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Power Metal Heavyweights SEVEN KINGDOMS Sign With RPM – Celebrate With New Single “The Square”

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

Photo credit: Camden Cruz

Florida’s own power metal force, SEVEN KINGDOMS, is thrilled to announce their signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. This exciting partnership marks a new chapter for the band, kicking off with the highly anticipated release of their upcoming EP, The Square, on November 8th, 2024

In celebration of this announcement, SEVEN KINGDOMS has dropped a brand-new single and accompanying music video for the EP’s title track, “The Square.” The song delivers the band’s signature blend of high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and epic power metal melodies, while the video brings the track to life with a captivating, cinematic experience that fans are sure to love. Watch the video for “The Square” HERE

Guitarist Camden Cruz comments: “It’s an honor and privilege to join the RPM family alongside bands like Helloween, Kerry King, Meshuggah, Sonata Arctica and many more! We’ve been independent for some time, and we’re thrilled to join a team where that independence can coexist with a proper label. With this EP we have best of both worlds behind us and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship here with Reigning Phoenix Music!”

“The Square is our latest offering. In this EP we deliver a sampling of what sounds and feels we are aiming to bring to the next full release which will also come out on RPM late next year! We hope you love it as much as we do, and we will bring this material on our North American Headlining tour with Striker and Lutharo in November and December and also to Europe when we support Unleash The Archers in February and March 2025!”

Reigning Phoenix Music states“RPM is very excited to start our new partnership with DMG (Distortion Music Group) and Maurizio Iacono, and offering a new song from Seven Kingdoms is a great way to kick it off!”

Manager Maurizio Iacono further adds: “With the new firepower that RPM will be providing to DMG artists, you can bet that American power metal sensation Seven Kingdoms will be making a lot of noise in the coming year. The Floridians are one of the fastest-rising heavy metal bands from North America, and we expect them to make waves worldwide with their virtuoso guitar skills, impressive vocal range, catchy anthems, and entertaining live shows.”

Pre-Order The Square here: https://sevenkingdoms.rpm.link/thesquarePR

SEVEN KINGDOMS:

Sabrina Cruz – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitars
Kevin Byrd – Guitars
Keith Byrd -Drums

In addition to the EP’s release, SEVEN KINGDOMS will embark on an extensive touring schedule. The band will kick off with a North American headlining tour in November and December, joined by STRIKER, LUTHARO, and OSYRON for select dates. Following that, they will support power metal legends UNLEASH THE ARCHERS on a European tour in February and March 2025.

Purchase tickets at https://www.sevenkingdomsofficial.com/tour

Shredding North America 2024 Tour Dates (With STRIKER, LUTHARO and OSYRON):

Purchase tickets at https://www.sevenkingdomsofficial.com/tour

11/9 – Boozers Rock Bar – Corpus Christi, TX
11/10 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/11 – Haltom Theater – Haltom, TX
11/12 – 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
11/13 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
11/14 – Vultures – Colorado Springs, CO
11/16 – Last Exit Live – Phoenix, AZ
11/17 – Sinwave – Las Vegas, NV
11/18 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/19 – Knucklehead – Los Angeles, CA
11/20 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
11/21 – Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
11/22 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/23 – Jacknife – Kelowna, BC
11/25 – Dicken’s – Calgary, AB #
11/26 – The Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB #
11/27 – The Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK #
11/28 – Sidestage – Winnipeg, MB #
11/30 – Reggies – Chicago, IL
12/1 – Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
12/3 – Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
12/4 – Metro – Baltimore, MD
12/5 – Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
12/6 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
12/7 – The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
12/8 – Conduit – Orlando, FL

# = Osyron Joins

European Tour Supporting UNLEASH THE ARCHERS:

