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On This Day In METAL History – June 16th… From THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL To LUCIFER

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

Monterey International Pop Festival - June 1967 - 9 disc box set - promo cover - #061667MOSLNVM

On June 16th, 1967 – The Monterey International Pop Festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California begins. This historic festival introduces Hard Rock icons Janis Joplin, The Who and The Jimi Hendrix Experience to the American mainstream and pop culture world. Whoa, man!

Bad Company - Rock n Roll Fantasy - 45rpm cover sleeve promo - 1979 - #0616BCNLSSM

Above: Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy 45rpm front cover sleeve

Bad Company - Crazy Circles - B side - Rock n Roll Fantasy - 45rpm cover sleeve - 1979

Above: B-side for Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy 45rpm cover sleeve

On June 16th, 1979Bad Company peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, with their single: Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy. This song is featured on Bad Company’s 1979 studio album: Desolation Angels. The B-side song was Crazy Circles, also featured on Desolation Angels.

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

On June 16th, 2006Def Leppard were the first band/musicians inducted to the Sheffield Legends, a walk of fame in their hometown of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Holy moly!

Lucifer - Lucifer I - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0616MOSCALN

On June 16th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Lucifer I, from Doom Metal warriors LUCIFER is ranked at #73, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell yeah and holy guacamole!

LUCIFER are from Berlin/London and the band members are: Johanna Sadonis on vocals, The Wizard on guitars, Dino Gollnick on bass and Andrew Prestidge on Drums.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 15th… From JIMI HENDRIX To SCOTT ROCKENFIELD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 15th, 1970 – The iconic Jimi Hendrix spent his first day recording at Electric Ladyland studios in New York City. Electric Ladyland studios was designed to exact specifications from Jimi Hendrix. Rest in peace, Jimi Hendrix.

Bon Jovi - 7800° Fahrenheit - promo album cover pic - 1985 - #03MOSLN

On June 15th, 1985 – Bon Jovi made their second appearance on American Bandstand. Bon Jovi performed In And Out of Love and Only Lonely. Rest in peace, Dick Clark. Shown above is the second studio album from Bon Jovi, released in early 1985: 7800° Fahrenheit. The songs In And Out Of Love and Only Lonely are both featured on this album.

iwrestledabearonce - promo album banner - Hail Mary - 2015

On June 15th, 2015 – The new studio album, Hail Mary, from IWRESTLEDABEARONCE is ranked at #13, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album releases on June 16th, 2015.

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Scott Rockenfield & Stone

SCOTT ROCKENFIELD

On June 15th, 1963, Scott Rockenfield was born. Happy Birthday, Scott Rockenfield! Scott Rockenfield is a world-class drummer and co-founder for the legendary Queensrÿche. Metal Be Thy Name!

Shown above: L to R: Some dude named Stone and the very cool Scott Rockenfield. Photo taken on August 2nd, 2011 at the Crocodile Rock Cafe, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Whoa!! Photo credit: Tom Coderre.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 14th… From TED NUGENT To MAN OF STEEL

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

Ted Nugent - Blue & Black - Name - Logo

On June 14th, 1995 – Police in Columbus, Ohio received twenty complaints of noise, regarding that a Ted Nugent concert was very loud. Ted Nugent didn’t turn down the volume for he was within the legal noise limits. Ha, ha to the constipated dorks that complained.

Man Of Steel - Movie banner poster pic - June 14 - 2013 - #0614MOSNIL

On June 14th, 2013 – Via Warner Bros. the motion picture Man Of Steel was released to wide-screen theaters. No matter how you slice it, Superman is… Metal.

Ozzy Osbourne - Diary Of A Madman - promo cover pic - #777OO

On June 14th, 2015Ozzy Osbourne’s second solo studio album, Diary Of A Madman, is ranked at #40, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Long live Ozzy! By the way, if you don’t own this album, you are a card carrying member of the Used Cotton Swab Collectors Society and you’re also known as… a swabber.

Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz - #3303RROOMO1

On June 14th, 2015 – The Heavy Metal song classic, Crazy Train, is ranked at #4, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Crazy Train is featured on Ozzy Osbourne’s debut solo album from 1980: Blizzard Of Ozz. If you don’t own this album, you obviously must belong to: The Toe Nail Collectors Club Of North America.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 13th… From MOUNTAIN To FFDP

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Mountain - Mississippi Queen - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1970 - #0613LWMOS

On June 13th, 1970 – Heavy Metal pioneers Mountain had their hit single, Mississippi Queen, ranked at #21, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy mackerel!

Roadie - promo movie poster pic - 1980 - #061380ACMMODHSNN

On June 13th, 1980 – The motion picture Roadie was released to wide-screen theaters. This film stars: Meatloaf, Kaki Hunter and (the late) Art Carney. Alice Cooper, Blondie, Hank Williams, Jr. and (the late) Roy Orbison also appear in Roadie. Hell and yeah!

Whitesnake - promo album cover pic - #DC50

On June 13th, 1987Whitesnake had their seventh and self-titled studio album ranked at #2, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

Fear Factory - Demanufacture - promo album cover pic - 1995 - #061395FFDCMOS

On June 13th, 1995 – Industrial Metal legends Fear Factory released their second studio album: Demanufacture. Freaking yeah!

Five Finger Death Punch - War Is The Answer - promo album cover pic - 2009 - #05FFDPMO03

On June 13th, 2015 – The insane great studio album, War Is The Answer, from the mighty Five Finger Death Punch, is ranked at #10, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was originally released back in 2009. Yes, this is the album that has the killer cover song: Bad Company. Long live FFDP!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 12th… From QUEEN To HELLOWEEN

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

Queen - You're My Best Friend - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1976 - #0612MOFMBMY

On June 12th, 1976Queen had their hit single, You’re My Best Friend, ranked at #16, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Excellent, man! This song is featured on Queen’s fourth studio album, from 1975: A Night At The Opera.

Van Halen - Dance The Night Away - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1979 - #0612VHDLRMOSW

On June 12th, 1979Van Halen hits #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, with their hit song: Dance the Night Away. This song is featured on the second Van Halen studio album from 1979, aptly titled: Van Halen II. Whoa, man!

Iron Maiden - Maiden England - European Tour 2013 - promo flyer - #061213IMSHMOSHY

On June 12th, 2013 – The amazing IRON MAIDEN performed at Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany. This was a date on the band’s Maiden England European Tour. Long live IRON MAIDEN!

Helloween

On June 12th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, My God-Given Right, from the legendary HELLOWEEN, sits at #9, on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. This is the debut for this album, on this chart.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, BRAD DELP.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

LIVING COLOUR JOIN AEROSMITH FOR BLUE ARMY TOUR; DATES BEGIN SATURDAY WITH HEADLINING DATES INTERSPERSED

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo credit: Karsten Staiger

GROUNDBREAKING ROCK BAND FINISHING WORK ON NEW ALBUM

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NEW YORK, June 11, 2015 – Living Colour, the multi-platinum rock band whose music Rolling Stone described as “an intoxicating brew of hard, grinding rock with splashes of funk, jazz, reggae and pop,” join Aerosmith for the band’s Blue Army tour. The dates kick off on Saturday, June 13 at the Gila River Arena in Phoenix.

“It’s incredibly exciting for us to open for one of America’s, and the world’s, most prominent rock bands,” said guitarist Vernon Reid of the summer outing.

The New York-based band will also be playing a series of headlining dates over the summer including a 4th of July performance at Brooklyn’s 44th Annual International African Arts Fest.

