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ELEINE Unveils Epic New Single “Never Forget” – “We Shall Remain” Full-Length To See Release July 14th On Atomic Fire Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news, Power Metal with tags , , , , , , , , , , on April 23, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Madeleine Liljestam/Rikard Ekberg

North American Tour With Moonspell To Commence Later This Month

“Watch as I rise.
Reclaim my life.
Under the darkest of skies.
Scars will remain, signed by your name.
Never forget, we’re the same.”
ELEINE – “Never Forget” (2023)

Times are hard, we know. And while Tina Turner may have declared some time ago that, “we don’t need another hero,” the opposite seems to be true. We need heroes, we need anthems, we need perseverance. And fast! Luckily for us, ELEINE has heard the call with their newest single Never Forget.

Beginning with a heavy, thrashy riff which instantly drives the song forward and leads to a mighty chorus, the song is the perfect paradigm of the speed and epic vibe of their new album, We Shall Remain, set for release on July 14th via Atomic Fire Records.

The band comments, “Have you ever met someone who has scarred you? Made you doubt yourself? Maybe even made your life a living hell? We all have, in one way or another. But the most important part of experiencing something inevitable like this is to remember your own worth. It’s not about you, but you can evolve and learn from the situation itself.

“Rise up. Accept what has been. Move forward and cut the strings attached to anyone who really doesn’t give you anything else but a headache. In the end, we’re all facing the same fate. Make sure your life along the way has as less toxic people as possible and make sure you are in charge of your own life.”

Watch ELEINE’s visualizer for “Never Forget” at THIS LOCATION. Stream/purchase the track at THIS LOCATION.

Watch ELEINE’s previously released video for first single, “We Are Legion,” at THIS LOCATION.

We Shall Remain was written and produced by guitar player/vocalist Rikard Ekberg and lead vocalist Madeleine Liljestam while Thomas “Plec” Johansson took care of co-recording, mixing and mastering at The Panic Room Studio in Skövde, Sweden. Its fiery artwork was designed by Nestor Avalos (nestoravalosofficial.com) and Madeleine Liljestam.

We Shall Remain will be available as a digibook CD, digibook CD + signed photo card (limited edition; EMP & Sound Pollution excl.), jewel case CD, LP (Orange/White), and digitally.

Preorder the album in the physical format of your choice, pre-save it on your favorite DSP, or preorder it digitally to receive “Never Forget” and “We Are Legion” instantly at eleine.afr.link/weshallremainPR.

ELEINE:
Madeleine Liljestam – vocals
Rikard Ekberg – guitar, vocals
Filip Stålberg – bass
Jesper Sunnhagen – drums

Besides recently welcoming long-time live bass player Filip Stålberg as a new permanent member, ELEINE will embark on their very first North American tour later this month. Accompanying legendary Portuguese dark metallers Moonspell on their 30th anniversary tour across the US and Canada, the band will play twenty-three shows from April 29th through May 23rd with additional support coming from Oceans Of Slumber and Vintersea on select dates. To help the group on their journey, visit THIS LOCATION. Find ELEINE’s full live itinerary below!

ELEINE w/ Moonspell, Oceans Of Slumber:
4/29/2023 The Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
4/30/2023 Warehouse On Watts – Philadelphia, PA
5/01/2023 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
5/02/2023 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
5/03/2023 Conduit – Orlando, FL
5/05/2023 Scout Bar – Houston, TX **
5/06/2023 Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX **
5/07/2023 Trees – Dallas, TX **
5/08/2023 Tumbleroot Brewing – Santa Fe, NM **
5/09/2023 Last Exit Live – Phoenix, AZ **
5/10/2023 1720 – Los Angeles, CA **
5/11/2023 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA **
5/12/2023 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA **
5/13/2023 Bossanova Ballroom – Portland, OR **
5/14/2023 The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC **
5/16/2023 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
5/17/2023 Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS
5/18/2023 The Forge – Joliet, IL #
5/19/2023 Piere’s – Ft. Wayne, IN #
5/20/2023 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA #
5/21/2023 Petit Campus – Montreal, QC #
5/22/2023 Source De La Martiniere – Quebec, QC #
5/25/2023 Sonia – Boston, MA #
End Tour
8/02/2023 MetalDays – Velenje, SL New
8/11/2023 Alcatraz Metal Festival – Kortrijk, BE
** = w/ Vintersea # = no Oceans Of Slumber

Don’t forget to subscribe to Atomic Fire Records on YouTube. Listen to “Never Forget” as well as other new tracks in the AFR New Releases playlist on Spotify HERE.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

ALL FOR METAL – Unleashes Music Video For Thunderous, New Heavy Metal Anthem “Mountain Of Power”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 22, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Debut album, “Legends” coming July 7, 2023 on AFM Records!

July 7, 2023 sees up-and-coming, heavy metal sensation, ALL FOR METAL, release their hotly-anticipated, first full-length album, entitled Legends, via AFM Records.

With eleven irresistible, compact and catchy songs, the band’s colossal debut unleashes anthemic, straightforward metal that has international class. Under the banner of ALL FOR METAL, metal enthusiasts Tim “Tetzel” Schmidt (known as the singer of Asenblut as well as a strength athlete and fitness influencer) and Antonio Calanna (singer of the hard rock band DeVicious) joined forces for the perfect metal match. Both are united by their love for classic heavy metal sounds and the common vision to them to a new generation of music fans.

“We grew up with bands like Manowar, at whose concerts the audience is overwhelmed by the energy,” Tetzel recently revealed. “That’s where strangers are in each other’s arms and fervently belting out the songs. This invisible bond, this connection, is created through the music alone.” His vocal counterpart Antonio adds, “I’ve only experienced such a sense of community in the metal scene. With ALL FOR METAL, we want to help pass this on and let as many music fans as possible share in it.”

