Archive for August, 2013

AMON AMARTH “Deceiver Of The Gods” – Melodic Death Metal Kings Are Victors Once Again!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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AMON AMARTH – The ninth studio album, Deceiver Of The Gods, from Sweden’s Melodic Death Metal Kings, AMON AMARTH, was released on June 25th of this year, via Metal Blade Records. Metal victory has once again been achieved for AMON AMARTH! Solid songs, musicianship, vocals and lyrics are only just the beginning, with Deceiver Of The Gods. AMON AMARTH have quite possibly released one of their finest Metal works of their storied career.

AMON AMARTH have a catalog of stellar albums that are (rather) difficult to leap-frog, when I think of making comparisons within their discography. AMON AMARTH are undisputed Metal legends, therefore Deceiver Of The Gods (just) has to be grand. Right? It is! This new AMON AMARTH album, Deceiver Of The Gods, rages along with Melodic Death Metal majesty and is a sonic blast of what this band is so legendary for!

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Photo Credit: John McMurtrie

My favorite song on this album is Hel. Glory be to the Metal Gods, this song is impeccable! Hel has now become (quite honestly) my favorite AMON AMARTH song of all-time! Vocalist Johan Hegg and (former Candlemass) guest vocalist Messiah Marcolin compliment each other in eye-popping fashion; it’s Johan’s muscular growl meets Messiah’s falsetto.

The title track (and album opener) plus the closer Warriors Of The North are fist-pumping, headbanging and raise the horns to the sky epics! A well thought-out way of bookending the prime-rib delicacy of Metal that is Deceiver Of The Gods. Northern Mythology is once again embraced within the themes of this new AMON AMARTH album; with the Norse God, Loke, being the current example; however, this album is not devoted entirely on this legendary figure.

AMON AMARTH continuously raises their own bar of excellence and I couldn’t be more sincere and psyched about that. I highly recommend Deceiver Of The Gods to ALL my fellow Metal brethren and consider it as a bona-fide Top Ten contender for Metal Odyssey’s year-end Best Of 2013 list.

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Deceiver Of The Gods – Track Listing:

Deceiver Of The Gods

As Loke Falls

Father Of The Wolf

Shape Shifter

Under Siege

Blood Eagle

We Shall Destroy

Hel

Coming Of The Tide

Warriors Of The North

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Vocals – Johan Hegg

Bass – Ted Lundström

Guitar – Johan Söderberg

Guitar – Olavi Mikkonen

Drums – Fredrik Andersson

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* For More Info On AMON AMARTH:

http://www.amonamarth.com

Facebook: Amon Amarth

http://www.twitter.com/amonamarthband

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METAL BLADE RECORDS:

http://www.metalblade.com

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LONG LIVE AMON AMARTH.

Stone.

BLACK STAR RIDERS – Nominated For “Album Of The Year” At 2013 Classic Rock Awards

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the Black Star Riders Facebook page:

We are very pleased to announce that Black Star Riders ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ has been nominated for Album of the Year at the 2013 Classic Rock Awards – PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!!!

http://awards.classicrockmagazine.com/awards/album-of-year

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BLACK STAR RIDERS:

Ricky Warwick – Vocals & Guitar

Scott Gorham – Guitars

Damon Johnson – Guitars

Marco Mendoza – Bass

Jimmy DeGrasso – Drums

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* For More Info On BLACK STAR RIDERS:

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http://www.blackstarriders.com

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CONGRATULATIONS BLACK STAR RIDERS!

LONG LIVE BLACK STAR RIDERS.

Stone.

INTER ARMA – Enters The Studio To Construct New Recording For Relapse

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on August 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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With accolades from media outlets and fans alike still surging in on their sophomore LP, Sky Burial, following its release via Relapse in March, Richmond’s genre-destroying INTER ARMA is already back to work in the studio. For the next ten days, the band will be bunkered down in Madison, Tennessee-based Dark Art Studios with producer Mikey Allred — the same surroundings and setup that captured the monolithic Sky Burial LP — once again unifying their talents on a massive track, to also see release via Relapse.

“There’s no title yet, but it’s a forty-plus minute piece that was originally written during the summer of 2009 and only played out a few times” stated guitarist Trey Dalton on the track. “We’ll have some different people doing guest appearances (noise, synth, strings, vox, and more) as well. We’re trying to make the most completely off the wall shit yet.”

Further details on the recording will be released in the coming weeks upon completion. In the meantime, INTER ARMA has been confirmed to perform at a pair of late Summer stateside music festivals, including a set alongside Pig Destroyer, ASG, Sleep, Kurt Vile and more at this year’s massive Hopscotch Fest in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 5th, followed by a spot on Boomslang Festival in Lexington, Kentucky the weekend of September 20th with Blonde Redhead, Marnie Stern, Locrian, Grails, Chelsea Wolfe and a ton of others. They’ve also been confirmed to storm Holland in 2014 as part of the annual Roadburn Festival. Expect further tour actions to be announced shortly.

