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SATYRICON – To Headline Royal Metal Fest 2013 In Aarhus, Denmark This April 13th

Posted in Black Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SATYRICON HEADLINING ROYAL METAL FEST 2013

The volunteer organization Metal Royale presents the sixth annual ROYAL METAL FEST on April 12-13 2013 at the venues VoxHall & Atlas in Aarhus, Denmark.

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SATYRICON (NO)

VADER (PL)

CRYPTOPSY (CAN)

CATTLE DECAPTIATION (US)

DECREPIT BIRTH (US)

HATESPHERE (DK)

DAWN OF DEMISE (DK)

HELLS DOMAIN (DK)

+ many more

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* For more info on ROYAL METAL FEST 2013, click on links below!

Metal Royales hjemmeside

Royal Metal Fest på Facebook

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* For more info on SATYRICON, click on the links below!

facebook: Satyricon Norway

http://www.satyricon.no

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE ROYAL METAL FEST.

Stone.

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Von Records Presents “Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves” – Set For Digital Release On March 22nd

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

VON - Seven Billion Slaves - promo cover pic

Exclusive Track Streams + Digital Downloads Available; Special Preorder Package Announced

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Summon The Darkness…Dark Gods will rise! In the cold path of darkness, among the dread and pain deep within us, it is the will of the dark ones to enslave us. Dark Gods manifest around us, besides us, inside us. Seven Billion Slaves delves deeper into the cold and dark minds of VON. VON‘s creator and mastermind VENIEN!!! has tapped into his inner psyche and has willingly summoned many dark tales and ruthless hymns for the world’s seven billion slaves.

Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves is the first of three volumes to begin VON’s Dark Gods trilogy, set for digital release March 22, 2013 via Von Records. The path begins with two advance album streams in the form of “Ancient Flesh of The Dark Gods” (featuring Coffinworm) and “MONSTER!” available for your audio devourment at THIS LOCATION.

To preorder Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves, point your browser HERE. Additionally, preorders for VON’s latest work of sonic indecency will receive a free download code to an advance demo release by VON mastermind VENIEN!!! Titled Tribal Blood: Ritual Manifestation, the demo includes “Black Coming of VENIEN,” “REVOLT!,” “God is Dead” and “Inssside Wittthhh Usss” plus four extra bonus tracks. Order today!

Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves Track Listing:

1. They Have Come

2. Ancient Flesh Of The Dark Gods (Featuring Coffinworm)

3. Hands Of Black Death

4. Dark Gods

5. MONSTER!

6. DevilWhore

7. iAmInHuman

8. RawRot

9. Black Eyes

Further info on VON’s Dark Gods trilogy to be announced in the coming weeks.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VON, click on the links below!

http://www.VONBLACKMETAL.com

http://www.vonrecords.com

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LONG LIVE VON.

Stone.

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Botanist CD and Bell Witch Euro Now Shipping via The Flenser!

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Botanist IV - Mandragora - promo cover!

Botanist’s record is now available from The Flenser; housed in a hand assembled package with an insert and CD.

Order Now!

You can also stream and download the entire album from our bandcamp!

Stream/Download

Botanist, the unconventional one-man black metal band featuring vocals, drums, and hammered dulcimer instrumentation is gearing up to release a fourth album IV: Mandragora, on February 19th from experimental metal label The Flenser. Combining lyrical creativity and musical ingenuity, IV: Mandragora is a concept record on the alchemical creation of a mandrake and how the Botanist is instructed on raising an army of mandrakes to wipe out humanity.

The songs of Botanist are told from the perspective of the Botanist, a crazed man of science who lives in self-imposed exile, as far away from humanity and it’s crimes against nature. Existing amongst a sanctuary of fantasy and wonder, which he calls the Verdant Realm, he surrounds himself with plants and flowers, finding solace in the company of the natural world while envisioning the destruction of man. There, seated upon his throne of Veltheimia, the Botanist awaits the day when humans will either die or kill each other off, thus allowing plants to reclaim Earth in a green glory once more.

Bell Witch - Longing - promo cover pic!

