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On This Day In METAL History – May 19th… A Whole Lotta KISSTORY

As reported on the KISS Facebook:

On this day in KISSTORY – May 19th, 1978, KISS performed a free concert at Magic Mountain Amusement Park in Valencia, California to film the concert scenes for the “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park.” The concert took place in the parking lot of Magic Mountain. Tickets were distributed through a California radio station and approximately 10,000 fans attended the show. KISS performed a full regular set list and then lip-synched “Love Gun” and “Shock Me” for the movie. Between the concert and filming the extra scenes, the shoot lasted several hours and the band members interacted with the crowd through out the event.

Paul on the concert and film shoot:

“I remember it all like it was yesterday. Doing a film and a concert in a band where some were barely speaking to each other and others not speaking at all was even weirder than the script! I still can’t figure out the end of the film.”

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Stone Says: Man, was I ever thrilled to see this KISS movie when I was a kid. I didn’t care less about the cheesy nature of this entire movie, hell, it was KISS! I grew up on black & white television; therefore a KISS network film was a spectacle for me. It’s been (gulp) decades since I’ve watched this KISS film.

I marvel at how KISS had such an impact on Pop Culture back in the 70’s and have continued such impact to this day. In my Metal opinion, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are marketing geniuses. Really. Metal be thy name.

On this day in KISSTORY – May 19, 1992, KISS released their sixteenth studio album: REVENGE. This was the first studio album to feature Eric Singer on drums. REVENGE was dedicated to the late and great Eric Carr and features the demo he played drums on: Carr Jam 1981. Alongside Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick was the lead guitarist on this album.

REVENGE debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts and spent 23 weeks on the chart. In my Metal opinion, this was the best KISS studio album since 1982’s Creatures Of The Night. I absolutely love the song Domino, featuring Gene Simmons on lead vocals. I still have the cassette version of REVENGE. Yes, I did upgrade it to CD! Metal be thy name! – Stone

REVENGE – Track List:

Unholy / Take It Off / Tough Love / Spit / God Gave Rock & Roll to You II / Domino / Heart of Chrome / Thou Shalt Not / Every Time I Look At You / Paralyzed / I Just Wanna / Carr Jam 1981

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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REVOCATION – Launches New Lyric Video For “Labyrinth Of Eyes;” Tour With VEIL OF MAYA Begins This Week

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Extreme Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, revocation, veil of maya on May 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

REVOCATION returns to the road this month supporting Veil Of Maya. The Matriarch Tour begins on May 20th in Detroit and winds its way through the east coast, the south, and up into western Canada for a final show on June 14th in Winnipeg. A trailer for the tour can be seen now HERE or below. Tickets are on sale through your local ticket outlet.

In conjunction with the tour dates, REVOCATION has launched a series of lyric videos by fellow guitarist and director/animator, Nick Hipa. The first, “Labyrinth Of Eyes,” is viewable now on YouTube HERE and below:

REVOCATION w/ Veil Of Maya:

5/20/2015 Crofoot – Detroit, MI
5/21/2015 Altar Bar – Pittsburgh, PA
5/22/2015 Waterstreet Music Hall – Rochester, NY
5/23/2015 Revolution – Long Island, NY
5/24/2015 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
5/25/2015 Canal Club – Richmond, VA
5/26/2015 Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
5/27/2015 Zydeco – Birmingham, AL
5/28/2015 Underbelly – Jacksonville, FL
5/29/2015 Culture Room – Ft Lauderdale, FL
5/30/2015 State Theater – Tampa, FL
6/02/2015 Mesa Music Hall – El Paso, TX
6/03/2015 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
6/04/2015 Hard Rock – Las Vegas, NV
6/06/2015 Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA
6/07/2015 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
6/08/2015 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
6/11/2015 The Republik – Calgary, AB
6/12/2015 The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB
6/13/2015 The Exchange- Regina, SK
06/14/2015 Pyramid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB

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REVOCATION has spent the last eight years converting fans to their cause with four full-length albums, an EP with Scion AV, and a charismatic live show led by guitarist/vocalist Dave Davidson. The Boston-based band also features the staggeringly talented lineup of Dan Gargiulo on guitar, and Brett Bamberger on bass.

