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BRAND NEW MACHINE “Girls Like You” Music Video – Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BRAND NEW MACHINE are a Hard Rock band from Dallas, Texas and they have one bona-fide, super ass-kicking debut album out! The Devil Made Me Do It was released on July 23rd via Epochal Artists Records. I picked this CD up over the weekend and WHOA! I must have listened to this entire debut from Brand New Machine at least 10 times now! Yes, I recommend y’all buy it!

Below is the music video for the hit: Girls Like You. This song is on The Devil Made Me Do It. Here’s the fun part: this song is instantly memorable and Heavy Rockin’… only the ENTIRE debut from Brand New Machine is unreal!! I don’t hear one second on this CD that I don’t like!! Brand New Machine is now my brand new favorite Hard Rock band!! Metal be thy name!!

BRAND NEW MACHINE – Girls Like You Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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BRAND NEW MACHINE:

Brantly Thompson – Vocals

Seven Antonopoulos – Drums & Vocals

Wiley IV – Bass & Vocals

Michael Thomas – Guitars & Vocals

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* For More Info On BRAND NEW MACHINE:

Facebook: Brand New Machine

http://www.brandnewmachine.net

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LONG LIVE BRAND NEW MACHINE.

LONG LIVE STRAIGHT UP AMERICAN HARD ROCK.

Stone.

KROKUS “Dirty Dynamite” – Is A Hard Rock BLAST You Just Can’t Miss!

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

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists! 

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KROKUS – What a primo follow-up to 2010’s studio album Hoodoo… and Dirty Dynamite is one Hard Rock blast you just can’t possibly overlook! In recent years, KROKUS have never left the building! From start to finish, Dirty Dynamite is loaded with fist-pumping, knee slapping, beer swilling, good-times Hard Rawk N’ Roll! This is an album I was praying for KROKUS to release, after such an amazing album as Hoodoo.

With Dirty Dynamite, there’s no micro-doubt in my mind that KROKUS is THE GREATEST Rock N’ Roll band to ever call Switzerland home. Hands down. Hard Rockin’ game over. When an album is this potent with psyche-you-out songs, I’m gonna blab all over creation about it and be glad I did! Dirty Dynamite was released back on March 5th of this year, in North America, via The End Records. Every Hard Rock lovin’ maniac out there MUST own Dirty Dynamite!

Guitarist Mandy Meyer returns for this 17th KROKUS studio album and the legendary Freddy Steady is not back on drums. Kosta Zafiriou fills in admirably on drums, by the way. With lineup maneuvering aside, the core of KROKUS is back on Dirty Dynamite and it’s all out-of-sight! Guitar driven, heavy bass and drums all combine with the unmistakable vocals from the legendary Marc Storace. Twelve electrified songs on this album and I’ve got KROKUS fever once again! Nobody get me no damn doctor!

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KROKUS does a stupendous job with covering the iconic Beatles timeless classic: Help! If you haven’t heard this cover song yet, trust me, it’s not what you’d expect… KROKUS have absolutely given Help! a heaping dosage of Hard Rock relevance and made it their own. It’s ostrich bump city, all over my face and arms, each time I listen to Help! covered by KROKUS. Sounds crazy? Give it a listen!! Whoa.

KROKUS has proven time and again their prominence in the world of Hard Rock; after so many decades, this legendary band deserves any and all of the accolades that are thrown their way. The vocals of Marc Storace are TOPS and these KROKUS dudes are on the top of their Hard Rockin’ game! Dirty Dynamite is 100% proof and… Metal be thy name.

Below, Turn The Volume All The Way Up For Dög Song!!!

Dirty Dynamite – Track Listing:

Hallelujah Rock N’ Roll

Go Baby Go

Rattlesnake Rumble

Dirty Dynamite

Let The Good Times Roll

Help!

