Archive for January, 2013

BLACK VEIL BRIDES “Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones” Is Out Now! The Cool Places Selling This CD Are…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Black Veil Brides - The Story Of The Wild Ones - promo cover pic!

BLACK VEIL BRIDES – As a Metal reminder, in case you were vacationing on the Moon or were stranded on the Arctic Circle on its release date of January 8th, the new BLACK VEIL BRIDES CD is OUT NOW! Here’s where you can buy Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones:

Hot Topic – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-ht

Bestbuy – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-bb

Target – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-target

F.Y.E. – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-fye

iTunes – http://tinyurl.com/wretched-and-divine-iTunes

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES:

Andy Biersack – Vocals

Ashley Purdy – Bass

Jinxx – Guitar

Jake Pitts – Guitar

Christian Coma – Drums

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Released via Universal Republic

For more info on BLACK VEIL BRIDES, click on the links below!

http://www.blackveilbrides.net

facebook: Black Veil Brides

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LONG LIVE BLACK VEIL BRIDES.

Stone.

TEARS OF MARTYR – Signs With Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Tears Of Martyr - group promo pic - 2013 - #1

From MASSACRE RECORDS:

We’re happy to welcome TEARS OF MARTYR from Madrid, Spain, to the Massacre Records family!

The band was formed in the mid-90’s in Gran Canaria, Spain. They released their first demo The Essence Of Evil in 1996, which gained good reviews. The second demo Renascence followed in 2005.

They already played several club shows, for example with: To/Die/For, Swallow The Sun, Draconian and Epica.

Entrance, TEARS OF MARTYR’s debut album was released in 2009 via STF Records.

The band won an award as the best Spanish band of the year at the Female Metal Awards in 2009.

TEARS OF MARTYR are now ready to deliver their second album Tales, which was recorded in August 2012 at the New Sin Studios in Loria, Italy, with Enrik Garcia and Luigi Stefanini.

The band commented:
“We are happy and excited to work with MASSACRE RECORDS. We are looking forward to the release of Tales and we hope you’ll enjoy it!”

Tears Of Martyr - Tales - promo cover pic!

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TEARS OF MARTYR:

Berenice Musa – Soprano

Miguel Angel Marqués – Guitars & Vocals

Adrián Miranda – Bass

Doramas Párraga – Drums

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

For more info on TEARS OF MARTYR, click on the links below!

www.tearsofmartyr.com

www.facebook.com/tearsofmartyr

www.twitter.com/tearsofmartyr

www.youtube.com/tearsofmartyr

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE TEARS OF MARTYR.

Stone.

KING KOBRA, RON KEEL, REVERENCE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE – To Perform At Rock Harvest II 2013 > Updated List Of Bands Performing!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

King Kobra - Promo Group Pic - 2013 - #1

HERE IS THE UPDATED LIST OF PERFORMERS FOR RHII; Bands will be spread out over three days, November 7 – 9, 2013, with more acts to be named. VIP and General Admission Tickets on sale NOW at:

 http://www.showclix.com/event/3734624/pre-sale

Venue is: House Of Rock 11445 Pulaski Hwy White Marsh, Maryland 21162

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ROCK HARVEST II is an all-day/multi-day Rock & Metal concert that benefits the police non-profit, Fallen Blue.

For more info on ROCK HARVEST II 2013:

facebook: Rock Harvest

For more info on Fallen Blue:

http://www.fallenblue.org

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BANDS APPEARING:

Attackhead

DC4

Deathriders

Russ Dwarf

Ron Keel

Mitch Malloy

Xander Demos

Leatherwolf

Silent Rage

Modern Superstar

King Kobra

FarCry

Reverence

Edge Of Paradise

Stonebreed

Tango Down

Michael Angelo Batio

Raven

Twisted Tower Dire

Seven Kingdoms

Ghost of War

London

Alloy 20

Mystic Force

Order of Nine

A Sound of Thunder

Hangmans Cry

Line of Fire

Widow

Circle II Circle

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Ron Keel - Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

For more info on RON KEEL:

http://ronkeel.com

http://keelnation.com

Circle II Circle - promo group pic - 2012 - #1

For more info on CIRCLE II CIRCLE:

http://www.circle2circle.net

facebook: Circle II Circle

Reverence - Rock Harvest II - promo pic - 2013

For more info on REVERENCE:

http://www.reverencemetal.com

facebook: Reverence

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For more info on KING KOBRA:

facebook: Official King Kobra

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LONG LIVE ROCK HARVEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

THE SWORD – January 2013 UK & European Tour Dates > Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The Sword - Apocryphon - cover promo pic!