REVOCATION has firmly been established as one of the genre’s finest and continue their campaign as part of the Metal Blade Records roster. The band’s latest full-length, Deathless, was recorded with acclaimed producer Zeuss at Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts.

Deathless debuted on the Billboard Charts beating their previous album by more than 30 spots to land at #124 on the Top 200 Chart. Deathless also debuted at #10 on the Billboard Hard Music Albums Chart (Current), #114 on the Billboard Top Current Albums Chart and #1 on the Billboard New Artist Chart. This is REVOCATION‘s second straight debut on the Top 200 Chart.

During the recording process, the band shot a series of videos documenting their work. All three episodes, along with the music video for the title track, can be seen now at metalblade.com/revocation.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/revocation

http://www.twitter.com/revocation

http://www.youtube.com/officialrevocation

http://www.metalblade.com

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 18th… From Mount St. Helens To Veil Of Maya

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music, world news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, news, rock history, volcanos on May 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 18th, 1980 – Today is the 35th Anniversary of the Mount St. Helens (volcanic) eruption. This eruption happened at 8:32 on a Sunday morning. Mount St. Helens is located in Skamania County, Washington (state), in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Read much more about this historical event with the link below: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mountsthelens/home/?cid=stelprdb5199437

On May 18th, 1987 – The KISS (VHS) long-play video Exposed was released. Yeah!

On May 18th, 1993 – The great KISS released their third live album: KISS Alive III. This live album peaked at #9 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in the United States. Whoa!

On May 18th, 2015 – Chicago’s Veil Of Maya has their fifth studio album, Matriarch, ranked #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy moly!

On May 18th, 2015 – Slipknot has their second studio album from 2001, Iowa, ranked at #26, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yeah!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REGGIE JACKSON, AKA “MR. OCTOBER”.

Stone.

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MISFITS ‘FIEND’ MASK COMING SOON FROM TRICK OR TREAT STUDIOS!

Posted in horror, Music, punk, Punk rock, rock music with tags horror punk, metal odyssey, Misfits, punk on May 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From MISFITS Facebook:

MISFITS ‘FIEND’ MASK COMING SOON FROM TRICK OR TREAT STUDIOS! The first-ever officially licensed Misfits “Fiend” latex mask, complete with old school black fabric hood attached, is coming soon from Trick or Treat Studios! Shipping in July, look for the official Misfits “Fiend” masks available in stores & online worldwide starting this summer.

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LONG LIVE MISFITS.

Stone.

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Thrashers PROWLER Announce New Album ‘From The Shadows’

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, Thrash Metal with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, prowler, Thrash Metal on May 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Is it fair to state that as metalheads we spend a lot of our time checking out new records? Hunting out the next big thing that we can introduce our friends to, something new, and something that evokes the feelings we once got on an almost daily basis back in the day when first discovering metal.

However, on occasion we’re brought back to the classics, the old Metallica records, early Annihilator and so forth; the exact records we discovered on the voyage of metal discovery. Yet sometimes those old classics just don’t quite hit the spot… And that’s exactly what makes bands such as Prowler a breath of fresh fucking air. Everything we’ve heard before is there, it’s familiar, but it’s new and that’s the fundamental difference.

Formed in 2010, Prowler went on to release four EP’s and a box set before signing to Slaney Records to release their debut album After You in 2013, and The New Blood EP later that same year. The thrash titans hailing from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are now on the verge of unleashing yet another beast of a record, their second full length entitled From The Shadows. Overseen by Roger Lian, the same man who was responsible for Slayer’s South Of Heaven and countless others including Overkill, Pantera and Damageplan; you can be assured a great production.