Better Than Sex

Dög Song

Yellow Mary

Bailout Blues

Live Ma Life

Hardrocking Man

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Marc Storace – vocals

Chris Von Rohr – bass

Fernando Von Arb – lead guitar

Mark Kohler – rhythm guitar

Mandy Meyer – lead & rhythm guitars

GUESTS:

Kosta Zafiriou – drums

Mark Fox, Tommy Heart – vocals

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* For More Info On KROKUS:

Facebook: KROKUSonline

http://www.krokusonline.com

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THE END RECORDS:

http://www.theendrecords.com

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LONG LIVE KROKUS.

RING THAT KROKUS BELL AND TELL ALL THE POSERS TO GO TO HELL.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK THAT KICKS YOUR ASS.

Stone.

THE KISS ARENABOWL SWEEPS

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

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KISS At The Amway Center In Orlando On August 16th

To commemorate this special event, you can enter for a chance to win one of five prize packs that includes:

– an official Arena Football signed by all four members of KISS
– an authentic KISS Tour Hockey Jersey
– a 2013 North American Tour Tee
– a KISS Road Crew shirt
– a KISS Hoodie

Enter the contest at:

https://www.facebook.com/KISS/app_559018304144336

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KISS MONSTER – Is Out NOW!!

* For More Info On KISS: 

Facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

(Source: KISS Facebook)

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

ALICE IN CHAINS – Headlining In São Paulo, Brazil On September 26th, 2013

Posted in grunge, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Alice in Chains is pleased to announce the addition of a headline show at Espaço das Americas in São Paulo, Brazil on September 26. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 7th.

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(Source: Alice In Chains Facebook)

* For More Info On ALICE IN CHAINS:

http://www.aliceinchains.com

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LONG LIVE ALICE IN CHAINS.

Stone.

’77 – Debuts New Song And Cover Art For “Maximum Rock n’ Roll”

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on July 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Spanish Hard Rock bruisers ’77 have debuted the first track off their upcoming third full-length album, Maximum Rock n’ Roll. The song, entitled Down and Dirty, is streaming now:

’77 had the following to say regarding Maximum Rock n’ Roll:

“We obviously wrote music in typical ’77 fashion  such as ‘Down and Dirty’ or ‘Stay away from Water,’ tunes that will make you bang your head and raise your fist in the air while singing the choruses. Once more we recorded live in the studio, supervised by Fred Estby this time behind the mics and mixing desk, and we are really happy with the sound we got: no tricks, no FX; just Maximum Rock and Roll played as loud as possible.”

The band has also unveiled the cover art, designed by urban artist and AC/DC enthusiast Abdul Vas, for Maximum Rock n’ Roll:

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MAXIMUM ROCK N’ ROLL – Track Listing:

Maximum Rock n’ Roll

Don’t You Scream

Down and Dirty

Highway Rebel

Jazz It Up

Stay Away From Water

You Bore Me

 Take Me or Leave Me

Virtually Good

16 Year-Old King

Maximum Rock n’ Roll was recorded at Gutterview Recorders, in Stockholm from the 17th to the 28th of March and was produced by Fred Estby and Nicke Andersson. The album was mastered by Hoffe at Cosmos Mastering, Stockholm. Maximum Rock n’ Roll is set for a fall 2013 North American release, via Listenable Records.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On ’77:

Facebook: ’77

http://www.77rocks.com

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Facebook: Listenable records

http://www.listenable.net

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LONG LIVE ’77.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

Stone.

FIGHT OR FLIGHT – Debut Album “A Life By Design?” Is Out NOW!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Stone Says: FIGHT OR FLIGHT IS A SUPERGROUP? TRY… OUT OF THIS WORLD GROUP!

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The debut Fight Or Flight album “A Life By Design?” featuring Dan Donegan & Mike Wengren from Disturbed & Dan Chandler from Evans Blue is available now! Pick it up from your local retailer or download it on iTunes at: http://smarturl.it/fightorflight

I was persuaded to buy this debut album from FIGHT OR FLIGHT by the fine article written by Marisol over at her kick-ass blog site:

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Often times, I rely on my fellow Metal bloggers for whiz-bang recommendations on Heavy Music; Marisol at Music Junkie Press hit a Metal bullseye with FIGHT OR FLIGHT! Click on the link below to read and enjoy her full article, which includes the powerful music video for First Of The Last:

Fight or Flight’s new release “A Life by Design?” is one not to miss!

