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JINJER – New Studio Album “DUÉL” Releasing On February 7th
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags jinjer, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on December 27, 2024 by Metal OdysseyVENOM INC. – Beyond The Black U.S. Tour Winter 2025 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, Salem’s Childe, Tony Dolan, venom inc. on December 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Venom Inc. w/ Salem’s Childe
Beyond the Black US Tour Winter 2025
1/8 – The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA
1/9 – The Whisky A Go Go, W. Hollywood, CA
1/10 – Brentwood Emporium, Brentwood, CA
1/11 – Full Circle, Fresno, CA
1/12 – DNA Lounge, San Francisco, CA
1/14 – Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
1/16 –Hobart Theater, Hobart, IN
1/17 – Diesel Concert Lounge, Chesterfield, MI
1/18 – The King of Clubs, Columbus, OH
1/19 – No Class, Cleveland, OH
1/20 – WC Social Club, West Chicago, IL
1/22 – Middle East, Cambridge, MA
1/23 – The Meadows, Brooklyn, NY
1/24 – The Ottobar, Baltimore, MD
1/25 – Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ
1/26 – Halftime Sports Bar, Newark, DE
1/28 – The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
1/30 – The Banyan Live, West Palm Beach, FL
1/31 – MT Dora Music Hall, Mount Dora, FL
2/1 – Brass Mug, Tampa, FL
2/4 – Open Chord, Knoxville, TN
2/6 – Warehouse Live Midtown, Houston, TX
2/7 – Red Blood Club, Dallas, TX
2/8 – House of Rock, Corpus Christi, TX
2/10 – Sister, Albuquerque, NM
2/11 – The 44, Glendale, AZ
2/12 – The Usual Place, Las Vegas, NV
2/14 – Goldfield Trading Post, Roseville, CA
2/15 – Libertine Brewing, San Luis Obispo, CA
2/16 – Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
Check Out My BLACK SABBATH “Paranoid” 8-Track Cartridge!
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags 8-tracks, bill ward, Black Sabbath, classic rock, geezer butler, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal odyssey, Ozzy Osbourne, tony iommi on December 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
I picked up this 8-track cartridge of Black Sabbath ‘Paranoid’ (top photo) for 25 cents at a thrift store a week or so ago. The tape is intact. I love this band and embrace the nostalgia of such an old-time music medium. The ‘Paranoid’ album was released back in 1970. Dig it, my brothers and sisters. 👊🏻
GENE SIMMONS BAND – 2025 Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags classic rock, Gene Simmons, Gene Simmons Band, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey on December 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Gene Simmons Band 2025 Tour Dates:
4/05 – The Event at Graton Resort & Casino – Rohnert Park, CA
4/25 – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater, FL
4/26 – Fillmore – Miami Beach, FL
4/28 – The Moon – Tallahassee, FL
4/29 – Florida Theater – Jacksonville, FL
4/30 – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL
5/03 – Beaver Dam Amphitheater – Beaver Dam, KY
5/05 – Count Basie – Red Bank, NJ
5/06 – Wellmont – Montclair, NJ
5/08 – Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA
5/09 – Paramount – Huntington, NY
5/15 – Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, ON
5/20 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN
5/22 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
5/23 – Tobin Center – San Antonio, TX
5/24 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
GEOFF TATE – European Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news with tags classic rock, geoff tate, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal odyssey on December 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Happy Birthday To Dave Murray And Graham Bonnet!
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news with tags classic rock, dave murray, graham bonnet, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, metal odyssey on December 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Dave Murray was born in England back on December 23rd of 1956. Today, Dave turns 68 years old. Happy birthday Dave! As a lifelong guitarist for Iron Maiden, spanning five decades, Dave Murray has played on every studio and live album of theirs. A tried and true Metal legend is Dave Murray!
Graham Bonnet was born in England back on December 23rd of 1947. Today, Graham celebrates his 77th birthday. Happy birthday, Graham! An iconic Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal vocalist, going back to the late 1960’s, for such powerhouse bands as Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz, and Impellitteri. Graham Bonnet has also commanded a brilliant solo music career.
AVENGER OF BLOOD – Strike Back With ‘Revenge Is My Name’
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags avenger of blood, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, metal odyssey, thrash, Thrash Metal on December 21, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Death/Thrash Metal stalwarts AVENGER OF BLOOD sign to M-Theory Audio and bring you a new single/lyric video entitled “Revenge Is My Name.” Ripping and ruthless, “Revenge Is My Name” takes no prisoners in its all-out assault as the band pummels and crushes all in their wake.
Listen now on all digital platforms or watch HERE https://youtu.be/gw0rwLRaQeo?si=4YOFATR15dyMlojr
‘“Revenge Is My Name’ is a song about violence and anger! The inspiration came from our love of slasher and horror films, as well as a lot of the first-person perspectives you see on social media and such these days,” explains drummer Shannon Frye. “The world can be a violent place, and songs like this are an outlet for those who experience the same thing.”
“Revenge Is My Name” is the first slice from the band’s forthcoming EP of the same name. ‘The ‘Revenge Is My Name’ EP features four new songs from the re-energized quintet and will be released April 25th on limited (200 copies) throes of ash colored vinyl and CD.
