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FAILURE SHARE IN-STUDIO VIDEO, ANNOUNCE PRE-ORDERS FOR “FANTASTIC PLANET” FOLLOW-UP

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , on January 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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LAUNCH PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2015 – Failure, who are currently in the studio working on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Fantastic Planet, are giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their progress with a new video released today in tandem with the kick off of the band’s PledgeMusic campaign (pledgemusic.com/failure).

PledgeMusic supporters will receive early access to audio clips as well as ongoing video updates from the band.  A variety of packages are available, offering mementos from the recording sessions, ranging from hand-scrawled lyrics to effects pedals and vocal mics. All pre-order bundles include the as-of-yet untitled album, which will be available in a variety of formats: digital (mp3/flac), cd, vinyl and USB drives.

Explained Ken Andrews: “Obviously we are not the first band to do this sort of thing, but I do think our fans are uniquely qualified to make this a very satisfying experience for all who participate.”

Failure returned from a 17-year hiatus in early 2014 with a riotous hometown show at the El Rey Theatre and performances at Fun Fun Fun Fest, Riot Fest, the Sunset Strip Music Festival, Cinquanta, an outing with old friends Tool, and the band’s own Tree of Stars tour.

About Failure

Failure formed in Los Angeles in the early ‘90s, releasing Comfort, their debut album, in 1992 via Slash Records.  Magnified followed in the spring of 1994 with the band’s final offering, Fantastic Planet, released in 1996.  Fantastic Planet earned a perfect 5-star score from Alternative Press with the magazine saying the album was able “to breathe life into the corpse of contemporary, guitar-driven rock,” adding that the band was “willing to stretch the definition of both their instruments and their songs.”  The 17-track album is considered one of the era’s most influential and enduring rock records.  Failure is Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards and Kellii Scott.

About PledgeMusic

PledgeMusic is the world’s leading online, direct-to-fan music community, offering artists a unique way to engage their fans in the music making experience while interacting with PledgeMusic’s global community of music fans.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on FAILURE:

Facebook: Failure

Website: http://failureband.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FAILURE.

Stone.

KOPEK – New Album “RISE” Releases On November 7th; “REVOLUTION” Music Video Streaming!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 24, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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KOPEK NEW ALBUM RISE OUT WORLDWIDE – NOVEMBER 7th, 2014 –

CRANK UP THE NEW KOPEK MUSIC VIDEO REVOLUTION, BELOW! YES, IT KICKS MAJOR ROCKIN’ ASS! WHOA!

PRE-ORDER RISE HERE: http://smarturl.it/KopekRise

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From L to R: Daniel Jordan (Vocals/Guitar) Brad Kinsella (Bass)

* For more info on KOPEK:

Facebook: Kopek

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KOPEK.

LONG LIVE IRELAND.

LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL.

Stone.

THE MELVINS STREAM “TRES CABRONES” VIA PITCHFORK ADVANCE

Posted in alternative metal, alternative rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW WITH MUDHONEY AT GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL IN SAN FRANCISCO

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Oct. 30, 2013 – The Melvins are streaming Tres Cabrones (Nov. 5, Ipecac) in its entirety via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/).  Pre-orders for the record are available now: http://georiot.co/44Wg.

Tres Cabrones is as close as we’re willing to get to the Melvins 1983 line-up,” explained Osborne, of the 12-song album that reunites him, Dale Crover and original drummer Mike Dillard. “The best part is it’s all new songs. I specifically wrote tunes that would be good for these guys to play and it worked out great. We had no interest in rehashing tunes we wrote 30 years ago and chose instead to simply create NEW songs. It worked out perfectly.”

“Making the Tres Cabrones record was a real treat indeed. It’s a trip down memory lane complete with debauchery and ultra violence, ” said Dillard, who left the band in 1984 only to be replaced by Crover.

“After 30 years we release a record with the (almost) original line-up of the band,” added Crover. “I’ve always felt that drummer Mike Dillard was one of us. It’s great that he’s still a piece of the puzzle!  Plus, I get to see what it’s like being the bass player in the Melvins! Tres Cabrones indeed!”

The Melvins annexed Big Business band members Coady Willis and Jared Warren in 2006 for (A) Senile Animal and the quartet has remained in this incarnation for four additional releases including Everybody Loves Sausages, a covers album released this spring. Not ones to relax, the Melvins introduced Melvins Lite, a version of the band that teams Osborne and Crover with Trevor Dunn (Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle). Melvins Lite released their debut album, Freak Puke, in 2012 and subsequently embarked on a 51 date/51 State (including DC) tour of the United States. The band most recently celebrated their 30th anniversary with a six-week North American tour.

Up next for the band is a short stint in Australia with Helmet, a performance at the Meredith Music Festival on Dec. 13 and a recently announced New Year’s Eve performance with Mudhoney at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Calif.

