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LYNCH MOB “REBEL” – New Studio Album Releasing On August 21st, via Frontiers Records SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lynch Mob - Rebel - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33NBMSMOS33

The 8th studio album, Rebel, from the great LYNCH MOB will be releasing on August 21st, 2015, via the fabulous Frontiers Music SRL. The first song to be released from Rebel is Automatic Fix and you can crank it up below! Whoa! This song features the amazing vocals of Oni Logan and (of course) the instantly identifiable guitar licks of the legendary George Lynch! Metal Be Thy Name!

The track listing for Rebel is:

1)     Automatic Fix

2)     Between The Truth And A Lie

3)     Testify

4)     Sanctuary

5)     Pine Tree Avenue

6)     Jelly Roll

7)     Dirty Money

8)     The Hollow Queen

9)      The Ledge

10)   Kingdon Of Slaves

11)   War

Lynch Mob - George Lynch - Oni Logan - promo pic - 2015 - #MOKGNMS3333

L to R: Oni Logan and George Lynch

Lynch Mob formed in 1989 after George Lynch parted ways with his former band Dokken. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lynch Mob’s debut release Wicked Sensation, which is the band’s most popular work to date achieving gold-selling status. The band has released seven other albums throughout their career. Lynch Mob will be touring throughout the summer in support of Rebel.

Pre-order REBEL on Apple Music/iTunes and “Automatic Fix” and “War” will download instantly: http://radi.al/LynchMobRebeliTunes

Pre-order now at: http://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Lynch-Mob/dp/B00ZJB7YAE and http://radi.al/LynchMobRebel

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Source:

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http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LYNCH MOB.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 9th… From POISON To PHINEHAS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Poison - Nothin' But A Good Time - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1988 - #MOKNSM

On July 9th, 1988POISON has their hit single, Nothin’ But A Good Time, ranked at #6, on the iTunes Top 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on POISON’s second studio album from 1988: Open Up And Say… Ahh! Groovy, man!

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On July 9th, 1991Judas Priest, Alice CooperMotörhead, Metal Church and Dangerous Toys started their Operation Rock ‘n Roll Tour at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Holy mackerel!

Phinehas - Till The End - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #KMONBSMS3311

On July 9th, 2015 – LA’s Phinehas have their new studio album, Till The End, ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

Suicidal Tendencies - album cover promo pic - 1982 - #KMOSMNL

On July 9th, 2015 – The self-titled and debut album from Suicidal Tendencies is ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was originally released back in 1983. Whoa!

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Born On This Day And Never Forgotten:

REST IN PEACE, MITCH MITCHELL.

REST IN PEACE, BON SCOTT.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

STRYPER – Releases “Yahweh” single; Forthcoming Album “Fallen” Surges To #2 On iTunes Heavy Metal Albums Chart!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on July 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Stryper - promo band pic - 2015 - Fallen Studio Album - #77733MGSMLBS

July 8th, 2015 – The splendid STRYPER has made a humungous leap forward on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart with their forthcoming studio album: Fallen. This album is ranked at #2, today! Hip, hip, hooray! Fallen releases via Frontiers Music srl on October 16th, 2015.

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

July 8th, 2015STRYPER releases their new single (in digital format) from the forthcoming Fallen album: Yahweh. Yes, this song I like very, very, much; an instant STRYPER classic! Metal Be Thy Name! Yahweh can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.com. Listen to this emotionally charged, vocally majestic, guitar driven and Heavy Metal gem of a song below:

Pre-order FALLEN and “Yahweh” will download instantly: http://radi.al/StryperFallen

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* For more info on STRYPER:

Facebook: Stryper

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 7th… From LED ZEPPELIN To WILSON

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

Led Zeppelin - Concert 80 - tour flyer - July 7 - #0780MOSMNSLEO

On July 7th, 1980 – The remarkable Led Zeppelin perform their last concert with drummer John Bonham. This Rock historic moment occurred in (West) Berlin, Germany at Eissporthalle. Rest in peace, John Bonham.

David Lee Roth - Eat Em And Smile - promo album cover pic - 1986 - #MSMSNSOTLF33

On July 7th, 1986 – The legendary David Lee Roth released his debut full-length solo album: Eat ‘Em And Smile. Yes, this album features the cool song: Yankee Rose. This album features an all-star cast of musicians: guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. I absolutely recommend this album to every human being that digs music.

