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GOATWHORE To Kick Off Short Run Of Live Assaults This Weekend

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, news, rock music with tags , , , on August 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Goatwhore - Black Fast - August 2015 - promo tour flyer - #081533MMSSF

The road warriors in GOATWHORE are packing their artillery for another run of live assaults later this week. The infiltration will commence this Saturday, August 15th in Richmond, Virginia as part of the annual Gwar B-Q gala. From there, the band will unite with support act – St. Louis metal troupe, Black Fast  and raze nine venues in seven states before bringing the proceedings to a ceremonial close with a special hometown performance alongside sludge brethren, Crowbar, at the House Of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 28th.

The latest stretch of onstage debauchery follows the band’s recent and wildly successful North American headlining tour with support from Ringworm, Black Breath and labelmates, Theories.

GOATWHORE:

8/15/2015 Gwar B-Q @ Hadad’s Lake – Richmond, VA

w/ Black Fast:

8/16/2015 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD

8/17/2015 V Club – Huntington, WV

8/18/2015 Expo Five – Louisville, KY

8/19/2015 Thompson House – Newport, KY

8/21/2015 Frankie’s – Toledo, OH

8/22/2015 Mac’s – Lansing, MI

8/23/2015 5th Quarter – Indianapolis, IN

8/24/2015 Fubar – St. Louis, MO

8/25/2015 Riot Room Midnight Metal – Kansas City, MO

End Tour:

8/28/2015 House of Blues – New Orleans, LA w/ Crowbar

Goatwhore - Constricting Rage Of The Merciless - promo cover

GOATWHORE released their unanimously adored Constricting Rage Of The Merciless full-length, last July via Metal Blade Records. Crowned, “..a blasphemous blast…,” by Decibel, a “masterful slab of blacked metal,” by PopMatters and praised for channeling, “every evil impulse of its blackened death thrash,” by The Austin Chronicle, Constricting Rage Of The Merciless debuted at #81 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, toppling their last entry position of #171 with Blood For The Master.

Additionally, the record hit the #21 spot on Billboard’s Rock chart, #7 on the Hard Rock chart, #13 on the Independent chart and, boasting ten mutinous tracks of thick, predatory, subterranean metal, continues to reap the exaltation of fans and critics globally. Purchase your copy today at http://www.metalblade.com/goatwhore.

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Live Testimonials:

“GOATWHORE commanded the whole room from the second they took the stage, and attending a show… should be a no-brainer for any and every metalhead in North America.” – Metal Assault

“Lead man Ben Falgoust stands as a reputable showman in his continuous engagement with the crowd – the high-fiving and fist bumping with patrons shall never cease. And by the time the leather lads hit their smash, “Apocalyptic Havoc,” no one was spared. The concert going trinity of steam, screams, and Satan were on tap making for a great performance and satiated audience.” – National Rock Review

“When the front row wasn’t headbanging with arms adhered to the monitor, they were getting whipped by hair, baptized in sweat, and repeatedly fist bumped by the ever-invigorated frontman Ben Falgoust… Intimacy and intensity defined the night…” – Metal Life  

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info on GOATWHORE:

http://www.facebook.com/thegoat666

http://www.youtube.com/Goatwhorenola666

http://www.metalblade.com/goatwhore

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GOATWHORE.

LONG LIVE BLACK FAST.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 13th… From AC/DC To SIRENS & SAILORS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on August 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

ACDC - Let There Be Rock - #1977MMGSS77330303

On August 13th, 1977 – The iconic AC/DC made their United States album chart debut, with Let There Be Rock. Hell yes!!

Alice Cooper - You And Me - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #1977MMSS04OUF

On August 13th, 1977 – The legendary ALICE COOPER (solo) has his hit ballad single, You And Me, ranked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on his 1977 studio album: Lace And Whiskey. Coolness.

Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages - 45rpm - promo pic - #1983MMSS80SF

On August 13th, 1983 – The fabulous DEF LEPPARD had their hit single, Rock Of Ages, ranked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on DEF LEPPARD’s third studio album from 1983: PyromaniaI’m Burnin’, Burnin’, I got the fever!

Iron Maiden "The Final Frontier" large promo album pic #7

On August 13th, 201o – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN released their fifteenth studio album The Final Frontier, via EMI. Hail MAIDEN!!

