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WITHIN THE RUINS – Flips Van And 
Forced To Miss First Two Shows On Current Tour

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Within The Ruins - band car crash - 2015 - February - #33WTRMO

As reported on the Within the Ruins Facebook page:

(New York, NY) – Massachusetts Metal act WITHIN THE RUINS flipped their van and trailer off an interstate in Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. While no one was hurt, their van, trailer and gear were completely destroyed. “We rolled about three times from what I can remember and landed on the median. Our van and trailer are totaled.” says guitarist Joe Cocchi.

The band had set sail from their hometown in MA on their way to California to begin a month-long tour with SUICIDE SILENCE alongside label-mates FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY. Despite the near death experience and loss of gear, the band will push on and make the third show scheduled at El Corazon on Friday, February 20th in Seattle.

Within The Ruins - band van trailer crash - Februry - 2015 - #77WTRMO

Cocchi continues, “All I can say is that we’re happy to be alive. I don’t know how, but none of us were injured. We’re on the road touring because this is all we know and love, and we want to continue. Help us get back on our feet by picking up a shirt. Thank you all for the continued support.”

The band has set up a GoFundMe page to make up some of gear lost in the wreckage: http://www.gofundme.com/withintheruins

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SUPPORT WITHIN THE RUINS

PHENOMENA is on-sale for $5.99 on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/phenomena/id886821030

PHENOMENA is the fourth studio album from WITHIN THE RUINS and was released on July 22nd, 2014, via Entertainment One.

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* For more info on WITHIN THE RUINS:

Facebook: Within the Ruins

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AND STAY STRONG, WITHIN THE RUINS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Kamikabe Bassist Releases Playthrough Video For ‘The Process Within’

Posted in bass, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music videos with tags , , , , on February 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dave Kirsch - Kamikabe - promo pic - #2015DKMO

Bassist Dave Kirsch of Pittsburgh, PA tech death metal machine, Kamikabe, has released a playthrough video for the song ‘The Process Within,’ which comes off of their debut full length “Aberration of Man,” released in August 2012 via Unique Leader Records.

You can check out the new video at this location or below:

Kamikabe recruited Dave Kirsch as their full-time bassist back in the Spring of 2014, replacing Matt Rucinski, who parted ways with the band in mid 2013

Following the release of “Aberration of Man,” Kamikabe hit the road in the Fall of 2012 for an East Coast Headline run with fellow heavy hitters Rivers of Nihil supporting. After taking a break for the winter, Kamikabe hit the road once again in Spring 2013 as part of the Bloodletting North America tour which also featured GorodInanimate Existence and Vale of Pnath, as well as The Kennedy VeilPyrexiaAchspireApplaud the Impaler and others on select dates throughout the tour. Immediately following the Bloodletting tour, Kamikabe had to deal with some shifts in their line up which led to an unanticipated lengthy downtime for the band.

Brand new material is still a work in progress at this point, but the band has plans to release their sophomore album on Unique Leader Records later this year and hopes to hit the road in support of it as well.

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Source:

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RebelPyro On Facebook

For more information and updates, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/kamikabe

http://kamikabe.bandcamp.com/

http://kamikabe.bigcartel.com/

http://www.indiemerchstore.com/b/kamikabe/

https://twitter.com/kamikabemetal

http://uniqueleader.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DAVE KIRSCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DORO – “Strong And Proud” U.S. Tour Dates For March 2015

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Doro - Strong And Proud Tour - 2015 - promo flyer pic - USA - #33DMO

DORO will be touring the USA this March, with 11 dates confirmed. Check out the tour flyer above for dates, cities and venues. Long live DORO! Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on DORO:

Facebook: DORO

Website: http://www.doro.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

BLACK .44 – Debut Album Releasing In Autumn 2015, Via Inverse Records

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock videos with tags , , , , on February 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Black .44 - promo band pic - #2015B44IRMO

Black .44 from Helsinki, Finland hits the studio at the end of February to record their debut album. The band, founded in 2011, plays melodic Stoner Metal and released their first demo-ep in 2012, receiving some great feedback in the Finnish Metal media. Black .44 songs tell dark stories about your regular hometown murderers and those poor souls that just happen to be born crooked or just always seem to make the wrong choices in life. The band is influenced by such artists as Pantera, Black Sabbath, Down and Alice in Chains. Heavy riffs and catchy melodies spiced up with a twist of that southern groove are the trademarks of Black .44.

