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

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

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

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

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

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

KISS - promo band pic - 2015 - #060415GSMOS

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

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

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

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

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

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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EDDIE VAN HALEN – Is Cover Feature For Guitar World February 2016 Issue

Posted in classic rock, Guitar, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on January 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

February - Guitar World - 2016 - Eddie Van Halen - cover promo - #MO33ILMDAF99

Guitar World – February 2016 – Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen – In this world exclusive, Edward Van Halen reveals all the intricacies, details and secrets behind his live rig that powered Van Halen‘s monumental 2015 U.S. Tour.

Get your copy today for $7.99!

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LONG LIVE EDDIE VAN HALEN.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR From THE DEAD DAISIES!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on January 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

The Dead Daisies - Happy New Year - 2016 - promo band pic - #MO3939ILMFMD99

Dear Rockers Everywhere,

we’re calling in to wish all of you an amazing new year! 2016 will be awesome, with new music, some exciting announcements and as always lots of Rock’n’Roll! We’re looking forward to seeing all of you again to have a good time together. We especially want to thank you for the support, the amazing shows and the sheer love of music in 2015!

During the last year, there has been an overwhelming amount of ‘First times’: For example on Nov 8th, the opening night with Whitesnake in Moscow, a first for The Dead Daisies which would be followed by a long list of countries and cities visited (again) for the first time by the band including Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia and Serbia. We played a headline show in Paris, which turned out to be a very special celebration of joy & music, and headed for the UK and (another first) a headlining tour. We also made a welcome return to Israel. Quite a different line-up of the band played around the same time two years ago. This time around, John Corabi, Marco Mendoza and Brian Tichy were making their first (that word again) trip.

We can’t wait until we will be making more ‘firsts’ in 2016. And we would love for you to join the ride!

Happy New Year,
The Dead Daisies

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LONG LIVE THE DEAD DAISIES.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

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Happy New Year! Let The 2016 METAL Year Begin!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on January 1, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Happy New Year - 2016 - banner - #MO33ILSMMDSOT993939

HAPPY NEW YEAR! To ALL of my friends, partners in METAL promotions and visitors to Metal Odyssey, I say THANK YOU for your METAL support last year and may you ALL have a grand METAL 2016!! Cherish life, always stay positive and stick-it-to-the-man. Metal Be Thy Name.

Below are a couple of METAL albums that are releasing this month in which I might purchase right away, depending on my budget. Yes, paying bills will continue on in 2016 and that forever sucks dehydrated donkey poop.

Witchcraft - Nucleus - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO33ILMF99

I dig Witchcraft. ‘Nuff said. This band is one solid reason as to why Sweden kicks Metal ass. Witchcraft’s new album Nucleus releases on January 15th, via Nuclear Blast.

Axel Rudi Pell - Game Of Sins - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMF33993993

AXEL RUDI PELL is an amazing guitarist to listen to and Johnny Gioeli is a very cool “throwback” vocalist too. These guys remember how Heavy Rock is supposed to be created. This new album, Game Of Sins, releases in the USA on January 22nd, via Steamhammer / SPV.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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Metal Odyssey’s Top 10 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2015!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on December 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Stone - Scott Coverdale - Top 10 Albums Of 2015 - promo banner - 2015 - #MO33MDILFNSMSTO

Stone Says:

2015 was a very enjoyable year for me, when it came to Metal and Hard Rock releases. On a personal note, 2015 was one of my saddest years, due to the passing of my Father this December and then Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead left us. May they both rest in peace. Once again, I’ve told myself to cherish life and the music that brings us together. I hope you all will share my sentiment.

On an upbeat note, I did compile my list of Top 10 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2015. My Metal Brother and Metal Odyssey’s staff researcher Scott Coverdale also has compiled his Top 10 Of 2015 as well, on this same post! Whoa! My love for Classic Rock is shown on my Top 10 list with Europe and FM; both bands released what probably are their finest albums ever, in my opinion. My #1 is Enforcer From Beyond, a Metal album I consider to be beyond incredible!