INTER ARMA Live:

9/05/2013 Hopscotch Fest – Raleigh, NC [info]

9/20-22/2013 Boomslang Festival – Lexington, KY [info]

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

Facebook: INTER ARMA

http://www.interarma.bandcamp.com

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RELAPSE RECORDS:

http://www.relapse.com

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LONG LIVE INTER ARMA.

Stone.

LITA FORD – Forthcoming LIVE Album “The Bitch Is Back… Live” News!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As announced by Steamhammer:

The Bitch is Back…..Live!

New live album coming in October…stay tuned for more infos!

And… as stated by Lita Ford, recently on her Facebook page: 

“The new LITA FORD LIVE Is high energy! I rocked the mastered copy on my new Dr. Dre’s while stuck in Friday afternoon rush hour! Due out in the world the week of September 22nd through the 28th! It’s called THE BITCH IS BACK …..LIVE! Look for it.”

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* For More Info On LITA FORD:

http://litafordonline.com/

Facebook: Lita Ford

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STEAMHAMMER:

http://www.spv.de

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LONG LIVE LITA FORD.

Stone.

SODOM – New Shows Announced For September, In Germany!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on August 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SODOM – New Shows Confirmed:


06.09.2013 (D) NAUEN / ROCK for Roots Festival
 www.rock-for-roots.de

07.09.2013 (D) BERLIN / Blackland – Berlin Rock & Metal Bar

http://www.blackland.eu/ – Sodom / Crossplane

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SODOM:

Tom Angelripper – Vocals/Bass

Bernemann – Guitars

Markus “Makka” Freiwald – Drums

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SODOM – EPITOME OF TORTURE IS OUT NOW!

Stone Says: There’s NO excuse if you don’t own Epitome Of Torture yet. Buy it muthas!! Metal be thy name.

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* For More Info On SODOM: 

Facebook: Sodom

http://www.sodomized.info

http://www.twitter.com/sodomized

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STEAMHAMMER:

Facebook: Steamhammer

http://www.spv.de

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LONG LIVE SODOM.

SODOM = THRASH METAL WARRIORS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Hod “The Uncreated Demo” – Diabolical, Blackened Death Metal Has Risen!

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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4 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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Hod – In just under 12 minutes, the crushing, diabolical and Blackened Death Metal of Hod’s (self-released) The Uncreated Demo is an intense auditory experience! My fellow Metal brethren, Hod’s underground Metal is a necessity for your Metal stash. All three songs rage with riffs aplenty, with a rhythm section ablaze! The vocals of Vladibeer Reebs are a weapon of mass destruction! Death, Black and Extreme Metal is woven into an out-of-control firestorm on The Uncreated Demo! Metal be thy name.

The Uncreated Demo – Track Listing:

Beneath The Mountains Of The Scorpion (5:39)

I Am Destroyer (1:53)

When The Ghouls Feed (4:08)

Hod – Lineup 2013:

Vladibeer Reebs – vocals

Carl “Lord Necron” Snyder – guitar

Trans Am – bass

Danny Blackwolf – guitar

Del – drums

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BUY The Uncreated Demo from Hod:

The Uncreated Demo will be limited to 100 CDs and 125 cassettes available at shows and through the band’s official Bandcamp Page.

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* For More Info On Hod:

Facebook: Hod

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Long Live Hod.

Stone.

MEPHISTOPHELES – Tasmanian Technical Death Metal Artisans To Release New Full-Length Via Willowtip This Fall

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Tasmanian Technical Death Metal artisans MEPHISTOPHELES will unleash theirsecond full-length, and first for genre-bending, extreme metal imprint Willowtip Records, this Fall. Titled Sounds Of The End, the vicious, ten-track offering was recorded at Red Planet Studio with Jake Long, and boasts some of the band’s most devouringly complex, intricately arranged and plainly engaging compositions to date. Sounds Of The End includes cover art by Bill Dean (Psycroptic, Iciclan, Excarnated) and a layout provided by Cock And Ball Torture drummer Sascha Pahkle.

Comments Matthew “Chalky” Chalk of the outcome: “I’ve never been happier in any of my bands over the years than I have been in MEPHISTOPHELES. What we’ve put together is the freshest, most alive, most invigorating music I’ve ever been a part of and I cannot wait to show the world that Mephistopheles are here, we’ve got something new to say and we mean business!”

Melt your face off to the sounds of “The End of All Light” RIGHT HERE.

Sounds Of The End – Track Listing:

1.  Pariahs of the Universe

2.  Silver Doors

3.  Soldiers of the Endtime

4.  The End of All Light

5.  Battle of the Sea and Sky

6.  Those Whose Skin Was Gold

7.  The Great Orbs Beyond Our Skies

8.  Generation O

9.  A Dolmen Maker’s Lament

10.  The Siren of Eternity

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Featuring former members of Spawn of Possession, Psycroptic and Space Raven among others, MEPHISTOPHELES is a four-piece technical metal band from Hobart, Tasmania drawing inspiration from the likes of bands like Athiest, Deeds of Flesh, Opeth, Cynic, Deicide etc. Originally formed by four high school friends in 2004, MEPHISTOPHELES has always been focused on the creation of memorable but challenging music, infusing Black and Death Metal with occasional Jazz moments. The band has continually thrived on fashioning fresh sounds that purposely step well beyond conventional genre structures, but have also maintained a firm footing within traditional Death Metal realms.