January Tour Dates

CLICK HERE for Tickets

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January 8 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 3

January 9 – Bristol, UK – Fleece

January 10 – London, UK – Underworld

January 12 – Antwerp, Belgium – Muzickcentrum Trix

January 13 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje

January 14 – Cologne, Germany – Underground

January 15 – Berlin, Germany – Magnet Club

January 16 – Hamburg, Germany – LOGO Hamburg

January 18 – Goteborg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers

January 19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Slussen

January 21 – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia

January 22 – Tampere, Finald – Klubi

January 24 – Oslo, Norway – John Dee

January 25 – Karlstad, Sweden – Rockbaren

January 26 – Malmo, Sweden – Debaser Malmo

January 27 – Vesterbro, Denmark – Lille Vega

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

http://www.swordofdoom.com

facebook: The Sword

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LONG LIVE THE SWORD.

Stone.

HELLFEST OPEN AIR FESTIVAL – June 21/22/23 2013 In Clisson, France – Here’s Info You Need!

Posted in Black Metal, classic rock, Death Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Hellfest - 2013 - promo poster pic!

HELLFEST will take place June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2013 in Clisson, France.

KISS And ZZ TOP As Headliners! WHOA!

SAXON, TWISTED SISTER, KORN, AVANTASIA, ACCEPT, DOWN, KREATOR, TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, HELLOWEEN, VOLBEAT, STONE SOUR, NEUROSIS, AT THE GATES, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, BAD RELIGION and SINISTER at this same festival! WHOA!

THE LIST OF BOTH AMAZING AND LEGENDARY BANDS GOES ON… WHOA!

Click on the links below for ALL the HELLFEST 2013 info you NEED!

http://www.hellfest.fr

facebook: Hellfest Open Air Festival

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

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE HELLFEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK.

Stone.

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – Wanna See My KISS Mini Lunch Box Christmas Ornament? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music collectibles, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Mini-Lunch Box - ornament - frontside!

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – That’s it at the top! That’s my really cool KISS mini lunch box Christmas ornament! I was fortunate enough to have received this KISS Kollectible as a Christmas gift from my family, along with the KISS PEZ gift tin. I’m going to keep the paper tag attached to this whiz-bang KISS Kollectible; the klassic KISS logo on that paper tag makes it too difficult to take off and throw away!

Here’s what the other side of this KISS mini lunch box looks like:

KISS - Mini-Lunch Box - Ornament - backside!

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To read about and see my KISS PEZ gift tin, click on the link below!

KISS KOLLECTIBLES – Wanna See My KISS PEZ Collectible Gift Tin? It’s Really Cool…

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

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

DEADLANDS – Debut Album “Evilution” Releasing On February 22nd, 2013, via Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

DEADLANDS GROUP - Promo Pic - 2012

From Massacre Records:

We’re excited that DEADLANDS’ debut album will be released via Massacre Records!

The band was formed in the summer of 2010 by lead vocalist Brian O’Connor (Consfearacy, ex-Vicious Rumors), lead guitarist Michael J. Gardner (The Council), lead guitarist Kevin Rohr (Spectre), bassist extraordinaire Steve “Dedbass” Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council).

Their intention was to write and produce their own brand of Heavy Metal, while utilizing their past and present influences as a foundation and inspiration for their musical direction.

DEADLANDS is quickly establishing a large fan base, being nominated for a 2012 Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIES), playing live, and sharing the stage with artists such as Exodus, Anvil, Y&T, Great White, Death Angel and more.

DEADLANDS’ debut album features guest solo appearances by legendary Heavy Metal guitarists: Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Claudeous Creamer (Dragonlord), Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond), Glen Alvelais (Forbidden/Testament/HateFX) and Steve Smyth (Nevermore/Forbidden).

“Evilution” was mixed and mastered by DEADLANDS and Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament) at Trident Studios.

You can already listen to the song Pandemic Genocide off the debut album here:

http://youtu.be/UNkQhuWozco

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* DEADLANDS are from Sacramento California.

DEADLANDS:

Brian O’Connor – Lead Vocals

Michael J. Gardner – Lead Guitar

Kevin Rohr – Lead Guitar

Steve “Dedbass” Northam – Bass

Dan Sablan – Drums

DEADLANDS’ debut album “Evilution” will be released on February 22, 2013 via Massacre Records!

