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ALPHA DESTROYER – Featuring Members of CRASHDÏET, BUCKCHERRY & SLEEPLESS — Announce Debut Album: Fast Lane

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on July 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”

A new force is rising from the hard rock underground, and it’s coming for blood. ALPHA DESTROYER, the explosive new band featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), has officially announced their formation and the impending release of their debut album Fast Lane, coming later this year on Necromantic Press.

Forged over four years of late-night riffs, shared stories, and mutual respect aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise, ALPHA DESTROYER is a five-headed beast that fuses the muscle of modern heavy metal with a razor-sharp melodic edge. Rounding out the lineup are guitarist/producer Kevin Hahn and drummer Ryan McPhaill, both of whom bring decades of high-calibre experience and intensity to the fold.

Watch the teaser video for Fast Lane at this location.

With influences rooted in heavy rock, classic metal, and progressive doom, Fast Lane is a ten-track juggernaut that kicks down the door from the opening riff. From the high-octane charge of opener “Straight Into the Grind” to the brooding stomp of “Manic Messiah”, ALPHA DESTROYER weaves stories of struggle, power, and survival with a sound that’s both brutal and anthemic.

The track listing for ALPHA DESTROYER‘s Fast Lane album is as follows:

1 – Straight Into the Grind 

2 – Masterplan

3 – Dirt in the Ground 

4 – Lobotomized

5 – Transmission

6 – Fast Lane 

7 – Sweet Dreams From Oblivion

8 – Manic Messiah

9 – Conspiracy

10 – The Prophet

ALPHA DESTROYER is not here to ask permission, they’re here to make noise. Follow the band online and join the inner circle before the fuse is lit.

THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.

Follow ALPHA DESTROYER on Facebook and Instagram

Source: ClawHammer PR

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35th Anniversary Editions Of LOST PARADISE – The Timeless Debut Of Brutal Atmospheric Death Metal From PARADISE LOST

Posted in doom metal, gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

CD AND MAGENTA + WHITE MARBLE VINYL EDITIONS SET FOR RELEASE ON PEACEVILLE ON 18th JULY 2025

PRE-ORDER LOST PARADISE

Paradise Lost formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1988 and are known for being the founders of the Gothic Death/Doom Metal genre; a style fully brought into existence with their genre-defining second album, the highly influential Gothic.

Having released 2 albums, including Gothic for the UK’s Peaceville Records and later helping to establish Peaceville as home to the finest trio of UK doom bands (alongside My Dying Bride and Anathema), Paradise Lost then signed with fellow UK label, Music For Nations which eventually led to the band breaking through to mainstream rock and metal audiences as their style evolved, becoming one of the UK’s most essential metal exports around the globe in the process.

Lost Paradise was the band’s debut album, released in 1990 and one of the early highlights in the formative years of Peaceville. Featuring more death metal influences, Paradise Lost created a dark and atmospheric style of death metal as opposed to one based on speed, with the sombre guitar leads of Gregor Mackintosh permeating through the compositions.

LOST PARADISE WILL BE RELEASED ON 18TH JULY, BOTH EDITIONS INCLUDE REMASTERED AUDIO COURTESY OF JAIME GOMEZ AT ORGONE STUDIOS. PRE-ORDER HERE.

Lost Paradise was recorded at the famous Academy Studios (My Dying Bride, Anathema, Cradle of Filth) in Yorkshire, England, and stands as an undeniable classic of UK death/doom metal.

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JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL Unleashes “Rules Of Silence” Video | Days Of Thunder Full-Length To See Release This Friday

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL, the hard rock quintet who brings the finest European ingredients to their no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll, are pleased unveil their high-octane video for “Rules Of Silence.” The track is taken from the new album Days Of Thunder, set for release Friday, July 4th on Silver Lining Music.

‘“Rules Of Silence’ feels to me like one of those old up-tempo Rainbow songs, such as ‘Lost In Hollywood’ or ‘Fire Dance,’” explains Stump. “It’s one those ‘driving’ tracks, and it’s one of my favourite riffs on the record. I love the balls of something that rocks like that, it’s got a lot more vibe and it’s fun to play.”

Watch JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL’s “Rules Of Silence” video, directed by David Amore and Esther W. Pink, HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released “Days Of Thunder” video, by Very Metal Art, HERE.

Joe Stump’s supreme six-string shredding skills are known throughout the rock and metal scenes, both as the lead guitarist of Alcatrazz and as the shred specialist associate Professor at the Berklee College Of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and having torn new earholes with their 2017 debut Lake Of Fire, Stump and company take it a step further and higher with ten glorious slices of riff-driven, Rainbow/Deep Purple-styled anthems on Days Of Thunder.