Bell Witch – Longing DLP

Folks in Europe can now pre-order the black version of Bell Witch’s Longing from Burning World/Roadburn Records and save money over the new stupid USPS shipping rates. Pre-order here.

Everyone else can order both the black and limited red versions of the Longing DLP from The Flenser store here in the US. Order here.

Soon:

Bell Witch – “Longing” – DLP (pre-sale up now)

Botanist – IV: Mandragora CD

Bosse-de-Nage – iii – DLP

Trees – Sickness-In – LP

Vestiges/Panopticon – Split gatefold – LP

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* For more info on THE FLENSER, click on the links below!

http://theflenser.com

http://twitter.com/flenserrecords
https://facebook.com/FlenserRecords
http://instagram.com/theflenser
http://theflenser.tumblr.com

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LONG LIVE BOTANIST.

LONG LIVE BELL WITCH.

LONG LIVE THE FLENSER.

Stone.

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HELLFEST OPEN AIR FESTIVAL – June 21/22/23 2013 In Clisson, France – Here’s Info You Need!

Posted in Black Metal, classic rock, Death Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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HELLFEST will take place June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2013 in Clisson, France.

KISS And ZZ TOP As Headliners! WHOA!

SAXON, TWISTED SISTER, KORN, AVANTASIA, ACCEPT, DOWN, KREATOR, TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, HELLOWEEN, VOLBEAT, STONE SOUR, NEUROSIS, AT THE GATES, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, BAD RELIGION and SINISTER at this same festival! WHOA!

THE LIST OF BOTH AMAZING AND LEGENDARY BANDS GOES ON… WHOA!

* Click on the links below for ALL the HELLFEST 2013 info you NEED!

http://www.hellfest.fr

facebook: Hellfest Open Air Festival

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* For more info on KISS, click on the links below!

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE HELLFEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK.

Stone.

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VALDUR – New Track From Black/Death Occultists Streaming Courtesy Of Decibel Magazine

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Valdur - promo group pic - 2012 - #1!

Alpine Black/Death occultists VALDUR recently unveiled a teaser track from their upcoming new full-length. Titled Blast Beast, the tune was recorded at the infamous Bloody Mountain Bunker and is currently streaming for all your unholy enjoyment courtesy of Decibel Magazine, who notes: “The guitars swirl like a wicked blizzard at night, the drums blaaast! an unheard of brutality, and the vocals sound like they come from the blackest depths of the Mammoth Mountain. And then there’s that ominous horn-like sound permeating the soundscape. The end of the world or the beginning of an evil era, VALDUR certainly understand Black Metal’s key dynamics without making them sound tired.”

Comments guitarist/vocalist Samuel of the track: “As VALDUR continues to make it a priority to create our music for ourselves first and foremost, we decided this ‘Blast Beast’ should be heard. For us, it is an exciting stepping stone into what will soon unfold into a very aggressive new full length.”

Witness “Blast Beast” at THIS LOCATION.

The  recording of  their as-yet, untitled long player will be completed later this month Earhammer Studio in Oakland. The offering will feature nine tracks in total. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

In related news, the band will be performing a rare live ritual alongside Genocide Coven, Ritual Combat and more at the Nihilistic Death Fest V in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19. The gathering is being held at The Shred Shed. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show. For more info, point your browser HERE.

If you missed it, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, Conjuring The Fire Plagues, at the band’s Official BandCamp Page.

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“…this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook.”—The Metal Crypt

“…the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of.” – About.com

“…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”—Thrash Pit

VALDUR:

Samuel: guitars/vocals

William: bass

Sxuperion: drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VALDUR, click on the link below!

VALDUR on Facebook

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LONG LIVE VALDUR.

Stone.

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Palace of Worms / Mastery – Free Album Download From THE FLENSER

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Palace Of Worms - Mastery - split - The Flenzer - promo cover

From THE FLENSER:

We have released a split by two of San Francisco’s best solo Black Metal bands. Palace of Worms delivers almost a full albums worth of material and Mastery contributes a concise and chaotic journey through the insane. Album art by Nightshade.

Order the Cassette version from our store.

Or

Download the album for FREE from our bandcamp.

 Enjoy.

