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JEFF BECK SIGNS EXCLUSIVE BOOK PUBLISHING DEAL

GENESIS PUBLISHING TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION BOOK IN LATE 2015

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY ALSO IN THE WORKS

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(Los Angeles) Announced today, the legendary JEFF BECK has signed an exclusive publishing deal with the London-based Genesis Publishing Group. Plans to release a high quality ‘signed, limited-edition’ book are in the works for release in the last quarter of 2015. In addition, BECK is hard at work on an officially sanctioned documentary and is currently penning his own autobiography.

BECK would like his fans to know, that while others may release un-authorized documentaries and biographies, these forthcoming works will be the only authorized versions by BECK himself.

Beck’s career took off in the mid-1960s, after replacing Eric Clapton as lead guitarist for The Yardbirds on the recommendation of his friend Jimmy Page. Over the years, Beck has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Roger Waters, Les Paul, Jon Bon Jovi, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock and Joss Stone among many others.

Beck has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once with The Yardbirds in 1992 and once as a solo artist in 2009. He has won numerous Grammy Awards, including two at the 2011 Grammy Award Celebration when he won Best Rock Instrumental Performance for “Hammerhead” and Best Pop Instrumental performance for “Nessun Dorma”, both from his last studio album, Emotion & Commotion.

Recently, in London, Beck participated in The Poppy Appeal song “No Man’s Land”, a tribute to the men and women that served in World War I, resulting in 4 performances, culminating in the NFL pre-game entertainment that was broadcast from Wembley Stadium. The song featured singer Joss Stone on vocals and a gospel choir with vocals arranged by Antonia Wilson. In the meantime, a DVD of Beck’s Tokyo concert from April 2014 was released last November and reached #1 on the Billboard DVD chart. For Beck, 2015 will include both solo tour dates as well as co-headlining dates with ZZ Top and will complete work on his new studio album, expected later this year.

Joining Beck on both the solo and double-bill tour are his band: Jimmy Hall on Vocals, Rhonda Smith on bass, Jonathan Joseph on drums and Nicolas Meier on guitar

Jeff Beck Solo Dates
April 13 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
April 15 The Paramount Huntington, NY
April 16 The Paramount Huntington, NY
April 17 The Paramount Huntington, NY
April 18 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
April 19 Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA
April 21 Ulster Performing Arts Center Kingston, NY
April 22 Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ
April 24 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
April 25 The Strand – Capital Performing Arts Center York, PA
April 26 The Palace Theatre Greensburg, PA

With ZZ Top
April 30 Cedar Park Center Cedar Park, TX
May 1 Winstar Casino Thackerville, OK
May 2 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, TX
May 3 Concrete Street Corpus Christi, TX
May 7 MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Tampa, FL
May 8 Cruzan Amphitheater West Palm Beach, FL
May 9 St. Augustine Amphitheatre St. Augustine, FL
May 10 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Alpharetta, GA

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MAD Ink PR

LONG LIVE JEFF BECK.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s FAIL Of The Day Is: Dee Snider

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, dee snider, doug aldrich, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

This post is about not knowing when to keep you mouth shut and mean-spirited comments to yourself; especially when you’re in the national and world spotlight of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. This is also a lesson learned that internet bullying can come from ALL phases of life and social levels. Please read on…

My how time can change a person for the worst, especially with Dee Snider. A long time ago, actually it was September 19th, 1985, this Heavy Metal ambassador and frontman of Twisted Sister testified in a heroic way, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, defending the lyrical content of popular Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal songs; especially songs from Twisted Sister. It’s a long story, however, a wealthy, constipated and obviously bored group of Senate housewives known as the PMRC decided they wanted to ban and suppress the songs of the day, using their list of Filthy Fifteen as an example. You can read all about this historically embarrassing event and its proceedings by clicking the link below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center

I once even wrote about my appreciation for Dee Snider and I called him A True American Metal Hero, back on March 18th, 2009. Since then, Dee Snider is starting to sound more like the bitter and cranky uncle you always dread listening to or seeing during family functions. You can read my post I wrote regarding A True American Metal Hero, below:

DEE SNIDER IS A TRUE AMERICAN METAL HERO

Anyone who follows Dee Snider knows he can be arrogant, cocky and condescending towards other bands and musicians on radio and Twitter. Wether that type of behavior is for ratings or is straight from Dee Snider’s heart is up for debate; nonetheless, Dee Snider can say anything he wants, due to the First Amendment (free speech) to the United States Constitution in America. Fine. I’m down with that. That’s why I am writing this post today, due to my free speech.

Below you shall see/read how Dee Snider singled out for no apparent reason, the former guitarist and songwriter of Whitesnake: Doug Aldrich. Plus, Dee Snider is basically telling the great founding member, songwriter and lead singer of Whitesnake, David Coverdale, that the last two Whitesnake studio albums are not of importance.

See below, the professional response from Doug Aldrich to Dee Snider, via his Twitter account. Please note I totally support Doug Aldrich calling Dee Snider a Jackass too.

Then, the bitter Dee Snider replied to Doug Aldrich with a half-hearted and backhanded apology:

Um, Dee, what point is valid? You never made your point!! You had to retract and apologize to Dough Aldrich; if you even can call that an apology! Dee Snider, your choice of words are unprofessional. That’s it, plain as day and the above Twitter comment YOU directed at Doug Aldrich is PROOF.

