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BENEDICTUM & Jeff Pilson Join Forces Again!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Benedictum are proud to announce their continued collaboration with Jeff Pilson on the development of their next release via Frontiers Records!!!!

The result will bring back the magic Benedictum and Jeff Pilson captured during their earlier releases from “Seasons of Tragedy” and their 2006 debut “Uncreation”.

This year and 2013 will be an exciting year for Benedictum with their recent addition of new drummer Rikard Stjernquist known for his exceptional talent in Jag Panzer for 25 years.

Jeff Pilson known for his extensive list of musicianship with legendary acts Dokken and Dio, while currently with  Foreginer and producer for Adler’s Appetite.

Jeff Pilson states:  “I’m very excited about producing the new Benedictum record. I’m very passionate about their music and love working with the band. V’s vocals, Pete’s guitars, the band’s energy and the songs are all something that are very close to my heart. This record will be their crowning achievement- of that I have no doubts!”

Benedictum was formed in 2005. After being noticed by Craig Goldy (Dio, Guiffria, Budgie) the wheels were set in motion and eventually lead to their debut CD “Uncreation”.

Coming soon will be more exciting news regarding their next release!!!!!!

Benedictum is Veronica Freeman (lead vocals), Pete Wells (lead guitar), Chris Shrum (bass) and Rikard Stjernquist (drums/percussion).

Benedictum discography includes “Uncreation”, “Seasons of Tragedy”, and “Dominion”.

(Source: Frontiers Records)

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Weblinks:

Band:  http://www.benedictum.net

Veronica Freeman:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=736850320

Veronica Freeman:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002710835082

Facebook Band Page:  http://www.facebook.com/Benedictum.Official

Record Label:  http://www.frontiers.it

LONG LIVE BENEDICTUM.

LONG LIVE JEFF PILSON.

Stone.

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The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics – NYC DVD Release Party, Theatrical Screening, and more

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics is coming to NYC for a multi-event celebration of the DVD release on April 24…

On April 23, Forbidden Planet (840 Broadway, NYC) will host a release party/artists signing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Original Rock ‘n’ Roll Comics artists will be in attendance signing old issues of RnR Comics, trade paperbacks, DVDs, etc. Original copies of the actual comics will be randomly given away to attendees. Artists confirmed include Jay Allen Sanford, Spike Steffenhagen, and Robert V. Conte. Also in attendance will be director Ilko Davidov, doing a Q&A session and signing DVDs.

Following the release party, Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street, NYC) will host a screening of the film at 9:00pm. It will be followed by a Q&A with the director and artists. Free copies of the DVD will be given away to random attendees at the theater.

Then on April 28 and 29, Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Avenue – Brooklyn, NY 11249) will host a “Rock N Roll Comics” brunch at 12:00pm. The brunch includes food, drinks and a screening of the film, followed by a special Q&A session with cast and crew.

The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics charts the short and controversial life of publisher Todd Loren, whose scandalous series of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars enraged and sometimes charmed his subjects, provoked numerous lawsuit threats from the likes of Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, and eventually led to a landmark First Amendment case, all before he was savagely murdered in 1992.

This documentary mixes animation and eerie home video of Todd Loren along with interviews and commentary that reflect the range of opinions regarding his cultural legacy – Including firsthand accounts from many of the artists and writers who were inspired and exploited by Loren, all peppered with insights from both the Rock & Roll and comic book communities from such luminaries as Alice Cooper, Gary Groth, Ian Shirley, Mojo Nixon and more.

Details:

* S.R.P.: $19.99

* Running Time: 80 minutes

* Features: Over two hours of bonus features, extended interviews, TV news clips, commercials, trailers and a Revolution Comics/ Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics cover art gallery. Liner notes from Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics co-creator Jay Allen Sanford, as well as from rock critic Rob O’Connor.

* Release Date: April 24, 2012

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info, click on the link below:

http://facebook.com/wild.eye.releasing

Stone.

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IRON CLAW – “Final Hour” (New Song / Music Video): Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock songs, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Jimmy Ronnie – guitarist, founding member of IRON CLAW

IRON CLAW – With new vocalist Gary Hair, IRON CLAW are busy recording new material and playing live. One new song that has been made public recently is Final Hour and it’s a Hard Rockin’ stomper! Gary Hair sings the daylights out of Final Hour and whoa! I am absolutely looking forward to IRON CLAW’s follow-up to 2011’s A Different Game (released on Ripple Music).

Guitarist Jimmy Ronnie shreds and his guitar playing on Final Hour is a showstopper! This song must be played at high volume, there is no other option. Gee, do I dig this new IRON CLAW song? My answer is simple: Metal be thy name, I do.

