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LOST EMPIRES “Death And Evil Beasts” – 6 Song EP Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on August 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LOST EMPIRES is an American Metal band from Oklahoma. Their (self released) 6 song EP, Death And Evil Beasts, is my “METAL Pick Of The Day!” Why? Cause all 6 songs bestow the musicianship, sound, energy, attitude and vibes that I want to hear and feel from true underground Metal. Raw, lean and mean. Blue-collar. No corporate polish. 0% bullshit. This is Metal that I get excited to tell my Metal brethren about. It all reminds me of those tape trading days.

Brandon on vocals has a savage delivery. His vocals come across to my ears as Lemmy Kilmister meets Udo Dirkschneider; or something crazy like that. Trust my Metal instinct here, this guy can sing Metal. This band can play Metal. Lost Empires boasts duo guitarists, Kilby and Brad; both don’t skimp on ass-kicking their way through these songs. I can best describe their guitar playing as riff heavy, melodic and old school American Power Metal.

The keyboards, courtesy of Abe, fit right in with the total design of Lost Empires sound; this musical element is not overdone at all. The drumming from Jeremy is precise and coupled with a “less is more” style; which only makes the songs that much better. Luke on bass rounds out this potent Lost Empires lineup with his cool, thumping beats.

All 6 songs showcase Lost Empires as one damn tight unit. Lost Empires don’t overreach on any level and their brand of American (Power) Metal tastes great to my ears and brain. This band sounds and (obviously) plays like they revere Metal and our beloved genre’s sacred past. In other words, Death And Evil Beasts doesn’t sound like it was slapped together over a case of beer.

Lost Empires have the Metal aptitude to take their songs to the next level, by eventually getting a recording deal with a supportive Metal label. For now, this band can hone their skills and hopefully release a full-length album. I know I’ll be psyched to hear more Metal from Lost Empires. Metal be thy name.

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LOST EMPIRES:

Brandon – vocals

Kilby – guitar

Brad – guitar

Jeremy – drums

Luke – bass

Abe – keys

DEATH AND EVIL BEASTS – Track Listing:

Black Sails

Life Lessons

Machete

Power Goat

Tower Of Flies

The Unkindness Of Ravens

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* Listen to some of Lost Empires – Death And Evil Beasts by clicking on the link below!

http://lostempiresok.bandcamp.com/

LONG LIVE LOST EMPIRES.

Stone.

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HULL – Brooklyn Sludge Rockers Announce New Tour Dates

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal, sludge rock with tags , , , , , , on August 16, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Band To Appear On Mutants Of The Monster II Fest

Brooklyn Sludge Rock instigators, HULL, today announce a short run of tour dates to close out the Summer. Set to commence on August 25 in Annandale, Virginia, the band will wage their sonic crush upon seven cities including an appearance on the Mutants Of The Monster Fest II this coming Labor Day Weekend. This will mark HULL’s first tour without longtime guitarist Drew Mack.

Comments the band in a collective statement: “We are honored to perform at Mutants Of The Monster II Festival in Little Rock organized by, none other than, CT of Rwake, Slow Southern Steel, Iron Tongue, et al. We are very excited to get back on the road and pay homage to the land, in this next chapter of HULL. Baptized in blood, ye hath forge thine surrender to the night.”

The tour poster features artwork by Jorden Haley, creator of the band’s epic Viking Funeral imagery:

HULL Summer Tour 2012:

8/25/2012 The Cellar Door – Annandale, VA w/ Auroboros

8/26/2012 BP House – Richmond, VA

8/27/2012 Chapel Hill Underground – Chapel Hill, NC w/ Caltrop, Systems

8/28/2012 529 – Atlanta, GA w/ Stallone, Hawks

8/29/2012 Spring Street Fire House – Birmingham, AV w/ Black Hole Kids, Central Fires

8/31/2012 Mutants Of The Monster II Fest – Little Rock, AR w/ Rwake, The Ascent Of Everest, Broken Teeth, Dahkma, Beneath Oblivion, Sound Of the Mountain, God City Destroyers, Chronic Ritual

9/01/2012 Springwater – Nashville, TN w/ Hellbender

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HULL continues to tour in support of their monolithic Beyond The Lightless Sky full-length released via The End Records last Fall. Called “…a concept album for the ages, ” by Metal Army America Beyond The Lightless Sky features guest appearances by vocalist Jarboe, keys/ambiance by Fade Kainer (Batillus/Jarboe/Inswarm) and continues to reap critical acclaim internationally for its delicate balance of staggering heaviness and poetic grace.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on HULL, click on the link below!

http://www.hullorhighwater.com

LONG LIVE HULL.