The album will be released in autumn 2015, by Finnish record label Inverse Records. The name and release date of the debut will be announced later.

Crank Up Black .44 – Hometown Murderer, Below!

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* For more info on BLACK .44:

www.black44.net

https://www.facebook.com/blackpoint44

Source:

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

Website: www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLACK .44

LONG LIVE FINLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

STORMHAMMER – Releasing Their 5th Studio Album This Summer, via Massacre Records

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Stormhammer - promo band pic - #02132015MOMR

StormHammer (Power Metal – official band page) are going to release their new and fifth album “Echoes Of A Lost Paradise” in the Summer of 2015, via MASSACRE RECORDS!

The band, hailing from Munich, Germany, has been around since 1993 and recently introduced the new band members Jürgen Dachl (vocals), Bernd Intveen (guitar) and Chris Widmann (drums).

Influenced by their previous work in other Metal bands, the sound of STORMHAMMER will change a little bit!

The band’s currently in the final stages of the album recordings.

Believe us, the Hammer is coming!

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STORMHAMMER:

Jürgen Dachl – Vocals
Bernd Intveen – Lead Guitar
Manny Ewender – Rhythm Guitar
Horst Tessmann – Bass
Chris Widmann – Drums

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Source:

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

http://www.massacre-records.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE STORMHAMMER.

LONG LIVE GERMANY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DYING GORGEOUS LIES – New Studio Album “‪First World Breakdown”‬ Is Out On February 20th, 2015, via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dying Gorgeous Lies - First World Breakdown - promo cover pic - #2015DGLMOM

Dying Gorgeous Lies‘ new album First World Breakdown is out on February 20, 2015 via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Track Listing:

  1. First World Breakdown
  2. 2. Rise Again (Album Version)
  3. 3. Wipe Out Yourselves
  4. 4. Suppressing Fire
  5. 5. Join My Hate (Album Version)
  6. 6. Schein (Feat. Nord [Hämatom])
  7. 7. Riot.Call
  8. 8. Jay (Feat. Markus A. Giestl [The Black Mile])
  9. 
9. No. 759
10. United

DYING GORGEOUS LIES – First World Breakdown Videoclip:

Recorded and produced by the band and Jörg Wartmann, Frank Jooss as well as Corni Bartels and mastered by Thorsten Scharf and Jarek Zyla.

Available for an attractive “Newcomer Price”.

Pre-order the album “First World Breakdown” on iTunes and get the instant grat track “First World Breakdown” right away! Click here: http://geni.us/DGLFWBiTunes

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Source:

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

http://www.massacre-records.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DYING GORGEOUS LIES.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

VIPER SOLFA’s Debut Studio Album “Carving An Icon” Out On February 20th, 2015 via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Viper Solfa - Carving An Icon - promo album cover pic - #2015VSMO

Viper Solfa‘s debut “Carving An Icon” out on February 20, 2015 via MASSACRE RECORDS!

VIPER SOLFA – Carving An Icon Lyric Video:

Track Listing:

  1. Deranged
  2. 2. Funeral Of Kings
  3. 3. Carving An Icon
  4. 4. The Toxic Thousands
  5. 5. Vulture Kingdom
  6. 6. Call For Silence
  7. 7. War Of Zion
  8. 
8. The Viper Legion
  9. 9. Whispers And Storms
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  10. 0. Shahanshah

Recorded with producer Terje Refsnes, mixed and mastered by Marius Strand and Viper Solfa.

