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AVANTASIA – ALBUM TITLE AND MORE GUESTS ANNOUNCED!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock operas with tags , , , , , , on December 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Today we have breathtaking news for all AVANTASIANS: The new album will be called THE MYSTERY OF TIME and is set for release in March.

Immediately after the release of this new Metal Opera, based on a story written by Tobias Sammet, the band will embark on a full-fledged indoor-tour, during which the band and special guests will bring the epic undertaking to the stage. Due to embracing all of the different eras and history of AVANTASIA these shows will have an extended playing time, and the whole evening will be dedicated to Avantasia with no support acts. Guests and album details will be announced soon!

Musicians who have been confirmed as guests on the CD so far are URIAH HEEP drummer Russell Gilbrook, producer and guitarist Sascha Paeth, former KISS & MEAT LOAF guitarist Bruce Kulick, and of course Tobias on bass and vocals. Now we can announce the name of the next guest star: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legend Biff Byford from SAXON will sing one role on this forth-coming epic.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on AVANTASIA, click on the links below!

http://www.tobiassammet.com

facebook: Avantasia

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LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

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ENFORCER – Release 7 Inch Single “MESMERIZED BY FIRE”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Enforcer - Mesmerized By Fire - promo cover pic!

In advance of their new studio album Death By Fire (out: February, 1st), ENFORCER will release a 7inch single called Mesmerized By Fire on January, 18th.

Tracklist:

A-Seite: Mesmerized By Fire

B-Seite: You Can Be (non album track)

Besides the limited edition on vinyl, there will also be a digital release.

Olof Wikstrand comments: 

“Mesmerized by Fire is more or less the title track from the Death By Fire album. I think within four minutes it captures pretty much everything about Enforcer: intensity and power mixed with a touch of melody and melancholy. The B-side is a cover of Nagazaki’s You Can Be. It is a track with mega potential from a band that unfortunately never made it in the 80s.”

ENFORCER on tour 2013: 

GRAND MAGUS / ANGEL WITCH / ENFORCER 
Hunting Across Europe – Tour

07.02. D Hamburg – Markthalle
08.02. D Berlin – C-Club
09.02. D Bochum – Matrix
10.02. D Stuttgart – Universum
12.02. A Vienna – Viper Room
13.02. I Milan – TBA
14.02. D Munich – Backstage
15.02. CH Aarau – Kiff
16.02. D Würzburg – Posthalle
17.02. NL Rotterdam – Baroeg

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on ENFORCER, click on the links below!

http://www.enforcer.se

facebook: Enforcer

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR – Unveil Album Cover & Track List Of “C’MON TAKE ON ME”!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hardcore Superstar - C'mon Take On Me - promo cover pic!

Swedish Street Metallers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are happy to present the album cover of their recently announced new studio album C’mon Take On Me that will be released as a CD in slipcase, digital download, black vinyl and strictly limited pink vinyl (only available at the Nuclear Blast mail order) via Nuclear Blast on the 1st of March 2013! With a wink, drummer Adde grants us insight on the idea behind it:

“We came up with the idea during the recordings of the album. It’s just so sexy when a woman jumps into a drum kit – what could be more exciting? We discussed the concept with photographer Micke Johansson, who loved the idea. What we especially like about it is the combination of sex and bruises!”

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In the same breath, the band presents the album’s tracklist:

01. Cutting The Slack

02. C’mon Take On Me

03. One More Minute

04. Above The Law

05. Are You Gonna Cry Now

06. Stranger Of Mine

07. Won’t Take The Blame pt. 1

08. Won’t Take The Blame pt. 2 (Sect Meeting)

09. Dead Man’s Shoes

10. Because Of You

11. Too Much Business

12. Long Time No See

Check out the first amazing single “One More Minute”:

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* For more info on HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, click on the links below!

http://www.hardcoresuperstar.com/

http://www.facebook.com/officialhardcore…

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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LONG LIVE HARDCORE SUPERSTAR.

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR ROCKS. WHOA.

Stone.

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MUTINY WITHIN And Metal Injection Premiere New “Embers” Video – Launch Industry Embers

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Mutiny Within II - Synchronicity - promo cover pic!

The time has finally come!  MUTINY WITHIN is giving fans a full taste of their upcoming album, Synchronicity, with the release of their first single “Embers”.  The band has released a music video directed and produced by Tommy Jones of the studio. (Suffocation, Kataklysm, Soilwork, All Shall Perish) for the song “Embers”, in partnership with Metal Injection.

