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KISS / DEF LEPPARD – USA TOUR 2014 – COMPLETE TOUR SCHEDULE POSTED

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, def leppard, hard rock news, kiss, kiss def leppard tour, metal odyssey, rock music news, world news on March 22, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

2 HEAVY ROCK ICONS TOGETHER!

HEAVY ROCK HISTORY SHALL BE EXPERIENCED!

KISS 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

KISS & DEF LEPPARD ON TOUR!

METAL BE THY NAME!

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General public tickets went on sale for the following KISS / Def Leppard shows on Friday, March 21st, 2014:

June 23 – USANA Amphitheater – West Valley City, UT
June 25 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
June 27 – Sleep Country Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA
June 29 – White River Amphitheatre – Auburn, WA

July 02 – Sleep Train Pavilion – Concord, CA
July 03 – Sleep Train Amphitheater – Wheatland, CA
July 05 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – Irvine, CA
July 06 – Sleep Train Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA
July 08 – The Forum – Los Angeles, CA
July 09 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ
July 13 – Gexa Energy Paviliion – Dallas, TX
July 15 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
July 16 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
July 19 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
July 20 – Walnut Creek Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC
July 22 – Cruzan Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
July 23 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater – Tampa, FL
July 25 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA

August 01 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
August 02 – Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, NJ
August 03 – Susquehanna Bank Center – Camden, NJ
August 09 – Toyota Pavilion – Scranton, PA
August 10 – The Xfinity Theater – Hartford, CT
August 12 – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON
August 15 – Alpine Valley Music Theater – East Troy, WI
August 16 – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL
August 17 – Target Centre – Minneapolis, MN
August 20 – Wells Fargo Arena – Des Moines, IA
August 22 – Klipsch Music Center Noblesville, IN
August 26 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
August 29 – BOK Center – Tulsa, OK
August 31 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, TX

Visit http://www.kissonline.com/tour to buy tickets and VIP / MEET & GREET Packages.

* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

* For more info on DEF LEPPARD:

Website: http://www.defleppard.com

LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

Stone.

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Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Friday, March 21st, 2014

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world history, world news with tags alphonse de lamartine, classic rock, def leppard, hard rock news, kiss, malaysia airlines flight 370, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock music news, Skid Row on March 21, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Yay, it’s Friday! TGIF and have a drink on me! All the while, our world is going to hell in a fiery, out-of-control basket. Whatever y’all do, make certain to FILTER the news you read and watch. We are ALL receiving misinformation constantly from the 24/7 news networks, internet and print media. Need proof of this? Just tune into the coverage of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Sad.

The talking mannequins on television only give a shit about RATINGS and how they look on camera; therefore, it’s the Dewey Defeats Truman philosophy of journalism that we must unfortunately live with, from yesterday and today’s news outlets.

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Now on to some better news… which is… music. Take a look below at the super-cool concert flyer for SKID ROW and BLACK STAR RIDERS! Whoa!! Two gigs coming-up, this May in California! Whoa!!

As I do (loyally) utilize the vast social network known as Twitter, I found this exceptional quote, (below), from a historically legendary dude whose name is Alphonse De Lamartine. The NAMM Twitter account posted this quote and I snagged it for my post. Yup.

In the event you don’t know who this dude was, here’s a lightning-quick history lesson: Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine was a French writer, poet and politician. Alphonse was born on October 21, 1790, in Mâcon, France and died in Paris, France, back on February 28, 1869.

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Just in case you’ve just woken up from sleeping through these past several days, KISS and Def Leppard will be touring together this Summer.

By now, y’all are wondering why Stone slapped the album cover for PEARL JAM Ten, on the top of this post. Answer: I bought the CD of Ten, yesterday at Best Buy for $3.99 (U.S.). Not a bad price for a tried and true Rock classic. I’ve forever owned Ten on cassette, thus an upgrade was essential. Pearl Jam’s Ten has grown on me over the years, that’s for certain. Metal be thy name.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE THE GRAND, MYSTICAL POWERS OF MUSIC.

Stone.

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Louis St. August – Legendary Vocalist Of Mass To Make Special Appearance With Iconic Classic Rock Band, Boston, At Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, news, rock bands, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags boston, boston heaven on earth tour, cheap trick, classic rock, connecticut, louis st. august, mass, metal odyssey, mohegan sun casino, tom scholz on March 18, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the MASS Facebook page:

Join our own Louis St August as he makes a special appearance with the band BOSTON at the Mohegan Sun Casino on Saturday, June 28th.