Along with the soaring vocals of Jo Amore, the tight-fist-drumming of Mark Cross, the multi-dimensional Mistheria (aka The Maestro) on keyboards, and Nic Angileri nailing down the rhythms on bass guitar, Stump has once again prevailed in bringing heavy, energetic, yet gloriously melodic music to the table with a style and panache rarely seen in 2025.

Days Of Thunder was produced by Mark Cross, mixed by George Aspiotis and Mark Cross at Studio Aspiotis in Greece and mastered by Ade Emsley at Table Of Tone Mastering in the UK.

Days Of Thunder – Track Listing:

1. Dominum

2. Rules Of Silence

3. Days Of Thunder

4. Blind Are Your Eyes

5. Alone In The Desert

6. In The Heat Of The Night

7. Sacrifice

8. Black Knight’s Prelude

9. Trust Me

10. The Princess

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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SOLDIERS OF STEEL FEST – Inaugural Edition Of Seattle-Based Traditional Metal Festival Confirmed For Early August With Sets From Slough Feg, Q5, Danava, Twisted Tower Dire, Leather, And More

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

A new gathering in the Pacific Northwestern heavy metal community has been unveiled, as the inaugural edition of SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL has been confirmed for the first weekend of August in Seattle.

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL is a showcase of American Pacific Northwest traditional heavy metal and adjacent bands old and new. Its maiden edition will feature sets from The Lord Weird, Slough Feg, Leather Leone (Chastain set), Q5, Twisted Tower Dire, Danava, Greyhawk, Hammer Head (exclusive first reunion show), Taist Of Iron, and more! The festival is presented by NW MetalFest, NW Metalworx Music, Nameless Grave Records, and BabeFinder General LLC.

Brandon Corsair of Nameless Grave Records and more, one of the co-promoters of the event, states, “We – the NW Metalworx guys, Amy from Solicitor, and myself – felt like the region was really lacking in a suitable heavy metal centered festival post-COVID, with the last I can think of being NW Metalfest II and Eliminator Festival in 2019.

We have such a rich scene – both of great modern bands and classic ones that are still active – that a festival like this felt almost like it had to happen, and so, SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVALwas born! We can’t wait for everyone to headbang to the lineup that we put together for this first edition of the festival. See you there!”

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL will take place August 1st and 2nd at the Substation in Seattle, Washington. View the full festival lineup below. Tickets are available now at THIS LOCATION.

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL Lineup:

August 1st, 2025:
Slough Feg
Q5
Danava
Taist Of Iron
Serpent Rider
Coven
Blade
Rope

August 2nd, 2025:
Leather
Twisted Tower Dire
Greyhawk
Hammer Head
Rick Pierce Group
Solicitor
Silver Talon
Time Rift
I Am The Intimidator
Colony Drop

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https://www.instagram.com/soldiersofsteelnw

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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DRAGONSCLAW – Release First Single & Video “Don’t Break The Silence Again” | THIRD album Moving Target Out On August 22nd, via High Roller Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on July 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Giles Lavery is best known as the vocalist of Warlord, Alcatrazz and Jack Starr. On top of that, he is also a highly prolific band manager, record producer and label co-owner.

DRAGONSCLAW is the name one of the first bands Giles Lavery co-formed with Ben Thomas in 2010, while still residing in Sydney, Australia. Their debut album Prophecy was quickly recorded in 2011, followed by Judgement Day (2013). And now, a record breaking twelve years later, it’s time for the follow-up.

Apart from Giles Lavery on vocals, Moving Target features Australian citizens Ben Thomas (guitars) and Aaron Thomas (bass) as well Warlord members Mark Zonder (drums) and Jimmy Waldo (keyboards).

“For me the direction on Moving Target was intended to be if Judas Priest had made an album somewhere in 1985 between Defenders Of The Faith and Turbo,” describes the vocalist on the sound of the new DRAGONSCLAW album, “with some of the second Fifth Angel album in there too.”

Keyboards are prominently featured on Moving Target, which was actually the original plan of the band: “I think for this album the keyboards are very important, they create the needed atmosphere and drama. I would say that we used them in a similar way that Virgin Steele did on Age Of Consent, namely to build atmosphere. I really like that haunting effect keyboards can have when used right. Like Tony Banks from Genesis does, or Tony Carey on his Planet P Project albums. Jimmy Waldo is one of those guys too.”

