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On This Day In METAL History – June 28th… From KISS To NONPOINT

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

KISS - Alive - Worldwide - promo tour program cover pic - #00330628NASFAE

On June 28th, 1996KISS launched their reunion tour, aka the Alive/Worldwide Tour at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Alice In Chains was the opening band.

RUSH - Vapor Trails - promo album cover pic - 2002 - #0030628NLS

On June 28th, 2002RUSH began their tour at the Meadows Music Theater, in Hartford, Connecticut,  in support of their seventeenth studio album: Vapor Trails. Whoa. Shown above is the original front cover for Vapor Trails.

August Burns Red - Found In Far Away Places - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0417ABRMO

On June 28th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Found In Far Away Places (Deluxe Edition), from August Burns Red is ranked at #1, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album releases on June 30th, 2015.

Nonpoint - The Return - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #0003369SCNAHG

On June 28th, 2015 – The fabulous NONPOINT have their eighth studio album, The Return, ranked at #59, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy mayo and tuna salad! By the way, this album was released back in September of 2014.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

STRYPER “FALLEN” – New Studio Album Releasing On October 16th, via Frontiers Music srl

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

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

As reported on Frontiers Music srl:

It is time for all the Stryper fans out there to get psyched as we will be unleashing their new album, FALLEN on October 16th! The first song from the album, “Yahweh” will be released the week of July 6th!

In the meantime, enjoy the awesome artwork for the album!

“We are so excited about our new album, “Fallen”! We always try to outdo ourselves and take things to a new level with each release. We could not be more pleased with the way this project turned out and we’re absolutely thrilled to be able to start giving you sneak peeks at music in the very near future as we begin the countdown to 10/16! Love & Respect to all our friends/fans worldwide!!” – Michael Sweet

As reported on Stryper Facebook:

On the album artwork for “Fallen” we’re proud to say that we had the honor of working with Stanis Decker again (who also did “No More Hell To Pay”). We sent Stanis the concept about Lucifer being cast out of heaven and he sent us this amazing illustration, capturing the original idea perfectly. We’re excited to be able to finally show all of you!

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Stone Says: I absolutely cannot wait to hear this new Stryper album! I love the album cover art for Fallen, it’s unreal good! Metal Be Thy Name!!

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 27th… From MÖTLEY CRÜE To METALACHI

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

Motley Crue - Girls Girls Girls - promo cover pic - 1987 - #2MCMO05

On June 27th, 1987 – The fabulous Mötley Crüe peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with Girls, Girls, Girls which went on to sell four million (plus) copies in the United States. Outstanding!

Aerosmith - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #11077

On June 27th, 1994 – The super-duper Aerosmith became the huge name band to release a song on the internet as a free download. Head First was the song that was available on CompuServe for one week; unfortunately fans had to endure an hour’s worth (or much more) of download time to hear the song. Those were the days. Head First was an unused song from Aerosmith’s Get A Grip sessions.

Kiss - Coffeehouse - publicity photo - #00856MO33

On June 27th, 2006The KISS Coffeehouse opened for business, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For this happy grand opening, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley made their appearance. Unfortunately, the KISS Coffeehouse closed in late September of 2013, due to a lack of growth in sales. A clearance sale of all KISS novelty items took place during the closing days of this establishment as well. Goodness gracious.

Act Of Defiance - Birth And Burial - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062715AODNWMSC02111Y

On June 27th, 2015 – Former Megadeth members, guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover, have recently formed their own Thrash/Speed Metal band: Act Of Defiance. Their forthcoming debut studio album, Birth And The Burial, is ranked at #86, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jiminy Cricket! This album is scheduled to release on August 21st, 2015.

UNO - Metalachi - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #SWTFN0627

On June 27th, 2015METALACHI, The world’s first and only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band, have their new studio album UNO ranked at #66, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. ¡Ay, caramba!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, JOHN ENTWISTLE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 26th… From BAD COMPANY To HIGH ON FIRE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bad Company - debut album cover - 1974 - promo pic - #0626MONASOAFD

On June 26th, 1974 – Supergroup Bad Company released their self-titled debut album on Led Zeppelin‘s Swan Song Records. This terrific album went on to reach #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, while eventually selling five million copies (plus) in the United States. Man, oh man and hot damn!