The song is also available for purchase via MUTINY WITHIN’S Bandcamp.

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MUTINY WITHIN has also partnered with Tommy Jones (the studio) in a brand new anti-piracy movement called Industry Embers.  In a society where “downloading” music for free has become accepted and even the norm, people on the outside rarely are able to grasp the true effects of their stealing and how it trickles down to all the aspects of the entire music industry.

Industry Embers is an anti-piracy organization and movement. The goal is to have individuals from different facets of the music industry spread the truth about the damaging effects piracy has on the music industry as a whole.

If you are purchasing music via service-based options, digital downloads, physical CDs, or vinyl, and paying the asking price, the industry salutes you. Industry Embers encourage fans and supporters of music and the Industry Embers objective to tweet their music purchases, regardless of genre, to @IndustryEmbers with the hashtag #BuyMusicOrItsByeMusic.

Industry Embers - Mutiny Within - large logo banner!

Jones and MUTINY WITHIN know the downside to piracy all too well.  Jones notes, “The guys in Mutiny Within were perfect examples of the difficulty an extremely talented new band faces to succeed in this age of online piracy, even after being signed to one of the largest metal labels.”

If you are reading this message, then you too are affected by piracy.  Support music. Educate yourself.

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 MORE INFO ON MUTINY WITHIN & INDUSTRY EMBERS:

www.IndustryEmbers.org

www.twitter.com/IndustryEmbers

www.facebook.com/IndustryEmbers

www.facebook.com/MutinyWithin

www.youtube.com/MutinyOfficial

www.twitter.com/MutinyWithin

 EMBERS:

Purchase “Embers”

Watch the “Embers” music video

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(Source: Devin Walsh PR)

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LONG LIVE MUTINY WITHIN.

LONG LIVE INDUSTRY EMBERS.

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ENFORCER – Release Cover Artwork And Track List Of “Death By Fire”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Enforcer - Death By Fire - promo cover pic!

The new ENFORCER album Death By Fire will be released on February 1st 2013 through Nuclear Blast Records.

The cover artwork of Death By Fire (see above) is released. Olof Wikstrand (vocalist/guitarist) comments on it like this: “The cover is drawn by our long time friend Jonathan Hultèn of Necromantic Art. It captures pretty much everything we wanted from a cover. Simple and direct!”

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The Track List Will Be Like This: 

01. Bells Of Hades

02. Death Rides This Night

03. Run For Your Life

04. Mesmerized By Fire

05. Take Me Out Of This Nightmare

06. Crystal Suite

07. Sacrificed

08. Silent Hour / The Conjugation

09. Satan

Directly after the release of the new record, ENFORCER will be touring along with labelmates Grand Magus and the NWOBHM legend Angel Witch.

Enforcer - Group Promo Banner - Logo - 2012

GRAND MAGUS / ANGEL WITCH / ENFORCER 
Hunting Across Europe – Tour

07.02. D Hamburg – Markthalle

08.02. D Berlin – C-Club

09.02. D Bochum – Matrix

10.02. D Stuttgart – Universum

12.02. A Vienna – Viper Room

13.02. I Milan – TBA

14.02. D Munich – Backstage

15.02. CH Aarau – Kiff

16.02. D Würzburg – Posthalle

17.02. NL Rotterdam – Baroeg

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ENFORCER:

Olof Wikstrand – vocals/guitars

Jonas Wikstrand – drums

Joseph Tholl – guitars

Tobias Lindkvist – bass

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on ENFORCER, click on the links below!

http://www.enforcer.se

facebook: Enforcer

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LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

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KISS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2013 > Dates, Venues & Ticket Info!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS MONSTER 2013 TOUR – Here you go KISSaholics and members of the KISS Army worldwide! Check out below the countries and cities that the iconic KISS will be playing on their KISS MONSTER 2013 TOUR! There’s a very cool KISS link below too… that will give you venue, ticket and meet & greet information! Metal be thy name!

