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Baroque Danish Metal Stars ROYAL HUNT To Return With Brand New album “Devil’s Dozen” – Out On August 21st, via Frontiers Music SRL!

From Frontiers Music SRL:

Frontiers Music SRL is excited to announce the release of the brand new studio album from ROYAL HUNT entitled “Devil’s Dozen” on August 21st in Europe and North America.

With keyboardist and songwriter André Andersen still at the helm, ROYAL HUNT have once again created an album that combines the basic sound and core values of classic rock with progressive rock and more current musical elements. After selling approximately 1.7 million albums globally and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong…and now gets to release their 13th studio album entitled “The Devil´s Dozen”.

André Andersen says: “We´re very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt´s musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety – from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date – “Until The Day”. Counting in Royal Hunt´s usual attention to details – playing wise as well as production wise – I´m sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard rocking music will be pleased with our latest offering.”

The new recording stays true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound, with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet, the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern-day production elements move to twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette. The album is chock full of carefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team who combined crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch.

Featuring once again the talents of the awesome US singer DC Cooper – who, after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide decided to reunite with the band in 2011 – Royal Hunt features – besides André Andersen on keyboards – long time member Andreas Passmark on bass, Jonas Larsen on guitar and new drummer Andreas Habo Johansson (ex Narnia). Royal Rock… no substitutes!

“Devil’s Dozen” tracklisting: So Right So Wrong; May You Never (Walk Alone); Heart On A Platter; A Tear In The Rain; Until The Day; Riches To Rags; Way Too Late; How Do You Know (bonus track).

ROYAL HUNT:

DC Cooper – vocals

Andre Andersen – keyboards

Andreas Passmark – bass

Jonas Larsen – guitars

Andreas Habo Johansson – drums

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Source:

http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE ROYAL HUNT.

Stone.

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BAD GUYS – Set To Pillage Your Village On Eastern European Tour

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, Music, rock music with tags bad guys, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Metal News, metal odyssey on May 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Brace Yourselves.

Bad Guys are coming.

in support of their recently released album Bad Guynaecology, London’s cheeky hard rockers Bad Guys are hitting Europe in the Bad Van for some good hearty goulash, sugary cakes and hard n’ heavy rock and metal shows. Prepare to rage as the band may be pillaging your village very soon.

Euro High Carbs Route Dates:

25th May Jazz Rock Café – Krakow – Poland
26th May Felezo Club – Debrecen – Hungary
27th May Daos Club – Timisoara – Romania
28th May Live Music Club – Szeged – Hungary
29th May Klub 007 Strahov – Prague – Czech Republic
30th May TBC – Lille – France

Official Bad Guys Links:

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Source: Dewar PR Facebook

LONG LIVE BAD GUYS.

Stone.

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STARZ – Signs To Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, rock music news, starz on March 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

As reported by Frontiers Music Srl:

Frontiers Music Srl is delighted to announce the signing of US Hard Rock legends STARZ who will release a new album in the second half of 2015!

Although not as commercial successful and well-known as a lot of their peers, STARZ has proven to be a hugely influential band for those musicians who were aware of them. Several massively successful U.S. artists, like Cinderella, Bon Jovi, Poison, Twisted Sister and Motley Crue cite STARZ as a primary influence. Magazines like Kerrang! and Hit Parader have included STARZ albums on lists of the most important heavy metal albums of all-time!

All together STARZ recorded four studio albums in the second half of the 70’s: “Starz”, “Violation”, “Attention Shoppers” and “Coliseum Rock” and gathered critical acclaim with their ability to mesh the smooth with the hard. “We loved pop melodies,” admits guitarist Richie Ranno, “and we also loved heavy guitars. We liked to combine hooks with a harder edge. Our singer Michael Lee Smith had a great sense of melody. In the course of four albums, we only used orchestrations or keyboards once, preferring to mix heavy rock productions with melodic overtones.”

STARZ are now returning with a lineup featuring original members Richie Ranno on guitars, Michael Lee Smith on vocals, Joe X Dube on drums and new faces George DiAna on bass and Alex Kane on guitar.