Aerosmith - Rocks - promo studio album - 1976 - #AMO76011

On June 26th, 1976 – The amazing Aerosmith peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with their fourth studio album: Rocks. This was Aerosmith’s first album to reach the top ten on the U.S. album chart. Rocks features the ass-kicking songs: Back In The Saddle and Last Child, among others. If you don’t own this album, then it is obvious you collect rabbit poop in mason jars.

High On Fire - Luminiferous - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33066MO

On June 26th, 2015 – The legendary High On Fire have their newly released studio album, Luminiferous, debuting at #110, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Hell, yes!!

KISS - promo band pic - 2015 - #060415GSMOS

On June 26th, 2015 – The iconic KISS has been voted as the best live act in the world 2015 in MusicRadar‘s poll! Check it out below:

http://www.musicradar.com/…/40-best-live-acts-in-the-wor…/41

Suicide Silence - The Black Crown - 2011 - promo album cover pic - #0626GNLLBS02295

On June 26th, 2015Suicide Silence has their third studio album, The Black Crown, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This cool album was released back in 2011. Rest in peace, Mitch Lucker.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

SUPERSUCKERS FANS FLY THE FINGER AT CANCER

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

Supersuckers - Eddie Vedder - credit - Brian Kasnyik - 2015

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​Supersuckers with Eddie Vedder (photo credit Brian Kasnyik)

Launch Eddie Spaghetti Cancer Fight Fund

Eddie Vedder Joins Band Onstage at Last Show … for Now

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Eddie Spaghetti, front man for Seattle’s ass-kicking saviors of rock and roll, the Supersuckers, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 oropharynx cancer.

In order for Eddie to undergo immediate surgery and radiation treatment, the band has cancelled its upcoming European tour and also postponed work on the follow-up to last year’s Get the Hell.

Within hours of learning this news, friends of the Supersuckers responded in the ass-kickin’, never-say-die manner you’d expect from fans of “the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World,” by raising more than $20,000 in the first 24 hours of the campaign to Support Eddie Spaghetti’s Cancer Fight.

“I have been blown away by the incredible generosity of friends and strangers,” says Eddie. “It shows you that even the darkest times can offer some light, some hope. Thanks everyone.”

The Supersuckers played its last show (for now) on Thursday, June 18 to a packed house at Seattle’s Tractor Tavern. Among the evening’s highlights was a performance of the Ramones’ “I Believe in Miracles,” featuring surprise guests Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and Blind Marky Felchtone from Zeke.

“Now apparently the battle begins,” adds Eddie. “Friday I went in for my pre-op physical (I’m pretty sure I got a D+) and then surgery is slated for this week … It’s weird because I feel fine right now, but I know that I’m not fine and need to go through all this crap to get better.”

Donate to Support Eddie Spaghetti’s Cancer Fight.

Watch the Supersuckers and Eddie Vedder performing “I Believe in Miracles” on Consequence of Sound.

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Source: MAD Ink PR

MetalOdyssey

STAY STRONG, EDDIE SPAGHETTI.

Stone.

Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Featured On New CD By Dual Female Fronted Power Trio TANG

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

Tang - Blood & Sand - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062515MOHPTSLN

“TANG Rocks!” – Dee Snider

NYC – One of the hottest releases of 2015 is undoubtedly the new album by dual female fronted alternative metal power trio TANG featuring a guest appearance by legendary Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider! Titled “Blood & Sand”, TANG’s new CD features a duet with Dee Snider on the track “Reign of Blood”!

Says guitarist Denny Colt, “Bonnie knew Dee from back in the day when they both did the club circuit…I hooked up with Dee when I was in Van Helsing’s Curse with him..so we have quite the connection. He’s a really nice guy & did such a great job on the duet with Bonnie on ‘Reign of Blood.’”

