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On This Day In METAL History – February 10th… From Led Zeppelin To Marduk

On February 10th, 1975 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, USA. Check out the price for the ticket above, it cost $8.50 (U.S.) to get in! Now, that’s a Metal bargain! Unreal!

On this day in KISStory – February 10, 1977 – KISS won the People’s Choice Award for their hit single “Beth” in the Best Song category. Whoa!

On February 10th, 1978 – The great Van Halen released their self-titled and debut studio album. This superb album features the songs: Runnin’ With The Devil, Eruption (guitar solo), Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love and Jamies Cryin’, among others.

On this day, in 1987 – Dokken released their hit single: Dream Warriors. This song is also featured on Dokken’s fourth studio album from 1987: Back For The Attack. This song was written by George Lynch and Jeff Pilson for the slasher movie: A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

On February 10th, 1990 – The legendary Aerosmith had their hit single, Janie’s Got A Gun, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the tenth studio album from Aerosmith, released in September of 1989: Pump.

On this day, in 2011 – Ozzy Osbourne performed at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. This was one of many stops on Ozzy’s Scream World Tour. Scream is the eleventh studio album from Ozzy Osbourne, released back in June of 2010.

On February 10th, 2015 – The mighty Adrenaline Mob released their new EP: Dearly Departed, via Century Media. Yes, I am gonna buy it. Whoa!

On this day, in 2015 – Sweden’s Black Metal warriors MARDUK released their thirteenth studio album: Frontschwein. Yes, I am gonna buy this one too… or at least add it to my list until I have extra cash.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REST IN PEACE, CLIFF BURTON.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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“Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute” – Album Releasing On March 3rd, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, Randy Rhoads on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Announcing “Immortal RANDY RHOADS – The Ultimate Tribute”

The Late and Legendary Guitar Hero Memorialized in Sensational Cover Tracks. A Celebratory Album Featuring All-Star Guests SERJ TANKIAN, TOM MORELLO and More, out on March 3rd, 2015 via UDR Music.

Featuring an All-Star Line-Up of Music Greats:

TOM MORELLO

SERJ TANKIAN

RUDY SARZO

FRANKIE BANALI

VINNY APPICE

TIM “RIPPER” OWENS

CHUCK BILLY

ALEXI LAIHO

GEORGE LYNCH

GUS G.

BRUCE KULICK

DOUG ALDRICH

DWEEZIL ZAPPA

BERNIE TORME

JON DONAIS

BRAD GILLIS

… and More

One of the most venerated guitarists ever to grace hard rock music, the late, great Randy Rhoads (heralded as the legendary lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot) will be celebrated in the truest of fashions with the release of Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute on March 3, 2015 via UDR Music.

A collection of 11 classic Rhoads co-written songs, Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute is performed by twenty top contemporary artists, including old friends and performing partners Rudy Sarzo and Frankie Banali, his brother Kelle Rhoads and more designated musicians. The album was produced and compiled by the Grammy-award winning guitarist and producer Bob Kulick at his own studio.

Along with the album, Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will also contain a bonus DVD available in the digipack version, including interesting interviews with some of the involved artists, hosted by Bob Kulick and a feature on the Musonia School of Music, a teaching school on North Hollywood, California, set up by Randy’s mother and run by his brother Kelle Rhoads.

Pre-order details coming soon! Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute will also be available in double vinyl gatefold and digital formats.

Full track listing with performers:

Crazy Train

Vocals: Serj Tankian

Gtrs: Tom Morello

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Over the Mountain

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Jon Donais

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Frankie Banali

Mr Crowley

Vocals: Chuck Billy

Gtrs: Alexi Laiho

Keyboards: Kelle Rhoads

Bass Rudy: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Believer

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Doug Aldrich

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Back To The Coast (Quiet Riot)

Vocals: Kelle Rhoads

Gtrs: Bruce Kulick

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Frankie Banali

I Don’t Know

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: George Lynch

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

S A T 0

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Rhythm guitars: Bob Kulick

Lead guitar: Dweezil Zappa

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Vinny Appice

Killer Girls (Quiet Riot)

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Joel Hoekstra

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Goodbye to Romance

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Gus G.