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

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

http://www.DeadlandsMusic.com

www.facebook.com/DeadlandsMusic

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE DEADLANDS.

Stone.

SINISTER “Years Of Massacre” Digital-Only Release Available On February 1st, via Massacre Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sinister - Years Of Massacre - promo cover pic!

DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: SINISTER -Years Of Massacre

(18-track-compilation including 9 tracks (!!) that have never been available for download until now)

To buy your digital-only release of SINISTER – Years Of Massacre, available on February 1st, 2013, just click on the link below!

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19910?lang=en

Sinister - Group Promo Pic! - 2012 - #1

THE DEATH METAL MASTERS FROM THE NETHERLANDS!

SINISTER:

Adrie Kloosterwaard – vocals

Dennis Hartog – guitars

Batiaan Brussaard – guitars

Mathijs Brussaard – bass

Toep Duin – drums

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

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

facebook: Sinister Official

http://www.myspace.com/sinisterwingsofdeath

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE SINISTER.

Stone.

CATAMENIA “The Best Of Catamenia” – Digital-Only Release Available On February 8th, 2013 via Massacre Records

Posted in dark metal, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Catamenia - The Best Of Catamenia - promo cover pic!

DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: CATAMENIA – The Best Of CATAMENIA

 (21-track-compilation including 1 track never before available for download until now)

Beginning February 8th, 2013, you can purchase the digital-only release of CATAMENIA – The Best Of CATAMENIA by clicking the link below!

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/20166?lang=en

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CATAMENIA – Band Bio:

Catamenia (FI) is a Melodic Dark Metal band, founded in ‘95 by their original members Riku Hopeakoski and Mika Tönning in Oulu, Finland. Their first two demos caught attention and lead to signing a contract in ‘97 with Massacre Records, with whom they are cooperating till today.

Catamenia - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

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

http://www.catamenia.net

facebook: Catamenia

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE CATAMENIA.

Stone.

DARSOMBRA – Stateside Winter Live Actions Pending

Posted in rock albums, rock music, rock music news, transcendental rock with tags , , , , on January 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Darsombra - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

Transcendental audio/visual drone unit DARSOMBRA are heading south for a chunk of the Winter. This week the duo announces plans to escape the frozen clutches of Baltimore for the latter half of February, opting to instead tour the Southeastern states of the country. While there are still several dates being hammered out, the Wintour 2013 kicks off on February 15th and will snake through Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee in support of the recently released Climax Community LP. Preceding the tour, this Friday, January 4th the twosome will rock out in their hometown, sharing the stage with Radical Discharge and the massive duo Jucifer.

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DARSOMBRA’s Upcoming Shows:

1/04/2013 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD w/ Jucifer, Radical Discharge

DARSOMBRA Wintour 2013:
2/15/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA

2/16/2013 Blackout Effectors – Asheville, NC

2/17/2013 Wonderroot – Atlanta, GA

2/18/2013 Caledonia Lounge – Athens, GA

2/19/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

2/20/2013 TBA – Lafayette/Baton Rouge, LA

2/21/2013 The Dalzell House – Shreveport, LA

2/22/2013 Club 1808 – Austin, TX

2/23/2013 Downtown Music – Little Rock, AR

2/24/2013 TBA – Memphis, TN

2/25/2013 Pilot Light – Knoxville, TN

2/26/2013 TBA – Harrisonburg/Charlottesville, VA

Darsombra - Climas Community - promo cover pic!

Climax Community was released in October, the outfit’s first for new label home, Germany’s eclectic Exile On Mainstream. The album shows DARSOMBRA’s ever- expanding avant-garde orchestrated audio layering/looping and paralleling visual displays with possibly the most adventurous material they’ve created to date.

Decibel Magazine is hosting a stream of the entire Climax Community LP AT THIS LOCATION. Rad live footage of DARSOMBRA’s new show filmed at various locations on their recent European tour with Stinking Lizaveta can be viewed HERE.

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 Critical Praise:

“The larger movements of the songs rub against each other with tectonic weight, while subtler elements attack, defeat and consume. Strange and lovely, Climax Community speaks in the language of animal instinct.” – Exclaim! 

