Archive for April 14, 2015

BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH – Entering The Studio To Record New Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, Music, rock music with tags , , , on April 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Behold! The Monolith - live promo band pic - 2014 - #36634

Photo courtesy of Ides Bergen

Los Angeles Stoner Metal band BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH will be entering the studio May 8th with legendary producer Billy Anderson to record the follow-up to acclaimed 2012 release Defender, Redeemist. The as-yet untitled album is tentatively scheduled for a Summer 2015 release

The new album will mark the debut of vocalist Jordan Nalley who took the reigns following the tragic 2013 death of Kevin McDade in a car accident. The album will also be the first for new bassist Jason “Cas” Casanova (SASQUATCH).

The band has posted a video of its March 18th performance at Los Globos in L.A. Check it out at this location.

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LONG LIVE BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, KEVIN MCDADE.

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On This Day In METAL History – IRON MAIDEN Edition!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on April 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On April 14th, 1980 – The great IRON MAIDEN performed at The Ruskin Arms in London. The IRON MAIDEN lineup was Paul Di’Anno (vocals), Clive Burr (drums), Steve Harris (bass), Dave Murray (guitars), and Dennis Stratton (guitars).

Iron Maiden - debut album - promo cover pic - large!

On this day in 1980 – The debut and self-titled studio album from IRON MAIDEN was released. These titans of NWOBHM never looked back and the rest is absolute and incredible Metal history! Whoa! I’ll always love the vocals of Paul Di’Anno. Remember Tomorrow is my favorite song on this iconic album, regardless it not being the heaviest track.

Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier World Tour - promo flyer - 2011 - #3366IMMO11

On April 14th, 2011 – IRON MAIDEN performed at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, USA. This was one of numerous dates on IRON MAIDEN’s The Final Frontier World Tour.

Iron Maiden - "Live After Death" large album pic!!

On this day in 2015 – IRON MAIDEN’s double live album, Live After Death, is ranked at #33 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This amazing live album was originally released back in 1985.

Iron Maiden "From Fear To Eternity" large promo album pic!

On April 14th, 2015 – From Fear to Eternity: The Best of 1990 – 2010 is ranked at #35, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This IRON MAIDEN compilation spans from the No Prayer For The Dying (1990) to The Final Frontier (2010) studio albums.

IRON MAIDEN - Brave New World - promo album cover pic - 2000 - #33303IMMO

On this day in 2015 – Brave New World is ranked at #37, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The twelfth studio album from IRON MAIDEN, Brave New World was released back in 2000.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE EDDIE.

REST IN PEACE, CLIVE BURR.

Stone.

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