I felt insulted for Dough Aldrich. I also felt insulted as a fan and blogger of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Dee Snider overreached with his careless commentary. I have been a long-time admirer of Dough Aldrich and his fantastic work with Whitesnake, DIO, LION, Bad Moon Rising, Burning Rain and Revolution Saints. Below was my Twitter response to both Dee Snider and Dough Aldrich, in regards to the above blow-hard Twitter comments made by Dee Snider:

Hey Dee Snider, if your “point is valid” then we can all discount the achievements that Brian Johnson made for AC/DC and the achievements that Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer and the late Eric Carr have made for KISS. Those iconic bands had “heydays” before their arrivals too. Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde? Nah. Those two guitarists and songwriters can’t lay a single claim to the “heyday” success of Ozzy Osbourne.

Plus, how dare if Jason Newsted or Robert Trujillo ever take a bow for the success of the mighty Metallica. Let’s discredit all the Judas Priest albums that have Scott Travis as the drummer; hell, Scott Travis wasn’t with Judas Priest during the 70’s and 80’s.

Below are the Twitter responses from the professional and legendary Michael Sweet of Stryper fame. Michael Sweet is a CLASS ACT and noted the apology made by Dee Snider to Doug Aldrich. However, the initial insult was still made and words truly do hurt.

If it wasn’t for Doug Aldrich, these two amazing Whitesnake studio albums would not exist:

Whitesnake – Good To Be Bad – 2008

Whitesnake – Forevermore – 2011

Before you go shooting your thoughts off on Twitter, LEARN your Hard Rock and Heavy Metal history, Dee Snider!! YOU are out of touch with the accomplishments of your musical peers. I can count on one hand the amount of live shows you do in one year with Twisted Sister. The last Twisted Sister album was released back in 1987. 1987!! And… that album was supposed to be YOUR solo album too! Laugh out loud!!

Above: This is how relevant Dee Snider is to Metal.

Dee Snider, you are all tied up in knots due to the fact that too numerous 1980’s bands to mention are enjoying a resurgence by touring constantly, creating NEW studio albums and earning a fan base of younger generations by reaching out in positive ways. YOU are jealous, Dee, of the hard-nosed work ethic of a Doug Aldrich and his many hard-working musical peers. The truth can be alarming, huh Dee? DEE, YOU HAVE RESTED ON YOUR LAURELS FOR TOO LONG NOW AND FANS LIKE MYSELF HAVE GROWN VERY TIRED OF IT.

Hey Dee Snider… your Desperado and Widowmaker projects created some excellent music; only they were a flash in the pan!! Criticizing Doug Aldrich is criticizing the entire Whitesnake family, their fans and especially… HELLO… David Coverdale. YOU are NOT worthy of carrying Doug Aldrich’s guitar case, Dee Snider. A true American hero? I wish I NEVER wrote that post about you now. Now go hide behind your radio microphone and Twitter account, Dee. BYE, BYE.

– Stone

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LONG LIVE DOUG ALDRICH.

LONG LIVE WHITESNAKE.

TAKE SOME EX-LAX, DEE SNIDER.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 10th… From Led Zeppelin To Marduk

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 10th, 1975 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, USA. Check out the price for the ticket above, it cost $8.50 (U.S.) to get in! Now, that’s a Metal bargain! Unreal!

On this day in KISStory – February 10, 1977 – KISS won the People’s Choice Award for their hit single “Beth” in the Best Song category. Whoa!

On February 10th, 1978 – The great Van Halen released their self-titled and debut studio album. This superb album features the songs: Runnin’ With The Devil, Eruption (guitar solo), Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love and Jamies Cryin’, among others.

On this day, in 1987 – Dokken released their hit single: Dream Warriors. This song is also featured on Dokken’s fourth studio album from 1987: Back For The Attack. This song was written by George Lynch and Jeff Pilson for the slasher movie: A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

On February 10th, 1990 – The legendary Aerosmith had their hit single, Janie’s Got A Gun, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the tenth studio album from Aerosmith, released in September of 1989: Pump.

On this day, in 2011 – Ozzy Osbourne performed at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. This was one of many stops on Ozzy’s Scream World Tour. Scream is the eleventh studio album from Ozzy Osbourne, released back in June of 2010.

On February 10th, 2015 – The mighty Adrenaline Mob released their new EP: Dearly Departed, via Century Media. Yes, I am gonna buy it. Whoa!

On this day, in 2015 – Sweden’s Black Metal warriors MARDUK released their thirteenth studio album: Frontschwein. Yes, I am gonna buy this one too… or at least add it to my list until I have extra cash.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REST IN PEACE, CLIFF BURTON.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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FM – Melodic Rock Legends Releasing “Heroes & Villains” On April 17th, via Frontiers Music Srl

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, melodic rock, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, classic rock albums 2015, fm, melodic rock, metal odyssey on February 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Arguably the UK’s finest purveyors of Melodic Rock music, FM will release their new studio album “Heroes & Villains” on April 17th in Europe and April 21st in North America.

‘Heroes & Villains’ is FM’s (FM official) first release since signing to Frontiers Music Srl, and follows the band’s highly acclaimed 2014 E.P. ‘Futurama’ and sell-out UK arena tour with Foreigner and Europe. FM’s UK tour kicks-off in Bristol on Friday, 1st May, and includes dates in Wolverhampton, Portsmouth, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester, with the final night of the tour taking place at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Sunday, 10th May and will be anticipated by the band’s eagerly awaited performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan) Italy on April 11th.

The fourth album since FM reformed in 2007, “Heroes and Villains” sees FM staying true to their musical legacy, offering their classic sound updated, with great songwriting and performances spiced-up by the golden voice of lead vocalist Steve Overland. Self-produced, the recording session took place at Tremolo Studios, before being mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.

