Archive for February, 2016

TYFON’S DOOM Signs With Gates Of Hell

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 29, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Finnish Heavy Metal entity Tyfon’s Doom has signed a deal with Cruz Del Sur Music subsidiary, Gates of Hell.

Tyfon’s Doom is a one-man band that brings to the table an obscure and unpolished style of traditional Heavy Metal. Tommi Varsala, the man behind this project, was able to capture the original spirit of Metal like only a few other bands in today’s scene. While influences such as Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate and early Metal Church are apparent, Tyfon’s Doom sounds incredibly fresh and personal.

With brilliant songwriting, great guitar work and gritty vocal style, Tyfon’s Doom will bring you back to a time when you were discovering amazing new bands by looking through the Metal LPs at your local record store.

More details about Tyfon’s Doom can be found on this interesting interview, featured on Norwegian’s Metal Squadron blog (posted HERE).

The debut EP from Tyfon’s Doom, Yeth Hound, will be released in late April/early May on limited compact disc and vinyl and will include the Demo ’15 as bonus tracks.

Yeth Hound is digitally available at: tyfonsdoom.bandcamp.com.

Gates of Hell Records is a sub-label of Cruz Del Sur Music and devoted to the old spirit of Heavy Metal, a particular aversion for fashion, trends and contamination.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

For more info on TYFON’S DOOM:

www.facebook.com/tyfonsdoom

www.gatesofhellrecords.com

www.facebook.com/gatesofhellrecords

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TYFON’S DOOM.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 29th, Leap Day Edition! From ANTHRAX To KIX

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 29, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On February 29th, 1972 – The astonishing LED ZEPPELIN performed at Festival Hall in Brisbane, Australia. As a sidenote, the Academy Award for Best Picture went to The French Connection, back in 1972.

MR BIG - Lean Into It - promo album cover pic - 1991 - #MO989ILMFF

On February 29th, 1992MR. BIG had their smooth Rockin’ ballad, To Be With You, ranked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on MR. BIG’s second studio album from 1991: Lean Into It.

Anthrax - State Of Euphoria - promo cover pic - #199MO99ILMFF

On February 29th, 2016 – The fourth studio album from the amazing ANTHRAX, Sate Of Euphoria, is ranked at #47 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 1988. Ronald Wilson Reagan was President Of The United States, back in 1988, as well. Whoa, man!

Entombed AD - Dead Dawn - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999ILMFD3

On February 29th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Dead Dawn, from ENTOMBED A.D., is ranked at #56 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whiz-bang!

KIX - Blow My Fuse - promo album cover pic - #1989K

On February 29th, 2016 – Maryland’s very own Hard Rocking beacon, aka KIX, have their fourth studio album, Blow My Fuse, ranked at #86 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This dope album features the huge hits: Cold Blood and Don’t Close Your Eyes.

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COOL FACT ABOUT FEBRUARY 29TH: February 29th only appears on the calendar every 4 years. Holy shit! Therefore, 2016 is a Leap Year. So, Leap Years are added as a necessary means of keeping our clocks and calendars in sync with our beloved Earth and its 4 seasons. Yup.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

U.S. Metal Super Group THEM Inks Deal With Empire Records / New Lyric Video Released

Posted in Heavy Metal, horror, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 28, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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U.S. Metal Super Group THEM have inked a deal with Belgium’s Empire Records. First up is the release of a limited edition tour CD called Fear Them, which contains three tracks (“Forever Burns,” “Dead of Night,” and “Blood from Blood” from the upcoming debut album Sweet Hollow. The limited edition CD will be available on THEM‘s U.S./Canadian Tour supporting Power Metal giants HELLOWEEN and can also be purchased at http://them6.bandcamp.com (EP artwork by vancekelly.com).

In celebration of their tour with HELLOWEEN (scroll down for dates), THEM has released a new lyric video for “Blood from Blood.” Check it out HERE or below:

THEM‘s upcoming debut concept album Sweet Hollow is a macabre tale of tragic loss, pain and suffering. Sweet Hollow will be released on Empire Records on CD, Vinyl, limited edition Box sets and cassettes in Spring 2016 via all major online music outlets including iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon.com, with European Distribution through Soulfood. THEM previously released a lyric video for debut single “Forever Burns,” which can be viewed at this location or below:

THEM has launched a Gofundme campaign offering some unique, one of a kind items to all their fans in the U.S./Canadian touring regions, and beyond. The campaign can be accessed at: https://www.gofundme.com/5jpu5p7w.

