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On This Day In METAL History – October 6th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 6, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - In Through The Out Door - promo cover pic

On October 6th, 1979 – Led Zeppelin’s In Through The Out Door was #1 on the U.S. Billboard album chart. Six versions of the album’s cover were issued, (above photo), each depicting the same bar scene, photographed from one of six different angles.

Queensryche - Empire - promo cover pic - #77E

On this day in 1990 – Queensrÿche peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, with their fourth studio album, Empire. This sensational album went on to become Queensrÿche’s best-selling album, selling three million copies in the United States alone.

Billy Idol - LA Woman -  cover promo single - #33B

On October 6th, 1990 – Billy Idol peaked at number fifty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, with his cover of The Doors’ L.A. Woman. It was Billy Idol’s last single to chart in the United States.

Slayer - Christ Illusion - promo cover pic - #77S

On this day in 2006 – Mumbai-based EMI Virgin India Ltd. announces that it will recall all copies of the most recent Slayer album, Christ Illusion, following protests by a Christian group, Mumbai-based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF).

KISS "Sonic Boom" large promo album pic!

On October 6th, 2009 – The iconic KISS releases their 19th studio album: Sonic Boom. This album is part of a three-disc set that is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, as well as KISS online outlets.

BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

Tommy Stinson - One Man Mutiny - promo album cover pic

Tommy Stinson -bassist for The Replacements and Guns N’ Roses was born in 1966. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Tommy! Whoa!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS OF METAL.

LONG LIVE THE METAL FAMILY TREE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 5th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" x-large album pic!!

On this day in 1991 – Ozzy Osbourne debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with No More Tears. This album went on to sell four million copies in the United States. Alongside the amazing Blizzard of Ozz studio album, it becomes Ozzy Osbourne’s highest selling album in the U.S. as a solo artist.

Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion I - promo cover pic - #50GNR

Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion II - promo cover pic - #51GNR

On October 5th, 1991 – Guns N’ Roses forged history landing on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, at numbers one and two with Use Your Illusion II and Use Your Illusion I, respectively. Use Your Illusion II spent two weeks at number one and was the band’s second and last number one albums in the United States.

Ted Nugent - Shut Up And Jam - promo cover pic - 2014

On this day in 2003 – Ted Nugent’s reality show Surviving Nugent premiered on VH1. This reality show took city folk to Ted Nugent’s Michigan ranch, to survive backwoods activities which included building an outhouse and skinning a wild boar.

Birthdays On October 5th:

Brian Connolly - Take Away The Music - promo cover pic

The late Brian Connolly was born on this day, in 1945. Brian Connolly will forever be remembered as the vocalist and founding member of Sweet.

Brian Johnson - ACDC - Rockers And Rollers - promo book cover

Legendary AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson was born on October 5th, 1947. Happy Metal Birthday, Brian! Hells Bells!! Whoa!

Fast Eddie Clarke - Anthology - promo album cover pic

Former Motörhead Guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke was born on October 5th, 1950. Happy Metal Birthday, “Fast” Eddie! Whoa! This Heavy Rock legend is also well-known for his successful 80’s band: Fastway.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS OF METAL AND THE HEROIC MUSICIANS THAT PAVED THE WAY.

REST IN PEACE, BRIAN CONNOLLY.

Stone.

Revolver “The Hottest Chicks In Hard Rock” 2015 Calendar Is Out Now; Featuring Lzzy Hale As Cover Girl!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Revolver's Hottest Chicks In Hard Rock Calendary - 2015 - Lzzy Hale

From Revolver Magazine:

Revolver’s exclusive Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock 2015 calendar is back! The 2015 edition stars cover girl Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. This year’s calendar is featuring 13 of the loveliest ladies in Hard Rock and Heavy Music.

The 2015 Lineup Includes:

Taylor Momsen from the Pretty Reckless

Cristina Scabbia from Lacuna Coil

Ash Costello from New Years Day

Jill Janus from Huntress

Carla Harvey & Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies

and many more!!

