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GIRLSCHOOL – Electrifying Cover Of Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” Now Playing | Japanese Edition Of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Releasing On December 24th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

King Records, in collaboration with Silver Lining Music, will release the Japanese edition of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on Wednesday, December 24th.

Included in this edition is a standout bonus track from British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL: a defiant and electrifying take on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights,” featuring bona fide shred lord Joe Stump and Alcatrazz. The performance serves as one of the all-star compilation key highlights, offering Japanese fans a unique and essential addition to the CD release. 

The digital single as well as an official video by Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz of N.Station Animation & Design Studio are out today.

Watch GIRLSCHOOL’s full-throttle assault on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, reimagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!

Watch the official videos produced for the compilation and stream the album in full HERE.

The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead (three of Metallica’s favorite bands), are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. The Almighty deliver a particularly confrontational cover of “The Four Horsemen,” a release that saw the hard rockers return to the studio with their founding lineup for the first time since 1991.

Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers Of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible. Joining the super star lineup are the legendary Raven (closing with the thundering anthemic “Metal Militia”) who were part of Metallica’s first-ever tour, 1983’s famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese edition is available to preorder on CD at THIS LOCATION.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad influence and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese CD Edition Track Listing:

1. Hit The Lights (TAILGUNNER)

2. The Four Horsemen (THE ALMIGHTY)

3. Motorbreath (SOEN)

4. Jump In The Fire (TYGERS OF PAN TANG)

5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (DAVID ELLEFSON)

6. Whiplash (MOTÖRHEAD)

7. Phantom Lord (SAXON)

8. No Remorse (DIAMOND HEAD)

9. Seek & Destroy (TESTAMENT)

10. Metal Militia (RAVEN)

11. Hit The Lights (GIRLSCHOOL feat. Alcatrazz, feat. Joe Stump) [Bonus Track]

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THE RODS – Release Powerful New Video “Tears for the Innocent”

Posted in classic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Following the acclaimed release of their latest album Wild Dogs Unchained, via Massacre Records, legendary US heavy metal power trio THE RODS have unveiled the new video for “Tears for the Innocent.” A haunting and emotionally charged track, which stands as one of the most poignant moments on the record.

Written and sung by guitarist/vocalist David “Rock” Feinstein“Tears for the Innocent” is a heartfelt reflection on the devastation of war and the human suffering it leaves behind.

“This song is about senseless war, and the innocent people that die because of it,” explains Feinstein. “We cry for those innocent people and feel sorry for what they have lost. Their homes, their land, their lives.

Watch the “Tears for the Innocent” video HERE

With its powerful message and stirring melodies, “Tears for the Innocent” showcases THE RODS’ timeless ability to merge heavy riffs with genuine emotion. A reminder that classic metal can still carry deep meaning and conscience.

The new video follows the release of Wild Dogs Unchained, a record that redefines the band’s legacy with renewed fire and uncompromising energy.

Fans can stream or order the album herehttps://save-it.cc/massacre/wild-dogs-unchained

ICYMI:
“Wild Dogs Unchained” Official Video: https://youtu.be/P_3w5u-fBo0

THE RODS are:
David “Rock” Feinstein – guitars/vocals
Freddy Villano – bass
Carl Canedy – drums

THE RODS online:
www.facebook.com/OfficialRodsPage
www.therods.com 

Source: Massacre Records

MEGADETH Canada Tour 2026 – With Anthrax and Exodus | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Megadeth newsletter:

Megadeth is heading north in 2026! The band returns to Canada for a powerful run of dates, bringing their signature intensity and a set built for diehard fans. Cyber Army members get first access—exclusive presales begin Wednesday, November 26 at 10am local time. Special VIP offers including Side Stage Experience and Band Member Meet & Greets will be available. 

Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets before the rest of the world. Let there be shred!

MEGADETH Canada 2026 Tour Dates:

February 15, 2026 | Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

February 17, 2026 | Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum

February 18, 2026 | Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

February 20, 2026 | Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome

February 21, 2026 | Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place

February 24, 2026 | Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre

February 25, 2026 | Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre

February 28, 2026 | London, ON @ Canada Life Place

March 1, 2026 | Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre

March 3, 2026 | Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre

March 4, 2026 | Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre 

March 6, 2026 | Québec City, QC @ Videotron Centre

Info on VIP experiences, joining the Cyber Army and pre-sale tickets and more: https://www.megadeth.com/pages/home

MACHINE HEAD – An Evening With… Europe & UK Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Machine Head Bandcamp:

