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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – Nominated For Progressive Rock Music Award From Prog Magazine

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud - promo cover pic

The multi-talented and legendary Devin Townsend and his Devin Townsend Project has been nominated under the “Anthem” category for the 2nd Progressive Rock Music Awards, showcased by Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, presented by Orange Amplification.

This fabulous Rock music event will take place at the Kew Gardens in London, on September 3rd, 2013. Other amazing artists nominated in various categories are: RUSH, Marillion, Spock’s Beard, District 97, Katatonia, Muse and more.

Nomination:

Devin Townsend Project: “True North” From “Epicloud”

As Devin Townsend stated on his Facebook page:

‘What an honor to be nominated for these Prog awards! It’s nice to be considered for this genre for the first time!’ Dev.

Click on the link below where you can register and VOTE for Devin Townsend! Metal be thy name!

Register & Vote Here: ProgRockMag.com

Prog Magazine - progressive rock music awards - vote - 2013

* For more info on Devin Townsend:

Facebook: Devin Townsend

http://www.devintownsend.com

* For more info on Prog Magazine:

Facebook: Classic Rock Presents Prog

* For more info on Orange Amplification:

Facebook: Orange Amplifiers

http://www.orangeamps.com

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LONG LIVE DEVIN TOWNSEND.

LONG LIVE PROG MAGAZINE.

LONG LIVE ORANGE AMPLIFIERS.

Stone.

REVOLUTION HARMONY – “We Are” Lyric Video Streaming Now; Single Releases On Mandela Day, July 18th

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock songs, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock videos with tags , , , , on July 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Revolution Harmony, the brainchild of British music lecturer/journalist Ray Holroyd, has announced the July 18th release of its debut All-Star charity single, We Are. The song features vocals from Serj Tankian (System Of A Down) and Ihsahn (Emperor), as well as guitar solos by Devin Townsend.

Composed, arranged, programmed and produced by Ray Holroyd in Vancouver, the complex international studio project was recorded in North America, England, Norway and New Zealand, then mixed by Rohan Onraet (Slipknot, Machine Head) in London, and mastered by Ted Jensen (Green Day, Muse) in New York. The single also features Stefan Loh (We Claimed Sentience Once – signed to Revolution Harmony) on guitars, and additional vocals from the young up-and-coming UK singer Abbie Johnson.

Stone Says: Below, Listen to the song We Are and read it’s inspiring and mystical lyrics. A brilliant song from top to bottom, an epic song that gives me the chills… in a grand way. A powerful song is We Are; thanks to the powerful musicians and vocalists that have made it soar so prolifically. We Are is: ten stars out of ten stars… and 5 Metal fists out of 5 Metal fists! Metal be thy name.

Metal Odyssey is proud to support Ray Holroyd, Revolution Harmony and the charities that benefit from the sale of We Are.

Vancouver-based non-profit record label Revolution Harmony was launched in 2011 by Holroyd. After founding the non-profit Grade 9 Records in 2008 and growing the label over three successful years, Holroyd decided to expand upon what he had originally established as a means for his students to sell their music and donate the profits to charity, and Revolution Harmony was born. Revolution Harmony acts as a two-way channel, providing an outlet for artists to release their music worldwide and earn money from it, and providing an inlet for the label profits from that music to be redirected to charities that restore harmony between all people, animals and the environment.Revolution Harmony - We Are - Charity Single - flyer promo - July 2013

The lyrical theme in ‘We Are’ is based on the concept behind Revolution Harmony, which is essentially the belief that musical harmony has the power to inspire a revolution towards societal harmony. The single is dedicated to Nelson Mandela and the memory of Lucky Dube, regarded as South Africa’s Bob Marley, and will be released worldwide on Mandela Day (18 July), with all proceeds donated to Buskaid, a charity that provides free music lessons and instruments to children in the townships of South Africa.

For more information on Buskaid, please visit: Buskaid.org.za

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on REVOLUTION HARMONY:

http://revolutionharmony.org

https://twitter.com/RHism

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‘We Are’ has also become an official event for Mandela day: http://www.mandeladay.com/calendar/event/all-star-charity-single-feat.-serj-tankian-ihsahn-devin-townsend-dedicated-

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LONG LIVE RAY HOLROYD, REVOLUTION HARMONY & ALL ITS AFFILIATED ARTISTS.

