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LUTHARO – To Tour Europe With FROZEN CROWN And FELLOWSHIP This Spring!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on December 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Canadian melodic metal titans LUTHARO are returning to Europe this spring as support to symphonic metallers FELLOWSHIP and power metal giants FROZEN CROWN. All dates are in support of their critically acclaimed album Chasing Euphoria which was released in March 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Guitarist Victor Bucer comments: “EUROPE HERE WE COME! We could not be more ecstatic to be joining FROZEN CROWN and FELLOWSHIP on the road starting April 2025! Cant wait to head bang with you all! See YOU there!”

Listen to Chasing Euphoria: 

https://lutharo.afr.link/ChasingEuphoria

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
11.04.2025 – Memmingen, D @ Kaminwerk
12.04.2025 – Weinheim, D @ Cafe Central
13.04.2025 – Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat
15.04.2025 – Aschaffenburg, D @ ColosSaal
17.04.2025 – Regensburg, D @ Airport Obertraubling
18.04.2025 – Arnheim, NL @ Willemeen
19.04.2025 – Diest, B @ Hell
20.04.2025 – Hamburg, D @ Logo
22.04.2025 – Bochum, D @ Rockpalast/Matrix
23.04.2025 – Herford, D @ Kulturwerk
24.04.2025 – Wilhelmshaven, D @ Pumpwerk
26.04.2025 – Schirnding, D @ Gemeindehalle
27.04.2025 – Pratteln, CH @ Z7
29.04.2025 – München, D @ Backstage
01.05.2025 – Pamplona, ES @ Totem
02.05.2025 – Madrid, ES @ Revi Live
03.05.2025 – Barcelona, ES @ Wolf

Bandcamp: https://lutharoband.bandcamp.com/album/hiraeth
Website: https://www.lutharo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LutharoOfficial

Source: C Squared Music

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LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival 2025 Launches Early Bird Tickets!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 5, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

August 1st – 3rd – Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta’s Badlands – Drumheller, AB

LAH 2024 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3WwDCkh

Nestled in the badlands of Drumheller, AB, one of Canada’s loudest decibel-breaking open-air extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL FESTIVAL will host its 13th annual festivities from August 1st to 3rd, 2025.

Showcasing the best up-and-coming Canadian and international talent to roar through the country’s largest dinosaur fossil grounds, LAH has launched its early bird weekend passes.

This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air has to offer. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!

The early bird weekend pass price is $140 CAD (this includes camping on-site). The weekend pass full price of $175 CAD will be in effect when the festival 2025 lineup is announced in the new year.

Early Bird Weekend Passes Available at: https://loudashell.ca/shop/loud-as-hell-early-bird-ticket-weekend-pass/

In additional news, LAH has revamped their website www.LoudAsHell.ca with a fresh new look and design, along with online shopping of LAH merch, pictures, and videos to reminisce of years past along with updated festival Information and FAQ section.

About: LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since 2012 with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its decade of showcasing Canadian and international bands, the festival has grown into a pilgrimage for metalheads from across the country.

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2025 will be celebrating its thirteenth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, and dinosaurs!

More info:
LoudAsHell.ca
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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SACRED STEEL – Announce New Studio Album “Ritual Supremacy” And Sign New Record Deal With ROAR

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

For more than 25 years, SACRED STEEL have been offering metalheads a killer, trend-free alternative to bloated trigger drums, cheesy keyboards and boring cliché sounds that are hyped year after year as “the next big thing in metal”. SACRED STEEL have always remained true to themselves, constantly reinventing their traditional style and releasing some highly acclaimed classics, such as their legendary debut “Reborn In Steel”, the follow-up “Wargods Of Metal”, or their heaviest album “Slaughter Prophecy”.

In April 2025, the band will release their 10th album “Ritual Supremacy”, which will be celebrated with a performance at the 25th anniversary of the “Keep It True Festival” and many more shows. The album is also the first to feature new members Toni Ieva (bass) and Jörn Langenfeld (guitar), who joined the band in 2023.

“Ritual Supremacy” will be released by their new label partner ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Holy Moses and others), whose managing director Jochen Richert, Markus Wosgien (label management) and Lambros Kokkinos (product management) are long-time scene veterans. “These are people we’ve known for ages and who have been supplying you and us with the stuff we all can’t and don’t want to live without for at least as long: high-quality heavy metal releases,” the band is pleased to say, adding: ”When the label A&R first had his entire Sacred Steel record collection signed at the meeting with the band, we just knew: this is the right place for us! With ROAR behind us, we are now ideally positioned to finally release our new album “Ritual Supremacy” worldwide and on a broad basis after more than 8 years since the last release.” 

“As a native Swabian and friend of pure heavy metal, you are inevitably connected to Sacred Steel. You can sing along to their classics in your sleep and with a raised metal fist, and of course share unforgettable memories with the band, which has always remained true to themselves, yet continues to develop and, above all, still has something to say. “Ritual Supremacy” is a statement and will blow the mind of every true metalhead. The first single will be released in mid-January and the album will go on sale. Dress warmly,” states Markus Wosgien from ROAR. 

SACRED STEEL is a trademark in the metal scene: METAL with attitude, never everyone’s favorite and damn proud of it!

