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ORANGE GOBLIN – End Of Transmission: 1995-2025 The Final Tour – UK & Ireland December 2025

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Back in January, UK heavy metal veterans Orange Goblin announced that 2025 would mark their final year, capping an extraordinary 30-year journey that has seen them evolve from backroom bar rockers to one of the most respected names in British metal.

Now, Orange Goblin have shared details of the End Of Transmission 1995-2025 Tour, their final seven shows across the UK and Ireland:

“We are delighted to finally announce that Orange Goblin will do one last tour of the UK and Ireland in December 2025 before we call it a day! It’s going to be bittersweet performing at these last 7 shows, seven of the biggest shows we will have ever played! Although there will be sadness at this being the end, we are very happy to be able to bring along two amazing bands that we took out on their first ever tours, old and new.”

“From Sweden, we have the almighty power of GRAND MAGUS, a band that we toured Europe with way back in 2002, and then again in 2004. We have always remained friends and know what an amazing live act they are, every time they take to the stage. Opening up each night will be one of the best UK bands of the past 10 years, URNE, who we took on their first UK tour back in 2021. We were blown away with their modern take on metal and the soundscapes they create, mixing subtlety and aggression! These promise to be very special shows and will be your very last chance to come and drink, headbang and raise some hell with Orange ‘Fuckin’ Goblin Baby!’ We will be playing songs from throughout our 30-year career, so whether you’re an old die-hard or a new fan, there should be something for everyone.”

“We’ve been announcing final shows all over the world this year and have been reading the fans’ comments about doing one last trek around the UK and Ireland, so we didn’t want to disappoint them and feel that it will be fitting to end our journey in our hometown of London! One last Orange Goblin Christmas knees-up anyone? You know it makes sense!” – Ben Ward, Orange Goblin 2025

ORANGE GOBLIN – THE END OF TRANSMISSION TOUR
Special Guests: Grand Magus
Opening Band: Urne

10.12: The Garage, Glasgow, UK
11.12: The Button factory, Dublin, IRE
12.12: KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, UK
13.12: Academy 2, Manchester, UK
14.12: SWX, Bristol, UK
16.12: The 1865, Southampton, UK
17.12: o2 Kentish Town Forum, London, UK

TICKETS ON SALE AT 10AM, FRIDAY 25TH APRIL

A Legacy of Metal
Formed in 1995, Orange Goblin have cemented their place in the annals of heavy metal with 10 acclaimed studio albums, most recently 2024’s Science, Not Fiction, earning accolades from fans and peers alike. Known for their relentless touring and ability to transcend genres, the band have garnered a global following, performing at legendary festivals and venues across the world.

BUY SCIENCE, NOT FICTION HERE

PRAISE FOR SCIENCE, NOT FICTION:

“Science, Not Fiction finds Orange Goblin on their strongest, most strident form in over a decade. That’s a fact.” – KERRANG

“London’s stoner metal titans deliver a masterpiece” – METAL HAMMER

“Orange Goblin have created one of the year’s best albums, let alone one of the strongest in their already impressive discography” – 10/10 FISTFUL OF METAL

For tickets to Orange Goblin’s final shows and updates on potential future projects, visit: http://www.orangegoblinofficial.com/.

https://orangegoblinofficial.bandcamp.com/

Source: Secret Service Publicity

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PRIMAL FEAR – New Studio Album DOMINATION Releasing On September 5th | Cover Art & Track List Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From: Primal Fear Facebook:

Primal Fear – Domination
Release date: September 5th

“THE EAGLES ARE BACK!
Ladies & Gentlemen – here is the album cover of our new album DOMINATION – You can pre order the album from now on. The first single/video “FAR WAY” will be unleashed tomorrow at 18h CET. More details soon!”

Releasing via Reigning Phoenix Music. Album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

Primal Fear: Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Mat Sinner (bass), Thalìa Bellazecca (guitar), André Hilgers (drums), Magnus Karlsson (guitars)

Track List:

  1. The Hunter
  2. Destroyer
  3. Far Away
  4. I Am The Primal Fear
  5. Tears of Fire
  6. Heroes and Gods
  7. Hallucinations
  8. Eden
  9. Scream
  10. The Dead Don’t Die
  11. Crossfire
  12. March Boy March
  13. A Tune I Won’t Forget

Pre-order here: https://reigningphoenixmusic.com/

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GRAVE DIGGER – Unveil Previously Unreleased New Song “Hellfire Crusade”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

2025 does not only see German iconic metal institution Grave Digger celebrate its 45th anniversary, they also had the release of their 23rd chart success album Bone Collector at the beginning of the new year, via the band’s label partner ROAR. 

Now, the heavy metal titans have shared a previously-unreleased song, taken off the songwriting session for Bone Collector! “Hellfire Crusade”, a track that is 100% tailored to every headbanger with a chorus that sticks in the ear canals after one listen, once again showcases the raw and unbridled side of the band.

45 years in the game and Grave Digger show no signs of slowing down, on the contrary, the band is in top form in 2025 and does not want to deprive the fans of this further piece of German heavy metal. In this song, the band performs at the highest level and once again shows all their class and experience. Metal as it should be. Raw, brutal, filigree and always 120% forward!

Listen to “Hellfire Crusade” – out now on all digital providers at: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/hellfirePR

GRAVE DIGGER:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)

Bone Collector was released as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally on January 17th through ROAR. At the RPM & ROAR Mailorder Shop, the limited splatter vinyl and the digipak are also available as a bundle with the exclusive “Old School” shirt. To order your copy of this must-have gem, one that belongs into every well-sorted heavy metal record collection, visit: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollectorpr  

Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online:
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband 

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HELLOWEEN – Announces New Studio Album, Track-List & Release Date!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From HELLOWEEN Facebook:

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
We locked ourselves in a studio, summoned some giants, wrestled a few monsters, and somehow came out with a brand-new album:

GIANTS & MONSTERS
(It also smells like victory and possibly dragon breath.)

The album is DONE. 🎃

And because we’re terrible at keeping secrets (and even worse at waiting)… Ready to enter the realm of riffs, roars, and ridiculous solos? Tracklist incoming. Brace yourselves. Or don’t. We’re not your parents.

  1. Giants On The Run
  2. Savior Of The World
  3. A Little Is A Little Too Much
  4. We Can Be Gods
  5. Into The Sun
  6. This Is Tokyo
  7. Universe (Gravity For Hearts)
  8. Hand Of God
  9. Under The Moonlight
  10. Majestic

Release date is August 29, 2025.

