Archive for September, 2013

NYC’s WISE GIRL Release Awaited Debut Album, “You’ll Just Have to Wait”

Posted in Music, rock albums, rock and roll, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos, rock singles with tags , , , , , , on September 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Wise Girl - You'll Just Have To Wait - promo cover pic

Pop Rock Band Leads with Singles “Stuck in This” and “You’ll Just Have to Wait” 

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Los Angeles, CA – Fresh off the success of their 3-song EP in 2012, the pop/rock ensemble, Wise Girl is transcending with their debut full length album, You’ll Just Have to Wait. Complete with rock and roll beats, spunky pop melodies and Weitz’s classic bold voice, You’ll Just Have to Wait has something for everyone. Last month, the band teased their album by releasing the first single “Stuck in This” via social networking properties, receiving an overwhelming response and praise from fans. “Stuck in This” was merely the tip of the iceberg for this emerging band, as they unleash their best work to date with the release of You’ll Just Have to Wait, now available on iTunes.

After the unexpected admiration of their first EP, Wise Girl was determined to return to the studio to build upon their feat and in-turn have created 10-original tracks that encompass their blood, sweat and tears. Lead singer Abby Weitz calls the album “a big step towards Wise Girl’s future. We put a lot of time and effort into this album and the three of us are really proud of what we have achieved. It brought us a lot closer as a band and we all admire and respect each other’s musicianship even more so than before”.

Below, crank up, listen to and watch So Broken. Whoa!!

“Stuck in This,” the lead single features Weitz’s virtuous vocals, which are complemented by the fiery guitar riffs of Chris Fasulo and vigorous drums from Harry Keithline. The infectious title track “You’ll Just Have to Wait” highlights Weitz’s signature and unparalleled melodies with her witty lyrics. Digging deep, Weitz penned a snapshot of her life, from love lost and friendships soiled to internal conflict, leaving a piece of her heart in each track. Weitz tells fans that the album comes from “something so heart wrenching, turned into something positive. All of the pain that I went through was worth it because of the outcome; some of my favorite songs that I’ve ever written.”

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The debut album from the pop/rock band was produced by guitarist Chris Fasulo and written by singer/guitarist Abby Weitz. Authentic lyrics, wit and unexpected tonalities color this band’s uniquely intricate songs. The idea of performing music for a living has been the dream of each member since childhood. Abby and Chris both picked up the guitar at age thirteen, while Harry picked up the sticks at age eight. Abby originally started the band and looked to Chris for help in producing her tracks; the musical chemistry between them was evident from day one. The earnest lyrics and harmonic sounds of the band are in large part contributing factors to the Wise Girl success.

Anxious to share their latest work with their devout Wise Girl fans, You’ll Just Have to Wait is finally available on iTunes. Be sure to share your love with Wise Girl and follow the band at www.WiseGirlMusic.com or www.facebook.com/wisegirlmusic.

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* For past Wise Girl features as posted on Metal Odyssey:

WISE GIRL – S/T 3 Song EP Is An Inviting Listen Into Melodic, Power Pop/Rock

WISE GIRL – New York Power Pop/Rock Band Wise Girl Debuts Self-Titled EP

The above links are for posts featured on Metal Odyssey, on December 3rd and 7th, 2012

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(Source: LAFAMOS PR & BRANDING)

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LONG LIVE WISE GIRL.

Stone.

ALICE COOPER – New November Tour Dates Announced! “Hey Stoopid” Reissue Releasing September 23rd!

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

Alice Cooper - Raise The Dead Tour - 2012 - 2013 - promo flyer

ALICE COOPER – OFFICIAL from http://www.alicecooper.com/! New November Raise The Dead tour dates announced! Tickets and VIP Packages available at:

http://alicecooper.com/tour-terror
11/22/2013 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

11/23/2013 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium

11/25/2013 – Santa Rosa, CA – Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

11/26/2013 – Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts

MORE ALICE COOPER NEWS:

ALICE COOPER’s 1991 album “Hey Stoopid” will be reissued this month and will include new bonus tracks!

http://alicecooper.com/latest/news/hey-stoopid-revisited-44122

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* For More Info On ALICE COOPER:

Facebook: Alice Cooper

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LONG LIVE THE ICONIC ALICE COOPER.

Stone.

WE CAME AS ROMANS “Fade Away” – #2 In A Series Of Celebrating Peace And Hope On Metal Odyssey

Posted in Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , on September 11, 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 official music video for Fade Away, from Detroit, Michigan’s very own We Came As Romans. A Metalcore band that features both a melodic and Hardcore sound, We Came As Romans have recently crashed the charts with their Billboard top-ten studio album: Tracing Back Roots. The inspiring lyrics to Fade Away are nothing short of personal perseverance and hope filled. Below, listen to and watch Fade Away by We Came As Romans:

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Dave Stephens – vocals

Kyle Pavone – vocals/keys

Joshua Moore – guitar

Lou Cotton – guitar

Andy Glass – bass

Eric Choi – drums

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* Tracing Back Roots was released on July 23rd, 2013, via Equal Vision Records.

