Archive for September, 2013

EXHUMER – Unleashes New Track With Apochs.net

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Italian grind masters EXHUMER and Comatose Music have joined forces with Apoch’s Metal Review for the premier of a brand new track off the band’s forthcoming album, Degraded by Sepsis.

The track, entitled Vapours of Cadaveric Mucilage, has been posted for your neck-snapping enjoyment at this location.

Ruthless and calculating, Degraded by Sepsis marks the first recorded output from one of Italy’s sickest Death Metal exports since their 2008 full-length debut, Bloodcurdling Tool of Digestion. This new release displays rabid skills of technical brutality, inhuman speed and supreme aggression while leaving a trail of blood-soaked anguish in the unavoidable aftermath. Album artwork for Degraded by Sepsis by the renowned Jon Zig.

Degraded by Sepsis is set for an October 15th release on Comatose Music.  Pre-orders are now available at www.comatosemusic.com.

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Next month, EXHUMER will join forces with PSYCROPTIC, HOUR OF PENANCE and DYSCARNATE for The Inherited Sedition European Tour. The tour kicks off on September 20th in Aarshot, Belguim. Dates are as follows:

September, 20 – Aarshot, Belgium @ JC De Klinker

September, 21 – Essen, Germany @ Turock

September, 22 – London UK @ Electrowerkz

September, 23 – Dublin, Ireland @ The Pint

September, 24 – Glasgow, UK @ Ivory Blacks

September, 25 – Cardiff, UK @ Bogiez Rock Club

September, 26 – Margate, UK @ Westcoast

September, 27 – Paris, France @ Glazart

September, 28 – Lausanne, Switzerland @ Metal Assault Festival

September, 29 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Planet 5

September, 30 – Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk Kranhalle

October, 1 – Kosice, Slovakia @ Collosseum

October, 2 – Ostrava, Czech Rep @ Barrack Music Club

October, 4 – Rotterdam, Netherlands @ Baroeg

October, 5 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Beta

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On EXHUMER:

http://www.myspace.com/exhumer

Facebook: Exhumer (OFFICIAL)

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COMATOSE MUSIC:

www.comatosemusic.com

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LONG LIVE EXHUMER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

SATYRICON, CARCASS “SURGICAL STEEL” – Released Today In North America!

Posted in Black Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BLACK METAL LEGENDS SATYRICON & EXTREME METAL LEGENDS CARCASS – NEW STUDIO ALBUMS RELEASED TODAY, via NUCLEAR BLAST! FIND THEM BOTH HERE:

ONE WEEK ONLY! Satyricon Norway‘s brand new album is ON SALE for $9.99 in store and online at Best Buy!

Order online: http://bit.ly/satyricon-bb
Find a store near you: http://bit.ly/bbstores

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Best Buy has the deluxe version of SURGICAL STEEL on sale for $9.99 this week!

Order online: http://bit.ly/carcass-ss-bb
Find a store near you: http://bit.ly/bbstores

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* For More Info On SATYRICON:

Facebook: Satyricon Norway

http://www.satyricon.no

* For More Info On CARCASS:

Facebook: Carcass

http://bit.ly/carcass-ss-nb

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE CARCASS.

Stone.

A PERFECT CIRCLE – ANNOUNCES THREE SIXTY; A GREATEST HITS COLLECTION AVAILABLE IN STANDARD AND DELUXE EDITIONS ON NOV. 19th

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Sept. 17, 2013, LOS ANGELES – A Perfect Circle, the multi-platinum rock band helmed by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, Puscifer) and Billy Howerdel (Ashes Divide), issue THREE SIXTY, the outfit’s first greatest hits collection, via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) on Nov. 19.

The release also includes A Perfect Circle’s first new original, studio recording in a decade with the inclusion of By And Down,a song written after the band returned from their self-imposed hiatus for a series of live performances throughout 2010 and 2011.

“Billy and I created A Perfect Circle out of a now long-running friendship, and I think the music we have made reflects that personal connection and has given us the ability to further develop and trust our intuition,” explained Keenan.  “I feel THREE SIXTY is an accurate representation of that friendship and those instincts.”

A Perfect Circle formed in the late ‘90s with Keenan and Howerdel making up the core of the band with a number of well-known musicians having recorded and/or toured with the outfit including James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of the Stone Age, Failure), Paz Lenchantin (Entrance Band, Zwan), Jeordie White (Marilyn Manson), Josh Freese (The Vandals, Devo) and Tim Alexander (Primus).

The band released their first album, Mer de Noms in 2000, which debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top 200 and quickly established the group as one of rock music’s biggest bands of the new millennium.  Following extensive international touring, A Perfect Circle began work on Thirteenth Step which saw a late 2003 release and landed at #2 on Billboard’s Top 200 in its debut week.