Stone.

GREAT WHITE – Performing At Gettysburg Bike Week July 11th!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Great White - Group Promo Pic - 2013 - #5!

GREAT WHITE – The super legendary Hard Rockin’ and no stoppin’ GREAT WHITE will be performing at the amazing Gettysburg Bike Week, this Thursday, July 11th! At 8:00 pm EST, this Thursday, GREAT WHITE is gonna ROCK this event!

With their deep catalog of tremendously memorable hits, along with hits from their latest (fan/critic praised) studio release Elation (Frontiers Records), GREAT WHITE live will be a live Hard Rockin’ experience you won’t want to miss! Metal be thy name!

GREAT WHITE:

Terry Illous  Vocals

Mark Kendall – Guitar

Michael Lardie – Keyboards & Guitar

Scott Snyder – Bass

Audie Desbrow – Drums

Great White - Thursday - Gettysburg Bike Week - promo pic

* For more info on GREAT WHITE:

Facebook: Great White [Band]

http://GREATWHITEROCKS.COM

Gettysburg Bike Week - large promo logo - 2013

* For more info/directions/event schedule on GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK:

Facebook: Gettysburg Bike Week

http://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com

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LONG LIVE GREAT WHITE.

LONG LIVE GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK.

Stone.

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Jon Anderson To Perform In The UK, Finland And Sweden

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Jon Anderson To Be Honored In Las Vegas – August 2013

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Asheville, NC – Legendary vocalist Jon Anderson, YES’s singer/songwriter for 35 years along with his successful work with Vangelis, Kitaro, and Milton Nascimento, will be performing special engagements in the UK, Finland and Sweden in August 2013. The shows promise to deliver an exciting mixture of material from Jon Anderson’s prolific solo career, collaborations with Vangelis and classic YES songs, along with new compositions, highlighted by humorous and enlightening stories told by Jon.

Says Jon, “Performing the classic YES songs I wrote for the band, and Vangelis work is always fun and rewarding… I’ll be doing some New song ideas, plus a classic Beatles song, plus a couple of surprises. I just have the best time singing on stage…Hope you find time to come and see the show!”

Jon Anderson Tour Dates:

August 04, 2013 – Royal Exchange Theatre – Manchester, UK: http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/event.aspx?id=735

August 10, 2013 – Under The Bridge – London, UK – http://underthebridge.co.uk/events/jon-anderson/

August 12, 2013 – Savoy-teatteri – Helsinki, Finland:

http://www.savoyteatteri.fi/EnrolmentClient/info.aspx?Key=022C5CA068DFF87F6D8293650937637B

August 15, 2013 – Taubescenen – Gothenburg, Sweden:

http://liseberg.se/hem/Scen–show/Taubescenen/Jazz-pa-Liseberg/

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In other news, Jon will be presented with the ‘Voice Of Progressive Music’ special award at the 4th Annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards at the Joint inside the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, August 25th. For more information: www.vegasrocks.com.

Jon has made some recent guest appearances on several new CD releases: Acoustic guitarist Jeff Pevar’s debut album ‘From The Core’; French keyboardist/composer Jean Philippe Rykiel’s new CD ‘Inner Spaces’; and guitarist Dennis Haklar’s debut CD release ‘Lizard Tale’.

Says Jon, “With the internet my musical world has evolved to an amazing degree, one day I’m singing with a Brazilian dude, the next day with peeps in Liverpool, the next creating a Symphonic work with a mate in India…then singing with Steve Layton ‘down under’ – it’s an endless musical world!” Jon is currently recording new material, including the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 21-minute opus “OPEN” from 2011 titled “EVER”.

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For more information:

www.jonanderson.com

www.facebook.com/thejonanderson

https://www.facebook.com/JonAndersonLiveOfficial

“Brasilian Music Sound” single can be purchased at: 

www.amazon.com/Brasilian-Music-Sound/dp/B008S3CYO6/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345046162&sr=301-1

Jon Anderson ‘OPEN’ digital download available: 

http://www.amazon.com/Open-Single/dp/B005XT5Z8U/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1336499182&sr=1-1

Jon Anderson ‘Survival & Other Stories’ available through Gonzo MultiMedia:

www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE JON ANDERSON.