TICKETS & A MESSAGE FROM ROBB FLYNN:
https://www.machinehead

APRIL 2026
11th • Copenhagen, DK 🇩🇰
13th • Hamburg, DE 🇩🇪
15th • Warsaw, PL 🇵🇱
17th • Zwickau, DE 🇩🇪
18th • Berlin, DE 🇩🇪
19th • Vienna, AT 🇦🇹
20th • Munich, DE 🇩🇪
22nd • Milan, IT 🇮🇹
23rd • Marseille, FR 🇫🇷
24th • Toulouse, FR 🇫🇷
25th • Pamplona, ES 🇪🇸
27th • Madrid, ES 🇪🇸
28th • Lisbon, PT 🇵🇹
29th • Malaga, ES 🇪🇸
30th • Barcelona, ES 🇪🇸

MAY 2026
2nd • Paris, FR 🇫🇷
3rd • Strasbourg, FR 🇫🇷
4th • Saarbrücken, DE 🇩🇪
6th • Ludwigsburg, DE 🇩🇪
7th • Wiesbaden, DE 🇩🇪
8th • Cologne, DE 🇩🇪
9th • Fribourg, CH 🇨🇭
11th • Tilburg, NL 🇳🇱
12th • Brussels, BE 🇧🇪
14th • Glasgow, UK 🇬🇧
15th • Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
16th • Wolverhampton, UK 🇬🇧
17th • London, UK 🇬🇧

AMON AMARTH THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS TOUR – Europe & UK 2026 | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Amon Amarth Facebook:

THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS TOUR. Amon Amarth marches alongside Orbit Culture and Soilwork, raiding cities across Europe and the UK in Autumn 2026

Tickets on-sale Friday 28/11 at 10am local times. Get pre-sale tickets starting tomorrow 25/11 using code: ALLFATHER at: https://www.amonamarth.com/

09.10 – Manchester, UK | O2 Apollo
10.10 – London, UK | Eventim Apollo
11.10 – Wolverhampton, UK | Civic Hall
13.10 – Paris, FR | Zenith
14.10 – Esch Sur Alzette, LU | Rockhal
16.10 – Stuttgart, DE | Schleyer-Halle
17.10 – Frankfurt, DE | Festhalle
18.10 – Antwerp, BE | Lotto Hall
20.10 – Den Bosch, NL | Mainstage
21.10 – Hamburg, DE | Sporthalle
23.10 – Gothenburg, SE | Scandinavium
24.10 – Stockholm, SE | Hovet
26.10 – Helsinki, FI | Ice Hall
27.10 – Tallinn, EE | Unibet Arena
29.10 – Gliwice, PL | PreZero Arena Gliwice
30.10 – Leipzig, DE | Quarterback Immobilien Arena
31.10 – Oberhausen, DE | Rudolf Weber Arena
02.11 – Budapest, HU | Barba Negra
03.11 – Vienna, AT | Gasometer
04.11 – Bamberg, DE | Brose Arena
06.11 – Prague, CZ | O2 Universum
07.11 – Berlin, DE | Velodrom
08.11 – Munich, DE | Zenith
10.11 – Milan, IT | Alcatraz
11.11 – Zurich, CH | The Hall
13.11 – Barcelona, ES | Sant Jordi Club
14.11 – Madrid, ES | Vistalegre
15.11 – Lisbon, PT | Sala Tejo

https://www.soilwork.org

Alissa White-Gluz and Arch Enemy Have Parted Ways

Posted in female vocalists, Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Above: from Alissa White-Gluz Facebook

From Alissa White-Gluz Facebook:

“After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings!
I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store). Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.”

From Alissa White-Gluz Facebook, regarding her new solo music video:

“I hope you love this first offering from my upcoming solo album. You can watch the whole video on my YouTube Channel.”

“The Room Where She Died is a song that feels truly satisfying to me; like I get to express myself in so many ways that have been dormant for years. This upcoming album is diverse; and I love the idea of opening up this new chapter with this song and video, which I wrote the script for.”

“Can’t wait to share more with you!”

The Room Where She Died
by Alissa White-Gluz and Oliver Palotai

Vocals performed, recorded and written by Alissa White-Gluz
Music by Oliver Palotai
Video script by Alissa White-Gluz
Video by iCode

Watch Alissa White-Gluz perform in her newly released music video for her new solo song “The Room Where She Died” here: https://youtu.be/MvnKywEnTZI

LAMB OF GOD Release New Song and Music Video “Parasocial Christ”

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

“Parasocial Christ” digital single cover

RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God have released “Parasocial Christ” (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/ParasocialChrist), a relentless three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond metal titans with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows “Sepsis,” which has dominated the U.S. metal charts for the past two weeks.

The song arrives alongside a stark, desaturated video directed by Jon Vulpine, whose unsettling visual style mirrors the track’s intensity as it captures a man’s descent into madness.

“The Information Age has birthed the attention economy, an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars anchored in keeping eyeballs firmly glued to screens, thus generating ad revenue. Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other people’s lives, people that you will most likely never meet- celebrities, politicians, influencers- is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech bro’s wallet,” Randy Blythe shares about the themes behind the track.

