, comprised almost entirely of moody alt-country ballads conveying the visual of the name behind the title track.  Interestingly, these songs were written and recorded at the same time as their debut, but the band chose to save these to be packaged together in this standout sophomore release. Thematically the songs revolve around a male/female duo: “Sometimes we’re siblings, sometimes we’re lovers, it’s a little sick, but who wants to hear songs about healthy people?” states Lady Brett.
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Song choice is critical to a record’s success and these veterans of the alt-punk genre knew exactly what they were doing.  The album jolts the senses with “Gothic”, a spooky, guitar/violin instrumental, painting a picture of fear, pathos and confusion. The tracks continue with a cinematic flair in “Y’all Part 1” and “Y’all Part 2” which frame the album’s standout track and first single, “The Twins,” demonstrating the album’s lyrical poetry, depth and complexity.  THE STRIPMINERS slow-motion fuzzy guitars, lethargic, deep bass picking and atmospheric cymbal rolls, blend with lyrics that are equally dark, matching heartbreaking refrains sung by Stinson and Anderson, “I’m still hiding away with you” and “I’m still pining away over you”. The album finale, a rockin’ cover of The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”, is perhaps the most impressive cover of the song to date, incorporating vibes, tight harmonies, and (eventually) the anger that the lyrics convey.
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On October 27th, the band will play a pre-release party in Los Angeles at Echo Country Outpost. An evening of hand selected bands, chosen by THE STRIPMINERS will perform around the complex. In addition, there will be Special Guests sitting in when THE STRIPMINERS take the stage.  The band will be pre-selling their new album with a limited edition version in white vinyl for fans to pick up.
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THE STRIPMINERS hinted toward their alt-country leanings with Movies tracks “Better Than A Song’ and the sultry “Like a Harp”. Now, Frail Hope Ranch takes the band even further and is as sure to bring in new fans, as it is to satisfy the faithful.
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Check out the first single The Twins below!

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For more info on THE STRIPMINERS, click on the links below!
http://thestripminers.com/

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

LONG LIVE THE STRIPMINERS.

Stone.