From Primal Fear Facebook:
We’re proud to announce our European Tour. Pre Sale will start on Friday Nov 15, venue links and information on our website:
http://www.primalfear.de
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PRIMAL FEAR – Announces European Tour 2025
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, mat sinner, Metal, metal odyssey, Power Metal, primal fear, ralf scheepers on November 7, 2024 by Metal OdysseySTEELER – New Music Video “Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)” Premiering November 15th On The RFK Media YouTube Channel
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, keel, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, ron keel, steeler on November 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
The new Steeler video – premiering November 15th on the RFK Media YouTube channel: http://RFKvideos.com
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1980: the dawn of the American Heavy Metal movement, and the birth of Steeler, one of the bands whose sound would define that cultural revolution. Shortly after the release of their iconic 1983 self-titled album, that supernova exploded into multiple bands and projects that would each carve their own places in that era’s history, leaving an undeniable impact on a metal generation.
This triumphant reunion puts a powerful exclamation point on that legacy with the band’s first new song in over 40 years, and their first-ever official music video: https://youtu.be/aKxfj6KOHmA
This brand new (2024) song and video prove that four decades have done nothing to diminish the power and the passion upon which the band was built. “Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)” celebrates the glory of an era that may be gone but certainly not forgotten, combining all the elements that made 80’s metal the soundtrack of so many lives: an anthemic chorus, screaming lyrics that pay tribute to songs and stars that paved the street of dreams, loud powerful music and incendiary guitar pyrotechnics.
That music is provided by men who lived it, then and now: vocalist/guitarist Ron Keel, lead guitarist Mitch Perry, drummer Mark Edwards, bassist Rik Fox, and session drummer Dwain Miller. The song was written by Ron Keel specifically for Steeler and is featured on his new RFK Media album release Keelworld.
The video was directed and produced by David Pear (watch the full clip for credits at the end). A documentary film is now in production by David Pear which will tell the entire story behind the Steeler legacy – American Metal – The Story Of Steeler will be released in 2025.
Source: Best Bet Promo
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Michael Wilton Of Queensrÿche – New Studio Album Releases On December 6th
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Metal, metal albums 2024, Metal News, metal odyssey, michael wilton, queensryche on November 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Rat Pak Records:
Queensrÿche founding guitarist Michael “Whip” Wilton is set to release his highly anticipated solo album, Volume 1, due out on December 6, 2024 via Rat Pak Records. Along with powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist “Hodgy”, Michael offers nine power packed songs reminiscent of the sound he is best known for.
Mixed and Mastered by “Zeuss” (Queensrÿche, Rob Zombie, Shadows Fall), Vol 1 captures Michael’s ability to think outside the box with flavorful riffs, catchy melodies and thoughtful solos while still maintaining his signature sound. From the opening chords of “People Suffer” to the closing track “Drowning at Daybreak”, it is clear that Michael Wilton’s trademark style lays the bedrock for this well crafted offering.
You can now pre-order the all-new release from Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche – Whip Volume 1. Check out all the details and get in on some exclusive LTD bundles at:
https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/michaelwilton
PONTE DEL DIAVOLO – Italian Doom / Black Metal Brigade Drops “Scintilla” Single, New Compilation Tre – The EP Collection Out In December
Posted in Black Metal, doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Black Metal, doom metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, ponte de diavolo on November 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Celebrated Italian doom / black metal brigade PONTE DEL DIAVOLO unleash a powerful single from their forthcoming compilation Tre – The EP Collection. Stream “Scintilla” HERE.
The band commented: “‘Scintilla’ (transl. ‘Spark’) is a rough and violent track in which love is action, movement, Freedom. The ‘Spark’ is the Devil and the ceaseless movement of nature”.
Following on from the release of their acclaimed debut album Fire Blades from the Tomb (Season Of Mist), PONTE DEL DIAVOLO will re-issue their now hard to come by first three EPs in the form of Tre – The EP Collection. The compilation will be available in CD, LP, tape and digital formats on December 9th 2024 via Time To Kill Records.
Track-list:
01 – Mystery of Mystery
02 – I
03 – The Wickedest Woman In The World
04 – 13
05 – The Unborn
06 – Un Bacio a Mezzanotte
07 – III
08 – Scintilla
09 – AVE
Preorder:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/ponte-del-diavolo-tre-the-ep-collection
https://pontedeldiavolo666.bandcamp.com/album/tre-the-ep-collection
PONTE DEL DIAVOLO bridges the gap between two separate worlds. The Italian band proposes a doom / black metal sound with old-school roots, adding a modern and outside the box background. The female voice – with strong dark wave influences – is the lyric cor pus of this strongly esoteric project. The solid presence of two bassists creates the massive foundation for the rhythmic guitar, everything marked by a raw and dynamic drumming.