Stone.

Queensrÿche – Self Titled Album Debuts At #23 On Billboard 200

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - Todd LaTorre - Billboard - #23 - 2013

Queensrÿche – The self-titled studio album from Seattle’s legendary Queensrÿche debuted on the Billboard 200 at #23! A Metal congratulations to Queensrÿche! Metal be thy name!

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 Queensrÿche:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

Queensryche - S:T - promo cover pic - 2013

Queensrÿche was released on June 25th, 2013, via Century Media.

For more info on  Queensrÿche, click on the links below!

Facebook: Queensrÿche

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

Century Media Records - logo - B&W

CENTURY MEDIA:

Facebook: Century Media Records

www.centurymedia.com

(Below Photo Credit: Tom Coderre)

Michael Wilton & Stone

Long Live Queensrÿche.

Stone.

PRETTY MAIDS – Motherland Tour 2013 – European Leg

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Pretty Maids - Motherland Tour - 2013 - promo flyer

PRETTY MAIDS – Check out that whiz-bang concert flyer above, for the European Leg of PRETTY MAIDS Motherland 2013 Tour! Whoa! Two Rockin’ words for Europe: You Lucky!

Motherland, the new studio album from PRETTY MAIDS, was released on March 26th in the USA via Frontiers Records.

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* For more info on PRETTY MAIDS:

Facebook: Pretty Maids

http://www.prettymaids.dk

Frontiers Records - logo!

* For more info on FRONTIERS RECORDS:

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE PRETTY MAIDS.

Stone.

JANI LANE Memorial Show: To Feature Cinderella Members’ Cheap Thrill, Xander Demos And Faithsedge Frontman

Posted in classic rock, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Jani Lane - Memorial Show - promo flyer - 2013

The upcoming 2nd Annual Jani Lane Memorial will now be taking Place at the new The Rock Factory in Jani Lane’s hometown in Akron Ohio on August 10th, 2013. Giancarlo Floridia of Faithsedge along with shred master Xander Demos will be ripping through over 20 songs going through every album release during Jani Lane’s time in Warrant.

Cheap Thrill – members: (Eric Brittingham and Jeff Labar of Cinderella), Cheney Brannon (Collective Soul) and Brandon Gibbs will be featured.

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Faithsedge singer Giancarlo Floridia and Xander Demos will also be appearing at Skullfest in October in North Platte, Nebraska; along with rock giants Michael Sweet and Oz Fox of Stryper, Oni Logan (Lynch Mob), MASS, Ron KeelJack Russell (Great White), Vicious rumors, Leatherwolf and many more!

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* For more info on FAITHSEDGE:

Facebook: Faithsedge

http://www.faithsedgemusic.com

* For more info on XANDER DEMOS:

http://www.XanderDemos.com

* For more info on CHEAP THRILL:

Facebook: CHEAP THRILL

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LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

REST IN PEACE, JANI LANE.

Stone.

MAGNUM “Escape From The Shadow Garden” – Releases Early 2014, Via SPV / Steamhammer

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Magnum - Escape From The Shadow Garden - Promo Block - 2013

As Reported On The Steamhammer Facebook page:

MAGNUM plan to release their new studio album early next year! \m/
More news following up!

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MAGNUM:

Tony Clarkin – guitars

Bob Catley – vocals

Mark Stanway – keyboards

Al Barrow – bass

Harry James – drums

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Magnum - Escape From The Shadow Garden - promo banner - 2013

For more news on MAGNUM, click below! Whoa!

Facebook: MAGNUM

http://www.magnumonline.co.uk

SPV - Steamhammer - Large Logo - 2013

SPV / Steamhammer:

http://www.spv.de/

Facebook: Steamhammer

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LONG LIVE MAGNUM.

Stone.

KROKUS “Dög Song” – New Music Video ROCKS And Is Hilarious!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, music videos, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Krokus - Dirty Dynamite - promo cover pic!

