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MONARCH – Australian Tour With SAINT VITUS Looms

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Band To Headline Slaughterfest VI In Sydney

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A band who continually embarks on tours across the globe, France’s avant sludge coven MONARCH will head to the Australian continent for the fourth time in the coming weeks.

From July 18th through 21st MONARCH will dredge the Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth metropolises laying down an oppressive and ethereal wall of noise-filled opening support for Doom legends Saint Vitus. Just days later, on July 27th the quartet will return to Sydney to headline Slaughterfest VI with over thirteen other underground acts on the decimating bill.

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MONARCH Australian Tour:

7/18/2013 The Hi Fi – Brisbane w/ Saint Vitus

7/19/2013 The Hi Fi – Sydney w/ Saint Vitus

7/20/2013 The Hi Fi – Melbourne w/ Saint Vitus

7/21/2013 The Rosemount – Perth w/ Saint Vitus

7/27/2013 Spectrum – Sydney @ Slaughterfest VI [info]

A thirty-four minute down-tempo/down-tuned funeral dirge comprised of three tracks,MONARCH’s sixth full-length Omens was released via At A Loss Recordings in February 2012, surging with the band’s caustic, trademark style of slow-motion apocalyptic doom, writhing with haunting moans and layered, ghostly shrieks.

Stay tuned for more updates on MONARCH and At A Loss Recordings in the coming days.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

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For more info on SAINT VITUS, click on the link below!

Facebook: Saint Vitus

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LONG LIVE MONARCH.

LONG LIVE SAINT VITUS.

Stone.

BLACKOUT – New York Psychedelic Doom Trio Unleashes Three-Track Sampler

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Blackout - We Are Here - 3 song sampler - promo coverBand To Level Brooklyn’s Acheron This Saturday

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With food, beer and America at the forefront, it only makes sense guitar player/vocalist Christian Gordy and drummer Taryn Waldman would meet at Gordy’s 2011 July 4th cookout in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Waldman, a former Hooter’s waitress turned big time commercial film editor, and Gordy, a one-legged bartender/artist/BBQ enthusiast were an oddball couple for NY’s heavily styled Metal scene. The duo began rapidly banging out monolithic snail-paced riffs that could party as much as they could crush. BLACKOUT — referring to blackout drunk, the absence of light, or a mobster hit on an entire family — was the only appropriate title for the band.

With a three-song demo recorded at the now defunct Headgear Studios in the bag, Waldman set out on the task of stalking and acquiring drum wizard Justin Sherrel for the bass position. The sound filled out and quickly grew like Chuck Berry’s mustache. Now with Sherrel’s nitty-gritty, rhythm-heavy mud beneath an electrical tide of riffs and explosions, the mighty river of sludge was primed to lurch forward.

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In November 2012 BLACKOUT recorded their debut LP, We Are Here, at Vacation Island studio with engineer/producer Rob Laakso (Diamond Nights, Swirlies, Kurt Vile). It’s a six-song relentless banger from beginning to end:  no interludes or acoustic wankery. Fittingly described as “thick, riff-led heavy psych that blends Sleep‘s stoner heyday and classic Melvins stomp with a touch of Rob Crow‘s vocal compression in Goblin Cock,” by The Obelisk in a recent live review, the band is ready for a full-fledged takeover. BLACKOUT will soon be knocking on your door like a hairy, black clad Jehovah’s Witness who wants to smoke you out and listen to Sabbath records.

Until then, rape your speakers with the band’s foundation-crumbling behemoth of a three-track album sampler, currently streaming at their official BandCamp page at THIS LOCATION.

In related news, the trio will be bringing their bottom-heavy audio pillage to the stage this Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Acheron in their hometown of Brooklyn. The FREE daytime party features barbeque from Slam Pigs and Perry Ave. BBQ, additional appearances by Skullshitter, Hector’s Pets, Zoned Out and Cold Ones and DJs spinning rock into the night! For more info, point your browser HERE.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

Facebook: Blackout

http://blackout666.bandcamp.com/

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LONG LIVE BLACKOUT.

Stone.

Behold! The Monolith Members Comment On Kevin McDade’s Death

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal with tags , , , , on June 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Chase Manhattan and Matt Price of Los Angeles-based Stoner/Doom outfit BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH have issued the following statement on the tragic loss of singer/bassist Kevin McDade:

“We are deeply saddened to report the loss of our band member, friend and brother Kevin McDade in a car accident early Friday evening. Needless to say we are absolutely devastated by this. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his parents, family and girlfriend. Thanks for the time we had and the music we made together. We will, and already do, miss you terribly.  -Chase and Matt”

Kevin McDade died as a result of an auto accident on Friday, June 21st. He was 29 years old.

R.I.P. Kevin.

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Stone Says: The Metal Odyssey family expresses condolences to the family, girlfriend, bandmates, friends and fans of Kevin McDade.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info:

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http://www.beholdthemonolith.com

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Rest In Peace, Kevin McDade.

Stone.

DEMON LUNG – To Tour The West Coast In Support Of Debut Album

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Las Vegas-based Doom Metallers DEMON LUNG will venture west in the coming weeks to perform selections from their recently released full-length debut, The Hundredth Name.  Joining the quintet on select dates will be friends Wounded Giant and Castle. Dates are set to begin June 29th in Salt Lake City and wrap with a hometown show on August 18th.

