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On This Day In METAL History – November 28th… From THE KINKS To DANZIG

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kinks - You Really Got Me - promo single 45rpm - cover sleeve - #1964DD

On November 28th, 1964THE KINKS peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their super legendary song: You Really Got Me. This was the first top ten single by THE KINKS in the United States. Whoa! I was not born yet, when this song was first playing on the radio. Whoa, again!

The Who - See Me Feel Me - 1970 - promo 45rpm pic - #MO3333SSNM

On November 28th, 1970 – THE WHO hits #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with See Me, Feel Me from their Rock Opera studio album: Tommy.

Iron Maiden - Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour - promo tour program pic - 1988 - #MO7773366NSSMSC

On November 28th, 1988IRON MAIDEN performed at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. This was the band’s Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour. IRON MAIDEN Forever!

Danzig - Skeletons - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO777338NSSMM

On November 28th, 2015Skeletons, the newly released cover song album, from DANZIG is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Man, someone should have told Glenn Danzig to put a shirt on, for this album cover photo. Once you start growing man-boobs it’s game over, you know?

Solution 45 - Nightmares In The Waking State Part 1 - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO11133SSMMMSCTAO

On November 28th, 2015Nightmares In The Waking State, Part 1, the newly released studio album from SOLUTION .45 is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup. This album was released via AFM Records. Hey, that’s some kick-ass album cover art! Whoa, man!

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: ARMORED SAINT “Win Hands Down” (Official Video)

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Armored Saint - Win Hands Down - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #ASMO05313

ARMORED SAINT – From The City Of Angels came one of the greatest Classic Metal bands of our time (IMO) and I’m talking about ARMORED SAINT. This band of Metal warriors returned in 2015 with their seventh full-length studio album, via Metal Blade Records: Win Hands Down. This album is a winner, loaded with nine fabulous songs to satisfy us die-hard old schoolers of Metal.

Win Hands Down was produced by ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera and is an enormous follow-up to 2010’s La Raza studio album, in my Metal opinion. John Bush sings in his awesome and unique fashion on this album; you can hear for yourself in the music video below. I don’t know what it is, yet the vocals of John Bush resonates splendid Metal vibes throughout my Metal brain and veins. It’s always been that way. Cool.

The entire band is on freaking fire throughout Win Hands Down. Guitarists Phil Sandoval and Jeff Duncan are a superb duo to take in. The rhythm section of Joey Vera on bass and Gonzo Sandoval on drums are a pounding potion of ear euphoria for me! The bridge in the song Win Hands Down is something else too; very different as you’ll hear. Whoa. Yeah, I dig ARMORED SAINT and hopefully you’ll dig their music video for the title track of their album: Win Hands Down. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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For more ARMORED SAINT:

Facebook: Armored Saint

www.armoredsaint.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ARMORED SAINT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 16th… BLACK SABBATH Prevails On iTunes Heavy Metal Albums Chart

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - promo album cover pic - #1970GMMMSALBTO06

On November 16th, 2015BLACK SABBATH Paranoid is ranked at #9, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Sweet tater tots! This legendary studio album was released back in 1970. Yes, the song Iron Man is on this album. Geez, stop asking. I just wanna add that the talented Mariah Carey was born in 1970. Whoa.

Black Sabbath - Greatest Hits - 1970 - 1978 - promo album cover pic - #BSMO0530

On November 16th, 2015BLACK SABBATH Greatest Hits 1970-1978 is ranked at #24, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2006. Holy avocados!

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality - promo album cover pic - #MO33MMN99SS

On November 16th, 2015BLACK SABBATH Master Of Reality is ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy hungry hippos! This cool studio album was released back in 1971. By the way, Richard Nixon was the President of the United States, back in 1971.

Black Sabbath - debut - self titled album cover promo - pic

On November 16th, 2015 – The debut and self-titled studio album from BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #47, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This seminal Heavy Metal album was released back in 1970, when I was only four years old. Amazing.