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Sounds Of The End will be released in North America via Willowtip Records October 1, 2013. Preorder details and live assaults to be announced soon.

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Matthew “Chalky” Chalk – Vocals

Ben Lawless – Guitar/occasional Vocals

James “Blower” Excell – Bass

Sam Dowson – Drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On MEPHISTOPHELES:

Facebook: Mephistopheles

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Willowtip Records:

www.willowtip.com

http://willowtip.bandcamp.com

Facebook: Willowtip Records

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LONG LIVE MEPHISTOPHELES.

LONG LIVE WILLOWTIP RECORDS.

Stone.

THOUGHT CHAMBER Sophomore Album “Psykerion” via InsideOutMusic – Reveal Cover Artwork!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Los Angeles, CA – Progressive Metallers THOUGHT CHAMBER are finally back with a new release, following up on their acclaimed debut album “Angular Perceptions” from 2007. The U.S. based group named their second album release “Psykerion” and it will be released on September 16th, 2013 in Europe and on October 1st, 2013 in North America via InsideOutMusic.

Next to guitarist and composer Michael Harris as well as vocalist Ted Leonard (also in Enchant, Spock’s Beard and Affector), THOUGHT CHAMBER’s ranks of skilled players now also feature Bill Jenkins (also in Enchant) on keyboards, Jeff Plant on bass and Mike Haid on drums.

THOUGHT CHAMBER’s mastermind Michael Harris checked in to comment about the new album as follows: We’re all very excited about finally releasing ‘Psykerion’! A lot of changes have occurred in the band since our first record. Beyond Ted & I, we now have Mike Haid on drums, Jeff Plant on bass and Bill Jenkins on keyboards, who all did a stellar job and are all great guys on top of that, so our chemistry is perfect. ‘Psykerion’ is a concept record – a sci-fi human drama – musically yielding everything from prog-metal to jazz-fusion to acoustic.

“Psykerion” contains 16 tracks / 64 minutes of superb true progressive metal with a technical sci-fi twist, likely to appeal to fans of Dream Theater, Yes, Rush or Planet X. The album’s cover artwork, which can be seen above, was designed by John E. Holland / MistyMountainGraphics.com. The album was recorded in various locations between 2012 and 2013 and finally mixed and mastered by Tom Size (Y&T, Aerosmith, Mr. Big, Enchant) at Tomland Studios, Pacheco, CA.

More details about “Psykerion” and some first music samples will follow in the coming weeks…

THOUGHT CHAMBER Line-Up:

Ted Leonard – Lead vocals

Michael Harris – Guitars, keyboards, harmony vocals

Jeff Plant – Bass

Bill Jenkins – Keyboards

Mike Haid – Drums

THOUGHT CHAMBER Online:

https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtChamber

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INSIDEOUTMUSIC Online:

www.insideoutmusic.com

www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV

www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic

www.insideoutshop.de

Free InsideOutMusic Digital Sampler:

www.insideoutmusic.com/specials/freesampler

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE THOUGHT CHAMBER.

Stone.

STRYPER “Second Coming” – STRYPER Revisits Their Classics; A Legendary Compilation

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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STRYPER – Being a lifelong fan of STRYPER, I found it exciting news that this legendary Christian Heavy Metal band was going to release an album of re-recorded hits; with two new studio tracks. I’m even more excited now that I’ve had this entire Summer to enjoy Second Coming (Frontiers Records). This album makes for a definitive collection of STRYPER classics. These are the songs that STRYPER chose to re-record and they have given powerful new life to each one of them!

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll always revere the original songs that are represented as re-recordings on Second Coming. Besides, I’ve always found it (gasp) fun when a famous band decides to do a cover song album. With STRYPER covering their own classics, it really doesn’t get any better than this for fans waiting on their forthcoming studio album of original material: No More Hell To Pay (Frontiers Records – On November 5th).

Michael Sweet (guitarist, vocalist) has never sounded better on vocals, on Second Coming. Cliche? Nope. It’s truth for me. Collectively, this album of sixteen songs couldn’t sound any better unless there were thirty-two songs! Guitarist Oz Fox, drummer Robert Sweet and bassist Timothy Gaines all shine once again. Cliche? Nope. It’s reality for me.

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The two new studio tracks, Bleeding From Inside Out and Blackened are Heavy Metal gems! If this is the direction STRYPER is going with No More Hell To Pay, then I’m chopping at the bit for November 5th to come! Both of these new and heavy songs signify loud and clear, to me, that STRYPER are proud leaders of Christian Heavy Metal and have so much more to give to their fans!