Louis St. August – MASS vocalist

I’ll be joining BOSTON for a tune on Saturday June 28th @ The Mohegan Sun Arena, CT. Cheap Trick opens the show!

TICKET INFO:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D004C69BD075FBA

Below, listen to Boston – Heaven On Earth, taken from their new studio album Life, Love & Hope. Louis St. August provides his backing vocals and harmonies on Heaven On Earth!

BOSTON – Life, Love & Hope is available now, via Frontiers Records!

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* For more info on BOSTON:

Website: http://www.bandboston.com

* For more info on LOUIS ST. AUGUST:

Website: http://www.massrocks.com

LONG LIVE BOSTON.

LONG LIVE LOUIS ST. AUGUST.

LONG LIVE CHEAP TRICK.

LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

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FAITHSEDGE – Preview New Song/Video For Upcoming Album!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, fabrizio grossi, faithsedge, giancarlo floridia, hard rock albums 2014, hard rock bands, metal odyssey, rock music news, world news on March 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Above: Giancarlo Floridia – vocalist/guitarist/songwriter

FAITHSEDGE returns this year with a new album! Below is a 2 minute preview of the track/video for Comes Crashing Down, featuring singer Giancarlo Floridia, former Dokken lead guitarist Alex De Rosso, Tony “AJ” Morra (Van Zant) on drums and keyboardist Eric Ragno (Trixter/Fergie Fredrickson).

The album was Produced by Fabrizio Grossi, who also played bass (Steve Vai/Steve Lukather) and mastered by Pete Doell (Universal mastering) and also features other Melodic Rock keys man Alessandro Del Vechhio (Hardline). Further details on release dates world-wide will be announced soon!

The track Comes Crashing Down is a blend of Hard Rock and progressive, with a running time of 6 minutes long! Heres a preview below!

* For more info on FAITHSEDGE:

Facebook: Faithsedge

Website: http://www.faithsedgemusic.com

LONG LIVE FAITHSEDGE.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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MICHAEL SWEET “I’m Not Your Suicide” (Official Video) Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in christian heavy metal, christian rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music videos, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags christian rock, classic rock, hard rock news, i'm not your suicide, metal odyssey, michael sweet, rock albums 2014, rock music news, stryper, world news on March 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

MICHAEL SWEET – The legendary Michael Sweet has released (March 4th – Big 3 Records) a grand new music video, I’m Not Your Suicide, which is also the title track of his forthcoming solo album. I’m Not Your Suicide carries a positive message to young people: that choosing suicide from being abused or bullied is not the answer and help is available to those being tormented.

Child abuse in all its forms must be addressed and Michael Sweet has succeeded in raising the awareness to this troubling social crisis, through his song and music video. A suicide crisis hotline number is also shown at the end of this music video: 1-800-4-A-CHILD.

I love this song, both for its incredibly positive message to young people and for its melodic and inspiring music. A brilliantly beautiful song is I’m Not Your Suicide. The vocals of Michael Sweet are filled with intense and undeniable emotion. Amazingly well done. Listen and watch for yourself, below:

Find out more about Michael Sweet’s new single and how a portion of the proceeds are graciously going to benefit Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:

https://donate.childhelp.org/page/contribute/michaelsweet

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* The single I’m Not Your Suicide is available now on iTunes and Amazon.com.

* Pre-Order The New CD By Clicking The Link Below:

http://michaelsweet.portmerch.com/stores/product.php?productid=19030

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* The full-length album, I’m Not Your Suicide, will be released on May 6th, 2014, via Big 3 Records.

* Michael Sweet is the vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and co-founding member of the iconic Christian Heavy Metal band: Stryper. Michael Sweet is also an ex-vocalist and guitarist for the super-legendary Boston.

Michael Sweet’s autobiography, Honestly – My Life And Stryper Revealed, will be released on May 6th, 2014.

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* For more related news features on Michael Sweet:

Michael Sweet Of Stryper – Expresses Thoughts On His New Solo Album “I’m Not Your Suicide”

Michael Sweet – “I’m Not Your Suicide” Single And Music Video Release Dates Announced!

The above links are for posts featured on Metal Odyssey, on January 24, 2014 and February 25, 2014.