The album EPK can be enjoyed below:

Looking forward to the release of ‘Heroes and Villains’, Steve Overland said, “I think we have managed to capture the best elements of what the band are about in 2015. We had great fun making the record and we are all very proud of the finished result. There are big rock anthems in tracks like ‘Diggin’ Up The Dirt’ and ‘Fire and Rain’, and many melodic songs with FM’s trademark hooks and vocal harmonies. There are also not one, but two ballads. One of these (Walking With Angels) is a stripped-down acoustic song, which is something a little different for us.”

The band’s drummer, Pete Jupp, added: “After our shows in November the band was white-hot and the creative juices were in full flow, so the writing and recording process for Heroes and Villains was a prolific and painless affair. We’re looking forward to getting back out on tour, straining at the leash.”

Merv Goldsworthy, FM’s bassist, agrees: “All the songs all came together really quickly and the recording of the album went without a hitch. Once we started getting the mixes back of the first few songs we knew we were onto something. Heroes & Villains is a little rockier and a little more up tempo than Rockville, and that suits me fine! I’m really looking forward to touring this album this year – bring it on!”

Guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick confirmed what FM fans already know: “We’re on a roll! Some of the tracks on this album are better than anything that the band has ever produced, and Steve’s voice is as good as ever.”

Keyboard player Jem Davis, who has given the album a retro sheen by incorporating a Moog, Mellotron and a healthy dose of Hammond organ, is equally excited: “The band is on fire and the new album sounds HUGE! I think this is going to be an amazing year for FM!”

Listen to and watch the music video for Cold Hearted:

FM – HEROES AND VILLAINS TOUR DATES:

March 13 – Bedford, Esquires UK

March 14 – Pwllheli, HRH AOR 3 – Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park UK

April 3 – Grimsby Yardbirds UK

April 4 – Nantwich, Nantwich Jazz Festival Civic Hall UK

April 11- Trezzo SUll’Adda (Milano) Frontiers Rock Festival Live Club Italy

May 1 – Bristol, Bierkeller UK

May 2– Wolverhampton, Robin 2 UK

May 3 – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms UK

May 5 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms UK

May 6 – Glasgow, Classic Grand UK

May 8 – Newcastle, O2 Academy UK

May 9 – Manchester, Academy 2 UK

May 10 – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire UK

June 21 –Dessel, Graspop Metal Meeting Belgium

July 25 – Maidstone, Ramblin’ Man Fair Mote Park UK

FM ONLINE:

Website: www.fmofficial.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/FMofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FMofficial

YouTube: www.youtube.com/FMofficialTV

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

LONG LIVE FM.

LONG LIVE MELODIC ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 9th… From IRON MAIDEN To RACHEL BOLAN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, heavy metal history, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 9th, 1980 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at UMIST in Manchester, England. This was a date on the METAL FOR MUTHAS tour.

On this day in 1990 – The Horror movie The Haunting Of Morella was released to wide-screen theaters. This film was written by R.J. Robertson and directed by Jim Wynorski and stars David McCallum and Nicole Eggart. The setting takes place in Colonial America. The plot is that a witch that was put to death seventeen years earlier now wants to take over her daughter’s body. Scary movies are… Metal.

On February 9th, 2007 – Switzerland’s national treasure, KROKUS, performed at Joy Eslava in Madrid, Spain. Did someone say KROKUS kicks 100% Hard Rock ass?

On this day in 2012 – The mighty Megadeth and the great Motörhead performed at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Volbeat and Lacuna Coil were the supporting bands. This was one of many stops on Megadeth’s Gigantour.

RACHEL BOLAN

Above L to R: Rachel Bolan and Sebastian Bach. Hit Parader Poster, circa 1989.

Above: Recent SKID ROW band photo, with Rachel Bolan to the far right.

On February 9th, 1966, Rachel Bolan was born in New Jersey. Happy Birthday, Rachel Bolan! Hell and yeah! Rachel Bolan is world-famously known as an original member, bass guitarist and songwriter for Heavy Metal legends: SKID ROW. Long live Rachel Bolan and SKID ROW! Whoa!

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REST IN PEACE, JIMMY “THE REV” SULLIVAN. BORN FEBRUARY 9TH, 1981.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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“Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute” – Album Releasing On March 3rd, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, Randy Rhoads on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Announcing “Immortal RANDY RHOADS – The Ultimate Tribute”

The Late and Legendary Guitar Hero Memorialized in Sensational Cover Tracks. A Celebratory Album Featuring All-Star Guests SERJ TANKIAN, TOM MORELLO and More, out on March 3rd, 2015 via UDR Music.

Featuring an All-Star Line-Up of Music Greats:

TOM MORELLO

SERJ TANKIAN

RUDY SARZO

FRANKIE BANALI

VINNY APPICE

TIM “RIPPER” OWENS

CHUCK BILLY

ALEXI LAIHO

GEORGE LYNCH

GUS G.

BRUCE KULICK

DOUG ALDRICH

DWEEZIL ZAPPA

BERNIE TORME

JON DONAIS

BRAD GILLIS

… and More

One of the most venerated guitarists ever to grace hard rock music, the late, great Randy Rhoads (heralded as the legendary lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot) will be celebrated in the truest of fashions with the release of Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute on March 3, 2015 via UDR Music.

A collection of 11 classic Rhoads co-written songs, Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute is performed by twenty top contemporary artists, including old friends and performing partners Rudy Sarzo and Frankie Banali, his brother Kelle Rhoads and more designated musicians. The album was produced and compiled by the Grammy-award winning guitarist and producer Bob Kulick at his own studio.

Along with the album, Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will also contain a bonus DVD available in the digipack version, including interesting interviews with some of the involved artists, hosted by Bob Kulick and a feature on the Musonia School of Music, a teaching school on North Hollywood, California, set up by Randy’s mother and run by his brother Kelle Rhoads.