My Top 10 list would never be complete without the entries of Venom and Motörhead; both bands released freaking killer albums this past year and I’ll forever recommend them both! Please check out Iron Kingdom and Fallen Angels when you can, both of these underground Metal bands deserve ALL the praise I can possibly give them and they are in my Top 10! Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey, Happy Metal New Year and Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Stone’s Top 10 Of 2015:

Enforcer - From Beyond - promo album cover pic - #2015E

#1

ENFORCER – From Beyond

Venom - From The Very Depths - promo cover album pic - 2014 - DEC

#2

VENOM – From The Very Depths

Biotoxic Warfare - Lobotomized - promo cover pic - #2015BW

#3

BIOTOXIC WARFARE – Lobotomized

Lamb Of God - VII - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0608LOGMORB

#4

LAMB OF GOD – Sturm Und Drang

Motorhead - Bad Magic - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #082815LMPCMDSF

#5

MOTÖRHEAD – Bad Magic

Europe - War Of Kings - promo album cover pic - #2015EJTMO

#6

EUROPE – War Of Kings

Iron Kingdom - Ride For Glory - promo cassette cover pic - 2015 - #33MMIL

#7

IRON KINGDOM – Ride For Glory

Fallen Angels - World In Decay - promo album cover pic - 2015

#8

FALLEN ANGELS – World In Decay

FM - Heroes And Villains - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #3399NLSMSOT9393MDF

#9

FM – Heroes And Villains

Sinister - Dark Memorials - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMNSS24

#10

SINISTER – Dark Memorials

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Scott Coverdale Says:

This past year happened to be one of the best years in music for me in decades. Many of my favorite bands that were cranked-up on my car stereo back in 1986 were once again being cranked-up in 2015. With the likes of Whitesnake, Def Leppard, and Iron Maiden releasing great studio albums this year, it was really difficult coming up with my Top 10 for this year. Before I list my Top 2015 Albums Of The Year, I would like to shout out a huge THANK YOU to one of the Greatest Bands of all time… MÖTLEY CRÜE.

I was lucky enough to see THE CRÜE this past summer for the last time, on their Farewell Tour. It was kind of a bitter-sweet night for me, at this concert. On the one hand I was having a great time taking in the show with my high school buddies, just like we did at the “Theatre Of Pain” concert back in the day, while at the same time saying Good bye to one of my all-time favorite bands wasn’t easy. Thank You!!! – Scott Coverdale

Scott Coverdale’s Top 10 Of 2015:

Michael Monroe - Blackout States - Promo album cover pic - #MO7143399NLSLSMOT

#1

MICHAEL MONROE – Blackout State

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

#2

W.A.S.P. – Golgotha

Praying Mantis - Legacy - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MONMSSLB334

#3

PRAYING MANTIS – Legacy

Eclipse - Armageddonize - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO3399449339NSSMFMD

#4

ECLIPSE – Armageddonize

Helloween

#5

HELLOWEEN – My God-Given Right

IRON MAIDEN - The Book Of Souls - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMILGSS

#6

IRON MAIDEN – The Book Of Souls

Halestorm - The Wild Life - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #HMO0526

#7

HALESTORM – Into The Wild Life

Europe - War Of Kings - promo album cover pic - #2015EJTMO

#8

EUROPE – War Of Kings

Scorpions - Return To Forever - promo album cover pic - #MO3399SMNSSCMFF

#9

SCORPIONS – Return To Forever

Thunder - Wonder Days - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO39339MSSNLFMDF33

#10

THUNDER – Wonder Days

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 29th… From THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE To MOTÖRHEAD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on December 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Hey Joe - Stone Free - single cover art promo - #1966JH

On December 29th, 1966 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their television debut, performing their iconic song Hey Joe, on the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Incredible piece of Rock ‘N Roll history there!

The Who - Love Reign o'er Me - promo 45rpm single cover sleeve - #1973

On December 29th, 1973 – THE WHO hit #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in the United States, with their song Love Reign O’er Me from their legendary Rock Opera: Quadrophenia. Whoa.