Following four previously-released songs, “Born In Valhalla”, “Raise Your Hammer”, “Fury of the Gods” and the aptly-titled track “All For Metal”, today, the band is premiering a music video for the thunderous single “Mountain Of Power”. With its pounding drums, blazing guitars, and an epic chorus, “Mountain of Power” will be your new favorite heavy metal anthem, one that will make you feel invincible! Get ready to climb to the summit of metal greatness with ALL FOR METAL, and watch the band’s new video clip now streaming HERE

Perfect in time for a heavy summer festival season, with much-awaited live appearances at Wacken Open Air, Rock Harz and many more to be announced soon, ALL FOR METAL’s debut Legendswill be released on July 7, 2023 through AFM Records. The album was recorded and produced at the Elephant Studios, the pre-sale is available HERE

Legendstrack listing:

  1. All for Metal
  2. Goddess of War
  3. Born in Valhalla
  4. Raise Your Hammer
  5. Hear the Drum
  6. Run
  7. Prophecy of Hope
  8. Mountain of Power
  9. Fury of the Gods
  10. The Day of Hammerfall
  11. Legends Never Die

ALL FOR METAL Live:
02.06.2023 (CZ) Metal Fest Plzen
07.07.2023 (GER) Rock Harz (Album Release Show!)
02.08.2023 (GER) Wacken Open Air

ALL FOR METAL:
Ursula Zanichelli – Guitar
Jasmin Pabst – Guitar
Florian Toma – Bass Guitar

Source: AFM Records

INCITE – To Join CAVALERA For The Morbid Devastation 2023 Tour – Tickets On Sale This Friday!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on April 20, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Arizona thrash metallers INCITE will support Cavalera on the Morbid Devastation Fall 2023 Tour! The journey begins August 29th in Albuquerque, New Mexico and makes its way through over three dozen cities, coming to a close on October 18th in Los Angeles, California.

Comments INCITE vocalist Richie Cavalera, “We’re beyond stoked for this tour, to be playing with legends every night is a true honor. Hella fired up to be a part of history!”

Additional support for the tour will be provided by Exhumed. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21st at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.

INCITE w/ Cavalera, Exhumed:
8/29/2023 Revel – Albuquerque, NM
8/31/2023 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
9/01/2023 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
9/02/2023 House Of Blues – New Orleans, LA
9/03/2023 Saturn – Birmingham, AL
9/05/2023 Madison Theatre – Covington, KY
9/06/2023 The Concourse – Knoxville, TN
9/08/2023 The King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH
9/09/2023 Full Terror Open Air – Cave-In-Rock, IL (Festival)
9/10/2023 Delmar Hall – St. Louis, MO
9/12/2023 Mesa Theater – Grand Junction, CO
9/14/2023 Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
9/15/2023 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ
9/16/2023 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
9/18/2023 RockHouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
9/19/2023 Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
9/20/2023 House of Blues – Houston, TX
9/21/2023 Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
9/22/2023 Beacham Theater – Orlando, FL
9/23/2023 Terminal West – Atlanta, GA
9/25/2023 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
9/26/2023 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
9/27/2023 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
9/28/2023 Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
9/29/2023 Reverb – Reading, PA
9/30/2023 Mr. Smalls Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
10/01/2023 Turner Hall Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
10/02/2023 Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN
10/05/2023 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
10/06/2023 Waiting Room – Omaha, NE
10/07/2023 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
10/08/2023 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
10/10/2023 The Crocodile – Seattle, WA
10/11/2023 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID
10/12/2023 Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
10/14/2023 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
10/15/2023 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
10/17/2023 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
10/18/2023 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

INCITE released their Wake Up Dead full-length last Spring via Atomic Fire Records. With Wake Up Dead, INCITE jettisons the extraneous bloat of slicker bands in favor of authentic grit and determination, consistently churning out “headbanging riffs with concussive force (Kerrang).” The very spirit and attitude of heavy music culture, courses through the veins of the INCITE collective. Over the course of five albums — The Slaughter (2009), All Out War (2012), Up In Hell (2014), Oppression (2016), and Built To Destroy (2019) — the band has cemented their reputation as one of America’s leading groove armadas, heavily hitting home with their blend of old-school thrash majesty, frantic aggression, melody, and skill. Written over the course of several bouts of feverish inspiration throughout the pandemic, with recording duties again handled by legendary producer Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicide Silence, Everytime I Die), Wake Up Dead delivers in the most relentless way possible.

INCITE’s Wake Up Dead is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find ordering options at THIS LOCATION. Watch the band’s previously released videos for “Deadbeat” HERE, “Mental Destruction” video HERE, and “War Soup” (feat. Max Cavalera) HERE.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

http://www.instagram.com/Incite_heavymetal

http://www.atomicfire-records.com

EXMORTUS – Return With 6th Studio Album ‘Necrophony’ On August 25th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 17, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From Nuclear Blast Records:

Following their recent announcement of joining Nuclear Blast Records, Southern Californian melodic death mongers EXMORTUS have revealed plans to release their massively anticipated 6th studio album, Necrophony, on August 25th. Available for pre-order now, the record 4 years in the making finds the shredders at a new creative peak, re-born in the isolation of the pandemic and wielding a master craft of metallic savagery.

Pre-order Necrophony:  https://exmortus.bfan.link/necrophony.a01

Commenting on the impending record, guitarist/vocalist Conan says:
‘Necrophony’ was an album title idea for as long as I can remember. This Symphony of the Dead couldn’t be realized for a collection of songs until now. Finally, we have our darkest and most Classically inspired work yet, with artwork by the great Toha Mashudi to match perfectly. We returned to Sharkbite Studios to have the mighty wizard that is Zack Ohren aid us again in forging our metal, and resulted in the finest steel we’re all proud to wield on the battlefield.

The band has released the new single ‘Mind Of Metal,’ which can be streamed now at https://exmortus.bfan.link/mind-of-metal.a01.

Conan says of the song:
“‘Mind of Metal’ is a great compliment to our previous single ‘Oathbreaker,’ in that it has contrasting rhythms and structure, but shares lyrical inspiration by Tolkien. It’s a tribute to the wizard Saruman and other like characters in the legendarium, for their will to power and domination by crafty and industrial means. This song features groove, fast licks, and some of our favorite riffs ever written. Can’t wait to perform it live!