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Suicide Solution

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Brad Gillis

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

Flying High Again

Vocals: Tim “Ripper” Owens

Gtrs: Bernie Torme

Bass: Rudy Sarzo

Drums: Brett Chassen

A lover of classical music, Rhoads had taken initial steps into rock’n’roll as a 16 year old when he formed a band, that soon became Quiet Riot. Rhoads was vaulted to the limelight in 1979 when Ozzy Osbourne chose the relatively unknown guitarist to help shape a new future for him via his band, Blizzard of Oz. The result saw Rhoads co-script two of the most famous albums in hard rock history, Blizzard Of Oz and Diary of A Madman, and rapidly ascended the stairway of fame and recognition for his virtuoso playing and writing. Famed for the way he fused classical flavors with technically-excellent hard rock, Rhoads became one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock.

When he tragically passed away on March 19, 1982 in a plane accident, Rhoads was only 25 years old, but thankfully, the legend of his work, ethos and their continuing influence on a whole new generation of guitarists, has never dimmed.

Celebrate the life and legend of Randy Rhoads with Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute!

The “Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute” Deluxe Digipak comes with a CD and Bonus DVD. This DVD contains interviews and  Exclusive Features filmed at the Musonia School of Music, where Randy gave guitar lessons!!

Pre-Order now:

Germany: http://tinyurl.com/kd75fqg

UK/Europe: http://tinyurl.com/novvf28

USA: http://tinyurl.com/kdw4p53

Canada: http://tinyurl.com/mbls974

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UDR Website: http://www.udr-music.com/

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, RANDY RHOADS.

Stone.

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Swedish Rock Legends EUROPE To Release “War Of Kings” On March 10th, 2015, via Hell & Back Recordings

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, europe, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey on February 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

“The Final Countdown” to EUROPE’s 10th Album Release Begins!

Swedish rock legends EUROPE will release their 10th studio album, War of Kings, on March 10, 2015 in the United States via Hell & Back Recordings. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (Rival Sons) and engineered by John Netti, War of Kings sees the quintet confidently creating 11 monstrously melodic, yet hard-hitting classic rock’n’roll standouts for their fervent global audience.

War of Kings will be available in multiple formats, as a CD digipak, a CD jewel case, a vinyl LP and in digital download format.

Joey Tempest states, “War Of Kings is the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath. And after hearing Dave Cobb’s amazing production for Rival Sons, we simply had to work with him. Our adventure is still ON!”

War of Kings – Track Listing:

1) War Of Kings

2) Hole In My Pocket

3) Second Day

4) Praise You

5) Nothin’ To Ya

6) California 405

7) Days Of Rock n Roll

8) Children Of The Mind

9) Rainbow Bridge

10) Angels (With Broken Hearts)

11) Light Me Up

Bonus: Vasastan (Instrumental)

Photo Credit: Tallee Savage

EUROPE’s place as a legendary Classic Rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career, having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the ‘80s, under-pinned by their hit album and single The Final Countdown, before going on hiatus between 1992 and 2003. They reunited and quickly settled into a period of re-establishment which has seen them re-enforce their reputation worldwide as one of the premier purveyors of blues-tinged Classic Rock with an edge and some kick. Their last album, 2012’s Bag of Bones, saw EUROPE hit the UK top 40 rock album charts and debut at #2 on the Swedish national charts.

War of Kings is set to take full advantage of the global groundwork EUROPE have put in over the last few years.

Tempest adds: “Hey! We took the long road! But we wanted to re-establish EUROPE the proper way. It’s taken 10 years and countless tours since the re-union, but we’re finally getting there and we’ve done it our way!”

EUROPE:

Joey Tempest – lead vocals, acoustic & rhythm guitar, keyboards

John Norum – lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals

John Leven – bass, backing vocals

Mic Michaeli – keyboards, piano, backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Ian Haugland – drums, percussion, backing vocals

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For more information on EUROPE, please visit: www.udr-music.com/index.php/europe-band, www.facebook.com/europetheband and www.europetheband.com.

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UDR Website: http://www.udr-music.com/

LONG LIVE EUROPE.

LONG LIVE SWEDEN.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC HEAVY ROCK.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 7th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 7th, 1969 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Rock legends Vanilla Fudge and Jethro Tull also performed on this same night.

On this day in 1975 – Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA.

On February 7th, 1988 – The legendary DIO performed at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Megadeth and Savatage were the supporting bands. This was the Dream Evil Tour.

On this day in 1997 – DIO performed at Billboard Live in West Hollywood, California, USA. This was the Angry Machines Tour. Angry Machines was the seventh studio album released by DIO, back in 1996. This also marked the last DIO album to feature the outstanding Vinny Appice on drums.

