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KISS – On This Day In METAL History – February 18th, 1974 – KISS Released Their Legendary Debut / Self-Titled Studio Album

On this day in KISSTORY – February 18, 1974 – KISS released their self-titled debut album, via Casablanca Records. I have to pinch myself, realizing that this KISS album is 41 years old! This was a phenomenal debut album from the iconic KISS, a launching pad to eventual world super stardom that continues to this very hour. Here was a debut Heavy Rock album that featured three singers. How many bands of any Rock genre pulled that off back then or now? The great Ace Frehley didn’t even sing on this album; how crazy is that?

Black Diamond is my favorite song that the awesome Peter Criss has ever sung, even though I will always dig his power ballad, Beth, from 1976’s KISS album Destroyer. The fascinating aspect about this KISS album is that it gave Rock fans three singers that did not sound alike. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss were and still are so unique, vocally, that it’s alarming in a grand way.

This album features such KISS classics: Strutter, Firehouse, Cold Gin, Deuce, 100,000 Years and Black Diamond. These are songs that have remained relevant to this day, in my Metal opinion. Strutter and Black Diamond are two KISS songs that I couldn’t live without, for Metal sakes! To this day I love the rawness of sound that this KISS debut radiates. This was not a polished album, by any stretch of the Metal imagination. To remaster this KISS album is a Metal sin.

I was only eight years old when this KISS album was released. I had absolutely no idea KISS even existed at that tender age. At eight years old, all I cared about was the Saturday morning cartoons, coloring books, bugs and my Matchbox car collection. Back then, it was a different culture in America, with (of course) no internet, cell phones or social networks. Little kids like myself were able to enjoy childhood and not be rushed into pre-adulthood; little kids of today cannot even be seen in the toy aisles of Super Walmart. Instead, I have to navigate myself around little kids swarming the computers, cell phones and accessories at Best Buy; and these same little kids are crabbing at their parents, while wearing Slipknot tee shirts and $200 sneakers. You get the point, hopefully.

Is it accurate for me to state that both KISS and their debut album were ahead of their time? I lean towards thinking so. From reading those early album reviews of that time period, I don’t believe the early Rock critics knew what to think or write about KISS. Back in 1974, Rolling Stone magazine was still in a full-throttle state of Flower Power. Heck, the Summer Of Love was only six or so years prior to this KISS album’s release. Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, The Who, Cream, Free, Led Zeppelin and Alice Cooper already introduced the world to the building blocks of Heavy Metal, thus KISS realistically did get in line when it came to Hard and Heavy Rock. Still, the pioneering Hard Rock and Heavy Metal credentials of this KISS debut album cannot be overlooked.

KISS did break loose with an original sound of melodic heaviness and their stage makeup, image and costumes were and still are stuff of marketing genius. The influence of KISS upon other bands to this day cannot be disputed and it all began with this seminal debut album. Would KISS have been embraced any less by Rock fans if there were no makeup or costumes involved? I guess we’ll never know. Thank God for that.

The first time I ever owned this terrific album was my sophomore year in high school and I obtained it through a trade with a fellow classmate. Whenever an iconic album such as this KISS debut comes up for discussion, I cannot help myself from being nostalgic about the past. For me, remembering the past is celebrating the past. It is albums such as this KISS debut from 1974 that enabled our Hard Rock and Heavy Metal communities to grow and persevere these past four decades. KISS, along with their select peers, paved the way for us all to enjoy the heavy music we embrace today and the KISS debut album will always be a treasure in my Metal world. This KISS album I could never take for granted. Metal be thy name. – Stone

* For more info on KISS:

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www.kissonline.com

LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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TNT “30th Anniversary 1982 – 2012 Live In Concert” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal album reviews, metal odyssey, tnt on February 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

5 METAL Fists Out Of 5!

Norway’s legendary TNT released a live 19 song album and its full proper title is: 30th Anniversary 1982-2012 Live In Concert With Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. This album was released back on November 10th of 2014. With the legendary Tony Harnell being such an important member in the history of TNT, it is only fitting that this symphonic Heavy Metal concert features him on vocals. Anytime Tony Harnell rejoins TNT, it’s fine to me! With the uncertainty of TNT’s future with or without Tony Harnell aside, this live album is a steel-solid must for every TNT and Classic Heavy Metal and Hard Rock fan.

This album marks the third official live album from TNT and each one features Tony Harnell on vocals. Tony Harnell was the lead singer and co-songwriter on eight consecutive TNT studio albums, from 1984 to 2005. If you are unfortunate to not have experienced TNT in concert (like myself) then this live album (and its live predecessors) will be as close as you can get in taking in a TNT concert. It took me many listens to this album to confidently give it such high praise; the more I listened, the more I have absorbed the details.

Photo credit: TNT Facebook

Above: Tony Harnell fronted TNT

The grandiose element of featuring all three lead singers from TNT’s legendary Hard Rock history on this album, makes for fantastic fraternity. Original vocalist Dag Ingebrigtsen and post-Tony Harnell era vocalist Tony Mills are also featured during this recorded concert. The great Tony Mills remains an outstanding vocalist and had carried the vocalist torch with TNT for more than a few years, singing on TNT’s last three studio albums.

We are always at the mercy of the live recording and rely on a conscientious and true production. With this live TNT album, there are many musical aspects to this concert; the symphony, the band, vocals, backing vocals and guitar solos. That may be nothing new, however, when listening to a live album such as this, everything needs to come together in close to perfection sonically, as if I was actually sitting in the arena where it all happened. I believe TNT succeeded in delivering a memorable live experience to my ears, anyways.