KROKUS – Switzerland’s super legendary Hard Rockers KROKUS not only have a brand-new, kick-ass album out with Dirty Dynamite (The End Records); KROKUS have just recently released a whiz-bang and hilarious music video for their new song: Dög Song. Metal as my witness, this song and music video… ROCKS!!! Metal be thy name!!!

This is Hard Drivin’ Rock ‘N Roll From KROKUS!

Listen to and watch Dög Song! CRANK IT UP MUTHAS! WHOA!

Krokus - promo band pic - 2013 - #18KROKUS - classic logo!!

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For more info on KROKUS, click on the links below! Whoa!

Facebook: KROKUSonline

http://www.krokusonline.com

The End Records - logo - B&WTHE END RECORDS:

http://www.theendrecords.com

Facebook: The End Records

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LONG LIVE KROKUS.

Stone.

THE WINERY DOGS – Mike Portnoy Clarifies Original Band Lineup

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on June 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The Winery Dogs - promo cover pic - 2013

Debut Album Releases On July 23rd, 2013, Via Loud & Proud Records

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As reported on The Winery Dogs Facebook Page:

From MP: I need to correct a huge misconception about The Winery Dogs that I keep seeing floating around the internet… this band was ONLY EVER myself, Richie & Billy!

John Sykes was NEVER a part of this band! Myself & Billy were previously working w John on an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT PROJECT (consisting of all strictly John’s material).

When that didn’t pan out, Billy & I began working FROM SCRATCH with Richie (with all 3 of us collaborating together) on an entirely new band…and THAT is when The Winery Dogs were born. It is important that people understand this!!

OK, carry on….thanks! : )

The Winery Dogs - promo band pic - #1 - 2013

THE WINERY DOGS ARE: 

MIKE PORTNOY, RICHIE KOTZEN And BILLY SHEEHAN

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For more info on THE WINERY DOGS, click on the link below!

Facebook: The Winery Dogs

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LONG LIVE THE WINERY DOGS.

Stone.

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – HIGHWAY ROBBERY TOUR – SUMMER 2013!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Texas Hippie Coalition - Highway Robbery Tour - 2013 - concert flyer

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION

ON TOUR IN THE USA!

THIS SUMMER!

METAL BE THY NAME!

IT’S A HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!! Get ready for the Highway Robbery Tour, coming at ya this summer!!! Get dates, tickets, and info at www.thcoutlaw.com/tour.html

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Big Dad Ritch – Vocals

John Exall – Bass Guitar

Cord Pool – Guitar

Gunnar Molton – Drums

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* For more info on TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION:

Facebook: Texas Hippie Coalition

http://www.thcoutlaw.com

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CARVED RECORDS:

Facebook: Carved Records

http://www.carvedrecords.com

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LONG LIVE TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION.

LONG LIVE RED DIRT METAL.

Stone.

ADRENALINE MOB – TO OPEN FOR AVENGED SEVENFOLD; MIKE PORTNOY EXITS BAND AMICABLY

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Adrenaline Mob - Coverta - promo cover pic - 2013 - large

Adrenaline Mob is proud to announce that we’ve been added as the opening act for Avenged Sevenfold at the LaCrosse Center Arena on July 16th in LaCrosse,Wisconsin! Also on the bill is Fight or Flight featuring Dan Donegan, Mike Wengren of Disturbed fame. We would like to thank everyone in the A7X Camp for this incredible opportunity & we’re extremely excited to perform alongside these awesome bands!!

After coming off an amazing run in South America w/Halestorm, we have unfortunately parted ways with drummer Mike Portnoy due to scheduling conflicts as you all know. We had an incredible run with Mike & made 2 great albums together as well as many great shows & tours since we’ve launched Adrenaline Mob. It was a pleasure to share the stage with such a great talent but as a band we need to be able to move forward & work as hard as we can to take Adrenaline Mob to the next level. We wish Mike all the best in everything he does!

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Mike Portnoy

As far as filling the drum position… we will not be announcing a permanent replacement just yet. We are currently seeking out the right person to fill the spot at this time & will use a fill in for the A7X Show on July 16th.

We’d also like to announce that Mike Orlando & Russell Allen have been hard at work writing the next Adrenaline Mob album & will enter the studio late summer, early fall to begin tracking the new release! Russell, Mike & John would like to send out a huge special thanx to all the amazing Adrenaline Mob fans worldwide for their incredible support at this time! We’re extremely excited to unveil the next phase of Adrenaline Mob real soon!!