Black Sabbath Vol 4 - promo album cover pic - #1972MOBS

On November 16th, 2015BLACK SABBATH Vol. 4 is ranked at #52, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy huckleberry! This studio album was released back in 1972, via Warner Bros. Records.

Black Sabbath - We Sold Our Soul For Rock N Roll - promo album cover pic - #33071515MOSLHGSM

On November 16th, 2015BLACK SABBATH We Sold Our Soul For Rock ‘N’ Roll is ranked at #56, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa and damn right! This album was released back in 1975. I was nine years old, back in 1975. The legendary slugger for the Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, was born in 1975 too. Unreal.

BLACK SABBATH - 13 - large promo cover pic - 2013 - #3

On November 16th, 2015BLACK SABBATH 13 is ranked at #59, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, it is. This album was released back in 2013.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

LONG LIVE MARIAH CAREY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: SEVENDUST “Thank You” (Official Audio) From “Kill The Flaw”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sevendust - Kill The Flaw - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMMNSAOTS0608

SEVENDUST – One new album I was anticipating highly for this past year was SEVENDUST Kill The Flaw. To sum up in four words how I feel about Kill The Flaw: I am very happy. This cool album was released back on October 2nd, via 7 Bros. Kill The Flaw is the tenth studio album (of original songs) from SEVENDUST.

Kill The Flaw has received a bounty of grand reviews across the blogosphere; just google about for yourself to see! I hear and sense the perseverance and skill laden chemistry of this legendary band, throughout this entire album. Tonight, I am psyched to feature this album’s opening track, Thank You, as Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day! Whoa! Listen to Thank You below and I hope you like this song as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

SEVENDUST:

Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals

Clint Lowery – guitar, vocals

Morgan Rose – drums, vocals

John Connolly – guitar, vocals

Vince Hornsby – bass

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For more info on SEVENDUST:

www.sevendust.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEVENDUST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SEVENDUST – Announce Australia And New Zealand “Kill The Flaw” Tour Dates For March, 2016

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

SEVENDUST - Kill The Flaw Tour - promo flyer - March 2016 - Australia - #MO7773393

As reported on the SEVENDUST Facebook: Can’t wait to see the SEVENDUST family in Australia and New Zealand March 2016!!

Sevendust - Kill The Flaw Tour - promo flyer - 2016 - March 11 - #MO3399MMNSS

SEVENDUST:

Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
Clint Lowery – guitar, vocals
Morgan Rose – drums, vocals
John Connolly – guitar, vocals
Vince Hornsby – bass

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For more info on SEVENDUST:

www.sevendust.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEVENDUST.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 14th… From SLADE To INTRONAUT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Slade - Coz I Luv You - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1971 - #MOSMM33SSN

On November 14th, 1971 – British legends SLADE had their hit single, Coz I Love You, sitting at #1 in the UK. Holy mac and cheese!

Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death - World Tour - promo tour program cover pic - 2003 - 2004 - #MOIMMSSN9393777

On November 14th, 2003 – The unbelievable IRON MAIDEN performed at Stockholm Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This concert was part of IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death World Tour, promoting their thirteenth studio album from 2003: Dance Of Death.

Intronaut - The Direction Of Last Things - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MOI33777499MM

On November 14th, 2015 – L.A.’s Progressive Metal band INTRONAUT have their newly released studio album, The Direction Of Last Things, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup.

Ice Nine Kills - Every Trick In The Book - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MO77799MM

On November 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Every Trick In The Book, from Boston’s ICE NINE KILLS is ranked at #26, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! This album will be released on December 4th, 2015, via Fearless Records. Um, yeah.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

AN OCEAN OF VOID – Debut Album “The Great Escape” Releases December 4th, 2015 via Inverse Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music videos, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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An Ocean Of Void - promo band pic - 2015 - #99333MOFNMMS

An Ocean of Void is a five-piece from Bordeaux, France. It is a project that plays hard-to-classify heavy music with plenty of contrasts since 2010. Its inspiration goes from different scenes as Post-Rock, Atmospheric Metal or Progressive Metal, with a Pink Floyd influence clearly established.