Above: L to R: Tony Harnell and Ronni Le Tekrø

Tony Harnell is (per usual) top-tier vocally and these TNT vocalists could be considered to be unknowingly dueling with the symphony orchestra at times. In reality, this is still a recording and capturing for digital download or CD every vocal nuance spot-on, with so much spectacular music being performed, is not going to be an easy task. TNT as a unit are nothing short of fabulous, these are incredible musicians that seem to fit perfectly with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, this is the Electric Light Orchestra meets TNT, if you will, only super better. After so many listens to this album, it just all makes 100% sense to me.

Rest assured, TNT rocks-it-out on this album and the captured sounds of the fans in attendance only elevates the rockin’ psyched out mood and atmosphere. When the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra kicks into Sabre Dance on track #11, it’s as if the musical magic can still be non-Metal at times in my life. My favorite songs on this live album are, in no particular order: Invisible Noise, Northern Lights, My Religion, Eddie, Intuition, Magica Lanterna, the swingin’ June and the insane grand guitar solo by the great Ronni Le Tekrø. Northern Lights, Eddie and Magica Lanterna are songs that create goose bump city all over my face and arms. Yup. I will enjoy this TNT 30th Anniversary live album for the rest of my Metal life. Metal be thy name. – Stone

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Facebook: TNT

LONG LIVE TNT.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 16th – A Led Zeppelin Edition!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Led Zeppelin, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 16th, 1969 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed at the Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Led Zeppelin was a supporting band for the legendary Vanilla Fudge.

On this day in 1972 – The sensational Led Zeppelin performed at Subiaco Oval, in Perth, Australia.

On February 16th, 1975 – The legendary Led Zeppelin performed at The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

On this day in 1978 – Robert Plant was featured on the cover of Circus magazine. The date on this magazine’s front cover is February 16, 1978. This was issue number 175. The gal pictured is Linda Ronstadt. If you’re not familiar with who Linda Ronstadt is, then click on the link below:

http://www.ronstadt-linda.com

On February 16th, 1980 – The iconic Led Zeppelin had their hit, Fool In The Rain, sitting at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on their eighth studio album from 1979: In Through The Out Door.

On this day in 2015 – Led Zeppelin’s compilation of timeless hits and songs, Mothership, is at #188, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This album has spent 193 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #7.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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DORO – “Strong And Proud” U.S. Tour Dates For March 2015

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, doro, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

DORO will be touring the USA this March, with 11 dates confirmed. Check out the tour flyer above for dates, cities and venues. Long live DORO! Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on DORO:

Facebook: DORO

Website: http://www.doro.de

LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 15th… Whoa!

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

1969 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Thee Image Club, in Miami, Florida, USA.

2011 – Stryper’s cover song album, The Covering, was released. Such Heavy Metal classics as Ozzy’s Over The Mountain and Blackout by Scorpions were covered. It’s a darn great covers album too, take my Metal word for it.

2011 – QUIET RIOT The Very Best Of was released. This compilation of hits from QUIET RIOT includes Metal Health (Bang Your Head), The Wild And The Young and Slick Black Cadillac. There are fourteen hit songs on this CD, in all. Long live the long-lasting legacy of QUIET RIOT. Whoa!

2014 – The magnificent PRIMAL FEAR performed at the Masters of Rock Café, in Zlín, Czech Republic. PRIMAL FEAR = METAL WARRIORS that defend not only our Metal galaxy, they defend our Metal Universe too. Yes, they do.

2015 – Marilyn Manson’s ninth studio album, The Pale Emperor, sits at #55 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This album has spent 3 consecutive weeks on the chart, peaking at #3.

2015 – Kid Rock’s fourth studio album, Devil Without A Cause, has returned to the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #183. This album has spent 98 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #8. Devil Without A Cause was released back in August of 1998. This album also features my favorite Kid Rock song of all-time: Cowboy.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Rock Pioneer Sam Andrew (Big Brother And The Holding Company) – Rest In Peace

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, psychedelic rock, rock music with tags classic rock, metal odyssey, Psychedelic Rock, rock history, sam andrew on February 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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“Big Brother and the Holding Company was a prime example of a band where the chemistry was right, where the whole was greater than the sum of its parts. You cannot buy or manufacture the natural feeling that was in that band. Big Brother played from the heart and soul with the goal of achieving a direct connection with the innermost feelings of the audience.” – Sam Andrew

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Psychedelic/Blues Rock legend and innovator, Sam Andrew, passed away on February 12th, 2015, at the age of 73. Sam Andrew was a founding member and guitarist for Big Brother And The Holding Company, which featured the late and great Janis Joplin on vocals. Sam Andrew was also a singer, songwriter, composer and artist. Metal Odyssey extends condolences to the family, friends and bandmates of Sam Andrew.

Below is the statement regarding Sam Andrew’s passing, which was posted on the Big Brother and the Holding Company Facebook page:

Dear Friends,

Yesterday, ten weeks after his heart attack and the open-heart surgery that followed it, Sam lost his gallant fight to hold onto the life he lived so well. He died peacefully in Elise’s arms at 5:15 pm. There will be much more to say about him in the days to come and there will come a time when we will gather together to remember him. Now is a time for Elise to re-gather her strength after the long vigil she has kept and the vital role she played in overseeing Sam’s care. For now we can all remember him in our own ways until we can remember him together. He lived his life in music and art and a loving marriage. It doesn’t get much better than that.
John Byrne Cooke February 13, 2015.

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Big Brother And The Holding Company – Classic Era Discography:

Debut & self-titled studio album – 1967

Cheap Thrills – 1968 – Cover art by Robert Crumb

Be A Brother – 1970

How Hard It Is – 1971

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Rest In Peace, Sam Andrew.