Pre-order details coming soon! Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will also be available in double vinyl gatefold and digital formats.

Full track listing with performers:

Crazy Train

Vocals: Serj Tankian

Gtrs: Tom Morello

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Over the Mountain

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Jon Donais

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Frankie Banali

Mr Crowley

Vocals: Chuck Billy

Gtrs: Alexi Laiho

Keyboards: Kelle Rhoads

Bass Rudy: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Believer

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Doug Aldrich

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Back To The Coast (Quiet Riot)

Vocals: Kelle Rhoads

Gtrs: Bruce Kulick

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Frankie Banali

I Don’t Know

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: George Lynch

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

S A T 0

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Rhythm guitars: Bob Kulick

Lead guitar: Dweezil Zappa

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Killer Girls (Quiet Riot)

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Joel Hoekstra

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Goodbye to Romance

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Gus G.

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Suicide Solution

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Brad Gillis

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Flying High Again

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Bernie Torme

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

A lover of classical music, Rhoads had taken initial steps into rock’n’roll as a 16 year old when he formed a band, that soon became Quiet Riot. Rhoads was vaulted to the limelight in 1979 when Ozzy Osbourne chose the relatively unknown guitarist to help shape a new future for him via his band, Blizzard of Oz. The result saw Rhoads co-script two of the most famous albums in hard rock history, Blizzard Of Oz and Diary of A Madman, and rapidly ascended the stairway of fame and recognition for his virtuoso playing and writing. Famed for the way he fused classical flavors with technically-excellent hard rock, Rhoads became one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock.

When he tragically passed away on March 19, 1982 in a plane accident, Rhoads was only 25 years old, but thankfully, the legend of his work, ethos and their continuing influence on a whole new generation of guitarists, has never dimmed.

Celebrate the life and legend of Randy Rhoads with Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute!

The “Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute” Deluxe Digipak comes with a CD and Bonus DVD. This DVD contains interviews and  Exclusive Features filmed at the Musonia School of Music, where Randy gave guitar lessons!!

Pre-Order now:

Germany: http://tinyurl.com/kd75fqg

UK/Europe: http://tinyurl.com/novvf28

USA: http://tinyurl.com/kdw4p53

Canada: http://tinyurl.com/mbls974

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UDR Website: http://www.udr-music.com/

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, RANDY RHOADS.

Stone.

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Swedish Rock Legends EUROPE To Release “War Of Kings” On March 10th, 2015, via Hell & Back Recordings

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, europe, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

“The Final Countdown” to EUROPE’s 10th Album Release Begins!

Swedish rock legends EUROPE will release their 10th studio album, War of Kings, on March 10, 2015 in the United States via Hell & Back Recordings. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (Rival Sons) and engineered by John Netti, War of Kings sees the quintet confidently creating 11 monstrously melodic, yet hard-hitting classic rock’n’roll standouts for their fervent global audience.

War of Kings will be available in multiple formats, as a CD digipak, a CD jewel case, a vinyl LP and in digital download format.

Joey Tempest states, “War Of Kings is the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath. And after hearing Dave Cobb’s amazing production for Rival Sons, we simply had to work with him. Our adventure is still ON!”

War of Kings – Track Listing:

1) War Of Kings

2) Hole In My Pocket

3) Second Day

4) Praise You

5) Nothin’ To Ya

6) California 405

7) Days Of Rock n Roll

8) Children Of The Mind

9) Rainbow Bridge

10) Angels (With Broken Hearts)

11) Light Me Up

Bonus: Vasastan (Instrumental)

Photo Credit: Tallee Savage

EUROPE’s place as a legendary Classic Rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career, having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the ‘80s, under-pinned by their hit album and single The Final Countdown, before going on hiatus between 1992 and 2003. They reunited and quickly settled into a period of re-establishment which has seen them re-enforce their reputation worldwide as one of the premier purveyors of blues-tinged Classic Rock with an edge and some kick. Their last album, 2012’s Bag of Bones, saw EUROPE hit the UK top 40 rock album charts and debut at #2 on the Swedish national charts.

War of Kings is set to take full advantage of the global groundwork EUROPE have put in over the last few years.

Tempest adds: “Hey! We took the long road! But we wanted to re-establish EUROPE the proper way. It’s taken 10 years and countless tours since the re-union, but we’re finally getting there and we’ve done it our way!”

EUROPE:

Joey Tempest – lead vocals, acoustic & rhythm guitar, keyboards

John Norum – lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals

John Leven – bass, backing vocals

Mic Michaeli – keyboards, piano, backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Ian Haugland – drums, percussion, backing vocals

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For more information on EUROPE, please visit: www.udr-music.com/index.php/europe-band, www.facebook.com/europetheband and www.europetheband.com.

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UDR Website: http://www.udr-music.com/

LONG LIVE EUROPE.

LONG LIVE SWEDEN.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC HEAVY ROCK.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 8th… And A METAL Birthday Salute To Vince Neil!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

1969 – The great Led Zeppelin performed at Kinetic Playground, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Vanilla Fudge and Jethro Tull also performed on this same evening.

1975 – Led Zeppelin performed at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

1985 – The mighty Metallica performed at the Eagles Club Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Metallica were on their Ride The Lightning Tour.

2004 – The legendary IRON MAIDEN performed at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This was a stop on IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death Tour.

2011 – Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, USA. Ozzy was touring in support of his eleventh solo studio album, released in the Summer of 2010: Scream.

2012 – The legendary ANTHRAX performed at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, New York, USA. ANTHRAX were touring in support of their tenth studio album, released in September of 2011: Worship Music.