Living Colour – Tour Dates:

June 13 Glendale, AZ Gila River Arena
June 24 Evansville, IN Ford Center
June 30 Hidalgo, TX State Farm Arena
July 2 Londonderry, NH Tupelo Music Hall *
July 3 Uncasville, CT Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun *
July 4 Brooklyn, NY 44th Annual International African Arts Fest *
July 7 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl
July 9 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim *
July 10 Salinas, CA California Rodeo Salinas
July 13 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
July 16 Victoria, BC Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
July 19 Ft. McMurray, AB SMS Stadium
July 22 Cheyenne, WY Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 25 Minot, ND North Dakota State Fair
July 28 Ridgefield, WA Amphitheater Northwest
August 4 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
August 7 Canton, OH Tom Bensen Hall of Fame Stadium
Sept. 11 – 13 Chicago, IL Riot Fest

* Living Colour headlining dates, more to be announced shortly.

Living Colour is wrapping up work on their fifth album, Shade. In a recent interview with Loudwire, singer Corey Glover said of the new album, “As time progresses, a shadow falls and it’s about the progression of time. We’re trying to dissect and really take the roots of the music that created us and take it to task.” Andre Betts, who has previously worked with the band, returned to produce a few tracks on the new offering.

Reid, in a feature for Guitar World, explained the album is influenced by Reid’s interest in how “the blues, hard rock and metal are connected. We’re not going to do a blues-rock record but the blues is very integral and important. So that conversation has been the underpinning of what we’ve been doing.”

Living Colour is: Will Calhoun (drums), Corey Glover (vocals), Vernon Reid (guitar) and Doug Wimbish (bass).

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more Living Colur:

www.facebook.com/livingcolour

www.twitter.com/livingcolour

www.livingcolour.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LIVING COLOUR.

LONG LIVE AEROSMITH.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 11th… From THE ROLLING STONES To MOTÖRHEAD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black - 45rpm - promo cover sleeve - 1966 - #010611MOTRSMJLI

On June 11th, 1966The Rolling Stones have their hit single, Paint It Black, ranked at #1, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa! Long live The Rolling Stones!

Rush - all the worlds a stage - promo album cover pic - #1976GL

On June 11th, 1976RUSH started a three night stand at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada, as part of their 2112 Tour. These three concerts were recorded for what became RUSH’s first live album: All the World’s a Stage. This live album was released later in 1976. Holy guacamole!

Motorhead - Bad Magic - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #082815LMPCMDSF

On June 11th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Bad Magic, from the super legendary Motörhead is ranked at #23, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Lemmy for president!

The Darkness - Last Of Our Kind - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #061115TDMOSF

On June 11th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Last Of Our Kind, from The Darkness debuts at #125, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Long live The Darkness!

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

On June 11th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Win Hands Down, from the great ARMORED SAINT debuts at #183, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Hell yes!! Long live ARMORED SAINT!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

THE ROLLING STONES – Have Re-Issued Their Classic 1971 Album “Sticky Fingers” – Includes Previously Unreleased Material

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers - promo album cover pic - #030611MJKRMOS3

Includes Previously Unreleased Material And Alternative Takes Of Beloved Album Tracks

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As reported by Universal Music Enterprises, UMe:

Regarded as one of The Rolling Stones’ all-time great albums, ‘Sticky Fingers’ captured the band’s trademark combination of swagger and tenderness in a superb collection. The classic album features timeless songs such as ‘Brown Sugar,’ ‘Wild Horses,’ ‘Bitch,’ ‘Sister Morphine’ and ‘Dead Flowers’ and showcases the inventive song writing of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and formidable guitar licks from Mick Taylor.

All Deluxe and Super Deluxe formats will feature a generous selection of previously unavailable material. These include the alternative version of the chart-topping single ‘Brown Sugar’ featuring Eric Clapton; unreleased interpretations of ‘Bitch,’ ‘Can’t You Hear Me Knocking’ and ‘Dead Flowers’; an acoustic take on the anthemic ‘Wild Horses’, and five tracks recorded live at The Roundhouse in 1971 including ‘Honky Tonk Women’ and ‘Midnight Rambler.’