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Prepare yourself for the exhumation of THEM, a band comprised of stellar musicians from around the globe:

Mike LePond – Bass (Symphony X)
Kevin Talley – Drums (Suffocation)
Markus Ulrich – Guitars (Lanfear)
Markus Johansson – Guitars (Sylencer)
Richie Seibel – Keyboards (Lanfear)
Troy Norr “KK Fossor” – Vocals (Coldsteel)

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Sweet Hollow – Track Listing:

“Rebirth”
“Forever Burns”
“Down The Road To Misery”
“Ghost In The Graveyard”
“The Quiet Room”
“Dead Of Night”
“FestEvil”
“The Crimson Corpse”
“Blood From Blood”
“The Harrowing Road To Hollow”
“Salve”
“When The Clock Struck Twelve”

Produced, mixed and mastered by Dave Otero @ flatlineaudio.com

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Tickets for Helloween/THEM can be purchased from tickemaster.com, livenation.com, stubhub.com or from your local box office. The Tour dates are listed below:

Canada
Feb 28 – Olympia theater, Montreal
Feb 29 – Imperial Theater, Quebec City

USA
Mär 1 – Playstation Theater, NY, NY
Mär 3 – Agora Ballroom, Cleveland OH
Mär 4 – Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL
Mär 6 – Showbox, Seattle, WA
Mär 7 – Avalon, Los Angeles, CA

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For more info on THEM:

Facebook.com/thembandofficial

 Facebook.com/empirerecords.be

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THEM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

BLACKHOUR – Pakistani Band’s Debut Album “Sins Remain” Out Now; Music Video “Battle Cry” Streaming

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 28, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Pakistan, the unlikeliest of places, we see a Heavy Metal band that’s creating quite a stir in the region. Blackhour have released their sophomore debut album via Transcending Obscurity Distribution, on January 5th, 2016, presenting five epic songs with immense soul and sublime musicianship. Musically comparable to the classic traits of Iron Maiden as well as the modern soft improvisations of a band like Sentenced, the band forges a sound that is bound to hold appeal to any metal fan, old or new.

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Long, flowing compositions are spiced up with gritty vocals and punctuated by widely lauded harmonized dual solos which make the songs difficult to forget in any case. Impeccably produced and presented in a standard-setting quality, here’s Heavy Metal music that will give you goosebumps all over. The time has come. Blackhour will strike.

Listen to and watch BLACKHOUR Battle Cry:

Band Interviewed By ROCK HARD Magazine:

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“The combination of well-constructed songs and tight performances make it an easy listen” – Metal Rules (US/Canada) 4/5

“the rest of the world needs to meet them.” – Glacially Musical (US)

“their blend of traditional, NWOBHM and progressive metal definitely has potential.” – About.com (US)

“there is no country that does not produce metal music and Pakistan is no exception” – Metal Zone (Greece)

“should check out the band absolutely” – Metal Underground (Austria)

“Quality stuff, and very enjoyable.” – Wonderbox Metal (UK)

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Album Line-up:

Hashim Mehmood – Guitars

Tayyab Rehman – Vocals

Mubbashir Sheikh Mashoo – Guitars

Salman Afzal – Bass

Daim Mehmood – Drums

For more info on BLACKHOUR:

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Source: Transcending Obscurity

Transcending Obscurity India Bandcamp

Transcending Obscurity Official Site

Transcending Obscurity Facebook

Blackhour Facebook

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLACKHOUR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 27th… From LED ZEPPELIN To ANTHRAX

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Sydney Australia - Feb - 27 - 1972 - show flyer - #MO5599339

On February 27th, 1972 – The great LED ZEPPELIN performed in Sydney, Australia, at Showground. I was six years old in 1972. Whoa.

David Lee Roth - Skyscraper - promo album cover pic - #1988DLRMO0312

On February 27th, 1988DAVID LEE ROTH had his second studio album at #6 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with Skyscraper. This would be DLR’s second and final top ten solo album in the United States.

Anthrax - For All Kings - promo cover pic - #MO99009933

On February 27th, 2016 – The eleventh studio album, For All Kings, from the mighty ANTHRAX is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Damn straight it is.

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On February 27th, 2016 – The newly released studio EP, Post Society, from the legendary VOIVOD is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yowzer!

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ADRIAN SMITH Of IRON MAIDEN

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Photo Credit: Iron Maiden Facebook

Adrian Smith was born on February 27th, 1957. Happy Metal Birthday, Adrian Smith! As a remarkable guitarist for Iron Maiden, Adrian Smith has also written songs for the band and lends his backing vocals too.