12.02 – Substage – Karlsruhe, DE
13.02 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
14.02 – Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
15.02 – De Kreun – Kortrijk, BE
16.02 – The Underworld – London, GB
17.02 – La Machine – Paris, FR
19.02 – Dynamo – Zurich, CH
20.02 – Legend Club – Milan, IT
21.02 – Backstage – Munich, DE
22.02 – Masters Of Rock Cafe – Zlin, CZ
23.02 – Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
25.02 – Szene – Vienna, AT
26.02 – Kwadrat – Cracow, PL
27.02 – Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
28.02 – Rockhal – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
01.03 – Kronensaal – Hamburg, DE
02.03 – Patronaat – Haarlem, NL

Connect With SEVEN KINGDOMS:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-kingdoms/269540019
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevenkingdomsofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sevenkingdoms

Source: C Squared Music

Texas Metal Titans, IGNITOR, Unleash New Album: Horns And Hammers

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

Featuring Cameos from Members of Metal Church, Manowar and Immortal Guardian

Austin (TX) – Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, Horns and Hammers.

Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammersdelivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas PriestMercyful FateRavenDioAccept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.

From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.

Photo Credit: Steve Miller

“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences, but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”

Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (WatchtowerDangerous ToysBroken Teeth), IGNITOR’s strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.

Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: youtu.be/ip1xGHaGH_4.

“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”

“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”

The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin, whose credits include Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.

Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence.

U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.

Track Listing:

1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous

Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on the Metal On Metal Records version.

All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.

Link to Band Bio

https://ignitorband.com/

The CD version is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records: metalonmetalrecords.com/albums/ignitor-horns-and-hammers-cd

The digital version is available for purchase through the label’s Bandcamp page: metalonmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ignitor-horns-and-hammers

Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.

The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.

Source: ClawHammer PR

ENEMY WITHIN – Release New Single | Details Of 2025 European Tour Announced

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

ENEMY INSIDE is back with a vengeance, releasing their new single, “Should Have Known Better.”

The modern metal outfit delivers a track that blends fierceness and finesse, unafraid to challenge and redefine the genre. The lyrics drive this message home with a steadfast resolve, showcasing the band’s knack for blending introspective storytelling with raw emotion and heavy-hitting energy, digging deep into themes of betrayal and resilience. “It’s a reminder that you cannot look into someone’s head and should watch out for those uninterested in your success and well-being,”the band explains. “It’s for all the fake friends talking behind your back or only sticking around in your best moments but not at your worst. You tried to play the wrong person – you should have known better.”

Stream it here: https://enemyinside.rpm.link/shkbPR

The accompanying music video mirrors the song’s fierce narrative. Frontwoman Nastassja Giulia takes on the role of a high-society icon, confidently dominating a high-stakes gambling table. The video, crafted by Nastassja alongside creative collaborator and guitarist Evan K, and mixed and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek, seamlessly intertwines sophistication and defiance. It captures the essence of the song’s message — standing strong in the face of betrayal, reclaiming power, and serving a taste of karma to those who have underestimated you.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oPIy0uZM2s

ENEMY INSIDE European Tour 2025
Special Guests: Letters Sent Home

20.02.2025 DK Copenhagen – Rust
21.02.2025 DE Hamburg – headCRASH
22.02.2025 DE Berlin – Privatclub
23.02.2025 DE Hanover – Béi Chéz Heinz
27.02.2025 DE Bochum – Rockpalast
28.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
01.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Club)
06.03.2025 DE Cologne – Helios 37
07.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Studio)
08.03.2025 CH Aarburg – Musigburg
13.03.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
14.03.2025 CZ Prague – Storm Club
15.03.2025 PL Kraków – Klub Zaścianek
16.03.2025 PL Warsaw – Klub Hydrozagadka
21.03.2025 NL Utrecht – De Helling
22.03.2025 NL Maastricht – Muziekgieterij
28.03.2025 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli *
29.03.2025 FI Helsinki – On the Rocks * w/o LSH

Info & ticketshttp://enemy-inside.com/#tourdates

ENEMY INSIDE are:
Nastassja Giulia | vocals
Evan K | lead guitars
Dave Hadarik | rhythm guitars
Dominik Stotzem | bass

More on ENEMY INSIDE:
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Spotify |  YouTube | RPM  | enemy-inside.com

About ENEMY INSIDE:
Defiant. Empowered. Unstoppable. Enemy Inside has cemented themselves as a force in the modern metal scene, blending haunting melodies with intense, aggressive riffs. Their music captures the struggle of battling inner demons, resonating with a growing fanbase worldwide.