“We are absolutely psyched to be writing and recording an album of new STARZ songs for the Frontiers Label. We’re really excited about the new songs we’ve come up with – SUBWAY TERROR 2015 – here we come! Our sincere thanks go out to the staff of Frontiers Records for giving us this opportunity,” says Ranno.

STARZ appeared live in Europe at the HRH Festival in Wales, on March 13th.

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

LONG LIVE STARZ.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL.

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Papa Roach Visit hmv To Celebrate Their UK Tour, Following The Release Of Their New Album ‘F.E.A.R’

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music with tags hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey, papa roach, rock music, rock news on March 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Photo courtesy of hmv Retail Limited.

Papa Roach visit hmv during their UK tour to sign t-shirts.

When and where?

Tue 17th March – 5:30pm – hmv Birmingham Bullring

Recorded in Las Vegas with producers Kevin and Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch), Papa Roach release their eagerly anticipated new album F.E.A.R. The band preserve the robust riffs and swaggering rhythms that marked their initial call-to-arms, while seamlessly infusing cinematic electronic flourishes, sweeping hooks and magnetic melodies.

The first single and title track explodes into an arena-ready refrain that’s as anthemic as it is atomic. Muscular guitars give way to an industrial stomp before sparking an uplifting and undeniable chant. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix said of the album to Kerrang! “There obviously has been an element of hope within the despair of the music that we write, and I think that that’s always key, and that’s very important to waht we do, is to always have the element of hope, and that’s laced throughout the record.”

Papa Roach visit hmv Birmingham on the day that their ‘F.E.A.R’ world tour hits Birmingham’s 02 Academy.

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Long Live Papa Roach.

Long Live hmv.

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KROKUS – Hard Rock Legends To Perform At Whiskey A Go Go In May of 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, hard rock news, krokus, metal odyssey, whiskey a go go on December 19, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

KROKUS IS COMING TO THE USA!

MAY 6TH, 2015

AT WHISKEY A GO GO

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

This legendary club has a capacity of 500 only. So, if you want to be part of history in the making, get your tickets early at www.whiskyagogo.com.

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As reported on the KROKUSonline Facebook:

OUR UPCOMING USA TOUR WITHOUT FERNANDO

Don’t worry – Fernando (Von Arb) is still an integral part of our band and will perform with KROKUS in the future as well, with the exception of concerts that take place in far away continents (from Switzerland). Such long distance travel is not conducive to his health. So, don’t worry – the band has absolutely no internal personal problems and we enjoyed the best year ever in KROKUS history. This is simply a precaution for Fernando’s sake. We do not want to go overboard and risk anything that can have an impact on the longevity of the band to perform for years to come!

KROKUS Long Stick Goes Boom: Live From Da House Of Rust was released in the USA on April 22nd, 2014, via The End Records.

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* For more info on KROKUS:

Website: www.krokusonline.com

Facebook: KROKUSonline

LONG LIVE KROKUS.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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AC/DC “ROCK OR BUST” – Releasing December 3rd; Title Track Streaming Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags ac/dc, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2014, metal odyssey, rock music news on November 17, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

AC/DC – Rock Or Bust, the highly anticipated new studio album from Australia’s legendary band, will be released on December 3rd, 2014, via Columbia Records. It will be the band’s fifteenth internationally released studio album and the seventeenth to be released in Australia. This is the first studio album of new AC/DC magic, since the multi-platinum Black Ice, which was released back in 2008.

Rock Or Bust was recorded in the Spring of 2014, at Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia and has AC/DC once again teaming up with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser. Founding member and guitarist Malcolm Young did not play on Rock Or Bust, due to his heartbreaking struggle with dementia. The nephew of brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Stevie Young, played rhythm guitar on the new album.

Crank UP The Volume For Rock Or Bust!

ROCK OR BUST – Track Listing:

Rock or Bust
Play Ball
Rock The Blues Away
Miss Adventure
Dogs of War
Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder
Hard Times
Baptism By Fire
Rock the House
Sweet Candy
Emission Control

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Pre-order “Rock Or Bust” digitally and get downloads of “Rock Or Bust” and “Play Ball” instantly: http://smarturl.it/RockOrBustMP3

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AC/DC on Rock Or Bust:

Brian Johnson – lead vocals
Angus Young – lead guitar
Stevie Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
Phil Rudd – drums, percussion

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* For more info on AC/DC:

Facebook: AC/DC

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

STAY STRONG, MALCOLM YOUNG.