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Adrian Smith had released a studio album titled Awoken Broken, with his side-project Primal Rock Rebellion, back in 2012.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

CASTLE FREAK – Stream Title Track From New EP

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Philadelphia’s CASTLE FREAK have teamed up with Toilet ov Hell to unleash their brand new track “Human Hive”, the title track from their forthcoming EP. The track is a gore-obsessed slab of death metal goodness for fans of bands such as Repulsion, Pungent Stench, Nirvana 2002 and Impetigo.

Stream Human Hive here: http://www.toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-castle-freaks-human-hive/

Vocalist Andrew Gigan had the following to say about the track:

“This was the first song Zak and I got together and wrote for the new EP, and the first song we had written together in over a year. The lyrics describe a corpse being resurrected by vile insects who use the body to spread their buzzing colony. We called it Human Hive and liked the name so much we decided to make it the title track to the EP.”

Human Hive is set to be released digitally and on limited edition cassette on March 19 2016.

CASTLE FREAK:

Andrew Gigan – Guitar/Vocals
Zak Carter – Guitar
Ben Anft – Bass
Sebastian Phillips – Drums

CASTLE FREAK Bandcamp

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Source: Dewar PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CASTLE FREAK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Minneapolis Progressive Metallers GRACEPOINT – To Release “Echoes” In April

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Minneapolis Progressive Metal band GRACEPOINT will release sophomore album Echoes on April 8. Three new songs from the album are now streaming at this location or below:

Drawing on a wide array of influences from classic heavy rock and metal, thrash and death metal, and a variety of progressive bands from the 70s through today, GRACEPOINT has forged a heavy and rhythmically complex sound that remains focused and accessible. While debut album  Science of Discontent had a raw, underground sound, Echoes is the result of a collaboration with legendary producer/engineer Neil Kernon (QUEENSRYCHE, NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, etc).

Pre-order the Echoes CD at:

http://www.gracepointmetal.com/2016/02/22/new-album-echoes-available-pre-order-now/

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Echoes – Track Listing:

1. Animal
2. Spider
3. Secrets
4. Full Circle
5. Somber
6. Crucible
7. Bittersweet
8. July 4
9. Echoes
10. Moon

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Since the release of  Science of Discontent, Minneapolis based GRACEPOINT has continued to develop their distinctive approach to Progressive Metal. The goal from the inception of the band has been to create music that will be appreciated by both musicians and the average Metal head.

Bass player Sam Van Moer and drummer Lance Reed form a musical foundation rich in both syncopation and groove. Guitarists Lon Kunze and Stefan Radzilowski deal in aggressive and complex riffs while placing a clear emphasis on strong rhythmic and melodic phrasing. Together, the band tempers a myriad of time signature changes with groove, melodic sense, and concise song structures thereby forming the backdrop for the clear and powerful vocals of singer Matt Tennessen who brings another level of emotional depth and color to the music.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

www.gracepointmetal.com/

www.facebook.com/gracepointmetal

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GRACEPOINT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

BRAINSTORM “Scary Creatures” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 23, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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5 OUT OF 5 METAL FISTS!

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BRAINSTORM – Germany’s unwavering Power Metal band BRAINSTORM have released their eleventh studio album, this past January, via the mighty AFM Records. This new album’s title is Scary Creatures and the front cover artwork is 100% Metal! Just stare at that album cover for a few seconds, whoa!

The powerful vocals of Andy B. Franck is one amazing reason to buy this album; he can hit the hight notes with the very best of them. The speedy, immensely entertaining and melodic guitar talents of Torsten Ihlenfeld and Milan Loncaric are another HUGE reason to buy Scary Creatures. Unreal. The rhythm section of Antonio Ieva on bass and Dieter Bernert on drums only enhances the maximum Power Metal bliss I’ve been enjoying from this new BRAINSTORM release. Yes, that’s maximum Power Metal bliss!

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What a gifted band BRAINSTORM is. There honestly is no filler moments on Scary Creatures, in my Metal opinion. This is a Power Metal album that has excited me from beginning to end! BRAINSTORM has taken me on a non-stop ride into Power Metal paradise! From the title track to Sky Among The Clouds, I honestly cannot believe how intense this album freaking ROCKS!! I will be playing this BRAINSTORM album forever, my Metal brethren!