Mystery of Mystery / Secret Live Session marked the quintet’s debut EP. It was recorded live and without editing at Dracma Studio with the producer L’Ossario in their home base of Turin in March 2020. “I” was released on the web by Iopan Records. It was soon followed by their second single, “The Wickedest Woman In the World”.
At the end of 2021, PONTE DEL DIAVOLO recorded their second EP, Sancta Menstruis at Deepest Sea Studio in Turin with Danilo Battocchio. The first single, “The Unborn”, arrived in February 2022.
The band’s third EP, Ave Scintilla! was also recorded in Turin. This time around, they reconvened at Dracma Studio with L’Ossario. Prepare to cross over into the Italian dark arts.
PONTE DEL DIAVOLO
https://www.facebook.com/PontedelDiavolo/
https://www.instagram.com/Pontedeldiavoloband
DAYS OF JUPITER – Present Music Video For New Single “The Fix”
Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags days of Jupiter, Hard Rock, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on November 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
As 2024 draws to a close, Swedish hard rock and metal powerhouse DAYS OF JUPITER prepare to launch into an electrifying new chapter with the release of their latest single, “The Fix”. This powerful track marks another step toward the band’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, slated for release in early 2025 under Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
“The Fix” combines humming basslines and soaring guitar leads, setting the stage for Janne Hilli’s raw, impassioned vocals, which carry an emotional intensity that crescendos in a chorus meant to turn the listener’s world upside down. With a rebellious and hopeful spirit, “The Fix” resonates as an anthem for those battling inner struggles and despair, offering a cathartic uplift and becoming a beacon for resilience.
DAYS OF JUPITER comment: “‘The Fix’ is a heavy punch in the face with powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and gripping lyrics. Join us as we unleash this captivating narrative that speaks to anyone who has faced their demons and emerged stronger on the other side.”
Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azp5sGGxi-c
Stream/purchase “The Fix”: https://daysofjupiter.rpm.link/thefixPR
More from DAYS OF JUPITER:
“Original Sin” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYLjhVtz0w
“Machine” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjS7TuEkaEw
DAYS OF JUPITER are:
Janne Hilli | vocals
Marcus Lindman | guitars
Johnny Grenwald | guitars
Janne Karlsson | bass
Magnus Larsson | drums
About DAYS OF JUPITER
With over 20 million streams on Spotify and widespread critical acclaim across four studio albums, DAYS OF JUPITER‘s journey began in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden in 2010. Their debut album, Secrets Brought To Life [2012], marked their entrance onto the global stage, followed by a performance at the prestigious Sweden Rock Festival. Their albums Only Ashes Remain and New Awakening helped expand their reach, landing them more live performances, including international shows. The band eventually supported DISTURBED in front of 10,000 fans in Estonia following the release of their fourth album, Panoptical [2018].
Now, with a strong new partnership with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), DAYS OF JUPITER are back with their upcoming fifth album, aiming to please their loyal fanbase and attract new metal fans worldwide.
More on DAYS OF JUPITER:
Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube | RPM
Source: C Squared Music
HELLOWEEN – Heat Fans Up With “Eagle Fly Free” Performance Taken From Live At Budokan
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, helloween, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, Power Metal on November 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
New Live Album Set For December 13, 2024 Release
Exciting things are underway: as they record the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2021 self-titled album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind, metal legends HELLOWEEN treat fans to another preview from their upcoming Live At Budokan release. This high-octane rendition of their timeless classic, “Eagle Fly Free”, captures the unmistakable chemistry between the band and the spirited Japanese audience at Tokyo’s Budokan, elevating the track to an entirely new level.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4
Stream “Eagle Fly Free (live)” here: https://helloween.rpm.link/eagleflyfreelivePR
“A song that is just as wonderful and popular today as it was when it was first released. It comes with an effective overture, has a great upbeat and a brilliant, fast-paced ending. “Eagle Fly Free” has the ultimate vibe and encourages you to sing along. It has everything you would expect from an ‘evergreen,’ I love playing it,” states guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen.
Pre-order Live At Budokan in your preferred physical format [digipak-2CD, 3LP (limited first edition in trifold), Blu-ray, DVD], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive “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
HELLOWEEN are:
Michael Kiske | vocals
Andi Deris | vocals
Kai Hansen | guitars, vocals
Michael Weikath | guitars
Sascha Gerstner | guitars
Markus Grosskopf | bass
Daniel Löble | drums
More on HELLOWEEN:
helloween.org | Facebook | Instagram X |YouTube | RPM
Source: C Squared Music
Blackened Death Metal Storytellers AOIDOS Present “Trauma” With Video, Ahead Of Forthcoming Album: Oizys
Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Aiodos, Black Metal, Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 30, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Blackened death metal quintet AOIDOS carve out a fusion of haunting melodies and atmospheres from the realms of black metal in conjunction with the power and groove of death. Storytelling is core to the band, whose name AOIDOS means bard in Ancient Greek. Light your fire, pour yourself a drink and prepare for dark and shadowy tales as the band present their new offering, “Trauma”. The single is the first to emerge ahead of the forthcoming album Oizys that is set for release on November 29th, 2024, via Nox Liberatio Records. Watch “Trauma” HERE.