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Dan Donegan – guitar

Mike Wengren – drums

Dan Chandler – vocals

Sean Corcoran – bass

Jeremy Jayson – guitar

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT was released on July 23rd, via Warner Bros. Records.

* For more info on FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Facebook: Fight Or Flight

http://www.fightorflightofficial.com

http://www.twitter.com/FightOrFlight

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LONG LIVE FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

LONG LIVE MARISOL & MUSIC JUNKIE PRESS.

Stone.

Chip DiMonick – Reveals What Album He Cannot Live Without!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Chip DiMonick

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROCKS. This grand metropolis doesn’t just Rock due to their major league sports champions. Nope. Pittsburgh also Rocks cause it’s the home of Chip DiMonick. Blue-collar Hard Rock from a blue-collar city. Chip and his band have won many Rock ‘N Roll awards of their own, in the greater Pittsburgh area; while earning tidal waves of fans with their catchy original songs and DIY work ethic.

Recently, Chip DiMonick took the time to answer a question for Metal Odyssey. Thank you Chip! The question: What album (minus your own) could you not be able to live without? It can be from any genre of music and have as many words as you’d like too. Here’s what Chip had to say:

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“The album I couldn’t live without is “The Strange Case Of…” by Halestorm.  This album is total quality from Track 1 through Track 15 (yes, I have the 15-track deluxe edition!). Very few albums in the history of rock have consistently good songs throughout.  There always seems to be a crappy song in there somewhere.  But not on “Strange Case Of!”

The album has so much diversity, from soft ballads to aggressive screamers. So, no matter what mood I’m in, I can find songs to match on this release. Finally, I’ll say that the songwriting is impeccable. The melodies, the riffs, the hooks…it’s just ALL THERE. I hope Halestorm can recreate the magic they conjured up with this album with their future efforts. If they can, rock fans like me will have lots of timeless music to indulge in for years – or decades – to come!”

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HALESTORM – The Strange Case Of… 

(Released in April, 2012, via Atlantic Records)

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Chip DiMonick – Lead vocals, guitar, keyboard

Carmen “CC” Capozzi – Drums, background vocals

Joe P. – Bass, background vocals

DJ Carothers – Lead guitar

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Chip DiMonick is making some 100% kick-ass and memorable Rock ‘N Roll noize! Click on the links below to discover Chip DiMonick, if y’all haven’t already!

Facebook: Chip DiMonick (Band Page)

http://www.chipdimonick.com

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CHIP DIMONICK “The Sign Of A New Generation” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for a post on Chip DiMonick, featured on Metal Odyssey on November 27, 2012.

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LONG LIVE CHIP DIMONICK.

LONG LIVE HALESTORM.

Stone.

KING KOBRA “Have A Good Time” Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , , on July 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Have a Good Time, the new and contagiously Rockin’ music video from Hard Rock Legends, KING KOBRA, is written about the Rock n’ Roll Club, Vamp’d, in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve been digging this KING KOBRA song and video like there’s no freaking tomorrow! Whoa! Hallelujah! And… Metal be thy name!! Therefore, since KING KOBRA’s music video, Have A Good Time, has been pumping-up my Heavy Rock adrenaline for a few weeks now, I shall declare:

KING KOBRA’S Have A Good Time Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Pay close attention (if you like) while this music video psyches-you-out… cause there’s some very cool and famous dudes that take part in this video: Vinnie Paul, Ace Frehley, Zakk Wylde, Ron Jeremy, Carrot Top, a hot gal dancing on the stage and (of course) Danny “The Count” Koker, to name a many few! Whoa again!

KING KOBRA II Was Released On July 9th, 2013, Via Frontiers Records.

