Archive for March, 2013

WINGS OF METAL FESTIVAL 2013 – Featuring SATAN & MANILLA ROAD – August 30th/31st, Montréal, Québec

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on March 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Wings Of Metal - promo concert flyer - 2013 - Satan

WINGS OF METAL FESTIVAL 2013 – AUGUST 30th – 31st

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WOM final line-up poster with fantastic artwork from Daniel Desecrator!

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/327795

Festival Line-Up:

MANILLA ROAD (Wichita, Kansas)

SATAN (Newcastle, UK)

MIDNIGHT (Cleveland, USA)

MEGIDDO (Toronto)

BLOOD CEREMONY (Toronto)

VOOR (Jonquière/Mtl)

GOAT HORN (Pembroke/Toronto)

MAGIC CIRCLE (Boston, USA)

CAUCHEMAR (Montréal, Canada)

CHTHE’ILIST (Longueuil/McMasterville, Québec)

OCCULT BURIAL (Ottawa)

BEAST WITHIN (Québec)

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Venue:

Katacombes

1645, St-Laurent

Montréal, Québec

CANADA

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Source: facebook: Satan (Band)

Satan - classic logo - redFor more info on SATAN, click on the links below!

facebook: Satan (Band)

http://www.satanmusic.com

Manilla Road - classic logo - red

For more info on MANILLA ROAD, click on the links below!

http://www.manillaroad.net

facebook: Manilla Road

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For more info on the WINGS OF METAL FESTIVAL:

http://wingsofmetalfest.wordpress.com/

facebook: Wings of Metal Festival

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LONG LIVE WINGS OF METAL FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE SATAN (NWOBHM BAND)

LONG LIVE MANILLA ROAD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

LIVE EVIL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE NEXT WAVES OF BANDS FOR OCTOBER 2013 – SATAN HEADLINING!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

LIVE EVIL - Concert Flyer - 2013

With a perfect new venue, killer headliners and a great mix of bands 2013 should prove to be the best ever Live Evil. This year includes two stages (upstairs used early in the day), a mini-metal market upstairs too and a late late Saturday after-party takeover of the WHOLE venue included in the ticket price.

There are still a few more killer names to be announced for the main festival so get tickets so we can afford to book the bands!! You can also expect one more killer act to play with Antichrist and Deathhammer at the separately ticketed Friday pre-show. This is also at The Garage (upstairs) and will also be insane!

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TICKETS: http://www.gigsandtours.com/event/live-evil-festival-2013/the-garage/698409/

NEW SITE: www.liveevilfestival.org

Poster by Costin Chioreanu: http://twilight13media.com/

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OCTOBER 19TH & 20TH

SATAN (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAN8v-sw0Tc

MIDNIGHT (USA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WfYetZe85Y

PENTAGRAM (CHILE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZ2o82EuEg

ARKHAM WITCH (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWm63MiWkLU

NECROWRETCH (FRANCE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdOgF8bVBqo

ZOM (IRELAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyJRL0NW_Hs

CONDOR (NORWAY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL1RVnBfVAc&feature=related

GHAST (WALES)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oou1_mWFtig

ELIMINATOR (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLfmqYjQw5I

BASTARDHAMMER (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNfJjRu6MsQ

Plus more to come!

FRIDAY 18TH PRE-SHOW

ANTICHRIST (SWEDEN)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzvoogL3CeI

DEATHHAMMER (NORWAY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xETs5ztJNCM

Plus Special Guests!

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(Source: facebook: Satan (Band))

Satan - classic logo - redFor more info on SATAN, click on the links below!

http://www.satanmusic.com

facebook: Satan (Band)

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LONG LIVE THE LIVE EVIL FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE SATAN (NWOBHM BAND).

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ROB ZOMBIE “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor” – Releases April 23rd!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, horror, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, shock rock with tags , , , , , , on March 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Rob Zombie - Venous Rat Regeneration Vendor - poster promo

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ROB ZOMBIE – The 5th studio album, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor, from our modern-day Heavy Metal and Horror/Shock Rock mastermind (aka) Rob Zombie, will be released on April 23rd!

Includes a cover of Grand Funk Railroad’s classic: We’re An American Band

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Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor – Track Listing:

Teenage Nosferatu Pussy

Dead City Radio And The New Gods of Supertown

Revelation Revolution

Theme For The Rat Vendor

Gong Gang Gong De Do Gong De Laga Raga

Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)

Behold! The Pretty Filthy Creatures

White Trash Freaks

We’re An American Band

Lucifer Rising

The Girl Who Loved The Monsters

Trade In Your Guns For A Coffin

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ROB ZOMBIE’S BAND:

Rob Zombie – vocals

John 5 – guitar

Piggy D. – bass guitar

Ginger Fish – drums, percussion

Rob Zombie - front:back covers - Venous Rat Re-Vendor

For more info on ROB ZOMBIE, click on the links below!

http://robzombie.com/

facebook: Rob Zombie

http://www.twitter.com/rwzombie

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LONG LIVE ROB ZOMBIE.