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December 06     Fremantle, Australia @ Metropolis

December 08     Brisbane, Australia @ The Hi Fi (w/Helmet)

December 09     Byron Bay, Australia @ Northern Hotel (w/Helmet)

December 11     Newcastle, Australia @ Cambridge Hotel (w/Helmet)

December 12     Canberra, Australia @ Anu Bar (w/Helmet)

December 13     Meredith, Australia @ Meredith Music Festival

December 15     Sydney, Australia @ Hi Fi (w/Helmet)

December 16     Adelaide, Australia @ The Gov (w/Helmet)

December 17     Melbourne, Australia @ Hi Fi

December 18     Hobart, Australia @ Brisbane Hotel

December 31     San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For More Info On THE MELVINS:

Facebook: (the) Melvins

http://www.themelvins.net

http://www.melvins.com

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Ipecac Recordings website: http://www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE THE MELVINS.

Stone.

GEMINI SYNDROME “LUX” – Debut Album Releases September 10th, Via Warner Bros. Records

Posted in alternative hard rock, alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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LUX Releasing On September 10th, Via Warner Bros. Records

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GEMINI SYNDROME – Pre-order their full-length debut album on Warner Bros Records, LUX — and see the full track listing. Get it at http://geminisyndrome.com/ and spread the word to your friends by sharing.

Click below to join the LUX pre-order Facebook event! Spread the syndrome by inviting your friends to the event and encouraging them to pre-order LUX.

SEPTEMBER 10 – LUX – PRE-ORDER NOW

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Pre-order bundles available in Gemini Syndrome’s VAULT – http://bit.ly/GSvault

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GEMINI SYNDROME:

Aaron – Vocals

Rich – Guitars

Mike – Guitars

AP – Bass

Brian – Drums

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* GEMINI SYNDROME are from Los Angeles, California.

* For More Info On GEMINI SYNDROME:

Facebook: Gemini Syndrome

http://www.geminisyndrome.com

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LONG LIVE GEMINI SYNDROME.

Stone.

JONNY HETHERINGTON Of ART OF DYING – Reveals What Album He Cannot Live Without!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Jonny Hetherington, shown above in center.

I recently asked the very talented  Jonny Hetherington (vocalist, lyricist, songwriter) of Canada’s (amazing) Hard Rock band Art Of Dying: what is the one album you cannot live without? Excluding his own music (as a requirement), this is what Jonny Hetherington had to say:

“Cool man. Pearl Jam Ten is the album I could not live without, It changed my life and influenced my musical path! The flow, the rawness, the trip that Eddie and the boys take you on never gets old for me.”

Visit Jonny’s Blog: www.JonnyHetherington.com

Pearl Jam - Ten - promo cover pic

PEARL JAM – TEN (1991 – Epic)

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ART OF DYING:

Jonny Hetherington – Vocals

Greg Bradley – Guitar

Jeff Brown – Drums

Cale Gontier – Bass/Vocals

Tavis Stanley – Guitar/Vocals

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ART OF DYING – VICES AND VIRTUES

(2011 – Intoxication Records / Reprise)

Stone Says: Vices And Virtues is an incredible album of songs! Songs that inspire the soul and touch on the human spirit. These songs speak in ways that have gotten me through some difficult moments. I cannot be more honest than that. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on ART OF DYING:

Facebook: Art Of Dying

http://www.artofdyingmusic.com

http://www.youtube.com/artofdyingmusic

http://www.twitter.com/artofdying

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LONG LIVE JONNY HETHERINGTON.

LONG LIVE ART OF DYING.

LONG LIVE PEARL JAM.

Stone.

PUSCIFER SET AUGUST 27th RELEASE DATE FOR “ALL RE-MIXED UP”

Posted in alternative rock, experimental rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Puscifer - All Re-Mixed Up - promo cover pic

CONDITIONS OF MY PAROLE REMIXERS INCLUDE SIR MIX –A-LOT AND THIS MORTAL COIL’S JOHN FRYER

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June 3, 2013, Jerome, Ariz. – Puscifer have set an Aug. 27th release date for All Re-Mixed Up, a track-for-track remix album of the band’s sophomore release Conditions of My Parole.

All Re-Mixed Up is the continuation of the Puscifer tradition to release alternate versions, reworks, and remixes of what we consider initial thoughts,” explained Maynard James Keenan.  “For instance, Carina Round was nervous about how to approach her version of ‘Telling Ghosts.’ Mat Mitchell put her at ease by asking her to think of it as a song half written, advising her to ‘now write the other half.’ It’s extremely liberating in the digital age to approach composing and creating in this manner. Infinite paths to explore, reinterpret, and re-present.”