December 18, 1941 – February 12, 2015

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On This Day In METAL History – February 14th… The Valentines Day Edition!

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

On February 14th, 1975 – The prolific Led Zeppelin performed at the Nassau Coliseum, in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, USA.

Above: Black Sabbath – Born Again World Tour program

Above: Black Sabbath – Born Again cover art

On this day in 1984 – Black Sabbath performed at the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum, in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Black Sabbath was on their Born Again World Tour, supporting their eleventh studio album from 1983: Born Again. Ian Gillan was the vocalist on both the Born Again album and this tour, with Bev Bevan (of Electric Light Orchestra fame) as drummer for the Born Again World Tour. Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) were the only two original members of Black Sabbath on this tour. Metal legends, all.

On February 14th, 1987 – Philadelphia’s Cinderella had their power ballad, Nobody’s Fool, sitting at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This hit is featured on the debut studio album from Cinderella, Night Songs, released in October of 1996. Nobody’s Fool is Cinderella’s second best-selling single, second only to their 1988 power ballad: Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone).

On this day in 1987 – Boston has their heavy Rockin’ single, We’re Ready, at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Written by Boston founder Tom Scholz, We’re Ready is featured on Boston’s third studio album from 1986: Third Stage.

On February 14th, 1987 – Livin’ On A Prayer from New Jersey’s Bon Jovi was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This hit is featured on the 1986 studio album from Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet. Livin’ On A Prayer was at #1 on this chart for three weeks.

On this day in 2015 – Germany’s Power Metal/Symphonic Metal warriors, Blind Guardian, debuted at #132 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with their tenth studio album: Beyond The Red Mirror.

On February 14th, 2015 – The iconic studio album from AC/DC, Back In Black, moves up to #73 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. The resurgence of this album is nothing short of spectacular, as it was originally released back in July of 1980. Back In Black has now spent 164 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #4.

On this day in 2015 – Nickelback’s new studio album, No Fixed Address, is hanging tough on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, despite falling to #118. No Fixed address has spent twelve consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #4.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 13th… And A METAL Birthday Salute To HENRY ROLLINS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, movies, rock history on February 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 13th, 1975 – The incredible Led Zeppelin performed at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. What’s that? Did I hear someone say… Led Zeppelin rules?

On this day in 1998 – The comedy/romance movie, The Wedding Singer, was released to wide-screen theaters. This movie stars the hilarious Adam Sandler and always fun Drew Barrymore. The great Billy Idol makes a cameo appearance in this film too! The acting chemistry between Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore is really fabulous stuff, in my Metal opinion.

I highly recommend this movie if you haven’t already seen it. I just dig the storyline, acting and funny atmosphere of this movie. I believe I’ve seen this picture about 25 times now! The Wedding Singer was written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci. Yes, The Wedding Singer is… Metal.

On February 13th, 2013 – Wednesday 13 performed at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, USA. This was a stop on The Dixie Dead Tour, supporting the band’s fifth full-length studio album released in February of 2013: The Dixie Dead.

On this day in 2015 – The legendary MISFITS are scheduled to perform at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, USA. This concert has been promoted as Misfits: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Presented by WBAB. Long live MISFITS!

HENRY ROLLINS

On February 13th, 1961, Henry Rollins was born. Happy Birthday, Henry Rollins! Whoa, yeah! Henry Rollins is world-famously known as a former vocalist for Hardcore/Punk legends Black Flag and fronting his own Heavy Rock band: Rollins Band.

With Rollins Band no more, Henry Rollins has achieved success as an actor, touring spoken word artist, radio and television host, writer, journalist, activist and owner of his own publishing company and record label. In other words, Henry Rollins stays very busy! TV Guide has described Henry Rollins as a Renaissance Man.

Currently, Henry Rollins is host for the History Channel’s fun, informative and addicting series: 10 Things You Don’t Know About. I watch this show with my wife and we are big fans of both this series and Henry Rollins. Long live Henry Rollins! Metal be thy name!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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BLACK SABBATH – Metal Legends Are Guitar World’s March 2015 Cover Feature

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags Black Sabbath, classic rock, guitar world, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

As reported by Guitar World:

Guitar World’s March 2015 issue focuses on Black Sabbath’s Tony, Geezer, and Ozzy as they spill the details on drugs, debauchery, and some damned good riffs!

First, Black Sabbath’s Iron Men, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler recall the rise and fall of the first – and greatest – incarnation of heavy metal’s originators. Then, the Ozz Man tells the stories behind 10 classic Black Sabbath tracks, including “Paranoid,” “Fairies Wear Boots,” “Planet Caravan,” and “Iron Man.”

Also, Guitar World picks the best of the original lineup tracks – from “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” and “Supernaut” to “Sweet Leaf” and “Dirty Women.”

For ordering: Get your copy today for $7.99!

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LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

LONG LIVE GUITAR WORLD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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JEFF BECK SIGNS EXCLUSIVE BOOK PUBLISHING DEAL

Posted in classic rock, Guitar, Hard Rock, Music, rock guitarists, rock music with tags classic rock, jeff beck, metal odyssey, rock guitarists on February 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

GENESIS PUBLISHING TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION BOOK IN LATE 2015

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY ALSO IN THE WORKS

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(Los Angeles) Announced today, the legendary JEFF BECK has signed an exclusive publishing deal with the London-based Genesis Publishing Group. Plans to release a high quality ‘signed, limited-edition’ book are in the works for release in the last quarter of 2015. In addition, BECK is hard at work on an officially sanctioned documentary and is currently penning his own autobiography.

BECK would like his fans to know, that while others may release un-authorized documentaries and biographies, these forthcoming works will be the only authorized versions by BECK himself.

