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PRONG – Begins Australia Tour On November 19th

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 18, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Prong - Ruining Lives In Australia - 2014 Tour promo flyer - November

The legendary Tommy Victor will be leading his band PRONG, through a 4 date tour of Australia: Ruining Lives In Australia Tour 2014. Beginning on November 19th in Sydney at the Metro Theatre and culminating on November 22nd at The Basement, in the capital city of Canberra, as headliners for Metal Fiesta #6, PRONG will be supporting their new and very addicting studio album: Ruining Lives.

Prong - Tommy Victor - Ruining Lives - promo cover pic - 2014 - #77TV

PRONG Ruining Lives was released on May 13th, 2014 in the U.S., via Steamhammer / SPV.

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PRONG:

Tommy Victor – Vocals & Guitars

Jason Christopher – Bass, Backing Vocals

Art Cruz – Drums

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* For more info on PRONG:

Facebook: – Prong –

Website: http://www.prongmusic.com/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/prongmusic

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LONG LIVE PRONG.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 18th – It’s A Rockin’ Birthday Bash For Herman Rarebell, Rudy Sarzo And Kirk Hammett!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 18, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Herman Rarebell & Friends - Hermans Scorpions Songs - promo cover pic - 2014

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HERMAN RAREBELL

On November 18th, 1949, Herman Rarebell was born. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Herman! Whoa, yeah! Herman “Ze German” Rarebell is a world-class drummer and most famously known as the drummer for the legendary Scorpions. From 1977 to 1996, Herman recorded, toured, wrote and co-wrote songs for the Scorpions, helping the band to achieve dozens of Gold and Platinum records, along with wide-spread sold-out shows in both arenas and stadiums.

Herman Rarebell has remained active in the music scene, since his departure from the Scorpions. His newest album, Herman Rarebell & Friends – Herman’s Scorpions Songs, will be released in the U.S. on this coming December 16th. This new album from Herman features vocalists: Tony Martin, Don Dokken, Doogie White, Bobby Kimball and more! Herman has also written an autobiography: And Speaking Of Scorpions….

Rudy Sarzo - US Rockstar - magazine - promo cover pic - December 2013

Quiet Riot - circa 1983 - publicity band card - #1984KD

QUIET RIOT – Classic lineup (circa 1983) L to R: Rudy Sarzo, Frankie Banali, Kevin DuBrow and Carlos Cavazo.

RUDY SARZO

On November 18th, 1950, Rudy Sarzo was born in Havana, Cuba. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Rudy! Whoa! Rudy Sarzo is famously known as the former bassist for Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot and Whitesnake. Rudy Sarzo has also played bass and/or recorded for the legendary DIO, WhiteSnakeYngwie MalmsteenBlue Öyster Cult, Geoff Tate’s Queensrÿche and Animetal USA. If you follow Rudy Sarzo on Twitter, you will be easily convinced he is a champion of animals and their well-being.

Above top photo: Rudy Sarzo cover feature for U.S. Rockstar Magazine (December 2013).

Kirk Hammett - Terrorizer - cover feature - promo pic - #2014KHMH

KIRK HAMMETT

On November 18th, 1962, Kirk Hammett was born in California. Happy Metal Birthday, Kirk! Hell, yeah! Kirk Hammett is famously known as the lead guitarist for the super-legendary Metallica. Besides being a classic member of (probably) the greatest Metal band that ever existed, Kirk also was a founding member of the ravenous Exodus.

In short, Kirk Hammett is a pioneer and legend of Thrash Metal and helped give The Bay Area its real fame. Kirk is also a very successful entrepreneur, putting his name and creativity on items from guitar straps to horror collectables. Besides being recognized as one of music history’s greatest guitarists, Kirk Hammett along with his Metallica bandmates, were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for the class of 2009.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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