IRON CLAW – Recording Final Hour at Lovers Lane Studios in Dumfries:

IRON CLAW:

Jimmy Ronnie – guitar

Gary Hair – vocals

Alex Wilson – bass

Ian McDougall – drums

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* For more info on IRON CLAW:

http://www.facebook.com/IRONCLAWUK

LONG LIVE IRON CLAW.

Stone.

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KISSIN’ DYNAMITE – New Album From German Sleaze Rockers Nears Release

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, sleaze metal, sleaze rock with tags , , , , , , , on April 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Germany’s young Sleaze Rock crew KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are preparing to unleash their newest full-length Money, Sex & Power onto hard-partying North American crowds on April 24th. Listen to the first two tracks from the album, including the title track “Money, Sex & Power” and the following “I Will Be King” and much more at the band’s official website HERE.

Considered to be the great hope of the German Hard Rock scene, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have dominated stages across Europe since the release of their debut album Steel Of Swabia in 2008, when the singer was just 16 years old!  After winning over crowd after crowd with their energetic live show and infectious anthems, the band’s sophomore album Addicted To Metal was released by Germany’s massive AFM Records in 2010, which even featured the legendary Udo Dirkschneider (Accept, U.D.O.) on the title track.

Their success and experiences over the past few years have shaped the band and increased their professionalism in every department, which is apparent on their  third full-length, Money, Sex & Power. Here KISSIN’ DYNAMITE release ten blazing numbers which still follow the classic Metal path of previous releases, yet more than before they display their very own brand of Sleazy Heavy Rock, inspired greatly from timeless masters of the art including Mötley Crue, Whitesnake, AC/DC and Guns ‘N Roses. Money, Sex & Power showcases the band taking their authentic, raw, melodic and powerful songs to new levels, and sees them more determined to dominate the rock scene than ever before.

Money, Sex & Power Track Listing:

01. Money, Sex & Power

02. I Will Be King

03. Operation Supernova

04. Sex Is War

05. Club 27

06. Dinosaurs Are Still Alive

07. She´s A Killer

08. Sleaze Deluxe

09. Ego-Shooter

10. Six Feet Under

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KISSIN’ DYNAMITE lineup:

Hannes Braun – vocals

Jim Müller – guitar

Ande Braun – guitar

Steffen Haile – bass

Andreas Schnitzer – drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on KISSIN’ DYNAMITE, click on the links below:

http://www.kissin-dynamite.de

https://www.facebook.com/Kissindynamiterocks

http://www.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE KISSIN’ DYNAMITE.

Stone.

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KISS – Hot Wheels KISS “Destroyer” Tour Hauler: I Bought Myself One!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock and roll memorabilia, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on April 16, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS – Being a KISS fan (usually) means that the lure and hunt for this iconic band’s memorabilia is real and fun. I’ll only buy KISS memorabilia that I can afford and I’ve even passed over many “smaller” items these past several years. Nonetheless, my KISS Kollection will always have a piece added to it from time to time. Just this morning, I bought another kool KISS kollectible. It’s the recently released: KISS Hot Wheels Tour Hauler.

The artwork from the 1976 KISS “Destroyer” album is on the side of this hauler, complete with the classic KISS logo. The top of the hauler has the klassic KISS (band member) symbols. I’m going to keep it in its original cardboard packaging and display it as is. I feel, Hot Wheels did an amazing job in making this KISS Tour Hauler look super sharp.

Over the last couple of months, I have seen and passed over buying this KISS gem. (I am a frugal Mealhead). Finally, when I walked past this KISS Tour Hauler at my local Super Walmart this morning, the urge to own it became too damn intense for me to resist. The front of the box reads “8+”, so I guess I’m old enough to own it. I paid $17.97 (U.S.) for this piece of KISStory and that’s a ton cheaper than it costs to fill my gas tank today. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on KISS, click on the link below!

KISS

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

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RUSH – Clockwork Angels – 20th Studio Album Releases June 12th, 2012

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

RUSH – Progressive Rock/Hard Rock legends. Pioneering a sound so unique to the Rock world and expanding on their musical genius that spans five decades. RUSH. Enormously influential to generations of other musicians and bands alike. RUSH. Canada’s national treasure. RUSH. Clockwork Angels, the 20th studio album from their illustrious musical career, will be released on June 12th, 2012, on Roadrunner Records.

Produced by Nick Raskulinecz and co-produced by RUSH. Nick Raskulinecz produced the last RUSH album; 2007’s Snakes & Arrows as well. The first single from Clockwork Angels will be Headlong Flight; arriving April 19th on Rock radio. A North American tour to support Clockwork Angels will be announced shortly!

