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TOXIC HOLOCAUST Tune To Be Included In FX Series Sons Of Anarchy

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, punk metal, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on November 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The song Bitch from punk metal derelicts TOXIC HOLOCAUST will be clawing its way through your speakers during next week’s episode of FX drama series Sons of Anarchy (season 5; episode 11).

Comments TOXIC band leader Joel Grind: “We are all excited to announce the inclusion of our song ‘Bitch’ in the upcoming episode of Sons of Anarchy. All of us are huge fans of the show and this season especially seems to be upping the ante with each episode.”

Tune in to FX on Tuesday, November 20 at 10:00pm EST/PST to check it out.

Sons of Anarchy is based on the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club from a fictional town in California′s Central Valley. The show centers on then-vice president Jackson “Jax” Teller (Charlie Hunnam), who begins questioning the club and himself. Sons of Anarchy premiered in the Fall of 2008 and has since become FX’s highest rated series ever.

“Bitch” comes off TOXIC HOLOCUAST’s mercilessly abrasive Conjure And Command full-length, released via Relapse Records last year. The record, which Revolver praised for its “nuclear reactive riffage and Repo Man punk attitude,” continues to reap critical hails. Conjure And Command is available across several formats including a limited edition, deluxe CD and DVD set that includes a full TOXIC HOLOCAUST live show. The album is available for purchase through Relapse HERE and iTunes HERE. In addition, check out the iTunes bonus track from the record — a cover of Repulsion’s “Helga Lost Her Head” – at the band’s OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE.

Critical Praise:

“…sweetly redolent of thrash, d-beat, and raw sewage, the album simmers with tar-thick riffage, staggering breakdowns, and a corroded dose of self-loathing…” – The Onion’s A.V. Club

“…it’s refreshing to hear a thrash band that is so single-minded about its whirlwind riffs and pastor-baiting lyrics.” – The Washington City Paper

“If The Exploited and Nuclear Assault had a kid, TOXIC HOLOCAUST would take it’s lunch money and toss it in the dumpster.” – Hails & Horns

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on TOXIC HOLOCAUST, click on the links below!

http://www.toxicholocaust.com

facebook: Toxic Holocaust

LONG LIVE TOXIC HOLOCAUST.

Stone.

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EYEHATEGOD To Tour Australia For The First Time Ever, Band Appears In HBO’s Treme

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal with tags , , , , on November 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Following a torrid Summer run of live takeovers across Europe and the West Coast, New Orleans’ minstrels of blown speakers and bruised feelings will bring their audio wreckage to Australian fans for the first time ever! The trek will commence November 17 with a local, pre-tour performance at Siberia [Tickets].

From there, the band will head to the land down under where they’ll play their first show in Brisbane on November 21 before systematically leveling stages through Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. And the beatings don’t end there: The Louisiana dirge miscreants will bring 2012 to a celebratory close with two shows at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn.

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EYEHATEGOD Tour Dates Fall 2012:

11/17/2012 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

11/21/2012 The Zoo – Brisbane, Australia

11/22/2012 Manning Bar – Sydney, Australia

11/23/2012 ANU Bar – Canberra, Australia

11/24/2012 Billboards – Melbourne, Australia

11/25/2012 Cherryfest – Melbourne, Australia

11/27/2012 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY [Tickets]

11/28/2012 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY [Tickets]

In related news, EYEHATEGOD recently appeared in an episode #27 of HBO series Treme. Check out the scene at THIS LOCATION.

Additionally, new track “New Orleans Is The New Vietnam” recently made its recorded debut in 7” form via A389 Recordings! Copies are still available HERE.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://eyehategod.ee/

facebook: EYEHATEGOD

LONG LIVE EYEHATEGOD.

Stone.

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DIRT – Reveal New Album Details! “Rock N Roll Accident” Releases November 23rd, Via Massacre Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, southern groove metal with tags , , , , , , on November 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Are you ready for the new album of Germany’s Southern Groove Metal machine DIRT?

Rock N Roll Accident will be released on November 23rd via Massacre Records!

The track list of the band’s second album looks like this:

01. Seven Days

02. Dirty

03. Rock ‘N’ Roll Accident

04. Fast Lane

05. Face Down

06. Never Change My Ways

07. Crush

08. Breathe In

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9. One Step Away

10. Nice To See You Again

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DIRT have posted a couple of videos from the recoding sessions on youtube:

http://youtu.be/9XK8uWNzlJQ

http://youtu.be/0zI3YRkKIjU

http://youtu.be/DTBAPBUsSLs

You can listen to the song Seven Days in its entirety below!