“Much like a work of fine art, little to no commentary is given leaving the observer to interpret the work as they wish. By the same token, the listener may also choose to switch off the cerebral and absorb the music at the most basic level.” – Ghost Cult 

“It’s a clever, dense and hypnotic release that demonstrates that there’s still plenty of exploration to be done in experimental and psychedelic music.” – OneMetal 

“…Darsombra really show off their ability to make awe-inspiring and atmosphere-rich material that will instantly hook even the most anti of Drone fanatics. However, they also counter a lot of the unique material with overly simple droning riffs or effects that really pull you out of the environment they spent so much, or even so little time to establish.” – Apoch’s Metal Review

Darsombra - Large Logo - B&W

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.darsombra.com

facebook: darsombra

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LONG LIVE DARSOMBRA.

Stone.

INFALLING “Path Of Desolation” EP – A Full-Blown Hardcore Metal Assault You Should Know About!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Infalling - Path Of Desolation - promo cover pic!

INFALLING – From Cleveland, Ohio, cometh INFALLING. This (multi-genre influenced) trio of Metal musicians are worth every second of your time; especially if you’re into Metal that will assault your ears while  you beg for more! Their EP, Path Of Desolation, was released back in September of 2012 and carries a ton of shelf life; INFALLING have created a potent and quality crop of 5 songs. This is an EP I won’t be putting away anytime soon!

INFALLING are three Metal musicians that are gonna go places, I feel and hear it. Their Hardcore meets Metal assault is sandwiched between album instrumental opener Genesis and album instrumental closer Revelations. Both the intro and exit on Path Of Desolation truly defines this band’s Progressive and Classic Rock influences quite soundly.

As for the Hardcore Metal that’s smack-dab-in-the-middle of this astoundingly produced EP: whoop-ass to the maximum potential! Tony Balante is as fierce as a caged rattlesnake on vocals! Tony comes across as very comfortable in his surroundings; there’s nothing that sounds forced or ill contrived, a very confident vocalist is he.

What a Metal band across the Metal board. Seriously. When INFALLING came across my Metal path over this New Years holiday, I was completely impressed; from their totality of destructive Hardcore style of Metal sound to their top-tier quality of songs I inhaled from Path Of Desolation. Get into INFALLING now, before they are selling out the clubs consistently as a headliner. Metal be thy name.

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Path of Desolation EP is currently up now for free Download & Streaming! Check it out on the INFALLING Band Profile on their facebook here:Infalling – Also, this EP hardcopy is now available!

INFALLING:

Tony Balante – vocals

Justin Endres – guitars & Bass

Eric Frabotta – drums

Infalling - Group Promo Pic - Logo - 2012

Path Of Desolation – Track List:

Genesis

Forthcoming

Pain Breeds Fury

Nonexistent

Revelations

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INFALLING – Band Bio:

INFALLING are three musicians coming from a wide array of musical backgrounds, ranging from Hardcore, Jazz, Prog-Rock to Rap and of course Metal. INFALLING blends together to form a bond between different types of genres. Tony Balante (A FEW ASKEW, STRESSLORD) applies dynamic vocals, Justin Endres (ODIOUS SANCTION, PALE CREATION, STRESSLORD, LAW OF DESTRUCTION) implements brutal riffing, Eric Frabotta (INHUMATION, STRESSLORD) produces explosive percussion.

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

http://www.infalling.com

http://www.facebook.com/infalling

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LONG LIVE INFALLING.

Stone.

VALDUR – New Track From Black/Death Occultists Streaming Courtesy Of Decibel Magazine

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Valdur - promo group pic - 2012 - #1!

Alpine Black/Death occultists VALDUR recently unveiled a teaser track from their upcoming new full-length. Titled Blast Beast, the tune was recorded at the infamous Bloody Mountain Bunker and is currently streaming for all your unholy enjoyment courtesy of Decibel Magazine, who notes: “The guitars swirl like a wicked blizzard at night, the drums blaaast! an unheard of brutality, and the vocals sound like they come from the blackest depths of the Mammoth Mountain. And then there’s that ominous horn-like sound permeating the soundscape. The end of the world or the beginning of an evil era, VALDUR certainly understand Black Metal’s key dynamics without making them sound tired.”

Comments guitarist/vocalist Samuel of the track: “As VALDUR continues to make it a priority to create our music for ourselves first and foremost, we decided this ‘Blast Beast’ should be heard. For us, it is an exciting stepping stone into what will soon unfold into a very aggressive new full length.”

Witness “Blast Beast” at THIS LOCATION.