Probably the fastest and most upbeat number on Moving Target is called “Shadowfire”. And it comes with a surprise: “’Shadowfire’ reminded me of a current-day Riot song, so I asked Todd Michael Hall to sing on it with me and he was kind enough to do so!”

TRACKLISTING:
01 The Road Beneath Your Wheels
02 Survival
03 Cry Wolf
04 Don’t Break the Silence again
05 Back on the Streets
06 Ghost Soldiers
07 Shadowfire
08 (Tell me) All Your Lies
09 Raise Your Fist

LINE-UP:
Giles Lavery – Vocals
Ben Thomas – Guitar
Aaron Thomas – Bass
Jimmy Waldo – Keys
Mark Zonder – Drums

Produced by Giles Lavery & Ben Thomas with Thomas Mergler
Mixed and Mastered by Thomas Mergler at Tom’s Soundranch
Artwork: All Things Rotten

ON-LINE:
https://www.hrrecords.de
https://www.facebook.com/hrrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DragonsclawOfficial

Source: High Roller Records

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Heavy Metal Titans GRAVE DIGGER  Unleash Brand New Song “Bark to Hell”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

After the chart-smashing success of their latest album, Bone Collector, followed by an extensive touring schedule, German iconic heavy metal force Grave Digger returns with a brand new, stand-alone banger that bites hard and howls louder! “Bark to Hell”, the band’s latest single, is a fiery descent into chaos, crowned by the king of torment himself.

Obey the call… or be dragged under, Grave Digger’s new track is out now on all digital services at this location: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bthPR

Watch “Bark to Hell” (Official Audio) HERE

Grave Digger frontman Chris Boltendahl comments: 
 “Hey folks, we’re back! And we’ve brought you our brand-new single: “Bark to Hell”! For us, this track is the final exclamation mark to close out our celebrated Bone Collector session with a bang. With “Bark to Hell,” we’ve packed in everything that defines Grave Digger, raw energy, dark atmosphere, and no-compromise power.

Hellish guitar riffs, pounding drums, and my unmistakable vocals are driving this beast forward. This one’s a true headbanger, no playlist should be without it!
But let me make one thing clear: this isn’t a farewell. “Bark to Hell” is a triumphant afterburner, dark, loud, and gripping to the very last note. To all our die-hard fans: this one’s for you. Grave Digger still bites – hard.”

This year does not only see German iconic metal institution Grave Digger celebrate its 45th anniversary, but also their 23rd, chart success album Bone Collector, released in January 2025 via ROAR here).

Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, they set out to conquer the world; who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany. With the release of their ground-breaking debut Heavy Metal Breakdown in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation more than four decades later with their latest, new masterpiece Bone Collector, an album that sees the band going back to their old school roots.

GRAVE DIGGER 45th Anniversary Live!
Tickets & Facebook Events: https://bit.ly/grave_digger_live

29.06.25 · (ES) Barcelona // Barcelona Rock Fest
05.07.25 · (HU) Szalki-sziget // Rockmaraton Fesztivál
11.07.25 · (DE) Bissingen // Wisdom Tooth Festival
12.07.25 · (DE) Balingen // RVBang Festival
18.07.25 · (IT) Cremona // Luppolo In Rock
19.07.25 · (DE) Niedergörsdorf // Motorycle Jamboree
31.07.25 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
23.08.25 · (DE) Magdeburg // Elbrock Open Air
28.08.25 · (DE) Burgebrach // Classic Rock Night
29.08.25 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest
05.09.25 · (DE) Buchholz/Harz // Bookwood Festival
13.09.25 · (DE) Sinntal // Sinner Rock Festival
20.09.25 · (DE) Walbeck // Mett(4)All Festival
28.11.25 · (DE) Rheinfelden // Nordrock Schwaben Winter Edition
29.11.25 · (CH) Frutigen // Metal Marmot
05.12.25 · (DE) Bochum // Pott Out Festival
12.12.25 · (DE) Augsburg // Rock Out Festival
13.12.25 · (DE) Karlsruhe // Knock Out Festival
27.12.25 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei (The Final Farewell)
30.01.26 · (DE) Coesfeld // Fabrik
31.01.26 · (DE) Rostock // HMC Birthday Bash

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

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New Jersey Thrashers, CONDITION CRITICAL, Reveal Album Details For Degeneration Chamber

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

New Jersey Thrash Metal quartet, Condition Critical, are set to release their third full-length album (and first since 2016’s Operational Hazard). Their most intense and complete effort to date, Degeneration Chamber will be released on September 5th.

A music video for the album’s first single, “Cryonic Intestinal Preservation,” is available at: youtu.be/dl3Oj-GUpHI

Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.