Stone.

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FAITHSEDGE – Recruits Stryper Bassist And Mr.Big /Ace Frehley Drummer For 2015 Album

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, faithsedge, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, hard rock news, metal odyssey on November 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

After back to back albums welcomed by fans and critics alike, Faithsedge featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso will enter the studio in 2015 to record the third Faithsedge installment.

Joining the new lineup will feature Tim Gaines (Stryper) on bass and drummer Matt Starr (Mr.Big /Ace Frehley), which will deliver a crushing new rhythm section.

Taking over production and full-time keys for the album will be Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline) known for his melodically charged keys and excellent productions.

The album has been written by Floridia and the band will start pre-production early in 2015, with plans for release by the end of the year.

Faithsedge’s current record The Answer of Insanity was released in September through Scarlet Records/eOne music.

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* For more info on FAITHSEDGE:

www.faithsedgemusic.com

www.facebook.com/faithsedge

LONG LIVE FAITHSEDGE.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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SOUNDGARDEN – “Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path” Releases November 24th, Via UMe

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, grunge, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2014, metal odyssey, soundgarden on November 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Includes Seven Unreleased Tracks

Recognized as one of the world’s most influential bands in Rock music, Grammy-winning multi-platinum selling band Soundgarden started a musical transformation that inspired a generation in its record-breaking career, leaving an indelible mark by helping redefine Alternative and Hard Rock. Hard on the heels of the 20th anniversary deluxe re-release of its chart-topping, five-times-platinum 1994 album, Superunknown, earlier this year, Soundgarden’s latest release is a 3-CD rarities collection, Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path.

Among the seven unreleased tracks is a brand-new recording, “Storm,” recorded in May with producer Jack Endino in Seattle. The new collection was curated and hand-selected by guitarist Kim Thayil. Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path is the first time an official Soundgarden release has included more than 26 years of rarities that have appeared as B-sides, album bonus tracks, EPs, soundtracks, compilations and live recordings, a must for any fan of the band. The package features three separate thematic discs in a clear plastic slipcase with three separate mini-jackets, each sporting its own unique art, a booklet and inserts, allowing fans to mix and match, personalizing their own album graphic layout.

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* For more info on SOUNDGARDEN:

Facebook: Soundgarden

LONG LIVE SOUNDGARDEN.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

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PINK VELVET KRUSH – Issue Album Release Details

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2014, metal odyssey, pink velvet krush on November 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

F.S.O.A. (Fifty Shades of Anything) the new E.P. by Long Island rockers PINK VELVET KRUSH is set for release later this month on November 25th. The project was recorded last month at Red V Studios in New York with producer Vic Rivera (Adrian Gale, Poley/Rivera). Rivera also engineered, mixed and contributed backing vocals on the project. Bill Leverty (Firehouse) will handle the mastering at Leverty Sound in Virginia.   F.S.O.A. contains five tracks of which the track F.S.O.A. was released as an advanced single last month. The track can be heard at this location.

F.S.O.A. contains five tracks of which the track F.S.O.A. was released as an advanced single last month. The track can be heard at this location.

Track listing:

Nothin’ to Lose
F.S.O.A. (Fifty Shades of Anything)
Take My Life
Obsession
These Chains

PINK VELVET KRUSH will be out this month in support of F.S.O.A. at the dates below:

11/11 Ichabod’s – Effingham, IL

11/12 Treehouse Lounge – Bloomington, IL

11/13 Boondocks – Springfield, IL

11/14 The Backstage – Covington, KY

11/15 Rock N’ Skull – Pekin, IL

11/16 Rock N’ Skull – Pekin, IL

11/21 O’Sheckys LIVE – Columbus, OH

11/22 Courtyard Lounge – Englewood, OH

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Source:

Website: http://www.highvolmusic.com

For more information visit: www.pvkrush.com

LONG LIVE PINK VELVET KRUSH.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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J.RAD “SICK FANTASY” – New Album Of Hard Rock Splendor Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2014, j. rad, j. rad sick fantasy, metal odyssey on November 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

J.RAD – This seasoned and accomplished Hard Rock band originates from North Babylon, New York and what a hell of a band! The Hard Rock identity of sound that J.RAD plays I’ve found to be contagious and it’s my Metal duty to spread the Metal word! The new J.RAD studio album, Sick Fantasy, has elevated my love for guitar driven, heavy hittin’ and memorable American made Hard Rock! This album is so good that it’s one of the best Hard Rock albums I’ve listened to this year; with no pretentious bullshit to be heard, just pure 100% quality songs! Hard Rock hallelujah!