Preorders launch today HERE: https://lnk.to/avengerofblood
“We are excited to work with Marco and the M-Theory Audio staff,” states Shannon. “Having been friends for a long time and knowing Marco’s dedication, work ethic and knowledge, we knew we made the right decision in this new partnership! We look forward to releasing this new EP and much more great things to come.“
M-Theory label president Marco Barbieri has been a fan of the group almost 20 years and their paths have crossed many times over the years whether it was being considered for Century Media, handling music publishing deals, booking AOB on locals shows, producing a single for Relapse, or handling digital distribution, Marco has always lent a helping hand to the guys and he’s proud to finally add them to the label roster.
Originally hailing from the Bay Area thrash scene, AVENGER OF BLOOD moved down to Las Vegas after recording a couple demos. Capturing a deal with JCM Records the group issued their debut ‘Complete Annihilation’ in 2005 which put AVENGER OF BLOOD on the map and conscience of thrash fans worldwide. Several opportunities presented themselves to perform at festivals like Minneapolis Mayhem, Millennium Music Conference, Monsters of Metal and the Northwest Deathfest.
Two years later AOB appeared on the infamous ‘Speed Kills… Again’ compilation, which featured unknown names at the time like Warbringer, Toxic Holocaust, Enforcer and Merciless Death setting the stage for the thrash revival. The same label, Heavy Artillery, signed AVENGER OF BLOOD and released the classic album ‘Death Brigade’ in 2008, which even featured cover art from Joe Petagno (infamous for Motorhead, in addition to works by Krisiun and Sodom).
Momentum was halted when singer/guitarist Eric Greaney and bassist Shawn Loureiro left the group, but Shannon and guitarist Marc Flores have persevered by bringing in new musicians to keep the dream alive recording various releases, such as a split 7” with Witchaven, the ‘Spawn of Evil’ EP (2012) and ‘On Slaying Ground’ full-length (2016).
Now having a stable line-up for the past years, rounded out by singer Sal Lalli, guitarist Chris Garcia, and bassist Corey Sorrenti, the group even re-recorded the band’s debut last year calling it ‘Completely Re-Annihilated’ and performing at Blades of Steel Fest, alongside Flotsam & Jetsam, Vio-lence, Exciter, Jag Panzer, Massacre, Artillery and Riot V, as well as supporting Death Angel and Ruthless on shows in NV and CA. AVENGER OF BLOOD is ready to punish you relentlessly on ‘Revenge Is My Name’; with live performances in the works and already starting to lay down the full-length for 2026.
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NECROT – To Join Cavalera On Third World Trilogy US Tour | Tickets On Sale Now!
Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags cavalera, Death Metal, metal albums 2024, Metal News, metal odyssey, necrot on December 20, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
NECROT will return to stages this Winter supporting Cavalera on the Third World Trilogy US tour. NECROT will join the tour on February 20th in San Deigo, California. From there, the journey will wind its way through over two dozen cities, coming to a close on March 30th in Phoenix, Arizona. Additional support will be provided by Dead Heat. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
NECROT w/ Cavalera, Dead Heat:
2/20/2025 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
2/21/2025 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA
2/22/2025 Senator Theater – Chico, CA
2/23/2025 Virginia Street Brewhouse – Reno, NV
2/24/2025 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
2/26/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
2/27/2025 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
3/03/2025 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
3/05/2025 House Of Blues – Chicago, IL
3/06/2025 The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
3/07/2025 Mr. Small’s Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
3/08/2024 Archer Music Hall – Allentown, PA
3/09/2025 Paradise – Boston, MA
3/11/2025 Empire Live – Albany, NY
3/12/2025 The Queen – Wilmington, DE
3/13/2025 Warsaw – Brooklyn, NY
3/14/2025 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
3/15/2025 Hanger 1819 – Greensboro, NC
3/16/2025 Buckhead Theater – Atlanta, GA
3/17/2025 The Abbey – Orlando, FL
3/18/2025 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
3/20/2025 Cafe Istanbul – New Orleans, LA
3/22/2025 Beer City – Oklahoma City, OK
3/23/2025 Echo Music Hall – Dallas, TX
3/24/2025 WAVE – Wichita, KS
3/26/2025 Aztec Theater – San Antonio, TX
3/27/2025 Lowbrow Palace – El Paso, TX
3/28/2025 El Rey Theater – Albuquerque, NM
3/29/2025 Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV
3/30/2025 Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
NECROT will be touring in support of their critically lauded Lifeless Birth full-length, released earlier this year via Tankcrimes. The record earned the #3 spot on Billboard’s Top New Artist chart upon its first week of release. Elsewhere, the record took the #4 position on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #6 on the Independent Record Label chart, and more.
With Lifeless Birth, NECROT continues their ascent to the forefront of American aural extremity, pushing the boundaries of style and continuing to recast metal in their image. Founded by bassist/vocalist Luca Indrio and drummer Chad Gailey in 2011 with guitarist Sonny Reinhardt joining the following year, the Oakland, California trio offers Lifeless Birth as a culmination of their to-date efforts to encapsulate and push forward the deathly stylings of 2020’s Mortal and their 2017 debut, Blood Offerings.