I now look upon Second Coming as a victorious moment in the illustrious career of STRYPER. Why? This is a band that has survived and thrived, since 1983; overcoming the same hurdles, setbacks, trends and record industry gaffes that any other band from their era has endured. Nevertheless, the strong survive and STRYPER has stood the test of time and persevered, through their quality discography and sensational live concerts.

Second Coming, to me, serves as a powerful musical testament from STRYPER that they have been here all along, are here now and are looking to the future as well. An inspiring, influential and faith-filled Heavy Metal band that has spanned four decades and stuck to their principles. You can’t get any more truer than that; therefore, my sincere admiration for STRYPER is obvious and I’ve (historically) never held that back, here on Metal Odyssey. Metal be thy name.

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SECOND COMING – Track Listing:

Loud N’ Clear

Loving You

Soldiers Under Command

Makes Me Wanna Sing

First Love

The Rock That Makes Me Roll

Reach Out

Surrender

To Hell With The Devil

Calling On You

Free

The Way

Sing Along Song

More Than A Man

Bleeding From Inside Out (New)

Blackened (New)

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* For More Info On STRYPER:

Facebook: Stryper

http://www.stryper.com

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FRONTIERS RECORDS:

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD LEAD GUITARIST – PHIL COLLEN – TO JOIN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED KOTO ARTIST YUKIKO MATSUYAMA

Posted in classic rock, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock news, jazz, Music, rock music, rock music news, world music with tags , , , , , , on August 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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PRESENTING “WORLD MUSIC, RHYTHM-AND-BLUES & A LITTLE FUNK” CONCERT ON AUGUST 17TH AT UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

(Los Angeles, CA) There is no rest for the Def Leppard lead guitarist, PHIL COLLEN, as he will join the internationally acclaimed Koto Artist YUKIKO MATSUYAMA at a special concert August 17th at 7:30 pm in the University of La Verne’s Morgan Auditorium.

COLLEN, a cross-cultural entity himself, is proud to perform alongside internationally acclaimed Koto artist, Yukiko Matsuyama, who blends world, jazz, new age and pop music on the Koto, a 13-stringed, 7th-century Japanese instrument. Add to the line-up a few special friends – legendary drummer James Gadson, sizzling saxophonist Greg Vail, and djembe drum master Steve Biondo – and you have the “World Music, Rhythm-and-Blues and A Little Funk” concert!

“When I was asked to perform with James Gadson,” COLLEN explains, “I felt like I already knew him due to the amount of times I’ve watched Bill Withers’ performances. It’s a pleasure to just have the opportunity to groove with him. I look forward to blending what I do with James’ great drums and the virtuoso Koto playing of Yukiko Matsuyama.”

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In Def Leppard news, this fall, fans can look forward to “VIVA! Hysteria – Live at the Joint, Las Vegas,” a live album and film scheduled for release on October 22nd. The film will also play during a special theater engagement on October 2 and 8 (visit fathomevents.com for a list of theaters).

Tickets for the “World Music…” show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at KotoYuki.eventbrite.com.

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(Source: MAD Ink PR)

* For More Info On DEF LEPPARD:

Facebook: Def Leppard

http://www.defleppard.com

http://www.twitter.com/def_leppard

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LONG LIVE PHIL COLLEN.

LONG LIVE YUKIKO MATSUYAMA.

Stone.

DIESTO “For Water Or Blood” – One HEAVY Album For Your 2013 NEED List!

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

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4.5 Metal Fists Out Of 5!

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DIESTO – Portland, Oregon is home to DIESTO; a band that’s incredibly heavy, from every musical angle, note and lyric. Every instrument played in this band is played heavy as freaking hell. Stoner, Doom and even CLUTCH fans who’ve not heard DIESTO (yet) will revel in this band’s sound. Aw, hell, any Metal fan will have something to marvel at with DIESTO; this band is that good. DIESTO = Riff Fest.

DIESTO will be seeing their fifth album, For Water Or Blood, release on August 27th, via (the mighty) Eolian Empire. This new DIESTO album is without any Metal doubt in my Metal mind, one you have to put on your need list. I want to feature the very best on Metal Odyssey and give my fellow Metal brethren choices that are (to me) legit and badass. DIESTO fits that Metal criteria very well.

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Photo Credit: James Rexroad

DIESTO:

Mark Bassett – Guitar & Vocals
Chris Dunn – Guitar & Vocals
Devon Christian Shirley – Drums
Rusty Powers – Bass

DIESTO pronounces the old school Doom in their songs (think early Black Sabbath) and makes it all sound so rich and powerful! Don’t be fooled that there is (only) 7 songs on For Water Or Blood, these songs are not quickies. This is an album for the backwoods bonfires, with kegs tapped and beer flowing abundantly, below a smoke-filled night sky. This is an album for the big cities too, DIESTO is a band you want your elitist neighbors to hear you playing LOUD so they don’t think of messing with you.