This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.

Pre-order: indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical

FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation and Pestilence.

Track Listing:

  1. Wretched Aggression
  2. Deconstructive Horrors
  3. Cranial Dissolution
  4. Hydroponic Mutation
  5. Postmortal Simulation
  6. Psychological Epidemic
  7. Incubation Disposal
  8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation
  9. Excarnation

Credits:

Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.

Photo Credit: Aura

Line-Up:

Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums

BIO:

Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.

They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.

facebook.com/ConditionCriticalNJ

instagram.com/conditioncriticalnj

youtube.com/user/ConditionCritical0

indiemerch.com/conditioncritical

Source: ClawHammer PR

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POWERWOLF – Wake Up The Wicked Tour 2026 | European Cities, Dates & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Wake Up The Wicked Tour 2026 w/ very special guest HammerFall & special guest Wind Rose:

19.02.26 DK – Copenhagen / K.B. Hallen
20.02.26 NO – Oslo / Unity Arena
21.02.26 SE – Stockholm / Hovet
23.02.26 FI – Helsinki / Ice Hall
25.02.26 SE – Gothenburg / Scandinavium
27.02.26 DE – Bremen / ÖVB Arena
28.02.26 DE – Düsseldorf / PSD Bank Dome
01.03.26 DE – Nürnberg / Arena Nürnberger Versicherung
03.03.26 DE – Leipzig / Quarterback Immobilien Arena
04.03.26 DE – Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena
05.03.26 DE – Mannheim / SAP Arena
07.03.26 UK – London / OVO Wembley Arena

Source: Powerwolf Facebook

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BRAY ROAD Launch Video for New Single “Wasted Mutiny”

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

Milwaukee thrash metal powerhouse, BRAY ROAD returns with “Wasted Mutiny“, the second single from their highly anticipated (currently untitled) upcoming album.

A follow-up to 2024’s “Burn”, this new song brings the aggression to a new level, fusing death-laden brutality, hardcore urgency, and the undeniable groove of classic thrash. Raw and relentless, “Wasted Mutiny” is a pummeling, in-your-face anthem of resistance and rebellion.

“Lyrically, the song delivers a defiant message: reject the manipulation of a broken political system and reclaim your autonomy,” comments the band. “It’s a battle cry for free thinkers and a warning to those who blindly follow.”

Ghost Cult Magazine presents the exclusive premiere of the lyric video for “Wasted Mutiny.” Watch the video at this location.

Stream more from BRAY ROAD on Spotify and Apple Music.

The band will appear at two US festivals this summer, the NYDM Annual in West Chicago, IL, and the Blades of Steel Metalfest in Madison, WI. Dates as details are as follows:

August 8 – 9: NYDM Annual @ WC Social Club – West Chicago, IL

August 28 – 30: Blades of Steel Metalfest @ Crucible Madison – Madison, WI

Photo by: Hobbes Caltous

Bray Road:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane – Drums
David Moran – Bass

BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.

The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless, was released in the Spring of 2017.

BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction, featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complemented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.

BRAY ROAD‘s latest release “Focused.Fierce.Relentless…” 2023, highlights the band’s current musical direction.

BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN, Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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SIX FEET UNDER – Midnight In Hell 2025 Tour | Support From EXHORDER, WRETCHED & INCITE | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

From Metal Blade Facebook:

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!

SIX FEET UNDER headliner coming to the US this Fall! Bringing along EXHORDER, INCITE and lablel-mates WRETCHED!

Tickets on sale this Friday 6/27 @ 1pm.

9/21/25 The King of Clubs – Columbus, OH
9/22/25 Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
9/23/25 Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC
9/25/25 Conduit – Orlando, FL
9/26/25 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
9/27/25 Club LA – Destin, FL
9/28/25 Chelsea’s Live – Baton Rouge, LA
9/29/25 Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX
9/30/25 Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
10/2/25 The Rock – Tuscon, AZ
10/3/25 House of Blues – San Diego, CA
10/4/25 Humdinger – San Luis Obispo, CA
10/7/25 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/9/25 Ray’s Golden Lion – Richland, WA
10/10/25 Nova PDX – Portland, OR
10/11/25 The Shredder – Boise, ID
10/13/25 The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
10/15/25 The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK
10/16/25 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
10/17/25 The Canopy Club – Urbana, IL
10/18/25 Avondale – Chicago, IL
10/19/25 Venue Event Center – Cadillac, MI
10/20/25 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
10/21/25 Rec Room – Buffalo, NY
10/22/25 District Music Hall – Norwalk, CT
10/23/25 Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
10/24/25 Broken Goblet – Bensalem, PA
10/25/25 Preserving – New Kensington, PA

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Thrash Horde VINDICATOR To Return With Whispers of Death | “Thirst For Violence” Now Streaming

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

Ohio’s thrash torchbearers VINDICATOR are gearing up for the release of Whispers of Death, the band’s fifth and most destructive full-length album.