Stream the band’s previously released single, ‘Oathbreaker,’ here: https://bfan.link/Exmortus-Oathbreaker.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/vMCWh71vcjw

Necrophony Track-list:

  1. Masquerade
  2. Mask of Red Death
  3. Oathbreaker
  4. Mind of Metal
  5. Storm of Strings
  6. Test of Time
  7. Darkest of Knights
  8. Prophecy
  9. Children of the Night
  10. Beyond the Grave
  11. Overture
  12. Necrophony
  13. Moonchild

LONG LIVE EXMORTUS.

CAVALERA – Sign To Nuclear Blast Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on April 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From: Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of metal legends CAVALERA. The band reveal they re-recorded SEPULTURA’s first EP Bestial Devastation and first full-length album Morbid Visions.

Max Cavalera comments, “As we get harder year after year, sometimes you’ve got to go back to where it all started! We re-recorded Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions with the amazing sound of NOW,  but with its raw and timeless spirit. The artwork reflects the times we’re living in right now…. Apocalyptic as hell! We also have two new tracks with riffs from those days, remembered by heart.”

Iggor Cavalera states, “I always felt like the recordings of our earlier work didn’t do justice to the way we performed the songs. So, this is a very special moment in our lives that we are very proud to show you real fans our true representation of the amazing records Bestial Devastation & Morbid Visions with an insane visual identity…enjoy and see you all in the pit”

Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation were re-recorded at The Platinum Underground. The albums were produced by Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the engineering. Arthur Rizk was responsible for the mixing and mastering of both albums. CAVALERA enlisted Eliran Kantor to create the artwork for both albums.

Morbid Visions – track list:

  1. Morbid Visions
  2. Mayhem
  3. Troops Of Doom
  4. War
  5. Crucifixion
  6. Show Me The Wrath
  7. Funeral Rites
  8. Empire Of The Damned
  9. Burn The Dead

Pre-save Morbid Visions here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/morbid-visions

Bestial Devastation – track list:

  1. The Curse
  2. Bestial Devastation
  3. Antichrist
  4. Necromancer
  5. Warriors Of Death
  6. Sexta Feira 13

Pre-save Bestial Devastation here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation

Stay tuned for more information on the 2 re-recordings!

LONG LIVE CAVALERA.

ANCIENT SETTLERS – Announce New European Tour, New EP “Transition” Out May 2nd

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 15, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

On May the 2nd, ANCIENT SETTLERS will finally deliver their brand new EP “Transition”, with their new line-up, commanded by the Frontwoman Argen Death. Modern Melodic Death Metallers attack with a 4-Songs EP released by Crusader Recorda/Golden Robot Records in digital and physical format, recorded at Chromaticity Studios, and with some very relevant collaborations like Dalay Tarda from Rise To Fall.

The art-cover was designed by Jon Toussas (Septic Flesh, Suicidal Angels, Mors Principium Est, etc), and the album was mixed & mastered by Pedro Monge (Avalanch, Rise to Fall, etc).

Pre-save “Transition” EP at https://orcd.co/ancient-settlers-transition

‘Transition’ EP track-list:

  1. A New World Order – Feat. Dalay Tarda from Rise To Fall.
  2. Mihi Nomen Est Ira – Feat. Pintxo Wayewta from Empire of Disease.
  3. The Circle – Feat. Andres Pestana from The Black Tree.
  4. The Migrant Song.

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The band has released their new video ‘A New World Order’ (Ft. Dalay Tarda), watch it here https://youtu.be/cs2e-8nukbw

Also check out earlier released ‘Mihi Nomen Est Ira’ Ft. Special Guest Pintxo Wayewta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo-8De9cHDA&t=2s

Also, the band has announced their upcoming tour with 22 dates across Europe, including gigs in Spain, France, Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands. Luxembourg and Germany.

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Transition Europe Tour dates, remaining shows:

05/05/23 – Oviedo (Esp) – Sala Gong (Supporting Defacing God)
06/05/23 – Vigo (Esp) – Pub Transylvania (Supporting Defacing God)
07/05/23 – Vitoria (Esp) – Urban Rock Concept (Supporting Defacing God)
19/05/23 – Pamplona (Esp) – Krawill Hard Bar.
20/05/23 – Zaragoza (Esp) – Sala Utopía
31/08/23 – Toulouse (Fr) – L´Usine a Music.
01/09/23 – Amsterdam (NL) – The Cave
02/09/23 – Bree (Bel) – Metal Babes Festival.
06/09/23 – Brno (Cze) – M13 Rock Club
07/09/23 – Leipzig (Ger) – M.V.B.
08/09/23 – Milan (IT) – Headbangers Pub
09/09/23 – Marseille (Fr) – La Maison Hantée
16/09/23 – A Coruña (Esp) – Sala Filomatic.
07/10/23 – Aachen (Ger) – Peace On Earth Metal Fest
11/11/23 – Bilbao (Esp) – Sala Mytho
20/01/24 – Portugalete (Esp) – Sala Groove

“Transition” EP synopsis:

Transition: is the new phase of history told through the experiences of the settlers army.
With this new work, the band continues its conceptual journey, in which it tries to reflect the emotional behavior of our society and its link with the current serious situation of our species. With four new emotionally deeper and more complex songs, without abandoning the use of intense melodies and catchy guitar riffs, the band embarks on a new phase of its musical evolution.

Source: Tarja Virmakari Press Office

NEMOPHILA – Release “Rise” Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on April 15, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Michael Nambu

April, 2023, TOKYO – Nemophila, the all-female Japanese band whose cover of Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper” went viral, racking up over 3 million views, and was followed by one of the most talked about live debuts at Aftershock 2022, have released a new single, and video: “Rise” (ssm.lnk.to/RISE).

The band recently wrapped up a brief U.S. tour, including a stop at SXSW.