Adrenaline Mob - Omerta promo cover pic!

(Source: Adrenaline Mob Facebook)

(Photo Credits: Adrenaline Mob Facebook)

For more info on ADRENALINE MOB:

Facebook: Adrenaline Mob

http://adrenalinemob.com

https://twitter.com/AdrenalineMob

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LONG LIVE A7X.

LONG LIVE MIKE PORTNOY.

LONG LIVE ADRENALINE MOB.

Stone.

2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival – Info You NEED To Know!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival - 2013 - promo flyer

In just another week (June 29) the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival begins it’s journey across the USA! Below is a bounty of information you NEED about this amazing touring festival of Heavy Music!

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Buy Tickets: http://bnds.in/16Hr1M6

Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0

Tickets ON SALE NOW for the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Complete details, bands, info and more can be found on the Mayhem site: http://rockstarmayhemfest.com/

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival http://bnds.in/taDdBQ

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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival – Lineup:

Rob Zombie

Five Finger Death Punch

Mastodon

Amon Amarth 

Battlecross 

Born of Osiris 

Children of Bodom 

Butcher Babies 

Emmure 

Huntress 

Job for a Cowboy 

City In The Sea 

Thrown Into Exile 

Machine Head 

Motionless In White 

Attika7 

Scorpion Child

Keep A Breast Foundation – (Traveling Education Bus Tour)

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Long Live Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival.

Stone.

Tommy Thayer of KISS Meet & Greet At Long & McQuade Vancouver: July 6th!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Tommy Thayer - promo flyer - July 6th - 2013

Epiphone signature artist and KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will be making a very special appearance at Long & McQuade Musical Instruments in Vancouver, BC on July 6. Don’t miss this opportunity to say hi to Tommy, get a picture taken and an autograph.

Long &McQuade
368 Terminal Ave.
Vanvouver, British Columbia
(604) 734-4886

www.long-mcquade.com

Tommy Thayer’s life story is the classic tale of a musician who knew from childhood that his future was on stage with a guitar in-hand. Thayer has been part of the KISS family since 1985 as songwriter and guitarist, working behind-the-scenes at rehearsals and on studio demos. Finally, in 2002, Tommy became a full-fledged member, joining KISS on stage as the iconic “Spaceman” and giving the rock legends an explosive new sound and attitude. And now, the 21st century “Spaceman” has his own Les Paul Standard with Gibson 498T™ Humbuckers, Grover™ Deluxe Vintage tuners, and a custom silver hard case with a signed certificate of authenticity. And like Tommy himself, this Les Paul Standard “Spaceman” is one-of-a-kind, with a limited run of only 1,000.

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(Source: KISS Facebook)

For more info on KISS, click on the links below!

Facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE TOMMY THAYER.

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

GREAT WHITE – ARE CONFIRMED FOR 2014 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news, vacations with tags , , , , , , on June 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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2014 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, March 29 thru April 2, 2014, has been announced and GREAT WHITE will be aboard once again!!

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GREAT WHITE will be setting sail with other awesome bands like Tesla, Cinderella, Ratt, Kix, Y&T, Winger, Firehouse, Carl Palmer of ELP, Quiet Riot and more!! Come with us!! Pre-book your tickets now!

http://www.monstersofrockcruise.com

Facebook: Monsters of Rock Cruise

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Terry Illous – Vocals

Mark Kendall – Guitar

Michael Lardie – Keyboards & Guitar

Scott Snyder – Bass

Audie Desbrow – Drums
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For more info on GREAT WHITE, click on the links below! Whoa!

Facebook: Great White [Band]

http://GREATWHITEROCKS.COM

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LONG LIVE GREAT WHITE.

LONG LIVE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

UGLY KID JOE “Stairway To Hell” Comeback EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on June 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Ugly Kid Joe - Stairway To Hell - promo cover pic!

UGLY KID JOE – A long time ago, I learned many valuable Metal lessons from a wise old Metal hermit; one who lived in the remote and heavily wooded expanse within the Northwest Hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut. This scholarly Metal hermit once told me: “Stone, grand Metal things happen to those who are patient.” Whoa. That Metal advice is so F’n true, especially when it comes to my waiting for this new (album) EP release, Stairway To Hell, from Ugly Kid Joe.