Sirens & Sailors - Rising Moon Setting Sun - promo album cover flyer - 2015 - #MMNSS04FF

On August 13th, 2015 – The new studio album from Rochester New York’s SIRENS & SAILORS is ranked at #21, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping Jiminy Cricket that is cool!

Devil You Know - The Beauty Of Destruction - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #33MMSS0003

On August 13th, 2015DEVIL YOU KNOW has their debut studio album, The Beauty Of Destruction, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This album was released back on April 29th, 2014.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 12th… From GREAT WHITE To BREACH THE SILENCE – And More!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on August 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Big Brother And The Holding Company - debut album - 1968 - #335506MMMSS01

On August 12th, 1968 – The self-titled debut studio album from the celebrated BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY is released, via Mainstream Records. Yes, the lead singer on this album is the late and super-great JANIS JOPLIN.

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Above: Great White (circa 1989)

Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy - promo 45rpm - cover sleeve - 1989 - ILMF0602

On August 12th, 1989 – The legendary GREAT WHITE had their hit single, Once Bitten, Twice Shy, ranked at #5, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on GREAT WHITE’s fourth studio album from 1989: …Twice Shy. The prominent IAN HUNTER originally wrote and recorded this song for his debut and self-titled solo album from 1975.

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On August 12th, 1984 – The marvelous IRON MAIDEN performed at Folks Hall in Wrocław, Poland. This concert was on the band’s World Slavery Tour, promoting their fifth studio album: Powerslave.

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

On August 12th, 2015 – The new studio album, Genexus, from Industrial Metal titans FEAR FACTORY is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking cool, man! Yeah!

Breach The Silence - CD promo pic - #033MSMSF917

On August 12th, 2015 – The new S/T EP from West Virginia’s BREACH THE SILENCE is ranked at #35, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

Dealey Plaza - Deliver Us - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0812MMMSAS06F

On August 12th, 2015 – Florida’s DEALEY PLAZA have their new studio album Deliver Us, ranked at #72, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again!

BLACK FAST - Terms Of Surrender - promo album cover pic - #0303MSMSOTFF71024

On August 12th, 2015 – St. Louis, Missouri’s BLACK FAST have their new studio album, Terms Of Surrender, ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

IRON MAIDEN “Speed Of Light” CD Single And T-Shirt Box Set Releases Only At Best Buy, This Friday!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - Speed Of Light - T Shirt - Box Set - promo image - 2015 - MMSAGNSOP333

An exclusive ‘Speed Of Light’ CD single + T-shirt box will be available only at Best Buy starting Friday!

Metal Be Thy Name!!!

Iron Maiden - The Book Of Souls - promo album banner pic - 2015 - #336MMGSSFF24

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For more info on IRON MAIDEN:

http://www.ironmaiden.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Gorgoroth – Announce Mini Tour Of Mexico For September 2015

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on August 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Gorgoroth - Instinctus Bestialis - promo album cover pic - #0609MOSR

Above: Gorgoroth Instinctus Bestialis (2015/Soulseller Records)

As reported on the Gorgoroth Facebook timeline:

After the successful concert in Indonesia in May 2015 (with support from Bergen kommune) Gorgoroth are pleased to announce that the band will return to Mexico in September 2015, for the first time since 2010.

The dates of the mini tour are as follows:

September 17th – Monterrey @ La Escena

September 18th – San Luis Potosi @ Bunker

September 19th – Mexico City @ Circo Volador

September 20th – Guadalajara @ La Mutualista

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For more info on Gorgoroth:

http://www.gorgoroth.info/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GORGOROTH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

GREY SKIES FALLEN – NYC-Area Death/Doom Act Releases “Earthwalker” Two-Song Single As Free Download; Preorders For Limited 7″ Vinyl Version Available

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Grey Skies Fallen - Earthwalker - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMILMNSASF33777

NYC-area Death/Doom quintet, GREY SKIES FALLEN, has issued the latest in their extensive roster of independently released recordings, with the Earthwalker single, via a free digital download, as the 7″ vinyl version is completed, all while the band continues to construct material for their next impending LP.

With merely two-songs, Earthwalker does an impressive job of delivering a solid new serving of GREY SKIES FALLEN‘s mammoth musical ways, with over thirteen minutes of brand new material. This is some of the final material to be recorded at Audio Playground (RIP), with additional recording handled at Suffolk Recording Studios, with the tracks recorded, mixed and mastered by Keith Moore.