The world won’t go on fire, journalists won’t be scrambling over each other to make up new genre terms (thank god) but that is exactly the point! What you will find is a sterling record in the vein of old school thrash, heavy, destructive and as brazen as the first waves of the genre and unleashed by a troupe of young fiery musicians with the same raw energy captured back in the day on the likes of Ride The Lightning.

Artwork (as seen above) was completed by Spanish artist Noël Puente.

From The Shadows – Track List:

1. R.O.T.L.D
2. Out Of The Fog
3. I Am Wolf
4. The Thing Not Seen
5. Pet Sematary (The Ramones Cover)
6. Return To The Lot
7. Death On Wheels
8. Creature Of The Black

From The Shadows is out 20th July via Slaney Records.

Listen To ‘No Life ’till Leatherface’ from The New Blood EP

https://slaneyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/prowler-the-new-blood

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Source:

Prowler on Facebook

LONG LIVE PROWLER.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

PROWLER KICKS SUBSTANTIAL METAL ASS.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 17th… From Rainbow To Paul Di’Anno

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock history, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 17th, 1975 – The iconic Led Zeppelin had their hit Trampled Under Foot, ranked at #38, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on their sixth studio album from 1975: Physical Graffiti.

On May 17th, 1975 – The fabulous Queen had their hit single Killer Queen, ranked at #12, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, in the United States. This song is featured on Queen’s third studio album from 1974: Sheer Heart Attack.

On May 17th, 1976 – The legendary Rainbow released their second studio album: Rainbow Rising. The band lineup was amazing and included: Ronnie James Dio on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jimmy Bain on bass, Cozy Powell on drums and Tony Carey on keys. Whoa, man!

On May 17th, 1986 – The mighty Van Halen had their hit single Why Can’t This Be Love, ranked at #3, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa! This song is featured on Van Halen’s seventh studio album from 1986: 5150. This album was the first to feature Sammy Hagar aka The Red Rocker on vocals.

PAUL DI’ANNO

Paul Di’Anno was born on May 17th, 1959, in England. Happy Birthday, Paul Di’Anno! Hell and whoa! The legendary Paul Di’Anno is world-famous as a Heavy Metal singer and songwriter. He was the first recording vocalist with the iconic Iron Maiden; being featured on their first two studio albums: Iron Maiden (1980) and Killers (1981). Pictured above is Paul Di’Anno’s live album from 2014: The Beast Arises.

Above: Battlezone – Children Of Madness (1987)

During his post Iron Maiden years, Paul Di’Anno had enjoyed musical success with his bands Di’Anno, Battlezone and Killers, while giving it an impressive try with supergroup Gogmagog. There have been numerous guest appearances by Paul Di’Anno on other artists albums, along with being featured on many tribute albums. Paul Di’Anno’s solo career continues to this day.

Paul Di’Anno was also the vocalist on Iron Maiden’s kick-ass live EP from 1981: Maiden Japan.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Wanna See My JANI LANE Autographed Trading Card? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags 1980's hair metal, celebrity autographs, classic rock, hard rock news, jani lane, metal odyssey on May 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

That’s it at the top! That’s my Jani Lane autographed trading card and it’s certified authentic (see photo below). This unbelievable piece of Rock ‘N’ Roll history was seeded into packs of Upper Deck Spectrum Of Stars trading cards, which were initially sold around 2008; that’s the date printed on the back of this card, anyways. I bought this Jani Lane gem a couple of years before he passed away. A sports card dealer in Allentown, Pennsylvania had this card for sale and was asking $10 for it; I offered $8 instead and the dealer accepted. Whoa! Two other of these autographed trading cards that I own are: Miljenko Matijevic (Steelheart vocalist) and Don Dokken. Whoa, again!

To this day, I am very saddened that Jani Lane could not find the strength to battle his addictions. Jani Lane was a bona fide vocal and songwriting talent; he was a huge reason as to why Warrant became so successful, back in the day. Jani Lane also released a solo album back in 2003 titled: Back Down To One.