Dynamically, AOIDOS sculpt a thrilling soundscape across “Trauma” which encounters high intensity with brief moments that are almost serene. Delicate piano melodies enthrall among the weight of the heavy instrumentation. “Trauma” includes lyrics in the band’s native language – Portuguese. “The chorus is totally in Portuguese”, the band explain, “and it sings the plea of ‘Trauma’, a force that sees itself not as an oppressor, but as a protector, a shield between the victim and the true extent of the tragedies they went through.”
Tracklist + Running Times:
- Dieaed – 01:29
- Thrall – 05:56
- Fire – 06:26
- Oizys – 06:28
- Trauma – 05:50
- Old Ballad – 01:48
- The Wheels – 04:03
- Black Swan – 06:06
- From the Surface Grate – 05:10
- Slumber – 01:53
- All! Wherever! Always! – 04:27
Full Album Running Time: 49:26
About AOIDOS:
AOIDOS came to be following a night of mead at the iconic Taberna 58, in Coimbra, Portugal, in 2019. Inspired by storytelling and the Aoidos, who were the bards and minstrels of Ancient Greece, the band bring this element into their heavy and ambient style.
Influenced musically by the likes of GOJIRA, BEHEMOTH and WATAIN, alongside classical piano compositions, AOIDOS strive to create a rich and textural soundscape that embraces the fierce energy of death and ethereality of black metal. To date, the band have taken to stages around South West Europe, including festival appearances at Bajonca Rock Fest, Rock dos Romanos, Mosher Fest, Melena Fest.
Most recently, AOIDOS shared the bill with VADER, SEPTICFLESH and MOONSPELL at Laurus Nobilis Music Festival 2024. With a number of single releases behind them, AOIDOS are now set to unveil their debut album Oizys this November.
AOIDOS:
João “Freitanás” Freitas (Vocals / Guitars)
Ekid Marques (Vocals / Bass)
Pedro Miguel (Drums)
Ivo Resende (Guitars / Backing Vocals)
Erlkönig (Piano)
Special Guests: Chris Barber (Drums)
Credits:
Producer: João “Freitanás” Freitas
Recording Studio: All tracks recorded at Home and our Rehearsal Space in Coimbra except Drums, which were recorded at Golden Jack Studios, Coimbra.
Engineer: João “Freitanás” Freitas and João Dourado
Mastering: João Dourado
Mixing: João “Freitanás” Freitas
Album Cover Artist: Sofya Alves
Band Photos by: Ruben Lopo
Source: C Squared Music
Links:
Official Website: https://aoidosband.wixsite.com/aoidosband
Bandcamp: https://aoidos.bandcamp.com/
E-Shop: https://aoidos.bigcartel.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aoidosband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoidosband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aoidosband
THE SLIME – Unleash New Double Single “Russian Roulette” and “Orange” Ahead of Forthcoming Album: Crab-Walk To Oblivion
Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags hardcore metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, the slime, thrash on October 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Toronto-based hardcore/crossover thrash quartet, THE SLIME, are back with a brutal new double single offering, “Russian Roulette” and “Orange”, set to give listeners a raw taste of what’s to come from their upcoming album, Crab-Walk To Oblivion, releasing January 24th, 2025.
These two tracks showcase the band’s signature style: ferocious riffs, socially conscious lyrics, and an unrelenting intensity that has made THE SLIME a staple in the underground punk and metal scenes.
“Russian Roulette” is a harrowing dive into the psychological toll of war. Featuring a riff that predates the current lineup, this track has become a staple in the band’s live shows thanks to its hardcore breakdowns and thrashing momentum. Lyrically, the song offers a stark anti-war message, reflecting on the terror and trauma of killing from the impersonal height of an airplane. In a chilling nod to Motörhead’s Bomber, THE SLIME deliver a poignant line, “This ain’t no Bomber fantasy,” to drive home the brutal reality of modern warfare and the haunting specter of PTSD.
On the flip side, “Orange” is a short, fast ripper that keeps both the band and their listeners on edge. But behind its lightning pace lies a weighty, deeply serious message. The song confronts Canada’s shameful history of colonial violence, focusing specifically on the atrocities of the residential school system. With pointed lyrics, THE SLIME call out the systemic racism that allowed such atrocities to happen, challenging the white colonial collaborators who sought to erase Indigenous communities. It’s a blistering critique of a history that can no longer be swept under the rug.