Stone.

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SKID ROW & MASS – Sharing The Stage! This August 26th At Wally’s, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MASS SAYS:

Stone Says: SKID ROW & MASS – This looks to be a double-bill of Hard Rockin’ good-times! If you’re living anywhere near or traveling to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire around August 26th, this is a heavy-duty concert event not to miss! Metal be thy name.

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(Source: MASS)

* For more info on SKID ROW & MASS, click on the links below!

http://skidrow.com

http://www.twitter.com/Officialskidrow

MASS – MASS ROCKS.COM

LONG LIVE SKID ROW.

LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

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TANK “War Nation” – Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day! Releases June 5th, 2012 In USA; Audio For Title Track Streaming Online!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Mind Productions:

TANK– British rock legends Tank return with “War Nation”, the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2010 album “War Machine”. Guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans, vocalist Doogie White and bassist Chris Dale are now joined by former Tank member Steve Hopgood on drums.

*  “War Nation” is scheduled for release on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in USA.

Stone Says: Take a listen below to the title track War Nation and let the Metal of TANK plow through your Metal lovin’ senses! War Nation is one badass Heavy Metal song from one badass Heavy Metal band! This song is 100% memorable Metal from TANK! Play it LOUD and PROUD my Metal brethren! Metal be thy name.

Apart from the new album, TANK will also release their first ever live DVD later this year. Recordings were made while opening for Judas Priest in 2011 and during the bands show at Stodola Club, Warsaw on March 9th 2012. The set list will include fan favourites such as ‘This Means War’ ‘Echoes of a Distant Battle’ ‘Power of the Hunter’ and ‘ The War Drags Ever On’ plus future classics such as ‘Judgement Day’ and ‘Phoenix Rising’.

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WAR NATION – Track Listing:

War Nation

Song Of The Dead

Hammer And Nails

Don’t Dream In The Dark

Grace Of God

Dreamer

Justice For All

Wings Of Heaven

State Of The Union

Hard Road

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Source: http://www.metalmind.com.pl

 * For more info on TANK, click the link below!

TANK – Official Website

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LONG LIVE TANK.

Stone.

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69 CHAMBERS, WINTERS VERGE, DERIDE and EWIGHEIM – New Tracks Streaming At Massacre Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Nina / 69 CHAMBERS

Fans can listen to brand new tracks from 69 Chambers, Winters Verge, Deride and EWIGHEIM, streaming over on http://www.massacre-records.com

Check ’em out now, crank ’em up LOUD and LONG LIVE METAL!

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

Stone.

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LIZZY BORDEN – 2012 PROMO VIDEO HAS LANDED!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LIZZY BORDEN – Check it out below! The NEW 2012 promo video for LIZZY BORDEN has landed! WARNING: By watching this video below, you will have the uncontrollable urge to seek out a LIVE gig of LIZZY BORDEN in 2012. Don’t say I didn’t F’n warn you.

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LIZZY BORDEN:

Lizzy Borden – Vocals

Joey Scott – Drums

Marten Andersson – Bass

Dario Lorina – Guitar

AC Alexander – Guitar

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* For more info on LIZZY BORDEN, click on the links below:

http://www.lizzyborden.com/

http://www.youtube.com/lizzybordenband

http://www.myspace.com/lizzybordenband

LONG LIVE LIZZY BORDEN.

Stone.

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KITTIE – Trish Doan Returns As Bassist

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on February 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The cat’s out of the bag!

After posting a few teasers on their facebook page about a big announcement regarding the band’s future, KITTIE have now announced the departure of their bassist Ivy Vujic and the return of Trish Doan!

In a statement on the band’s website Ivy wrote:

“After 4 amazing years of jamming with my crazy metal sisters of Kittie, I am officially resigning as their bass player.

I’ve had an incredible time touring the world with these ladies and I am very grateful for all the fun I’ve had and amazing things I’ve had the opportunity to experience.