Beck’s career took off in the mid-1960s, after replacing Eric Clapton as lead guitarist for The Yardbirds on the recommendation of his friend Jimmy Page. Over the years, Beck has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Roger Waters, Les Paul, Jon Bon Jovi, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock and Joss Stone among many others.

Beck has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once with The Yardbirds in 1992 and once as a solo artist in 2009. He has won numerous Grammy Awards, including two at the 2011 Grammy Award Celebration when he won Best Rock Instrumental Performance for “Hammerhead” and Best Pop Instrumental performance for “Nessun Dorma”, both from his last studio album, Emotion & Commotion.

Recently, in London, Beck participated in The Poppy Appeal song “No Man’s Land”, a tribute to the men and women that served in World War I, resulting in 4 performances, culminating in the NFL pre-game entertainment that was broadcast from Wembley Stadium. The song featured singer Joss Stone on vocals and a gospel choir with vocals arranged by Antonia Wilson. In the meantime, a DVD of Beck’s Tokyo concert from April 2014 was released last November and reached #1 on the Billboard DVD chart. For Beck, 2015 will include both solo tour dates as well as co-headlining dates with ZZ Top and will complete work on his new studio album, expected later this year.

Joining Beck on both the solo and double-bill tour are his band: Jimmy Hall on Vocals, Rhonda Smith on bass, Jonathan Joseph on drums and Nicolas Meier on guitar

Jeff Beck Solo Dates
April 13 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
April 15 The Paramount Huntington, NY
April 16 The Paramount Huntington, NY
April 17 The Paramount Huntington, NY
April 18 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
April 19 Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA
April 21 Ulster Performing Arts Center Kingston, NY
April 22 Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ
April 24 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
April 25 The Strand – Capital Performing Arts Center York, PA
April 26 The Palace Theatre Greensburg, PA

With ZZ Top
April 30 Cedar Park Center Cedar Park, TX
May 1 Winstar Casino Thackerville, OK
May 2 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, TX
May 3 Concrete Street Corpus Christi, TX
May 7 MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Tampa, FL
May 8 Cruzan Amphitheater West Palm Beach, FL
May 9 St. Augustine Amphitheatre St. Augustine, FL
May 10 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Alpharetta, GA

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LONG LIVE JEFF BECK.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

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Metal Odyssey’s FAIL Of The Day Is: Dee Snider

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, dee snider, doug aldrich, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

This post is about not knowing when to keep you mouth shut and mean-spirited comments to yourself; especially when you’re in the national and world spotlight of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. This is also a lesson learned that internet bullying can come from ALL phases of life and social levels. Please read on…

My how time can change a person for the worst, especially with Dee Snider. A long time ago, actually it was September 19th, 1985, this Heavy Metal ambassador and frontman of Twisted Sister testified in a heroic way, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, defending the lyrical content of popular Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal songs; especially songs from Twisted Sister. It’s a long story, however, a wealthy, constipated and obviously bored group of Senate housewives known as the PMRC decided they wanted to ban and suppress the songs of the day, using their list of Filthy Fifteen as an example. You can read all about this historically embarrassing event and its proceedings by clicking the link below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center

I once even wrote about my appreciation for Dee Snider and I called him A True American Metal Hero, back on March 18th, 2009. Since then, Dee Snider is starting to sound more like the bitter and cranky uncle you always dread listening to or seeing during family functions. You can read my post I wrote regarding A True American Metal Hero, below:

DEE SNIDER IS A TRUE AMERICAN METAL HERO

Anyone who follows Dee Snider knows he can be arrogant, cocky and condescending towards other bands and musicians on radio and Twitter. Wether that type of behavior is for ratings or is straight from Dee Snider’s heart is up for debate; nonetheless, Dee Snider can say anything he wants, due to the First Amendment (free speech) to the United States Constitution in America. Fine. I’m down with that. That’s why I am writing this post today, due to my free speech.

Below you shall see/read how Dee Snider singled out for no apparent reason, the former guitarist and songwriter of Whitesnake: Doug Aldrich. Plus, Dee Snider is basically telling the great founding member, songwriter and lead singer of Whitesnake, David Coverdale, that the last two Whitesnake studio albums are not of importance.

See below, the professional response from Doug Aldrich to Dee Snider, via his Twitter account. Please note I totally support Doug Aldrich calling Dee Snider a Jackass too.

Then, the bitter Dee Snider replied to Doug Aldrich with a half-hearted and backhanded apology:

Um, Dee, what point is valid? You never made your point!! You had to retract and apologize to Dough Aldrich; if you even can call that an apology! Dee Snider, your choice of words are unprofessional. That’s it, plain as day and the above Twitter comment YOU directed at Doug Aldrich is PROOF.

I felt insulted for Dough Aldrich. I also felt insulted as a fan and blogger of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Dee Snider overreached with his careless commentary. I have been a long-time admirer of Dough Aldrich and his fantastic work with Whitesnake, DIO, LION, Bad Moon Rising, Burning Rain and Revolution Saints. Below was my Twitter response to both Dee Snider and Dough Aldrich, in regards to the above blow-hard Twitter comments made by Dee Snider:

Hey Dee Snider, if your “point is valid” then we can all discount the achievements that Brian Johnson made for AC/DC and the achievements that Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer and the late Eric Carr have made for KISS. Those iconic bands had “heydays” before their arrivals too. Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde? Nah. Those two guitarists and songwriters can’t lay a single claim to the “heyday” success of Ozzy Osbourne.

Plus, how dare if Jason Newsted or Robert Trujillo ever take a bow for the success of the mighty Metallica. Let’s discredit all the Judas Priest albums that have Scott Travis as the drummer; hell, Scott Travis wasn’t with Judas Priest during the 70’s and 80’s.