Stream NECROT’s Lifeless Birth HERE.
Recorded with Grammy-winning producer Greg Wilkinson who has helmed all three NECROT albums and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, Lifeless Birth pivots fluidly between technical intricacy, progressive poise, and all-out brutality.
NECROT’s Lifeless Birth is available now via Tankcrimes, on LP in multiple vinyl variants housed in a golden foil stamped gatefold jacket HERE, on CD HERE, MC HERE, and digital HERE.
Source: EARSPLIT PR
BLACK & DAMNED – Unleash Album Details & First Video Single “Ruthless Wrath” – From Upcoming Studio Offering “Resurrection”
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags black & damned, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Power Metal on December 19, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Prepare for the rise of darkness – BLACK & DAMNED are ready to set the metal community ablaze! With their unique blend of epic power metal and dark, atmospheric sounds, the South German formation is now releasing their third album, which is set to be released on March 14, 2025 under the auspicious title “Resurrection”. The band captivates with thunderous guitar riffs, intense rhythms and gripping vocals that whisk you away into a world full of myths and inner conflicts. Their music is a storm of power and emotion, perfect for anyone who wants to experience the ultimate metal rush!
“Resurrection” will be released on ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Crematory and others), with whom BLACK & DAMNED have just recently signed a new record deal. The album pre-sale has just started at this location:
https://blackanddamned.rpm.link/resurrection
A music video for the band’s first single release, the captivating track “Ruthless Wrath”, is now premiering below! Stream the song on all digital providers at:
https://blackanddamned.rpm.link/ruthless
“The content addresses the current situation of humanity,” the band comments. “That people react more and more with anger to events and statements. And this anger is then responded to with anger from the other side. Until one side escalates with volatile anger!”
Watch “Ruthless Wrath” video HERE
It is now clear that the band from the Stuttgart area can be described as a real enrichment of the heavy metal world and so they took no prisoners, used the energy of past live shows and composed ten new neckbreakers, which they recorded in the fall of 2024 under the aegis of ex-Primal Fear guitarist Stefan Leibing. Once again, this gripping melancholy hovers over the entire work, which is incredibly captivating and addictive. BLACK & DAMNED have grown together as a unit and with “Resurrection” the band created a profound, melodic and melancholic heavy metal album with lasting anthems!
“Resurrection” track listing:
01. Silence Breaker
02. Ruthless Wrath
03. Red Heavens
04. Bound By The Moon
05. Circle Of Amnesia
06. Injustice
07. Searing Flames
08. Shadows
09. Reborn In Solitude
10. Navigate Me To The Sun
BLACK & DAMNED online:
Homepage: https://www.blackanddamned.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackanddamned/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_and_damned/
Source: RPM-ROAR
KING DIAMOND – Unveils New Video/Single, “Spider Lilly,” From Forthcoming Horror Trilogy
Posted in Heavy Metal, horror, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, king diamond, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on December 17, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Fresh off a massively successful North American headlining tour, KING DIAMOND offers up a brand new single, “Spider Lilly.”
“Spider Lilly” is the first single and video taken from KING DIAMOND’s forthcoming new Horror Trilogy, of which part one is titled Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920. A first-time mixing collaboration with Arthur Rizk, who also mastered “Spider Lilly,” has produced an incredibly powerful sound picture, as clear and dynamic as a full moon on a star filled black night. The music and lyrics are written by KING DIAMOND.
The lineup is still the same with King Diamond handling lead and backing vocals plus playing the Hammond Organ, Andy La Rocque and Mike Wead on guitars, Pontus Egberg on the bass, and Matt Thompson on drums. There is also a special guest appearance by Danish female vocalist Myrkur with some amazing additional backing vocals.
Part of the new “Spider Lilly” video was filmed at the very haunted Pennhurst Asylum outside of Philadelphia on a travel day during the band’s recent North American tour, two days before Halloween. It was only King himself and actress Jodi Cachia who could participate on that specific day, together with producer David Brodsky, Allison Woest, and their killer crew.
Watch KING DIAMOND’s video for “Spider Lilly,” directed by My Good Eye Visuals, HERE.
“What a dark but great experience,” King says, “Hopefully that was not the last video we will be able to film there.”
There are already several tales waiting to be told about all that has happened before, during, and after the birth of the song “Spider Lilly”…
About KING DIAMOND:
KING DIAMOND is quite possibly the most recognizable and prolific personality ever in heavy metal. Revered by icons as big as Metallica and Pantera and inspiring newer upstarts globally, KING DIAMOND, the man and the band, have left an indelible mark on the history, and now again, the future of heavy metal.
In August of 2008, KING DIAMOND joined Metallica on stage at Ozzfest in Dallas to perform the Mercyful Fate medley made famous from the Garage, Inc. album. Additionally, KING DIAMOND was featured alongside Motӧrhead’s Lemmy Kilmister as a playable character in Guitar Hero: Metallica in 2009.