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This reissue was released on June 9th, 2015.

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE ROLLING STONES.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 10th… From JANIS JOPLIN To DISARMONIA MUNDI

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 10th, 1966 – The great Janis Joplin made her live debut performance, fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California. Whoa!

Rush - ticket - Texxas Jam - 1984- #0610MOFILN

On June 10th, 1984 – In Dallas, Texas, RUSH and Ozzy Osbourne co-headlined the Texxas Jam Festival aka Texas World Music Festival, at the Cotton Bowl. The other performers on the bill were Bryan Adams, .38 Special & Gary Moore. Holy mackerel.

Disarmonia Mundi - Cold Inferno - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0610DMMOSR

On June 10th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Cold Inferno, from Italy’s Melodic Death Metal band Disarmonia Mundi is ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

The Devil Wears Prada

On June 10th, 2015 Zombie EP, from The Devil Wears Prada is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This EP was originally released back in the late Summer of 2010. I really dig this album and reviewed it back on December 1st, 2010. You can read my review by clicking the link below. Whoa!

The Devil Wears Prada “Zombie EP” – Get Scared, Get Very Scared…

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, JANIS JOPLIN.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 9th… From NIGHT RANGER To LAMB OF GOD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Texxas Jam 2 - June 9 - 1979 - Ticket - Van Halen - Boston - Heart - #0979MOSR

On June 9th, 1979 – The second annual Texxas Jam (Texas World Music Festival ’79) took place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The impressive Hard Rockin’ bill included these legendary bands: Van Halen, Boston, Nazareth, Heart, TKOBlue Oyster Cult and Sammy Hagar.

Night Ranger - Sister Christian - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1984 - #10NRMOSR

On June 9th, 1984Night Ranger peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit power ballad: Sister Christian. This song was Night Ranger’s first top ten single in the United States. This song is featured on the second studio album from Night Ranger: Midnight Madness. Long live Night Ranger!

Gorgoroth - Instinctus Bestialis - promo album cover pic - #0609MOSR

On June 9th, 2015 – The mighty GORGOROTH have their newly released and ninth studio album, Instinctus Bestialis, ranked at #20, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

Lamb Of God - VII - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0608LOGMORB

On June 9th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from Lamb Of God, V11: Sturm Und Drang (deluxe edition) is now ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yeah! This album will be released on July 24th, 2015. Long live Lamb Of God!

Lamb Of God - Sacrament - promo album cover pic - 2006 - #0806LOGMOSH

On June 9th, 2015 – The Lamb Of God studio album, Sacrament, is ranked at #21, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in the late Summer of 2006. Holy moly, guacamole!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 8th… From EXTREME To LAMB OF GOD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Extreme - More Than Words - promo 45rpm - cover sleeve - #1999EGCNBMOY

On June 8th, 1991Extreme has their hit ballad, More Than Words, ranked at #1, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa! This song is featured on the second studio album from Extreme, released in 1990: Extreme II: Pornograffitti. Long live Extreme!

Metallica - Until It Sleeps - promo CD cover pic - #0699MOM

On June 8th, 1996Metallica reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with their hit single: Until It Sleeps. This song peaked at number ten. Until It Sleeps is featured on Metallica’s sixth studio album, released in 1996: Load.

Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won - promo album cover pic - 2003 - #0106JPMOY

On June 8th, 2003 – The magnificent Led Zeppelin reached the top of the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for the first time in twenty-four years, with their triple live album: How The West Was Won. This album features live performances from their 1972 United States tour. How The West Was Won spent just one week on top of this album chart.