* For More Info On WE CAME AS ROMANS:

Facebook: We Came As Romans

http://www.wecameasromans.com

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LONG LIVE WE CAME AS ROMANS.

REMEMBERING THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF 9/11.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Stone.

GUITAR WORLD – NEWSTED “HEAVY METAL MUSIC” CONTEST > HERE’S THE DETAILS!

Posted in Guitar, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NEWSTED METALHEADS!!! Guitar World is giving you the chance to win a copy of HEAVY METAL MUSIC on vinyl and a signed poster! Two runners-up will win HEAVY METAL MUSIC on CD and an unsigned poster.

Click here to enter: http://www.guitarworld.com/enter-win-new-newsted-album-heavy-metal-music-and-signed-poster

Guitar World - promo cover - November - 2013

Get your hands on the new issue of Guitar World! The November, 2013 issue features Dream Theater’s legendary John Petrucci. Order your copy now, right here: online store.

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(Source: Jason Newsted Facebook)

http://newstedheavymetal.com/

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LONG LIVE NEWSTED.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

LONG LIVE GUITAR WORLD.

Stone.

IMPALED – To Unleash Re-Recording Of Debut Album, On Its 13th Anniversary

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

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On the thirteen-year anniversary of IMPALED’s The Dead Shall Dead Remain debut, the group will be releasing a re-recording entitled The Dead Still Dead Remain. Long tangled in legal limbo, the music from The Dead Shall Dead Remain has been unavailable on CD for over a decade. The re-recording dodges those legal hurdles and puts the music back in print.

The stakes were raised as IMPALED sought to best the production of the original. The Dead Still Dead Remain features recording and mixing by Vinnie Wojno, famous for his work with Testament. IMPALED and Wojno worked for three years to get the recording they wanted. “It simply sounds better, no matter how you slice it. And we surely do slice it!” says guitarist Jason Kocol.

IMPALED assures fans that the music on The Dead Still Dead Remain is faithful to the original. It features the return of vocalist Leon del Muerte, who says, “it was like the last thirteen years of backstabbing and spitefulness never happened!” Even the artwork, which the band insists has already been banned in 672 countries, harkens back to their first release but is even more revolting.

The shit will hit the fans when Willowtip Records releases The Dead Still Dead Remain on October 29. Preorder info will be available soon at THIS LOCATION.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On IMPALED:

Facebook: Impaled

http://www.impaled.info

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Willowtip Records:

www.willowtip.com

http://willowtip.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE IMPALED.

Stone.

NIGHT DEMON – Announces Live Dates And Prepares To Enter Studio

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NIGHT DEMON – Having recently released their self-titled debut EP via Shadow Kingdom Records, Oxnard, California NWOBHM inspired upstarts NIGHT DEMON have announced a series of one-off shows in support of the EP. At the end of September, the band will enter the studio to commence work on the full-length follow-up to their four-song debut. The full-length will be released on a yet-to-be-determined label.

NIGHT  DEMON Live Dates:

09/14 @ Bombay – Ventura, CA (Record Release Show!)

10/16 @ Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA w/ Diamond Head & Raven

10/17 @ The Vex Arts – Los Angeles, CA w/ Diamond Head & Raven

10/20 @ The Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas,  NV w/ Diamond Head & Raven

10/25 @ The Creekside – Santa Barbara, CA

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This California trio, featuring members of THE FUCKING WRATH, first started making noise in 2011. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name for themselves with trad-metal maniacs from across the globe. In fact, shortly after establishing an online presence via Bandcamp, the organizers of Germany’s Keep It True Festival offered NIGHT DEMON a place on the fest’s 2014 line-up.

British metallic stylings reminiscent of Angel Witch, Raven and Iron Maiden are kicked into overdrive with an edgier and gritter dose of American venom. Consider NIGHT DEMON mandatory listening for any NWOBHM fan. The Shadow Kingdom Records CD release is remastered from the digital version and offers an undeniably superior sound.

A video for the song “Night Demon,” filmed, directed and produced by the band, is now playing below:

The band’s self-titled EP was made available on August 6th and can be purchased at http://www.store.shadowkingdomrecords.com.

Critical Praise:

“…raw, ass kicking metal.” – Sounds From the Mead Hall

“The call to join Night Demon’s ritual should be heeded by all those who can trace their metal roots back to the Eighties, or anyone who appreciates metal from the days when the only available prefix was heavy.” – BlackSundayMagazine.net

“Look out for this band; they have something special…” – AveNoctum.com

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* Read the Metal Odyssey review for the NIGHT DEMON EP, by clicking the link below!