DIESTO are outstanding Metal musicians in my Metal world; listening to these dudes hammer away on this album is a great way to escape from the shit going on in the world right now. The sandpapered and Herculean vocals of (guitarist) Chris Dunn are simply awesome. For Water Or Blood was just the Metal remedy I needed this past week, to keep my Metal veins pumping and my Metal soul burning bright. Metal be thy name.

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FOR WATER OR BLOOD – Track Listing:

Trail To The Sun

Edge Of The World

The Road

Sirens

Adrift At Sea

Dirty River

Arrows

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* For More Info On DIESTO:

Facebook: Diesto

http://diesto.bandcamp.com/

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EOLIAN EMPIRE:

Facebook: EOLIAN EMPIRE

http://eolianempire.com

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LONG LIVE DIESTO.

Stone.

EMPIRE OF RATS – A389 Confirms Debut LP From Ohio Hate Crew; New Track Slaying At Lambgoat

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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A389 Recordings this week proclaims the signing of Columbus, Ohio-based death-dealers EMPIRE OF RATS and the impending release of their vindictive self-titled debut full-length recording this Autumn.

A cast of warriors who have collectively done time in Palehorse, Under One Flag, Pitboss 2000 and countless others unify in their hateful talents in EMPIRE OF RATS, forming a devastating style which is a brutal reminder that heavy hardcore is alive and well. On their self-titled debut LP these scene-veterans have created a perfect record that is sincere, energetic and unapologetically pissed-off without coming off as paint-by-numbers, an eleven-anthem dose of metallic, unsuppressed aggression with a style that will inspire fans of Hatebreeed, 100 Demons, Cold As Life, Ringworm, Crucified, Homewrecker and the like to seek street revenge on their enemies in no time. Bearing cover art by Linas Garsys, the deal is sealed and now A389 will release the album via download and 12” vinyl on October 1st, 2013.

Today Lambgoat dishes out the first public beatdown from Empire Of Ratswith an exclusive stream of the track “Another Minute In Hell” – CLICK HERE TO UNLEASH.

Having stormed crowds live regionally across American wastelands including pit-fueled sets at U.S. festivals including The Rumble, This Is Hardcore and more, EMPIRE OF RATS will announce new live throwdowns and tour actions in support of the looming LP over the coming months.

Empire Of Rats – Track Listing:

1. Leeches

2. Another Minute In Hell

3. Bottomless Pit

4. Untitled

5. Society’s Zero

6. Rats Reign

7. Sinking

8. Little From The World

9. We’re Dead

10. Exposed

11. Early Mourning

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On EMPIRE OF RATS:

Facebook: Empire of Rats

http://www.stereokiller.com/EmpireofRats

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A389 RECORDINGS:

Facebook: A389 Recordings

http://www.a389records.com

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LONG LIVE EMPIRE OF RATS.

LONG LIVE OHIO HARDCORE.

Stone.

Public Guilt – Baltimore-Based Eclectic Label Officially Closing Down

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Massive Clearance Sale Happening Now

After seven active years, from 2004 through 2011, and the last two spent on hiatus, Baltimore-based independent label Public Guilt is officially closing its doors this year. Public Guilt had a great run, having disbursed thirty-five unique and eclectic releases from some incredible artists including Aluk Todolo, Aun, The Psychic Paramount, Zu, Strotter Inst., Cream Abdul Babar, Destructo Swarmbots, Terminal Lovers, Darsombra, and many others.

While we’re sorry to see the label coming to an end, we’re also excited to announce that Public Guilt is selling off its back catalog and many distro items at super low prices, with CD’s starting at $1, 7″s starting at $1 and LP’s starting at $5. Help the label clear out some space and explore some unique artists while adding a few pieces to your collection now while the stock lasts!

Check out the full Public Guilt label discography HERE and scan the substantial list of killer on-sale titles RIGHT HERE.

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* For More Info On PUBLIC GUILT:

Facebook: Public Guilt

ttp://www.publicguilt.com

(Source: Earsplit PR)

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GOODBYE PUBLIC GUILT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

PROSPEKT – Sensory Records Confirms Pending Full-Length From British Quartet

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on August 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Oxford, England-based quartet PROSPEKT has signed with progressive metal linchpin Sensory Records for the pending release of the band’s massive debut full-length.

Coalescing the fierce technicality of progressive metal with the symphonic elements of contemporary prog through brutal riffs, odd time-signatures, and majestic melodies, PROSPEKT’s sound is influenced by bands such as Dream Theater, Symphony X, Opeth and Circus Maximus, as well as film scores and fusion. The band’s intent is to create an intelligent and atmospheric mix of melodic, modern progressive metal, incorporating passionate high-range vocals, frenetic guitar work, haunting orchestration and solid grooves, every composition remaining interesting and original.