The outfit’s third release, a covers’ album titled eMOTIVe, was released on Election Day 2004 and featured re-imagined versions of songs by a varied group of artists including John Lennon, Black Flag, Joni Mitchell and Devo. Following the release of eMOTIVe, Keenan and Howerdel focused on their individual projects with Keenan working on TOOL’s 10,000 Days and launching the multimedia electro-rock outfit Puscifer and Howerdel creating Ashes Divide.  A Perfect Circle has sold over five million albums worldwide.

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A Perfect Circle also recently announced the release of a limited edition box set titled A Perfect Circle Live: Featuring Stone And Echo.  The collection, which focuses on the band’s live outings from 2010-2011 includes a full-length DVD of the outfit’s August 2011 Red Rock’s concert (with accompanying audio) as well as a 3-cd collection of live releases, one dedicated to each of the three studio albums from the band’s discography.   The collection is available on Nov. 26, with more information available via A Perfect Circle’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aperfectcircle).

THREE SIXTY, both standard and deluxe editions, track listing:

Standard Edition

1.    The Hollow

2.    Judith

3.    Orestes

4.    3 Libras

5.    Weak And Powerless

6.    The Noose

7.    The Outsider

8.    Blue

9.    When The Levee Breaks

10. Imagine

11. Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Rhythm Of The War Drums

12. Passive

13. By And Down

Deluxe Edition

Disc 1

1.    The Hollow

2.    Rose

3.    Judith

4.    Orestes

5.    3 Libras

6.    The Package

7.    Weak And Powerless

8.    The Noose

9.    The Outsider

10. Blue

Disc 2

1.    Imagine

2.    Passive

3.    People Are People (live)

4.    Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Rhythm Of The War Drums

5.    When The Levee Breaks

6.    By And Down

7.    3 Libras (live)

8.    Gravity (live)

9.    Fiddle and The Drum (live)

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For More Info On A PERFECT CIRCLE:

Facebook: A Perfect Circle

http://www.aperfectcircle.com

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LONG LIVE A PERFECT CIRCLE.

Stone.

BIG GUNS – Announce Debut Album ‘Down But Not Out’

Posted in classic hard rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Big Guns are a new Classic Rock band born from the ashes of the highly regarded Twister. Renowned for their powerful live rock performances and having played extensively across Ireland on the pub, bike rally & festival circuit, Big Guns are set to inject a new leash of life into Classic Hard Rock.

Founded by Kieran ‘Twerp’ McArdle (Guitar & Vocals) & Tony Drumm (Bass), the band later introduced Lisa Howe (Drums) & Daniel ‘Baldo’ O’Toole (Guitar) to complete a powerhouse line-up with a wealth of playing experience and a sound that proves it.

The band’s debut album Down But Not Out draws influences from the sounds of AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest – it’s guaranteed to get you singing, headbanging and tapping along.

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Drummer Lisa Howe comments on the album: “The whole band are very excited, we’ve really put our hearts into making this album & we’re very proud of it. We can’t wait to take it on the road & see how it’s received! Hard rockin’, catchy & full on. Think Judas Priest from ’83 with a modern production.”

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Down But Not Out – Track List:

01. Red Eyed & Rollin’

02. Devil’s Highway

03. Song For A Friend

04. Remember Me

05. Kiss N Tell

06. Rockin’ In The Free World

07. Fall From Grace

08. Forever & Always

Down But Not Out is out 29th November.

Pre-Order the album here: http://bigguns.bigcartel.com/

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(Source: Future PR)

* For More Info On BIG GUNS:

www.facebook.com/biggunsrocks

http://www.biggunsofficial.com

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LONG LIVE BIG GUNS.

Stone.

SKELETONWITCH Confirms 2014 Tour With Amon Amarth And Enslaved

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

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 New Track From Serpents Unleashed To Premiere Today Via SiriusXM

SKELETONWITCH – Although their busy Fall itinerary (which includes tours alongside Ghost B.C. and The Black Dahlia Murder) is their immediate focus, Blackened Metal heathens SKELETONWITCH are already looking ahead to 2014 with a massive month-long trek alongside Amon Amarth and Enslaved that will take the Ohio quintet to many markets they will not hit during their Autumn takeover. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Find a complete list of the group’s upcoming concerts below.

Comments guitarist Scott Hedrick of the New Year run, “We forged a friendship with Amon Amarth about five years ago when we first toured together and have had the chance to hang with Enslaved at European festivals. We’re fans of both bands, and all those guys rule. It takes a tour to another level when there’s that much camaraderie, and we can’t think of a better way to tour Serpents Unleashed this Winter. Good bands, good beards, and (hopefully) good beers. See you guys soon!”