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* For more info on MICHAEL SWEET:

Facebook: Michael Sweet

Website: http://www.michaelsweet.com

LONG LIVE MICHAEL SWEET.

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

STAND UP TO BULLYING AND CHILD ABUSE, THROUGH AWARENESS, GUIDANCE, INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION.

Stone.

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DELTA ROSE – SET TO RELEASE NEW EP!

Posted in blues rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags blues rock, california rock bands, delta rose, dizzy reed, hard rock news, metal odyssey, rock music news, rosemead california, world news on March 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

(Rosemead, CA) – Rosemead Blues Rock Band, DELTA ROSE have completed their second EP and set for a late Spring Release. Frontman/Guitarist Spencer Krasch explains more when asked about the album’s influences:

“With this album, we were just going for Delta Rose! We were going with what was going to pick up the best rock tone, the guitars, and trying to find a way to capture our live sound and put it out on a CD and I think we did it!”

Delta Rose is widely known for their high energy larger than life stage presence with a dedicated fan base that is sure to pack their shows. Most recently they were nominated as BEST LIVE BAND for LA Weekly.

From the studio to the band, there is quite an amazing amount of talent put into this stellar album. The currently untitled album was recorded at the legendary NRG Studios and produced by Billy Schleifer and Isaac Hasson (Demi Lovato, Hot Chelle Rae), mixed by Steve Hardy (Blue October, Rush, Jay Z), and mastered by the legendary Howie Weinberg. The song “10 Long Years” features Dizzy Reed of Guns n Roses.

“The album is filled with smoking guitar solos, cool group chants, vibrant blues licks, solid drumming, infectious basslines and the most captivating and edgy, yet sweet as honey vocals you will ever hear. Delta Rose’s new album has definitely polished and perfected true rock and roll.” – Marisol Richardson, Music Junkie Press

DELTA ROSE: Spencer Krasch (Guitar/Vocals), Forrest Goss (Lead Guitar), Steven Aulcey (Bass), and Mikey Herrera (guitars)

Source and photo credits:

Music Junkie Press: http://musicjunkiepress.com

Photographer: ROCKIN RYAN

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* For more info on DELTA ROSE:

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LONG LIVE DELTA ROSE.

LONG LIVE CALIFORNIA.

Stone.

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SPIDER ROCKETS “Going Down” – Used As An Entrance Song For WWE NXT’s CHARLOTTE FLAIR

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, sports, world news with tags charlotte flair, hard rock news, metal odyssey, pro wrestling, rock music news, spider rockets, spider rockets going down, world news, wwe, wwe nxt on March 9, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

SPIDER ROCKETS

New Jersey’s Hard Rockers

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WWE NXT’s Charlotte Flair has used Spider Rocket’s (Heavy Rockin’ song) “GOING DOWN” as her entrance music when she makes her way to the ring. See video below.

She may not fly jets or ride limousines, but Charlotte — daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair — may be destined for greatness. A latecomer to the industry her father helped revolutionize, Charlotte has kickstarted her entrance into her father’s profession and made a name for herself in NXT in very short order.

Displaying a level of athleticism that few divas in history can match, Charlotte has captured the attention of the NXT Universe in short order. What the future holds for Charlotte is anyone’s guess, but if history is any indicator, it will include nothing but the highest accolades and respect. The world will know her name soon enough.

Going Down is from the critically acclaimed Spider Rockets studio album from 2012: Bitten.

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Click below for past SPIDER ROCKETS features, on Metal Odyssey!

SPIDER ROCKETS “BITTEN” – Strap Yourself In… For One Hell Of A Hard Rockin’ Ride With Plenty Of Bite!

SPIDER ROCKETS “Going Down” Official Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above links are for original posts, featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 18, 2012 and September 24, 2013.

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* For more info on SPIDER ROCKETS:

Facebook: Spider Rockets

Website: http://www.spiderrockets.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/spiderrockets

LONG LIVE SPIDER ROCKETS.

LONG LIVE CHARLOTTE FLAIR.

LONG LIVE RIC FLAIR.

