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SLEDD – Sign With HighVolMusic

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, highvolmusic, metal odyssey, sledd on November 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

HighVolMusic has announced that San Diego hard rock band SLEDD has signed a worldwide, multi-release deal with the label. The band had a signing party and signed their contract in front a sold out crowd at Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, CA, on Sunday night November 10th.

Formed by vocalist Cary Rothman, keyboardist Peter DeLuke, and drummer Dino DeLuke, SLEDD also features guitarist Kevin Michael and bassist Ronnie Hough. No strangers to the scene, SLEDD has toured nationally with Tesla, Gilby Clark and played with a host of artists that include Blue Oyster Cult, Filter, Great White, Queensryche, Ratt, UFO and more.

“I am stoked about SLEDD joining the family. I was approached about checking out new material from SLEDD but I also started looking back at everything they’ve ever done and none of it has seen the light of day. Each project is impressive in its own right and SLEDD has grown with each project and their musicianship is skilled and top-notch. SLEDD is a really diverse band and their music is solid” – Bill Chavis, HVM

Under the terms of the deal, SLEDD is currently recording their latest effort titled “Get Rich Quick Scheme” with Don Lithgow at DML Studios in Wildomar, California for a 2014 first quarter release. In addition, the band has several unreleased projects that are also part of the agreement with HighVolMusic. Previous project titles include Insane Laughter, Crooked Smiles, Dopamine and we’re handled by Brian Wheat (Tesla) at J Street Studios, Mark Kendall (Great White), Al Pitrelli (Widowmaker, Savatage, Alice Cooper) respectively.

Further details and scheduled release dates will be announced but in the mean time checkout a couple of tracks from Insane Laughter and Get Rich Quick Scheme are streaming right here.

* For more info on SLEDD:

http://sleddweb.com

Facebook: Sledd

http://www.reverbnation.com/sleddweb

* For more info on HighVolMusic:

www.highvolmusic.com

Facebook: HighVolMusic

LONG LIVE SLEDD.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE HIGHVOLMUSIC.

Stone.

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MANRAZE – FEATURING PHIL COLLEN (DEF LEPPARD), PAUL COOK (THE SEX PISTOLS) & SIMON LAFFY (GIRL) RELEASE NEW EP – “I SURRENDER” – TODAY

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock albums 2013, manraze, manraze i surrender ep, metal odyssey, phil collen def leppard, rock albums 2013, rock music news on November 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Will Be Featured Guest On Rockline – November 18, 2013

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(Los Angeles) MANRAZE, the London-based rock band formed by iconic Def Leppard lead guitarist Phil Collen, along with punk rock forerunner Paul Cook (Sex Pistols) on drums and Simon Laffy, rockin’ bass player of Collen’s former glam-band, Girl, release their new EP, I Surrender available on iTunes today – November 12th. On November 18th MANRAZE will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show, ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn. Fans can tune in at 8:30 pm PT/11:30 pm ET. Check rocklineradio.com for more details.

When not rocking together, the MANRAZE trio continues to keep busy. Collen holds down his ‘day-job’ as lead guitarist with Def Leppard, heading with the band into a Dublin studio in February to write and record new music. Collen is also working on his own blues album Delta Deep featuring soulstress Debbi Blackwell-Cook and is currently writing his auto-biography (Simon & Shuster/Atria) due out late 2014. Cook has been working with Edwyn Collins first on his 2013 album release Understated, and then touring with Collins playing live shows. Currently, Cook is also playing in Subway Sect with Vic Goddard, touring and recording a new album.

Laffy has taken his talents into another creative lane having authored two novels in his ‘off-time’, Red Sunrise and Seed of Satan. Both are historical fictions set around epic events of the 20th century and are in the process of being published.

It all started in 2004 when Phil Collen, after 20+ years as lead guitarist for Def Leppard, decided to express himself via another creative outlet. After a fateful conversation with Simon Laffy and a next day chance meeting with Paul Cook MANRAZE was formed and finally released their debut album SURREAL through Universal Records in the summer of 2008 to rave reviews.

In August 2011 the trio re-enetered the studio and released punkfunkrootsrock which featured the single, “Over My Dead Body.” In the spring of 2011 the MANRAZE single “I, Superbiker” was the theme song for the feature documentary of the same name. Directed by Mark Sloper, and released solely in the UK, the documentary is an in-depth expose’ into the merciless world of competitive speed bike racing and a look at the men who have dedicated their entire existence to this incredibly dangerous, adrenaline-fueled sport. MANRAZE’s single “Take On The World” featuring Debbi Blackwell-Cook was subsequently released in 2012 as a part of the soundtrack to Sloper’s sequel film “I, Superbiker: The Showdown” which chronicled the rise of 2011 British superbike racing champion Tommy Hill.