NIGHT DEMON – S/T EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 25, 2013.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On NIGHT DEMON:

Facebook: Night Demon

http://www.nightdemon.net

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SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS:

http://shadowkingdomrecords.com

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LONG LIVE NIGHT DEMON.

Stone.

SOULFLY – PREMIERE BRAND NEW SINGLE, “MASTER OF SAVAGERY” ONLINE!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock videos with tags , , , , , , , on September 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SOULFLY – Brazilian Extreme Metal overlords SOULFLY (led by iconic frontman Max Cavalera) have released another brand new single off the band’s upcoming groove bomb Savages.

Check out Master Of Savagery over at:

http://smarturl.it/MasterOfSavagery

Savages is set for release on October 4, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The artwork was created by renowned artist Paul Stottler, who is best known for SACRED REICH’s legendary Surf Nicaragua cover.

Produced, engineered and mixed by renowned sound guru Terry Date (PANTERA, DEFTONES, WHITE ZOMBIE), Savages will be released as a limited edition digpack CD, 2LP vinyl and digital download.

Guest vocal appearances on Savages include bass player Tony Campos, Max Cavalera’s son Igor Cavalera (LODY KONG), CLUTCH’s Neil Fallon, NAPALM DEATH’s Mitch Harris and Jamie Hanks of I DECLARE WAR fame.

Pre-order SAVAGEShttp://smarturl.it/soulflyalbum2013

SOULFLY SAVAGES – Related Videos:

Bloodshed (Official Lyric Video):

Studio Trailer #1:

Studio Trailer #2:

Studio Trailer #3:

Album Trailer #1 – Concept:

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For More Info On SOULFLY:

Facebook: Soulfly

http://www.twitter.com/TheSoulflyTribe

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http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD “No Matter What” – #1 In A Series Of Celebrating Peace And Hope On Metal Odyssey

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock songs, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 9, 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.

DEF LEPPARD – NO MATTER WHAT

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

Visit DefLeppardRules86 on YouTube for more grand Def Leppard songs & videos!

I dedicate this song in the memory of my late sister, Christine.

* For More Info On DEF LEPPARD:

Facebook: Def Leppard

http://www.defleppard.com

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LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF BADFINGER.

Stone.

MISFITS – SEE THE MISFITS LIVE! SAT. SEPT. 28TH AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY TATTOO CONVENTION

Posted in horror, horror punk, Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Misfits - Tattoo Convention - promo flyer - 2013

The Misfits will be playing live at the Westchester County Tattoo Convention on Saturday 9/28/13 as part of the convention’s concert series. The Westchester County Tattoo Convention features top artists from around the world, piercers, vendors, art shows and lots more. Taking place 9/27 – 9/29 at the Westchester County Tattoo Convention. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at the County Center box office.

More info at www.WestchesterTattooCon.com

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MISFITS – DEA.D. ALIVE! Is Out NOW!

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(Source: Facebook Misfits)

* For More Info On MISFITS:

http://misfits.com/

http://misfitsrecords.com/

http://twitter.com/themisfits

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LONG LIVE MISFITS.

Stone.

BLACK STAR RIDERS – All Info For: 2013 November/December UK + Ireland Tour

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

Black Star Riders - All Hell Breaks Loose Tour - 2013 - UK - promo flyer

As reported on the Facebook of BLACK STAR RIDERS:

BLACK STAR RIDERS will be embarking on a full-scale UK and Ireland tour this November/December with Special Guests The Dead Daisies www.thedeaddaisies.com and support from Western Sand http://www.westernsand.co.uk/ on all dates except Nov 29th.

THE DEAD DAISIES formed around the nucleus of Australians Jon Stevens (Noiseworks/INXS) and David Lowy (Red Phoenix/Mink), the powerful musical collective is completed by a lineup that speaks volumes. They include Charley Drayton (The X-pensive Winos/The Cult), Richard Fortus (Guns ‘N’ Roses/Thin Lizzy), Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones) and Dizzy Reed (Guns ‘N’ Roses).

Marco Mendoza: “We came across The Dead Daises when we were touring Australia and what a great band they are. I was lucky enough to play with them on their Aus tour with Aerosmith and again on the Uproar Tour in the US. It’s a pleasure to have them out with us in the UK!”

Ricky Warwick: “We are all looking forward to having The Dead Daisies out with us. It’s also going to be great to be on the road with Richard Fortus again.”

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WESTERN SAND are a four-piece southern hard rock revival band from Bournemouth, UK.

BLACK STAR RIDERS featuring THIN LIZZY members Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson, Scott Gorham and Marco Mendoza together with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper / Megadeth), will be touring in support of All Hell Breaks Loose which was released in the UK via Nuclear Blast Entertainment on the 27th May 2013.

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Confirmed headline and festival appearances for BLACK STAR RIDERS in 2013 include the below.