Led Zeppelin - Dyer Maker - promo 45rpm single cover sleeve - #1973

On December 29th, 1973 – The amazing LED ZEPPELIN hit #20, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their song D’yer Mak’er. This song is featured on LED ZEPPELIN’s fifth studio album from 1973: Houses Of The Holy.

KISS - Creatures Of The Night - promo album poster - the loudest band in the world - #1982

On December 29th, 1982 – KISS kicked off their tour in support of their tenth studio album: Creatures Of The Night. This initial concert took place at the Bismarck Civic Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. It was the first KISS tour with guitarist Vinnie Vincent replacing the super legendary Ace Frehley. This KISS tour would be their last tour in makeup, until their 1996 reunion tour.

Motorhead - The Best Of - promo album cover pic - #MO33MDFNLSSMS3939

Motorhead - Ace Of Spades - promo cover pic!!

Motorhead - Bad Magic - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #082815LMPCMDSF

On December 29th, 2015 – The beloved MOTÖRHEAD have their compilation The Best Of, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. MOTÖRHEAD also have their 1980 studio album Ace Of Spades ranked at #2 and their 2015 studio album Bad Magic ranked at #3, on this same chart. Rest In Peace, Lemmy Kilmister and MOTÖRHEAD FOREVER.

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Lemmy Kilmister Of Motörhead – Rest In Peace, Our Metal Icon

Posted in classic rock, Metal with tags , , , , on December 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lemmy Kilmister - publicity - cooking promo

As reported on the Official Motörhead Facebook:

There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family.

We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words.

We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please…play Motörhead loud, play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy’s music LOUD. 
Have a drink or few.

Share stories.

Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself.

HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT.

Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister

1945 -2015

Born to lose, lived to win.

Please feel free to post your condolences, well wishes and memories here:

https://www.facebook.com/riplemmyk

Lemmy - Motorhead - Decibel cover promo pic - #661224

Stone Says: Tremendously sad news. Goodbye, Lemmy. Thank you for the Rock ‘N Roll. I will forever spread the word of Motörhead. The Metal and Rock ‘N Roll world will truly never be the same without Lemmy.

Motorhead - The Best Of - promo album cover pic - #MO33MDFNLSSMS3939

I’ll never forget seeing Motörhead for the first time live, it was one of my most magical Metal moments I’ve experienced, back in the mid 80’s. I saw concert fans tussle and struggle to take ownership of Lemmy’s cigarette butt; one in which he flicked into the crowd. I watched Lemmy play bass and sing Killed By Death, Jailbait and Ace Of Spades, only 20 or so feet away from me, in an overcrowded West Hartford Ballroom, in West Hartford, Connecticut. Slayer later headlined. With a couple of minor bruises, I stunk of cigarette smoke, sweat and beer after leaving that show. It doesn’t get any better than that.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 28th… From THE DOORS To SLIPKNOT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on December 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Doors - Touch Me - promo cover sleeve - 1968 - #MOSNFMDF9933SC

On December 28th, 1968 – THE DOORS released their single Touch Me. This song went on to peak at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, becoming THE DOORS’ third Gold single.

Led Zeppelin - classic band logo - #071385MOSLMNMS33

On December 28th, 1968 – The iconic LED ZEPPELIN performed their first concert in Canada, at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, supporting VANILLA FUDGE. Jumping jelly donuts, that’s freaking cool!

Trans-Siberian-Orchestra-Letters-From-the-Labyrinth- promo cover pic - #MO33NLSMDF9933

On December 28th, 2015 – The new studio album, Letters From The Labyrinth, from TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, is ranked at #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. Very cool.

Slipknot - debut album cover promo pic - 1999 - #SMO9

On December 28th, 2015 – The debut studio album from SLIPKNOT is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy hair balls!

UFO - The Best Of - 1974 - 1983 - #MONSFMSSC99339393

On December 28th, 2015 – The Best Of UFO (1974 – 1983) is ranked at #99, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 5th… From LITTLE RICHARD To SCORPIONS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on December 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly - promo 45rpm cover pic - 2015 - #MOLR33MN

On December 5th, 1932 – Rock ‘N Roll icon Little Richard was born in Macon, Georgia. Long live Little Richard!