Lead vocalist Gino Rudolph has a tremendous voice, in my Metal opinion; he sings each song with such powerful conviction and emotion that I find it irresistible to applaud. In my Metal opinion, Gino can stand aside the best of vocalists in the Modern Hard Rock scene today, seriously, I find him that talented and fun to listen to. Drummer Mo Sticky is an obvious talent and flawlessly lays down the beats that send each song into their respective Hard Rock grandeur.

Guitarist Jared Cannata is so damn impressive with his fret work, this guy can freaking shred! Jared lays down so many crunchy, fun-tastic riffs and solos that It’s easy to lose count of them all. My ears have informed me loud and clear that Jared Cannata can sonically dazzle with his axe. Whoa! With this level of musical talent impactful songs, Sick Fantasy is a non-stop ride through Hard Rock la-la land and I couldn’t be more honest than that judgement! This may all sound too good to be true, only it’s TRUE. Stone would never pump up an album unless it’s psyche-out city and this is exactly that, man!

The bassist keeping the rhythmic thunder rolling on this Sick Fantasy album you’ll hear is Russ Zutto and he’s since left the band on amicable terms. Therefore, it looks like J.RAD is searching for a new bassist to join their powerful band. The softest number on this album is Push and even this song Rocks. Overall, there is a sinister and bleak theme to this album lyrically; yet the up-tempo rhythm and melodies of the songs are what elevates my mood!

This album is for fans of Sevendust, Adelitas Way, CAVO, Cold, Pop Evil to FFDP and all in-between! Hard Rock and Metal fans alike can surely find something sonically cool about J.RAD. Man, this Sick Fantasy album has me elated and that’s what great albums and bands are supposed to do for me… or anyone else for that matter. Metal be thy name – Stone.

Sick Fantasy was released worldwide and is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, and pretty much every other download/streaming service!

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sick-fantasy/id926322449?uo=4

Over the years J.Rad has had the opportunity to share the stage with many prominent artists such as: Scott Stapp (Creed), Saliva, Filter, Gemini Syndrome, Living Colour, Twisted Sister, Vince Neil (Motlley Crue), Bret Michaels (Poison), Mountain, Eye Empire, Saving Abel, Zach Myers (Shinedown), Styper, LA Guns, Blue Oyster Cult, Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Winter and many others.

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SICK FANTASY – Track Listing:

Breaking The Silence

Bombs Away

Is Anyone Listening?

Rather Die

Into The Water

Hold On

Poison

Comatose

Hotbox

Hate To Love You

Push

Scrape

I Don’t

King Of The Castle

Suicide

Who’s Laughing Now

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J.RAD:

Jared Cannata – Guitar/Vocals

Mo Sticky – Drums/Vocals

Gino Rudolph – Lead Vocals

* Art Direction, Cover Art, Layout, and Design by Jordan Cannata.

* For more info on J. RAD:

Facebook: J.Rad

Website: http://www.jradrocks.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jradrocks

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/jrad

LONG LIVE J.RAD.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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STRIKEFORCE “Elegant Steel” – Release Date Set!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2014, hard rock news, metal odyssey, strikeforce on September 25, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

‘Elegant Steel’ was recorded at Saw Horse Studios in St. Louis, MO, produced by Jason McEntire, and mastered by Michael Voss at Kidd Room Studios in Munich, Germany.

Track listing:

All About The Money
Falling Down
Live Action
Doomsday
Let Me Rock U

A sample of the track ‘All About the Money’ is streaming here.