“You are a product, and you are being sold in a marketplace you have no share in. The irony of you reading this some social media platform or music news aggregator site is not lost on me; nevertheless I hope this song might make you consider who and what you give your attention to. Fuck the clickbait, put down the phone, go live your life- it’s waiting for you out in what’s left of the real world.”

The arrival of “Parasocial Christ” coincides with the on-sale for Lamb of God’s Spring 2026 North American tour, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets and VIP packages are available now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.

“We are beyond thrilled to announce the loudest, proudest, floor shakin’-est, earth quakin’-est, ear-splittin’-est, mosh pittin’-est, undiluted, undisputed HEAVIEST tour of the whole damn year,” Mark Morton said earlier this week as the band announced the trek. “Is this the largest collection of RIFFS ever assembled under one roof? It would seem so. Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Do not miss this shit.”

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums).

Lamb-of-god.com

Youtube.com/lambofgod

Instagram.com/lambofgod

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Tiktok.com/@lambofgod

SAINTED SINNERS Releases New Studio Album, High On Fire, via ROAR | New Music Video “Lost In A Storm” Premiering Now

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on November 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Hard Rock super-group SAINTED SINNERS have hit the scene with High On Fire, their brand new album now available through ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music! To celebrate the release in style, the band drops a music video for “Lost In A Storm; a slow-burning rocker with a blues edge, heavy shadows, and the kind of moody power that recalls the early era of Black Sabbath in a modern shape.

The video clip for “Lost In A Storm” is now premiering HERE

Order High On Fire now at: https://saintedsinners.rpm.link/hofPR

Guitarist Frank Pané comments“We are happy to finally share our 5th album High On fire with the Rock fans around the world. It‘s a testimony of our passion for the music that we love most and is in our blood. Sainted Sinners is a very heartfelt musical outlet for everybody in the band and we hope listeners can feel that fire, which after decades in the Rock‘n Roll buisness still burns high! We are high on fire!”

He adds“The lastest single “Lost In A Storm” shows our more darker & heavy side. Definitely inspired by one of our favourite bands Black Sabbath, but still keeping trademark Sainted Sinners elements like an intense use of the Hammond to add a different flavour and unexpectedly ending, which could turn into a improvised jam at our live shows. Curious? Have a listen and don‘t get lost in the storm.”

Rooted within the sound of the legendary acts of this genre, like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, UFO and others, yet also with influences from different styles, with their new offering High On FireSAINTED SINNERS once again prove that classic hard rock can feel timeless, energetic and inspiring for generations to come. 

The new record features the stellar line-up of Jack Meile (Tygers Of Pan Tang) on vocals, Frank Pané (Bonfire) on guitar, Ernesto Ghezzi (Gotthard) on keyboards, Samy Saemann (ex-Freedom Call) on bass, and Berci Hirleman on drums. Together they deliver a vibrant journey through 70s- and 80s-inspired heavy rock, full of soul-soaked vocals, groovy Hammond duels, intricate riffs, and a driving rhythm section.

High On Fire delivers a feeling of good time Rock’n’Roll vibes. Let‘s forget and escape from all the bad things in life and enjoy life to the fullest with freedom of expression and an overall positive attitude: 

“There are too many negative things happening all over the world right now, and you can’t ignore that. However, you always have to stay positive and firmly believe that calmer and better times will come again, and we hope to help our fans stay similarly positive with our music and continue to believe that everything will be okay”, says Pané.

You can also feel that power within the album artwork, created by Frank and Miram Kollbrunner. “For me, it reflects the power we try to convey to the listener with our music. Whether you’re a “saint” or a “sinner,” there’s a little bit of both in everyone. Life is also light and shadow. If you accept that for yourself, it gives you the freedom to enjoy life.”

High On Fire – track listing:
 01. Crown of Thorns
 02. Out of the Blue
 03. Night After Night
 04. Sunshine
 05. Empty Days of Wonder
 06. World’s on Fire
 07. Down in A Hole
 08. Hide in the Dark
 09. Sweet Sweet Addiction
 10. Lost in A Storm
 11. Who Are You (The Who cover, CD Bonus track)

SAINTED SINNERS live:
21.11.2025 Club GoIn D-Obergünzburg
22.11.2025 Habbels D-Schmallenberg
23.11.2025 Soundcheck One D-Waldbronn
27.11.2025 Lemmy‘s Bar D-Bad Friedrichshall
28.11.2025 KL17 D-Döbeln
29.11.2025 Rock Club D-Villingen
30.11.2025 Twin Bar CH-Triesen

SAINTED SINNERS online:
http://www.saintedsinners.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SaintedSinners
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/saintedsinners
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintedSinnersOfficial

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

Source: ROAR

METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup | New Single And Music Video “F.A.F.O.” Released!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Church press release:

Watch the new video at: https://youtu.be/X23RO0LjUk8
Stream or download at: https://lnk.to/MetalChurch

West Coast heavy metal veterans Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding member and guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.