RUSH:

Geddy Lee – Vocals, Bass & Keys

Alex Lifeson – Guitar

Neil Peart – Drums & Percussion

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CLOCKWORK ANGELS – Track Listing:

Caravan

BU2B

Clockwork Angels

The Anarchist

Carnies

Halo Effect

Seven Cities of Gold

The Wreckers

Headlong Flight

BU2B2

Wish Them Well

The Garden

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* For more info on RUSH, click on the link below:

http://www.rush.com

LONG LIVE RUSH.

Stone.

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TRIXTER “New Audio Machine” – 100% ROCKS! TRIXTER IS BACK!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on April 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

TRIXTER – After reuniting back in 2007, the original lineup of TRIXTER have performed at Rocklahoma (2008) and the 2010 M3 Rock Festival, (to name a couple), therefore they have stayed relevant and in the scene in recent years. The last studio album from New Jersey’s TRIXTER was Hear!, released back in 1992 on MCA Records. It’s been a long time for patient fans of TRIXTER to finally sink their Hard Rockin’ ears into a new studio album from this band… the  wait is over!

New Audio Machine will be released on April 20th (Europe) and April 24th (North America) on Frontiers Records. For longtime fans of TRIXTER, this new album has been well worth the wait! This is the second time this week I will state: Sound the Hard Rock bells of glory, tell your children this story and open the flood gates to AOR & Melodic Hard Rock euphoria! With both the new TYKETTO and TRIXTER albums crossing my path this week, I feel like I’ve hit the Melodic Hard Rock lottery.

(One of) my favorite tracks on New Audio Machine is Physical Attraction. The Arena Rock vibes overflow from this entire album, only Physical Attraction just turns up the psyche-out meter to a combustion level for me. With songs like Get On It and Ride, I fully realize that TRIXTER has tapped into their gold selling past and made certain to make a song that resonates both relevancy and old school Hard Rockin’ glory.

I’m very impressed by each and every song on New Audio Machine. Forget about any “instantly memorable song” here. This entire album is instantly memorable. This new album from TRIXTER should be marketed as a Hard Rock & Good Times Companion. Lead vocalist Peter Loran sounds reborn. The entire band plays like a Hard Rock mission statement that reads: “We shall ROCK your faces off and you shall beg for more!”

Yes, I am begging for more. The all-inclusive Melodic Hard Rock vibes and power that is generated from this album comes across very real to me. Big guitar riffs, leads and solos ablaze throughout this album. Psche-you-out chorus abounds from every turn. A booming rhythm section. An all-encompassing blanket of super-charged Hard Rock bliss is thrown upon me from New Audio Machine.

If you’re a TRIXTER fan, get ready to celebrate or keep that celebration going for this superb comeback album. For other fans of Melodic Hard Rock, Classic Rock and AOR… don’t make the foolish mistake of passing over New Audio Machine. As TRIXTER puts it best: “Rock ‘N Roll will save your soul.” My mission is done here now. The rest is up to you… just remember… TRIXTER IS BACK!!

Metal be thy name.

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TRIXTER:

Peter  Loran– lead vocals, rhythm guitar

Steve Brown– lead guitar, harmonica, backing vocals

P. J. Farley– bass guitar, backing vocals

Mark “Gus” Scott– drums, percussion, backing vocals

New Audio Machine – Track Listing:

Drag Me Down

Get On It

Dirty Love

Machine

Live For The Day

Ride

Physical Attraction

Tattoos & Misery

The Coolest Thing

Save Your Soul

Walk With A Stranger

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* For more info on TRIXTER, click on the links below:

http://WWW.TRIXTERROCKS.COM

FRONTIERS RECORDS

LONG LIVE TRIXTER.

Stone.

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TYKETTO – Triumphs With Comeback Album “DIG IN DEEP”

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, heavy metal news, melodic hard rock, melodic rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

TYKETTO – While staying relevant in recent time by performing in some of the worlds most notable Heavy Rock Festivals (Sweden Rock Festival, Download, Firefest and Hard Rock Hell to name a few) TYKETTO realized their fans were still out there and a new studio album was in order. Nearly two decades since their last studio album (1995’s Shine) Dig In Deep will be released on April 20th (Europe) and April 24th (North America) via Frontiers Records.

What’s that I hear? As I stopped writing this review, I peered out my office window to see what all the hoopla was outside. I noticed AOR, Melodic Rock, Hard Rock and Classic Rock fans dancing in the street, with their arms stretched out to the sun-filled sky. Yes, TYKETTO is back baby… and the Melodic Rockin’ ride you’ll hear on Dig In Deep is an exclamation point on this band’s musical career. When any 80’s or 90’s Heavy Rock band wants to make a comeback again, they should be required to listen to Dig In Deep.