Sacred Steel – live: 
11.04.2025 – Villingen-Schwenningen (GER) – Little Black Forest Festival
17.04.2025 – Oberhausen (GER) – Thrash Speed Burn Festival
25. – 26.04.2025 – Lauda-Königshofen (GER) – Keep It True Festival
02.- 03.04.2025 – Ochtendung (GER) – A CHANCE FOR METAL Festival

Sacred Steel – online: 
Homepage: https://www.sacredsteel.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredsteelofficial/

ROAR – online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar

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U.S. Trad-Metal Band, PREHISTORIA, Releasing “Cryptic Halo” On StormSpell Records In February 

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Album art by Adam Burke. Logo design by Chris Hurst.

U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, Prehistoria, will release Cryptic Halo, their first full-length album, on February 11, 2025 via StormSpell Records. The album follows the 2022 release of debut EP, Cursed Lands.

An album teaser track is available at:

prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com/track/cryptic-halo-teaser

Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:

“We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release.”

FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora

Band Photo by Austin White 

Band Line-Up:

Alonso “Zo” Donoso – Vocals
Shaun Cothron – Guitar
Max Otworth – Guitar
Ian Bender – Bass
Cody Johns – Drums

Track Listing:

  1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
  2. Rise
  3. Salvation Denied
  4. Obsidian Gateways
  5. Everlasting Legacy
  6. Paradise Lost
  7. Crown of the Resolute
  8. Crucible of Shadows
  9. Dreamchaser

BAND BIO:

Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.

Cryptic Halo Credits:

All songs (except “Futle Invocation…”) written and performed by Prehistoria.

“Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement” written and produced by Dan Wagoner.

Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.

Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.

Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios. Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter. Bass recorded by Ian Bender.

Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.

Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.

Source: ClawHammer PR

instagram.com/prehistoriaband

youtube.com/@prehistoriaband

prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com

Pehistoria on Spotify

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Swedish Metal Icons MESHUGGAH Announce Monumental 2025 North American Tour

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025! Swedish metal juggernauts MESHUGGAH will make their triumphant return to North American stages, bringing their genre-defying, mind-bending sound to fans across the U.S. and Canada. Joining them on this monumental trek, produced by Live Nation, are the fellow legendary acts Cannibal Corpse and Carcass, making this THE tour of the year for metal fans.

Tickets: Tickets will be available starting with Citi and Artist presales beginning today, December 3rd at 12pm ET / 9 am PT. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday,  December 6th at 10am local time at livenation.com.

Presale: Citi is the official card of the MESHUGGAH tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning today at 12:00pm ET through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com. The artist presale will also begin today at 2:00pm ET.

MESHUGGAH w/ Special Guests Cannibal Corpse And Carcass:

  • Friday, March 28, 2025 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre Tickets
  • Saturday, March 29, 2025– Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Resort Toronto Tickets
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Tickets
  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025– St. Louis, MO – The Pageant Tickets
  • Friday, April 4, 2025 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium Tickets
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex Tickets
  • Sunday, April 6, 2025 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic Tickets
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025– Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum Tickets
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort Tickets
  • Friday, April 11, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Tickets
  • Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – Austin, TX – ACL Live – Moody Theater Tickets
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025– Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom Tickets
  • Friday, April 18, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Tickets
  • Saturday, April 19, 2025 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Tickets *
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025– National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor Tickets
  • Thursday, April 24, 2025 – New York, NY – The Theater at  Madison Square Garden Tickets

*Non-Live Nation Date

MESHUGGAH continues to redefine heavy music with their latest album, Immutable. Recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden, and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Vlado Meller, Immutable showcases the band’s unparalleled musicianship and innovation. Featuring tracks like “The Abysmal Eye,” “I Am That Thirst,” and “Broken Cog,”Immutable has been hailed by critics as a masterclass in progressive metal.

Connect With MESHUGGAH:
meshuggah.net | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube
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Source: C Squared Music

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BLEEDING THROUGH – Announces New Album ‘NINE’ Out February 14th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on December 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

New Single/Video ‘Path Of Our Disease’
Streaming Now!

Southern California metalcore giants BLEEDING THROUGH are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records.

Following the release of eviscerating singles, ‘Our Brand Is Chaos‘ and ‘Dead But So Alive‘, BLEEDING THROUGH emerges six years after the release of Love Will Kill All, for one of the most vicious and unrelenting records of their celebrated career, NINE. 

Commenting on the impending record, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says: 

“There’s so much passion and aggression on this album. If you’re a fan of us, you won’t be let down. This is everything we’ve been working towards. This is the culmination of 25 years. This is Bleeding Through in its purest form.”

Today, the band reveals the album’s next merciless single, ‘Path Of Our Disease‘, which is accompanied by the music video below. 

Adding about the new single, Schieppati says: 

“Path Of Our Disease’ is a song about the disgusting social climate of the world. We are becoming a species that is never satisfied. We think the grass is always greener and are forgetting what loyalty is. We are being led be liars and fakes down a path of disappointment. It’s time to break free.” 