Watch the lyric video “I Surrender” – here:

Listen to an exclusive stream of the EP on Rollingstone.com:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/def-leppard-sex-pistols-members-team-for-manraze-ep-premiere-20131107

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Source: MAD Ink PR

* For more info on MANRAZE:

Facebook: Manraze

Website: http://www.manraze.com

LONG LIVE MANRAZE.

Stone.

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THE BANG GANG “Pedal To The Metal” Is: Scott Coverdale’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hair Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags bang gang, bang gang love sells, Hair Metal, hair metal bands, metal odyssey, the bang gang, the bang gang pedal to the metal on November 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

THE BANG GANG – As with any Metal genre, the Hair Metal scene had many a talented band that were never signed to a major label and become a household name. The Bang Gang from the USA is one such band and their 1990 studio album, Love Sells (Sinclair Records), is a genuine need for any Hair or Sleaze Metal aficionado!

This first album from The Bang Gang is now realistically rare. Very rare! How rare? Try the $50.00 to $69.00 (U.S.) range for both new and used CD’s of Love Sells, currently listed on Amazon.com! That’s rare.

The opening track on Love Sells, Pedal To The Metal, is, in my opinion, the greatest (if not) one of the greatest Hair Metal songs of all-time! Listen to Pedal To The Metal for yourself below and decide for yourself… cause…

THE BANG GANG “PEDAL TO THE METAL” IS SCOTT COVERDALE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY!

LOVE SELLS – Track Listing:

1. Pedal To The Metal

2. 20th Century Boy

3. The Neon Fairytale

4. Young And The Restless

5. You Make The Beat Go On

6. Be A Model (Or Just Look Like One)

7. Dangerous

8. Thrill After Thrill

9. B.M.G. (Be My Girl)

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THE BANG GANG:

Jet Silver – vocals

Scott Stevens – guitar

KJ Kristoffersen – guitar

Scott Earl – bass

Achon Inc – drums

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LONG LIVE THE HAIR METAL LEGACY OF THE BANG GANG.

Scott Coverdale.

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STRYPER “No More Hell To Pay” – Holding On To #1 On iTunes Rock Charts!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, heavy metal albums 2013, metal albums 2013, metal odyssey, stryper, stryper itunes #1, stryper no more hell to pay on November 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

HUGE STRYPER NEWS!

NO MORE HELL TO PAY IS #1 ON iTUNES!

AS OF 7:00 AM EST, NOVEMBER 7TH!

JUST SAYING.

METAL BE THY NAME.

TWO NEW STRYPER CONCERT DATES ANNOUNCED!

STRYPER

WHEN: April 24, 2014

WHERE: The Rockpile West – West Toronto, Canada

TICKETS: TBA

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STRYPER

WHEN: April 25, 2014

WHERE: The Rockpile East – East Toronto, Canada

TICKETS: TBA

Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar

Robert Sweet – Drums

Oz Fox – Guitar & Vocals

Timothy Gaines – Bass & Vocals

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* For More Info On STRYPER:

Facebook: Stryper

http://www.stryper.com

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

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KYLESA – Touring Europe, Starting January 2014

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock news, kylesa, kylesa europe tour dates 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock music news on November 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Fuzz rockers KYLESA will soon be back in Europe! Still touring in support of this year’s new album Ultraviolet, the American gang will hit the road on January 10th, 2014 and will travel through Europe for a month.

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(Source: Season of Mist)

LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

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ORIANTHI – Is Cover Feature For Guitar Interactive Magazine – Issue 21

Posted in guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, female rock guitarists, guitar, guitar magazines, hard rock guitarists, metal odyssey, orianthi, rock guitarists on November 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

ORIANTHI – Any fan of Orianthi knows what a world-class talent she is as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. At age 28, Orianthi has already become an influence for an upcoming generation of aspiring guitarists. Orianthi is forging her very own astounding legacy, across all Rock genres.

Currently, Orianthi is on tour with the iconic Alice Cooper. The latest issue of Guitar Interactive Magazine has featured Orianthi as their cover story. Metal be thy name.

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Excerpt from Guitar Interactive magazine:

Debuting with Santana at 18, performing with Steve Vai, Michael Jackson, Prince and Alice Cooper, playing Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival, having her own signature PRS model – Australia’s Orianthi has achieved a great deal in a relatively short space of time.

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Orianthi’s Sensational New Studio Album, Heaven In This Hell – Is Out Now! Buy It, Cherish It And Be Glad Orianthi Exists!

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* For More Info On ORIANTHI:

Facebook: orianthi

Website: http://www.orianthimusic.com

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

Alice Cooper: http://www.AliceCooper.com/

* For More Info On Guitar Interactive magazine:

Facebook: Guitar Interactive Magazine

Website: http://www.iguitarmag.com

LONG LIVE ORIANTHI.

Stone.