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STRIKEFORCE will hit the road to support ‘Elegant Steel’ and has a series of dates to wrap up 2014:

SEPTEMBER 27TH , ROGERS THEATER, POPLAR BLUFF, MO. – STRIKEFORCE AND SHOOTING STAR

OCTOBER 5TH, THE HOGPIT BARN, GRAFTON, IL – RAT RUN

OCTOBER 25TH, STOCK CAR CONCERT – HIGHLAND, IL

NOVEMBER 1ST, THE KEYS – CARLYLE, IL

NOVEMBER 28TH, EDDIES – GRANITE CITY, IL

NOVEMBER 29TH, COBETTOS TAP – TAYLOR, IL

DECEMBER 20TH, THE KEYS – CARLYLE, IL

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Source:

Additional information can be found at www.highvolmusic.com and www.sweetsounds.us.

LONG LIVE STRIKEFORCE.

STRIKEFORCE KICKS HARD ROCK ASS.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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VOODOO SIX – Euro Tour Dates / Sept. And Oct. 2014

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, voodoo six on September 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

VOODOO SIX – London England’s VOODOO SIX will be embarking on a 6 date Euro Tour, beginning on September 29th, in Munich, Germany. Check out the dates, venues and cities on the tour flyer, above! Metal be thy name!

Ticket Info:

Tickets for the German shows can be purchased here: http://www.adticket.de/Voodoo-Six.html.

Tickets for the other shows can be purchased online at the venue websites.

VOODOO SIX:

Luke Purdie – Vocals, Matt Pearce – Guitar, Chris Jones – Guitar, Tony Newton – Bass, Joe Lazarus – Drums

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* For more info on VOODOO SIX:

Facebook: Voodoo Six

LONG LIVE VOODOO SIX.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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SIXX:A.M. – LONG-AWAITED THIRD ALBUM, “MODERN VINTAGE”, RELEASES ON OCTOBER 7TH!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock albums 2014, hard rock news, metal odyssey, nikki sixx, rock music news, sixx:a.m. on August 26, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

From Eleven Seven Music:

Los Angeles, CA – The long-awaited third release from SIXX:A.M., the band comprised of James Michael (vocals), DJ Ashba (guitar) and Nikki Sixx (bass) is entitled MODERN VINTAGE. Produced by James Michael, the album will be available on October 7, 2014 with the first single “Gotta Get It Right” hitting iTunes and radio back on August 5, 2014.

Says bassist Nikki Sixx: “Like our favorite bands from the 1970s, Sixx:A.M. is rooted in songwriting, musicianship and lyrics – three core elements that helped to define that era. Sixx:A.M. has taken even more pages from this book on “Gotta Get It Right” and the rest of Modern Vintage, having hopefully created a record that demands to be discovered again and again.”

The video for “Gotta Get It Right” – directed by Paul Brown – premiered on Vevo, back on August 6, 2014.

Shares vocalist James Michael: “On the first two albums, Sixx:AM established a musical freedom that few bands get to enjoy. “Gotta Get It Right” is clearly a birth child of that creative freedom and an exciting next step for us as our goal was to create something which confounds both expectation and categorization”.

Adds guitarist DJ Ashba: “Gotta Get it Right” is a great example of how Sixx:AM has set out to celebrate the music that has influenced us over the years and we truly feel we’ve made a genre defying album with Modern Vintage ”

MODERN VINTAGE – Tracklisting:  1. Stars,  2. Gotta Get It Right,  3. Relief , 4. Get Ya Some,  5. Let’s Go,  6. Drive , 7. Give Me A Love,  8. Hyperventilate,  9. High On The Music , 10. Miracle,  11. Before It’s Over

SIXX:A.M.’s previous two albums, THE HEROIN DIARIES and THIS IS GONNA HURT – both of which were accompanied by books of the same name – have sold over 600,000 copies and spawned 2 number one radio singles, “Life Is Beautiful” and “This Is Gonna Hurt”.

Website: www.sixxammusic.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixxammusic

Twitter: @SixxAM

LONG LIVE SIXX:A.M.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCKIN’ MUSIC.

Stone.

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PINK VELVET KRUSH – New Track Now Streaming!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news, Uncategorized with tags Hard Rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, pink velvet krush, rock music news on August 26, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Long Island, New York: “Ball and Chain” – a pilot track from Pink Velvet Krush, the new band comprised of guitarist Sean Quidgeon (ex Dust N’ Bones), guitarist Greg Polcari (ex Britny Fox, Steelheart), drummer Ryche Green (ex Bulletboys), bassist Steve Rivera (ex Surrender), and vocalist Doug ‘Savage’ Ramey (ex Vaudeville), is now streaming online via their Reverb Nation.

