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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More info:
LoudAsHell.ca
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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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 , , , , , , , , , , 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

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

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

When: March 20, 21, 22

Where: 2915 N Main, Houston, TX, 77009

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

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

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MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2024 – Announces First Wave of Bands!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 23, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From Stillborn Records newsletter:

After a successful return of Milwaukee Metal Festival in 2023, the iconic midwestern, multi-day event is now revealing the first wave of bands for what is already shaping up to be a diverse and hard hitting lineup!

MKE Fest co-organizer and Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta comments, “We’re extremely excited to have Milwaukee Metal Fest not only coming back for another insane year but this time around we have added power metal, more black metal, more doom and some other surprise elements that were not logistically possible last year. This is just the first of many announcements on the horizon and I can’t wait to see everyone in Milwaukee next May!”

Sound Talent Group’s Tim Borror adds, “Milwaukee Metal Fest 2023 was so awesome but more importantly, it’s a stake in the ground of how important and vital metal music is. Especially extreme metal! 2024 is going to be even more incredible. Come hang with us in May”

The current bands who will appear at next year’s edition are as follows:

MR. BUNGLE

BLIND GUARDIAN

SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL

IN FLAMES

HATEBREED

DEICIDE

KATATONIA

KAMELOT

MARDUK

POSSESSED

METAL CHURCH

INCANTATION

SKINLESS

THE RED CHORD

HEATHEN

INTERNAL BLEEDING

EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY

EYES OF THE LIVING

& MANY MORE!

The festivities will kick off with a pre-party on May 16while the main festival will run May 17 – 19 at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI and is promised to have bigger headliners, more food, vendors, live podcasts and other surprises!

The festival returned to prominence in 2023 under the watchful eye of Hatebreed frontman and podcaster Jamey Jasta and Sound Talent Group’s Tim Borror, as well as the team at The Rave / Eagles Club, where so many of the original festivals took place.

Early bird tickets are on sale now and available for a limited time! 1, 2 & 3 day options zero interest payment plans available at Etix.com

Fans can visit the official Milwaukee Metal Fest site and sign up for the mailing list for first access to information and exclusive content HERE.

More details will soon be announced! Stay tuned…!

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Inaugural Austin Death Fest Announces Second Wave Of Bands

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 2, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Brace yourself, Austin! The city known for its vibrant music scene is about to get a new blitzkrieg of a bash. Announcing the first ever Austin Death Fest, a two-day death metal extravaganza set to reverberate through Austin on April 27th and 28th, 2024 at the Mohawk.

Today, the festival has announced WITCH VOMIT, MORTUOUS, MAUL, CIVEROUS, TORTURE RACK and LUNAR CHAMBER will be joining the powerhouse lineup. Previously, headliners MORTIFERUM, OUTER HEAVEN, TOMB MOLD, and PHOBOPHILIC were announced.

The festival founder, Jason Dahlke, shares his vision: “The goal with Austin Death Fest is to showcase the best contemporary bands in the genre on one of the coolest stages Austin has to offer. So many of the bands on the lineup are churning out some of the best records in modern death metal and grinding it out in clubs or DIY venues, playing for the die hard fans of the culture. Paying homage to previous Austin festivals such as Chaos in Tejas, I wanted to bring back a festival that got people excited for what’s happening currently in the scene and hopefully inspire them to start up their own bands, start attending more local shows, and putting their passion into the scene to help it further grow.”

Austin Death Fest not only offers a platform to the greatest in contemporary death metal but also hopes to revive and grow the love for the genre within Austin’s eclectic community of music enthusiasts.

Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and prepare for a weekend of headbanging, electrifying riffs, and the raw energy that is the essence of death metal. Austin Death Fest is coming!

Currently, weekend passes are on sale at Early Bird pricing. Tickets can be purchased HERE. All Early Bird passes cover the entire weekend – two days of solid death metal! Single day passes will be made available at a later date.

About Austin Death Fest:

Founded by Jason Dahlke of LEFT TO ROT, Austin Death Fest is a new festival aiming to celebrate and grow the death metal community in Austin, Texas. With an inaugural lineup that promises a sensational experience, the festival seeks to be a cornerstone event for all death metal enthusiasts.