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On July 7th, 2012 – The invincible IRON MAIDEN performed at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. If you do not listen to IRON MAIDEN then you are obviously a cranky and constipated tree troll.

Wilson - Right To Rise - album flyer - #3330303MOSANFE

On July 7th, 2015 – The brand new studio album from Detroit’s WILSON, Right To Rise, is ranked at #35, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. That’s Full Blast Fuckery.

Shaman Harvest - Smokin Hearts & Broken Guns - promo cover pic - #2014SCMO

On July 7th, 2015 – Missouri’s Shaman’s Harvest have their Smokin’ Hearts & Broken Guns album ranked at #49, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy Angus cattle!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 5th… From THE WHO To POWERWOLF

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

Pop Proms - Royal Albert Hall - 1969 - Souvenir Book - June 29 to July 5 - #MO070569NMSSLEO

On July 5th, 1969The Who and Chuck Berry co-headlined the Pop Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Holy smokes, that’s cool! Shown above is the souvenir program from the 1969 Pop Proms. This Rock historic event took place from June 29th to July 5th, 1969. This souvenir program contains 36 pages. If you have one, you are very lucky and super freaking cool!

Alice Cooper - Clones Were All - promo 45rpm cover sleeve pic - 1980 #MO070580NMSSLEO

On July 5th, 1980Alice Cooper had his song, Clones (We’re All), ranked at #40, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Um, with all due respect, that is a very weird photo of Alice Cooper, on that above 45rpm cover sleeve. Good gravy!

Powerwolf - Blessed And Possessed - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MONASAILF

On July 5th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Blessed And Possessed (deluxe version) from Heavy Metal warrior’s POWERWOLF is ranked at #79, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released in the U.S., on July 17th, 2015. Whoa!

2015 - Vans Warped Tour 2015 - compilation album cover pic - #MO5533NB

On July 5th, 2015 – The 2015 Vans Warped Tour Compilation CD is ranked at #3, on the U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. Good golly!

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Gene Hoglan & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – 4th Of July! Independence Day Edition!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, history, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Declaration Of Independence - photo promo - MO07041776

On July 4th, 1776 – In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. Read more about it, here: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Hello! - Ozzy - Sharon Osbourne - magazine cover - December 13 - 2013 - #MO1426

On July 4th, 1982Ozzy Osbourne married his manager Sharon Arden, in Maui, Hawaii. Jeepers! Shown above: December 2013 cover feature for Hello! magazine.

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On July 4th, 1987 – A concert featuring  Rock icons Santana, the Doobie Brothers and Bonnie Raitt was held in Moscow, Russia. The late and legendary concert promoter Bill Graham convinced the Soviet government to have this concert held. The Soviet leader at this time was the much more liberal Mikhail Gorbachev. Holy moly!

Independence Day - promo DVD cover sleeve - #04MO33NASLG

On July 4th, 2015Independence Day is ranked at #11 on the Top 50 iTunes Movies Chart. The stars are: Will Smith, Bill Pullman as the POTUS, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch and Randy Quaid, among others. This movie kicks ultimate Metal ass!! ‘Nuff said.

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

On July 4th, 2015 – Black Sabbath – Greatest Hits 1970 – 1978 is ranked at #25, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE AMERICA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 3rd… From VAN HALEN To LINDEMANN

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

Van Halen - Dancing In The Street - 45rpm cover sleeve - promo pic - #33033MONLSWLTG

On July 3rd, 1982 – The great Van Halen had their hit cover single Dancing In The Street ranked at #38, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Boo-yah!! This hit is featured on Van Halen’s fifth studio album from 1982: Diver Down. By the way, I absolutely love that Diver Down album. Whoa.

Scorpions - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #03282015MOS

On July 3rd, 1984 – The legendary SCORPIONS performed at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This tour had the SCORPIONS promoting their ninth studio album: Love At First Sting. Man alive!

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

On July 3rd, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Fallen, from the sensational Stryper is ranked at #86, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen will be released on October 16th, 2015. Yeah, man!