Artwork by Marcelo Vasco Arts.

VIPER SOLFA – Deranged Pre-Listening:

Pre-order “Carving An Icon” on iTunes and get the instant grat track “Deranged” right away! Click here » http://geni.us/ViperSolfaCAIiTunes

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Source:

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

http://www.massacre-records.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE VIPER SOLFA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DESECRATOR – Supporting HIRAX On Thrash Metal Maniacs European Tour

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on February 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Australia’s DESECRATOR are joining the legendary HIRAX on its Thrash Metal Maniacs European Tour in March. Also on the bill are the UK’s Past The Fall and Mexico’s PIRANA.  Check out the promo video for the tour below:

DESECRATOR recently released new single “Red Steel Nation,” along with the video that can be viewed at this location. The video was written, produced, and directed by Robert Taylor of Phanterror Video, with cinematography by Taylor and Jeff Hann.

The single follows the band’s critically acclaimed EP Down to Hell.  Stream and/or buy Down to Hell, as well as debut album Live til Death and more at http://desecrator.net/music/. Down to Hell is also available in digital format from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Spotify.

Bred on an ideal that music should have power and fed on a hunger to bring back True Thrash Metal with intensity and ferocity, DESECRATOR  are one band that you simply must experience. With a sound that has been compared to early TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL and SACRED REICH, DESECRATOR’s twin guitar attack, punishing rhythm section and blood-soaked vocals have won over old guard thrashers and brought along a new generation of fans.

Enthusiastic industry response powered DESECRATOR’s meteoric ascent, while the band slayed audiences on stage in Australia alongside FORBIDDEN, WARBRINGER, MORTAL SIN, HOBB’S ANGEL OF DEATH, MACABRE, HAVOK and TOXIC HOLOCAUST. The band’s first international tour through Southeast Asia served to further cement the band’s reputation as a forced to be reckoned with in the live arena.

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ABOUT DESECRATOR:

Formed in 2008 by guitarist/vocalist Riley Strong, Melbounre’s DESECRATOR quickly gained popularity in their home country of Australia, releasing a self-titled demo and touring with bands such as FORBIDDEN, WARBRINGER, MORTAL SIN, HOBB’S ANGEL OF DEATH, MACABRE and TOXIC HOLOCAUST. In 2011 they released debut album Live til Death. Recorded at the iconic ‘Arthouse’ in Melbourne, and mixed/mastered in Germany by acclaimed Thrash producer Harris Johns, Live til Death. was released as a limited edition CD (666 hand-numbered copies). Live til Death. gained widespread acclaim for its uniqueness as a live album debut release and its raw, uncompromising Thrash Metal attack.

DESECRATOR toured substantially in 2012 after releasing Live til Death, which included their D.I.Y.S.E.A tour of Southeast Asia. Guitarist Luke Anticevic was replaced by Scottie Anning after Luke joined HOBBS’ ANGEL OF DEATH, and DESECRATOR continued to tour in support of the album.


 DESECRATOR entered the studio in early 2013 to record their follow-up EP Down to Hell.. After the recording was completed, bassist Mano Lygnos and drummer Matt Woolhouse departed the band and were replaced by Paulie Tipping and Jared Roberts, respectively. Harris Johns was again tapped to master Down to Hell and DESECRATOR released it independently as a two-side, limited edition splatter-vinyl LP. Down to Hell. was favourably received by fans and critics alike, with reviewers praising Riley Strong’s progressive songwriting and DESECRATOR’s indefatigable live shows.