Source: C Squared Music

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Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest Unveil 2023 Lineup w/ Casket Robbery, Raven Black, Summoner’s Circle

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

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest 2023
Saturday, October 14th at The Amp in Jackson, TN Get tickets now for only $30.00!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2023-tickets-542779246337

Check out the bands playing in this Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DohLYRafzhQS20PAHEGwu

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is proud to unveil its lineup for its 2023 edition in Jackson, TN on October 14th. The lineup will feature the following:

Casket Robbery
Raven Black
Summoners Circle
Fires In The Distance
Autumn Lies Buried
Blood Stained Dusk
The Red Mountain
Gravehuffer
Tombstone Blue
The Band Repent
Temple Of The Fuzz Witch
Crazy Mad Ride
The Gunpowder Plot
(Exact order and set times to be announced at a later date)

About: The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is a one-day heavy metal music festival held in West Tennessee. It features bands from all over the USA, along with numerous art, craft, and food vendors, and is the only event of its kind in the Jackson, TN area. The aim of the festival is to connect bands and artists with new fans and supporters. The festival organizers are paving the way in allowing the bands and artists to perform and sell their goods while keeping 100% of their merchandise revenue with no vending fees or merch cuts.

Official Sponsors:
Dragonfly Hemp Company
Lisa Adkins Photography & Marketing
Black Doomba Records
Dark Sails Entertainment
Charlotte’s Mystical Web
Sacred Adornments
Reverie Compass
The Herbal Connection
(More spots available, contact us today!)

Media Sponsors:
Pete’s Rock News And Views
Asher Media Relations
(More spots available, contact us today!)

Over 40 Food & Craft Vendors TBA!​
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or playing at next year’s event or have any questions regarding the event please send an email to submit@metaldevastationradio.com​

Don’t forget to enter the raffle at the official Metal Devastation Music Fest Booth on October 14th and get a chance to win a brand new Ibanez guitar pictured below!

Source: Asher Media Relations

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Montreal Prepares For Thrash Attack! Piranha Pit Fest Announces Lineup Presented by Loudtrax

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 29, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

w/ RAZOR, WHIPLASH, SKULL FIST, WARSENAL, DROWNING IN BLOOD

This coming May 12th, Montreal, QC will be host to this city’s first-ever Piranha Pit Fest presented by Loudtrax, the one-stop online shop for everything swag from the biggest names in Loud Music.

Piranha Pit Fest will feature headliners RAZOR, the Canadian thrash legends who have been recognized as one of the country’s pioneers of the metal genre. RAZOR released their ninth studio album Cycle of Contempt this past September, making it their first album in 25 years. RAZOR will also be supported by another legendary thrash band, New Jersey’s WHIPLASH, one of the first American East Coast thrash metal bands of the 1980s to inspire many who followed in their footsteps. Also joining the lineup is the 2023 Juno nominated (Metal/Hard Music Album Of The Year) and international tour de force, Toronto’s high-flying heavy metal shredders SKULL FIST along with local Montreal moshers Warsenal and Drowning In Blood.

Piranha Pit Fest will be held at Piranha Bar 680 Sainte-Catherine St W, one of the city’s metal strongholds for extreme music events.

Tickets for Piranha Pit Fest are available online at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/44020/​

Physical tickets are available at Piranha Bar, Rock Longueuil (1700 ch. Chambly, Longueuil, QC)

Event Details and Set Times:
LoudTrax présente/presents
Doors Open: 6:00PM | Show Starts: 6:45PM | Ages 18+

Drowning In Blood:
6:45pm – 7:15pm
Warsenal:
7:30pm – 8:00pm
Skull Fist:
8:20pm – 9:05pm
Whiplash:
9:25pm – 10:25pm
Razor:
10:45pm – 12:00am

Sponsored by:
Rock Longueuil Inc.
Loud Trax
Asher Media Relations
Absolute Underground Magazine
Belle Gueule

Source: Asher Media Relations

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WITHERFALL – To Headline All Things Metal Festival – May 20, 2023 In Fort Worth Texas

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 26, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

From Witherfall:

From all of us at Witherfall to all of you Dark Melodic Music Fans and Friends we wish you a very warm and intoixicated Christmas. (or insternt Holiday of Choice) For now we leave you with a Witherfall Festival Announcment: We are excited to be headlining this years All Things Metal Festival in Fort Worth Texas! Tickets are available Here http://ow.ly/6KlE50Mc6Xy

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Hyperspace MetalFest (Vancouver, BC) Announces 2023 Full Lineup w/ More Bands Added! Riot City, Paladin, Immortal Guardian, Celestial Wizard

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on December 6, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

HMF Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3MpKpW6

Canada’s premier melodic and power metal festival HYPERSPACE is proud to announce its full lineup for its 2023 edition being held on April 13-15 in Vancouver, BC at The Fox Cabaret and Rickshaw Theatre.