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All Re-Mixed Up Track Listing and Remixers:

1. Monsters (Deconstruct) remixed by Mat Mitchell

2. The Green Valley (Verde River Maestro 507 mix) remixed by Rani Sharone   (Stolen Babies)

3. Monsoons (JLE Motorik mix) remixed by Josh Eustis

4. Telling Ghosts (Giorgia O’Queef mix) remixed by Carina Round

5. Horizons (Dream of a Lie remix) by John Fryer (This Mortal Coil)

6. Man Overboard (11AD remix) by Alain Johannes

7. Toma (Burn Out remix) by Five Knives

8. The Rapture (JLE Needs Service mix) by Josh Eustis

9. Conditions of My Parole (F.U.B.A.R. remix) by Sir Mix-A-Lot

10. The Weaver (Virtual Vacuum remix) by Aaron Harris (PALMS)

11. Oceans (Green Mussel Mix) by Zac Rae

12. Tumbleweed (Delusions of Grandeur mix) by The Beta Machine

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All Re-Mixed Up comes on the heels of an incredibly busy period for the electro-rock outfit.  The band recently released the seven-song EP Donkey Punch The Night, which features covers of Queen’sBohemian Rhapsody” (see the video here: http://youtu.be/LjCu0UwDMNM) and Accept’sBalls To The Wall” as well as new songs “Breathe” and “Dear Brother.”

Puscifer, who are known for their all-encompassing live performances that integrate a variety of on-stage props and pre-recorded video pieces, performed at Coachella 2013, and made their first international outings at Australia’s Soundwave Festival and enthralled South American crowds at Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on PUSCIFER, click on the links below!

facebook: Puscifer

http://www.puscifer.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PUSCIFER.

Stone.

TOMAHAWK – ON LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON THIS MONDAY

Posted in alternative metal, alternative rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo credit Tim Moss; left to right: Duane Denison, John Stanier, Mike Patton and Trevor Dunn

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EAST COAST TOUR DATES KICK OFF ON SATURDAY

May 30, 2013, San Francisco – Tomahawk, who kick off a brief East Coast tour on Saturday in Boston, perform on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Monday, June 3.

The upcoming live performances are the first East Coast dates from the alt-rock super group (Duane Denison, Mike Patton, John Stanier and Trevor Dunn) in a decade. Tomahawk recently toured throughout Australia via the Soundwave Festival and performed at Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile.

Tomahawk Dates:

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Tomahawk released Oddfellows, their first album in six years, in late January with the album landing in the Billboard Top 100 and reaching #2 on the trade magazine’s Hard Music chart as well as #9 on the Indie chart.

Two videos have been released, one for “Stone Letter” (http://pitchfork.com/news/48778-watch-the-video-for-the-mike-patton-lead-group-tomahawks-first-song-in-six-years-stone-letter/) and another for the title track (http://loudwire.com/tomahawk-oddfellows-exclusive-video-premiere/).

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on TOMAHAWK, click on the links below!

facebook: Tomahawk

http://www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE TOMAHAWK.

Stone.

The Pretty Goodbyes – Illuminates Alternative Indie Rock On Their Debut Demo EP “Now We Run”

Posted in alternative rock, alternative rock bands, indie rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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THE PRETTY GOODBYES – The 3 song debut demo EP, Now We Run, from the Loughborough based 4-piece band The Pretty Goodbyes was released back on August 6th, 2012. When very, very cool Alternative/Indie Rock crosses my Rockin’ path, I’m gonna bellow about it; right here on Metal Odyssey. This unsigned UK band would be signed by me in a micro second, if I had the (prestigious) ability to do so for a (knowledgeable) record label.

This Now We Run EP has unveiled 3 songs to my senses and ALL 3 are remarkably memorable, well written and downright (gulp) fun! I always appreciate the way a talented band like The Pretty Goodbyes can coalesce the beauty of 80’s New Wave, late 80’s College Radio and Early 90’s Alternative while still maintaining a balance of Post-Punk and Modern Indie Rock/Alternative sound and vibes; all the while keeping the flames of Indie Pop to a tolerable minimum (if any). Phew! I got that off my chest!

I’m digging this band and the vocals of George Evans are nothing short of terrific. Any serious fan of Alternative and Indie Rock will embrace the music from The Pretty Goodbyes. The Pretty Goodbyes have obviously learned at a very early stage, quality songs are their ticket to success; and I see nothing less happening for this band in the future. Check out The Pretty Goodbyes right now, right here: theprettygoodbyes.bandcamp.com

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NOW WE RUN – Track Listing:

Dirty Hands, Dirty Minds

Green Light District

It’s Not Cheating If You Don’t Get Caught

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George Evans – lead vocals

Jacob Leeson – lead guitar

 Spike Wright – bass

 Sam O’Neill – drums

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For more info on THE PRETTY GOODBYES:

facebook: The Pretty Goodbyes

http://www.theprettygoodbyes.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE THE PRETTY GOODBYES.

Stone.

Chi Cheng, Deftones Bassist – Rest In Peace

Posted in alternative metal, alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Chi Cheng, the legendary and incredibly talented bassist for Deftones has passed away on April 13th, 2013. Chi Cheng was a young 42. Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, friends and bandmates of Chi Cheng.

