Archive for the classic rock Category

Queensrÿche – Self Titled Album Debuts At #23 On Billboard 200

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - Todd LaTorre - Billboard - #23 - 2013

Queensrÿche – The self-titled studio album from Seattle’s legendary Queensrÿche debuted on the Billboard 200 at #23! A Metal congratulations to Queensrÿche! Metal be thy name!

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 Queensrÿche:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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Queensrÿche was released on June 25th, 2013, via Century Media.

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

Facebook: Queensrÿche

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

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CENTURY MEDIA:

Facebook: Century Media Records

www.centurymedia.com

(Below Photo Credit: Tom Coderre)

Michael Wilton & Stone

Long Live Queensrÿche.

Stone.

JANI LANE Memorial Show: To Feature Cinderella Members’ Cheap Thrill, Xander Demos And Faithsedge Frontman

Posted in classic rock, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Jani Lane - Memorial Show - promo flyer - 2013

The upcoming 2nd Annual Jani Lane Memorial will now be taking Place at the new The Rock Factory in Jani Lane’s hometown in Akron Ohio on August 10th, 2013. Giancarlo Floridia of Faithsedge along with shred master Xander Demos will be ripping through over 20 songs going through every album release during Jani Lane’s time in Warrant.

Cheap Thrill – members: (Eric Brittingham and Jeff Labar of Cinderella), Cheney Brannon (Collective Soul) and Brandon Gibbs will be featured.

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Faithsedge singer Giancarlo Floridia and Xander Demos will also be appearing at Skullfest in October in North Platte, Nebraska; along with rock giants Michael Sweet and Oz Fox of Stryper, Oni Logan (Lynch Mob), MASS, Ron KeelJack Russell (Great White), Vicious rumors, Leatherwolf and many more!

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* For more info on FAITHSEDGE:

Facebook: Faithsedge

http://www.faithsedgemusic.com

* For more info on XANDER DEMOS:

http://www.XanderDemos.com

* For more info on CHEAP THRILL:

Facebook: CHEAP THRILL

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LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

REST IN PEACE, JANI LANE.

Stone.

MAGNUM “Escape From The Shadow Garden” – Releases Early 2014, Via SPV / Steamhammer

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Magnum - Escape From The Shadow Garden - Promo Block - 2013

As Reported On The Steamhammer Facebook page:

MAGNUM plan to release their new studio album early next year! \m/
More news following up!

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MAGNUM:

Tony Clarkin – guitars

Bob Catley – vocals

Mark Stanway – keyboards

Al Barrow – bass

Harry James – drums

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For more news on MAGNUM, click below! Whoa!

Facebook: MAGNUM

http://www.magnumonline.co.uk

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SPV / Steamhammer:

http://www.spv.de/

Facebook: Steamhammer

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LONG LIVE MAGNUM.

Stone.

NOCTUM – Metal Blade Records Debut Album Releasing In Late 2013

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Uppsala, Sweden’s Noctum are preparing to release their Metal Blade Records debut in late 2013. In advance of the release, the band has unveiled a brand new track, Liberty in Death, on soundcloud.com/metalbladerecords and www.noctumofficial.com. The track is also one of 19 songs to appear on the Metal Blade Records Summer Sampler 2013, which is available FREE at the Metal Blade Records booth on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and at The Black Dahlia Murder booth on Vans Warped Tour.

Listen to NOCTUM’s Liberty in Death by clicking the link below!

http://soundcloud.com/metalbladerecords/sets/summer-sampler-2013

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NOCTUM:

David Indelöf – Guitar/vox

Daniel Johansson – Guitar

Tobias Rosén – Bass

Fredrik Jansson – Drums

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Stone Says: I can’t wait to hear this NOCTUM debut with Metal Blade Records! NOCTUM blends Classic Hard Rock with True Metal, while being on target with Metal relevance! Listen to NOCTUM’s new single Liberty in Death and let the heavy grooves of NOCTUM serve you right! I absolutely, 100% dig NOCTUM’s sound and vibes! Metal be thy name.

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LONG LIVE NOCTUM.

LONG LIVE METAL BLADE RECORDS.

Stone.