This new song from DIRT comes with: Metal Odyssey’s Seal Of ROCK-YOU-OUT 100% Approval! Metal be they name!

DIRT:

Sven Zaklikowski – Vocals

Thiemo Hille – Guitars

Florian Stollberg – Guitars

Marius Rebmann – Bass

Marcel Unger – Drums

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Source:

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

www.dirt-music.de

www.facebook.com/dirtmetal

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE DIRT.

Stone.

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KYLESA “From The Vaults, Vol. 1” – Unveiling An Exceptional Bounty Of Sonic Heaviness!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KYLESA – Fans of Kylesa know that this Savannah Georgia band can play heavy as molasses, sludgy, doomy and hard as railroad spikes, while (obviously) keeping an open mind approach to atmosphere of sound, feel, mood and vibes within each and every song they’ve ever recorded. Kylesa has never carbon copied their own creations. Kylesa is not a band built on slamming down the Metal hammer of sound and acting out the parts. No way.

With From The Vaults, Vol. 1, (releasing on November 20th, via Season Of Mist), Kylesa takes their multi-heavy genre approach to momentous heights, by offering up a combination of new, unreleased and alternate versions of songs, spanning their notable catalog of albums. New fans of Kylesa shall be born from listening to this excellent collection of songs on From The Vaults, Vol. 1.

Drained (previously unreleased Buzzov-en cover) showcases the thundering doom persona that Kylesa can unleash musically upon the senses, with an air of remarkable ease. Kylesa has taken a gilded pillar of a Pink Floyd song (Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun) and without question, have made said song their very own. The Psychedelic, Progressive and Stoner elements seem to marry into one another in (dare I say) miraculous heavy ways, while my ears inhale this Pink Floyd cover. At 6:58, this cover song is epic; the flow of musical sounds makes for a mind journey that I thank Kylesa for taking me on.

The new song on From The Vaults, Vol. 1 is End Truth. This song is dreamy, with a strong hint of melancholy and swirls of early 70’s Sabbath-like atmosphere. With that said, there is an amazing charge of relevance spilling from End Truth; so much so, that it’s a profoundly wonderful listen for me.

When one asks why a band would record alternate versions of their songs, the answer I’ll always give is: “whereas they can.” On Bottom Line II, Kylesa doesn’t hold back on a Punk spontaneity that’s built on speed, combined with a sudden and not so subtle lapse of Sludge. Another grand moment on this album.

Heavy Rock genius isn’t learned from a text-book, it’s earned from both experience and mastering one’s musical  skills. Kylesa has exemplified their genius impressively well with From The Vaults, Vol. 1. There’s no “I” in this band, just a whole lot of unique heavy that’s always a welcomed sound experience. Metal be thy name.

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KYLESA:

Laura Pleasants – guitar & vocals

Phillip Cope – guitar & vocals

Carl McGinley – drums & percussion

Eric Hernandez – bass

Tyler Newberry – drums & percussion

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From The Vaults, Vol. 1 – Track Listing:

01.  Intro  **

02.  Inverse  **

03.  111 Degree Heat Index ***

04.  Between Silence and Sound II ***

05.  Paranoid Tempo  **

06.  End Truth *

07.  Bottom Line II ***

08.  Wavering **

09.  Bass Salts **

10.  Drained **

11.  Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun **

12.  Drum Jam **

* New

** Previously unreleased/limited availability

*** Alternate Version

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

http://www.kylesa.com

facebook: KYLESA

http://www.season-of-mist.com

LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

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VISION OF DISORDER Brooklyn Headlining Show Now A RED CROSS BENEFIT For Hurricane Sandy Victims

Posted in charities, charity events, hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Today VISION OF DISORDER confirms that all the proceeds from their upcoming headlining concert in Brooklyn later this month will be donated to the Red Cross, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

What was simply a headlining show for the band has now been dubbed “Picking Up Change: Hardcore For Hurricane Relief.” VISION OF DISORDER initiated this act of support to their community after witnessing the catastrophic demolition across the New York metropolitan area and beyond as Sandy surged through our region on October 29th. VOD, as well as the other bands performing at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 24th, will contribute donations to the Red Cross to help aid the decimated areas and many displaced local residents throughout the Northeast as the season grows colder.

In a collective statement the members of VOD had this to say: “Our hearts go out to those severely affected by this tragic incident. Being from Long Island, Hurricane Sandy has (quite literally) hit home for us. The music scene in Long Island, The New York metro area and New Jersey have been so supportive to VOD over the years that we felt donating the proceeds from the Brooklyn show was a no-brainer. We are proud to announce that the opening acts (Primitive Weapons, Yuppicide, Swarm of Arrows) have also agreed to donate their proceeds. We hope that this small gesture can add to the ongoing efforts and help rebuild these traumatized areas. We look forward to seeing you all on Nov 24th to support this cause.”