Following the band’s recent tour and return from Australia, Metal Church found themselves at a crossroads. An unexpected spark reignited Kurdt’s creative drive, prompting him to reach out to the musicians who would ultimately shape the group’s next chapter. Their chemistry in the studio gave rise to the blistering new track “F.A.F.O.” – a song that immediately energized the band and inspired them to continue writing and recording. The new single was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed/mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z.

Those sessions have now evolved into a brand-new Metal Church album, set for release in 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Additional details will be announced soon.

“After 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didn’t think Metal Church would continue, but we’re back and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special. ‘F.A.F.O.’ is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it, we certainly do. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be Metal Church,” explains Kurdt Vanderhoof.

Metal Church plan to tour extensively in 2026 and some festival dates have already been announced with more to come. All information on touring plans and links to tickets can be found at: https://www.metalchurchofficial.com

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 – Josefov, Czech – Brutal Assault Festival
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Kortrijik, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep It True Festival

With renewed energy, a legacy spanning over four decades, and a rapidly expanding worldwide fan base, Metal Church remains a driving force in modern heavy metal. Still pushing forward, still evolving and still unmistakably Metal Church.

From Healing to Creation: SAEKO is Back With the 2025 Remastered Edition of Her Debut Album, Above Heaven Below Heaven

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Earlier this year, acclaimed Japanese metal vocalist and songwriter Saeko took a temporary step back from music to undergo major surgery. Now on a steady path to recovery, she is gradually returning to creative work and preparing to reintroduce her music to fans around the world.

While her long-anticipated mini-album, originally scheduled for release in 2025, has been postponed to early 2026Saeko has released the 2025 Remastered Edition of her debut album Above Heaven Below Heaven, worldwide, on all digital platforms. The album was originally produced by Lars Ratz and Co-produced by Michael Ehré.

Listen to Above Heaven Below Heavenhttps://bfan.link/saeko-above-heaven-below-heaven 

Due to the original multitrack recordings being unavailable, the remaster was carefully produced using the original CD source. Thanks to the expertise of V. Santura at Woodshed Studio (Germany), the new edition preserves the emotional core and sonic identity of the original while enhancing its overall balance and clarity.

Rather than a reconstruction or remix, this reissue offers listeners the chance to rediscover the work that launched Saeko’s international journey, a journey that saw her tour with Doro Pesch in 2004 and become the first Asian female artist to perform at Wacken Open Air in 2005.

Often hailed as a milestone for Japanese women in the global metal scene, Saeko’s debut album represents a unique cultural bridge between East and West, between deeply personal songwriting and the grandeur of European melodic power metal.

“It’s been over twenty years since I first recorded these songs,” Saeko shares.
Back then, touring with Doro and standing on the Wacken stage as a Japanese woman felt almost impossible, yet it happened. Now, after all these years, I wanted listeners to reconnect with that starting point before hearing how far these songs have evolved.

Now, two decades later, it stands again as a bridge between the past and the future, leading to the upcoming mini-album that will feature three newly re-recorded tracks from this original work.

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

SAEKO ON THE WEB:

https://saekometal.info

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Nameless Grave Records Announces CD Re-issue of Luzbel’s Foundational Mexican Heavy Metal EP: Metal Caído Del Cielo

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the CD re-issue of Metal Caído Del Cielo, the seminal 1985 EP from Mexican heavy metal legends Luzbel. This crucial piece of Mexican metal history will be re-released on Friday, December 12th.

More than just a record, Metal Caído Del Cielo is a cultural cornerstone that established the blueprint for heavy metal in Mexico. Founded by guitarist Raúl Fernández Greñas, who honed his craft during a period in England where he was part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band Red.

Greñas returned to Mexico in 1982 and founded Luzbel, instantly setting a new standard for heavy metal in the country. The 1985 EP, originally released on the Comrock/WEA label, solidified their status as pioneers, delivering a raw, electrifying sound that resonated with a generation eager for homegrown metal anthems.

This 4-track EP became an essential document in the history of Latin American metal. The re-issue serves as both a historical document and a vibrant tribute to the original lineup, featuring the dynamic vocal performance of the late, legendary frontman Arturo Huizar (R.I.P. 2020).

Nameless Grave Records is honored to bring this foundational heavy metal work back into circulation on CD, allowing both long-time fans to own a definitive physical version and a new generation of global metal enthusiasts to discover the power and influence of Luzbel.

Luzbel’s Metal Caído Del Cielo CD re-issue will be available for purchase and pre-order on December 12th via the Nameless Grave Records store.