In 2008, Jani Lane’s (supergroup) band, Saints Of The Underground, released their debut studio album: Love The Sin, Hate The Sinner. I don’t own Jani’s solo album; yet I do own his S.O.T.U. release and it’s pretty damn good. You can read my abbreviated review for this album, (which I originally wrote back in 2008), by clicking the link below:

SAINTS OF THE UNDERGROUND – LOVE THE SIN, HATE THE SINNER

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Kicking any addiction isn’t easy. I have been sober since September of 2014 and it is an inner struggle every day to overcome. Substance addiction is a disease. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Alcohol was never my buddy looking out for me. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, stay strong, find help at all costs and please remember you are not alone. – Stone

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To read about my other Hard Rock autographed trading cards:

Wanna See My Miljenko Matijevic (Steelheart) Autographed Trading Card?

Wanna See My DON DOKKEN Autographed Trading Card? It’s Really Cool…

REST IN PEACE, JANI LANE.

February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011.

Stone.

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UFO Themes On Rock Album Covers: Through The Years – Part 2

Posted in art, classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music with tags classic rock, metal odyssey, rock album art, rock album covers, ufo, ufos on May 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Electric Light Orchestra – A New World Record (1976/Jet Records)

This is Metal Odyssey’s second installment of UFO Themes On Rock Album Covers: Through The Years. If you are fascinated with memorable album cover art and/or UFO’s, then this post will surely make any overcast day of yours a bit more tolerable. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Boston – Don’t Look Back (1978/Epic Records)

Anyone that doesn’t own this second studio album from Boston needs to put down their prune juice and take a course in Rock History.

IRON MAIDEN – Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (1988)

Yes, there are a few UFO’s hovering around (a half of an) Eddie, on this album cover. This was another cover art masterpiece from the great Derek Riggs. Whoa!

ASIA – Aqua (1992)

The above UFO could also be considered a USO (Unidentified Submerged Object), if the imagery on this album cover is under water. Confused? So am I. By the way, this ASIA CD is out-of-print and costs just under $40 (U.S.) on Amazon.com. Whoa.

RUSH – Clockwork Angels Tour (2013)

I cannot identify that large and strange-looking aircraft above that concert stage while RUSH is performing; therefore it is a creepy UFO. ‘Nuff said.

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To revisit the first post on this topic, just click below!

UFO Themes On Rock Album Covers: Through The Years

The above link is for an original Metal Odyssey post, launched on July 21, 2011.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

LONG LIVE UFO’S.

Stone.

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Ronnie James Dio Forever

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags dio, Metal, metal odyssey, ronnie james dio on May 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Our

Metal

Hero

Is

Gone

And

Will

Never

Be

Forgotten.

Rest In Peace, Ronnie James Dio.

July 1oth, 1942 – May 16th, 2010.

Forever In Our Metal Hearts.

Stone.

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CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC To Release DARK QUARTERER’s ‘Ithaca’ On Vinyl LP Format In September

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music with tags dark quarterer, Metal, Metal News, vinyl albums on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC is proud to announce the vinyl LP release of DARK QUARTERER‘s new album Ithaca. The target date for release is September 19th. The album was released on April 25th on CD by Metal on Metal Records, to much acclaim.

Mastered specifically for vinyl format, the release will include two exclusive 2010, live bonus tracks that were specifically chosen by the band for their quality and uniqueness. The first is a version of band’s own classic “War Tears.” This version of the track is sung in Italian, making the interpretation of singer Gianni Nepi particularly passionate. The second is the long, touching piece “Deep Wake,” another song that shows Dark Quarterer’s incredible skills. In addition to over 70 minutes of stellar, progressive metal music, this deluxe DOUBLE LP GATEFOLD EDITION will also include a 4-page booklet with lyrics and a download card.

Ithaca is a concept album inspired by the 1911’s poem of the same title by a Greek poet, Konstantinos P. Kavafis (Constantine P. Cavafy), who used Odysseus’s travel from the Trojan Wars back to his home-island as a metaphor for the journey of life; the goal is not important, but the journey itself. Stylistically, it’s a mix of ’80s epic heavy metal with ’70s progressive rock, and some elements of doom.