Below are the Twitter responses from the professional and legendary Michael Sweet of Stryper fame. Michael Sweet is a CLASS ACT and noted the apology made by Dee Snider to Doug Aldrich. However, the initial insult was still made and words truly do hurt.

If it wasn’t for Doug Aldrich, these two amazing Whitesnake studio albums would not exist:

Whitesnake – Good To Be Bad – 2008

Whitesnake – Forevermore – 2011

Before you go shooting your thoughts off on Twitter, LEARN your Hard Rock and Heavy Metal history, Dee Snider!! YOU are out of touch with the accomplishments of your musical peers. I can count on one hand the amount of live shows you do in one year with Twisted Sister. The last Twisted Sister album was released back in 1987. 1987!! And… that album was supposed to be YOUR solo album too! Laugh out loud!!

Above: This is how relevant Dee Snider is to Metal.

Dee Snider, you are all tied up in knots due to the fact that too numerous 1980’s bands to mention are enjoying a resurgence by touring constantly, creating NEW studio albums and earning a fan base of younger generations by reaching out in positive ways. YOU are jealous, Dee, of the hard-nosed work ethic of a Doug Aldrich and his many hard-working musical peers. The truth can be alarming, huh Dee? DEE, YOU HAVE RESTED ON YOUR LAURELS FOR TOO LONG NOW AND FANS LIKE MYSELF HAVE GROWN VERY TIRED OF IT.

Hey Dee Snider… your Desperado and Widowmaker projects created some excellent music; only they were a flash in the pan!! Criticizing Doug Aldrich is criticizing the entire Whitesnake family, their fans and especially… HELLO… David Coverdale. YOU are NOT worthy of carrying Doug Aldrich’s guitar case, Dee Snider. A true American hero? I wish I NEVER wrote that post about you now. Now go hide behind your radio microphone and Twitter account, Dee. BYE, BYE.

– Stone

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LONG LIVE DOUG ALDRICH.

LONG LIVE WHITESNAKE.

TAKE SOME EX-LAX, DEE SNIDER.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 10th… From Led Zeppelin To Marduk

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 10th, 1975 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, USA. Check out the price for the ticket above, it cost $8.50 (U.S.) to get in! Now, that’s a Metal bargain! Unreal!

On this day in KISStory – February 10, 1977 – KISS won the People’s Choice Award for their hit single “Beth” in the Best Song category. Whoa!

On February 10th, 1978 – The great Van Halen released their self-titled and debut studio album. This superb album features the songs: Runnin’ With The Devil, Eruption (guitar solo), Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love and Jamies Cryin’, among others.

On this day, in 1987 – Dokken released their hit single: Dream Warriors. This song is also featured on Dokken’s fourth studio album from 1987: Back For The Attack. This song was written by George Lynch and Jeff Pilson for the slasher movie: A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

On February 10th, 1990 – The legendary Aerosmith had their hit single, Janie’s Got A Gun, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the tenth studio album from Aerosmith, released in September of 1989: Pump.

On this day, in 2011 – Ozzy Osbourne performed at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. This was one of many stops on Ozzy’s Scream World Tour. Scream is the eleventh studio album from Ozzy Osbourne, released back in June of 2010.

On February 10th, 2015 – The mighty Adrenaline Mob released their new EP: Dearly Departed, via Century Media. Yes, I am gonna buy it. Whoa!

On this day, in 2015 – Sweden’s Black Metal warriors MARDUK released their thirteenth studio album: Frontschwein. Yes, I am gonna buy this one too… or at least add it to my list until I have extra cash.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REST IN PEACE, CLIFF BURTON.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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FM – Melodic Rock Legends Releasing “Heroes & Villains” On April 17th, via Frontiers Music Srl

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, melodic rock, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, classic rock albums 2015, fm, melodic rock, metal odyssey on February 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Arguably the UK’s finest purveyors of Melodic Rock music, FM will release their new studio album “Heroes & Villains” on April 17th in Europe and April 21st in North America.

‘Heroes & Villains’ is FM’s (FM official) first release since signing to Frontiers Music Srl, and follows the band’s highly acclaimed 2014 E.P. ‘Futurama’ and sell-out UK arena tour with Foreigner and Europe. FM’s UK tour kicks-off in Bristol on Friday, 1st May, and includes dates in Wolverhampton, Portsmouth, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester, with the final night of the tour taking place at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Sunday, 10th May and will be anticipated by the band’s eagerly awaited performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan) Italy on April 11th.

The fourth album since FM reformed in 2007, “Heroes and Villains” sees FM staying true to their musical legacy, offering their classic sound updated, with great songwriting and performances spiced-up by the golden voice of lead vocalist Steve Overland. Self-produced, the recording session took place at Tremolo Studios, before being mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.

The album EPK can be enjoyed below:

Looking forward to the release of ‘Heroes and Villains’, Steve Overland said, “I think we have managed to capture the best elements of what the band are about in 2015. We had great fun making the record and we are all very proud of the finished result. There are big rock anthems in tracks like ‘Diggin’ Up The Dirt’ and ‘Fire and Rain’, and many melodic songs with FM’s trademark hooks and vocal harmonies. There are also not one, but two ballads. One of these (Walking With Angels) is a stripped-down acoustic song, which is something a little different for us.”

The band’s drummer, Pete Jupp, added: “After our shows in November the band was white-hot and the creative juices were in full flow, so the writing and recording process for Heroes and Villains was a prolific and painless affair. We’re looking forward to getting back out on tour, straining at the leash.”