Garnering over 9 million streams on Spotify and 3 million YouTube views, their previous albums, Phoenix and Seven, have solidified their reputation for delivering as thought-provoking as hard-hitting music while sharing stages with some of the biggest names in metal and performing at festivals like Wacken Open Air, Full Metal Cruise, Nummirock and Dynamo Metal Fest.

Watch more:
“What We Used To Be” – YouTube
“Sayonara” – YouTube

Source: C Squared Music

SAXON – Hell, Fire And Steel European Tour | Info, Dates, Cities And Venues Listed

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on September 30, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From: Saxon Facebook:

The Mighty Saxon are pleased to announce the extensive “Hell, Fire And Steel” European tour.
The Tour will see us perform our classic album Wheels of Steel in its entirety on what will be its 45th anniversary, plus all the hits, fan favourites and songs from our new album Hell Fire and Damnation.

This is a Saxon tour like no other and one you are not going to want to miss!
The “Hell, Fire And Steel” tour kicks off in Bremen in Germany on February 4th, a listing of dates are below.

Tickets are available via general on sale Friday 4th October with various pre-sales prior, with Sweden general on sale Monday 7th October.

  • Tickets on sale for Milan and Tilburg as of Tuesday 1st October
    ** Tickets on sale for Copenhagen, Prague, Kraków, Vienna and Warsaw as of Wednesday 2nd October

For tickets and more information visit https://www.saxon747.com/tourdates
More dates to be added!

HELL, FIRE AND STEEL EUROPEAN TOUR:

FEB 04 – Aladin Music Hall, Bremen (DE)
FEB 06 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen (DK)**
FEB 07 – Conventum, Orebro (SE)
FEB 08 – Värmekyrkan, Norrköping (SE)
FEB 09 – Slagthuset, Malmö (SE)
FEB 11 – Rockefeller, Oslo (NO)
FEB 13 – Trädgär’n, Gothenburg (SE)
FEB 14 – Folkets Park, Huskvarna (SE)
FEB 15 – Cirkus, Stockholm (SE)
FEB 17 – Docks, Hamburg (DE)
FEB 19 – Lucerna Music Bar, Prague (CZ)**
FEB 20 – Studio, Kraków (PL)**
FEB 21 – Gasometer, Vienna (AT)**
FEB 23 – Progresja, Warsaw (PL)**
FEB 25 – Muffathalle, Munich (DE)
FEB 26 – Live Club, Milan (IT)*
FEB 28 – Volkshaus, Zurich (CH)
MAR 01 – Central, Erfurt (DE)
MAR 02 – 013, Tilburg (NL)*
MAR 04 – Huxleys, Berlin (DE)
MAR 05 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig (DE)

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – First Week Chart Positions For New Studio Album: I Am The Weapon

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

LONG LIVE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

PRIMAL FEAR – Announces New Studio Album and Tour For 2025

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on September 25, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Primal Fear Facebook:

PRIMAL FEAR & Reigning Phoenix Music announce the new studio album Domination; welcome new members & unveil initial 2025 tour dates!

Spanning more than 25 years of pure heavy and power metal, PRIMAL FEAR have face numerous challenges since their formation in 1997. Despite these obstacles, the band have repeatedly risen from their lowest points, like a phoenix from the ashes. After a recent line-up change, which saw Thalìa Bellezecca join on guitar and André Hilgers on drums, the group are now in the final stages of completing their upcoming 15th studio album, Domination, which is currently being recorded.

“We’ve entered the studio and we can choose from a pool of about 25 songs! We’re absolutely happy!” smiles founding member Mat Sinner (bass, vocals). Produced by Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers and Magnus Karlsson, the new offering will be mixed and mastered by the group’s confident partner Jacob Hansen at his Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark by the end of this year.