Back on September 22nd, 2009, I wrote (a rather cool and lengthy) post about my wanting Ugly Kid Joe to come back: (Where Have You Gone, UGLY KID JOE? Come Back!). Well, Ugly Kid Joe did just that with their (2012) Stairway To Hell EP and it’s been reissued this past April (UKJ Records) with 3 acoustic bonus tracks, an electronic press kit and the video for the whiz-bang song: I’m Alright. Ugly Kid Joe is certainly back on the live stage as well, with their first U.S. performance happening back on June 8th at the Badger Band Festival in Madison, Wisconsin; plus prominent Summer festival dates in Europe and an October/November 2013 tour of the UK and Europe with SKID ROW has been solidly confirmed!

Ugly Kid Joe - Stairway To Hell - promo banner - 2013

This EP from California’s Ugly Kid Joe is a 100% solid reminder that they BELONG back ROCKIN’ with the best of ’em! My favorite songs on this grand EP are I’m Alright and Another Beer; both songs lyrically hitting home at my Metal soul! Devil’s Paradise, You Make Me Sick and No One Survives are hard, heavy, memorable and melodic as hell. Just tremendous songs all, courtesy of Ugly Kid Joe. You Make Me Sick and Love Ain’t True! revisit that Funk and Groove heaviness that Ugly Kid Joe have been so famously remembered for and it’s all a severely contagious listen for me.

The 3 acoustic songs are nothing short of fabulous and the cover of (the late/legendary) Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle is simply sensational. Ugly Kid Joe made this iconic #1 hit from Harry Chapin their own and I’m not screwing around by saying just that. Whit Crane sounds fantastic on vocals and the band kicks ass on every song. A perfect comeback EP from Ugly Kid Joe? Yes. There’s no doubt in my Metal mind that Ugly Kid Joe have re-entered the building and they’ve kicked my ass with their new songs. I deserved this Rockin’ ass whooping from Ugly Kid Joe, cause I freaking asked for it in the first place. Metal be thy name!

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Stairway To Hell – Track Listing:

Devil’s Paradise

You Make Me Sick

No One Survives

I’m Alright

Love Ain’t True! (featuring Angelo Moore & Dirty Walt of FISHBONE)

Another Beer

Cat’s in the Cradle

Would You Like To Be There

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Whit Crane – vocals

Klaus Eichstadt – guitar

Dave Fortman – guitar

Cordell Crockett – bass

Shannon Larkin – drums

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For more info on UGLY KID JOE, click on the links below! Whoa!

Facebook: Ugly Kid Joe

http://www.uglykidjoe.net

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LONG LIVE UGLY KID JOE.

WELCOME BACK, UGLY KID JOE!

Stone.

WEDNESDAY 13 & SISTER – “For Those About To Rot” European Tour 2013

Posted in Hard Rock, horror metal, horror punk, Metal, Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Wednesday 13 - Tour 2013 - promo flyer - #1

WEDNESDAY 13 And Special Guests SISTER

EUROPEAN TOUR 2013

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROT

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WEDNESDAY 13 and special guests SISTER are touring Europe this coming November! It’s the FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROT TOUR 2013! Lucky Europe! Whoa!

Check out the dates, cities and venues to see if this killer tour will be near you!

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05/11/13 NL – Utrecht – Helling

06/11/13 DE – Köln – Luxor

07/11/13 DE – Hamburg – Logo

09/11/13 SE – Gothenburg – Fängelset

10/11/13 SE – Stockholm – Debaster Slussen

11/11/13 DK – Copenhagen – Beta

12/11/13 DE – Kiel – Dezibel

13/11/13 DE – Berlin – Magnet

14/11/13 DE – Leipzig – Moritzbastei

15/11/13 CZ – Prague – Rock Café

16/11/13 DE – München – Strom

17/11/13 AT – Wien – Chelsea

19/11/13 CH – Basel – Sommercasino

20/11/13 IT – Romagnano Sesia – Rock´n´Roll Arena

21/11/13 FR – Lyon – Ninkasi Kao

22/11/13 FR – Strasbourg – La Laiterie

23/11/13 FR – Paris – Le Divan Du Monde

24/11/13 BE – Brussels – Magasin 4

26/11/13 FR – Lille – La Peniche

27/11/13 UK – Manchester – Club Academy / Academy 2

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For more info on WEDNESDAY 13:

Facebook: Wednesday 13

http://www.wednesday-13.com

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For more info on SISTER:

Facebook: Sister

http://www.sisteronline.net

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LONG LIVE WEDNESDAY 13.