The Hundredth Name was released June 4th via Candlelight Records. Since its release, the The Hundredth Name has found a solid support network among media and college radio programmers nationwide, peaking on CMJ’s Loud Rock report at position 14 with Full Metal Jacket/DMX programming the album in its syndication networks plus specialty and college play from the likes of WAQX (Syracuse NY), WZGM (Asheville NC), WHMH (St. Cloud MN), WSOU (S. Orange NJ), WCSB (Cleveland OH), KFSR (Fresno CA), and WIXQ (Millersville PA), among many others.

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Las Vegas Weekly says, “everything about DEMON LUNG’s debut screams epic.” Metal Review confirms, “vocalist Shanda Fredrick’s measured delivery is bleak and monotone… a grimly deliberate wail that works magic.” Pitchfork.com boasts, “Fredrick emerges like a high empress,“ while Vegas Seven adds, “literate and lacerating, the ‘LUNG breathes real fire.” The album was recently selected as “Album Of The Day” by Roadburn.com where they crowned DEMON LUNG “a band with promise.”

Formed in 2011, DEMON LUNG self-released their EP Pareidolia in early 2012.  The band entered the studio to record The Hundredth Name with producer Billy Anderson (Neurosis, The Melvins, Sleep) in late December.  The Hundredth Name was completed in early 2013 with final artwork provided by rising English illustrator Tom Gates (Vision of Disorder, Amorphis).

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DEMON LUNG Summer Tour 2013:

6/29/2013 Bar Deluxe – Salt Lake City UT w/Odium Totus

6/30/2013 Red Room – Boise ID w/Mariana

7/01/2013 Duffy’s Hangar – Salem OR w/Wounded Giant

7/02/2013 Tiger Bar – Portland OR w/Wounded Giant

7/03/2013 The Mercury – Seattle WA w/Wounded Giant

7/05/2013 Red Room PDX – Portland OR w/Wounded Giant

7/07/2013 Please for Peace – Stockton CA w/Tales of the Grotesque

7/08/2013 Billy O’s – Ventura CA w/Castle

7/09/2013 Industry Theater – Lancaster CA w/Castle

7/11/2013 Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas NV w/Spellcaster

8/16/2013 The Shakedown – San Diego CA w/Wounded Giant

8/17/2013 Icehouse Tavern – Phoenix AZ w/Wounded Giant

8/18/2013 The Dive – Las Vegas NV w/Wounded Giant

8/19/2013 Burt’s Tiki Lounge – Salt Lake City UT w/Wounded Giant

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DEMON LUNG is: vocalist Shanda Fredrick, guitarist Phil Burns, bassist Patrick Warren, and drummer Jeremy Brenton.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!

Facebook: Demon Lung

http://demonlungband.com/

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LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

Stone.

MAMMOTH SALMON “Internet EP 2” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MAMMOTH SALMON – Sludge, Doom, & Keeping it Real. Those exact words are found on the about page of MAMMOTH SALMON’s Facebook. Metal truth be told, that sums up this 3 song Internet EP 2 from this Portland, Oregon Metal band quite adequately. There is an Internet EP released prior from these guys, back in December of 2012. I’ll blab about that one too in the near future; working my way backwards, I guess!

This Internet EP 2 has recently been released this past March and it’s HEAVY as freaking homemade molasses and an all-out riff fest. Raw and damn cool are these 3 songs I’ve listened to on this EP. MAMMOTH SALMON aren’t following the leader with their sound either. The Sludge and Doom that this Metal pack from the Great Northwest is tapping into has an electric vibe happening; that’s where the real comes into play.

I just cannot control myself digging the way MAMMOTH SALMON have pieced these songs together, from a super thumping doom march to a crawling drone interval and back again; this band has caught my Metal attention. Paul Dudziak  (vocals, guitar & bass) and Mitch Meidinger on drums are the Dynamic Sludge Doom Duo that makes up MAMMOTH SALMON and it’s my Metal recommendation that you give them a listen.

I can honestly see MAMMOTH SALMON gaining some potent label attention (if the right person hears their Metal) in the near future, with such a strong mindset to keeping their songs both super heavy and fantastically interesting. Metal be thy name.

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LISTEN TO & BUY SOME MAMMOTH SALMON HERE:

http://mammothsalmon.bandcamp.com

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Internet EP 2 – Track Listing:

Nothing Follows

Green Lung

Magnetic Fields of Radiant Light

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WHOA! Check out that concert flyer below! MAMMOTH SALMON has a show tonight at Ash Street Saloon in Portland, Oregon!

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Internet EP 2 was engineered and mixed by Mike Anzalone at Studio 1414 and mastered by Adam Pike at Toadhouse Studios.

For more info on MAMMOTH SALMON, click on the links below!

Facebook: Mammoth Salmon

http://mammothsalmon.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE MAMMOTH SALMON.

Stone.

EPHEMEROS – Portland Funeral Doom Ensemble Joins Seventh Rule Recordings

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Band To Spread Their Live Decay Next Month

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Portland, Oregon Funeral Doom ensemble EPHEMEROS is pleased to announce their unholy union with Seventh Rule Recordings for the impending unleashing of their debut full-length, All Hail Corrosion.