In addition to the funds generated by VISION OF DISORDER, Yuppicide, Primitive Weapons and Swarm of Arrows at “Picking Up Change: Hardcore For Hurricane Relief” going directly to the Red Cross, show attendees are invited to bring supplies – canned/non-perishable food, batteries, toilet paper, etc. – for area shelters and food banks, as donation bins will be posted outside of the venue. Supplies to aid pets and animals displaced by the storm are also acceptable and will be donated to Last Resort Animal Rescue in New Jersey.

The members of VISION OF DISORDER, in an alliance with Candlelight Records, Earsplit PR, Metal Insider, the Music Hall of Williamsburg and all parties involved with this event, are reaching out to all area hardcore and metal fans to join them on November 24th, not only to take part in what is sure to be a high-action live show, but more importantly to help contribute to this imperative objective of getting the displaced families and businesses back on their feet. Doors open at 7:30pm.

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Full ticket info for this event can be found RIGHT HERE.

Picking Up Change: Hardcore For Hurricane Relief

11/24/2012 Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY

w/ VISION OF DISORDER, Primitive Weapons, Yuppicide, Swarm of Arrows

Those not in the area for this event who wish to help can make donations directly to the Red Cross via the Picking Up Change Firstgiving link.

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NYC-based icons VISION OF DISORDER released The Cursed Remain Cursed – their first album in over a decade –via Candlelight Records in September. Inarguably one of the most dynamic and cleverly destructive releases in VOD‘s twenty year history, the critically acclaimed album surges with over forty minutes of brand new material, produced by Will Putney (Shadows Fall, Suicide Silence) and mixed by Cameron Webb (Motörhead, Social Distortion).

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* Above photo credit: Vision Of Disorder Facebook

* For more info on VISION OF DISORDER, click on the link below!

http://www.facebook.com/VisionofDisorder

LONG LIVE VISION OF DISORDER.

LONG LIVE PRIMITIVE WEAPONS.

LONG LIVE YUPPICIDE.

LONG LIVE SWARM OF ARROWS.

Stone.

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NAPALM DEATH, MUNICIPAL WASTE And EXHUMED – To Tear It Up At Rocky Point Cantina, Tempe Arizona, November 16th!

Posted in concerts, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Here’s What You Need To Know:

13th Floor Ent Presents Napalm Death & Municipal Waste:

With: Exhumed, Attitude Adjustment and Horse Head

When: Friday, November 16, 2012

Time: Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm

Where: Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ

Ticket Price: $16.00 – This Event Is All Ages

Buy tickets here: http://ticketfly.com/

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* Band Info:

Napalm Death: http://www.napalmdeath.org

Municipal Waste: http://www.facethewaste.com

Exhumed facebook: Exhumed

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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CANDLELIGHT RED – “DEMONS” (Official Music Video) Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Metal with tags , , , , , on November 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

CANDLELIGHT RED – DEMONS, the 4 song EP from Williamsport Pennsylvania’s Hard Rockin’ Candlelight Red was released on September 25th, 2012, via Imagen Records. Produced by Morgan Rose (drummer & founding member of Sevendust), the quality of sound and overall Rockin’ atmosphere is solid. This 4 song DEMONS EP is a can’t miss for fans spanning the Rock, Hard Rock and Modern Rock genres.

Candlelight Red has been continuously gaining waves of fans and building on their potent Rockin’ momentum, ever since their famous 2010 opening gig for the iconic KISS in Pittsburgh, PA and subsequent 2011 Imagen Records debut: The Wreckage.

With plenty of riffs, a killer solo, stand-out vocals and an all-encompassing heaviness to earn my Metal respect, I’ve chosen the DEMONS music video from Candlelight Red to be: Stone’s METAL Pick of The Day!

Turn it up and watch below! Hopefully you’ll enjoy this song as much as I do! Metal be thy name.

CANDLELIGHT RED:

Ryan Hoke – Vocals

Jeremy Edge – Guitar

Jamie Morral – Bass & Backing Vocals

Brian Dugan – Drums

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* Candlelight Red were chosen among 22 regional contest winners by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to open for KISS in Pittsburgh, PA, winning the Guitar Center’s 2010 “Onstage Contest.

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* For more info on CANDLELIGHT RED, click on the links below!

http://www.candlelightred.com

facebook: Candlelight Red

http://www.imagenrecords.com/artists/

LONG LIVE CANDLELIGHT RED.

Stone.