Stone.

SUFFOCATION – Despise The World European Tour 2013

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Suffocation - Despise The World - Europe Tour Poster - 2013______________________________________________

SUFFOCATION is bringing the DESPISE THE WORLD TOUR to Europe May/June 2013!!!! See below for dates, support and more!

Despise The World European Tour 2013

SUFFOCATION

CEPHALIC CARNAGE

HAVOK

FALLUJAH

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Presented by Metal Hammer Germany, Fuze, Metal.de

09.05.13 Switzerland Genève L’Usine

10.05.13 Germany Essen Turock

11.05.13 Belgium Brussels Magasin 4

12.05.13 Holland Drachten Poppodium Iduna

13.05.13 UK London O2 Academy Islington

14.05.13 UK Brighton Audio

15.05.13 UK Manchester NQ Live

16.05.13 Ireland Dublin The Pint

17.05.13 UK Glasgow Classic Grand

18.05.13 UK Plymouth White Rabbit

19.05.13 France Nantes Ferrailleur

20.05.13 France Paris Glazart

21.05.13 Holland Rotterdam Baroeg

22.05.13 Denmark Copenhagen Pumpehuset

26.05.13 Finland Helsinki Nosturi

29.05.13 Germany Berlin Lido

30.05.13 Poland Cracow Kwadrat

01.06.13 Germany Leipzig Conne Island

03.06.13 Austria Wien Viper Room

04.06.13 Slovenia Ljubljana Gala Hala

05.06.13 Italy Bologna Freakout

06.06.13 Italy Rome Traffic Live

07.06.13 Switzerland Aarau Kiff

08.06.13 Germany München Backstage

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

http://www.facebook.com/suffocation

http://www.twitter.com/suffocationband

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE SUFFOCATION.

Stone.

MUNICIPAL WASTE – PLAYING NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, speed metal, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on March 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Municipal Waste - Australia - New Zealand - tour poster - 2013_____________________________________

Virginia’s Speed Metal punks MUNICIPAL WASTE are proud to announce their first trek to New Zealand and their return to Australia!

Tony Foresta, vocalist for the band, shares: “I am really stoked to play New Zealand for the first time ever… Heaps!!! The first MUNICIPAL WASTE tour in Australia was one of my all-time favorite trips I’ve ever been on. I can’t believe we have never came back until now. I’m looking forward to seeing friends I kept in touch with over the years and as well as making new ones.”

Municipal Waste

Upcoming Tour Dates Are:

Thursday, June 13th: Auckland, NZ @ The Kings Arms Tavern

Friday, June 14th: Wellington, NZ @ The Hunter Lounge

Saturday, June 15th: Brisbane, AU @ The Hi Fi

Sunday, June 16th: Sydney, AU @ The Hi Fi

Thursday, June 20th: Adelaide, AU @ Fowlers Live (ALL AGES)

Friday, June 21st: Perth, AU @ The Rosemount Hotel

Saturday, June 22nd: Hobart, AU @ The Brisbane

Sunday, June 23rd: Melbourne, AU @ Corner Hotel – 2 shows: UNDER 18 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; OVER 18 from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Get MUNICIPAL WASTE’s latest album, The Fatal Feast at: http://www.nuclearblast.de/shop

municipal waste - the fatal feast cover promo___________________________________________________

(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on MUNICIPAL WASTE, click on the links below!

http://www.facethewaste.com

http://www.facebook.com/municipal-waste

http://www.twitter.com/municipalwaste

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE MUNICIPAL WASTE.

Stone.

SCHWARZER ENGEL – Signs With Massacre Records

Posted in dark metal, gothic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

SCHWARZER ENGEL - logo!

From Massacre Records:

We’re happy to announce the signing of Germany’s Dark Metal band SCHWARZER ENGEL!

The band was formed in 2007 by the vocalist and guitarist Dave Jason. The live line-up includes Jens Lindmaier (guitar), Stefan Grießhammer (guitar), Bert Oeler (bass) and Marcel Woitowicz (drums).

In 2010 they signed with Trisol Music Group and released their debut album “Apokalypse”.