Merv Goldsworthy, FM’s bassist, agrees: “All the songs all came together really quickly and the recording of the album went without a hitch. Once we started getting the mixes back of the first few songs we knew we were onto something. Heroes & Villains is a little rockier and a little more up tempo than Rockville, and that suits me fine! I’m really looking forward to touring this album this year – bring it on!”

Guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick confirmed what FM fans already know: “We’re on a roll! Some of the tracks on this album are better than anything that the band has ever produced, and Steve’s voice is as good as ever.”

Keyboard player Jem Davis, who has given the album a retro sheen by incorporating a Moog, Mellotron and a healthy dose of Hammond organ, is equally excited: “The band is on fire and the new album sounds HUGE! I think this is going to be an amazing year for FM!”

Listen to and watch the music video for Cold Hearted:

FM – HEROES AND VILLAINS TOUR DATES:

March 13 – Bedford, Esquires UK

March 14 – Pwllheli, HRH AOR 3 – Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park UK

April 3 – Grimsby Yardbirds UK

April 4 – Nantwich, Nantwich Jazz Festival Civic Hall UK

April 11- Trezzo SUll’Adda (Milano) Frontiers Rock Festival Live Club Italy

May 1 – Bristol, Bierkeller UK

May 2– Wolverhampton, Robin 2 UK

May 3 – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms UK

May 5 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms UK

May 6 – Glasgow, Classic Grand UK

May 8 – Newcastle, O2 Academy UK

May 9 – Manchester, Academy 2 UK

May 10 – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire UK

June 21 –Dessel, Graspop Metal Meeting Belgium

July 25 – Maidstone, Ramblin’ Man Fair Mote Park UK

FM ONLINE:

Website: www.fmofficial.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/FMofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FMofficial

YouTube: www.youtube.com/FMofficialTV

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Source:

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

LONG LIVE FM.

LONG LIVE MELODIC ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 9th… From IRON MAIDEN To RACHEL BOLAN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, heavy metal history, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 9th, 1980 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at UMIST in Manchester, England. This was a date on the METAL FOR MUTHAS tour.

On this day in 1990 – The Horror movie The Haunting Of Morella was released to wide-screen theaters. This film was written by R.J. Robertson and directed by Jim Wynorski and stars David McCallum and Nicole Eggart. The setting takes place in Colonial America. The plot is that a witch that was put to death seventeen years earlier now wants to take over her daughter’s body. Scary movies are… Metal.

On February 9th, 2007 – Switzerland’s national treasure, KROKUS, performed at Joy Eslava in Madrid, Spain. Did someone say KROKUS kicks 100% Hard Rock ass?

On this day in 2012 – The mighty Megadeth and the great Motörhead performed at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Volbeat and Lacuna Coil were the supporting bands. This was one of many stops on Megadeth’s Gigantour.

RACHEL BOLAN

Above L to R: Rachel Bolan and Sebastian Bach. Hit Parader Poster, circa 1989.

Above: Recent SKID ROW band photo, with Rachel Bolan to the far right.

On February 9th, 1966, Rachel Bolan was born in New Jersey. Happy Birthday, Rachel Bolan! Hell and yeah! Rachel Bolan is world-famously known as an original member, bass guitarist and songwriter for Heavy Metal legends: SKID ROW. Long live Rachel Bolan and SKID ROW! Whoa!

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REST IN PEACE, JIMMY “THE REV” SULLIVAN. BORN FEBRUARY 9TH, 1981.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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“Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute” – Album Releasing On March 3rd, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, Randy Rhoads on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Announcing “Immortal RANDY RHOADS – The Ultimate Tribute”

The Late and Legendary Guitar Hero Memorialized in Sensational Cover Tracks. A Celebratory Album Featuring All-Star Guests SERJ TANKIAN, TOM MORELLO and More, out on March 3rd, 2015 via UDR Music.

Featuring an All-Star Line-Up of Music Greats:

TOM MORELLO

SERJ TANKIAN

RUDY SARZO

FRANKIE BANALI

VINNY APPICE

TIM “RIPPER” OWENS

CHUCK BILLY

ALEXI LAIHO

GEORGE LYNCH

GUS G.

BRUCE KULICK

DOUG ALDRICH

DWEEZIL ZAPPA

BERNIE TORME

JON DONAIS

BRAD GILLIS

… and More

One of the most venerated guitarists ever to grace hard rock music, the late, great Randy Rhoads (heralded as the legendary lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot) will be celebrated in the truest of fashions with the release of Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute on March 3, 2015 via UDR Music.

A collection of 11 classic Rhoads co-written songs, Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute is performed by twenty top contemporary artists, including old friends and performing partners Rudy Sarzo and Frankie Banali, his brother Kelle Rhoads and more designated musicians. The album was produced and compiled by the Grammy-award winning guitarist and producer Bob Kulick at his own studio.

Along with the album, Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will also contain a bonus DVD available in the digipack version, including interesting interviews with some of the involved artists, hosted by Bob Kulick and a feature on the Musonia School of Music, a teaching school on North Hollywood, California, set up by Randy’s mother and run by his brother Kelle Rhoads.

Pre-order details coming soon! Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will also be available in double vinyl gatefold and digital formats.

Full track listing with performers:

Crazy Train

Vocals: Serj Tankian

Gtrs: Tom Morello

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Over the Mountain

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Jon Donais

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Frankie Banali

Mr Crowley

Vocals: Chuck Billy

Gtrs: Alexi Laiho

Keyboards: Kelle Rhoads

Bass Rudy: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Believer

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Doug Aldrich

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Back To The Coast (Quiet Riot)

Vocals: Kelle Rhoads

Gtrs: Bruce Kulick

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Frankie Banali

I Don’t Know

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: George Lynch

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

S A T 0

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Rhythm guitars: Bob Kulick

Lead guitar: Dweezil Zappa

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Killer Girls (Quiet Riot)

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Joel Hoekstra

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Goodbye to Romance

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Gus G.

