Archive for April 30, 2013

DRUNK DAD – Noise/Sludge Quartet’s EP Is The Eolian Empire’s Next Conquest

Posted in experimental rock, grindcore, Music, noise rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Eolian Empire Compilation - promo cover - 2013

In a constant barrage of new noise from Portland-based D.I.Y. noisemongers Eolian Empire, the label’s next conquest comes by way of the filthifying new 12” from local metalworkers DRUNK DAD.

If they weren’t such dirty fuckers they’d be one of the town’s shining success stories of unrelenting hard work and dedication: in a surprisingly short time DRUNK DAD went from favorite-band-shirts-on-their-hearts-on-their-sleeves to a unique and dynamic fusion of the heavy, the noisy, and the aggro, with a healthy dose of high drama, as they consistently churn out some of the most devastating live sets Portland has seen in years. Complex but in-your-face arrangements, push-pull duel-guitar interplay, searing behind-the-head leads, heavy motherfucking bass, and hard-hitting, tight, technical traps with dynamic, disturbing vocals to hold it all together evolves to ethical scumbaggery at its finest.

Morbid Reality, the first vinyl release from Portlandian shitstarters DRUNK DAD, merges off-kilter sludge/noise the Pacific Northwest perpetuates so well into a drugged-out but aggro vibe; elements of scathing crust-ish degenerate punk brutality of El Dopa or Dystopia are cold-filtered with slow-motion acerbic sludge basslines and noxious riffage with a post-Melvins experimental vibe.

Eolian Empire will drop the four-song Morbid Reality via 12” vinyl and digital download on June 11th. In the meantime, DRUNK DAD were recently caught intoxicating the public via Eolian’s massive KEEP OUR HEADS Portland underground compilation alongside twenty-five more of the city’s finest filthriffing acts. Get wrecked with their pungent “S.O.U.” anthem from the comp RIGHT HERE.

Following their spot on one of the Eolian Empire KEEP OUR HEADS record release shows over the weekend, DRUNK DAD have the coolers loaded with frothy ammo as they plan on stumbling south across California this week, with shows booked in Eureka, Oakland and a happy-hour double in San Francisco. They also just booked a hometown record release show at Portland’s Ash Street Saloon with labelmates Diesto on June 7th, with much more public drunkenness to be had in the Summer months.

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DRUNK DAD Public Intoxications:

5/02/2013 The Shanty – Eureka, CA w/ Apocryphon, AM Beers

5/03/2013 Eli’s Mile High Club – Oakland, CA w/ Augers, Old Crow, Abstractor

5/04/2013 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA w/ Prizehog, Connoisseur

5/05/2013 Bay Area 51 – San Francisco, CA w/ Unifried, Mansion

6/07/2013 Ash Street Saloon – Portland, OR w/ Diesto

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Morbid Reality – Track Listing:

1. Guts

2. Seizure

3. Ritual

4. Scum Fee

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DRUNK DAD, click on the links below!

facebook: Drunk Dad

http://eolianempire.com

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LONG LIVE DRUNK DAD.

Stone.

DEADLANDS – California Power Metal Band Debuts With Massacre Records Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Deadlands - Evilution - promo cover pic

Evilution, the debut from Sacramento, California-based power metal act DEADLANDS is out now on Massacre Records. Boasting killer hooks, dynamic vocals, aggressive riffing, epic solos, catchy lyrics, driving drums and intricate bass lines that combine heavy, thrash, power, groove, and speed metal with shredding hard rock overtones, this band of seasoned performers delivers a heavy and energetic yet commercial musical approach in its songwriting and execution.

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 Steve “Dedbass” Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council), these longtime friends and experienced musicians had a clear vision of creating a powerful and unique Heavy Metal group. 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. They have received great reviews and high praise for their music and live performances from fans, concert promoters and media sources.

DEADLANDS’ debut full-length Evilution bears forty-three minutes of the band’s diehard power metal, and features guest solo appearances by legendary 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, and bears artwork by Erick Zombie.

Check out DEADLANDS’ killer high-action video for the album’s title track and more RIGHT HERE.

DEADLANDS GROUP - Promo Pic - 2012

Evilution – Track Listing:

1. Pandemic Genocide

2. Deadlands

3. Ground And Pound

4. Final Solution

5. She’s On Fire

6. Asphyxiate The Masses

7. Path We’ve Chosen

8. Gone Wrong

9. Legions Of The Damned

10. Shed My Skin

11. The Last In Line

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Europe: Purchase DEADLANDS Evilution here:

Amazon: www.amazon.de/dp/B00A8CUE4M

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/evilution/id596493780

Massacre Records MP3 Store: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/23854

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DEADLANDS - Evilution - promo banner - 2012

(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.DeadlandsMusic.com

facebook: Deadlands

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE DEADLANDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

W.A.S.P. – The Legendary Blackie Lawless And His Band = Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

W.A.S.P. - Classic Logo - X-Large!!

W.A.S.P. – Without further delay, I hereby make this METAL declaration on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, that:

W.A.S.P.

IS

STONE’S

METAL PICK

OF THE DAY!

AND…

METAL BE

THY NAME.

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W.A.S.P. 2013 FESTIVAL DATES:

W.A.S.P. - Tour Dates - Festivals - 2013

Here is Stone’s favorite W.A.S.P. album of all-time:

W.A.S.P. "The Last Command" x-large album pic!!!

W.A.S.P. – THE LAST COMMAND – (1985)

Stone Says: There’s truly never been a W.A.S.P. album I’ve never liked. Some W.A.S.P. albums I just like more than others. It’s my Metal belief, that, Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale really did get me hooked on W.A.S.P. (back in the day). Around 6 years ago or so, Scott Coverdale reinvigorated my allegiance to the W.A.S.P. Nation once again… and I thank him for that. Hell yes, I do.

W.A.S.P. "Live In The Raw" large album pic!!!

W.A.S.P. – LIVE IN THE RAW (1987)

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For more info on W.A.S.P., click on the links below! Whoa!

http://www.waspnation.com

facebook: W.A.S.P.

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LONG LIVE W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE BLACKIE LAWLESS.

LONG LIVE THE W.A.S.P. NATION.

I also hope that one day, toilet paper is manufactured with the PMRC letters on it; so I can wipe my METAL lovin’ ass with it.

Stone.