1. The Path of Life
2. Night Song
3. Mind Torture
4. Escape
5. Nostalgia
6. Rage of Gods
7. Last Fight
8. Peace
9. War Tears (live)*
10. Deep Wake (live) *

*Vinyl-only bonus track

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.facebook.com/DarkQuarterer

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

LONG LIVE DARK QUARTERER.

Stone.

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DEATHBLOW ‘The Other Side of Darkness’ Is Now Available On CD

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, Thrash Metal with tags deathblow, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, Thrash Metal on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by: Brock Grossl

The Other Side of Darkness from Salt Lake City Thrashers DEATHBLOW is now available on CD format! Order the CD and stream the The Other Side of Darkness in its entirety at this location or below:

The sophomore release continues the scorched earth campaign launched with 2014 debut full-length Prognosis Negative, upping the intensity level, sharpening the songwriting, and leaving any fan of true blue Thrash Metal in a state of pure bliss.

  The Other Side of Darkness was recorded by Andy Peterson and DEATHBLOW. Peterson also handled mixing and mastering duties. Cover art comes courtesy of Andreas Marschall. The Other Side of Darkness is without question, recommended for fans of KREATOR, SODOM, VOIVOD, and DESTRUCTION.

Beyond Obsession
Means To An End
The Other Side Of Darkness
Headless Throne
Death Wish

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“This isn’t cookie-cutter thrash. This is a creative band with the technical flash to match their brain-twisting compositional skill.”

– No Clean Singing

“Here’s a band that unapologetically writes thrash songs that play to the rawness of the early years of the style .”

– Sea of Tranquility

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more DEATHBLOW:

Deathblow Facebook

http://deathblow1.bandcamp.com/

LONG LIVE DEATHBLOW.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

DEATHBLOW KICKS HEFTY METAL ASS.

Stone.

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SIX FEET UNDER – Crushing “Crypt Of The Devil” First-Week Chart Numbers Revealed

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Death Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, six feet under on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Crypt Of The Devil, the latest platter of brutality from iconic death metal merchants, SIX FEET UNDER, crushed the Billboard Charts this week debuting at #13 on the Hard Music Chart, #13 on the Heatseekers Chart, #32 on the Independent Albums Chart, #49 on the Rock Albums Chart, #120 on the Physical Albums Chart and #161 on the Top 200 Current Albums Chart!

In Canada, Crypt Of The Devil placed at #33 on the Hard Music Chart and #198 on the Top Sellers Chart. On the Official Top 100 Charts in Europe, the record earned the #42 spot in Germany marking it SIX FEET UNDER‘s highest charting record pillaging Bringer Of Blood‘s German entry at #36 and True Carnage‘s entry at #40. Additionally, Crypt Of The Devil nabbed the #20 spot on the Media Markt/Saturn Charts.

Composed by notorious growl tsar, Chris Barnes with Cannabis Corpse bassist/vocalist Phil “Landphil” Hall, Crypt Of The Devil serves as SIX FEET UNDER‘s eleventh studio offering and delivers ten venomous odes of murderous death metal barbarity ornamented in Barnes’ haunting prose. Surveying the blackest depths of the human mind, the record is disquieting in both sound, mind and spirit.

Sample the album in all its menacing glory, courtesy of High Times, at THIS LOCATION as well as the band’s Mitch Massie (Cattle Decapitation, Murder Construct, The Locust etc.) directed “Open Coffin Orgy” video HERE.

SIX FEET UNDER began as a side project while Barnes – owner of what would become one of the most dominating, groundbreaking and instantly distinguishable voices of the death metal genre – was fronting Cannibal Corpse. SIX FEET UNDER would eventually become a full-fledged entity in 1995 and now stands among the longest standing and successful acts in death metal history, with all but their debut appearing on a Billboard chart.

