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

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags in flames, lacuna coil, machine head, Metal, metal festivals 2025, Metal News, metal odyssey, unearth on November 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Machine Head Facebook:

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

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

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

𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🇺🇸🇨🇦

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

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

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

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

**Festival date – Machine Head & Lacuna Coil only

Public Onsale: Fri Nov 15 at 10am local

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HELLOWEEN – 40 Years Anniversary Tour Europe 2025 | Dates, Cities & Venues Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags andi deris, helloween, kai hansen, Metal, metal odyssey, michael kiske, Power Metal on November 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Helloween Facebook:

🎃 Get ready, pumpkinheads! Helloween’s “40 YEARS ANNIVERSARY TOUR” kicks off October 2025 with special guests Beast In Black. Don’t miss this epic power metal extravaganza celebrating four decades of pumpkin madness! The upcoming tour will be bigger, better and more impressive than ever!

Oct. 17 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, Rockhal
Oct. 18 🇳🇱 Tilburg, 013
Oct. 20 🇬🇧 London, Eventim Apollo
Oct. 22 🇫🇷 Paris, Le Zénith
Oct. 24 🇨🇿 Prague, O2 Arena
Oct. 25 🇸🇰 Zvolen, Tiposbet Arena
Oct. 26 🇭🇺 Budapest, Papp Laszlo Arena
Oct. 28 🇵🇱 Katowice, Spodek
Oct. 31 🇩🇪 Bochum, Ruhrcongress
Nov. 01 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Barclays Arena
Nov. 03 🇳🇴 Oslo, Sentrum Scene
Nov. 04 🇳🇴 Oslo, Sentrum Scene
Nov. 06 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Ice Hall
Nov. 08 🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Partille Arena
Nov. 13 🇵🇹 Lissabon, Campo Pequeno
Nov. 15. 🇪🇸 Madrid, La Cubierta des Leganés
Nov. 19 🇮🇹 Mailand, Forum
Nov. 20 🇨🇭Zürich, The Hall
Nov. 22 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Schleyerhalle

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LIONS AT THE GATE – Unveil New Single and Music Video “Silhouettes of Me” Ahead of December Texas Tour

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags lions at the gate, Metal, metal music, metal music videos, Metal News, metal odyssey on November 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Rising metal force LIONS AT THE GATE has just unveiled their latest single, “Silhouettes of Me,” a powerful new track that explores the personal and emotional battles with addiction and depression. This introspective release showcases the band’s signature mix of haunting melodies and hard-hitting riffs, anchored by vocalist Cristian Machado‘s gripping lyricism and raw vocal performance.

“‘Silhouettes of Me’ is a song close to our hearts, lyrically touching on the struggles of addiction and depression, and the changes that it took to find victory over them,” says Machado.

The track weaves together themes of resilience and reflection, showcasing LIONS AT THE GATE‘s ability to balance both aggression and vulnerability. The accompanying video captures the intensity of the band’s live energy in a monochrome red setting, balancing darkness and hope. Watch it HERE.

Additionally, LIONS AT THE GATE is set to hit the road this December, joining local Texas metal heavyweights UPON A BURNING BODY for the “Cold Nights Over Texas” tour. They’ll be joined by genre-bending support act VCTMS, creating a high-octane lineup ready to deliver an unforgettable experience across six cities in the Lone Star State.

Fans can expect a dynamic mix of powerful, high-energy performances as LIONS AT THE GATE brings “Silhouettes of Me” and other fan favorites from their debut album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, to the stage. Tickets are available HERE.

