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SNAKE EYES SEVEN “Medicine Man” Near Completion

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on January 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Canadian Heavy Metal band SNAKE EYES SEVEN is in the final phase of completing their third release titled ‘Medicine Man’. Currently being mixed by renowned producer and lead guitarist Cam MacLeod at the Wolf Den in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, ‘Medicine Man’ will prove to be their best effort to date. “Just like ’13 Crows’ was leaps and bounds over our debut, ‘Medicine Man’ will crush anything prior to what we’ve done.” says founding member, guitarist, and chief song writer Cole ‘The Madman’ Stevens.

Once mixdown is completed the project then heads to L.A. to be mastered. When completed the album will contain 9 blistering tracks of heavy metal and some of the finest songwriting/music in the band’s history. Two videos were shot on location in December 2015 at the Twin D Ranch (Site Management-Dan Folkstra) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and edited at Studio B in Victoria, British Columbia for the tracks ‘Medicine Man’ and ‘Can You Hear Me Calling’. Both videos were produced by Danny Deane, executive produced by Cole Stevens and executive assistance by Cat in the Hat Productions.

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SNAKE EYES SEVEN has seen their share of tragedies, heart breaks, and band turnover through the years but that hasn’t deterred Stevens from moving forward. SNAKE EYES SEVEN has continued to evolve just as a great band should, musically and professionally. The new SNAKE EYES SEVEN is a group of seasoned music veterans. Cam MacLeod validates the band’s credibility and solidifies the musicianship as a whole. Bassist Mike Cillis yields the ‘heaviness’ to catapult the songs forward. Yet it’s the driving force of drummer Erik Young that wraps the package neatly into a monstrous metal sound. The Sabbath-esque qualities of SNAKE EYES SEVEN still remain evident but vocalist Danny Deane has the pure talent to deliver strong and powerful vocals with warm melodies yet he retains that raspy growl when necessary.

SNAKE EYES SEVEN is the complete package now. “I finally have ‘the’  band now says Stevens. It is a full team effort with all hands on deck. The guys are hungry and this is honestly the best band I’ve had musically, and professionally”.

‘Medicine Man’ mp3 Teaser

Details on the release date, cover artwork, track listing and the launch of their new video are forthcoming.

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Former WARRANT Guitarist BILLY MORRIS Signs Multi-Release Deal With HighVolMusic

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on January 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Former Warrant and current Tuff guitarist BILLY MORRIS has signed a multi release deal with the independent label HighVolMusic. The American Rock guitarist hails from Cleveland, OH earning his stripes early on in his musical career with the band Kidd Wicked. Billy later went on to perform with several projects including as a touring guitarist for Quiet Riot (2005), and with Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert. Billy performed with Paul on the Beehive Live project playing in front of a sold out crowd in Seoul, Korea.

Spending 5 years as the lead guitarist in the platinum selling band Warrant, Billy has played every state in the USA as well as in Japan, Korea, Mexico, Australia and many other countries across the world. Touring with bands like PoisonWhitesnakeRatt and many others, has taught Billy a high level of professionalism and excellence that he brings to the stage today.

Billy performed and recorded on one Warrant release, the Under the Influence album on which he sang lead vocals on the cover of AC/DC‘s ‘Down Payment Blues’, as well as playing guitar on the whole album.

Billy later went on to form the BILLY MORRIS BAND who which recently supported Tom Keifer (Cinderella) and also Ratt on several dates.

BILLY MORRIS and co-writing partner Mike Szuter (Paul Gilbert, The Szuters, Magna Fi) are currently holed up at Riverside Recording Studio in Cleveland, OH working on brand new material for a summer 2016 release. Billy is working up what will be a high energy rock and roll record with a few surprises tossed in.

The deal with HighVolMusic includes several additional projects and also plans for a book release. Details to be unveiled later this year! For more information and show dates on BILLY MORRIS visit: www.billymorrisband.com

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On This Day In METAL History – January 8th… From LED ZEPPELIN To EXMORTUS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on January 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - 1970 - January - Tour Promo Flyer - #MOILMFLMD33997

On January 8th, 1970 – The magnificent LED ZEPPELIN performed at Colston Hall in Bristol, UK. Whoa.

Alice Cooper - I never Cry - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1977 - #MO3399ILAMF96

On January 8th, 1977ALICE COOPER had his song I Never Cry, ranked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the 1976 studio album: ALICE COOPER Goes To Hell. Yup.

KISS - promo band pic - 2015 - #060415GSMOS

On January 8th, 2015The fabulous KISS rocks private party for HarmanKardon at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Man, wish I got invited. Gee whiz.

Exmortus - Ride Forth - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO33ILMFPD990099

On January 8th, 2016 – California’s Metal warriors, EXMORTUS, have their newly released studio album, Ride Forth, ranked at #2 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yes.

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality - promo album cover pic - #MO33MMN99SS

On January 8th, 2016 – The super legendary BLACK SABBATH have their third studio album, Master Of Reality, ranked at #25 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was originally released back in 1971. I was five years old back in 1971. Holy shit.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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