The  recording of  their as-yet, untitled long player will be completed later this month Earhammer Studio in Oakland. The offering will feature nine tracks in total. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

In related news, the band will be performing a rare live ritual alongside Genocide Coven, Ritual Combat and more at the Nihilistic Death Fest V in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19. The gathering is being held at The Shred Shed. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show. For more info, point your browser HERE.

If you missed it, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, Conjuring The Fire Plagues, at the band’s Official BandCamp Page.

Valdur - cover promo pic - 2012 - #1

“…this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook.”—The Metal Crypt

“…the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of.” – About.com

“…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”—Thrash Pit

VALDUR:

Samuel: guitars/vocals

William: bass

Sxuperion: drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

VALDUR on Facebook

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LONG LIVE VALDUR.

Stone.

Relocation Is On The Horizon For Stone… What’s Next For Metal Odyssey?

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

MetalOdyssey

I did mention back in the Fall of 2012 (both here and on twitter) that my family and I were in the beginning phases of relocating to Ohio. It’s time to report that we are now in the mosh pit of relocating. Things are crazy around here with schedules, packing and basically uprooting our lives to another state. My love and commitment to my family has and always shall be #1, while my everlasting devotion to Metal will never exit my soul.

From now until the beginning days of March (2013) there may not be as many posts launched on Metal Odyssey that you are normally used to. Days and perhaps (worst case scenario) weeks may go by without seeing a new feature or post launched on this site. In the meantime, there will be posts launched throughout January and the archives of Rock N’ Metal will forever be at your reach; right here at Metal Odyssey. Please enjoy them, any or all!

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During the down periods of posting on Metal Odyssey, I will make every attempt to get on twitter to communicate my Metal thoughts and non-sensical blab to the world! You can always communicate to me on twitter, 24/7 and I will be grateful for your Metal support.

Here’s where you can follow and/or leave a message for (me) Stone on twitter; just copy and paste into your browser: https://twitter.com/metalodyssey

* The Metal Odyssey contact email will not change! Bands, PR, Record Companies and Metal Buddies can always reach me (in the meantime) via my email, by clicking on this link below:

*Want your music reviewed or to be interviewed by Stone?

I extend my sincerest Metal apologies to everyone for this temporary curve in the Metal road and promise to all of you that Metal Odyssey is NOT closing Metal shop! In fact, Metal Odyssey will once again be back for the Metal attack… and there’s no looking back! Plus, I have a ton of writing to do still once I jump in full-tilt for Hard Rock Nights. Ring that relocation bell and tell all the posers to go straight to hell. Metal be thy name.

YOU come to Metal Odyssey cause YOU are a DEFENDER OF THE FAITH and YOU ROCK.

THANK YOU, TO ALL MY METAL BRETHREN.

Stone

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OHIO, HERE WE COME.

PENNSYLVANIA FOREVER ROCKS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

STONE SOUR And PAPA ROACH – Are Co-Headlining U.S.! Tour Dates For 2013 Listed!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stone Sour - House Of Gold & Bones - Part 1 - promo cover pic!

STONE SOUR and PAPA ROACH will head out on a co-headlining U.S. tour in January 2013. Stone Sour, currently in the midst of a tour across five continents, will close out every show. Dates are as follows:

January 20 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Events Center

January 22 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theatre

January 23 New York, NY Terminal 5

January 25 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom

January 27 Chicago, IL The Congress

January 29 Minneapolis, MN The Myth

February 1 Amarillo, TX Aztec Music Hall

February 2 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Pavilion

February 4 Midland, TX Midland Horseshoe Arena

February 5 College Station, TX Hurricane Harry’s

February 7 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre

February 8 Pharr, TX Pharr Entertainment Center

February 9 Laredo, TX Laredo Energy Center

February 12 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre

February 13 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia

February 15 Las Vegas, NV The Joint

February 16 Salt Lake City, UT Salt Air

February 17 Denver, CO Fillmore

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(Source: Roadrunner Records)

For more info on STONE SOUR and PAPA ROACH:

http://www.stonesour.com

http://www.paparoach.com

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LONG LIVE STONE SOUR.

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

Stone.

Heavy Rockin’ Blasts From The Past: Paul Stanley, Covered Call and Thunder – 3 Albums You Must Know About!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

HEAVY

ROCKIN’

BLASTS FROM

THE PAST!

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Metal Odyssey’s Scott Coverdale Reports:

Here are three Pre 2012 Albums you should check out! Throughout 2012 I was fortunate to get my hands on lots of great music both new and old.  Listed below are 3 standout albums that eluded me during their original year of release. For all the Hard Rock/Metal fans out there, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some truly great music!!

