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CARCASS – Headlining Brutal Boat Bash: Round V – January 25th, 2014

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Carcass - Brutal Boat Bash - Round V - promo flyer - 2014

FOR MORE INFO:

https://www.facebook.com/events/177992489075338/permalink/179754978899089/

Tickets: http://ticketfly.com/event/440659

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CARCASS SURGICAL STEEL IS OUT NOW!! YES, IT WILL KICK YOUR METAL LOVING ASS INTO SUBMISSION.

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* For more info on CARCASS:

Facebook: Carcass

Merch: http://bit.ly/carcass-ss-nb

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CarcassBand

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Nuclear Blast USA: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE CARCASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SATYRICON – Nominated For 2013 Norwegian (Grammy) Spellemann Award

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the SATYRICON Facebook page:

Congratulations to all those who contributed to the album in one way or another! It has been announced that the album “Satyricon” that went number 1 on the Norwegian Album Charts has been nominated for a Norwegian Grammy.

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The 42nd Annual Spellemann Awards (Norway’s equivalent to America’s Grammy Awards) will be handed out on January 18th, 2014, at Konserthus in Stavanger, Norway, with the event being broadcast live on the NRK1 channel.

Also nominated in the Metal category are:

KVELERTAK – Meir

OBLITERATION – Black Death Horizon

SHINING – One One One

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* For more info on SATYRICON:

Facebook: Satyricon

Website: http://www.satyricon.no

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

TRENCHROT – To Release Debut Album “Necronomic Warfare” On Unspeakable Axe Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Death Metal war machine TrenchRot are unleashing their debut Necronomic Warfare upon the world and none will be spared. With influences ranging from other war-themed bands like Asphyx and Bolt Thrower, to the vomitous vocals and epic, soaring lead work of Obituary’s Cause of Death, this is an old school Death Metal album that doesn’t feel self-conscious about being what it is.  It just crushes everything in its path, and leaves the bloodied listener staggering away… and grinning ear to ear.

Members are in other promising new bands, such as Crypt Sermon – whose first demo will see a cassette release from Dark Descent Records soon – and Infiltrator, and promise to soon be well-known names in the underground.

Necronomic Warfare is set for a February 18 release on Unspeakable Axe Records.

Check out album cut “Sickening Devotion” below!

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)

* For more info on TRENCHROT:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Trenchrotdeathmetal

Bandcamp: trenchrotdeathmetal.bandcamp.com

* For more info on UNSPEAKABLE AXE RECORDS:

Website: www.unspeakableaxerecords.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnspeakableAxeRecords

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LONG LIVE TRENCHROT.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

TRENCHROT KICKS 200% POTENT, BLOOD SPLATTERING, DEATH METAL ASS.

Stone.

METAL ODYSSEY’S TOP TEN SONGS OF 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, rock songs, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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METAL ODYSSEY’S TOP TEN SONGS OF 2013 – Within the release of untold thousands of Hard Rock and Metal songs during this past year, these are the songs chosen as Metal Odyssey’s Top Ten Of 2013! 

This is a list of songs that I’ve turned to countless times during 2013; songs to psyche me out, lift me up and shake me loose! I hail the musicians and songwriters behind each song listed here; for each song on this list is uniquely special. A link is below each album cover; sending you to a 2013 Metal Odyssey post featured on that respective song. I sincerely hope you can enjoy one, a few or all of these songs!

Metal be thy name. – Stone

#10

KROKUS – DOG SONG

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KROKUS “Dög Song” – New Music Video ROCKS And Is Hilarious!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on June 27, 2013.

#9

CRYSTAL BALL – ANYONE CAN BE A HERO

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CRYSTAL BALL “Anyone Can Be A Hero” (Official Video) – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on November 30, 2013.

#8

BURNING KINGDOM – WATCHING AS IT BURNS

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BURNING KINGDOM – “Watching As It Burns” (Official Video) Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on September 15, 2013.

#7

Queensrÿche – Fallout

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Queensrÿche “Fallout” (Official Video): Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on September 2, 2013.

#6

PINNICK GALES PRIDGEN – COLLATERAL DAMAGE

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PINNICK GALES PRIDGEN “Collateral Damage” Music Video: Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on September 3, 2013.

#5

SATYRICON – THE INFINITY OF TIME AND SPACE

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SATYRICON – NEW S/T ALBUM DEBUTS AT #1 IN NORWAY, #12 ON THE U.S.A. BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART

The above link is for a press release featured on Metal Odyssey on September 28, 2013.