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KING KOBRA – (left to right): Carmine Appice, Johnny Rod, Paul Shortino, Mick Sweda & David Henzerling

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For a related post featured on Metal Odyssey, click on the link below! Whoa!

KING KOBRA “II” IS OUT NOW! YES, IT KICKS HARD ROCKIN’ ASS!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, On July 14, 2013.

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* For more info on KING KOBRA:

Facebook: Official King Kobra

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* For more info on COUNT’S VAMP’D:

Facebook: Vampd Vegas

http://www.vampdvegas.com

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LONG LIVE KING KOBRA.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

LONG LIVE COUNT’S VAMP’D ROCK BAR & GRILL.

Stone.

M!SS CRAZY – INK DEAL WITH HIGHVOLMUSIC

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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HIGHVOLMUSIC is pleased to announce the signing of California rockers M!SS CRAZY for a 2 album deal. Fronted by lead singer Markus Allen Christopher and bringing back Hard Rock in a big way with their vintage sound, M!SS CRAZY is staying strong to the influences of Hard Rock that clearly shows in their music.

With 3 album’s under their belt and a 4th one ready to launch, M!SS CRAZY is preparing for a 2013 tour which will cover their back catalog as well as the new releases. HIGHVOLMUSIC will officially issue GR!P with updated artwork and a bonus track in August along with another brand new release simply titled M!SS CRAZY to follow in September. More M!SS CRAZY updates to follow.

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GRIP – Track Listing:

1. Make It Go Away

2. Nothing Suits Me

3. True Blood

4. Higher

5. Hail Bruce Lee

6. All About You

7. Knowing Me

8. Straight Til The End

9. Fear

10. Tear It Down – BONUS TRACK

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* For more info on M!SS CRAZY:

Facebook: M!SS CRAZY

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* For more info on HIGHVOLMUSIC:

Facebook: HighVolMusic

http://www.highvolmusic.com

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LONG LIVE M!SS CRAZY.

LONG LIVE HIGHVOLMUSIC.

Stone.

JONNY HETHERINGTON Of ART OF DYING – Reveals What Album He Cannot Live Without!

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Jonny Hetherington, shown above in center.

I recently asked the very talented  Jonny Hetherington (vocalist, lyricist, songwriter) of Canada’s (amazing) Hard Rock band Art Of Dying: what is the one album you cannot live without? Excluding his own music (as a requirement), this is what Jonny Hetherington had to say:

“Cool man. Pearl Jam Ten is the album I could not live without, It changed my life and influenced my musical path! The flow, the rawness, the trip that Eddie and the boys take you on never gets old for me.”

Visit Jonny’s Blog: www.JonnyHetherington.com

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PEARL JAM – TEN (1991 – Epic)

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ART OF DYING:

Jonny Hetherington – Vocals

Greg Bradley – Guitar

Jeff Brown – Drums

Cale Gontier – Bass/Vocals

Tavis Stanley – Guitar/Vocals

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ART OF DYING – VICES AND VIRTUES

(2011 – Intoxication Records / Reprise)

Stone Says: Vices And Virtues is an incredible album of songs! Songs that inspire the soul and touch on the human spirit. These songs speak in ways that have gotten me through some difficult moments. I cannot be more honest than that. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on ART OF DYING:

Facebook: Art Of Dying

http://www.artofdyingmusic.com

http://www.youtube.com/artofdyingmusic

http://www.twitter.com/artofdying

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LONG LIVE JONNY HETHERINGTON.

LONG LIVE ART OF DYING.

LONG LIVE PEARL JAM.

Stone.

MODERN SUPERSTAR – REVEAL ‘RISE ABOVE’ ARTWORK AND TRACK LISTING

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on July 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MODERN SUPERSTAR have revealed the artwork and track listing for their upcoming August release ‘Rise Above’. A bit of a departure from their previous sound and headed in a new direction, ‘Rise Above’ features new vocalist Chris ‘The Kid’ Nichols.