Lindemann - Skills In Pills - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #07-03-33MOLLGATG

On July 3rd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Skills In Pills, from Lindemann has debuted at #144, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Jeepers creepers!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 2nd… From LED ZEPPELIN To JUNGLE ROT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on July 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Mannheim - Concert flyer - promo pic - 2015 - #monasagfwtao

On July 2nd, 1980 – The outstanding Led Zeppelin performed in Germany at Eissporthalle. Led Zeppelin was touring in support of their eighth studio album: In Through The Out Door.

Foreigner - 4 - promo album cover pic - #1981MJ

On July 2nd, 1981Foreigner released their fourth album, aptly titled: 4. This album went on to become Foreigner’s first and only album to reach number one on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, while eventually selling six million (plus) copies in the United States. Good golly!!

Iron Maiden - publicity band pic - #996605

On July 2nd, 2012 – On their Maiden England Tour, the incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Hallowed Be Thy Name!

Bitter End - Illusions Of Dominance - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #mogasf

On July 2nd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Illusions Of Dominance, from San Antonio’s BITTER END is ranked at #21, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

Jungle Rot - Order Shall Prevail - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #mongaslb

On July 2nd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Order Shall Prevail, from Wisconsin’s JUNGLE ROT is ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Great Caesar’s ghost!

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Gene Hoglan & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 1st… From BON JOVI To STRAIGHT LINE STITCH

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on July 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bon Jovi - debut album - cover spread promo - 1984 - #69MO9633LGG

On July 1st, 1983Bon Jovi signed with Mercury Records. The following year, the debut and self-titled Bon Jovi album released, featuring the hit singles: Runaway and She Don’t Know Me. Holy smokes!

Iron Maiden - Maiden England - tour promo flyer - 2014 - #6933GALF

On July 1st, 2014 – On their Maiden England tour, the magnificent IRON MAIDEN performed at Herchesfeld in Roeser, Luxembourg. Run to the hills!

Straight Line Stitch - Transparency - promo CD flyer - 2015 - #3369MOGSNLB

On July 1st, 2015 – Tennessee’s Straight Line Stitch has their newly released Transparency EP ranked at #6, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Far out, man!

Butcher Babies - Take It Like A Man - promo album cover pic - 2015 - OFRGALOTMS

Butcher Babies - Take It Like A Man - promo album banner pic - 2015 - #9969HBBNAGAGOT

On July 1st, 2015Butcher Babies have their forthcoming studio album, Take It Like A Man, ranked at #11, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! This album will release on August 21st, 2015.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 30th… From ANDY SCOTT of SWEET To CINDERELLA

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

KISS "Love Gun" large promo album pic!

On June 30th, 1977KISS released their sixth studio album, via Casablanca Records: Love Gun. Yes, this is the KISS album that features the song, sung by Gene Simmons: Plaster Caster. You are a collector of sun-dried earthworms, if you don’t own this KISS album.

KISS - Marvel Comics - first issue - 1977 - #063077MOILMNSM

On June 30th, 1977Marvel Comics published the first KISS comic book. Blood aka plasma was drawn from each KISS member and added into the red ink for printing the comic. I’d have to say, without any question, that this moment in KISStory is… Metal.

LA Guns - The Ballad Of Jayne - 1990 - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #0630MONLSFAE

On June 30th, 1990L.A. Guns hits #33 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with The Ballad of Jayne. Holy smokes! This song is featured on the second studio album from L.A. Guns, released back in 1989: Cocked & Loaded.

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Cinderella - Logo - Red White & Blue

Dokken - classic band logo - #333063015MOSANF

Slaughter - classic band logo - #0630MONASF15

On June 30th, 2000Poison, Cinderella, Dokken and Slaughter all performed on the same night in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at the Blossom Music Center. Now, that’s a Rockin’ lineup! Whoa and whoa again!

Disturbed - Immortalized - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0630MOSANLEOI

On June 30th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Immortalized (Deluxe Version), from the mighty DISTURBED is ranked at #5, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Rock Albums Chart. Immortalized will be DISTURBED’s sixth studio album, releasing on August 21st, 2015.

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Andy Scott - Gibson Throne pic - Namm - 2015 - LA - Sweet Facebook Credit

Photo credit: The Sweet Facebook

ANDY SCOTT

On June 30th, 1949, Andy Scott was born in Wrexham, North Wales. Happy Birthday, Andy Scott! Yeah, man! Andy Scott is world-known as a guitarist, vocalist, co-songwriter and lifelong (classic) member for (The) SWEET. Make no mistake, Andy Scott and SWEET are true pioneers of Glam Metal and Hard Rock. SWEET have sold tens of thousands of records over the decades, along with a host of #1 singles to their credit.