#4

SINISTER REALM – WORLD OF EVIL

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SINISTER REALM “World Of Evil” METAL Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on June 17, 2013.

#3

STRYPER – SYMPATHY

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STRYPER “Sympathy” (Official Video): Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on November 21, 2013.

#2

WITCH CROSS – DEMON IN THE MIRROR

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All Hail The Mighty WITCH CROSS, For “Demon In The Mirror” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on May 15, 2013.

#1

Revolution Harmony – We Are

Stone Says: Below, Listen to the song We Are and read it’s inspiring and mystical lyrics. A brilliant song from top to bottom, an epic song that gives me the chills… in a grand way. A powerful song is We Are; thanks to thepowerful musicians and vocalists that have made it soar so prolifically. We Are is: ten stars out of ten stars… and 5 Metal fists out of 5 Metal fists! Metal be thy name.

Metal Odyssey is proud to support Ray Holroyd, Revolution Harmony and the charity http://www.buskaid.org.za that benefits from the sale of We Are.

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REVOLUTION HARMONY – “We Are” Lyric Video Streaming Now; Single Releases On Mandela Day, July 18th

Above link is for a press release featured on Metal Odyssey on July 8, 2013. 

Below, Enjoy The Lyric Video For We Are:

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LONG LIVE METAL & HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

REST IN PEACE, NELSON MANDELA.

Stone.

LEGION OF THE DAMNED “Ravenous Plague” – Releases January 7th, Via Napalm Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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LEGION OF THE DAMNED – RAVENOUS PLAGUE 

METAL WARRIORS FROM THE NETHERLANDS!

NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM LEGION OF THE DAMNED RELEASES JANUARY 7TH, 2014, IN NORTH AMERICA!

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Below, listen to Legion Of The Damned and get your senses engulfed by their savage, searing Blackened Thrash Metal of Doom Priest… Metal be thy name!!

RAVENOUS PLAGUE – Track Listing:

01. The Apocalyptic Surge

02. Howling For Armageddon

03. Black Baron

04. Mountain Wolves Under A Crescent Moon

05. Ravenous Abominations

06. Doom Priest

07. Summon All Hate

08. Morbid Death

09. Bury Me In A Nameless Grave

10. Armalite Assassin

11. Strike Of The Apocalypse

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* For more info on LEGION OF THE DAMNED:

Facebook: Legion of the Damned

Website: http://www.legionofthedamned.net

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Website: http://www.napalmrecords.com

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LONG LIVE LEGION OF THE DAMNED.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

CELLADOR – Confirmed For Ohio’s Warriors Of Metal Fest VII In 2014

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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December 23, 2013. Cincinnati, Ohio – The Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is very excited to announce the Denver, Colo., based Power Metal band CELLADOR as the first confirmed artist for our 7th annual Warriors Of Metal Fest, to be held at O’Sheckys LIVE in Columbus, Ohio from Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, June 28, 2014.

Band founder, guitarist and vocalist, Chris Petersen states: “I’m fully stoked to announce our participation in next year’s Warriors of Metal Festival! The band is excited to return to Ohio revitalized and energetic as ever. The fest has some great guys working behind the curtains and we’re excited to see all the bands as well. Happy to take part in what is turning into a powerhouse of a festival! Cheers \m/!”

Check out “Unchained” from CELLADOR’s latest release, Honor Forth, below:

Warriors Of Metal - Festival Logo - 2014

Keep up-to-date with all of the developments such as band announcements and ticket information for next year’s show through the Warrior’s of Metal Fest’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/warriorsofmetal

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)

* For more info on CELLADOR:

www.facebook.com/Cellador.

WWW.CELLADOR.COM

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LONG LIVE CELLADOR.

LONG LIVE WARRIORS OF METAL FEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

FALLEN FATE – Announce New Album ‘Into The Black’

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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North East England’s purveyors of modern metal FALLEN FATE have announced an upcoming full album release. After storming the UK in 2011 with ‘The Virus Has Spread’ the band is back, has regrouped and is ready to utterly waste with new release ‘Into the Black’.

Recorded in part in Stymphalian Productions in York with producer James Stephenson and finished in vocalist Lee Skinner’s home studio, ‘Into the Black’ retains the Fallen Fate’s signature punishing heaviness but it’s also apparent that the band has moved on musically since ‘The Virus Has Spread’.