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TEMTRIS – Announce Queen Of Crows 2025 Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Australia’s’ metal warriors TEMTRIS will be touring Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, the U.K. and Germany beginning on August 1st. Check out the tour mat above!

https://www.temtris.com/

https://www.temtris.com/biography

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CRYSTAL VIPER – ANNOUNCE LIVE ALBUM!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Polish female fronted Heavy Metal act CRYSTAL VIPER announce the release of a live album entitled The Live Quest. It was recorded during last year’s ‘The Silver Key Tour’ at live shows in Poland, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, France, Belgium and Czech Republic. The Live Quest which will come out Friday June 27 on Listenable Records and will be available on Vinyl , CD and Digitally.

Cover artwork was painted by Mario Lopez, who is also responsible for the last two CRYSTAL VIPER studio albums artworks: The Cult and The Silver Key.

CRYSTAL VIPER is a band formed and led by Marta Gabriel – vocalist, bassist and guitarist. Their last studio album The Silver Key came out in 2024 on Listenable Records and was promoted on a full European Tour and Summer festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Hellfest. While due to Marta’s presence, the band is very often compared to such female fronted acts as WARLOCK, their style is a mixture of Heavy and Power Metal, inspired by bands such as IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST.

The Silver Key was once again inspired by the works of the father of Cosmic Horror, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the album is a natural continuation of the previous full length release, The Cult (Listenable records – 2021).

It is without a doubt the most intense release that CRYSTAL VIPER ever recorded and the album received a roaring response from the press worldwide and featured Bathory and Misfits covers as bonus tracks. 

The Live Quest first single “The Cult” live) will be released on Wednesday May 7th.

CRYSTAL VIPER are joining Riot IV on their 50th anniversary tour:
29/04 France, Grenoble, L’Ilyade
30/04 Italy, Milano, Legend
01/05 Italy, Rome, Traffic
02/05 Italy, Bologna, Alchemica
03/05 Slovenia, Medvode, Klub Jedro
04/05 Austria, Wien, Viper Room

CRYSTAL VIPER The Live Quest – Track-list:

  1. Return To Providence (01:43)
  2. Fever Of The Gods (4:27)
  3. The Silver Key (4:44)
  4. The Cult (4:54)
  5. Metal Nation (5:48)
  6. Night Of The Sin (4:35)
  7. The Witch Is Back (4:45)
  8. Still Alive (3:50)
  9. The Last Axeman (6:00)

Band line up:
Marta Gabriel – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano
Lukasz ″Andy Wave″ Halczuch – lead and rhythm guitars
Kuba Galwas – drums and percussion
Eric Juris – lead and rhythm guitars

Discography:
The Curse of Crystal Viper (Album – 2007)
Metal Nation ( Album – 2009)
Legends ( Album – 2010)
Crimen Excepta ( Album – 2012)
Possession ( Album – 2013)
Queen of the Witches ( Album – 2017)
Tales of Fire and Ice ( Album – 2019)
The Cult ( Listenable Album – 2021)
The Last Axeman (Listenable Album- 2022)
The Silver Key ( Listenable Album – 2024)

CRYSTAL VIPER – online : 
www.facebook.com/crystalviperofficial
www.instagram.com/crystalviperofficial

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BURNING WITCHES – Announce USA 2025 Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From BURNING WITCHES Facebook:

USA, WE ARE BACK!! We are super happy to announce our next US run! It’s amazing to have this huge support from our American fans, and we are so excited to be rocking with you again. Keep your eyes peeled for some big surprises to be announced around the tour!

Ready to fight!!

BURNING WITCHES – USA Tour 2025:

08/30/25: Pompano Beach, FL @ Piper’s Pub
08/31/25: Clearwater, FL @ OCC Road House
09/02/25: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Purgatory
09/04/25: Covington, KY @ Madison Live
09/05/25: Westland, MI @ Token Lounge
09/06/25: Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
09/07/25: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25: Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse Stage and Grill
09/10/25: Harrisburg, PA @ Club XL
09/11/25: Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery
09/12/25: Teaneck, NJ @ The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25: New Bedford, MA @ The Vault Performing Arts
09/14/25: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
09/17/25: Annapolis, MD @ Ram’s Head On Stage
09/18/25: Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
09/20/25: Sanford, FL @ West End Trading Co

Ticket Info: https://www.burningwitches.ch/

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CIRITH UNGOL – To Release Live At The Roxy, On April 25th Via Metal Blade Records | “Down Below” Video Now Playing + Preorders Available

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stephanie Cabral 

Watch CIRITH UNGOL’s “Down Below” video HERE.

One of the world’s most iconic music venues – the Sunset Strip’s Roxy Theatre – hosted a legendary 2024 gig by one of the world’s most iconic metal bands, CIRITH UNGOL. The one-night-only performance was an album release show for the band’s 2023 Dark Parade LP. It captured the lineup at the height of its considerable powers, performing Dark Parade in its entirety, along with a set of classic songs including “Join The Legion,” “Frost And Fire,” “Black Machine,” and “Atom Smasher.” The end result is a stellar live album and DVD. 

There was no choice other than the Roxy for CIRITH UNGOL to record this momentous live collection. “It’s owned by a Hollywood music legend, Lou Adler,” notes cofounding drummer Rob Garven, “and is next door to the famous Rainbow Bar And Grill. It’s a landmark Hollywood club, which includes the Whisky and The Starwood [now gone] so every time we played one of these historic venues, it was a special occasion. It was great to see many of our friends and fans from all over the world at the show.”

Adds bassist Jarvis Leatherby, “For years, there has been a live bootleg record famous in the underground from their last appearance there in1984 titled Cirith Ungol, Live At The Roxy. I felt it fitting for the band to return there 40 years later to officially document a live performance in a way the guys would be proud of. Metal Blade Records, The Adlers, Nanotear, and Goldenvoice all came together in support to actually make it happen.”

CIRITH UNGOL’s Live At The Roxy holds its own against other legendary live records. “The Who made an extremely powerful album with Live At Leeds, my favorite band of all time, Mountain, had several pretty spectacular live albums, and 1993’s Uriah Heep Live is another outstanding live album! It’s hard to accurately capture all the sound and feeling of a live concert. I think these bands achieved that, and I think our Live At The Roxy does also.”

Live At The Roxy will be released on April 25th via Metal Blade Records. In advance of its official unveiling, today the band presents a taste of the monumental event with video footage of “Down Below.”