Hailing from New York, TANG features Bonnie Parker on Vox & Bass and Denny Colt on Vox, Lead Guitar & Keyboards, and have been trading phrases back and forth in their own ripping style since 1999. Mark Edwards, formerly of Criss Angel & Burning Star, now brings skull-splitting drum beats and a monster attitude. TANG has toured Europe, Canada and the US opening shows for such artists as Crucified Barbara, Girlschool, W.A.S.P., Dokken, Hammerfall, Helloween, Dee Snider, Symphony X and many, many other cool bands.

Denny played guitar, toured & recorded in Dee Snider’s “Van Helsing’s Curse”, the gothic rock orchestra. Bonnie & Denny have currently played, toured & recorded, with Corky Laing from Mountain in his new band “Corky Laing & The Memory Thieves”. They are also working with Corky in Finland, writing, recording & performing on a rock opera called “Playing God” which was presented in Helsinki in 2014. The opera was presented in the US in April 2015 at Yale University & Hunter College.

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I love the total rock vibe of the new TANG CD! It’s real, it’s vital – it’s brilliant.” – Corky Laing

TANG is featured in the new Fred Carpenter film, “Charlie Mantle”, performing their song “Crashing”. The film debuted summer of 2014 and stars Armand Assante, Sean Young and Robert Funaro. Says Bonnie, “TANG was in the film performing the song in a Russian mob club as the lead character, Robert Funaro (of The Soprano’s), is at the end of his dirty cop career & everything is ‘crashing’ down around him. Great concept by director Fred Carpenter!”

Watch TANG’s new video: https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/video/958796

Now much to the excitement of their fans worldwide, on September 1, 2015, TANG is releasing their new CD “Blood & Sand”!

Says Denny, “TANG is currently promoting the release of ‘Blood & Sand’ doing shows in the tri-state area. We are talking with promoters in Europe, Scandinavia & the US about setting up a tour. Our first CD, ‘Mental Pollution’ was on a Swedish label, Raw Power UK and we toured Scandinavia to support it. The tours were very successful culminating with TANG performing at the Sweden Rock Fest.”

TANG:

Denny Colt – Guitar, keys & vocals

Bonnie Parker – Bass & vocals

Mark Edwards – Drums

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To purchase TANG’s “Blood & Sand”:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blood-sand/id978043771

Tang - classic band logo - #002MOs

Source: Glass Onyon, PR

* For more TANG:

http://www.tangnyc.com/merch

www.tangnyc.com

www.reverbnation.com/tangnyc

www.facebook.com/tangnycusa

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LONG LIVE TANG.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 24th… From CINDERELLA To FEAR FACTORY

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

Cinderella - Coming Home - 45rpm cover sleeve - 1989 - #062489NBASAIL

On June 24th, 1989 – Philadelphia’s Cinderella had their hit single, Coming Home, ranked at #20, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This cool song is featured on Cinderella’s second studio album from 1988: Long Cold Winter. Whoa!

KISS - The Auction - promo cover of auction book - June 24 - 25 - 2000 - #KMOSANLEO001

On June 24th, 2000 – The iconic KISS began a two-day auction of various stage props, instruments and costumes worn and used throughout their storied Rock ‘N Roll domination. Over $880,000 in KISStoric items were sold on this day, back in 2000.

KISS The Auction was held at the Paramount Theatre at Paramount Studios in Hollywood California, along with internet and phone bids. KISS The Auction was presented by Greg Manning Auctions and Butterfields. Whoa and whoa again!!

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On June 24th, 2014 – The unbelievable IRON MAIDEN performed at INEA Stadion in Poznań, Poland. Holy moly! Long live IRON MAIDEN!

The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal - 2015 - #062415MOSLN

On June 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Abysmal, from Detroit’s The Black Dahlia Murder, is ranked at #1, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be out worldwide on September 18th, 2015. Jiminy Cricket and Hell Yeah!

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

On June 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Genexus, from the legendary Fear Factory is ranked at #9, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Genexus will be released worldwide on August 7th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Genexus will be the 9th studio album from Fear Factory. Hot damn!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 23rd… From BATMAN To VIRGIN STEELE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Batman - promo movie poster pic - 1989 - #0623MKGNBLSLB

On June 23rd, 1989Batman was released to wide-screen theaters. The first film of this iconic franchise of sequels, Michael Keaton plays Batman and the great Jack Nicholson plays the twisted villain: The Joker. The lovely Kim Basinger and New Jersey born Robert Wuhl also star in this film. No matter what angle I scrutinize from… Batman… is Metal. The Joker is Metal too. Metal Be Thy Name!