With these two powerful singles, THE SLIME continues their tradition of pairing hard-hitting music with thought-provoking themes, offering their audience a sonic experience that is as cathartic as it is socially relevant.
Listen to “Russian Roulette” HERE: https://youtu.be/qRbAU594iG4?si=bNTxz28Ujv9qeJew
Listen to “Orange” HERE: https://youtu.be/rNBh6vyhqmo?si=Ul50oAJ7DW5c1r3r
Track Listing:
- Washout Revenge
- Sludge
- Moving Target
- Russian Roulette
- Orange
- Crab Walk
- Velociraptor
- Beyond Dead
- Blood Island
- Nude
- Bumble Bee
Links:
Bandcamp: https://theslimehardcore.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theslimehardcore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theslimehardcore/
Source: C Squared Music
TOOL – Adds Two Mexican Performances To 2025 Tour Dates: March 12 In Monterrey And March 18 In Guadalajara
Posted in alternative metal music, alternative rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, progressive metal, rock music, tool on October 28, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
UPCOMING TREK INCLUDES THE BAND’S FIRST EVER SOUTH AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN PERFORMANCES
Oct. 28, 2024, LOS ANGELES – TOOL, who recently announced their first-ever South American dates as well as the band’s debut Caribbean outing with “TOOL Live in the Sand,” have added two additional Mexican performances to the 2025 trek: March 12 at Explanada del Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey and March 18 at Calle 2 in Guadalajara.
Tickets for the newly added Mexican shows are on-sale Monday, Nov. 4, at 12 noon cst with an exclusive, 24-hour pre-sale for TOOL Army members starting Thursday, Oct. 31, at 12 noon cst. More information about TOOL Army memberships can be found at Toolband.com/join. VIP packages for the March 15 Mexico City show are available via Toolband.com/VIP. The Cult and Seven Hours After Violet open on both dates.
TOOL has also confirmed performances at three Lollapalooza festivals: Argentina (March 22), Chile (March 23) and Brazil (March 30), along with a headlining spot at the Estéreo Picnic festival in Bogotá on March 28.
“TOOL Live in the Sand” is a three-day event featuring two sets from TOOL, with additional performances by Primus, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, and more. The destination festival runs March 7 to 9 at the Hard Rock and Royal Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Tickets are available via Toolinthesand.com.
TOOL – tour dates:
March 7 to 9 Punta Cana, DR TOOL Live in the Sand
March 12 Monterrey, MX Explanada del Estadio Mobil Super
March 15 Mexico City, MX Explanada del Estadio Azteca
March 18 Guadalajara, MX Calle 2
March 22 Buenos Aires, AR Lollapalooza Argentina
March 23 Santiago, CL Lollapalooza Chile
March 28 Bogota, CO Estéreo Picnic
March 30 São Paulo, BR Lollapalooza Brasil
TOOL formed in 1990, releasing five studio albums: Undertow(1993), Ænima (1996), Lateralus(2001), 10,000 Days (2006), and Fear Inoculum (2019); two EPs: 72826 (1991) and Opiate (1992), and the limited-edition boxset Salival (2000). The band has won four GRAMMY Awards®: Best Metal Performance (1998, “Ænima”), Best Metal Performance (2002, “Schism”), Best Recording Package (2007, 10,000 Days) and Best Metal Performance (2020, “7empest”). TOOL is Danny Carey (drums), Justin Chancellor (bass), Adam Jones (guitar) and Maynard James Keenan (vocals).
Source: Speakeasy PR
ENFORCED – Unleashes Ferocious New EP: A Leap Into the Dark
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags enforced, metal albums 2024, Metal News, metal odyssey, thrash, Thrash Metal on October 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
ENFORCED, the unstoppable force of crossover thrash, is back with their blistering new EP, A Leap Into the Dark. Featuring six powerhouse tracks, this EP delivers everything fans have come to expect from the Virginia-based quintet: searing riffs, unrelenting aggression, and lyrics that pull no punches. Stream the full EP HERE.
Accompanying the release is the brand-new video for the lead single, “Betting on the End.” This incendiary track juxtaposes the idea that “politicians are ‘gambling with our lives’” against the concept that everyday people are doing it for them. “It’s a spiral about the devaluation of human life in the modern age. It feels like we’re all just chips to be wagered, but at its core, we’d be wagering our own lives regardless. So can you blame an entity for essentially mocking your own behavior? It works both ways and on every level; be it an individual or an overpowered government. The house wins in the end.”
Recorded with Lance Koehler, A Leap Into the Dark is a direct follow-up to the band’s acclaimed 2023 album War Remains. With three new songs and remastered versions of fan favorites, the EP captures the raw, relentless energy that has become synonymous with ENFORCED’s sound.