Are you looking for that new Hard Rock album that seamlessly flows from one song to the next, while never letting up on the ROCK that makes your soul ROLL? Dig In Deep. Have you been yearning to hear real Hard Rock vocals once again, you know, that are not sugar-coated with the carbon-copy and computer enhanced Modern Hard Rock tones? Hello, Danny Vaughn.

Let’s talk guitar. Hard Rock guitar that’s both melodic and riff-tastic. Did I mention uncontrollably memorable too? Step in, Brooke St. James. Trust me my Hard Rock brethren… TYKETTO is back, baby. Sound the Hard Rock bells of glory, tell your children this story and open the flood gates to AOR & Melodic Hard Rock euphoria, cause TYKETTO has conquered the status quo and kicked the shit out of the Melodic Hard Rock doldrums with Dig In Deep.

Rhythm section? Jimi Kennedy (bass & backing vocals) and Michael Clayton (drums) are the thunderbolt and drumfire, respectively, on this amazingly habit-forming album of melodically driven songs. Hey, I just realized, there is a band out there that does give a shit about creating the complete album of songs still. They call themselves TYKETTO, by the way. Lead single? Screw that. Try this on for size: lead album. It’s called Dig In Deep.

By the time I caught my breath, after God knows how many listen throughs of Dig In Deep I joyously endured, the realization that TYKETTO has written and recorded once again, resulting in these eleven songs, made me feel like I’ve been beamed up to Happyville U.S.A. where the beers are always free and mp3’s don’t exist. A candidate for “Comeback Album Of The Year”. Hard Rock as my witness and Metal be thy name.

What’s my favorite song on Dig In Deep? It isn’t This Is How We Say Goodbye. Ballads still suck most of the time in Stone’s world. This ballad doesn’t close out Dig In Deep on a high note. Nonetheless, a finely written song that will probably make someone cry out there. Whaaaaaa! The title track, Faithless and Sound Off are my three choice-cuts on this album of choice cuts… and this new TYKETTO album has (minus that last ballad) thoroughly ROCKED MY ASS OFF.

Excuse me now… as I head out to the street to join in with the hoopla…

DIG IN DEEP – Track Listing:

Faithless

Love To Love

Here’s Hoping It Hurts

Battle Lines

The Fight Left In Me

Evaporate

Monday

Dig In Deep

Sound Off

Let This One Slide

This Is How We Say Goodbye

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* For more info on TYKETTO, click on the links below:

http://www.tyketto.de/seiten/index2.htm

FRONTIERS RECORDS

LONG LIVE TYKETTO.

Stone.

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ADRENALINE MOB and KILL DEVIL HILL – Touring Together May 2012! Dates/Venues Listed!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ADRENALINE MOB / KILL DEVIL HILL– That top tour poster pic says it all. These two prodigious supergroups are teaming up for a May tour that will encompass 8 cities in the U.S.! I’ve already landed my copy of the debut CD from Adrenaline Mob, Omertá… and it’s been hammerin’ my eardrums into a state of heavy rockin’ euphoria! Metal be thy name.

Check out the dates below to see if this tour will be near you!

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ADRENALINE MOB/KILL DEVIL HILL TOUR DATES:

May 10 Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues

May 11 Flint, MI @ The Machine Show

May 13 Chicago, IL @  House Of Blues

May 15 Dallas, TX @ Trees

May 16 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

May 19 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

May 21 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues

May 22 Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend

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* For more info on ADRENALINE MOB:

http://www.adrenalinemob.com

* For more info on KILL DEVIL HILL:

KILL DEVIL HILL – Official Site

* For more info on VINNY APPICE:

http://www.vinnyappice.com

LONG LIVE ADRENALINE MOB.

LONG LIVE KILL DEVIL HILL.

Stone.

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GUN BARREL ‘Brace For Impact’ (Official Video) – Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on April 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

GUN BARREL – Are you ready? Are you ready for some “Dirty Metal Rock ‘n’ Roll”? Brace yourself. Get prepared to hear a song that shall kick thine precious Hard Rockin’ and Heavy Metallin’ ass. Brace For Impact from Germany’s Gun Barrel is my Metal Pick Of The Day and it has ignited my Metal adrenaline into the Metal stratosphere! Whoa and Metal be thy name.

Ring that Metal bell and raise them horns up high… cause Stone never tells a Metal lie… GUN BARREL… ROCKS! Hit that magic arrow button on the video box below… then let the “Dirty Metal Rock ‘n’ Roll” from GUN BARREL take control!