The namesake track, Earthwalker dominates the A-side, its immediately massive delivery fueled by a steady pace backing a grand and epic aura, with searing, blackened scorn infiltrating the powerful layering of multiple vocal styles which take control of the track.

Side B‘s nearly seven-minute Safe Passage, with a more plodding momentum, shows each element of the five-member faction pushing to the surface; intoxicating waves of synth, pummeling bass thunder, interwoven guitar leads and that dynamic array of vocal styles culminate within one of the most inspiring epic doom tracks from the band to date.

Grey Skies Fallen - Earthwalker - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMILMNSASF33777

Earthwalker is set for October release on 7″ vinyl, the pressing limited to 120 copies on grey/green swirl wax with a lyric insert, the full-color artwork throughout once again provided by Travis Smith (Death, Opeth, King Diamond) as with other prior GREY SKIES FALLEN releases. In addition, the band has graciously released the EP as a FREE digital download to their loyal fanbase.

Stream GREY SKIES FALLEN’s Earthwalker 7″ in full – with FREE downloads and vinyl preorders, via Bandcamp now at THIS LOCATION.

GREY SKIES FALLEN, with members also currently hailing from the likes of Buckshot Facelift, Brave The Waters and more, is currently immersed in the writing process for their upcoming fifth album to be recorded late this year and released in 2016.

Stand by for further info on GREY SKIES FALLEN, as their new album comes together and new live shows are confirmed throughout the area in the coming weeks.

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.greyskiesfallen.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/GreySkiesFallen

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GREY SKIES FALLEN.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 9th… From QUEEN To SYMPHONY X

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , on August 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Queen - Knebworth - Festival Flyer - 08-09-86 - #33MM033S

On August 9th, 1986 – The iconic QUEEN performed (approximately) a two-hour set at Knebworth Stadium in Britain. It is QUEEN’s 658th and (unfortunately) final concert performance. The opening bands were: STATUS QUO and BIG COUNTRY.

Iron Maiden - Classic Band Logo - RWB - #33MMGMSAS31

On August 12th, 2012 – The sensational IRON MAIDEN performed at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, in  Irvine, California, USA. MAIDEN RULES!

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

On August 9th, 2015FEAR FACTORY has hit #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart, with their new studio album: Genexus.

Symphony X - Underworld - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #06193333

On August 9th, 2015SYMPHONY X have debuted with their newly released studio album, Underworld, ranked at #90, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Right on!

Mudvayne - Lost And Found - promo album cover pic - 2005 - #93MMMNSA77

On August 9th, 2015MUDVAYNE have their third studio album, Lost And Found, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums chart. This album was released back in the Spring of 2005. Whoa.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 7th… From AEROSMITH To FALLEN ANGELS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Aerosmith - Last Child - promo 45rpm - 1976 - #21MOMMGMSA733

On August 7th, 1976 – The amazing AEROSMITH had their hit single, Last Child, ranked at #21, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This memorable song is featured on AEROSMITH’s fourth studio album from 1976: Rocks.

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo #1 best seller - Amazon - Aug - 07 - 2015

On August 7th, 2015 – The ninth studio album, Genexus, from Industrial Metal warriors FEAR FACTORY is released via Nuclear Blast America. Genexus is also the #1 Best Seller in Metal albums, on Amazon.com. Whoa, man!

Krisiun - Forged In Fury - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #061215KMOSANF

On August 7th, 2015 – The ninth studio album, Forged In Fury, from Brazil’s Death Metal pack KRISIUN is released, via Century Media Records. Hot damn!

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Above: FALLEN ANGELS

Fallen Angels - World In Decay - promo album cover pic - 2015

On August 7th, 2015 – The new studio album, World In Decay, from Seattle, Washington’s Thrash Metal horde FALLEN ANGELS is released. Freaking great album it is too! Seriously great. Metal be thy name.

Butcher Babies - Take It Like A Man - promo album cover pic - 2015 - OFRGALOTMS

On August 7th, 2015 – The second studio album from BUTCHER BABIES is ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released on August 21st, via Century Media Records.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

LAMB OF GOD “VII: Sturm Und Drang” – Debuts At #3 On Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on August 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lamb Of God - VII - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0608LOGMORB

For the week of August 15th, 2015, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart:

LAMB OF GOD have their new studio album VII: Sturm Und Drang debuting at #3. Take that, mainstream. Ha.