In late 2010 SCHWARZER ENGEL toured with Ahab and The Vision Bleak through Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. The tour was accompanied by the release of the band’s EP “Geister und Dämonen”.

The second album “Träume Einer Nacht” followed in April 2011.

SCHWARZER ENGEL played at several festivals in 2011 and 2012, such as the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Hexentanz Festival, Castle Storm Festival and Dark Storm Festival.

SCHWARZER ENGEL’s music can be described as modern dark metal with heavy guitar riffs, double bass attacks, catchy melodies and furious, deep vocals – all topped with orchestral arrangements.

The band’s poetic German lyrics are about human failures, impressions of nature, myths and the cruel reality of today’s world.

SCHWARZER ENGEL - promo pic - #1 - 2013

Band leader Dave Jason about the signing with Massacre Records:

“I’m happy to announce that SCHWARZER ENGEL has teamed up with Massacre Records! The label has proven that it’s doing a great job in supporting their artists.

Massacre Records is the perfect partner for the release of SCHWARZER ENGEL’s upcoming album as well as the “Schwarze Sonne EP”, which will be the album’s harbringer.”

SCHWARZER ENGEL’s “Schwarze Sonne EP” will be released in late May via Massacre Records, followed by the worldwide release of the band’s third album “In Brennenden Himmeln” in late July!

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

For more info on SCHWARZER ENGEL, click on the links below!

facebook: Schwarzer Engel

http://www.myspace.com/schwarzerengelband

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE SCHWARZER ENGEL.

Stone.

George Lynch Launches Fundraising Campaign For Documentary Film – “Shadow Train: Under A Crooked Sky”

Posted in documentary films, Hard Rock, heavy metal news, movies, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on March 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

George Lynch - Shadow Train - promo pic - #1 - 2013

Rock legend George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Mark Mclaughlin are currently working together on Shadowtrain: Under a Crooked Sky, a stirring documentary that explores a hybrid way of life merging modern society with the ancient practices of people who have lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years; native American Indians.

The film follows Lynch and drummer/activist/artist Vincent Nicastro as they visit different reservations around the American Southwest with a trailer full of gear and group of musicians to get a firsthand look at effects of modern consumerism on our native population and the steps they’re taking towards sustainability.

While the documentary is nearly complete, the filmmakers are now seeking help in seeing their collective vision come to fruition. In order to see “Shadowtrain” become a reality, Lynch and Mclaughlin have launched an IndieGoGo Flexible Funding campaign where contributions can be made towards the completion of the film in exchange for autographed copies of George Lynch’s most recent release Legacy, guitar lessons, a signed guitar and more. To donate to the making of “Shadowtrain: Under a Crooked Sky” visit the following link below:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shadowtrain-under-a-crooked-sky

A trailer for the film, featuring Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine. The Nightwatchman) and Serj Tankian (System Of A Down), can be seen below:

For more clips from the film and to learn more about the message behind “Shadowtrain: Under a Crooked Sky” and what you can do to help, visit http://www.shadowtrainmovie.com.

When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty…

Shadow Train - Under A Crooked Sky - large logo

“Shadowtrain: Under a Crooked Sky” will illuminate the cost of the destruction of the Native American community; to both the indigenous population as well as to their European conquerors. The documentary will reveal the qualities inherent in indigenous people’s world views that should be recognized and adopted if we all, collectively, intend to not only survive, but to find a way to live happier, more meaningful lives. While engaging a wide variety of opinions from notable activists, authors, artists, elders and shaman, politicians and government officials, clergy, teachers and everyday people, the film will reveal its message through a powerful music-driven road trip.

The journey begins as renowned guitarist George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), drummer, artist and activist Vinnie Nicastro and a musical band of politically engaged musicians climb into an old station wagon in the southwest desert. They pull a vintage horse trailer, retro-fitted to carry band equipment, solar panels, generators and camping gear.

Shadowtrain - promo pic - #1 - 2013

They travel the back roads, searching for a truth that can speak to power. They visit the Apache, Navajo and Hopi reservations in Arizona, Zuni and Tewa in New Mexico, Shoshone in Nevada, Utes in Utah and Colorado and then on to the Dakotas to visit the people and places that were (and still are) the epicenter of conflict between the native peoples and their European conquerors.

The people they visit on the reservations will share how they have created sensible environmentally sustainable solutions that work in today’s world. Simple and proven practices like passive solar water heaters on the Paiute reservation, active community gardens and other ideas will be explored. Then as Shadowtrain moves on to other reservations, they will help to integrate these workable procedures, pick up more ideas and carry them further.