Order your copy today! >> http://guitarworld.myshopify.com

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Revolver - magazine logo - 2014 - #RM1

Website: http://www.revolvermag.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL & HARD ROCK.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 4th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced - promo cover pic - #67JH

On October 4th, 1967The Jimi Hendrix Experience reaches Number Five on the U.S. album charts with Are You Experienced.

Cream - The Very Best Of - promo album cover pic

On this day, in 1968Cream began their farewell tour at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The iconic Cream featured: Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce.

Queen - The Game - promo album cover pic - #33FM

On October 4th, 1980Queen began a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Another One Bites The Dust, featured on their 1980 studio album: The Game.

Discografía Van Halen – 5150 (1986)

On this day, in 1986 – The Sammy Hagar fronted Van Halen hits #22 with with their single: Love Walks In. This song is featured on Van Halen’s 1986 studio album: 5150, the first Van Halen album without vocalist David Lee Roth.

Van Halen - III - promo album cover pic - #GC3

On October 4th, 1996Van Halen made the announcement, that former Extreme singer Gary Cherone would be replacing Sammy Hagar. Gary Cherone only sang on one Van Halen album, 1998’s Van Halen III.

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality album logo pic!

On October 4th, 1999Ozzy Osbourne issued a press release asking the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to remove Black Sabbath from the ballot. Black Sabbath was later inducted in 2006.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL HAS EVOLVED AND BEEN MOLDED FROM TRUE LEGENDS AND PIONEERS OF ROCK AND HARD ROCK. NEVER FORGET THE ROOTS OF METAL.

Stone.

SCANNER – Have Re-Signed With Massacre Records And Plan To Release A New Album!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Scanner - promo band pic - 2014 - #887S

From Massacre Records:

SCANNER sure aren’t strangers in the Metal scene, since they’ve been around since the mid-80’s!

SCANNER had a few bumps in the road of their journey so far, but that didn’t stop them from doing their thing! SCANNER always existed, even when there were false rumors circulating regarding the band’s status.

The band can look back on an impressive live history, including numerous live gigs worldwide, European tours and appearances at festivals, such as Germany’s Wacken Open Air.

From 1988 ’til 2002, SCANNER released 5 albums so far and now – almost 13 years after the release of their latest album “Scantropolis” – the band is back with a new record!

Scanner - The Judgement - promo album cover pic - 2014

The band’s brand new album is entitled “The Judgement”! The cover artwork’s been created by Anestis Goudas.

The idea behind the album is that the Scanner has returned to earth to see what religion has done to mankind. He also asks himself how a society would evolve if there wouldn’t be any religion at all. Would it be possible to live in peace?

The new album promises to feature true and uncompromising Power Speed Metal! There will be catchy songs like the album’s title track, but also songs that will have you chanting and singing along and even high-speed Metal tracks.

SCANNER’s new album “The Judgement” is planned to be released in late January 2015 via Massacre Records!

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SCANNER:

Axel A.J. Julius ­- Guitars

Efthimios Ioannidis ­- Vocals

Andreas Zeidler – Guitars

Jonathan Sell­ – Bass

Patrick Klose ­- Drums

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* For more info on SCANNER:

Website: http://www.scanner4u.de

http://www.facebook.com/Scanner.Heavy.Metal.Band

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

Website: http://www.massacre-records.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SCANNER.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 3rd…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Uriah Heep - …very eavy very umble - promo album cover pic - large

On this day in 1970Uriah Heep debut’s on the U.S. Billboard Chart with their self-titled studio album. This debut album from the great Uriah Heep is also titled: …Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble.

Tommy Lee - Pearl Drums - promo banner - 2011 - #48TL

Born on October 3rd, 1962: Tommy Lee, the charismatic, influential and legendary drummer/founding member of the iconic Mötley Crüe. Happy Metal Birthday, Tommy! Whoa!

Aerosmith's Greatest Hits large promo album pic!