DAVID BRYAN

On February 7th, 1962, David Bryan was born. Happy Birthday, David! David Bryan is world famously known as the keyboardist/pianist for Bon Jovi. As an original member of Bon Jovi, David has co-written songs and performed backing vocals for the band as well.

As well as being a solo recording artist, David Bryan also wrote Memphis, which became a successful Broadway musical and Tony Award winner. Shown above is the album cover for David’s debut solo album from 1995: On A Full Moon… Long live David Bryan!

SULLY ERNA

On February 7th, 1968, Sully Erna was born. Happy Birthday, Sully Erna! Sully Erna is world famously known as a founding member, lead singer and songwriter for the amazing Hard Rock band: Godsmack. Sully Erna is also a multi-instrumentalist both on album and live for Godsmack. He has also released a critically acclaimed solo album back in 2010: Avalon. Long live Sully Erna!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 2nd… The Groundhog Day Edition!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, groundhog day, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 2nd, 1969 – The celebrated LED ZEPPELIN performed at The Rock Pile in Toronto, Canada. Notice on the concert flyer above, it reads: Led Zeppelin Featuring Jimmy Page. During those early days, “Featuring Jimmy Page” was used in promoting this eventual iconic band!

On this day in 1981 – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN released their second studio album: KILLERS. This album features lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno; subsequently, this would be the last IRON MAIDEN album he would sing on.

On February 2nd, 1986 – The incredible ZZ TOP performed at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. This was a stop on ZZ TOP’s Afterburner World Tour. The band’s Afterburner studio album was released in late 1985.

BY THE WAY… HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY! WHOA!

YES, THE GROUNDHOG DID SEE HIS SHADOW TODAY. THIS MEANS 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER AND THAT SUPER SUCKS LIKE A BAG OF STALE, GREEN POTATO CHIPS.

On this day in 1990 – NELSON had their hit single, After The Rain, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on NELSON’s debut album from 1990: After The Rain. This album was released by Geffen Records and has been certified double platinum in the USA by the RIAA. NELSON are cool dudes.

On February 2nd, 2010 – The self-titled debut studio album CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED was released, via Metal Blade Records. This supergroup features the Metal legends: Tim “Ripper” Ownes (vocals), Richard Christy (drums), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Jason Suecof (guitar). Whoa, yeah!!

On this day in 2012 – The renowned DEATH ANGEL performed at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. DEATH ANGEL were on tour with and special guests for the legendary ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT. This was a stop on the Earth Is On Hell Tour.

2012 – The mighty MEGADETH performed at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, QC, Canada. This was a stop on MEGADETH’s Gigantour 2012.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 1st… From Jimi Hendrix Experience To Fit For A King

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on February 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 1st, 1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed at the Fillmore Auditorium, in San Francisco, California, USA. Albert King along with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers also performed on the same bill. The above concert flyer art was done by (the late) Rick Griffin.

On this day in 1975 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Led Zeppelin were obviously touring in support of their sixth and super studio album: Physical Graffiti. Get this: ticket prices ranged from $6.50 to $8.50 (U.S. funds). Whoa!!

On February 1st, 2009 – The mighty SAXON performed at Le Bataclan in Paris, France. This was one of many stops on SAXON’s Battalions Of Steel World Tour 2009. SAXON had released their 18th studio album, Into The Labyrinth, in January of 2009.

On this day in 2011 – Wisconsin’s Thrash Metal warriors LAZARUS A.D. released their second studio album, Black Rivers Flow, via Metal Blade Records.

On February 1st, 2013 – Sweden’s ENFORCER released their studio album Death By Fire, via Nuclear Blast. This album burns! Whoa.

On this day in 2013 – Germany’s Blind Guardian released their box set, A Traveler’s Guide To Space And Time, in the countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The release date for the rest of the world was on February 4th. What a beautiful looking box set and I do not own it. That sucks.

On February 1st, 2015 – Fit For A King is to perform at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, Michigan, USA. This Christian Metalcore band from Texas are supporting August Burns Red on The Frozen Flame Tour. Fit For A King’s new studio album, Slave To Nothing, was released back on December 9th; it’s a steamroller of a very heavy Metalcore listen, with both clean and extreme vocals and I absolutely dig it!

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METAL BE THY NAME!

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 31st…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on January 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 31st, 1969 – The astounding Led Zeppelin performed at the Fillmore East in New York City, New York. The great Iron Butterfly and The Move also performed on this same evening.