Shadowtrain - Under A Crooked Sky - promo banner - #1

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on SHADOWTRAIN – Under A Crooked Sky, click on link below!

facebook: ShadowTrain-Under A Crooked Sky

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LONG LIVE ALL INVOLVED WITH SHADOWTRAIN – UNDER A CROOKED SKY.

Stone.

IRON MAIDEN – Their First 3 Studio Albums Featuring (The Late) Clive Burr On Drums: Are Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day!

Posted in drummers, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock drummers, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - debut album - promo cover pic - large!

IRON MAIDEN – S/T DEBUT (1980)

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IRON MAIDEN – In Metal tribute to the late and forever legendary Clive Burr, I have chosen the first 3 Iron Maiden studio albums as Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day! Clive Burr was never marketed for an album as many drummers are today. Still, from the very beginning, Clive’s drumming introduced a fresh style, which sounded so natural, that it made the early Metal sound of Iron Maiden vibrate so exquisitely special for me. The NWOBHM was kicking in the door to my Metal soul… and I didn’t even know it back then.

These first 3 Iron Maiden albums still cast a magical Metal spell upon me. Simply put, I’ve never grown tired of them. I absolutely love the vocals of Paul Di’Anno, he brought his uniqueness to the table with Iron Maiden; just as Clive Burr delivered his unique style of drumming on these first 3 Iron Maiden classics.

As I listened back then, as I do today, the beats from Clive Burr were truly unlike any other. How can the haunting intro beats of Run To The Hills be denied? How can the near mystical percussion performance on Remember Tomorrow ever be forgotten? I won’t ever forget Clive Burr… and I know my fellow Metal brethren won’t either.

Iron Maiden - Killers - promo cover pic - large!

IRON MAIDEN – KILLERS (1981)

The last studio album to feature Paul Di’Anno on vocals and it’s a True Metal treasure to behold! I’ll always choose Murders In The Rue Morgue as my favorite song from Killers. Just hearing Clive Burr pound the cymbals on this song is grand stuff alone!

IRON MAIDEN "The Number Of The Beast" large album pic!!

IRON MAIDEN – THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST (1982)

Just an iconic debut with the legendary Bruce Dickinson! An entire new era of Iron Maiden had been ushered in with The Number Of The Beast. I’d have to pick Hallowed Be Thy Name as my favorite song from this album. Hallowed Be Thy Name can easily be my favorite Iron Maiden song of all-time too.

* STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY BONUS:

Iron Maiden - Maiden Japan - Live EP - promo cover pic

IRON MAIDEN – MAIDEN JAPAN (1981)

This live EP, Maiden Japan, also features Clive Burr during his prime! The album cover above is the version that I own. I was fortunate enough to score this gem on vinyl, at an antiques mall. Price: $10.00 (U.S.). That’s a Metal steal! I’ve seen this vinyl treasure selling online for much more than I paid! Metal be thy name.

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For more info on IRON MAIDEN, click on the links below!

http://www.ironmaiden.com

facebook: Iron Maiden

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

REST IN PEACE, CLIVE BURR.

Stone.

ZOMBIEFICATION – Pulverised Records To Release ZOMBIEFICATION’S “At the Caves of Eternal” On May 14th In North America

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Zombiefication - At The Caves Of Eternal - promo cover pic!

Mexican corpse-walkers ZOMBIEFICATION have announced their second full-length album as At The Caves Of Eternal, and will be scheduled for 8th April 2013 (Europe) and 14th May 2013 (North America) respectively.

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At The Caves Of Eternal – Track Listing:

1) At The Caves Of Eternal

2) Disembodied Souls

3) Soul Collector

4) In The Mist

5) Passage Of Darkness

6) In The Gallery Of Laments

7) The Crypt

8) In The Shadowed Garden

9) Slaves Whisper Your Name

Check out the teaser below for At The Caves Of Eternal (Teaser1):

The full-length effort was recorded at Revolution Studios with Jesús Bravo manning the engineering and brought over to Necromorbus, Sweden (Watain, Demonical, Desultory, etc) for mixing and mastering duties under the helm of Tore Stjerna.

To get a better glimpse of this putrid masterpiece, a full track Slaves Whisper Your Name, taken off from the new album At The Caves Of Eternal is now available for streaming at the Pulverised Records Bandcamp page:(http://pulverised.bandcamp.com/releases) and also at the Pulverised Records SoundCloud page:(https://soundcloud.com/pulverised/zombiefication-slaves-whisper).

