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NIGHT DEMON – Having recently released their self-titled debut EP via Shadow KingdomRecords, Oxnard, California NWOBHM inspired upstarts NIGHT DEMON have announced a series of one-off shows in support of the EP. At the end of September, the band will enter the studio to commence work on the full-length follow-up to their four-song debut. The full-length will be released on a yet-to-be-determined label.
NIGHT DEMON Live Dates:
09/14 @ Bombay – Ventura, CA (Record Release Show!)
10/16 @ Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA w/ Diamond Head & Raven
10/17 @ The Vex Arts – Los Angeles, CA w/ Diamond Head & Raven
10/20 @ The Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV w/ Diamond Head & Raven
10/25 @ The Creekside – Santa Barbara, CA
This California trio, featuring members of THE FUCKING WRATH, first started making noise in 2011. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name for themselves with trad-metal maniacs from across the globe. In fact, shortly after establishing an online presence via Bandcamp, the organizers of Germany’s Keep It True Festival offered NIGHT DEMON a place on the fest’s 2014 line-up.
British metallic stylings reminiscent of Angel Witch, Raven and Iron Maiden are kicked into overdrive with an edgier and gritter dose of American venom. Consider NIGHT DEMON mandatory listening for any NWOBHM fan. The Shadow Kingdom Records CD release is remastered from the digital version and offers an undeniably superior sound.
A video for the song “Night Demon,” filmed, directed and produced by the band, is now playing below:
“…raw, ass kicking metal.”– Sounds From the Mead Hall
“The call to join Night Demon’s ritual should be heeded by all those who can trace their metal roots back to the Eighties, or anyone who appreciates metal from the days when the only available prefix was heavy.”– BlackSundayMagazine.net
“Look out for this band; they have something special…” – AveNoctum.com
We have completed recording, mixing, and mastering for the new album “Plagues of Babylon.” It’s been a long summer, but a very productive one. I am very proud of my band mates! Everyone kicked ass, and we made a really special record.
Now, it’s time to try to rest for a few “minutes” before the next chapter of world touring begins.
Best to you all! We will see our European friends on the road with our brothers in Volbeat, then the rest of you on the Worldwide Plagues Tour 2014!”
Queensrÿche – At year’s end, the ever legendary Queensrÿche are poised to have their new and self-titled album on Metal Odyssey’s Best Of 2013 lists and for legit reasons: Queensrÿche has been rejuvenated with newfound (and very welcomed) passion and vibes of Heavy Rockin’ electricity, which I hear and feel within their new songs; and Fallout is just one fantastic example!
With new (and accomplished) lead vocalist Todd LaTorre, the energy and sound of Queensrÿche has been refueled on their newest release; while my Metal expectations for this new incarnation of Queensrÿche have been unbelievably satiated at least two-fold! A memorable Queensrÿche album it is, so I’ve been convinced.Metal be thy name!
Queensrÿche Fallout Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!
Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals
Michael Wilton – Guitar
Eddie Jackson – Bass
Scott Rockenfield – Drums
Parker Lundgren – Guitar
Queensrÿchewas released on June 25th, 2013, via Century Media Records.
KISS – Four tales featuring the individual fantasy persona of KISS on solo adventures are collected in this trade paperback.
The Four-Who-Are-One go it alone! The Demon, Starchild, Celestial, and Catman each get the spotlight shined on them in four individual tales by writers Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz, who are joined by artists Angel Medina, Tone Rodriguez, and Alan Robinson.
The KISS SOLO paperback is in stores everywhere now!
As Germany’s heroes of true heavy metal, ATLANTEAN KODEX, prepare to proudly unveil their sophomore LP, The White Goddess (A Grammar Of Poetic Myth), today the first full single from the epic new opus is playing at Revolver Magazine; the mammoth eleven-minute “Sol Invictus (With Faith and Fire).”
Founding guitarist Manuel Trummer states of the magnificent tune: “‘Sol Invictus’ takes you on a trip through the dark underbelly of European folklore to a realm of fertility cults, fire-worship and corn-demons, older than Bethlehem and Babylon, older than dreaming Sumer and mankind itself. Now grab a beer, turn the volume to 11 and bang your head like a man possessed.”