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* For more info, click on the links below!

http://theflenser.com

http://twitter.com/flenserrecords

https://facebook.com/FlenserRecords

http://theflenser.tumblr.com

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LONG LIVE PALACE OF WORMS.

LONG LIVE MASTERY.

LONG LIVE THE FLENSER.

Stone.

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A Rock N’ METAL Thanksgiving – What I’m Thankful For! WHOA!

Posted in Black Metal, classic rock, Death Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 22, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS – debut/ST (1974 – Casablanca Records)

A Rock N’ METAL Thanksgiving – It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S. and I’m thankful as always for my family, friends, Metal Buddies, faith, country and the freedom I’ve grown so accustomed to since being alive. I’m thankful for our U.S. troops that protect us here at home and abroad. The Rock N’ Metal that inspires me each and every day, I am absolutely giving thanks for as well. (See below!)

I’m giving thanks for this clear Metal fact: I’ll be catching up with Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale this Thanksgiving weekend… over a couple of cold brews and plates of wings as we discuss… Metal and NFL news.

Now, let’s begin: A Rock N’ METAL Thanksgiving – What I’m Thankful For!

I am thankful for ALL the pioneers of Heavy Metal, aka, Metal. I give Metal thanks to the 1969 debut/ST from Led Zeppelin, with the 1970 debut/ST album from Black Sabbath to follow. I am also thankful for 1974’s KISS debut/ST (see at top of post). Moving forward to 1979’s No Mean City from Nazareth and every other seminal and not so famous Heavy Rock album from those building block years of Metal – I declare my Metal thanks!

AC/DC… WHOA!

From Saxon to Iron Maiden and from Motörhead to Diamond Head, I give Metal thanks. Believe me, if I could list every single band and musician that has psyched-me-out throughout my Metal lovin’ life, I would!

I am thankful for ALL the pre-Heavy Metal history; a Rock and Roll and Classic Rock History that includes all the pioneering bands and musicians that paved the path for Hard Rock and Metal.

I am very, very, thankful for these albums & bands: (A very short list, of course!)

LIZZY BORDEN – Best Of (1994 – Metal Blade Records)

SATYRICON – The Age Of Nero (Koch Records)

DIO – Holy Diver (1983 – Warner Bros.)

SOUNDGARDEN – Down On The Upside (1996 – A&M Records)

SOULFLY – Enslaved (2012 – Roadrunner Records)

SCORPIONS… WHOA!

WITCH CROSS IS BACK! WITH KEV MOORE! WHOA!

STRYPER… WHOA!

MASS… WHOA!

DORO… WHOA! WHOA AGAIN!

CHRIS BARNES and SIX FEET UNDER… WHOA!

SKELETONWITCH… WHOA!

VENOM… WHOA!

HATEBREED… WHOA!

ORANGE GOBLIN… WHOA!

THE BIG FOUR… WHOA!

OVERKILL… WHOA!

TESTAMENT… WHOA!

EXODUS… WHOA!

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – Afterglow

(2012 – J&R Adventures)

3 INCHES OF BLOOD – Long Live Heavy Metal

(2012 – Century Media)

BLACK SABBATH – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

(1973 – Warner Bros.)

QUEENSRYCHE – Operation Mindcrime (1988 – EMI)

What and/or who are you thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day? If you’re thankful for a favorite band and/or musician… let it be known by commenting! Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK & HARD ROCK.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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INFERNAL TENEBRA – Sign With Massacre Records

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records:

We’re happy to welcome INFERNAL TENEBRA from Croatia to our family!

Brutally honest, creative and constantly evolving, Croatian based INFERNAL TENEBRA withstood the test of time in the metal underground.

Originating with pure black metal in 1999, adding a death metal foundation in the following years.

INFERNAL TENEBRA shared the stage with a vast number of metal icons including Kreator, Vader, Symphony X, Exodus, Blind Guardian, Agathodaimon, Pro-Pain and Grave Digger and played festivals like Bloodstock Open Air, Metalcamp and Metalfest.

With two self-released albums Beneath The Twilight and The Essence Of Chaos, the band is heading to a new chapter with the upcoming album, which is going to be released on December 7th via Massacre Records!