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Suicide Solution

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Brad Gillis

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Flying High Again

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Bernie Torme

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

A lover of classical music, Rhoads had taken initial steps into rock’n’roll as a 16 year old when he formed a band, that soon became Quiet Riot. Rhoads was vaulted to the limelight in 1979 when Ozzy Osbourne chose the relatively unknown guitarist to help shape a new future for him via his band, Blizzard of Oz. The result saw Rhoads co-script two of the most famous albums in hard rock history, Blizzard Of Oz and Diary of A Madman, and rapidly ascended the stairway of fame and recognition for his virtuoso playing and writing. Famed for the way he fused classical flavors with technically-excellent hard rock, Rhoads became one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock.

When he tragically passed away on March 19, 1982 in a plane accident, Rhoads was only 25 years old, but thankfully, the legend of his work, ethos and their continuing influence on a whole new generation of guitarists, has never dimmed.

Celebrate the life and legend of Randy Rhoads with Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute!

The “Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute” Deluxe Digipak comes with a CD and Bonus DVD. This DVD contains interviews and  Exclusive Features filmed at the Musonia School of Music, where Randy gave guitar lessons!!

Pre-Order now:

Germany: http://tinyurl.com/kd75fqg

UK/Europe: http://tinyurl.com/novvf28

USA: http://tinyurl.com/kdw4p53

Canada: http://tinyurl.com/mbls974

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UDR Website: http://www.udr-music.com/

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, RANDY RHOADS.

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Swedish Rock Legends EUROPE To Release “War Of Kings” On March 10th, 2015, via Hell & Back Recordings

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, europe, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

“The Final Countdown” to EUROPE’s 10th Album Release Begins!

Swedish rock legends EUROPE will release their 10th studio album, War of Kings, on March 10, 2015 in the United States via Hell & Back Recordings. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (Rival Sons) and engineered by John Netti, War of Kings sees the quintet confidently creating 11 monstrously melodic, yet hard-hitting classic rock’n’roll standouts for their fervent global audience.

War of Kings will be available in multiple formats, as a CD digipak, a CD jewel case, a vinyl LP and in digital download format.

Joey Tempest states, “War Of Kings is the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath. And after hearing Dave Cobb’s amazing production for Rival Sons, we simply had to work with him. Our adventure is still ON!”

War of Kings – Track Listing:

1) War Of Kings

2) Hole In My Pocket

3) Second Day

4) Praise You

5) Nothin’ To Ya

6) California 405

7) Days Of Rock n Roll

8) Children Of The Mind

9) Rainbow Bridge

10) Angels (With Broken Hearts)

11) Light Me Up

Bonus: Vasastan (Instrumental)

Photo Credit: Tallee Savage

EUROPE’s place as a legendary Classic Rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career, having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the ‘80s, under-pinned by their hit album and single The Final Countdown, before going on hiatus between 1992 and 2003. They reunited and quickly settled into a period of re-establishment which has seen them re-enforce their reputation worldwide as one of the premier purveyors of blues-tinged Classic Rock with an edge and some kick. Their last album, 2012’s Bag of Bones, saw EUROPE hit the UK top 40 rock album charts and debut at #2 on the Swedish national charts.

War of Kings is set to take full advantage of the global groundwork EUROPE have put in over the last few years.

Tempest adds: “Hey! We took the long road! But we wanted to re-establish EUROPE the proper way. It’s taken 10 years and countless tours since the re-union, but we’re finally getting there and we’ve done it our way!”

EUROPE:

Joey Tempest – lead vocals, acoustic & rhythm guitar, keyboards

John Norum – lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals

John Leven – bass, backing vocals

Mic Michaeli – keyboards, piano, backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Ian Haugland – drums, percussion, backing vocals

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For more information on EUROPE, please visit: www.udr-music.com/index.php/europe-band, www.facebook.com/europetheband and www.europetheband.com.

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Source:

UDR Website: http://www.udr-music.com/

LONG LIVE EUROPE.

LONG LIVE SWEDEN.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC HEAVY ROCK.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 8th… And A METAL Birthday Salute To Vince Neil!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

1969 – The great Led Zeppelin performed at Kinetic Playground, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Vanilla Fudge and Jethro Tull also performed on this same evening.

1975 – Led Zeppelin performed at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

1985 – The mighty Metallica performed at the Eagles Club Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Metallica were on their Ride The Lightning Tour.

2004 – The legendary IRON MAIDEN performed at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This was a stop on IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death Tour.

2011 – Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, USA. Ozzy was touring in support of his eleventh solo studio album, released in the Summer of 2010: Scream.

2012 – The legendary ANTHRAX performed at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, New York, USA. ANTHRAX were touring in support of their tenth studio album, released in September of 2011: Worship Music.

VINCE NEIL

Born on February 8th, 1961 in California was Vince Neil. Happy Birthday, Vince Neil! Whoa! Vince Neil is super well-known as the lead singer, original member and co-songwriter for the incredible Mötley Crüe.

Vince Neil has also released three studio albums during his music career, with Tattoos & Tequila (via Eleven Seven Music) being his most recent from 2010. His debut solo album was released back in 1993, via Warner Bros. Records and is titled: Exposed. Long live Vince Neil!

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On This Day In METAL History – February 7th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 7th, 1969 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Rock legends Vanilla Fudge and Jethro Tull also performed on this same night.

On this day in 1975 – Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA.