The new DESECRATOR lineup hit the ground running and toured Australia extensively in 2013 and 2014 in support of Down to Hell, playing alongside bands such as MALIGNANT MONSTER, DREADNAUGHT, KING PARROT, HAVOK, GRAVE, WEHRMACHT, D.R.I, ABIGAIL, TANKARD, SEPULTURA, IN FLAMES and TRIVIUM.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

*For more info:

http://desecrator.net/

https://www.facebook.com/DESECRATORAUS

https://twitter.com/desecratoraus

https://www.youtube.com/user/Desecratoraustralia

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DESECRATOR.

LONG LIVE HIRAX.

LONG LIVE PAST THE FALL & PIRANA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Massacre Records “Soundcheck Volume 4” Is Available Now Online

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records - Soundcheck Volume 4 - promo cover pic - #2015MRMO

“Massacre Records Soundcheck Vol. 4” feat. Viper Solfa, Damnation Angels, Stormwitch & Dying Gorgeous Lies is now available!

Stream it on Spotify:

http://open.spotify.com/album/0TGvO5AvPZKCAK71egJ6fl

Tracklisting:

  1. Viper Solfa – Deranged
  2. 2. Damnation Angels – Pt. 2 Someone Else
  3. 3. Stormwarrior – Last Warrior
  4. 4. Dying Gorgeous Lies – First World Breakdown

Buy it on iTunes: http://geni.us/MasRecSoundcheckVol4

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Source:

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

http://www.massacre-records.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ANAAL NATHRAKH “Desideratum” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Anaal Nathrakh - Desideratum - promo album cover pic - #2014ANMO

4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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The eighth studio album from the UK’s Anaal Nathrakh was released back in October of 2014, via Metal Blade Records. Now, say Anaal Nathrakh ten times fast! Sometimes I get into these type of silly Metal moods. Well, let’s just say that Anaal Nathrakh will never perform live on the lame-ass Grammy Awards show. This band has carved a respectable career out of playing Extreme Metal and their latest album, Desideratum, is no stray from the Extreme path.

I really appreciate the diversity of this band, with Extreme Metal leading the way; I also enjoy fully the Power Metal style vocals that compliment the Blackened, Death and Grind vocals. Anaal Nathrakh play a buzz saw and in-your-face brand of Extreme Metal; Desideratum is so delightfully overwhelming that I nearly cry out: my brain and ears are punished, no mas!! Funny thing is, I have played this album on repeat just to take in its stunning intensity.

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L to R: David Hunt aka V.I.T.R.I.O.L and Mick Kenney

I’ve always adhered to the Metal notion that there’s a ton to be said about listening to Extreme Metal and taking in the sonic assault from Anaal Nathrakh makes me feel like I’ve punched a heavy bag when I never did; that makes me feel good inside and feeling good from any music is what matters most.

I can’t explain it, however, listening to this album has an almost mysterious addiction about it; it’s Extreme and it’s also a potent Metal statement as to how immensely memorable melodies can co-exist within the framework of an Extreme Metal album.

If you’re a fan of Abiotic, Alterbeast or The Black Dahlia Murder, (for examples), you will become an instant fan of Anaal Nathrakh. Long time fans of this brutal band should be very pleased with Desideratum; I know I’m very pleased. Metal be thy name. – Stone

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* For more info on Anaal Nathrakh:

Facebook: Anaal Nathrakh

Merch: http://www.anaal-nathrakh.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANOfficial

YouTube: www.youtube.com/anaalnathrakhtv

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ANAAL NATHRAKH

LONG LIVE THE UK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Decibel Mag Premiere EXPAIN’s New Guitar Playthrough ‘Allegiance To Pain’

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Vancouver, BC jazz thrash architects EXPAIN has teamed up with Decibel Magazine for the premiere of their latest guitar playthrough video for  ‘Allegiance To Pain’. To check out the video, please visit the following link here.

“Hey, Dudes! Hope you enjoy this play-through video! Now order up the most expensive escort you can afford,  remove your clothes, and sit back and relax!” comments guitarist Pat Peeve.

The video is in support of their debut album Just The Tip‘ released June 2014 and available at the band’s Bandcamp.