Arm yourself and meet us for the ceremonial unleashing of the mighty “Sol Invictus (With Faith and Fire)” at Revolver HERE:
The band has also compiled a shortened/edited video for “Sol Invictus,” which can be seen below:
The White Goddess (A Grammar Of Poetic Myth) will see stateside release on CD on October 1st, with the mammoth 2xLP version to follow shortly after. Outside of North America, Germany’s Ván Records will disburse the vinyl edition while Italy’s Cruz Del Sur will handle the CD release.
Self-described as falling somewhere between Twilight of the Gods-era Bathory, early Ross The Boss-era Manowar and other classic US bands like Fates Warning, Cirith Ungol and Warlord, ATLANTEAN KODEX retains a singular modernity and heaviness via their incredible production and recording technique, and through singer Markus Becker, who has the naturally blessed pipes to rival the best heavy metal vocalists past or present. There is no irony or pretense going on in their music; ATLANTEAN KODEX plays deeply reverent and devoted metal with an emphasis on superior, timeless songcraft. Continuing on 2010’s universally praised The Golden Bough, ATLANTEAN KODEX has built upon their sound to achieve an album like no other released in 2013.
Many bands and labels lay claim to the word “epic” to describe a particular band’s sound but on The White Goddess, their name becomes synonymous with the term in a way very bands ever manage. Drawing from traditional heavy metal, doom and Norse metal influences, The White Goddess achieves the bands strongest songwriting, lyrics, vocal performance and production yet, already nearly without equal on their previous LP.
Stay tuned for further international release and tour updates on ATLANTEAN KODEX in the coming weeks.
On May 2nd and 3rd, 2014 DORO will celebrate her “30 Years – Strong & Proud” Anniversary with 2 special shows in her hometown of Düsseldorf, Germany. A party you do NOT want to miss!
DORO says: “The first night will be classic with an orchestra – as the fans got to know and love it ten years ago through the Classic Diamonds-Tour. The second night will be a Full-Power Rock show with all Highlights from 30 years of DORO and several special guests, who accompanied me in the course of my career.”
The Relexa-Hotel at Düsseldorf-Airport is partner hotel to the DORO Shows in Düsseldorf and is now offering rooms from 84€ (incl. Breakfast and Shuttle-Service) for fans from around the world. Booking and Info available at: http://www.relexa-hotel-duesseldorf.de/ — at Congress Center Düsseldorf (CCD).
RAISE YOUR FIST Is OUT NOW WORLDWIDE via Nuclear Blast Records.
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM along with HIRAX will be embarking on a massive European tour beginning this October! The Metal Apocalypse Tour 2013! Both of these Thrash Metal legends together! Metal be thy name!
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Flotsam & Jetsam + HIRAX + supports
13.10 – Brno (Cze) “Melodka Klub”
14.10 – Warsaw (Pol) “Progresja”
15.10 – Katowice (Pol) “Mega Club”
16.10 – Ljubljana (Slo) “Gala Hala”
17.10 – TBA
18.10 – Brescia (Ita) “Colony Club”
19.10 – Rome (Ita) “INIT club”
20.10 – Bologna (Ita) “ZR Club”
21.10 – Toulouse (Fra) “TBA”
22.10 – Madrid (Spa) “Sala Arena”
23.10 – Barcelona (Spa) “Apollo 2”
24.10 – Montpellier (Fra) “Secret Place”
25.10 – Rennes (Fra) “Festival”
26.10 – TBA
27.10 – Dendermonde (Bel) “JH Zenith”
28.10 – Rushden (UK) “Athletic Club”
29.10 – Wolverhampton (UK) “Wulfrun Hall”
30.10 – London (UK) “The Garage”
31.10 – Eindhoven (Hol) “Effennar”
01.11 – TBA
02.11 – Bochum (Ger) “Matrix”
Click the link below for a complete list of tour updates and other essential tour info:
The 25th Anniversary Tour celebrating the iconic DANZIG will be spreading mayhem across the U.S. this October; DOYLE, Butcher Babies, Texas HippieCoalition and A Pale Horse Named Death will be the unbelievable support!!