Formed in 2010, EPHEMEROS features members of Nux Vomica, Graves At Sea, Elitist, and Bastard Feast. Their All Hail Corrosion offering was tracked and mixed by Fester (Atriarch, Stoneburner) at Haywire Studios, mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering and offers up three diseased tracks in forty dismal minutes. Slow, depressive harmonies are punctuated by growled and chanted vocal tirades centered around the decay of humanity. Both physically and emotionally traumatic, EPHEMEROS will appeal to the black-souled fans of Mournful Congregation, Loss, and Asunder.

All Hail Corrosion – Track-Listing:

1. All Hail Corrosion

2. Stillborn Workhorse

3. Soilbringer

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All Hail Corrosion will be released on CD and digitally via Seventh Rule on August 20, 2013 and on vinyl by Parasitic Records. In the meantime, West Coast gloom enthusiasts can experience the band’s sonic decay live next month, with more dates moving Eastward in the Fall. 

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EPHEMEROS Live Rituals:

7/05/2013 Highline – Seattle,WA w/ Bell Witch, Anhedonist

7/06/2013 Branx – Portland, OR w/ Hail, Shadow of the Torturer, Druden

7/18/2013 1078 Gallery – Chico, CA w/ Amarok

7/19/2013 Metro – Oakland w/ Larvae

7/20/2013 Hemlock – San Francisco, CA w/ Wild Hunt, Ionophore, Thoabath

7/21/2013 The Ink Annex – Eureka, CA w/ This Is Not Earth

7/25/2013 Megaton Haus – Portland, OR w/ Lycus, Usnea, Megaton Leviathan

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The morose souls of EPHEMEROS:

Garrett Bagniefski – Bass

Chuck Watkins – Drums

Joshua Greene – Vocals

Jesse Aspy – Guitar

Chris Trumpower – Guitar

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on EPHEMEROS, click on links below!

Facebook: Ephemeros

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Seventh Rule Recordings:

http://www.seventhrule.com

http://seventhrule.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE EPHEMEROS.

Stone.

PRIMITIVE MAN “SCORN” – A Scathing, Blackened Doom Journey To The Outer Cliffs Of Hell

Posted in doom metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal with tags , , , , , on June 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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PRIMITIVE MAN – As I listen to Scorn, I cannot help seeing myself being pulled into an invading dark vacuum that drops me upon the outer cliffs of hell. Seriously, the mood, atmosphere, vocals and overpowering vibes from Scorn sound so hellish that it’s ridiculously scary. Then again, that’s what Dark, Blackened and raging Metal will do to me every time. However, Primitive Man just comes across as so legitimately evil that I cannot help applaud their authenticity.

Primitive Man’s debut album Scorn will be reissued by the mighty Relapse Records on August 20th, 2013. Scorn exhibits some deadly serious Doom Metal, mixed with some Sludge and splattered with more darkness than a cloudy Northern sky during the height of Winter in Norway. It’s very difficult for me not to become (somewhat) hypnotized by the constant thundering stomp that Scorn radiates with its beats. Fuzzed-out, old school guitar tones blanket this album with a slice of Industrial noise and (a feeling of) cavernous atmospherics for special effects, making Scorn all the more legitimately chilling.

The title song (and album opener) is an epic that clocks in around 11:44 and is so memorable that I want to scream my face off in Metal jubilation. 

If the album cover artwork doesn’t scare the shit out of you, then trust me, listening to Scorn by yourself with the lights dimmed or completely off will. Primitive Man is one Metal band from Denver, Colorado, that I want on my Metal side of the fence. I cringe at the thought of really hearing this band becoming pissed off to higher heights; Scorn has been a Metal lesson well deserved and more than welcomed for my Metal soul. Metal be thy name.

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PRIMITIVE MAN SCORN – Track Listing:

Scorn

Rags

I Can’t Forget

Antietam

Black Smoke

Stretched Thin

Astral Sleep

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Facebook: PRIMITIVE MAN

http://primitivemandoom.bandcamp.com

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Relapse Records: www.relapse.com

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LONG LIVE PRIMITIVE MAN.

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.

KYLESA, DEMON LUNG & DINNER MUSIC FOR THE GODS – Together Live! May 23rd At Triple B In Las Vegas!

Posted in doom metal, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KYLESA

DEMON LUNG

DINNER MUSIC FOR THE GODS

SHARING THE METAL STAGE!

AT:

TRIPLE B

BACKSTAGE BAR & BILLIARDS

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LOCATED AT:

601 FREMONT STREET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 23

Ages: 21+

TIME: Doors open: 8 p.m

Tickets: $16

BUY TICKETS

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For more info, click on those cool links below! Whoa!

http://backstagebarandbilliards.com

facebook: KYLESA

http://demonlungband.com/

http://www.dinnermusicforthegods.com

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LONG LIVE KYLESA.

LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

LONG LIVE DINNER MUSIC FOR THE GODS.

Stone.

DEMON LUNG – Pitchfork Premieres New Track From Forthcoming Album “The Hundredth Name”

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Pitchfork.com has premiered “Heathen Child,” from DEMON LUNG’s forthcoming full-length debut. It’s the second song released from The Hundredth Name set for release via Candlelight Records on June 4. The conceptual album was produced by Billy Anderson (Neurosis, The Melvins, Sleep) and features artwork by English illustrator Tom Bates (Vision of Disorder, Amorphis).