Comments Lee Skinner, ‘Dark, Expressive and Heavy…The sound and feel of Fallen Fate has changed quite a bit since the release of ‘The Virus Has Spread’. The band has progressed and developed a more solid metal sound while maintaining a unique mix of speed and heaviness in the music.’

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INTO THE BLACK – Track Listing:

1. The Rise (Intro)

2. Blackened Within

3. Until The Final Hour

4. Into The Black

5. Possession

6. I Welcome The Dead

7. Rituals

8. Last Rites

9. The Demise (Intro)

10. Vespa

‘Based on a horror movie theme around a young girl called Vespa, the concept of ‘Into The Black’ plays a big part in how the album sounds and how it is visually portrayed through the artwork and upcoming videos. It contributed to the evolving sound of the band as we introduced more keyboards and experimental sounds into the mix, giving it a different dark feel and sound.’

Talking further about the concept of the album Skinner elaborates, ‘She [Vespa] chose a life without faith and over time became possessed by a demon. The demon slowly took over her body and ultimately lead her to kill herself and her family. The drive behind the concept is to empower the listener to decide whether she was possessed by the Devil, as she has no saviour in her life, or if she was possessed by God, punishing her for her lack of faith.’

The artwork designed by both Photographer Ian Cameron and Skinner through his own Black Venom Designs compliments the album’s running theme.

Supported by a release show in The Forum, Darlington, the album is set for release January 30th 2014.

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on FALLEN FATE:

www.facebook.com/fallenfateband

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LONG LIVE FALLEN FATE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

BEST OF METAL And HARD ROCK 2013 – METAL ODYSSEY’S “BEST EP’S OF 2013!” A COMEBACK YEAR FOR THE EP!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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METAL ODYSSEY’S BEST EP’s OF 2013!

METAL And HARD ROCK 2013 – It’s my Metal opinion, that 2013 was a revival year for many, many quality Rockin’ EP’s. I honestly cannot recall such a fantastic year for EP’s since (maybe) the glorious and colorful 80’s decade. From Stone Temple Pilots to Night Demon, these EP’s that I’ve listened to and enjoyed this past year deserve all the attention and recommendation I can possibly give them, right here on Metal Odyssey.

I’ve compiled a roll call below, of the 26 EP’s I want to celebrate from 2013. Please understand, these EP’s are in no particular order! However, my favorite #1 EP and choice for favorite cover song EP from 2013 are stated below! Many shall find their way onto Metal Odyssey’s 2013 Best Of Albums lists; that’s when the ranking will come into play (if you will). My apologies to any band’s EP that I’ve missed from 2013, I can’t hear ’em all! Please leave your favorite or missing EP from this list, via comment!!

For now, peruse or glance at this Best EP’s Of 2013 list below and know I heavily endorse each and every EP and band below! Whoa! Please support as many bands you’ll see here as you can! Also look for an EP review link or written review below each title!

Metal be thy name – Stone

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Metal Odyssey’s #1 BEST Cover Song EP/Album Of 2013

ADRENALINE MOB – COVERTA

ADRENALINE MOB “COVERTA” – COVER SONG EP = A 100% CONVINCING & POTENT METAL SLAP TO THE SENSES!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on April 5, 2013.

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SKID ROW – United World Rebellion / Chapter One

SKID ROW “UNITED WORLD REBELLION (CHAPTER ONE)” EP – 5 Reasons To BUY This Kick Ass CD!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on May 11, 2013.

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KILL FOR EDEN – Living On Mars

Kill For Eden are from London, England and have an enormously contagious 3 song EP that’s titled: Living On Mars. This Hard Rock band mixes up both heaviness and melodies like a delicious treat, straight from the Rock ‘N Roll bakery of ear pastry! Lyla D’Souza has captured the essence of a true Hard Rock vocalist with legitimacy covering her from head to toe! Think: a modern-day Debbie Harry; only not a clone. ALL 3 songs on this EP are ROCK SOLID!

Combined with mega talent, mega songs, a memorable sound and credibility oozing from every musical crevice, Kill For Eden should one day be bigger than they could ever dream imaginable! At least that’s how I feel about this dynamic band. Whoa!

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7 DAYS DEAD – Beyond Within

7 Days Dead – Release ‘Beyond Within’ Debut EP For Free! Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on March 9, 2013.