Paul Stanley - One Live KISS - DVD promo cover pic!

Paul Stanley – One Live Kiss

This live album from Paul Stanley came out in 2008. I have to admit, that I’ve never been a big KISS fan. There are many of their songs that I do like, only I’ve always felt that they’re a bit over the top as a band. Anyway, a few months ago I was curious to hear how Destroyer (Resurrected) was going to sound. When I typed KISS onto my iTunes account, all the KISS albums displayed and this Paul Stanley album caught my eye. I sampled a few tunes and thought it wasn’t half bad. I did a little research and discovered that this Live album is only available on iTunes or DVD. I made the purchase! Man O’ Man, does this album Rock!!! It’s a great mix of Classic KISS and solo Paul Stanley.

Covered Call - Money Never Sleeps - promo cover pic!

Covered Call – Money Never Sleeps

Money Never Sleeps came out in 2009. Just like the Paul Stanley album, I stumbled upon this Covered Call album on iTunes and gave it a sample. I really liked what I heard and bought it! When I listen to Money Never Sleeps, many of the songs remind me a lot of the good ones Bon Jovi put out in the 80’s and 90’s. My favorite songs are, Til’ the EndNothing at All and What about Us.

Thunder - Robert Johnson's Tombstone - promo cover pic!

Thunder – Robert Johnson’s Tombstone

Robert Johnson’s Tombstone came out in 2006. I really dig this album, it’s (kind of) a Southern Hard Rock album recorded by a band that doesn’t get enough credit here in the States. If you like the Jammin that Southern Rock offers you won’t be disappointed with the song Don’t Wanna Talk about Love, which is probably my favorite song on Robert Johnson’s Tombstone.

In my humble opinion, if you’re looking to spend a few Christmas dollars on yourself this new year, any one of these albums surely won’t disappoint!

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For more info on the bands listed above, click on the links below!

Paul Stanley: http://www.paulstanley.com

Covered Call:  www.coveredcall.se

Thunder: http://www.thunderonline.com

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COVERDALE.

WEDNESDAY 13 – “THE DIXIE DEAD” – Releases In U.S. February 19th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, horror metal, horror punk, Metal, metal music, Music, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The Dixie Dead – Available Feb 19 (Feb 18 in the UK)

As reported on the facebook of Wednesday 13:

Wednesday 13 – The Dixie Dead (limited edition packing with expanded artwork) available only in the US or thru a US source for initial orders. Retail limited edition will have a pull out poster and expanded artwork – comes in DVD packaging. The version ordered during the website pre-orders comes with the above and an exclusive patch and an exclusive sticker.

So far this site has it the cheapest:

regular version – http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=W13009CD

retail limited version – http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=W13009CDLTD

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For more info on WEDNESDAY 13, click on the links below!

http://www.wednesday-13.com

facebook: Wednesday 13

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LONG LIVE WEDNESDAY 13.

Stone.

Happy METAL New Year 2013 – From Metal Odyssey!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, holidays, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , on January 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Happy METAL New Year 2013!

THANK YOU to all the visitors that have stopped by during 2013; both loyal and new visitors ALL! You are all the reason why it’s worth spreading the news, album reviews, interviews and miscellaneous Metal blab that Metal Odyssey has become known for.

THANK YOU to ALL the PR Agencies for supporting Metal Odyssey each and every day. Whoa. THANK YOU to ALL the record companies both large and small that have given Metal Odyssey the Metal ear candy needed to stay updated.

THANK YOU to ALL the bands and musicians that have appeared on Metal Odyssey during 2012 and in years past; you’re ALL the reason why Metal Odyssey exists!

A special THANK YOU to Best METAL Buddy Scott Coverdale, Rock Legends Kev Moore and Louis St. August and… Brian Basher’s Hard Rock Nights. To Lee and Danielle, I’m gonna F’N MISS YOU!

Another special THANK YOU to all the Metal Odyssey followers on twitter, who take the time to read what I have to say; from random Metal blabbing to nonsensical funny stuff.

Every visitor, PR Agency, record company, band and musician that make Metal Odyssey what it is are too many to mention… you ALL know who you are! Metal Buddies ALL! May each and every one of you have a healthy, prosperous and METAL New Year! Long live you ALL!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

2013 IS GONNA ROCK.

METAL. BE. THY. NAME.

Stone.