Discussing the song, drummer Jeremy Brenton reveals, “‘Heathen Child’ is the fifth track on the record and is definitely one of our favorites to play live. We got the gnarliest guitar tone at the end of that song. It’s the part of the story where our hero, the warlock, kills an unbaptized male child in order to make a flying potion from his fat. Don’t try this at home, especially without a sharp knife.”

Hear “Heathen Child” At THIS LOCATION.

Early reviews of The Hundredth Name are encouraging. Sludgelord.com writes, “The Hundredth Name is a masterpiece from top to toe… this IS doom.” Metal Review says, “This is a band that knows how to make Doom Metal dramatic,” while Vegas Seven adds, “DEMON LUNG’s debut record destroys. Literate and lacerating, the ‘LUNG breathes real fire.” With the album’s full impact at Metal radio nationwide set for this coming Monday, it is an album that will find a rightful place in the collections of doom and metal fans round the globe.

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Formed in 2011, DEMON LUNG self-released Pareidolia in early 2012. The band was dubbed “Earthy-yet-horror-themed Doom Metal,” by Metal Hammer and, “One of the best new bands out there,” by PureGrainAudio. Signing with Candlelight Records last Autumn, the band featuring vocalist Shanda Fredrick, guitarist Phil Burns, bassist Patrick Warren, with drummer Brenton, entered Oakland-based Sharkbite Studios in mid-December. Emerging a few weeks later, the album was turned over to Billy Anderson to work his mixing magic. Fredrick notes, “Working with Billy was a dream come true for us. He helped us craft something we are very proud of.”

DEMON LUNG continues to perform live as the album’s release draws near. Confirmed performances are noted below.

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DEMON LUNG Live 2013:

5/23/13 Backstage Billards – Las Vegas, NV w/ Kylesa

5/30/13 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA w/ Castle

5/31/13 Whiskey Dick’s – South Lake Tahoe, CA w/ Castle

6/01/13 Doom in June Fest @ Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

6/02/13 Pubrock – Scottsdale, AZ w/ Castle

6/21/13 Kim’s – Riverside, CA w/ Trapped Within Burning Machinery

10/19/13 Southwest Terror Fest – Tucson, AZ w/ Ancestors

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!

http://demonlungband.com/

facebook: Demon Lung

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

DEMON LUNG = THE NOW OF DOOM METAL.

LONG LIVE DOOM METAL.

Stone.

DEMON LUNG – Full-Length Debut To Be Released June 4th Via Candlelight Records; April Tour Dates Announced

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Candlelight Records today confirms June 4th as the North American release date for The Hundredth Name, the full-length debut from Las Vegas-based epic doom band DEMON LUNG. The eight-song album was recorded with Adam Myatt and Billy Anderson (Neurosis, The Melvins, Sleep) and features artwork by English illustrator Tom Bates (Vision of Disorder, Amorphis).

The Hundredth Name is a conceptual album as previously confirmed by drummer Jeremy Brenton. Its story line follows, “The long-begotten son of Satan, who’s been sent to earth to assemble the three parts of the devil’s bible so that we can speak the name of God in reverse and undo creation.” Songstress Shanda Fredrick adds, “We have had the concept idea for the album for a few years. We have just been waiting until we signed to a proper label to finish writing it. Working with Billy was a dream come true for us. He has been like a fifth member of the band, a mentor, and just an all-around awesome friend. He helped us craft something that we are very proud of.”

Formed in 2011, DEMON LUNG features guitarist Phil Burns and bassist Patrick Warren, with Fredrick and Brenton. The band has a singular EP, Pareidolia (Bandcamp 2012), currently available. The recording was favorably received by international media. “Earthy-yet-horror-themed doom metal a-la Candlemass,” said Metal Hammer. “Their hazy atmosphere and unorthodox way of playing guitar in a doom metal band is an interesting approach that doom fans should immediately check out,” noted Metal Archives. “Their music is clearly from the soul,” added Ave Noctum. In their still short history, the band has performed alongside Pentagram, High on Fire, Jucifer, Witch Mountain, and Castle, among others.

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The Hundredth Name Track Listing:

1. Binding of the Witch

2. Devil’s Wind

3. Eyes of Zamiel

4. A Decade Twice Over A Day

5. Heathen Child

6. Hex Mark

7. Hallowed Ground

8. Incantation (The Hundredth Name)

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DEMON LUNG has announced the following dates in April. Additionally, the band are set as a featured performer at the third installment of the Doom In June Festival (also featuring The Skull, Manilla Road, Karma To Burn, Ancestors, Las Cruces, Castle and more). Doom In June is sponsored by Heavy Planet, Planet Fuzz, Doom Metal Alliance, and Hellride Music.

4/16/2013 The Bunkhouse – Las Vegas, NV w/ Ides of Gemini

4/19/2013 The Joint – Los Angeles, CA w/ Crowned by Fire, Behold! the Monolith

4/20/2013 Favorites – Las Vegas, NV w/ Ultra Electric Mega Galactic, The Freeks

5/09/2013 Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV w/ Cauldron

5/30/2013 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA w/ Castle

5/31/2013 Whisky Dicks – S. Lake Tahoe, CA w/ Castle

6/01/2013 Doom in June Festival/Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

6/02/2013 Pubrock – Scottsdale, AZ w/ Castle

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!

http://demonlungband.com/

facebook: Demon Lung

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

Stone.