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ANTHRAX – Anthems

ANTHRAX “ANTHEMS” – A MUST Own! Legendary ANTHRAX Covers The Classics!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on August 15, 2013.

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS – With Chester Bennington

High Rise

Stone Temple Pilots With Chester Bennington “High Rise” EP – An Instant Rock Classic? Yes It Is!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on October 15, 2013.

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NIGHT DEMON – S/T 

NIGHT DEMON – S/T EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 25, 2013.

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GOREGAST – Covered In Skin

GOREGAST “Covered In Skin” – 2 Song 7″ EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on September 26, 2013.

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UGLY KID JOE – Stairway To Hell

(2013 Reissue With Bonus Tracks)

UGLY KID JOE “Stairway To Hell” Comeback EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 21, 2013.

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THE BEAUTIFULLY DEMOLISHED – S/T

THE BEAUTIFULLY DEMOLISHED – 3 Song EP Is GUARANTEED To Kick Your Rockin’ Ass!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 1, 2013.

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HOD – The Uncreated Demo

Hod “The Uncreated Demo” – Diabolical, Blackened Death Metal Has Risen!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on August 10, 2013.

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HALESTORM

ReAniMate 2.0: The CoVeRs eP

I’ve enjoyed this second covers EP from Halestorm light years more than their first! The song selection here is unreal good! With the weakest cover song being the AC/DC classic, Shoot To Thrill, 5 out of 6 cover songs that have Rocked my brain loose is fun-fabulous for me! Lzzy Hale and band NAILED it on part 2!

Lzzy Hale is incredible on Fleetwood Mac’s Gold Dust Woman. One track that surprised the hell out of me is the cover of Daft Punk’s Get Lucky… Halestorm makes this song soar!

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MAMMOTH SALMON – Internet EP 2

MAMMOTH SALMON “Internet EP 2″ – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 20, 2013.

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WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (Split EP)

Philip H. Anselmo And The Illegals – Warbeast 

With 2 previously unreleased studio tracks from Philip H. Anselmo And The Illegals, along with 2 previously unreleased live tracks from Warbeast, the end result is nothing short of a Metal bliss trip! 4 heavy-as-shit songs worth their weight in 10 beer kegs! Philip H. Anselmo is a Metal icon x 100.

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Metal Odyssey’s #1 FAVORITE EP Of 2013!

BAT – Primitive Age (Demo)

When Ryan Waste (Bass/Vocals), Nick Poulos (Guitar) and Felix Griffin (Drums) united to form BAT, I just knew their Metal was gonna kick my ass. Oh, it has. Old school Metal with no bells or whistles on the production end, Primitive Age is an absolute Metal MUST for each Metalhead alive today.

If I had to choose a #1 favorite original recordings EP on this list, it’s this EP Demo. BAT has reminded me, once again, that EP demos are stuff of legend. Listen for yourself, name your price and buy it by clicking the link below:

http://bewareofthebat.bandcamp.com/

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NIGHTBITCH – Chainmaker

NIGHTBITCH ”CHAINMAKER” EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 11, 2013.

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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR – Godslayer

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR “GODSLAYER” EP – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 13, 2013.

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NUCLEAR – Apátrida

NUCLEAR “Apátrida” EP – Thrash Metal Defenders From The Republic Of Chile = Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on April 25, 2013.

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SIOUX – S/T EP

SIOUX – S/T EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 19, 2013.

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HELLBASTARD – Sons Of Bitches

HELLBASTARD “Sons Of Bitches” EP – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 27, 2013.

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INHALE THE FALL – Debut S/T EP

From Cork, Ireland comes Inhale The Fall. Vocalist Jenny O’ Keeffe is brilliant! This entire band is rolling in talent! Think: Modern Hard Rock/Metal that isn’t a carbon copy of another carbon copy.  I certainly hope grand Metal events happen for Inhale The Fall, this band is too good.

You can purchase this tremendous EP from Inhale The Fall by going to iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/inhale-the-fall-ep/id682167489

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GHOST – If You Have Ghost

As a follow-up to their outstanding 2013 full-length, Infestissumam, Ghost releases the If You Have Ghost EP. Production is a quantum leap forward, compared to their (already classic) debut: Opus Eponymous.

Melodic and AOR leaning on these 4 cover songs (and 1 live track), with musical and vocal talent galore, Ghost is still Old School with lots of hazy and macabre like atmosphere. It’s just a crying shame that someone talked Ghost into covering ABBA’s I’m A Marionette. That is Metal sacrilege for such a grand band to go near such a pile of shit as that.