Joining the final lineup is Calgary’s speed demons Riot City, Atlanta power thrashers Paladin, power prog saviours Immortal Guardian, Denver fantasy heroes Celestial Wizard along with locals, epic metallers Atavistia, and one-man instrumentalist Zack Brannon.

EXMORTUS

The lineup also features previously announced headliners California melo-death warriors EXMORTUS, Edmonton Juno Award winners, and heavy metal champions STRIKER along with HMF alumni JUDICATOR and LORDS OF THE TRIDENT among many more for the three-night event. (festival day-by-day schedule listed below).

Unfortunately, Odinfist and Hrom have had to pull out of HMF4. There will be plans to welcome them again in future years.

Festival organizer Joey Hockin of Journeyman Productions adds:

“We’re excited to have our 2023 lineup complete. This fourth year of the fest is going to be another great gathering of metal’s best and upcoming power and prog-influenced bands. We look forward to seeing everyone making the trek to Vancouver this April.”

Tickets are on sale at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hyperspace-metal-festival-iv-tickets-322242725667​

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/784033792568691/

Hyperspace Metal Festival 2023 Lineup:

Thursday, April 13th (Fox Cabaret)
Riot City
Greyhawk
Atavistia
Medevil
Hyloxalus
Zack Brannon

Friday, April 14th (Fox Cabaret)
Striker
Traveler
Celestial Wizard
Thousand Arrows

Saturday, April 15th (Rickshaw Theatre)
Exmortus
Judicator
Lords Of The Trident
Paladin
Immortal Guardian
Lutharo
Hyperia

JUDICATOR

Over the three editions of Hyperspace Metal Festival, bands from all over the world have come to play power, prog, melodic death, and speed metal on the Canadian West Coast. The festival has presented lineups that have included performances by Into Eternity, Witherfall, Planeswalker, Iron Kingdom, Helion Prime, Ravenous, Crimson Shadows, West of Hell, Judicator, Odinfist, Tanagra, Scythia, Greyhawk, The Order of Chaos, Red Cain, and many more.

To follow updates for Hyperspace Metal Festival 2023, please visit the following links:
​Facebook.com/HyperspaceMetalFestival​
​Instagram.com/HyperspaceMetalFestival​

Source: Asher Media Relations

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Returns For 2023

Posted in Black Metal, death grind, Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 30, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

Wacken Metal Battle Canada announces its return in 2023 to cities across the country. Hosting battles from coast to coast since 2013, Wacken Metal Battle Canadaselects one unsigned Canadian band to perform on one of the world’s most prestigious stages and largest metal festival Wacken Open Air, with over 80,000 people in attendance, held in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years.

WMBC has been on pause since 2019, due to the Covid pandemic, and has hosted battles across Canada from 2013 until 2019, with one skip year in 2017.

Previous winners have been The Slyde(Toronto, ON – 2019), Centuries of Decay(Toronto, ON – 2018), Profaner (Hamilton, ON – 2016), Vesperia (Toronto, ON – 2015), Mutank (Montreal, QC – 2014), Crimson Shadows (Toronto, ON – 2013).

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Trailer – https://youtu.be/b55Fh5Vo64k

Independent Canadian bands interested in participating can apply at https://metalbattle.ca/apply.html

Band submissions will open on November 29th at 6 AM PST and close on December 19th at 11:59 PM PST.

Battles will be hosted in the following cities:

Vancouver, BC, Edmonton, AB, Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Hamilton, ON, Ottawa, ON, Montreal, QC, and Quebec City, QC.

All bands will be performing in front of experienced music industry professionals who will be making judgments at each qualifying round based on various categories of professionalism and musicianship.

The National Final will be hosted in Toronto, ON in May 2023 (full date to be determined).

WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia adds:

“Very stoked to be getting this going again after a long 3-year break. Our team is back together and excitement is in the air. Really curious to know what bands have been up to during this time, which new bands have formed, I know there are some hidden gems out there and hope to see them emerge for the Metal Battle.”

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and represent Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade giving independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works:
​Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the Canadian national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2023 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules for participation: https://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Links:​
​Metal-Battle.com​
​MetalBattle.ca​
​Facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada​
​Twitter.com/MetalBattleCan​
​Instagram.com/MetalBattleCan​

Source: Asher Media Relations

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On This Day In METAL History – December 11th – And METAL Birthday Salutes To Nikki Sixx And Zacky Vengeance. Whoa!