SWEET released such timeless Rock songs as: Little Willy, Fox On The Run, Love Is Like Oxygen, The Ballroom Blitz and many, many others. Pictured above is Andy Scott, sitting on the Gibson (guitars) throne at NAMM in Los Angeles, 2015.

* For more bio on Andy Scott:

http://www.thesweet.com/band/andy/

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Steve Brown Of Trixter – Filled In For Vivian Campbell On Def Leppard Tour

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Trixter - Human Era - promo album cover pic - 2015 - June 9 - MOT44

As reported on Frontiers Music srl Facebook:

Steve Brown of TRIXTER recently filled in for Vivian Campbell on some Def Leppard dates. Trixter‘s new album, HUMAN ERA Is out now and you can get it here: http://radi.al/TrixterHumanEra

Def Leppard - Styx - Tesla - promo tour flyer - Summer 2015 - #MO33NBAS

Def Leppard will be spending the summer on the road in the U.S. with Tesla the Band and Styx and will be co-headlining in the UK and Ireland this December with David Coverdale and Whitesnake.

Def Leppard recently completed work on its eleventh studio album, reported to be self-titled for a fall 2015 release.

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MetalOdyssey

STAY STRONG, VIVIAN CAMPBELL.

LONG LIVE THE METAL FAMILY.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 29th… From JIMI HENDRIX To IAN PAICE

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

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Denver Pop Festival - 1969 - promo flyer

On June 29th, 1969The Jimi Hendrix Experience perform on the final date of their last American tour, at the Denver Pop Festival. That is real-deal Metal History, my Metal brethren. Whoa.

Next To None - A Light In The Dark - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0629SANFAWLOG

On June 29th, 2015 – Originating from The Lehigh Valley, in the grand state of Pennsylvania is Next To None. This fine band released today, their new studio album: A Light In The Dark. By the way, this album is also ranked at #13 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yeah, man!

Luca Turilli's Rhapsody - Prometheus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #330629NLS

On June 29th, 2015 – Italy’s Cinematic Metal band, Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody, releases a new studio album: Prometheus – Symphonia Ignis Divinus. The above album cover art was created by: Stefan Heilemann. This album is also ranked at #16, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Very cool stuff, indeed.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Deep Purple - Long Beach 1971 -  promo album cover pic - 2015 - Ian Paice - #0629MOSANFAE

IAN PAICE

Ian Paice was born on June 29th, 1948, in England. Happy Birthday, Ian Paice! Yeah, man! Ian Paice is known across all galaxies as being the life-long drummer for the super legendary Deep Purple. Ian Paice is also a former drummer for the fabulous Whitesnake. Metal Be Thy Name!

Shown above: The front cover for the recently released live album: Deep Purple – Long Beach 1971, released via EarMUSIC. Ian Paice is shown on this album cover, behind his drum kit, circa 1971.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 28th… From KISS To NONPOINT

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

KISS - Alive - Worldwide - promo tour program cover pic - #00330628NASFAE

On June 28th, 1996KISS launched their reunion tour, aka the Alive/Worldwide Tour at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Alice In Chains was the opening band.

RUSH - Vapor Trails - promo album cover pic - 2002 - #0030628NLS

On June 28th, 2002RUSH began their tour at the Meadows Music Theater, in Hartford, Connecticut,  in support of their seventeenth studio album: Vapor Trails. Whoa. Shown above is the original front cover for Vapor Trails.

August Burns Red - Found In Far Away Places - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0417ABRMO

On June 28th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Found In Far Away Places (Deluxe Edition), from August Burns Red is ranked at #1, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album releases on June 30th, 2015.

Nonpoint - The Return - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #0003369SCNAHG

On June 28th, 2015 – The fabulous NONPOINT have their eighth studio album, The Return, ranked at #59, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy mayo and tuna salad! By the way, this album was released back in September of 2014.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 27th… From MÖTLEY CRÜE To METALACHI

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

Motley Crue - Girls Girls Girls - promo cover pic - 1987 - #2MCMO05

On June 27th, 1987 – The fabulous Mötley Crüe peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with Girls, Girls, Girls which went on to sell four million (plus) copies in the United States. Outstanding!