The track is also available for a FREE download from Reverb Nation just for joining the Pink Velvet Krush mailing list.

Pink Velvet Krush also signed with HighVolMusic to a multi-release deal starting with their debut E.P. due this fall.

The band returned from a weekend warrior run of successful shows. “We’ve written about 15 songs and wanted to test the product, see how the set went over in front of people. These shows were a great way to accomplish that. It was also a great way to work out any kinks for the upcoming all original Danger Danger show this Saturday August 30th at Revolution in Amityville, NY. The label still has few tickets left for anyone that may need one.” says bassist Steve Rivera.

Pink Velvet Krush will enter Tropic Digital Studios on Tuesday the 26th to begin recording their debut E.P.

PVK has launched their official website at www.pvkrush.com. More information to follow.

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Stone Says: If Ball and Chain is a taste of what’s to come from the debut E.P. from Pink Velvet Krush, then I am one Hard Rock lovin’, psyched-out son-of-a-bitch! Metal be thy name.

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Source:

http://www.highvolmusic.com

LONG LIVE PINK VELVET KRUSH.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

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Century Media Records Founder Launches New Label: Another Century

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news, Uncategorized with tags another century, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Metal News, metal odyssey, rev theory on August 21, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

From Century Media Records:

Century Media Records founder, Robert Kampf, has announced the formation of a new record label, Another Century. The label will focus on hard rock and has already signed 3 bands to the roster: Los Angeles rock veterans, Rev Theory, New Zealand’s rising stars, Like A Storm, and Chicago based, The Bloodline. Kampf comments:

Twenty five years after starting Century Media the excitement to do another version of the label could not be any larger. My undying love for rock has driven the formation of this label ANOTHER CENTURY. Over the years great bands like Otherwise and In This Moment have been released on Century Media but sometimes got lost or felt ill mixed among some of the heavier CM bands. Another Century now has a clear path and mission statement: To develop and break the best bands in rock to come!!!

Otherwise is gearing up to release their sophomore album, Peace At All Costs, on September 16 and currently is having massive success with their single, Darker Side of the Moon, http://youtu.be/CHh9YSwZR0U, which is currently #29 on the US Active Rock charts. The album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Muse) and mixed by Jay Ruston (Steel Panther). The band is set to hit the road with Like A Storm next month and will be appearing at Sacramento’s Aftershock festival as well as Louisville’s Louder Than Life fest.

Rev Theory, formed in 2002, have sold over half a million albums and are currently wrapping up the recording for their next album. The first single, Born 2 Destroy, is making its way to radio soon. A teaser for the song as well as the single’s artwork can be seen here:

New Zealand’s Like A Storm are the rock world’s 2014 Cinderella story. The band self-released the EP, Chaos Theory: Part I and made their way over to the States touring with the likes of Sick Puppies, Shinedown, Alter Bridge and Creed as well as hit several festivals. The band sent their single, Love The Way You Hate Me, http://youtu.be/4im52LBhWnM to radio and personally called stations to play the track. The song became a hit, soaring up the charts, where it currently is sitting at number 22, making them the US’s highest charting rock band ever from New Zealand. The band will have a new full length out on Another Century on October 28th and are currently on tour now, meeting up with Otherwise next month.

The Bloodline was formed by Shaun Glass (Soil) and feature vocalist Travis Neal (Divine Heresy), guitarist Chuck Wepfer and Frankie Harchut on drums. The Bloodline is currently in the studio recording their debut album and deliver a huge fresh sound in Rock/Metal with massive hooks, soaring melodies and pummeling grooves that will ignite any listeners ears.