GUN BARREL:

Patrick Sühl – vocals

Rolf Tanzius – guitar

Toni Pinciroli – drums

Tomcat Kintgen – bass

The 5th studio album from GUN BARREL, Brace For Impact, was released on March 23rd, 2012, via Massacre Records.

* Cover artwork by Steve Santana.

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(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on GUN BARREL, click on the links below:

http://www.gunbarrel.de

http://www.reverbnation.com/gunbarrel

http://www.myspace.com/yourgunbarrel

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE GUN BARREL.

Stone.

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WEDNESDAY 13 – 2012 U.S. and Europe Tour Dates

Posted in gothic metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

WEDNESDAY 13 – The Hard and Heavy Rockin’ Wednesday 13 will be taking his band to the road starting this June! Both U.S. and European tour dates/venues are listed below. In my humble Metal opinion, the combined Punk, Horror, Gothic and Metal appeal of Wednesday 13 is contagious! Maybe you’ll get a chance to check out one of these shows? Let it be known and leave a comment! Metal be thy name.

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06/08/12 – Seattle, WA at Studio Seven

06/09/12 – Portland, OR at Branx

06/13/12 – Hollywood, CA at Whisky A Go-Go

07/06/12 – Indianapolis, IN at Wyndham Indianapolis West – DAYS OF THE DEAD

07/07/12 – Indianapolis, IN at Wyndham Indianapolis West – DAYS OF THE DEAD

07/08/12 – Indianapolis, IN at Wyndham Indianapolis West – DAYS OF THE DEAD

10/31/12 – London, UK at Club Koko

11/01/12 – Utrecht, Holland at Tivoli de Helling

11/02/12 – Bochum, Germany at Matrix

11/03/12 – Hamburg, Germany at Logo

11/04/12 – Prague, Czech Rep. at Hoodoo

11/06/12 – Bratislava, Slovakia at Randal

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(Source: Wednesday-13.com)

* For more info on WEDNESDAY 13, click on the links below:

http://www.wednesday-13.com

LONG LIVE WEDNESDAY 13.

Stone.

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HALESTORM – The Strange Case Of… Releases In Stores and Online April 10th, 2012

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HALESTORM – The second full-length studio album from Pennsylvania’s very own Hard Rockin’ band, HALESTORM, will be released via Atlantic Records on April 10th, 2012. This second studio full-length is titled: The Strange Case Of… and led by the ever popular, talented and beautiful front woman/guitarist, Lzzy Hale, this looks to be one of 2012’s most popular of Hard Rock albums. Both an in-store and online release is for this date.

* The Strange Case Of… was produced by Howard Benson.

* The deluxe edition CD includes 3 bonus tracks.

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HALESTORM:

Lzzy Hale – Vocals, Guitar

Arejay – Drums

Josh Storm – Bass, Vocals

Joe Storm – Guitar, Vocals

The Strange Case Of… – Track Listing:

Love Bites (So Do I)

Mz. Hyde

I Miss The Misery

Freak Like Me

Beautiful With You

In Your Room

Break In

Rock Show

Daughters Of Darkness

You Call Me A Bitch Like It’s A Bad Thing

American Boys

Here’s To Us

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* For more info on HALESTORM, click on the links below:

HALESTORM – Official Website

http://www.myspace.com/halestorm

LONG LIVE HALESTORM.

Stone.

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BREAKING NEWS – Trash Hauler Discovers World’s Largest Heavy Metal Album Collection

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, record collections, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Album Collection Estimated At Over 300,000 Pieces

Green Pastures Connecticut – The world’s largest Heavy Metal (vinyl) album collection was discovered by an independent trash hauler on March 31st, at 7:30 am, EST, on Brownestone Hill Road, in rural Green Pastures, Connecticut. Constantine H. McLeland founded his small trash hauling business (Bye, Bye, Bad Garbage, Ltd.) back in 1999 and has struggled with fluctuating economies, large corporate competition and nightmarish Northern Connecticut Winter storms, only his entrepreneurial spirit has always kept him moving forward.

Recently facing the prospect of closing his trash hauling business due to rising taxes and gasoline prices, Constantine’s future is looking much more brighter now, due to his discovery of what’s being called “the greatest”, “the largest” and “most valuable” of any Heavy Metal record collection known. This collection has quickly drawn the attention of famed record experts and collectors worldwide, based on its size, quality and titles that’s involved.

The “unofficial” count has this enormous collection estimated at over 300,000 albums, with an early “conservative” estimated value at over three million dollars (in U.S. funds). Has Constantine found his pot of gold? He replies: “I would  hopefully think so, it’s like winning the lottery and I feel like my life has been changed forever.” Asked if he listens to Heavy Metal, Constantine was quick to say: “I’m from the old school pack. Blue Cheer, Diamond Head, Pentagram, Judas Priest and Slayer are my bands, so, hell yes I listen to Heavy Metal.”