Stream ‘Path Of Our Disease‘: https://bfan.link/path-of-our-disease
Pre-Order NINE: https://bfan.link/nine-1

BLEEDING THROUGH Tour Dates:
(w/GOD FORBID, NEKROGOBLIKON, I DECLARE WAR, CARNIFEX)
Dec 14 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Dec 15 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

‘PATH OF OUR DISEASE’ MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/K13xNWACN00

NINE Track-list:

1. Gallows
2. Our Brand Is Chaos
3. Dead, But So Alive
4. Hail Destruction
5. Lost In Isolation
(Feat. Doc Coyle/God Forbid)
6. Last Breath
7. Path Of Our Disease
8. I Am Resistance
(Feat. Andrew Neufeld/Comeback Kid)
9. Emery
10. War Time
(Feat. Brian Fair/Shadows Fall)
11. Unholy Armada

After 25 years, eight albums, and countless gigs, Bleeding Through persist as a tried-and-true outlier in heavy music and culture. 

Follow BLEEDING THROUGH:
https://www.bleedingthroughofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BleedingThrough
https://www.instagram.com/bleedingthrough

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ELVENKING – Italian Pagan/Folk Metal Outfit Releases “Throes Of Atonement” Video/Single

Posted in folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo courtesy of Reaper Entertainment

Italian pagan/folk metal outfit and recent Reaper Entertainment signees ELVENKING have unveiled their latest single, “Throes Of Atonement.” The release is accompanied by a striking lyric video crafted by acclaimed artist René Berthiaume and perfectly captures the dark and emotional essence of the track.

The band comments, “‘Throes Of Atonement’ reflects a big part of the atmospheres and the mood of this third and final chapter of the Reader Of The Runes concept trilogy. It pays tribute to the epic power metal of the ‘90s, a significant influence for our early days to the extent that it could almost come out of our first album Heathenreel.

This album delves into the past of the characters in this story, revealing the reasons behind the Reader Of The Runes‘ wrath in the previous chapter. ‘Throes Of Atonement’ focuses on two characters, exploring adolescent jealousy and narrow-mindedness that ultimately leads to hatred and betrayal. For all the harm inflicted, whether intentional or unintentional, the ultimate punishments were penance and death.”

With “Throes Of Atonement,” ELVENKING once again showcases their mastery in storytelling, blending epic melodies with profound themes.

Watch ELVENKING’s video for “Throes Of Atonement” HERE. Stream the track HERE.

ELVENKING:
Damna – vocals
Aydan – guitar
Headmatt – guitar
Jakob – bass
Lethien – violin
Symohn – drums

2025 will bring ELVENKING to stages across Europe when they join forces with Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, and Heidevolk to resurrect the legendary Paganfest trek. See all confirmed dates below.

ELVENKING w/ Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, Heidevolk:
1/08/2025 Grosse Freiheit – Hamburg, DE
1/09/2025 Oosterpoort – Groningen, NL
1/10/2025 Filharmonie – Stuttgart, DE
1/11/2025 Turbinenhalle – Oberhausen, DE
1/12/2025 Huxley’s – Berlin, DE
1/13/2025 Congress Centre – Roskilde, DK
1/14/2025 Aladin – Bremen, DE
1/16/2025 O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
1/17/2025 O2 Academy – Edinburgh, UK
1/18/2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK
1/19/2025 O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK
1/20/2025 Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, BE
1/21/2025 Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, DE
1/22/2025 Zenith – Paris, FR
1/23/2025 Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln, CH
1/24/2025 Eventzentrum – Geiselwind, DE
1/25/2025 Backstage – Munich, DE
1/26/2025 OM – Liege, BE
1/28/2025 Alcatraz – Milan, IT
1/29/2025 Transbordeur – Lyon, FR
1/30/2025 Salle Metropole – Lausanne, CH
1/31/2025 Halle Verrière – Meisenthal, FR
2/01/2025 Felsenkeller – Leipzig, DE
2/02/2025 013 Poppodium – Tilburg, NL
2/03/2025 Capitol – Hannover, DE
2/05/2025 Studio – Krakow, PL
2/06/2025 Progresja – Warsaw, PL
2/07/2025 Hala Datart – Zlín, CZ
2/08/2025 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
2/09/2025 Tvornica – Zagreb, HR

Stand by for further info on ELVENKING’s upcoming new full-length.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

https://www.elvenking.net

https://www.reaper-entertainment.com

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Cruz Del Sur Music Releases THE WATCHER’s Out of the Dark

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Boston (MA) – U.S. Doom-Tinged Heavy Metal outfit, The Watcher, has released Out of the Dark on Cruz Del Sur Music. The band’s first full-length album is available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats! Fans of Iron Maiden, Trouble, and Satan should take note!

Purchase/Stream:

CD: tinyurl.com/thewatchercd

LP Black: tinyurl.com/thewatcherlp

BC: thewatcherheavymetal.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-dark

YT: youtu.be/WkvBQkcVAcc

The 2021 release of The Watcher’s debut Your Turn to Die EP was the culmination of delays, false starts and good, old-fashioned patience. The 2016 creation of guitarist/bassist Max Furst, The Watcher was not intended to have such a prolonged gestation for its first release into the metal world, but the wait proved to be worth it.

Physical copies of Your Turn to Die sold out upon its release, signaling to Furst, vocalist Paden Reed and drummer Chris Spraker that there would be demand for their distinctive brand of NWOTHM with elements of doom. Alas, that moment has arrived in the form of the eight-song “Out of the Dark.”