Tour Dates:

12/3 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar
12/4 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
12/5 Fort Worth, TX – The Rail
12/6 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
12/7 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
12/8 Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock

Connect with LIONS AT THE GATE:

Official Website
Instagram
Youtube
Facebook
Twitter
Spotify

Source: C Squared Music

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WEDNESDAY 13 – There’s No Such Things As Monsters Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities, Venues & Info

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Hard Rock, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, music news, wednesday 13 on November 10, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

There’s No Such Things As Monsters Tour – Wednesday 13, The Dead Rabbitts, & I Ya Toyah – ticket/tour info:
http://www.officialwednesday13.com

03/14/25: Las Vegas, NV @ Count’s Vamp’d
03/15/25: Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky
03/16/25: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
03/18/25: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
03/19/25: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
03/21/25: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
03/22/25: Pomona, CA @ Glass House
03/23/25: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
03/25/25: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
03/26/25: Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
03/28/25: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
03/29/25: Dallas, TX @ Trees
03/30/25: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04/01/25: Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
04/02/25: Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord
04/04/25: Atlanta, GA @ The Loft @ Centerstage
04/05/25: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
04/06/25: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
04/08/25: Baltimore, MD @ Zen West
04/09/25: Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho
04/10/25: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
04/12/25: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wallys
04/13/25: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electrique
04/15/25: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
04/16/25: Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
04/18/25: New York, NY @ The Gramercy
04/19/25: Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
04/20/25: Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box
04/22/25: Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse
04/23/25: Cleveland, OH @ Mercury
04/25/25: Columbus, OH @ The Kings Of Clubs
04/26/25: Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
04/27/25: Cadillac, MI @ Venue Event Center
04/29/25: Joliet, IL @ The Forge
04/30/25: Madison, WI @ The Annex
05/02/25: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
05/03/25: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

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The Return of Ahamkara!

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Ahamkara, Black Metal, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music on November 9, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Following ten years of silence after the release of their debut album The Embers of the Stars and the untimely death of vocalist Steven, Ahamkara return with a new lineup and new album The Harrow of the Lost, an unflinching exploration of the transformative nature of grief.

An emotionally charged and fiercely personal record, “The Harrow of the Lost” takes the Ahamkara sound in a more complex and tormented direction, encompassing existential rage, nihilistic despair and all in between. Both rawer and more organic in sound, intensified by the electrifying drum work of new member Austin Lunn (Panopticon).

Scaling greater peaks of Emperial ambition than ever before, the album integrates the expansive reach of the Cascadian black metal sound with the densely detailed savagery of classic Emperor and the aching melancholy of early Anathema to produce a deeply involving journey of genre-transcending atmospheric metal.

Completed by a heartfelt and uncompromising vocal performance from founding member Michael and the nuanced, evocative synth work of Alexandra (also of label mates Nemorous), this is a journey into the scorched earth landscapes of bereavement that no follower of the Bindrune family should miss.

Track debut and album information coming soon!

https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com

Source: Bindrune Recordings

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Canis Dirus And Bindrune Recordings Are Proud To Announce The Bands’ 4th Full-Length Album: By the Grace of Death

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Black Metal, canus dirus, Metal, metal odyssey on November 8, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

It has been 4 years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release A Harmonious Union of Vibration to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed 2 new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?

Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the bands finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the bands black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt.

TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox BM style. The BM side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of CD’s sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.

By the Grace of Death will be unleashed in the months to come on LP by Bindrune Recordings and on CD (containing a bonus track) by Canis Dirus themselves.

PRE-ORDER Available at the links below!

https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com

https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/music

Canis Dirus are from Minnesota, USA.

Source: Bindrune Recordings

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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 Odyssey

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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STEELER – 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 15^th 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

More Ron Keel info:

http://RFKmedia.com

http://ronkeel.com

http://patreon.com/ronkeel

http://facebook.com/ronkeel

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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

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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

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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

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.

Source: C Squared Music

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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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

Tickets on sale Friday, November 1st, 2024

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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

3. Master of the Games

4. Not of the Cruciform

5. Protector and the Horse

6.Into the Archway

7. Sentinel at the Spire

8. Tower of Dreams

9. Soldiers of Obscurity

Pre-order:

CD: tinyurl.com/DBMASTERCD

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

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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!”

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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

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