INFERNAL TENEBRA:

Darko Etinger – Guitars, Vocals

Paolo Grizonić – Bass

Ivo Petrović – Guitars

Sandi Orbanić – Drums

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* For more info on INFERNAL TENEBRA, click on the links below!

http://www.infernaltenebra.com

http://www.facebook.com/infernaltenebraofficial

http://www.twitter.com/infernaltenebra

http://www.youtube.com/infernaltenebra

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE INFERNAL TENEBRA.

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ADORNED BROOD – Reveal “Kuningaz” Track List; Album Releases November 23rd via Massacre Records

Posted in Black Metal, folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ADORNED BROOD’s new album is going to be released on November 23, 2012 via Massacre Records!

“Kuningaz” was recorded at the Kohlekeller Studio in Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany, with producer Kai Stahlenberg and will also be available as limited digipak. It will include a new recording of ADORNED BROOD’s old song “Totenmarsch” as bonus track.

The album’s track list looks like this:

01. Einkehr

02. Kuningaz

03. Call Of The Wild

04. Victory Or Valhall

05. Hugin

06. Men!

07. Kreuzeslast

08. Just A Fight

09. Munin

10. A War Poem

11. We Are Legion

12. Totenmarsch (Limited Edition Digipak Bonus Track)

“Victory Or Valhall” is the first single off the album. It’s already been released on October 26th and is available as a digital single only.

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* For more info on ADORNED BROOD, click on the links below!

www.adornedbrood.de

www.facebook.com/Adorned.Brood

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE ADORNED BROOD.

Stone.

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THE WRETCHED END “INROADS” – This Dark & Extreme Metal Album Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on October 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

THE WRETCHED END – The second studio album, Inroads, from Norway’s The Wretched End was released this past Summer, via Candlelight Records. The Metal muscular supergroup of Samoth (lead/rhythm guitars), Cosmo (lead/rhythm guitars, bass & vocals) and Nils Fjellström are so incredible together that it’s scary. These three musicians are at the very top of their Metal tier once again with Inroads.

Dark lyrically, Extreme with a blackened atmosphere and mood; I cannot get enough of this sophomore release from The Wretched End. The combination of Cosmo’s vocals and the Metal music are for all intents and purposes… Extreme perfection. If our Metal community needs an ambassador band to stand up to all the societal bullshit we must (all) endure, then I’m electing The Wretched End.

Samoth is a Metal legend. Period. His presence is heard and remarkably felt all over these songs on Inroads and it’s a grand experience to take in. Nils Fjellström on drums is so damn great to listen to. Honestly, this band was meant-to-be and they play like they’ve been together forever. This entire album is a favorite for me, with each song blazing into the next in all of its Extreme and Blackened Metal glory.

Inroads is easily one of the very best among Metal albums of 2012, in my personal Metal opinion. This is an album you must hear and spread the Metal word about. Fans of Emperor, Dark Funeral, Scum and Zyklon know these guys are unreal at mastering their Metal craft. What’s important to know is – The Wretched End bestows Black Metal, Death Metal, Thrash Metal and all grand attributes of Extreme Metal, all wrapped into one.

The Wretched End blew my Metal mind with their 2010 debut Ominous; this follow-up titled Inroads has had the same, if not more of an effect on me; in turn, solidifying my highest level of recommendation of their Metal to all my fellow Metal brethren. The Wretched End is what Metal is all about. Metal be thy name.

THE WRETCHED END:

Samoth – lead/ rhythm guitar

Cosmo – lead/ rhythm guitar, bass, vocals

Nils Fjellström – drums

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INROADS – Track Listing:

Tyrant of the Mountain

Deathtopian Society

Death by Nature

Cold Iron Soul

The Haunting Ground

Fear Propaganda

Blackthorn Winter

Hunger

Throne Renowned of Old

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* For related posts on THE WRETCHED END featured on Metal Odyssey, click on the links below!

THE WRETCHED END “INROADS” – Releases In North America, June 19th, 2012, Via Candlelight Records

THE WRETCHED END: New Track Streaming Via Decibel Magazine!