On this day back in 1978 – the band members of Aerosmith bailed thirty fans out of jail, after they were arrested for smoking pot during an Aerosmith concert at Fort Wayne Coliseum, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Metal be thy name, that is freaking cool!

On October 3rd, 1980 Aerosmith’s Greatest Hits collection was released. It remains their best-selling album to this day, selling 10 million copies.

Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry - promo album cover pic - #33TS

On this day in 1984Stay Hungry, the third studio album from Twisted Sister, becomes certified platinum by the RIAA. I WANNA ROCK!!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

NEVER FORGET THE ROOTS OF METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History (Make That KISStory) – October 2nd…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Rolling Stone Magazine - promo cover pic

(Rolling Stone – Issue 1206, April 10, 2014)

A WHOLE LOTTA KISS…

On October 2nd, 1978, legendary KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley & Peter Criss’ solo albums were each certified Gold & Platinum by the RIAA.

Kiss - solo albums montage - 1978 - #907KSA

On this day in KISSTORY – October 2nd, 1992, KISS brought their North American Revenge Tour to Broome County Arena in Binghamton, New York. This was Eric Singer’s second US arena show and first tour with KISS.

Kiss - Revenge - promo album pic - #001KR

On October 2nd, 2006, Supreme Court justices uphold lower-court decisions dismissing guitarist Vinnie Vincent’s claims against KISS over alleged unpaid royalties. Vincent replaced founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in 1982 and played with KISS until 1984. Vinnie Vincent sued for money he claimed was owed for co-writing several songs that appeared on the band’s 1983 studio album, Lick It Up.

KISS "Lick It Up" large promo album pic!

On this day, back in 2012, KISS debut their slot game at the 12th annual Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were present for the unveiling.

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

SNAKE EYES SEVEN “Medicine Man” – New Album Releasing On HighVolMusic

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Snake Eyes Seven - yellow band logo - 2014

HighVolMusic is pleased to announce the signing of the Canadian Heavy Metal band Snake Eyes Seven. Snake Eyes Seven is currently recording their latest effort Medicine Man with producer Cam McLeod (White Wolf) at the Wolfsden (pic below) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Snake Eyes Seven - Recording Studio - promo pic - 2014 - #44M

Medicine Man marks the bands 3rd release with label president Bill Chavis. Both Snake Eyes Seven (2007) and 13 Crows (2010) were released with Bill. “I am very happy to have Cole and company back on-board. Cole and I developed a great friendship from day one. He is a great person and loyal friend to the end, not to mention a prolific riff master and writer. We have worked together for so long it just seems logical for me to be involved with the next Snake Eyes Seven chapter. Cole called and said will you do this, I said when do we start? I discovered Cole and his band years ago but actually turned him down the first few times. It was only after Cole’s non-stop perseverance that I caved in. The first release was OK but 13 Crows was outstanding. I don’t think it caught on but it was a great release. Medicine Man proves to be the best Snake Eyes Seven release yet and judging by the demo material, it will be a game changer.



Snake Eyes Seven now features Cole ‘The Madman’ Stevens – guitar, Cam McLeod – guitar, Danny Deane – vocals, Mike Cillis – bass, and Erik Young – drums.

Snake Eyes Seven recently launched their Facebook page with a new website to follow in the coming days. More details on Medicine Man including soundbytes and other information will be revealed soon.

Crank Up Show Me The Money below! Whoa!

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Source:

HighVolMusic - banner logo - #1 - 2013

Facebook: HighVolMusic

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SNAKE EYES SEVEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 1st…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Def Leppard - Hysteria - promo album cover pic - #33BB

On this day in METAL History, October 1st, the following historic events took place. From Ace Frehley to Soundgarden, the world of METAL has its sub-genres and all carry their own unique contributions. Metal Be Thy Name – Stone.

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01 – On October 1st, 1987, Def Leppard began the North American leg of their tour in support of their multi-million selling album, Hysteria, at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, NY. Upon the tour ending in October of 1988, Def Leppard tallied 243 concerts, 172 in North America alone.