Known for their firebranded approach to songwriting and relentless energy, VINDICATOR delivers an album true to their roots. This is raw, aggressive thrash. No filler, no compromise and no bullshit. Thrash or be thrashed.

VINDICATOR has shared a stream of the album’s first single, the aptly titled “Thirst for Violence.” The band comments on the song, “Thirst for Violence is, as the song title implies, a song about absolute destruction helmed by a race of creatures who are fanatical about killing. While not related to current events, it’s a fitting theme for man.”

Stream “Thirst for Violence” now at this location.

Whispers of Death is set for release on August 22 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the album at: vindicator.bandcamp.com.

The album follows acclaimed releases like United We Fall (2012) and Communal Decay (2021), and shows the band at their most focused and intense.

Line-up:

M. Law – Vocals
V. Stown – Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals
B. Zahn – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
E. Stephens – Bass
G. Monturi – Drums

VINDICATOR will strike out on a four-city trek in support of Whispers of Death with Indiana thrashers Graveripper.

The Whispering Death tour dates are as follows:

August 28 @ The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
August 29 @ The Hidden Gem – Dayton, OH
August 30 @ Helltown Brewing – Mt. Pleasant, PA
August 31 @ State Street Pub – Indianapolis, IN

Whispers of Death tracklist:

1. Whispers of Death… Anxiety’s Grip

2. Charnel Pastures

3. Thirst for Violence

4. Your World Dies in Flame

5. Exhaustion

6. Novocain

7. Bleed Between the Lines

8. Merry Evenings Make Sad Mournings

9. Battle Box

10. Abominable Intelligence

11. Ripper Attack

12. Obsoletion Complete 

The album was produced by Vindicator and Ben Bennett, and engineered and mastered by Ben Bennett at Chop Daddy Ranch in Seattle, WA. Album art by Frank Walls.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LIONS AT THE GATE To Support DEATH ANGEL On North American Tour

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

Watch “Silhouettes Of Me”https://youtu.be/VEQiXCf3ACg

Ferocious metal upstarts LIONS AT THE GATE will hit the road this fall as part of DEATH ANGEL’s highly anticipated North American tour. The 17-date run kicks off November 26 in Denver, CO, and concludes December 17 in Los Angeles, CA, promising an unforgettable lineup of thrash, groove, and sonic brutality.

Joining the tour as direct support is the explosive TOXIC HOLOCAUST, with rising thrashers MISFIRE opening each night. When LIONS AT THE GATE take the stage, they’ll bring their signature fusion of aggressive grooves, melodic hooks, and impassioned intensity to fans across the country.

“Excited and honored to support the legendary Bay Area metal band Death Angel this Winter! Their albums Frolic Through The Park and Act III were worn thin on my record player. Looking forward to seeing the lion pride and making new friends!” – Cristian Machado 

FULL TOUR DATES:

11/26 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
11/28 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
11/29 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theater
11/30 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
12/2 – Indianapolis, IN – Vogue
12/3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr Smalls Theater
12/4 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
12/5 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
12/6 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
12/7 – Reading, PA – Reverb
12/10 – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom
12/11 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Midtown
12/12 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
12/13 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes
12/15 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
12/16 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
12/17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco

General public on-sale begins Friday, June 27 at 10 AM local time. Additional presale opportunities will roll out earlier in the week. Tickets will be available HERE.

About LIONS AT THE GATE:

Nestled in the creative heart of Los Angeles, LIONS AT THE GATE features an ensemble of seasoned musicians, including vocalist Cristian Machado, formerly of ILL NIÑO, alongside guitarists Diego Verduzco and Ahrue Luster, whose past stints with ILL NIÑO and MACHINE HEAD have seasoned their artistry. They are joined by bassist Stephen Brewer, previously of WESTFIELD MASSACRE, and drummer Josh Cuadra.

Together, they burst onto the music scene with their electrifying debut single “Not Even Human,” which rocketed to #3 on the Apple Metal charts, followed by “Bed of Nails,” celebrated for its widespread acclaim on Billboard. Their debut album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, launched in August 2023, marking a bold new chapter and debuting on Billboard’s Top 100, Top New Artists, and Heatseekers charts.