When asked to recount the moments leading up to his once-in-a-lifetime find, Constantine paused and requested we keep the name of his customer confidential. Constantine stated: “I received a call from a loyal customer of nearly ten years. He explained he wanted his six-car garage and adjoining guest house cleaned out in just three days. Of course I took the request and sent all four of my employees over to the customers property, each with a company truck. Then, I received a call from my employee (general manager) Henry. That’s when I got really involved.”

“Henry was ecstatic on the cell, he kept saying you won’t believe what we’re hauling away. When I arrived, I saw before me, boxes and industrial shelves filled with record albums. As far as we know and see, they are all Heavy Metal too. The entire guest house and garage are temperature controlled, with nothing but these albums as the contents! This customer is a perfectionist, this collection was stored professionally and neat as a pin. This collection goes back to the first Black Sabbath album and up to the early nineties. That first Black Sabbath album is even autographed by the band too, with a certificate of authenticity. I guess there are thousands of rare demo vinyl, picture discs, Japanese import vinyl and prototype vinyl, you know, one of a kind stuff.”

Apparently, Constantine did remind his customer that he was being paid to haul away a very valuable collection of albums. This customer was also reminded that once this collection was removed from his property, it would then be property of Bye, Bye, Bad Garbage Ltd., still, the customer agreed to these terms. Constantine explained: “This customer is a great guy, a genuine gentleman. He told me his Heavy Metal days were over and he now wanted to concentrate on amassing a large collection of ABBA and Disco albums instead. What a jackass. Damn poser.”

Asked what he will do next with his newfound and world’s largest collection of Heavy Metal albums: “I imagine I will keep most of it for now, I have the necessary storage on my property for it. I’ll sell some albums to keep payroll. I am a huge fan of Metal Odyssey and Stone is one loyal Metalhead… a really cool son-of-a-bitch, you know? So I’ll be giving him a good portion of this collection for free to enjoy. It’s my way of saying thanks to Stone and giving back to him, for having such a kick-ass Heavy Metal blog.”

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!

Stone.

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69 CHAMBERS – ‘The Doom Of Her Power’ Recording Clip! New Album ‘Torque’ Releases This April!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , on March 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Nina – 69 CHAMBERS

69 CHAMBERS – Check out below this cool video of 69 CHAMBERS recording The Doom Of Her Power. WARNING: Nina will likely mesmerize your senses with her vocals and this band… ROCKS!. Play it LOUD and Metal be thy name.

69 CHAMBERS:

Nina Vetterli-Treml (Bass & Vocals)

Tommy Vetterli (Guitar)

Diego Rapacchietti ( Drums)

* Tommy Vetterli also plays in Coroner and has played with Kreator in the past.

The second album, Torque, from Switzerland’s Metal/Rock trio 69 Chambers will be released on April 27th, 2012, via Massacre Records.

TORQUE – Track Listing:

Cause And Effect (featuring Chrigel Glanzmann)

Bring On The Flood

Naughty Naughty Naughty

Anhedonia

Burn Some Gasoline

The Peep Hole

Ring A Bell

Closure

And Then There Was Silence

Temple Down

Your Fool

The Doom Of Her Power

Grace

Elegy

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(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on 69 CHAMBERS, click on the links below:

http://www.69chambers.com

http://www.myspace.com/69chambers

http://www.twitter.com/69chambers

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE 69 CHAMBERS.

Stone.

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CINDERELLA – Confirmed U.S. Live Dates For 2012

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Check out below, the confirmed 2012 U.S. live dates for CINDERELLA. If they’re gonna be in your area, go out and support these true Hard and Heavy Rockin’ legends!

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June 21

House of Blues

Cleveland, OH

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June 22

River Roar

Bay City, MI

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June 26

Bergen PAC

Englewood, NJ

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June 27

Turning Stone

Verona, NY

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June 29

Hampton Beach Casino

Hampton, NH

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July 1

Penns Peak

Jim Thorpe, PA

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July 21

Waukesha County Fair

Waukesha, WI

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August 2

Canyon Club

Agoura Hills, CA

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August 3

Orange County Fair

Costa Mesa, CA

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August 4

Wild Horse Pass Casino

Chandler, AZ

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(Source: Cinderella.net – message board – administrator)

* For more info on CINDERELLA, click on the link below:

http://cinderella.net

LONG LIVE CINDERELLA.

Stone.