If you’re a Power Metal loyalist and believe Helloween, Manowar, Doro, Iron Savior and Primal Fear are all gifts from the Metal Gods, you will no doubt become a true believer in BRAINSTORM; that is if you haven’t already. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Scary Creatures – Track List:

  1. The World To See
  2. How Much Can You Take
  3. We Are
  4. Where Angels Dream
  5. Scary Creatures
  6. Twisted Ways
  7. Caressed By The Blackness
  8. Scars In Your Eyes
  9. Take Me To The Never
  10. Sky Among The Clouds
  • Bonus track on ltd. Digipak: Lift Your Eyes To See

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For more info on BRAINSTORM:

Facebook: Brainstorm

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BRAINSTORM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 23rd… From QUEEN To LAST IN LINE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 23, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love - promo 45rpm cover pic - 1980 - #MO990ILMF36

On February 23rd, 1980 – The iconic QUEEN had their Rockabilly hit single, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, ranked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on QUEEN’s eighth studio album from 1980: The Game.

Warrant - I Saw Red - promo 45rpm cover - 1990 - #MO99933MM

On February 23rd, 1991 – WARRANT had their hit power ballad, I Saw Red, ranked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on WARRANT’s 1990 studio album: Cherry Pie. Rest in peace, Jani Lane.

After The Burial - Dig Deep - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #99MO099099

On February 23rd, 2016 – Minnesota’s AFTER THE BURIAL have their newly released studio album, Dig Deep, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking whoa!

Last In Line - Heavy Crown - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #3300993

On February 23rd, 2016 – The debut album from supergroup LAST IN LINE is ranked at #5, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album titled Heavy Crown (via Frontiers Records) features DIO‘s original band members of Vinny Appice on drums, the late Jimmy Bain on bass and Vivian Campbell on guitar. Andrew Freeman (Raiding The Rock Vault among others) is the lead vocalist. BUY this album! Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio.

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MICHAEL WILTON of QUEENSRŸCHE!!

Michael Wilton & Stone

Left to right: Me (Stone) and Michael Wilton. Back in 2011, this photo was taken by Metal Odyssey photographer Tom Coderre. Whoa.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

BUTCHER BABIES – To Tour Europe: April – May 2016

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From BUTCHER BABIES Facebook:

BUTCHER BABIES – BUTCHERS! We’re stoked to announce our triumphant return to EUROPE! We’ll be partying hard with our buds Sumo Cyco and we want to see stage dives on stage dives on stage dives! Tickets will be available at www.butcherbabies.net

4/11: Nottingham, England @ Rock City Basement
4/12: Milton Keynes, England @ Craufurd Arms
4/13: Bristol, England @ Marble Factory
4/14: Cardiff, Wales @ The Globe
4/15: Swansea, Wales @ The Scene
4/16: Manchester, England @ Rebellion Bar
4/17: Newcastle, England @ Think Tank
4/19: Glasgow, Scotland @ Cathouse
4/20: Chester, England @ Live Rooms
4/21: Reading, England @ Sub 89
4/22: London, England @ Underworld
4/23: Birmingham, England @ O2 Academy 3
4/24: Southampton, England @ Talking Heads
4/26: Zaandam, Netherlands @ De Flux
4/27: Hamburg, Germany @ Rock Café
4/28: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen
4/29: Stockholm, Sweden @ Fryshuset Klubben
4/30: Oslo, Norway @ Glassheim Rock & Kulturscene
5/1: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Sticky Fingers
5/3: Bochum, Germany @ Matrix
5/4: Dusseldorf, Germany @ Pitcher

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For more info on BUTCHER BABIES:

Facebook: Butcher Babies

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BUTCHER BABIES.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ALLFATHER – Sign With Static Tension Recordings

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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UK-based Metallic Sludge/Hardcore band ALLFATHER are pleased to announce that they have signed with Static Tension Recordings to release the CD and cassette version of their upcoming album Bless the Earth with Fire in North America.

The album contains six tracks of blistering Metal that sounds like a cross between Black Sabbath and Corrosion of Conformity, mixed in a blender with High on Fire and Hardcore Punk. Bless the Earth with Fire is set to be released on April 29th. The album will include the previously released bonus track “Blood Red Sunset” which you can stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpBjJSL9jNI

Frontman Tom Ballard said about the album: “When we started the band our goal was to write a few songs and play a couple of shows that weren’t shit. The fact two and a bit years later we get the opportunity to release a record with Static Tension is straight up fucking brilliant.”

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ABOUR ALLFATHER:

The light is dying and if you’re going to rage against it, you’ll need all the furious volume you can muster. Dealing out titanic riffs and lacerating vocals since 2014, Allfather combine Sludge Metal nihilism with Hardcore Punk aggression and full on Metal stomp to forge a harsh yet defiant soundtrack to the darkest of times.