On this day in 1999 – The iconic KISS performed during the pre-game festivities for Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Florida, to an (estimated) international viewing audience of 800 million (plus) television viewers. Holy crap and whoa!! Um… I think “800 million” has to be a bit exaggerated, then again, that’s what some of the archived press states.

On January 31st, 2002 – The amazing Aerosmith performed at the Nagoya Dome in Nagoya, Japan. Aerosmith were on their Just Push Play Tour. The thirteenth studio album from Aerosmith, Just Push Play was released back in 2001. The first hit single from this album was: Jaded.

On this day in 2012 – The incredible ICED EARTH performed at the Webster Theater in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. This concert was a stop on ICED EARTH’s World Dystopia Tour 2011-2012. Dystopia marked the tenth album on ICED EARTH’s impressive discography and was released in October of 2011.

On January 31st, 2015 – The Wrong Side Of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 from the fierce Five Finger Death Punch holds steady at #137, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Released on July 30th of 2013, this kick-to-the-teeth album has spent 51 weeks on this chart and peaked at #2.

The late and super great Jeff Hanneman was born on January 31st, 1964. Happy birthday Jeff Hanneman, thank you for the timeless Metal and rest in peace.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG – “Tygers Sessions: The First Wave” Album Cover Art And “Gangland” Promo Music Clip Revealed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, tygers of pan tang on January 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Above album cover artwork by Italian illustrator: Roberto Toderico.

New Tygers Of Pan Tang promo clip: “Gangland” – taken from the forthcoming CD album “Tygers Sessions: The First Wave” – coming soon on Skol Records! PLEASE SHARE!

Robb Weir – guitars

Jacopo Meille – vocals

Micky Crystal – guitars

Gav Gray – bass

Craig Ellis – drums & percussion

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Sources:

Facebook: Skol Records

Facebook: Tygers Of Pan Tang

Website: www.tygersofpantang.com

LONG LIVE TYGERS OF PAN TANG.

LONG LIVE SKOL RECORDS.

LONG LIVE TRUE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE UK.

METAL BE THY NAME.

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Find Out How To Win A HELLION Hoodie…

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags ann boleyn, hellion, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From: Hellion Headquarters

Hi!

Who wants a to win a HELLION HOODIE? Just go to Hellion’s Facebook page and post a picture of yourself with a member of Hellion, or of yourself wearing a Hellion t-shirt. We will pick the winner on January 31st.

Good Luck!

Hellion

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LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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HELLION NEWS! NEW VIDEO & MORE!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags ann boleyn, hellion, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

HELLION SINGER, ANN BOLEYN, EXPLAINS HER MYSTERIOUS ABSENCE FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND REVEALS FIRST OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO FROM NEW “KARMAS A BITCH” CD

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Ann Boleyn, powerhouse vocalist for L.A. female-fronted Metal act, HELLION, speaking to Eric Thompson in the current issue of Sweden Rock Magazine, explains the reasons for her mysterious disappearance from the music industry in the mid-2000s.

“My absence from the music industry was not voluntary,” said Ann Boleyn. “I was forced to flee because of problems with three stalkers.” One of the stalkers, a former financial advisor for HELLION, pled guilty to felony charges in 2003, and served time in prison.

“The District Attorney issued restraining orders to keep them away from me. The police could not protect me so I was forced to change my lifestyle and had to avoid places where I usually would go. Even my friends were threatened by these stalkers.”

Ann Boleyn re-emerged in DÉTENTE in 2007, replacing legendary thrash singer, Dawn Crosby, who died of liver failure.

Shortly after leaving DÉTENTE, Boleyn became depressed following the death of Ronnie James Dio, in 2010. Dio had produced HELLION.

“I was approached by a Japanese promoter to front an all-star tribute. They wanted me to record a tribute album to Ronnie and to tour in Japan and possibly South America. I had never been offered so much money for any music project, but I could not agree to it because I felt like I would have been profiting from Ronnie’s death.”

In 2014, Boleyn enlisted drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO, QUEENSRYCHE), keyboard player Scott Warren (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, TYPE-O NEGATIVE), bassist Bjorn Englen (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TONY MCALPINE), and up and coming shred guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle to record and tour for the first time in nearly a decade. Georg Dolivo (RHINO BUCKET) also appeared as a special guest rhythm guitarist on HELLION’S recent North American tour. Bassist Greg Smith (ALICE COOPER, RAINBOW, TED NUGENT) filled in for Englen on the recent tour due to a schedule conflict.

