Archive for November 1, 2012

THE HORDE – Announces New Drummer

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, viking thrash with tags , , , , , on November 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Illinois-based Vikings Thrashers THE HORDE has officially added drummer Travis Scudder to their lineup. The 20-year-old skin-basher has stepped in to replace the recently departed James Whitehurst, who left the band for personal reasons. Scudder also plays with Rock Island, Illinois Black Metal outfit SEPT OF MEMNON.

THE HORDE are currently working furiously on material for their next epic slab of Viking Thrash to be released in CD and vinyl format in the fall of 2013 by Abyss Records.

Stay tuned to http://www.facebook.com/hordemetal for updates.

THE HORDE was formed in 2006 and released their debut album From Empire to Ashes via Scenester Credential Records in June of 2008. The band’s second album, Thy Blackened Reign,which was released in 2011, was engineered, mixed and mastered by John Hopkins and John Svec at Minstrel Studios in Iowa City, IA using old school technology married with new school production values.

Earlier this year, THE HORDE released a video for the track “Odin’s Blood,” taken from Thy Blackened Reign. Check it out below!

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Source: ClawHammer PR)

LONG LIVE THE HORDE.

Stone.

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Rest In Peace, Mitch Lucker, Vocalist Of Suicide Silence

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MITCH LUCKER – It has been reported by Suicide Silence, on their facebook, that Mitch Lucker, lead vocalist for Suicide Silence, has passed away at the young age of 28, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash. The motorcycle crash happened last night (October 31st) in/near Orange County, California.

As Reported By Suicide Silence On facebook:

There’s no easy way to say this. Mitch passed away earlier this morning from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. This is completely devastating to all of us and we offer our deepest condolences to his family. He will be forever in our hearts.

R.I.P. Mitchell Adam Lucker – We Love You Brother

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Stone Says: Mitch Lucker and his band Suicide Silence have taken the torch of Extreme Metal and carried it proudly, as a fast rising and world popular Metal band. I am shocked and saddened at this tragic news. Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Mitch Lucker.

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Photo Credit: Suicide Silence facebook

* For more info please click the link below:

facebook: Suicide Silence

REST IN PEACE, MITCH LUCKER.

Stone.

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NIGHTQUEEN – News Updates From Belgium’s Heavy Metal Hero’s

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

NIGHTQUEEN NEWS!

As reported on the facebook of NIGHTQUEEN:

Good news from Germany. Massacre Records has confirmed that the contract with Nightqueen (is) extended.

The band is in writing modus and already with the first demo recordings. The attendees on Rebel Rock have already become acquainted with “Rain of Blood and Fear.” The successor of “For Queen and Metal” is approaching. It’s still just brainstorming to the title of the album but the music will (have) greatly evolved sound. Production is in the hands of Rex, Danny and Christian Moos.

Also as reported on the facebook of NIGHTQUEEN:

Nightqueen welcomes 2 new band members. More about this in a few days … stay tuned.

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Listen and watch below the recently released video for Diamonds & Rust, as performed by NIGHTQUEEN!

* This song is recorded as a tribute to its songwriter Joan Baez and also to Judas Priest. Diamonds & Rust will not appear on a NIGHTQUEEN album.

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* For other NIGHTQUEEN features, as posted on Metal Odyssey, click on the links below!

NIGHTQUEEN ‘For Queen And Metal’ – An Indelible Debut Album Of Heavy Metal

NIGHTQUEEN – Brand New Track ‘Nightfall’ Streaming Online Now!

NIGHTQUEEN – Signs To Massacre Records

NIGHTQUEEN – X-Mas Wonderland (Official Video)

Nightqueen and Winter’s Verge – New Videos Uploaded on Massacre Records

Metal Odyssey Presents: Ten METAL Albums You NEED For This Summer Of 2012! (Part Two)

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(Photo credit: NIGHTQUEEN facebook)

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

http://www.nightqueen.be

facebook: Nightqueen

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE NIGHTQUEEN.

Stone.

