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CLERIC – Street Date Of Texas Death Horde’s Debut LP Confirmed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Dallas Death Metal battalion CLERIC will crush the weak with their disparaging debut LP, Gratum Inferno, through their local cohorts at independent waxmongers Tofu Carnage Records this fall; the label now confirming the street date for the record as September 26th.

Formed by members of Kill the Client, Baring Teeth, and Tyrannosorceress, CLERIC fuses their old-school Death Metal aggressive tendencies here into a relentless attack, which their Gratum Inferno LP attempts to capture in full-force. Recorded by Garry Brents (Kill The Client, Phobia, Noisear) and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (From Ashes Rise, Nails, Sleep), Gratum Inferno boasts nearly a half-hour of grating, Stockholm-bred but Americanized death through seven hymns of debauchery, bizarre, haunting and horror-soundtrack elements permeating from deep within its hellish core.

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The platter is being pressed on 200-gram, translucent yellow wax with blood-red and milky clear splatter and features heavyweight spot-varnish printed jackets, gold foil-stamped inner-sleeve graphics, was mastered at 45rpm for superior sound quality, and bears insane cover art masterminded by Jason Barnett (Noothgrush, etc.).

Unload Gratum Inferno in its entirety at Cvlt Nation RIGHT HERE:

http://www.cvltnation.com/cleric-gratum-inferno-review/

And place preorders for the wax HERE:

http://store.tofucarnage.com/products/1971412-cleric-gratum-inferno-lp

Stay tuned for the band’s hellfire-strewn first video to be released shortly. Additionally, CLERIC has locked down new live actions across Texas over the coming months with more being confirmed all the time. looking forward towards the turn of the year, they’ll infiltrate audiences beyond the region with more extensive tour plans… stay tuned. 

CLERIC Live:

8/24/2013 WAAS Gallery – Dallas, TX w/ True Widow, Venomous Maximus,

9/12/2013 Crown and Harp – Dallas, TX w/ Dead To A Dying World, Unconscious Collective

11/22-23/2013 No Thanks Fest XI – Emory, TX w/ Scaphe, Recreant, Dead To A Dying World – (INFO): NO THANKS FEST

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On CLERIC:

Facebook: Cleric

http://clericdeath.bandcamp.com

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TOFU CARNAGE RECORDS:

http://www.tofucarnage.com

Facebook: Tofu Carnage Records

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LONG LIVE CLERIC.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

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STRANGELIGHT To Release Debut EP Via Sacrament Music This Fall

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on August 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Featuring members of various other collectives including Made Out Of Babies, Thursday, Red Sparowes, Pigs, United Nations, Goes Cube, Mussels and Kiss It Goodbye, STRANGELIGHT was forged in a small basement studio. While their past and current bands share little in common, STRANGELIGHT – Brendan Tobin, Cooper, Kenneth Appel, John Niccoli and Geoff Rickly – share an adoration for all things angular, discordant, rhythmic and driving.

Drawing heavily upon DC visionaries, Amphetamine Reptile destroyers and Touch & Go noisemakers and named in honor of a track off Fugazi’s last record, The Argument, STRANGELIGHT offers up all the signature makings of an early ’90s Dischord band: Drums and bass rumble along like a tornado. The guitars stab their way out of the mix like broken glass. The fact that they’re not distorted only makes them heavier. The vocals, mumble, shout, indict and accuse. Anyone with a deep record collection will understand that STRANGELIGHT aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel, just taking the dust jackets off the old classics and melting the vinyl down for fun.

STRANGELIGHT will release their debut EP, 9 Days, on October 1, 2013 via Brooklyn-based Sacrament Music. Written and recorded at Tobin’s own Ice Cream Audio in Brooklyn, New, York in just nine days (hence the title), 9 Days is an honest and simple name for a simple, honest record.

9 Days – Track Listing:

1. Split And Divide

2. Mosh Party

3. High Five Hailstorm

4. Tiers Of Joy

5. Xmas

6. White Feather

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On STRANGELIGHT:

Facebook: Strangelight

Facebook: Sacrament Music

Facebook: Saint Vitus Bar

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LONG LIVE STRANGELIGHT.

Stone.

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MODERN SUPERSTAR – ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MODERN SUPERSTAR will kick off the 2nd half of their touring season Saturday, August 24th in Versailles, OH at the BMI Speedway.

MODERN SUPERSTAR will support KILLER DWARFS on their STaRT @ oNe reunion tour during the month of September before peeling off on their own and making a trek out to the left coast. The current list of dates are as follows with more dates TBA:

AUGUST

8/24 Versailles, OH | BMI Speedway

8/29 New Philadelphia, OH | Bud & Tooties

8/31 Akron, NY | Brauns Concert Cove

SEPTEMBER

9/3 Lowell, MA | Voices Rock Club

9/5 NYC | Tobacco Road

9/6 Clifton, NJ | Dingbatz

9/7 Whitemarsh, MD | House of RocK

9/8 Whitemarsh, MD | House of Rock

9/10 Memphis, TN | Rock House Live

9/13 Moorehead, MN | The Garage

9/14 Twin Cities, MN | POV’s

9/15 Oglesby, IL | Prime Time Tap

9/19 Cranston, RI | 1150 Oak Bar & Grill

9/20 Streetsboro, OH | Stringz and Wingz ZPLEX Live

9/21 Clarion, PA | Wasteland Live

9/22 McKees Rocks, PA | Dead  Horse Cantina

9/23 Seymour, CT | Dewey’s Pub

OCTOBER

10/12 Lansing, MI | Uli’s Haus of Rock

10/18 North Platte, NE | SKULLFEST

10/19 North Platte, NE | SKULLFEST

10/20 Denver, CO | WOLFFEST

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MODERN SUPERSTAR:

Chris ‘The Kid’ Nichols – Vocals – Acoustic Guitar

Ryche Green – Drums – Vocals

Lorenzo DelVeccio – Guitars – Vocals

Mike Mackey – Bass – Vocals

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(Source: HIGHVOLMUSIC)

* For More Info On MODERN SUPERSTAR:

Facebook: Modern Superstar

http://www.officialmodernsuperstar.com

http://www.reverbnation.com/officialmode…

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HIGHVOLMUSIC:

Facebook: HighVolMusic

http://www.highvolmusic.com

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LONG LIVE MODERN SUPERSTAR.

LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

Stone.

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Progressive Nation At Sea Returns In 2014, Featuring Prog Legends!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, prog rock, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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“PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA 2014” MAKES ITS MAIDEN VOYAGE FEB 18TH THRU 22ND FEATURING TRANSATLANTIC, PORTNOY SHEEHAN MACALPINE SHERINIAN, JON ANDERSON, ADRIAN BELEW’S POWER TRIO, DEVIN TOWNSEND, KING’S X, SPOCK’S BEARD, THE FLOWER KINGS, PAIN OF SALVATION, RIVERSIDE, ANIMALS AS LEADERS, THE SAFETY FIRE, TONY HARNELL & BUMBLEFOOT, BIGELF, BEARDFISH, THE DEAR HUNTER, HAKEN, JOLLY AND NEXT TO NONE

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Los Angeles, CA – Progressive Nation is hitting the high seas in 2014!  Join us in this inaugural sailing from February 18th – 22nd 2014 on the luxurious Norwegian Pearl heading from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Freeport, Bahamas. This music festival at sea gives you an experience that a land festival just can’t match. In addition to 4 days in the beautiful Caribbean and all the amenities of a cruise ship; you will enjoy music from morning ‘til night with over 40 shows on multiple stages, along with activities, Q&A’s, panels and workshops from your favorite artists.

PROGRESSIVE NATION founder Mike Portnoy elaborates: “In 2008 & 2009, I created a touring package called ‘Progressive Nation’ and with Dream Theater headlining, we did three full tours (two in North America and one in Europe) that showcased a variety of bands that embraced the spirit and musicality of progressive music.

Well after a 5 year hiatus, I have decided to resurrect Progressive Nation and this time we are taking it to the seas! But rather than a 4 band bill like previous Progressive Nation tours, we have expanded the bill to OVER A DOZEN of today’s greatest progressive bands, musicians and artists! (and there may be one or two more still to be confirmed).

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L to R: Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Derek Sherinian, Tony MacAlpine

Myself and my former DT bandmate Derek Sherinian have teamed up with Sixthman (who have done incredibly successful cruises with Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the annual Kiss Cruise to name a few) as well as our friends at Inside Out Music and look forward to a very successful inaugural launch of PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA Feb 18th thru 22nd 2014. We are so excited to take part in this historic maiden voyage and look forward to sharing this one of a kind event with fans from all around the world!”

Visit www.progressivenationatsea.com to register for the pre-sale today!

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This music festival at sea gives music fans an experience that a land festival just can’t match. In addition to 4 days in the beautiful Caribbean, guest will have the opportunity to see their favorite musical heroes perform numerous sets around the many stages set around Norwegian Pearl. And when guests are not attending a performance, a variety of activities hosted by the artists will fill the day.

Progressive Nation at Sea begins at $700 per person plus taxes and fees. Prices include entertainment, meals, and access to Norwegian Pearl’s outstanding amenities, including outdoor pool, hot tubs, rock climbing wall, and fitness center. Fans can read more and sign up for the Progressive Nation pre-sale at:

www.progressivenationatsea.com

With 15 decks of fun, Norwegian Pearl offers guests access to 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, four hot tubs, and spa treatments to help forget about the world left behind. Onboard concerts aren’t the only things that rock on Norwegian Pearl – passengers looking for more activities can visit the outdoor climbing wall, bowl a few frames at the onboard lanes, or tempt lady luck at The Pearl Club Casino.

Progressive Nation cruisers will also have the opportunity to explore the sandy beaches of Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, their very own private island getaway. A host of beachside activities and games, the gigantic “Hippo” water slide, and access to food and beverage service will make the stay on Great Stirrup Cay an unforgettable experience.

Forthcoming announcements are scheduled to follow detailing artist-hosted activities, theme night information, contest additions, and activities!  For full details and to sign up for the pre-sale, fans should visit www.progressivenationatsea.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/progressivenationatsea

twitter: twitter.com/prognationatsea

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(Source: Glass Onyon, PR)

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LONG LIVE PROGRESSIVE NATION.

LONG LIVE MIKE PORTNOY & THIS LINEUP OF BANDS.

Stone.

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