DORO – Confirmed For 2014 Monsters Of Rock Cruise!

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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From the DORO Facebook page:
It’s Official! We are proud to announce that we’ll be returning to the USA and sailing on the Monsters of Rock Cruise in 2014!!!
All the way from Germany… Please welcome to MORC 2014 DORO! 
www.monstersofrockcruise.com
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For more info on DORO, click below! Whoa!
Facebook: DORO
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Nuclear Blast:
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LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

KROKUS “Dög Song” – New Music Video ROCKS And Is Hilarious!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, music videos, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Krokus - Dirty Dynamite - promo cover pic!

KROKUS – Switzerland’s super legendary Hard Rockers KROKUS not only have a brand-new, kick-ass album out with Dirty Dynamite (The End Records); KROKUS have just recently released a whiz-bang and hilarious music video for their new song: Dög Song. Metal as my witness, this song and music video… ROCKS!!! Metal be thy name!!!

This is Hard Drivin’ Rock ‘N Roll From KROKUS!

Listen to and watch Dög Song! CRANK IT UP MUTHAS! WHOA!

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For more info on KROKUS, click on the links below! Whoa!

Facebook: KROKUSonline

http://www.krokusonline.com

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http://www.theendrecords.com

Facebook: The End Records

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LONG LIVE KROKUS.

Stone.

Vinny Appice To Perform With DIO Disciples For 5 Dates, This July!

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Original DIO Drummer Vinny Appice will be performing with Dio Disciples at the following shows: 

7/18 Toronto, Canada, The Rockpile

7/19 London, Canada, Eastside Bar & Grill

7/20 Silver Creek, NY, Willow Creek Winery

7/21 Poughkeepsie, NY, The Chance

7/22 Teaneck, NJ, Mexicali Live!

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Vinny Appice

Come celebrate Ronnie James Dio with Dio Disciples featuring Ronnie’s Band Mates and Friends! Be sure to get your tickets now at the venue box office or wherever tickets are sold!

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(Source: The Official Ronnie James Dio Fan Page)

http://www.ronniejamesdio.com

Facebook: Dio Disciples

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LONG LIVE DIO DISCIPLES.

LONG LIVE VINNY APPICE.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

Stone.

Tommy Thayer of KISS Meet & Greet At Long & McQuade Vancouver: July 6th!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Tommy Thayer - promo flyer - July 6th - 2013

Epiphone signature artist and KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will be making a very special appearance at Long & McQuade Musical Instruments in Vancouver, BC on July 6. Don’t miss this opportunity to say hi to Tommy, get a picture taken and an autograph.

Long &McQuade
368 Terminal Ave.
Vanvouver, British Columbia
(604) 734-4886

www.long-mcquade.com

Tommy Thayer’s life story is the classic tale of a musician who knew from childhood that his future was on stage with a guitar in-hand. Thayer has been part of the KISS family since 1985 as songwriter and guitarist, working behind-the-scenes at rehearsals and on studio demos. Finally, in 2002, Tommy became a full-fledged member, joining KISS on stage as the iconic “Spaceman” and giving the rock legends an explosive new sound and attitude. And now, the 21st century “Spaceman” has his own Les Paul Standard with Gibson 498T™ Humbuckers, Grover™ Deluxe Vintage tuners, and a custom silver hard case with a signed certificate of authenticity. And like Tommy himself, this Les Paul Standard “Spaceman” is one-of-a-kind, with a limited run of only 1,000.

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(Source: KISS Facebook)

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

Facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE TOMMY THAYER.

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

GREAT WHITE – ARE CONFIRMED FOR 2014 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news, vacations with tags , , , , , , on June 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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2014 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, March 29 thru April 2, 2014, has been announced and GREAT WHITE will be aboard once again!!

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GREAT WHITE will be setting sail with other awesome bands like Tesla, Cinderella, Ratt, Kix, Y&T, Winger, Firehouse, Carl Palmer of ELP, Quiet Riot and more!! Come with us!! Pre-book your tickets now!

http://www.monstersofrockcruise.com

Facebook: Monsters of Rock Cruise

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Terry Illous – Vocals

Mark Kendall – Guitar

Michael Lardie – Keyboards & Guitar

Scott Snyder – Bass

Audie Desbrow – Drums
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For more info on GREAT WHITE, click on the links below! Whoa!