Friday 22nd Nov O2 Academy, Bournemouth

Saturday 23rd Nov O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Monday 25th Nov O2 Academy, Bristol

Tuesday 26th Nov Junction, Cambridge

Wednesday 27th Nov UEA, Norwich

Friday 29th Nov Hard Rock Hell 6, Wales – FESTIVAL CO-HEADLINE

Saturday 30th Nov Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton

Sunday 1st Dec Solus/University, Cardiff

Monday 2nd Dec O2 Academy, Oxford

Tuesday 3rd Dec O2 Academy, Liverpool

Thursday 5th Dec Ironworks,Inverness

Friday 6th Dec Picturehouse, Edinburgh

Saturday 7th Dec O2 Academy, Newcastle

Sunday 8th Dec O2 Academy, Leeds

Tuesday 10th Dec The Assembly, Leamington Spa

Thursday 12th Dec Rock City, Nottingham

Friday 13th Dec Ritz, Manchester

Saturday 14th Dec Academy, Dublin, EIRE

Sunday 15th Dec Limelight, Belfast

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BLACK STAR RIDERS

Tickets for headline shows are priced 22.50GBP / 25.00 GBP London (subject to booking fees) – Dublin is E25. Tickets are available on general sale through all normal outlets.

VIP Packages available for all shows – including meet and greet and special acoustic performance –via the VIP package link at: http://www.blackstarriders.com/

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BLACK STAR RIDERS are pleased to announce that Swedish rockers THE GLORIA STORY will open up on the following dates on the upcoming BSR European Tour:

Wed/Nov-06 Aarhus, Denmark – Train

Thu/Nov-07 Malmoe, Sweden – KB

Fri/Nov-08 Gotenburg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers

Sun/Nov-10 Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Medis

Mon/Nov-11 Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller

Tue/Nov-12 Bergen, Norway – Ricks Theater

Wed/Nov-13 Stavanger, Norway – Folken

Sun/Nov-17 Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio

Mon/Nov-18 Kolding, Denmark – Godset

An additional Special Guest Act will be announced shortly on these shows also.

The Gloria Story’s official website is: www.thegloriastory.com

The Gloria Story is a mashup of punk rock attitude with 70’s hard rock energy – always with a dark twist and a catchy analogue sound. Their debut album “Shades of White” instantly hit the #1 spot on Swedish rock charts upon its release in 2011. The band has also been awarded with a platinum disc for their hit single “OH NO (2010)”. On their latest effort “Born to Lose (2013)” you will find a dirtier, more bass driven and heavier sounding The Gloria Story. No ballads, no fillers, no AOR. Just catchy punk rock melodies over chewy riffing. The concept of mixing party oriented, lo-tech rock and roll with pure entertainment has made The Gloria Story into one of the most promising Swedish touringmachines in recent years. It’s all about reinventing the sounds of the 70’s, and stopping at nothing to give their audience a great show.

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* For More Info On BLACK STAR RIDERS:

Facebook: Black Star Riders

http://www.blackstarriders.com

http://www.twitter.com/BlackStarRiders

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LONG LIVE BLACK STAR RIDERS.

Stone.

KISS – KISSONLINE’S “NOTHIN’ TO LOSE” POSTER GIVEAWAY; NEW BOOK RELEASES SEPTEMBER 10TH!

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 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Nothin' To Lose - book cover promo pic

In stores September 10, 2013, Nothin’ to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975) chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive!

To celebrate this book release, KISSONLINE and Harper Collins are giving away posters to 400 random winners. 10 of the 400 will be signed by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley!

Enter to win now at: http://www.kissonline.com/contest/NTLpostergiveaway.

Please provide accurate address information as we will ship the winners’ posters using the information provided in your entry.

Good luck, and be sure to pick up your copy of Nothin’ To Lose at Amazon: Amazon

or Barnes & Noble: Barnes & Noble

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(Source: KISS Facebook)

* For More Info On KISS:

Facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

SATYRICON – 8th Studio, S/T Album Pre-Order Available On iTunes Now!

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The eighth studio, self-titled album from Satyricon Norway, available on iTunes!

PRE-ORDER at: http://smarturl.it/SATYRICON-iTUNES

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE BLACK METAL.

Stone.

KREATOR – HUGE, SIGNED “DYING ALIVE” PRINTS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF FOR CHARITY!

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

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German Thrash titans KREATOR, Nuclear Blast, Janmedia and animal rights organization PETA Germany have teamed up for charity. Together three huge prints of parts of the stunning artwork (by renowned artis Jan Meininghaus) of the band’s most recent DVD/Blu Ray Dying Alive are being auctioned off via eBay.

All three prints are signed by all band members – all proceeds will go directly in favor of PETA Germany.