Out of the Dark was recorded in the autumn months of late 2023 with engineer Sasha Stroud at Artifact Audio in Maspeth, Queens, New York. The Watcher went to great lengths to ensure that the songs worked within the context of the album format with an organic flow of ideas and intentional peaks and valleys to ensure listener engagement. As a result, Out of the Dark expands on what The Watcher started on Your Turn to Die. From urgent, heads-down ‘bangers to festival-ready chorus all the way to the climactic closing track, “Thy Blade, Thy Blood,” the band’s growth is readily apparent.

The Watcher will be gigging around the East Coast and parts of Canada in support of Out of the Dark (ex-Malleus guitarist Nelson Ribas and Demon Chrome guitarist Dylan Kulpa have since completed The Watcher’s live lineup.) More importantly, the band hopes to arrive on European shores sometime in the near future. For the present, though, Out of the Dark emerges as a compelling LP that unifies classic metal and the darkness of doom, fortified through the spirit of three metallic diehards who never say die. 

Track Listing:

  1. Out of the Dark
  2. Strike Back
  3. Burning World
  4. Exiled
  5. The Revelator
  6. Kill Or Be Killed
  7. The Final Hour
  8. Thy Blade, Thy Blood

Source: ClawHammer PR

cruzdelsurmusic.com

cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com

thewatcherheavymetal.bandcamp.com

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HELLOWEEN – Launch Thrilling “Save Us” Performance Video From Upcoming Live Release – Live At Budokan Due Out Next Month via RPM

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on December 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

HELLOWEEN are turning up the heat as they gear up for their monumental 40th anniversary world tour in 2025/2026 and tease a brand-new studio album! But before diving into the next chapter, the metal legends are giving their fans one last epic thrill from their chart-topping self-titled album with the release of Live At Budokan on December 13, 2024 (RPM).

Today, they’ve unleashed a blistering live version of “Save Us,” a track that catapults us back to their groundbreaking Keeper Of The Seven Keys era – a defining moment in their storied career. This electrifying single forges a powerful bridge between their glorious past and their unstoppable present. Get ready, Pumpkins United fans – this is just the beginning!

Watch “Save Us (live)“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K05mkUhN-4Q
Stream/purchase the single: https://helloween.rpm.link/saveuslivePR

Bassist Markus Grosskopf notes: “‘Save Us’ is unfortunately still relevant or more relevant than ever before. The natural disasters, our own ignorance, hardly any possibilities to escape from all threats – the song is a desperate plea for rescue…a heavy, but thought-provoking piece with crushing reality.”

Pre-order Live At Budokan in your preferred physical format [digipak-2CD, 3LP (limited “deluxe edition” first press in trifold), Blu-ray, DVD], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive “Save Us (live),” “Eagle Fly Free (live)” and “Best Time (live)” instantly: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR

More from “Live At Budokan”: “Best Time (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0
“Eagle Fly Free (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4

HELLOWEEN are:
Michael Kiske | vocals
Andi Deris | vocals
Kai Hansen | guitars, vocals
Michael Weikath | guitars
Sascha Gerstner | guitars
Markus Grosskopf | bass
Daniel Löble | drums

Source: C Squared Music

More on HELLOWEEN:
helloween.org | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | RPM

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GOTTHARD – Unveil New Song “Boom Boom” Announce New Album ‘Stereo Crush’ Out On March 21, 2025 via RPM | Additional Tour Dates Announced

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , on November 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Nearly five years after the release of #13, Swiss rockers GOTTHARD are making a powerful comeback with their highly anticipated new album, Stereo Crush, set to release on March 21, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

To mark the announcement, the band has unveiled their latest single, “Boom Boom“. This high-energy anthem not only celebrates the album announcement but also offers a dynamic preview of the signature sound fans can expect from Stereo Crush.

Guitar duo Leo Leoni and Freddy Scherer ignite the track with heavy riffs that haven’t been heard in the GOTTHARD realm for quite some time. The remarkable rhythm section, powered by bassist Marc Lynn and drummer Flavio Mezzodi, propels the Swiss express forward with relentless energy, while frontman Nic Maeder masterfully commands the journey through hard rock territory with his powerful and charismatic vocals. Building up to an irresistibly catchy chorus, it’s clear to all that this is a new GOTTHARD classic in the making.

Watch the “Boom Boom” lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKHkfiegtg
Stream the track: https://gotthard.rpm.link/boomboomPR

Leo Leoni explains the personal meaning of the song: “I wrote it when I found out that we were expecting a child. The birth of my son Gabriel was a moment that completely changed my life. When I hold him in my arms, look into his eyes or see his smile, I feel an indescribable love and deep gratitude. This song is my way of expressing all these feelings for him.”

Produced and mixed by long-time partner Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio, and mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), Stereo Crush promises to set new standards which will additionally come to shine on the band’s forthcoming touring cycle.

GOTTHARD will open it with a tour in May, accompanied by special guests Y&T, before the quintet head to select festivals as well as the stages of their home country at the end of 2025. The band’s current live schedule and ticket info can be found below!

Photo credit: Manuel Schütz

L-R:
Freddy Scherer (guitars), Marc Lynn (bass) Nic Maeder (vocals),
Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Leo Leoni (guitars)

Fans should also mark January 17 of next year in their calendars as Stereo Crush pre-orders will officially be launched on that date. One thing’s for sure: Even in 2025, there won’t be a way around GOTTHARD for the worldwide hard rock community! 