Facebook: Great White [Band]

http://GREATWHITEROCKS.COM

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LONG LIVE GREAT WHITE.

LONG LIVE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

UGLY KID JOE “Stairway To Hell” Comeback EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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UGLY KID JOE – A long time ago, I learned many valuable Metal lessons from a wise old Metal hermit; one who lived in the remote and heavily wooded expanse within the Northwest Hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut. This scholarly Metal hermit once told me: “Stone, grand Metal things happen to those who are patient.” Whoa. That Metal advice is so F’n true, especially when it comes to my waiting for this new (album) EP release, Stairway To Hell, from Ugly Kid Joe.

Back on September 22nd, 2009, I wrote (a rather cool and lengthy) post about my wanting Ugly Kid Joe to come back: (Where Have You Gone, UGLY KID JOE? Come Back!). Well, Ugly Kid Joe did just that with their (2012) Stairway To Hell EP and it’s been reissued this past April (UKJ Records) with 3 acoustic bonus tracks, an electronic press kit and the video for the whiz-bang song: I’m Alright. Ugly Kid Joe is certainly back on the live stage as well, with their first U.S. performance happening back on June 8th at the Badger Band Festival in Madison, Wisconsin; plus prominent Summer festival dates in Europe and an October/November 2013 tour of the UK and Europe with SKID ROW has been solidly confirmed!

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This EP from California’s Ugly Kid Joe is a 100% solid reminder that they BELONG back ROCKIN’ with the best of ’em! My favorite songs on this grand EP are I’m Alright and Another Beer; both songs lyrically hitting home at my Metal soul! Devil’s Paradise, You Make Me Sick and No One Survives are hard, heavy, memorable and melodic as hell. Just tremendous songs all, courtesy of Ugly Kid Joe. You Make Me Sick and Love Ain’t True! revisit that Funk and Groove heaviness that Ugly Kid Joe have been so famously remembered for and it’s all a severely contagious listen for me.

The 3 acoustic songs are nothing short of fabulous and the cover of (the late/legendary) Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle is simply sensational. Ugly Kid Joe made this iconic #1 hit from Harry Chapin their own and I’m not screwing around by saying just that. Whit Crane sounds fantastic on vocals and the band kicks ass on every song. A perfect comeback EP from Ugly Kid Joe? Yes. There’s no doubt in my Metal mind that Ugly Kid Joe have re-entered the building and they’ve kicked my ass with their new songs. I deserved this Rockin’ ass whooping from Ugly Kid Joe, cause I freaking asked for it in the first place. Metal be thy name!

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Stairway To Hell – Track Listing:

Devil’s Paradise

You Make Me Sick

No One Survives

I’m Alright

Love Ain’t True! (featuring Angelo Moore & Dirty Walt of FISHBONE)

Another Beer

Cat’s in the Cradle

Would You Like To Be There

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Whit Crane – vocals

Klaus Eichstadt – guitar

Dave Fortman – guitar

Cordell Crockett – bass

Shannon Larkin – drums

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For more info on UGLY KID JOE, click on the links below! Whoa!

Facebook: Ugly Kid Joe

http://www.uglykidjoe.net

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LONG LIVE UGLY KID JOE.

WELCOME BACK, UGLY KID JOE!

Stone.

Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers ‘Twisted Tales’ CD Now Available!

Posted in blues rock, classic rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on June 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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In our last meeting together before his passing, Ray and I were both very excited about the upcoming release of ‘Twisted Tales’. We signed off on the artwork and agreed that it should be released sooner than later. So, honoring that decision, I have proceeded with the release. We both were proud of this recording and hope that people enjoy it. This recording is dedicated to Ray’s memoryRoy Rogers 

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Nevada City, CA – Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have received no shortage of kudos since they first recorded together five years ago. Ray Manzarek’s signature keyboard sound was a cornerstone of The Doors – one of the most iconic rock bands of the 60’s. An inductee into the R&R Hall of Fame – he certainly needs no introduction. In the pantheon of music, The Doors’ music continues to be one of the most revered rock song catalogs of any band. Slide guitarist Roy Rogers has been lauded not only for his own recordings but for his long-time collaboration with harmonica master Norton Buffalo as well as his producing of 4 CD projects for blues icon John Lee Hooker and folk legend Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. He is well known worldwide for his mastery of slide guitar and has received 8 Grammy nominations for his work as artist and producer.