Check out and spread all three auctions here: http://ebay.eu/164ns2G

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KREATOR – Charity Prints

Commented KREATOR mainman and active vegan Mille Petrozza: “Our favorite artist Jan Meininghaus did an amazing job creating the cover art for Dying Alive and the prints look just awesome. We are happy to support PETA and all the hard-working people who help to make this world a better place – not only for humans, cats, dogs and other pets, but for ALL our animal friends on this planet.”

Added PETA Germany representative Jobst Eggert: Animals need our voice as they can´t speak for themselves. We are happy that the animals have such a strong and charismatic voice like Mille’s who stands up for their rights. Making people aware of wrongs in this world is something KREATOR and PETA have in common and we are extremely grateful that the proceeds from these auctions will help us keeping up our work and make this world a better place for animals.“

PETA Deutschland e.V. is a an affiliate of PETA USA who is the biggest animal rights organization (more than 3 million supporters) worldwide whose main goal is to raise awareness by revealing animal cruelty, wise up the general public and change ways of life to help every animal living a better life.

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Dying Alive features the band’s sold out homecoming show in Oberhausen, Germany on December 22, 2012 after an extensive 45 day European tour in support of their highly successful album Phantom Antichrist. The packed and sweat driven show was filmed by 24 cameras as well as guitar and even mosh pit cams.

The DVD/Blu Ray contains the show, a behind the scenes documentary as well as video clips. Approximate total running time: 115 minutes.

Dying Alive is available in various formats:

DVD/2CD
Blu Ray/2CD
Earbook (DVD/Blu Ray/2CD + Bonus CD feat. Phantom Antichrist demo songs)
Earbook + 7“ (DVD/Blu Ray/2CD + Bonus CD feat. Phantom Antichrist demo songs) – Nuclear Blast Mailorder ONLY

Audio-Format:

Limited 2CD incl. live bonus tracks
2LP (black, 180g, gatefold + poster)
2LP (red, 180g, gatefold + poster) – Nuclear Blast Mailorder ONLY
2LP (orange, 180g, gatefold + poster) – Nuclear Blast Mailorder ONLY

Order Dying Alive via: http://smarturl.it/KreatorDyingAlive

KREATOR – LIVE:

13.09. D Berlin – Kulturbrauerei, Kesselhaus, Metal Hammer Awards
21.09. F Mennecy – Mennecy Metal Part Festival

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For More Info On KREATOR:

Facebook: Kreator Official

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

http://www.kreator-terrorshop.com

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE KREATOR.

LONG LIVE PETA.

Stone.

OBITUARY – Announces Autumn Live Assaults

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Band To Begin Work On New Record; KickStarter Campaign Draws To A Close

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Tampa Death Metal icons OBITUARY will bring their brutal wares to the stage this Fall on a short series of live assaults. The tour begins with a pair of back-to-back shows at Brooklyn, New York’s Saint Vitus Bar on October 9 and 10, before flattening nine more venues through October 20. Having been holed-up in their own Redneck Studios the last few weeks penning the follow-up to 2009’s punishing Darkest Day full-length (2009), the shows serve as a temporary writing break.

Elaborates drummer Donald Tardy: “We have been busting our asses in the studio, having a blast and writing new material. Twelve songs are done and ready to be recorded but we want a monster album for our fans so we are working on a few more to make this record huge! We will continue writing until October when we will take a break from the studio and new music and go destroy the Trois-Rivieres Metalfest with Hatebreed and crush the US.”

OBITUARY Autumn Takeover 2013:

10/09/2013 St. Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

10/10/2013 St. Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

10/11/2013 American Legion – Allentown, PA

10/12/2013 Trois-Rivieres Metalfest – Trois-Rivieres, QC [info]

10/13/2013 Presidents Club – Boston, MA

10/15/2013 Beale Street – Indianapolis, IN

10/16/2013 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI

10/17/2013 Fubar – St Louis, MO

10/18/2013 Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL

10/19/2013 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD

10/20/2013 El N’ Gee – New London, CT

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The as-yet-untitled full-length will be recorded with the KickStarter funding help of their legion of dedicated fans around the globe. The campaign, rooted in an honest desire to produce the next record on their own terms, is in its final week.

“We’ve been creating death metal since 1984,” the band comments. “It’s who we are…it’s in our blood.  If there’s one thing that we’ve learned touring all these years, it’s that OBITUARY fans are among the most loyal and supportive motherfuckers in the world! We’ve been trying to find better ways to engage with and give back to our fans. Over the past couple of years, we’ve streamed concerts live from around the globe, given away tons of merch packages and dozens of all-access backstage passes.It’s inspiring to see and share in your excitement about OBITUARY, and the inspiration that provides keeps us going. This is about putting our trust, our music, our career, and our new album in fans’ hands! We want to make music for the people who still come out to shows, still sport our gear, and still have a Slowly We Rot cassette in their car.”