Long-time guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who has recently returned to the PRIMAL FEAR live touring crew, is once again a vital part of the creative process as well. He adds: “I can’t wait to hit the stage with PRIMAL FEAR again! It’s going to be an incredible ride! We’re going to create something truly special together, both live and in the studio, and I’m so grateful to share this journey with all you metalheads! Metal is forever!”

The metal titans are determined to outdo themselves once again and to surpass the success of their recent album Code Red, which achieved the highest chart notations in the band’s history. Their efforts are progressing exceptionally well. Vocalist Ralf Scheepers states about the current process: “I haven’t felt as great in a long time as I did singing some of the new songs!”

But that’s not all: behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing, and PRIMAL FEAR fans should mark September 5, 2025 on their calendars. This date not only marks the release of Domination but also the launch of a European tour, starting in Hamburg, Germany, and spanning eight countries to celebrate the album’s debut. The tour will be preceded by several festival appearances (more details to be announced soon, so stay tuned!), with their first performance featuring the highly energized new line-up set for Rock in Rautheim next May. Contact: ITM.

Make sure to pre-save the album on your favorite digital service provider (DSP) to not miss its launch: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE ‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES’ WORLD TOUR 2025/26!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on September 21, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Iron Maiden bandsintown:

See http://IronMaiden.com for dates

The Run For Your Lives World Tour will kick off on May 27th next year in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival & arena shows around Europe. The tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 and to celebrate this Maiden fans are promised a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from ‘Iron Maiden’ to ‘Fear Of The Dark’, with their most spectacular and elaborate show ever!

Special Guests for the first half of the tour, including the London & Dublin outdoor shows (but not the UK arenas), will be American rockers Halestorm. The second half of the tour sees Sweden’s Avatar as guests. And, finally, British metal band, The Raven Age, will open all UK & Ireland shows.

*Halestorm | ^The Raven Age | **Avatar

Tickets go on general sale next week! Check http://IronMaiden.com for dates/times and to read the whole announcement.

Rat Pak Records To Release New Studio Album From TODD MICHAEL HALL (Riot V): Off the Rails

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on September 19, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Rat Pak Records:

You can now pre-order the all-new studio release from Todd Michael Hall (Riot V), “Off the Rails” featuring Kurdt Vanderhoof! Check out all the details and get in on some exclusive LTD print bundles at this link: https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/toddmichaelhall 

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – Announces 2025 European Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on September 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Napalm Records Facebook:

Unleash The Archers TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT!!

Metal Hammer, metal.de and Musix proudly present the PHANTOMA EUROPEAN TOUR 2025 with Unleash The Archers, Striker and Seven Kingdoms!!

Tickets go on sale this FRIDAY at 12:00 CET.
“We absolutely cannot wait to come play for all of our European fans again at last”

https://linktr.ee/UnleashTheArchersTour2025

12.02 (DE) KARLSRUHE @ Substage
13.02 (DE) ASCHAFFENBURG @ Colos-Saal
14.02 (DE) COLOGNE @ Live Music Hall
15.02 (BE) KORTRIJK @ De Kreun
16.02 (GB) LONDON @ The Underworld
17.02 (FR) PARIS @ La Machine
19.02 (CH) ZURICH @ Dynamo
20.02 (IT) MILAN @ Legend Club
21.02 (DE) MUNICH @ Backstage Halle
22.02 (CZ) ZLIN @ Masters of Rock Cafe
23.02 (HU) BUDAPEST @ Barba Negra
25.02 (AT) VIENNA @ Szene
26.02 (PL) CRACOW @ Kwadrat
27.02 (DE) LEIPZIG @ Hellraiser
28.02 (LU) ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE @ Rockhal
01.03 (DE) HAMBURG @ Kronensaal
02.03 (NL) HAARLEM @ Patronaat

Artwork by Bo Bradshaw

MANTIC RITUAL – To Reissue EXECUTIONER Debut For 15th Anniversary On 2LP Vinyl + Bonus

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on September 9, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

On October 4th, the complete discography of Mantic Ritual will be reissued in a beautifully repackaged and expanded 2LP for the band’s debut album’s 15th Anniversary, officially licensed from Nuclear Blast Records. Plus, we’re adding the 2022 ‘Heart Set Stone’ EP and a unreleased bonus track – the band’s take on the Scorpions classic “Blackout” recorded during the ‘Executioner’ sessions. Limited to 300 copies on Clear with Black Splatter vinyl. Includes 4-panel insert with lyrics, credits, extra photos and personal liner notes from the members recalling memories of the time.