A Leap Into The Dark Tracklist:
- “Betting on the End”
- “A Leap Into The Dark”
- “Deafening Heartbeats”
- “Casket” (2024 Remaster)
- “Deadly Intentions” (OBITUARY Cover)
- “The Chase is On” (ENGLISH DOGS Cover)
A Leap Into The Dark is the sound of ENFORCED journeying into new levels of intensity and aggression. Fans can expect nothing less than a full-throttle aural assault as the band continues to carve their place in the pantheon of modern thrash.
ENFORCED:
Knox Colby (Vocals)
Will Wagstaff (Guitars)
Zach Monahan (Guitars)
Ethan Gensurowsky (Bass)
Alex Bishop (Drums)
The release of A Leap Into the Dark comes just ahead of the band’s highly anticipated European tour. This November, ENFORCED will hit the road with GATECREEPER and 200 STAB WOUNDS for a full-throttle series of shows across Europe. The tour kicks off in Dublin on October 30, 2024, and includes stops in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Scandinavia.
European Tour Dates:
- 10/30 Dublin, IE @ Whelan’s
- 10/31 Bristol City, UK @ The Fleece
- 11/01 London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington
- 11/02 Manchester, UK @ Damnation Fest
- 11/03 S-Hertogenbosch, NL @ Sepulfest
- 11/04 Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
- 11/05 Zurich, CH @ Dynamo
- 11/06 Milan, IT @ Legend Club
- 11/07 Vienna, AT @ Arena
- 11/08 Munich, DE @ Backstage
- 11/09 Essen, DE @ Turock
- 11/10 Hannover, DE @ Musikzentrum
- 11/11 Copenhagen, DK @ Pumpehuset
- 11/12 Oslo, NO @ John Dee
- 11/14 Tampere, FI @ Olympia
- 11/15 Helsinki, FI @ Aaniwalli
- 11/16 Oulu, FI @ Kantakrouvi
- 11/18 Stockholm, SE @ Kollektivet Livet
- 11/19 Gothenburg, SE @ Film Studios
- 11/20 Hamburg, DE @ Knust
- 11/21 Berlin, DE @ SO36
- 11/22 Leipzig, DE @ UT Connewitz
- 11/23 Stuttgart, DE @ Im Wizemann
- 11/24 Antwerp, BE @ Zappa
For more information about ENFORCED and their upcoming projects, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/ENFORCEDrva
https://www.instagram.com/ENFORCEDrva/
https://twitter.com/ENFORCEDrva
Source: C Squared Music
MONSTERS OF ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCED!
Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags europe, Heavy Metal, Judas Priest, Metal News, metal odyssey, monsters of rock, opeth, queensryche, savatage, Scorpions, stratovarius on October 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
MONSTERS OF ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, April 19th 2025
São Paulo, Brazil
SCORPIONS | JUDAS PRIEST | EUROPE | SAVATAGE | Queensrÿche | Opeth | STRATOVARIUS
Tickets on sale Friday, November 1st, 2024
Demon Bitch Brings Motor City Metal With “Master of the Games”
Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags demon bitch, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Detroit (MI) – Detroit power metallers, DEMON BITCH, have premiered “Master of the Games,” the title track and second single from their long-awaited sophomore album!
Check it out at youtu.be/jUiF6b2Qe3s, as well as on Bandcamp.
Gates of Hell Records (a Cruz Del Sur Music sub-label) will release Master of the Games November 29 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
The sophomore effort from Detroit, Michigan pillars of classic metal Demon Bitch, Master of the Games is a nine-song effort that is unmatched and unpredictable!
An eight-year buffer between studio albums left Detroit true metallers Demon Bitch with one, singular option: To be as uncompromising as possible. While there was an assortment of lessons learned along the way, Demon Bitch used their time wisely to ensure their sophomore Master of the Games long-player turned out exactly like they wanted.
Recorded in Lansing, Michigan between 2022 and 2024 under the watchful eye of George Szegedy, Master of the Games evokes the raw, obscure feelings of underground power and classic metal and captures it throughout nine songs of timeless glory.
Demon Bitch features several members of the heralded White Magician within its ranks, including vocalist Logon Saton, the guitar tandem of Lord Mars and Solon Saton and Drummer Master Commander. The band is rounded out by returning bassist B. Beastmaster, who was featured on the 2014 Death is Hanging… EP.
At its core, Master of the Games is a chaotic offering of obscure and underground U.S. power metal and classic heavy metal with some eclectic moments ranging from 1970s sensibilities to more extreme influences.