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RAINBOW “The Singles Box Set 1975 – 1986” – (Vinyl Replica Singles) Is Out Now!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, rainbow, rainbow the singles box set, ritchie blackmore, rock music news, ronnie james dio, vinyl records on March 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The box set gathers all of Rainbow’s classic singles

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As one of the cornerstones of British Rock, Rainbow, led by the never-predictable but ever-astonishing guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, became synonymous with some of the most well-regarded and popular charting Rock songs of the seventies and eighties. From the mystic and quasi-religious ‘Man On A Silver Mountain’ to the solid gold anthems of ‘All Night Long’, ‘Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll’ and ‘Since You Been Gone’, each year in the decade of Rainbow was marked by some of the best songs and performances captured both on record and in-concert.

The box set gathers all of the band’s classic singles from the era in replicas of the original release, alongside a book featuring details on each of the titles.

Passing through the band were some of the best the genre had to offer. Vocalists Ronnie James Dio and Graham Bonnet, bass player and producer Roger Glover and drummer Cozy Powell, each brought their individual talent to the table to record some of Rock’s best-loved Hard Rock on those timeless singles.

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* Released on February 11th, 2014.

* Purchase At: http://www.amazon.com

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* Source: http://www.universalmusic.com

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF RAINBOW.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

REST IN PEACE, COZY POWELL.

Stone.

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PAUL STANLEY OF KISS – Book Signing Dates For His Autobiography “Face The Music: A Life Exposed” – Releasing In All Formats On April 8th

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, hard rock news, kiss, metal odyssey, Paul Stanley, paul stanley face the music: a life exposed, rock music biographies, rock music news on March 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the KISS Facebook page:

PAUL STANLEY FACE THE MUSIC UPDATE

Paul Stanley’s “Face the Music: A Life Exposed” will be released in ALL formats including eBook and spoken word on April 8th! Paul will be signing copies of his new book at the following locations:

Monday, April 7 – New York – 6:00 pm

Barnes & Noble Tribeca
97 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007

Tuesday, April 8 – New York – 7:00 pm

Barnes & Noble
2245 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY

Wednesday, April 9 – New York/New Jersey – 6:00 pm

Bookends
211 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ

Wednesday, April 16 – Los Angeles – 7:00 pm

Barnes & Noble
The Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Thursday, April 17 – San Diego – 7:00 pm

Warwick’s
7812 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037

Friday, April 25 – San Francisco – 7:00 pm

Jewish Community Center
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Visit www.PaulStanley.com for more info on Face the Music: A Life Exposed by Paul Stanley

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* For more info on PAUL STANLEY:

Website: http://www.PaulStanley.com

Facebook: Paul Stanley

* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

LONG LIVE PAUL STANLEY.

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

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12 GAUGE – Teaser Video For Forthcoming Album “ALL IN”; Releasing Via Flicknife Records

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags 12 gauge, 12 gauge all in, classic rock, flicknife records, hard rock albums 2014, metal albums 2014, metal odyssey, twelve gauge, world news on March 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

12 GAUGE are to release their Debut album through Flicknife Records 07/04/14!

Teaser Video Of 12 GAUGE’s ‘Hell To The Morning’ from the forthcoming album ‘All In’:

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12 GAUGE:

Ian ‘Jonno’ Johnson – Guitar

Ryan Van Delyce – Guitar

J Michael Ward – Vocals

Graham ‘Gee’ Bennett – Drums

Andy Waite – Bass Guitar

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* For more info on 12 GAUGE:

Facebook: Twelve Gauge

Website: http://www.twelvegauge.co.uk

twitter: www.twitter.com/12gaugeuk

Source:

Website: flickniferecords.co.uk

Facebook: Flicknife Records: a music label

LONG LIVE 12 GAUGE.

LONG LIVE FLICKNIFE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE ENGLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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DORO “Raise Your Fist – 30 Years Anniversary Edition” Double CD To Be Released Via Nuclear Blast

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, doro, doro pesch, metal albums 2014, metal odyssey, queen of heavy metal, raise your fist 30 years anniversary edition on March 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

From Nuclear Blast:

DORO – In honor of her 30 years stage jubilee, internationally successful Rock singer DORO PESCH will celebrate with fans from all over the world and two separate yet unique shows on May 02: the Classic Night with Orchestra, and May 03: the Rock Night with many guests, at CCD Stadthalle of her hometown Düsseldorf.

Just in time for the celebration, there will be an anniversary record of the Rock Queen. The Raise Your Fist – 30 Years Anniversary Edition contains the re-release of the successful Raise Your Fist record, as well as a real bonus CD highlight entitled Powerful Passionate Favorites. There you’ll find new and unreleased tracks, along with DORO cover versions of her favorite artists, such as LED ZEPPELIN, TINA TURNER, METALLCA and DIO.