From humble beginnings, Allfather have honed their line-up into a hard-hitting five piece, channeling heavyweight song craft through a classic dual guitar assault. Allfather’s members come from a variety of musical backgrounds and draw on a range of influences, but the band’s sound coalesces around riff-driven Metal, with the likes of  High On Fire, Nails, Black Breath, Iron Monkey and Electric Wizard forming musical touchstones. Lyrically the band’s concerns spring from a burning frustration at the times we live in, with occasional forays into the tortured minds of Dostoevskian madmen and vengeful gods.

When they’re not locked in the Allfather practice bunker summoning up riffs, the band’s members work day jobs and raise families, while still finding the time to share stages with the likes of Cold World, Venom Prison, Title Fight and The Moth. The mix of Punk and Metal encapsulated by those bands informed the sound of forthcoming release Bless the Earth With Fire. This new EP, the follow-up to Allfather’s debut release No Gods. No Masters, signifies a significant step up in intensity and ambition, marking the next step in the band’s journey into the gathering darkness.

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Source: Dewar PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ALLFATHER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SAMOTHRACE – Announce UK Spring Tour Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Seattle, Washington Doom band SAMOTHRACE are pleased to announce that they will be heading across the pond for a spring tour of the United Kingdom! The tour will consist of 14 dates between 27th of April to 11th of May, and includes a date at the highly regarded Desertfest London.

Guitarist Brian Spinks had the following to say about the upcoming dates:

“We (Samothrace) are very pleased to announce we will be returning to the UK for a tour this upcoming Spring. In addition to our Saturday appearance at Desertfest London 2016, we will be traversing across England and Scotland with some additional shows afterwards possible on Western European soil. More info on them in the coming weeks. The few shows we played thru England in 2013 went by in a flash, far too quickly for our speed of life. We are really looking forward to spending more time touring the UK and possibly seeing more sights than just the back of our eyelids, the alley behind the venues and the truck stops for gas….”

To get a taste of what the band sounds like live, you can download their album Live at Roadburn 2014 here:

https://roadburn.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-roadburn-2014-2

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Source: Dewar PR

For more info on SAMOTHRACE:

Bandcamp

Facebook

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SAMOTHRACE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SO THIS IS SUFFERING – Signs With Unique Leader Records; Fourth Album Currently In Production + April Tour With Lord Of War Confirmed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , on February 20, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Victorville, California-based SO THIS IS SUFFERING has forged an alliance with Unique Leader Records for the release of the band’s impending fourth album which is currently in production. Additionally, the band has confirmed a headlining April US tour with Lord Of War.

SO THIS IS SUFFERING is a post-deathcore outfit formed by Zedadiah Martinez and Zechariah Gamez in 2007. After years of sacrifice, the band further developed by solidifying its lineup with longtime friends Robert Brown, Fabrizio Toscano, and James Williams. Having self-released three albums and relentlessly performing across the United States, they’ve made a name for themselves as one of the heaviest and hardest-working current DIY bands. By melding emotion driven lyrics with the sounds influenced by a broad spectrum of musical tastes, the members plan to leave their mark in extreme music.

SO THIS IS SUFFERING is currently writing their fourth full-length album, A Palace For The Pessimist, the band’s first release for Unique Leader Records. Issues the band of the signing, “We’re excited to be working with one of the top leading labels in extreme music. It’s been a long journey and we want to thank our fans for their endless support along the way, thank you!”

In the meantime, SO THIS IS SUFFERING has also announced an upcoming headlining tour for April, with support being provided by Lord Is War. The Western US-based tour will run from April 8th through 23rd, and will see the caravan running through California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Stand by for further updates on A Palace For The Pessimist and additional SO THIS IS SUFFERING tour dates in the coming weeks.