Metal. Be. Thy. Name.

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Lamb Of God - VII Sturm Und Drang - Billboard Top 200 - #3 - 080615 - MMGMSASF

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LAMB OF GOD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MOTÖRHEAD “Through The Ages” – To Be Released via Haemimont Games By End Of 2015!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music, video games with tags , , , , on August 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Motorhead - Through The Ages - promo pic - #001 - 2015 - ILMF

As reported on the Official Motörhead Facebook timeline:

…THE OFFICIAL VIDEO GAME IS COMING…

Motörhead fans can feast their eyes on the first images from Haemimont Games forthcoming game Through The Ages, which will be ready for your screens and minds at the end of 2015. Based on the acclaimed action-RPG Victor Vran, this is an official expansion game for Vran, and will see all manner of devastated landscapes, dystopian urban environments and other elements all influenced by Motörhead’s history and lyrics. The game will be available on PC Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, with further platforms to be announced. Keep your eyes open for further updates.

Motorhead - Through The Ages - promo pic #002 - 2015 - ILMF

Motorhead - Through The Ages - promo pic - #003 - #2015 - ILMF

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* For more info:

www.haemimontgames.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MOTÖRHEAD.

Stone.

W.A.S.P. – “Golgotha” Limited Metal Box Set Info; “Golgotha” Studio Album Releasing October 2nd, via Napalm Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on August 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

WASP - Golgotha - promo Metal box set photo - 2015 - #0604MMGMSASF

As reported by Napalm Records:

Check out the updated product picture (above) for the exclusive W.A.S.P. Metal Box!

http://shop.napalmrecords.com/WASP

US customers: www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/store/wasp

Including the Limited Edition Digipak CD, Exclusive 7″ E.P. Picture Vinyl Single “Shotgun – Alternative Version” with Logo Silk-Screen on Side B Carton Cover Sleeve and only available in this box, W.A.S.P. Logo Pendant/Necklace, Poster Flag and Photo-Card.

Metal Box Limited to 1,500 units worldwide!

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

W.A.S.P. To Release Golgotha on October 2nd 
via Napalm Records.

Almost six years have passed since the world saw a new studio album from Metal Icons W.A.S.P. This October 2nd, the wait ends, as Blackie Lawless and the legendary rockers W.A.S.P. will release their long-awaited new album and Napalm Records debut Golgotha.

Frontman Blackie Lawless on the new album Golgotha: 
“There are times in any band’s career that somehow all things mesh together. Their experiences, influences, and personal timing bring them into a common space. This has happened with this record. Four years in the making has provided direction, but even greater reflection. Golgotha, where Christ was crucified – Hebrew for “the place of the skull”.”

Golgotha is available for pre-order from the Napalm Records Webstore in North America and Europe.

Golgotha is available for pre-order from the Napalm Records Webstore in North America and Europe.

Shop North America: http://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/store/wasp

Shop Rest of The World: http://shop.napalmrecords.com/wasp

Golgotha – Track Listing:

  1. Scream
  2. Last Runaway
  3. Shotgun
  4. Miss You
  5. Fallen Under
  6. Slaves of the New World Order
  7. Eyes of My Maker
  8. Hero of the World
  9. Golgotha

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W.A.S.P. came out of the Los Angeles Metal scene in 1982 gaining notoriety for their shock rock antics. With a career spanning over 3 decades, 17 world tours, and now their 15th studio album, they are a metal band that has evolved in maturity without having lost their signature sound, unlike many of their peers from their origins. Golgotha will continue down the path that 2007’s Dominator and 2009’s Babylon started on, both in production style and theme. Years in the making, Golgotha will undoubtedly lead the listeners on the emotionally epic undertaking that W.A.S.P. has become acclaimed for!

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W.A.S.P.

Blackie Lawless – Vocals, Guitarist
Mike Duda – Bass Guitar
Doug Blair – Lead Guitar
Mike Dupke – Drums

www.waspnation.com

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

AMBERIAN DAWN “INNUENDO” – New Studio Album Releases October 23rd, 2015, via Napalm Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Amberian Dawn - Innuendo - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #082233MOSMMGSF

Finland’s Amberian Dawn have revealed the track list, cover artwork (above) and pre-order links (below) of their upcoming album Innuendo, which will be released worldwide on October 23rd, via Napalm Records.