Slaughter - Up All Night - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1990 - #0623MSRSLNSM

On June 23rd, 1990Slaughter has their hit Hard Rock anthem, Up All Night, sitting at #27, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa! This song is featured on Slaughter’s fantastic debut album from 1990: Stick It To Ya. Hell and yeah!

Iron Maiden - classic band logo - yellow - blue - black

On June 23rd, 2012 – The remarkable IRON MAIDEN performed at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood is in the company of 75 wooded acres too. Hot damn!

Crystal Ball - promo band pic - 2015 - #0623MOSLHNACB

Pictured above: CRYSTAL BALL

Crystal Ball - Liferider - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #CBLAGF0623

On June 23rd, 2015 – Switzerland’s Melodic Metal band CRYSTAL BALL releases their new studio album, Liferider, in the USA via Massacre Records. Long live CRYSTAL BALL!

Virgin Steele - Nocturnes of Hellfire & Damnation - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0623NIHSLBLN

On June 23rd, 2015 – The legendary VIRGIN STEELE release their new studio album, Nocturnes Of Hellfire & Damnation, in the USA. Long live VIRGIN STEELE! Pictured above is the CD jewel case cover version of this album.

For Today - Fight The Silence - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0615ILNSMW

On June 23rd, 2015 – Christian Hardcore/Metal band For Today have their fifth studio album, Fight The Silence, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy guacamole!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

THE WHO “Live At Shea Stadium 1982” – Blu-ray Releases On June 30th, 2015

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

The Who - Live At Shea Stadium - 1982 - promo DVD cover pic - 2015 - #101382SLNAG

From Eagle Rock Entertainment:

The Who’s 1982 tour, which was all in North America, apart from two warm-up dates at the Birmingham NEC in England, was their last to feature Kenney Jones on drums and they wouldn’t tour again until 1989. The tour promoted their recent “It’s Hard” album, which had been released in June of 1982 and the set list included a number of tracks from that album, some of which the band would only play live on this tour.

This concert film features the show from the second of their two nights at New York’s Shea Stadium and was filmed on October 13th of 1982. Although a couple of tracks have appeared on compilations, this is the first official release of the full show and features restored footage and newly mixed sound.

The release date is June 30th, 2015.

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For more info:

http://www.eagle-rock.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE WHO.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 22nd… From THE JEFF BECK GROUP To FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

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

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On June 22nd, 1968The Jeff Beck Group, featuring Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood and Mickey Waller, makes its American performance debut at the Fillmore East in New York City. Above photo, L to R: Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck.

Metallica - Load - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062296SMFSDNB

On June 22nd, 1996 – The mighty Metallica debuted at number #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for the second time, with their sixth studio album: Load. This album spent four straight weeks on top of this chart and went on to sell five million (plus) copies in the United States. Holy head cheese! The classic Metallica band logo also changed for a more lame version, on this studio album too. That’s my Metal opinion.

The Fast & The Furious - promo movie poster pic - 2001 - #062201MOSLNF

On June 22nd, 2001 – The first film in it’s incredibly successful franchise, Fast & Furious was released to wide-screen theaters. This film stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune and Chad Lindberg. Fast & Furious was directed by Rob Cohen. Fast muscle cars are… Metal. Rest in peace, Paul Walker.

The Amity Affliction - Let The Ocean Take Me - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0622SAMOLMSNB33

On June 22nd, 2015 – The new studio album from Australia’s The Amity Affliction is ranked at #22, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Tie your wallaby down! This album was released via Roadrunner Records.

Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven - Volume 1 - promo cover

On June 22nd, 2015 – The 2013 studio album from Five Finger Death PunchThe Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1, is ranked at #180, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This album peaked at #2 and has spent 71 weeks on this chart. Great Caesar’s ghost!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Philadelphia Power Trio ON TOP To Release “Topless” July 9, On Toil Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On Top - Topless - promo album EP cover pic - 2015 - #0621MOSLTSLN

Philadelphia’s hard-hitting power trio ON TOP return with a new EP entitled Topless, set for digital release on July 9 via Toil Records. A release date for the CD version will be announced at a later date.

Topless is the band’s third offering, one demonstrative of their continuing musical evolution. Following up the band’s raucous 2014 EP Top to Bottom (HPGD Productions), the new EP features ON TOP’s signature rock/metal blend heard from on the previous two releases multiplied by 10. Topless contains more aggressive, yet dynamic vocals; a broader array of hooks, tastier licks, dynamite drums and a much fatter production.

Topless was recorded at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania, engineered by Brian Davis, and mix/mastered by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (KXM, Lynch Mob).

  1. Lie to Me
  2. Crazy
  3. 282
  4. Got Me Runnin

ON TOP are:

Jaron Gulino – Lead vocal/bass

Danny Piselli – Drums/vocals

Brian Davis – Guitar/vocals

Additional backing vocals by Damian Montecarlo

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Band Photo and Album Cover:  Dan Williams Photography

www.facebook.com/ontoprocks

www.youtube.com/ontoprock

http://www.toilinc.com/

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LONG LIVE ON TOP.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 21st… From ALICE COOPER To TWISTED SISTER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 21st, 1975Alice Cooper had his ballad Only Women sitting at #12, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Alice Cooper’s first solo studio album, from 1975: Welcome To My Nightmare. Sweet molasses!

Motley Crue - Theatre Of Pain - promo album cover pic - 1985 - #33393010621MOSLN

On June 21st, 1985 – The sensational Mötley Crüe released their third studio album: Theatre of Pain. This album went on to reach #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, eventually selling four million (plus) copies in the United States. Heavens to Betsy! Yes, this album features the forever famous power ballad: Home Sweet Home.

Twisted Sister - Logo -  Red

On June 21st, 2013 – The legendary Twisted Sister performed at Hellfest, at Val de Moine in Clisson, France. Rest in peace, A.J. Pero.

Avenged Sevenfold - Classic Band Logo - #062133993SANF

On June 21st, 2014 – The mighty Avenged Sevenfold performed at Hellfest, at Val de Moine in Clisson, France. Great googly-moogly!

Dethklok - Deathalbum III - promo album cover pic - 2012 - #303369

On June 21st, 2015Deathalbum III from Dethklok is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This studio album was released back in 2012. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

HELLION – Legendary Heavy Metal Band Offering FREE Downloads! Again!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Ann Boleyn - Hellion - publicity pic - 062015MOSLNAH

Photo credit: Hellion Headquarters – Above L to R: Ann Boleyn (vocalist) and bassist Bjorn Englen.

From HELLION Headquarters:

Hi Everybody:

FREE HELLION DOWNLOADS ARE BACK!!

Get your free download of a Hellion song at the official website.  We will be adding a new song to download most every day! for a month!!

Spread the word!  In order to get the free download, all you need to do is be on the Hellion email list!  To get your free song, just go to the official website and click at the bar at the bottom of the page!

Have a great weekend!

-HELLION-

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LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 20th… From JIMI HENDRIX To SLAYER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 20th, 1969The Jimi Hendrix Experience received $125,000, the largest pay ever for that time period, for their headlining appearance at the Newport Pop Festival. This Rock historic event was held outside of Los Angeles, California. Man, oh, man!

Texxas Jam 87- promo flyer pic - #0620SAMOR

On June 20th, 1987Boston made their first live appearance in eight years, headlining the Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. That event’s legendary bill also included Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Poison and Tesla. Holy mandarin oranges!

Ozzfest - 1998 - Milton Keynes - UK - June 20 - promo flyer - #062033MOSF

On June 20th, 1998Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters and Pantera headlined the first Ozzfest held in the United Kingdom, at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Milton Keynes. Far out, man!