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KISS MONSTER 2013 TOUR DATES:

Feb 28 – Perth, Australia

March 3 – Adelaide, Australia

March 5 – Melbourne, Australia

March 9 – Sydney, Australia

March 10 – Sydney, Australia

March 12 – Brisbane, Australia

March 16 – Mackay, Australia

June 1 – Stockholm, Sweden

June 3 – Helsinki, Finland

June 6 – Solvesborg, Sweden

June 8 – Stavanger, Norway

June 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark

June 12 – Berlin, Germany

June 14 – Prague, Czech Republic

June 15 – Vienna, Austria

June 17 – Udine, Italy

June 18 – Milan, Italy

June 20 – Zurich, Switzerland

June 22 – Clisson, France

Visit the KISS Tour page for venue information, links to tickets and Meet & Greet packages – http://www.kissonline.com/tour

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(Source: facebook: KISS)

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LONG LIVE KISS.

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HATRIOT – Announce First Single From Their Upcoming Album “Heroes Of Origin”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on December 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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HATRIOT have announced the first single off their upcoming album Heroes Of Origin.

The single The Violent Time Of My Dark Passenger will be released on December 28, 2012 and will be available digital only!

A snippet is available for pre-listening here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19934?lang=en

“Heroes Of Origin” will be released on January 25, 2013 via Massacre Records and will be available as CD and limited edition vinyl LP in gatefold sleeve.

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HATRIOT:

Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza – vocals

Kosta V. – guitars

Miguel Esparza – guitars

Nick Souza – drums

Cody Souza – bass

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Source:

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* For more info on HATRIOT, click on the links below!

www.hatriotmetal.com

www.facebook.com/hatriot

http://www.massacre-records.com

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ANGEL WITCH – Live Concert For Charity, December 14th > The Unicorn In London

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Angel Witch - '78 Re-Visited - concert flyer - December 2012

As stated on the Facebook page of Angel Witch:

Angel Witch used to play this place all the time in the 1970’s when it was called The Brecknock (so did Sampson, Maiden, Urchin and all the others…) – so we thought we’d come back and re-live it.

£4.00 on the door – for charity

For more info on this Angel Witch live event, click on the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/127254164098383/

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Angel Witch - As Above So Below - cover promo pic - x-large!

* As Above, So Below is the comeback studio album from the legendary Kevin Heybourne and his band Angel Witch. This MUST Metal album was released back in March of this year, via Metal Blade Records / Rise Above Records.

* To read Stone’s Metal excitement over As Above, So Below – click on the link:

ANGEL WITCH “As Above, So Below” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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* For more info on ANGEL WITCH, click on the link below!

facebook: Angel Witch

http://www.myspace.com/youranangelwitch

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LONG LIVE ANGEL WITCH.

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DREAMER – Release Their Debut Album “Turn It Up” > Available On iTunes And Bandcamp Now!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Dreamer - Turn It Up - promo cover pic!

New York, NY – Rhode Island-based rockers DREAMER are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album,Turn It Up. Turn It Up  features ten tracks filled with razor-sharp hooks, radio friendly melodies and a heavy metal wallop that can satisfy the most demanding headbanger.

Inspired by bands ranging from the classic hard rock bands (Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Queen) to modern hardcore and metal (Black Label Society, Pantera, Senses Fail), Dreamer captures the sound of classic metal and infuses it with a style and sound all their own.

Renowned for their high energy live shows at venues across New England, the band has opened for bands such as All That Remains, Burn Halo, Candlebox, Firewind, Hawthorne Heights, Hollywood Undead, Lynch Mob, Saliva and Saving Abel. Dreamer are booking shows to support their album and are on a mission to deliver Turn It Up to audiences and radio stations across the U.S.A.

Dreamer began in the fall of 2010 when both the founding members of Last One Standing, Christian and Nathan Shields decided that a major change was needed to their music project. The brothers began writing music and producing a sound that was heavier than their previous songs.

The tracks on Turn It Up include the first song on the album “Way It Feels,” a hard rock anthem to a 350 Chevy ; “Sex Rocks,” a tune about looking for girls and taking them home; the inspirational hard rock ballad, “Live For Today,” and Dreamer’s anthem, “Turn It Up.”

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Stone Says: I highly recommend you check out (and buy) Turn It Up… and support the Hard & Heavy hittin’ thunder that is Dreamer. Metal be thy name.

Listen to the music: http://www.dreamertheband.com

Purchase Turn It Up: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/turn-it-up/id494693259

Bandcamp.com: http://dreamertheband.bandcamp.com/album/turn-it-up

Dreamer is: Christian Shields – Lead Vocals/Guitar, Nathan Shields – Drums/Vocals, Jake Bizarre – Lead Guitar/Vocals and Nathan Andreadi – Bass/Vocals.