Pre-Order Now: https://namelessgraverecords.com/products/luzbel-metal-caido-del-cielo-cd-pre-sale

Source: Nameless Grave Records

DEATH DEALER Announce New Album Reign Of Steel | Unleash High-Octane Single & Video “Blast The Highway”

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

Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER are gearing up for a new chapter in their steel-forged legacy with the announcement of their upcoming full-length album Reign Of Steel, set for release on January 23, 2026 via Massacre Records. Packed with towering vocals, precision riffing, and a renewed sense of power, the album captures the band at their most focused and explosive.

Forged over five years of intense writing, recording, and relentless refinement, Reign Of Steel marks the band’s most ambitious, powerful and razor-sharp chapter to date. Built on the unshakable trio of Sean PeckRoss “The Boss” Friedman, and Stu Marshall, and elevated by the crushing rhythm section of Mike LePond and Steve Bolognese. The album delivers ten tracks of uncompromising heavy metal fury, precision engineered for maximum impact.

To mark the beginning of this new era, DEATH DEALER unleash their brand-new single and video “Blast The Highway, a full-throttle anthem that merges the band’s signature intensity with an adrenaline-charged, cinematic sense of scale. Blazing guitars, unstoppable hooks, and a defiant spirit make the track a standout moment on Reign Of Steel.

Watch Blast The Highway”HERE: https://youtu.be/pflbJK3IPyU

Stream/Purchase the song HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/blast-the-highway

The band comments: “Reign Of Steel represents the pinnacle of Death Dealer. The album is deep, intense and the result of thousands of hours making sure every song is the very best it can be.

Ross The Boss adds
Reign Of Steel is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band.

Sean Peck elaborates:
We wrote this album while locked down in a dystopian reality. It gave us the focus to create what may be our finest achievement yet.

Stu Marshall concludes: “We spent countless hours crafting this album. It may even contain the longest continuous high scream ever recorded…

From a production standpoint, Reign Of Steel comes to life under the co-production of Stuart Marshall and Sean Peck, whose combined vision shaped the album’s aggressive precision and melodic grandeur. The sonic assault is further sharpened by Chris Themelco, who handled mixing and mastering at Monolith Studios, giving the record its massive, high-impact sound.

Visually, the album is defined by the striking artwork of Dusan Markovic, with additional design contributions from Aley Yarborough, completing an aesthetic as powerful as the music itself.

Track listing:
1. Assemble
2. Devil’s Triangle
3. Riding On The Wings
4. Bloodbath
5. Raging Wild And Free
6. Blast The Highway
7. Compelled
8. Dragon Of Algorath
9. Sleeping Prophet
10. Reign Of The Night

Reign Of Steel will be available as a CD Digipak and limited Vinyl LP. Pre-orders will start soon.

DEATH DEALER online: https://www.facebook.com/deathdealerband/

https://www.instagram.com/deathdealerband/

Source: Massacre Records

GLENN HUGHES The Chosen Years – Info, Dates, Cities, & Venues Listed

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

USA 🇺🇸 Looking forward to seeing you, on my next tour, in Spring 2026. A new show with good vibrations, to carry the message that “Music is the Healer”. I’ll see you down the front!

For Tickets and VIP Upgrade availability visit: https://www.national-acts.com/Glennhughes

Shows listed below:

MARCH 2026

27 Coach House
San Juan Capistrano, CA

28 Canyon Club
Agoura Hills, CA

30 Federal Theater
Denver, CO

APRIL 2026

01 Knuckleheads
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

03 The King Of Clubs
Columbus, OH

04 Palace Theater
Lorain, OH

06 The Forge
Joliet, IL

08 Wildey Theater
Edwardsville, IL

10 Wildey Theater
Edwardsville, IL

11 Arcada Theatre
St Charles, IL

13 Sellersville Theater
Sellersville, PA

15 Tupelo Music Hall
Derry, NH

17 Penns Peak
Jim Thorpe, PA

18 Strand Theater
Hudson Falls, NY

21 Garden Club
Atlanta, GA

23 Ferg’s
St Petersburg, FL

24 Mt. Dora Music Hall
Mount Dora, FL

26 Culture Room
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

29 Warehouse Live Midtown (Rise Rooftop)
Houston, TX

30 Studio Theater at Tobin Center
San Antonio, Texas, USA

MAY 2026

02 Ferris Wheelers
Dallas, TX

04 The Rialto Theater
Tucson, AZ

06 Fremont Country Club
Las Vegas, NV

07 Guild Theatre
Menlo Park, CA

09 Oxnard Performing Arts Center
Oxnard, CA

10 The Marquee
Tempe, AZ

LONG LIVE GLENN HUGHES.

THE DEAD DAISIES – Live At STONEDEAD Released Today

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , on November 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From The Dead Daisies newsletter:

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our powerful new LIVE album – Live At Stonedead!