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Last month, SKELETONWITCH unveiled “Burned From Bone,” the first taste of the their highly anticipated new album, Serpents Unleashed. You can still text SERPENTS to 24587 to obtain a free download of the track. Recorded with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Isis, Kvelertak) earlier this year, Serpents Unleashed — which will come available in CD, LP, cassette, digital download and limited edition 7-inch collector’s box formats — will be unleashed in North America on October 29th, in Australia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland on October 25th and in the UK and the rest of Europe onOctober 28th. Check out parts one and two in a series of Serpents Unleashed making-of webisodes HERE and HERE.

And if you’re jonesing for more, another new tune from Serpents Unleashed — hailed by Decibel as the band’s “best effort to date” — will premiere on Liquid Metal with Jose on SiriusXM channel 40 today between 3:00:PM – 9:00PM EST. Additionally, the world premiere of the group’s newest music video will take place tomorrow! Stay tuned for details.

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SKELETONWITCH

SKELETONWITCH
10/04/2013 Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI w/ Ghost B.C.
10/05/2013 Frank’s Power Plant – Milwaukee, WI SKELETONWITCH only
10/06/2013 Smith’s Downtown – Mishawaka, IN SKELETONWITCH only
10/07/2013 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH w/ Ghost B.C.
10/14/2013 Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN w/ Ghost B.C.
w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Noisem
10/24/2013 Peabody’s Concert Club – Cleveland, OH
10/25/2013 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
10/26/2013 Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
10/27/2013 The Met – Pawtucket, RI
10/28/2013 Higher Ground – Burlington, VT
10/29/2013 Le Cercle – Quebec City, QC
10/30/2013 La Tulipe – Montreal, QC
10/31/2013 Ritual – Ottawa, ON
11/01/2013 Rum Runners – London, ON
11/02/2013 Mod Club – Toronto, ON
11/04/2013 Crocks – Thunder Bay, ON
11/06/2013 West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB
11/07/2013 Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK
11/08/2013 Avenue Theatre – Edmonton, AB
11/09/2013 The Den – Calgary, AB
11/11/2013 The Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC
11/12/2013 The Center – Spokane, WA
11/13/2013 WOW Hall – Eugene, OR
11/14/2013 Whiskey Dick’s Saloon – South Lake Tahoe, CA
11/15/2013 Strummer’s – Fresno, CA
11/16/2013 Glasshouse – Pomona, CA
11/17/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
11/18/2013 Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX
11/19/2013 Club Patron – Odessa, TX
w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Wolvhammer
11/20/2013 Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK
11/21/2013 Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO
11/22/2013 Firebird – St. Louis, MO
11/23/2013 Blue Moose – Iowa City, IA
11/24/2013 The Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL
11/25/2013 Mojoes of Joliet – Joliet, IL
11/26/2013 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
11/27/2013 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI

SKELETONWITCH w/ Amon Amarth, Enslaved

1/17/2014 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
1/18/2014 Club Red – Phoenix, AZ
1/20/2014 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
1/21/2014 House of Blues – Dallas, TX
1/22/2014 House of Blues – Houston, TX
1/24/2014 Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
1/25/2014 The Ritz – Tampa, FL
1/26/2014 Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1/29/2014 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
1/30/2014 NorVA – Norfolk, VA
1/31/2014 The Fillmore – Silver Springs, MD
2/01/2014 House of Blues – Boston, MA
2/03/2014 TLA – Philadelphia, PA
2/04/2014 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
2/07/2014 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
2/08/2014 Mill City Nights – Minneapolis, MN
2/09/2014 Grenada Theatre – Lawrence, KS
2/11/2014 Summit Theatre – Denver, CO
2/12/2014 Murray Theater – Salt Lake City, UT
2/14/2014 The Regency – San Francisco, CA
2/15/2014 Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

w/ Amon Amarth
2/16/2014 House of Blues – San Diego, CA

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On SKELETONWITCH:

Facebook: Skeletonwitch

http://www.skeletonwitch.com

http://www.twitter.com/skeletonwitch

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PROSTHETIC RECORDS:

http://www.prostheticrecords.com

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LONG LIVE SKELETONWITCH.

LONG LIVE AMON AMARTH.

LONG LIVE ENSLAVED. 

Stone.

SISTER SIN – To Perform At Female Metal Dream Fest II

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the SISTER SIN Facebook page:

Here’s an article about the Female Metal Dream festival in St Petersburgh this Sunday! Check it out fellow Russian Sin Heads & see ya there!!!

Article: http://bit.ly/1ehrRnV

For more info about the Female Metal Dream Fest II:

Facebook: Female Metal Dream Fest

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Below, listen to and watch Hearts Of Cold; a grand song featured on SISTER SIN’s newest and critically praised album: Now And Forever.

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SISTER SIN NOW AND FOREVER IS OUT NOW!

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SISTER SIN:

Liv – Vocals

Jimmy – Guitar

Dave – Drums

Strandh – Bass

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* SISTER SIN are from Gothenburg, Sweden.