Connect with LIONS AT THE GATE:

Official Website
Instagram
Youtube
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ENTHEOS Announces First Ever North American Headlining Tour This Fall – Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo courtesy of ENTHEOS

Progressive death metal duo ENTHEOS are very pleased to announce their first ever North American headlining tour! The month-long journey begins on October 30th in New Orleans, Louisiana and runs through December 6th in Nashville, Tennessee. Support will be provided by Fallujah, The Zenith Passage, and Tracheotomy.

Comments vocalist Chaney Crabb, “We’re incredibly excited to announce our first ever headlining tour in the United States and parts of Canada. As a band, we have looked forward to this moment for a very long time, and to be able to bring along our friends in Fallujah, The Zenith Passage, and Tracheotomy is a dream come true. We look forward to sharing a very special set with all of you, and are confident that from start to finish this will be one of the best metal shows of the year. See you soon.”

Tickets are on sale now at entheosofficial.com. See all confirmed dates below.

ENTHEOS w/ Fallujah, The Zenith Passage, Tracheotomy:
10/30/2025 Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA
10/31/2025 The Secret Group – Houston, TX
11/01/2025 The Rail – Ft. Worth, TX
11/02/2025 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/04/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
11/05/2025 Nile Underground – Mesa, AZ
11/06/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/07/2025 The Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
11/08/2025 Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV
11/09/2025 Neck of The Woods – San Francisco, CA
11/11/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
11/12/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/13/2025 The Big Dipper – Spokane, WA
11/14/2025 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
11/15/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
11/16/2025 Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
11/18/2025 Lefty’s – Des Moines, IA
11/19/2025 Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN
11/20/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL
11/21/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
11/22/2025 Lees Palace – Toronto, ON
11/23/2025 Foufounes – Montreal, QC
11/25/2025 Palladium (Upstairs) – Worcester, MA
11/26/2025 Empire Underground – Albany, NY
11/28/2025 The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
11/29/2025 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
11/30/2025 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
12/02/2025 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
12/03/2025 Conduit – Orlando, FL
12/04/2025 Masquerade (Purgatory) – Atlanta, GA
12/05/2025 Eulogy – Asheville, NC
12/06/2025 The End – Nashville, TN

ENTHEOS released their An End To Everything EP last Fall via Metal Blade Records. “An End To Everything’s title and lyrics are significant on a personal level and depict an era in my life that ended with the death of a close friend because of addiction,” says Crabb. “This person had thrived in life against many odds but ultimately succumbed as a result of their own poor decisions. An End To Everything is about the nature of the darkness of life and the human experience.

“Musically, our goal on this EP was to write five songs that could both stand on their own as singles and be cohesive as a collection. As always, we aimed to incorporate many different musical influences and blend them in a succinct way. Over the span of three months, we worked from the demo stages to completion alongside Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel), who co-produced and engineered the EP, to make five tracks that are uniquely ‘ENTHEOS,’ and we are incredibly proud of the result.”

Preview and purchase ENTHEOS’ An End To Everything at metalblade.com/entheos.

Watch the band’s previously released videos for the EP’s title track, “Life In Slow Motion,” “All For Nothing,” “A Thousand Days,” and “Return To Me” HERE.

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REVOCATION New Gods, New Masters Tour – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed | Support From Judiciary, Inferi, Vomit Forth

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on June 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

See all confirmed dates below. Tickets are available at: revocationband.com/tour.

REVOCATION w/ Judiciary, Inferi, Vomit Forth:
10/16/2025 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/17/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – New York, NY
10/18/2025 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
10/19/2025 Foufones – Montreal, QC
10/20/2025 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
10/21/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
10/22/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL *
10/24/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
10/25/2025 Ace’s High – Salt Lake City, UT
10/26/2025 The Shredder – Boise, ID
10/27/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/28/2025 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC
10/29/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
10/31/2025 Neck Of The Woods – San Francisco, CA
11/01/2025 Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
11/02/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/04/2025 Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
11/05/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM *
11/07/2025 RBC – Dallas, TX *
11/08/2025 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/09/2025 Scout Bar – Houston, TX *
11/11/2025 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
11/12/2025 Respectable Street – West Palm Beach, FL
11/13/2025 Conduit – Orlando FL
11/14/2025 The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
11/15/2025 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
*No Vomit Forth

Photo by Alex Morgan

REVOCATION:
Dave Davidson – vocals, guitar
Ash Pearson – drums
Harry Lannon – rhythm guitar
Alex Weber – bass

https://www.revocationband.com

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Metal Merch: EXHORDER Band Autographs & Band Poker Chip I Bought At Their Show In 2024

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

I went to see EXHORDER and EYEHATEGOD back on August 16, 2024, at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge, in downtown Dayton, Ohio. I went with my buddy Troy and the night was lit!