On February 7th, 1988 – The legendary DIO performed at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Megadeth and Savatage were the supporting bands. This was the Dream Evil Tour.

On this day in 1997 – DIO performed at Billboard Live in West Hollywood, California, USA. This was the Angry Machines Tour. Angry Machines was the seventh studio album released by DIO, back in 1996. This also marked the last DIO album to feature the outstanding Vinny Appice on drums.

DAVID BRYAN

On February 7th, 1962, David Bryan was born. Happy Birthday, David! David Bryan is world famously known as the keyboardist/pianist for Bon Jovi. As an original member of Bon Jovi, David has co-written songs and performed backing vocals for the band as well.

As well as being a solo recording artist, David Bryan also wrote Memphis, which became a successful Broadway musical and Tony Award winner. Shown above is the album cover for David’s debut solo album from 1995: On A Full Moon… Long live David Bryan!

SULLY ERNA

On February 7th, 1968, Sully Erna was born. Happy Birthday, Sully Erna! Sully Erna is world famously known as a founding member, lead singer and songwriter for the amazing Hard Rock band: Godsmack. Sully Erna is also a multi-instrumentalist both on album and live for Godsmack. He has also released a critically acclaimed solo album back in 2010: Avalon. Long live Sully Erna!

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 6th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 6th, 1975 – The incredible Led Zeppelin performed at the Montreal Forum, in Montreal, QC, Canada.

On this day in 1977 – The iconic QUEEN performed at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. The legendary Thin Lizzy were the supporting band. Whoa!! Above ticket stub photo credit: Queenconcerts.com.

On February 6th, 2005 – The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles (24 to 21) in Super Bowl XXXIX, on February 6th, 2005. During the halftime of this Super Bowl XXXIX, both MTV and MTV2 aired a 15-minute preview of MTV2’s second relaunch. This (actual) second relaunch occurred at midnight on February 7th, 2005.

On this day in 2015 – Papa Roach debuts at #15, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their eighth studio album: F.E.A.R., with Maria Brink from In This Moment guesting on vocals for the song Gravity.

On February 6th, 2015 – Sweet & Lynch debut at #120, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their studio album Only To Rise. This album features Heavy Metal legends Michael Sweet of Stryper and George Lynch of Lynch Mob, KXM and ex-Dokken.

On this day in 2015 – Nickelback drops to #115 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This eight studio album from these Canadian Hard Rockers has spent 11 consecutive weeks on the chart, while peaking at #4.

On February 6th, 2015 – Marilyn Manson sits at #36, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their ninth studio album: The Pale Emperor. This new release from Marilyn Manson has spent two weeks on this chart, debuting at #8.

On this day in 2015 – Led Zeppelin’s compilation album, Mothership, re-enters the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #200. This greatest hits package has spent 192 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #7.

AXL ROSE

Born on February 6th, 1962 was Axl Rose. Happy Birthday, Axl Rose! Whoa. Axl Rose is world-famously known as a classic member, singer and songwriter for Guns N’ Roses. Long live Axl Rose! Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2012.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB MARLEY & REST IN PEACE. FEBRUARY 6th, 1945 – MAY 11th, 1981.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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Some METAL And Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Thursday, February 5th, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, movies, rock music news on February 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

I know I am in line as one of the biggest critics of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; however I do want to congratulate artists that do get elected in and that I dig beyond all belief. One such artist/band is Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. I realize this is rather old news in today’s up-to-the-second information chain; yet I still wanted to give Joan Jett & The Blackhearts their proper due on Metal Odyssey for achieving what seems to be the impossible: impressing the voters of the Rock Hall.

It almost seems as if this Power Pop meets gritty Rock ‘N’ Roll gal and her band have quietly persevered over the decades, never reinventing the wheel and just staying true to their sound and style that I grew to love very quickly as a young lad. I’ve stated this before on Metal Odyssey and I’m proud to state it again: I had a wicked crush on Joan Jett when I was a freshman and sophomore in high school. Whoa. I did see Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in concert once, back in the late 80’s and I remember it being a very cool show. Good times.

Without question, it was long overdue for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble to get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The late Stevie Ray Vaughan was and forever will be one of the greatest in Rock ‘N’ Roll history, for me. Man, if you ever want to perk yourself up and shred away negativity around you, just listen to Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. For real.

Speaking of the great Ringo Starr, it’s hard to believe it took this damn long for the Rock Hall to induct him as a solo artist. Unreal. I can still see my late sister’s 45rpm of Ringo Starr’s You’re Sixteen, spinning on the old turntable. Man, it seems like yesterday, to me. Pictured above is the cover sleeve for the 45rpm of You’re Sixteen. Good times.

Last Summer (July) I ventured up to Connecticut and was able to hang out with my Best Metal Buddy and Metal Odyssey contributor/researcher Scott Coverdale. One of our to-do boxes was checked off when we went to Music Outlet in Enfield, Connecticut. If you look closely at the above photo, you’ll notice that Scott Coverdale has a psyched-out look on his face, cause he is about to buy a couple of new CD’s. Good times!

Above: The CD soundtrack cover for Wedding Crashers, released back in 2005. I do not own it, nope.

This may be off the Metal topic, still, here is a question to ponder: What are your five favorite movies of all time? It seems as if my top five movies change around every now and again. Even so, here are my (current) top five movies of all time and in no particular order: They Live, Escape From New York, Field Of Dreams, Night Of The Living Dead (original black & white) and the super hilarious Wedding Crashers. Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale insisted I watch Wedding Crashers, several years ago; I nearly split open from laughter, while watching it the first time! No, Fried Green Tomatoes doesn’t make my list. Metal Be Thy Name!

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* For more info on Joan Jett & The Blackhearts:

http://www.joanjett.com

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

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