Crypt Of The Devil is out now on Metal Blade Records. Various order bundles are available today at metalblade.com/sixfeetunder.

“…absolutely fantastic…one of the best in their entire discography.” – Metal Injection

“If you’re a fan of death metal and you’ve never heard SIX FEET UNDER before, then you don’t know death metal.” – KNAC.com

“…one of death metal’s most reliable and exciting acts two-decades into an otherwise laughable carrier.” – The Metal Observer

“A solid effort all around and a fun time to be had by all you death metal maniacs.” – About.com

“If they open a Death Metal Hall of Fame, Chris Barnes should have a wing… another classic.” – Wicked Channel

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more SIX FEET UNDER:

http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

http://www.twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

http://www.facebook.com/sixfeetunder

LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

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ATRIA BOOKS SIGNS DEF LEPPARD LEAD GUITARIST PHIL COLLEN FOR MEMOIR

Posted in books, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock guitarists, rock music with tags classic rock, metal odyssey, phil collen, rock music books, rock news on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

(NEW YORK) – May 15, 2015. Atria Books has acquired North American and audio rights to a memoir by Phil Collen, lead guitarist for rock band Def Leppard for more than 30 years. ADRENALIZED: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond, written with veteran journalist and author Chris Epting and scheduled for publication on October 27, is the first book written by a member of the group that holds claim to being one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. Featuring personal, never-before-seen photos of Collen and his band mates on stage and off, Adrenalized is a fascinating account of the failures, triumphs, challenges, and rock-hard dedication it takes to make dreams come true.

“It’s fascinating for even me to look back at my life from working in a factory at 16 years old to eventually traveling the world selling over one hundred million records and all the experiences that come with that journey,” Collen says. “I realize that there is a constant evolution of ‘me’ that is still a work in progress even as I continue to be vital and dynamic in my same occupation for the past 35 years well into my late fifties.”

Def Leppard will be touring this summer with Styx and Tesla. The 48-date outing will kick off in Tampa, Fla., on June 23 and will wrap in Jacksonville., on Oct. 17.

The book was acquired by Atria’s Vice President and Editorial Director Peter Borland from Peter McGuigan at Foundry Literary+Media.

Phil Collen is the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Def Leppard. He has been a vegetarian for thirty-one years, alcohol-free for twenty-eight years, and vegan for over four years, busting the myth of the classic rock star stereotype.

Atria Publishing Group is a division of Simon & Schuster, a part of the CBS Corporation. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Online, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. For more information about Atria, visit our website at http://imprints.simonandschuster.biz/atria.

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Source: MAD Ink PR

LONG LIVE PHIL COLLEN.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 15th… From Mötley Crüe To Exodus

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 15th, 1987 – Mötley Crüe released their fourth album Girls, Girls, Girls which went on to peak at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This memorable album would go on to sell four million (plus) copies in the United States alone. Whoa!

On May 15th, 1997 – The Muzak company announced it would transform four KISS songs into elevator friendly instrumentals. The KISS songs that received the Muzak metamorphosis were: Beth, Sure Know Something, A World Without Heroes and Every Time I Look at You. This goes to show you, that weird shit happens and there’s nothing we can do about it. Nothing.

On May 15th, 2015 – The 2014 studio album from EXODUS, Blood In, Blood Out, is ranked at #55 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This is the tenth studio album from the legendary EXODUS and features the return of vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. EXODUS RULES!

On May 15th, 2015 – The eleventh studio album, Crypt Of The Devil, from the mighty SIX FEET UNDER is ranked at #92, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released on May 4th, 2015, via Metal Blade Records.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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“A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” 2 CD Releases On May 22nd, via Massacre Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, ronnie james dio on May 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

2 CDs. 12 bands. 20 songs.

“A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio out on May 22nd via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Pre-order the Ronnie James Dio 2-CD tribute “A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” on iTunes: http://geni.us/diotribute

* Every pre-order includes the instant grat track “Sacred Heart” by Crystal Ball!