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Wanna See My JESSE JAMES DUPREE Autographed “Foot Fetish” CD? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags autographs, classic rock, hard rock cds, jesse james dupree, jesse james dupree autographed cd, jesse james dupree foot fetish, metal odyssey, rock star autographs on November 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

JESSE JAMES DUPREE – That’s it above! That’s my Jesse James Dupree Foot Fetish autographed CD! His autograph is the one in the middle, with red sharpie ink. Isn’t it really cool or what? Back in 2000, the legendary Jesse James Dupree (of Jackyl fame & Full Throttle Saloon reality series) saw his first solo album released with Foot Fetish. To the best of my Metal knowledge, the other (solo) album from Jesse James Dupree is: Jesse James Dupree & Dixie Inc – Rev It Up And Go-Go (from 2008).

I luckily discovered and purchased this really cool CD back in the early Spring of this year, at a kick ass (used CD, game/movie video) store called Buyback$ Entertainment. Buyback$ is located in 10 different states, with Ohio being one of them. Lucky Stone!! My nearest Buyback$ is located in Miamisburg, Ohio. There are many of these stores scattered about Ohio too.

What did you pay for this really cool autographed Jesse James Dupree CD, Stone? Try… $10 (U.S.). $10!!! That’s a Metal steal of a deal! Hooray for Stone! Metal be thy name!

I remember semi-skipping to my car after I left Buyback$ with this CD gem in hand! Heck, the dude that cashed me out looked at the autographed liner notes, then looked at me straight in the face and said: “you know, the CD liner notes cover is autographed by Jesse James Dupree and the band?” I replied, with a touch of Metal victory in my voice: “yes, I know, dude.” The Buyback$ dude and I then carried on about how much we both really dig Jackyl and Jesse James Dupree. Good times at the Buyback$ checkout for sure.

Here’s what the back cover of Foot Fetish looks like! I guess y’all can read the (sideways) track listing on it!

Now, I do believe that this Jesse James Dupree autograph is the real deal. Why the hell would someone want to forge it? I also checked several other Jesse James Dupree autographs that are online and to my Metal eyes it’s a… match! I am believing that the other 2 autographs on this CD are the band’s guitarist John Hayes and bassist Roman Glick. Hot damn! As Kool And The Gang would sing: “Get Down Tonight!”

As for how much this Foot Fetish CD Rocks, well, it sure as hell… ROCKS! Trust my Metal judgement! Jesse James Dupree is in fine form on his solo debut here! In all honesty, this CD isn’t gonna give you the thunder-slap-to-the-face Hard Rock that Jackyl does, however, any Jackyl fan should dig the living crap out of Foot Fetish. Hell and yeah.

Y’all never know what you’re gonna find, when y’all go out hunting for Rock ‘N Roll and Metal treasures! Whoa. Thank you for reading about my really cool Jesse James Dupree Autographed CD! Now… get out there hunting and uncover a Rock ‘N Roll and/or Metal gem too! Metal be thy name.

* For More Info On FULL THROTTLE SALOON:

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* For More Info On JESSE JAMES DUPREE & JACKYL:

Website: http://www.jackyl.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackyljesse

Buyback$ Entertainment:

Website: http://www.yourbuybacks.com

LONG LIVE JESSE JAMES DUPREE.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL & METAL FINDS!

Stone.

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80’S HAIR / GLAM METAL – VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 80’s BAND, SONG AND CONCERT! VOTE NOW!

Posted in classic rock, glam metal, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags 1980's, 80's glam metal bands, 80's hair metal bands, glam metal, Hair Metal, hair metal songs, metal odyssey on November 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Above: Ultimate ’80s Hair Metal (Deadline Music/2009)

80’s Hair Metal has been making a TON of cool noize since, well, the 80’s! Forget about the comebacks, the reunions and entire Hair & Glam Metal revival… cause fans of the BIG hair, BIG lights, BIG power ballads, overuse of makeup and Arena sized parties know: this colorful, LOUD and spandex splitting genre has never left the building! Metal be thy name!

Below are 3 ultimate cool Hair & Glam Metal polls for YOU to exercise YOUR right to VOTE! YOU can fill in YOUR own answer too! Have FUN and THANK YOU for visiting! WHOA!!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HAIR/GLAM METAL SONG!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HAIR/GLAM METAL 80’s BAND!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HAIR/GLAM METAL 80’S CONCERT!

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YOU can purchase the MP3 download of Ultimate ’80s Hair Metal, from Amazon.com, by clicking the link below! YOU get 50 original songs for ONLY $8.99!! WHOA!!

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LONG LIVE HAIR & GLAM METAL.

LONG LIVE THE LOUD & PROUD ROCKIN’ SPIRIT OF THE 80’S.

Stone.