Goo Goo Dolls - John Rzeznik - November - 2015 - 3MO33NSF

On December 5th, 1965 – John Rzeznik was born in Buffalo, New York. John is the lead singer, guitarist and producer for the very famous: Goo Goo Dolls. Above photo credit: Goo Goo Dolls Facebook.

Badfinger - No Matter What - promo single - 45rpm cover sleeve - #1970BF

On December 5th, 1970 – Badfinger peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their memorable hit: No Matter What. This was their second top ten single in the United States.

Scorpions - Savage Amusement World Tour - program promo pic - 1988 - #MO333NSF9969

On December 5th, 1988 – The legendary SCORPIONS performed at Stadionsporthalle in Hanover, Germany. This was their Savage Amusement Tour. SCORPIONS FOREVER!

Scorpions - Crazy World Tour Live - promo DVD cover pic - #MO33SMNSF

On December 5th, 1991 – The incredible SCORPIONS performed at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. This was a concert on the their Crazy World Tour. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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Scott Weiland – Rest In Peace And Thank You For The Music

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on December 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Scott Weiland In Memory Of - promo photo - #33MONS339696

As reported on the Scott Weiland Facebook:

Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts. At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott’s family be respected.

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I first learned from twitter that Scott Weiland passed away. I read the news during the wee hours of Friday morning (December 4th). I couldn’t fall back to sleep for some time, due to many reasons. Firstly, I always loved the singing voice of Scott Weiland; his vocals I’ve found to be both haunting (Plush, Wicked Garden) and incredibly melodic (Interstate Love Song). Scott Weiland was also a smart lyricist; his words always made me stop to think for a moment.

Stone Temple Pilots - Core - promo album cover pic - 1992 - #MOSTPNSFMMS33

I discovered the magic of Stone Temple Pilots when I first saw their music video for Wicked Garden, thanks to MTV’s Headbangers Ball. After that, I scrounged everywhere for spare change to buy the debut album from STP on cassette. This was back in 1992 and I was solidly broke, depressed and in need of music that could (and would) carry me through. Scott Weiland and STP’s Core album was a huge dose of diverse and fresh Heavy Metal that I embraced. STP was Grunge, my ass. I’ll go to my grave arguing that STP was not Grunge.

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Fast forward to the present and I will admit it is difficult to accept that Scott Weiland is gone. Hell, Scott Weiland was only 48 years old. I could and never would bring up Scott Weiland’s substance abuse history due to the facts: I did not personally know him and who the hell am I? I’ll tell you who I am: a 49-year-old recovering alcoholic that made more incredibly stupid mistakes from drinking than I could ever count. That’s who I am. I’ve lived and thankfully learned, before it was too late.

I thank Scott Weiland for giving us all a brand new path towards how Heavy Metal can sound different. He was and still is one of the greatest voices in Rock History, due to his easily identifiable tones. Hopefully, Scott Weiland can find peace now and be proud of his many accomplishments, wherever he may be. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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On This Day In METAL History – November 28th… From THE KINKS To DANZIG

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kinks - You Really Got Me - promo single 45rpm - cover sleeve - #1964DD

On November 28th, 1964 – THE KINKS peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their super legendary song: You Really Got Me. This was the first top ten single by THE KINKS in the United States. Whoa! I was not born yet, when this song was first playing on the radio. Whoa, again!

The Who - See Me Feel Me - 1970 - promo 45rpm pic - #MO3333SSNM

On November 28th, 1970 – THE WHO hits #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with See Me, Feel Me from their Rock Opera studio album: Tommy.

Iron Maiden - Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour - promo tour program pic - 1988 - #MO7773366NSSMSC

On November 28th, 1988 – IRON MAIDEN performed at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. This was the band’s Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour. IRON MAIDEN Forever!

Danzig - Skeletons - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO777338NSSMM

On November 28th, 2015 – Skeletons, the newly released cover song album, from DANZIG is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Man, someone should have told Glenn Danzig to put a shirt on, for this album cover photo. Once you start growing man-boobs it’s game over, you know?