MAJALIS – Signs With Pulverised Records

Posted in doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Swedish abjection horde MAJALIS is now in league with Pulverised Records!

With this project group suspended for several years and ultimately resurrected by the group’s pivotal figures Tobias Netzell and Björn Pettersson, also of In Mourning fame; MAJALIS is now ready to take the first leap forward and introduce the band’s debut EP to the unsuspecting world of mournful harmonious scorn.

In an official press statement from MAJALIS six-stringer Björn Pettersson: “We are happy and proud to be able to work with Pulverised for our debut EP. Some of us have been working together before and it feels like both us and the Pulverised guys are pretty stoked about this project, so we have no doubts that this will be a good collaboration.”

MAJALIS is a newly formed band but is hailing from a project that started quite some time ago, much of the material to this first EP was written by Tobias and Björn several years ago. Later the four of us got together and decided to make the project into a band, and now it feels perfect to be able to put these songs out as a first sign of life. All four members are active musicians in other bands and are no strangers to playing live or writing music, plus we all tend to work very well together so we have a lot of good vibes for this. The music we have recorded so far draws inspiration from some atmospheric, hardcore and doom-influenced territories. We are really eager to get going and to present what we are working on.”

Pulverised Records label manager Roy Yeo had this to say regarding the latest signing: “Having worked with In Mourning previously, we knew very clearly what Tobias, Björn and co. were capable of for sure. MAJALIS although are amongst the same musical territory with the likes of In Mourning, Katatonia, etc and its predecessors, they sound nothing like the aforementioned bands. There is really no better way to describe MAJALIS than somewhat sounding dangerously close to a funeral-like Post Rock band with unyielding depressive underlings.”

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MAJALIS is:

Daniel Jansson – Bass, Vocals

Tobias Netzell – Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals

Björn Pettersson – Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals

Jonas Martinsson – Drums

Majalis - Large Logo - B&W(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

http://www.facebook.com/majalismusic

http://www.pulverised.net

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LONG LIVE MAJALIS.

Stone.

REVELATION – “Inner Harbor” Releasing Via Shadow Kingdom Records On April 30th

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Revelation - Inner Harbor - promo cover pic!

April 30th, 2013 will see the release of Inner Harbor, the newest album from long-running Prog Rock/Doom outfit REVELATION.

In existence since the mid-80’s REVELATION has earned the respect of many bands and fans from all around the world and are often credited with creating the Progressive Doom Metal genre. They’ve taken the very best sounds of Rush, Black Sabbath, and early Heavy Metal to  create yet another masterpiece amongst a catalog of many with Inner Harbor. This is quite possibly the band’s most fluid and laid-back release to date. While the sound is difficult to pinpoint, one can hear classic REVELATION mixed in with a dash of 70’s Italian Progressive Rock. The music flows through you so smoothly and freely, that you’re going to feel like you’re in a state of deep relaxed meditation.

The combined creative forces of drummer Steve Branagan, guitarist/vocalist John Brenner and bassist Bert Hall Jr. are responsible for over twenty full-length releases – split between REVELATION and their eclectic alter-ego AGAINST NATURE – and countless demos and EPs. Inner Harbor was made available as a digital release last year by the band’s own Bland Hand Records (www.againstnature.us/BH/) and will see worldwide distribution on CD format by Shadow Kingdom Records in April. Pre-orders are being taken at the newly revamped Shadow Kingdom Records Webstore at http://shadowkingdomrecords.com.

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“Inner Harbor is a deft blend of the classic doom and progressive rock you expect from this trio…” – Terrible Certainty ‘Zine

“Inner Harbor finds Revelation as productive and relevant as ever. Long gone is the echo-y crunch of 20 years ago, and in its place is a record proudly recorded in a basement and challenging the very meaning of doom as many people claim to understand it.” -Stereokiller.com

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on REVELATION & SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS, click on the links below!

http://shadowkingdomrecords.com

facebook: Shadow Kingdom Records

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LONG LIVE REVELATION.

Stone.

BELL WITCH – “Longing” On Double Vinyl Available For Pre-Order From The Flenser

Posted in doom metal, doom metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Bell Witch - Longing - promo cover pic!

You can now pre-order Longing by Bell Witch on double vinyl.

Bell Witch is a minimalist doom duo from Seattle comprised of drummer Adrian Guerra and bassist Dylan Desmond (of Samothrace fame). Uniquely sorrowful, Bell Witch is as much akin to Skepticism as they are to Codeine. Longing is an hour and 10 minutes of doomed desolation, sadness, and sorrow. Originally released on CD and digital formats by Profound Lore Records, Longing was one of the most important doom albums of 2012 featured on numerous year end lists.

Longing will be released as a gatefold double album with thick, old-style case wrapped jackets and comes with a gatefold insert. Comes on both black vinyl and limited red vinyl. Red vinyl is limited to 300 copies. This should ship in March but delays are always possible.

Pre-order here

You can view new artwork created specifically for the vinyl version of this release by artist Bryan Proteau below. More images can be viewed here.

Bell Witch - Longing - graveyard image

eBay:

We have opened an eBay account to raise money for the horde of approaching releases. Deafheaven / Bosse-de-Nage, Lycus, Coffinworm test presses are up now as well as a few out-of-print items with more coming soon. Check it out here.