Pre-Order Now at https://lnk.to/manticritual

MANTIC RITUAL originally formed as Meltdown in Pittsburgh in 2005. Building a buzz with Northeast heavy metal fans over the next two years they moved across the country to Los Angeles in 2007, where performances alongside leaders of the budding Southern California thrash revival such as Warbringer, Fueled By Fire, and Merciless Death earned them attention from discerning metal audiences and a record deal with Nuclear Blast Records.

Changing their name to MANTIC RITUAL, the quartet flew to Germany to record with producer Andy Classen, and released their full-length record ‘Executioner’ in March 2009. Cover artwork provided by Colin Marks (Aborted, Exodus, Allegaeon).

The album received critical acclaim at the time of its release, with MetalSucks praising the band’s “ability to display solid songcraft while maintaining a high-level of heaviness,” Blabbermouth taking note of their “passion, chemistry and intensity,” and the Washington Post noting that “MANTIC RITUAL’s old-school sensibilities act like a group hug that brings punks and headbangers together.”

MANTIC RITUAL fell apart after tours with Rotting Christ and Destruction in 2010. But reformed in 2021, with Carlos Cruz (Warbriner, Exmortus, Hexen) on drums, to release the 6-song ‘Heart Set Stone.’ Now both albums, plus their unreleased cover of the Scorpions classic “Blackout” has been compiled in one set for your (re)discovery and enjoyment.

For more information come by M-Theory Audio or visit the band at www.facebook.com/manticritual.

https://manticritual.bandcamp.com
www.m-theoryaudio.com

Introducing ALTE SEELEN – New Extreme Music Label Announces First Set Of Releases

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on September 9, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

The spiritual successor to God is Myth and Ars Magna Recordings, Alte Seelen is a new US-based label supporting the extreme metal underground and adjacent subgenres.

Founded by the heads of God is Myth and Ars Magna Recordings, Alte Seelen aims to produce high-quality releases while illuminating the bands, artists, and individuals who contribute to the music that is our life’s blood. In time the label hopes to expand its reach to provide unique items, ranging from prints to wood carvings and leatherwork.

While the label acknowledges and draws upon the experiences of the past, Alte Seelen represents a conscious decision to leave those ventures dormant and dreaming.

A new banner has been raised… Halloween 2024 will see the release of the first two Alte Seelen titles.

Ringare – Sorrow Befell (majestic black metal / dark synth), CD and digital (originally released on vinyl by Iron Bonehead).

Kveldstimer – Scripture of the Woods (primitive, yet majestic Black Metal), CD and digital (limited-edition cassette released by Altare Productions).

In late fall/early winter, Alte Seelen will release By The Grace of Death from atmospheric black metal band Canis Dirus. Bindrune Recordings will handle vinyl treatment.

alteseelen.com

instagram.com/alte.seelen

Follow Alte Seelen on Facebook

Source: ClawHammer PR

HELL’S HEROES VII – 2025 | Bands, Dates and Info Released!

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

When: March 20, 21, 22

Where: 2915 N Main, Houston, TX, 77009

  • Saxon – “The Eagle Has Landed” set
  • Abbath – Immortal classics set
  • Crimson Glory – Delivering their legendary progressive metal anthems
  • And more…

Ticket info: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0060B8D90354CC

SERIOUS BLACK – Presents “Take Your Life” Video Single From Upcoming Studio Album: Rise Of Akhenaton

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on September 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

In celebration of their 10th band anniversary, German power metal act SERIOUS BLACK will unleash their forthcoming, sixth studio album, entitled Rise Of Akhenaton on September 27, 2024 via AFM Records. A video clip for their latest single, “Take Your Life” is now premiering below! 