Powered by Bottom Row: https://www.bottomrow.com/

Tickets are on sale here: https://bit.ly/GOTTHARDTIX

GOTTHARD live:

“Stereo Crush” Tour 2025
Special Guests: Y&T
Presented by Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, musix, Rock Antenne & powermetal.de

23.05.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
24.05.2025 DE Geiselwind – Music Hall
25.05.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
27.05.2025 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
29.05.2025 DE Munich – Circus Krone
30.05.2025 DE Filderstadt – FILharmonie
31.05.2025 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal

More upcoming GOTTHARD live dates:

27.06.2025 CH Basel – Summerstage *NEW*
22.07.2025 DE Regensburg – Piazza im Gewerbepark *NEW*
12. – 14.06.2025 ES Zamora – Z! Live Rock
19.12.2025 CH Bern – Neue Festhalle *NEW*
20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall *NEW*

More on RPM:
reigningphoenixmusic.com

Source: C Squared Music

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ONSLAUGHT – Power From Hell 2025 European Tour Part I – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Onslaught Official Facebook:

Europe! Are you ready for the Onslaught!

Celebrating four decades of fury since this iconic release, fans can expect a series of bone crushing shows featuring the complete Power From Hell album played in its entirety and in album order for the first and only time, alongside a selection of classic tracks that have defined the band’s legacy… See you in the pit!

Power From Hell 2025 European Tour Part I

29/05/25 – Germany, Oldenburg, MTS
30/05/25 – Germany, Wittstock, Metal Power Festival
31/05/25 – Germany, Essen, Turock
01/06/25 – Belgium, Diest, Hell
03/06/25 – France, Dijon, La Vapeur
04/06/25 – Italy, Milano, Slaughter Club
05/06/25 – Italy, Bologna, Alchemica
06/06/25 – Austria, Graz, Explosiv
07/06/25 – Germany, Muhlteich, Chronical Moshers Festival
08/06/25 – Austria, Salzburg, Rockhouse
10/06/25 – Germany, Stuttgart, Der Schwarze Keiler
12/06/25 – Germany, Leipzig, Hellraiser
13/06/25 – TBC
14/06/25 – Germany, Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern

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AVANTASIA – 10th Studio Album, Here Be Dragons, Releasing On February 28, via Napalm Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Napalm Records Facebook:

Rock and Metal Flagship Avantasia Announces 10th Studio Album, Here Be Dragons, out February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Pre-Order Your Physical Copy now: https://lnk.to/Avantasia-HereBeDragons

Album Arrives Shortly Before the “Here Be Dragons” European Arena Headline Tour in March & April 2025!

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THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE Unveils Lyric Video For “Dragon” – Single Hits Digital Stores And Streaming Platforms This Friday

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news on November 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Rising heavy rock collective THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE is set to unleash their electrifying new single, “Dragon,” this Friday, November 29, on all major streaming platforms. Alongside this highly anticipated release, the band has dropped a gripping lyric video, available now on YouTube: Watch the lyric video here.

Dragon,” described as a mid-tempo, riff-heavy powerhouse, is the first release from THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE, a project driven by the creative vision of guitarist, producer, writer and founder Alex Knoll. The track features the band’s signature fusion of hard rock, metal, and progressive elements, topped with the soulful energy of vintage Hammond organ and Mellotron.

“THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE is an unabashed celebration of all of the things that I love about music” says Alex – adding: “It is the journey in pursuing the music that I hear in my head… It’s my definition of that perfect collection of sounds and songs, artistically earnest and uncompromising, from beginning to end.”

The track showcases an all-star lineup of musicians, including VK Lynne’s commanding lead vocals, Rikard Zander’s (EVERGREY) keys, Johan Niemann’s (EVERGREY) thunderous bass, and Dicki Fliszar’s (BRUCE DICKINSON) propulsive drumming.

“Dragon” marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for The Devil’s Blind Horse. The group is already gaining buzz for their forthcoming EP, “…Alas, we ride…”, expected to drop in 2025.

Knoll, a veteran of the Los Angeles metal scene with a storied past in 999 Society and a brief stint in SPINESHANK, has crafted a unique soundscape with THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE. Drawing inspiration from legends like BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, ROBIN TROWER, GRAVEYARD and OPETH, the band’s music transports listeners to a golden era of rock and roll, imbued with fresh energy and innovation.

The Devil’s Blind Horse is:

Alex Knoll – Guitars and others
VK Lynne – Lead and Background Vocals

About THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE:

Founded by Brazilian-born guitarist Alex Knoll, The Devil’s Blind Horse is a heavy rock and roll project that blends 60s, 70s, and early 80s influences with progressive metal aesthetics. With a lineup of seasoned artists, the band delivers a powerful, genre-defying sound that resonates with fans of classic rock and metal alike.

“Dragon” Credits:

  • Written by Alex Knoll and VK Lynne
  • Produced by Alex Knoll
  • Mixed and Mastered by Robert Pehrsson (Studio Humbucker – Stockholm, Sweden)
  • Featured Musicians: Alex Knoll (guitars, percussion), VK Lynne (vocals), Johan Niemann (bass), Rikard Zander (keys), and Dicki Fliszar (drums).