“There were some inevitable changes in the band and we decided to roll with it and go 4-piece. There is always some type of adversity in this band but we move forward and ‘Rise Above’ Chris came in and just killed it. The changes have really been for the better in regards to the band. There is probably a good documentary some where in here, LOL.” bassist Mike Mackey

MODERN SUPERSTAR will be heading out on a support tour with the KILLER DWARFS beginning August 31. For more information checkout  www.officialmodernsuperstar.com

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RISE ABOVE – Track Listing:

1. Rock Show

2. Bleed

3. Love Is Crazy

4. Dirty Girl

5. Devil’s Playground Redux (Featuring Xander Demos)

6. Rise Above

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(Source: HIGHVOLMUSIC)

* For more info on MODERN SUPERSTAR:

Facebook: Modern Superstar

http://www.officialmodernsuperstar.com

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HIGHVOLMUSIC:

Facebook: HighVolMusic

http://www.highvolmusic.com

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LONG LIVE MODERN SUPERSTAR.

LONG LIVE HIGHVOLMUSIC.

Stone.

Queensrÿche Will Be Featured Guests On ROCKLINE – July 24th, 2013

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

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As Reported On The Queensrÿche Facebook Page:

We will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 8:30pm PDT / 11:30pm EDT.

Fans are encouraged to call to speak with us toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com. The show will be streamed on the Rockline website for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the live broadcast!!

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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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* For more info on Queensrÿche:

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

Facebook: Queensrÿche

Facebook: Todd La Torre

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Long Live Queensrÿche.

Stone.

LED ZEPPELIN 2 Is Back! New Tour Dates Announced!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The country’s favorite Led Zeppelin tribute band, LED ZEPPELIN 2, is back! Following a brief period of dormancy, the band — fronted by Yakuza’s Bruce Lamont — will return to the stage beginning with a special set at Chicago’s Ben Fest this Saturday, marking their only area appearances of the year. In August the band will head West for shows in California and Nevada and in September, make their way to Ohio and Michigan with, additional performances to be announced soon. 

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LED ZEPPELIN 2:

7/20/2013 Ben Fest – Chicago, IL [more info] * only area appearance!

8/15/2013 Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA [more info]

8/16/2013 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV [more info]

8/17/2013 Slims – San Francisco, CA [more info]

8/18/2013 House of Blues – Los Angeles, CA [more info]

9/21/2013 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH [more info]

9/22/2013 St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI [more info]

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Dubbed “…the best Zep band going anywhere,” by Time Out New York, “…the closest thing to seeing the real Led Zeppelin,” by The Dallas Observer and commended for their “authentic raw flair,” by Atlanta’s Backstage Beat, who note that it’s, “hard to believe how balls-out fantastic they are,” LED ZEPPELIN 2 continue to reap critical accolades for their larger-than-life Zep reenactment. Rather than a kitschy “greatest hits” show however, you get to experience Zeppelin as Zeppelin would have played live themselves, playing deep cuts and classic tracks from the entire catalog, and occasionally entire ZEPPELINperformances from specific shows and sets from the band’s storied history.

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 CRITICAL PRAISE:

LED ZEPPELIN 2 demonstrated an unparalleled ability to mimic the original… the energy in the room reverberated as the band owned the stage.” – The Third Word

“There are a lot of ZEP tributes out there, but this one’s our favorite, not least because its members fully immerse themselves in the musicianship and style of the four classic-rock heavyweights. That Yakuza howler Bruce Lamont does a mean Robert Plant is icing on the cake.” – Time Out Chicago

“…these imitators get the LED out in a way your battered copy of Physical Graffiti never will, right down to the unearthly tones of guitarist Paul Kamp’s bowed Les Paul solos. Sure, purists are still holding out for the real deal’s tour, but even if that happens, it’s doubtful that Robert Plant can wail the opening lines of ‘Black Dog’ as well as his LED ZEPPELIN 2 counterpart, Bruce Lamont,” – The Onion

“The band is on its way out of the minor leagues, and is now playing bigger venues for a generation of fans too young to have ever experienced the genuine article.” – The New Yorker

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on LED ZEPPELIN 2:

Facebook: LedZeppelin2

http://www.ledzeppelin2.com

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LONG LIVE LED ZEPPELIN 2.