Solution 45 - Nightmares In The Waking State Part 1 - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO11133SSMMMSCTAO

On November 28th, 2015 – Nightmares In The Waking State, Part 1, the newly released studio album from SOLUTION .45 is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup. This album was released via AFM Records. Hey, that’s some kick-ass album cover art! Whoa, man!

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On This Day In METAL History – November 16th… BLACK SABBATH Prevails On iTunes Heavy Metal Albums Chart

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - promo album cover pic - #1970GMMMSALBTO06

On November 16th, 2015 – BLACK SABBATH Paranoid is ranked at #9, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Sweet tater tots! This legendary studio album was released back in 1970. Yes, the song Iron Man is on this album. Geez, stop asking. I just wanna add that the talented Mariah Carey was born in 1970. Whoa.

Black Sabbath - Greatest Hits - 1970 - 1978 - promo album cover pic - #BSMO0530

On November 16th, 2015 – BLACK SABBATH Greatest Hits 1970-1978 is ranked at #24, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2006. Holy avocados!

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

On November 16th, 2015 – BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality is ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy hungry hippos! This cool studio album was released back in 1971. By the way, Richard Nixon was the President of the United States, back in 1971.

Black Sabbath - debut - self titled album cover promo - pic

On November 16th, 2015 – The debut and self-titled studio album from BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #47, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This seminal Heavy Metal album was released back in 1970, when I was only four years old. Amazing.

Black Sabbath Vol 4 - promo album cover pic - #1972MOBS

On November 16th, 2015 – BLACK SABBATH Vol. 4 is ranked at #52, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy huckleberry! This studio album was released back in 1972, via Warner Bros. Records.

Black Sabbath - We Sold Our Soul For Rock N Roll - promo album cover pic - #33071515MOSLHGSM

On November 16th, 2015 – BLACK SABBATH We Sold Our Soul For Rock ‘N’ Roll is ranked at #56, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa and damn right! This album was released back in 1975. I was nine years old, back in 1975. The legendary slugger for the Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, was born in 1975 too. Unreal.

BLACK SABBATH - 13 - large promo cover pic - 2013 - #3

On November 16th, 2015 – BLACK SABBATH 13 is ranked at #59, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, it is. This album was released back in 2013.

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LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

LONG LIVE MARIAH CAREY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 14th… From SLADE To INTRONAUT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Slade - Coz I Luv You - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1971 - #MOSMM33SSN

On November 14th, 1971 – British legends SLADE had their hit single, Coz I Love You, sitting at #1 in the UK. Holy mac and cheese!

Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death - World Tour - promo tour program cover pic - 2003 - 2004 - #MOIMMSSN9393777

On November 14th, 2003 – The unbelievable IRON MAIDEN performed at Stockholm Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This concert was part of IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death World Tour, promoting their thirteenth studio album from 2003: Dance Of Death.

Intronaut - The Direction Of Last Things - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MOI33777499MM

On November 14th, 2015 – L.A.’s Progressive Metal band INTRONAUT have their newly released studio album, The Direction Of Last Things, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup.

Ice Nine Kills - Every Trick In The Book - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MO77799MM

On November 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Every Trick In The Book, from Boston’s ICE NINE KILLS is ranked at #26, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! This album will be released on December 4th, 2015, via Fearless Records. Um, yeah.

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Former MOTÖRHEAD Drummer PHIL “PHILTHY ANIMAL” TAYLOR – REST IN PEACE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Motorhead - Stones Book - #MO33777LKPAFEC

Shown above: A Motörhead book I own, chronicling the classic era of Motörhead. From L to R: Lemmy Kilmister, Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor and “Fast” Eddie Clarke.

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As reported on the Official Motörhead Facebook:

Lil’ Philthy…he who once shouted ‘stop wincing about’ on an album…he who fueled many a young boy’s punk/metal hairstyles…he who played the drums with fury and intent…he who liked to call people ‘wazzocks’ once in a while…friend, Roman, Derbyshireman…rest in peace…with much love…

Stone Says:

The staff of Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, Motörhead and friends of Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor.

Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor has now joined Michael Burston aka Würzel up in Rock ‘N Roll Heaven, as the only two Motörhead family members that have passed away way too young. This influential drummer played on a  dozen or so (proper) Motörhead albums and is regarded as a true legend of Rock ‘N Roll by countless fans and peers. I never did get to see Philthy Animal Taylor play live and that is unfortunate. I saw Motörhead in concert after the classic era of this iconic band.

I remember my very first taste of Motörhead was a live bootleg recording of the band; a recording I cherished on a beaten up 8 track tape back around 1982 or so. I never heard anything so awful and yet so wonderful in my life, courtesy of that messed up 8 track. From then on, it has been a love affair I have for Motörhead that I can never let go of.

Motorhead - Ace Of Spades - promo album cover pic - #1980MMO337

Above: Motörhead Ace Of Spades studio album from 1980. Shown L to R: Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister and “Fast” Eddie Clarke, the classic era of Motörhead.

As I write this post, one of my favorite Motörhead songs of all-time has begun to play in my brain: One Track Mind. I guess I always assumed that Rock Gods like Philthy Animal Taylor would live forever, it’s always that way for me, unfortunately. Philthy Animal Taylor will live on though, through those classic era Motörhead albums and his musical works that followed.

MetalOdyssey

REST IN PEACE, PHIL “PHILTHY ANIMAL” TAYLOR.

LONG LIVE MOTÖRHEAD.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: KAMELOT “Insomnia” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kamelot - Haven - promo studio album cover pic - 2015 - #KMO7709

KAMELOT – Progressive/Symphonic Metal superstars KAMELOT released their eleventh studio album, Haven, this past May 4th, via Napalm Records. Insomnia is the second track on this album; an album that I’ve appreciated since my first listen. I easily recommend Haven to everyone, due to the fact that KAMELOT crosses over many Rock and Metal genres. This album is, frankly, one of the beacons of Metal Releases in 2015.

Loaded with Power Metal style keys from Oliver Palotai and the cinematic vocal style of Tommy Karevik, Insomnia is both a memorable and entertaining music video. I hope you enjoy this song and video (below) as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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As read on the Napalm Records YouTube site for KAMELOT’s Insomnia:

Insomnia is a sic-fi inspired song. In a post apocalyptic world, surveillance is everywhere and over population is rampant. Deep in the underground of the Wasteland Monarchy lies the Insomnia Division, the housing for some of the chosen ones, only allowed to live in an Insomniatic state.

Kamelot - live band photo - band logo - 2015 - #MO009339SSMN

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LONG LIVE KAMELOT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 3rd… From IRON MAIDEN To SYSTEM OF A DOWN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - Somewhere On Tour - promo tour program pic - #198687

On November 3rd, 1986 – The super IRON MAIDEN performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England. This was IRON MAIDEN‘s Somewhere On Tour, supporting their sixth studio album: Somewhere In Time. HAIL IRON MAIDEN!!

Warrant - Cherry Pie - promo album cover pic - #3309JL

On November 3rd, 1990 – WARRANT‘s huge Hair Metal song, Cherry Pie, was sitting at #10, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on WARRANT’s second studio album of the same title, released back in 1990. She’s my Cherry Pie!

System Of A Down - Toxicity - promo album cover pic - #0412MOSOAD777

On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Toxicity, from SYSTEM OF A DOWN is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This legendary album was released back in 2001.

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - promo album cover pic - #1970GMMMSALBTO06

On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Paranoid, from the great BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again! This album was released back in 1970!! In 1970, I was 4 years old.

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

On November 3rd, 2015 – The new studio album from STRYPER, Fallen, has fallen on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen is ranked at #35. STRYPER ROCKS.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: W.A.S.P. “Scream” (Official Lyric Video / Napalm Records)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

W.A.S.P. – Metal warrior Blackie Lawless has returned with his legendary band W.A.S.P., with a towering follow-up to 2009’s Babylon studio album. The new studio album is titled Golgotha and the lyric video for the opening track, Scream, is below. Golgotha was released back on October 9th, via the great Napalm Records.