Earlier this year we wrapped up an epic UK tour with our final show at Stonedead Festival set in stone!  For those of you who couldn’t be there, you can now relive the raw, high voltage energy of that night with the digital release of ‘Live At Stonedead’!  This isn’t a polished studio album – it’s pure, unadulterated Daisies power and really captures the grit and atmosphere we know you guys love when we play live!

“We were pumped to wrap up a great UK Tour at the Stonedead Festival in Newark. It turned out to be such a great show we decided to release it for you guys.  The audience was fired up and it was an awesome night of Rock! Hope you enjoy this and see ya again as soon as possible” – Doug Aldrich

So grab your digital copy here & turn it up: https://thedeaddaisies.com/live-at-stonedead/

MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2026 (Sooke, BC) Opens Band Submissions

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest, proudly presented by Royalty Entertainment, is now accepting band submissions for its 2026 lineup! Applications are open until November 30th, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event, taking place on August 9th at FRED MILNE PARK in Sooke, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, Canada.

This all-day, open-air festival is a celebration of metal and hard rock, welcoming fans of all ages to a family-friendly atmosphere filled with heavy riffs and high energy. Mosh the Rock extends heartfelt thanks to the local community for their incredible support and can’t wait to bring the noise back to Sooke in 2026!

Bands from all subgenres of METAL are encouraged to apply. Send your EPK, including photos, music links, bios, and more to: MoshTheRock26[@]gmail[.]com.

Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural year in 2025, Mosh the Rock 2026 is already shaping up to be even bigger and louder!

Founded by Royal Savoie, event promoter, music manager, and host of THRASHCAN on 101.9 FM CFUV.CA in Victoria, BC, Mosh the Rock made its debut with a killer lineup featuring bands from across British Columbia, including: Torrefy (Victoria), Thirteen Goats (Vancouver), Yegg (Nanaimo), Mutual Trauma (Victoria), Dead After Dark (Penticton), Burnt Lung (Vancouver), Pharm (Kelowna), Cybörg (Victoria), Joker’s Revenge (Nanaimo), Blacktop Social (Nanaimo), and Wolf Venom (Sooke).

Get ready for Mosh the Rock 2026 is coming, and it’s going to be louder than ever.

More info: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563939716534

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

SACRED LEATHER Inject A Dose Of Classic Heavy Metal On New Single “Fallen Angel”

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

Photo Credit: Wesley Everhart

NEW ALBUM, KEEP THE FIRE BURNING, OUT ON DEC 12TH

Mid-west Heavy Metal torchbearers SACRED LEATHER are back with the 3rd single, “Fallen Angel”, from their eagerly awaited, new album, Keep The Fire Burning, that’s due out December 12th via King Volume Records / Wise Blood Records. Forged in fire, the hellion five-piece have returned with a ferocious new song and video that delves into the mind of the prince of darkness. 

Commenting on the track, bassist Magnus LeGrand says:

“When we wrote ‘Fallen Angel,’ it immediately felt like a callback to an era when metal songs had both hooks and teeth, something big, melodic, yet still dangerous. That track set the stage for what Keep the Fire Burning would become. Dee’s lyrics step inside Lucifer’s head, turning his fall from grace into something deeply human; the loneliness, the pride, and the weight of one’s own choices.

Visually, I wanted the video to conjure the haunting, biblical imagery found in the lyrics themselves, smoke, fire, and mystery, all wrapped in that classic ’80s metal grandeur. Think ‘Holy Diver’ meets ‘Dream Warriors,’ but filtered through our own world, with its own identity.”

“FALLEN ANGEL” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/3bZ5jRZPBks

SACRED LEATHER set the underground ablaze with their debut album, Ultimate Force. Seven years later the beast is back with a unrelenting, classic metal masterpiece that recalls a time when tight leather and heavy riffs ruled the world. The band recently released their explosive singles “Spitfire At Night” and “Phantom Highways,” setting the tone for their headbanging followup.

Pre-Order Keep The Fire Burninghttps://sacredleather.bandcamp.com/album/keep-the-fire-burning

StreamFallen Angel‘: Apple Music | Spotify | Youtube | Bandcamp

Keep The Fire Burning Track-list

1. Resurrection
2. Spitfire At Night
3. Phantom Highway (Hell Is Comin’ Down)
4. Wake Me Up
5. Fallen Angel
6. Flatline
7. Tear Out My Heart
8. Malevolent Eyes
9. Keep The Fire Burning
10. Mistress Of The Sun

Sacred Leather:
Dee Wrathchild – Vocals
Lynn St. Michaels – Lead Guitar
Magnus Legrand – Bass
Don Diamond – Drums
Cvon Owens – Rhythmn Guitar

About SACRED LEATHER

Forged in the fires of classic heavy metal and baptized in the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, Sacred Leather stands as a defiant reminder that true metal never dies. Hailing from the American Midwest, the band delivers an unrelenting assault of twin-guitar fury, thunderous rhythms, and commanding vocals that channel the essence of leather, chains, and midnight highways. 