Zombiefication - group promo pic - 2013 - #1

ZOMBIEFICATION Is:

Mr. Hitchcock – Vocals

Mr. Jacko – Bass

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Live musicians:

Mr. Kim – Guitars

Mr. Brain – Guitars

Mr. Hammer – Drums

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

http://www.twitter.com/zombiefication

http://www.soundcloud.com/zombiefication

http://www.facebook.com/zombiefication666

http://www.youtube.com/zombiefication666

http://www.pulverised.net

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LONG LIVE ZOMBIEFICATION.

Stone.

SOUNDGARDEN – To Release Limited Edition Vinyl Of “King Animal” Demos For Record Store Day, On April 20th

Posted in grunge, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock news, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Soundgarden - King Animal - Demos - vinyl - promo cover

On Record Store Day, April 20, Soundgarden will be releasing a limited edition vinyl of the King Animal demos worldwide. This is the first time these recordings have been available together.

The songs will be pressed on 10″ PINK vinyl and the 6-song package will also include a free digital download card.

The demos were recorded by Chris Cornell & Soundgarden at TNC Studios in Los Angeles, CA and Deke River Studio in Seattle, WA.

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(Source: facebook: Soundgarden)

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

http://www.soundgardenworld.com

facebook: Soundgarden

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LONG LIVE SOUNDGARDEN.

Stone.

CLIVE BURR – FORMER IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER, NWOBHM LEGEND PASSES AWAY

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on IronMaiden.com:

We are deeply saddened to report that Clive Burr passed away last night. He had suffered poor health for many years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and died peacefully in his sleep at home.

Steve Harris said “This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out. This is a sad day for everyone in the band and those around him and our thoughts and condolences are with his partner Mimi and family at this time.”

Bruce Dickinson adds “I first met Clive when he was leaving Samson and joining Iron Maiden. He was a great guy and a man who really lived his life to the full. Even during the darkest days of his M.S., Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence. This is a terribly sad day and all our thoughts are with Mimi and the family”

As Maiden fans all know, Clive joined Maiden in 1979 and performed on the first three albums Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and The Number Of The Beast (1982). Prior to that he was a member of Samson, the band Bruce fronted before he too joined Maiden.

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For more info on this article, click on the link below:

http://www.ironmaiden.com

MetalOdyssey

REST IN PEACE, CLIVE BURR.

Stone.

EXTINCTION PROTOCOL – Debut From Vicious Death Metal Unit Set For Release Via P2

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Extinction Protocol - large logo - 2013

Blasting forth from the guts of Erie, Pennsylvania, a vicious new act is about to invade the Death Metal universe, with the debut full-length from EXTINCTION PROTOCOL, confirmed for release via NYC-based D.I.Y. label P2.

Formed in 2010, EXTINCTION PROTOCOL merges classic Death Metal structures with breakdowns and grooves of modern, guttural slam while infusing the darkness of dissonant black metal into the proverbial cataclysmic blender. A nihilistic Death Metal vortex, EXTINCTION PROTOCOL’s debut album, Aeonic Obliteration lyrically scrutinizes the greed and corruption of mankind thus concluding mankind’s eventual downfall due to genetic testing and world altering events.

With nine devastating songs packed into a nearly thirty-three minute event horizon, Aeonic Obliteration features stellar production values courtesy of Ivan at Anthropocide Studios (Abominable Putridity) and full-color cosmic destruction ala JoeJesus of DeviantArt, and will see release on May 14th worldwide.

Inundate your senses with the hellish force of the album-opening track Aeonic Obliteration, “The Merging Of Titans,” alongside the cover art and more EXTINCTION PROTOCOL info RIGHT HERE.

Extinction Protocol - Group Promo Pic - 2013 - #1

Erik: vocals, Drew: guitars, TJ: Drums, AJ: bass

New York-based P2, while a fairly young label, is based upon disbursing quality material over quantity, the curators of its releases focused on maintaining more of a devout cult status within the extreme underground music world rather than sales-based mass appeal. P2 has released a 7” version of NYC sci-fi/tech Death Metal outfit Artificial Brain’s 2011 demo, and is preparing to unleash the vinyl pressing of New York death/gore kingpins Malignancy’s newest album, Eugenics, in addition to the debut from EXTINCTION PROTOCOL and more over the coming months.

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Aeonic Obliteration – Track Listing:

1. The Merging Of Titans

2. As Life Turns To Ash

3. Engineering The Nemesis

4. Pyroclastic Reformation

5. Chained To Oblivion

6. Heir To An Apocalypse

7. Malignant Existence

8. Arrival Of The Black Sun

9. Unraveling The Human Aether

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on EXTINCTION PROTOCOL:

facebook: Extinction Protocol

For more P2 info:

http://p2omerta.storenvy.com

http://p2omerta.blogspot.com

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LONG LIVE EXTINCTION PROTOCOL.