The over-the-top approach found on the band’s Hellfiends debut remains, although Demon Bitch has injected several epic moments to make the album even more dynamic. And it’s all tied together by lyrical themes of fantasy, legends and lore, highly disputed claims about the world around us, mystery, secrecy and the unknown captured through ominous, esoteric and dark romantic expression. According to Logon, the stories told in the lyrics are “left pretty open for interpretation in most cases, but I certainly think there’s some interesting concepts for you to look into.”
The album’s artwork was handled by Logon, who wanted to complement some of the more esoteric and mysterious aspects that Master of the Games encompasses, both lyrically and musically. He was working on both the lyrics and the artwork around the same time period, so he spent a lot of time staring at the painting while writing and thinking of ideas. This helped to inspire some lyrical passages in songs like “Sentinel at the Spire,” “Tower of Dreams” and “Soldiers of Obscurity.”
The release of Master of the Games was preceded by Demon Bitch’s first-ever European dates. The band played Chaos Descends in Germany; a festival populated by some of the truest diehards in the metal scene.
Demon Bitch also played a few exclusive club shows in Vienna and Croatia. Not surprisingly, the response was universally positive. And, now, with the release of Master of the Games around the corner, the next phase of Demon Bitch’s career begins. Let the games begin!
Track Listing:
1. Beyond the Pillars
2. The Quickening
4. Not of the Cruciform
5. Protector and the Horse
7. Sentinel at the Spire
8. Tower of Dreams
9. Soldiers of Obscurity
Pre-order:
LP BLACK: tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPBLACK
LP ELECTRIC BLUE (LMT 200) : tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPBLUE
LP COKE BOTTLE (LMT 200): tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPCOKE
BC: demonbitch.bandcamp.com/album/master-of-the-games
Source: ClawHammer PR
WARFIELD Signs With Napalm Records
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, napalm records, thrash, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands, WARFIELD on October 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Napalm Records Facebook:
WARFIELD Aim for the Teutonic Thrash-Metal Throne and Sign with Napalm Records!
New Music Expected in Early 2025!
Watch The Official Music Video for “Tie The Rope”: https://youtu.be/UMM2UXkyemE
Call your chiropractor – WARFIELD has arrived with breakneck force!
WARFIELD state about signing with Napalm Records:
“This is happening! We are more than proud to announce that Warfield has officially signed with Napalm Records. After over a decade of pouring our souls into this band, this is very special to us. We also want to take this opportunity to genuinely thank all the people who supported us along the way. We can’t wait to let you all know what we have in store for you. Are you ready for this?”
Senior A&R Sebastian Münch says about WARFIELD:
“Warfield creates the same feelings you get when you listen to Kreator, Sodom or Destruction for the very first time! Warfield are lethal, authentic and surprisingly fresh! We are incredibly proud to join forces with Warfield from the metal stronghold Kaiserslautern!”
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY – The Nothing That Is US Tour Info
Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags fit for an autopsy, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Fit For An Autopsy bandsintown:
The Nothing That Is – US Tour with Bodysnatcher, Distant, Sylosis, and Judiciary kicks off THIS FRIDAY. We can’t wait to see you in your city.
Get tickets and VIP now: http://fitforanautopsy.co
Rivers of Nihil Announces European Headline Tour for February and March of 2025!
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags cynic, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, rivers of nihil on October 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL will embark on a full European tour in February. Support comes from Prog legends CYNIC as well as BEYOND CREATION and labelmates DÅÅTH! Full dates below.
Comments RIVERS OF NIHIL: “We can’t wait to return to Europe on The Aggressive Progressive Tour this February. We are honored to have Cynic, Beyond Creation, and Dååth along with us for the ride. This lineup truly embodies both the ‘aggressive’ and ‘progressive’ nature of what this tour is all about. We can’t wait to see all of you, and who knows? Maybe even bring some new music along for the trip.”
THE AGGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE EU/UK TOUR 2025
RIVERS OF NIHIL w/ CYNIC, BEYOND CREATION, DÅÅTH:
28.02.25 Germany Köln Essigfabrik
01.03.25 Belgium Antwerp Zappa
02.03.25 France Paris La Machine
04.03.25 UK Glasgow Slay
05.03.25 Ireland Dublin Academy
06.03.25 UK Bristol The Fleece
07.03.25 UK Southampton Engine Rooms
08.03.25 UK Manchester Club Academy
09.03.25 UK London Electric Ballroom
10.03.25 UK Birmingham XOYO
12.03.25 Netherlands Haarlem Patronaat
13.03.25 Germany Hamburg Gruenspan
14.03.25 Sweden Stockholm Fryshuset Klubben
16.03.25 Finland Helsinki Tavastia
18.03.25 Norway Oslo John Dee
19.03.25 Denmark Copenhagen Pumpehuset
21.03.25 Poland Warsaw Proxima
22.03.25 Germany Berlin Columbia Theater
23.03.25 Germany Nürnberg Z-Bau
24.03.25 Austria Wien Flex
25.03.25 Hungary Budapest Dürer Kert
26.03.25 Germany München Backstage
27.03.25 Italy Milan Slaughter Club
28.03.25 Switzerland Aarau Kiff
29.03.25 Germany Karlsruhe Substage
Ticketing details and further information can be found at: lnk.to/RON-EUROPE2025 – ticket sale starts October 25th at 11am CET.