By 2012, KING DIAMOND was prepared to return to the stage for a select number of shows. The band’s triumphant return to the stage were the highlights of both the Hellfest and Sweden Rock festivals in France and Sweden. Fans at these festivals were treated to the largest and most involved stage production in the band’s storied history. Horror concepts from multiple albums were used in the décor; fans can rest assured that this show will only get larger and more impressive at future performances.
KING DIAMOND continued to hit the stage from 2013 to 2018 including performances at Rock Hard Festival (DE), Copenhell (DK), Graspop (BE), Metal Days (SI), Bloodstock Open Air (UK), Loudpark (JP), Wacken Open Air (DE), a 2014 North American tour with Jess And The Ancient Ones, Fun Fun Fun Fest (US), toured as a part of the 2015 Mayhem Festival in the Summer (US), a Fall 2015 North American tour with Exodus as special guests, Sweden Rock fest (SE), Hellfest (FR),and Psycho Las Vegas (US).
In 2019, after the release of KING DIAMOND’s first new single in twelve years, “Masquerade Of Madness,” the band hit the road with a series of live shows in Europe including stops at Summer Breeze festival (DE), Graspop (BE), Hellfest (FR), Rock Fest (ES), and with Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats and Idle Hands as special guests for nineteen dates across North America.
KING DIAMOND’s thirty+ year musical career is one of the most storied in the history of heavy metal, but the tale is not yet over. The most recent release, 2007′s Grammy nominated album Give Me Your Soul…Please, stands as one of the most critically acclaimed albums in an already iconic discography. Future albums will feature entirely new horror stories, concepts, haunting orchestrations, and the band’s signature brand of heavy metal from the mind of KING DIAMOND and the talented group of musicians: guitarists Andy La Rocque and Mike Wead, bassist Pontus Egberg, and drummer Matt Thompson. Many more albums, tours, and ventures lay ahead.
Source: EARSPLIT PR
https://www.instagram.com/kingdiamond
BRAINSTORM + ARION – Co-Headline Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities, Venues & Info
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags brainstorm, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Power Metal on December 16, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
BRAINSTORM live:
“The Plague That Burns The Sky”
BRAINSTORM + ARION
Co-Headline Tour 2025
w/ STRANGER VISION
Presented by Rock Hard, musix, metal.de, powermetal.de, Decibel-Touring & RPM
27.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.02.2025 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
01.03.2025 DE Essen – Turock
02.03.2025 DE Mannheim – 7er Club
03.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
04.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
05.03.2025 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
06.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
Excl. CD+ticket bundles: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/shopPR
Regular tickets: https://linktr.ee/brainstormarion
More upcoming BRAINSTORM live dates:
08.03.2025 NL Harderwijk – Estrado
09.03.2025 NL Gouda – StudioGonz
05. – 08.06.2025 DE Oettingen i. Bay. – Camping Battleground Festival
24.08.2025 PL Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
About BRAINSTORM:
BRAINSTORM boasts an unparalleled career: since their 1997 debut, Hungry, the band has continued to evolve and solidify their position in the international metal scene with standout albums like Metus Mortis (2001), Soul Temptation (2003), Liquid Monster (2005), and more recent releases such as Midnight Ghost (2018) and Wall of Skulls (2021). Having toured worldwide and achieved impressive chart positions in recent years, BRAINSTORM remains as determined as ever to set new milestones instead of resting on their laurels.
BRAINSTORM are:
- Andy B. Franck | Vocals
- Torsten Ihlenfeld | Guitars
- Milan Loncaric | Guitars
- Jim Ramses | Bass
- Dieter Bernert | Drums
More on BRAINSTORM:
brainstorm-web.net | Facebook | Instagram | X | RPM
Source: C Squared Music
THE MELVINS – PLOT CALIFORNIA “SPRING BREAK” TOUR
Posted in alternative metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags buzz osborne, dale cover, melvins, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, the melvins on December 16, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
MARCH TREK PRECEDES MONUMENTAL “SAVAGE IMPERIAL DEATH MARCH PART II” TOUR WITH NAPALM DEATH
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2024 – The Melvins, who only recently announced a staggering number of U.S. tour dates for 2025, have slated a March trek across the Golden State, with the Los Angeles-based outfit playing six shows across California, dubbed the “Spring Break” Tour.
Tickets for the newly announced dates are on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. pacific time, with an artist pre-sale (code: SPRINGBREAK!) starting on Wednesday at 10 a.m. pacific. CNTS and Desslok open on all dates.
Buzz Osborne shared: “California! Here we go! There’s no better time to crisscross the state. Let’s do it!”
The trek sees the Melvins touring as a four-piece with Dale Crover returning after a medical emergency sidelined him in 2023. Joining Crover behind the kit is Big Business’ Coady Willis joining Crover for a rare double-drum extravaganza.
The Melvins’ previously announced “Savage Imperial Death March Part II” sees the addition of two dates: April 12 at Swan Dive in Las Vegas and May 11 at Globe Iron in Cleveland. Tickets for the full run of “Death March” dates are on-sale now. Openers include Weedeater (April 4-May 5), Titan To Tachyons featuring Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn (May 7- 20), The Hard-Ons with Jerry A (May 22-June 7), and Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, who will perform on all dates.