Slayer - Repentless - promo album cover pic - #0911MOSLSAHF

On June 20th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Repentless, from the mighty SLAYER is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums chart. Repentless will be released on September 11th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast. Hail SSSSLLLAAAYYERRR!!

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Ozzy - My Pup - Close-Up - January - 2014

Metal Pup Ozzy Says: Whoa.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH “Got Your Six” – Releases August 28th, 2015

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

‘Got Your Six’ From FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – New Album drops August 28th, 2015. Pre-order it now and get an instant download of the new single “Jekyll and Hyde”… Details at: http://fivefingerdeathpunch.com/

Stone Says: That album cover artwork is freaking BOSS!!! Metal Be Thy Name!!!

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album banner - 2015

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LONG LIVE FFDP.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 19th… From THE ROLLING STONES To SYMPHONY X

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction - promo 45rpm - cover sleeve - 1965 - #3303306

On June 19th, 1965The Rolling Stones had their first #1 single on the American charts, with (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. That piece of Rock history is whiz-bang! Long live The Rolling Stones!

Rainbow - Stone Cold - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1982 - #33993388

On June 19th, 1982Rainbow hits #40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their single: Stone Cold. This song is featured on Rainbow’s sixth studio album from 1982: Straight Between The Eyes.

High On Fire - Luminiferous - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33066MO

On June 19th, 2015 – The new studio album, Luminiferous, from HIGH ON FIRE, is once again ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Long live HIGH ON FIRE!

Symphony X - Underworld - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #06193333

On June 19th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Underworld, from SYMPHONY X, is ranked at #27, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This highly anticipated album will be released on July 24th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast. Hell and freaking yeah!!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

There’s Always Something Magic, There’s Always Something New

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 18th… From JIMI HENDRIX To TREMONTI

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On June 18th, 1967 – The super legendary Jimi Hendrix with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, performs at the Monterey International Pop Festival. At the end of his performance, Jimi Hendrix set on fire his Fender Stratocaster; this would become one of the most iconic moments in Rock History. Whoa! A special thank you to Metal Buddy Jay, for the heads up on this one!

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On June 18th, 1977Foreigner had their hit single, Feels Like The First Time, ranked at #4, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy macaroni! This hit single is featured on the debut and self-titled album from Foreigner, released in 1977.

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On June 18th, 1988 – The great Van Halen had their hit single, Black And Blue, ranked at #34, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Yup. This hit single is featured on Van Halen’s eighth studio album from 1988: OU812.

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On June 18th, 1988 – The fabulous Lita Ford had her hit single, Kiss Me Deadly, ranked at #12, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Hot damn! This hit single is featured on Lita Ford’s third and self-titled studio album from 1988.

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On June 18th, 2015Cauterize, the second studio album from Mark Tremonti’s band, Tremonti, has debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #40. Holy guacamole! Wolfgang Van Halen is the bassist on this album.

Ozzy Osbourne - Memoirs Of A Madman - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0633GALSAN

On June 18th, 2015Ozzy Osbourne’s Memoirs Of A Madman is ranked at #7, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This greatest hits collection was released back in the Fall of 2014. Long live Ozzy!!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Wanna See My “Essential Michael Schenker Group” CD? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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That’s it at the top! That’s my Essential Michael Schenker Group CD! Is that really cool or what?

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The Essential Michael Schenker Group was released back in 1992, via EMI Records Group / Chrysalis. I bought this CD as part of the same bundle of used CD’s that my DIO Anthology CD was in:

Wanna See My DIO “Anthology” CD? It’s Really Cool…

Whoa! Once again, the collector side of me cannot pass up a Michael Schenker greatest hits title, regardless of already owning the songs. Besides, when it comes to these used CD bundles, I always pay a really, really good price!

What I find interesting is that I’ve always LOVED the MSG ballad: Never Trust A Stranger. This song’s music and lyrics have always chilled me out in such a grand way, it’s amazing. I know what y’all are thinking: c’mon, Stone, Michael Schenker has TONS of better songs than that!

When I come across older CD’s or vinyl records (that I don’t have) of my Metal and Hard Rock heroes, while Metal hunting in public, I begin to sweat profusely and feel like I’m high. I cannot control it, it’s the way my body and brain are wired. TRUTH. Metal Be Thy Name!