Source: Metal Blade Records
IMMORTAL FORCE Sign To Horror Pain Gore Death Productions – Mystic Seance Unrealities Set For Release November 22nd
Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Death Metal, immortal force, Metal, metal albums 2024, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Pre-orders + single are live now
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the debut full length album from filthy, vicious Canadian Death Metal destroyers Immortal Force. Mystic Seance Unrealities is up now for pre-order and will be released November 22nd on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Immortal Force with their debut album Mystic Seance Unrealities! Hailing from Western Canada, this four-piece Death Metal band worships the old analog metal sound, the filthiest horror flicks of the ’80s, and anything bizarre, absurd, and menacing! On Mystic Seance Unrealities, these Canadian freaks forego false trends and instead create something timeless, as seen through an otherworldly lens, with themes such as heinous crimes committed without method; dissecting the prophesied departure from life; propagation of extraterrestrial lifeforms; life manifested and subsequently uncreated.
Mystic Seance Unrealities takes listeners through ten devilish tracks of obscure Thrashing Death Metal steeped in abstract ideas & peculiar affairs and features artwork by Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder). Immortal Force also unleashes two covers, one by the mighty Napalm Death and one by gore masters Carcass.
For congregants of all that’s unknown and macabre, Immortal Force‘s debut is a MUST-listen for fans of Master, Nunslaughter, Pestilence, Demilich, Impetigo, Mortician, Deicide, Timeghoul and all late 80’s/early 90’s EVIL!!
Pre-save this release on Spotify at: ffm.to/immortalforce
Listen to the single “Mass Murder Meat Market” at: youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at: https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/immortal-force-mystic-seance-unrealities-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at: https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/mystic-seance-unrealities
Pre-order the Mystic Seance Unrealities T-Shirt for only $15 at: https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/immortal-force-mystic-seance-unrealities-t-shirt
TRACK LISTING:
1. Hospice Carnage
2. Midnight Bloodsplatter
3. Mass Murder Meat Market
4. Suffer The Children (Napalm Death cover)
5. Termination Imminent
6. The Visitor
7. Lycanthropic Miscreant
8. Open-Casket Gangbang
9. Ruptured In Purulence (Carcass cover)
10. Uncreate The Neverspawn
Source: ClawHammer PR
NARCOTIC WASTELAND Announces Cemetery Slam Tour w/ Pyrexia + SwarmFest In Tampa, Florida
Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, narcotic wasteland on October 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
New Music Video “Barbarian” (see below)
Narcotic Wasteland, fronted by ex-Nile guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade along with drummer Joseph Howard (Fields of Elysium), Neuromorphic) and bassist Kenji Tsunami (Ontogeny), will be hitting the road with Long Island, NY old school death metallers Pyrexia for the“Cemetery Slam Tour” from November 15th to 23rd. Narcotic Wasteland will also perform at this year’s SwarmFest in Tampa Bay, FL following the tour (dates listed below).
Plus Fans who purchase tickets for Austin and Houston show dates will be automatically entered in the raffle to win a Jackson guitar signed by all the bands playing. Check out the Instagram videos below.
Houston, TX – Nov 18th – https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRf47Ai0ue/
Austin, TX – Nov 19th – https://www.instagram.com/p/DA_HMo0PCUQ/
In additional news, the trio unveiled their new music video for the single “Barbarian” this past September and will be featured on their forthcoming album “Digital Cordyceps” out on Megaforce Records (release date TBD) to follow their 2017 breakout sophomore album “Delirium Tremens”.
Dallas Toler-Wade comments on the track:
“For me, Barbarian is a prime example of me doing the thing I love and that defines me the most. Continuously striving to improve my craft as a musician and a songwriter. But also the overall message of this song. Live!! Be free!! Find your own path!!! Question everything!!! And also we don’t need politicians or religion to shape our moral centers. In fact, It seems they distort the truth every chance they get. This whole album cycle has seemed to have this recurring theme about the narcissistic oligarchy that we have all fallen victim to. I Dallas Toler, Wade the barbarian, will fight this mockery until I leave the land of the living, and even after that, my powerful voice will echo through the halls of time!! Because I am a barbarian!!”