* All lyrics and music written by Christian Shields and Nathan Shields. Turn It Up was produced by Anthony Santo at Westfall Recording and co-produced by Michael Gaudiello and Dreamer.

Dreamer online:

www.reverbnation.com/dreamerRI

www.facebook.com/Dreamertheband

www.youtube.com/dreamertheband

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dreamertheband

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DREAMER KICKS ROCKIN’ ASS.

LONG LIVE DREAMER.

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – “MEGALODON” > FREE EP DOWNLOAD FROM SCION AUDIO VISUAL!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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SCION A/V PRESENTS: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – MEGALODON

Raleigh, NC Metal rockers Corrosion of Conformity have unleashed seven studio albums since forming in 1982. Three decades later, their latest offering Megalodon is thrashing airwaves harder than ever before. Upon listening, you will understand why this band named their EP after a 60 ft prehistoric predator shark—Megalodon goes for the jugular from the first crunchy power chord and never lets go. Listen on, music warriors.

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Stone Says:

GET YOUR FREE EP DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING THAT COOL LINK BELOW! WHOA! METAL BE THY NAME!

I downloaded my FREE Megalodon EP and It has kicked my ass and shaken my brains into Metal submission! I dig this new EP from Corrosion Of Conformity so much, I’m freaking psyched-out-of-my-Metal-mind! Honestly, ALL 5 songs on Megalodon are heavy as Metal hell! This is the Metal stuff. ‘Nuff said.

Corrosion Of Conformity have given their fans one blockbuster of a Metal gift with Megalodon! My fellow Metal brethren, get your download now and stop reading my Metal blabbing about it!

http://www.scionav.com/collection/1266/Corrosion-of-Conformity—Megalodon

MEGALODON – Track Listing:

Feed On

Priest Brains

The Megalodon

Strong Medicine Too Late

The Vulture

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY:

Woodroe Weatherman – guitar

Mike Dean – bass, vocals

Reed Mullin – drums, vocals

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* For more info on CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, click on the links below!

http://www.coc.com

facebook: Corrosion Of Conformity

http://candlelightrecordsusa.com/site/

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* To read my album review for the S/T CORROSION OF CONFORMITY that was released back on February 28th, 2012, via Candlelight Records, click on the link below! Whoa!

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – ‘Corrosion Of Conformity’ – Get Ready Cause This Heady Album Transports The Very Heavy, Very Steady

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LONG LIVE CORROSION OF CONFORMITY.

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KING DIAMOND – Signs Worldwide Record Deal With Metal Blade Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, horror metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

King Diamond - Abigail - promo cover pic - large!!

Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce that Grammy Award nominated KING DIAMOND has signed a new 3 album worldwide record deal with the label.

“This is gonna be awesome! Another perfect piece of the puzzle. We have the full backup of Metal Blade, and there’s an understanding between us that goes much, much deeper than before.

Our new business setup will noticeably benefit the fans in so many ways. You must have already noticed some of all the cool new stuff that is happening.

Now we can’t wait to get out there and start touring again!”

Stay Heavy,
King Diamond

King Diamond - B&W Logo!KING DIAMOND is quite possibly the most recognizable and prolific personality ever in heavy metal. Revered by icons as big as Metallica and Pantera to inspiring new upstarts like Goatwhore; KING DIAMOND, the man and the band, have left an indelible mark on the history, and now again, the future of heavy metal.

In August of 2008, KING DIAMOND joined Metallica on stage at Ozzfest in Dallas to perform the Mercyful Fate medley made famous from the Garage, Inc. album. Additionally, KING DIAMOND was featured alongside Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister as a playable character in Guitar Hero: Metallica in 2009.

By 2012, KING DIAMOND was prepared to return to the stage for a select number of shows. The band’s triumphant return to the stage were the highlights of both the Hellfest and Sweden Rock festivals in France and Sweden. Fans at these festivals were treated to the largest and most involved stage production in the band’s storied history. Horror concepts from multiple albums were used in the décor; fans can rest-assured that this show will only get larger and more impressive at future performances.