SAMOTH of The Wretched End – A Metal Odyssey Interview!

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* For more info on THE WRETCHED END, click on the links below!

facebook: The Wretched End

WWW.OMERCH.COM

LONG LIVE THE WRETCHED END.

Stone.

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WILT – Canadian Black Metal Duo To Release Debut EP

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Wilt is gearing up to release their debut EP. Based out of Central Canada, this 2 piece Black Metal project is comprised of Jordan Dorge [Laika] and Brett Goochild. Black metal has never sounded so dark and deprived. This self-titled EP will take you on a visceral journey into your mind and into the crevices of the earth.

With influences rooting from Winterfylleth, Woods Of Ypres, Altar Of Plagues, Nachmystium and many more, they hinder their own true and unique sound to Canadian black metal. This four track EP runs just shy of 30 minutes. Artwork comes courtesy of Sam Nelson and the logo was done by The Lord of Logos, Christophe Szpajdel. Dan Lowndes will handle mastering duties. Expect a late October/early November release date.

Wilt has posted a sampler of the EP – take a listen below!

For more updates and information visit  facebook: Wilt

WILT – Track Listing:

Autumn Veil

Empyrean

Cold Misfortune

Pale Consternation

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

LONG LIVE WILT.

Stone.

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LUNA AD NOCTUM – Sign With Massacre Records; “Hypnotic Inferno” Releases In February 2013

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records Announces:

We’re happy to announce the signing of LUNA AD NOCTUM from Poland!

The band was founded in 1998. “Lunar Endless Temptation”, the band’s first demo, was released 3 years later, which was followed by the debut album “Dimness’ Profound” in 2002.

The second album “Sempiternal Consecration”, released in 2004, features a cover version of Samael’s song “Into The Pentagram”. After the release, LUNA AD NOCTUM played several shows supporting Cannibal Corpse and played at the Metalmania Festival in Poland. The band’s third album “The Perfect Evil In Mortal” was released in 2006.

LUNA AD NOCTUM are now ready to deliver their fourth studio album “Hypnotic Inferno” in February 2013 via Massacre Records!

LUNA AD NOCTUM are:

AN6 – Vocals, Bass

T.Infamous – Guitars

Blasphemo – Guitars

Dragor – Drums

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* For more info on LUNA AD NOCTUM, click on the links below!

www.lunaadnoctum.com

www.facebook.com/lan.official

www.myspace.com/lunaadnoctum

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE LUNA AD NOCTUM.

Stone.

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VENOM – To Headline Maryland Deathfest 2013

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the Official Venom Website:

Yes it’s official…. Venom have confirmed they will be headlining the Maryland Death Fest which takes place during the last weekend of May 2013.

The Black Metal Godz last played Live in America in 2006 on their ’10 Commandments Tour’, although other show commitments have prevented them from returning sooner. As yet no other US dates are being planned during this period, so this show at MDF XI could be a one-off spectacular.

~ Visit the MDF Website ~

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* For more info on VENOM, click on the link below!

http://www.venomslegions.com/

LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE MARYLAND DEATHFEST.

Stone.

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LAGRIMA ‘Hannibal AD Portas’ – Lebanese Metal Band Self-Releases Their Debut Album And It’s: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LAGRIMA – Beirut Lebanon is home to a Metal band that I want my fellow Metal brethren to know about. This Metal band is called LAGRIMA and they blend everything from classic guitar to (melodic) Black and Death Metal;  with Heavy Metal and Power Metal influences in-between. Overall, I would classify LAGRIMA as an Extreme Metal band that also respects the art of capturing melody, while they are very astute at conveying their Metal craft effectively. The mood and atmosphere of this album projects an open-mindedness to music that LAGRIMA saturates with their Metal.

Their debut studio album, Hannibal AD Portas has just been self released and it’s free! (See their Reverbnation link below). LAGRIMA is: Tarek Yazbek (Guitars, Bass, Drum Machines, Synth) and Bilal Alaghar on vocals. Originally formed back in 2003 with a different lineup, Tarek Yazbek is now the lone founding member.