Guitar Girl Magazine described the quintet as “one of the most thrilling metal bands in Japan,” Distorted Sound said their music is “a reminder of just how fun heavy metal can be,” and Glasse Factory, commenting on their riveting Aftershock performance, noted “they nodded to metal legends with their styling and offered a refreshing take on their own unique blend… the excitement was tangible and radiated through the crowds as they all leaned in to watch the rising rock stars.”

Nemophila formed in 2019, playing their first live show in August of the same year, supporting Loudness and Hammerfall at Tokyo’s Metal Weekend 2019. The band have released two albums: Seize The Fate (2022) and Revive (2021). Nemophila is Mayu (vocals), Saki (guitar), Hazuki (guitar), Haraguchisan – (bass) and Tamu Murata (drums).

Nemophila.tokyo

Instagram.com/nemophila_band

Twitter.com/nenophila_band

Source: Speakeasy PR

ALCATRAZZ – New Studio Album ‘Take No Prisoners’ Releases On May 19th via Silver Lining Music

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 14, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Los Angeles-born heavy metal icons ALCATRAZZ will release their new studio album, Take No Prisoners, via Silver Lining Music on May 19th.

ALCATRAZZ is determined to make up for lost time, roaring forwards at warp factor ten to deliver Take No Prisoners, their sixth studio album and the third in three years. Comprised of ten cracking, charismatic tracks, with each containing the unique fusion of classic American rock with the full grain hard-rocking attitude of British heavy metal, Take No Prisonerssees ALCATRAZZ energetically soaring and exploring melodic progression with road-warrior riffs. “Little Viper” rides a scything guitar into a thunderous, Dio-like assault, whilst the band also show their calmer, more expansive side with the epic “Strangers,” but when an album finishes at the burn point of “Bring On The Rawk,” there can be no question that ALCATRAZZ’s collective boot is repeatedly kicking serious ass!

Comprised of Doogie White (vocals), Joe Stump (guitars), Jimmy Waldo (keyboards), Gary Shea (bass), and Larry Paterson (drums), with Giles Lavery and Waldo producing, Take No Prisoners is a loudly, and proudly classic rock album which draws on the ALCATRAZZ traditions of technically excellent screaming guitars, thunderous rhythm, and the sort of vocals and overall aura that evoke prime Dio and Rainbow. And of course, a primed and fully tuned-up ALCATRAZZ, whose career is fast taking on Benjamin Button proportions.

Take No Prisoners will be released on digipak CD, 12” Black vinyl, digital download, streaming and special D2C bundles. Preorders are available at THIS LOCATION.

ALCATRAZZ:
Jimmy Waldo – keyboards
Gary Shea – bass
Doogie White – lead vocals
Joe Stump – guitar
Larry Paterson – drums

http://www.instagram.com/alcatrazz_official

http://www.instagram.com/silver.lining.music

Source: EARSPLIT PR

METALLICA ‘72 Seasons’ – I Bought My CD Copy At Midnight On April 14th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, ohio with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 14, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Yes, I bought the CD version of Metallica’s 72 Seasons at midnight! Thank God for Catacomb Records in Kettering, Ohio! Tim (the owner) had a listening party for 72 Seasons with complimentary pizza and pop. Is that Metal or what!? Thus when the clock struck midnight, I was buying!!

I was so excited to get this new Metallica CD that I freaking forgot to put it into the car CD player! WTF!! I had my wife’s car; my ancient car only plays cassette. Still, I’m grateful. Tim at Catacomb Records also had a free litho of the 72 Seasons album cover along with a pack of 3 72 Seasons guitar pics! I’ll post the pics of those later cuz I’m half asleep doing this post right now.

I love Metallica. Forever.

Here are some pics of Catacomb Records:

Old school and current Metal selection at Catacomb Records here is AMAZING!!
Being inside Catacomb Records is like transporting back to 1982. No shit.
Check out the pizza boxes! Yeah!
Tim has all the Metal details at his store. Skulls are forever Metal!

VOIVOD – Announce Special 40th Anniversary Album Release ‘Morgöth Tales’ – Commence European/UK Tour!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD are celebrating 40 eventful years of existence in 2023 and are pleased to announce a special Anniversary studio album entitled Morgöth Tales, to be released on July 21st, 2023 via Century Media Records.

Once more recorded and mixed by Francis Perron at RadicArt Studio, mastered by Maor Appelbaum and produced by VOIVOD, Morgöth Tales includes fresh studio (re-)recordings by the band’s current line-up of 9 especially selected, not-so-obvious picks from the band’s hyper-classy and extremely diverse back catalogue (between 1984 and 2003) as well as a brand-new song in the album’s title-track, “Morgöth Tales”.

VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin commented about Morgöth Tales as follows: “’Morgöth Tales’ covers 40 years of space exploration. It was really exciting for us to revisit a more obscure part of the Voïvod catalogue, from thrash-punk to prog-metal to…? The title track is a new song, which we started writing in the tour bus and hotels during the Opeth European tour in November/December 2022. It has the vibe of the experimental music we are doing nowadays, with a new twist I think. We also had the great thrill of getting E-Force and Jasonic involved on this album. I hope you’ll dig it, Chewy, Rocky, Snake and I certainly had a blast recording it. All aboard and ready for take off!“

VOIVOD – “Morgöth Tales”
1. Condemned To The Gallows (2023 Version) [Originally on Metal Massacre V Compilation, 1984]
2, Thrashing Rage (2023 Version) [Originally on “Rrröööaaarrr”, 1986]
3. Killing Technology (2023 Version) [Originally on “Killing Technology”, 1987]
4. Macrosolutions To Megaproblems (2023 Version) [Originally on“Dimension Hatröss”, 1988]
5. Pre-Ignition (2023 Version) [Originally on “Nothingface”, 1989]
6. Nuage Fractal (2023 Version) [Originally on “Angel Rat”, 1991]
7. Fix My Heart (2023 Version) [Originally on “The Outer Limits”, 1993]
8. Rise (2023 Version, feat. Eric Forrest) [Originally on “Phobos”, 1997]
9. Rebel Robot (2023 Version, feat. Jason Newsted) [Originally on “Voivod”, 2003]
10. Morgöth Tales [New Song]