Lamb Of God - VII - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0608LOGMORB

Above & below: front cover & back cover for LOG VII: Sturm Und Drang

Lamb Of God - VII - back cover promo pic - 2015 - #0608LOGRBMO

On June 8th, 2015 – The new studio album from the legendary Lamb Of God, titled VII: Sturm Und Drang, is ranked at #2 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released worldwide, on July 24th, 2015. Long live Lamb Of God!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 7th… From THE WHO To CRADLE OF FILTH

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

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On June 7th, 1969 – The Who’s Tommy, a double-album Rock Opera, debuts on the U.S. albums charts. Long live The Who!

Led Zeppelin - Montreal Forum - promo flyer - 1972 - #0607MORPJP

On June 7th, 1972 – The sensational Led Zeppelin performed at the Montreal Forum, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Whoa, boy!

Slaughter To Prevail - Chapters Of Miserty - promo EP cover pic - 2015 - #06MOS

On June 7th, 2015Slaughter To Prevail have their newly released EP, Chapters Of Misery, ranked at #52, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yeah!

Cradle Of Filth - Hammer Of The Witches - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0607COFDFMO

On June 7th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from Cradle Of Filth, Hammer Of The Witches, is ranked at #86, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released worldwide on July 10th, 2015. Holy moly!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOM JONES!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE NAVARRO!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 6th… From IRON MAIDEN To STEVE VAI

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive - promo CD single - cover photo - 1987 - #330606MO

On June 6th, 1987Bon Jovi’s hit single Wanted Dead Or Alive is ranked at #7, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Iron Maiden - Brave New World tour - promo flyer - June 6 - 2000

On June 6th, 2000 – The phenomenal IRON MAIDEN perform in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia; one of many dates on The Brave New World Tour. Long live IRON MAIDEN!

Guns N Roses - Classic Logo - #551966GNR

On June 6th, 1992Guns N’ Roses’ performed a concert at Paris’ Hippodrome de Vincennes. This Rock historic concert featured guest appearances from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz and Soundgarden. This concert was aired live on pay-per-view in North America. Holy moly and miraculous macaroni!

KISS - Promo band - classic logo - pic promo - 2013 - #3

On June 6th, 2015 – KISS brings their 40th Anniversary Tour to the massive Rock In Vienna Festival tonight! Yes, KISS are the headliner. Whoa!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Steve Vai - Classic Rock - promo cover pic - June 25 - 2012 - #06MO

STEVE VAI

On June 6th, 1960, Steve Vai was born in New York. Happy Birthday, Stev Vai! Whoa and hell yeah! Steve Vai is a world-class guitarist and incredibly successful solo artist. Steve Vai has performed and/or recorded with the following bands: Whitesnake, David Lee Roth, Alcatrazz, 777, The Classified, The Out Band, Frank Zappa, Morning Thunder and Axis.

If you are unfamiliar with Steve Vai, please familiarize yourself with his music. This is a tried and true guitarist that has mastered his own signature sound that is unlike any other. I feel blessed to have seen Steve Vai perform live; he is just a remarkable guitarist. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Above photo: Steve Vai cover feature for Classic Rock magazine, August 2012, issue #174.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 5th… From KISS To NICKO MCBRAIN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Heart - Crazy On You - promo 45rpm cover sleeve photo - 1976 - #0605NAWMOS

On June 5th, 1976 – Heart had their hit single, Crazy On You, ranked at #35, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Heart’s debut studio album from 1976: Dreamboat Annie. Long live Heart!

Aerosmith - Livin' On The Edge - promo picture disc photo - 1993 - #06ASTMOS

On June 5th, 1992Aerosmith had their hit single, Livin’ On The Edge, ranked at #18, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy wow! This song is featured on Aerosmith’s eleventh studio album from 1993: Get A Grip. Shown above is the limited and numbered picture disc for this song.

Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark - promo album cover pic - #1992IMBDMOS

On June 5th, 1992 – The fabulous IRON MAIDEN kicked off their tour in support of their ninth studio album: Fear of the Dark. This tour began in Reykjavik, Iceland at this venue: Laugardalshöll. Whoa, man! IRON MAIDEN forever!