Source: C Squared Music

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POWERWOLF – Announces Massive 2025 European Summer Of The Wicked Tour!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Napalm Records Facebook:

Tickets for the exclusive shows in Toulouse, Lyon, Lille, Rostock, Huskvarna, Uppsala, Łódź and Saarbrücken will go on sale on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM (CET).

POWERWOLF are an undisputed phenomenon! The band has managed to inspire fans and critics alike like no other band at the moment, exceeding high expectations with apparent ease. Each successful tour resembles a true triumphant procession, with the interim highlight being the almost completely sold-out Wolfsnächte 2024 headline tour through the biggest arenas in Europe.

POWERWOLF delivered an impressive and infernal show of highest standards, leaving critics and fans speechless and thrilled.
There’s no rest for the wicked as POWERWOLF announce another big highlight, the Summer Of The Wicked 2025 European headline tour! Featuring huge festival performances and headline shows all over the continent, the tour begins only one month after their 2025 Latin American Crusade headline tour. The wolves are ready to conquer the biggest stages worldwide once again!

Summer Of The Wicked Tour 2025
06.06.25 FR – Nancy / Heavy Week-End
07.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park
08.06.25 DE – Nurburg / Rock am Ring
10.06.25 FR – Toulouse / Zenith (+ Dragonforce
11.06.25 FR – Lyon / Halle Tony Garnier (+ Dragonforce )
13.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock
15.06.25 NL – Leeuwarden / Into The Grave
17.06.25 FR – Lille / Zenith (+ Dragonforce )
20.06.25 DE – Rostock / Stadthalle (+ Dragonforce )
21.06.25 DK – Copenhagen / Copenhell
22.06.25 SE – Huskvarna / Folkets Park (+ Amaranthe & Dragonforce )
24.06.25 SE – Uppsala / Fyrishov (+ Amaranthe & Dragonforce )
25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock
27.06.25 EE – Tallinn / Tallinn Rock Festival
28.06.25 FI – Helsinki / Tuska Festival
30.06.25 PL – Lodz / Atlas Arena (+ Epica & Dragonforce )
02.07.25 HU – Dunaujvaros /Rockmaraton
04.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz Festival
11.07.25 DE – Saarbrücken / E-Werk Open Air (+ Warkings )
13.07.25 CZ – Vizovice / Masters Of Rock
02.08.25 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
09.08.25 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock

Latin American Crusade 2025
23.04.25 MX – Mexico City / Auditorio BB
24.04.25 MX – Guadalajara / Guanamor Teatro Estudio
25.04.25 MX – Monterrey / Showcenter
27.04.25 CR – San Jose / Peppers Club
29.04.25 SV – San Salvador / Museo Marte
01.05.25 CO – Bogota / Royal House
02.-04.05.25 BR – Bangers Open Air
05.05.25 CL – Santiago / Teatro Cariola
07.05.25 AG – Buenos Aires / El Teatro Flores

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TESSERACT ANNOUNCE RUN OF NORTH AMERICA SHOWS SUPPORTING DEVIN TOWNSEND

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

TesseracT will be heading to the US/Canada with the brilliant Devin Townsend in May 2025 for a run of shows. Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday November 22nd.

Speaking on the upcoming shows, TesseracT bassist Amos Williams said “What a wonderful and weird scenario to be in. Our first North American tour was before One was released and was supporting Devin all the way back in 2010. We have some firm life affirming memories from that run and made some lifelong friends as well. Dev’s new album is a MONSTER of a record. Our new album is one of our favourites. So, it’s going to be a ridiculously awesome tour. We can’t wait!”

DEVIN TOWNSEND POWERNERD TOUR WITH TESSERACT:
2-May Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
3-May Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
4-May Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues (Orlando)
6-May Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
7-May Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
9-May New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
10-May Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
11-May Boston, MA – House of Blues
13-May Montreal, QC – MTELUS
14-May Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
16-May Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre
17-May Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest
19-May Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
21-May Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
23-May Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

BUY TICKETS, ON SALE FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 10AM LOCAL TIME

TesseracT recently announced the new Tour Edition of their masterpiece 2023 album War Of Being, out on January 10th and set to coincide with the ‘War of Being Part 2 Tour’ – an extensive run of European shows kicking off in February 2025.

The new edition is available on 2LP and 2CD, with both formats including the Live At Radar EP – 3 bonus tracks recorded live from TesseracT’s headline set at Radar Festival 2024 (Manchester, UK) where they were joined on stage by Choir Noir’s Kat Marsh. The LP edition has also been newly mastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality and is pressed on black and red marble vinyl.

PRE-ORDER THE WAR OF BEING TOUR EDITION (10TH JANUARY 2025)

The double vinyl edition of War of Being is presented on transparent Red & Black Marble 2LP and includes the Live at Radar EP – 3 bonus tracks recorded live at Radar Festival in July 2024 – “Natural Disaster,” Tender” and “War Of Being.” The LP edition has also been newly remastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality.

The 2 Disc CD Tour Edition of War of Being features two digipacks in a slipcase, including the original album and the new Live at Radar bonus ep.

Photo credit: Andy Ford

TesseracT Online: 
https://www.tesseractband.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/tesseractband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23ytwhG1pzX6DIVWRWvW1r
https://kscopemusic.com/artists/tesseract/

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VENOM INC. – Beyond The Black 2025 | Tour Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

The mighty VENOM INC. will be touring the USA this January and February, with Salems Childe supporting. Check out the tour schedule below for a show nearest you.