Next up, VOIVOD are kicking off their 40thAnniversary touring cycle this upcoming weekend in The Netherlands & the UK, so better check the band’s comprehensive listing of upcoming shows here:

VOIVOD – Europe & UK Tour:
Apr. 16, 2023 – Eindhoven (The Netherlands) – Prognosis Festival
Apr. 18, 2023 – Bristol (UK) – The Fleece + Cryptic Shift
Apr. 19, 2023 – Glasgow (UK) – Slay + Cryptic Shift
Apr. 20, 2023 – Manchester (UK) – Rebellion + Cryptic Shift
Apr. 21, 2023 – Southampton (UK) – The 1865 + Cryptic Shift
Apr. 22, 2023 – London (UK) – Prognosis Festival

VOIVOD – USA Tour w/ Imperial Triumphant:
May 9, 2023 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel * no Imperial Triumphant
May 10, 2023 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27 * no Imperial Triumphant
May 11, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
May 12, 2023 – New York, NY – The Bowery
May 13, 2023 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
May 14, 2023 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
May 16, 2023 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
May 17, 2023 – Tampa, FL – Floridian
May 18, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
May 19, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
May 20, 2023 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
May 21, 2023 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It
May 23, 2023 – Pensacola, FL – The Vinyl Music Hall * no Imperial Triumphant

VOIVOD – Europe Tour:
May 26, 2023 – Wiesbaden (Germany) – Schlachthof w/ Testament, Exodus
May 27, 2023 – Ulm (Germany) – Roxy
May 28, 2023 – Munich (Germany) – Backstage w/ Testament, Exodus
May 30, 2023 – Lyon (France) – Transbordeur w/ Testament, Exodus
May 31, 2023 – Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z7 w/ Testament, Exodus
June 1, 2023 – Trezzo sull’Adda / Milano (Italy) – Live Club w/ Testament, Exodus
June 2, 2023 – Ljubljana (Slovenia) – Kino Siska w/ Testament, Exodus
June 3, 2023 – Stuttgart (Germany) – Im Wizemann w/ Testament, Exodus
June 5, 2023 – Berlin (Germany) – Columbia Theater w/ Testament, Exodus
June 7, 2023 – Budapest (Hungary) – Durer Kert
June 8, 2023 – Salzburg (Austria) – Rockouse Bar
June 9, 2023 – Prague (Czech Republic) – Futurum
June 10, 2023 – Gdansk (Poland) – Mystic Festival
June 13, 2023 – Hamburg (Germany) – Markthalle w/ Testament, Exodus
June 14, 2023 – Amersfoort (The Netherlands) – Flour
June 15, 2023 – Wasquehal / Lille (France) – The Black Lab
June 17, 2023 – Clisson (France) – Hellfest
June 18, 2023 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting
June 22-24, 2023 – Oslo (Norway) – Tons of Rock Festival
Aug. 3-5, 2023 – Wacken (Germany) – Wacken Open Air
Aug. 11-12, 2023 – Helsinki (Finland) – Helsinki Metal Festival
And more international dates to be announced soon…

Morgöth Tales succeeds VOIVOD’s 15th (!) much acclaimed and Juno Awards winning studio album “Synchro Anarchy”, which entered sales charts upon release in early 2022 as follows: Germany # 7 (!), Switzerland # 64, Austria # 67, The Netherlands # 88, Belgium # 129, UK (Rock & Metal) # 7, Canada (Hard Music) # 2, USA Current Hard Music # 8, USA Top New Artist # 11, USA Heatseekers # 56 and USA Current Album # 67. VOIVOD also released the special “Ultraman – EP” in late 2022, which contains a highly original tribute to the “Ultraman” TV series theme.

VOIVOD line-up:
Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – Bass
Michel “Away” Langevin – Drums
Denis “Snake” Bélanger – Vocals
Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain – Guitar

Check out VOIVOD’s “Synchro Anarchy” album via the previously released videos here:

“Planet Eaters”: https://youtu.be/lvHjNcjMqvU
“Paranormalium”: https://youtu.be/sIgY8LNK8H4
“Synchro Anarchy”: https://youtu.be/hryt9k8Zql8
“Sleeves Off”: https://youtu.be/-4hDSNieOnA
“Quest For Nothing”: https://youtu.be/vjPVLpCFF08

You can still order “Synchro Anarchy” here: https://voivodband.lnk.to/SynchroAnarchy
The “Ultraman – EP” is also still available here: https://voivodband.lnk.to/Ultraman-EP

And stay connected for further details on “Morgöth Tales” and more VOIVOD news coming soon…

VOIVOD – online:
http://voivod.com
http://www.instagram.com/voivodofficial
https://twitter.com/voivoddotnet

Century Media Records online:
http://www.centurymedia.com
http://www.facebook.com/centurymedia
https://www.instagram.com/centurymediarecords/

Source: C Squared Music

LONG LIVE VOIVOD.

US/Finnish Thrashers OSIRIS REX Unleash Second Single ‘The Meek Shall Inherit’!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on April 12, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Tampere, Finland -based thrash metal act OSIRIS REX – led by US thrasher Superstar Joey Severance have unleashed the second single ‘The Meek Shall Inherit’ taken from their forthcoming debut EP “Arrival of the New Dawn”!

Stream ‘The Meek Shall Inherit’, here: https://youtu.be/X_KDbH54DGs

Also check out the first single ‘Lone Wolf Terror’, feat. on solo: Michael “Big Maaaan” Rutten, at https://youtu.be/IL-BAxGFLl0

“Arrival of the New Dawn” recording lineup:
Superstar Joey Severance – Vocals
Ben Varon – All Guitars (except where noted) and Bass (Session Musician)
Oskari Niemi – Drums (Session Musician)

Music and Lyrics: Superstar Joey Severance
Produced, Mixed and Engineered by: Ben Varon
Mastered by: Ben Varon and Oskari Niemi

Tracklisting:

  1. The Meek Shall Inherit
  2. Arrival of the New Dawn
  3. Lone Wolf Terror (Solo: Michael “Big Maaaan” Rutten)
  4. Hot Stuff (Donna Summer Cover)

More on OSIRIS REX:

Rising from the ashes of TORNADO comes OSIRIS REX. With Tornado, vocalist Superstar Joey Severance recorded three albums (Amsterdamn, Hellsinki – Black President – Commitment to Excellence) with the debut being produced by Peter Tagtgren and their last album featuring such metal heavyweights as Karl Sanders (Nile) Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth) and Ross Dolan (Immolation). All three albums received positive reviews worldwide and the band did a European tour supporting Six Feet Under.