VINCE NEIL

Born on February 8th, 1961 in California was Vince Neil. Happy Birthday, Vince Neil! Whoa! Vince Neil is super well-known as the lead singer, original member and co-songwriter for the incredible Mötley Crüe.

Vince Neil has also released three studio albums during his music career, with Tattoos & Tequila (via Eleven Seven Music) being his most recent from 2010. His debut solo album was released back in 1993, via Warner Bros. Records and is titled: Exposed. Long live Vince Neil!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 7th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 7th, 1969 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Rock legends Vanilla Fudge and Jethro Tull also performed on this same night.

On this day in 1975 – Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA.

On February 7th, 1988 – The legendary DIO performed at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Megadeth and Savatage were the supporting bands. This was the Dream Evil Tour.

On this day in 1997 – DIO performed at Billboard Live in West Hollywood, California, USA. This was the Angry Machines Tour. Angry Machines was the seventh studio album released by DIO, back in 1996. This also marked the last DIO album to feature the outstanding Vinny Appice on drums.

DAVID BRYAN

On February 7th, 1962, David Bryan was born. Happy Birthday, David! David Bryan is world famously known as the keyboardist/pianist for Bon Jovi. As an original member of Bon Jovi, David has co-written songs and performed backing vocals for the band as well.

As well as being a solo recording artist, David Bryan also wrote Memphis, which became a successful Broadway musical and Tony Award winner. Shown above is the album cover for David’s debut solo album from 1995: On A Full Moon… Long live David Bryan!

SULLY ERNA

On February 7th, 1968, Sully Erna was born. Happy Birthday, Sully Erna! Sully Erna is world famously known as a founding member, lead singer and songwriter for the amazing Hard Rock band: Godsmack. Sully Erna is also a multi-instrumentalist both on album and live for Godsmack. He has also released a critically acclaimed solo album back in 2010: Avalon. Long live Sully Erna!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 6th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 6th, 1975 – The incredible Led Zeppelin performed at the Montreal Forum, in Montreal, QC, Canada.

On this day in 1977 – The iconic QUEEN performed at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. The legendary Thin Lizzy were the supporting band. Whoa!! Above ticket stub photo credit: Queenconcerts.com.

On February 6th, 2005 – The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles (24 to 21) in Super Bowl XXXIX, on February 6th, 2005. During the halftime of this Super Bowl XXXIX, both MTV and MTV2 aired a 15-minute preview of MTV2’s second relaunch. This (actual) second relaunch occurred at midnight on February 7th, 2005.

On this day in 2015 – Papa Roach debuts at #15, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their eighth studio album: F.E.A.R., with Maria Brink from In This Moment guesting on vocals for the song Gravity.

On February 6th, 2015 – Sweet & Lynch debut at #120, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their studio album Only To Rise. This album features Heavy Metal legends Michael Sweet of Stryper and George Lynch of Lynch Mob, KXM and ex-Dokken.

On this day in 2015 – Nickelback drops to #115 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This eight studio album from these Canadian Hard Rockers has spent 11 consecutive weeks on the chart, while peaking at #4.

On February 6th, 2015 – Marilyn Manson sits at #36, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their ninth studio album: The Pale Emperor. This new release from Marilyn Manson has spent two weeks on this chart, debuting at #8.

On this day in 2015 – Led Zeppelin’s compilation album, Mothership, re-enters the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #200. This greatest hits package has spent 192 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #7.

AXL ROSE

Born on February 6th, 1962 was Axl Rose. Happy Birthday, Axl Rose! Whoa. Axl Rose is world-famously known as a classic member, singer and songwriter for Guns N’ Roses. Long live Axl Rose! Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2012.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB MARLEY & REST IN PEACE. FEBRUARY 6th, 1945 – MAY 11th, 1981.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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Some METAL And Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Thursday, February 5th, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, movies, rock music news on February 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

I know I am in line as one of the biggest critics of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; however I do want to congratulate artists that do get elected in and that I dig beyond all belief. One such artist/band is Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. I realize this is rather old news in today’s up-to-the-second information chain; yet I still wanted to give Joan Jett & The Blackhearts their proper due on Metal Odyssey for achieving what seems to be the impossible: impressing the voters of the Rock Hall.

It almost seems as if this Power Pop meets gritty Rock ‘N’ Roll gal and her band have quietly persevered over the decades, never reinventing the wheel and just staying true to their sound and style that I grew to love very quickly as a young lad. I’ve stated this before on Metal Odyssey and I’m proud to state it again: I had a wicked crush on Joan Jett when I was a freshman and sophomore in high school. Whoa. I did see Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in concert once, back in the late 80’s and I remember it being a very cool show. Good times.

Without question, it was long overdue for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble to get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The late Stevie Ray Vaughan was and forever will be one of the greatest in Rock ‘N’ Roll history, for me. Man, if you ever want to perk yourself up and shred away negativity around you, just listen to Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. For real.

Speaking of the great Ringo Starr, it’s hard to believe it took this damn long for the Rock Hall to induct him as a solo artist. Unreal. I can still see my late sister’s 45rpm of Ringo Starr’s You’re Sixteen, spinning on the old turntable. Man, it seems like yesterday, to me. Pictured above is the cover sleeve for the 45rpm of You’re Sixteen. Good times.

Last Summer (July) I ventured up to Connecticut and was able to hang out with my Best Metal Buddy and Metal Odyssey contributor/researcher Scott Coverdale. One of our to-do boxes was checked off when we went to Music Outlet in Enfield, Connecticut. If you look closely at the above photo, you’ll notice that Scott Coverdale has a psyched-out look on his face, cause he is about to buy a couple of new CD’s. Good times!

Above: The CD soundtrack cover for Wedding Crashers, released back in 2005. I do not own it, nope.