Soundgarden - Screaming Life - promo EP cover pic - 1987

02 – On this day in 1987, Seattle, Washington’s Soundgarden debuts with their EP Screaming Life, proving to be an early pioneering example of the Grunge sound and genre. This historic EP was released on Sub Pop.

Ozzy Osbourne - classic logo - yellow red black - #99970

03 – On this day in 1992, the iconic Ozzy Osbourne began a two night performance in San Antonio, Texas, at the Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum. This was Ozzy Osbourne’s first concerts in San Antonio in a decade after his embarrassing arrest for urinating on the Alamo.

ACDC - promo band pic - band logo - #1976SZ

04 – On October 1st, 2004, The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Australia, officially opened “AC/DC Lane” after the legendary band. The Lord Mayor erected the sign to cheers and bagpipes playing the bands song Long Way To The Top. The City of Melbourne made certain to have extra copies of the sign made, in anticipation of fans stealing them.

Ace Frehley - publicity pic - 2014 - #38009

05 – On this day in 2005, legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley joined Pearl Jam onstage during their concert at the Borgata Events Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to perform a rendition of Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 30th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 30, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Aerosmith - Come Together - 45rpm - promo pic - 1978 - #77ST

Hello my fellow Metal brethren and Rockaholics! Here are some historic happenings that occurred on September 30th, in the Metal and Hard Rock worlds, over the past many decades. Metal Be Thy Name! – Stone

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01 – On this day in 1978, Aerosmith reaches #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their cover single of the Beatles classic: Come Together.

Van Halen "OU812" large album pic!

02 – On this day, in 1988, Van Halen kicked off the second leg of their tour in support of their multi-hit album OU812, at the Rupp Arena, in Lexington, KY.

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03 – On this day in 1998, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Ramones singer Joey Ramone, Megadeth singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine, Joe Walsh and Matthew Sweet all made cameo appearances on The Drew Carey Show episode: In Ramada Da Vida.

T Rex - Electric Wizard - promo cover pic - #3985E

Born on this day in 1947, in the UK, was the pioneering Glam/Hard Rock legend: Marc Bolan. As a guitarist, singer and songwriter for T Rex, their 1972 single Bang A Gong, (Get It On) from the Electric Wizard album became a Top 10 hit in the US. Tragically, Marc Bolan passed away from injuries he sustained in a car accident, on September 16th, 1977.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL & HARD ROCK.

REST IN PEACE, MARC BOLAN.

Stone.

BLACK SABBATH – Ozzy Reveals To Metal Hammer A New Studio Album Is Planned With Rick Rubin; A Final Tour Planned For 2015

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 29, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality album logo pic!

A new BLACK SABBATH studio album and final tour for 2015! Whoa! Metal Be Thy Name! Read the entire Metal Hammer article which features Ozzy Osbourne’s revelations on such grand news, by clicking the link below:

http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2014-09-29/world-exclusive-black-sabbath-to-record-new-album

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

 

On This Day In METAL History – September 29th…

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 29, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Motley Crue - band promo pic - band logo - 2014 - #771984

Here’s some really cool and historical Metal happenings that occurred on this day, September 29th, over the decades! Enjoy and… Metal Be Thy Name.

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01 – On this day in 1980, the forever legendary Black Sabbath performed at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri.

02 – On this day in 1981, Van Halen performed at the San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California.

03 – On this day, back in 1987, MTV announced the “Motley Cruise to Nowhere” contest. Four winners would eventually be flown to Bermuda, where they would board a private party yacht for a cruise to the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, with Heavy Metal icons Mötley Crüe.

Metallica - Classic Band Logo - White on Black - #777493

04 – Back in 1991, Metallica kicked off their 138 date Wherever We May Roam World Tour at the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.

05 – Back in 2004, Keith Moon’s five-piece drum kit, custom-made back in 1968 for The Who drummer, sold for a whopping £120,000 pounds ($215,772 – US) in London. An American collector was the buyer, setting a new world auction record for a set of drums.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, KEITH MOON.

Stone.