Soon:

Grayceon – Pearl and the End of Days LP (ships next week)

Botanist – IV: Mandragora CD

Bosse-de-Nage – iii – DLP (probably next week)

Trees – Sickness-In – LP (at press now)

Vestiges/Panopticon – Split gatefold – LP

Out Now:

Deafheaven/Bosse-de-Nage – split LP (pink copies added to store)

Worm Ouroboros – Come the Thaw DLP

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(Source: The Flenser)

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

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

For more info on BELL WITCH, click on the links below!

http://bellwitchdoom.com

http://bellwitch.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE BELL WITCH.

LONG LIVE VINYL.

LONG LIVE THE FLENSER.

Stone.

COFFINS – Japan’s Doom Eradicators Initiate Recording Of New LP For Relapse Records

Posted in Death Metal, doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Coffins - band logo - black & white

Having raided the Death/Doom underworld since 1996, Tokyo, Japan’s brutal Doom Metal eradicators COFFINS have once again entered their local Noise Room Studio, and are currently laying down vocals for their anticipated new LP, The Fleshland.

Although COFFINS seemingly always have a new release out, with a plethora of splits, EP’s, singles and a recent track released as part of Decibel Magazine’s Flexi Series having been released in the past few years alone, the band’s upcoming fourth album The Fleshland will be the first new full-length from the outfit since their devastating and acclaimed Buried Death album, released via 20 Buck Spin in 2008. Their first official release for Relapse Records, COFFINS will wrap-up their cavernous studio work on The Fleshland by the end of January. The album is set for release later this year.

For now, ravenous fans of COFFINS’ brutal arts can get a bit of insight into the new album’s cacophony with a pre-production demo track of Colossal Hole, which will reappear on The Fleshland in its finished state, via Cvlt Nation RIGHT HERE.

Stay tuned for more info on the new album as well as 2013 live actions for COFFINS to be released in the coming weeks.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on COFFINS and Relapse Records:

http://www.coffins.jp

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffins/195059671583

http://www.youtube.com/CoffinsJP

https://www.twitter.com/CoffinsJP

http://www.relapse.com

http://relapserecords.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/RelapseRecords

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LONG LIVE COFFINS.

Stone.

SAMOTHRACE – Confirms American Winter Tour Routing

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Samothrace - Reverence To Stone - cover promo!

SAMOTHRACE has posted the confirmed routing for their upcoming Winter US tour, as the crew continue to support their acclaimed second LP, Reverence To Stone. The bedlam will unravel with a hometown show in Seattle on February 15th, then continues on a mangled, counter-clockwise loop through the Midwest, Gulf Coast, Southeast and up the East Coast on their way back westward, with eighteen cities confirmed to endure their slow motion turmoil during the venture. The majority of the dates will see SAMOTHRACE forging alongside Metal Blade doom trio Pilgrim.

The touring will continue this Spring, as SAMOTHRACE will advance onto European soil for the first time ever, the band confirmed to perform at Heavy Days in Doomtown, an international DIY doom/stoner/sludge festival in Ungdomshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark running from May 2nd through the 5th. At this year’s event they will rage the stage alongside Graves At Sea, Pagan Altar, Cough, Procession, Danava, Moss, Bell Witch, Dark Buddah Rising, Conan, Lecherous Gaze, labelmates Mournful Congregation and loads more. Following the fest the quartet will traverse the European continent on an additional two-week tour, with dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

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SAMOTHRACE US Winter Tour:

2/15/2013 The Highline – Seattle, WA

2/16/2013 TBA – Portland, OR

2/17/2013 Rotture – Portland, OR

2/20/2013 Aqualung – Denver, CO

2/21/2013 The Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK

2/22/2013 Rubber Gloves – Denton/Dallas, TX

2/23/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

2/24/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA w/ Pilgrim

2/25/2013 TBA – Birmingham, AL w/ Pilgrim

2/26/2013 529 – Atlanta, GA w/ Pilgrim

2/27/2013 Slim’s Downtown – Raleigh, NC w/ Pilgrim

2/28/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA w/ Pilgrim

3/01/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Pilgrim

3/02/2013 Beaumont Warehouse – Philadelphia, PA w/ Pilgrim

3/03/2013 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD w/ Pilgrim

3/04/2013 Howlers – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Pilgrim

3/05/2013 TBA – Cleveland, OH w/ Pilgrim

3/06/2013 The Ultra Lounge – Chicago, IL

Samothrace - large logo!

Following a literal flood of media attention on their sophomore LP Reverence To Stone, released at the end of July via 20 Buck Spin, the album took the #35 spot in Decibel Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2012, in addition to reaping praise from Stereogum, Metalsucks, No Clean Singing and dozens of other outlets. The album is available on CD and LP, alongside their debut album Life’s Trade as well as band gear and more at the SAMOTHRACE merch store or direct from 20 Buck Spin.

Reverence To Stone is streaming in its entirety VIA PITCHFORK.

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Wanna read the Metal Odyssey review for Reverence To Stone? Just click on that link below! Whoa!

SAMOTHRACE “Reverence To Stone” – 2 Songs Of Epic Doom Metal; Unleashes A Massive Atmosphere Of Doom

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

facebook: Samothrace

http://www.facebook.com/20buckspin

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LONG LIVE SAMOTHRACE.

Stone.