Stone.

LIZZY BORDEN & RED LAMB – Headlining Spring Stampede, April 27th, 2013 – At House Of Rock In White Marsh, Maryland!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Lizzy Borden - Spring Stampede - promo poster - 2013

LIZZY BORDEN & RED LAMB HEADLINING! 

SPRING STAMPEDE AT THE HOUSE OF ROCK

APRIL 27TH, WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND, 21162

11445 PULASKI HWY

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HVM & Twisted Nail Productions present Spring Stampede 2013!

The night will be headlined by the legendary, Lizzy Borden, who is bringing his 30 years of American Metal to the Stampede! Co-headling this show will be Red Lamb! Get ready to strap in for a night of mayhem!

Also on the bill: Icarus Witch, The Beautifully Demolished, Spread Eagle, Modern Superstar, & Ghost Of War.

* For ticket info, click on the link below! Whoa!

http://www.showclix.com/event/SpringStampede2013

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(Source: Twisted Nail Productions)

For more info on LIZZY BORDEN, click on the links below!

http://www.lizzyborden.com/

facebook: Lizzy Borden

http://www.youtube.com/lizzybordenband

For more info on RED LAMB, click on the links below!

http://www.redlambofficial.com

facebook: Red Lamb

http://www.danspitz.com

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

LONG LIVE EACH BAND ON THIS AMAZING BILL.

Stone.

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV: Pre-Party Lineup Announced

Posted in hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on March 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Today the mosh pit instigators behind the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL are pleased to announce the official pre-party lineup! Set to commence on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Palladium, the precursor to the 15th annual NEMHF takeover will feature performances by Revocation, A Life Once Lost, Fit For An Autopsy, The Greenery, To The Wind, Abiotic, NightBitch, Surrounded By Teeth and an unannounced special guest!

Additionally, NEMHF have added hardcore hooligans Code Orange Kids and crossover veterans Waking The Dead to the ever-expanding bill. Check out the array of ticket packages and the full festival lineup RIGHT HERE.

As previously announced, official sponsors All In Merchandise are offering up a chance to win two three-day passes to this year’s event and ten t-shirts of your choice!

To Enter:

1. “Like” All In Merchandise [http://www.facebook.com/AllInMerchandise] and The New England Metal And Hardcore Fest [http://www.facebook.com/metalandhardcorefest] on Facebook.

2. Send an email with your facebook ID to: NEMFCONTEST@gmail.com

Contest ends March 15, 2013! Good luck!

THE NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL is celebrating its 15th Anniversary at the historic Worcester Palladium. The event takes place April 19th, 20th and 21st with a special pre-fest party in the upstairs room at the Palladium on April 18th. Since 1999, the festival has showcased a vast array of metal and hardcore acts across two stages, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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LONG LIVE NEMHF.

Stone.

GAMMA RAY “Master Of Confusion” – Releases March 15th, Via earMUSIC

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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GAMMA RAY – MASTER OF CONFUSION

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GAMMA RAY – The iconic Kai Hansen and his legendary Power Metal force from Germany, known and celebrated world-wide as GAMMA RAY, will be seeing their Master Of Confusion album release on March 15th, via earMUSIC.

GAMMA RAY are currently on tour with Power Metal pioneers/legends HELLOWEEN, on the Hellish Rock Part II Tour!

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Master Of Confusion – Track Listing:

A Side
1. Empire Of The Undead (new studio track)
2. Master Of Confusion (new studio track)

B Side
3. Death Or Glory (Holocaust studio cover version)
4. Lost Angels (Sweet studio cover version)

C Side*
5. The Spirit / 6. Wings Of Destiny / 7. Gamma Ray
8. Farewell / 9. Time To Break Free / 10. Insurrection

*Recorded live in Bochum.

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GAMMA RAY:

Kai Hansen – vocals & guitar

Henjo Richter – guitar & keyboards

Dirk Schlächter – bass

Michael Ehré – drums

Gamma Ray - Classic Logo - B&W!

For more info on GAMMA RAY, click on the links below!

http://www.gammaray.org

facebook: GAMMA RAY (Official)

http://www.ear-music.net

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LONG LIVE GAMMA RAY.

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

HAIL TO THE METAL.

Stone.

WARBEAST “DESTROY” – Releases April 2nd, Via Housecore Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on March 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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WARBEAST – DESTROY

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Texas Thrash heavyweights WARBEAST have announced the upcoming release date for their new full length album, Destroy. The new album, produced by Philip H. Anselmo (DOWN, ex-PANTERA) and engineered by Stephen “The Big Fella” Berrigan, will hit stores and digital retailers on April 2nd via Housecore Records.