The album opener, Prelude (… To the Gods of War), is an intro of orchestration; an intro that gave me every indication that LAGRIMA has set no boundaries to their interpretation of a Metal album and I applaud them for that. There are many moments where LAGRIMA will shift gears and subdue their Metal extremity, with melodic guitar passages and intros that musically illuminate their Middle East roots (Death of the Father… Saguntum and Trepia Trazimian Cannie are fine examples of this).

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Tarek Yazbek is quite the talented multi-instrumentalist! His guitar skills cover an extensive range, from acoustical and melodically mellow to all-out blazing fret work and riffs that should make every Metal maniac out there raise the horns to the sky. Bilal Alaghar has Black Metal written all over his vocals and he has more than impressed my eardrums and Extreme Metal saturated brain! This Metal duo from Lebanon have downright succeeded at recording their debut album and they both should be Metal proud.

In the event LAGRIMA were to be discovered and signed by a Metal record label tomorrow, it would not surprise me at all; of course the Metal door should be open for some production tweaking. LAGRIMA has recorded a product of Metal that stands on its own merit of being very memorable to me. This band is not just another carbon-copied multi-Metal genre act that wants to play extreme. There’s some diversity in LAGRIMA’s Metal that needs to be heard.

I highly recommend you check out LAGRIMA – Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

* To find out more about LAGRIMA and download Hannibal AD Portas for free, click on the link below!

www.reverbnation.com/lagrima

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LAGRIMA:

Tarek Yazbek – (Guitars, Bass, Drum Machines, Synth)

Bilal Alaghar – (Vocals)

Hussain Soufan – (Bass) (Joined LAGRIMA at the end of the recording process)

Hannibal AD Portas – Track Listing:

Prelude (… To the Gods of War)

Serenade Upon Mount Aryx

Conquest of Iberia

Death of the Father… Saguntum

Arise and Arrest the Destiny of Rome

Trepia Trazimian Cannie

Abhore the Antagonists

A Final Flight

Sealed With Poison

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LONG LIVE LAGRIMA.

Stone.

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ADORNED BROOD – Finish Recordings, Reveal Album Details For ‘Kuningaz’

Posted in Black Metal, folk metal, Heavy Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 18, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ADORNED BROOD have finished the recordings of their upcoming album!

“Kuningaz”, which is the Germanic term for king, is going to be available in late November and will also be available as limited digipak with an exclusive bonus track.

The album was recorded at the Kohlekeller Studio in Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany, with producer Kai Stahlenberg.

Mario Pontigo, Moritz “Mo” Stübing (All Will Know) and Florian “Blutaxt” Tamm (Black Unicorn) are featured as guest musicians on “Kuningaz”.

Rumor has it, that fans will hear more acoustic instruments, more blast beats, complex riffing and various sound effects on the album.

You can watch the first studio trailer below!

Further visual impressions from the studio are available on the band’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Adorned.Brood

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* For more info on ADORNED BROOD, click on the links below!

http://www.adornedbrood.de

http://www.youtube.com/AdornedBroodBand

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE ADORNED BROOD.

Stone.

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NIDINGR – ‘Greatest Of Deceivers’ Details Revealed; Releasing In North America On November 20th

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Recent Indie Recordings signees, NIDINGR, will unleash their new full-length, Greatest Of Deceivers, in North America on November 20th. Starring present and past members of bands such as Mayhem, Gorgoroth, DHG (Dødheimsgard), 1349 and God Seed, among others, the Norwegian Black Metal magicians are known for their efficiently complex songwriting, ravagingly dissonant, yet infinitely catchy riffs and breakneck tempos. Their two previous offerings — 2005’s Sorrow Infinite And Darkness and 2010’sWolf Father — prove what this maniacal assault is capable of. 

NIDINGR recorded G.O.D. in Crystal Canyon Studios in Oslo, home to a host of prominent Norwegian acts including cult experimentalists Ulver, to accomplish a unique ‘70s, vintage style production. The sound they’ve created is a wholly organic, warm, unedited and un-triggered production that further emphasizes the great musicianship caught on tape. Greatest Of Deceivers was produced by guitarist Teloch, mixed by Anders Møller (Kitchie Kitchie Ki Me O, Euroboys, 120 Days, Turbonegro, etc.) and  mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios. The cover was crafted by the renowned Metastazis (Morbid Angel, Nachtmystium, Paradise Lost, Watain, Blut Aus Nord, etc.).