For more credible information regarding this sad news, click on the link below:

www.OneLoveForChi.com

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Chi Cheng

1970 – 2013

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MetalOdyssey

Rest In Peace, Chi Cheng.

Stone.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS “OCEANIA” – Some Thoughts On This Significant Album

Posted in alternative rock, alternative rock albums, alternative rock bands, Music, Rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS – I didn’t include Oceania from The Smashing Pumpkins on my 2012 Best Of Lists for Metal or Hard Rock for good reason. This 9th studio album from The Smashing Pumpkins accentuates the genius musical mind of Billy Corgan and it isn’t Metal; nor is it Hard Rock. Rock and Alternative Rock is The Smashing Pumpkins and I just didn’t compile a list of Top 10 Rock Albums for 2012… yet. I might still. Who knows?

While being in the heat of relocating my life from one state to another, writing original posts (album reviews, random blab and lists) is not entirely easy. I just had to get my thoughts out to the universe that I thoroughly enjoy Oceania; so much so, that I can easily sum up this important album by The Smashing Pumpkins in one simple word: beautiful.

If I did or was to compile a Top 10 list for Rock Albums released in 2012, Oceania would be #1.

Oceania is an album that must be heard and appreciated all the more, with the earphones on. Oceania is an album that must be heard to understand why I tag it as beautiful. The unique richness of sound and vibrant instrumentation is absolutely breathtaking. Lyrically thought-provoking is Oceania, regardless if that sounds cliché or not. Yes, Oceania does Rock like there’s no tomorrow; only this album Rocks in such a majestic way that it feels too damn special for me to overlook in writing about or acknowledging.

Sample, borrow and/or buy Oceania. Stone would never steer you wrong. Metal be thy name.

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For more info on THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, click on the links below!

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com

facebook: The Smashing Pumpkins

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LONG LIVE THE SMASHING PUMPKINS.

Stone.

TOMAHAWK’S “Stone Letter” Video Premieres On PITCHFORK; New Tour Dates Announced

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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ODDFELLOWS OUT JANUARY 29th

San Francisco – Tomahawk’s video for Stone Letter, the first single from their forthcoming album Oddfellows, is viewable via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/tv/youtube/13-music-videos/592-tomahawk-stone-letter-official-music-video/).

The clip, directed by Vincent Forcier, was shot during the band’s late October tour and features a studio performance from the quartet that includes Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard, Unsemble), Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mondo Cane), John Stanier (Battles, Helmet) and Trevor Dunn (Melvins Lite, Mr. Bungle).

Tomahawk have also added a brief February tour that kicks off on Feb. 12 in Seattle at The Showbox with Retox opening all dates. Retox, the San Diego outfit helmed by The Locust’s Justin Pearson, are currently in the studio recording a follow-up to their 2011 debut, Ugly Animals. Tomahawk will also perform at Lollapalooza Brazil and Australia’s Soundwave Festival.

Stone Letter was released as a limited edition single for Record Store Day’s Black Friday event and will be available on Tuesday as a digital single. A stream of the song, the band’s first new music in six years, is available via Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/tomahawk-first-lp-in-six-years-stone-letter).

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Tomahawk tour dates (Retox opens Feb. 12 to 19):

February 12    Seattle, WA    The Showbox

February 13    Portland, OR    Wonder Ballroom

February 15    San Francisco, CA    Great American Music Hall

February 16    San Francisco, CA    Great American Music Hall

February 17    Santa Ana, CA    The Observatory

February 19    Los Angeles, CA    The Mayan Theater

February 23    Brisbane, Australia    RNA Showgrounds

February 24    Sydney, Australia    Olympic Park

March 1    Melbourne, Australia    Flemington Racecourse

March 2    Adelaide, Australia    Bonython Park

March 4    Perth, Australia    Claremont Showground

March 30    Sao Paulo, Brazil    Lollapalooza Brazil

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on TOMAHAWK, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/tomahawkband

www.facebook.com/ipecac

www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE TOMAHAWK.

Stone.

PUSCIFER – TO RELEASE DONKEY PUNCH THE NIGHT ON FEB. 19, 2012

Posted in alternative rock, experimental rock, Hard Rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Tim Cadiente; Left to right: Matt McJunkins, Jeff Friedl, Maynard James Keenan, Carina Round, Mat Mitchell, Josh Eustis

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RELEASE FEATURES TWO NEW SONGS, QUEEN AND ACCEPT COVERS AND REMIXES

Nov. 19, 2012, Jerome, Ariz. – Puscifer, the Northern Arizona-based band helmed by Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle), will release an eight-song EP titled Donkey Punch The Night on Feb. 19 via Puscifer Entertainment.

“While continuing our tradition of releasing a few new songs at a time,” explained Keenan. “I also had an itch that needed scratching, and that itch was ‘Balls To The Wall.’ Which was followed by an even harder to reach itch known as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’  And scratch them we did.”