Papa Emeritus II and these nameless ghouls of Metal have effectively established themselves as a top-tier band and brand in our beloved genre. Fans of the legendary Dave Grohl will be tickled senseless, knowing that he produced this EP; along with playing drums, percussion and rhythm guitar on select songs. Metal be thy name!

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FOR TODAY – Prevailer

The Christian Hardcore/Metal warriors, For Today, didn’t disappoint my ears with their EP: Prevailer. Once again, For Today keeps their incredible energy level on full-throttle, with their intense Metal exploding from every nook and cranny!

The bonus track is an acoustic version of Fearless (original non-acoustic version is heard on their 2012 studio album: Immortal) and it is a highlight of highlights on this MUST Metal  EP from For Today. Make no Metal mistake, For Today delivers brutal Metal. Period. Wow good.

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SANGUS – Vengeful Brutality

Without a Metal doubt, SANGUS has the most brutal, extreme and vein exploding EP on this “Best EP’s Of 2013” list! Metal be thy name, SANGUS doesn’t just want to kick you ass into oblivion with their Metal… this band sounds like they want to destroy all Metal non-believers! Perfect.

With (only) 3 songs, the proof is in the Metal from SANGUS and they deliver like a rabid raccoon, filled with rage on a street full of outdoor Summer barbecues! Black Crusted Death Thrash never sounded so insanely good!

Check out Vengeful Brutality for yourself, by clicking the link below! You can buy this killer EP by naming your price too! Whoa!

Bandcamp: http://sangus.bandcamp.com

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INFALLING – Path Of Desolation

INFALLING “Path Of Desolation” EP – A Full-Blown Hardcore Metal Assault You Should Know About!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on January 3, 2013.

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ARMAROTH – False Vision

ARMAROTH “False Vision” EP – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above review was featured on Metal Odyssey, on July 8, 2013.

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LONG LIVE THE EP.

LONG LIVE METAL & HARD ROCK.

Stone.

VADER – DEATH METAL LEGENDS RECORDING NEW ALBUM “TIBI ET IGNI”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Polish Death Metal legends VADER are currently working on the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2011 album, “Welcome To The Morbid Reich”. The new album will be titled “TIBI ET IGNI” and is set to be released in spring 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Together with producers Wojtek and Slawek Wies³awski, the band has entered Hertz Studio in Bialystok (Poland).

VADER commented:
“The next chapter, a new bible for all those hungry for extreme massacre and dark challenges is called: TIBI ET IGNI “For You (and only You) and Fire” – so we can translate from latin this pretty symbolic title. Ten songs (+bonuses) are in plans to be created…. More details soon. Will we set anxiety in your minds? We film the recording process to show the whole thing in a while. Of course, we’ll keep you informed about each next step in recordings regularly. STAY ALERTED!!!!”

More information coming soon – stay tuned.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For more info on VADER:

Facebook: Vader

Website: http://www.vader.pl/

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Nuclear Blast USA: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Nuclear Blast Europe: http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE VADER.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

THUNDERWAR – Streaming New Track Online; Debut EP “The Birth Of Thunder” Is Out Now!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Poland’s Death Metal juggernaut THUNDERWAR have just premiered their track “Eagle of Glory” on Metal Underground!

The band recently released their début EP “The Birth of Thunder”  in a limited edition CD format.

Check out “Eagle of Glory” here: http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=98391

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THUNDERWAR BIO:

Cold as ice, angry as a horde of Viking warriors and determined like an army fighting for freedom of their homeland: THUNDERWAR! The band was born in 2013, when four young metal maniacs decided to join their forces to not only pay tribute to such Metal heroes as BATHORY, UNLEASHED, DISSECTION and AMON AMARTH, but to prove that Poland once again has something to say to the Metal world.

The band’s debut EP “THE BIRTH OF THUNDER” was mixed and produced by the Wieslawscy Bros from HERTZ STUDIO (BEHEMOTH, VADER, DECAPITATED). Their logo was designed by Christophe Szpajdel (EMPEROR, MOONSPELL, DESASTER) and the cover artwork of “The Birth of Thunder” EP was created by Mario Lopez.