My last appearances with Kittie will be our upcoming hometown shows in London (February 17th) and Toronto (February 18th), as well as the Soundwave festival in Australia immediately after (February 25th – March 5th). I wish the Kittie girls the best of luck in all of their future endeavours and I know they will continue to be successful in whatever they do.”

Trish comments:

“I am very happy to be reunited with the Kittie family. The girls and I have remained close friends over the last 7 years and I am excited to have this amazing opportunity. I am looking forward to seeing everyone when we go back on the road this spring. I wish Ivy all the best!”

Morgan Lander about Ivy’s departure and Trish’s return:

“Ivy has been friend and partner in crime for over 4 years, we love and respect her wishes to depart from the band and move onto another phase in her life.

Trish has been a member of our extended family since she joined the band in 2005 and we are welcoming her back into the band with open arms.  We are ecstatic that she will be returning to bass duties and are looking forward to the (US) tour this spring! We love both girls and are glad that we all remain friends, first and foremost.”

Welcome back, Trish!

(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on KITTIE, click on the links below:

KITTIE – Official Website

MASSACRE RECORDS

LONG LIVE KITTIE.

Stone.

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ELIMINATOR – Updates On New Jersey Thrash Metal Force: New Book, New Website, New Lineup, Announce Regional Live Dates

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

New Jersey Thrash act ELIMINATOR are confirmed for 2 regional shows in the area.  The band is excited to finally hit the road again, and their all-out Thrash assault should not be missed. The band has also announced that their new bassist will be Menschen Hasser, and their new touring drummer for the time being will be Jerry Bakman (who will be filling in while Samus of Decrepit Birth is up in Canada).

ELIMINATOR also has a new website.  Go shred with the band over at www.eliminatorthrash.com.

Warchild, the brainchild of ELIMINATOR has also written his first book entitled “Open Your Eyes: Choose Silence”, which can be found on the band’s new website, along with some new t-shirts: http://www.eliminatorthrash.com/#!merchandise
The content of the book focuses on nihilistic themes in the aphoristic tradition of Friedrich Nietzsche. The second half of the book contains a lot of poetry, ranging in a wide variety of topics from love to religion.

(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)

LONG LIVE ELIMINATOR.

Stone.

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KREATOR – Reveal New Album Title, Release Date and Announce Exclusive 7″ Single!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on February 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

PHANTOM ANTICHRIST – 7″ cover

German Thrash titans KREATOR just revealed the title of the bands upcoming album: Phantom Antichrist. The album is currently being produced at the famous Fascination Street Studio with renowned producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, SOILWORK, DEVIN TOWNSEND, AMON AMARTH) in Örebro, Sweden.

Phantom Antichrist marks the bands debut for Nuclear Blast and is set to be released June 1, 2012 (Europe), June 5, 2012 (North America)!

Furthermore, KREATOR will also release an exclusive 7“ single of the title song on April 20, 2012. The collector’s item will be available in coloured red vinyl (limited to 250 pieces) as well as in clear vinyl (limited to 250 pieces, exclusively available at the Nuclear Blast Mailorder: http://www.nuclearblast.de/suche/kreator%20phantom%20antichrist ).

KREATOR will exclusively perform a new song during their shows at this years METALFEST open air events! Keep your eyes and ears open – more info coming soon!

(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

* For more info on KREATOR, click on the links below:

http://www.facebook.com/KreatorOfficial

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

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

LONG LIVE KREATOR.

Stone.

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LAMB OF GOD – Guitar World Cover Feature For March 2012 Issue

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, magazines, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , , on February 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LAMB OF GOD – Just this morning, the March issue of Guitar World fell in my lap and I couldn’t be a happier Metalhead. Lamb Of God is the cover feature and I’m very excited over their new album – Resolution. Eventually I will write about why I am digging Resolution so much. Look for a post on Resolution in the coming week for sure.

There are some very cool articles in this new issue of Guitar World, so I’ll be looking to chill-out sometime this weekend and read ’em. Dweezil Zappa, Robby Krieger, Mastodon, Joe Satriani and a 2012 Reader’s Poll have all caught my eye while quickly browsing through this essential mag.

Metal be thy name I’m psyched it’s… F’N FRIDAY!!!!