Stone.

SINNER “TOUCH OF SIN 2” – Releases August 30th, Via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Sinner will release Touch Of Sin 2 on August 30th, 2013.
This special album includes 11 re-recorded SINNER classics from the ’80s + 3 brand new songs!

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TOUCH OF SIN 2 – Track Listing:

1. Born To Rock

2. Comin’ Out Fighting

3. Bad Girl

4. Knife In My Heart

5. Concrete Jungle

6. Don’t Believe A Word

7. Shout

8. Germany Rocks

9. Danger Zone

10. Emerald

11. Blood On The Sand

12. Lost In A Minute

13. Masquerade

14. Heat Of The City

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Mat Sinner – bass & vocals

Alex Beyrodt – guitar

André Hilgers – drums

Christof Leim – guitar

Alex Scholpp – guitar

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* For more info on SINNER:

http://www.matsinner.com

AFM RECORDS:

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Facebook: AFM-Records GmbH

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LONG LIVE SINNER.

LONG LIVE MAT SINNER.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

TRUCKER DIABLO – Announces 2013 Summer Festival Dates

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

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Ireland’s dirty rock n’ rollers TruckerDiablo are ready to storm the stages of countless festivals this summer, giving their ever-growing legions of fans many chances to come out, rock out and party with the boys. And you’ll never guess who they’re sharing the stage with.

Glascowbury, happening Friday 19th to Sunday 21st of July in Eagle Rock Valley, Draperstown, finds the boys rocking with such notables as The Answer, The Japanese Popstars, and And So I Watch You From Afar.  Later, Planet Rock’s Steelhouse Festival brings the Irish rockers on to the stage with Metal legends Saxon and Michael Schenker, as well as Magnum, FM and Anvil.

The Welsh Steelhouse Festival has earned a reputation as one of the must-see events of the summer Festival circuit, and Trucker Diablo is thrilled to share the stage with so many of their heroes.  Smaller in size than some of the more massive festivals, fans and critics rave over the Festival as one of the best Hard Rock shows of the year. “A different flavour to other rock festivals, Steelhouse is up there – literally – with the best. KKKK.” – KERRANG

Glasgowbury is a multi-award winning music festival and music group, with a host of year-round activities aimed at supporting and enhancing the Northern Ireland music scene. (Northern Ireland – not Scotland!) Run by musicians, for musicians, Glasgowbury ignited a spark that has yet to be doused with 2013 being the most ambitious year yet. The festival expands to a two-day event and moves into a dedicated building in Draperstown.

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TRUCKER DIABLO:

Tom Harte – Guitar/Vocals

Simon Haddock – Guitar/Vocals

Glenn Harrison – Bass Guitar

Terry Crawford – Drums

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TRUCKER DIABLO Live:

7/20: Glasgowbury Music Festival – http://www.glasgowbury.com

7/27: Rock & Blues Old School Weekender – http://www.rockandbluestickets.co.uk

7/28: Planet Rock’s Steelhouse Festival – http://www.steelhousefestival.com

8/02: Indiependence Music & Arts Fest – http://www.indiependencefestival.com

8/17: Stendhal Festival of Art – http://www.stendhalfestival.com

More details at http://www.truckerdiablo.com and http://www.facebook.com/truckerdiablo.