After a self-produced demo (2012), the band’s debut album ‘The Great Escape’ will see the light the 4th of December, through Inverse Records. With melancholic nuances and latent sadness, ‘The Great Escape’ is a perfect soundtrack for dark winter days, a real journey through feelings and emotions.

An Ocean Of Void - The Great Escape - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MOAOOV33933

Track-List:

  1. Diving in the Deepest Sea
  2. Enigma
  3. Silent Storm
  4. Resonance
  5. Behind Red Clouds
  6. An Ocean of Void Part. I
  7. A Faded Light
  8. An Ocean of Void Part. II

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For fans of: Ghost Brigade, Russian Circles, Envy, Cult of Luna and Pink Floyd.

Line-Up:

Floran Guillou – vocals

Benoît Lamote – guitar, keys and backing vocals

Julien Lesseur – guitar and backing vocals

Jean-Luc Marro – bass

Pierre Delmas – drums

An Ocean Of Void - The Great Escape - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MOAOOV33933

Watch the “Resonance” Music Video Below:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=apQUO-9-XXc

You can pre-order the new ‘The Great Escape’ album from the Inverse Store: http://www.inverse.fi/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=540

More info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anoceanofvoid

Bandcamp: https://anoceanofvoid.bandcamp.com

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Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

Source: Inverse Records

www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AN OCEAN OF VOID.

LONG LIVE MUSIC.

LONG LIVE FRANCE.

Stone.

Former MOTÖRHEAD Drummer PHIL “PHILTHY ANIMAL” TAYLOR – REST IN PEACE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Shown above: A Motörhead book I own, chronicling the classic era of Motörhead. From L to R: Lemmy Kilmister, Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor and “Fast” Eddie Clarke.

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As reported on the Official Motörhead Facebook:

Lil’ Philthy…he who once shouted ‘stop wincing about’ on an album…he who fueled many a young boy’s punk/metal hairstyles…he who played the drums with fury and intent…he who liked to call people ‘wazzocks’ once in a while…friend, Roman, Derbyshireman…rest in peace…with much love…

Stone Says:

The staff of Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, Motörhead and friends of Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor.

Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor has now joined Michael Burston aka Würzel up in Rock ‘N Roll Heaven, as the only two Motörhead family members that have passed away way too young. This influential drummer played on a  dozen or so (proper) Motörhead albums and is regarded as a true legend of Rock ‘N Roll by countless fans and peers. I never did get to see Philthy Animal Taylor play live and that is unfortunate. I saw Motörhead in concert after the classic era of this iconic band.

I remember my very first taste of Motörhead was a live bootleg recording of the band; a recording I cherished on a beaten up 8 track tape back around 1982 or so. I never heard anything so awful and yet so wonderful in my life, courtesy of that messed up 8 track. From then on, it has been a love affair I have for Motörhead that I can never let go of.

Motorhead - Ace Of Spades - promo album cover pic - #1980MMO337

Above: Motörhead Ace Of Spades studio album from 1980. Shown L to R: Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister and “Fast” Eddie Clarke, the classic era of Motörhead.

As I write this post, one of my favorite Motörhead songs of all-time has begun to play in my brain: One Track Mind. I guess I always assumed that Rock Gods like Philthy Animal Taylor would live forever, it’s always that way for me, unfortunately. Philthy Animal Taylor will live on though, through those classic era Motörhead albums and his musical works that followed.

MetalOdyssey

REST IN PEACE, PHIL “PHILTHY ANIMAL” TAYLOR.