Destroy was recorded at Nodferatu’s Lair in May and July 2012 and mixed by Anselmo and Berrigan. The album artwork and concept were designed by “Carcass” John Fossum with graphic and technical assistance by John Deleon.

Pre-Order your copy of DESTROY by visiting: www.thehousecorerecords.com

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DESTROY – Tracklisting:

‘Cryogenic Thawout’

‘Nightmares In the Sky’

‘Egotistical Bastard’

‘Nobody’

‘The Day Of…’

‘Warbeast’

‘Blood Moon’

‘War of the Worlds’

‘Destroy’

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A CD release show for Destroy will take place at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX on April 6th.

Robb Chavez of the legendary Robb’s MetalWorks will be making the trip from San Antonio to cover this event. He will do video interviews with Bruce Corbitt and Scott Shelby as well as getting some live footage. He will also be filming some video testimonials from musicians and fans on their memories of Mike Scaccia.

APRIL 6th CD RELEASE SHOW SET TIMES:

8:00 – ASTYANAX

9:00 – PRIMORDIUS

10:00 – HYMNS (Fayetteville, AR – HOUSECORE RECORDS NEWEST BAND)

11:00 – WARBEAST

12:30 – RABID FLESH EATERS

Warbeast recently announced that Casey Orr (RIGOR MORTIS, GWAR) will join them as their fill-in bassist while on the road this spring with Gwar. The band’s upcoming tour dates with Gwar and WILSON kick off in Tucson, AZ on April 10th. The 16 day run, dubbed the Fate Or Chaos Tour, will continue through the month of April until it closes in Jacksonville, FL on April 25th.

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Fate Or Chaos Tour Dates Include:

April – 2013

10 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre

11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

12 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Cafe – The Strip

13 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theatre

14 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory

15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

16 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater & Club

17 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre

18 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Lounge

19 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s

20 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

21 – Little Rock, AR – The Rev Room

22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

23 – Greenville, SC – The Handlebar

24 – Orlando, FL – Beacham Theater

25 – Jacksonville, FL – Free Bird Live

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(Sourcefacebook: WARBEAST)

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

http://www.warbeast.org

facebook: WARBEAST

www.thehousecorerecords.com

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LONG LIVE WARBEAST.

Stone.

KAMELOT Silverthorn Over Europe 2013 – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on March 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kamelot - Silverthorn Over Europe 2013 - poster promo

As reported on the KAMELOT Official facebook page:

Dear Kamelot Fans, our brethren! We are so pleased to announce these exclusive tour dates for Europe 2013. We cannot wait to bring Kamelot to some new cities and meet you all again on the road. See you all this Fall for the SilverStorm!!

Tommy, Casey, Sean, Oliver, and Thomas

KAMELOT

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SILVERTHORN OVER EUROPE 2013

03. Nov 13 GER-Cologne, Essigfabrik

06. Nov 13 FIN-Tampere, Pakkahuone

07. Nov 13 FIN-Helsinki, Nosturi

08. Nov 13 SWE-Stockholm, Klubben

09. Nov 13 NOR-Oslo, Rockefeller

11. Nov 13 GER-Hamburg, Knust

12. Nov 13 GER-Bochum, Matrix

13. Nov 13 BEL-Genk, Rondpunt

15. Nov 13 NED-Tilburg, O13

16. Nov 13 CHE-Lausanne, Les Docks

17. Nov 13 CHE-Pratteln, Z7

18. Nov 13 GER-Frankfurt, Batschkapp

19. Nov 13 GER-Munich, Backstage Halle

21. Nov 13 ITA-Trieste, Teatro Miela

22. Nov 13 SVK-Bratislava, Majestic

23. Nov 13 CZE-Zlin, Winter Masters of Rock

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Tickets will go on presale March 11th, 2013. Additional “Silverthorn World Tour” dates coming soon, stay tuned and check back often for ticket info!!

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KAMELOT – SILVERTHORN

Released in North America on October 30th, 2012.

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

www.kamelot.com

www.facebook.com/kamelotofficial

http://twitter.com/kamelotofficial

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LONG LIVE KAMELOT.

Stone.

WITCH CROSS – Confirmed For Sun Valley Metal Fest In Italy; New Studio Album Update!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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WITCH CROSS lead vocalist Kev Moore has confirmed today, their new studio album Axe To Grind is now with Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica, Morbid Angel) and mastering is underway! WITCH CROSS is also confirmed for the Sun Valley Metal Fest in Italy on Friday, June 28th.