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SO THIS IS SUFFERING Tour Dates w/ Lord Of War:
4/08/2016 PBW – Pomona, CA
4/09/2016 Bullfrogs Bar & Grill – Kingsburg, CA
4/10/2016 TBA – Bend, OR
4/11/2016 Panic Room – Portland, OR
4/12/2016 The Pin! – Spokane, W
4/13/2016 The Shop – Boise, ID
4/14/2016 Loading Dock – Salt Lake City, UT
4/15/2016 Kings Tavern – Denver, CO
4/16/2016 The Lizards Lounge – Wichita, KS
4/17/2016 Tomcats West – Dallas, TX
4/18/2016 Texas Music Ranch – Austin, TX
4/19/2016 Sofies SS Saloon – McAllen, TX
4/20/2016 Nite Lite – San Antonio, TX
4/21/2016 Mesa Music Hall – El Paso, TX
4/22/2016 Blu Phoenix Venue – Albuquerque, NM
4/23/2016 Nile Theater – Phoenix, AZ

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SO THIS IS SUFFERING:
Zedadiah Martinez – vocals
Fabrizio Toscano – guitar
Robert Brown – guitar
James Williams – bass
Zechariah Gamez – drums

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

Facebook: So This Is Suffering

http://www.uniqueleader.com

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SO THIS IS SUFFERING.

LONG LIVE LORD OF WAR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SINBREED – New Studio Album “Master Creator” Releases On February 26th, Via AFM Records; New Songs Streaming!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music videos, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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SINBREED – Wiesbaden, Germany’s Power Metal ambassadors, SINBREED, will be releasing their new studio album, Master Creator, on February 26th in Europe and the USA, via AFM Records. A February 24th release date is slated for Japan.

Listen to and watch the new music video, Moonlit Night, from SINBREED, below! This song is whiz-bang and the video is creepy weird stuff! Watch out for the HUGE bug! SINBREED truly delivers on this music video! Whoa!

Read along and listen to the lyric video for SINBREED‘s grand Power Metal song Creation Of Reality, below! Whoa again!

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SINBREED:

Vocals – HERBIE LANGHANS
Guitars – FLO LAURIN
Drums – FREDERIK EHMKE
Bass – ALEXANDER SCHULZ

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SINBREED were founded in 2005.

For more info on SINBREED:

Facebook: Sinbreed

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LONG LIVE SINBREED.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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MITHRIDATIC – Announce March 11th Release Date For “Miserable Miracle”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Kaotoxin Records is set to unleash Miserable Miracle, the full-length debut from French oppressive blackened Death Metal wolfpack MITHRIDATICMiserable Miracle will be out on March 11th, on CD and digital formats.

MetalUnderground.com is streaming the album in its entirety. Check out Miserable Miracle at www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=121229.

Pre-orders for the album are now available at www.kaotoxin.com.

Formed in 2007, MITHRIDATIC have released numerous demos and brutalized European stages over the course of their eight year existence. In 2013, the band recruited Svart Crown drummer Kevin Paradis and began work on material for their debut, which was recorded in May of this year.

Expect an unstoppable barrage of absolute heaviness, a psychotic Hell of tormented twistedness and an atrocious dose of full-on brutality somewhere along the lines of Ulcerate, Morbid Angel, Mayhem and Portal.

The band’s 2014 demo, The Hunt is On, is available at:

mithridaticband.bandcamp.com/album/the-hunt-is-on-ep

A drum play-through video featuring Kevin Paradis can be seen at https://youtu.be/If7bvxX0q0k or below:

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For more info on MITHRIDATIC:

www.facebook.com/Mithridatic

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LONG LIVE MITHRIDATIC.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Canadian Progressive Death/Black Metal Unit BUSHWHACKER To Release “The False Dilemma” In March

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 18, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Straight outta Vancouver, British Columbia, Progressive Death/Black Metal warriors BUSHWHACKER have announced the upcoming release of their new album: The False Dilemma.

New song Tower is now streaming on BUSHWHACKER’s Bandcamp page (see below).

http://bushwhackeryukon.bandcamp.com/album/the-false-dilemma

Set for a March 5 release, The False Dilemma is a profound slab of Heavy that drips of Black and Death Metal, whilst delving deep into the realms of psychedelia, which sees the quartet evolving into a darker, fine-tuned machine of cynicism.

RIYL: GOJIRA, KYLESA, ENSLAVED, DEATH, CARCASS, ISIS, MASTODON, TOOL.

Track List:

1. Tower (7:16)
2. Cheewhat Giant (1:07)
3. Dead Man’s Waltz (7:28)
4. Shikadance (6:05)
5. The Return (5:23)
6. Perfection (6:05)
7. A Path (2:36)
8. Bushwhacker (4:42)
9. Golden Shell (4:55)

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BUSHWHACKER:

Cavan Egan – guitar & vocals

Geoff Woods – guitar & vocals

Rory O’Brien – bass & vocals

Sean Komaromi – drums

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BUSHWHACKER BIO

In an era of over-classified genre taxonomies, it’s a breath of fresh air to find a Metal band that just makes music. Vancouver’s Bushwhacker is one such. Their sound combines influences from many decades, from traditional Death and Black Metal genres to 60’s and 70’s British Prog and Psychedelia and even further to Jazz and darker 1800’s-era classical. The result is a complex and thoughtful arrangement that both challenges and pleases the ear, defying classification.