Comments Garven, “This song strung together by the haunting acoustic guitar is a gift to all of you on this Doomed Planet! It was, and is, the culmination of all the pain and suffering absorbed into our being from the pandemic, the lost lives, cancelled shows, isolation, and stimuli deprivation. It features some of my best drumming and one of [guitarist] Jimmy [Barraza]’s best solos. As the song rises to the ultimate crescendo, all this pent-up emotion is unleashed on the listener with our final gasping breath. Truly a churning maelstrom of metal chaos descending!”

Watch CIRITH UNGOL’s “Down Below” video HERE.

Live At The Roxy will be available digitally and as a 2xCD/DVD set or 2xLP/DVD set in the following color variants:

Green Black Marbled (US – Ltd. 500)
180g Black (EU)
Light Blue Marbled (EU)
Green Black Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
Demon Blood Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)
White / Blue Splatter (Band Exclusive – Ltd. 200 available HERE)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/cirithungol.

Live At The Roxy – Track Listing:

1. Velocity (S.E.P.)

2. Relentless

3. Sailor On The Seas Of Fate

4. Sacrifice

5. Looking Glass

6. Dark Parade

7. Distant Shadows

8. Down Below

9. Atom Smasher

10. I’m Alive

11. Frost And Fire

12. Black Machine

13. Blood And Iron

14. Chaos Descends

15. The Frost Monstreme

16. Fire

17. Death Of The Sun

18. Master Of The Pit

19. King Of The Dead

20. Join The Legion

CIRITH UNGOL – Live At The Roxy Lineup:
Tim Baker – vocals
Greg Lindstrom – guitar
Robert Garven – drummer
Armand John Anthony – guitar
Jarvis Leatherby – bass

https://www.facebook.com/cirithungolofficial

https://www.instagram.com/cirithungolband

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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Swedish Thrash & Speed Metal Masters HEXENHAUS To Reissue Their First Three Legendary Studio Albums On May 16th via ROAR!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

On May 16, 2025, powerhouse label ROAR will proudly reissue the first three, iconic records by Swedish thrash and speed metal legends Hexenhaus: A Tribute To Insanity (1988), The Edge Of Eternity (1990), and Awakening (1991)! 

Available on CD, colored vinyl and digitally, the physical products will also come with new liner notes and an exclusive history text. All formats got remastered by Ronnie Björnström (Mezzrow a.o.). Find pre-order options listed below!

Depending on the path you chose, one could say that the story of Sweden’s best kept thrash metal secret starts all the way up in the northern parts of Sweden. In a city called Boden to be more precise. That’s where the metal force Maninnya Blade took it’s form during the middle of the 80:s. Their take on speed metal caught the interest of the young guitarist Mickael Vikström, better known as Mike Wead and later on the guitarist in both Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. He would start out as a fan of the band, but it didn’t take long until’ he was their new guitarist and the talk of the town.

“When I joined them they already had four great songs more or less done already. It was; “Requiem”, “The Dead Are Restless”, “Delirious” and “Eaten Alive”,“ Wead reveals. “The style was much heavier than the music we had done before and to mark the fresh start of the band, at least that’s how we saw it, we also decided to change the name from Maninnya to Hexenhaus. The name is German for witch’s house and is a reference to the Malefizhaus in Bamberg, Germany. A frightful place where hundreds of suspected witches were tortured and executed during the early 17:th century.”

To call the material “heavier than before” is an understatement. The music on the four songs that ended up on the today highly sought after demo cassette “Demo 1988” drew its inspiration from bands like Metallica, Slayer and Mercyful Fate. A stellar testimony of what was going around in the early thrash metal scene around that time. The lucky ones that possess the “Demo 1988” cassette got a true gem on their hands.

After signing with Axis Records, the band entered the studio to record their stellar debut album A Tribute To Insanity. Half of the album contains the four songs that made up the demo, as well as four more songs that seen the band combine ideas and trading riffs like never heard before on a Swedish metal album. A Tribute To Insanity was originally released on vinyl on the 17th of October 1988. Pre-order the ROAR reissue, a must-have that belongs into every well-sorted speed and thrash metal record collection, now on https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/tributePR 

The follow-up album, The Edge Of Eternity, was released on November 1st 1990. To pre-order this reissue from ROAR, visit: https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/eternityPR 

During the same time as The Edge Of Eternity was released in the early 90’s, Megadeth released their classic album Rust In Peace, Exodus came out with “Impact Is Imminent” and Germany’s Mekong Delta (who also was a big influence on The Edge Of Eternity) came out with their most popular album Dances Of Death (And Other Walking Shadows). To say that the thrash scene was looking good is an understatement, it was boiling hot!

In the midst of it stood Hexenhaus just waiting for the big breakthrough. “We thought that we would get approached by different management and offered tours that would take us all over Europe but that never happened”, Mike Wead sighs. “We were amateurs when it came to promote ourselves and how could we be anything else? We didn’t know that we needed to do more than creating albums to get a breakthrough!”

The re-release of Awakening, the band’s final album, is also now available for pre-order at: https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/awakeningPR

When the offers didn’t come as expected, Mike and the band started to work on new material. But just like the last time it was with a new line-up who was more than ready to give their all for the band. Besides the broken bones, the blood and the gated reverbs, the recordings of Awakening went smooth. The album was released in August 1991 and much to the bands dismay nothing happened for them this time either. 

“Once again we got great reviews from abroad”, Mike recalls. “Big and important magazines like Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Metal Forces and Aardschok gave us fantastic reviews! Even better than the ones we’ve received before, but we just couldn’t break through. We were still stuck in Sweden doing small shows put together by fans.” The band called it a quits in 1992. 

Visit ROAR online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rpmroar

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SAEKO Returns With A Powerful New Chapter And Present The Crowdfunding Campaign

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

International power metal act SAEKO, led by the dynamic Japanese singer Saeko Kitamae, has launched an exciting crowdfunding campaign to support the recording of the new mini-album and music video.

Join the campaign and be part of this exciting chapter by supporting at http://kck.st/3PXwcDz.

This project will reimagine select tracks from her groundbreaking 2004 debut album, Above Heaven Below Heaven, giving them new life with the incredible musicianship of her internationally acclaimed band. SAEKO made history in 2005 as the first Asian female artist to perform at Wacken Open Air, setting the stage for a career built on perseverance, musical excellence, and international collaboration. After a 15-year hiatus, she returned in 2021 with Holy Are We Alone, an album that reaffirmed her status as one of power metal’s most passionate voices.