Watch the music video for “Barbarian” at: https://youtu.be/E9ndVD2zzWk
Digital Single – https://orcd.co/nwbarbarian
Pyrexia (Headliner) + Narcotic Wasteland Tour Dates:
11/15/2024 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
11/16/2024 – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
11/17/2024 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
11/18/2024 – Houston, TX – BFE Rock Club
11/19/2024 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor
11/20/2024 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
11/21/2024 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Friday
11/22/2024 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
11/23/2024 – Long Beach, MS – TRAX
Narcotic Wasteland only
11/24/2024 – Tampa, FL – Swarmfest – Brass Mug
Narcotic Wasteland is a relentless force in the metal realm, known for its infernal performances and unyielding sound. Led by former Nile guitarist Dallas Toler Wade, the band has forged an unholy covenant with legions of devoted followers, spreading chaos and devastation wherever they tread.
A face-melting experience, Narcotic Wasteland unleashes blistering guitar wails to heart-pounding drum onslaughts, with every track promising to be an infernal ritual that will leave metalheads possessed by the spirit of pure chaos. Prepare for sonic hellfire!
More info: Narcoticwasteland.com Facebook.com/narcoticwasteland
Instagram.com/narcoticwastelandofficial
Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
SHADOWS DECAY Unleash New Song – “Bringer of Death”
Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, shadows decay, thrash, Thrash Metal on October 21, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Costa Rican thrashers SHADOWS DECAY have shared the new single off their upcoming EP, Agent of Chaos.
Stream “Bringer of Death” now on the band’s Spotify page.
The sonic force of relentless thrash metal known as Shadows Decay is set to release its newest EP, Agent of Chaos. True to form, the band’s latest offering doles out six tracks of anthemic, jugular-slashing thrash in the vein of the old-school masters of the craft.
Watch the lyric video for the EP’s first single, “Falling of Mind” at youtu.be/ALCH0ukunVk?si=C0xXnOawltnG–ED.
Preoptic Distortion Records will release Agent of Chaos on all major streaming platforms on November 8. Pre-save the EP at distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos
TRACK LISTING:
1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
SHADOWS DECAY is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Shadows Decay:
Nacho Escobar – vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales – lead guitar
Daniel Solano – Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson – Drums
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay; a name that embodies their music’s raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide – because in the world of metal – decay never sounded so good.
Source: ClawHammer PR
SARCOPHAGUM – Australian Death Metal Act To Unveil Cinematic Debut LP Via Nuclear Winter Records
Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Death Metal, Metal, metal albums 2024, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 20, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Australia’s SARCOPHAGUM will release their debut full-length, The Grand Arc of Madness, on December 6th, 2024 through Nuclear Winter Records.
The album track “Feudal Futures” is now streaming at THIS LOCATION.
SARCOPHAGUM spawned to life in the early half of 2021, during the time of the plague as a new project featuring Golgothan Remains members past and present. The purpose being to provide a channel to explore new ideas and sounds in a studio-only setting.
The dark death metal realm remains the primary influence and a debut EP, Conduits to the Underworld, was released in 2022 through Nuclear Winter Records, followed swiftly by a stand alone single, “This Wrought Creation”. Now their full length debut is here, The Grand Arc of Madness. Poised to unleash a soundscape of disharmony and terror over the listener, the angular horror awaits…
Both a culmination of their already characteristic aesthetic and a whole new twist upon it, The Grand Arc of Madness sees SARCOPHAGUM fusing clanging angularity with haunting atmospherics, chaos with eerie melodicism, epic narrative with primal crush.
Mixed and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios.
Cover art by Khaos Diktator.
Track list:
- Ritual Pillars Burn
- Feudal Futures
- Vermiform
- The Grand Arc of Madness
For fans of: Ulcerate, Immolation, Adversarial, Golgothan Remains
SARCOPHAGUM:
https://sarcophagum.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarcophagumband/
https://instagram.com/sarcophagumband
Nuclear Winter Records
https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/
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MACHINE HEAD – 2025 Summer Festival Schedule
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music festivals, music news with tags machine head, Metal, metal festivals 2025, Metal News, metal odyssey, music festivals, Rob Flynn on October 19, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Machine Head bandsintown:
We’re headed your way this summer for festival season and off dates that are sure to be legendary ragers. Where will we see you at?!?
Tickets and Info: https://www.machinehead1.com/pages/tour
APRIL 2025:
🇺🇸 12th • Sick New World – Las Vegas
AUGUST 2025:
🇩🇪 1st • Full Rewind – Germany
🇩🇪 2nd • Wacken Open Air – Germany
🇬🇧 9th • Bloodstock Open Air – UK
🇧🇪 10th • Alcatraz – Belgium
🇩🇪 15th • Reload – Germany
🇩🇪 16th • Summer Breeze – Germany
🇫🇷 17th • Motocultor – France
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