The collection features two new songs written by Keenan and Puscifer cohorts Mat Mitchell, Carina Round and Josh Eustis: “Breathe” and “Dear Brother” as well as two covers: Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Accept’s “Balls To The Wall.” Donkey Punch The Night was recorded in Jerome, Ariz. in Keenan’s Caduceus Cellars (www.caduceus.org) with the same roster from 2011’s Conditions of My Parole (Keenan, Mitchell, Round, Eustis, Matt McJunkins and  Jeff Friedl) and guests Zac Rae (piano), Juliette Commagere (vocals), Josh Morreau (bass) and Claire Acey (vocals).

Remixes of the four songs round-out the release with contributions from Los Angeles techno wizard Drumcell, Big Black Delta (aka Jonathan Bates, formerly of Mellowdrone and touring guitarist for M83), Sonoio (Italian multi-instrumentalist Alessandro Cortini of Modwheelmood and touring keyboard player for Muse and NIN) and Central American DJ, Silent Servant, who is well known for his mash-up of post-punk and techno.

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Donkey Punch The Night – Track List:

1.  Bohemian Rhapsody “O.G. Mix”

2.  Breathe

3.  Dear Brother

4.  Balls To The Wall “PIllow Fight Mix”

5.  Breathe “Drumcell rework”

6.  Dear Brother “Denton rework” (Big Black Delta)

7.  Balls To The Wall “Silent Servant El Guapo Mix”

8.  Bohemian Rhapsody “Sonoio rework”

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Puscifer recently announced their first tour dates outside of North America with the band performing three shows in Australia as well as performances at Lollapalooza Brazil and Lollapalooza Chile.

February 22     Brisbane, Australia     The Tivoli

February 26     Sydney, Australia     Enmore Theatre

February 28     Melbourne, Australia     The Palais Theatre

March 31     Sao Paulo, Brazil     Lollapalooza Brazil

April 6 & 7     Santiago, Chile     Lollapalooza Chile *

*Puscifer performance date TBA

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Conditions of My Parole was released in October of 2011 and was quickly followed by a storied Halloween performance on The Late Show with David Letterman complete with Keenan in costume and a keyboard solo by Paul Shaffer. The band returned to late night television in February with a Jimmy Kimmel Live performance that was equally unique, featuring Keenan and Round singing behind video monitors a la human bobbleheads.  Puscifer has completed two North American tours behind the sophomore release including a stop at this summer’s Bonnaroo Festival.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on PUSCIFER, click on the links below!

www.puscifer.com

www.facebook.com/puscifermusic

www.twitter.com/puscifer

LONG LIVE PUSCIFER.

Stone.

WEST END MOTEL – Brent Hinds Side Project Releases New Album; U.S. Tour Starts November 28th!

Posted in alternative punk, alternative rock, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Brent Hinds (Mastodon guitarist & vocalist) just released a new record with his side-project West End Motel titled Only Time Can Tell. Check out the accolades from PASTE Magazine , Alternative Press and MTV Hive and be sure to grab a copy for yourself.

Don’t miss the new tunes being played live as West End Motel heads out on a full U.S. Tour starting November 28th in Virginia. Full details on the shows can be found on the band’s Facebook Page

* West End Motel – Only Time Can Tell was released on October 30th, 2012, via Alternative Distribution Alliance.

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Source:

For more info on West End Motel, click on the links below!

http://www.myspace.com/westendmotel

LONG LIVE BRENT HINDS.

LONG LIVE WEST END MOTEL.

Stone.

New TOMAHAWK Single “Stone Letter”, Streaming Via SPIN.COM

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

BAND’S FIRST LIVE DATES IN NEARLY A DECADE THIS MONTH

Oct. 4, 2012, San Francisco — Tomahawk, the alt-rock super group featuring Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Unsemble), Mike Patton (Faith No More, Fantômas), John Stanier (Battles, Helmet) and Trevor Dunn (Melvins Lite, Mr. Bungle), give fans an early listen to Stone Letter, the first single from Oddfellows (Jan. 29, Ipecac), via Spin’s website (http://www.spin.com/articles/tomahawk-first-lp-in-six-years-stone-letter).

The band’s first live dates in nearly a decade kick off later this month with a half-dozen performances including stops at the Voodoo Music Experience and Fun Fun Fun Fest.  Tour dates are:

October 27    Nashville, TN     Exit/In
October 28    New Orleans, LA     Voodoo Music Experience
October 29    Memphis, TN     New Daisy Theatre
October 31    Dallas, TX     Granada Theatre
November 1    Houston, TX     Fitzgerald’s
November 2    Austin, TX     Fun Fun Fun Fest

Stone Letter” will be released as a limited edition 7″ on Record Store Day’s Black Friday event on Nov. 23.  The digital release is set for Dec. 4.  The b-side will be an original etching by famed cartoonist and comics scholar Ivan Brunetti.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on TOMAHAWK, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/tomahawkband

www.facebook.com/ipecac

LONG LIVE TOMAHAWK.