I bought the autographed band logo sheet (above) and the band poker chip (below) at the EXHORDER merch table.

EXHORDER: Kyle Thomas (vocals/guitar), Pat O’Brien (guitar), Jason Viebrooks (bass) and Sasha Horn (drums).

L: Kyle Thomas of Exhorder, R: (Me) Stone – a great surprise chance encounter!
Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey and checking out my EXHORDER merch! Stay safe out there, be kind and Metal be thy name. – Stone
Above: Tour flyer for Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge date

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Metal Merch: VOIVOD Logo Pins I Bought At Their Concert – Take A Look!

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

Above are 8 VOIVOD band logo pins I bought at their February 28th, 2024 show in Columbus, Ohio, at King Of Clubs. I can never pass over the band pins at the merch tables, when I hit up the concerts! The mighty VOIVOD were in true Metal form that night! You can read all about my time seeing VOIVOD by clicking the link below! Metal be thy name. – Stone

https://metalodyssey.net/2024/03/06/voivod-concert-review-photo-gallery-from-columbus-ohio-at-king-of-clubs-february-28th-2024/

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Norwegian Thrash TONIC BREED Drops Explosive New Single “Anew” Featuring Chris Adler of Lamb of God

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

Tonic Breed’s new single “Anew” features Grammy winning drummer Chris Adler, in what frontman Patrik K. Svendsen calls the most Lamb of God-style drumming he’s heard from Adler since his days in the band.

Tonic Breed, the metal project led by Norwegian musician Patrik K. Svendsen, is set to release its highly anticipated new single, “Anew,” on June 19, 2025. This high-octane track features Chris Adler, the iconic drummer of Lamb of God, lending his blistering rhythms to the song. The collaboration is expected to set the metal world on fire as Tonic Breed blends its signature thrash sound with Adler‘s unmatched drumming prowess. The song was also mixed and mastered by acclaimed producer Machine, who also handled Lamb of God’s “Ashes of the Wake” and “Sacrament”.

Chris Adler comments:

“I was quite curious when I got an email and some riffs from Patrik. He’s done some cool shit and I was flattered to be on his radar… I researched it for a minute and agreed. We did have to take a minute to both feel good about what this would be, meaning I beat up his song like a fucking Rocky movie but I knew it had the parts and strength. It’s been a privilege to work with Patrik. Humbling. You’ll know what I mean when you hear it.”

Svendensen adds:

“I originally sent over a rough demo of the song, a storm of riffs strung together with placeholder drums and a suggested structure. We worked together on a new structure for the song, and Chris took the lead on shaping it into something far more unique and effective than my original draft. To me, this is the most Lamb of God style drumming I’ve heard from Chris since he was in Lamb of God. I’m sure some metal guitarists would kill to hear Chris Adler’s drumming behind their riffs, I’ve been lucky enough to experience that firsthand.”

“Anew” will be available for streaming across all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, on June 19th, 2025. The release of “Anew” marks a new milestone in the band’s career, as they prepare for their upcoming album, which promises more collaborations and even more explosive metal tracks to follow past high-profile collaborations, which already include Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Michael Gilbert (Flotsam and Jetsam).

Listen to “Anew” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/wx-8n9qs5cY

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/3EfUNCw79sf52xSX4KwbU4

About Tonic Breed:
Tonic Breed is a Norwegian thrash and heavy metal one-man music project by Patrik K. Svendsen. Until 2019, Tonic Breed was originally a four-piece band, established in Sarpsborg, Norway, in 2006. As of 2022, Tonic Breed has released three albums and one EP. Today, Tonic Breed is constantly reinventing itself in songwriting and guest collaborations.

About Chris Adler:
Chris Adler is a world-renowned drummer and founding member of the legendary American heavy metal band Lamb of God. With a career spanning decades, Adler is recognized for his technical precision, groundbreaking style, and massive influence on the heavy metal genre.

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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BLACK SABBATH “Paranoid” CD Single From 2004

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

I bought this CD single of Black Sabbaths’ “Paranoid” with the B side of “Iron Man” back around 2007. If I remember correctly, I found this little metal gem at Best Buy. The CD tray slides out from the cardboard jacket.

I can’t find the actual release date for this CD single, yet it was released to promote Black Box: The Complete Black Sabbath 1970-1978; which was released back on April 27, 2004, via Warner Bros./Rhino.