For OBITUARY KickStarter info, point your browser HERE.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On OBITUARY:

Facebook: Obituary band

http://www.obituary.cc

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LONG LIVE OBITUARY.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

FULL OF HELL – 14 Acts Of Audio Terrorism East Coast Tour Has Begun

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore punk, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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On a seemingly endless live killing spree in 2013, noise/grind assailants FULL OF HELL have embarked on their next wave of live attacks on the two-week 14 Acts Of Audio Terrorism tour. The mayhem started last night in Bay Shore, Long Island with White Widows Pact and more, then plowing a counterclockwise warpath through Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, North and South Carolina before closing down in Virginia, the last three dates of the tour alongside A389 labelmates Noisem. View the updated tour itinerary below and await more violent live action from FULL OF HELL in the coming weeks.

This week FULL OF HELL posted a video of their recent session for Toxicbreed’s Funhouse, where they get halfway through the chaotic set before blowing out the power to the entire building. View that, as well as their first official video for the track “The Lord Is My Light” and more RIGHT HERE.

Continuing to tour in support of their most damaging and scathing material to date — their second LP, Rudiments Of Mutilation, released in June via A389 Recordings – FULL OF HELL has been slaying audiences all year-long. Recorded with Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations and mastered by James Plotkin (Khanate, Old, Phantomsmasher), Rudiments Of Mutilation captures the incredible conviction the young crew culminate live, catapulting their energetic hatesurge into the audience and inspiring all-out melees amongst the humans. Stream the entire LP HERE.

FULL OF HELL September East Coast US Tour:

9/05/2013 Even Flow – Bay Shore, NY w/ White Widows Pact

9/06/2013 Webster Underground – Hartford, CT

9/07/2013 Bogies – Albany, NY

9/08/2013 Bug Jar – Rochester, NY

9/09/2013 Frankies – Toledo, OH

9/10/2013 Hoosier Dome – Indianapolis, IN

9/11/2013 Owl Farm – Nashville, TN

9/12/2013 Excalibur Vinyl/Planet Availon – Decatur, AL

9/13/2013 Phoenix Taproom – Jacksonville, FL

9/14/2013 Talent Farm – Pembroke Pines, FL

9/15/2013 Epic Problem – Tampa, FL

9/16/2013 New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC w/ Noisem

9/17/2013 Ziggy’s – Wilmington, NC w/ Noisem

9/18/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA w/ Noisem

 Critical Praise:

“Full of Hell want to open wounds however they can. The four-piece is so focused on delivering bile-soaked fury that they’ll use nearly anything at their disposal. While most of the tracks are acrid flashes of grind and powerviolence, there are still treks through squeamish noise and torturous hardcore. Seems like there’s always new releases by these guys, but this is the best I’ve heard so far.” – Decibel

“…Rudiments of Mutilation is an incredible album that should not go unheard. It is sick, unnerving, excellently established, moody, violent, and one of the best damn records that will be put out this year. You want dark? Here it is motherfuckers. Eat it up. 9.5/10” – Metal Injection

“…this is the band’s finest work to date and as a statement, Rudiments truly serves as a moving monument to the inevitability and eternality of human suffering. 10/10” – American Aftermath

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On FULL OF HELL:

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http://www.fullofhell.com

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A389 RECORDINGS:

http://www.a389records.com

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LONG LIVE FULL OF HELL.

Stone.

EXTOL “A Gift Beyond Human Reach” – Music Video Is: Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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EXTOL – With musical elements from Death/Extreme Metal to Progressive Metal, with numerous melodic and harmonious moments in-between, Norway’s EXTOL, have indeed, carved out their own exemplary existence, within the expansive world of Metal. The fifth and self-titled studio album from EXTOL was released this past June, in North America via Fallbrook, California’s Facedown Records.

A Gift Beyond Human Reach is an outstanding song featured on this latest EXTOL album! In fact, I dig this song so much that…

EXTOL – A Gift Beyond Human Reach Music Video Is:

Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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* For More Info On EXTOL:

Facebook: Extol

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FACEDOWN RECORDS:

http://www.facedownrecords.com

http://www.twitter.com/facedownrecords

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EXTOL was released in Europe, via Indie Recordings:

http://indierecordings.no/

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LONG LIVE EXTOL.

Stone.

ICED EARTH – A Studio Update From The Legendary Jon Schaffer

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the Facebook of ICED EARTH:

“Metal Heads!

We have completed recording, mixing, and mastering for the new album “Plagues of Babylon.” It’s been a long summer, but a very productive one. I am very proud of my band mates! Everyone kicked ass, and we made a really special record.

Now, it’s time to try to rest for a few “minutes” before the next chapter of world touring begins.

Best to you all! We will see our European friends on the road with our brothers in Volbeat, then the rest of you on the Worldwide Plagues Tour 2014!”