* SISTER SIN will perform at the festival ReVamp FEMALE METAL DREAM FEST-II in St petersburg and performance at 24.09.2013 in Moscow:
September 22 – St. Petersburg, AVRORA CLUB
September 24 – Moscow, MOSCOW HALL

* Now And Forever was released on October 22nd, 2012, in North America, via Victory Records.

* For More Info On SISTER SIN:

 Facebook: Sister Sin Official

http://www.sistersin.com

http://www.victoryrecords.com/sistersin

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LONG LIVE SISTER SIN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

EUROPE RELEASES LIVE DVD OCTOBER 16th! “EUROPE LIVE AT SWEDEN ROCK – 30th ANNIVERSARY SHOW”

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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EUROPE – This concert which was captured at Sweden Rock Festival on the 7th of June 2013, is not only a massive greatest hits show in front of 30,000 people, it also marks the 30th anniversary of Europe’s existence. They celebrate this by playing 28 songs spanning their whole career including songs never before performed.

Between the heavy rock songs they also sit down for an emotional accoustic set which brings a unique intimate feel to this otherwise massive arena show.

To pay tribute to their own heroes they invite legendary guests artists Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy) and Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG) to join them on stage.

The band has made nothing short of a remarkable return since they started up again in 2004. Their latest album BAG OF BONES was awarded the 16th best Rock album in the world by the prestigious Classic Rock Magazine in 2012.

Together with the four latest CD releases to come out this side of the millennium and the five albums they produced in the eighties and nineties. They sit on an enormous song treasure.

The DVD Includes The Songs:

Seven doors hotel, Open Tour heart, Rock The Night, Carrie, Superstitious, Prisoners in Paradise. Always the pretenders, Last look at Eden, New love in town, Not supposed to sing the blues, Firebox, Lights out (with Michael Schenker), Jailbreak (with Scott Gorham) and many more.

Over two hours and fourty minutes of concert footage, behind the scenes material and an exclusive interview with the band, makes this the definitive Europe Live DVD. Also released as Blu-Ray and live CD.

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Mic Michaeli – Keys

John Levén – Bass

Joey Tempest – Vocals

John Norum – Guitars

Ian Haugland – Drums

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NORDIC CUSTOMERS, PRE-ORDER YOUR CD / DVD & BLU-RAY BY USING THE FOLLOWING LINKS!

CD:

https://www.bengans.se/popup/europe_livecd/se.aspx

DVD:

https://www.bengans.se/popup/europe_livedvd/se.aspx

BLU-RAY:

https://www.bengans.se/popup/europe_liveblu/se.aspx

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(Sources: Europe, EarMUSIC)

* For More Info On EUROPE:

Facebook: Europe

http://www.europetheband.com

http://www.twitter.com/europetheband

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EarMUSIC:

http://www.ear-music.net

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LONG LIVE EUROPE.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – To Perform Surprise Show In Recife Antigo, Brazil, On September 20th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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A ROCK IN RIO WARM UP!

As reported on the DESTRUCTION Facebook page:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: RECIFE will get a last minute surprise warm up for Rock in Rio! After the show earlier this year was the best of all latin concerts, the band decided to do this exclusive warm up as a SPECIAL SURPRISE! Get your ticket NOW – limited access!!!

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* For More Info On DESTRUCTION:

Facebook: Destruction

http://www.destruction.de/

DOWNTOWN PUB INFO:

http://www.downtownpub.com.br

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LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

German Classic Death Metal Unit ARROGANZ Signs With FDA Rekotz

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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FDA Rekotz is proud to announce the signing of German Death Metal undeads, ARROGANZ.

The band’s latest and second album, Kaos.Kult.Kreation, has been met with great response  from every corner of the rotten crypt. ARROGANZ delivers blackened classic-styled Death Metal with its own unique markings. The band’s brand of Metal is catchy but independent, raw, brutal and murderous. Their forthcoming third album will be released in 2014 by FDA Rekotz. Kaos.Kult.Kreation is available on CD and vinyl formats at www.fda-rekotz.com.

While ARROGANZ is working on crafting the sickness that will become their next release, the band has booked several rituals. Dates are as follows:

21.09.2013 – Storm Crusher Festival

02.11.2013 – Escape – Vienna AUT

07.12.2013 – Nocturnus Fest – Berlin

25.12.2013 – Muggefug – Cottbus

Check out a video teaser for Kaos.Kult.Kreation below!

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On ARROGANZ:

http://www.hellishhordes.com

Facebook: Arroganz

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FDA REKOTZ:

http://www.fda-rekotz.com

Facebook: FDA REKOTZ

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LONG LIVE ARROGANZ.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

STRYPER FAN WEEKEND – October 11th-13th: Here’s All The Details!

Posted in christian rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ARE YOU AN ULTIMATE STRYPER FAN? THEN YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THE STRYPER FAN WEEKEND! BOOK NOW, LIMITED TO 100 ULTIMATE FANS!