Though Bushwhacker now resides permanently in Vancouver, the stark wilderness and mountainous landscapes of their Yukon homeland still shine through in the power and intensity of their music. Formed in Whitehorse in 2008, Bushwhacker began with four high school friends that shared a love of old-school thrash metal. With Geoff Woods on guitar and vocals, Cavan Egan on guitar and vocals, Sean Komaromi on drums and Keenan Dennehy on bass, the quartet began to write and perform original music. They released their self-titled debut in July 2011 and followed it with a tour through BC and Alberta that ended in Vancouver, their chosen new home.

After settling in Vancouver, the band parted ways with Dennehy and brought in fellow Yukoner Rory O’Brien on bass and vocals in October 2012. With the addition of another composer and vocalist, Bushwhacker then began a new era of songwriting; inspired by all the variety and opportunity the city had to offer, they began to explore new avenues and sounds.

August 2013 saw them in the studio at Rain City Recorders, putting the finishing touches on their newest work, a one-song, 20-minute EP called Fish Guy. A shining example of evolution done right, Fish Guy features all the passionate metal fury of their earlier works, while still boiling, now carefully honed into effective, driving riffs and passages, framed and punctuated by evocative, dexterous psychedelic breaks and solos. Classic thrash vocals have expanded into a medley of layered harmonies, eerie growls and epic choruses, carrying lyrics full of ancient nautical superstition.

In 2014 the band again entered Rain City Recorders in Vancouver to record what would become a career high water mark in The False Dilemma. Engineered by Stu McKillop and Mark McKitrick, and mixed/mastered by McKillop, The False Dilemma is a profound slab of Heavy that drips of Black and Death Metal whilst delving deep into the realms of psychedelia, which sees the quartet evolving into a darker, fine-tuned machine of cynicism.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

For more info on BUSHWACKER:

www.facebook.com/BushwhackerYukon

twitter.com/bushwhackerband

https://www.instagram.com/bushwhacker_official/

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LONG LIVE BUSHWACKER.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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DORO – Reigning Queen Of Metal To Return To The US Next Week; Meet-And-Greet Announced

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Reigning Queen Of Metal, DORO PESCH, will return to the US next week for short run of live dates set to commence with an appearance on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise East which will set sail from Miami, Florida on February 22nd. From there, DORO and her bandmates will make their way through seven venues, the trek coming to a close in Queens, New York at Blackthorn 51 on March 6th.

Additionally, DORO will make an in-store meet-and-greet appearance at Rock Fantasy Records prior to her performance at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York on March 5th. For more info head over to THIS LOCATION.

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Says DORO of the upcoming dates: “I’m so excited to start the New Year with some tour dates in the states! I can’t wait to see all the loyal fans again and many new faces. I’m so happy and honored to be part of the Monsters Of Rock cruise as well! We’ll play all our highlights as well as the best songs of the Warlock era. You can expect a full Metal, high-energy, amazing show with lots of heart, soul and True Metal power!”

In related news, DORO will be honored with the Metal Goddess Award at this year’s edition of the Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Awards this coming May, at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. For more info visit THIS LOCATION.

DORO:
2/22-26/2016 Monsters Of Rock Cruise East – Miami, FL
2/27/2016 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
2/28/2016 The Haven – Winter Park, FL
3/01/2016 Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
3/02/2016 Amos Southend – Charlotte, NC
3/04/2016 Revolution – Amityville, NY
3/05/2016 Rock Fantasy In-Store Meet-And-Greet – Middletown, NY [info]
3/05/2016 The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY w/ Y&T
3/06/2016 Blackthorn 51 – Elmhurst, NY

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DORO‘s latest stretch of live dates continues a worldwide trek marking more than thirty years since the release of her first record – Warlock’s Burning The Witches. The Metal maven will be performing songs from her entire catalog including her most recent release, Raise Your Fist and subsequent Powerful Passionate Favorites bonus CD (released as part of the Raise Your Fist – 30 Years Anniversary Edition) comprised of cover versions of Dio, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, and Kiss songs, as well as many Warlock favorites.