Jon Schaffer

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Jon Schaffer – Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Vocals

Stu Block – Lead Vocals

Troy Seele – Lead Guitar

Luke Appleton – Bass Guitar

Raphael Saini – Drums

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* For related ICED EARTH articles:

ICED EARTH – EUROPEAN TOUR 2014 – DATES, CITIES & VENUES ANNOUNCED!

ICED EARTH – New Studio Album “Plagues Of Babylon” Releasing October 2013

The above links are for posts featured on Metal Odyssey, on April 29, 2013.

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ICED EARTH – LIVE IN ANCIENT KOURION IS OUT NOW! IT’S A LIVE METAL GEM!

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* For More Info On ICED EARTH:

Facebook: Iced Earth

http://www.icedearth.com

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LONG LIVE ICED EARTH.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

DEAD EARTH POLITICS – IndieGoGo Pre-sale Campaign Underway

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Austin, Texas’ DEAD EARTH POLITICS, who recently won Austin Chronicle’s Best Metal Band of 2012 award, is currently in Droplink Studios with engineer Josh Woodhouse for the follow-up to 2010’s acclaimed The Weight of Poseidon. With work on the release, an EP that includes tracks such as “Queen of Steel” and “Redneck Dragonslayer”, already underway, the band has launched an IndieGoGo pre-sale campaign to help fund album promotion, marketing and related merchandise.

The band is reaching out to fans for support in exchange for various perks, including a digital download of the EP on its 11/23 release date with a free download of The Weight of Poseidon sent within 24 hours of donation. Other offers include IndieGoGo exclusives like DEP onesies, doggie gear, Baby Doll Fluff Lounge shirts and specially designed hoodies. Lighting gear, drum sticks and heads, and even a chance to shave your initials into the mighty, Scottish pelt of vocalist Ven Scott. Check out all the options and contribute now at:

www.indiegogo.com/projects/dead-earth-politics-the-queen-of-steel-will-master-you

In other news, DEAD EARTH POLITICS was handpicked to perform at the first annual Housecore Horror Film Festival (October 25-27) in Austin with Down, Gwar, Hate Eternal, Crowbar, Goblin, Pig Destroyer, Warbeast and several others. The band will perform on October 27th. For details on the event, visit housecorehorrorfilmfestival.com.

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Mason ‘Chevo’ – drums

Will ‘Waffle’ – bass

Craig “Rundelfly” Rundels – guitar

Tim “TIMMEH!!” Driscoll – guitar

Ven ‘Ven’ – vocals

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On DEAD EARTH POLITICS:

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http://www.deadearthpolitics.com

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LONG LIVE DEAD EARTH POLITICS.

Stone.

DEALS DEATH Unleash New Music Video ‘Point Zero Solution’

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Dark times are close indeed. For too long have mankind suffered under the rules of the Elite. It is time to spread the word of their Point Zero Solution.

Masterminded by award-winning director Patric Ullaeus (www.revolver.se); today Deals Death unveil the official music video for ‘Point Zero Solution’, the title track of their upcoming and much-anticipated album. ‘Point Zero Solution’ will be released via Spinefarm Records on 13th of September.

Watch ‘Point Zero Solution’ Here:

Guitarist and song composer Erik Jacobson comments: “Point Zero Solution introduces the factors that lie behind a weakened society, a failed state. The lyrics deal with our human behaviour and our quest for comfort and luxury, at any cost.”

A prevailing theme throughout, vocalist and lyricist Olle Ekman comments on the album as a whole. “It’s a step-by-step description of the process which breaks down the systems of nature and society, our false hopes, our credulity towards authority and the belief in eternal growth.”

Pre-Order ‘Point Zero Solution’ Now! 
www.rockyou.se/en/deals-death

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What The Press Say:

“You cannot fail to be impressed from start to finish.” 5/5
– Brutalism

“Primed and ready to destroy with each and every song.” 10/10
– The Grim Tower

“Those who thought that Deals Death with ‘Elite’ had already reached their peak, are fundamentally wrong.” 96/100
– Ashladan 

“Deals Death, ‘Point Zero Solution’, definitely has that special something.” 9/10
– Metal Temple

“The best Gothenburg album for a very long time.” 8.5/10
– Necroweb

“A huge leap forward in the quintet’s evolution.” 8.5/10
– Dead Rhetoric

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‘Point Zero Solution’ Tracklist: 

01. Point Zero Solution
02. Facing The Echoes
03. Escalation
04. Flatline
05. Passion For Infinity
06. The Separation
07. Paramount Authority
08. Beyond Reason
09. Dark Dream Dawn
10. Back To Consciousness
11. Author Of Arts

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(Source: Future PR)

* For More Info On DEALS DEATH:

DEALS DEATH are from Gothenburg, Sweden.