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Meanwhile,Trucker Diablo’s latest album for Ripple Music, Songs of Iron, is still garnering tremendous press and radio play.  Songs of Iron and Trucker Diablo’s critically hailed Ripple Music debut, Devil Rhythm, are available in the Ripple Store:

http://ripplemusic.bigcartel.com/products

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“10/10! Songs Of Iron’ demonstrates this, in spades, and as the Big Truck Keeps On Rollin’ I suggest you either jump aboard or get out of the muthafuckin’ way!” – Planet Mosh

“Trucker Diablo have once again proved that they are one of the best up and coming bands on the circuit at the moment. Their songwriting and playing would put a lot of older, more established bands to shame.  If there is any justice in the world then 2013 should be ‘Year Of The Truck’, just go buy this, you won’t be disappointed, except when it ends! ” – Get  Ready to Rock

“This is definitely one of the best hours you’ll spend in your life, this album kicks ass, and then some. I defy anyone not to feel better and ready to take on the world after listening to it.” – TBFM online (Total Biker FM)

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The Trucker boys took 2012 by the throat and played a massive 40 shows, which including some key highlights from playing Hammerfest with Anthrax, supporting Foo Fighters at Tennents Vital, supporting Terrorvision on their UK tour, rocking crowds on the main stage at Hard Rock Hell festival and topping off 2012 by supporting their heroes Thin Lizzy in Belfast.

Trucker’s second album Songs of Iron, was released in May 2013 through Ripple Music and Bad Reputation (FRA). There’s a big open road in front of Trucker Diablo, jump on board, be a part of the convoy and catch them on tour in the U.K and Europe in 2013.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

RIPPLE MUSIC:

http://www.ripple-music.com

Facebook: Ripple Music

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LONG LIVE TRUCKER DIABLO.

LONG LIVE RIPPLE MUSIC.

Stone.

KING KOBRA “II” IS OUT NOW! YES, IT KICKS HARD ROCKIN’ ASS!

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

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KING KOBRA II IS OUT NOW!

STONE SAYS:

THIS

KING KOBRA

ALBUM

KICKS

POTENT

&

BLAZING

HARD

ROCKIN’

ASS!

‘NUFF SAID.

BUY THIS

ALBUM!!

METAL BE

THY NAME.

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Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

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KING KOBRA:

Paul Shortino – vocals

 David Michael-Philips – Guitar

Mick Sweda – Guitar

Johnny Rod – Bass Guitar

Carmine Appice – drums

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* KING KOBRA II was released on July 9th, 2013, via Frontiers Records.

* For more info on KING KOBRA:

Facebook: Official King Kobra

www.carmineappice.net

www.paulshortino.com

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FRONTIERS RECORDS:

Facebook: Frontiers Records

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE KING KOBRA.

KING KOBRA F’N ROCKS.

Stone.

GREAT WHITE – Performing At Gettysburg Bike Week July 11th!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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GREAT WHITE – The super legendary Hard Rockin’ and no stoppin’ GREAT WHITE will be performing at the amazing Gettysburg Bike Week, this Thursday, July 11th! At 8:00 pm EST, this Thursday, GREAT WHITE is gonna ROCK this event!

With their deep catalog of tremendously memorable hits, along with hits from their latest (fan/critic praised) studio release Elation (Frontiers Records), GREAT WHITE live will be a live Hard Rockin’ experience you won’t want to miss! Metal be thy name!

GREAT WHITE:

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:

Facebook: Great White [Band]

http://GREATWHITEROCKS.COM

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* For more info/directions/event schedule on GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK:

Facebook: Gettysburg Bike Week

http://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com

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LONG LIVE GREAT WHITE.

LONG LIVE GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK.

Stone.

PRETTY MAIDS – Motherland Tour 2013 – European Leg

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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PRETTY MAIDS – Check out that whiz-bang concert flyer above, for the European Leg of PRETTY MAIDS Motherland 2013 Tour! Whoa! Two Rockin’ words for Europe: You Lucky!

Motherland, the new studio album from PRETTY MAIDS, was released on March 26th in the USA via Frontiers Records.

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* For more info on PRETTY MAIDS:

Facebook: Pretty Maids

http://www.prettymaids.dk

Frontiers Records - logo!

* For more info on FRONTIERS RECORDS:

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE PRETTY MAIDS.

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

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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

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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.