Archive for February 20, 2015

On This Day In METAL History – February 20th… Whoa!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Australia - Kooyong Stadium - ticket stub promo - #1972LZMO1

On February 20th, 1972 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Foreigner - Say You Will - promo single cover sleeve - #2015FMO33

On this day in 1988 – The fantastic Foreigner was positioned at #6, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: Say You Will. This song is featured on Foreigner’s sixth studio album, from 1987: Inside Information.

Sepultura - Roots - promo album cover pic - #1996SMORRR

On February 20th, 1996 – The mighty Sepultura released their sixth studio album: Roots, via Roadrunner Records. Yes, this album features the song: Roots Bloody Roots.

Fired Up - promo movie poster pic - #2009FUMO300

On this day in 2009 – The comedy film, Fired Up! was released to wide-screen theaters, via Screen Gems. This movie’s plot centers around two high school football players that are popular; they are portrayed by Eric Christian Olsen and Nicholas D’Agosto. These two dudes attend a Summer cheerleading camp. Why? They both want to get close to the 300 female cheerleaders that are there. Whoa! That’s Metal! No, I never saw this movie. Honestly.

Diamond Lane - Terrorizer - promo album cover pic - #2024DLMO33

Diamond Lane - promo concert flyer - San Jose - Rockbar - Feb - 20 - 2015 - MODL33

On February 20th, 2015 – LA’s Heavy Rockers Diamond Lane performs at RockBar Theater in San Jose, California. Diamond Lane is promoting their new studio album, from 2014: Terrorizer. By the way, that kick-ass album artwork above was created by Casey Howard. Long live Diamond Lane!

ACDC - Rock Or Bust - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #12

On this day in 2015 – The spectacular AC/DC has climbed back up 11 spots on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart to #43, with their new studio album: Rock Or Bust. Last week’s position for this album was #54. Rock Or Bust debuted at #3 and has spent 11 consecutive weeks on this chart. AC/DC is still kicking ass! Whoa!

Nickelback - No Fixed Address - promo album cover pic - #201417

On February 20th, 2015 – The eight studio album from Nickelback, No Fixed Address, has climbed back up 20 spots on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and sits at #98. Last week’s chart position for this album was #118. No Fixed Address debuted at #4 and has spent 13 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200. Whoa!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

BEHEMOTH – Revolver Magazine Unveils Exclusive Excerpts From Forthcoming Biography; North American Live Takeover Continues

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Behemoth - Devils Conquistadors - promo book cover pic - #2015BMBMO - 66331

Next week, Metal Blade Records will unleash Behemoth: Devil’s Conquistadors. A definitive BEHEMOTH biography penned by Łukasz Dunaj, the stunning 490-page, hardcover tome takes an in-depth look at the history of the events that materially influenced the band, their music, their ultimate rise to the upper echelon of Metal and becoming a household name in their native homeland of Poland. In addition to the author’s narrative, the book includes quotes and anecdotes from current and former BEHEMOTH members, as well as interviews with Tomas Krajewski, Rob Darken, Graal, Havok, old photos of the band, flyers, lyric sheets and so much more.

In the foreword by Krzysztof Azarewicz (Polish poet, writer, occultist and longtime lyric co-writer): “If, as a cultural anthropologist, I were to point to a single cosmic force which BEHEMOTH’s music expresses, I would name it not Satan but Dionysus. A deity that represents not only the intoxicating influence of cosmic energies and earthly benefits, but also their benevolent healing properties. A deity of strength and pride. A deity of creative might.”

Behemoth - classic band logo - #2015BMO - 330220

In advance of its release, today Revolver Magazine offers up an exclusive excerpt from the book where vocalist/guitarist Nergal recounts his early grade and high school years, his increasing interest in extreme music and his growing skepticism of Catholicism. Check it out at THIS LOCATION.

In related news, BEHEMOTH is currently damning stages throughout North America on a mammoth co-headlining tour with legendary Death Metal practitioners/labelmates, Cannibal Corpse. The month-long takeover continues to march its way across the country and will trample through nearly three-dozen cities upon its conclusion on March 7th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Support comes from two of Sweden’s finest Metal exports: Aeon and Tribulation.

Reports The Dallas Observer of the band’s set, “BEHEMOTH’s credo is the power of the will, and it completely permeates their live show… On a starkly lit stage filled with cast-iron ritualistic symbols, vocalist and guitarist Nergal lurched around with the ease of a seasoned performer. He held the audience in his hand, and his performance alone made it plain why BEHEMOTH’s live show is so renowned.”

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BEHEMOTH w/ Cannibal Corpse, Aeon, Tribulation [remaining dates]:

2/20/2015 House Of Blues -Chicago, IL
2/21/2015 Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
2/22/2015 House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH
2/23/2015 St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI
2/24/2015 The Phoenix – Toronto, ON
2/25/2015 Metropolis – Montreal, QC
2/27/2015 House of Blues – Boston, MA
2/28/2015 Webster Hall – New York, NY
3/01/2015 Theater Of The Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
3/02/2015 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
3/03/2015 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
3/05/2015 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
3/06/2015 Janus Landing – Tampa, FL
3/07/2015 Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Behemoth: Devil’s Conquistadors will be released via Metal Blade Records on February 24th, 2015.

Preorders are available now at metalblade.com/behemoth where you’ll find a special bundle option which includes an exclusive shirt available ONLY with the preorder.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info on BEHEMOTH:

http://www.metalblade.com/behemoth

http://www.facebook.com/behemoth

http://www.twitter.com/BehemothBand

http://www.youtube.com/Behemothofficial

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LONG LIVE BEHEMOTH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.