Innuendo album cover art by: Jan “Örkki” Yrlund.

Innuendo – Track List:
1. Fame & Gloria
2. Ladyhawk
3. Innuendo
4. The Court Of Mirror Hall
5. Angelique
6. Rise Of The Evil
7. Chamber Of Dreadful Dreams
8. Knock Knock Who’s There
9. Symphony Nr 1, Part 1 – The Witchcraft
10. Your Time – My Time
11. Fame & Gloria (Instrumental Version) (Bonus Track)
12. Sunrise (Re-Recording) (Bonus Track)

Pre-order Innuendo here: http://shop.napalmrecords.com/amberiandawn 
US customers: www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/store/amberiandawn

Next live-stop before joining Delain and The Gentle Storm on tour: Made of Metal Festival in Czech Republic on August 14th!

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For more info on AMBERIAN DAWN:

Amberian Dawn

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LONG LIVE AMBERIAN DAWN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Philip H. Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Festival Welcomes The Additions Of King Diamond, Exodus, Incantation & More; Second Venue Added + Single-Day Tickets On Sale NOW

Posted in Heavy Metal, horror, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Philip H Anselmos Housecore Horror Festival III - promo flyer - November - 2015 - #6633MMGMSASOTWA6

This November, Philip H. Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Fest will celebrate its third year of audio and visual bedlam. Set to commence in San Antonio, Texas at the Aztec Theater (201 E Commerce St.) on November 13th -15th, 2015, the horror-themed film and metal gala promises to be louder, gorier and more bludgeoning than ever before, boasting two film-screening rooms, multiple vendors, special artist signings throughout the weekend and what’s morphing into one of the most debilitating lineups of the year!

Already stacked with a crushing bill that includes Agoraphobic Nosebleed performing their second show ever, Corrosion Of Conformity featuring Pepper Keenan, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin doing a live score of George Romero’s Dawn Of The Dead, Superjoint, Eyehategod, Nails, Crowbar, Dropdead, Autopsy, Poison Idea and so many others, the gatekeepers of Housecore Horror Fest today welcome the additions of thrash metal icons, Exodus, veteran death metal legion, Incantation, apocalyptic hardcore punk unit, Gasmiasma, atmospheric drone doom duo, Muscle And Marrow and theatrical heavy metal legend King Diamond; whose performance will feature 1987 quintessential second full-length, Abigail, in its harrowing entirety! As an added bonus, Gwar’s fabled Sleazy P. Martini will also be attending the annual gathering as a special guest!

And the awesome won’t stop there. The fest has expanded the range of its grotesqueries, with a second stage located just steps away from the Aztec Theater. The Korova, at 107 E. Martin St. in San Antonio, will play host to even MORE bands throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for additional band announcements for The Korova in the coming weeks.

Comments Anselmo: “I am beyond excited to announce that the mighty King Diamond will be attacking the house on Friday the 13th, at the Housecore Horror Festival. All hail the King.”

Adds Maryland Deathfest co-founder Ryan Taylor, who’s shaping this year’s HHF lineup alongside Anselmo: “It’s been a lot of fun piecing together this lineup with Philip. It’s gonna be a wild one, so get your tickets while you still can!”

You can also watch Anselmo’s video announcements at THIS LOCATION.

Housecore Horror Festival Day-To-Day Lineup:

Aztec Theater
Friday:
King Diamond *
Superjoint
Exodus *
Eyehategod
Warbeast
Child Bite

Saturday:
Suffocation
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Corrosion Of Conformity
Negative Approach
Crowbar
Nails
Poison Idea
Dropdead
Cripple Bastards
Gasmiasma *

Sunday:
Goblin (Dawn Of The Dead live score)
Autopsy
Incantation *
Zombi
YOB
Ghoul
Author And Punisher
Gristnam
Muscle And Marrow *
*newly added!