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ROYAL THUNDER Join MONSTER MAGNET For East Coast Dates; Video For “Blue” In The Works

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Nov. 12, 2012, Philadelphia – Royal Thunder, who are currently on tour with Corrosion of Conformity and ASG, will join Monster Magnet for a pair of mid-December dates: Dec. 14 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Dec. 16 at The Trocadero in Philadelphia.

The female-fronted Atlanta quartet released their debut album, CVI, in the Spring via Relapse Records. Spin described the release as a “stunning breakthrough,” Revolver called the album “essential” and Decibel Magazine placed singer Mlny Parsonz on the cover of their inaugural women in metal issue.

Royal Thunder are currently working on a video for  “Blue,” with a premiere to come in the next few weeks.

Spending the bulk of the year on the road, the band has toured with Black Tusk, Baroness, Pallbearer, Valient Thorr and the aforementioned Corrosion of Conformity. Royal Thunder have also done their own headlining dates around the United States with their next solo date on Dec. 17 at The Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Royal Thunder will return to the road in early 2013 with an April date at Roadburn 2013 (Apr. 13 at Het Patronaat) already confirmed.

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* To read Metal Odyssey’s album review for Royal Thunder – CVI, click on the link below!

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

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

LONG LIVE COC.

LONG LIVE MONSTER MAGNET.

Stone.

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WEST END MOTEL – Brent Hinds Side Project Releases New Album; U.S. Tour Starts November 28th!

Posted in alternative punk, alternative rock, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Brent Hinds (Mastodon guitarist & vocalist) just released a new record with his side-project West End Motel titled Only Time Can Tell. Check out the accolades from PASTE Magazine , Alternative Press and MTV Hive and be sure to grab a copy for yourself.

Don’t miss the new tunes being played live as West End Motel heads out on a full U.S. Tour starting November 28th in Virginia. Full details on the shows can be found on the band’s Facebook Page

* West End Motel – Only Time Can Tell was released on October 30th, 2012, via Alternative Distribution Alliance.

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Source:

* For more info on West End Motel, click on the links below!

http://www.myspace.com/westendmotel

LONG LIVE BRENT HINDS.

LONG LIVE WEST END MOTEL.

Stone.

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KISS KOLLECTIBLES – Wanna See My KISS “Rock And Roll Over” Neon Clock? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music collectibles, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – That’s it at the top! That’s my KISS Rock And Roll Over neon clock, lit up in all its kisstastic glory! I bought this very cool KISS neon clock a few years ago at Hot Topic. Guess what? It set me back just $10.00 (U.S.) cause I found it on a… markdown shelf! The original price was more than double that too. Metal be thy name!

This neon clock can either be hung on a wall or stood up on a shelf. The diameter measures approximately 11.5″. I have a choice of using 1 AAA battery or just plugging this neon clock into a socket. Not too shabby.

I threw away the original box this KISS neon clock came in. What the hell was I thinking? Sometimes Stone brain farts… big time. It’s like that elder Metal troll told me recently: “Stone, y-y-you c-c-can’t fret over c-c-chucking away t-t-that KISS neon c-c-clock b-b-box.”

Here’s all the boring info (regarding who made this neon clock):

* Made In China

* Produced by Rabbit Tanaka Corp. Ltd

* 2007 KISS Catalog, Ltd – Under License By Signatures Network

Check out my KISS neon clock unlit below! Whoa!

By the way, if you haven’t yet bought MONSTER, you absolutely, positively, 100%, certainly should! Yes, I am quite ecstatic over this new KISS album. Metal be thy name.

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

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

LONG LIVE KISS.

KISS KOLLECTIBLES ROCK.

Stone.

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Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ Enlist Your Help To Complete Music TV Series!

Posted in classic rock, drummers, Drums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Minneapolis based, MetalKast music video network announces their exciting new TV series Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ. Production for the first season is underway with a few episodes complete. This new exciting television series aims to attract music fans and dedicated musicians.

On November 5th 2012, Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ started a Kickstarter fundraiser campaign to help complete  production for the first season. The campaign will run through December 6th and offers fans and musicians great packages for your  pledge. The Kickstarter campaign can be found here.

Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ  is one of MetalKast flagship shows aimed at rediscovering music television. Until recently, before shows like Metal Evolution and That Metal Show, we have had a void in “music video networks”, from music to non-music-related programming.  MetalKast has been testing web distribution for years. With support from record labels, artist promotion companies and the artists themselves, we are filling the void left by others.