This may be off the Metal topic, still, here is a question to ponder: What are your five favorite movies of all time? It seems as if my top five movies change around every now and again. Even so, here are my (current) top five movies of all time and in no particular order: They Live, Escape From New York, Field Of Dreams, Night Of The Living Dead (original black & white) and the super hilarious Wedding Crashers. Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale insisted I watch Wedding Crashers, several years ago; I nearly split open from laughter, while watching it the first time! No, Fried Green Tomatoes doesn’t make my list. Metal Be Thy Name!

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* For more info on Joan Jett & The Blackhearts:

http://www.joanjett.com

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

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ROYAL THUNDER – RELEASE “CROOKED DOORS” TRAILER

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, royal thunder on February 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

COVER ART AND TRACK LISTING REVEALED; PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE

Feb. 4, 2015, ATLANTA – Royal Thunder offer a first listen to music from the their sophomore album, Crooked Doors (April 7, Relapse Records), with a brief trailer featuring music from the eleven-song release below:

The band began work on the album in early 2014, returning to record at the Aria Recording Studio where they created the band’s critically lauded debut, CVI. Pitchfork described singer Mlny Parsonz as “a blues-rock banshee of a woman, equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva” while Spin said she “commands a bluesy mix of Led Zep and Sleater-Kinney.” Rolling Stone’s David Fricke said Weaver’s playing has “the meaty, base elements of early-Seventies British blues.”

Pre-orders for the eagerly awaited album are available now on CD/2xLP via Relapse (http://www.relapse.com/label/) and digitally via iTunes:(https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/id407785169).

Orion Landau, who also designed the artwork for Red Fang’s Whales and Leeches and Yob’s Clearing the Path to Ascend, created the album’s evocative artwork.

Crooked Doors – Track List:

01 – Time Machine
02 – Forget You
03 – Wake Up
04 – Floor
05 – The Line
06 – Forgive Me, Karma
07 – Glow
08 – Ear On The Fool
09 – One Day
10 – The Bear I
11 – The Bear II

Royal Thunder is: Mlny Parsonz, Josh Weaver, Evan Diprima and Will Fiore.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER:

royalthunder.bandcamp.com

Facebook: ROYAL THUNDER

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 3rd… From Ace Frehley To Richie Kotzen!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 3rd, 1975 – The super-great Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

On this day in 1979 – The legendary Ace Frehley has his cover song of New York Groove sitting at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Ace Frehley’s memorable self-titled solo album from 1978, released via Casablanca Records. New York Groove was written by Russ Ballard and originally recorded by Hello, back in 1975.

On February 3rd, 1990 – The renowned SKID ROW had their hit power ballad, I Remember You, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This fabulous song is featured on SKID ROW’s self-titled and debut album, released back in 1990.

On this day in 2015 – The tenth studio album, Beyond The Red Mirror, from Germany’s Blind Guardian is released in North America, via Nuclear Blast. The symphonic, Power Metal bliss that flows from this album is mind-bending! Metal be thy name!

On February 3rd, 2015 – Germany’s Symphonic Power Metal band, Orden Ogan, release their new studio album, Ravenhead, in North America, via AFM Records. Ravenhead is a marvelous album and I highly recommend it to all Power Metal and Symphonic Metal fans world-wide! Whoa.

On this day in 2015 – The fifteenth studio album from Germany’s U.D.O. is released in North America, via AFM Records. The album title is Decadent and the artwork is, in my opinion, sensational! U.D.O. are mightier than ever and I recommend this album to all Metalheads across the globe!

RICHIE KOTZEN

On February 3rd, 1970, Richie Kotzen was born in the great state of Pennsylvania. Happy Birthday, Richie Kotzen! Hell and yeah! Richie Kotzen is an enormously successful solo artist, multi-instrumentalist and a world-class guitarist, with over twenty solo albums to his credit. Currently, Richie Kotzen is a songwriter, guitarist and lead singer for the power-trio The Winery Dogs.

Back in 1999, Richie Kotzen teamed-up with Jazz legend Stanley Clarke and they formed the band: Vertu. Richie Kotzen is a former member of Poison; he co-wrote and played lead guitar on Poison’s 1993 studio album: Native Tongue. Richie Kotzen is also a former member of Mr. Big; he co-wrote and played lead guitar on the Mr. Big studio albums: Get Over It (1999) and Actual Size (2001). Long live Richie Kotzen!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 2nd… The Groundhog Day Edition!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, groundhog day, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 2nd, 1969 – The celebrated LED ZEPPELIN performed at The Rock Pile in Toronto, Canada. Notice on the concert flyer above, it reads: Led Zeppelin Featuring Jimmy Page. During those early days, “Featuring Jimmy Page” was used in promoting this eventual iconic band!

On this day in 1981 – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN released their second studio album: KILLERS. This album features lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno; subsequently, this would be the last IRON MAIDEN album he would sing on.

On February 2nd, 1986 – The incredible ZZ TOP performed at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. This was a stop on ZZ TOP’s Afterburner World Tour. The band’s Afterburner studio album was released in late 1985.

BY THE WAY… HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY! WHOA!

YES, THE GROUNDHOG DID SEE HIS SHADOW TODAY. THIS MEANS 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER AND THAT SUPER SUCKS LIKE A BAG OF STALE, GREEN POTATO CHIPS.

On this day in 1990 – NELSON had their hit single, After The Rain, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on NELSON’s debut album from 1990: After The Rain. This album was released by Geffen Records and has been certified double platinum in the USA by the RIAA. NELSON are cool dudes.