Born in Osaka, Japan, Saeko Kitamae’s musical journey started with a deep love for rock and metal, leading her to move to Germany in pursuit of her dream of becoming a power metal singer. She collaborated with renowned European musicians and quickly made a name for herself in the international metal scene. She has worked with some of the best in the industry, including Michael Ehre (Gamma Ray, The Unity), Lars Ratz (Metalium), and Guido Benedetti (Trick Or Treat). Her ability to seamlessly blend Japanese and Western metal influences has made her music unique and emotionally powerful. In addition to her studio work, she has toured with legendary artists such as Doro, bringing her powerful stage presence to audiences across Europe. 

The band is composed of Saeko Kitamae on vocals, Guido Benedetti (Trick Or Treat) on guitars, Alessandro Sala (Rhapsody Of Fire) on bass, and Michael Ehre (Gamma Ray, The Unity) on drums. Together, they create an electrifying sound that combines powerful melodies, deep compositions, and the raw energy of metal.

It has been over three years since SAEKO’s last album, and her journey back has been an inspiring one. At the beginning of 2020, she successfully raised ¥2,000,000 (€15,400) in a crowdfunding campaign, allowing her to record Holy Are We Alone. However, just as she was ready to take the next step, COVID-19 disrupted everything, halting live performances, delaying plans, and ultimately affecting her ability to stay in Europe, forcing her return to Japan. Now, she is ready to push forward stronger than ever, with new music and a fresh vision that fans can be part of.

This crowdfunding campaign is an opportunity for fans to directly contribute to the making of a mini-album and a high-quality music video that will celebrate SAEKO’s past while looking ahead to an exciting future. The goal is not only to revisit and reinterpret some of her classic songs but also to create momentum for upcoming live performances and new creative projects. With the support of her dedicated fanbase, SAEKO is eager to continue her artistic journey and bring her music to audiences worldwide.

By joining this campaign, fans become an essential part of the process, helping to fuel the creative energy that makes SAEKO’s music so unique. This is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a way to actively participate in the evolution of an artist whose passion for metal knows no bounds. Every supporter plays a role in making this project a reality, and together, we can celebrate SAEKO’s music in a way that unites the global metal community. Join the campaign and be part of this exciting chapter by supporting at http://kck.st/3PXwcDz.

Must-Watch SAEKO Music Videos:

Japan: In My Dream Watch Here

Russia: Heroes Watch Here

SA-KU-RA (2017 Piano ver.) Watch Here

SAEKO line-up:
Saeko Kitamae – Vocals
Guido Benedetti – Guitars
Alessandro Sala – Bass
Michael Ehre – Drums

SAEKO ON THE WEB:

https://saekometal.info

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

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COFFIN STORM – Unveil New Video For 10 Minute Epic “Open The Gallows”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

TAKEN FROM THE 2024 DEBUT OFFERING ARCANA RISING

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘OPEN THE GALLOWS’

Norwegian heavy metal trio Coffin Storm have unveiled a brand-new video today for their blistering track ‘Open The Gallows’. The 10 minute epic, taken from their 2024 debut album Arcana Rising, comes alongside a brilliant new video by Matthew Vickerstaff steeped in medieval and supernatural brutality.

Featuring Kolbotn veterans Apollyon (Aura Noir, Lamented Souls) and Bestial Tormentor (Infernö, Lamented Souls), the lineup is completed by Fenriz of Darkthrone on vocals.

Speaking on the new video and his inspiration behind the track, Apollyon said, “Open The Gallows is the longest track I have ever made. Initially we were thinking instrumental old Metallica style with loads of guitar melodies and shit. Apart from the opening/ending though, there’s not much Metallica in there. The main riff is Kreator-inspired if anything. Fortunately, we ended up having Fenriz sing on it after all because the vocal lines are amazing.

This being an all Kolbotn project we invited Arild from Obliteration/Abhorration/Necromantheon/Black Viper to do a legendary long-ass guitar lead as well.

Either way I thought the song deserved a video and Mr Matthew Vickerstaff came up with this idea to use clips from old B-movies. He did a fantastic job with collecting and editing, making it an exciting 10 minutes plus watch. Enjoy!”

On the prospect of new material in the future, Apollyon says:

“Arcana Rising seemed to go down really well with people, and we have plenty of material left in the vaults for an album number two, and always new ideas coming also, so work is progressing slowly but surely amid all the other things we have going on currently. Keep your eyes peeled!”

Metal Hammer – “When riffs are this good, why not draw them out a bit? A career-best performance”

Powerplay – 10/10 “nothing less than greatness”

Metal Talk – “Coffin Storm’s debut is an album that every fan of Doom-tinged Metal should hear”

Metal Sucks – 4.5/5 – “Coffin Storm have created a whopper of an album …. This one comes highly recommended”

ARCANA RISING IS OUT NOW ON ORANGE VINYL, BLACK VINYL, CD & DIGITALLY

‘Arcana Rising’ track-listing:

  1. Over Frozen Moors [06:08]
  2. Arcana Rising [06:47]
  3. Open the Gallows [10:26]
  4. Eighty-Five And Seven Miles [07:18]
  5. Ceaseless Abandon [06:57]
  6. Clockwork Cult [07:21]

Follow Coffin Storm:
https://www.facebook.com/coffinstorm
https://www.instagram.com/coffin_storm/

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ARMSTRONG METALFEST – Unveils 2025 Lineup w/ BORN OF OSIRIS, HAVOK, GLYPH, RIOT CITY, THE BROWNING, VIRVUM And More!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on March 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

July 11-12 – Armstrong, BC, Canada – 15 Years of Mountain Moshing In The Okanagan!

AMF Weekend Passes are available at https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets

Celebrating 15 Years of mountain moshing in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Armstrong MetalFest unveils its conquering 2025 lineup with BORN OF OSIRIS, HAVOK, GLYPH, RIOT CITY, THE BROWNING, VIRVUM and lots more from across Canada and beyond.

All tickets provide general admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025, until 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Free camping is included.

Tickets will be mailed starting after March 1st if you have chosen the “Ticket Mailed” option.

Hosted on July 11th and 12th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena, this year’s two days of moshing, headbanging, and camping is a very special one as festival council members comment:

“The band council worked hard on this year’s lineup. I am so excited to have the Browning back. They were amazing on stage. I have been wanting to see Born of Osiris play live for years. I love them, and now I get to see them in my own little town.” – Heather Valstar, Vice President of West Metal Entertainment Society

“I’m really excited about the diversity of this year’s line-up. The selection team has really put in the work. There’s sure to be something for everyone: a great mix of trusted favorites and new additions to your playlist for the rest of the year!” – Kate Kutzner, President of West Metal Entertainment Society

“This year’s festival is a work of art! I can’t believe we are on the 15th year already. Time flies when you’re setting up a festival full of crushing riffs, soaring vocals and down right nasty beats. Life rules, bring on the summer!” – Festival Co-Founder / General Manager – Jessie Valstar.