LONG LIVE MOTÖRHEAD.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: SINEMA “Here on Earth” (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)‬

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sinema - promo band pic - band logo - 2014 - #MO77733NSMS

SINEMA calls Birmingham, Alabama their home and are a four-piece Hard Rock band on the fast-track. SINEMA‘s new and rebellious single is now a hotly viewed lyric video; which is available below for your Rockin’ enjoyment. I dig this new song from SINEMA very freaking much and hope you will too. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Ryan Sayn – Lead Vocal & Rhythm Guitar

Cody Miskelley – Lead Guitar

Nathan Howell – Bass

Andrew Bobulinski – Drums

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“A four piece hard rock band of best friends from Birmingham, AL. We came together because of a mutual love for music and the stage we’ve had all our lives. The diverse backgrounds and skill of each member only makes for a more exciting sound and stage performance. The future is limitless, we are SINEMA and we will never stop.” – SINEMA

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For more info on SINEMA:

http://facebook.com/sinemarocks

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SINEMA.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ASS-KICKING MUSIC.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: KAMELOT “Insomnia” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kamelot - Haven - promo studio album cover pic - 2015 - #KMO7709

KAMELOT – Progressive/Symphonic Metal superstars KAMELOT released their eleventh studio album, Haven, this past May 4th, via Napalm Records. Insomnia is the second track on this album; an album that I’ve appreciated since my first listen. I easily recommend Haven to everyone, due to the fact that KAMELOT crosses over many Rock and Metal genres. This album is, frankly, one of the beacons of Metal Releases in 2015.

Loaded with Power Metal style keys from Oliver Palotai and the cinematic vocal style of Tommy Karevik, Insomnia is both a memorable and entertaining music video. I hope you enjoy this song and video (below) as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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As read on the Napalm Records YouTube site for KAMELOT’s Insomnia:

Insomnia is a sic-fi inspired song. In a post apocalyptic world, surveillance is everywhere and over population is rampant. Deep in the underground of the Wasteland Monarchy lies the Insomnia Division, the housing for some of the chosen ones, only allowed to live in an Insomniatic state.

Kamelot - live band photo - band logo - 2015 - #MO009339SSMN

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KAMELOT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

IRON MAIDEN – Iconic Metal Warriors Are Cover Feature For Revolver Magazine’s December Issue!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, music news, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - Eddie - cover feature - Revolver Magazine - December 2015 - #MOIMNSSM99033

IRON MAIDEN – I just bought this December issue of Revolver at Barnes & Noble today and what a read! The front cover is super badass with the tribal Eddie in all of his gory glory! Whoa! I haven’t purchased a copy of Revolver in a few years, due to the fact that I’m into Zero Tolerance, Metal Hammer and other Metal mags. In addition, the internet itself is where I get 90% of my Metal news as well. However, when this issue stared back at me today, I said: sold!!

I, like countless other Metal and IRON MAIDEN fans are ecstatic that the great Bruce Dickinson has beaten cancer. The Bruce Dickinson feature is a must read. There’s a cool article on Deafheaven too, a band I’ve recently discovered and dig. I haven’t read the Coheed And Cambria or Trivium articles yet; I’ll read them though, of course. This Revolver mag cost me $6.99 (U.S.) and is worth every dime as an IRON MAIDEN collectible. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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For more info on REVOLVER:

REVOLVER Magazine

IRON MAIDEN - The Book Of Souls - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMILGSS

http://www.ironmaiden.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

BARONESS – Announce Performances At Local Record Stores

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Baroness - band purple logo - 2015 - #MO9669696

We are going to do a few performances at local record stores on our upcoming tour. Pre-order a copy of Purple at the store to guarantee entry and also receive a limited edition signed lithograph of Purple artwork. All tour information can be found at YourBaroness.com/tour.

Today we have shared “Just Jost” [Making Purple], the 6th episode in the series, which can be seen at Bass Player Magazine. Episodes 1-5 can be seen on our YouTube channel.

Our new album Purple comes out via our own Abraxan Hymns label. Pre-orders are available at iTunes and Amazon in addition to the Deluxe bundles.

– Baroness

Baroness - Purple album - store signings - promo flyer - 2015 - #MO330SNMS999

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BARONESS.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 3rd… From IRON MAIDEN To SYSTEM OF A DOWN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - Somewhere On Tour - promo tour program pic - #198687

On November 3rd, 1986 – The super IRON MAIDEN performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England. This was IRON MAIDEN‘s Somewhere On Tour, supporting their sixth studio album: Somewhere In TimeHAIL IRON MAIDEN!!