* For more info on LAMB OF GOD, click on the link below:

Lamb of God – Official Website

LONG LIVE LAMB OF GOD.

LONG LIVE GUITAR WORLD.

Stone.

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REBELLION – Returns! Metal Champions Working On New Material!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

REBELLION – In 2008 Uwe Lulis had a motorcycle accident and was injured so badly that the band had to take a break of a year. In 2009 Uwe still suffered from the accident and thus there were very few shows which were played with Uwe sitting on stage. At the end of  2010 Uwe Lulis consequently left Rebellion. Gerd Lücking (drums) and Simone Wenzel (guitar) decided thereupon likewise in order to concentrate on other musical projects.
It seemed as if the band had come to an end but encouraged by numerous fan comments Tomi Göttlich (bass) and Michael Seifert (vocals) decided in the beginning of 2011 to let Rebellion live on. 


Oliver Geibig (guitar), Stephan Karut (guitar) and Matthias Karle (drums) filled the gaps. The new Rebellion are a band of friends who have known and jammed with each other for many years and who are very determined to lead the band onwards. In October 2011 Rebellion played their first show with the new members. The Band was frenetically celebrated by their fans, many of whom had travelled long distances (Ireland, France, Netherlands) to witness the first show of the new line up.

At present the band works under high pressure on new material.

(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on REBELLION, click on the links below:

http://www.rebellion.st

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE REBELLION.

Stone.

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NIGHTQUEEN – Brand New Track ‘Nightfall’ Streaming Online Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on January 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

NIGHTQUEEN – Releasing on February 24th, 2012, is the third full-length album from Belgium’s NIGHTQUEEN. For Queen And Metal will be released on Massacre Records. A brand new track from For Queen And Metal, titled Nightfall, is currently streaming now at: http://www.massacre-records.com.

I highly recommend you check out this new song from NIGHTQUEEN and crank it up LOUD! Metal be thy name…

* For more info on NIGHTQUEEN, click on the links below:

http://www.nightqueen.be/

NIGHTQUEEN – myspace

MASSACRE RECORDS

LONG LIVE NIGHTQUEEN.

Stone.

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ACCEPT – Spring 2012 Tour Preview & Trailer!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

No rest for the Teutonic ACCEPT. To promote their upcoming Album (stay tuned) ACCEPT will hit the stages in Spring 2012. See below for dates and check out their new tour trailer! Check all tour dates HERE! The new record Stalingrad will be released on April, 6th, 2012.

(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

* For more info on ACCEPT, click on the link below:

ACCEPT – Official Website

LONG LIVE ACCEPT.

Stone.

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GUN BARREL – Signs To Massacre Records

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

Street credibility? Check. Uncompromising sound? Check. Pure enthusiasm? Check.

GUN BARREL don’t breathe new life into the great tradition of Heavy Metal, they inject it with high pressure. These guys combine old school, misfit Rock ‘n’ Roll and Metal attitude in an ingenious way. Being the representatives of this dirty Metal Rock ‘n’ Roll, they really let it rip during their legendary live performances.

You can feel the animal instinct and the heart and soul that make the band skyrocket on stage. If nothing else, this might be due to the fact that GUN BARREL are among the most frequent performers in Germany. Those, who survived the GUN BARREL live drumfire are totally thrilled and become serial offenders. This is unavoidable.

GUN BARREL are always good for a surprise. Acoustic show or full decibel attack; it is not unusual that guest stars such as Andy Brings appear on stage with them, that they contribute songs to several samplers, take a flight to Spanish island Mallorca by the order of Rock ‘n’ Roll or that they give the audience an understanding of their sound at legendary festivals such as Wacken Open Air or Slovenia’s Metalcamp.

GUN BARREL have gone through a lot during the last 10 years; so these dudes became a tough alliance. Rock star affectations? No way. Despite all the glamour, the band remains down-to-earth and continues to look forward – one is still up to much more!

GUN BARREL’s new album Brace For Impact will be released on March 23, 2012 via Massacre Records!

GUN BARREL:

Patrick Sühl – Vocals

Rolf Tanzius – Guitar

Toni Pinciroli – Drums

Tomcat Kintgen – Bass

(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on GUN BARREL, click on the links below:

http://www.gunbarrel.de

http://www.facebook.com/GunBarrel

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE GUN BARREL.