Headlining opening night, Friday, July 11th, Denver thrashers HAVOK are no strangers to the mosh pits, these veterans have unleashed five studio albums – Burn (2009), Time Is Up (2011), Unnatural Selection (2013), Conformicide (2017), V (2020) – and recently surprised fans this past November with the EP “New Eyes”. Music Video – Death Is An Illusion – https://youtu.be/hkUgz-DeFAo

Also supporting the Friday night stage, the Pacific Northwest’s Glyph (ft. members from Gatekeeper, Greyhawk, Hjelvik), which is not just a heavy metal band, they are a crew of intergalactic mercenaries escaping a dying planet in their spaceship, the VSS Dragonlord. Clearly, Glyph isn’t just writing songs, they’re building worlds and they bring it forth in their latest album “Honor, Power, Glory” released in March 2024. Lyric Video – March of the Northern Clan (feat. Nathan Harrison) – https://youtu.be/htSyUb25wD4

Another highlight for Friday is the screaming heavy metal from Calgary’s speed demons Riot City, who bring forth their steel, spikes and leather! A youthful band that represent the new face of Canadian metal. An amalgam of ripping and hot heavy metal, created in pure and youthful madness, they’re bullet belts feature two full lengths “Electric Elite” (2022), “Burn The Night” (2019) and their latest live album “Live in Newcastle” (2023). Album Stream – Electric Elite – https://youtu.be/j3hA1nrG7M0

Saturday, July 12th will be headlined by international tour de force, progressive deathcore titans, Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS. The group is signed to Sumerian Records and has released seven full lengths and two EPs. Their album, A Higher Place, reached number 73 on the Billboard 200. Their second full-length album, The Discovery, debuted at 87 on the Billboard 200. The band unveiled their latest single “In Desolation” this past August. Visualizer – In Desolation – https://youtu.be/9OyMRRAq9fI

Also featured on Saturday is AMF alumni Kansas City’s THE BROWNING who will be unleashing their unique eclectic blend of electronicore and deathcore. This past November, they released their sixth album “OMNI” that features 10 powerful tracks, including collaborations with Nik Nocturnal and the eponymous song with THE DEFECT. Music Video – OMNI (feat. THE DEFECT) – https://youtu.be/VhyuduP3MdY

Performing for the first time at AMF and adding to the nostalgia of Saturday night, VIRVUM, progressive / technical death metal all the way from Zürich, Switzerland that many in Canada have been waiting a long time to witness. There’s no better place to see them along with the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies than at AMF 2025. The Cypher Supreme – https://youtu.be/9W9Kp38I9yY

Other to be treasured highlights of this year’s fest not to miss is Montreal, QC up and coming thrashers DROWNING IN BLOOD, who are notorious pit mongrels and have made quite a name for themselves in Eastern Canada. Vancouver’s GRAVEMASS, they might be a new band, but they feature some serious experienced metalheads from Zimmers Hole, West of Hell, The Golers, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood and Revocation. Switzerland’s technical death/black metal Stortregn, they deliver a mix of charging riffs, blast beats and brutality that leaves the listener begging for more. 

The Defect is an electronic rock/metal project created by husband and wife duo – Jonny McBee (The Browning) and Moon McBee. Their debut album “Death X Destiny” was recently released on Feb 7th, 2025 under record label FiXT. From the Salish lands of Spokane, WA, Hísemtuks Hími•n introduce their Indigenous melodic black metal of hard hitting riffs, fast paced drumming and a lot of melody. This project has strong roots in the Spokane Tribe/Nez Perce. Most songs are about Native American mythology, history, and folklore.

AMF 2025 Lineup:
Havok (Denver, CO)
Born of Osiris (Chicago, IL)
Glyph (Seattle, WA)
Riot City (Calgary, AB)
The Browning (Kansas City, KS)
Virvum (Zürich, Switzerland)
Atavistia (Vancouver, BC)
Drowning In Blood (Montreal, QC)
Convictions (Fremont, OH)
Scalding (Vancouver, BC)
Syryn (Calgary, AB)
Stortregn (Geneva, Switzerland)
The Defect (Kansas City, KS)
Gravemass (Vancouver, BC)
Lover (Calgary, AB)
Yegg (Vancouver Island, BC)
Hísemtuks Hími•n (Spokane, WA)
The Spruce Moose (Edmonton, AB)
Volt (Fort McMurray, AB)
Jisei (Vancouver, BC)
Nomad (Okanagan Valley, BC)
Planetkiller (Kelowna, BC)
Shackled To The Throne (Edmonton, AB)
The Cadavor Dog (High River, AB)
Famous Strangers (Edmonton, AB)
Valley of Despair (Edmonton, AB)
Naitaka (Kelowna, BC)
FloodGate (Kelowna, BC)

Partners:
WCMFA
AlumaPro Welding & Fabrication Ltd
Vox and Hops
Rancho Vignola
Creative BC
Province of BC
Shepherds Hardware
Askews Foods
ACE Containers
Asher Media Relations
Staggs Head
Sunbelt Rentals
Bravewords
V13
Metal-Rules
Absolute Underground Mag
Broken Neck Radio
Ghost Cult Magazine
This Day In Metal
Valstar Electric
Voets

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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France’s KINGCROWN Unveils New Single “Rockstar Dechue”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

French power metal band Kingcrown is proud to announce the release of their exclusive new single, “Rockstar Dechue” today, February 28th, 2025 via Rockshots Records. Recorded as a special gift for the fans who backed their Nova Atlantis crowdfunding campaign, this mid-tempo track encapsulates the band’s signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring melodies and evocative storytelling.

What sets “Rockstar Dechue” apart is its exceptionally crafted lyrics in French; a rare and bold choice in Kingcrown’s discography. This unique element not only pays homage to the band’s roots but also infuses the track with an added layer of cultural depth and sophistication.

Listen at: https://lnk.to/CDLq3L

Exclusively created for their most dedicated supporters, “Rockstar Dechue” is both a heartfelt thank you and a statement of Kingcrown’s unwavering commitment to innovation and musical evolution. The track reaffirms their place in the metal scene, bridging epic tradition with a fresh, contemporary twist.