In support for this Kickstarter project,  Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ is making available for the first time it’s promotional DVDs, Blu-Ray, and HD digital formats available as gifts for supporting this project. Additionally offering numerous signed DVDs and drum sticks from these amazing players: Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch), Mikkey Dee (Motorhead, King Diamond, Don Dokken), Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Earthworks, UK, Yes), Carl Palmer (Elp, Asia), Larry Paterson (Blaze Bayley, Chokehold), Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Black Sabbath, BOC, The Lizards), Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P.), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Slavior, Warlord), Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, DIO, WWIII), and Randy Black (Primal Fear, Bif Naked, Annihilator).

Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ first full season will include Tobias Ralph (Adrian Belew, Crimson Projekct) and Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, Stick Men), Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes), and Carl Palmer (ELP, Asia).

Filming major events in the drumming world have also included activity at Vic’s Drum Shop (Victor Salazar) with interviews, statements and clinics from Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, UK, Missing Persons), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Jimmy Chamberlin (The Smashing Pumpkins), Gavin Harrison (Iggy Pop, Ed Poole), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Adrenaline Mob), Todd Sucherman (Stix), Paul Collier (Angel Corpse, Final Revenge), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Derek Roddy (Hate Eternal, Nile), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Alan Holdsworth, Steve Vai), Hanna Ford (Bellevue Suite, Prince), Nathaniel Townsley (Stevie Wonder, Special EFX, Mariah Carey), and many more.

Additionally, RTD filmed interviews with famed photographer/drummer Rob Shanahan (Ringo Starr’s Personal Photographer) and John Douglas (Alex Van Halen’s drum tech, custom drum builder, artist and drummer). Upcoming episodes include a feature on Larry Mullen’s tech/U2 crew chief Sam O’Sullivan.

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(Source: Dustin Hardman, Press Promotions)

* For more info on Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ, click on the links below!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2134580682/rogs-talkin-drumz-a-show-about-all-things-drum-s

www.rogstalkindrumz.com

www.facebook.com/rogstalkindrumz

        www.facebook.com/paul.rogne

www.twitter.com/rogstalkindrumz

       www.metalkast.com

        www.blip.tv/rtd

Long Live Rög’s Talkin’ DrumZ.

Stone.

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Original Judas Priest Vocalist Al Atkins and Christian Guitarist Paul May Enter The ‘Valley Of Shadows’ With New ATKINS MAY PROJECT CD

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

London, UK – The rock world is buzzing with the revelation that good and evil can continue to work together in the form of former Judas Priest vocal legend and heavy metal frontman Al Atkins and Christian guitarist and music artist Paul May. Together these extreme opposites have come together once again to create a powerful new CD called Valley Of Shadows, now available on Gonzo Multimedia. Here once again, the men from the “Black Country” have produced an album of outstanding quality straight from the “Home of Metal”! This excellent collection of songs sees Atkins deliver some stand out vocal performances and May shred the axe like the old guitar masters.

‘Valley Of Shadows’ offers 10 “killer” tracks that burst with melody and metal mayhem. You’ll take a journey through what seems to be an “evolution” of rock. With all the elements of “classic” hard rock and metal, yet retaining an underlying progressive core, ‘Valley Of Shadows’ will not disappoint fans of the genre who decide to take the ride!

Says Al Atkins: “We have kept the same format for ‘Valley Of Shadows’ since it worked really well for our debut album ‘Serpent’s Kiss’, so we thought why change a winning formula.” Paul May adds: “I think the new album definitely leans more towards that ‘classic rock’ feel, with some modern twists thrown in for good measure, retaining its metal edge.”

Al Atkins: Noted for forming UK’s Judas Priest and fronting them for four years and laying down the foundations which would see them eventually selling 40 million albums worldwide. He also wrote songs for them which went gold like “Dreamer Deceiver”, “Never Satisfied”, “Winter”, “Caviar and Meths” and Priest’s all time classic “Victim of Changes”. Al’s unique powerful vocal style sites influences by noted rock singers Roger Daltrey, Paul Rodgers and longtime friend Robert Plant. Al has done countless radio and TV interviews worldwide and recently featured in the BBC TV ‘British Heritage’. He has even written a book on his musical life about growing up in Birmingham, UK alongside Robert Plant and Black Sabbath called ‘Dawn of the Metal Gods’. Al has released 6 solo albums to date, and teamed up with brilliant Christian writer/guitarist Paul May to record their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Serpent’s Kiss’.

Paul May: Some people learn to play guitar, Paul was born (again) to play guitar! Paul has become respected for his passionate, soulful guitar work and noted for his explosive and exciting solos. As a world-class professional guitarist and songwriter, Paul has played and recorded sessions across the globe, touring and playing throughout the UK, Europe, USA and the Eastern block. Paul appears on around 50 albums to date, featured in both the secular and Christian arenas. Paul is also a record producer and has covered the entire spectrum of musical tastes in production.