Posted in classic rock, metal festivals, movies, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Billy Idol - American Bandstand - publicity pic - #1982DC

On December 11th, 1982 – Billy Idol made his American Bandstand debut, where he performed his hits Hot in the City and White Wedding. Whoa, man! Above photo credit: American Bandstand.

Throw Momma From The Train - promo movie poster pic - #1987BCDD

On this day in 1987 – Comedy/Dark Comedy film Throw Momma From The Train was released to wide-screen theaters, via Orion Pictures. This film stars two of the funniest men of our time, with Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal. Kim Greist and (the late) Anne Ramsey (as Momma) also star.

Hook - promo movie poster pic - Robin Williams - #1992RWF

On December 11th, 1991 – The fantasy film Hook was released to wide-screen theaters, via TriStar. The legendary Steven Spielberg directed this holiday season box office smash, as it starred the great and late Robin Williams as Peter Banning and Peter Pan. Dustin Hoffman portrayed Captain Hook and Julia Roberts portrayed Tinker Bell. The screenplay for Hook was written by James Hart and Malia Marmo.

Guns N' Roses "The Spaghetti Incident" x-large album pic!

On this day in 1993 – Guns N’ Roses entered the Billboard 200 Albums Chart at #4 with their covers album “The Spaghetti Incident?”. This would mark their last album to feature original members Slash on guitar and Duff McKagan on bass.

Avenged Sevenfold - 2007 - album self-titled - promo pic

On December 11th, 2007 – Avenged Sevenfold performed a concert at the Rainbow Ballroom in Fresno, California. A7X were touring is support of their self-titled and 4th studio album.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Nikki Sixx - Dean Markley - Helix SS Bass strings - promo ad

NIKKI SIXX

Born on December 11th, 1958 was Nikki Sixx. Happy birthday, Nikki! Whoa! Nikki Sixx, a native Californian, is world-famous as the bass guitarist, songwriter and co-founding member of the super legendary Mötley Crüe. With 9 studio albums, several live albums and countless touring since 1981, Mötley Crüe have influenced and amazed fans of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock. Mötley Crüe’s very successful farewell tour has taken place for the better part of 2014.

sixx am - modern vintage promo cover

Nikki Sixx has also seen his Hard Rock band Sixx:A.M. skyrocket, with fellow members band members James Michael and DJ Ashba. Sixx:A.M. have released three studio albums since 2007, with all three albums charting world-wide. The newly released Sixx:A.M. studio album is: Modern Vintage. This new album has peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, during 2014.

Nikki Sixx - Sixx Sense - radio program - promo pic - #2014NS

Nikki Sixx also boasts his highly successful nationally syndicated radio show: Sixx Sense.

Motley Crue - band promo pic - band logo - 2014 - #771984

Other notable bands that Nikki Sixx is a former member of: Brides Of Destruction, London, Sister and 58. Metal be thy name!

Zacky Vengeance - Schecter Guitar - promo flyer ad - #2014ZV

ZACKY VENGEANCE

Zacky Vengeance was born on December 11th, 1981, in Olympia, Washington. Happy birthday, Zacky! Yeah! Zacky Vengeance is globally famous as the co-founding member and rhythm guitarist for the powerful Avenged Sevenfold. As a self-taught and left-handed guitarist, Zacky Vengeance is also a co-songwriter and backing vocalist for A7X.

A7X have recorded six studio albums and one live album since 2001 and I personally credit this band for keeping the flame of Heavy Metal burning strong, during the Millennium Decade. One of the first band’s that Zacky was a member of was Society Down; a Crust/Punk band. Another pre-A7X band Zacky was a member of was Mad Porno Action aka MPA.

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Avenged Sevenfold

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, SAM COOKE.

Stone.

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VANCOUVER’S LIFE AGAINST DEATH TO PLAY DIECEMBER FEST 2013

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Diecember Fest - 2013 - promo flyer - tyrants blood

Life Against Death have announced that they will once again be playing Diecember Fest in Vancouver BC.

An annual event, Diecember Fest is a two-day blast of some of Vancouver’s finest Metal band’s including such local favorites as Archspire, Tyrants Blood and Burning Ghats. In addition if you bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank, you will receive a gift in return! Tickets are $15 per night at the door or $20 if purchased in advance.