Warrant - Cherry Pie - promo album cover pic - #3309JL

On November 3rd, 1990WARRANT‘s huge Hair Metal song, Cherry Pie, was sitting at #10, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on WARRANT’s second studio album of the same title, released back in 1990. She’s my Cherry Pie!

System Of A Down - Toxicity - promo album cover pic - #0412MOSOAD777

On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Toxicity, from SYSTEM OF A DOWN is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This legendary album was released back in 2001.

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - promo album cover pic - #1970GMMMSALBTO06

On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Paranoid, from the great BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again! This album was released back in 1970!! In 1970, I was 4 years old.

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

On November 3rd, 2015 – The new studio album from STRYPER, Fallen, has fallen on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen is ranked at #35. STRYPER ROCKS.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: W.A.S.P. “Scream” (Official Lyric Video / Napalm Records)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

W.A.S.P. – Metal warrior Blackie Lawless has returned with his legendary band W.A.S.P., with a towering follow-up to 2009’s Babylon studio album. The new studio album is titled Golgotha and the lyric video for the opening track, Scream, is below. Golgotha was released back on October 9th, via the great Napalm Records.

I would classify Scream as a more than a subtle religious song, lyrically referencing to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, without saying his name. Heck, the images of the three crosses and the album title of Golgotha backs up my thought there. Maybe I am totally wrong, who knows? I like this song very much and yet it’s not the greatest W.A.S.P. song ever recorded either. I guess that tells me just how powerful the back catalog of W.A.S.P. songs are!

I, like my Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale have been waiting for this new studio album to land; now that it’s here we are very, very psyched! I am pleased with the tempo of this song and the trademark W.A.S.P. sound is truly intact. Blackie‘s vocals sound sharp and the visuals featured on this lyric video are freaking cool as all hell. Strange as it sounds, I find the tempo and melody of Scream to be kinda similar to Night Ranger‘s song: Don’t Tell Me You Love Me. Perhaps it’s just me.

I hope you enjoy this song and lyric video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLACKIE LAWLESS & W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS “Melody Lane” (Official) Music Video

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats - The Night Creeper - promo cover pic - #MMMONSS0633

UNCLE ACID – I am very attracted to the Fuzz Metal from UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS. There is something about the sound, vibes and vocals from this band that I find irresistible. Melancholy and as the band themselves call it: Psycho Music. The fuzz from UNCLE ACID makes the fuzz from The Black Keys sound like chicken shit roasting on a hot tin roof. Seriously. UNCLE ACID is a (real) band that for certain will never become a mainstream media darling and that’s sensational in its own right.

The riffage and doom from UNCLE ACID carries their song Melody Lane throughout its nightmarish grandeur. Melody Lane is featured on UNCLE ACID’s new studio album: The Night Creeper. Watch this chilling music video below and prepare yourself for a song that you’ll either love or trash; there really is no in-between. I love this song and dig the creepy video too.

This far-out album of heavy darkness was released via Rise Above Records, back on September 4th. Look for this Night Creeper album to make some noise on Metal Odyssey’s Best Of 2015 lists, after the holiday season. Metal Be Thy Name.

Uncle Acid - The Night Creeper Tour - October - November - 2015 - promo banner pic - #MONMSSC90399

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For more info on this very cool band:

Uncle Acid and the deadbeats

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: QUEENSRŸCHE “Guardian” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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QUEENSRŸCHE – It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a Metal Pick Of The Day. What better way to kickstart it all once again, with the magnificent QUEENSRŸCHE! Guardian is a pumped-up and convincingly strong song from QUEENSRŸCHE ‘s recently released studio album: Condition Hüman (Century Media).