Moreover, the album Nova Atlantis continues to be a resounding success among critics and fans alike, even months after its release, proving the exceptional quality of Kingcrown’s material in today’s power metal landscape.

Track-list:
1. The Magic Stone
2. Nova Atlantis
3. Real or Fantasy
4. Guardian Angels
5. Letter to Myself
6. Judgement Day
7. A Long Way to Valhalla
8. Souls of Travelers
9. Utopia Metropolis
10. When Stars Are Aligned
11. Endless Journey

Listen at: https://lnk.to/CDLq3L

Produced by Simone Mularoni (DGM), Nova Atlantis represents a bold evolution for Kingcrown, blending their influences from Iron Maiden, Symphony X and Helloween with fresh energy and maturity. Each track takes listeners on a journey through myths, legends and reflections on human nature, making Nova Atlantis a must-hear album for fans of power and melodic metal.

With Nova Atlantis Kingcrown brings fans a sound that is both melodic and powerful, and a story that transports them to a realm of epic legends and timeless mysteries.

Stream “Rockstar Dechue” on all major platforms starting February 28th, 2025, and join Kingcrown on this exciting new chapter.

Listen at: https://lnk.to/CDLq3L

Nova Atlantis is available at https://lnk.to/onF6nF

Line-up:
Joe Amore: Vocals
Ced Legger: Guitars
Bob Saliba: Guitars
Seb Chabot: Bass Guitars
David Amore: Drums

Music Video – “Real or Fantasy” – https://youtu.be/dbt9BPiK5Ug

Music Video – “Nova Atlantis” – https://youtu.be/ud6bBacimak​

Music Video – “Utopia Metropolis” – https://youtu.be/eG23m2RHseM

More info: www.Rockshots.eu https://linktr.ee/kingcrown_off

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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DIRKSCHNEIDER Balls To The Wall Reloaded Out Now | Music Video For “London Leatherboys (feat. Biff Byford of SAXON)” Launched

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Linda Florin
L to R: Andrey Smirnov (guitars), Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Sven Dirkschneider (drums),
Fabian “Dee” Dammers (guitars), Peter Baltes (bass)

40 years of Balls To The Wall: This milestone anniversary of ACCEPT’s iconic album simply couldn’t remain uncelebrated by DIRKSCHNEIDER, U.D.O.’s incarnation to pay tribute to the musical past of their frontman Udo Dirkschneider. Except for releasing two live albums, DIRKSCHNEIDER had never been a recording band, but that has changed today as they are releasing the reimagining of the mentioned cult album, titled Balls To The Wall Reloaded, through Reigning Phoenix Music. Gathering a top-notch selection of guest vocalists consisting of old companions but also of musicians from newer generations, the re-recording highlights the unbroken influence of the album on both old and young metalheads worldwide.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7wuNu04vH0
Stream/purchase BTTWR: https://dirkschneider.rpm.link/bttwrPR

To celebrate, DIRKSCHNEIDER are not only performing the classic album in its entirety during their current European tour. Today, the group have even released a music video for the track “London Leatherboys,” which they could win no one better than British metal icon Biff Byford, the singer of SAXON, for. Complementing Udo as if it was the original version, Byford puts his stamp on the much-loved hit song with his unmistakable vocals. The accompanying video takes fans on the road and gives them an insight into DIRKSCHNEIDER’s ongoing Balls To The Wall anniversary tour, which also cements the continuous passion for Balls To The Wall, leading the group to many sold out and packed places across the continent.

“The re-recording of “London Leatherboys” with Biff Byford was something very special. Biff and I have a long history together – I’ve already been rocking the stages with him back in the 80s. It was great to work together again on this song. Biff’s powerful voice brings a new intensity to this classic, and it feels like we’re reviving our own heavy metal history,” states ‘the voice’ himself, Udo Dirkschneider.

01. Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brodén of SABATON]
02. London Leatherboys [feat. Biff Byford of SAXON]
03. Fight It Back [feat. Mille Petrozza of KREATOR]
04. Head Over Heels [feat. Nils Molin of DYNAZTY/AMARANTHE]
05. Losing More Than You’ve Ever Had [feat. Michael Kiske of HELLOWEEN]
06. Love Child [feat. Ylva Eriksson of BROTHERS OF METAL]
07. Turn Me On [feat. Danko Jones]
08. Losers And Winners [feat. Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER]
09. Guardian Of The Night [feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens of KK’s PRIEST, formerly of JUDAS PRIEST]
10. Winter Dreams [feat. Doro Pesch]

Formats:
– CD-digipak + patch bundle [RPM EU excl.]
– CD-digipak
– jewelcase-CD
– various coloured 1LP vinyl (‘guardian of the night,’ ‘red hot marbled,’ ‘winter blue’)
– digital

DIRKSCHNEIDER are:
Udo Dirkschneider – vocals
Andrey Smirnov – guitar
Fabian “Dee” Dammers – guitar
Peter Baltes – bass
Sven Dirkschneider – drums

More from “Balls To The Wall Reloaded”:
“Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brodén]” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRd-7LcK7OE
“Winter Dreams [feat. Doro Pesch]” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AxQKqzL_Fs

More on RPM:
reigningphoenixmusic.com 

Source: C Squared Music

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LÖANSHARK Celebrate Release Of Brand New Studio Album: No Sins To Confess | Out Today On ROAR!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“‘No Sins To Confess’ rocks without ballads and if I did not know better, I would have thought the album was an unknown gem from 1988!” HARDLINE MAGAZINE

You want it true, heavy and loud? You love the 80s and you would die for pure fuckin’ Heavy Metal? Then LÖANSHARK is your band! You will find everything your metal heart is beating for within their traditional sound, that takes no prisoners!

The Barcelona-based heavy metal trio unleashes their scorching, first full-length studio album No Sins To Confess! Out today via ROAR, No Sins To Confess is now available at this location: https://loanshark.rpm.link/nosinspr

Everything about LÖANSHARK is old-school and like a flashback into the early 80s metal scene. “This is what we feel and what we are, so it’s kinda impossible for us to not sound old-school, because it is in our DNA”,bassist Aless recently said. You will find that spirit within their sound, artwork, their logo or their look. 

“For the cover artwork, we wanted that 80’s movie atmosphere, something eye catchy, dangerous, exciting and sexy! So we have choosen a smoky alley as the setting, long and sexy female legs, that hide a lethal weapon behind them, and there we are, about to die at the hands of this hitwoman who already has “another man in the trunk”. We want to maintain that “mafia” atmosphere in our work, we want it to be our identifying seal, in accordance with the name we chose for the band.”