In 2011 Manzarek-Rogers released ‘Translucent Blues’- a blues-rock collection of songs tinged with poetry and literary references. The project reached #1 on the Americana Roots chart and debuted at #6 on the Billboard blues chart. The lyrical contributions came from such diverse co-writers as Jim Carroll, Warren Zevon and poet Michael McClure, among others. ‘Twisted Tales’ draws from some of those same writers to tell very different stories. Featured musicians are Kevin Hayes on drums, formerly with the Robert Cray Band; Steve Evans on bass who has performed with the Elvin Bishop Band; and George Brooks on saxophones, who has performed with John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain.

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The new release is a collaboration of keyboard and guitar sounds that merge with stories, images and art. These two amazing musicians create an intoxicating, plush sound that is – more than unique. Manzarek and Rogers are seemingly an odd pairing – but their new recording unleashes a stunning musical landscape for the listener – this music will ‘take you for a ride’… There is a full-length documentary film to be released examining their unique collaboration and friendship in depth this fall.

‘Twisted Tales’ is destined to become a classic, not only as Ray Manzarek’s last recording, but also as a definitive work of two great artists. Available at www.manzarekrogersband.com/ Amazon and iTunes and retailers nationwide.

For more info, click below!

www.manzarekrogersband.com

http://www.roy-rogers.com

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE ROY ROGERS.

REST IN PEACE, RAY MANZAREK.

Stone.

GYPSYHAWK – Video For “Silver Queen” Available! Band On Tour Now With Valient Thorr!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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GYPSYHAWK recently completed a brand new video for Silver Queen from their most recent album, Revelry & Resilience. That video was directed by Farron Loathing for Mortichrome Films with producer Brian Sowell, and editor/visual FX artist Josh Ethier. The complete list of the crew is below as it took many talented people to complete this project! Fans can view the video now and exclusively at RevolverMag.com.

Vocalist and bassist Eric Harris summarizes the “Silver Queen” video shoot experience: “One bottle of fireball, a fifth of Jim, some Kessler, some more beers, a couple of joints, sandwiches, one ditch, zero acting classes, 6 titties and a LARPers wet dream. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you… ‘Silver Queen.’”

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“Silver Queen” crew:

Farron Loathing – Director / Producer

Brian Sowell – Director of Photography / Producer

Josh Ethier – Editor / visual FX

Rachel P Hsuing – Wardrobe / Props / Set Decorator

Erika Clum – Wardrobe /  Props / set decorator

Michael Hsuing – Art Department

Chris Veliz – Art Department

Cliff Düyn – Visual FX

April Edwards – Still Photographer

John Paul Altamirano  – Location Scout

Jennifer Ziliotto – hair and makeup

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GYPSYHAWK recently hit the road with Valient Thorr and Ramming Speed. Fans can see the bands on tour until July 12th. The list of dates are below, as well as at http://www.facebook.com/gypsyhawkusa.

GYPSYHAWK 

w/ Valient Thorr, Ramming Speed [remaining dates]:

6/19/2013 The Bug Jar – Rochester, NY

6/20/2013 Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH

6/21/2013 The Shelter-  Detroit, MI

6/22/2013 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL

6/24/2013 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN

6/25/2013 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO

6/26/2013 Downtown Lounge – Tulsa, OK

6/27/2013 Three Links-  Dallas, TX

6/28/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

6/29/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

6/30/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

7/01/2013 Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL

7/02/2013 High Dive – Gainesville, FL

7/03/2013 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL

7/04/2013 Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL

7/05/2013 The Earl – Atlanta, GA

7/06/2013 King’s Barcade – Raleigh, NC

7/12/2013 Moe’s – Englewood, CO

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“You won’t find a more charismatic band in their subgenre.” – Decibel Magazine