Soon after the tour ended, and right before the start of the pandemic, SJS decided to disband Tornado for personal reasons and move forward with a new lineup which will become Osiris Rex.

The four-song debut EP, “Arrival of the New Dawn” showcases the musical direction the band is taking which is not too far removed from Tornado. Stay tuned!

With a focus on writing great, catchy songs, Osiris Rex are looking to advance the thrash genre for a new generation!

More information at https://www.facebook.com/OsirisRex666

Source: Tarja Virmakari PR

ARMORED SAINT – Announces Second Leg Of North American Tour With W.A.S.P. – Tickets On Sale This Friday!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 11, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Travis Shinn

Heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will return to the stage this August as direct support to W.A.S.P.! The 40th Never Stops World Tour 2023 begins August 4th in San Luis Obispo, California and winds its way through nearly three dozen cities, coming to a close September 16th in Los Angeles, California.

Comments vocalist John Bush: “Hello SAINTloyalists! We’re happy to inform you guys that, due to the overwhelming response we got on the W.A.S.P./SAINT tour we did last Winter, we decided to do another leg this late Summer/early Fall: The W.A.S.P./ARMORED SAINT 40th Anniversary tour part 2! This is going to happen in August and September. We will be doing about thirty more shows. The plan is to go to cities we didn’t do on the last run with a few exceptions of some places where we will be returning. There will be some cities that ARMORED SAINT hasn’t played in many, many years as well as some we’ve never played in our history! We’re also happy to be going to Canada including Vancouver, which we haven’t played since 1985. Too bad it won’t be hockey season. It’s gonna be awesome! Thanks as always for all your support, and who knows, maybe we can bring this tour to some other continents on planet earth. Thanks also to [W.A.S.P.]’s Blackie [Lawless] and the guys for making it happen again. Stay healthy and metal!”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 14th at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.

ARMORED SAINT w/ W.A.S.P.:
8/04/2023 Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA
8/05/2023 Hard Rock Live – Wheatland, CA
8/07/2023 Roseland – Portland, OR
8/08/2023 Vogue Theater – Vancouver, BC
8/10/2023 Moore Theater – Seattle, WA
8/11/2023 Podium – Spokane, WA
8/12/2023 Revolution Concert Hall – Garden City, ID
8/13/2023 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
8/15/2023 Steelhouse – Omaha, NE
8/16/2023 The Fillmore Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
8/17/2023 The Rust Belt – Moline, IL
8/18/2023 RCU Theater – Eau Claire, WI
8/19/2023 Horizon Events Center – Clive, IA
8/20/2023 Hard Rock Live – Gary, IN
8/22/2023 GLC Live @ 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI
8/23/2023 Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
8/24/2023 Capitol Theater – Wheeling, WV
8/25/2023 Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA
8/26/2023 Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY
8/27/2023 Hampton Beach Casino – Hampton, NH
8/29/2023 Dome @ Oakdale – Wallingford, CT
8/30/2023 The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA
8/31/2023 Packard Music Hall – Warren, OH
9/01/2023 Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
9/03/2023 Mtellus – Montreal, QC
9/05/2023 Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
9/07/2023 Graceland – Memphis, TN
9/08/2023 The Hall – Little Rock, AR
9/09/2023 Southside Ballroom – Dallas, TX
9/10/2023 Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
9/13/2023 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ
9/14/2023 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
9/16/2023 The Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

ARMORED SAINT released their Symbol Of Salvation Live CD/DVD in 2021 via Metal Blade Records. The release came in celebration of the seminal album’s 30th anniversary. A record vocalist John Bush refers to as the band’s “cornerstone record,” Symbol Of Salvation Live is a combination live album and video of the band playing the album in its entirety at New York City’s famed Gramercy Theatre during their 2018 tour. It captures the power, diversity, and peerless songwriting contained within. “I felt like showing Symbol… in another light was a great homage to the record itself,” states bassist Joey Vera. “Also, having all the fans be there and part of that event is a way for us to say, ‘Thank you!’ For, without them, we can’t do any of this in the first place.”

Preview and purchase Symbol Of Salvation Live at THIS LOCATION.

ARMORED SAINT:
John Bush – vocals
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Phil Sandoval – guitars
Joey Vera – bass
Gonzo Sandoval – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

Some CDs I’ve Bought So Far This Year – April 11, 2023

Posted in classic rock, Death Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on April 11, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Yngwie Malmsteen – Parabellum (2021)

Over the last several years I have sold many CDs that I no longer listen to and were just taking up space. It’s all about managing the physical space that I have. No regrets and the money I made was useful.

However, once a collector always a collector! Since January of this year, I have steadily purchased new CDs to add to my collection. Here are a handful of the CDs I’ve purchased this far in 2023. Please feel free to comment on mine and your CD buys.

SINISTER Aggressive Measures – (1998) – Legendary Death Metal from the Netherlands
JERRY ONLY – ANTI-HERO (2022)
SLAYER – LIVE UNDEAD (1984)

I LOVE DEATH METAL!! With that said, SINISTER was a must purchase. I never owned SLAYER LIVE UNDEAD on CD, crazy as that sounds. I did own it on cassette and had it for decades. Anything MISFITS and take my money! The first ever JERRY ONLY solo album really, really ROCKS!! Holy shit, it ROCKS!!