The Spring Break Tour:
March 1 Bakersfield, CA The Nile Theater
March 2 Fresno, CA Strummer’s
March 3 Sacramento, CA Goldfield Trading Post
March 4 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst Atrium
March 5 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Brew Rock
March 7 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet’s
Source: Speakeasy PR
DIRKSCHNEIDER – Celebrate 40 Years Of Balls To The Wall With A Star-Studded Reimagining
Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, metal music, news, metal bands, music news with tags Metal News, metal odyssey, accept, udo, 80's heavy metal, dirkschneider on December 16, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT’s iconic album, Balls To The Wall, founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider is reinterpreting this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominent artists across the global rock and metal scene, who frequently asked: “Are you planning anything special for the 40th anniversary of Balls To The Wall?”
These discussions sparked the idea to re-record the album’s legendary tracks alongside a stellar lineup of guest musicians, transforming the project into a heartfelt tribute. For both Dirkschneider and the participating artists, this endeavor is more than a celebration – it’s a homage to one of heavy metal’s most groundbreaking albums.
The reimagined Balls To The Wall features an impressive roster of talent, breathing new life into each track:
01. Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brodén of SABATON]
02. London Leatherboys [feat. Biff Byford of SAXON]
03. Fight It Back [feat. Mille Petrozza of KREATOR]
04. Head Over Heels [feat. Nils Molin of DYNAZTY/AMARANTHE]
05. Losing More Than You’ve Ever Had [feat. Michael Kiske of HELLOWEEN]
06. Love Child [feat. Ylva Eriksson of BROTHERS OF METAL]
07. Turn Me On [feat. Danko Jones]
08. Losers And Winners [feat. Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER]
09. Guardian Of The Night [feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens, formerly of JUDAS PRIEST]
10. Winter Dreams [feat. Doro Pesch]
Pre-order here: https://dirkschneider.rpm.link/bttwrPR
This ambitious reinterpretation not only revitalises the original tracks but also underscores their timeless impact on the metal genre. More than a revival, this project serves as a celebration of the album’s enduring legacy, enriched by the enthusiasm and contributions of some of metal’s most influential voices.
“Re-recording “Balls To The Wall” was a big challenge for me. The album is a milestone of my career, of course, that’s why it was even more important to me to make the original songs shine in a new light without losing their initial essence. All guests have put their individual stamps on these classic tracks, and collaborating with such outstanding vocalists has moved them into a fresh and exciting dimension. The result is a powerful homage to all fans but also an invitation to the next generation to experience the songs not minorly passionate than I was when I recorded them back in the day. It’s a never-ending personal journey for me – “Balls To The Wall” will always be a part of me,” states Udo.
RPM managing director Jochen Richert expresses his excitement: “This masterpiece has accompanied me for almost my entire life. When Udo first told me about his idea, my initial thought was, ‘Can this really work?’ But as soon as he mentioned the first guest singers, I knew it would be great. When I finally got to hear the tracks, I was blown away. My nostalgic side cautioned me, ‘No, you can’t like this better than the original.’ But there’s no use denying it, I have to admit it’s at least as good as the 1983 recordings – if not better! Accordingly, it’s an incredible honour to be able to contribute to this opus.”
This reimagined Balls To The Wall is a fitting tribute to heavy metal history, proving that its power and influence remain as potent today as they were four decades ago. Don’t miss your chance to own this extraordinary celebration of a true classic. Pre-order here: https://dirkschneider.rpm.link/bttwrPR
Source: C Squared Music
EUROPE – 2025 Concert & Festival Schedule
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags 80's heavy metal, classic rock, europe, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, Music, music news, rock music on December 16, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Europe bandsintown:
Friends,
We are very pleased to give you our 2025 show schedule so far:
16 Apr // BR, Brasília // Arena of Rock
19 Apr // BR, São Paulo // Monsters of Rock
24 Apr // CL, Santiago // Masters of Rock
30 Apr // CO, Cota // Monsters of Rock
24 May // NO, Kopervik // Kopervik Festival
07 Jun // FR, Maxeville // Heavy Weekend
21 Jun // NO, Steinkjer // Steinkjer Festival
28 Jun // SE, Nyköping // Hamnplan
03 Jul // SE, Borlänge // Alive Festival
06 Jul // ES, Chiclana // Concert Music Festival
08 Jul // ES, Marbella // Starlite Festival
10 Jul // ES, Murcia // Plaza de Toros de Murcia
15 Jul // IT, Bologna // Sequioe Music Park
16 Jul // IT, Altidona // Wondergate Music Festival
25 Jul // SE, Vadstena // Vadstena Slott
26 July // NO, Tønsberg // Foynhagen Concert Series Honørbrygga
01 Aug // SE, Karlskrona // Karlskrona Skärgårdsfest
02 Aug // SE, Arvika // Hamnfest
Tickets: https://bnds.us/mexhnb
DIRKSCHNEIDER – Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary Tour | Europe 2025 Info
Posted in Metal, Heavy Metal, Music, metal music, news, metal bands, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, udo, dirkschneider, all for metal, crownshift on December 13, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From U.D.O. bandsintown:
We can’t wait to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Balls to the Wall’ together with you in 2025! This will be a historic and electrifying event so make sure to grab your tickets now before they are gone!