KING DIAMOND’s 30+ year musical career is one of the most storied in history of heavy metal, but the tale is not yet over. The most recent release, 2007′s Grammy nominated album Give Me Your Soul…Please, stands as one of the most critically acclaimed albums in an already iconic discography. Future albums will feature entirely new horror stories, concepts, haunting orchestrations, and the band’s signature brand of heavy metal from the mind of KING DIAMOND and the talented group of musicians in tow: Andy La Rocque, Mike Wead, Hal Patino, and Matt Thompson. Many more albums, tours, and ventures lay ahead.

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For news, updates, and all things King Diamond, go to: www.kingdiamondcoven.com

Official King Diamond links:

http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com

http://www.kingdiamondstore.com

https://twitter.com/realkingdiamond

http://www.youtube.com/realkingdiamond

https://www.facebook.com/kingdiamondofficial

http://www.facebook.com/kingdiamondmercyfulfateofficial

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(Source: Metal Blade Records)

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Boston Power Thrashers SONIC PULSE To Release 12” Black Vinyl With Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Sonic Pulse - Lager Than Life - promo cover pic!

DECEMBER 3, 2012, BOSTON, MA: Boston Power Thrashers SONIC PULSE have signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions who will be releasing their debut album Lager Than Life on 12” Black vinyl on December 18th.

Boston Power Thrash “supergroup” SONIC PULSE feature both past and present members of bands such as Razormaze, Skull Hammer, Vindicator, Ravage, Seax and Jaded. Their fusion of Thrash with epic Power Metal is described as “a cross between the beer-fuelled Thrash Metal of TANKARD and the finger burning speedy Power Metal of DRAGONFORCE” (MyGlobalMind.Com). Lager Than Life on 12” Black vinyl is a limited edition pressing and can be pre-ordered through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions at http://sonicpulse.bigcartel.com and http://hpgd.comoj.com/store/hpgd055.html and will be available December 18th.

For fans of Blind Guardian, Cryptic Slaughter, Dragonforce, Formicide, Iced Earth, Meliah Rage, Metal Church, Municipal Waste, Murphy’s Law, Rage, Revocation, Tankard, Wargasm and Wehrmacht.

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Sonic Pulse – Lager Than Life

Official Vinyl Release Date: December 18th, 2012

Lineup:

Dan Hammer – Vocals

David R. Carlino – Guitars

Mick Mayer – Guitars

Lauren Cain Kowal – Bass

Joe Bollettiero – Drums

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Tracklist:

01. Sonic Pulse

02. Queen Of Beers

03. Bong Zombies

04. Eye Of The Beerholder

05. Demoniac Spell

06. Beyond The Back Hole

07. Adventure Time

Lager Than Life - Debut Vinyl Promo Banner - 2012!

“Sonic Pulse’s Lager Than Life is a killer album of lightning fast, bit thrashy, power metal. Fast enough to smoke the mighty Dragonforce? Could be.” – Dangerdog.com

“Let me tell you, you are in for one catchy, sweaty, puntastic, alcohol-laden thrash record that puts Municipal Waste to shame.“ – Axis of Metal

“Insane riffs that are catchy as hell and solos that are reminiscent of Dragonforce at times, make light speed look like an elderly women driving 20 in a 40 “ – Global Thrash Assault

“The 7-song disc is a sprawl of booze, bongs, and zombies _ and to not pledge allegiance to fast ’n’ amped metal is to be cast out of Sonic Pulse’s world…“Queen of Beers” and “Eye of the Beerholder” revel in the band’s lust for lust, while “Beyond the Black Hole” shows Sonic Pulse in touch with its inner space-fantasy geek.” Mass Metal Blog

“Sonic Pulse is the Tankard of Power Metal.” – Carmine Blades of Seax

Link to Sonic Pulse “Bong Zombies” music video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixjo54HEKY

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(Source: Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)

* For more info on SONIC PULSE, click on the link below!

facebook: Sonic Pulse

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Swedish Metal Sensation CRASHDIET Return With Their Fourth Album “The Savage Playground” – Releasing In January On Frontiers Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sleaze metal with tags , , , , , on December 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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The lead single “Cocaine Cowboys” is out 12th of December

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of CRASHDÏET’s anticipated new studio album “The Savage Playground” on January 25th in Europe (excl. Scandinavia) and January 22nd in North America.

A leading force in the Swedish “sleaze rock” scene of the 2000s — a revival of the glam metal of the 1980s, but with a more pronounced punk element — CRASHDÏET for the first time manage to release their brand of down and dirty Rock and Roll simultaneously all over the world.