Another highlight is the French version of her hit Raise Your Fist In The Air, as well as a new mix of It Still Hurts, a duet along with MOTÖRHEAD icon Lemmy Kilmister.

DORO comments: Raise Your Fist is a real jewel among my releases, with constantly great tracks on it.”

The bonus CD Powerful Passionate Favorites now adds another diamond to her outstanding career. Here comes the track list:

01. It Still Hurts

The ballad of Doro and Lemmy, with a new mix from Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT a.o.).

02. Lève Ton Poing Vers Le Ciel

The french version of the single ‘Raise Your Fist In The Air’.

03. Babe I´m Gonna Leave You

DORO’s cover version of the LED ZEPPELIN classic.

04. Nutbush City Limits

DORO’s cover version of the TINA TURNER classic.

05. Only You

New version of the track, which was written by Gene Simmons (KISS) in the year 1990 for DORO.

06. Egypt (The Chains Are On)

Cover-version of her favorite Ronnie James DIO song, the true hero of Doro.

07. Nothing Else Matters

DORO’s cover version of the most popular METALLICA classic.

08. Warfare

New song, which will be featured alongside the movie “Anuk 2”, where Doro again acts as the warrior Meha.

09. NYC Blues

Home-recorded demo-version of a new track, recently recorded at Doro’s apartment in New York.

* For more info on DORO:

Facebook: DORO

Website: http://www.doro.de/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

USA Website: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Europe Website: http://www.nuclearblast.de

LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

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METAL ODYSSEY – Celebrates Its 5th METAL Anniversary!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, metal odyssey 5th year anniversary, rock music news, stone, world news on March 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Today, the phone calls, emails, text messages and tweets I’ve received from numerous loyal supporters and media celebrities, along with icons representing the world of Metal and Heavy Rock, to world dignitaries, all congratulating me on Metal Odyssey’s 5th Metal Year Anniversary, has been nothing short of thrilling! Metal Odyssey is obviously doing something right, in spreading the message of Metal around the globe.

To all the visitors, Metal Buddies, bands, PR partners, record labels and (of course) WordPress.com, everyone at Metal Odyssey thanks YOU for the Metal support over the first five Metal years!! And…

METAL BE

THY NAME!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL ODYSSEY – DEFENDING THE METAL FAITH, SINCE 2009.

Stone.

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Adrenaline Mob’s Mike Orlando To Hold Master Class At The Collective School Of Music In New York City

Posted in Guitar, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags adrenaline mob, metal guitarists, Metal News, metal odyssey, mike orlando, rock guitarists, sonic stomp, the collective school of music, world news on February 28, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported by Mike Orlando on the Adrenaline Mob Facebook page:

Proud & excited to announce that I will be doing a Guitar Master Class at The Collective School of Music, New York City on Saturday, March 29th at 2pm!! Free for all to attend, just reserve seating in advance!!!

I will be performing some Adrenaline Mob tracks & a whole list of Sonic Stomp tracks as well! Some cool giveaways & Sonic Stomp II Cd’s as well! Hope to see you all there!!! GUITARS RULE!!!

Reserve seats by calling 1-212- 741-0091 extx100!!

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* For more info on MIKE ORLANDO:

Website: mikeorlandomusic.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeorlando1

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* For more info on ADRENALINE MOB:

Facebook: Adrenaline Mob

Website: http://adrenalinemob.com

LONG LIVE MIKE ORLANDO.

LONG LIVE ADRENALINE MOB.

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR SIXTH ANNUAL REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW PRESENTED BY EPIPHONE

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags guns n' roses, hard rock news, heavy metal news, korn, Metal News, metal odyssey, revolver golden gods awards, rock music news, world news on February 26, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW presented by Epiphone®, America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal awards show, has announced its return to Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 23. This years performers include Guns N’ Roses, Korn, Anthrax, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Pretty Reckless, Zakk Wylde, A Day To Remember and more to be announced! Tickets for the 2014 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW will be available starting Friday, February 28 at 10 AM ET at http://www.axs.com/events/248802. Details will be announced soon for fans at home to tune in and catch all of the action.

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(Source: NewBay Media LLC)

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE REVOLVER.

