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ANAAL NATHRAKH “Desideratum” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Anaal Nathrakh - Desideratum - promo album cover pic - #2014ANMO

4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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The eighth studio album from the UK’s Anaal Nathrakh was released back in October of 2014, via Metal Blade Records. Now, say Anaal Nathrakh ten times fast! Sometimes I get into these type of silly Metal moods. Well, let’s just say that Anaal Nathrakh will never perform live on the lame-ass Grammy Awards show. This band has carved a respectable career out of playing Extreme Metal and their latest album, Desideratum, is no stray from the Extreme path.

I really appreciate the diversity of this band, with Extreme Metal leading the way; I also enjoy fully the Power Metal style vocals that compliment the Blackened, Death and Grind vocals. Anaal Nathrakh play a buzz saw and in-your-face brand of Extreme Metal; Desideratum is so delightfully overwhelming that I nearly cry out: my brain and ears are punished, no mas!! Funny thing is, I have played this album on repeat just to take in its stunning intensity.

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L to R: David Hunt aka V.I.T.R.I.O.L and Mick Kenney

I’ve always adhered to the Metal notion that there’s a ton to be said about listening to Extreme Metal and taking in the sonic assault from Anaal Nathrakh makes me feel like I’ve punched a heavy bag when I never did; that makes me feel good inside and feeling good from any music is what matters most.

I can’t explain it, however, listening to this album has an almost mysterious addiction about it; it’s Extreme and it’s also a potent Metal statement as to how immensely memorable melodies can co-exist within the framework of an Extreme Metal album.

If you’re a fan of Abiotic, Alterbeast or The Black Dahlia Murder, (for examples), you will become an instant fan of Anaal Nathrakh. Long time fans of this brutal band should be very pleased with Desideratum; I know I’m very pleased. Metal be thy name. – Stone

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* For more info on Anaal Nathrakh:

Facebook: Anaal Nathrakh

Merch: http://www.anaal-nathrakh.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANOfficial

YouTube: www.youtube.com/anaalnathrakhtv

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ANAAL NATHRAKH

LONG LIVE THE UK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 7th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Vanilla Fudge - Jethro Tull - concert flyer - 1969 promo

On February 7th, 1969 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Rock legends Vanilla Fudge and Jethro Tull also performed on this same night.

Led Zeppelin - February 7 - 1975 - Madison Square Garden - ticket stub - promo

On this day in 1975 – Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA.

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On February 7th, 1988 – The legendary DIO performed at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Megadeth and Savatage were the supporting bands. This was the Dream Evil Tour.

Dio - Angry Machines - promo album cover pic - #777RJDMO

On this day in 1997 – DIO performed at Billboard Live in West Hollywood, California, USA. This was the Angry Machines Tour. Angry Machines was the seventh studio album released by DIO, back in 1996. This also marked the last DIO album to feature the outstanding Vinny Appice on drums.

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David Bryan - On A Full Moon - promo album cover pic

DAVID BRYAN

On February 7th, 1962, David Bryan was born. Happy Birthday, David! David Bryan is world famously known as the keyboardist/pianist for Bon Jovi. As an original member of Bon Jovi, David has co-written songs and performed backing vocals for the band as well.

As well as being a solo recording artist, David Bryan also wrote Memphis, which became a successful Broadway musical and Tony Award winner. Shown above is the album cover for David’s debut solo album from 1995: On A Full Moon… Long live David Bryan!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Sully Erna - Avalon - promo album cover pic - #2010SEMO

SULLY ERNA

On February 7th, 1968, Sully Erna was born. Happy Birthday, Sully Erna! Sully Erna is world famously known as a founding member, lead singer and songwriter for the amazing Hard Rock band: Godsmack. Sully Erna is also a multi-instrumentalist both on album and live for Godsmack. He has also released a critically acclaimed solo album back in 2010: Avalon. Long live Sully Erna!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Decibel Mag Premiere EXPAIN’s New Guitar Playthrough ‘Allegiance To Pain’

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Vancouver, BC jazz thrash architects EXPAIN has teamed up with Decibel Magazine for the premiere of their latest guitar playthrough video for  ‘Allegiance To Pain’. To check out the video, please visit the following link here.

“Hey, Dudes! Hope you enjoy this play-through video! Now order up the most expensive escort you can afford,  remove your clothes, and sit back and relax!” comments guitarist Pat Peeve.

The video is in support of their debut album ‘Just The Tip‘ released June 2014 and available at the band’s Bandcamp.

About:

Birthed out of the womb of Craigslist, where members found one another, EXPAIN delivers music that’s energetic, diverse and thoughtful in every sense of the word.  Playing to its sense of humour, ‘Just The Tip‘ also represents the beginning of a musical journey that’s not bound to stop or slow down any time soon.  With its lyrical content showcasing everything from overcoming adversity to partying hard, living in an ever-changing city and the state of today’s society as a whole, EXPAIN has captured its true identity on record.

Ranging in influences from progressive tech to thrash groovy jazz (check out their guitar bass playthrough video ‘Aggressions Progression‘ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3-ynhod1H8), you’ll see what ‘Just The Tip‘ has to offer with a flick of a volume knob!

Music Video – ‘Allegiance To Pain’

Music Video cover of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’

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Track Listing: EXPAIN – Just The Tip

1. Bacchus
2. Aggressions Progression
3. Phoenix Writhing
4. The King
5. Don’t Worry The Worst Is Yet To Come
6. Idol Worship
7. Allegiance To Pain
8. Manatee
9. Headbang Your Head Off
10. A.T.M.
11. Eating A Beating Heart

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Source: Asher Media Relations

* For more info on EXPAIN:

https://www.facebook.com/Expainmetal

https://soundcloud.com/expmetal

https://expainband.bandcamp.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EXPAIN.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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