Band mastermind Mario Lochert comments: 
“For me personally, this song is something special, not just because my daughter Emilia sang in the 3-part children’s choir. The song also describes my path in the music industry, when people laughed and said you’re crazy and won’t be able to do it. But at the end of the battle the dead are counted – these are the times when the heroes colide.”

Stream “Take Your Life” – out now on all digital services at: 

https://seriousblack.bfan.link/take-your-life

Watch the new SERIOUS BLACK video clip HERE

Pre-Order “Rise Of Akhenaton” Here: https://seriousblack.bfan.link/rise-of-akhenaton

TRACKLISTING:
01. Open Your Eyes 
02. We Are the Storm 
03. Silent Angel
04. Take Your Life 
05. Shields of Glory
06. When I´m Gone
07. United
08. Rise of Akhenaton
09. Virtual Reality
10. I Will Remember 
11. Metalized

SERIOUS BLACK:
Nikola Mijic (Vocals)
Dominik Sebastian (Guitar)
Bob Katsionis (Guitar)
Mario Lochert (Bass)
Rami Ali (Drums)

Source: AFM Records

PRIMAL FEAR – Announces Thalia Bellazecca As New Guitarist

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on August 30, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Primal Fear Facebook:

Breaking News:

We’re excited to announce our second guitarist. From now on the Italian/Cuban guitar sensation Thalia Bellazecca of Angus McSix will join PRIMAL FEAR as a full member and guitar partner of Magnus Karlsson!

Comments Thalia: “I’m stoked and excited to have the opportunity to play with these giants of the heavy and power metal scene. I feel so honored to share the stage with these amazing musicians and to start a new journey also with this incredible and historical band! Can’t wait to start working with all of you!”

Comments Ralf Scheepers: “After my last show in Italy, I got to know Thalia personally and I realized what a wonderful person she is… Anyone who knows me knows that personal contact and sympathy is very important to me. So I read up on her musical projects and skills and was blown away by her incredible talent! I can’t wait to work with her in the studio and of course live soon!“

Welcome Thalia and we’re super happy to have you in the Metal Commando!

PRIMAL FEAR’s Ralf Scheepers Guests On CRYING STEEL Track

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

New video and re-recorded version of classic track “No One’s Crying” streaming now!

Italian heavy metal veterans Crying Steel have released a re-recorded version of their iconic track “No One’s Crying”, originally released on their 1987 debut album On The Prowl. The new version features Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear and ex-Gamma Ray on vocals. 

Watch the video to the track here: https://youtu.be/EUf5rzIXBs0

The video was created by Natalia Śmiechowicz / ‪@n.station (Motörhead, Dokken, Uriah Heep)‬ 

The release of the video follows the news of the band’s new permanent live and recording vocalist Tiziano HammerHead Sbaragli. Crying Steel will be performing with the new vocalist at Italian Metal Heroes festival on Saturday 31 August. 

Earlier this year the band released “Live And Thunder”, a brand new live album recorded at the band’s 40th anniversary festival in their hometown of Bologna in Italy. Grab the album via Bandcamp, listen via Spotify and other digital platforms.

Crying Steel was formed in 1982 and is considered to be one of the very first heavy metal acts to come out of Italy. The band’s discography includes: Crying Steel (1985), On the Prowl (1987), The Steel is Back! (2007), Time Stands Steel (2013), Crying Steel Deluxe Edition (Crying Steel and On the Prowl remastered + Wacken DVD – 2016), Stay Steel (2018) and Steel Alive (2019). 

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AMORPHIS – To Kick Off North American Co-Headlining Tour With Dark Tranquillity Next Week – Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on August 28, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Jaakko Manninen

Next week, Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS will return to North America on a co-headlining tour with their comrades in Dark Tranquillity. The journey begins on September 3rd in Richmond, Virginia and winds its way through over two-dozen cities with the tour coming to a close on October 6th in New York City. Support will be provided by Fires In The Distance. Tickets for this must-see tour are on sale now at: amorphis.net/tour. See all confirmed dates below.