Greatest Of Deceivers continues the theme from Sorrow Infinite And Darkness, based on Enochian texts. As on the previous album, ten Enochian Æthyrs are evoked through the course of the album.

Greatest Of Deceivers Track Listing:

01. Greatest Of Deceivers
02. All Crowns Fall
03. O Thou Empty God
04. The Balances
05. Vim Patior
06. Rags Upon A Beggar
07. The Worm Is Crowned
08. Pure Pale Gold
09. Mother Of Abominations
10. Dweller In The Abyss

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NIDINGR:

Teloch – Guitars and bass

Blargh – Guitars and bass

El.Cpt.Estrella Grasa – Vocals

Øyvind Myrvoll – Drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on NIDINGR, click on the links below!

http://www.nidingr.no

http://www.facebook.com/nidingr

http://www.indierecordings.net

https://www.facebook.com/indierecordings

LONG LIVE NIDINGR.

Stone.

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VALDUR – Alpine Black/Death Occultists Issue Recording Update; New Song Posted

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Alpine Black/Death occultists VALDUR recently completed composing their upcoming, as-yet, untitled new full-length. Official recording sessions will commence on November 12th at Earhammer Studios. Additionally, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, “Conjuring The Fire Plagues,” at the band’s Official BandCamp Page. When asked to talk about the upcoming new material, the band said in a collective statement: “We wish not to elaborate too much and allow the music that we will be putting out in the near future to do the talking.”

In the meantime, check out VALDUR live in the studio at KDVS at THIS LOCATION.

Hailing from Mammoth Lakes, California, VALDUR released Raven God Amongst Us in 2010 via Blood Mountain Records. The record proved to be an infernal masterpiece among the underground masses. Noted The Metal Crypt in a review of the record: “USBM is so often by the numbers that I am wary of it right out of the gate, but this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook,”About.com called the band, “the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of,” while Thrash Pit opined, “…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”

VALDUR:

Samuel: Guitars/Vocals

William: Bass

Sxuperion: Drums

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* To read Stone’s album review for Raven God Amongst Us, click on the link below!

VALDUR “Raven God Amongst Us” – A Raw And Apocalyptic Black Metal Storm

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* For more info on VALUDR, click on the link below!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/valdur/54163319709

(Source: Earsplit PR)

LONG LIVE VALDUR.

Stone.

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NIDINGR – Unite With Indie Recordings

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Indie Recordings are pleased to announce the signing of Norwegian Black Metal deviants NIDINGR! Starring present and past members of bands such as Mayhem, Gorgoroth, DHG (Dødheimsgard), 1349 and God Seed, among others, NIDINGR are known for their efficiently complex songwriting, ravagingly dissonant, yet infinitely catchy riffs and breakneck tempos.

Their two previous offerings — 2005’s Sorrow Infinite and Darkness, which the Metal Crypt crowned “one of the most interesting albums that has crawled out of the blackened depths of Norway in many a years” and 2010’s Wolf Father, featuring Mayhem’s Hellhammer on drums — proves what this maniacal assault is capable of.

Said the band in a collective statement: “NIDINGR is looking forward to working with a great label on Norwegian soil. We are sure Indie Recordings is the label we need to get us out to the masses and up to the next level.”

Further info to be released this Fall.

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“NIDINGR has created an extremely dense and concentrated lesson in black metal’s most interesting elements…” – Lords Of Metal

“Wolf Father is a lean, mean disc that hits with the quickness of a raiding party and the heft of broadswords. Its six songs always go for the jugular, leaving a solid clubbing any time they fall short. It’s a beast worth hunting down as Wolf Father has potential as the head of the blackened death metal pack.” – Washington Times

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* To read my review of Wolf Father, click on the link below!