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Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund – 3rd Annual Awards Gala / Pre-Release Listening Party For “This Is Your Life” – Event Info

Posted in charities, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, dio, Metal News, metal odyssey, ronnie james dio, ronnie james dio this is your life, stand up and shout cancer fund, world news on February 26, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the Ronnie James Dio Facebook page:

We only have just a few more of the Special Fan Tickets left for $25 each for the Ronnie James Dio Tribute Album Party and Awards Gala in Hollywood, CA on March 17th! There will be Live performances by Halestorm, Corey Taylor, Jimmy Bain, Rowan Robertson, Brian Tichy, Oni Logan and an All-Star Jam! Rob Halford will also be on hand to accept a Special Award! You will not want to miss this once in a lifetime special VIP Event! Get your tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/oaeyyag

* For info on the Ronnie James Dio Tribute Album This Is Your Life, releasing on April 1st, 2014, via Rhino, click on the link below:

RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album “This Is Your Life” Available For Pre-order Now! Benefiting The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund

Above link is for a press release featured on Metal Odyssey, on February 12, 2014.

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* For more info, click on links below:

Facebook: Ronnie James Dio

Website: http://www.ronniejamesdio.com

LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

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Michael Sweet – “I’m Not Your Suicide” Single And Music Video Release Dates Announced!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags christian rock, classic rock, hard rock albums 2014, hard rock news, i'm not your suicide, metal odyssey, michael sweet, rock music news, stryper, world news on February 25, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the Michael Sweet & Stryper Facebook pages:

The single “I’m Not Your Suicide” drops on @Itunes and @Amazon 3/3 and the video drops on 3/4!

Michael Sweet’s new album “I’m Not Your Suicide” releases on May 6th, 2014, via Big 3 Records.

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* For more info on MICHAEL SWEET:

Website: www.michaelsweet.com

Facebook: Michael Sweet

Facebook: Stryper

LONG LIVE MICHAEL SWEET.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

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Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

Posted in classic rock, Death Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, movies, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, deicide, disc exchange dayton ohio, harold ramis, indie record stores, kiss, metal magazines, metal odyssey, ohio, the rock and roll hall of fame on February 25, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Jiminy Metal Cricket! I haven’t written a Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts post, since March of 2013! As Frank Sinatra and David Lee Roth have sung… That’s Life. By the way, That’s Life was written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon; while originally recorded by American born Jazz singer: Marion Montgomery. There’s some non-Metal trivia for y’all. Whoa.

The Zero Tolerance magazine cover (above) has DEICIDE’s (legendary) Glen Benton staring at not just me… he’s also staring at you! One look into those eyes of Glen Benton and all I see is… METAL. Okay, someone may see, (maybe) a tad of evil. Evil is Metal. Cool. However, the glaring eyes of Glen Benton can be open for interpretation and still one Metal fact remains: those eyes of Glen Benton have undoubtedly seen it all.

I bought this December/January issue of Zero Tolerance at my nearest Barnes & Noble store, yesterday. Yes, I’m psyched. I cannot give this magazine enough Metal praise. It’s released every two months and costs $9.99 (U.S.). This mag is a UK publication and also comes with a CD of 18 songs; real songs that y’all won’t hear on American Idol.

L to R: Ghostbusters – Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

Yesterday, the sad news spread across the world that the legendary Harold Ramis, a comedy filmmaker, director, writer and actor passed away. Man, have I been a lifelong fan of Harold Ramis! I have thoroughly enjoyed, time and again, every movie that Harold Ramis touched! Beginning back to my middle school/high school years, the comedy films that Harold Ramis was responsible for included Animal House (1978), Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), the Ghostbusters franchise, National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), Groundhog Day from 1993 and many more. An American comedy film icon, Harold Ramis shall forever be. His ability to make me laugh will forever remain and that’s a Metal fact. May Harold Ramis rest in peace.

Above: That’s the KISS frisbee I own. Pretty cool, huh? I bought it at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Yup.

Apparently, KISS will not play in any band lineup for The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. It would have been extremely cool if every available member of KISS (past and present) could perform together onstage, for one kick-ass jam medley of KISS classics. A video backdrop showing the late Eric Carr and Mark St. John during this “fantasy” performance would have been an ultimate fan experience and profound moment in Rock history. Alas, what the hell do I know? Right?