01-08 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
01-09 – W. Hollywood, CA – Whiskey A Go Go
01-10 – Brentwood, CA – Brentwood Emporium
01-11 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle
01-12 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
01-14 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
01-16 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
01-17 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge
01-18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
01-19 – Cleveland, OH – No Class
01-20 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
01-22 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
01-23 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
01-24 – Waterbury, CT – Elite 23
01-25 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
01-26 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar
01-28 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
01-30 – W. Palm Beach, FL – Banyan Live
01-31 – Mount Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall
02-01 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
02-04 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
02-06 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
02-07 – Dallas, TX – Trees
02-08 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
02-10 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister
02-11 – Glendale, AZ – The 44
02-12 – Las Vegas, NV – Usual Place
02-14 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
02-15 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Libertine Brewing
02-16 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick

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GRAVE DIGGER – Unleash New Video Single “Killing is my Pleasure” From Upcoming New Studio Album: Bone Collector

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

2025 will see German metal institution, Grave Digger, celebrate its 45th anniversary. 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 with their forthcoming, 23rd studio album Bone Collector, slated for a release on January 17, 2025 via ROAR!

Following the previously-released, first album appetizer “Kingdom Of Skulls”, the heavy metal titans are today premiering a video clip for their brand new single “Killing is my Pleasure”! 

Stream the song on all digital services at: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/killing  

Watch the visualizer video clip premiering HERE

Band leader Chris Boltendahl reveals: “There it is – the new Grave Digger single, “Killing is My Pleasure”… It’s based on a riff created by bassist Jens Becker in collaboration with guitarist Tobi Kersting. The song’s lyrics are inspired by the infamous mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinski, who was believed to have committed over 200 murders before his death in 2006. Known as the “Iceman” due to his cold-blooded nature, Kuklinski had a family with three children and would leave his home every day like any ordinary “nine-to-five” worker.

Musically, the new single is a piece of pure heavy metal – no frills, just direct and uncompromising. The chorus drills into your head and it’s hard to get the song out of your mind!”

Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Boltendahl, optically set in scene by Brazilian artist Wanderley Perna, Bone Collector marks a work of art that heralds a new era.

“Here it is at last, our new studio album, true to the motto: #gravediggeroldschool. With Tobi Kersting in the band, we have focused on the essentials of our sound again after many years with numerous concept albums: Concise straightforward metal songs that burn themselves into your brain stems after the first listen. “Bone Collector” doesn’t sound like off-the-shelf stuff, but highly energetic, fresh and you’ll notice that we had a lot of fun with the songs. We’re looking forward to your reaction, the release of the album in January and 45 years of Grave Digger live with you,” Boltendahl recently said.

Bone Collector will be released as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally. At the RPM & ROAR Mailorder Shop, the limited splatter vinyl and the digipak are also available as a bundle with the exclusive “Old School” shirt.

Pre-Order Bone Collector here: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollector

Bone Collector Tracklist:
01. Bone Collector
02. The Rich The Poor The Dying
03. Kingdom Of Skulls
04. The Devil’s Serenade
05. Killing Is My Pleasure
06. Mirror Of Hate
07. Riders Of Doom
08. Made Of Madness
09. Graveyard Kings
10. Forever Evil & Buried Alive
11. Whispers Of The Damned

GRAVE DIGGER:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)

Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online:
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband 

Source: RPM-ROAR

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TERAMAZE – Release New Single/Video “Bullet To A Pharaoh”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 15, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Australian masters of metal TERAMAZE have returned with a brand new single and video titled “Bullet To A Pharaoh” out today! Mastered by Ted Jensen (Metallica, Nickelback, Alice In Chains), the heavy hitting new song follows the band’s heralded, 11th album, Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace, that was released earlier this year via Wells Music.

With the release of “Bullet to a Pharaoh”, Teramaze heralds a new era, seamlessly fusing titan-heavy riffs with unforgettable pop hooks, that also resonate deeply within the core of their sound. This exhilarating anthem signifies a powerful return to a more riff-centric metal structure, reminiscent of the 2012 album release Anhedonia. This track beautiful honors their roots, while courageously venturing into uncharted territory.

Commenting on the new single, founding guitarist/singer Dean Wells says: 

“Bullet to a Pharaoh’ feels like a fresh chapter for Teramaze, blending new directions while staying true to our metal roots and those big, anthemic choruses. It’s one of many tracks we’ve written for what could be a double album, set to unfold over the next six months. After disbanding Meshiaak, I realized I needed to inject more of that pure metal energy back into Teramaze. It’s been one of the most exciting and fulfilling songwriting experiences we’ve had in years. Adding more of our metal side into the new material has pushed us to think and create differently, and I truly believe the results will speak for themselves. ‘Bullet to a Pharaoh’ is just a glimpse of what’s to come.” 

BULLET TO A PHARAOH” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1NeOBD4E94

Teramaze is a powerhouse metal band that delivers a hard-hitting sound reminiscent of giants like Metallica, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold, and Breaking Benjamin. Not only are they known for their intense riffs and soaring melodies, but they also stand out as one of the hardest-working bands in the scene, consistently pushing the boundaries of their sound. With a prolific output of albums in recent years, Teramaze seamlessly blends progressive and pop elements with their heavy metal foundation, creating a unique clash that keeps fans on their toes.