Now with the release of the new Atkins May Project CD, the dichotomous duo are ready once again to bring their special brand of rock and metal to the masses. Although the CD has no definite concept there are certain underlying themes that run throughout the songs. “The album is mainly about facing trials of life and the ‘demons’ you encounter on the way,” Paul explains. “It’s about standing up and being counted when you understand who you are. The title ‘Valley Of Shadows’ relates to many things…that dark night of the soul that finds us all…”

In closing Al has this to impart to the band’s fans, “We would like to say a big thanks to all our fans and friends that we have amassed over the long years and would just like to say..’KEEP IT METAL.’”

Atkins May Project – ‘Valley Of Shadows’ is available through Gonzo MultiMedia and can be purchased at: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15515

For more information: www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk

www.AlAtkins.com

www.PaulMayMusic.com www.PaulMayMusic.co.uk

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

LONG LIVE AL ATKINS & PAUL MAY.

Stone.

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ORDEN OGAN – “To The End” Album Enters Germany’s Album Chart At #41!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

German Melodic Power Metal masters ORDEN OGAN are the band of the hour: their critically acclaimed new album To The End enters Germany’s official album chart at #41!

“Wow, this is awesome! We are overwhelmed by this news. A big “thank you” goes out to all those who supported ORDEN OGAN. We will celebrate now, but then it’s time for our final preparation for our tour with Luca Turilli’s RHAPSODY and Freedom Call, which will kick off these days. We hope to see many of you there”, singer/guitarist Seeb comments.

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Stone Says: Listen to and watch The Things We Believe In below! This song is epic, powerful and simply put: FANTASTIC! Metal be thy name.

ORDEN OGAN:

SEEB – vocals, lead-guitar, keyboards

TOBI – lead-guitar

SPOONY – bass

DIRK – drums

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(Source: AFM Records)

* For more info on ORDEN OGAN, click on the links below!

http://www.ordenogan.de

http://www.youtube.de/ordenoganofficial

facebook: ORDEN OGAN

http://www.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE ORDEN OGAN.

Stone.

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MASTERPLAN – Announce New Vocalist And Bassist!

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

Melodic Metal heroes MASTERPLAN are back with new line-up and big plans!

The new members are well-known:

Swedish vocalist Rick Altzi (At Vance, Thunderstone) is the one to replace Jorn Lande. Altzi enjoys a fabulous reputation throughout his works with numerous projects and bands.

MASTERPLAN’s new bass player  is another highly regarded musician: Jari Kainulainen (ex-Stratovarius/Evergrey).

“The last years have not been easy for Masterplan“, band leader Roland Grapow comments. “Because of several factors we have been unable to play festivals and tours – even though we had plenty of offers. But this will definitely change now. I’m very happy to welcome Rick and Jari on board now. Beside their undoubted musical qualities they both fit perfectly into our team. We feel a huge motivation to get things going now. 2013 will be see a new Masterplan album, several festivals and a tour! It’s time to return with full force.”

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First confirmed MASTERPLAN gigs for 2013:

Wacken Cruise

Rocknacht Tennwilm (Switzerland)

Norfest (Portugal)

Masters Of Rock (Czech Republic)

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(Source: AFM Records)

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

http://www.master-plan.net

facebook: MasterPlan

http://www.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE MASTERPLAN.

Stone.

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LED ASTRAY Sign With Massacre Records – New Album Set For December 2012 Release

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, hardcore, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records:

We’re happy to announce the signing of LED ASTRAY from Bautzen, Germany!

The band’s sound is a deadly blend of various Metal styles and other kinds of extreme music. Melodies, blast beats, mosh and groove – no limits, no boundaries just straight ahead energetic power!

LED ASTRAY released their debut album “One Million Bullets” in 2008. They already shared the stage with bands such as All Shall Perish, Maroon, Hatesphere, Born From Pain or Final Prayer. The band’s second album Decades Of Addiction will be released in early December 2012 via Massacre Records.

You can enjoy LED ASTRAY live at the following upcoming dates:

24.11.2012 DE Rosswein – Jugendhaus – www.facebook.com/events/362027120544658

01.12.2012 DE Bautzen – Steinhaus – www.facebook.com/events/353181994767645

08.12.2012 DE Dresden – Club Novitatis – www.facebook.com/events/278237492290706

15.12.2012 DE Bischofswerda – Eastclub – www.facebook.com/events/396311160439608

LED ASTRAY:

Gabriel Kriedel – Guitars

Manuel Lehmann – Guitars

Martin Boxhammer – Vocals (Growls)

Maximilian Panzer – Drums

Felix Enderlein – Vocals (Screams)

Nico Jacob – Bass

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Source:

* For more info on LED ASTRAY, click on the links below!

http://ledastray.eu

http://www.facebook.com/Led.Astray.Bautzen

http://www.myspace.com/ledastraycore

LONG LIVE LED ASTRAY.