Above cover art by Woven Claws.

In October HELLION released their first CD of new music in a decade. Hellion’s new CD, Karma’s A Bitch, was produced by legendary British studio icon Ken Scott, who produced iconic albums, including DAVID BOWIE‘s “Hunky Dory”, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars”, “Aladdin Sane” and “Pinups,” along with Simon Wright and Ann Boleyn.

HELLION has revealed their first official lyric video from their new “Karma’s A Bitch” CD. The new video may be found here.

BETRAYER – Official Video:

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Source: New Renaissance Entertainment

* For more info on HELLION:

www.hellion.us

https://www.facebook.com/Hellion.Official

LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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URIAH HEEP – Australia Tour Dates Announced For March 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, hard rock albums 2014, metal odyssey, uriah heep on January 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The legendary URIAH HEEP will be touring Australia, this coming March! Check out the tour flyer above for dates, cities and venues.

URIAH HEEP released their 24th studio album, Outsider, via Frontiers Records, in mid 2014. Check it out, cause it ROCKS like hell!

For more info on URIAH HEEP:

http://www.uriah-heep.com/newa/index.php

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* Cover art for the Outsider album by Igor Morski.

LONG LIVE URIAH HEEP.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 5th…

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, Punk rock, rock history on January 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 5th, 1969 – During Led Zeppelin’s first North American tour, they played the last of a four night stand at the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles, California. Alice Cooper (band) was the supporting act. At this point in time, Led Zeppelin were billed as: Led Zeppelin Featuring Jimmy Page, Formerly Of The Yardbirds. Whoa!

On this day in 1978 – The Sex Pistols made their North American concert debut at the Great Southeast Music Hall, in Atlanta, Georgia. There was an estimated attendance of 500 people.

On January 5th, 1991 – The great IRON MAIDEN reached #1 on the UK singles chart with: Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter. This song is featured on IRON MAIDEN’s astounding 1991 studio album: No Prayer For The Dying.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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ENFORCER “From Beyond” – New Studio Album Cover Art And Details

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags enforcer, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish Heavy Metal act ENFORCER has finished the recordings of their upcoming new album, called From Beyond. This fourth ENFORCER record will contain ten new songs, produced, mixed and mastered by the band on their own.

The album will be out on February 27th (EU), March 2nd (UK) and March 10th (US) of 2015. Pre-sales start today.

Vocalist and guitar player Olof Wikstrand comments: “From Beyond is faster, heavier, louder, darker and more vicious all at the same time without losing a tiny bit of what ENFORCER stand for. A fist in the face of all current trends and a stake through the throat of modernity. Total metal!”

From Beyond will be released on a limited edition digipak, as well as on vinyl in different colors.

From Beyond – Track List:

Destroyer
Undying Evil
From Beyond
One With Fire
Below The Slumber
Hungry They Will Come
The Banshee
Farewell
Hell Will Follow
Mask Of Red Death

Pre-order From Beyond here: http://smarturl.it/EnforcerFromBeyond

Every sound wave you hear on From Beyond is 100% ENFORCER!

* For more info on ENFORCER:

www.enforcer.se

www.nuclearblast.de/enforcer

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(Source: Enforcer Facebook)

LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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METAL ODYSSEY’S TOP TEN METAL ALBUMS OF 2014

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey, top 10 metal albums, top ten metal albums on January 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Odyssey’s Top Ten Metal Albums Of 2014: The Metal album releases during 2014 were abundant and fun to chase down and listen to. As with previous years, I’ve compiled a best of list for Metal albums; only this year it is a Top 10 instead of the annual Top 20. I finally decided to give myself a year off from trying to decide if a #15 Metal album was any better than a #16 Metal album. You know?

A Top 10 this year just seems so right and hopefully one or some of your favorite Metal bands/albums are featured below. These 10 Metal albums gave me the most Metal joy during 2014, standing out from the rest and I cannot be more honest than that. They’re the crème de la crème of 2014 Metal albums for my Metal soul. Of course, I highly and 100% recommend these Top Ten Metal Albums below! Thank you for visiting and supporting Metal Odyssey! Thank you to ALL the bands below for existing! Happy Metal New Year and Metal Be Thy Name! – Stone

#10

PHANTOM 13 – OUT FOR BLOOD

PHANTOM 13 fuse Horror Punk and Horror Metal with impeccable style and sound on Out For Blood. Hail PHANTOM 13 and Ohio’s Metal underground!