AMORPHIS w/ Dark Tranquillity, Fires In The Distance:
9/03/2024 Canal Club – Richmond, VA
9/02/2024 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
9/06/2024 Prog Power USA @ Center Stage – Atlanta, GA * AMORPHIS Headlining
9/07/2024 Conduit – Orlando, FL
9/09/2024 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
9/10/2024 Trees – Dallas, TX
9/11/2024 The Rock Box – San Antonio, TX
9/13/2024 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
9/14/2024 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
9/15/2024 Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
9/17/2024 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
9/18/2024 Goldfields Roseville – Roseville, CA
9/20/2024 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
9/21/2024 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
9/22/2024 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
9/24/2024 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
9/26/2024 Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
9/27/2024 The Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
9/28/2024 The Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN
9/29/2024 The Forge – Joliet, IL
10/01/2024 Opera House – Toronto, ON
10/02/2024 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC
10/03/2024 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
10/04/2024 The Middle East Down – Cambridge, MA
10/05/2024 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
10/06/2024 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY

Last month, AMORPHIS released Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia) via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Exactly thirty years after its original release, the band celebrated the anniversary of their milestone release, Tales From The Thousand Lakes, with a unique live edition of the record, which represents an essential collector’s item for every AMORPHIS connoisseur. The magic of this work, grandly transferred onto the stage of Helsinki, Finland’s Tavastia Club, displays the band in their full glory: powerful, passionate, and unforgettable.

Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia) manifests AMORPHIS‘ unparalleled dynamism and artistic uniqueness. Rarely has the raw power and emotional depth of a live performance been captured so authentically as on this sonic memento and extraordinary concert film. With their second album, AMORPHIS erected a monument to Finnish mythology, nature, and music that remains as touching, inspiring, and nurturing today as it was back in 1994.

Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia) is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and can be ordered both physically (CD+Blu-ray-digipak or colored vinyl) and digitally or streamed now at: amorphis.rpm.link/taleslivePR

Watch AMORPHIS’ previously released videos for “Drowned Maid” HERE, “Black Winter Day” HERE, and “Into Hiding” HERE

https://www.amorphis.net

Source: EARSPLIT PR

POWERWOLF – North American Tour Starts This Thursday With UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Powerwolf Bandsintown:

This week, we finally kick off our North American tour with Unleash The Archers on Thursday in Los Angeles! Who’s ready to celebrate with us? It’s uncertain when we’ll have the chance to return, so make sure you don’t miss it!

STRYPER 40th Anniversary Tour – Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on August 24, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Source: Stryper newsletter

The 40th is getting close! Find your nearest city.. Tickets available now!

09/11/24 – Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Greeneville, TN
09/13/24 – Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
09/14/24 – Uprise Festival, Shippensburg, PA
09/15/24 – The Goodyear Theater – Akron, OH
09/17/24 – TempleLive at the Columbus Athenaeum – Columbus, OH
09/19/24 – The Paramount Theatre – Anderson, IN
09/20/24 – Arcada Theater, St Charles, IL
09/21/24 – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana, IN
09/23/24 – Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK
09/24/24 – Haute Spot, Cedar Park, TX
09/25/24 – Aztec Theatre, San Antonio, TX
09/26/24 – The Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Midland, TX
09/28/24 – Arlington Music Hall, Arlington, TX
09/29/24 – TempleLive Arkansas – Ft Smith, AR
10/17/24 – Soli Deo Center – Nashville, TN
10/18/24 – Capitol Region MU Healthcare Amphitheater – Jefferson City, MO
10/19/24 – TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center – Wichita, KS
10/21/24 – Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
10/25/24 – South Shore Room” @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – Stateline, NV
10/26/24 – The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano
10/27/24 – Belly Up – Solana Beach, CA
10/29/24 – Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
10/30/24 – The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
10/31/24 – The Plaza Theatre – El Paso, TX
11/03/24 – The Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
11/04/24 – The Hawthorn – St. Louis, MO
11/07/24 – Patchogue Theater, Patchogue, NY
11/08/24 – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ
11/09/24 – Keswick Theater, Glenside, PA
11/10/24 – Rams Head Live!, Baltimore, MD
11/13/24 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL
11/14/24 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL
11/15/24 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
11/16/24 – House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC

CARMERIA – Release New Video For “A Thousand Winter Rains”, New Album Out Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From the eerie mists of the Blue Mountains, Australia, CARMERIA combine the haunting sounds of dark symphonic metal with the lovelorn energy of gothic rock. Today marks the release of their highly anticipated sophomore LP, Tragédie D’amour, and to celebrate, CARMERIA unveil the stunning new video for their latest single, “A Thousand Winter Rains”.

This atmospheric and intense track delves into themes of longing and sorrow, perfectly complemented by the evocative visuals in the video, showcasing the band’s dedication to exploring the more melancholic aspects of the human experience. Watch the video HERE

Singer/songwriter Jordan von Grae shares: “The past 3 years have been a monumental journey through the peaks of love, and the valleys of loss, and reflecting on these experiences in the writing and production process for this album was both haunting and beautiful. As a writer, Tragédie D’amour took me out of my comfort zone, and the result was a series of wonderful lessons in songcrafting and production, and a newfound appreciation for the vast range of emotions and experiences held in the dichotomy of love and grief. It is my hope that those who listen to our record find solace in the fact that they are not alone in their experiences – the good, and the bad.” 

Members:
Jordan von Grae – Vocals | Principal Lyricist & Songwriter | Producer
Jerry Zahija – Guitars
Mishka Bobrov – Keys | Additional Backing Vocals
Emma Louise Nagy – Bass | Secondary Vocals | Acoustic Guitars
Lachlan Blackwood – Drums | Producer

Track Listing:

  1. Call Forth My Sorrow
  2. A Thousand Winter Rains
  3. Thorns
  4. Leading the Lyre
  5. Whispers of Forgiveness
  6. Shadow’s Throne
  7. Immortal
  8. Burning Ships
  9. The Hoping Heart
  10. A Vision in Passing

Since reforming with a new line-up in 2018, the band has been on a momentous warpath through the Australian music scene. CARMERIA’s debut album Advenae (2021) saw the 5-piece garner international acclaim. In the summer of 2021/2022, the group embarked on their first nation-wide tour, culminating in a sold out show in their hometown capital, Sydney.

The following years saw the ensemble write and record music for their 2nd opus, titled Tragédie D’amour, which consists of 10 new songs and sees the band’s sound taking on a more energetic gothic rock approach than its predecessor. 

Credits:
All lyrics and music written and performed by CARMERIA
Produced by Jordan von Grae
Co-Produced by Lachlan Blackwood
Vocal Production and Mixing by Voya at Morava Audio
Mastered by Miro Mastering
Artwork by Digital Art – Mr_Anas1

Links:
Website: www.carmeria.com
Bandcamp: https://carmeria.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmeria/

Source: C Squared Music

COAL CHAMBER Fiend For The Fans Tour 2025 – Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

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

From Coal Chamber Facebook:

Updated tour dates… PLEASE NOTE that if your city hasn’t been added yet, we are still rescheduling and it will be added!! All previously purchased tickets will be honored.

COAL CHAMBER Fiend For The Fans Tour with Fear Factory, Twiztid, & Black Satellite has been rescheduled for Spring 2025.

New Dates Announced + More To Follow

COAL CHAMBER
FIEND FOR THE FANS TOUR 2025:

03/05 – Denver, CO – Summit
03/07 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
03/08 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
03/09 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee Theatre
03/11 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
03/12 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
03/14 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
03/15 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannerhill’s Tavern & Music Hall
03/19 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
03/22 – Newport, KY – Mega Corp. Pavillion
03/23 – Columbus, OH – Kemba Live
03/25 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa
03/27 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Sq.
03/28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
03/29 – Harrisburg, PA – HMAC
03/30 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
04/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theater
04/05 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
04/09 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center
04/11 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
04/12 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
04/13 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
04/15 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s
04/16 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
04/18 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live