Kiss - Alive III - promo album cover pic - #1992PSGSMO3

On June 5th, 1993 – The iconic KISS debuted at #9 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their third live album: Alive III. This album was recorded from concerts held in Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana. Alive III earned the status of certified Gold, the following year. Long live KISS!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Nicko Mcbrain - paiste cymbals promo ad - #33NMIMMOS

NICKO MCBRAIN

On June 5th, 1952, Nicko McBrain was born in England! Happy Birthday, Nicko McBrain! Hell and yeah! Nicko McBrain is famously known as being the long-time drummer for the super legendary IRON MAIDEN. Nicko McBrain is also a former drummer for Pat Travers.

Shown above: Nicko McBrain endorsement for Paiste Alpha Boomer China Cymbals. “Paiste Alpha Boomer China cymbals were created by Paiste, to honor Nicko’s long standing loyalty and dedication to the Paiste cymbal company.” – Source: ADC Drums, Liverpool, UK.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 4th… From SWEET To NEKROGOBLIKON

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sweet - Off The Record - promo album cover pic - 1977 - #77SMO151

On June 4th, 1977 – The legendary Sweet hits #151 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, in the United States, with their fifth studio album: Off the Record. Man, that is some fine album artwork! Plus, album covers weren’t created with the help of computer design programs back then either; that is all done by hand with the use of an air brush! Old school! Long live the legacy of SWEET!

Scorpions - Savage Amusement - promo album cover pic - 1988 - #060488SKMMOS

On June 4th, 1988 – The mighty SCORPIONS had their tenth studio album, Savage Amusement, ranked at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This would be the last top ten album for the SCORPIONS. I love this SCORPIONS album!

My favorite songs on Savage Amusement are: Don’t Stop At The Top and Rhythm Of Love. It doesn’t matter if the SCORPIONS no longer hit the top ten in album sales; this incredible band still kicks absolute and ultra potent Metal ass to this very day! Metal Be Thy Name!

Pauly Shore - Totally Pauly - MTV show promo pic - 1990 - #060490

On June 4th, 1990MTV debuts Totally Pauly, a comedy video show starring comedian Pauly Shore. Holy moly!

Nekrogoblikon - Heavy Meta - promo album cover pic - 2015

On June 4th, 2015 – The new studio album from Nekrogoblikon, Heavy Meta, is ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. I highly recommend this album; this is Goblin Metal that I cannot get enough of! Whoa and hell yes!

KISS - promo band pic - 2015 - #060415GSMOS

On June 4th, 2015 – The iconic KISS are to perform at Arena Leipzig, in Leipzig, Germany. Whoa, man! Lucky Leipzig.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Lynyrd Skynyrd To Release 2 CD/DVD Live Set “One More For The Fans” On July 24th, Feat. Star-Studded Guests – Concert To Air On AXS TV July 19

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music, southern rock with tags , , , , , on June 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lynyrd Skynyrd - One More For The Fans - promo cover pic - 2015 - #99033

From Loud & Proud Records:

On one special night last November, an extraordinary collection of artists came together at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA to perform and celebrate the songs of Lynyrd Skynyrdone of the most influential bands of our time.  This unique concert event centered around performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, including a special rendition of “Travelin’ Man” with Johnny Van Zant singing along with an archival video of his late brother, Ronnie performing, as well as a rousing rendition of “Sweet Home Alabama” with Skynyrd inviting the entire star-studded line-up up on stage to perform alongside them.

The show will be available July 24, 2015 as a two CD/DVD set titled Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More For The Fans on Loud & Proud Records in partnership with Blackbird Presents.  The band will also be hitting the road this spring and summer (tour dates below) and will return to the CMT Crossroads stage for a taping with Brantley Gilbert.