Aerosmith - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #11077

On June 27th, 1994 – The super-duper Aerosmith became the huge name band to release a song on the internet as a free download. Head First was the song that was available on CompuServe for one week; unfortunately fans had to endure an hour’s worth (or much more) of download time to hear the song. Those were the days. Head First was an unused song from Aerosmith’s Get A Grip sessions.

Kiss - Coffeehouse - publicity photo - #00856MO33

On June 27th, 2006The KISS Coffeehouse opened for business, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For this happy grand opening, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley made their appearance. Unfortunately, the KISS Coffeehouse closed in late September of 2013, due to a lack of growth in sales. A clearance sale of all KISS novelty items took place during the closing days of this establishment as well. Goodness gracious.

Act Of Defiance - Birth And Burial - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062715AODNWMSC02111Y

On June 27th, 2015 – Former Megadeth members, guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover, have recently formed their own Thrash/Speed Metal band: Act Of Defiance. Their forthcoming debut studio album, Birth And The Burial, is ranked at #86, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jiminy Cricket! This album is scheduled to release on August 21st, 2015.

UNO - Metalachi - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #SWTFN0627

On June 27th, 2015METALACHI, The world’s first and only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band, have their new studio album UNO ranked at #66, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. ¡Ay, caramba!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, JOHN ENTWISTLE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 26th… From BAD COMPANY To HIGH ON FIRE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bad Company - debut album cover - 1974 - promo pic - #0626MONASOAFD

On June 26th, 1974 – Supergroup Bad Company released their self-titled debut album on Led Zeppelin‘s Swan Song Records. This terrific album went on to reach #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, while eventually selling five million copies (plus) in the United States. Man, oh man and hot damn!

Aerosmith - Rocks - promo studio album - 1976 - #AMO76011

On June 26th, 1976 – The amazing Aerosmith peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with their fourth studio album: Rocks. This was Aerosmith’s first album to reach the top ten on the U.S. album chart. Rocks features the ass-kicking songs: Back In The Saddle and Last Child, among others. If you don’t own this album, then it is obvious you collect rabbit poop in mason jars.

High On Fire - Luminiferous - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33066MO

On June 26th, 2015 – The legendary High On Fire have their newly released studio album, Luminiferous, debuting at #110, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Hell, yes!!

KISS - promo band pic - 2015 - #060415GSMOS

On June 26th, 2015 – The iconic KISS has been voted as the best live act in the world 2015 in MusicRadar‘s poll! Check it out below:

http://www.musicradar.com/…/40-best-live-acts-in-the-wor…/41

Suicide Silence - The Black Crown - 2011 - promo album cover pic - #0626GNLLBS02295

On June 26th, 2015Suicide Silence has their third studio album, The Black Crown, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This cool album was released back in 2011. Rest in peace, Mitch Lucker.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 24th… From CINDERELLA To FEAR FACTORY

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

Cinderella - Coming Home - 45rpm cover sleeve - 1989 - #062489NBASAIL

On June 24th, 1989 – Philadelphia’s Cinderella had their hit single, Coming Home, ranked at #20, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This cool song is featured on Cinderella’s second studio album from 1988: Long Cold Winter. Whoa!

KISS - The Auction - promo cover of auction book - June 24 - 25 - 2000 - #KMOSANLEO001

On June 24th, 2000 – The iconic KISS began a two-day auction of various stage props, instruments and costumes worn and used throughout their storied Rock ‘N Roll domination. Over $880,000 in KISStoric items were sold on this day, back in 2000.

KISS The Auction was held at the Paramount Theatre at Paramount Studios in Hollywood California, along with internet and phone bids. KISS The Auction was presented by Greg Manning Auctions and Butterfields. Whoa and whoa again!!

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On June 24th, 2014 – The unbelievable IRON MAIDEN performed at INEA Stadion in Poznań, Poland. Holy moly! Long live IRON MAIDEN!

The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal - 2015 - #062415MOSLN

On June 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Abysmal, from Detroit’s The Black Dahlia Murder, is ranked at #1, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be out worldwide on September 18th, 2015. Jiminy Cricket and Hell Yeah!