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BOSTON “LIFE LOVE & HOPE” – New Studio Album Releasing December 3rd On Frontiers Records!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags arena rock, boston, boston heaven on earth, boston life love & hope, classic rock, classic rock bands, rock albums 2013, rock music news on November 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the BOSTON Facebook page:

More than 10 years in the making, BOSTON’s new studio album, “Life, Love & Hope” is ready for release! Finally emerging from his Hideaway Studio II, Tom Scholz says, “These are songs from the heart, each of them taking many months of effort to write, arrange, perform and record, always up to the demands of BOSTON’s harshest critic, me. They have all been meticulously recorded to analogue tape on the same machines and equipment used for BOSTON’s hits for the past 35 years.”

Available on December 3 on Frontiers Records, this album includes lead vocals from Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor, and Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic BOSTON sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz’ musical artistry. “I intentionally stayed close to the early BOSTON style on some of the songs, even using the same amps and instruments; on others I let my imagination run wild,” says Tom.

All the tracks have the characteristic BOSTON trademark guitars, harmonies, and immaculately crafted sound. Tom worked very hard to fulfill the expectations of BOSTON fans new and old, and has created a diverse yet cohesive album that truly has something for everyone.

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FOR TRACK LIST AND TO PRE-ORDER LIFE LOVE & HOPE:

Order Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BostonLifeLoveHope

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/lifeloveandhope

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* For More Info On BOSTON:

Facebook: Boston

Website: http://www.bandboston.com

Frontiers Records: http://www.frontiers.it

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF BOSTON.

LONG LIVE TOM SCHOLZ.

REST IN PEACE, BRAD DELP.

Stone.

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MOTION DEVICE And Their Cover Song Of Black Sabbath’s “Heaven And Hell”: Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Sabbath, classic rock, metal odyssey, metal songs 2013, motion device, motion device heaven and hell, ronnie james dio on November 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

MOTION DEVICE – I was first introduced to Bolton, Ontario, Canada’s Motion Device via twitter earlier this year. We’ll tweet back and forth, like any twitter friends do; only I consider Motion Device more than just twitter buddies. I look upon Motion Device as an inspiration and a burning flame of sincerity, maturity and confidence that I cannot resist embracing from such a devoted and talented young band. The allegiance to Heavy Metal’s pioneers that Motion Device is influenced by, through their songs, makes me very proud.

Lead vocalist Sara Menoudakis is going on 12 years of age and she sings with such a determined and confident manner; that it’s all very impressive to hear. Amazing. Sara’s 15-year-old sister (6 string bassist & keyboardist) Andrea Menoudakis is nothing short of inspirational in her own right; Andrea lives each day of her life with a seizure disorder known as epilepsy, (in the form of absence seizures). Andrea’s musical talents would never reveal this, until it was made known by her and the band. I absolutely love the piano intro and outro that Andrea plays on their cover of Heaven And Hell; it’s a beautiful added touch to such an iconic song.

Motion Device is rounded out by Sara and Andrea’s 13-year-old brother (drummer) David Menoudakis, 19-year-old cousin (electric & acoustic guitarist) Josh Marrocco and 19-year-old family friend (guitarist & bassist) Alex Defrancesco. I honestly see an incredible future for these young and clever musicians. The Metal sky is the limit for Motion Device and I will be cheering heavily for them, as they continue forward on their musical journey. Metal be thy name.

Motion Device, along with their new cover song of Black Sabbath’s Heaven And Hell is:

Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Forever In Our METAL Hearts & Souls, Ronnie James Dio.

Sara Menoudakis – Lead Singer

David Menoudakis – Drummer

Andrea Menoudakis – Keyboards & Bass

Josh Marrocco – Electric & Acoustic Guitar

Alex Defrancesco – Guitar & Bass

Black Sabbath’s Heaven And Hell was originally released back in 1980, via Warner Bros. Records.

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* For More Info On MOTION DEVICE:

Facebook: Motion Device

Website: http://motiondevice.net/

http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMotionDevice

LONG LIVE MOTION DEVICE.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF RJD ERA BLACK SABBATH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

Stone.

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THE DEAD DAISIES – “Lock ‘N’ Load” Reaches #1 On Planet Rock UK Airplay Charts; Tour With BLACK STAR RIDERS Starts This Month!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, dizzy reed, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2013, hard rock bands, metal odyssey, slash, the dead daisies on November 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

THE DEAD DAISIES – We are happy to announce that our single Lock ‘N’ Load feat. Slash has just reached number 1 on the Planet Rock Radio UK Airplay Charts! We would like to thank you all for the support.

We’re starting to get ready for our upcoming UK tour with Black Star Riders and our own headline show on November 20 at the Underworld Camden, London. Despite the fact we’ll be leaving the warm weather of Sydney to the freezing cold of the UK, we’re really looking forward to rocking out with our UK fans very soon!