Stone.

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LIZZY BORDEN – Will Be Celebrating Thirty Years Of American Metal 1983-2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on November 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on Lizzy Borden facebook:

From their start in 1983 in Hollywood CA at the world-famous troubadour, Lizzy Borden has been recording and touring for Thirty years.

The recordings: “Love You to Pieces” and “Menace to Society” to the break through Billboard charting “Visual Lies” and “Master of Disguise”, Lizzy Borden released the albums that built the Show, including the latest and best reviewed production “Appointment with Death”.

The show:
Spectacular stage shows performed in 20 plus countries from North America, Japan and Europe all to rave reviews.
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The Lizzy Borden brand of theatrical rock shows blood soaked the (Main) stages at festivals such as:
• Wacken Festival Germany
• Gods of Metal-Italy
• Hellfest-France
• The Reading Festival-UK
• Kobetasonik Festival-Spain
• Sweden Rock-Sweden
• Bang your head-Germany
• Hardrock Hell UK
• Rocklahoma-USA
• Rock in America-USA

Lizzy Borden’s 30 Years Of American Metal tour is a brand new show, created from the ground up just for this monumental 30 year anniversary. The new show will encompass songs from each and every Lizzy Borden record to date, including classic songs like “Me against the World”, “American Metal”, “Master of Disguise” Plus songs the band has never performed live.

The band: 

Lizzy Borden – vocals

Joey Scott – drums

Marten Andersson – bass

Dario Lorina – guitar

Websites:

www.lizzyborden.com

www.facebook.com/lizzybordenband

www.myspace.com/lizzybordenband

www.youtube.com/lizzybordenband

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(Source: facebook: Lizzy Borden)

METAL CONGRATULATIONS TO LIZZY BORDEN.

LONG LIVE LIZZY BORDEN.

Stone.

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U.D.O. “Live In Sofia” Preview-Clip “Heart Of Gold” Available Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

On November 9th, the new live documents of German’s Metal icon#1, Udo Dirkschneider and his band will be released. Live In Sofia also marks the end of an era somehow, as the stable U.D.O. lineup that performed together for many years will be shown for a last time. As it became public that guitarist Stefan Kaufmann will be no longer available for the band due to health reasons, “Live In Sofia” will be the last U.D.O. DVD with Stefan.

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(Source: AFM Records)

* For more info on U.D.O., click on the links below!

http://www.udo-online.de

http://www.afm-records.de

http://www.youtube.com/UDOtubetv

http://webshop.udo-online.com

LONG LIVE U.D.O.

Stone.

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Jean Beauvoir – Running A Pledge Music Campaign For New Crown Of Thorns EP; Get Free Cool Stuff By Pledging!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Jean Beauvoir – Facebook profile photo

The legendary Jean Beauvoir (Gary US Bonds, The Plasmatics, Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul – see more below) has contacted me regarding the following special news involving the recording of his new Crown Of Thorns EP:

“I’m reaching out because I am running a Pledge Music Campaign for the recording of a new Crown Of Thorns EP… A new way to do it! It’s very cool and to those who have Pledged, I’ve been giving great free updates that include, acoustic concerts, free albums, duet of myself and Bruce Springsteen and lots of other stuff, (there’s) more to come so it’s well worth it for the fans.”

“Thanks and all the best!”

Jean Beauvoir

Crown Of Thorns, KISS, Ramones and so on!

Pledge what you can by clicking on the link below!

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jeanbeauvoir

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About Jean Beauvoir:

(To read complete Jean Beauvoir biography, click here: Jean Beauvoir)

Beauvoir selling over 1,5 million copies worldwide from his first solo effort, lead to productions and co-writing ventures with artists such as KISS, The Ramones, N’Sync, John Waite, Deborah Harry, Lionel Richie, The Pretenders, Carol Davis, Nile Rogers, Nona Hendryx, Desmond Child, Jim Vallance and many more. He toured and performed with the Eurythmics, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Little Steven, Bruce Springsteen and The Who. He’s made hundreds of personal and TV appearances throughout the world and has sold in excess of 20 million records worldwide as an artist, producer and songwriter.

Jean also expanded his musical horizons through his groups, Voodoo X and Crown of Thorns, he released four additional solo records to date and was also actively involved in the hugely successful Hand in Hand Charity in Berlin Germany amongst others throughout the years.