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Kamil ‘Madness’ Mandes – vocals and bass

Witold Ustapiuk – lead guitar

Maciej ‘Olszak’ Olszewski – rhythm guitar

Vit Argasiński – drums

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(Source: Curtis Dewar)

* For more info on THUNDERWAR:

Facebook: Thunderwar

Band Merch: http://thunderwar.8merch.com/

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LONG LIVE THUNDERWAR.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

HULL – Sludge Rock Collaborative Releases Seminal Viking Funeral EP On Limited Edition Vinyl

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal with tags , , , , , on December 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Hull - Viking Funeral EP - Vinyl - promo pic - 2013

Brooklyn sludge rock conjurors, HULL, are pleased to unleash their seminal Viking Funeral EP on limited edition vinyl.

Recorded in 2006 by the band and Dave Liles and co-produced with Brett Romnes (I Am The Avalanche), the epic EP features two movements weighing in at almost seventeen-minutes and is widely considered the band’s magnum opus.

Viking Funeral was originally issued on CD by HULL and on vinyl via Science of Silence Records (on ox blood vinyl and black swirl). The vinyl repressing comes via the band’s newly launched Iron Orchestra Works imprint with updated artwork. Limited to 250 copies — 125 purple/silver swirl and 125 black/silver swirl – Viking Funeral 2.0 comes hand numbered and includes a new jacket design, a B-side laser etching with artwork by Jorden Haley (Bird Ov Prey), digital download card, and parchment insert with artwork by David Cook (Bone Thrower).

Order your copy today while supplies last at THIS LOCATION.

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Critical Praise:

“…a masterful release.” – Hellride 

“A thrilling ride.” – The Sleeping Shaman

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on HULL:

http://www.hullorhighwater.com

http://www.facebook.com/hullsounds

http://www.hull.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE HULL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

LIFE AGAINST DEATH – FREE Download Of S/T Album Available NOW!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on December 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Life Against Death - promo band pic - B&W - #499 - 2013

Vancouver thrashers Life Against Death are excited to announce that from today until Dec 24th, they will be offering their Self Titled album up for a “pay what you want” price on Bandcamp.

You can download the album here: http://lifeagainstdeathforfuckssake.bandcamp.com/

Short blasts of pure death/thrash and some hardcore as well and throw in easily one of the best female singers I have heard and we have a winner. Shit she sounds better than 95% of other singers out there that is for sure. The music is just a sonic blast of underground metal that will melt you”– MetalCore Fanzine

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(Source: Curtis Dewar)

* For more info on LIFE AGAINST DEATH:

Facebook: Life Against Death

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LONG LIVE LIFE AGAINST DEATH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

PULP SUMMER SLAM 14 – Philippines Music Festival To Have Potent METAL Lineup, On April 26th, 2014!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , , on December 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Pulp Summer Slam - 2014 - promo flyer

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PULP Summer Slam 14 – As I see it, if you live in the Philippines, are a devout Metalhead and have April 26th, 2014 as an open date, you most likely will be thrashing and celebrating at the PULP Summer Slam 14 at Amoranto Stadium. This 2014 music festival (as it’s referred to) is jacked-up with a potent lineup of killer Metal bands! Whoa!

The biggest and longest running Metal Festival in Southeast Asia will feature: Hatebreed, Bullet For My Valentine, Asking Alexandria, Death Angel, Kreator, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cross Faith and more! PULP Summer Slam 14 is gonna whoop some ass! The super legendary Kreator will be performing for the first time in the Philippines too! Metal be thy name! – Stone

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About PULP Summer Slam:

PULP Summer Slam is an annual music festival in the Philippines. It is founded and produced by PULP Live World Productions, Inc.. The festival consists of local and international rock and metal bands with the occasional line-up of other genres.

PULP Summer Slam is produced to cater to the readers of PULP Magazine, an eccentric music magazine in the Philippines that feature rock and metal bands. PULP Summer Slam is produced by PULP Magazine publisher Vernon Go.

For MORE cool info, click on the links below! Whoa!

Website: http://pulpliveworld.com

Website: http://pulpmagazinelive.com

Facebook: PULP SUMMER SLAM

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LONG LIVE PULP SUMMER SLAM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ADRENALINE MOB “Men Of Honor” – New Album Releasing February 18th In U.S.; New Songs Streaming Online Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Adrenaline Mob - Men Of Honor - promo cover pic - 2013

ADRENALINE MOB – MEN OF HONOR Releasing On February 18th In U.S., February 24th In Europe

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[PREMIERE] ADRENALINE MOB are streaming their new song “Dearly Departed” exclusively on their website. Check it out here: www.adrenalinemob.com

North American fans can pre-order the album here:

http://smarturl.it/menofhonorCMD

 Limited exclusive packages available as well!!