In April of 2010 the band’s third album “Generation Wild” pretty much summed up the extraordinary but yet tragic history of a band, determined to never give up their dream. CRASHDÏET has become known as a band with a huge following of diehard fans, and the massive interest for them never seems to fade.

There has been extensive touring during the course of “Generation Wild” and the absolute highlight saw the band conquer Hollywood and New York City with sold out shows at Whisky A Go Go and Webster Hall. The band also supported their heroes Motley Crue and Ozzy Osbourne. “Supporting Motley Crue in Helsinki and headlining Whisky A Go Go have been the highlights of the Generation Wild tour,” says guitarist Martin Sweet.

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CRASHDÏET

Martin Sweet – guitar

Peter London – bass

Eric Young – drums

Simon Cruz – vocals

With the new studio album “The Savage Playground”, recorded during summer/autumn 2012 in native Sweden, the band has their minds set to break through on a world-wide basis with a tour that will see the band going back to the US as well as going to Japan for the first time. “We will put a lot of effort into the US for our new tour. We will start in Scandinavia in February, Then we head to the US & Canada. Coming back end of April to do UK and then Europe and Japan will follow with Festivals in the summer and then South-America to kick off in the autumn” continues Sweet.

The new album sees CRASHDÏET going in a heavier and more live direction musicwise. “THE SAVAGE PLAYGROUND is our playground, it’s the beginning and the end, it’s the place where we eat and breed”, tells Martin Sweet. “We thought the time was right for us to do a edgier and not so polished sounding album, kinda like what we sound like live. It’s more organic and rough sounding. And of course we’re always evolving as musicians and like to try new ways of expressing ourselves and that can most definitely be heard on this album.”

Crashdiet - Cocaine Cowboys - single promo cover pic!

Anticipated by the release of the cracking first single “Cocaine Cowboys” on December 12th, “The Savage Playground” will include the following tracks: Change The World; Cocaine Cowboys; Anarchy; California; Lickin’ Dog; Circus; Sin City; Got A Reason; Drinkin’ Without You; Snakes In Paradise; Damaged Kid; Excited; Garden Of Babylon.

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

* For more info on CRASHDÏET, click on the links below!

www.crashdiet.org

facebook: CrashDiet

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

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MASSACRE RECORDS – Offers Song Samples From New Albums By: INFERNAL TENEBRA, ASYLUM PYRE And LED ASTRAY

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:whiteYou can check out snippets of all songs on the new albums of:

INFERNAL TENEBRA

ASYLUM PYRE

LED ASTRAY

on
http://www.massacre-records.com

Infernal Tenebra - New Formed Revelations - promo cover!

INFERNAL TENEBRA – New Formed Revelations

Asylum Pyre - Fifty Years Later - promo cover pic!

ASYLUM PYRE – Fifty Years Later

Led Astray - Decades Of Addiction - promo cover pic!

LED ASTRAY – Decades Of Addiction

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Listen At: http://www.massacre-records.com

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ENFORCER – Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS And Announce New Album!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Enforcer - Group Promo Banner - Logo - 2012

The Swedish Heavy Metal blood brothers of ENFORCER recently signed a new worldwide record deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Their new album is called Death By Fire and will be released on February, 1st.

Bandleader, vocalist and guitar player Olof Wikstrand comments: “It feels great to finally have finished this long-awaited third ENFORCER record. Now with Nuclear Blast on board we’re gonna make sure to spread it to every corner of this planet. You can expect nothing but the total, self defining ENFORCER record.”

Nuclear Blast head of A&R, Andy Siry says: “We’ve been following the career of ENFORCER since their debut album, because from there on, they formed the spearhead of a new, young generation of traditionally influenced Metal. We’re impressed by the bands consequent and authentic appearance, whether on stage, concerning their sound, their image and so on. This reminds of the atmosphere of departure and the rebellion, Heavy Metal represented at the beginning of the 80’s. ENFORCER have got that special something, represent their ideals and they know what they want. We’re looking forward to the upcoming CD and a long successful cooperation.”

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ENFORCER:

Olof Wikstrand – vocals/guitars

Jonas Wikstrand – drums

Joseph Tholl – guitars

Tobias Lindkvist – bass

Enforcer - Live Promo Pic - 2012

(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For more info on ENFORCER, click on the links below!

http://www.enforcer.se

facebook: Enforcer

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR – Announce New Album; Slated For March 2013 Release

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hardcore Superstar - Group Promo Pic - Logo - banner!