On February 2nd, 2010 – The self-titled debut studio album CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED was released, via Metal Blade Records. This supergroup features the Metal legends: Tim “Ripper” Ownes (vocals), Richard Christy (drums), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Jason Suecof (guitar). Whoa, yeah!!

On this day in 2012 – The renowned DEATH ANGEL performed at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. DEATH ANGEL were on tour with and special guests for the legendary ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT. This was a stop on the Earth Is On Hell Tour.

2012 – The mighty MEGADETH performed at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, QC, Canada. This was a stop on MEGADETH’s Gigantour 2012.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 1st… From Jimi Hendrix Experience To Fit For A King

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on February 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 1st, 1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed at the Fillmore Auditorium, in San Francisco, California, USA. Albert King along with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers also performed on the same bill. The above concert flyer art was done by (the late) Rick Griffin.

On this day in 1975 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Led Zeppelin were obviously touring in support of their sixth and super studio album: Physical Graffiti. Get this: ticket prices ranged from $6.50 to $8.50 (U.S. funds). Whoa!!

On February 1st, 2009 – The mighty SAXON performed at Le Bataclan in Paris, France. This was one of many stops on SAXON’s Battalions Of Steel World Tour 2009. SAXON had released their 18th studio album, Into The Labyrinth, in January of 2009.

On this day in 2011 – Wisconsin’s Thrash Metal warriors LAZARUS A.D. released their second studio album, Black Rivers Flow, via Metal Blade Records.

On February 1st, 2013 – Sweden’s ENFORCER released their studio album Death By Fire, via Nuclear Blast. This album burns! Whoa.

On this day in 2013 – Germany’s Blind Guardian released their box set, A Traveler’s Guide To Space And Time, in the countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The release date for the rest of the world was on February 4th. What a beautiful looking box set and I do not own it. That sucks.

On February 1st, 2015 – Fit For A King is to perform at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, Michigan, USA. This Christian Metalcore band from Texas are supporting August Burns Red on The Frozen Flame Tour. Fit For A King’s new studio album, Slave To Nothing, was released back on December 9th; it’s a steamroller of a very heavy Metalcore listen, with both clean and extreme vocals and I absolutely dig it!

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METAL BE THY NAME!

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Metal Odyssey’s Stone Picks His Top Ten Hard Rock Albums Of 2014

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock albums 2014, hard rock news, metal odyssey, top ten hard rock albums on January 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

I truly enjoyed trying to stay on top of many, many Hard Rock releases that 2014 had to offer. From the dozens or more Hard Rock albums I listened to this past year, this Top 10 represents the titles that psyched me out the most; these are my choice albums that excel from start to finish.

Music creates vibrations that are unique, mystical and timeless. Music is a universal communication that brings us all together, from all walks of life, unlike anything else. Hopefully you’ll appreciate one or many from my personal Top 10 list. Metal be thy name.

#1

MICHAEL SWEET

I’M NOT YOUR SUICIDE

Michael Sweet has, for me, delivered what I consider to be one of the most inspiring Hard Rock albums I’ve ever listened to. If last year’s Stryper album, No More Hell To Pay, wasn’t enough to lift me into the Milky Way of hope and positive reinforcement, then Michael Sweet’s new solo album has put triple asterisks on my will to overcome my personal fears and mistakes. I’m Not Your Suicide is a powerful and sincere album from a musician, songwriter, lyricist and singer that I believe to be an American music treasure.

#2

CHEVELLE – LA GÁRGOLA

#3

KYNG – BURN THE SERUM

#4

ACE FREHLEY – SPACE INVADER

#5

KXM – (Self-Titled)

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FUEL – PUPPET STRINGS

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TESLA – SIMPLICITY

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HELIX – BASTARD OF THE BLUES

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J.RAD – SICK FANTASY

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JEFF LABAR – One For The Road

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Check out Metal Odyssey’s other TOP TEN lists for 2014 below! Whoa!

Metal Odyssey’s Scott Coverdale Picks His Top Ten Hard Rock/Metal Albums Of 2014

METAL ODYSSEY’S TOP TEN METAL ALBUMS OF 2014

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LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 31st…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on January 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 31st, 1969 – The astounding Led Zeppelin performed at the Fillmore East in New York City, New York. The great Iron Butterfly and The Move also performed on this same evening.

On this day in 1999 – The iconic KISS performed during the pre-game festivities for Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Florida, to an (estimated) international viewing audience of 800 million (plus) television viewers. Holy crap and whoa!! Um… I think “800 million” has to be a bit exaggerated, then again, that’s what some of the archived press states.

On January 31st, 2002 – The amazing Aerosmith performed at the Nagoya Dome in Nagoya, Japan. Aerosmith were on their Just Push Play Tour. The thirteenth studio album from Aerosmith, Just Push Play was released back in 2001. The first hit single from this album was: Jaded.

On this day in 2012 – The incredible ICED EARTH performed at the Webster Theater in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. This concert was a stop on ICED EARTH’s World Dystopia Tour 2011-2012. Dystopia marked the tenth album on ICED EARTH’s impressive discography and was released in October of 2011.

On January 31st, 2015 – The Wrong Side Of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 from the fierce Five Finger Death Punch holds steady at #137, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Released on July 30th of 2013, this kick-to-the-teeth album has spent 51 weeks on this chart and peaked at #2.

The late and super great Jeff Hanneman was born on January 31st, 1964. Happy birthday Jeff Hanneman, thank you for the timeless Metal and rest in peace.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 30th… From KISS To HAMMERFALL!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on January 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 30th, 1973 – The iconic KISS performed their first concert at the Popcorn Club, in Queens, New York, USA. KISS were paid a whopping $50 for their two sets of performance on that Rock historic evening. I wish I was there… then again, I was only seven years old then. Whoa!!