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Critical Praise:

“…the classiest lady in metal…” – Outburn

“The rhythmic diversity and multiple dynamics on this album, along with great songwriting, makes Raise Your Fist, the 30th Anniversary reissue Edition, a masterpiece.” – Cryptic Rock

“From heavy rocker thrash fests to metal to power ballads DORO‘s Rise Your Fist has it all and is a must have in any true rocker’s music collection.” – Rock Revolt

DORO – Online:

http://www.DORO.de

Facebook: DORO

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Source: Earsplit PR

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LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

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Pittsburgh, California Death/Thrash Outfit HEMOTOXIN To Release “Biological Enslavement” In April On Unspeakable Axe Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Pittsburgh (CA) –  Progressive Death/Thrash Outfit HEMOTOXIN will release sophomore full-length Biological Enslavement April 15th on Unspeakable Axe Records.  Stream new track “Transparent Eyes” at this location or below:

Categorizing what kind of music HEMOTOXIN makes is harder than it would seem.  Their brand of melodic death/thrash springs from a whole host of metal influences: progressive death metal (e.g. DEATH, ATHEIST), classic Thrash (MEGADETH, SLAYER and others), and even some Black Metal and prog rock.

Any given song could groove, then thrash, then send you through a dizzying labyrinth of elaborate riffs and ideas. Somehow, they juggle all these influences and produce from it a cohesive whole, while keeping the aggression high and the song’s core melodic components front and center.

Whatever they are doing, HEMOTOXIN do it very well, and they’ve only gotten tighter and more adventurous as a unit since their 2013 debut.  Now their follow-up full-length is ready to be unleashed.  At 9 tracks and just 35 succinct minutes, Biological Enslavement will take you on a journey more interesting than most albums twice its length.

Biological Enslavement will be made available for pre-order in mid-March through the Unspeakable Axe Store and label Bandcamp page.

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Track Listing:

1. Decadence
2. Regression
3. Minus Human
4. Not of this World
5. Forgotten Faces
6. The Alchemist
7. Bleak Prognosis
8. A Journey Through Dreams
9. Transparent Eyes

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HEMOTOXIN is:

Michael Chavez – Guitar/Vocals
Michael Rohwer – Guitar
Nathan Fruth – Bass
Brandon Wilcox – Drums

http://unspeakableaxerecords.com

unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com/

www.facebook.com/Hemotoxin

www.facebook.com/unspeakableaxerecords

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LONG LIVE HEMOTOXIN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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SEPTAGON – “Deadhead Syndicate” Album Streaming In Entirety

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on February 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Deadhead Syndicate, the debut album from German thrashers SEPTAGON, is out now in North America on Cruz Del Sur Music. Stream the album in its entirety below:

https://cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com/album/deadhead-syndicate

Order the Deadhead Syndicate CD here.

SEPTAGON is the creature of LANFEAR / THEM mastermind Markus “Ulle” Ullrich, who in 2013 met Markus Becker (ATLANTEAN KODEX) with the idea of forming an old-school Speed/Thrash metal band which had the aggression of Exodus, Slayer and Testament and also the melody and technical appeal of Forbidden, Heathen, Realm and Watchtower. Expect fast, technical Thrash, mixed with mid-paced groove and good hooklines!  

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SEPTAGON:
Markus Becker – vocals
Markus Ullrich – guitars
Stef Binnig-Gollub – guitars
Alexander Palma – bass
Jürgen Schrank – drums

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Critical Praise:

“A masterpiece for this decade.” – Mundo Rock & Heavy Webzine, 10/10

“Thrash with class!” – Deaf Forever (GER), 9/10

“Newcomer of the month!” – Rock Hard (GER), 8/10

“Septagon’s sound comes through as a pretty even mix of Spreading the Disease-era Anthrax, the single-oriented side of Iron Maiden, and the long tradition of German power metal.” – Last Rites (U.S.)

Demanding Speed Metal with top-class vocals!” – Legacy (GER), 13/15

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For more info on SEPTAGON:

www.facebook.com/septagonband

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LONG LIVE SEPTAGON.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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INVERSE RECORDS Signs A Label Deal With PEEKABOO PRIMATE

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on February 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Tampere, Finland, February 16th, 2016 – Inverse Records and finnish Alternative Metal band Peekaboo Primate has signed a label deal. The upcoming album carries the name Misanthropical and the album will be released 12th of May 2016. The album also features Noora Louhimo from Battle Beast.

PEEKABOO PRIMATE – Online:

http://www.peekabooprimate.com/

http://www.facebook.com/peekabooprimate

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Source:

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www.inverse.fi

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LONG LIVE PEEKABOO PRIMATE.

LONG LIVE INVERSE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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