“GYPSYHAWK’s new album, Revelry & Resilience, is stuffed with twin-guitar melodies around every turn and instantly memorable hooks.” – Noisecreep.com

“Pasadena’s GYPSYHAWK deftly blend metallic guitars and fantasy/science-obsessed lyrics with a rock and roll boogie swagger.” – LA Weekly

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Andrew Packer – Guitars

Eric Harris – Bass and Voice

Ian “Pee Pee Rider” Brown – Drums

Erik “Ron Houser” Kluiber – Guitars

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

Facebook: Gypsyhawk

http://twitter.com/gypsyhawkusa

http://www.metalblade.com/gypsyhawk

http://www.shopbenchmark.com/gypsyhawk

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LONG LIVE GYPSYHAWK.

Stone.

BLACK SABBATH “13” – Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day! New Music Videos Streaming Online!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo Credit: Black Sabbath Facebook

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13 Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day… And…

Receives 4.5 Out Of 5 METAL FISTS!!

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In case you’ve just gotten back from a trip to Neptune or have been lost in the remote northern woods of Pennsylvania, the iconic Black Sabbath have NEW music videos streaming online! Both songs are taken from their NEW studio album 13. See the links below! Whoa!

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This critically acclaimed album, 13, was released on June 11th, 2013 in the U.S. and is an incredible offering of Metal from the founders of our beloved genre. Black Sabbath may be minus the legendary Bill Ward for 13, still, I am overly impressed by the total Sabbathian package of darkness and old school Doom vibes that blanket my senses each time I listen to 13.

As for the production of 13, regardless of any slight fuzz looming about, (which I find old school anyways), the powerful vocals of Ozzy Osbourne coupled with the unparalleled Doom riffage from Tony Iommi transcends any flaws that “some” critics believe to exist. Geezer Butler shines once again as well, proving to me he truly is among the kings of Heavy Metal bassists of both past and present.

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Brad Wilk (Photo Credit: Black Sabbath Facebook)

I give Brad Wilk so much credit for accepting a challenge to fill the shoes of the legendary Bill Ward. A world-class drummer in his own right, Brad Wilk excels on 13! It’s damn right heroic of Brad’s ability to transform his musicianship to sound so amazingly Sabbath-like. (If any other drummers sat in for the 13 sessions, than I’m not aware of it and please excuse my not being informed).

How much input did Rick Rubin have in mixing and mastering 13 I do not know. I’ll say this much, Rick Rubin surpassed my expectations on 13; due to my anxious thoughts he would turn this album into an overly pasted-together and satin-polished Death Magnetic. 13 sounds much more organic than that, thank God.

Doom Metal was forged and pioneered by Black Sabbath. Stoner Metal spun-off from this iconic band’s Metal atmosphere of sound. 13 is a resounding reminder of just that. This is one Black Sabbath album I never thought would happen and it’s here. Go out and get it and be thankful we still have this band around to make our Metal world that much more prolific.

God isn’t dead; nor is Black Sabbath.

Metal be thy name.

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Listen to and watch the music video for God Is Dead by clicking here: http://po.st/GodIsDead

Listen to and watch End Of The Beginning by clicking here: http://bitly.com/EOTBVideo

Get the CD here: http://smarturl.it/Sabbath13DxAMZP

Get the super deluxe box set by clicking here:

US: http://bitly.com/US13Deluxe
UK: http://bitly.com/UK13DeluxeBox

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BLACK SABBATH:

Ozzy Osbourne – vocals & harmonica

Tony Iommi – guitars

Geezer Butler – bass

Brad Wilk – drums & percussion

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For more info on BLACK SABBATH, click on the links below!

Facebook: Black Sabbath

http://www.blacksabbath.com

http://www.twitter.com/officialsabbath

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LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

STAY STRONG, TONY IOMMI.

Stone.

THE DOORS – 10 Things You Never Knew About Them

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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THE DOORS – Here at Metal Odyssey, we TOTALLY dig the Roots Of Rock ‘N Roll and are never bashful about blabbing about it! Recently, The Doors released a very cool & new app for iPad with factual information on their Rockin’ history. Read on below for more information found on this iPad app!