Besides showcasing the best in extreme metal, the festival will screen film gems from the personal vaults of both Anselmo and late festival co-founder, Corey Mitchell. Horror filmmakers are also encouraged to submit their films and winners will be selected in various categories and given the coveted Rot-Scar Award. And yes, Anselmo does watch them all. For rules and deadlines visit: http://housecorehorrorfilmfestival.com/submissions/.

Single-day passes are on sale today. Don’t sleep on this. They will sell out!

Order yours at: http://bit.ly/1JcjGt9.

Additional bands, films and special guests to be announced in the near future. Until then, suffer.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.housecorehorrorfilmfestival.com

http://www.facebook.com/HousecoreHorrorFilmFestival

http://www.twitter.com/HousecoreHorror

http://www.theaztectheatre.com

http://www.thekorova.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HOUSECORE HORROR FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

QUEENSRŸCHE – Cover Artwork And Track List For “Condition Hüman” Revealed!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on August 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - Condition Human - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMMNLBSA777Q

Condition Hüman Releases October 2nd, 2015, via Century Media Records

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As reported by Century Media Records:

The ever powerful Queensrÿche have revealed the cover artwork for Condition Hüman (see above). This forthcoming Queensrÿche studio album was produced by Zeuss.

Vocalist Todd LaTorre states: “The artwork depicts a beautiful innocence surrounded by the darkness of a jaded unpredictable world.”

“Condition Hüman” – Official Track-Listing:

  1. Arrow of Time
  2. Guardian
  3. Hellfire
  4. Toxic Remedy
  5. Selfish Lives
  6. Eye9
  7. Bulletproof
  8. Hourglass
  9. Just Us
  10. All There Was
  11. The Aftermath
  12. Condition Hüman

Queensryche - promo band pic - 2015 - #33TLMMGMSASCRC

QUEENSRŸCHE:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals
Michael Wilton – Guitar
Eddie Jackson – Bass
Scott Rockenfield – Drums
Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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For more info on QUEENSRŸCHE:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

VAMPIRE “Cimmerian Shade” EP – Releasing On September 25th, 2015, via Century Media Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Vampire - Cimmerian Shade - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMMN330033777

As reported by Century Media Records and Vampire:

Vampire strike back and announce the release of a new mini-LP Cimmerian Shade coming out September 25th!

Side A

  1. Pyre Of The Harvest Queen *
  2. Sleeper In The Deep (instrumental)

Side B

  1. Night Hunter
  2. Hexahedron

Known from the “Whispers Through The Black Veil” LP-only compilation (Wyrd War, 2014)

The beautiful, detailed cover artwork was done by the very talented Dilek Baykara. Check out her art at www.dilekbaykara.us/.

One track of the MLP will be launched on August 28th. And the pre-order for “Cimmerian Shade” starts on that day, too.

Watch out for golden and silver vinyl versions! Both are limited to 100 copies only and available at CM Distro Europe (golden vinyl) and CM Distro US (silver vinyl) exclusively!

Pre-order starts August 28th!

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE VAMPIRE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 4th… From BLACK SABBATH To MAX CAVALERA

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On August 4th, 2013 – The astonishing IRON MAIDEN performed at The O2 Arena in London, England. This was a concert on the Maiden England Tour. Hail IRON MAIDEN!

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - promo album cover pic - #1970GMMMSALBTO06

On August 4th, 2015 – The second studio album, Paranoid, from the great BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #34, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This incredible studio album was released back in 1970 and features such iconic songs as: Paranoid, Iron Man, War Pigs and Fairies Wear Boots.

Stray From The Path - Subliminal Criminals - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #3300MMGMSALB04OUF

On August 4th, 2015STRAY FROM THE PATH, (from Long Island, New York), have their forthcoming studio album Subliminal Criminals ranked at #90, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released on August 14th, 2015. Whoa.

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MAX CAVALERA

Max Cavalera was born on August 4th, 1969, in Brazil. Happy Metal Birthday, Max Cavalera! Freaking hell and yeah! Max Cavalera is a former member and co-founder of SEPULTURA; while being a founding and current member of SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY and KILLER BE KILLED. Back in 1994 – 1995, Max Cavalera founded, toured and released one studio album with his side project: NAILBOMB. In other Metal words, Max Cavalera is a Metal legend.

Max Cavalera is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and lyricist for every band he has put his Metal stamp on. Metal be thy name! Long live Max Cavalera!

Shown above: My Bloody RootsThe Autobiography Max Cavalera with Joel McIver. (April – 2014).