I haven’t kept up with buying all of the Yngwie Malmsteen releases over the decades. There are so many too. So I decided to buy the Yngwie Malmsteen CD box set to re-energize my loyalty to his mind bending guitar virtuosity. Man, back in the 1980’s Yngwie was my ultimate Metal hero. Metal Be Thy Name – Stone

WAR CURSE – Release “Shadow Gods” Track To Benefit East Palestine Ohio

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, ohio with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 10, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Ohio thrashers WAR CURSE have released their song “Shadow Gods” exclusively on Bandcamp. The song has been released in order to raise funds for victims of the East Palestine Ohio train derailment.

Guitarist Justin Roth comments:

We wrote a ton of material for our upcoming album, a lot of which ended up on the cutting room floor. Shadow Gods is a fun, ripping thrasher that Blaine and I constructed in around 20 minutes, start to finish. We knew it didn’t match the vibe of the album but recorded it anyway, just for fun. It might have never seen the light of day, but the tragedy in East Palestine, Ohio, our home state, really struck a nerve. The lyrics to Shadow Gods felt like they were written about this very situation. Faceless organizations ‘gambling with consequence.’ ‘Failing comes at your expense.’ People are suffering right now, months later, because a soulless corporation prioritized appeasing stockholders over taking responsibility. Absolute scumbags. 

We’re a small band from Ohio, but we’re here to do our part. All proceeds from Shadow Gods purchased through Bandcamp will be donated to a local 501c3 benefiting the impacted citizens of East Palestine, OH. “

Purchase “Shadow Gods” here: https://warcursemetal.bandcamp.com/track/shadow-gods

War Curse‘s third studio album will be released this fall on Metal Blade Records / Blacklight Media.

Source: C Squared Music

RATT – Releasing On June 9th, “The Atlantic Years 1984 – 1990” Limited Edition 180g 5LP & 7″ Single Box Set!

Posted in classic rock, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news, vinyl with tags , , , , , , , , , , on April 9, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

All Five Atlantic Albums Newly Remastered by Andy Pearce! Includes Replica Tour Book, Poster, Bumper Sticker & More! With (2) RATT “Best of” records gone platinum plus over the years, this is by far the coolest representation of the records all on vinyl 6/2023. To be released by BMG.

“The Atlantic Years” limited edition box set, celebrating RATT’s massively successful period where all five of their studio albums were certified GOLD, PLATINUM or MULTI-PLATINUM (for combined album sales of over 20 MILLION).

The LP set includes all five albums remastered on 180g black vinyl, plus rare “Nobody Rides for Free” 7″ single which is a rare track from the film Point Break (Exclusive to the LP Box), 12-page replica tour book (featuring rare and never-before-seen photos from Ratt’s personal archives), 11″x17″ wanted poster, bumper sticker, replica backstage pass, and guitar pick in a custom lift-top box.

All albums feature the classic lineup of Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (guitars), Robbin Crosby (guitars), Juan Croucier (bass), and Bobby Blotzer (drums). Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by frontman lead singer songwriter Stephen Pearcy.

Limited to 4,000 Units in North America All Five Atlantic Records Albums: Out of the Cellar (1984), Invasion of Your Privacy (1985), Dancing Undercover (1986), Reach for the Sky (1988) & Detonator (1990)

“Dancing Undercover” on Vinyl for the First Time Since 1987 – “Reach for the Sky” on Vinyl for the First Time Since 1988 – “Detonator” on Vinyl for the First Time Since 1990

Source: officialstephenpearcy.com

LONG LIVE RATT.

Some METAL Thoughts From Stone – April 9th, 2023 – Mötley Crüe, Rainbow And Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, movie soundtracks, movies, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 9, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Marvel.com

I’m thrilled that Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3 is hitting up theaters on May 5th. Yes, I’m a fan. I’ve watched the first trailer for the final installment of this amazing franchise at least a dozen times already. Marvel Studios is mandatory escapism for me.

The Rainbow classic cover song “Since You’ve Been Gone” (from 1979’s Down To Earth) is played throughout the trailer for Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3. I’m ecstatic over this! I’ve had this song on my Spotify playlist for a long time and have forever loved this song. Kudos to Rainbow and especially Graham Bonnet for this immense return to worldwide exposure; it’s been long overdue! For all the fact nerds out there, this song was written and performed back in 1976 by Russ Ballard.

In case you’ve been living on the dark side of the moon this past week, legendary guitarist Mick Mars was sued by Mötley Crüe and he thus counter sued. The short story is: Mötley Crüe believes Mick Mars quit the band once he quit touring. Mick Mars believed he never quit the band and only resigned from touring due to health reasons. Ugh. It’s a hot mess. Just google this story for all the mud slinging details. If I’m picking sides, based on what I’ve researched, I’m in the Mick Mars camp.

Metal Be Thy Name – Stone

GRAVEWORM – Unleashes Video For New Album Single “We Are The Resistance”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 7, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

June 2nd, 2023 in the US will see dark and extreme metal masters, GRAVEWORM, return with their brand new album, entitled Killing Innocence, through AFM Records. It’s the band’s first studio album in eight long years!

Following previously released first singles, “Dead Words” and “Escorting The Soul”, today, GRAVEWORM have premiered a video for their latest single “We Are The Resistance”, now streaming HERE

Formed in 1997, with nine studio records under their belt and countless tours with bands such as Kataklysm, Vader, Satyricon and Destruction to name just a few, GRAVEWORM belongs to one of the most influential acts the dark and extreme metal scene has to offer. The band’s upcoming magnum opus Killing Innocence showcases their own blend of thrash, gothic and death metal is as powerful as ever, GRAVEWORM has not lost any of their hardness and energy over the years.

The ten new songs on Killing Innocence are characterized by dark atmospheres, powerful riffs and driving drums that captivate the listener. The album is a tribute to the band’s roots, yet produced in a contemporary and fresh way, an absolute must-have for fans of dark but captivating metal. With Killing Innocence, GRAVEWORM impressively proves that they belong to the best representatives of their genre, with an album that is poised to top the best-of lists in 2023!

Pre-order your album copy at THIS LOCATION!