With Guardian, Todd LaTorre nails it on vocals and QUEENSRŸCHE are as powerful than they’ve ever been, in my Metal opinion! I love listening to Scott Rockenfield on drums and he is killer on this track. I can go on and on. Instead, crank the living hell out of Guardian below and Metal Be Thy Name!

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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:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

AZRAEL’S BANE RETURNS!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on October 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Azraels Bane - promo group live collage - 2015 - #33033MOABMMNSS

HighVolMusic is pleased to announce that Houston, Texas Rock band Azrael’s Bane is reactivated and has signed a 3 album deal with the label. 2016 will see the official release of the bands sophomore effort ‘Modern Day Babylon’ complete with bonus material. Also in the works is the highly sought after debut ‘Wings of Innocence’.

Power Metal, Prog, Melodic Metal, Hard Rock, – descriptions touching on multiple genres of heavy music today, none seem to do justice to the music that is Azrael’s Bane. Based in Houston, Texas, Azrael’s Bane was formed in the summer of 2002. Its members, all seasoned veterans of the heavy rock and metal scene sought to create music that was new, powerful, and different from the norm. They have since developed a strong following through touring and sharing the stage with international acts such as Motorhead, Hammerfall, WASP, Danzig, Ripper Owens, George Lynch (Dokken), Metal Church, Nevermore, Jag Panzer, Quiet Riot, LA Guns, Into Eternity, Lillian Axe, F5 and Neal Turbin among others including a slot on one of the world’s largest Latin American festivals, the Monterrey Metal Fest in Monterrey Mexico.

The band has appeared in multiple US music festivals including Rocklahoma, ProgPower West in Los Angeles and Milwaukee Metal Fest. The band signed a 2 album deal with Chavis Records in the summer of 2005 releasing the highly acclaimed debut CD ‘Wings of Innocence’. The CD received high marks from the press which included a perfect (5 out of 5) review score from legendary Los Angeles, California radio station website KNAC.COM  as well as brisk sales worldwide.

In 2009, their 2nd album ‘Modern Day Babylon’ was released to another wave of critical acclaim by the worldwide melodic rock music media. The band took a much-needed break in 2010. They returned in January of 2015 with new drummer Van Eric Turner (formerly of Z Lot Z ) to begin work on a third album. With soaring clean vocals, shred oriented musicianship, five-part vocal harmonies, and an emphasis on memorable, hook-laden songwriting, Azrael’s Bane are poised to again make their mark on today’s metal music landscape.

Vocalist Trey Gadler checks in with the following update: “The band and I are all very excited to announce our signing with HighVolMusic! HVM are great people who share our vision and game plan making them the perfect partner for us in getting our music out to the world. Stay tuned because this is going to be awesome!”

HighVolMusic label boss Bill Chavis states: “We are super stoked to announce that Azrael’s Bane has signed with HighVolMusic! An amazing band, Azrael’s Bane is comprised of top-notch musicians with their own signature sound loaded with crushing rhythms, blazing guitars, 5-part vocal harmonies and the man up front Trey Gadler. Welcome home boys…”

The band is currently writing music for their third album, to be released in 2017.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 24th… From THE KINKS To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on October 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Kinks - You Really Got Me - promo cover pic - 1964 - #MONMSS39740

On October 24th, 1964THE KINKS had their amazing and highly influential song, You Really Got Me, ranked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song was originally featured on the debut and self-titled studio album from THE KINKS, back in 1964.

Anthrax - Evil Twin - promo banner pic - 2015 - #MO3399AMNSSO

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released single Evil Twin from the almighty ANTHRAX is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 10 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Now, that’s freaking cool!! Hail ANTHRAX! Evil Twin will also be featured on the forthcoming studio album from ANTHRAX.

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album itunes ad - 2015 - #3309904410MONMSS

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and righteous yeah! This album has scorched my brain and ears to a brand new level of scorch, due to its Metal extremity. Holy shit and Metal be thy name.