Source:

http://www.massacre-records.com/

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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TRIXTER “Human Era” – New Studio Album Releasing The First Week Of June; “Rockin To The Edge Of The Night” Music Video Streaming!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags 80's hard rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey, trixter on May 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

TRIXTER will be releasing their new studio album, Human Era, via Frontiers Music srl, this coming June! The release dates are as follows: June 5th EU, June 8th UK and June 9th U.S. This highly anticipated new studio album from TRIXTER also has a new music video out: Rockin’ To The Edge Of The Night. I love this song, man! Check it out below and let the good-times vibes saturate your Rockin’ soul! Whoa!

Rockin’ To The Edge Of The Night

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WWW.TRIXTERROCKS.COM

Website: http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE TRIXTER.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 14th… From Led Zeppelin To Kamelot

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 14th, 1988 – The great Led Zeppelin reunites, with drummer Jason Bonham (the son of late John Bonham) and perform at Atlantic Records’ 40th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. Whoa, man! The five songs Led Zeppelin performed at this Rock historic event: Kashmir, Heartbreaker, Whole Lotta Love, Misty Mountain Hop and Stairway To Heaven.

On May 14th, 1993 – Four costumes worn by the iconic KISS sold for $26,000, at Christie’s Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction in London, England. That sounds like a bargain, at today’s prices! Whoa!!

On May 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from California’s High On Fire, Luminiferous, is ranked at #14 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This will be the seventh studio album from High On Fire, releasing on June 23rd, 2015.

On May 14th, 2015 – Nirvana Unplugged In New York returns to the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #49. Wow, that is a huge reentry! This former #1 album has spent 83 non-consecutive weeks on this Top 200 chart. This Nirvana album was originally released back in 1994.

On May 14th, 2015 – The new studio album from KAMELOT, Haven, debuts at #75 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Fabulous Metal news, indeed! Long live KAMELOT!

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SOTO – New Studio Album “Inside The Vertigo” Is Out Now; New Music Video “Break” Released!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock albums 2015, jeff scott soto, metal odyssey, music videos, soto on May 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Below, listen to and watch SOTO’s new music video for Break. This new song is grand and addicting Hard Rock stuff! Metal Be Thy Name!

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Facebook: SOTO Official

Website: http://SOTOtheBand.com/

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COAL CHAMBER – to visit hmv to sign copies of their new album ‘Rivals’

Posted in gothic, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags coal chamber, industrial metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on May 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

COAL CHAMBER SIGNINGS

Coal Chamber to visit hmv to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Rivals’.

When & Where?

Wed 27th May – 5:00pm – hmv Exeter

Fri 29th May – 5:00pm – hmv Wolverhampton

Sat 30th May – 5:00pm – Fopp Manchester

Coal Chamber release their eagerly anticipated fourth album ‘Rivals’. Produced by Mark Lewis (Chimaira, Trivium), ‘Rivals’ is the band’s first record in thirteen years. Frontman Dez Fafara says of the record: “Rivals is solid through and through, there’s maturity and growth in the music while still maintaining the true Coal Chamber sound and delivering track after track of killer tunes! We had a great time working together on this record and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!”

Coal Chamber bring their tour to the UK in May beginning in the Copper Rooms, Warwick on 22nd and ending at Manchester’s Ritz on 30th.

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Outlaws & Moonshine Release New Single And Video

Posted in Music, music news, rock bands, rock music, southern rock with tags metal odyssey, outlaws & moonshine, rock news, southern rock on May 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Indiana southern rock band OUTLAWS & MOONSHINE released their new single and video for the track ‘WHISKEY’ today via HighVolMusic. ‘WHISKEY’ is currently available at iTunes and all other digital platforms.

OUTLAWS & MOONSHINE head to Red V Studios in New York on Memorial Day weekend to finish up recording their new EP. A working title, track listing, and physical release date will be revealed at a later date. More information can be found at www.outlawsandmoonshine.com.

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