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Formed in 2008 by guitarist Lee Luland and drummer Blake RichardsonPROSPEKT began as an experimental project, with the focus on complex instrumentation. Through incessant amounts of writing and rehearsing, the duo forged a sound that would epitomize their technical, melodic and progressive methodology. With the addition of bassist Phil Wicker and vocalist Matt Winchester in 2009, the band released their self-titled debut EP in March 2011 which was met with critical acclaim. In the Fall of that year Richard Marshall joined the band on keyboards and lead vocals (replacing Matt), adding a new dimension to the music. With his smooth, powerful voice the compositions became more epic and charismatic. Soon after the lineup shift PROSPEKT hit the studio and recorded their debut full-length, The Colourless Sunrise, and hired world-renowned producer Jens Bogren and Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood of Periphery to mix and master the epic, sixty-five minute album.

The Colourless Sunrise is scheduled for October 2013 release via Sensory Records, a division of The Laser’s Edge. Further details will be released in the coming weeks.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On PROSPEKT:

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LONG LIVE PROSPEKT.

Stone.

HORLET – Special Guest For HELLYEAH On August 13th, In Dayton, Ohio!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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HORLET – Dayton Ohio’s very own Metal warriors, HORLET, will be the special guest for the legendary HELLYEAH, on August 13th, 2013, at mcguffys in Dayton! Metal be thy name!

More HORLET Info:

http://www.horlet.com

Facebook: Horlet

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Purchase HORLET – The Keys Of Life And Death on iTunes:

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Read the Metal Odyssey album review for The Keys Of Life And Death, by clicking the link below! Whoa!

HORLET “The Keys Of Life And Death” – A Debut Underground METAL Gem Of 2013

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on August 6, 2013.

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* For More Info On HELLYEAH:

Facebook: HELLYEAH

http://hellyeahband.com

http://myspace.com/hellyeah

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LONG LIVE HORLET.

LONG LIVE HELLYEAH.

LONG LIVE OHIO METAL.

Stone.

ONSLAUGHT “VI” – Releasing On September 20th, Via AFM Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on August 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As Reported On AFM Records Facebook:

Your neck will hurt badly… U.K. Thrash veterans Onslaught official deliver the sweet pain with their new album “VI” on September 20th. It sounds just as the cover artwork looks like!

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Stone Says: 

Hell yeah!! Bring on the new ONSLAUGHT album!! That album artwork kicks incredible ass!! ONSLAUGHT has always kicked incredible ass!! Thrash Metal the ONSLAUGHT way!! I now have this album to be psyched-out for come late September!! Metal be thy name!!

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* For More Info On ONSLAUGHT:

http://www.myspace.com/onslaughtuk

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

http://twitter.com/ONSLAUGHTUK

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LONG LIVE ONSLAUGHT.

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

Stone.

WOLFPAKK “Cry Wolf” – Releasing On August 30th, Via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on August 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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From AFM Records:

To seasoned music lovers, it was obvious and little or no surprise, that the WOLFPAKK debut album of 2011 would not be the last we would hear of the all-star project led by Mark Sweeney (ex-Crystal Ball) and Michael Voss (Mad Max, ex-Casanova). Now, two years later, WOLFPAKK returns with brand new album “Cry Wolf”, and once again many high-class musicians contribute with their very own styles and strengths, forging an album that even outshines that well-received debut.

As on “Wolfpakk” (2011), Voss and Sweeney wrote all the songs together (bar 1 cover version) and were responsible once again for production, mix and vocals.

The process of creating “Cry Wolf” held many personal highlights for the WOLFPAKK leaders, one definitely being the participation of iconic keyboard player Tony Carey, keyboard player for none other than Rainbow.

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Mark Sweeney and Michael Voss

“It was just unbelievable to have the great Tony Carey on our album”, Sweeney reflects. “The man is a legend and was part of the line-up which recorded Rainbow’s “Rising”, one of the most important albums in rock history. Now, doing a cover version of a track from this very album with Tony playing keyboards, is something very special. And the fact that he likes our cover version of “Run With The Wolf” a lot, makes us extremely proud”.

But Carey is just one of the many fantastic musicians to join the “Pakk” this time. In fact the impressive cast list reads like a veritable “who’s who” of the Hard Rock/Metal scene:

Vocals:

Amanda Somerville (Kiske/Somerville), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Göran Edman (Ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell, Hardline), Doogie White (Ex-Rainbow, Michael Schenker), Tony Mills (Shy, TNT), Blaze Baley (Ex-Iron Maiden), Piet Sielck (Iron Savior), Jean-Marc Viller (Callaway)

Bass:

Mike Winkler (Session Musician)

Guitars:

Kee Marcello (Ex-Europe), Mandy Meyer (Krokus, Ex-Gotthard), Roland Grapow (Masterplan), Martin Rauber (Top4tea)

Keyboards:

Don Airey (Deep Purple), Tony Carey (Ex-Rainbow)

Drums:

Gereon Homann (Eat The Gun), Brian Tichy (Whitesnake /Ozzy), Hermann Rarebell (Ex-Scorpions), Roland Jahoda (Ex-Paradox, F.U.C.K.)