Stone.

PAPA ROACH – Live Chat On Tuesday, October 2nd! European Tour Dates Announced!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Papa Roach will be doing a massive live fan chat on Tuesday, October 2nd (release day for The Connection).  Fans will be able to talk to the band and each other!! This chat will happen at 6pm PDT.

Go to lifetime.fm/paparoach

To be a part of this amazing experience. Also, make sure that you order your copy of  The Connection TODAY, as pre-orders will end at 5pm PDT from paparoach.com. You can also pick-up the newalbum on iTunes on October 2nd if you’d prefer to go that route.

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PAPA ROACH – Euro Tour Dates:

Papa Roach will be touring across Europe this Fall/Winter and we want to see ALL of you there! To purchase tickets to these shows go to PapaRoach.com/events. Check out all Euro dates below for the city nearest you!

Thu, Nov 8, 2012 Re:Public  Minsk, Belarus

Sat, Nov 10, 2012 Milo  Novgorod, Russia

Mon, Nov 12, 2012 Panorama  Irtutsk Russia

Tue, Nov 13, 2012 Havana  Kransnojarsk Russia

Thu, Nov 15, 2012 Otdych  Novosibirsk Russia

Sat, Nov 17, 2012 Tele Club  Ekaterinburg Russia

Sun, Nov 18, 2012 Arena  Moscow Russia

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 Arena  Krasnodar Russia

Thu, Nov 22, 2012 Yubi  St Petersburg, Russia

Sat, Nov 24, 2012 Progresja  Warsaw Poland

Mon, Nov 26, 2012 Alcatraz  Milan, Italy

Tue, Nov 27, 2012 Komplex 457  Zurich, Switzerland

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 Arena  Ludwigsburg Germany

Fri, Nov 30, 2012 Gasometer Wien  Vienna Austria

Sun, Dec 2, 2012 Zenith  Munich Germany

Mon, Dec 3, 2012 Stadthalle  Rostock Germany

Tue, Dec 4, 2012 Huxley’s  Berlin Germany

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 Turbinenhalle  Oberhausen Germany

Fri, Dec 7, 2012 Melkweg  Amsterdam Netherlands

Sat, Dec 8, 2012 De Mast  Torhout Belgium

Mon, Dec 10, 2012 O2 Academy Brixton  London United Kingdom

Tue, Dec 11, 2012 O2 Academy Brixton  London United Kingdom

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(Source: PAPA ROACH)

For more info on PAPA ROACH, click on the links below!

http://www.paparoach.com

http://www.youtube.com/paparoach

http://www.twitter.com/paparoach

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

Stone.

KEYCHAIN – Alt Rock/Metal Band From Serbia Releases First Single; Offered Up As A Free Download! Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, metal music, modern rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KEYCHAIN – With influences ranging from Nickelback to Pantera, coupled with a very memorable and relevant sound, the Serbian Alt Rock/Metal band known as KEYCHAIN has released their first single: These Empty Skies.

Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly, especially in our age of social networking. Releasing such a terrific song right out of the Rockin’ gates will no doubt have Heavy Rock fans anticipating much more (by way of a full-length album) from KEYCHAIN. I know I can’t wait to hear more!

Get your FREE download of These Empty Skies by clicking on that cool link below!

http://nocturnemagazine.net/vest/1672/keychain-preuzmite-numeru-these-emty-skies

Take a listen (and look) to the official video for These Empty Skies below! Hope it Rocks as cool for you, as it does for me! Metal be thy name.

KEYCHAIN:

Milos – Vocals

B.P. – Guitars

Novelja – Bass

Dzoni – Drums

Session Musicians:

Lukas – Guitars

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KEYCHAIN – Biography:

Originally started out as a cover band playing Nickelback, Godsmack & Shinedown songs, Keychain was formed in Novi Sad (Serbia) in the year of 2009 by B.P. (Guitars), Uros (Vocals), Dusan (Drums), Leo (Guitars) & Cure (bass).

The band disbanded less than a year later, just when they were about to start working on their own material.

In the year of 2012, a fresh new start for Keychain is made with a full new line-up. The band released their first single “These Empty Skies” on 20.09.2012 via Nocturne Magazine, and is currently working on their first full-length album which is now in pre-production mode.

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Front cover design & band logo by B.P.

For more info on KEYCHAIN, click on the links below!

http://www.facebook.com/keychainofficial

http://www.reverbnation.com/keychainoffi…

http://nocturnemagazine.net/vest/1672/keychain-preuzmite-numeru-these-emty-skies

LONG LIVE KEYCHAIN.

Stone.