LÖANSHARK;
Lögan Heads – Guitar, Vocals
Aless Oppossed – Bass
Angel Smolski – Drums

LÖANSHARK was founded as a power-trio in 2017, in the heart of Barcelona and is currently taking the scene by storm as an uprising star on the NWOTHM heaven, just alongside Spanish fellow acts such as HITTEN, SAVAGED, WITCHTOWER or IRON CURTAIN. Following their 2018 debut EP “The Warning Session” and two singles – including their Underground hit “Fast, Heavy, Loud’N Proud” – which were all featured on the “The Gangland Tapes” CD in 2021. Now, LÖANSHARK has finally released their long-awaited No Sins To Confess. 

Order No Sins To Confess here:  https://loanshark.rpm.link/nosinspr 

The album also features re-recorded, early tracks “Machine Gunner” and “Heavy Metal Addicts” as well as a cover version of NWOBHM cult band MARSEILLE and their track “Open Fire”. In the end you will get ten exciting tracks of a young band, that is obviously on fire. 

“I think we managed to sound fresh within the genre”, summarises Aless. “Obviously we play traditional heavy metal and that aura is going to reach you when you hear it, but at the same time we try to ensure that no riff reminds you explicitly of any other song. Another virtue we have is, that we are what you hear on the album. We try not to be pretentious with the production and when you see us live you will get a very similar experience. People are usually surprised by our live sound, created by just three crazy people.”

No Sins To Confess – track listing:
 01. Electric Shockin’ Waves 
 02. Machine Gunner 
 03. The City Goes Fast 
 04. Another Man In The Trunk 
 05. Backstabber 
 06. Wet n’ Wild 
 07. Midnight Shooter 
 08. Bad Guys Don’t Lose 
 09. Open Fire
 10. Heavy Metal Addicts 

Source: RPM-ROAR

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HYPERSTRIKE – Unleashes Anthemic Fury with “Savage Sword”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Seattle (WA) – Powerhouse Action-Metal band, Hyperstrike, is back with an explosive new single, “Savage Sword,” on all digital platforms!

Serving as the ultimate rallying cry for those who know we live in a simulation, this track challenges listeners to confront the fabric of reality itself. “Savage Sword” tells the story of a world trapped in an artificial construct controlled by an evil deity broadcasting illusions from Saturn. Hyperstrike asks the provocative question: what if everything you see is a lie? The song’s protagonist wields the savage sword, a symbol of truth and rebellion, to sever the deceptive veil and spark a revolt against this cosmic oppressor.

“Savage Sword” follows close behind debut single, “Warning Shot.” Both cuts will appear on the band’s long-awaited debut album, High Risk, a ten-track thrill ride that drops this spring, delivering an unrelenting assault of melody, power, and precision.

Each of the album’s songs plunges listeners into a high-stakes narrative, from the devastating chaos of “Meltdown (Stop the Reactor)” to the primal defiance of “Steel Heart” and the warrior’s anthem “King of the Slain.” The album captures the sound of rebellion with blistering guitar solos, thunderous rhythms, and vocals that alternate between soaring and savage. Recorded in the heart of Seattle’s legendary metal scene, High Risk cements Hyperstrike’s reputation as a band that dares to push boundaries while delivering unforgettable hooks. Brace yourselves for the countdown to the most electrifying release of 2025 is on!

“Savage Sword” is available at the following links:

hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/savage-sword

music.apple.com/it/album/savage-sword-single/1790368342

amazon.com/music/player/tracks/B0DSTTSRPG

youtu.be/WtTCuqRtKEo

distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/savage-sword

Line-Up:

Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett – Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion – Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov – Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman – Master Drum Blaster

Credits:

Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios – Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.

linktr.ee/hyperstrikeband

Source: ClawHammer PR

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MONSTERS OF ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCED!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on October 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

MONSTERS OF ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY

Saturday, April 19th 2025

São Paulo, Brazil

SCORPIONS | JUDAS PRIEST | EUROPE | SAVATAGE | Queensrÿche | Opeth | STRATOVARIUS

Tickets on sale Friday, November 1st, 2024

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Demon Bitch Brings Motor City Metal With “Master of the Games”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on October 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Detroit (MI) – Detroit power metallers, DEMON BITCH, have premiered “Master of the Games,” the title track and second single from their long-awaited sophomore album!

Check it out at youtu.be/jUiF6b2Qe3s, as well as on Bandcamp.

Gates of Hell Records (a Cruz Del Sur Music sub-label) will release Master of the Games November 29 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.

The sophomore effort from Detroit, Michigan pillars of classic metal Demon Bitch, Master of the Games is a nine-song effort that is unmatched and unpredictable! 

An eight-year buffer between studio albums left Detroit true metallers Demon Bitch with one, singular option: To be as uncompromising as possible. While there was an assortment of lessons learned along the way, Demon Bitch used their time wisely to ensure their sophomore Master of the Games long-player turned out exactly like they wanted.

Recorded in Lansing, Michigan between 2022 and 2024 under the watchful eye of George Szegedy, Master of the Games evokes the raw, obscure feelings of underground power and classic metal and captures it throughout nine songs of timeless glory. 

Demon Bitch features several members of the heralded White Magician within its ranks, including vocalist Logon Saton, the guitar tandem of Lord Mars and Solon Saton and Drummer Master Commander. The band is rounded out by returning bassist B. Beastmaster, who was featured on the 2014 Death is Hanging… EP. 

At its core, Master of the Games is a chaotic offering of obscure and underground U.S. power metal and classic heavy metal with some eclectic moments ranging from 1970s sensibilities to more extreme influences.

The over-the-top approach found on the band’s Hellfiends debut remains, although Demon Bitch has injected several epic moments to make the album even more dynamic. And it’s all tied together by lyrical themes of fantasy, legends and lore, highly disputed claims about the world around us, mystery, secrecy and the unknown captured through ominous, esoteric and dark romantic expression. According to Logon, the stories told in the lyrics are “left pretty open for interpretation in most cases, but I certainly think there’s some interesting concepts for you to look into.” 

The album’s artwork was handled by Logon, who wanted to complement some of the more esoteric and mysterious aspects that Master of the Games encompasses, both lyrically and musically. He was working on both the lyrics and the artwork around the same time period, so he spent a lot of time staring at the painting while writing and thinking of ideas. This helped to inspire some lyrical passages in songs like “Sentinel at the Spire,” “Tower of Dreams” and “Soldiers of Obscurity.” 