About:

Birthed out of the womb of Craigslist, where members found one another, EXPAIN delivers music that’s energetic, diverse and thoughtful in every sense of the word.  Playing to its sense of humour, ‘Just The Tip‘ also represents the beginning of a musical journey that’s not bound to stop or slow down any time soon.  With its lyrical content showcasing everything from overcoming adversity to partying hard, living in an ever-changing city and the state of today’s society as a whole, EXPAIN has captured its true identity on record.

Ranging in influences from progressive tech to thrash groovy jazz (check out their guitar bass playthrough video ‘Aggressions Progression‘ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3-ynhod1H8), you’ll see what ‘Just The Tip‘ has to offer with a flick of a volume knob!

Music Video – ‘Allegiance To Pain’

Music Video cover of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’

Expain - Just The Tip - promo cover album pic - #2015EMO

Track Listing: EXPAIN – Just The Tip

1. Bacchus
2. Aggressions Progression
3. Phoenix Writhing
4. The King
5. Don’t Worry The Worst Is Yet To Come
6. Idol Worship
7. Allegiance To Pain
8. Manatee
9. Headbang Your Head Off
10. A.T.M.
11. Eating A Beating Heart

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Source: Asher Media Relations

* For more info on EXPAIN:

https://www.facebook.com/Expainmetal

https://soundcloud.com/expmetal

https://expainband.bandcamp.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EXPAIN.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

WITCH CROSS – To Play BROFEST (UK) #3 In Newcastle, UK, This March 1st

Posted in metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Brofest UK - 3 - 2015 festival promo flyer - #001MWC1

The legendary WITCH CROSS will be playing at BROFEST in Newcastle, UK this March 1st (Sunday). Advertised as a Classic Rock & Metal Festival, this festival’s bill looks to be locked, stocked and loaded! Metal Be Thy Name!

Click below for more BROFEST (UK) #3 info:

https://www.facebook.com/events/618238894935328/

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* For more info on WITCH CROSS:

Facebook: Witch Cross

Website: www.witchcross.dk

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

LONG LIVE THE UK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

PERIPHERY TAKE #22 AND #25 SPOTS ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 WITH ALBUMS “JUGGERNAUT: ALPHA” AND “JUGGERNAUT: OMEGA”

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, progressive rock, rock music with tags , , , on February 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Periphery - band pic - photo credit - Jonathan Thorpe - 2015 - MO

Photo credit: Jonathan Thorpe

Washington, D.C. – Periphery, the DC-based Prog/Metal outfit whose decision to release two albums simultaneously was called “the group’s most ambitious project yet” by Rolling Stone, have been rewarded with two entries on the Billboard Top 200: Juggernaut: Alpha (#22) and Juggernaut: Omega (#25).

Periphery - Juggernaut - Alpha - promo cover pic - #2015PMO

“Today marks a monumental moment in Sumerian and Periphery history,” said Sumerian Records’ Founder/CEO Ash Avildsen. “We’re incredibly proud of the progressive approach we took to releasing this body of music from such a progressive group of artists. I couldn’t be more elated about the synergy between Sumerian, Outerloop and Periphery in successfully executing the release of Juggernaut: Alpha & Omega. The band has a true cult following that appreciates their art and they just proved to the world that the Peripherals are only continuing to grow beyond boundaries. “

The two new albums, which have received four-star reviews worldwide, also landed at #2 and #3 on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart.

Periphery drummer Matt Halpern added, “We are absolutely thrilled with the amount of positivity and excitement we’re seeing and receiving for the Juggernaut releases.  As a band and as individuals we poured our hearts and souls into these releases, so to have this type of response is truly special.  Thank you to those who have taken part in the Juggernaut experience so far… We can’t wait to play these songs live for you!”