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

On June 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Genexus, from the legendary Fear Factory is ranked at #9, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Genexus will be released worldwide on August 7th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Genexus will be the 9th studio album from Fear Factory. Hot damn!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 23rd… From BATMAN To VIRGIN STEELE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 23rd, 1989Batman was released to wide-screen theaters. The first film of this iconic franchise of sequels, Michael Keaton plays Batman and the great Jack Nicholson plays the twisted villain: The Joker. The lovely Kim Basinger and New Jersey born Robert Wuhl also star in this film. No matter what angle I scrutinize from… Batman… is Metal. The Joker is Metal too. Metal Be Thy Name!

Slaughter - Up All Night - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1990 - #0623MSRSLNSM

On June 23rd, 1990Slaughter has their hit Hard Rock anthem, Up All Night, sitting at #27, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa! This song is featured on Slaughter’s fantastic debut album from 1990: Stick It To Ya. Hell and yeah!

Iron Maiden - classic band logo - yellow - blue - black

On June 23rd, 2012 – The remarkable IRON MAIDEN performed at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood is in the company of 75 wooded acres too. Hot damn!

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Pictured above: CRYSTAL BALL

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On June 23rd, 2015 – Switzerland’s Melodic Metal band CRYSTAL BALL releases their new studio album, Liferider, in the USA via Massacre Records. Long live CRYSTAL BALL!

Virgin Steele - Nocturnes of Hellfire & Damnation - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0623NIHSLBLN

On June 23rd, 2015 – The legendary VIRGIN STEELE release their new studio album, Nocturnes Of Hellfire & Damnation, in the USA. Long live VIRGIN STEELE! Pictured above is the CD jewel case cover version of this album.

For Today - Fight The Silence - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0615ILNSMW

On June 23rd, 2015 – Christian Hardcore/Metal band For Today have their fifth studio album, Fight The Silence, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy guacamole!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

THE WHO “Live At Shea Stadium 1982” – Blu-ray Releases On June 30th, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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From Eagle Rock Entertainment:

The Who’s 1982 tour, which was all in North America, apart from two warm-up dates at the Birmingham NEC in England, was their last to feature Kenney Jones on drums and they wouldn’t tour again until 1989. The tour promoted their recent “It’s Hard” album, which had been released in June of 1982 and the set list included a number of tracks from that album, some of which the band would only play live on this tour.

This concert film features the show from the second of their two nights at New York’s Shea Stadium and was filmed on October 13th of 1982. Although a couple of tracks have appeared on compilations, this is the first official release of the full show and features restored footage and newly mixed sound.

The release date is June 30th, 2015.

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LONG LIVE THE WHO.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 21st… From ALICE COOPER To TWISTED SISTER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 21st, 1975Alice Cooper had his ballad Only Women sitting at #12, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Alice Cooper’s first solo studio album, from 1975: Welcome To My Nightmare. Sweet molasses!

Motley Crue - Theatre Of Pain - promo album cover pic - 1985 - #33393010621MOSLN

On June 21st, 1985 – The sensational Mötley Crüe released their third studio album: Theatre of Pain. This album went on to reach #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, eventually selling four million (plus) copies in the United States. Heavens to Betsy! Yes, this album features the forever famous power ballad: Home Sweet Home.

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On June 21st, 2013 – The legendary Twisted Sister performed at Hellfest, at Val de Moine in Clisson, France. Rest in peace, A.J. Pero.

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On June 21st, 2014 – The mighty Avenged Sevenfold performed at Hellfest, at Val de Moine in Clisson, France. Great googly-moogly!

Dethklok - Deathalbum III - promo album cover pic - 2012 - #303369

On June 21st, 2015Deathalbum III from Dethklok is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This studio album was released back in 2012. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

HELLION – Legendary Heavy Metal Band Offering FREE Downloads! Again!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo credit: Hellion Headquarters – Above L to R: Ann Boleyn (vocalist) and bassist Bjorn Englen.

From HELLION Headquarters:

Hi Everybody:

FREE HELLION DOWNLOADS ARE BACK!!

Get your free download of a Hellion song at the official website.  We will be adding a new song to download most every day! for a month!!

Spread the word!  In order to get the free download, all you need to do is be on the Hellion email list!  To get your free song, just go to the official website and click at the bar at the bottom of the page!

Have a great weekend!

-HELLION-

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LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.