One More For The Fans features performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as music legends and young talent, culled from multiple genres including Classic Rock, Country and Americana with Trace Adkins, Alabama, Gregg Allman, Blackberry Smoke, Cheap Trick, Charlie Daniels, Peter Frampton, Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes, John Hiatt, Randy Houser, Jason Isbell, Jamey Johnson, Aaron Lewis, moe., O.A.R., Robert Randolph and Donnie Van Zant all coming together to perform songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s extensive catalog of music.  

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“Hearing all of these incredible musicians sing our songs was unforgettable,” says Gary Rossington. “It was a really special night and I’m so happy our fans will now get to enjoy the show at home.”

As part of the campaign to save the Fox Theatre from demolition, Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded their 1976 live album, One More From The Road, at the landmark theatre. The title Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More For The Fans! was inspired by that legendary album’s title.

Joining in the celebration of the legendary band is AXS TV as it serves as the official broadcaster of Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More For The FansAXS TV will premiere the concert event on Sunday, July 19 at 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST, allowing fans nationwide to enjoy these remarkable performances.

With a catalog of over 60 albums and sales beyond 30 million worldwide, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations. Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to build on the legacy that began over 40 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida.  Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar)Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), along with longtime drummer Michael Cartellone, the band also includes Mark “Sparky” Matejka (guitar), Johnny Colt (bass)Peter Keys (keyboards) and The Honkettes featuring Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase on background vocals.

Track List:

Whiskey Rock A Roller – performed by Randy Houser
You Got That Right – performed by Robert Randolph & Jimmy Hall
Saturday Night Special – performed by Aaron Lewis
Workin’ For MCA – performed by Blackberry Smoke
Don’t Ask Me No Questions – performed by O.A.R.
Gimme Back My Bullets – performed by Cheap Trick
The Ballad of Curtis Loew – performed by moe. & John Hiatt
Simple Man – performed by Gov’t Mule
That Smell – performed by Warren Haynes
Four Walls of Raiford – performed by Jamey Johnson
I Know A Little – performed by Jason Isbell
Call Me The Breeze – performed by Peter Frampton
What’s Your Name – performed by Trace Adkins
Down South Jukin’ – performed by Charlie Daniels & Donnie Van Zant
Gimme Three Steps – performed by Alabama
Tuesday’s Gone – performed by Gregg Allman
Travelin’ Man – performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd With Johnny and Ronnie – Ronnie on big screen
Free Bird – performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama – performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd & All Star Ensemble

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LONG LIVE LYNYRD SKYNYRD.

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On This Day In METAL History – June 3rd… From Banning Rock And Roll To WHITE WIZZARD

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

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On June 3rd, 1956 – City (dumb-ass & constipated) authorities in Santa Cruz, California announced a total ban on Rock And Roll at public gatherings, describing the music as: “Detrimental to both the health and morals of our youth and community.” Source link for this horrific moment in Rock history is below:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rock-and-roll-is-banned-in-santa-cruz-california

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On June 3rd, 1970Deep Purple released their fourth studio album: Deep Purple In Rock aka In Rock. This was Deep Purple’s first album to feature the classic Mark II lineup of vocalist Ian Gillan, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord, drummer Ian Paice and Roger Glover on bass.

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On June 3rd, 2013White Wizzard released their third full-length studio album in Europe: The Devil’s Cut. The duo guitar wizardry of Will Wallner and Jake Dreyer are prominently featured on this album. Hell and yeah, so buy this album!

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On June 3rd, 2015 – The newly released Goatsnake studio album, Black Age Blues, is ranked at #22 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Right on, Goatsnake!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE “Better Than Maroon 5” EP Releasing This Fall, via HighVolMusic

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

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LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE the Christian influenced melodic rock project with a 20 year history has signed with the independent label HighVolMusic for their next release titled ‘Better Than Maroon 5’.

LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE has been turning out some of the most-talked-about records in the melodic rock market. LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE’s last all-star album, ‘The Cigar Chronicles’, was their best yet. It featured 26 songs and over 70 guest musicians.