Track List:

1. Armed And Ready, 2. Cry For The Nations, 3. Bijou Pleasurette, 4. Into The Arena, 5. Attack Of The Mad Axeman, 6. On And On, 7. Never Trust A Stranger, 8. Assault Attack, 9. Rock You To The Ground, 10. Samurai, 11. Desert Song, 12. Captain Nemo (Single Version), 13. Rock Will Never Die (Live At The Hammersmith Odeon), 14. Still Love That Little Devil, 15. Don’t Take It Out On Me

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LONG LIVE MICHAEL SCHENKER.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 17th… From LITA FORD To HIGH ON FIRE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lita Ford - Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1989 - #0617MONILD

On June 17th, 1989 – Heavy Metal ambassadors Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne had their hit power ballad, Close My Eyes Forever, ranked at #8, on the (U.S.) Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Zowie!

Van Halen - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge - promo album cover pic - #1991SH

On June 17th, 1991Van Halen released their ninth studio album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, via Warner Bros. records. This album went on to debut at #1 on the (U.S.) Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. The huge hit single, Right Now, is featured on this record too. If you take the first letter of each word of this album’s title, what does it spell? Three million (plus) copies of this album have been sold in the United States. Jiminy Cricket, that’s a lot of albums!

Wolf - promo movie poster pic - #1993MONB - Jack Nicholson

On June 17th, 1994 – Yes, even the great Jack Nicholson portrayed a wolfman in a major motion picture known as Wolf. This film hit wide-screen theaters, on this day 21 years ago, via Columbia Pictures. As I see it, any dude that can transform into a wolfman is Metal. Wolf also stars the very talented Michelle Pfeiffer. This romantic Horror/Thriller film was directed by Mike Nichols.

High On Fire - Luminiferous - promo album banner pic - 2015 - #HOFNIMPW0617

On June 17th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Luminiferous, from High On Fire, is ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yowza!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

CROSSPLANE “Masturboned” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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4 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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I never knew about Crossplane until their new studio album, Masturboned, sunk its heavy Rock ‘n’ Roll into my melon sized skull. Crossplane consists of band members: Celli on vocals and guitar, Alex on guitar, Matthias on drums and Schluppi banging out the bass guitar. Crossplane are from Germany and have very cool musical ties to Tom Angelripper of Sodom fame, via vocalist/guitarist Celli. Each time I listen to this Masturboned album, it hasn’t failed to get me into a happy and who gives a shit groove. Now, that’s a big plus anytime of the day or god forsaken night.

Immediately, the Motörhead influence smacked me in the face like a six-pack of cranium busting bliss; or is that blitz? Vocalist Celli has Lemmy’s vocals down to a science and musically Crossplane could easily be anointed as the greatest Motörhead cover band on planet Earth and beyond. Regardless, Crossplane has compiled original material for Masturboned and they honestly kick immense ass. Crossplane does venture into their own hard-hitting ways with Sweet Little Rockabella and Magical Queen.

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To put Crossplane into a time machine which sends them back to the 70’s, these dudes would be an enormous draw at the legendary CBGB’s in New York City’s East Village; in my Metal opinion, that’s what I believe. Hell, I gather they’re a dynamite draw where they play today as well. All that nonsense aside, Crossplane has both a retro and relevant musical vibe about them. By the way, track #14 is called Time Machine and it’s a damn solid and memorable song too.

Along with Motörhead fans, Crossplane should impress Orange Goblin fans too, with their mixture of Punk and Roll meets heavy as shit, dirty, back alley, biker club Rock ‘n’ Roll. Masturboned is one of those albums that is difficult to fast-forward through; picking one favorite song is tough for me, yet here it is: The Battle In Me. At the end of the stinking day, Crossplane serves up 16 songs that makes Masturboned an album to party to, cruise to, lift weights to, eat pizza to, escape from jail to, run a marathon to, have rough sex or safe sex to, as well as being an album to smash some shit apart to. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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LONG LIVE CROSSPLANE.

LONG LIVE HEAVY AS SHIT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.