This looks to be one Hell of a tour! Holy shit and Metal be thy name.
OCTOBER – 2013 TOUR DATES:
Tue/Oct-08 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Wed/Oct-09 – Tampa, FL Cuban Club
Fri/Oct-11 – Nashville, TN Marathan Music Works
Sat/Oct-12 – Atlanta, GA Center Stage
Sun/Oct-13 – Charlotte, NC Fillmore
Tue/Oct-15 – Norfolk, VA The Norva
Thu/Oct-17 – Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theater
Fri/Oct-18 – New York, NY Roseland
Sat/Oct-19 – Worcester, MA Palladium/Rock and Shock
SCORPION CHILD will embark on their headlining tour of North America this September! With impressive guests: KADAVAR, GYPSYHAWK, WILSON and MOTHERSHIP, this tour is destined to kick countless Heavy Rock fans in the ass! Metal be thy name.
SCORPION CHILD HEADLINING TOUR with KADAVAR, GYPSYHAWK, WILSON, MOTHERSHIP
09/14/2013: Snowboard On The Block – Denver, CO
09/16/2013: Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
09/17/2013: Skyway Theater – Minneapolis, MN
09/20/2013: The Astoria – Vancouver, B.C.
09/21/2013: Neumos – Seattle, WA
09/23/2013: Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
09/24/2013: Roxy Theatre – West Hollywood, CA
09/25/2013: Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ
09/27/2013: Red 7 – Austin, TX
09/28/2013: Tom Cats – Dallas, TX
09/29/2013: Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX
10/01/2013: The Firebird – St. Louis, MO
10/02/2013: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
10/03/2013: Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON
10/04/2013: II Motore – Montreal, QC
10/05/2013: Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY
BELOW, LISTEN TO AND WATCH THE OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR LIQUOR, FROM THE MIGHTY… SCORPION CHILD. WHOA.
Aryn Jonathan Black – Vocals
Shaun Diettrick Avants – Bass
Christopher Jay Cowart – Lead Guitar
Shawn Paul Alvear – Percussion
Tom “The Mole” Frank – Rhythm Guitar
SCORPION CHILD’S self-titled album was released on June 21st (EU), 24th (UK) and 25th (NA) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Yes, this SCORPIONCHILD album will hit you off the head like a runaway, Heavy Rockin’ boomerang. Go buy it now, if y’all already haven’t. ‘Nuff said.
TYGERS OF PAN TANG – The ever legendary and NWOBHM pioneers, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, will be on tour beginning September 28th in Belgium! Take a look below for their tour dates and check out the link for a FREE mp3 download that’s still available from TYGERS OF PAN TANG… Metal be thy name!
TYGERS OF PAN TANG – Tour Dates:
TYGERS OF PAN TANG – AMBUSH IS OUT NOW!
FOR A FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD OF SPEED, FEATURED ON AMBUSH, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW! WHOA!!
AMBUSH was released back in September, 2012, in North America, via Rocksector Records. Ambush was directed and engineered by the also legendary Chris Tsangarides.
SABATON were supposed to play a show in Russia next weekend. Now political people and organizations are trying to prevent the band from entering Russia due to some uneducated politician who tries to convince the Russian immigration and government that SABATON are nazis.
SABATON now released the following statement:
Did the Nazis win the battle of Stalingrad?
We have been reached by the news that some organizations and political representatives who claims to have studied us has come to the conclusion that Sabaton are a nazi band, and because of that our scheduled appearance at the 70th anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad should be cancelled. This show is to take place in a few weeks in Volgograd.
Further, these people believe that we will desecrate the Russian flag during our concert (which we have never done and of course have no intention of doing) and they are now trying their best to ban Sabaton from all of Russia!!!
We know that the people of Russia is far more intelligent than this and thus we hope that reason will allow us to play this concert in honor of this historical event and the Soviet soldiers who fought for their freedom.
Sabaton is and has always been a NON-POLITICAL and NON-RELIGIOUS band and holds a lot of respect to the veterans of war and the heroic and non-selfish acts that was performed in a time of need.