You can read my full album review for Out For Blood by clicking that fabulous link below. Whoa!

PHANTOM 13 “Out For Blood” – An Album Of Horror Punk/Shock Rock Whoop-Ass!

The above link is for an original Metal Odyssey post from October 13th, 2014.

#9

LAIKA – SOMNIA

Canada’s Metal underground is potent and one reason why is: LAIKA. This brilliant band has bestowed upon my Metal soul a non-stop sonic assault of 100% ass kicking Melodic Death Metal. Whoa.

#8

KREYSKULL – TOWER WITCH

Definitely the most intriguing Metal album that I savored in 2014. KREYSKULL combine clean vocals with a Classic Rock meets Heavy Metal methodology and I’m digging it immensely! This album is so good, I wanna bawl with tears of Metal joy.

#7

STORMWARRIOR – THUNDER & STEELE

STORMWARRIOR released a most memorable slab of Power Metal/Speed Metal with Thunder & Steele. An early release in 2014, I never let this CD stray too far from me all year. Read my complete album review for Thunder & Steele, by clicking that stunning link below. Whoa!

STORMWARRIOR “Thunder & Steel” – New Studio Album Is A Metal Triumph You Cannot Pass Over In 2014!

The above link is for an original Metal Odyssey post from January 8th, 2014.

#6

TRIPTYKON – MELANA CHASMATA

The rough translation for Melana Chasmata is “black, deep depressions/valleys” and that is absolutely the Metal sound, vibes, mood and feel that I so cherish from this second full-length TRIPTYKON album. Vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and founding member Tom Gabriel Warrior is a Metal icon and rules the Metal underworld.

#5

ELECTRIC WIZARD – TIME TO DIE

ELECTRIC WIZARD scares the Metal shit out of me and that’s what makes them so endearing to me. This evil album is Doom, Stoner and Horror that reveals the true identity of the world today… and that identity is not very kind towards humankind. ELECTRIC WIZARD have given me much Metal wisdom to ponder…

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HAMMERFALL – (r)Evolution

What is possibly the best HAMMERFALL album ever, I love everything this album has to offer: soaring and triumphant vocals, dazzling guitars, a booming rhythm section and eloquent keys. HAMMERFALL has never let me down. All Hail HAMMERFALL!!

#3

RIGOR MORTIS – SLAVES TO THE GRAVE

Legends and pioneers of Speed Metal, RIGOR MORTIS have culminated their Metal legacy with Slaves To The Grave. The late Mike Scaccia (founding member, guitarist, songwriter) is an illustrious listen and vocalist Bruce Corbitt sings with brutal Metal fervor. Don’t pay any attention to this album being #3 and just know RIGOR MORTIS and Slaves To The Grave are American Metal treasures.

#2

METAL INQUISITOR

ULTIMA RATIO REGIS

I find Germany’s METAL INQUISITOR to be a sensational Metal band. Period. This razor-sharp Metal band has written and plays Traditional Metal in exemplary fashion on Ultima Ratio Regis. Massacre Records have a Metal gem with this band.

Read my full album review for Ultima Ratio Regis, by clicking that terrific link below. Whoa!

METAL INQUISITOR “Ultima Ratio Regis” – A True Heavy Metal Album You MUST Own!

The above link is for an original Metal Odyssey post from February 2nd, 2014.

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SABATON – HEROES

One of the greatest Metal albums I’ve ever had the honor to listen to and enjoy is SABATON’s Heroes. I realize our world needs more heroes more today than I can remember in my lifetime. SABATON celebrates a history of our War Heroes, the free world’s war heroes at that. This, I believe, is a Power Metal album for the ages.

Above: I am not alone, SABATON Heroes was a #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com during 2014!

The Ballad Of Bull chokes me up every time I listen to it. My fists get a workout as I pump them into the air when SABATON Heroes is played. For me, vocalist Joakim Brodén has never sounded more powerful on vocals and the entire band are thoroughly at the top of their Metal game. This is victorious Metal with an undeniable passion for world freedom and I will cherish this SABATON album for the rest of my Metal life. Metal be thy name. God Bless Sweden and God Bless America. – Stone

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* For more info on SABATON:

Facebook: Sabaton

Website: www.sabaton.net

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sabaton

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, MIKE SCACCIA.

IN METAL, WE ALL STAND UNITED.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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FREE DOWNLOAD – Hammer Smashed Radio Releases Annual Xmas Compilation

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags canadian metal bands, hammer smashed radio, Metal News, metal odyssey on December 27, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Hammer Smashed Radio, on Ottawa’s CKCU 93.1 FM’s flagship Metal program has released their second annual Xmas Compilation featuring 26 tracks of underground Canadian Metal.