I would classify Scream as a more than a subtle religious song, lyrically referencing to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, without saying his name. Heck, the images of the three crosses and the album title of Golgotha backs up my thought there. Maybe I am totally wrong, who knows? I like this song very much and yet it’s not the greatest W.A.S.P. song ever recorded either. I guess that tells me just how powerful the back catalog of W.A.S.P. songs are!

I, like my Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale have been waiting for this new studio album to land; now that it’s here we are very, very psyched! I am pleased with the tempo of this song and the trademark W.A.S.P. sound is truly intact. Blackie‘s vocals sound sharp and the visuals featured on this lyric video are freaking cool as all hell. Strange as it sounds, I find the tempo and melody of Scream to be kinda similar to Night Ranger‘s song: Don’t Tell Me You Love Me. Perhaps it’s just me.

I hope you enjoy this song and lyric video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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LONG LIVE BLACKIE LAWLESS & W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Metal Odyssey’s Halloween METAL Pick Of The Day Is: MISFITS “MONSTER MASH” Cover Song

Posted in classic rock, halloween, halloween songs, Music, punk, Punk rock, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Misftis - Project 1950 - promo album cover pic - 2003 - #MO - NMMSSOTC9393399

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

HERE’S

MISFITS

COVER VERSION

OF…

MONSTER MASH!

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Misfits Records - Classic Logo - #0001

This MISFITS cover version of Monster Mash is featured on Project 1950; a studio album of early Rock ‘N Roll cover songs performed by MISFITS, released back in 2003, via Misfits Records.

Monster Mash - Bobby Boris Pickett and The Crypt Kickers - promo album cover pic

Monster Mash was originally recorded by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The single was released back in 1962.

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LONG LIVE MISFITS.

LONG LIVE HALLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE MONSTER MASH.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: QUEENSRŸCHE “Guardian” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - promo band pic - 2015 - #33TLMMGMSASCRC

QUEENSRŸCHE – It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a Metal Pick Of The Day. What better way to kickstart it all once again, with the magnificent QUEENSRŸCHE! Guardian is a pumped-up and convincingly strong song from QUEENSRŸCHE ‘s recently released studio album: Condition Hüman (Century Media).

With Guardian, Todd LaTorre nails it on vocals and QUEENSRŸCHE are as powerful than they’ve ever been, in my Metal opinion! I love listening to Scott Rockenfield on drums and he is killer on this track. I can go on and on. Instead, crank the living hell out of Guardian below and Metal Be Thy Name!

Queensryche - Condition Human - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMMNLBSA777Q

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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* For more info on QUEENSRŸCHE:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

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LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 24th… From THE KINKS To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on October 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Kinks - You Really Got Me - promo cover pic - 1964 - #MONMSS39740

On October 24th, 1964 – THE KINKS had their amazing and highly influential song, You Really Got Me, ranked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song was originally featured on the debut and self-titled studio album from THE KINKS, back in 1964.

Anthrax - Evil Twin - promo banner pic - 2015 - #MO3399AMNSSO

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released single Evil Twin from the almighty ANTHRAX is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 10 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Now, that’s freaking cool!! Hail ANTHRAX! Evil Twin will also be featured on the forthcoming studio album from ANTHRAX.

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album itunes ad - 2015 - #3309904410MONMSS

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and righteous yeah! This album has scorched my brain and ears to a brand new level of scorch, due to its Metal extremity. Holy shit and Metal be thy name.

Danzig - Skeletons - promo album artwork - 2015 - #MO1424MM

On October 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Skeletons, from DANZIG is ranked at #7, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Skeletons is a cover song album from DANZIG. Whoa. Skeletons will be released on November 27th, 2015.

Clutch - Psychic Warfare - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MONMSS4044E

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Psychic Warfare, from Maryland’s CLUTCH is ranked at #62, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Did you know that CLUTCH kicks major ass? Whoa.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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