Black Sabbaths’ Paranoid studio album was originally released in Europe on Sept. 18, 1970 and includes both “Paranoid” and “Iron Man”.

Black Sabbath: Tony Iommi (guitar), Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Geezer Butler (bass), Bill Ward (drums)

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my Black Sabbath CD single! Stay safe out there and Metal be thy name. – Stone

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Stoner/Doom Metal Powerhouse, THORNDALE, Announce New Album: Spiritual Chains

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Haarlem (NL) – Thorndale, the Netherlands based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, Thorndale, is thrilled to announce the September 12release of their sophomore album, Spiritual Chains. A music video for the album’s first single, “Veins of the Phoenix“, is available at youtu.be/jQvSLVMMjv8.

“Veins of the Phoenix” is also available on Bandcamp. The single will be available on all other digital platforms soon.

This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band’s evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to their lineup.

Pre-order:

thorndale.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-chains

Photo credit: Gustavo Valderrama (edited by Gonzalo Restrepo)

Line-Up:

Gustavo Valderrama – Vocals
Peter Shannon – Guitars
Maarten Jungschläger – Guitars
Zigor Munoz – Bass

Guest musician: Rob Stone – Drums

Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated with fans worldwide, setting the stage for Spiritual Chains to be a significant release.

Spiritual Chains was recorded across various studios in North America and Europe, a testament to Thorndale’s commitment to sonic excellence. Jeff Henson (Duel) lends his talent to the album, featuring a guest solo on the track “Exiles and Masters”. The album was mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studiosin Halmstad, Sweden (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars).

Track Listing:

1 – Veins of the Phoenix
2 – Battles Fought in Vain
3 – Gods of Pain
4 – Twenty Thousand Souls
5 – Spiritual Chains
6 – Exiles and Masters

Album Credits:

Cover Art – Costin Chioreanu.

Jeff Henson – guest guitar on “Exiles and Masters”.

All music by Thorndale.

Photo credit: Gustavo Valderrama

All lyrics by Gustavo Valderrama and Zigor Munoz.

Produced by Thorndale.

Recorded locally in Austin, Texas; Scarborough, Ontario and Haarlem and Den Haag, Netherlands across 2024 and 2025.

Mixed and mastered by Rickard Bengtsson and Stafan Karlsson at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden.

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instagram.com/thorndaleofficial

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CASTLE RAT Debut Spellbinding First Single “WIZARD” – From New Album The Bestiary | Out Sept 19th; Pre-Order Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , on June 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Courtney Hall (@light_witch)

Mystical masters of heavy metal CASTLE RATT recently announced their latest epic The Bestiary will be unleashed on September 19th via King Volume Records (US) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe). 

Today, the otherworldly outliers introduce fans to the protagonist in their forthcoming saga, the “Wizard.” Available for streaming now, and accompanied by an enchanting video revealed at Decibel, “WIZARD” sets an ominous and heavy tone for one of metal’s most bewitching odysseys. 

Regarding the new single, Charley Ruddell (Plague Doctor) states: 

“Musically, ‘WIZARD’ was a big step in a new direction for us as a band. We found ourselves collaborating more closely with each other and piecing together ideas more intricately than on previous songs. We channeled the new wave of british heavy metal; the galloping drum break and harmonized guitar leads were largely inspired by Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Franco’s solo at the end, which was recorded in one take, was inspired by ‘Electric Eye.’”

Stream “WIZARD“: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/castlerat1/wizard

Pre-Order The Bestiary: 
North America – Here
Europe – Here

“WIZARD” Music Video:
https://youtu.be/iWKmiTwjjHA?si=fd8KwqjkdZQuDnV2

Since their formation in 2019, CASTLE RAT have created a vivid labyrinth of fantasy lore led by “The Rat Queen” (AKA Riley Pinkerton). Together with “The Count,” “The Plague Doctor” and “The All-Seeing Druid,” the group has carried out countless battles against “The Rat Reaperess” with riffs, swords and spells on stages across the country.

Recorded by Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Wolves in the Throne Room, Björk) and mixed by Jonathan Nuñez (Torche, Restless Spirit), the band’s latest odyssey features 13 spellbinding tracks of epic carnage and mystical metal.

Commenting on the new album, The Rat Queen says: 

“The Bestiary’ is a conceptual book of beasts containing a collection of mystical creatures from a world forgotten. The last remaining souls of each have been gathered and preserved by ‘The Wizard.’ Cautionary tales of each beast and The Wizard himself are woven through the power of traditional heavy metal song and spell.”

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King Volume Records | Blues Funeral

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