As Reported on the STRYPER Facebook page:

Following last month’s announcement of the first annual Stryper Fan Weekend, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee from October 11-13, 2013, the multi-platinum rock band is pleased to release additional details and the complete schedule.

The three-day fan event, limited to only 100 fans, will be packed with live performances from Stryper, exciting events, surprise guests, giveaways (including Michael Sweet’s very own Merida C35-OMCES custom guitar) and exclusive access to the band. In addition, the entire weekend will be filmed for an upcoming live DVD to be released worldwide by Frontiers Records in 2014.

VIEW COMPLETE STRYPER FAN WEEKEND SCHEDULE & PURCHASE PACKAGES ON OUR WEBSITE: http://www.stryper.com

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No More Hell To Pay – Releasing on November 5th, 2013, via Frontiers Records. You can pre-order by clicking the link below! Whoa!

No More Hell to Pay (CD/DVD Deluxe Edition)

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* For More Info On STRYPER:

Facebook: Stryper

Frontiers Records - logo!

FRONTIERS RECORDS:

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

BURNING KINGDOM – “Watching As It Burns” (Official Video) Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, rock videos with tags , , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BURNING KINGDOM – Watch the official video for Watching As It Burns, (below), from the (forthcoming) new Burning Kingdom release Simplified, available worldwide on October 22nd, via Avispa RecordsSimplified, is Burning Kingdom’s third studio album, marking their first with vocalist Danny Vaughn of Tyketto (and Waysted) fame.

The Melodic Hard Rock sound of BURNING KINGDOM is 100% contagious to my senses! With Danny Vaughn’s soaring, clean and inspiring vocals, coupled with the totality of meritable musicianship from the band, the official video for Watching As It Burns is:

STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY!

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Danny Vaughn – Vocals

Manuel Seoane – Guitars

Johnny Benson – Drums

TosiGalen – Bass

Mikkel Henderson – Keyboards

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* BURNING KINGDOM was founded in 2009, by guitarist Manuel Seoane.

* Drummer Johnny Benson also plays in the Swedish Sleaze band: Bai Bang.

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* For More Info On BURNING KINGDOM:

Facebook: Burning Kingdom

http://manuelseoane.net

Avispa Records

AVISPA RECORDS:

www.avispamusic.com

Facebook: Avispa Record Company

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LONG LIVE BURNING KINGDOM.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

SCORPION CHILD – Debut S/T Album Enchants With Classic Hard Rock

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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4 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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SCORPION CHILD – Following in a very long line of flat-out terrific bands from Texas, SCORPION CHILD (from Austin) has apparently mixed together the perfect formula for Classic Hard Rock nectar. Released via Nuclear Blast in North America on June 25th, 2013, this debut and self-titled album from SCORPION CHILD is quite the album that has grown on me.

SCORPION CHILD has proven to me, rather quickly, what they’ve tried to accomplish with their Rock ‘N Roll: a return to when albums were just that. The AOR, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Stoner and (to an extent) Psychedelic Rock crowds should be absolutely thrilled by this SCORPION CHILD album. Yes, SCORPION CHILD does cover some impressive Rock genre ground here, with their overall sound and stylings they’ve created.

As with Sacramento’s legendary TESLA, this dynamic SCORPION CHILD band can (to my ears) easily fit in with any Rock ‘N Roll crowd. The songs on this debut album are exactly what us retro Rockers could use more of, as it all harkens back to those dreamy 70’s and early 80’s; when vinyl was still king.

Below, listen to and watch the lyric video for Liquor:

Classic Rock influences run wild through this SCORPION CHILD album; easily too many influences to mention, with the spirit of Led Zeppelin, YES and Boston showing through via the guitars, vocals, rhythm section and atmosphere of sound. No worries though, SCORPION CHILD is an original band of cats that won’t have any trouble building upon their already rapidly growing following.

Liquor may be the psyche-you-out hit; only it’s the entire album that wins the Classic Hard Rock badge of legitimacy for SCORPION CHILD. Red Blood (The River Flows) is an obvious Rock epic, at 13:44 long. This ambitious and talented band took a huge risk in including this song on their debut, especially with such a long progressive interval of crickets that bridges this song together. Yes, crickets. Nonetheless, quality breeds success! With the instant gratification society our music industry and mp3 public have unfortunately morphed into, to actually sit and listen to a song that plays for over 13 minutes, in 2013, means you are either a Progressive Rock loyalist or a REAL fan of Rock ‘N Roll. By the way, this epic song is a splendid listen, indeed; just as this entire SCORPION CHILD album is as well.

The final track, Keep Goin’, is a gem of a cover song. Originally written and recorded in 1970, by the legendary Lucifer’s Friend, Keep Goin’ is a dazzling Classic Rock finish to SCORPION CHILD’s debut! Metal be thy name.