“This year we decided to expand the compilation beyond just bands from our scene, which was really fun. Adding in Untimely Demise, Bookakee, Samskaras and Unbreakable Hatred, plus some less extreme though equally punishing bands like Alaskan and Greber, had allowed us to put together a compilation that really showcases the talent and variety of underground metal that Canada has to offer.” comments Hammer Smashed Radio host and Accursed Spawn/Mortor drummer Jay Cross.

Free download:

https://hammersmashedradio.bandcamp.com/album/hsr-christmas-comp-ii

Track List:

Insurrection – Prototype

Killitorous – George Costanza’s Father’s Son

Bookakee – Return of the Loving Dead

Accursed Spawn – Clotheshanger Abortion

Samskaras – Consecrate

Deformatory – Dehumanized

Dark Century – Gore on my Snare

Unbreakable Hatred – Religious Intervention

Fuck the Facts – Endless Emptiness

…From the Deep – Labyrinth (Of Melting Thoughts…)

Greber – Fredricton

Alaskan – Inferno

Norlisk – Japetus

Endemise – Nocturne

Untimely Demise – Spiritual Embezzlement

Venator – The Weapon of Fear

Garbage Can – What Are You Waiting For… Christmas?

Fumigation – Craniofacial Duplication

Accursed Creation – Arcane Divide

Outrage A.D. – New Blood

Agony Spawn – Lexie’s Song

Descendant – Speed Run Rudolph

Muffler Crunch – Chickadee

Vyc Vypr – A Hero’s Grave

Criticull – Fifty Shades of Brown

Angry – Regressive

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For more info on Hammer Smashed Radio, please visit the following link:

http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio

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Source: Asher Media Relations

LONG LIVE HAMMER SMASHED RADIO.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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SCORPIONS – 50th Anniversary World Tour Info

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, Scorpions, scorpions tour dates 2015 on December 24, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

In 2015, the legendary SCORPIONS will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with both a new studio album (Return To Forever) and World Tour. Click the link below to stay up-to-date on the ticket info, countries, cities and venues that are confirmed for the SCORPIONS 50th Anniversary World Tour! Hail SCORPIONS! Metal be thy name!

http://www.the-scorpions.com/english/tourdates.asp

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* For more info on SCORPIONS:

Website: http://www.the-scorpions.com/

Website: http://www.jameskottak.com/

LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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SCORPIONS – New Song “We Built This House” MP3 Is Available Now

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, Scorpions on December 24, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

New SCORPIONS song, We Built This House, from the forthcoming new studio album, Return To Forever, is available for download now on iTunes or SCORPIONS webstore:  www.the-scorpions.com

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* For more info on SCORPIONS:

Website: http://www.the-scorpions.com/

Website: http://www.jameskottak.com/

LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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SCORPIONS – New Studio Album “Return To Forever” Releases On February 20th, 2015!

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, Scorpions on December 24, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on Scorpions Facebook:

Hi y’all,

Our upcoming new album “Return To Forever” will be released as Standard Jewel Case CD, Deluxe CD including 4 bonus tracks, Double Heavyweight Vinyl and a very special Limited Collector’s Box Set containing the deluxe album, an exclusive “Return To Forever” T-Shirt, a 7” Picture Vinyl Single, signed autograph card by all five of us, an USB-lanyard including fanpass and a 2CD-audio-book!

Check it out on www.the-scorpions.com!

Let’s push the pedal down to the metal!!!!

Scorpions

* For more info on SCORPIONS:

Facebook: Scorpions

Website: http://www.the-scorpions.com/

Website: http://www.jameskottak.com/

LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

NO, THANK YOU KLAUS!!

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 13th… From Jimi Hendrix To Ted Nugent

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, movies, Music, music news, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on December 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On December 13th, 1966 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded their song Foxy Lady. On this same day, they made their first TV appearance on the British television show: Ready Steady Go. Foxy Lady is featured on the iconic debut album from the Jimi Hendrix Experience: Are You Experienced, released in 1967.

On this day in 1986 – Billy Idol peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, with his third full-length studio album: Whiplash Smile. This album went on to achieve Platinum status in the United States.