Tour and ticket info:
Click here for all Tourdates and Ticketlinks
http://www.udo-online.de
DIRKSCHNEIDER live:
“Balls To The Wall” – 40th Anniversary Tour
w/ CROWNSHIFT, ALL FOR METAL
Presented by Contra Promotion & Metal Hammer
25.02.2025 HR Zagreb – Boogaloo * NEW
26.02.2025 AT Vienna – SiMM City
27.02.2025 DE Munich – Backstage LOW TICKETS
28.02.2025 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee LOW TICKETS
01.03.2025 CZ Prague – SaSaZu
02.03.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
04.03.2025 RO Bucharest – Quantic Club
06.03.2025 PL Kraków – Klub Studio
07.03.2025 PL Warsaw – Progresja
08.03.2025 LT Vilnius – Kablys
09.03.2025 EE Tallinn – Helitehas NEW
10.03.2025 FI Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo
11.03.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema
13.03.2025 NO Oslo – Rockefeller
14.03.2025 SE Gothenburg – Trädgår’n
16.03.2025 DE Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
17.03.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
18.03.2025 BE Antwerp – Trix
19.03.2025 FR Paris – Le Trabendo
21.03.2025 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem
22.03.2025 ES Madrid – Mon MOVED
23.03.2025 ES Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2
25.03.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
26.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn SOLD OUT
27.03.2025 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
28.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
29.03.2025 DE Geiselwind – Eventhalle LOW TICKETS
30.03.2025 DE Geiselwind – Eventhalle NEW
08.04.2025 GR Athens – Fuzz Live Music Club * NEW
09.04.2025 GR Thessaloniki – Principal Club Theater * NEW
11.04.2025 TR Istanbul – IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş * NEW
12.04.2025 BG Sofia – Hristo Botev Hall * NEW
- DIRKSCHNEIDER only
30.07. – 02.08.2025 DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air SOLD OUT NEW
TÝR – Announces Second Leg Of Battle Ballads North American Headlining Tour | Tickets On Sale Now!
Posted in folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums 2024, Metal News, metal odyssey, TÝR, viking metal on December 13, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Faroe Islands-based folk metal collective TÝR will return to North American stages this Winter on the second leg of the Battle Ballads tour! The journey will commence on February 13th in Brooklyn, New York and close on March 5th in Joliet, Illinois. Additional support will be provided again by Æther Realm.
Comments TÝR vocalist/guitarist Heri Joensen, “If it were only up to us, the band, we’d play for you all, everywhere, in a heartbeat, if only we could. On our last North American run, we got a lot of requests about playing in this and that city that was not on our route. We’re very happy that this time we get to do a second round visiting a lot of those cities that our dear fans requested. Get your tickets early. It would be a shame if we miss you. And since the VIP upgrade experience went down well last time, we decided to do it again, so we can hang out together and play an acoustic show for you.”
Tickets are on sale now at https://tyr.fo/shows. See all confirmed dates below.
TÝR w/ Æther Realm:
2/13/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
2/14/2025 Broken Goblet – Bensalem, PA
2/15/2025 Hooligans – Jacksonville, NC
2/16/2025 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
2/18/2025 Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA
2/19/2025 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
2/20/2025 89th Street Collective – Oklahoma City, OK
2/21/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
2/22/2025 The Marquis – Denver, CO
2/26/2025 Constellation Room – Santa Ana, CA
2/27/2025 Whisky-A-Go-Go – West Hollywood, CA
2/28/2025 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
3/01/2025 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
3/02/2025 The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
3/03/2025 The Granada – Lawrence, KS
3/04/2025 Amsterdam Bar & Hall – St. Paul, MN
3/05/2025 The Forge – Joliet, IL
Battle Ballads, TÝR’s outstanding ninth full-length studio album, was released earlier this year on Metal Blade Records.
A crushing, soaring, batch of classical embellished songs that conjure images of galloping steeds, clashing swords, and hard-fought victories, with Battle Ballads, TÝR has composed an album that resounds with their trademark Viking metal sound. At the same time, the band has experimented with new writing styles and musical techniques and created songs that are structurally simpler, yet musically more variegated. There’s no escaping the masterfully meticulous blend of melody and savagery on Battle Ballads.
TÝR:
Heri Joensen – vocal, guitar
Hans Hammer – guitar
Gunnar Helmer “Gunz” Thomsen – bass
Tadeusz “Tad” Rieckmann – drums
Band info: https://tyr.fo
Preview and purchase Battle Ballads at metalblade.com/tyr.
Watch TÝR’s previously released videos for “Axes” HERE, “Hammered” HERE, and “Dragons Never Die” HERE.
Source: EARSPLIT PR
LORDI – Announce New Album “Limited Deadition” Out March 21, 2025, With Single “Syntax Terror”
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, lordi, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on December 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Finnish hard rock and metal legends LORDI are set to release their highly anticipated 19th studio album, Limited Deadition, on March 21, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The album is spearheaded by the electrifying lead single, “Syntax Terror,” a track that thrusts listeners into a game-like world with spacy melodies, thunderous riffs, and irresistibly catchy hooks.