THE STRIPMINERS – Release New Album FRAIL HOPE RANCH On November 13th

Posted in alternative punk, alternative rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hometown L.A. Pre-Record Release Party Set For October 27th

Limited Edition White Vinyl Albums Will Be Available For Sale

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(Los Angeles – September, 2012) – The Los Angeles-based alt-punk band behind the critically-praised debut album, MoviesTHE STRIPMINERS announce the November 13th release of their sophomore record Frail Hope Ranch.  THE STRIPMINERS are Brett Anderson, vocalist for rock dynamos The Donnas, Paul Stinson from punkers The Radishes, producer/guitarist Scrote (Daniel Johnston, Puscifer), Brett Simons (Brian Wilson, Fiona Apple, Melissa Etheridge) on bass, DJ Bonebrake (of X fame) on drums and Holland Greco (Anais Mitchell, The Peak Show) multi-instrumentalist, singer.

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THE STRIPMINERS debut album, Movies, proved the band’s penchant for an eclectic and varied mix of punk, alternative country, garage rock and Pixies-like flair. Frail Hope Ranch takes on a more cohesive musical theme, comprised almost entirely of moody alt-country ballads conveying the visual of the name behind the title track.  Interestingly, these songs were written and recorded at the same time as their debut, but the band chose to save these to be packaged together in this standout sophomore release. Thematically the songs revolve around a male/female duo: “Sometimes we’re siblings, sometimes we’re lovers, it’s a little sick, but who wants to hear songs about healthy people?” states Lady Brett.
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Song choice is critical to a record’s success and these veterans of the alt-punk genre knew exactly what they were doing.  The album jolts the senses with “Gothic”, a spooky, guitar/violin instrumental, painting a picture of fear, pathos and confusion. The tracks continue with a cinematic flair in “Y’all Part 1” and “Y’all Part 2” which frame the album’s standout track and first single, “The Twins,” demonstrating the album’s lyrical poetry, depth and complexity.  THE STRIPMINERS slow-motion fuzzy guitars, lethargic, deep bass picking and atmospheric cymbal rolls, blend with lyrics that are equally dark, matching heartbreaking refrains sung by Stinson and Anderson, “I’m still hiding away with you” and “I’m still pining away over you”. The album finale, a rockin’ cover of The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”, is perhaps the most impressive cover of the song to date, incorporating vibes, tight harmonies, and (eventually) the anger that the lyrics convey.
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On October 27th, the band will play a pre-release party in Los Angeles at Echo Country Outpost. An evening of hand selected bands, chosen by THE STRIPMINERS will perform around the complex. In addition, there will be Special Guests sitting in when THE STRIPMINERS take the stage.  The band will be pre-selling their new album with a limited edition version in white vinyl for fans to pick up.
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THE STRIPMINERS hinted toward their alt-country leanings with Movies tracks “Better Than A Song’ and the sultry “Like a Harp”. Now, Frail Hope Ranch takes the band even further and is as sure to bring in new fans, as it is to satisfy the faithful.
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Check out the first single The Twins below!

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For more info on THE STRIPMINERS, click on the links below!
http://thestripminers.com/

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

LONG LIVE THE STRIPMINERS.

Stone.

Swimming In Fire – Featuring: Greg Hampton, Danny Saber, Eric Dover & Chris Collier

Posted in alternative metal, alternative rock, experimental music, experimental rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SWIMMING IN FIRE – The dynamically Rockin’ duo of Greg Hampton (Alice Cooper, 9 Chambers, Lita Ford, The New Czars) and Danny Saber (U2, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Marilyn Manson) have founded and are currently collaborating/producing a new project they’ve called: Swimming In Fire.

With Eric Dover (Slash’s Snakepit, Alice Cooper) and Chris Collier joining on, Swimming In Fire is a potent supergroup of seasoned songwriters and multi-instrumentalists to keep your ears and eyes on today and tomorrow!

Two words to know: Alternative. Experimental. Yes, Swimming In Fire are playing cutting-edge music and it’s still radiating some hard and heavy persona that Heavy Metal and Hard Rock diehards scream for. Expect the electronic gates of sound to open up and introduce you to what Greg Hampton and Danny Saber have created here with their project.

Incorporating driving guitars and melodic vocals into their songs is only just the beginning, with this creative band. There’s plenty of Alternative and Experimental nuances happening musically; this all makes the music from Swimming In Fire a true Rock ‘N Roll delicacy in the making.

I’m looking forward to hearing the eventual debut album from Swimming In Fire, these guys are onto capturing a sound that is both highly relevant and contagious. Metal be thy name.

Take a listen to three songs that are already streaming on Swimming In Fire’s facebook and Reverbnation sites, by clicking on the links below!

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For more info on SWIMMING IN FIRE, click on the links below!

Swimming In Fire – facebook

http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/129482770

LONG LIVE SWIMMING IN FIRE.

Stone.