European pre-order information coming soon.

Below, listen To The Lyric Video For Come On Get Up… And Prepare To Get Adrenalized And Psyched-Out As You Crank This Metal Up, All You Metal Muthas!!!

Adrenaline Mob - Men Of Honor - promo banner - band pic - 2013

Russell Allen – Vocals

Mike Orlando – Guitar

John Moyer – Bass

AJ Pero – Drums

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* For more info on ADRENALINE MOB:

Facebook: Adrenaline Mob

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrenalineMob

Century Media Records - logo - B&W

Website: http://www.centurymedia.com

CM Distro Website: http://www.cmdistro.com

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LONG LIVE ADRENALINE MOB.

ADRENALINE MOB = 100% REAL, KICK-ASS AMERICAN METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

LITA FORD & CHERIE CURRIE “Rock This Christmas Down” – New Holiday Single Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in christmas, christmas rock songs, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Lita Ford - Cherie Currie - Rock This Christmas Down - cover promo pic - 2013

Former (and legendary) Runaways bandmates Lita Ford and Cherie Currie are together once again! This time around, it’s a new Christmas single that these two Rockin’ gals have released, back on December 3rd: Rock This Christmas Down (Steamhammer).

Who can’t resist Lita Ford and Cherie Currie in their cuddly Christmas pajamas? Me! Who can’t resist listening to their new Christmas single? Me again! Now, get ready for some holiday cheer and grab a cold beer! Or two. Metal be thy name!

Take a listen below to the very slick Rock This Christmas Down… and don’t forget to spike the egg nog!

Lita Ford - CD Releases - Promo Banner - 2013

The 3 latest LITA FORD releases are all available on iTunes and Amazon.com:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/lita-ford/id31253

Rock This Christmas Down on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Rock-This-Christmas-Down/dp/B00GNUG1EA/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1385881815&sr=8-17&keywords=lita+ford+mp3

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* For more info on LITA FORD:

Facebook: Lita Ford

Website: http://litafordonline.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/litaford

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LONG LIVE LITA FORD.

LONG LIVE CHERIE CURRIE.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Stone.

BOMBS OF HADES – To Release Compilation Album Featuring Classic And New Material On Pulverised Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Bombs Of Hades - Through The Dark Past - promo cover pic - 2013

Swedish Death-Crust metallers BOMBS OF HADES shall unleash a compilation album featuring an assortment of oddities recorded throughout the band’s decade-long career. Titled Through the Dark Past, the disc is set release on January 27 on Pulverised Records.

In addition to 19 completely remastered BOMBS OF HADES’ ragers, Through The Dark Past features four brand new tracks recorded exclusively for this release.

Archiving from the Carnivores 7-inch vinyl EP up to the No Life 10-inch vinyl split with Sweden’s Mordbrand, this is the indeed the most exhaustive BOMBS OF HADES compilation to date. Both vinyl and non-vinyl collectors will appreciate this all-inclusive deluxe package, complete with singles, cover songs, bonus track and tracks from the band’s EPs and splits.  Filed under: BOMBS OF HADES essential!

Through The Dark Past – Track Listing:

1) Necronomicus Kanth (The Hounds Of Hell)

2) Twisted Decay

3) Slaughter The Dead

4) Disrespect Their Bones

5) Coffin

6) Carnivores

7) Prolog (The Ecstacy Of Blood)

8) Into The Eternal Pit Of Fire

9) The Day Man Lost *

10) Confessor

11) Ice Cold Grave

12) Clean Your Head *

13) Until Death (Hanged By The Neck)

14) Inside Teradome

15) Burn

16) I’ll Be Your Sister *

17) Mangled Dehumanization *

18) Crossturner

19) Evil Dead *

20) Kill! Kill! Kill!

21) Epilog

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BOMBS OF HADES:

Jonas Stålhammar – Vocals / Guitars

P-O Söderback – Guitars

Magnus Forsberg – Drums

Anders Ekman – Bass

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER)

* For more info on BOMBS OF HADES:

Facebook: Bombs Of Hades

Website: http://www.bombsofhades.com

Pulverised Records - Large Logo!! B&W!