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Hurricane Sandy – These Charitable Organizations Are Providing Relief During The Aftermath

Posted in charities, news, weather, weather news, world news with tags , , , on November 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hurricane Sandy – The second storm of the century in only two years is finally gone. The storm labeled as Frankenstorm has left unbearable paths of destruction to view on the network and cable news. Hurricane Sandy has ruined countless people’s lives on the East Coast, with many areas of New Jersey and New York looking like the end of the world. As I view the aftermath news footage, I cannot envision such a nightmare being inflicted upon my family. However, this has all been a stern reminder, to me, that mother nature doesn’t choose favorites.

The sadness I feel for the people who have been affected by this evil storm has prompted me to shout-out and applaud the charitable organizations that are currently helping with this unimaginable aftermath. People have died and too many people have lost their homes and jobs, as a result from this super storm. This is a time to reach into your heart and donate whatever you can to the charities I’ve listed below. Every act of kindness right now matters for the people directly affected by Hurricane Sandy, even if it’s only a dollar donation.

My family and I were extremely blessed to have not lost power like our neighbors have; (last year’s Hurricane Irene and the follow-up ice storm were different stories for us). As I drove around my area of Eastern Pennsylvania, I couldn’t believe the unbelievable lines of people waiting for ice, coffee and pizza at the very few establishments that were open. Just around the corner from our house are a Dunkin’ Donuts and Pizza Hut and both were (as of yesterday) the only stops for such comforts as food and hot drink in this (immediate) area.

Many charities will accept clothing and non-perishable food too. Don’t forget our animal friends as well! Pet food always makes for an alternative way to donate. There are many, many charitable organizations out there that I have not listed. Local food banks and shelters can always benefit from your donation(s). Please make sure that any charity that solicits you by phone or door is reputable! Too often during times of disaster, immoral people are out there to scam the innocent; so be certain the personal check you hand over to someone is truly looking out for the cause.

Please remember, Hurricane Sandy was an international storm as well, leaving a path of sorrow and devastation to the country of Haiti.

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American Red Cross:

http://www.redcross.org

The Salvation Army USA: 

http://salvationarmyusa.org/

facebook: The Salvation Army USA

AmeriCares:

www.AmeriCares.org

unicef:

http://www.unicef.org

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LONG LIVE THE EAST COAST.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Stone.

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Wanna See My “Hell On Wheels Tour 1987” Cassette? Features: Helloween, Armored Saint and Grim Reaper!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HELL ON WHEELS TOUR 1987 – That’s it at the top! That’s my Hell On Wheels Tour 1987 cassette! This (now historical) tour featured: Grim Reaper, Armored Saint and Helloween. Whoa! As you can see, this cassette was a free sampler!. I obtained this old school Metal cassette sometime last Winter, at a thrift store. I paid a ridiculous price of 50 cents (U.S.) for this very cool cassette too. Yes, it plays just fine!

This tour was sponsored by MTV Headbangers Ball; yet there is no print or logo stating this on the cassette. The inside of the cassette jacket is blank. Notice the crack on the cassette tape box? That’s old school man!

Back in 1987, the Hell On Wheels Tour did not pass through the state I was living in; that being the very expensive state of Connecticut. Can’t see ’em all, I guess. Still, it super sucks I never saw this tour.

Here is what the spine of this cassette looks like:

Hell On Wheels Tour 1987 – Track Listing:

Side One:

Hell On Wheels Medley – Rock You To Hell / Isolation / Halloween

Grim Reaper – Night Of The Vampire

Side Two:

Armored Saint – Raising Fear

Helloween – Future World

Here is what the backside of the cassette tape jacket looks like:

The 3 record label logos printed on this cassette tape jacket are: RCA, Concrete and Chrysalis.

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Here are the studio albums that the bands were respectively supporting on this tour:

Stone’s Note: All 3 albums are a MUST for all generations of Metalheads! Metal be thy name!

GRIM REAPER – Rock You To Hell – (1987) RCA

ARMORED SAINT – Raising Fear – (1987) Chrysalis

HELLOWEEN – Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I

(1987) Noise Records

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Speaking of Power Metal pioneers HELLOWEEN… their 14th studio album, Straight Out Of Hell, will be released on January 18th, 2013! Whoa! Metal be thy name! Yes, I’m psyched-out about this! Are you?

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* For more info on all 3 legendary Metal bands featured above:

facebook: Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper

http://www.armoredsaint.com/

http://www.helloween.org/

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE ARMORED SAINT.

LONG LIVE GRIM REAPER.

Stone.

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