Style-wise the material of “Cry Wolf” follows pretty much the same path as the successful debut. Meaning: any fan of high-quality hard rock can look forward to an album full of catchy, powerful songs, with enough variety to remain exciting forever and a day. From up-tempo smashers such as “The Beast In Me” to beautiful ballads (“Cold Winter”), stomping mid-paced songs (“Pressure Down”) and its 10-minute, epic title track, “Cry Wolf” just delivers.

WOLFPAKK have recently filmed video clips for the songs “Dark Revelation” and “Cold Winter”, both (while very different) enthralling, And you can bet your bottom dollar, that Sweeney and Voss are already talking about and crafting ideas for future collaborations…

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* For More Info On WOLFPAKK:

Facebook: Wolfpakk

http://www.wolfpakk.net

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LONG LIVE WOLFPAKK.

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

Stone.

EXCLUSIVE SCION ROCK FEST FOOTAGE OF TESTAMENT AVAILABLE VIA REVOLVER

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SCION ROCK FEST INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE AUG.12 VIA PRINCE PAUL HOSTED “ALL PURPOSE SHOW”

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Aug. 7, 2013, Torrance, Calif. – Exclusive Scion Rock Fest footage of Testament’s performance forDark Roots of Earth is available now via Revolver: (http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-video-testament-live-at-the-scion-rock-fest.html).

Clips from Pallbearer’s and Municipal Waste’s Scion Rock Fest performances are available now via Noisecreep: (http://noisecreep.com/pallbearer-foreigner-live-scion-rock-fest-2013-exclusive-video-premiere/) and Loudwire: (http://loudwire.com/municipal-waste-the-monster-with-21-faces-scion-rock-fest-2013-exclusive-premiere/) respectively.

The Shrine’s live performance of Napalm debuts via Thrasher on Thursday. Additional clips from Ice Dragon, Arsis, Noisem, Negative Approach, The Obsessed and Touché Amoré are available now via Scion A/V’s YouTube page: (www.youtube.com/ScionAV).

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All Purpose Show, the Prince Paul hosted interview series from Scion A/V, returns on Aug. 12 with a special episode dedicated to Scion Rock Fest.  The Interviews with several bands including Testament, Touché Amoré and Municipal Waste are interspersed with candid, on-the-street interviews with fans and musicians on Memphis’ famed Beale Street. To subscribe to All Purpose Show, visit www.youtube.com/ScionAV.

Scion Rock Fest 2013, the fifth annual incarnation of the Scion A/V curated event, hosted 32 Metal and Hard Rock bands in Memphis, Tenn. The one-day festival coupled legendary outfits like Testament and the Melvins alongside Punk-Metal luminaries Corrosion of Conformity and Negative Approach with a number of the genre’s most celebrated newcomers including A Life Once Lost, Royal Thunder and Anciients.

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About Scion A/V:

Scion A/V is a creative enterprise of Scion devoted to the discovery, nurture, funding and distribution of compelling music and arts programming. Scion A/V has created and championed projects for over 100 underground musical artists, supported tours and special events, created film documentaries, curated art installations, and produced a collection of ‘zines. In addition, Scion A/V executes the annual Scion Music(less) Music Conference and operates 17 broadband radio stations via Scion Streaming Radio. For more information, visit http://www.scionav.com.

About Scion: 

Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind. Scion’s mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The brand features five groundbreaking models with a wide array of standard features: the xD urban subcompact five-door, the iconic xB urban utility vehicle, the tC sports coupe, the premium micro-subcompact iQ and the FR-S rear-wheel drive sports car. The Scion brand often applies new practices in all aspects of its business and pushes the creativity envelope with non-traditional advertising and marketing to engage young consumers. Scion also supports originality through its programs in the artistic community. For more information, visit http://www.scion.com.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For More Info On TESTAMENT:

http://www.testamentlegions.com

http://www.facebook.com/testamentlegions

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LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

LONG LIVE SCION & SCION AV.

Stone.

TED NUGENT “ULTRALIVE BALLISTICROCK” – 2CD+DVD Releases This October!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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From Frontiers Records:

Multi-platinum guitar icon TED NUGENT will release ULTRALIVE BALLISTICROCK, a new 2 CD+DVD release available in three formats (2CD+DVD deluxe edition digipak, DVD/Blu-Ray and digital download), on October 18 in Europe and October 22 in North America on Frontiers Records. The live footage was captured and recorded by 7 cameras in 5.1 audio mix on the “I Still Believe Tour” at Penn’s Peak on August 14, 2011.

The lineup on the album consists of the legendary-and-still-raging NUGENT on guitar and vocals, Derek St. Holmes (rhythm guitarist and the voice on Stranglehold) on guitar and vocals, Greg Smith (Rainbow) on bass and Mick Brown (Dokken) on drums. The set-list is killer (see below), packed with the songs that forever changed the face of rock, and the performances are razor-sharp and electrifying, adding up to a sonic and visual extravaganza that’s not to be missed.

