Archive for February 25, 2015

WHITESNAKE – “The Purple Album” First New Studio Album In Four Years, Releasing On May 19th, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on February 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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(February 25th, 2015 – New York, NY) – Rock icons Whitesnake are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. The Purple Album will be released in North America on May 19th via Frontiers Music SRL. The Purple Album is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums. The album is currently available for pre-order on Amazon in a deluxe edition format ( http://geni.us/WSPurpleDLXamz ) featuring 2 bonus tracks, 4 music videos and a Behind The Scenes featurette on the recording of the album. A standard edition and a double LP vinyl format will be available in the near future. Plans are also underway for a special limited box set edition with memorabilia and merchandise. All details will be announced soon.

“It’s a tribute. A homage. It’s a huge thank you from me to Deep Purple for the opportunity I was given over 40 years ago,” states Coverdale. “As I said to Ritchie, you guys set me on an incredible journey that continues today and I couldn’t have asked for better teachers. The University of Deep Purple was an extraordinary, amazing school to learn from. We can’t wait to play these songs in concert!”

From the opening notes of the classic track “Burn,” to album closer “Stormbringer,” Whitesnake are back and better than ever. Songs like “Lady Double Dealer,” “Soldier of Fortune” and “Sail Away” are given a new energy in the very capable hands of the current Whitesnake lineup featuring David Coverdale on vocals, Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra on guitars, Michael Devin on bass and Tommy Aldridge on drums. A video for the first single “Stormbringer” can be seen below:

Whitesnake was formed in England in 1978 by David Coverdale. The band has released multi-platinum selling albums throughout the years and have been known for hits such as “Slide It In,” “Here I Go Again,” “Still Of The Night” and “Is This Love.” Whitesnake will hit the road this summer on a headlining world tour.

http://whitesnake.com/WS2013/features/purplealbum/index.php  has more information regarding the upcoming tour dates as well as links to purchase tickets.

Whitesnake - The Purple Album - promo album cover pic - #2015WSMO

THE PURPLE ALBUM – Track Listing:

  1. Burn
  1. You Fool No One (interpolating Itchy Fingers)
  1. Love Child
  1. Sail Away
  1. The Gypsy
  1. Lady Double Dealer
  1. Mistreated
  1. Holy Man
  1. Might Just Take Your Life
  1. You Keep On Moving
  1. Soldier Of Fortune
  1. Lay Down Stay Down
  1. Stormbringer

Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks

  1. Lady Luck
  1. Comin’ Home

DVD Content:

Lady Double Dealer – Music Video

Sail Away – Mix Music Video

Stormbringer – Music Video

Soldier Of Fortune – Music Video

Purple Album Behind The Scenes

Purple Album EPK

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Source: Frontiers Music SRL

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Website: http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DAVID COVERDALE.

LONG LIVE WHITESNAKE.

LONG LIVE DEEP PURPLE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 25th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on February 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Van Halen - Jump - 45rpm - promo pic - #1984VHMO0225

On February 25th, 1984Van Halen enjoys seeing their first #1 hit, Jump, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Van Halen’s sixth studio album released back in 1984: MCMLXXXIV or 1984.

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On this day in 2003 – The mighty Scorpions performed at Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Slayer - large logo - red - black - white

On February 25th, 2013 – The incredible SLAYER performed at Big Top Luna Park in Sydney, Australia. The great Gary Holt played guitar in place of the late/legendary Jeff Hanneman and Jon Dette was the drummer.

ACDC - Thunderstruck - picture disc - #3377145MOACDC

On this day in 2015AC/DC has their hit, Thunderstruck, sitting at #3 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Songs Chart. This song was originally released back in September of 1990! Whoa, man! Thunderstruck is featured on AC/DC’s 1990 studio album: The Razors Edge. Shown above is the 10″ AC/DC Thunderstruck two song picture disc.

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

On February 25th, 2015AC/DC has their new studio album, Rock Or Bust, at #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. This is the second week in a row Rock Or Bust is sitting at #1 and has spent 11 consecutive weeks on this chart. Metal be thy name!

The Pretty Reckless - Going To Hell - promo cover - 2014

On this day in 2015The Pretty Reckless have their second studio album, Going To Hell, resting at #11 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. Going To Hell peaked at #1 on this chart, where it has spent 47 whopping weeks as well! Whoa!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Ric Flair - Nature Boy - DVD promo cover pic - #77RFMO0225

“NATURE BOY” RIC FLAIR

On February 25th, 1949, Ric Flair aka “Nature Boy” was born, in Tennessee. Happy Birthday, Ric Flair! WOOOOOO! Ric Flair is a 16 time World Heavyweight Champion; the most decorated champion in history! From the NWA, NWO, WCW to TNA and the WWE, Ric Flair has conquered the best! Ric Flair has also survived being struck by lightning… twice!

Ric Flair is a two-time inductee in the WWE Hall Of Fame, once as an individual wrestler and the second time with The Four Horseman. Ric Flair’s signature move is the figure-four leglock. Ric Flair is also my favorite Pro Wrestler of all-time! Ric Flair is… Metal. Long live Ric Flair and… Metal be thy name!

Ric Flair - 2006 Topps Heritage - Trading Card promo pic - #33RF77MO

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, GEORGE HARRISON.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

TESTAMENT – More “Dark Roots of Thrash II” Tour Dates Added

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Testament - Exodus - Dark Roots Of Thrash II - promo tour flyer - 2015MOTE

**Please Note: Tickets and VIP Packages for the dates below go on sale this Friday, February 27th, 2015**

TESTAMENT, EXODUS and SHATTERED SUN:

04/24/15 @ The International – Knoxville, TN

04/26/15 @ Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

04/28/15 @ The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD

04/29/15 @ The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY

04/30/15 @ Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA

05/02/15 @ Bogarts – Cincinnati, OH

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* For more info on TESTAMENT:

www.testamentlegions.com

www.facebook.com/testamentlegions

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

LONG LIVE EXODUS,

LONG LIVE SHATTERED SUN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.