Regardless, anyone who follows KISS on a daily basis, via their Facebook and website, will surely agree that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have NOT forgotten about their past. Their roots are what made them the icons they are today and both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have openly acknowledged (via their recent press release) they want to celebrate the history of KISS. Read it by clicking the link below:

KISS – Will Not Play In Any Lineup For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

The above link is for a press release featured on Metal Odyssey, on February 23, 2014.

I’d like to now give a HUGE Metal plug to my local indie CD/vinyl record shop: Disc Exchange. This (Dayton, Ohio) whiz-bang store covers it all, from music, movies and games to pop-culture collectibles too! True professionals (Mark and Kevin) you’ll find at Disc Exchange. Album collector’s will find LOTS of great vinyl, both new and used! Just take a look at their store logo above for more info! If you stop by Disc Exchange, tell ’em Stone sent you. Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on ZERO TOLERANCE:

Website: http://www.ztmag.com

* For more info on DISC EXCHANGE:

Facebook: Disc Exchange Dayton

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL.

Stone.

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KISS – Will Not Play In Any Lineup For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, Gene Simmons, hard rock news, kiss, kiss 40th anniversary tour, metal odyssey, rock and roll hall of fame, rock music news on February 23, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the KISS Facebook page, on February 23rd, 2014:

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME STATEMENT FROM KISS

To All Our Fans In Regards To The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

Out of respect, Ace and Peter’s recent statements demand a quick response to you, our fans.

Our intention was to celebrate the entire history of KISS and give credit to all members including present long time members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, and additionally Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr all who have made this band what it is, regardless of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s point of view.

Although KISS has moved forward far longer without them, Ace and Peter are at the very foundation of what we have built and this would all be impossible had they not been a part of it in the beginning.

It is over 13 years since the original lineup has played together in make-up and we believe the memory of those times would not be enhanced. Contrary to claims made through the media we have never refused to play with Ace and Peter.

We have spent 40 years dedicated to building KISS without quitting or wavering as the band has moved forward with huge tours and platinum albums through different important lineups for forty years, to this day.

KISS has always been a band unlike any other. That is why we started KISS. That is why we continue KISS. Being unlike other bands also means making choices and decisions unlike other bands.

This is understandably an emotional situation where there is no way to please everyone.

To bring this to a quick end, we have decided not to play in any line-up and we will focus our attention on celebrating our induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

We are excited and are looking forward to seeing you all on the KISS 40th Anniversary worldwide tour.

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

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SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL – Take A Look At The 2014 Lineup Of Bands! Whoa!!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, news, rock bands, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags Black Sabbath, metal festivals 2014, metal odyssey, rock festivals 2014, rock music news, sweden, sweden rock festival, sweden rock festival 2014 on February 21, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL!

Norjeboke, Blekinge Län, Sweden!

JUNE 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th!

4 DAYS! 5 STAGES! 85 BANDS!

METAL BE THY NAME!

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The 2014 edition of SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL looks to be INCREDIBLE! Black Sabbath!! Check out the bands listed below! WHOA! I even see… W.A.S.P, TNT and Ted Nugent in the middle of all those glorious bands! Canned Heat and Foghat are on the bill! Amazing! Great headliners for each day! Heck, Megadeth, Rob Zombie and Emperor are there and they’re not even headlining! WHOA again!

* Click the link below for ticket info:

Tickets: http://www.swedenrock.com/index.cfm?pg=120

* For more info on SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL:

Facebook: Sweden Rock Festival

Website: http://www.swedenrock.com

LONG LIVE SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE SWEDEN.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

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DON DOKKEN “SOLITARY” – Released For The First Time Digitally

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags classic rock, dokken, don dokken, don dokken solitary, hard rock news, metal odyssey, rock music news on February 20, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Dokken vocalist Don Dokken has released his long out of print solo album SOLITARY in digital format for the first time. The release is available exclusively on Amazon.com at THIS LOCATION.

SOLITARY was sold exclusively at live shows, primarily on a small run of acoustic dates that Don Dokken performed while opening for Queensryche.

The track listing for SOLITARY is as follows:

In The Meadow

I’ll Never Forget

Where The Grass Is Green

Ship Of Fools

You Are Everything

Venice

Sarah

The Tragedy

Someday

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(News item contributed by: Scott Coverdale)

(Source: http://www.dokkencentral.com)

* For more info on DON DOKKEN & DOKKEN:

Website: http://www.dokkencentral.com

LONG LIVE DON DOKKEN.

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