Danzig - Skeletons - promo album artwork - 2015 - #MO1424MM

On October 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Skeletons, from DANZIG is ranked at #7, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Skeletons is a cover song album from DANZIG. Whoa. Skeletons will be released on November 27th, 2015.

Clutch - Psychic Warfare - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MONMSS4044E

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Psychic Warfare, from Maryland’s CLUTCH is ranked at #62, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Did you know that CLUTCH kicks major ass? Whoa.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 22nd… From KISS To MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Hotter Than Hell - promo album cover pic - 1974 - #74K

On this day in ‪#‎KISSTORYOct 22, 1974‪#‎KISS released their 2nd studio album Hotter Than Hell. My first copy of Hotter Than Hell was used vinyl, which I obtained through a trade, many Rockin’ moons ago in high school. Have no fear, I do have this KISS Klassic on CD now. “Hot, hot, hotter than hell! You know she’s gonna leave you well done!”

Foreigner - Cold As Ice - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1977 - #MOSMNSOT330099

On October 22, 1977 – The very memorable FOREIGNER hit, Cold As Ice, was ranked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on FOREIGNER’s outstanding debut and self-titled studio album from 1977.

Beartooth - Disgusting - promo album cover pic - 2015 - MOB0531

On October 22, 2015 – The new studio album, Disgusting, from Columbus Ohio‘s BEARTOOTH is ranked at #12, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping flaming jelly balls! Long live Ohio Rock ‘n Roll!

Motionless In White - Reincarnate - promo album cover pic - #2014CM

On October 22, 2015 – The 2014 studio album, Reincarnate, from Pennsylvania‘s MOTIONLESS IN WHITE is ranked at #31, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. I post this album often, due to the fact that I simply love it. If you don’t own Reincarnate, well, take a few Ex-Lax and go listen to your Don Ho 8-tracks. For all you cool people, watch and listen to MIW below! Whoa!

Reincarnate (Official Music Video)

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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DIGIPAKS STINK LIKE MONKEY POOP. HERE’S WHY…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, humor, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Below you will find the Top 10 Reasons Why Digipaks Stink Like Monkey Poop. Enjoy.

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  • Digipaks crease, ding and tear VERY EASILY, even with delicate handling.
  • Even before you buy the damn digipak version off the retail shelf, it’s already dinged, creased or torn. That’s bullshit.
  • Guess what happens while taking the plastic wrap off of a digipak? You ding it. That’s insane bullshit.
  • It takes patience and skill to get the damn CD and liner notes out of the digipak sleeve. After doing so, the cardboard sleeve is dinged from your fingernails; not to mention the liner notes took a nasty beating too.
  • Digipaks get CRUSHED when stacked underneath a pile of CD jewel cases. Hell, a couple of magazines can crush a digipak. Again, that’s bullshit.

This is NO laughing matter!!!

Laughing Monkey - promo pic - 2015 - #667MO66777MNSSC

  • A digipak has NO defense against any liquid. At least a CD jewel case has a freaking fighting chance in protecting the liner notes and CD itself. Trust me, I know ALL about that one.
  • If you wanted to bury your digipak in the ground, for safekeeping, the life expectancy of the cardboard is 4 weeks. That’s intense bullshit.
  • A damaged CD jewel case can be easily replaced. A damaged digipak stalks your music collection, like the uninvited pain-in-the-ass that nobody gives a shit about. Do not get alarmed, for the respective CD and liner notes will always find themselves a new home inside a spare and cozy… jewel case.
  • Just opening and closing a digipak automatically CREASES the spine; not to mention leaving visible fingerprints all over the cardboard. That is unreal bullshit.
  • Purchasing a used CD as a digipak version is never a fun moment. The digipak 99.9% of the time is so freaking mishandled, dinged and worn; not to mention the disease ridden bacteria that has probably been absorbed by the cardboard itself. Yay. Um, bullshit.

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Special thanks for the inspiration of this post goes to Scott Coverdale.

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LONG LIVE CD JEWEL CASES.

LONG LIVE MONKEYS AND NOT THEIR POOP.

Stone.