Stone.

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ZERO DEGREE – Signs To Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ZERO DEGREE was formed in 2006 by Pascal, Tobias and Thomas. Up to that, the three were part of other bands, but they decided to look for a new challenge. Their purpose was to create music in the style of In Flames, Dark Tranquillity and Iron Maiden.

To recreate their music and harmonized guitar sounds live, they consequently needed three guitarists. Over the course of the year André, Maik and Sebastian joined the band.

The now complete line-up played their first shows in 2007. 
Throughout their career the guys were able to share the stage with bands from different genres of metal. These included Eisregen, Maroon, Mercenary, Deadlock, Suidakra and Anima.

In 2007 the band produced their first demo “The Storm And The Silence” which was mainly used as promotion on MySpace and for concert promoters.

ZERO DEGREE’s debut album Surreal World is going to be released on March 23, 2012 via Massacre Records.

ZERO DEGREE:

Thomas – Vocals

Pascal – Guitar

Maik – Guitar

Tobias – Drums

André – Bass

Sebastian – Guitar

(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on ZERO DEGREE, click on the links below:

http://www.zerodegreemetal.com

http://www.facebook.com/zerodegreemeta

MASSACRE RECORDS

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Hellfest Open Air Festival 2012 – Black Sabbath Headlining! Lizzy Borden Confirmed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal festivals, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 26, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

Hellfest Open Air Festival 2012 – On June 15th, 16th and 17th of 2012, Hellfest Open Air will take place in Clisson (Loire-Atlantique) France. BLACK SABBATH is headlining! With LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MACHINE HEAD! LAMB OF GOD! LIZZY BORDEN is confirmed! Take a look below at the beyond incredible assemblage of bands that will be performing at Hellfest Open Air 2012! Well over 60 bands!! Metal be thy name!

* For more info on HELLFEST OPEN AIR 2012, click on link below:

Hellfest Open Air Festival 2012 – facebook

LONG LIVE HELLFEST OPEN AIR.

LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

LONG LIVE LIZZY BORDEN.

Stone.

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BLACK SABBATH – Announces Reunion For 2012! Metal Amen!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 12, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

On November 11th, 2011 (11-11-11), the ultra legendary BLACK SABBATH announced their reunion for 2012! Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward are back together! Metal Odyssey wants to join in on this historic Metal celebration reporting this epic Metal news! You most likely have heard this fabulous news already or seen the reunion announcement video, regardless, watch it again below and allow the Metal jubilation to cascade upon you! Henry Rollins (Black Flag, Rollins Band) interviews BLACK SABBATH, with their new producer Rick Rubin in attendance as well.

* Above video was uploaded to YouTube by Revolver TV on 11-11-11.

BLACK SABBATH RETURNS IN 2012!

A NEW STUDIO ALBUM!

A NEW WORLD TOUR!

METAL BE THY NAME.

LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

Stone.

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KATANA – Guitarist Tobias Karlsson Set To Appear On MetalHeadRadio.com on July 18th

Posted in classic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on July 12, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

KATANA – On Monday, July 18th, 2011, KATANA guitarist Tobias Karlsson will join METALHEADRADIO.COM‘s DJ Rem for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Tune in to DJ Rem’s show, Locked Up, at 9:30 EST on July 18th for what promises to be an unforgettable chat with one of the New Wave of Traditional Metal’s most fierce up and comers.

KATANA from Gothenburg, Sweden, is the next big thing in Traditional Heavy Metal. They deliver a show that is 100 percent pure adrenaline and will take the audience straight back to the golden age of the early eighties. Since the current line up was established in 2008, KATANA has worked hard to perfect their live act, which includes everything one would expect from a true eighties band and then some.

The music of KATANA is heavily influenced by British and German bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Accept. They definitely show that the genre is more alive than ever and their newly recorded debut album will set a new standard for what Classic Heavy Metal is supposed to sound like in 2011.

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* To read the Metal Odyssey album review for KATANA – HEADS WILL ROLL, (posted on June 13th, 2011), just click on the big header link below!

KATANA – Heads Will Roll: Traditional Heavy Metal Triumphs On This Band’s Debut Album

* For more info on KATANA, click on the links below:

KATANA – Official facebook

KATANA – myspace music

LISTENABLE RECORDS

METALHEADRADIO.COM

LONG LIVE KATANA.