Facebook: Deals Death

www.rockyou.se/en/deals-death

www.myspace.com/dealsdeath

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SPINEFARM RECORDS:

http://www.spinefarm.fi

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LONG LIVE DEALS DEATH.

Stone.

Motörhead “Aftershock” – Releasing On October 21st; November/December Tour Dates Announced

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock and roll, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the Facebook of Motörhead:

Like the juggernaut you prayed would keep on crushing you, like the friend that still royally pisses off your parents and like a loyal standard of crunchy, greasy, punky, bluesy, gutsy screw-you rock’n’roll, Motörhead stride out through their 38th year brandishing more swagger and attitude then your ears could begin to comprehend.

On Oct 21st, 2013 Motörhead will deliver their 21st studio album, an enormous and prophetic Aftershock. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood,it is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything Motörhead stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see Motörhead in perhaps their best writing form for years. There’s swagger, there’s punch, there’s speed and there’s dirty filthy grooves, Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee showing clearly that Motörhead is not simply a band, it’s a genre!

That genre, more than ever, resonates with hearty independence and swashbuckle. Whether it’s “Heartbreaker” throwing hooks and riffs into your head, the double-kick concussiveness of “Paralyzed” with Campbell’s fuelled attack, or the thunderous ride-off-the-Rickenbacker Motörcharge of “Going To Mexico”, Aftershock takes gleeful twists and turns which re-announce the Motörlegend. There’s the smokey biker bar blues in the shape of “Dust And Glass”, Lemmy’s late-night vocals evoking last-call and melancholy, the pogo-powered punk-spiked stab of “Queen Of The Damned” and the deliciously steamy, humid mournful “Lost Woman Blues” which midway through decides to kick over the stool and stomp out the saloon door.

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“Steal it if you must, buy it if you can!” says Lemmy, who’s pride in the album is so immense that guests to his home and dressing room in the last couple of months have been treated to extremely loud airings of the rough mixes, while Phil Campbell adds, “I really think the variation on the album shows that we’ve dug deep and produced some of our best work for a long time.”

“It is,” says Mikkey Dee, “a really, really strong Motörhead album, one that really does define everything this band stands for.”

He’s not wrong. Because Motörhead are Motörhead are Motörhead…and their Aftershock will be felt worldwide…

Attention:

Classic Rock, UK presents Motörhead’s ‘Aftershock’ as a limited edition fanpack which features the new album in full plus a 132 page magazine that forms the ‘ultimate sleevenotes’ to the new album, with extensive and exclusive interviews with Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee.

Inside is everything you need to know about ‘Aftershock’ and the world of Motorhead in 2013: the making of the album, new features covering all eras of the band’s career from 1975-2013, and tons of unseen pics. Plus a giant Motorhead poster and exclusive car sticker. The fanpack edition will be on sale 21 October 2013 and is available to pre-order now from: www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/motorhead

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Aftershock – Track Listing:

Heartbreaker

Coup de Grace

Lost Woman Blues

End Of Time

Do You Believe

Death Machine

Dust And Glass

Going To Mexico

Silence When You Speak To Me

Crying Shame

Queen Of The Damned

Knife

Keep Your Powder Dry

Paralyzed

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Availability: 

10th Oct D2C (direct to consumer package) – available at www.udr-music.com

18th Oct in Germany

21st Oct in Europe

21st Oct in the UK “CLASSIC ROCK FAN PACKAGE” magazine edition exclusive for UK

22nd Oct in the USA

25th Nov in the UK official RETAIL VERSION

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Formats:

CD album Digipack / CD album Jewel case / Double LP // Gatefold sleeve /DIGITAL album /D2C version (exclusive Direct to Consumer package) via www.udr-music.com / USA Best Buy exclusive version, CD album plus bonus DVD / USA Transworld CD album plus bonus content / Digital iTunes version

Motörhead Tour Dates:

11/07/2013 CH Zurich Club Hallenstadion

11/09/2013 FR Paris Zenith

11/11/2013 BE Deinze Brielpoort

11/13/2013 UK Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

11/14/2013 UK Newcastle City Hall

11/16/2013 UK London Brixton Academy

11/17/2013 UK London Brixton Academy

11/19/2013 UK Wolverhampton Civic Hall

11/20/2013 UK Manchester Apollo

11/22/2013 UK Glasgow Academy

11/26/2013 DE Berlin Velodrom

11/27/2013 DE Frankfurt Jahrhunderthalle

11/29/2013 DE Stuttgart Schleyerhalle

11/30/2013 DE Munich Zenith

12/02/2013 DE Dusseldorf MEH

12/03/2013 DE Hamburg Sporthalle

12/06/2013 DK Horsens Forum Horsens

12/08/2013 NO Oslo Sentrum Scene

12/10/2013 FI Helsinki Hartwall Arena

12/12/2013 SE Linkoping Cloetta Center

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Long Live Motörhead.

Stone.