FOOLS FOR ROWAN “Who Killed Amanda Day?” – EP Flourishes And Skyrockets With Its Melodic & Modern Rock

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, melodic rock, modern rock, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

FOOLS FOR ROWAN – While the Modern Rock world jumps up and down for the likes of Daughtry, Shinedown, Cavo, Sick Puppies and Halestorm, (and rightfully so), there is another band that deserves the same treatment: Nashville, Tennessee’s Fools For Rowan. Here’s the slick groovy part: Fools For Rowan have even outshined their last full-length Twisted. Tied Up. Tangled. and I LOVE that album. Who Killed Amanda Day? is a whole new era for Fools For Rowan and they best strap themselves in for a high-speed Rockin’ road of continued success.

If an already seasoned and multi-talented band can maximize their songwriting and musicianship to a higher level than they were before; then Fools For Rowan is such a band. Yes, Fools For Rowan have recently opened for the legendary Evanescence, while also sharing the stage with the mega-famous Candlebox; only it’s a matter of time before Fools For Rowan will own the marquee on different shores and you’ll remember Stone told you so.

Led by the dynamic Erin Mullins on vocals, the melodic driven songs on Who Killed Amanda Day? are insanely memorable and relevant… and I’m an Extreme Metal loyalist who has been kidnapped by this band’s glowing Modern Rock tonality. Among my six favorite songs (on this 6 song EP) is Crave. Kelly Clarkson (my favorite AI winner ever) holds nothing over Erin Mullins when it comes to vocal resonance and prowess. Throughout Who Killed Amanda Day?, Erin steals the show and her band steals it right back… it’s incredible to hear.

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The closing track is Leave, which has Erin dialing into some Stevie Nicks juju. A mellow and still dramatic vocal performance Erin gives on Leave. Back to Crave… Metal Odyssey’s Rock Song Of 2012? Just saying. I’m just enamored by Erin’s vocals and the band’s total musical output; for the simple reason I have never heard a hint of anything superficial from them on any of their songs… ever.

Refuge, Chameleon, and You Can’t Stop Me are Modern Rock charms that rise to the top; all three songs carrying their own flash and color of sonic appeal. The lead single, Killed A Man Today, is easily a song to narrow down as showcasing everything great about Fools For Rowan since the very beginning. There is a Rockin’ drive about this band that I hear and feel in their music which is without dispute; Killed A Man Today just solidifies this drive I’ve been hearing from Fools For Rowan.

Fools For Rowan has an ace in their box of talented tricks and it’s called Rockin’ passion. I hear it. I feel it. It flows through my veins. I’ve now told the world about it and I’m better off for it. Metal be thy name.

Who Killed Amanda Day? was released on July 3rd, 2012, via Lava Lamp Records. Who Killed Amanda Day? is available on iTunes and at Amazon.com.

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FOOLS FOR ROWAN:

Erin Mullins – lead vocals

Rachel Brandsness – lead guitar

Ryan Nanney – rhythm guitar

Jordan Cullen – drums

Andrew “Gib” Williams -bass

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Who Killed Amanda Day? – Track Listing:

Killed A Man Today

Refuge

Crave

Chameleon

You Can’t Stop Me

Leave

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For more info on FOOLS FOR ROWAN, click on the links below!

http://www.foolsforrowan.com

http://twitter.com/foolsforrowan

http://www.youtube.com/foolsforrowan

LONG LIVE FOOLS FOR ROWAN.

Stone.

FAIR TO MIDLAND – On Tour Now With 10 YEARS and KYNG

Posted in alternative metal, alternative rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on June 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As taken from the Official Newsletter from Fair To Midland:

That’s right. We are headed out with our ole tour buddies 10 Years starting today. Check out all of the dates below and we expect to see you all there. Also tagging along will be KYNG.

Sat, June 30 @ Warehouse Live in Houston, TX

Sun, July 01 @ Brewster Street Ice House in Corpus Christi, TX

Tues, July 03 @ Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola, FL

Thur, July 05 @ The Coliseum Tallahassee in Tallahassee, FL

Fri, July 06 @ The Valarium in Knoxville, TN

Sat, July 07 @ Track 29 in Chattanooga, TN

Sun, July 08 @ Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN

Tues, July 10 @ Ram’s Head Live in Baltimore, MD

Wed, July 11 @ Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ

Thur, July 12 @ The Rock Junction in West Greenwich, RI (Headline Show)

Fri, July 13 @ Asylum in Portland, ME

Sat, July 14 @ Wally’s Pub in Hampton Beach, NH

Sun, July 15 @ Club International in New Britain, CT – NEW VENUE

Wed, July 18 @ The Machine Shop in Flint, MI

Thur, July 19 @ Piere’s in Ft. Wayne, IN

Sat, July 21 @ Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL

Sun, July 22 @ Pop’s in Sauget, IL

Tue, July 24 @ George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, AR

FTM OFFICIAL MERCH STORE

Make sure to check out our new online store HERE.

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For more info on FAIR TO MIDLAND, click on the link below!

http://www.fairtomidland.com

LONG LIVE FAIR TO MIDLAND.

Stone.