Vinnie Moore – Meltdown

RUSH – Roll The Bones

On December 13th, 1991 – Guitar virtuoso Vinnie Moore opened for the legendary RUSH at the Hartford Civic Center, in Hartford, Connecticut. Vinnie Moore was touring in support of his third solo album from 1991: Meltdown. This was one of many concert dates on the Roll The Bones Tour for RUSH. Roll The Bones was the fourteenth studio album released by the Canadian Rock legends.

On this day in 1993 – Guitarist Slash joined Billy Joel onstage, to lend a solo to the song shameless, during a concert at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Whoa!

On December 13th, 1996 – The Science Fiction/Comedy, Tim Burton directed Mars Attacks! was released to wide-screen theaters, via Warner Bros. Pictures. This film boasts a legendary cast of: Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Michael J. Fox, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Short and even… the legendary Tom Jones. Whoa, man! Mars Attacks! is… Metal.

TED NUGENT

Born on December 13th, 1948 was Ted Nugent. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Ted! Yeah and whoa! The Motor City Madman has been electrifying his fans with his dazzling array of guitar licks, tricks and memorable riffs. With 14 solo studio albums and more than several live albums to his credit, Ted Nugent has spanned across five decades, playing his unique style of Rock N’ Roll.

Spanning the Ted Nugent discography, many great lead singers were featured, such as: Meatloaf, Derek St. Holmes, Brian Howe and a lead vocal one song/cameo on 2014’s Shutup & Jam! by Sammy Hagar. Metal be thy name!

Ted Nugent began his road to Rockin’ fame as the lead guitarist for Detroit’s very own: The Amboy Dukes. Ted Nugent was also a co-founder of the Hard Rock supergroup: Damn Yankees. With guitarist Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades on bass and drummer Michael Cartellone, Damn Yankees were born. With 2 studio albums released from 1990 to 1992, Damn Yankees were a favorite of MTV and FM radio, with five music videos and nine hit singles.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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HELLION – 2014 Recap and 2015 Updates, Courtesy Of Ann Boleyn

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags ann boleyn, hellion, Metal, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on December 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

From the Hellion Headquarters newsletter:

Hi Friends,

Sorry for the delay in posting news. It’s been a crazy few weeks ever since returning from tour!

As, many of you know, in addition to being the singer of Hellion, and of running New Renaissance, I am also an attorney. I was back to work, and in court on the following Monday after the tour. However, a lot of work has now paid off with the successful resolution of a major case. Now its time to get back to working on more creative endeavors and on planning for a great 2015.

In between all of that, Hellion released our first official video in over a decade. The video is of our new song, Betrayer, and includes fan-filmed video from our shows in Toronto, Los Angeles, Boise, Seattle, and a few more cities. If you haven’t already seen it, check it out here. (Or below):

Maxxxwell Carlisle, Simon Wright, and myself are already writing new music. I will also be singing a cover-version of a Scorpions song on Max’s new solo CD. I will be recording the vocal track for that in the next week or two.

Hellion also recorded the shows from the recent Hellion tour. So, over the holidays, we will be mixing those tracks and will eventually release them on a live CD.

As far as live shows, Hellion will be playing May 9, 2015 at the Arcadia Theater in St. Charles, IL with Y&T and Quiet Riot. More US shows will be added, too in 2015. We will also be doing shows in Europe and the UK. In fact, we have bookings now through 2016. Due to our contracts with some of the promoters, I can’t announce some of the shows until the promoters officially announce them.

2014 has been a very productive year. We released two new CDs: (1) Hellion’s “To Hellion & Back” 2-CD anthology; and, (2) “Karma’s A Bitch.” Both CDs are available at all major outlets. We did our first tour in North America, as well.

Both myself and the band have a lot in store for 2015. We will be releasing our first vinyl releases in over a decade soon (in limited edition). We will have a new live album, some more re-releases, and of course new music for you, too.

I am also going to start work on a book. The book will be entitled “The Art of Singing Loud.” The book will focus on the unique challenges that are faced by singers of hard rock, thrash, metal, punk, etc. An important part of this book will include interviews from well-respected singers, I have already received commitments from a number of great singers and will be announcing more details in the coming weeks.

I will give everybody more updates, soon. Meanwhile, please make sure you are on the Hellion mailing list so you don’t miss out!

And, don’t miss out on our awesome sale in the Hellion Store, too. We’ve put together some killer fan bundles with limited edition tour merchandise. And, as an added bonus, we will be adding some special gifts with each order.

Best Witches,

Ann Boleyn

On Behalf of Hellion

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LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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