HELLION – October Tour Dates!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 29, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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From the Hellion Headquarters:

Hi Friends,

Here are Hellion’s tour dates for October:

02 – Whisky a Go Go – Los Angeles, CA
03 – Count Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV
04 – Cactus Moon – Mesa, AZ
07 – Lasalle’s – Chico, CA
09 – The Hop – Spokane, WA
10 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11 – The Bouquet – Boise, ID
15 – Red Line Tap – Chicago, IL
16 – Dead Horse Saloon – Pittsburgh, PA
17 – Rock Pile West – Toronto, ON
18 – Diesel Concert Lounge – Detroit, MI
19 – Legendary Dobbs – Philadelphia, PA
20 – Fish Head Cantina – Baltimore, MD
22 – Devils Tail – Junction City, KS
23 – The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK
24 – The Dirty Dog – Austin, TX
25 – CPN Metal Fest – Houston, TX
26 – Fitzgeralds – San Antonio, TX
27 – Korova – San Antonio, TX
30 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
31 – End of Tour Party – Secret Location

First, a reminder to please click here and vote for Hellion’s CD “Karma’s A Bitch.”

Thanks for your support,

The Hellion Team

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* For more info on HELLION:

Facebook: Hellion

Website: http://www.hellion.us

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ANNIHILATED – Extreme Death Metal Unit Featuring Members Of Abysmal Dawn And Arkaik To Release Unique Leader Debut; Lyric Video Now Playing At Revolver Magazine

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Annihilated - XIII Steps To Ruination - promo cover pic

California-based Extreme Death Metal perpetrators, ANNIHILATED – who features within its ranks, current and former members of Abysmal Dawn, Grotesque, Excretion, and Arkaik – will spread their sonic sickness across the lands this Fall with the release of debut full-length, XIII Steps To Ruination.

Set for official unleashing via brutality powerhouse, Unique Leader Records, ANNIHILATED’s XIII Steps To Ruination was produced by drummer Scott Fuller (Abysmal Dawn) and boasts eleven pounding, methodically-crafted tales of torment bedecked in hailstorm riff sequences, homicidal blasts, maniacal vocal onslaughts, and strategically composed percussive syncopation all fueled, conceptually, by political/corporate disgust and societal revulsion. As an added bonus, XIII Steps To Ruination features guest appearances by Sven De Caluwe (Aborted), Monte Pittman (Prong), Peter Truax (Vesterian, Eyes Of Fire) and Eric Stobel (Plaguereaper, P.O.R.).

Comments Fuller of ANNIHILATED’s union with Unique Leader: “We are psyched to be a part of the Unique Leader family. With such a notable roster of brutal Death Metal bands and awesome releases, we feel right at home.”

In anticipation of XIII Steps To Ruination‘s forthcoming release, today Revolver Magazine is hosting the official lyric video for the title track. Get furious, question government and witness some audio/visual carnage at THIS LOCATION.

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XIII Steps To Ruination – Track Listing:

1. Global Enslavement
2. Eyes In The Sky
3. This Fear I Speak Of
4. XIII Steps To Ruination
5. Eradication Profits
6. Divide Distract Deceive
7. For The Ignorant
8. Wastelands
9. Creations Of Man
10. Throne Of Eternity
11. Putrifacation

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ANNIHILATED was forged in 2008 by guitarists Eric Matranga and Robert Fimbres shortly following the demise of Los Angeles’ Excretion. Intent on composing music with a purpose, ANNIHILATED stands resolutely against society’s prevalent “sheep mentality” in favor of rational thought, questioning the motives of government and news media outlets though debilitating auditory domination.