Mr Lordi comments: “The writing of this song started out with its main keyboard riff. I played around with those mono sounds, trying to come up with something with a very 80s action movie opening score feel. ‘Syntax Terror’ actually almost became the album title, but then it was discovered that other people have had the same idea way before I did. On the verses I was thinking of JUDAS PRIEST, on the chorus of MANOWAR and – as icing on the cake – Udo Dirkschneider-type of screams to belch out the title. Don’t ask what the lyrics are about. ‘Syntax Terror’ is a very 80s heavy metal style song, painting abstract pictures with every line!”
Don’t miss the “Syntax Terror” lyric video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUDX4L-Inco
Pre-save the new single:
https://lordi.rpm.link/syntaxterrorPR
Already generating excitement among fans, the single promises to be a highlight in LORDI‘s monstrous catalog. Pre-orders are available here: https://lordi.rpm.link/limiteddeaditionPR
Known for their theatrical style and unique blend of 80s-inspired rock and heavy metal, LORDI‘s latest creation is a nostalgic celebration of retro 80s toys, infused with a fresh and powerful energy. Building on the success of their 2023 album Screem Writers Guild, Limited Deadition ventures into heavier riffs and faster tempos, creating a soundscape that is both familiar and invigorating.
Recorded at IluSound Studio and Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Limited Deadition was produced by Mr Lordi, mixed by Ilkka Herkman, and mastered by Pauli Saastamoinen. As always, Mr Lordi took charge of the album’s striking artwork and layout, channeling his passion for 80s memorabilia into every detail. “It’s some kind of sibling album to its predecessor,” Mr Lordi explains. “We’re still walking the path of AOR-inspired music, but this time, with a more metal touch in terms of riffs and tempo. We’ve always written what felt right and natural, and this album is no exception.”
The thematic heart of Limited Deadition lies in Mr Lordi’s lifelong obsession with collecting, inspired by the action figures and toys of his childhood. “The album topic of 80s toys is actually just a loose theme, but it’s been accompanying me since I was little. I’ve always been a collector of various stuff, and I’m even some kind of a hoarder. I can’t even remember which my first own toy was, but my obsession basically started with “Muppet Show” dolls, followed by “Star Wars” and “E.T.” figures, with the latter actually being my favourite movie of all time.”
The album opens with “SCG XIX The Hexecutioners,” setting the stage for an exciting blend of cinematic and melodic heavy rock. Tracks like “Legends Are Made Of Clichés” and “Skelephant In The Room” highlight LORDI‘s knack for creating larger-than-life anthems. Meanwhile, the poignant ballad “Collectable” reflects on the fleeting value of physical objects in a digital world, while the title track, Limited Deadition, makes a bold statement celebrating collectors and their passion.
To support the release, LORDI will embark on a global Limited Deadition tour, beginning in Finland and expanding internationally. Fans can expect a monstrous spectacle, complete with new tricks and surprises.
Limited Deadition will be available on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats on March 21, 2025. Pre-orders for the album and tour tickets are now live. With the explosive single “Syntax Terror” already setting the tone, fans can prepare for an unforgettable addition to the LORDIverse.
Get ready to unleash the monster within – Limited Deadition is coming!
LORDI are:
Mr Lordi | vocals
Kone | guitars
Hiisi | bass
Hella | keyboard
Mana | drums
LORDI live:
21.03.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema
22.03.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia-klubi
25.03.2025 PL Warsaw – Progresja
26.03.2025 PL Gdansk – B90
28.03.2025 NL Amstelveen – P60
29.03.2025 NL Drachten – Poppoadium Iduna
30.03.2025 NL Sittard – Poppodium Volt
02.04.2025 UK Wolverhampton – Wulfrun Hall
03.04.2025 UK Newcastle – NX
05.04.2025 UK Manchester – Academy 2
06.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Galvanizers SWG3
08.04.2025 UK London – Islington Assembly Hall
09.04.2025 UK Bristol – SWX
11.04.2025 FR Savigny-le-Temple – L’Empreinte
12.04.2025 FR Saint-Lô – Le Normandy
13.04.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas – De Casino
15.04.2025 FR Lyon (Villeurbanne) – La Rayonne
16.04.2025 FR Strasbourg (Ostwald) – Le Point d’Eau
17.04.2025 FR Montbéliard – L’Axone
02.08.2025 CZ Ostrava – Ostrava v plamenech
Info & Tickets: https://www.lordi.fi/tour
Source: C Squared Music
More on LORDI:
lordi.fi | Facebook | Instagram | X| TikTok | YouTube | RPM
MOB RULES – Start Recording New Studio Album And Sign With ROAR
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums 2025, Metal News, metal odyssey, mob rules, Power Metal on December 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
MOB RULES continues with their flagship German power metal, they’ve been known for in the scene! Founded in 1994, since their legendary debut album “Savage Land” (1999) and its glorious successor “Temple Of Two Suns”, they have been delivering anthemic and highly melodic power metal that has taken on symphonic and progressive traits over the years. Their discography, which now comprises nine studio albums, contains highlights throughout, above all the hit-packed “Among The Gods”, the epic “Radical Peace” with the long track “The Oswald File” and their chart-breaker “Beast Reborn”, which pushed MOB RULES to #37 in the German album charts. Most recently, the band around frontman Klaus Dirks thrilled with the best-of compilation “Celebration Day – 30 Years Of Mob Rules” including some new recordings and cover versions of IRON MAIDEN, GHOST, DIO and others.