Says NUGENT: “To be surrounded by such world-class passionate virtuosos is every musician’s dream and I live it every song, every concert, every night, every lick, every tsunami of soul sweat. You dogs deserve me!”

Tracklisting For The Show Here:

CD1: Free For All; Stormtroopin; Wango Tango; Just What The Doctor Ordered; Wang Dang Sweet Poontang; Need You Bad; Turn It Up; Raw Dogs & War Hogs; Dog Eat Dog. CD2: Hey Baby; Fred Bear; I Still Believe; Motorcity Madhouse; Cat Scratch Fever; Stranglehold; Great White Buffalo.

DVD (Blu-Ray): Free For All; Stormtroopin; Wango Tango; Just What The Doctor Ordered; Wang Dang Sweet Poontang; Need You Bad; Turn It Up; Raw Dogs & War Hogs; Dog Eat Dog; Hey Baby; Fred Bear; I Still Believe; Motorcity Madhouse; Cat Scratch Fever; Stranglehold; Great White Buffalo.

*First time available on an album (previously only available as a digital download)

DVD/Blu-Ray Bonus Footage:

“Spirit of the Wild”

“The Making of ULTRALIVE BALLISTICROCK”

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About Ted Nugent:

Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing more than 6,500 (!) high-octane concerts, and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe. Ted’s no-holds barred career spans five decades of multi-platinum hits. From the ground breaking Amboy Dukes’ hit “Journey to the Center of the Mind,” to classics like “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), “Cat Scratch Fever,” (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees’ chartbuster “High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear” (the most requested song for radio airplay in Michigan & Wisconsin), Ted and his inimitable sound have been featured on VH1’s Behind the Music, A & E’s Biography and more.

Nugent was named Detroit’s Greatest Guitar Player of All Time by readers of MLive! For millions of passionate music lovers everywhere, Ted delivers the Ultimate Life Soundtrack. A Ted Nugent show is not just a performance – it’s a firebreathing celebration!

For the latest on TED NUGENT, including tour dates, visit:

Facebook: Ted Nugent

http://www.TedNugent.com

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LONG LIVE TED NUGENT.

TED NUGENT LONG DESERVES TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME.

Stone.

STRYPER “No More Hell To Pay” – Releasing This November Via Frontiers Records

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Iconic Christian Rockers Stryper’s New Studio Album “No More Hell to Pay” Is Due Out In November On Frontiers Records

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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of iconic Christian rockers Stryper’s new studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY; the offering has been confirmed for a November 1st release in Europe and November 5th in North America and will be available in two formats – standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content.

Produced by frontman/guitarist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of Stryper’s strongest and heaviest material ever. Check out below a special video message from Michael Sweet:

Sweet also commented: “NO MORE HELL TO PAY marks our 30 year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It’s our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 (THE YELLOW & THE BLACK ATTACK) and it’s quite possibly our best record to date. Why? It’s everything you might expect from a Stryper record – high octane vocals, layered vocal harmonies, guitar solos galore, driving drums and bass and an energy that hasn’t been achieved since our glory days. The message is equally as powerful as it offers hope and inspiration to anyone listening. If you’re a Stryper fan, it’ll make you proud to be one. If you’re not, listen with caution as you may actually become one. We’ve been waving the striped flag for 30 years and we’re proud to say that it’s an honor to still be making music with you and for you. The best is yet to come and it’s coming November 5th!”

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(Photo credit: Mark Weiss/editing: Tina Enos)

Photo L to R: Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox, Tim Gaines

Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time. Comprised of the original line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1984, and is responsible for such ’80s metal classic albums as SOLDIERS UNDER COMMAND, TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL, IN GOD WE TRUST and such MTV hit singles/videos as “Calling on You,” “Free,” and “Honestly.”

After a sabbatical for much of the 1990’s, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the band has sold upwards of 8 million records worldwide and are a Dove Award-winner and Grammy nominee. Stryper is the first band to have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously.

See below for the confirmed track listing for NO MORE HELL TO PAY. Stryper is currently playing select tour dates around the nation as a warm-up for an upcoming extensive tour around the release of NO MORE HELL TO PAY. Please see below for remaining tour dates.

NO MORE HELL TO PAY – Track Listing: Revelation; No More Hell To Pay; Saved By Love; Jesus Is Just Alright; The One; Legacy; Marching Into Battle; Te Amo; Sticks & Stones; Water Into Wine; Sympathy; Renewed.

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Stryper Tour Dates:

AUGUST 

9 Bolingbrook, IL Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill

10 West Allis, WI Wisconsin State Fair

13 San Juan Capistrano, CA The Coach House*

14 West Hollywood, CA The Whiskey A Go Go*

16 Henderson, NV Club Madrid at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino*

30 Wendover, NV Peppermill Casino

*Michael Sweet and Oz Fox acoustic set

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

For more information, please visit:

Facebook: Stryper

www.stryper.com

www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.