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SCORPION CHILD – Track Listing:

Kings Highway (4:26)

Polygon Of Eyes (4:34)

The Secret Spot (4:30)

Salvation Slave (5:15)

Liquor (4:35)

Antioch (5:30)

In The Arms Of Ecstasy (4:23)

Paradigm (3:51)

Red Blood (The River Flows) (13:44)

Keep Goin’ (Bonus Track) (5:17)

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Aryn Jonathan Black – vocals

Shaun Avants – bass & background vocals

Chris Cowart – lead guitar & background vocals

Shawn Alvear – percussion

Tom “The Mole” Frank – rhythm guitar & background vocals

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* For More Info On SCORPION CHILD:

http://www.scorpionchild.com

Facebook: Scorpion Child

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SCORPION CHILD.

Stone.

SAMMY HAGAR & FRIENDS – Releasing On September 24th, In North America, Via Frontiers Records

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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On the eve of his fourth decade in Rock & Roll, Grammy Award®-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Hagar has teamed with a seminal array of his legendary rock and country artist friends and bandmates, past and present, for his first-ever rock collaborations album, Sammy Hagar and Friends.

The release will see Hagar joining forces with award-winning artists including Kid Rock, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Toby Keith, Taj Mahal, Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn), Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen, Chickenfoot), Neal Schon (Journey), Chad Smith & Joe Satriani (Chickenfoot), Bill Church & Denny Carmassi (Montrose), The Wabos and more on an epic collection of 10 new songs and unexpected covers. “Sammy Hagar and Friends” is produced by Hagar and Grammy winning engineer/producer, John Cuniberti.

From new original songs including “Not Going Down” (a song specifically written for Hagar by Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons), “Knockdown Dragout,” “Bad On Fords and Chevrolets,” “All We Need Is An Island,” and “Father Sun,” to reimagined covers of classics including Bob Seger’s, “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man,” and Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus,” – Hagar has masterfully assembled an album that delves into rock, country, pop and blues.

In addition to the 10-track standard edition album, fans will also have an opportunity to purchase a Deluxe edition of “Sammy Hagar and Friends,” packaged in a high-gloss Digipak. The Deluxe CD/DVD package includes an exclusive bonus audio track, “Space Station #5,” recorded live at the Ronnie Montrose Tribute Concert held on April 29, 2012 in San Francisco, as well as the “Making of” album documentary which includes bonus video of the first single “Knockdown Dragout,” and more.

Tracklisting: Winding Down; Not Going Down; Personal Jesus; Father Sun; Knockdown Dragout; Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man; Bad On Fords An Chevrolets; Margaritaville; All We Need Is An Island; Going Down (Live In Studio-Take 1); Space Station #5 (Live From Ronnie Montrose Tribute Concert) (Bonus Track – Deluxe Edition only)

DVD: Knockdown Dragout (videoclip) – “Making of the Album” documentary

Euro Release date: 27.09.2013

USA Release date: 24.09.2013

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

* For More Info On SAMMY HAGAR:

Facebook: Sammy Hagar (The Red Rocker)

http://www.redrocker.com/

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FRONTIERS RECORDS:

http://www.frontiers.it

http://www.frontiers.it/usstore

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LONG LIVE SAMMY HAGAR.

Stone.

ACCEPT – NEW 2013 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!

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

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Winter 2013 Tour Dates:

11 – 1 – 2013, DOM OFICEROV, VOLGOGRAD –  RUSSIA

11 – 3 – 2013, TELE CLUB, EKATRINBURG –  RUSSIA

11 – 4 – 2013, GLAV CLUB, MOSCOW – RUSSIA

11 – 6 – 2013, ARENA HALL, KRASNODAR – RUSSIA

11 – 7 – 2013, DK ROSTELMASH, ROSTOV DON – RUSSIA

11 – 13 – 2013, HARTWALL  AREENA, HELSINKI – FINLAND “SPECIAL GUEST” for SCORPIONS

12 – 12- 2013, EINDHOVEN – NETHERLANDS  ticket link:  www.eindhovenmetalmeeting.com

12 – 13 – 2013, ZURICH – SWITZERLAND

12 – 14 – 2013, STADTHALLE ALSFELD, ALSFELD – GERMANY ticket link www.rock-in-concert.de

12 – 15 – 2013, GEISELWIND – GERMANY Ticket link www.rock-in-concert.de

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Wolf Hoffman – Guitar

Peter Baltes – Bass

Mark Tornillo – Vocals

Herman Frank – Guitar

Stefan Schwarzmann – Drums

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* For More Info On ACCEPT:

Facebook: ACCEPT

http://www.acceptworldwide.com

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LONG LIVE ACCEPT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

KISS – JAPAN MONSTER TOUR 2013; RETURNING TO LEGENDARY BUDOKAN

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS JAPAN 2013:

October 19 – Makuhari Messe Arena, Tokyo

October 21 – Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka

October 23 – Budokan, Tokyo

October 24 – Budokan, Tokyo

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KISS MONSTER JAPAN TOUR 2013 special site:

http://kissfc.musicnation.jp/fanclub/pre-entry20130610.html

VIP Packages for KISS ARMY JAPAN OFFICIAL FC:

http://kissfc.musicnation.jp/fanclub/pre-entry20130610.html

VIP Packages for public are on sale at Music Nation now:

http://musicnation.jp/kiss_vip20130610.html

General public tickets for public are on sale now:

http://www.udo.jp/Artists/Kiss/index.html

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KISS MONSTER – IS EVERYWHERE NOW! 