Ps. It should be noted that Sabaton has been awarded honorary membership of the “Scions of the 17th Airborne Division”, an organization that consists of veterans from the very same airborne division who fought against the nazis in “The battle of the Bulge” and “Operation Varsity”.
Cruz Del Sur Music will release Beyond the Martyrs, from US Doom Metal outfit ARGUS, on October 1st in North America, with an October 7th release in the UK.
Beyond the Martyrs starts where their 2011’s release Boldly Stride the Doomed had left us…at the Ruins of Ouroboros. In between these two releases ARGUS has tested its strength and valor in several live shows both in their homeland and in Europe, receiving high praises from fans and from the record industry. Although a sense of impending fate marks again their compositions, the characteristic Doom Metal elements which were a distinguished trademark of ARGUS’ past releases have now given way to what is primarily to a genuine Heavy Metal approach, its nature rooted in the most classic environment of Heavy Metal tradition.
ARGUS’ third album is sure to force Metal Heads everywhere to raise horn-crested fists to the sky. Beyond the Martyrs contains the hallmarks of their previous works – twin guitars, soaring vocals, and a driving rhythm section; it is heavy, melodic, epic, and brooding all at once. After their successful shows at festivals such as Hammer of Doom in 2011 and Dublin DoomDays in 2012, the band will hit again the European soil with a proper tour in October 2013 in order to promote Beyond the Martyrs.
Beyond The Martyrs – Track Listing:
1. By Endurance We Conquer
2. No Peace Beyond The Line
3. The Hands of Time Are Bleeding
4. Trinity
5. Four Candles Burning
6. The Coward’s Path
7. Cast Out All Raging Spirits
8. Beyond The Martyrs
ARGUS:
Butch Balich – vocals
Jason Mucio – guitar
Erik Johnson – guitar
Andy Ramage – bass
Kevin Latchaw – drums
ABOUT ARGUS:
Pennsylvania’s ARGUS stormed onto the underground Metal scene with their twin guitar-driven, doom-tinged, working class Metal sound. Releasing a self-recorded demo in early 2007 on John Brenner’s (Revelation/Against Nature) DIY label, Bland Hand Records, the band was roundly welcomed by the Metal community at home as well as abroad and established its foundation amongst friends/fans within the scene. With this initial momentum, the band created a buzz that was only solidified by their punishing live performances.
Their self-titled debut album was released in May of 2009, receiving much critical praise. Following, was the 2011 release of the epic album BoldlyStride The Doomed, which also marks a switch to the record label, Cruz DelSur. The band has continued to gain notoriety, traveling abroad and around the U.S. The release of their third full-length album, Beyond TheMartyrs, is staged for release in October 2013.
Heaven and Hell Records is now taking pre-orders for Prey For The Future, the debut from Raleigh, NC technical power thrashers DARK DESIGN. The album will be out worldwide on September 10th, with all pre-orders shipping at the end of August. The digital version is available now. To order, visit this location:
Since early 2010, DARK DESIGN, comprised of members Ray Lewis (guitar), Mike Joyner (guitar), Andrew Bertrand (vocals), and rhythm section Matt (bass) and Robbie Mercer (drums), have built a strong fan base in their local Metal scene. Their technical prowess and progressive song structuring have often been compared to that of Death, Toxik, and Anacrusis. As buzz of the band began to grow they were requested to play the 2012 Warriors of Metal Festival in Ohio. Meanwhile, the band remained focused on material for their debut album. Prey For The Future was recorded earlier this year by John EWooten (Widow U.S) and mastered by Jamie King at The Basement Studios.
Heaven and Hell Records is pleased to offer their newest digital sampler, Over the Top, as a FREE download. The comp features 21 tracks from DARK DESIGN, WITCHES MARK, TWISTED TOWER DIRE and more. Download Over the TopFREE of charge at: http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com/blog/?page_id=95.
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For a related article on DARK DESIGN, featured on Metal Odyssey:
DEATH ANGEL are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour in support of their upcoming thrashsterpiece, “The Dream Calls For Blood”. Joining them on a savage aural assault across two nations are: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, BATTLECROSS, REVOCATION, and DIAMOND PLATE.