The upcoming release ‘Better Than Maroon 5’ is the second album since LNJ transformed from a project to full-fledged band. Founder Justin Murr is joined on this new record with Larry Worley formerly of Fear Not and Brent Stortzum.

In the past, LNJ’s projects have become a who’s who in rock music, featuring many artists in Rock N’ Roll. This next chapter will add another dimension to the already solidified legacy of LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE giving the rock world another world-class release.

‘Better Than Maroon 5’ is slated for release in the Fall of 2015.

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LONG LIVE LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE.

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On This Day In METAL History – June 2nd… From VAN HALEN To ARMORED SAINT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on June 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 2nd, 1973Alice Cooper (band) had their hit single, No More Mr. Nice Guy, ranked at #25, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa, man!

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On June 2nd, 1984Van Halen had their hit single, I’ll Wait, ranked at #13, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

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

On June 2nd, 2015 – On the day of its release, Win Hands Down, the new studio album from the great ARMORED SAINT is at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Long live ARMORED SAINT!

Paradise Lost - The Plague Within - promo album cover art - 2015 - #03PLMO

On June 2nd, 2015 – On the day of its release, The Plague Within, the new studio album from PARADISE LOST is ranked at #3, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy moly!

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On June 2nd, 2015 – On the day of its release in the United States, the new HELLOWEEN studio album, My God Given Right, is ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HELLOWEEN Forever!

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On June 2nd, 2015 – On the day of its release, the new EP Pounder, from the legendary NUCLEAR ASSAULT is ranked at #45, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell, whoa and freaking yeah!

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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RENOWNED BASS PLAYER – STU HAMM – ANNOUNCES EAST COAST TOUR DATES

Posted in bass guitar, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Having stunned audiences across the world with his innovative playing, STU HAMM has made a name as the go-to bass player for the world’s great musicians. Time spent playing with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani has cemented his place among the greats and gave HAMM the platform to display his pioneering bass techniques to adoring crowds worldwide. Now, promoting the release of his newest solo album, The Book Of Lies, HAMM takes to the road with new music and will also debut his petite suite for solo bass.

The breadth of HAMM’s range is legendary and is what is at the heart of The Book Of Lies. The title track introduces a fine style, complete with a subtle blues bass-line, later evolving into a funk jam with horns and guitar. “Back To Shabalalla” owes a debt to the loping, infectious rhythms of Afrobeat, while “Etude” is a classical piece of the type that made HAMM famous. The amazing final piece, a seven-minute epic titled “L.S.D.” ranges from a Beatles homage to a fully-leaded bass shredfest.

A gut rumbling mix of new and old hits, mixed with HAMM’s trademark humor, make for a unique show like no other. The Tour will begin on July 6 in Largo, FL and wind its way up the east coast to a grand finish at The Iridium in New York on July 16th. Joining Stu in The Stu Hamm Band are Alex Skolnick (Testament) on guitar and Joel Taylor (Allan Holdsworth, Al DiMeola) on drums.

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The STU HAMM Band East Coast Tour Itinerary:

July 6 Largo Cultural Center Largo, FL
July 8 Neighbourhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
July 9 The Rusty Nail Wilmington, NC
July 10 The Saint Asbury Park, NJ
July 11 Van Dyck Schenectady, NY
July 12 L’alize Montreal, QU
July 14 Havana New Hope, PA
July 15 Regattabar Cambridge, MA
July 16 The Iridium New York, NY

STU HAMM Solo Dates:

July 5 Sam Ash (Clinic) Tampa, FL
July 7 Sam Ash (Clinic) Atlanta, GA
July 23 Music Café Conroe, TX
July 25 The Rear Window Ganado, TX
July 26 The Live Oak Dallas, TX

More dates TBA

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Source: MAD Ink PR

* For more info:

facebook.com/stuhammbass

http://www.stuarthamm.net/

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LONG LIVE STU HAMM.

Stone.