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(Source: Facebook: KISS)

* For More Info On KISS:

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE JAPAN.

Stone.

A Very METAL Friday The 13th List… Check It Out, If YOU Dare!

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

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Alright. Metal Odyssey hasn’t done a list in quite some time. What better time for a list, than on the very melancholy Friday the 13th? WARNING: This list contains LOTS of… METAL. This list has a theme and it’s not difficult to figure out; unless you’re an ABBA fan, that is.

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MEGADETH – THIRTEEN

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WEDNESDAY 13 – SPOOK & DESTROY

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ANVIL – THIS IS THIRTEEN

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THIRTEEN BLED PROMISES – HELIOPAUSE FLEETS 

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OVERKILL – KILLBOX 13

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BLACK SABBATH – 13

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WEDNESDAY 13 – CALLING ALL CORPSES

13 Candles - Happy Death Day - demo cover pic - 1993

13 CANDLES – HAPPY DEATH DAY (Demo)

13 Winters - Dark Palace Of Waterfalls - promo cover pic

13 WINTERS – DARK PALACE OF WATERFALLS

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Feel free to add your 13 cents to this list with a comment! Thank  you for spending some quality METAL time, on this Friday the 13th, with Metal Odyssey.

METAL BE THY NAME. 

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE CREEPINESS OF FRIDAY THE 13TH. 

Stone.

LASTER – Dutch Black Metal Entity LASTER Announces First Live Performance

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Emerging from their self-imposed solitude, atmospheric Black Metal entity LASTER will travel from their Dutch homeland to Germany later this year for their first ever live performance.

Scheduled for Saturday, December 21st, LASTER’s live debut will take place at Musikbunker Aachen in Aachen, Germany. Support will come from NORTHWARD, GOATBLOOD and MORAST. For more info and updates, visit the Concert Event Page.

In 2012, LASTER released the three-track EP, Wijsgeer & Narreman on Dunkelheit Produktionen. Praised for its bleak, yet hypnotic and poetic delivery, the EP is currently available on CD, cassette and digital formats. Looping lamentation and genuine gloom brought to life by songs which leave the standard of DSBM far behind. Floating riffs, melancholic and full of grace, rolling drums and pressing lyrics tell stories about pain that was lived through and artistic musicianship. This music’s pathos aspirated by an energy standing up again and again to fade within monotonous doubt and to indulge in blind despair.

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LASTER (meaning libel) was founded and located in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The band consists of N. (NORTHWARD) and W. Damiaen (OMNINIHILIST, SEA OF TREES, WILLOOS, WHITE OAK). Wijsgeer & Narreman is recommended for fans of URFAUST and AUSTERE!

Wijsgeer & Narreman is available at: www.dunkelheit.cc.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On LASTER:

Facebook: Laster

http://laster.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE LASTER.

Stone.

TRIUMPH “Fight The Good Fight” – #3 In A Series Of Celebrating Peace And Hope On Metal Odyssey

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal festivals, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Within this week marking the anniversary of the horrific events that occurred in the U.S.A. on September 11th, 2001, I will be featuring songs of hope, love, inspiration, positive vibes and goodwill towards man. These songs will be pulled from the Hard Rock and Metal genres too. Hopefully, an attack like that will never happen again upon any country.

There currently is way too much conflict and suffering happening in the world today; our life on Earth is too short for such carnage and despair. War is not the answer and I cherish life, family, music and of course… Metal Buddies. Metal be thy name.

Below is the live music video that shows the super legendary TRIUMPH performing their classic hit Fight The Good Fight. This footage was filmed at the incredibly historical US Festival ’83, on May 29th (1983). This special day was also designated as: Heavy Metal Day. Just the name of this band, TRIUMPH, is  inspirational!

Fight The Good Fight is a timeless song about being strong, overcoming everyday obstacles and embodying personal perseverance. Lyrically, this song also reasons that more money will not rest your soul. What more can be said about this classic song being positive? Crank it up below and always remember to… Fight The Good Fight! Metal be thy name.

Fight The Good Fight is from TRIUMPH’s 1981 studio album: Allied Forces.