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* For more info on JEAN BEAUVOIR, click on the links below!

http://jeanbeauvoir.com/

http://crownofthorns.com

http://www.youtube.com/jeanbeauvoir

http://www.youtube.com/coftofficial

LONG LIVE JEAN BEAUVOIR.

Stone.

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AEROSMITH “MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION!” – Here’s What I Think About This Album…

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

AEROSMITH – Call it nostalgia. Call it an impulse purchase. Call it being a big softy for Classic Rock. Call it appreciating Aerosmith’s perseverance and the majority of their albums; especially their catalog from the 70’s decade. Regardless of all the reasons, I bought Aerosmith’s 15th studio (album) CD, Music From Another Dimension! (Columbia), on November 6th at my local Super Walmart.

I’ve listened to this new Aerosmith CD several times now and I dig most of it. Music From Another Dimension! doesn’t Rock like 70’s Aerosmith, then again this CD doesn’t Rock like 80’s or 90’s Aerosmith either. This new Aerosmith offering does Rock, let there be no mistake. Lot’s of (radio friendly) Rock/Hard Rock relevance, mixed together with funky and bluesy vibes and a solid nod to good ol’ American Rock ‘N’ Roll. Aerosmith has a whiz-bang album here; trying to top any of their early classics or 80’s chart-toppers isn’t what I was looking for anyways.

Steven Tyler’s vocals are so trademarked that it’s astonishing. Really, who else has ever or currently sounds like Steven Tyler? Steven Tyler, Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums) all sound groovy, like a well oiled Aerosmith machine. Good and well written songs coupled with legendary musicians sure do go a very long way. Aerosmith certainly surprised me here, I was afraid this new album was going to be overly sticky bubble-gum. Instead it’s a good time on the mainstream Rock ‘N’ Roll highway.

Carrie Underwood sings a duet with Steven Tyler on Can’t Stop Lovin’ You. I wish Joan Jett, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge, Stevie Nicks or Ann Wilson sang a duet with Steven Tyler on this album instead. Can’t Stop Lovin’ You is a fine song, I just would have appreciated a legendary Classic Rock gal instead. Then again, that’s just me.

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp sings backing vocals on Freedom Fighter. Who cares. I really don’t. Apparently I never answered the phone quick enough to get that backing vocal gig with Aerosmith. Next time I’ll hustle to my cell phone or at least listen to my messages quicker. Um… yeah.

I recommend this CD to my fellow Rockaholics, it’s all good and understood that this album was intended for widespread appeal. That’s a given. A new generation of Aerosmith fans will certainly be sowed, courtesy of this band’s always current world-wide popularity and new album. Here’s some last second Rockin’ advice: while you listen to Music From Another Dimension!, just pretend that American Idol doesn’t exist and everything will be okay.

So that’s about it. I’m not gonna blab anything more about Music From Another Dimension! other than:

1. I really, really, really dig the album cover artwork. Retro rules.

2. Another Last Goodbye is a (gulp) ballad. Ugh.

2. The Walmart version of this CD has the exclusive bonus track: Shakey Ground. It’s a Rockin’ cool song for a bonus track, making for a terrific way to close out this new Aerosmith album.

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

http://www.aerosmith.com

facebook: Aerosmith

http://www.twitter.com/aerosmith

LONG LIVE AEROSMITH.

Stone.

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MUTINY WITHIN – Announce Release Date For New Album “Synchronicity”

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

MUTINY WITHIN – Many people have a countdown until December 21, 2012. The time has come for a new countdown: January 12, 2013. Modern Metal juggernauts MUTINY WITHIN have announced the official release date of their long-awaited sophomore album, Synchronicity, for January 12, 2013.

MUTINY WITHIN made waves in the Metal community early in their career by joining the Roadrunner Records roster and touring endlessly on the heels of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Having half the lineup live across the great Atlantic pond and having serious financial difficulties due to the rampant piracy in the music industry, MUTINY WITHIN was forced to go on hiatus in 2011. That was the end of the touring band, but not the end of their music.

Epic Metal music can not be contained – not even by the one-eyed pirates of the tumultuous thief infested world we call the “music industry”.  MUTINY WITHIN had so many good ideas and music ready to go, founding member/songwriter AJ and singer Chris Clancy decided to finish what they started and put out the next evolutionary sound of MUTINY WITHIN in the form of the self-produced Synchronicity.

The road is far from over for MUTINY WITHIN and fans can look forward to many surprises leading up to the highly anticipated release of Synchronicity.

Mutiny Within II: Synchronicity album teaser:

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(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)

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

FACEBOOK

YOUTUBE

TWITTER

LONG LIVE MUTINY WITHIN.

Stone.

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