Killing Innocence Track Listing:

  1. Escorting The Soul
  2. We Are The Resistance
  3. Wicked Mind
  4. If The World Shut Down
  5. Dead Words
  6. Where Agony Prevails
  7. A Nameless Grave
  8. End of Time
  9. Wrath of
  10. In Honour of the Fallen

CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS BELOW!

Track #1 watch ‘Escorting The Soul’ video HERE Track # 5 watch ‘Dead Words’ video HERE

www.afm-records.de

Source: AFM Records

Ripple Music Releases Compilation Album To Benefit Medical Treatment For NEBULA Bassist Tom Davies

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Ripple Muisc have released Nebula Ripples, a compilation album to benefit NEBULA bassist Tom Davies.

Recently, Tom was diagnosed with Leukemia and is now fighting the disease with all his strength. Although NEBULA had not previously recorded with Ripple Music, everyone in the stoner rock scene knows of their powerful music. When Todd Severin, CEO of Ripple Music, heard of Tom’s fight ahead, he reached out, wanting to do anything Ripple could do to support him, and the result is this compilation.

Todd asked Tom which Ripple bands he loved playing with, and his response forms the basis of this compilation. To top it off, Tom contributed one of his own unreleased tracks to kick the compilation into gear, which features lead guitar work from Joe Hoare of ORANGE GOBLIN. Also included is a special sneak preview track from the upcoming album by KIND.

Purchase: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/nebula-ripples-a-benefit-compilation-for-tom-davies-of-nebula

All proceeds from this album will be donated directly to Tom to help him fight his battle against cancer.

In Tom’s words, “Back in January I ended up in the ER with kidney stones which was followed by viral pneumonia and Bell’s Palsy and eventually led to me being diagnosed with a rare form of high risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

As it’s a very complex form, I’ve had one round of intense chemotherapy so far and am facing many more treatments and hospital visits for the fight of my life. On a positive note, my spirit is strong and has been strengthened by the overwhelming and incredible outpouring of support from the community.”

Tracklisting:
Anaesthesia Amnesia -Tom Davies
Cosmic Ark – Mos Generator
Buffalo Chips – Yawning Man
What Are They Trying to Sell – DoctoR DooM
Into the Shredder – Ape Machine
Drifting off to Storybook Deth – Fatso Jetson
Frequencies – Steak
Fat Rats – Roadsaw
Favorite One – KIND
The Song’s at the Bottom of the Bottle – Wino

Source: C Squared Music

ANVIL’s 2023 U.S. Tour Is Underway! Tour Schedule Posted – MIDNITE HELLION As Support

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

ANVIL’s 2023 U.S. tour dates with MIDNITE HELLION:

Apr. 06 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live
Apr. 07 – Garwood, NJ @ Crossroads
Apr. 08 – Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar
Apr. 13 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
Apr. 14 – Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
Apr. 15 – Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern
Apr. 16 – West Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
Apr. 20 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Apr. 21 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street
Apr. 22 – Orlando, FL @ The Conduit
Apr. 23 – Gainesville, FL @ Loosey’s
Apr. 27 – Houston, TX @ Secret Group
Apr. 28 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
Apr. 29 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
May 04 – Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard
May 05 – Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s
May 06 – Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music
May 07 – Madison, WI @ Crucible
May 11 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
May 12 – Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue
May 13 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

VIDEOS:
Check out ‘Ghost Shadow’ video HERE
Check out ‘Take A Lesson’ video HERE
Check out ‘Legal At Last’ video HERE

Source: AFM Records

LONG LIVE ANVIL.

HELLWITCH – Announce ‘ANNIHILATIONAL INTERCEPTION’ New Album, Cover, Track Listing And Live Dates

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 5, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Originally formed in 1984, Old school Florida Death Metal Legends HELLWITCH are back with their unique brand of highly energetic, incisive, Thrashing Death Metal. The band has always sounded insanely catchy, always balancing technicality to a great measure, HELLWITCH have drafted some genuine classic songs over the years and their new album is a culmination of all such works and experience.

Band leader Pat Ranieri comments about the artwork for ‘Annihilational Intercention’: ” The cover of “Annihilational Intercention” is what is coming in the future of mankind on this wretched planet. The Judge is in the final stages of administering punishment to our race, eradicating every last being. Having biologically and supernaturally evolved to possess otherworldly powers, his psychic assault is manifested in spears of burning energy and levitational force. His apocalyptic “Horsemen” look on with hatred, aiding the cause. The poisoned, decimated world that surrounds tells the tale of man left to his own devices.”

Artwork by Khaos Dictator Design

HELLWITCH’s new album ‘Annihilational Intercention’ will be released digitally on the 2nd of June , and physically on the 30th of June 2023.
The band will also release a new video for the song ‘Delegated Disruption’ on April 19. More details shortly.

HELLWITCH line up:
Pat Ranieri:Guitars, Vocals
J.P. Brown:Guitars
Brian Wilson:Drums

HELLWITCH : ‘Annihilational Intercention’
Tracklisting
1) Sollipsistic Immortality 5:03
2) Delegated Disruption 5:02
3) Megalopalypytic Confine 4:58
4) Sorcerous Imminence (instrumental) 00:53
5) Hellwitch 4:07
6) Epochal Cessation 4:45
7) Anthropophagi 7:10
8) At Rest 5:18
9) Torture Chamber 3:57
10) Sweet home Alabama 1:09 (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover only on vinyl version)

HELLWITCH tour dates (to be updated)
Monday, June 5 The Milestone Club, Charlotte NC
Tuesday, June 6 Powers BMX Shop, Richmond VA
Wednesday, June 7 The Kennel at West York Inn, York PA
Thursday, June 8 The Fire, Philadelphia PA
Friday, June 9 Pie Shop, Washington DC
Saturday, June 10 Lurking Class Skate Shop, Salisbury MD
Sunday, June 11 Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn NY
November 3/4/5 Mass Destruction fest ,the Loft, Atlanta

BAND LINKS:
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Website
Instagram

Source: Listenable Records