NIDINGR “Wolf Father” – One Of Black Metal’s Blackest Unleash Their Strike

* For more info on NIDINGR, click on the links below!

http://www.facebook.com/nidingr

http://www.nidingr.no

http://www.indierecordings.net

https://www.facebook.com/indierecordings

LONG LIVE NIDINGR.

Stone.

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RETALIATORY MEASURES – Sign With Massacre Records; New Song ‘Pharynx’ Streaming Online!

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on August 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

RETALIATORY MEASURES from Finland was founded in early 2009 by Kalle Hahtamo (Guitar), Pessi Haltsonen (Vocals) and Janne Halima (Guitar). Soon Iiro Aittokoski (Drums) and Teemu Heurlin (Bass) joined the band. Teemu left the band about a year later and was repleaced by Marko Mäkipanula.

They released their first demo in late 2009, which gained good feedback from the music media in Finland. A second promo CD entitled “MMX” followed a year later.

RETALIATORY MEASURES have been hitting the stages since the beginning of the band and played with bands such as Omnium Gatherum, Insomniumm, Rotten Sound or Napoleon Skullfukk.

Being asked about the lyrical themes of their songs, Iiro said in an interview with The Core Of Brutality: “(Our songs deal with) death, accepting death, tattoo artists and Mel Gibson.”

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Stone Says: WHOA! Take several listens below to Pharynx. Holy mother of Extreme Metal, does Retaliatory Measures crash, burn and tear the F’n place up with their totality of punishing sound! You will hear some melodic guitar parts/solos in-between the vicious vocals and rhythm section. Retaliatory Measures kicked my Metal lovin’ ass today. Holy Metal shit.

RETALIATORY MEASURES’ debut album Withdrawal Syndromes is going to be released on October 26, 2012 via Massacre Records!

RETALIATORY MEASURES:

Kalle Hahtamo – Guitar

Marko Mäkipanula – Bass

Iiro Aittokoski – Drums

Janne Halima – Guitar

Pessi Haltsonen – Vocals

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(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on RETALIATORY MEASURES, click on the links below!

www.retaliatorymeasures.net

www.myspace.com/retaliatorymeasures

www.facebook.com/retaliatorymeasures

www.twitter.com/Retaliatoryband

* For more info on MASSACRE RECORDS, click on link below!

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE RETALIATORY MEASURES.

HAIL FINLAND METAL.

Stone.

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SATAN’S WRATH – Greek Satanic Blackened Thrash Outfit Summon Debut Album

Posted in Black Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , , on August 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

First Single, Cover Art and Track Listing Revealed

Now that the thousand-faced moon is risen SATAN’S WRATH is upon thee… Awakened by you, the legions of Satan and blessed by the forces of the archfiend, this abominable band delivers Satanic necrometal drenched in sacrificial blood. Relentless blasphemy, unholy sacraments of evil made by dwellers of the twilight, horrors that will make priests vomit in agony, abominations that the prophecies of old kept hidden!

The Greek Satanic Blackened Thrash outfit have just launched the first single from their upcoming new album Galloping Blasphemy. Head over to metalblade.com/satanswrath to stream “Between Belial And Satan” now. Pre-orders are also available and include CD, LP, as well as CD/LP and t-shirt bundles.

Formed in 2011 by multi-instrumentalist Tas Danazoglou (vocals, drums, bass) and Stamos K (guitars), SATAN’S WRATH deal in a style of heavy metal music which harkens to the times when the Death, Black and Thrash genres were all considered one in the same, and only leather, spikes and bullets were real!

The band’s debut release, Galloping Blasphemy, contains nine tracks of unholy terror and is to be released on September 25th in North America, and September 21/24th in Europe.

All Danazoglou had to say about the new album was:”REAL METAL! DEATH TO POSERS!”

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Galloping Blasphemy – Track Listing:

1. Leonard Rising – Night of the Whip

2. Between Belial and Satan

3. One Thousand Goats in Sodom

4. Hail Tritone, Hail Lucifer

5. Galloping Blasphemy

6 .Death Possessed

7. Death to Life

8. Slaves of the Inverted Cross

9. Satan’s Wrath

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SATANS WRATH, click on the link below!

http://www.metalblade.com/satanswrath

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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