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US FESTIVAL ’83 – HEAVY METAL DAY (Flyer)

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TRIUMPH:

Gil Moore – drums & vocals

Rik Emmett – guitar & vocals

Mike Levine – bass, keyboards & vocals

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* The 1982 and 1983 US Festivals were founded/sponsored by the legendary Steve Wozniak.

* A special thanks to Best Metal Buddy, Scott Coverdale, for choosing this song from TRIUMPH, for this feature post.

* For More Info On TRIUMPH:

Facebook: Triumph

http://TriumphMusic.com

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LONG LIVE TRIUMPH.

Stone.

PESTILENCE – “Obsideo” Album Confirmed For November Release

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Candlelight Records today confirms November 11th as the North American release date for Obsideo, the new album from Dutch metal extremists PESTILENCE. Produced by vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli, the album is the band’s inaugural recording for the label and first new material from the four-piece since 2011.

“We have gone beyond our human limits to achieve the highest form of brutal music,” reveals Mameli when discussing the album’s creation. “The musicianship is such high quality; it is really ten of the most demanding songs written in death metal.”

Together with long-time guitarist Patrick Uterwijk, Mameli, bassist George Maier and drummer Dave Haley deliver a blistering and genre-lifting effort. “I am chuffed to have Dave in the lineup,” confirmed Mameli earlier this year while discussing the band’s updated cast. “He is one of the best extreme drummers in the world and his talent bring PESTILENCE to new levels. George is a young and talented bass player that will turn some heads. Both are really down to earth and real easy-going guys. Patrick, of course, is my most respected and long-going friend and musician.”

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Obsideo boasts Mameli and his innovative guitar work. Utilizing eight-string guitars for the album’s recording, the celebrated musician expands his already massive arsenal of riffs. “The eight string guitar opens a lot of doors,” notes Mameli. “It gives lots of new musical options and allows us to make the music sound more brutal than before.  It also forces me to sing in a higher pitch because I don’t want my vocals in the way of the low-tuned guitar parts.  My vocals sound more intense and manic than before.”

Formed in 1986, PESTILENCE took influence from early American and German thrash metal to cultivate its now signature death metal sound. Recording four albums before disbanding in 1994, the band helped to usher the rise in popularity for the genre. Fourteen years later the band reformed; releasing two albums and exciting fans with live performances around the globe. “Mameli and company chose to steer efforts down paths previously unexplored whilst maintaining their vintage essence,” noted Chronicles of Chaos on the band’s 2009 album, Resurrection Macabre (Mascot).

PESTILENCE plans to begin touring in support of Obsideo in the early months of 2014; North America to be included in their worldwide takeover. The band’s last stateside performance was as a featured artist on the second annual 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise that left Miami shores on January 23, 2012.

Obsideo Track-Listing:

1. Obsideo

2. Displaced

3. Aura Negative

4. NecroMorph

5. Laniatus

6. Distress

7. Soulrot

8. Saturation

9. Transition

10. Superconscious

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PESTILENCE is exclusively endorsed by Ibanez Guitars and Pyramid Strings.

PESTILENCE proved that four kids from a small industrially defunct town were ready to overthrow Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and the rest of the world if need be.” – Decibel

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On PESTILENCE:

Facebook: Pestilence (official)

http://www.pestilence.nl

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CANDLELIGHT RECORDS:

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE PESTILENCE.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

DRUGS OF FAITH – Confirms Details On Upcoming EP

Posted in Extreme Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Northern Virginia-based trio DRUGS OF FAITH have completed the final stages of their upcoming new EP, as they prepare it for release late this Autumn.

The first new recordings to emerge since their 2011 Corroded album, DRUGS OF FAITH let loose with four brand new tracks on the freshly finished Architectural Failures EP. The band’s patented rocked-out grindcore approach here shows some brutally awesome dissonant tones and more expansive dimensions with a crushing metallic production courtesy of the sessions at Developing Nations with Kevin Bernsten (Full Of Hell, Inter Arma, Ilsa, Coke Bust) and final mastering by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed). Architectural Failures will see release in late November as a one-sided 12″ limited to 300 copies with a digital download via Malokul, the DIY label started by D.C. act Disciples of Christ.

Coming from co-founder Richard Johnson (Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Enemy Soil), DRUGS OF FAITH has endured since 2003, with a plethora of releases out via Poland’s Selfmadegod Records amidst several demos and compilation spots including Relapse Records’ This Comp Kills Fascists Vol.2. And simply put, they fucking shred. Following recent live actions including this year’s MACROCK conference in Virginia followed by a spot on the Philadelphia date of this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour with Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death and Immolation, DRUGS OF FAITH will again take to the streets with updates to be announced in the weeks ahead.

Architectural Failures Track Listing:

1. The Incumbent

2. Insanity

3. Paper Trails

4. Placing Bets

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On DRUGS OF FAITH:

http://www.drugsoffaith.com

Facebook: Drugs of Faith

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LONG LIVE DRUGS OF FAITH.

Stone.