Following their 2017 full-length debut Ultimate Force, which established them as torchbearers of traditional heavy metal’s resurgence, Sacred Leather return with their long-awaited sophomore album Keep the Fire Burning, due December 2025 through King Volume Records and Wise Blood Records. The album is both a declaration and a promise—rekindling the spirit that started it all while pushing their sound into sharper, more melodic, and more anthemic territory. 

With Keep the Fire Burning, the band expands on their reputation for electrifying live performances and unflinching authenticity. Drawing from the steel-plated legacy of Judas Priest, Accept, and early W.A.S.P., Sacred Leather blend classic metal tradition with cinematic flair, evoking the neon glow of midnight highways and the danger of the unknown. 

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SOUL OF ANUBIS – Portuguese Power Duo Joins Time To Kill Records, New Full-Length Due In 2026

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

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Portuguese power duo SOUL OF ANUBIS for the release of their upcoming third full-length album, set for 2026.

Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, SOUL OF ANUBIS have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own, a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.

On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.

The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.

More details on the release will be revealed soon.

Line-up:

Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

SOUL OF ANUBIS:

https://www.facebook.com/soulofanubis/

https://www.instagram.com/soul_of_anubis/

https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

DANGEROUS TOYS Demolition – Releasing On December 12th, via Cleopatra Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal records, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Info from Cleopatra Records:

DANGEROUS TOYS Demolition will be releasing on December 12th, 2025, via Cleopatra Records. It’s been 30 years since a new studio album from DANGEROUS TOYS!

Amidst so much activity, and with the band’s long-awaited fifth album still in a state of gestation, fans can look forward to the arrival of  Demolition, which features 10 tracks, all previously unreleased and recorded during the hiatus between the band’s second and third albums, 1991’s Hellacious Acres and 1994’s Pissed, as they continued refining their debut album’s unique concoction of Southern rock and driving metal.

Hand selected by DANGEROUS TOYS, “these old songs… obviously didn’t make the cut when choosing songs for official release,” the band remarks in the liner notes. All will be completely new to all the ears that hear them.

Demolition – Track-listing:

Rock Shock Cowboy
Come Out Swinging
Rattle My Cage
Rhapsody in Barbed Wire
One On One Live
Burning Bridges
Your Sister
Backstreet Girl
Shot To Hell
SNAFU

Listen to “Rock Shock Cowboy” HERE:

https://orcd.co/dangeroustoys_rockshockcowboy

CD/VINYL/CASSETTE:

https://cleorecs.com/search?q=dangerous+toys+demolition

DIGITAL

https://orcd.co/dangeroustoys_demolition

Metal Blade Records Launches Limited Run Of ERIK RUTAN / MANA RECORDING Merch Items

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal merch, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Purchase Erik Rutan / Mana Recording Studios Merch HERE: metalblade.com/erikrutan

Metal Blade Records has teamed up with renowned artist Vince Locke to create designs for exclusive merchandise that the legendary label will sell for Erik Rutan – guitarist in Cannibal Corpse and famed Producer at MANA RECORDING STUDIOS – who suffered severe damage by Hurricane Helene in 2024.

The below items are Erik Rutan approved and available for fans at this location: metalblade.com/erikrutan with all money collected going directly to Rutan to help him replace studio and musical gear for a new MANA RECORDING STUDIOS – gear that Rutan has used to produce a massive list of metal albums over the last two plus decades at Mana Recording.

– Erik Rutan – MANA RECORDING STUDIOS Snap Back Hat

– Erik Rutan – Vince Locke (Signed Print) 11×17: Limited edition 60 signed prints, Vince Locke created and gifted this image, signed by both Vince and Erik

– Erik Rutan – MANA RECORDING STUDIOS T-Shirt 

– Erik Rutan – Vince Locke Original Design T-Shirt: Vince Locke created and gifted this image.

About Erik Rutan – Producer | Guitarist | Visionary:

Erik Rutan is one of extreme metal’s most respected and multi-dimensional forces, renowned not only for his blistering guitar work and songwriting in legendary bands Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse, but also as a prolific producer and founder of Mana Recording Studios, where he’s helped shape the sound of death metal for decades.

Rutan began his career in the late ‘80s with Ripping Corpse, appearing on their influential Dreaming With The Dead (1991), then playing as a touring guitarist with Morbid Angel for Covenant (1993). Rutan then joined permanently to record the classic albums Domination (1995), Entangled In Chaos (1996), and Gateways To Annihilation (2000). In 1997, he formed Hate Eternal, taking on guitar, vocals, and full creative control.