Website: www.pulverised.net

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LONG LIVE BOMBS OF HADES.

Stone.

SKID ROW And UGLY KID JOE – April Australian Tour Dates 2014

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Skid Row - Ugly Kid Joe - Australian Tour 2014 - concert flyer

As reported on the SKID ROW Facebook page and/or SKIDROW.com:

ATTENTION REBELS AUSTRALIAN SECTOR! 
THE UNITED WORLD REBELLION IS COMING TO OZ!

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Skid Row will be headed down under with co-headliners Ugly Kid Joe in April of 2014.

Opening the show is Melbourne based Dead City Ruins who opened the tour in Europe and the UK this year.

Tickets are now available at www.oztix.com.au

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* For more info on SKID ROW:

Facebook: SKID ROW

Website: http://skidrow.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Officialskidrow

* For more info on UGLY KID JOE:

Website: http://www.uglykidjoe.net

Facebook: Ugly Kid Joe

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LONG LIVE SKID ROW.

LONG LIVE UGLY KID JOE.

Stone.

HEADCRUSHER – Signs To Spora Recordz – New Coke Bottle Green, 150gm Vinyl Album “Black Burning Skies” Releasing Soon!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, vinyl albums with tags , , , , , , , on December 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Headcrusher - Black Burning Skies - promo cover pic - 2013

Metal From the Mountains of Columbia! HeadCrusher signs to Spora Recordz. Spora will be releasing HeadCrusher’s new album titled, “Black Burning Skies” on 12″ coke bottle green 150gm vinyl, along with their previous release, “Let The Blood Run” as a double LP, double album release.

Check out below, a music video from the upcoming album, “Black Burning Skies” titled, “Swimming in a Sea of Death.” Release dates and pre-order info will be announced soon.

Stream “Let The Blood Run” here:

http://sporarecordz.bandcamp.com/album/let-the-blood-run

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(Source: Spora Recordz)

* For more info on HEADCRUSHER:

Facebook: HeadCrusher

Website: http://www.headcrusher.net

Spora Recordz - logo - 2013

Website: www.sporarecordz.com

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LONG LIVE HEADCRUSHER.

HEADCRUSHER KICKS METAL ASS.

LONG LIVE SPORA RECORDZ.

Stone.

KISS – Finally To Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; Class Of 2014!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Debut Album - promo cover pic!!

(KISS – S/T Debut – Casablanca – 1974)

Quotes as reported on KISSONLINE.com, on December 17th, 2013:

KISS - Paul Stanley solo 1978 cover pic!

(KISS Paul Stanley – Solo Album – Casablanca – 1978)

The spirit of rock and roll for me has always meant following the paths I choose regardless of what my critics or my peers think. For 40 years KISS has built an army that apologizes to no one and I’m honored to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame knowing we have remained true to ourselves and our fans. ~~ Paul Stanley 

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(Gene Simmons – Solo Album – Casablanca – 1978)

To the KISS Army, Ace, Peter, Eric Carr, Vinnie, Mark, Bruce, Tommy and Eric Singer, Bill Aucoin, Doc McGhee and to my partner of 40 years, the ever youthful Paul Stanley…and all the members of the KISS Family. This honor is for you. 40 years of Rockin’ and still going strong. ~~ Gene Simmons

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STONE SAYS:

HAIL

TO

KISS!!

METAL

BE

THY

NAME!

HALLELUJAH!

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

Facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE KISS.

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMERS!

Stone.

Queensrÿche – With Ronny Munroe And Pamela Moore Supporting, At Snoqualmie Casino In Washington, January 3rd – Info You Need!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - pamela moore - ronny munroe - concert flyer - january 3 - 2014

As reported on the Queensrÿche Facebook page:

It looks like the January 3rd show just got a little bit bigger and better!! Pamela Moore and her band will be opening up the night for us at the Snoqualmie Casino and will also be joined on stage by Metal Church singer Ronny Munroe!! It’s going to be a great night….so don’t miss out!!!

VIP tix here: http://tinmanmerchandising.com/index.php?cPath=417_443&sort=3a&gridlist=grid&tplDir=Queensryche

Snoqualmie Casino Info:

Facebook: Snoqualmie Casino

Website: http://snocasinoexpress.com/

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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:

Website: http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

Facebook: Queensrÿche

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Long Live Queensrÿche.

Long Live Pamela Moore.

Long Live Ronny Munroe.

Stone.