Their relentless dedication to songwriting and performance is evident in every release, showcasing their evolution while staying true to their metal roots. With powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation, Teramaze crafts anthems that resonate with both heart and intensity. Get ready to rock hard and experience the energetic fusion that is Teramaze—where passion meets perseverance!

Teramaze’s latest album, Eli: A Wonderful Fall from Grace, features spellbinding tracks like “Standing Ovation” and “Step Right Up,” and is the final chapter in their Halo trilogy, following the storylines of 2015’s Her Halo and 2021’s Sorella Minore. The record further showcases the band’s evolution as a band and solidifies their status as one of the most diverse and conceptual acts in modern progressive metal.

In 2023 Teramaze played some great live shows, most notably, supporting Swedish metal outfit Avatar and headlining Prog Power Europe festival in the Netherlands.

Follow TERAMAZE:
Website | Facebook |Instagram | Youtube | Spotify

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Texas Metal Warlords, IGNITOR, Release “Shattered Crosses” Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Cover art by Claudio Bergamin

Austin (TX) – Texas metal titans IGNITOR have released the official video for “Shattered Crosses,” a track from new album, Horns and Hammers.

Check it out at youtu.be/ZY4HQ3Wra98

“Shattered Crosses is one of my favorite tunes on the new record,” says vocalist Jason McMaster, “and I could not be happier with the result of the writing and tone of the song. The lyrics are about the war efforts, the church efforts, and how governments send people off to war, seemingly only as a confusing way to make dealings of loss for big money.”

McMaster goes on to state that “the video is a step up in production from what we’ve done previously, including bigger cameras, a bigger venue, etc, which allowed us to really get the point across. We are a traditional heavy metal band and we want people to see and hear; we aren’t trying to rearrange or reinvent anything. It is straight-away classic metal and the video shows the world that intent.”

Photo Credit: Steve Miller

The video features camera work and visual production by PennyRock Productions. Budro Partida and the crew of PennyRock are quickly becoming nationally known for the company’s full feature documentary film, Bloody and Bruised – The Untold Story of the Back Room. The Back Room is a now defunct Rock and Metal venue in Austin, TX, which spawned a scene that attracted and hosted worldwide touring acts for over 30 years.

The stories told in the film are legendary, as local bands were discovered there and lifelong relationships made. Needless to say, the band is extremely proud to have had PennyRock produce the video.

“I’m a metal fan, so I was thrilled for the opportunity to work with a band the caliber of IGNITOR,” adds Partida. “Going into the shoot I knew that the visual tone of the video should be red-hot to match the ferocity of the song. I wanted the viewer to get a sun burn.”

“Shattered Crosses” is also available on all streaming outlets.

Horns and Hammers is available on Bandcamp via Metal on Metal Records, and in the United States onwww.revoltvinylrecords.com. Revolt Vinyl Records will make it available on CD and vinyl.

U.S. residents can order the CD directly from the band at ignitorband.com.

Line-up:

Stuart “Batlord” Laurence – Guitar
Robert Williams – Guitar
Jason McMaster – Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell – Bass
Pat Doyle – Drums

Source: ClawHammer PR

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MACHINE HEAD – North American Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities and Info

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Machine Head Facebook:

Bay Area Metal Titans Machine Head announce a MASSIVE North American tour alongside Swedish metal icons In Flames, Italian alt-metallers Lacuna Coil, and American metalcore maestros Unearth. The crushing 5 week jaunt begins in their hometown of Oakland, CA at the legendary Fox Theater, then heads south for a stop at Sick New World Festival, then east, and back across Canada.

To coincide with this gargantuan event Machine Head have collaborated on a new song called “These Scars Won’t Define Us” with all 4 bands on the tour adding vocals for a Wu Tang Clan-level thrash collaboration. The track comes from their upcoming new album (slated for April release TBD), with the new collab track dropping this Friday Nov. 15th at midnight.

Tickets and Info: http://www.machinehead1.com/tour

𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🇺🇸🇨🇦

𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🇺🇸 5th • Oakland, CA
🇺🇸 7th • Phoenix, AZ
🇺🇸 9th • San Diego, CA
🇺🇸10th • Los Angeles, CA
🇺🇸12th • Las Vegas, NV **
🇺🇸13th • Salt Lake City, UT

🇺🇸15th • Denver, CO
🇺🇸17th • San Antonio, TX
🇺🇸18th • Houston, TX
🇺🇸19th • Dallas, TX
🇺🇸21st • Raleigh, NC

🇺🇸22nd • Silver Spring, MD
🇺🇸23rd • Brooklyn, NY
🇺🇸25th • Reading, PA
🇺🇸26th • Boston, MA
🇨🇦27th • Montreal, QC
🇨🇦28th • Toronto, ON
🇺🇸30th • Cincinnati, OH

𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🇺🇸 2nd • Detroit, MI
🇺🇸 3rd • Chicago, IL
🇺🇸 4th • Minneapolis, MN
🇨🇦 5th • Winnipeg, MB
🇨🇦 7th • Calgary, AB
🇨🇦 8th • Edmonton, AB
🇨🇦10th • Klowna, BC

**Festival date – Machine Head & Lacuna Coil only

  • Public Onsale: Fri Nov 15 at 10am local

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