LONG LIVE SISTER.

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GYPSYHAWK – Video For “Silver Queen” Available! Band On Tour Now With Valient Thorr!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on June 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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GYPSYHAWK recently completed a brand new video for Silver Queen from their most recent album, Revelry & Resilience. That video was directed by Farron Loathing for Mortichrome Films with producer Brian Sowell, and editor/visual FX artist Josh Ethier. The complete list of the crew is below as it took many talented people to complete this project! Fans can view the video now and exclusively at RevolverMag.com.

Vocalist and bassist Eric Harris summarizes the “Silver Queen” video shoot experience: “One bottle of fireball, a fifth of Jim, some Kessler, some more beers, a couple of joints, sandwiches, one ditch, zero acting classes, 6 titties and a LARPers wet dream. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you… ‘Silver Queen.’”

Gypsyhawk - Revelry & Resilience - cover promo pick!

“Silver Queen” crew:

Farron Loathing – Director / Producer

Brian Sowell – Director of Photography / Producer

Josh Ethier – Editor / visual FX

Rachel P Hsuing – Wardrobe / Props / Set Decorator

Erika Clum – Wardrobe /  Props / set decorator

Michael Hsuing – Art Department

Chris Veliz – Art Department

Cliff Düyn – Visual FX

April Edwards – Still Photographer

John Paul Altamirano  – Location Scout

Jennifer Ziliotto – hair and makeup

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GYPSYHAWK recently hit the road with Valient Thorr and Ramming Speed. Fans can see the bands on tour until July 12th. The list of dates are below, as well as at http://www.facebook.com/gypsyhawkusa.

GYPSYHAWK 

w/ Valient Thorr, Ramming Speed [remaining dates]:

6/19/2013 The Bug Jar – Rochester, NY

6/20/2013 Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH

6/21/2013 The Shelter-  Detroit, MI

6/22/2013 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL

6/24/2013 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN

6/25/2013 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO

6/26/2013 Downtown Lounge – Tulsa, OK

6/27/2013 Three Links-  Dallas, TX

6/28/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

6/29/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

6/30/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

7/01/2013 Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL

7/02/2013 High Dive – Gainesville, FL

7/03/2013 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL

7/04/2013 Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL

7/05/2013 The Earl – Atlanta, GA

7/06/2013 King’s Barcade – Raleigh, NC

7/12/2013 Moe’s – Englewood, CO

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“You won’t find a more charismatic band in their subgenre.” – Decibel Magazine

“GYPSYHAWK’s new album, Revelry & Resilience, is stuffed with twin-guitar melodies around every turn and instantly memorable hooks.” – Noisecreep.com

“Pasadena’s GYPSYHAWK deftly blend metallic guitars and fantasy/science-obsessed lyrics with a rock and roll boogie swagger.” – LA Weekly

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Andrew Packer – Guitars

Eric Harris – Bass and Voice

Ian “Pee Pee Rider” Brown – Drums

Erik “Ron Houser” Kluiber – Guitars

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on GYPSYHAWK, click on the links below!

Facebook: Gypsyhawk

http://twitter.com/gypsyhawkusa

http://www.metalblade.com/gypsyhawk

http://www.shopbenchmark.com/gypsyhawk

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LONG LIVE GYPSYHAWK.

Stone.