The Dead Daisies’ self-titled debut album is available in the UK on November 11th!

You can download our track, Lock ‘N’ Load from iTunes now!

Click HERE for iTunes USA/Canada
Click HERE for iTunes Australia
Click HERE for iTunes UK

Our UK Tour Starts In Under 3 Weeks!

The Dead Daisies UK Tour Dates Below:

Monday 20th Nov Underworld, London HEADLINE
Friday 22nd Nov O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Saturday 23rd Nov O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Monday 25th Nov O2 Academy, Bristol
Tuesday 26th Nov Junction, Cambridge
Wednesday 27th Nov UEA, Norwich
Saturday 30th Nov Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
Sunday 1st Dec Solus/University, Cardiff
Monday 2nd Dec O2 Academy, Oxford
Tuesday 3rd Dec O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thursday 5th Dec Ironworks, Inverness
Friday 6th Dec Picturehouse, Edinburgh
Saturday 7th Dec O2 Academy, Newcastle
Sunday 8th Dec O2 Academy, Leeds
Tuesday 10th Dec The Assembly Rooms, Leamington Spa
Thursday 12th Dec Rock City, Nottingham
Friday 13th Dec Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14th Dec Academy, Dublin, EIRE
Sunday 15th Dec Limelight, Belfast

CLICK HERE for tickets.

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(Source: The Dead Daisies)

* For More Info On THE DEAD DAISIES:

Facebook: The Dead Daisies

Website: http://bit.ly/TheDeadDaisies

LONG LIVE THE DEAD DAISIES.

LONG LIVE BLACK STAR RIDERS.

Stone.

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STONE SAYS: HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL OF YOU METALHEADS, GHOULS AND FIENDS!

Posted in halloween, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, horror, Metal, movies, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags halloween, halloween music, helloween, horror metal, horror movies, metal odyssey, Misfits, witch cross demon in the mirror on October 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS – The Devils Rain (2011 – Misfits Records)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2013!

To ALL of you gouls, fiends, hell rats, maggots, Metalheads, Punks, children of the damned, underground dwellers and evil ambassadors from the dark side…

PINHEAD FROM HELLRAISER

MAY THIS HALLOWEEN TEAR ROCK YOUR SOUL APART!!

DON’T FORGET TO…

PULL OUT YOUR VINYL AND/OR CD’S OF THESE POWER METAL PIONEERS:

DON’T FORGET TO PLAY THESE ICONIC BANDS LOUD:

AND… CHECK OUT A 1950’S HORROR FILM CLASSIC OR TWO!

I Married A Monster From Outer Space – Original 1958 Movie Poster (Paramount Pictures)

SOME METAL ODYSSEY HALLOWEEN TIPS:

1. Crank up some MISFITS.

2. Crank up some KING DIAMOND.

3. Crank up some WEDNESDAY 13.

4. Crank up some SIX FEET UNDER.

5. Crank up some SATYRICON.

6. Crank up some KISS.

7. Eat as much damn candy as you wish and party safe.

8. DO NOT be a fool and drink and drive.

9. Watch super scary-as-hell slasher movies.

10. Go outside at/after midnight and look for Bigfoot, ghosts and/or UFO’s.

AND… NOW… BELOW… FOR YOUR HALLOWEEN LISTENING ENJOYMENT… HERE’S DEMON IN THE MIRROR FROM THE LEGENDARY… WITCH CROSS!! METAL BE THY NAME!

OKAY… SINCE Y’ALL WANT MORE, Y’ALL CAN GET PSYCHED OUT BY AND PLAY VERY LOUD… THE NEW, TERROR FILLED MUSIC VIDEO, VOICES OF THE DEAD, FROM COLUMBUS, OHIO’S VERY OWN: PHANTOM 13! WHOA!!

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STAY SAFE!

LONG LIVE HALLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

LONG LIVE PHANTOM 13.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

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Mike Portnoy – Releases Personalized Invite Video For Progressive Nation At Sea

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive rock, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags mike portnoy, prog rock, progressive metal, progressive nation at sea 2014, progressive rock, rock cruises, rock music, rock music news on October 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Los Angeles, CA – While on tour with his American power trio – supergroup, The Winery Dogs, Mike Portnoy filmed an epic and personalized invite video to his first ever Progressive Nation at Sea Cruise. Taking you band by band and leading you through the musical adventure that attendees have to look forward to at this one of a kind, floating Progressive Rock festival taking place February 2014.

The video can be seen below:

Mike Portnoy had this to say: “I could not be any prouder or any more excited than I am for Progressive Nation At Sea 2014. It is my ultimate dream lineup ranging from legends like Jon Anderson & Adrian Belew to Prog trailblazers like Spock’s Beard & the Flower Kings to today’s most extreme cutting edge artists like Devin Townsend and Periphery.