For 10 Things You Never Knew About The Doors, click on that very cool link below! It will take you to BuzzFeed Community; a whiz-bang website that will get you hooked!

BuzzFeed Community: http://bit.ly/11ckLui

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Jim Morrison – vocals

Ray Manzarek – organ, keyboards

Robby Krieger – guitar

John Densmore – drums

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(Sources: The Doors Facebook, BuzzFeed Community)

Above album cover: Waiting For The Sun (1968/Elektra).

For more info on THE DOORS, click on the links below! Whoa!

www.thedoors.com

Facebook: The Doors

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LONG LIVE THE ROCK & ROLL LEGACY OF THE DOORS.

Rest In Peace, Jim Morrison & Ray Manzarek.

Stone.

BLACK STAR RIDERS – RELEASE THEIR NEW VIDEO ‘HEY JUDAS’

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BLACK STAR RIDERS have revealed the official video for Hey Judas, taken form the band’s new album All Hell Breaks Loose. The video was filmed on May 27th with Northern Irish photographer, music video director and typographical designer Mark Hylands at The Marshall Theatre in Milton Keynes.

Fans can watch the video over on the homepage of Classic Rock (UK) now:
http://smarturl.it/HeyJudas

A video message from Hylands about the ‘Hey Judas’ clip can be seen here:

http://youtu.be/x3PYG2h1me4

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ORDER ONLINE AT:

Nuclear Blast: http://smarturl.it/BSRAHBLCD

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BSR-AHBL-iTUNES

Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BSR-AHBL-AMZN

SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNELS:

Black Star Riders: http://bit.ly/subs-bsr-yt

Nuclear Blast: http://bit.ly/subs-nb-yt

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BLACK STAR RIDERS:

Ricky Warwick – Vocals & Guitar

Scott Gorham – Guitars

Damon Johnson – Guitars

Marco Mendoza – Bass

Jimmy DeGrasso – Drums

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on BLACK STAR RIDERS, click on links below!

http://www.blackstarriders.com

Facebook: Black Star Riders

http://www.twitter.com/BlackStarRiders

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LONG LIVE BLACK STAR RIDERS.

Stone.

Hawkwind Legend Nik Turner Releases New Single & Video “Fallen Angel STS-51-L” From His Forthcoming New Album

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, psych-rock, psychedelic rock with tags , , , , , , on June 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Nik Turner - Fallen Angels - promo cover pic

Los Angeles, CA – In the spirit of such classic tracks as Master Of The Universe and Silver Machine, legendary Hawkwind member Nik Turner will be releasing a new single Fallen Angel STS-51-L digitally on July 2, 2013 and a limited edition 7-inch vinyl (only 500 pressed) on July 14th. Making this event even more exciting, a mind-bending video will accompany the single featuring footage from Nik’s recent performance at The Echoplex in Los Angeles! The single begins the countdown to the launch of Turner’s highly anticipated full-length album, Space Gypsy, which will feature guest appearances by Steve Hillage of Gong and former Hawkwind bandmate Simon House!

Nik Turner was a founding member of Hawkwind during what has been considered their most commercially successful and critically acclaimed period from 1970 to 1976. He wrote/co-wrote some of the group’s most popular songs such as Brainstorm and Master Of The Universe, which was recently used in an ad campaign for Ford’s new B-Max car. Turner also made a rare U.S. appearance at this year’s SXSW festival with his new band, which includes former UK Sub Nicky Garratt and Jürgen Engler of German industrial band Die Krupps. The band entered the studio to record the new full-length album shortly after.

Listen to and watch below, the music video for:

 Fallen Angel STS-51-L:

Of the first offering from the new album, Nik Turner says: “This single is the epitome of epiphanic, orgasmic, cathartic embodiment of my space dreams, become one man’s reality, exploding into space. Expect lots more on this awesome album”.

Nick Deriso of Something Else Reviews says: “ ‘Fallen Angel STS-51-L’ is prog rock for those who want to go to the very edge of the universe, then peer so far out that you risk falling ass over teakettle into inky blackness.”