XIII Steps To Ruination will see release via Unique Leader Records on October 28th, 2014 in North America, October 31st,2014 in Europe and November 3rd, 2014 in the UK. Preorder your copy today at THIS LOCATION.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

http://www.facebook.com/Annihilatetheworld

Unique Leader Records - logo - B&W - 2013

http://www.uniqueleader.com

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ANNIHILATED.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 28th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 28, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

George Lynch - Guitar World Mag cover promo - 1990

Above: The legendary George Lynch on the cover of Guitar World (November – 1990)

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01 – Back on September 28th, 1954, the legendary George Lynch was born! Happy Metal Birthday, George Lynch! This amazing guitarist was instrumental in Dokken’s skyrocketing to the top during the 80’s, with his legendary signature guitar tones and screaming solos, George Lynch gave this band an identity that has proved to be irreplaceable. During his post-Dokken years, George Lynch has worked tirelessly on a boastful Heavy Music career with his bands Lynch Mob, Souls Of We, T & N and most currently KXM.

ACDC - Classic Band Logo - #10014

As reported on The Official AC/DC Site:

02 – 23 years ago on September 28th 1991, AC/DC headlined a “Monsters Of Rock” festival at Tushino Airfield in Moscow, Russia. The show unofficially became part of the “Monsters Of Rock” European tour that was taking place since the later part of August.

Just one month earlier, there was a failed coup consisting of members of the Soviet Union’s government attempt to take control from the Soviet President. The concert was assembled to take place in Moscow’s Tushino Airfield as a thank you from the Russian government, offering free admission to concert attendees. AC/DC were invited to perform just three days prior to the concert date.

The crowd in attendance is one of the largest in concert history, and certainly the largest in “Monsters Of Rock” festival history, at an incredible estimated 1.6 million. Other bands that performed that day include Metallica, The Black Crowes, Pantera, and E.S.T..

http://www.acdc.com/us/acdc-today/acdc-salutes-moscow-1991

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03On a much more enormously somber note: 

As reported by the Ottawa Star:

On this day in 2012, the owner of the site of the 2003 Warwick R.I., nightclub fire (sparked by “Great White’s” pyrotechnics that killed 100 people) donated the land for a permanent memorial.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

LONG LIVE GEORGE LYNCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

REST IN PEACE, EACH VICTIM OF THE WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND NIGHTCLUB FIRE.

Stone.

KAINE – To Support Savage Messiah In November

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 27, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Kaine - promo band pic - 2014 - #03209

KAINE are pleased to announce that they have been chosen to open for Savage Messiah on the 21st of November at the Portland Arms Cambridge.

The band was given the support slot after being chosen by fans in a poll that was run by the promoter, Millerton Events Cambridge. Kaine won over half the votes despite competing against 11 other bands for the slot.

Band founder Rage Sadler said:

“Many of our fans have requested we play with Savage Messiah for a long time, seeing that we are two revival bands with styles that complement each other well. We are extremely lucky to have been given this rare opportunity to actually do this gig by our fans. Savage Messiah are on a big label and its not very easy to work with one another, so we are very excited about being able to finally do this. We will be playing a number of our older thrash songs at the show which makes this gig even more special for the band. It will also be fun to catch up with Mira (Savage Messiah, bass) who we befriended while he was playing in Monument. This will definitely be a gig not to miss.”

For more information on the show, please visit the event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/721922324539778/

In further news, the band’s critically acclaimed album The Waystone will be released on vinyl and CD in North American on October 14th 2014 via Static Tension Records.

Kaine - The Waystone - promo cover pic - 2014

KAINE ONLINE:

Facebook

Twitter

Bandcamp

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(Source: Dewar PR)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KAINE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

HELLION – Reminder To Vote In Poll + Record Release Party News

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 27, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Hellion - Record Release Party - promo flyer - October 2 - 2014

From the Hellion Headquarters:

Hi Friends,

First, a reminder to please click here and vote for Hellion’s CD “Karma’s A Bitch.”  You can vote once per hour!  Please spread the word, and encourage your friends to vote too!  Hellion is climbing in this poll.  Just takes a minute.

Second, don’t forget to check out the Official Hellion page and get your free download of the day which is “Run For Your Life” (which was produced by Ronnie James Dio at Sound City in 1984).

Third, when Fireball Whisky found out that Hellion’s party crew like Fireball, they sent us a bunch of collectables to give away to make our shows even more special.  Lots of cool stuff will be given out.