Stone.

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PHARAOH – TEN YEARS EP: This Is American Power Metal… Loud, Proud and Heavy Hitting

Posted in classic heavy metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on June 3, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

PHARAOH: TEN YEARS EP – American Power Metal is well represented when a band such as Pharoah exists. Seriously. The six songs on the Ten Years EP are a strong representation of just how excellent the musicianship of Pharaoh is. Metal truth be told, I wish this was a 12 song album, Pharaoh hammers out their one-of-a-kind Metal sound that well. This is a durable band with mighty Metal experience (see band lineup below) and this experience comes through remarkably well on each song.

The Classic Heavy Metal feel and vibes are unmistakable as I listen to Ten Years. Pharaoh plays their American-made Power Metal with relevant muscularity, with melodic moments flourishing throughout their sound.  One Metal constant about Pharaoh is their ability to sound raw and tough, with an old school sensibility. It’s this raw toughness in the Metal mix that adds to Pharaoh’s mystique, for me.

Ten Years will be released on June 7th, 2011, on Cruz Del Sur. This EP contains two unreleased songs from the Be Gone (2008) recording sessions, two tracks previously released only as a bonus 7″ and two cover songs: Slayer’s Tormentor and New Model Army’s White Light. Ten Years sets the Metal stage for the forthcoming and fourth studio album from Pharaoh, which is scheduled for release later in 2011.

Pharaoh does a standup  job at covering Slayer’s Tormentor, with no slippage on the speed factor on both guitar and the rhythm section. Tim Aymar may not be Tom Araya on vocals, still he embellishes this song with the necessary searing notes, leathery vocals and pissed-off attitude. Tim Aymar can hit the high notes with ease as well as delivering gritty, old school tones. A great example of just how diverse Tim’s vocals are is the title track Ten Years. This song is a Metal showcase for Tim’s vocals, there’s no doubt to my ears about that.

The thick and melodic sounds of Matt Johnsen’s guitar are totally enjoyable. Matt’s flirtation’s and nod’s to Classic Speed Metal are apparent and very welcomed to my Metal lovin’ ears. Matt Johnsen has his own signature tone happening on guitar and perhaps should be looked upon as one of Metal’s best kept secrets.

Pharaoh has always been a dynamite Power Metal band, it’s time for scores of Metal fans out there to realize just how excellent a band they truly are. I highly recommend all of Pharaoh’s works from the past and this Ten Years EP. Pharaoh was formed back in 1997 and there hasn’t been a better time than now to be catching onto their sound. Classic Heavy Metal and American Power Metal lives… and Pharaoh carries these two sub-genre’s torches with Metal pride.

PHARAOH on Ten Years EP:

Tim Aymar – vocals (Control Denied)

Matt Johnsen – guitar (Fool’s Game, Dawnbringer)

Chris Kerns – bass

Chris Black – drums (Dawnbringer, Superchrist, High Spirits, ex-Nachtmystium)

Ten Years – Track List:

Ten Years

When We Fly

White Light

Reflection and the Inevitable Future

Nothing I Can Say

Tormentor

* For more info on PHARAOH, click on the links below:

http://www.solarflight.net

http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

LONG LIVE PHARAOH.

Stone.

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INSIDE HOLLOW – Featuring Dan Nelson (ex-Anthrax) Release Live Performance Footage

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , , , on May 5, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

INSIDE HOLLOW featuring Dan Nelson (ex-Anthrax) on vocals have just released video footage of their live performance from their April 16, 2011 show at Port 41 in NYC.  The video can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Herojack76?feature=mhum

Fans can call Dan Nelson via his TheLiveLine phone number and listen to his personal audio blog updates as well as leave him voicemails. http://theliveline.com/DanNelson
Call Dan @ 866-944-3266

(Source: Team All About The Music)

INSIDE HOLLOW:

Dan Nelson – vocals

Roy Nelson – guitar

Matt Borowka – bass

Frankie Apicelli – drums

* For more info on INSIDE HOLLOW, click on the links below:

INSIDE HOLLOW – myspace music

INSIDE HOLLOW – twitter

LONG LIVE INSIDE HOLLOW.

Stone.

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