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* For more info on ANOTHER CENTURY:

http://www.anothercentury.com/

http://www.facebook.com/AnotherCenturyRecords

https://twitter.com/_anothercentury

https://www.youtube.com/user/AnotherCenturyTV

BANDS:

http://weareotherwise.com/

http://www.revtheory.com/

http://www.likeastorm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thebloodlineofficial

LONG LIVE ANOTHER CENTURY.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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KHAØS – “After The Silence” New Single And Official Music Video Are: Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock bands, hard rock news, khaos, Metal News, metal odyssey on August 18, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

After their critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Rising’ appeared in late 2012, Khaøs have released a brand new single entitled ‘After The Silence’. This new single from Khaøs lyrically mirrors the despair of our world today, with some of the catchiest and memorable Hard Rock that I yearn for. ‘After The Silence’ has instantly glued itself to my brain tissue. Seriously, it did. Vocalist Chandler Mogel is a star, while this entire band should take several bows and realize they have the musical skills to go very, very far with their music. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Hard Rock, 80’s Arena and Classic Rock fans should enjoy Khaøs and their sound. Metal fans that dig Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Schenker Group and Hardline are in for a treat. Take a look and listen below! Whoa!

Above music video was directed by the talented Swiss director Can Isik (Beauty of Gemina). The video was shot in a burnt down factory area in Arbon Switzerland.

KHAØS – Studio Lineup:

Chandler Mogel – vocals

Mark Rossi – guitar

Nic Angileri – bass

Trevor Franklin – drums

States the band:

“’After The Silence’ is the anthemic track that kicks off the album. It’s about finding one’s self in a war-torn world and bonding together with like-minded people in order to start a peaceful revolution. We face a lot of difficulties throughout our daily lives and in a world where that seems to be the norm, sometimes the only thing we seem to have is ourselves and what we know.”

‘After The Silence’ was released on July 14th, 2014 and is the first single from the forthcoming full-length album ‘Risen’. The single is digitally available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and on all other digital platforms.

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* For more info on KHAØS:

Facebook: Khaøs

LONG LIVE KHAØS.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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SAINTS OF REBELLION – Names New Drummer

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock drummers, hard rock news, metal odyssey, rock music news, saints of rebellion on August 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore, MD: Saints of Rebellion names Anthony Hitaffer new Drummer.

Saints of Rebellion is excited to introduce the newest member to the band, Anthony Hitaffer. Hitaffer will replace original Saints of Rebellion drummer Ryche Green, who announced his departure from the band in July.

Anthony Hitaffer has performed across the Mid-Atlantic region as the drummer of Baltimore based power-trio Wasabi. Hitaffer cut his teeth as direct support for touring national acts such as The Misfits, Faster Pussycat, Adler’s Appetite, Sponge and Charm City Devils. Wasabi has also performed in several Maryland area festivals, including the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Rock Review Festival, the American Legion Armed Forces Day, Rock Harvest, the Baltimore Art Festival and Phoenix Festival. In December 2012, Wasabi played to a completely sold-out house opening for KIX at their annual Kix-Mas concert at Rams Head Live.

Anthony Hitaffer will be joining his brother, Saints of Rebellion bassist/keyboardist Jay Hitaffer. Together they form a synergetic rhythm section that will serve as the powerful driving force behind the band. “I am thrilled by this decision,” says Jay. “I’ve been playing on stage with Anthony for almost his entire life. Having Anthony on board as SOR’s drummer is a dream come true for me! He’s one of the best drummers I’ve ever worked with. His style and ability will make a huge impact on the colossal bottom end we need to complete our rhythm section. I mean, he’s my brother! You can’t get much tighter than that!”

“I am honored to be playing with SOR,” says Anthony. “I love these songs. I was in the rehearsal space when these songs were coming together, so I’ve been a huge SOR fan since the very beginning. I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the band and HighVolMusic for this opportunity. Music is my passion, and I am eager to be on tour playing music for audiences all over the country!”

Saints of Rebellion will be on tour promoting their recent album release, “New American Dream” this summer and fall.

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* For more info on SAINTS OF REBELLION:

http://www.saintsofrebellion.com

Source:

http://www.highvolmusic.com

LONG LIVE SAINTS OF REBELLION.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Sunday July 27th, 2014

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, hard rock albums 2014, hard rock news, kix, metal odyssey, rock music news, Skid Row on July 27, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

It is Sunday, July 27th, 2014 and after 11:00 pm EST as I write this post. Other than wishing the team members on the Animal Planet reality series Finding Bigfoot would at last find this damn creature, wishing for world peace is probably just as moot. What isn’t uncertain are two forthcoming Hard Rock albums that I’m gonna scrape up some spare change to purchase: KIX – Rock Your Face Off and SKID ROW – Rise Of The Damnation Army/United World Rebellion Chapter Two.