Life Against Death’s front woman Twitchy Twitch said about the fest, “I fucking love Diecember Fest! It’s Vancouver’s greatest display of Metal acts and promoters. It’s nuts, I am always sore the next day (which is a measurement of how good it was) it’s killer music, killer people and with the food drive it’s even a killer way to give back to the community.”

More information about Diecember Fest 2013 can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/692003950828483/

More information about Life Against death can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Against-Death/201649642352

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(Source: Curtis Dewar)

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE DIECEMBER FEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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VENOM – Metal Icons To Headline Hammer Open Air Festival 2013

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Venom - Large Classic Band Logo - B&W

VENOM have confirmed they will be headlining the Hammer Open Air Metal Festival 
in Lieto, Finland on 20th July 2013. VENOM last played live in Finland in 2010 at the 
Nummirock Festival, so their welcome return will be a truly explosive event for their 
hard-core Finish Legions, Hell Yeah!!!

For more info, click on that link below! Whoa!

http://www.sacrifire.net/hammer/

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(Source: VENOM Official Website)

* For more info on VENOM, click on the links below!

http://www.venomslegions.com/

facebook: VENOM

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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DORO – May & June LIVE Dates = Open-Air Season!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Doro - group - raise your fist - promo banner - 2013

As reported on the facebook page of DORO:

The next run of DORO shows are almost here! Open-Air season rocks!

05.30.13 GER Tann – Röhnhalle

05.31.13 GER Bochum – ZecheBochum

06.02.13 BUL Kavarna – Kavarna Rock

06.05.13 GER Augsburg – Spectrum Club Augsburg

06.07.13 SWE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival

06.20.13 GER St. Goarshausen (Lorelei) – Metalfest Open Airs

06.21.13 ITA Natz – Alpen Flair Alpen Flair Südtirol

Doro - Tann Rhonhalle - promo flyer - 2013_______________________________________________

* For more info on DORO, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: DORO

http://www.doro.de/

http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/DoroOfficial

Doro and Stone - Feb. 9 - 2013

LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

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CARCASS – Extreme Metal Legends Headlining DAMNATION FESTIVAL 2013

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, grindcore, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Damnation Festival - 2013 - promo flyer

THE UK’s PREMIERE INDOOR METAL FESTIVAL

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As reported by Damnation Festival:

English Extreme Metal legends CARCASS will return to headline the ninth Damnation Festival for their only UK appearance following the release of their first album in 17 years.

The Death and Grind standard bearers have promised another historic set which will feature cult classics alongside unexpected old gems and brand new material when they take the stage at Leeds University Union on Saturday, November 2, 2013.

And after helping to sell out Damnation Festival in advance back in 2008, guitarist Bill Steer is looking forward to performing to a packed house on their return to the event.

He said: “We’re very excited about the prospect of returning to Damnation Festival this year.

“Our appearance there in 2008 was a major highlight for us and this time around, people can expect to hear a fairly different Carcass set.

“The old favourites will be in there, of course, but we’re also planning to play a couple of the less obvious tracks from our past, as well as songs from the album we’ve just completed. Join us!”Carcass - Band Promo Pic - 2013 - #1

CARCASS

With 22 more bands to be announced across three stages, festival director Gavin McInally, said fans can look forward to the melting pot of diverse styles of music Damnation Festival is known for from Black Metal to Post-Rock.

He added: “It was a coup to land the first UK Carcass show in 13 years in 2008 when fans snapped up every ticket going before we made it to the day itself and it’s another coup having the band return following the release of their first new album in 17 years.

“But even with the mighty Carcass topping the bill, we won’t be satisfied until we’ve pieced together a more challenging and brilliant day of music than the eight successful years we’ve already had the pleasure of hosting, so expect a lot more to come from 2013.”

Tickets for Damnation Festival 2013 are on sale now and will be held at last year’s price of £32 for a limited period.

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TICKET INFO:

To buy tickets, visit http://www.leedstickets.co.uk/ , the official Damnation Festival website at http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk/ or facebook: Damnation Festival

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* For more info on CARCASS, click on the link below!

facebook: Carcass

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LONG LIVE CARCASS.

LONG LIVE DAMNATION FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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INTO THE GRAVE – METAL FESTIVAL – August 2013 In Leeuwarden: Info You NEED!