Soon Demon in the Mirror, the first single, will be promoted with a brand new video produced by Peter Hansen.

For more information on this Sun Valley Metal Fest, click on the link below!

http://www.sunvalleymetalfest.it/program/bill/

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For more info on WITCH CROSS, click on the links below!

http://www.witchcross.dk

facebook: Witch Cross

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LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

Stone.

SLAUGHTER “Revolution” – 1997 Album Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SLAUGHTER REVOLUTION – STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY!

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SLAUGHTER  REVOLUTION – This fourth studio album from Slaughter, Revolution, may not bestow that same 90’s Arena-style Heavy Rock which skyrocketed this band up the charts; still this is a Slaughter album that deserves to be revisited for its Psychedelic backdrop meets late 90’s Hard Rock. Truthfully, the album cover is much more Psychedelic than the songs! Back when Post-Grunge was heating up the airwaves and Heavy Metal was not getting anymore love from the media, for me, Slaughter honestly released a very memorable album with Revolution back in 1997.

The vocals of Mark Slaughter are toned down here and there on Revolution, yet Tongue n’ Groove is a song that Mark Slaughter nails with excitement! Believe me, Mark Slaughter has his classic moments, vocally, on this album. There’s something about  the ambiance of it all, some special Slaughter potion was added here that makes this album still Rock like crazy for me. The album opener American Pie makes me feel like it’s 1970; only in a good way. This American Pie song has all the retro/Psychedelic flavor one could ask for and it seriously sucks me right in.

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The (legendary) Joe Walsh gem from 1973, Rocky Mountain Way, is covered here by Slaughter and it sounds exceptionally groovy. Metal as my witness, Slaughter made this song their own… still, the original can never be topped. From beginning to end, Revolution is worthy of listening to in its entirety. I truly don’t want to skip a song on Revolution, each time I listen to it. A sad fact about Revolution is it’s the last time guitarist Tim Kelly would shine on a Slaughter studio album. Tim Kelly had passed away in an automobile accident the following year of 1998.

I’ve seen Revolution for sale on Amazon.com as an import CD, along with the MP3 album. If you’re looking to get your ears into a 90’s Hard Rock album without all the bells and whistles featuring the flavor-of-the-month from that era, then Revolution from Slaughter just might do the Rockin’ trick. By the way, my media version of Revolution is on cassette and it sounds grand while I’m driving my 2000 Ford Taurus. Metal be thy name.

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REVOLUTION – Track Listing:

1. American Pie

2. Heaven It Cries

3. Tongue n’ Groove

4. Can We Find a Way

5. Stuck on You

6. Hard to Say Good-Bye

7. Revolution

8. Guck

9. Heat of the Moment

10. Rocky Mountain Way

11. You’re My Everything

12. I’m Gone

13. Ad-Majorem-Dei-Gloriam

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SLAUGHTER Lineup On Revolution:

Mark Slaughter – “The Voice”, Guitars & Keyboards

Dana Strum – Bass, Vocals

Tim Kelly – Guitars & Vocals

Blas Elias – Drums, Percussion & Vocals

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Revolution was produced and arranged by Dana Strum and Mark Slaughter; album was recorded and mixed by Dana Strum.

Revolution was released via CMC International Records.

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For more info on Mark Slaughter/Slaughter, click on links below!

facebook: Official Mark Slaughter

http://www.myspace.com/themarkslaughter

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LONG LIVE SLAUGHTER.

Rest In Peace, Tim Kelly.

Stone.

PRETTY MAIDS “Motherland” EPK – Online Now! New Album Releases In North America On March 26th, Via Frontiers Records

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

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PRETTY MAIDS – The 13th studio album, Motherland, from Danish Heavy Rock legends Pretty Maids will be released on March 26th, via Frontiers Records. This highly anticipated new album from Pretty Maids coincides with an exciting year of many live festival dates the band will be performing at.

Listen to and watch the Motherland EPK below! Metal be thy name!

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For recently related news on PRETTY MAIDS, as featured on Metal Odyssey, click on the link below!

PRETTY MAIDS – Danish Dynamite Rockers PRETTY MAIDS To Release Their New Album “MOTHERLAND” On Frontiers Records In March!

The above link is from a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on January 16, 2013.

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For more info on PRETTY MAIDS, click on the links below!

http://www.prettymaids.dk

http://www.facebook.com/pretty maids

http://www.twitter.com/pmaids

http://www.youtube.com/prettymaidsdenmark

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE PRETTY MAIDS.

Stone.