TEXAS ROCKERS – NOT IN THE FACE – TEAM UP WITH PLEDGEMUSIC AND PRODUCERS BOB EZRIN & GGGARTH RICHARDSON

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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(Photo Credit: Not In The Face – Facebook)

FANS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN RECORDING PROCESS

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(Los Angeles, CA) – Austin-based trio, Not In The Face, is proud to announce they have teamed up with PledgeMusic, offering fans an opportunity to actually participate in recording sessions for their new EP. They are currently in the Studio in Vancouver, B.C., recording with legendary producers Bob Ezrin (Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd, KISS, Deftones) and GGGarth Richardson (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Melvins, Motley Crue). Friends and fans now have a chance to be involved with the process, Not In The Face and even Ezrin himself, are offering a variety of incentives to promote this unique opportunity through PledgeMusic.com.

Not In The Face made their first appearances (in 2009) as a two-piece outfit playing around the local Austin, Texas music scene. The band started as a creative outlet and to have fun. Before long, they had created a large following, released two records, the CD Bikini and the EP Walk as well as extensive touring across the states. Not In The Face added a third member in 2012, and are currently performing as a three-piece band, featuring Jonathan Terrell on guitar and lead vocals, Wes Cargal on the drums and Michael Anthony Gibson on lead guitar.

Some of their success has included seven successful, major market US tours, four major festivals, including multiple official SXSW shows, the main stage Fun, Fun, Fun Fest, concerts with the likes of ZZ Top, Guitar Wolf, Black Lips, Reverend Horton Heat, David Allan Coe as well as an east coast tour with the legendary X.

Once the recording sessions are completed, Not In The Face are going on a West Coast/East Coast tour, including performing at the Hootenanny Festival on July 6th and Austin’s ACL Festival – the weekend of October 11 – 13.

PLEDGE HERE: www.pledgemusic.com/notintheface

Not In The Face – Links:
notinthefacerocks.com
facebook.com/NOTINTHEFACEROCKS

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

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LONG LIVE NOT IN THE FACE.

Stone.

DEVIL TO PAY – Announces Live Dates For Summer 2013

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Indianapolis-based Sludge/Rock riff-mongers DEVIL TO PAY have announced a string of live dates in support of their recently released fourth album, Fate is Your Muse. The dates will see DEVIL TO PAY sharing stages with the likes of LO-PAN, VENOMOUS MAXIMOUS, EARTHEN GRAVE, SOULFLY and ZZ TOP.

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DEVIL TO PAY Live:

6/20 – Indianapolis, IN @ Indy’s Jukebox w/ Venomous Maximous, Teenage Strange

7/04 – Dayton, OH @ Blind Bob’s w/ Lo-Pan, Neon Warship

7/05 – Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge w/ Lo-Pan

7/06 – Madison, WI @ Mr. Roberts w/ Lo-Pan, The Garza

7/07 – Indianapolis, IN @ Indy’s Jukebox w/ Lo-Pan, Stealing Volume, Death Trap

7/11 – Detroit, MI @ PJ’s Lager House w/ Lo-Pan

7/12 – Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry w/ Lo-Pan, Venomin James

7/13 – Columbus, OH @ Kobo w/ Lo-Pan, Barely Eagle, the Girls!

7/19 – Indianapolis, IN @ Rock House w/ Phoenix on the Fault Line, Dell Zell

8/10 – Chicago, IL @ Mayne Stage w/ Earthen Grave

8/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue w/ Soulfly

8/25 – Noblesville, IN @ Klipsch Music Center w/ ZZ Top, Kid Rock

9/21 – Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Center w/ Indy Metal Fest

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Fate is Your Muse was released earlier this year on Ripple Music. The album is currently  available on CD, digital and vinyl formats at http://www.ripple-music.com.

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Ripple Music still has a handful of the Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl packages on hand. Limited to a run of 100 units, this clear splatter vinyl comes with a signed poster, digital download card and tarot card lyric sheet insert. Order the package at this location.

Fate is Your Muse is an introspective lyrical journey that careens from the metaphysical, to the absurd, to the pragmatic (and back again), all set to bone crushing heaviness wrapped in elaborate vocal melodies and elegant guitar phrases. Exploring topics such as reincarnation, the end of days, and the thin veil between reality and fantasy, the Indianapolis foursome create a rare musical experience; one that will have heavy rock fans returning for the primal emotional riffs, as well as the complex and heady lyrical content.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on DEVIL TO PAY, click on the links below!

Facebook: Devil To Pay

http://www.deviltopay.net/

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LONG LIVE DEVIL TO PAY.

Stone.