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Into The Grave - promo flyer - 2013 - Aug - Satyricon - Sodom

Into The Grave -Metal Festival Saturday, August 10, 2013 in Leeuwarden. Paradise Lost – Satyricon – Sodom – DevilDriver – Heaven’s Basement – Jungle Rot – Bliksem – afterparty: Decrepit Birth

early bird: 6,66 – pre-sale: 10 – door: 15 euro

The hardest bands for an early bird price of just € 6.66, that can only be in Ljouwert! The third edition of Metal festival Into The Grave showcases eight bands, and another two at the after-party.

All information on this super cozy Metal Festival is also available at:

facebook: Metalfestival Into The Grave

http://www.intothegrave.nl

* Leeuwarden is the capital city of the Dutch Province of Friesland.

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FEATURED BAND: THE ULTRA LEGENDARY SODOM

SODOM – left to right: Makka (drums & percussion), Tom Angelripper (bass & vocals) and Bernemann (guitars)

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SODOM’s newly released studio album, Epitome Of Torture:

Sodom - Epitome Of Torture - promo cover pic

Epitome Of Torture was released in North America on May 7th, 2013, via Steamhammer.

Stone Says: Man, I wish I owned my very own airliner; one which could fly me over to Europe (from Ohio) every time I want to Rock-out at a kick-ass Metal festival, just like this one! I guess I’ll have to wait a while on that Metal wish! By the way, SODOM’s Epitome Of Torture is one of the very best Thrash Metal albums I’ve listened to… ever. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on SODOM, click on the links below!

facebook: Sodom

http://www.sodomized.info

http://www.twitter.com/sodomized

Steamhammer: http://www.spv.de

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LONG LIVE METAL FESTIVALS.

HAIL METAL.

Stone.

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BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2013 – FEATURING: SLAYER, KING DIAMOND, LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, ACCEPT, VOIVOD AND MORE!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on March 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Bloodstock Open Air - 2013 - promo flyer

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2013 – Since 2001, this unreal and amazing annual Metal event will be taking place once again, in the grounds of Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, UK, on August 8th through the 11th! That kick-ass festival flyer above says it all! Metal be thy name!

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* For more info, click on the links below! Whoa!

http://www.bloodstock.uk.com

facebook: Bloodstock Festival

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LONG LIVE BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR – Recruits Crystal Viper’s Marta Gabriel As Rhythm Guitarist For Keep It True Festival XVl

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR - Promo Group pic - logo - 2013

Marta Gabriel of CRYSTAL VIPER will join the legendary U.S. Power Metal act JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR – feat. ex members of MANOWAR and VIRGIN STEELE – as their rhythm guitarist at the KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL in Germany. “Jack Starr was quite impressed with the rock solid playing of Marta Gabriel and asked her if she would be available to do some shows with BURNING STARR as the recorded music of BURNING STARR usually features more than one guitar part” says the official press release.

JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR:

Jack Starr – guitars

Todd Michael Hall – vocals

Ned Meloni – bass guitar

Rhino – drums

More info @ www.facebook.com/jackstarrsburningstarr

Marta Gabriel - Crystal Viper - promo pic #1 - 2013

MARTA GABRIEL

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Keep It True XVl - promo flyer - 2013

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(Source: facebook: Crystal Viper)

* For more info on CRYSTAL VIPER, click on the link below!

http://www.crystalviper.com

* For more info on KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL:

facebook: KEEP IT TRUE Festival

http://www.keep-it-true.de

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LONG LIVE JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR.

LONG LIVE KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE MARTA GABRIEL.

LONG LIVE CRYSTAL VIPER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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SATYRICON – To Headline Royal Metal Fest 2013 In Aarhus, Denmark This April 13th

Posted in Black Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Satyricon - Royal Metal Fest - 2013 - Flyer #2

SATYRICON HEADLINING ROYAL METAL FEST 2013

The volunteer organization Metal Royale presents the sixth annual ROYAL METAL FEST on April 12-13 2013 at the venues VoxHall & Atlas in Aarhus, Denmark.

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SATYRICON (NO)

VADER (PL)

CRYPTOPSY (CAN)

CATTLE DECAPTIATION (US)

DECREPIT BIRTH (US)

HATESPHERE (DK)

DAWN OF DEMISE (DK)

HELLS DOMAIN (DK)

+ many more

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* For more info on ROYAL METAL FEST 2013, click on links below!

Metal Royales hjemmeside

Royal Metal Fest på Facebook

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* For more info on SATYRICON, click on the links below!

facebook: Satyricon Norway

http://www.satyricon.no

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE ROYAL METAL FEST.

Stone.

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