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Helldorados – Sign with Massacre Records; July 2012 Album To Follow

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, sleaze metal, sleaze rock with tags , , , , , on March 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Helldorados sign with Massacre Records


Album Release planned for the 13th of July, 2012

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The Sleaze Metal Band Helldorados, from Stuttgart Germany, sign a worldwide record contract with Massacre Records / Soulfood, after their last year’s promotional EP has received very positive reviews all over Germany. The full length album was now produced in the legendary Horus Sound Studios in Hannover (Scorpions, Helloween, Kreator, Victory, Guano Apes) and will be released Friday, 13th of July.

Just in February, 2011, Helldorados recorded a 4-song strong promotional EP in the legendary Horus Sound Studios in Hannover, under the direction of producer Mirko Hofmann. As “a godfather” acted Horus founder Frank Bornemann. From the beginning the ELOY frontman was enthusiastic from the sound, the independence and the logical approach of the Stuttgart quartet. Helldorados now line up themeselves in the list of Bands which recorded some of their most important albums there: Scorpions, Kreator, Helloween, Victory, Guano Apes to call only some.

“Good self and time management does not exclude creativity. We have worked the last 24 months every day very hard for this next logical step,“ Pierre (vocals), Steve (guitars), Gunnar (bass) and Chris (drums) are telling. The times when a newcomer got enormous sums of financial advance, are over definitively. Nowadays it is natural to have a prominent basic product to win other partners, Pierre is sure. With the Massacre Records contract a new chapter is whipped in the band’s history. “We are very glad about the cooperation with a so highly motivated and typically impressive band like Helldorados“, according to A&R manager Thomas Hertler.

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Less Sex, Drugs and Roll `N Roll, rather the Blood, Sweat and Tears Helldorados had to experience since the beginning days in 2007. First the Band won a contest price for “best stage performance“ and one year later they sold 500 copies of their first self-distributed album “Just Rock”. More than 100 shows followed in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (supporting Bands like Bullet, Enforcer, Rhino Bucket or Bloodlights) as well as gala show appearances, e.g., at the historical Bregenzer sea stage during the european soccer cup 2008.

In addition the first partnerships begun with local brewery Dinkelacker-Schwaben Bräu, the English photographer icon Duncan Smith and from 2011 with the Wacken foundation well-known by the world for the biggest Heavy Metal festival. Instrument endorsements with Steve Clayton USA, Pyramid strings Germany or Dr. No Effects Netherlands could also be won. Besides, a global Merchandise licence deal was concluded with the German Art Worx Merchandising AG.

The high-quality production and the dynamic Songwriting of the promotional EP, has given Helldorados the first media attention in all relevant online Fanzines as well as articles in the appropriate magazines. RockHard Vol.296 “… at the latest the Stuttgart quartet presents itself with the ballad “Changes” and the final song “Shout Out” as an absolutely serious candidate on the national rock throne” or Metal Hammer April, 2012 “… these four tracks are worth every second… the EP is convincing with mature songs plus big melodies… Dear A&Rs of the nation – Sign Now!”

At the same time various radio stations played the songs without an entire Helldorados album out on the market. “We see ourselves furthermore as a Rock `N Roll Band in the niche and therefore, are glad about the wide attention. Everything more is add-on anyway,“ says Helldorados guitarist Steve.

Helldorados are musical somewhere between the hit potential of a catchy ABBA tune, the sleaze of Guns `N Roses and the striking force of Pantera. A strange mixture but it seems to function.

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(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on MASSACRE RECORDS and HELLDORADOS, click on the link below:

 http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE HELLDORADOS.

Stone.

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JACKYL – Tour Dates and Venues For 2012

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on March 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

JACKYL – Below are the current 2012 tour dates & venues for Georgia’s very own, Hard Rock ambassadors known as JACKYL. Maybe JACKYL is gonna be Rockin’ and stompin’ near you?

2012 Tour Dates:

04/19/12 – Winston Salem, NC @ Ziggy’s

04/20/12 – Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall

05/05/12 – Columbus, GA @ Front Porch of the South

05/27/12 – Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma

06/07/12 – Sandusky, OH @ Ohio Bike Week

06/09/12 – Wabash, IN @ Brandt’s Harley Davidson

07/07/12 – Algona, IA @ Freedom Rally at Freedom Park

07/26/12 – Royalton, MN @ Halfway Jam

09/01/12 – Freeport, TX @ Freeport Summertime Blues Festival

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(Source: JACKYL – The Official Site)

* For more info on JACKYL, click on the links below:

http://www.jackyl.com

https://twitter.com/jackyljesse

LONG LIVE JACKYL.

Stone.

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AC/DC – The Wine – Is Now Available In Sweden!