DEMON LUNG – Signs To Candlelight Records

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Candlelight Records today confirms the worldwide signing of DEMON LUNG. The Las Vegas-based quartet, featuring guitarist Phil Burns, bassist Patrick Warren, drummer Jeremy Brenton, and vocalist Shanda Fredrick, is scheduled to begin recording of their full-length debut at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with producer Billy Anderson (Sleep, High on Fire, Eyehategod) in the coming weeks. It is anticipated for a Spring 2013 release date.

Metal Hammer called the band’s self-released 4-song demo Pareidolia, “earthy yet horror-themed doom metal a la Candlemass with an Acrimony Groove.” The magazine calls Fredrick a “wild-eyed, satanic songstress.” Popular music and film site Ave Noctum notes, “DEMON LUNG has a deft touch and solid sound. Their music is clearly from the soul. Fair to say they are a welcomed addition to the ranks of the doomed.” Teeth of the Divine adds, “Fredrick has the requisite sultry pipes that keep a steady, hazy tone. She has a deep, bluesy voice that fits the languid music perfectly.”

The band comments, “we are very honored to join the Candlelight roster. To be included among such talented artists is very humbling, and we thank the great people at Candlelight for giving us the opportunity.”

DEMON LUNG has shared the stage alongside Pentagram, High on Fire, Jucifer, Witch Mountain, and Castle and will resume performing once recording has been completed.

A video for the song “Lament Code’ is available to view at THIS LOCATION. The clip was directed by Dustin Mills, the mastermind behind The Puppet Monster Massacre.

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To read the Metal Odyssey review of DEMONG LUNG’s Pareidolia, click on the link below!

DEMON LUNG – Doom Metal Debut EP Pareidolia Is A Masterful Metal Listen

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!

http://demonlungband.com/

www.Facebook.com/demonlungband

Bandcamp

Candlelight Records:

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

A METAL CONGRATS TO DEMON LUNG.

Stone.

KYLESA’S “FROM THE VAULTS, VOL. 1” Streaming In Its Entirety Via LOUDWIRE

Posted in doom metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

COLLECTION OF RARITIES AVAILABLE TOMORROW

Nov. 19, 2012, Philadelphia – From The Vaults, Vol. 1 (Nov. 20, Season of Mist), Kylesa’s twelve-song collection which features unreleased, new and alternate versions of songs spanning the Savannah-based band’s catalogue, is now streaming in its entirety via Loudwire (http://loudwire.com/kylesa-from-the-vaults-vol-1-exclusive-album-stream/).

“This project has been a labor of love,” explained guitarist/singer/producer Phillip Cope. “We have spent over a year going through old songs, covers, etc. and collected those we felt went well together; remixing and finishing them up.  We didn’t want to release something just thrown together so we put a lot of thought and time into it.  I am really happy about how this came together.  I think it is a good representation of Kylesa’s different styles from early on to present day.”

Singer/guitar player Laura Pleasants recently gave Decibel Magazine an in-depth look at the songs included on From The Vaults, Vol. 1 with a track-by-track rundown:

http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/kylesas-laura-pleasants-track-by-track-preview-of-from-the-vaults-vol-1/.

The band is currently recording a new album at The Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina with Cope once again producing the album. He has previously produced releases from Baroness, Withered and Black Tusk.

From The Vaults, Vol. 1 pre-order bundles can be found here: www.indiemerch.com/kylesa/pre-orders.  A full list of retailers carrying the album can be found below.

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From The Vaults, Vol. 1 – Track Listing:

01.  Intro  **

02.  Inverse  **

03.  111 Degree Heat Index ***

04.  Between Silence and Sound II ***

05.  Paranoid Tempo  **

06.  End Truth *

07.  Bottom Line II ***

08.  Wavering **

09.  Bass Salts **

10.  Drained **

11.  Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun **

12.  Drum Jam **

* New

** Previously unreleased/limited availability

*** Alternate Version

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Retailers carrying From The Vaults, Vol. 1:

National:

Best Buy

FYE

Hastings

HMV (Canada)

Sunrise (Canada)

Regional Chains:

Bull Moose

Dimple

Everyday Music

Exclusive Company

Gallery of Sound

Gray Whale

Independent

Newbury

Rasputin

Reckless Records

Zia

And available at hundreds of independent stores everywhere!

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To read the Metal Odyssey album review for Kylesa’s  From The Vaults, Vol. 1, click on the link below! Whoa!

KYLESA “From The Vaults, Vol. 1″ – Unveiling An Exceptional Bounty Of Sonic Heaviness!

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/kylesamusic

http://www.kylesa.com

LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

PAGAN ALTAR – Shadow Kingdom Records Reissues PAGAN ALTAR’s “Judgement of the Dead”

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Shadow Kingdom Records is now offering the newly reissued Judgement of the Dead from cult N.W.O.B.H.M doom band PAGAN ALTAR. Originally released in 1982, Shadow Kingdom Records will stock North American shelves with this classic on January 8, 2013. Until then, fans can order the release exclusively through Shadow Kingdom Records.