MOB RULES are currently back in the recording studio, working under the direction of Markus Teske (Symphony X, Vanden Plas, U.D.O. and others) on their tenth, as yet untitled studio album, which is scheduled for release in late summer 2025. However, they would like to release a first forerunner at the beginning of next year. “All the songs have been written and large parts of them have already been recorded,” reveals the frontman and goes into even more detail: ”You can look forward to an album that is special in many respects, with which we have managed to build a bridge between yesterday and today. In other words, our own band history partly served as inspiration. The material is multi-layered and conceptually structured.
This much can already be revealed: In addition to the CD and vinyl, there will be an additional physical product of the album, in which we have brought in all our creativity and spared no expense or effort to offer the fans the ultimate experience of the new record. More will be revealed in due course, but we can already tell you that the first single will be called “Back To Savage Land”.”
MOB RULES are also expecting a breath of fresh air from their new label partner ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Sacred Steel and others). “We were very pleased about the great interest and the resulting signing of MOB RULES with the newly established label ROAR,” comments singer Klaus Dirks and adds: “As a band, we find everything we could wish for there, both structurally and in terms of know-how and the human component. We have a long-standing relationship of trust with some of the employees there. Among them is Markus Wosgien, who has followed MOB RULES with great interest for a long time and whose perseverance and creative input have convinced us. We are looking forward to working together, but would also like to take this opportunity to thank the SPV/Steamhammer crew once again for their trusting cooperation over the last 10 years.”
The record company is just as happy. “Mob Rules have been with me for 25 years now. In the nineties, as a power metal fan you could blindly buy anything with the “Limb Music” seal of approval. I remember the first pre-release tapes of brand-new acts like Angra, Rhapsody, Eldritch, Abraxas and Mob Rules! Limb Schnoor had a special knack in this area and since then Mob Rules have been a musical companion that has surprised and inspired me time and time again. Now it has finally worked out and we can forge new plans together, which include the upcoming studio albums as well as numerous reissues and surprises of some back-catalog titles,” states ROAR A&R Markus Wosgien.
MOB RULES – Online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobrulesband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobrulesband/
Shop: https://mobrules.bandcamp.com/
Visit ROAR online:
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
Swedish Thrash Metal Icons MEZZROW Unleash Brand New Song “As Fear Unfolds”
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, mezzrow, thrash, Thrash Metal on December 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Legendary Swedish cult act MEZZROW returns to the thrash metal scene with their new single, “As Fear Unfolds”! A music video for the first harbinger of a new album to follow in 2025, is now premiering below.
The band comments: “Recorded during the Summon Thy Demons-sessions and one of the first songs we wrote back in early 2021 (The lyrics were actually written for another song way back in 1992). It kind of stands out from the other songs on the album with its proggy approach! Within the band we call it our ”Mercyful Fate-song”, with all its different tempo changes and technical vibes going on. This is also the first studio recording featuring Alvaro ”Alvis” Svanerö on drums.”
As Fear Unfolds” is out now via ROAR and streaming on all digital providers at:
https://mezzrow.rpm.link/asfearunfolds
Watch the video clip premiering HERE
MEZZROW built themselves a name in the thrash metal scene during the late eighties with their critically acclaimed demo tapes, “Frozen Soul” and “Cross of Tormention”. In 1990 they released their classic debut album “Then Came the Killing” through Active Records (Candlemass a.o.), a subsidiary of Music for Nations. The album is still today considered as one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal releases from Sweden and Scandinavia.
During 2021 MEZZROW rose from the ashes, when bass player Conny Welén (ex-Hexenhaus) and singer Uffe Pettersson (ex-Rosicrucian) decided to make a new mark in the thrash metal world of today, together with new guitarists Magnus Söderman (Nightrage) and Ronnie Björnström (ex-Defiatory, ex-Aeon), as well as drummer Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö (Imperial Domain).
Following their comeback album “Summon Thy Demons” (2023, Fireflash Records) and the much-acclaimed ”Keep It True – Live” record, MEZZROW are currently busy writing new material for a next album to be released in the hopefully not so distant future through ROAR. Twelve new songs are now ready for recording and this process has slightly begun. As the first single “As Fear Unfolds” proves, fans can expect a killer album with high intense Bay Area thrash with a Swedish melodic touch. 2025 – get ready for some new MEZZROW Thrash Metal!
Source: RPM-ROAR
For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mezzrowsweden/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mezzrowswedishthrash/
Website | https://www.mezzrow.black/
Visit ROAR online:
Homepage: https://www.roar-records
SYSTEM OF A DOWN And KORN – NYC MetLife Stadium Show Announced!
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags korn, Metal, metal odyssey, nu metal, system of a down on December 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Korn bandsintown:
08.28.25 | NYC | Metlife Stadium with System of A Down
Sign-up for first access to tickets: http://kornofficial.com
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