Posted in Hard Rock, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news, wine with tags , , , , , on March 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

AC/DC – What do AC/DC fans and wine connoisseurs in Sweden have in common? Answer: AC/DC – The Wine. Yup. It’s only fitting, in my Metal opinion, that this beyond legendary Hard Rockin’ and Heavy Hittin’ band of magnificent Rock ‘N Roll influence should have their own wine named after them. Metal be thy name.

AC/DC – The Wine is now available in Sweden. AC/DC partnered with Australian winery Warburn Estate and originally launched their brand of wine in their native homeland of Australia, back in 2011.

You can order AC/DC – The Wine in Sweden by visiting here: www.systembolaget.se

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(Source: The Official AC/DC Site)

* For more info on AC/DC, click on the link below:

http://www.acdc.com

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

Stone.

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KISS & Mötley Crüe – The Tour 2012

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS & Mötley Crüe – THE TOUR: Check out this very cool tour poster for KISS & Mötley Crüe ‘The Tour’! This looks to be a kick-ass combination, one for both the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal history books! Metal be thy name!

* For more info, complete tour schedule, VIP packages and tons more about KISS and Mötley Crüe, ‘The Tour’, just click on the links below!

KISS

Mötley Crüe

Long Live KISS & Mötley Crüe.

Stone.

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New York’s WAYNE KRANTZ Sets Release Date For New Album HOWIE 61 – Out April 17TH On ABSTRACT LOGIX

Posted in Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Celebrates With 5-Night Stint At The Iridium Nightclub in NYC

(Los Angeles – March 13, 2011) Ever-evolving and improvisational New York guitarist, Wayne Krantz, announces the release of his tenth album, Howie 61, on April 17 through Abstract Logix Records. Better known for his preference of the trio format, the musical main-stay now enlists a multitude of world-class musicians in a variety of lineups, including Vinnie Colaiuta (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, Sting), Tal Wilkenfeld (Jeff Beck, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock), Pino Palladino (Jeff Beck, The Who, Eric Clapton), and Anton Fig of The Letterman Show’s “World’s Most Dangerous Band”, among many others (Keith Carlock, James Genus, Nate Wood, Henry Hey, Owen Biddle, Charley Drayton, John Patitucci, John Beasley, Jeremy Stacey, Paul Stacey, Yasushi Miura, David Binney, Kenny Wollesen and Gabriela Anders).

The title, Howie 61, refers to Bob Dylan’s 1965 song, Highway 61 Revisited, an iconic blend of blues-based rock n’ roll riffs. Krantz sends a respectful nod to the musical great through the new format of his latest effort. The result is another step forward for Krantz – a striking album that melds his group improvisation and compositional approaches. Now, Krantz has re-invented himself, yet again, with a stunningly creative recording, and a bold new direction. Highlights include such rocking tracks as “The Bad Guys” and “Can’t Stand To Rock” – both high energy tracks propelled by Krantz’s searing guitar work. On the tongue-in-cheek “U Strip It,” David Binney, a frequent Krantz collaborator, delivers a smoldering sax solo over a playful, driving groove.

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Krantz continues to push his artistry even a step further by blending new vocal content into his music; a method more complete and tightly integrated says Krantz, then any of his earlier vocal efforts. “It’s another step in a direction I’ve been making since Long To Be Loose”, he explains. On whether this is the pinnacle of his long career, Krantz says, “This record is not the completion of that journey at all, but it is a step in the direction that’s been in my head now for a really long time.”

Just prior to the album release, Krantz will be joined by a group of friends for a 5-night stint at the famed NYC Iridium Nightclub.  The first night will see Krantz join the Les Paul Trio for a special start to the week.  Over the next two nights, he will be joined by Cliff Almond on drums, “Cliff has been playing with me in various bands for years and he played on my record, Your Basic Live ’06”; jazz star Chris Potter, on saxophone, who, Krantz toured and recorded with in the band “Underground”.  Finally, there is Anthony Tidd on bass who Krantz describes as “the new face for these nights. He’s played with sax legend Steve Coleman as well as producing here and in London.”

For the last two nights, Krantz will be joined by his longtime trio; Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, John Mayer), drums, and Tim Lefebvre (Chris Botti), bass, who held a weekly residency at the 55 Bar in NYC for the last six years. Together, they’ve toured around the world and recorded on Krantz’s last three records.

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WAYNE KRANTZ – 5 Night Stand At The Iridium:

April 9 – Les Paul Night with Wayne Krantz

April 12- Wayne Krantz with Chris Potter, Anthony Tidd and Cliff Almond

April 13- Wayne Krantz with Chris Potter, Anthony Tidd and Cliff Almond

April 14- Wayne Krantz with Keith Carlock and Tim Lefebvre

April 15   Wayne Krantz with Keith Carlock and Tim Lefebvre

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

LONG LIVE WAYNE KRANTZ.

Stone.

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