Rock ‘N Roll was, is and will forever be a perfect antidote for dispelling the crappy feelings I get when reading the world AND local news! Metal be thy name, isn’t it true for you!? I truly feel it is GRAND that SKID ROW and KIX are both releasing new studio material on the same day in the USA: August 5th! This will be the second in a series of EP studio releases from SKID ROW, with KIX releasing their first studio album since 1995’s Show Business. However, KIX has been a staple and favorite on the live Hard Rock scene for many a year; their 2012 Live In Baltimore release via Frontiers Records is proof positive of this!

Both bands are legendary for sure. I am just psyched-out that SKID ROW and KIX exist in 2014, while giving their fans and the Hard Rock scene something to really look forward to once again. SKID ROW. KIX. Real Deal Hard Rock. Metal be thy name. – Stone.

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* For more info on KIX and SKID ROW:

http://skidrow.com

http://www.twitter.com/Officialskidrow

http://www.kixband.com

LONG LIVE KIX.

LONG LIVE SKID ROW.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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HighVolMusic Announces Pink Velvet Krush

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, pink velvet krush, rock music news on July 21, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore, MD: Pink Velvet Krush, the new group formed by musicians with a notable past. The band is made up of drummer Ryche Green (x-Bulletboys, x-Saints of Rebellion), guitarist Greg Polcari (x-Britny Fox, x-Steelheart), vocalist Doug Savage (x-Vaudeville), guitarist Sean Quidgeon (x-Dust N’ Bones) and bassist Steve Rivera (x-Surrender).

Pink Velvet Krush is currently writing new material and will begin recording the yet to be titled debut in August at Tropic Digital in Long Island, NY. Pink Velvet Krush is set to begin rehearsals for a string of dates also scheduled in August which will mark their inaugural performance. The band will perform their new originals as well as pepper in a few songs from their respective past.

Pink Velvet Krush recently launched their Facebook page at this location.

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Source:

http://www.highvolmusic.com

LONG LIVE PINK VELVET KRUSH.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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STRIKEFORCE – Land New Deal With HighVolMusic

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock albums 2014, hard rock news, highvolmusic, metal odyssey, rock music news, strikeforce on July 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore, MD: Midwest Hard Rock band STRIKEFORCE has signed a deal with Maryland based independent music company HighVolMusic. The new project titled “All About The Money” will be released this fall and distributed via MRi/Sony. Tapped to produce the new project was Jason McEntire (The Urge, Uriah Heep, Ken Hensley, Eddie Money) with mastering completed in Germany by Michael Voss (Michael Schenker, UFO, Doro Pesch, Mad Max). STRIKEFORCE is currently playing the Midwest with plans to expand their reach with the release of “All About The Money”.

STRIKEFORCE lineup includes Duke Jackson – guitar, James Murphy – bass, Daryn Underbrink – vocals, and Jimmy Burdette – drums. STRIKEFORCE is currently managed by Sweet Sounds owner and Grammy panel member Ron Berman.

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LIVE DATES:

JUL 5TH @ THE BRETZ WILDLIFE & WINERY – CARLYLE, IL

JUL 26TH @ MADISON COUNTY FAIR – HIGHLAND, IL

AUG 24TH @ THE HOGPIT BARN, GRAFTON, IL

AUG 30TH @ THE KEYS – CARLYLE, IL

SEPT 13TH @ ISLE CASINO – CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.

SEPT 20TH @ ROGERS THEATER, POPLAR BLUFF, MO.

OCT 5TH @ THE HOGPIT BARN, GRAFTON, IL – RAT RUN

NOV 1ST @ THE KEYS – CARLYLE, IL

DEC 20TH @ THE KEYS – CARLYLE, IL

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Source:

Release details are forthcoming and for more information checkout www.highvolmusic.com www.sweetsounds.us and www.facebook.com/strikeforcerocks

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LONG LIVE STRIKEFORCE.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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