The release of Master of the Games was preceded by Demon Bitch’s first-ever European dates. The band played Chaos Descends in Germany; a festival populated by some of the truest diehards in the metal scene. 

Demon Bitch also played a few exclusive club shows in Vienna and Croatia. Not surprisingly, the response was universally positive. And, now, with the release of Master of the Games around the corner, the next phase of Demon Bitch’s career begins. Let the games begin!

Track Listing:

1. Beyond the Pillars

2. The Quickening

3. Master of the Games

4. Not of the Cruciform

5. Protector and the Horse

6.Into the Archway

7. Sentinel at the Spire

8. Tower of Dreams

9. Soldiers of Obscurity

Pre-order:

CD: tinyurl.com/DBMASTERCD

LP BLACK: tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPBLACK

LP ELECTRIC BLUE (LMT 200) : tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPBLUE

LP COKE BOTTLE (LMT 200): tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPCOKE

BC: demonbitch.bandcamp.com/album/master-of-the-games

gatesofhellrecords.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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HELLOWEEN – Announce Live At Budokan; Release ‘Best Time’ Live Single & Performance Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on October 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Get ready to dive headfirst into the electrifying world of HELLOWEEN with their new live album Live At Budokan, a colossal release that immortalises their iconic performance at Tokyo’s legendary Nippon Budokan! Dropping on December 13, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), this release will be available in a plethora of formats: 2CD-digipak, 3LP vinyl in trifold, Blu-ray, DVD and digital.

Each version is meticulously crafted to suit the metal community’s diverse tastes, ensuring every fan can relive the raw, unfiltered energy of HELLOWEEN. Pre-order/pre-save the album here: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR

To tide fans over until Live At Budokan arrives, the band have launched the first single “Best Time (live)”. This electrifying live version of the hit single and most streamed track (more than 11 million streams on Spotify) from HELLOWEEN‘s self-titled reunion album [2021] can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0

Listen here: https://helloween.rpm.link/besttimelivePR

Artwork by Martin Häusler

Guitarist Sascha Gerstner comments: ‘“Best Time'” captures the energy and the moment when everything fits together perfectly and you leave everything negative behind. For me, this track is an anthem for all those nights when you’re heading towards the future. That’s why it conveys exactly this mood in concert as if you were living in a single great moment that lasts forever.”

This release celebrates the grand finale of HELLOWEEN‘s epic world tour from 2022 to 2023. Spanning over 30 countries on three continents, the tour was nothing short of a triumph, drawing massive crowds and showcasing the band’s undying appeal, the sold-out concert inTokyo is the crowning glory of the cycle.

Known for their explosive stage presence and high-voltage performances, HELLOWEEN‘s shows are fueled by the unique chemistry among the band members. Triple lead-guitar attacks from Michael Weikath, Kai Hansen, and Sascha Gerstner alternate with goosebump inducing duets from vocalists Michael Kiske and Andi Deris, occasionally supported by Kai Hansen, the band’s original singer and third voice. He also takes the spectators on a journey back in time with a medley from the band’s early days, returning to the origins of their sound – HELLOWEEN, the godfathers of melodic speed metal.

Choosing the Nippon Budokan for this live recording was no coincidence. A venue rich in musical history, it has hosted countless legendary concerts and is an accolade for every music group that has played there. HELLOWEEN are the first German band ever to record a live album in the Nippon Budokan, and for the members it was a dream come true.

Lead vocalist Michael Kiske described the show as “surreal, with the electrifying fan energy creating a magical atmosphere.” Bassist Markus Grosskopf spoke of the venue’s profound personal and historical significance, expressing how humbling and inspiring it was to perform in a place that shaped their own musical journeys.

The live recording’s technical brilliance is another highlight. With 29 cameras capturing every nuance, the production team ensured that each moment of the concert is preserved in stunning detail. This attention to detail means the Blu-ray and DVD versions offer an immersive viewing experience, making fans feel like they are right there in the front row.

The setlist of this live album is a treasure trove of surprises, contains the entire 2-hour+ show and offers a fresh experience compared to previous releases like United Alive [2019]. This thoughtful song selection honors both the die-hard fans craving something new and the band’s rich musical legacy, showcasing their evolution and expansive repertoire.

This live album is more than just a concert recording; it’s a celebration of HELLOWEEN‘s enduring impact on the metal scene. It promises to bring the magic of an unforgettable performance straight into fans’ homes, offering a piece of music history that embodies the spirit and energy of a legendary band at their peak.

HELLOWEEN are:
Michael Kiske – vocals
Andi Deris – vocals
Kai Hansen – guitars, vocals
Michael Weikath – guitars
Sascha Gerstner – guitars
Markus Grosskopf – bass
Daniel Löble – drums

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KK’s PRIEST And ACCEPT – Announce Full Metal Assault Tour 2024 | North America!

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on May 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From ACCEPT facebook:

BREAKING NEWS!
US TOUR ANNOUNCED!

Heavy metal fans, prepare for the most electrifying tour of the year! Heavy metal frontrunners KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) – and Teutonic metal originators ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024 for an unmissable North American tour! Both bands are touring in support of their brand new albums, out now via Napalm Records.

The massive run will begin on August 31 in Los Angeles, CA, visiting a slew of major cities in the USA and Canada – such as Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, New York, NY and Nashville, TN – before coming to an end in San Francisco, CA on October 7. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 9 at 10:00am EDT, so get your tickets quickly before it’s too late – these will go fast!

ACCEPT’s Wolf Hoffmann says:
“This tour with KK’s Priest is a dream come true for Accept and for me personally.
Accept supported Judas Priest back in the early 80s – it was our first ‘real’ international tour and Priest had been a huge influence on us.
I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with KK on this very special tour. It’s going to be epic! Don’t miss it!”

KK’s PRIEST’s K.K. Downing says:
“It’s time!!! Let the full European metal assault commence, KK’s Priest / Accept. Not since 1983 have we shared the same battleground. From Germany, from the UK, let the Flying Vs clash, let the metal fly! All in the name of defending our beloved heavy metal music, let the people come from all walks of life to witness the battle royal. There is no doubt that we warriors of metal will give every ounce of our energy and our power in order to deliver up our very finest performance. This is a spectacle not to be missed, and this is possibly the one and only time in history for you to witness this iconic duel. Who will be the victor? You will be the judge, let the music begin from early August to early October… The arena awaits!!”

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