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iTunes pre-order:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fallen-angel-sts-51-l-single/id652712834

Nik Turner’s ‘Fallen Angel STS-51-L’ single will also be available as a limited edition hand-numbered 7-inch vinyl (only 500 pressed on special translucent colored vinyl!)

Nik Turner’s official website:

http://nikturner.com/

Booking/Tour info:

Nanotear Booking Agency http://knowwave.com/nanotear/

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE NIK TURNER.

Stone.

RICK NIELSEN Of CHEAP TRICK – Is Cover Feature For July Issue Of Guitar Player Magazine!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Rick Nielsen - Cheap Trick - Guitar Player - cover promo banner - 2013

The July 2013 issue of Guitar Player is on the newsstands now!

Cheap Trick’s legendary Rick Nielsen is the featured cover story! Metal be thy name!

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For more info on CHEAP TRICK, click on the links below!

Facebook: Cheap Trick

http://www.cheaptrick.com

Cheap Trick - Classic logo - promo block - B&WFor more info on GUITAR PLAYER, click on the links below!

Facebook: Guitar Player Magazine

http://www.guitarplayer.com

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LONG LIVE RICK NIELSEN.

LONG LIVE CHEAP TRICK.

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Can Anyone Explain To Me, Why After ALL These Years, CHEAP TRICK Are NOT Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? Shameful, Shocking And Embarrassing, It Truly Is. It’s an INSULT to Cheap Trick and ALL Knowledgeable Rock Music Fans Worldwide.

So Let It Be Metal Written, So Let It Be Metal Told: This Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ‘Good Old Boys Politically Bias Club’ Has Gotten Very Old.

Stone.

KISS – LIVE ON AXS TV JUNE 20th!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - live on axs tv - promo banner - 2013

As reported on the KISS Facebook page ( June 13, 2013):

Ready to Rock and Roll All Night? KISS is coming! One of the best LIVE bands of all time is LIVE on AXS TV, June 20th at 3pE with an encore presentation at 11pE!

You don’t have to wait for your chance to win a signed guitar. Sign up here, http://bit.ly/13I9IqG and share with your friends to increase your chances of winning! Now go ahead and party every day!

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

Facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

AXS TV:

Facebook: AXS TV

http://www.axs.tv

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

KISS – Reports Of Paul Stanley Getting Hurt Onstage Are False!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Kiss Army - promo pic - 2013 - #1

As reported on the KISS Facebook page (June 12, 2013):

Hey everybody!

The reports of me getting hurt in Copenhagen are total fabrication. I read it and it was news to me and I was there and would know!

Paul

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Stone Says: Phew! A Metal Hallelujah to that! I read those same reports on Wednesday too… can’t know the truth unless it’s from the horses mouth. Metal be thy name.

KISS - Paul Stanley solo 1978 cover pic!

(KISS Army photo: Facebook KISS)

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

http://www.kissonline.com

Facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE PAUL STANLEY.

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

MODERN SUPERSTAR TO SUPPORT KILLER DWARFS

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Killer Dwarfs - Modern Superstar - Tour - flyer promo - 2013

MODERN SUPERSTAR is pleased to announce that they will support KILLER DWARFS on their upcoming STaRT @ oNe TouR beginning August 31 in Akron, NY at Brauns Concert Cove. The tour will run the East Coast then route out west before winding up in Canada.

MODERN SUPERSTAR are once again back in the studio wrapping up a couple of details and recording another new song for their upcoming next studio album. The yet to be titled project will be released to coincide with the KILLER DWARFS tour.

More details and tour dates will be announced in the coming weeks, stay tuned!

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(Source: HIGHVOLMUSIC)

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For more info on KILLER DWARFS, click below!

Facebook: Killer Dwarfs (Fan Page)

Facebook: Russ DWaRf

http://www.russdwarf.com/

Modern Superstar - band promo pic - #1 - 2013

For more info on MODERN SUPERSTAR, click below!

Facebook: Modern Superstar

http://www.officialmodernsuperstar.com

Highvol Music - large logo!

For more info on HIGHVOLMUSIC, click below!

Facebook: HighVolMusic

http://www.highvolmusic.com

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LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

LONG LIVE MODERN SUPERSTAR.

LONG LIVE HIGHVOLMUSIC.

Stone.