In 2002, Rutan left Morbid Angel to focus on Hate Eternal and Mana Recording Studios. The band’s discography: Conquering The ThroneKing Of All KingsI, MonarchThe Perilous Fight, Fury & FlamesPhoenix Amongst The AshesInfernus, and Upon Desolate Sands – has cemented Rutan’s reputation as a technical innovator and one of death metal’s most uncompromising architects.

Equally revered behind the console, Rutan opened his recording studio in 1999 and founded Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. The studio has since become a premiere destination for extreme music, hosting sessions for a who’s who of death metal as well as other styles of music.

His production, engineering, and mixing credits include a staggering list of landmark albums: Cannibal Corpse (KillEvisceration PlagueTortureRed Before BlackViolence UnimaginedChaos Horrific), Goatwhore (A Haunting CurseCarving Out The Eyes Of GodBlood For The MasterConstricting Rage Of The Merciless), Krisiun (Conquerors Of ArmageddonForged In Fury), Soilent Green (Confrontation, Inevitable Collapse In The Presence Of Conviction), Madball (Empire, Rebellion), Into The Moat (The Design, The Campaign), Tombs (Savage Gold, The Grand Annihilation). Agnostic Front, The Mountain Goats, Vital Remains, Belphegor, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, Rivers Of Nihil, Ether Coven, Aeon, Ephel Duath, Nile, Black Fast, Lizzy Borden, as well as the entire Hate Eternal catalog among many others.

In 2019, after years of collaboration, Rutan joined Cannibal Corpse as touring guitarist and then in 2021 became a full-time guitarist, making his recording debut as a member with Violence Unimagined and also Chaos Horrific. He contributed rhythm and lead guitar as well as songwriting on three tracks for each album, while also producing, engineering, and mixing the albums, earning widespread acclaim. “Erik’s influence and musical knowledge have elevated everything around us,” bassist Alex Webster said. “He brings a work ethic and vision that’s unmatched.”

Despite his commitments to Cannibal Corpse, Rutan remains devoted to Hate Eternal and Mana Recording Studios. “Hate Eternal is my life’s work,” he told Premier Guitar, “and producing – that’s where I channel a different part of my creativity. I want to help bands create the best version of themselves.” With a legacy that spans multiple roles and generations, Rutan continues to define and redefine the sound of extreme metal, both onstage and behind the scenes in the studio.

About Metal Blade Records:

Founded upon owner Brian Slagel‘s enduring drive to find great bands and get their music out to as many people as possible, since 1982 Metal Blade has brought wave after wave of powerful, innovative, and often genre-defining music to the ever-hungry metal masses. It is this ethos that has seen Metal Blade build up a stunning and diverse catalog, weather the various storms facing any independent label, and in an age of declining record sales boast the most successful years of its existence as it celebrates its fourth decade.

Metal Blade Records launched Metallica, Slayer, Armored Saint, Fates Warning, GWAR, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, and dozens more genre giants, shaping four decades and counting of hard rock, metal, and extreme music culture. Brian Slagel worked as a record store clerk when he founded Metal Blade in 1982, reserving a spot for a young Lars Ulrich on his Metal Massacre compilation series.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

BEAST EAGLE Unleash Fiery New Single “Witch Hunt”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on November 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

BEAST EAGLE returns with “Witch Hunt,” a ferocious new single that captures the band’s raw intensity and unrelenting vision. The song strikes with primal force, a collision of thunderous drums, snarling guitars, and vocals steeped in fury and defiance.

“Witch Hunt” tells the story of a village consumed by vengeance, where fear twists into chaos and fire becomes a weapon. It is a tale of justice gone wrong and wrath turned loose, a song that feels both ancient and immediate. Every note burns with purpose, pulling listeners into a storm of sound and emotion that refuses to fade.

Listen HERE: https://youtu.be/E6Wm-jtqBTQ?si=X-bdpKxgGLJAkbkL

The single paves the way for BEAST EAGLE’s forthcoming EP, Sorceress, set for release on November 21 through Golden Robot Records. The record delves into themes of control, identity, and transformation, offering a darker and more introspective side of the band’s evolving sound.

Line Up:
Kate Lewis (Vocals)
Austin L’Ecuyer (Guitarist)
August Sievering (Drums)
Toby Wandel (Bassist)

Sorceress – Track Listing: 

  1. Sharp Tongue – 3:16
  2. The Dead Follow – 3:40
  3. Send Me Down – 3:14
  4. Witch Hunt – 4:50
  5. The Demonstration – 4:28

EP Credits:
Producer: Rick Carson
Recording Studio: Make Believe Studio
Engineer: Ryan Harvey
Mastering: Rick Carson
Mixing: Rick Carson
Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer

Links:
Bandcamphttps://beasteagle402.bandcamp.com/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/beast.eagle
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BEASTEAGLENE/

Source: C Squared Music