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

PROFANITY – Powerful German Death Metal Band Has Released “Hatred Hell Within” EP On RISING NEMESIS RECORDS

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Genre – Death Metal

Release Date – December 19th, 2014

Official PR courtesy – Profanity/Rising Nemesis Records

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The legendary German band PROFANITY, going on since 1993, have braved many trends and style-drifts and have remained more or less true to their art but have also updated their sound to remain relevant – that’s the way it should be. Evolve or die. Originally sounding comparable to say Barnes-era CANNIBAL CORPSE or the powerful style of death metal propagated by the German overlords OBSCENITY in the ’90s, PROFANITY have since wonderfully evolved, turning more technical, flashy and coining their own style.

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Every song on this EP is raging with intensity, booming with power but there’s an element of surprise where the band just takes off into a different uncharted territory and having your jaw drop to the floor. Their latest EP ‘Hatred Hell Within’ can be called old school death metal, technical death metal, brutal death metal, whichever sub-style you prefer, and you’ll still be right. PROFANITY are taking a serious effort to get noticed and are refusing to be outmoded.

They’re bringing their inherent old school might with them and knocking over the weak-sounding gimmick-ridden bands of today out of contention. A band with so many tricks under their sleeve deserve to be heard and all this while remaining true to their roots. Immensely powerful, chock-a-block with colorful variations, and still remaining more brutal and active than your local band, PROFANITY are here to stay. And conquer.

Listen To MELTING Below! 

Band Line-Up:

Thomas Sartor – Vocals and guitar

Daniel Unzner – Bass

Armin Hassmann – Drums

Track List:

  1. Melting
  2. I am your Soul (You Made Me Flesh)
  3. Hatred Hell Within

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* For more info:

Rising Nemesis Bandcamp (full streaming)

Profanity Facebook

Rising Nemesis Facebook

Transcending Obscurity Facebook

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PROFANITY.

PROFANITY = F’N MIGHTY AND MUST DEATH METAL.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

KING DIAMOND – Announces “Abigail In Concert 2015” Tour With Support From EXODUS

Posted in Heavy Metal, horror, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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KING DIAMOND will be back on tour soon for an extra special event for fans – one not to be missed. As part of the set, the band will be performing the classic 1987 album Abigail in its entirety! The tour will begin on October 29th and runs through December 5th, with legendary bay area Thrash Metal band Exodus as the opening act, The full list of confirmed dates is below. The general on sale for tickets begins Friday, August 7th at 10am EST.

KING DIAMOND w/ Exodus:
10/29/2015 The Fillmore – Denver, CO
10/31/2015 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
11/02/2015 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
11/05/2015 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
11/08/2015 The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
11/09/2015 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
11/13/2015 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
11/15/2015 The Civic Auditorium – New Orleans, LA
11/16/2015 The Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
11/21/2015 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
11/24/2015 Orpheum – Boston, MA
11/25/2015 The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA
11/27/2015 Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
11/28/2015 The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
11/30/2015 Myth – Minneapolis, MN
12/02/2015 Club Brady – Tulsa, OK
12/04/2015 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
12/05/2015 House Of Blues – Dallas, TX

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Upon its release in November 2014, KING DIAMOND‘s Dreams Of Horror reached #28 on the Billboard Hard Music Charts. This is the only “best of” album covering the band’s entire career. KING DIAMOND and Andy La Rocque meticulously mastered and enhanced these 23 songs into the ultimate editions, chosen by the band from both the Roadrunner and Metal Blade catalogs. Listen to “The Puppet Master” from disc 2 of Dreams Of Horror and order your copy now at metalblade.com/kingdiamond.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com

http://www.twitter.com/realkingdiamond

http://www.facebook.com/kingdiamondofficial

http://www.facebook.com/kingdiamondmercyfulfateofficial

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KING DIAMOND.

LONG LIVE EXODUS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

NIGHTFELL – Art And Track Listing To “Darkness Evermore” LP Posted, As 20 Buck Spin Preps Sophomore Album For September Release

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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As 20 Buck Spin prepares to release Darkness Evermore, the sophomore full-length from Portland-based NIGHTFELL, the label has issued the cover art, track listing and confirmed vinyl release date for the anxiously awaited album.