2012-11-30 – HARDCORE SUPERSTAR – Swedish inventors of what is known and loved today as “Street Metal” – are happy to announce the release of a new album via Nuclear Blast in early 2013! The record is entitled C’mon Take On Me, was produced by the band, mixed by no less a figure than Randy Staub (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE CULT) and will be out on the 1st of March 2013.

The band comments on the recording process: “We found this cool abandoned studio that we took over, where we spent the entire summer tracking songs in between the shows. Speaking of shows – we’ll start rehearsing in January so that we’ll be ready to play live everywhere again soon. If there’s a stage, we’ll rock it!!!”

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For more info on HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, click on the links below!

http://www.hardcoresuperstar.com/

facebook: Hardcore Superstar

http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/musi…

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SACRED STEEL – Signs With Cruz Del Sur; ‘The Bloodshed Summoning’ Coming in February

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Sacred Steel - The Bloodshed Summoning - promo cover pic!

SACRED STEEL is..

…Come on! You know who SACRED STEEL is!

What more should be said about them? Do we really need to introduce a band that has been on Metal Blade and Massacre Records, that has released eight full length albums and an additional three EPs?

Let’s just say that the new album is called The Bloodshed Summoning and comes four years after their 2009 release Carnage Victory, but for old and new fans of SACRED STEEL, this one is well worth the long wait.

The Bloodshed Summoning concentrates as  lethal s dose of heavy riffing and aggression as any serious Metal release should be made of, with moments that border on the edge of Thrash Metal.

The Bloodshed Summoning will be released February 16th  2013 through Cruz Del Sur Music on compact disc with three bonus tracks, (including one Misfits cover), limited edition vinyl and digital formats.

For a complete history on SACRED STEEL visit: http://www.sacredsteel.de

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THE BLOODSHED SUMMONING – Track List:

Storm of Fire 1916

No God / No Religion

When the Siren Calls

The Darkness of Angels

The Bloodshed Summoning

Under the Banner of Blasphemy

Black Towers

Crypts of the Fallen

The Night They Came To Kill

Join the Congregation

Journey Into Purgatory

Doomed to Eternal Hell

(CD Bonus Tracks)

Perversions of the scriptures

Unbinding the chains

Dig Up Her bones (Misfits cover)

Sacred Steel - Group Promo Pic - #1 - 2012

Kai Schindelar – bass

Jens Sonnenberg – guitars

Mathias Straub – drums

Jonas Khalil – guitars

Gerrit P. Mutz – vocals

Cruz Del Sur Music - Logo - B&W

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on SACRED STEEL, click on the links below!

http://www.sacredsteel.de

facebook: Sacred Steel

http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

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INCITE PREMIERE “HOPELESS” VIDEO Via METAL HAMMER; 2013 TOUR WITH SOULFLY

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on November 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Andrew Whitaker

REVOLVER MAGAZINE NAMES “ALL OUT WAR” ALBUM OF THE WEEK

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Nov. 29, San Francisco – Incite, the Phoenix-based Thrash-Metal band helmed by Richie Cavalera, premiere Hopeless, the first video from their recently released album (All Out War, Minus Head Records) via Metal Hammer:

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/incite-hopeless-video-premiere/

The clip, recorded during the band’s recent European tour, features live and rehearsal footage as well as footage taken on the streets of Berlin.

Incite will head out on their first North American tour in support of All Out War, supporting Soulfly on a several week trek that kicks off Feb. 15 at LVCS in Las Vegas.

All Out War was produced by Logan Mader (Gojira, Soulfly) and released on Nov. 20th. Revolver described the album as “full of mean riffing and serious aggression” while Metal Hammer said the band “harnesses the kind of groove-driven power that Lamb of God and, in more recent years, Devildriver have always nailed so perfectly.”

Tour dates:

February 15    Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS

February 16    Los Angeles, CA @ The Key Club

February 17    Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

February 20    Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven

February 21    Vancouver, BC @ Venue

February 23    Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Ballroom

February 24    Calgary, AB @ Republik

February 25    Saskatoon, SK @ Louis’

February 26    Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Center

February 27    Fargo, ND @ House of Rock @ The Hub

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March 07    Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

March 08    Toronto, ON @ Mod Club

March 09    Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre

March 10    Portland, ME @ Asylum

March 11    S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground

March 12    Nashua, NH @ The Arena

March 14    New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

Additional dates will be announced soon.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on INCITE, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/INCITEband

www.minusheadrecords.com

LONG LIVE INCITE.

LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

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CHIP DIMONICK “The Sign Of A New Generation” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in glam rock, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

CHIP DIMONICK – Party Rock is here to stay and Chip DiMonick has made this very loud and clear on their fourth album: The Sign Of A New Generation. This fun-fabulous and rifftastic 5 song offering from Chip DiMonick is downright Rockin’ Righteous and should be on any Rockaholic’s list of good-times-must-have albums from 2012. You just gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta let Chip DiMonick Rockify your brain! I have. It feels F’n cool.

Chip DiMonick became famous on the Pittsburgh music scene back in 2005, with the debut release Bat An Eyelash causing a formidable stir upon the East Coast. Opening for such kick-ass national acts as Wednesday 13, Lynch Mob, LA Guns, Adelita’s Way and Art Of Dying, Chip DiMonick shouldn’t be an underground Heavy Rock band for too much longer. Then again, the underground scene wouldn’t want to see Chip DiMonick go anyways!

There’s something to be said about real FUN Party Rock that Chip DiMonick serves up and that is: IT KICKS FUN ROCKIN’ ASS! When a song such as When The Drunkest Girls Wear The Shortest Skirts gets me all fired-up and singing along… then Chip DiMonick have accomplished their Rockin’ deed they’ve aimed for and I’m grateful for it. Ring that Party Rock bell and tell your lame-ass neighbors to go to hell. Metal be thy name.


My favorite song on The Sign Of A New Generation is She Won’t Let Me Play. Holy shit I love this song. This song should be played on every (supposedly cool) FM and satellite radio station in the entire F’n universe. Big drums, big bass and big guitars are abundant on all 5 songs, coupled with the stylish vocals of Chip DiMonick himself.

From Pump (the anthem inspired by the pride of Pittsburgh sports scene) to its anthemic counterpart (and party-crazed igniter) title song, Chip DiMonick doesn’t hold back on raising the mercury on the psyche-your-adrenaline meter! If you’re uptight and/or constipated, get lost. Cool people, all-night party maniacs, Rockaholics, fun Rock chicks (who can stay out late) and fans of 80’s Arena Rock, Hard Rock and Glam will appreciate what Chip DiMonick have accomplished with their new album. Metal be thy name.

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Track list: 1. Pump, 2. Too Young For Tattoos, 3. The Sign Of A New Generation, 4. When The Drunkest Girls Wear The Shortest Skirts, 5. She Won’t Let Me Play.

CHIP DIMONICK:

Chip DiMonick – lead vocals & guitar

Carmen “CC” Capozzi – drums, background vocals, tambourine

Joe P. – bass & background vocals

Tony Leone – lead guitar & background vocals

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* For more info on CHIP DIMONICK, click on the links below!

http://www.chipdimonick.com

facebook: Chip DiMonick (Band Page)

LONG LIVE CHIP DIMONICK.

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ENVINYA – Sign With Massacre Records; Debut Album “Inner Silence” Releases January 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ENVINYA were founded in 2006 and play Metal with catchy melodies and groovy guitar riffs.

They released a 5-track EP, Beyond The Dawn, in 2010 which received great reviews.

The band’s statement about the signing:

“Signing with Massacre Records was an important step for us. To work with people who believe in us and support us helps us to keep moving forward and to spread our music worldwide!”

The band’s former vocalist Natalie Pereira dos Santos unfortunately decided to leave the band in late October 2012. Meanwhile the band has found a new vocalist which is going to be presented soon.

ENVINYA’s debut album Inner Silence is going to be released on January 25, 2013 via Massacre Records.

* ENVINYA originates from Bavaria.

ENVINYA “Inner Silence” Line-Up: 

Monika Strobl – Keyboard

Natalie Pereira dos Santos – Vocals

Markus Herz – Lead Guitar

Thomas Knauer – Rhythm Guitar

Lorenz Henger – Bass

Enrico Jung – Schlagzeug

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Listen below to In My Hands, from the forthcoming Inner Silence album! Whoa!

Source:

* For more info on ENVINYA, click on the links below!

www.envinya.de

www.myspace.com/envinya

www.facebook.com/Envinya

www.youtube.com/user/EnvinyaOfficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE ENVINYA.

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