On this day in 1973 – The magnificent Led Zeppelin performed at Guildhall in Preston, UK.

On January 30th, 1987 – The mighty IRON MAIDEN performed at The Summit in Houston, Texas, USA. This concert was a stop on IRON MAIDEN’s Somewhere On Tour.

On this day in 1988 – STRYPER has their power ballad, Honestly, sitting at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Honestly is featured on STRYPER’s Grammy nominated and third studio album from 1986: To Hell With The Devil.

On January 30th, 1996 – The legendary IRON MAIDEN performed at the Maysfield Leisure Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This concert date was on IRON MAIDEN’S The X Factour.

On this day in 2004 – The powerful IRON MAIDEN performed at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, USA. This concert was one of many on IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death Tour.

On January 30th, 2007 – The fearsome SLAYER performed at Saltair in Magna, Utah, USA. SLAYER were on their Christ Illusion tour. Ssssllllaaaayyyyerrrr!! Whoa!

On this day in 2015 – The grand HAMMERFALL are to perform at Razzmatazz 2 in Barcelona, Spain. Orden Ogan and Serious Black are the supporting bands and they kick Metal ass too.

On January 30th, 2015 – The super-duper AC/DC have their legendary studio album, Back In Black, resting at #83 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Released back in 1980, Back In Black has spent 162 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200 and once peaked at #4. Holy Metal!!

On this day in 2015 – The sensational Metallica have their 1991 studio album, Metallica aka The Black Album, occupying the #185 slot, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Timeless Metal, it is.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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DEAD EARTH POLITICS – Issues Update On “Men Become Gods” EP

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags dead earth politics, metal albums 2015, metal odyssey on January 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Austin, Texas metallers DEAD EARTH POLITICS are nearing completion on their upcoming Men Become Gods EP. The EP is second in a series of three that began with last year’s acclaimed The Queen of Steel, and is scheduled release on March 14.

For a taste of Men Become Gods, the band has posted n unmastered version of “Casting Stones” at this location.

In other news, DEAD EARTH POLITICS has been added to the 2015 Texas Independence Fest, taking place April 10 – 12. The band will join BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, WHITECHAPEL, SHEER TERROR, HAMMER FIGHT and many more at the Empire Control Room & Garage in Austin, Texas. For details, visit www.comeandtakeitproductions.com

DEAD EARTH POLITICS – Live Dates:

2/25 – Austin, Texas @ Dirty Dog Bar w/ ANVIL

3/06 – San Antonio, Texas @ Papa Woody’s

03/14 – CD Release Party & Metal Monsters of Texas – Austin, Texas @ Dirty Dog Bar

04/10 – 12 – Texas Independence Fest – Austin, Texas @ Empire Control Room & Garage

The Queen of Steel is available at: deadearthpolitics.bandcamp.com.

Defined by a relentless work ethic and loyalty to their rabid and ever-growing fanbase, DEAD EARTH POLITICS have launched a perk-laden IndieGoGo pre-order campaign for the EP. Rooted in the notion that music is an art form meant to be shared between artist and audience, supporters can take part in the perpetual rise of DEAD EARTH POLITICS and secure a copy of Men Become Gods (and much more) at the link below.

www.indiegogo.com/projects/dead-earth-politics-men-become-gods

One of the many perks available with the crowdfunding campaign was the sword used by the Queen of Steel in video for Redneck Dragonslayer, taken from The Queen of Steel EP. The sword was purchased by Javier Gomez, who is pictured below with his prize and members of DEAD EARTH POLITICS.

Praise For DEAD EARTH POLITICS:

“This is more than just a Metal EP, it is a testament to the enduring power of the music we all know and love. Blasting and mighty, The Queen of Steel is a clear proof of the bands talent.” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“Classic Iron Maiden trades blows with ‘Sacrament’ era Lamb Of God. Awesome.” – [4.5/5] – Metal Underground

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.deadearthpolitics.com

www.facebook.com/deadearthpolitics

www.last.fm/music/Dead+Earth+Politics

LONG LIVE DEAD EARTH POLITICS.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 29th… From Led Zeppelin To Eddie Jackson

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, metal music, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on January 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

1975 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at the Greensboro Coliseum, in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

1977 – The great Aerosmith had their hit Walk This Way sitting at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Aerosmith’s third and stupendous studio album, from 1975: Toys In The Attic.

2002 – The tenth studio album from the super legendary King Diamond, Abigail II: The Revenge, was released via Metal Blade Records.

2015 – The sixth studio album from Nickelback, Dark Horse, has re-entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and sits at #187. Dark Horse was released back in 2008 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200. Since its release, Dark Horse has spent 152 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200. That says something about this album. Whoa.

2015 – The eighth studio album from Nickelback, No Fixed Address, holds on with its #101 ranking on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Falling from #114 the previous week, No Fixed Address has spent ten consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200. This very cool album debuted at #4, as well.

EDDIE JACKSON

On January 29th, 1962, Eddie Jackson was born. Happy Birthday, Eddie! Whoa and hell yeah! Eddie Jackson aka EdBass is famously known as a an original member, bassist and co-songwriter for the legendary Metal troupe Queensrÿche. To date, the multi-million selling Queensrÿche have released thirteen studio albums. Long live Eddie Jackson!

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE!

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MICHAEL SWEET

I’M NOT YOUR SUICIDE

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CHEVELLE – LA GÁRGOLA

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KYNG – BURN THE SERUM

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ACE FREHLEY – SPACE INVADER

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KXM – (Self-Titled)

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FUEL – PUPPET STRINGS

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TESLA – SIMPLICITY

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HELIX – BASTARD OF THE BLUES

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