NIGHTFELL is the tumultuous project founded by Todd Burdette (Tragedy, His Hero Is Gone, Warcry) and Tim Call (Aldebaran, Mournful Congregation, Sempiternal Dusk, Saturnalia Temple), who here forge their perceptions into a harsh, epic, and wholly different delivery than any of either artists’ prior or other current bands. Surging with bleak viewpoints lyrically, matched by the seething aggression of each song’s brooding misery, the follow-up to their 2014-issued The Living Ever Mourn displays NIGHTFELL‘s wrath in an even more slickly deployed state.

On the potent Darkness Evermore, the duo unloads a more than forty-minute deluge of new material through six demoralizing new tracks recorded and mixed at Red Lantern Studios by Evan “Maus” Mersky and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, as with their debut.

20 Buck Spin will issue Darkness Evermore on CD and digital platforms on September 11th, with the 12″ LP now confirmed for an October 23rd street date. The track listing for the record along with its cover art created from paintings by Carl Auge (His Hero Is Gone) has been issued in advance of its release.

Upon the release of Darkness Evermore, NIGHTFELL will transform from a studio-only duo into a roaming entity, taking their threatening anthems to the stage on tour for the first time with additional allies filling out the live lineup. Additional info on this incarnation of the band, audio samples from the LP and more will be dispatched in the coming days.

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Darkness Evermore – Track Listing:
1. At Last
2. Ritual
3. Cleansing
4. Rebirth
5. Eulogy
6. Collapse

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In 2014, Portland’s NIGHTFELL stormed decisively onto the worldwide metal scene with their forceful debut album The Living Ever Mourn, released through Southern Lord and Parasitic Records. Having since further fortified their ominous fusion of shadowed disharmony, the band now marches forward with Darkness Evermore, a commanding display of power, tension and dynamics. Again defying easy classification, Darkness Evermore seethes with NIGHTFELL‘s fiery, apocalyptic energy from the opening moments of “At Last” until the final “Collapse” and through the cycle of “The Cleansing” and “Rebirth” in between.

Ranging from short respites to more than ten minute epic pieces, the album’s blackened guitar harmonies and bleak melodies provide a somber counterpoint to the massive, imposing riffs strewn about the record like bodies on a war-torn field. Unsurprisingly considering the primary members’ other musical outlets, the immense ferocity of the vocals exact a heavy toll and agonizing dread.

As on the debut LP, great care has been taken on the production and mastering side of Darkness Evermore to ensure a brutally heavy mix with a punishing low-end that maintains clarity throughout. Poised to make the shift from studio project to live band in the coming months, NIGHTFELL‘s second LP signals a new birth for a band only beginning to make its indelible mark.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.nightfell.bandcamp.com

http://www.20buckspin.com

http://www.facebook.com/20buckspin

http://www.twitter.com/20buckspinlabel

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NIGHTFELL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, August 3rd… From AC/DC To JAMES HETFIELD

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On August 3rd, 1979 – The iconic AC/DC released their breakthrough studio album in the United States: Highway To Hell. Tragically, this would be the last studio album that the legendary (and late) Bon Scott would sing on. Robert John “Mutt” Lange was the producer for Highway To Hell. My favorite song on this album is: Touch Too Much. Oh, man, that song revs me up, like no tomorrow!

Judas Priest - classic band logo - #030333MOMNSMSRF

On August 3rd, 1986 – The mighty JUDAS PRIEST performed at the Toledo Sports Arena, in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Hail JUDAS PRIEST!

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On August 3rd, 1987 – The great DEF LEPPARD released their fourth studio album: HYSTERIA. This album has sold 12 million (plus) copies in the United States. Sweet lord of mercy! Yes, this album features the hit single: Pour Some Sugar On Me.

Five Finger Death Punch - American Capitalist - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #GMMMSAS330803

On August 3rd, 2015FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have their third studio album, American Capitalist, ranked at #29, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Great balls of fire! This kick-ass album was released back in 2011.

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On August 3rd, 1963, James Hetfield was born in California, USA. Happy Metal Birthday, James Hetfield! Freaking hell and yeah! James Hetfield is galaxy-famous as a co-founder of the magnificent METALLICA. This Metal legend is also the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, co-songwriter and lyricist for METALLICA. ‘Nuff said! Long live James Hetfield!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.