I am also excited to be playing with Bigelf, PSMS & Transatlantic…the final encore of which will see Transatlantic & Jon Anderson joining forces for a one-time only set of Yes classics! This is going to be a historic experience and the Prog event of the Millennium! You will not want to miss out on this!”

Progressive Nation at Sea, an infusion of music and technique that will heighten your senses in a way no other vacation ever could! Imagine a couple thousand prog enthusiasts surrounding you on the Norwegian Pearl as we set sail from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Grand Bahama Island February 18-22, 2014. The cruise is powered by leading Progressive Rock label InsideOut Music and features the genres most prolific artists.

This music festival at sea gives you an experience that one on land just can’t match. In addition to 5 days in the beautiful Caribbean, music will be happening from morning till late at night. Some of the best experimental music might be in the wee morning hours in an unscheduled jam by the artists! When you finally call it a night (or a morning) you can head back to your comfortable room and get some rest before getting into the action all over again. Did we mention you’d be walking around the same place as your musical heroes? Oh yeah, that means you might be having dinner and drinks right next to your favorite musician!

LINEUP:

Progressive Nation at Sea boasts the musical genius of Transatlantic, Portnoy, Sheehan, MacAlpine, Sherinian, Jon Anderson, Adrian Belew’s Power Trio, Devin Townsend Project, King’s X, Spock’s Beard, The Flower Kings, Pain Of Salvation, Anathema, Riverside, Periphery, Animals as Leaders, The Safety Fire, Tony Harnell & Bumblefoot, Bigelf, Beardfish, The Dear Hunter, Haken, Jolly, Anneke van Giersbergen, Mark Mikel and Next to None.

Check out the FREE PN14 Sampler presented by InsideOut Music & Guitar Center: www.insideoutgcsampler.com and enter for your chance to win an all expense paid trip to PN14 and a signed guitar from all the artists!

For more information please visit:

Website: www.progressivenationatsea.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/progressivenationatsea

InsideOut Music: www.insideoutmusic.com

Sixthman: www.sixthman.net

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(Source: Glass Onyon, PR)

LONG LIVE MIKE PORTNOY.

LONG LIVE PROG ROCK & PROG METAL.

Stone.

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PAPA ROACH – LAUNCHES OPENING ACT CONTEST

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags alternative metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, papa roach, papa roach european tour 2013, papa roach opening act contest on October 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO BE THE OPENING ACT!

EU FANS! You think your band has what it takes to open for Papa Roach when they come to your town on the Silence is the Enemy Tour?

“LIKE” Eleven Seven Music on Facebook and upload your video to compete for your chance to win NOW!

SILENCE IS THE ENEMY TOUR HITTING EUROPE NOV. 10TH!!

GET TICKETS HERE: http://paparoach.com/events

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(Source: PAPA ROACH)

* For More Info On PAPA ROACH:

http://www.paparoach.com

Facebook: Papa Roach

http://www.twitter.com/paparoach

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING Announce Release Date For “THE CRAZIES” – Album Artwork, Plus Track Details

Posted in electro-metal, Hard Rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags beauty in the suffering, dietrich thrall, electro-metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock music news, the crazies (the zombie song) on October 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

CHICAGO, IL (DLSP) – BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, the newly launched electro-metal studio project from producer Dietrich Thrall (MARAZENE), will release the bands debut single, “THE CRAZIES”, on November 5, 2013.

Two years in the making, “THE CRAZIES” (The Zombie Song) marks the first new material released by DieTrich since MARAZENE’s 2011’s critically hailed cover of MOTLEY CRUE’s “LIVE WIRE” and subsequent final single “WELCOME TO YOUR HOLIDAY.”

After spending the majority of 2012 locked away in his personal studio writing, arranging, and programming 40+ songs, DieTrich emerged for several minutes to announce his new project only to dive back into a 15 hour marathon studio session with drummer CHRIS EMERY of AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE. Other announced studio special guests include AARON “MONTY” MONTGOMERY (TRAPT), ANGEL BARTOLOTTA (DOPE, TEAM CYBERGEIST), CHRIS TELKES (NOCTURNE, THE RAZORBLADE DOLLS), and PROVO PROVENZANO (SKINLAB, RIKETS).

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Provo has also been the engineering force behind the project. Said Provo: “BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING is one of the most exciting projects I’ve worked on lately. DieTrich is insanely precise in the studio and has a great vision for where his songs need to be and the DIY ability and attitude to get it done right. DieTrich has also brought in some amazing studio musicians to help round out a unique and catchy collection of gritty and electronic based tunes. I can’t wait to get these songs out for the world to hear!”

BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING are currently editing multiple full production videos for “THE CRAZIES” (The Zombie Song) as well as two other tracks, “REVEILLE” and “JULIET” that the band plans to drop in the coming weeks. Release dates for the songs and the videos are forthcoming.

BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING (from left to right): Provo Provenzano, Justin Hogan, DieTrich Thrall, Chris Emery, and Cory Ford on the set of “THE CRAZIES” full production video.

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BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING presents: “THE CRAZIES” (The Zombie Song)

“THE CRAZIES” (The Zombie Song) written, programmed, arranged, performed, and produced by DieTrich Thrall (MARAZENE).

Mixed and mastered by Provo Provenzano (RIKETS, SKINLAB) and DieTrich Thrall at Pirated Sounds Studios in Oklahoma City, OK.

Drums: Angel Bartolotta (DOPE, TEAM CYBERGEIST).

Add’l guitars: Chris Telkes (NOCTURNE, THE RAZORBLADE DOLLS).

Add’l engineering: Jason Schmidt at Redline Recording Studio in Venice, FL (drums).

Album artwork: Xàos

Special thanks to +++, my family, and my friends whose belief in this project helped make it happen.

The Beauty We Glean From The Suffering We Have Endured Can NEVER Be Denied..

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING:

Facebook: Beauty In The Suffering

http://beautyinthesuffering.com

LONG LIVE DIETRICH THRALL.

LONG LIVE BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING.

Stone.

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Stone Is Fed Up… And Here Are The Reasons Why…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, politics, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags Metal, metal odyssey, Metallica, news, politics, rock music news, stone is fed up on October 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

You know, I haven’t bitched here on Metal Odyssey in a very long time. Very long time. Well, brace yourselves, cause I’m ready to bitch! I’m fed up. Wanna know why? Below are the reasons why I’m fed up. Take a gander at my bitching and if you don’t want to bother, well then, I really don’t give 2 shits. Seriously, I don’t. Metal be thy name.

1. ALL United States politicians from the municipal level on up can kiss my ass. Why? Cause Republicans are NOW Democrats and Democrats are NOW Republicans. Unless you’re a Tea Party constituent, y’all can kiss my ass again.

2. Dee Snider – Please, Dee Snider, shut the hell up already. You are NO LONGER funny, relevant, inspirational or badass. You are merely a whisper of “what once was” prior to your very annoying 1983 album: Stay Hungry. Go Away now, Dee. You’re yesterdays news. Hey Dee… two words for you… Broad Way. Here’s two more words for you Dee: You Liberal.

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3. Satellite Radio. Hey Satellite Radio… kiss my ass too! Y’all aren’t worth the drop of sweat off of a donkey’s asshole. I can lug around my CD catalog into my car and not have to give a shit about you corporate dumb dumbs; and save a TON of money in the process.

4. Apple. It seems like Apple is coming out with a NEW iPhone every two weeks now. Hey Apple… kiss my ass too! Hey Apple… how much of your BILLION dollars in profits have you given back to charity? Dumb asses, Apple.

5. Male erectile Enhancement Commercials. Give me a break. If I had a hard-on that lasted for more than 4 to 6 hours… I’m not calling any fucking doctor. If there are dudes out there that need this product, just pick up a copy of SWANK and you’ll save yourself a fortune. Plus, I’d wish these male erectile enhancement companies would STOP hiring all those geek corporate assholes to be acting like morons in your commercials. Dorks. Idiots.

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6. Metallica. Please, Metallica, go away! Lars Ulrich looks like he’s 85 years old and y’all can’t put out a studio album without it sounding like a Rick Rubin billion dollar produced piece of shit called Death Magnetic.

7. Robert Trujillo – Somebody should remind Robert Trujillo, that his Metallica legacy is he’s ONLY played on that one full-length studio piece of garbage… Death Magnetic as a replacement musician for Metallica. I’m NOT even gonna count that EP offering of Beyond Magnetic. Why bother? It was a good effort by Metallica, yet, still, go away Metallica. Um, Mr. Trujillo… you are light years away from being the bass legend that Cliff Burton was (and still is). Go back to Sharon Osbourne and ask her if you could re-record more bass tracks for her on the Ozzy Osbourne catalog, Robert Trujillo. Reminder: You are NOT a Metallica legend, Robert Trujillo. Jason Newsted can school YOU on bass playing any day of the fucking year. YOU KNOW IT TOO.

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LONG LIVE TRUE METAL.

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY.

Stone.

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Revolver’s The Hottest Chicks In Hard Rock Calendar 2014 – Is Out Now!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags hard rock news, heavy metal news, hottest chicks in hard rock 2014 calendar, Metal News, metal odyssey, revolver the hottest chicks in hard rock on October 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Revolver’s exclusive Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock 2014 calendar is back! The 2014 edition stars cover girls Heidi Shepherd & Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies. This year’s calendar features 15 of the loveliest ladies in Hard Rock and Heavy Music.