Thanks for your support,

The Hellion Team

Hellion - Karma's A Bitch - promo EP cover pic - 2014

HELLION – Karma’s A Bitch releases on October 7th!

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SISTER SIN “Black Lotus” – Band’s 5th Studio Album Releases On October 27th! “Chaos Royale” Lyric Video Posted!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 26, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Sister Sin - Black Lotus - promo album cover pic

SISTER SIN – The 5th studio album from Sweden’s SISTER SIN will be released on October 27th, 2014, via Victory Records. If you ever get the opportunity to see SISTER SIN perform live, jump on it; cause SISTER SIN are  sensational onstage, with the powerful voice of Liv leading the Metal charge! This is an album that I will count the days for, honestly, SISTER SIN are that damn good! Metal be thy name – Stone.

SISTER SIN lists their influences: Motörhead, W.A.S.P., Mötley Crüe, Accept, Twisted Sister and Judas Priest. ‘Nuff said!!

Listen To And Watch SISTER SIN – Chaos Royale (Official Lyric Video), Below! This song is featured on Black Lotus and is a driving force of Metal splendor! Crank it up! Whoa!

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BLACK LOTUS – Track Listing:

Food For Worms

Chaos Royale

Au Revoir

Desert Queen

Count Me Out

Stones Thrown

The Jinx

Ruled By None

Sail North

Sister Sin - Black Lotus - promo album banner - 2014

* For more info on SISTER SIN:

Website: http://www.sistersin.com

Facebook: Sister Sin

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SISTER SIN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 26th…

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 26, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

John Tempesta - publicity photo - 2014 - #448

Here are some fun, enlightening, educational and essential moments that occurred on this day in METAL History – September 26th. These historic METAL events are in no particular order. Enjoy, my METAL brethren and HAIL METAL!

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01 – On this day, back in 1964, John Tempesta was born! Happy METAL Birthday, John Tempesta! Whoa! (See photo at top). This super fabulous drummer has played for/recorded with The Cult, Testament, Exodus, Rob Zombie, Tony Iommi, Helmet, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Scum Of The Earth and Brian Posehn. Phew, that’s a very impressive list!

Iron Maiden - publicity band pic - #996605

02Bruce Dickinson joined IRON MAIDEN in 1981 on this day and the rest is immeasurable METAL history! Whoa!

AC:DC - Ballbreaker - promo album cover pic

03AC/DC released their 12th studio album Ballbreaker on this day in 1995. It was also the return of Phil Rudd behind the drums on this album too! Metal be thy name!

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE JOHN TEMPESTA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS – UK Tour Begins Today In Liverpool

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Kobra and the Lotus - takes the UK - Liverpool - 02 Academy - promo flyer - 2014

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS is a Canadian Heavy Metal band formed in 2009 by lead vocalist and songwriter Kobra Paige.

Since 2012, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS has logged several thousand kilometres of travel, playing club, arena and festival stages around the world. They have torn up the main stages at major international festivals, including Sonisphere (Spain), Download (UK), Bloodstock (UK), Hellfest (France), Graspop (Netherlands), Gods Of Metal (Italy) and many more and opened up for Judas Priest at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo (London, UK).

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS supported KISS and Def Leppard across North America this past Summer and have shared stages with a wide variety of acts over the past two years, including Sonata Arctica, Fear Factory, Black Label Society, Steel Panther and Buckcherry.

Kobra is now leading her band on a dozen of shows throughout the UK, starting today in Liverpool! Check out the tour dates, cities and venues below! Whoa!

Kobra and the Lotus - takes the UK - tour promo banner - 2014

Listen to and watch the music video for Soldier, a grand song from the new KOBRA AND THE LOTUS album: High Priestess.

Kobra And The Lotus - High Priestess - promo cover pic - 2014

* For more info on KOBRA AND THE LOTUS:

Facebook: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS

Website: http://www.kobraandthelotus.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KOBRA AND THE LOTUS.

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS KICKS METAL ASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.