“We are so excited to announce this upcoming tour,” commented vocalist Mark Osegueda. “We worked so hard writing, and recording this record! Especially writing this while on the road for the last 3 years of touring. And it reflects the triumphs, and mainly hardships of all we went through while touring. The anger, perseverance, and energy was captured on the recording of The Dream Calls for Blood. This tour is the PERFECT spring-board to launch off of and back on the road; hungrier and more focused than ever! With a lineup of bands handpicked by us, you’re basically sonically ravaged from the moment the lights dim at the beginning of the night, until the lights turn back on at the end! I’m confident every band on this bill plan on sending you home feeling like you’ve survived a massacre that you can’t help but brag about. Look forward to feeding off each other’s energy! Stay hungry! Stay thrash! See you on the road, in the pit, and at the bar!!!”
The San Francisco, Hollywood and Ramona gigs are considered CD release shows and everyone that purchases a ticket will also receive a copy of the new DEATH ANGEL album at the show! Tickets are on sale now. VIP package will be on sale at http://deathangel.soundrink.com and include the following:
– One (1) General Admission Ticket
– Copy of the New Album: The Dream Calls For Blood
– Exclusive DEATH ANGEL T-Shirt
– 11 x 17 Poster
– DEATH ANGEL Drink Koozie
– VIP Laminate w/ Lanyard
Mark Osegueda – vocals
Rob Cavestany – guitar
Ted Aguilar – guitar
Will Carroll – drums
Damien Sisson – bass
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2013:
DEATH ANGEL, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, BATTLECROSS, REVOCATION, DIAMOND PLATE
18.10. USA San Francisco, CA – Slim’s (no DIAMOND PLATE)
19.10. USA Hollywood, CA – The Whisky
20.10. USA Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage
21.10. USA Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theater
23.10. USA Austin, TX – Dirty Dog
24.10. USA Houston, TX – Scout Bar
25.10. USA Dallas, TX – South By So What
26.10. USA Oklahoma City, OK – Chameleon Room
27.10. USA St. Louis, MO – FuBar
29.10. USA New York, NY – Webster Hall (Marlin Room)
30.10. USA Springfield, VA – Empire
31.10. USA Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar
01.11. USA Wilmington, DE – Mojo 13
02.11. USA Boston, MA – Middle East
03.11. CND Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
04.11. CND Toronto, ON – Opera House
05.11. USA Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
07.11. USA Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
08.11. USA Alburquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
09.11. USA Tempe, AZ – Rocky Point
10.11. USA Santan Ana, CA – Observatory
In the beginning of 2009, TOXIC WALTZ were founded by lead guitarist Jimi and ex-drummer Tim.
Bass guitar player Rahman, vocalist Angelo and rhythm guitarist Alex joined the band soon to form a THRASH METAL ensemble that is clearly affected by the US BAY AREA style (e.g. EXODUS, HEATHEN, DARK ANGEL), neither leaving out influences from other genres nor lacking recognition value.
TOXIC WALTZ are delivering aggressive, but artistically demanding THRASH, characterized by diversified songwriting.
The band’s unique style and live experience, originated with many smaller gigs, earned them bigger venues soon.
TOXIC WALTZ has shared the stage with well-known bands like SIX FEETUNDER, ALPHA TIGER and DEBAUCHERY.
In the near future, the debut full-length record “tba” is ready to be released through a record company. The band is fully ambitious to reach the maximum success for them and the label!
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – Red Dirt Metal. THC. Straight from the grand state of Texas, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are here to stay and this badass band brings it! I’ve been spreading the Metal word about THC for quite some time now and I’ll NEVER stop. Below is the heavy hittin’ and tree splittin’ lyric video for, Hands Up; a hit from THC’s 2012 studio album Peacemaker. This lyric video for Hands Up is also:
Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!
Play it LOUD and be glad I told you so. Metal be thy name.
Big Dad Ritch – Vocals
John Exall – Bass Guitar
Cord Pool – Guitar
Gunnar Molton – Drums
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – PEACEMAKER
Released on August 12th, 2012, via Carved Records.
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