The calendar also packs plenty of Hard Rock and Metal trivia, including landmark album release dates, historic concerts, musician birthdays, and much more!

The 2014 Lineup Includes:

Lzzy Hale from Halestorm

Taylor Momsen from the Pretty Reckless

Jill Janus from Huntress

Nita Strauss from The Iron Maidens

Anissa & Alexia Rodriguez from Eyes Set to Kill

and many more!!

ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: Revolver Calendar 2014

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(Source: Revolver)

LONG LIVE REVOLVER.

LONG LIVE HOT CHICKS IN HARD ROCK.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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GRAVEYARD – Norwegian Tour With Special Guests SPIRTS OF THE DEAD, Commences This November!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, psychedelic rock, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, stoner rock with tags classic rock, graveyard, graveyard tour dates 2013, Hard Rock, metal odyssey, Psychedelic Rock, spirits of the dead, stoner rock on October 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Gothenburg, Sweden’s very own GRAVEYARD will be on their Norwegian Tour in November 2013. GRAVEYARD’s special guests will be Oslo, Norway’s SPIRITS OF THE DEAD.

Here Are The Dates!

6.11 KRISTIANSAND, KICK

7.11 STAVANGER, FOLKEN

8.11 HAUGESUND, BYSCENEN

9.11 BERGEN, KVARTERET

11.11 VOLDA, ROKKEN

12.11 GISKE, OCEANSOUND STUDIO

13.11 TROMSØ, DRIV

14.11 TRONDHEIM, BYSCENEN

15.11 OSLO, ROCKEFELLER

16.11 LILLEHAMMER, BINGON

17.11 DRAMMEN, UNION

GRAVEYARD:

Joakim Nilsson – Guitar & Vocals

Jonathan Ramm – Guitar

Rikard Edlund – Bass

Axel Sjöberg – Drums

SPIRITS OF THE DEAD:

Ragnar Vikse – Vocals

Ole Øvstedal – Guitar

Kristian Hultgren – Bass

Geir Thorstensen – Drums

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* For More Info On GRAVEYARD:

http://www.facebook.com/graveyardofficial

http://www.twitter.com/graveyard

* For More Info On SPIRITS OF THE DEAD:

http://www.thespiritsofthedead.com

Facebook: Spirits of the Dead

LONG LIVE GRAVEYARD.

LONG LIVE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD.

Stone.

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Andi Deris And The Bad Bankers – New Album From Legendary Helloween Vocalist Releasing On Novermber 22nd

Posted in Hard Rock, heavy metal news, Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags andi deris and the bad bankers, andie deris, heavy metal news, metal albums 2013, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock music news on October 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM HELLOWEEN’S ANDI DERIS!

ANDI DERIS And The Bad Bankers: Million Dollar Haircuts On Ten Cent Heads will be released on November 22nd, 2013 via earMUSIC.

Pre-order now! Europe:

Standard Edition: http://amzn.to/19F06yR

Special Edition: http://amzn.to/18Kz1xb

Vinyl: http://amzn.to/19eVBjC

More info & tracklist here: http://bit.ly/1512sK3

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http://www.ear-music.net

LONG LIVE ANDI DERIS AND THE BAD BANKERS.

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

Stone.

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RED FANG “Whales And Leeches” – Charts At #66 On Billboard Top 200 Chart!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags Metal, metal albums 2013, metal odyssey, red fang, red fang whales and leeches, rock music news, stoner metal on October 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

As reported by RED FANG on their Facebook page – October 23rd, 2013:

“In case you haven’t heard, ‘Whales and Leeches’ has charted at #66 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts! Holy crap! The response to ‘Whales and Leeches’ has been overwhelming! We just wanted to say THANK YOU to all who bought the album so far, and we can’t wait to see you out on the road soon. We mean it. THANK YOU!!!”

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RED FANG:

Bryan Giles – Guitar/Vocals

Aaron Beam – Bass/Vocals

David Sullivan – Guitar

John Sherman – Drums

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‘Whales and Leeches’ available now via Relapse Records! Purchase here: http://bit.ly/RedFangWhales iTunes: http://georiot.co/4Bof

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Stone Says:

Congratulations RED FANG! A much deserved showing on the Billboard Top 200 Chart! This new album from RED FANG, Whales And Leeches, has jolted my brain cells into a state of Metal frenzy! RED FANG plays some seriously heavy shit! I couldn’t recommend this new album from Portland, Oregon’s RED FANG any more higher! Buy it, cherish it and be psyched RED FANG exists! Metal be thy name.

BTW: I bought Whales And Leeches at Best Buy this past Saturday for $7.99 (U.S.) and that’s a HUGE Metal bargain! Whoa.

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* For More Info On RED FANG:

Facebook: RED FANG

http://redfang.net

http://twitter.com/redfang

http://www.relapse.com

LONG LIVE RED FANG.

Stone.

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