For a digital copy and free stream of the album, visit the label’s bandcamp page here: http://shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/judgement-of-the-dead

Physical copies are available at http://shadowkingdomrecords.com/

Shadow Kingdom’s Tim McGrogan had this to say about the album:

“Back in 1982 PAGAN ALTAR released this N.W.O.B.H.M. masterpiece and almost immediately this album went into obscurity. They have been by far the most overlooked band in the history of heavy metal music. It’s amazing that they’ve finally pulled it all together for being virtually non-existent for nearly 15 years. They deserve all of the success and recognition they’re getting today and much, much more! In the late 90’s they came out of the woodwork and put this out on their own label and it was mistakenly called “Volume 1”. The extra track was an acoustic track which was just called “Acoustics” at the time. This is the first time this album will be released in all its glory. The correct title “Judgement of the Dead” and updated acoustic song title as well. Also, this is the original artwork that was released back in 1982 which has never been seen before until now! We’ve re-mastered the CD to sonically preserve its antique feel. It comes with a very nice booklet that includes a story and old band photos. If there ever was such a thing as a perfect album, this would be it! There is nothing more satisfying than the sound of this record. If you’ve never heard of this band or album, think of Black Sabbath and Jethro Tull and you’re almost there. They take music to a whole new level.”

JUDGEMENT OF THE DEAD – Track Listing:

1. Pagan Altar

2. In The Wake Of Armadeus

3. Judgement Of The Dead

4. The Black Mass

5. Night Rider

6. The Dance Of The Banshee

7. Reincarnation

In other news, PAGAN LORD has recently been confirmed for Maryland Death Fest XI, which will take place May 23rd – 26th, 2013 in Baltimore, MD. For for information and updates visit http://www.marylanddeathfest.com.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on PAGAN ALTAR visit:

http://www.paganaltar.com

facebook: Pagan Altar

facebook: Shadow Kingdom Records

LONG LIVE PAGAN ALTAR.

Stone.

THE SWORD – APOCRYPHON Tour Dates, Europe & UK Release Info, Album Track Listing & Cover Art

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal, stoner rock with tags , , , , , , on September 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

THE SWORD – The fourth studio album from THE SWORD, Apocryphon, will be released in North America on October 22nd via Razor & Tie. This Metal band from Austin Texas will also be embarking on a wide-scale tour of the U.S., beginning on October 29th in Corpus Christi, Texas! THE SWORD will be supported by Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw and American Sharks on dates noted.

Check out the Apocryphon tour schedule below! Album release dates for Europe and the UK are below, as well as the track listing for Apocryphon:

THE SWORD – APOCRYPHON TOUR 2012:

10/29 – Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock#

10/31 – Oklahoma City, OK – Acm#

11/01 – Little Rock, AR – Downtown Music Hall#

11/02 – Shreveport, LA – The Riverside Warehouse#

11/03 – Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Festival#

11/05 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater#

11/06 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave#

11/07 – Chicago, IL – Double Door#

11/08 – Columbus, OH – The A&R Bar#

11/09 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop#

11/10 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater#

11/11 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall#

11/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer#

11/14 – New York, NY – Webster Hall#

11/15 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met#

11/16 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East Downstairs#

11/17 – Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel#

11/19 – Birmingham, AL – Workplay#

11/20 – Orlando, FL – Beacham#

11/21 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade#

11/22 – Nashville, TN – Exit / In#

11/23 – Memphis, TN – Hi Tone#

11/24 – Baton Rouge, LA – Spanish Moon#

12/02 – Tulsa, OK – Eclipse*

12/03 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar*

12/04 – Denver, CO – Bluebird*

12/05 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge*

12/06 – Boise, ID – Neurolux*

12/07 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne*

12/08 – Seattle, WA – Neumos*

12/10 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows*

12/11 – San Francisco, CA – Independent*

12/12 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey*

12/13 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick*

12/14 – Phoenix, AZ – Club Red*

12/15 – Tucson, AZ – Congress*

12/18 – Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds*

# w/ Gypsyhawk & Eagle Claw

* w/ Gypsyhawk & American Sharks

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As reported on Sword Of Doom.com:

ALSO, Napalm Records (www.napalmrecords.com) will be handling Apocryphon over in Europe and the UK! We are very excited to show you the following release dates:

31.10.2012 Spain, Finland, Sweden, Greece

02.11.2012 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg

05.11.2012 UK & Rest of Europe

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ALSO: Check out these really cool Apocryphon bundles & merch below! You can buy any or all of this amazing stuff by clicking here: http://www.swordofdoom.com

Hey… I see a cassette tape is also available too! Metal be thy name! Whoa!

THE SWORD APOCRYPHON – Track Listing:

01. The Veil Of Isis

02. Cloak Of Feathers

03. Arcane Montane

04. The Hidden Masters

05. Dying Earth

06. Execrator

07. Seven Sisters

08. Hawks & Serpents

09. Eyes Of The Stormwitch

10. Apocryphon

DELUXE EDITION – Bonus Tracks:

11. Arrows In The Dark (Live at Emo’s / Austin, TX)

12. Barael s Blade (Live at Stubb’s BBQ / Austin, TX)

13. The Chronomancer II: Nemesis (Live at Stubb’s BBQ / Austin, TX)

14. Ebethron (Live at Stubb’s BBQ / Austin, TX)

15. Cheap Sunglasses

(Photo Credit: Sandy Carson)

THE SWORD:

John D. Cronise – voice, guitar

Kyle Shutt – guitar

Bryan Richie – bass

Santiago Vela III – drums

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(Sourcehttp://www.swordofdoom.com)

LONG LIVE THE SWORD.

Stone.