Periphery - Juggernaut - Omega - promo cover pic - #2015PMO

Periphery is in the midst of a North American tour, playing the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this evening.  The band wraps up the first leg of North American dates on Feb. 14 before launching a lengthy European tour on Feb. 26 in Belarus.  Periphery has confirmed performances at several festivals including Welcome to Rockville, Carolina Rebellion and Rock on the Range.

February 04     Detroit, MI     St. Andrew’s Hall

February 06     Toronto, ON     Opera House

February 07     Montreal, QC     Corona Theatre

February 08     Albany, NY     Upstate Concert Hall

February 09     Rochester, NY     Water Street Music Hall

February 11     Boston, MA     Paradise Rock Club

February 12     New York, NY     Irving Plaza

February 13     Silver Spring, MD     The Fillmore

February 14     Philadelphia, PA     District N9ne

February 26    Minsk, Belarus     Republic

February 27     St. Petersburg, Russia     Zal Ozhidaniya

February 28     Moscow, Russia     Volta

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March 02     Novosibirsk, Russia     Rock City

March 03     Yekaterinburg, Russia     Tele-Club

March 05     Paris, France    La Cigale

March 06     Karlsruhe, Germany     Substage

March 07     Pratteln, Switzerland     Z7

March 08     Milan, Italy     Live Club

March 10     Munich, Germany     Backstage Werk

March 11     Vienna, Austria     Arena

March 12     Budapest, Hungary     Barba Negra

March 13     Bratislava, Slovakia     Majestic

March 14     Prague, Czech Republic     Roxy

March 16     Warsaw, Poland     Stodola

March 17     Hamburg, Germany     Gruenspan

March 18     Aarhus, Denmark      Voxhall

March 19     Oslo, Norway     Rockefeller

March 21     Seinajoki, Finland     Rytmikorjamo

March 22     Helsinki, Finland     The Circus

March 24     Stockholm, Sweden     Debaser Medis

March 25     Copenhagen, Denmark     Amager Bio

March 26     Bochum, Germany     Matrix

March 27     Eindhoven, Netherlands     Effenaar

March 29     Bristol, UK     O2 Academy Bristol

March 30     Glasgow, UK     O2 ABC

March 31     Manchester, UK     Manchester Academy

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April 01 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington

April 25 – 26 – Jacksonville, FL @ Welcome to Rockville Festival

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May 02 – Charlotte, NC @ Carolina Rebellion

May 15 -17 – Columbus, OH @ Rock on the Range

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July 16 – 18 – Viveiro, Spain @ Resurrection Fest

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

*For more info on PERIPHERY:

http://www.facebook.com/peripheryband
http://www.twitter.com/peripheryband
http://www.periphery.net

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PERIPHERY

Stone.

SAVIOURS – Oakland Metal Troupe Joins Forces With Listenable Records

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on February 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Saviours - promo band pic - #2015SMO

With four full-lengths and seven EPs to their name and having played in an astounding twenty-one countries, Oakland, California-based Metal unit, SAVIOURS, continues to forge ahead with their towering riffs, colossal rhythms, infectious guitar harmonies and an obsession with the end of times, the occult, psychedelics and the arcane. Still building upon the foundation that Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy and Motörhead laid, SAVIOURS opens a new chapter in their winding career with a partnership with French label Listenable Records who will release the band’s new album this Fall.

Said SAVIOURS in a collective statement: “We’re very happy to finally announce our deal with Listenable. They’re true supporters of what we do and have been a pleasure to work with thus far. Since last June we’ve been beating the new songs into submission and now it’s really starting to take shape and sound killer. There are some doomy crushers and faster ragers in the mix so it’s sounding like a natural and logical continuation of where we left off with Death’s Procession. In March we’ll play some West Coast shows then begin recording at Type Foundry in Portland with the inimitable Billy Anderson. Can’t wait to get this new record out, it’s been too fucking long!”

Stand by for further SAVIOURS updates to be transmitted in the weeks to come.

SAVIOURS:
Austin Barber – guitar, vocals
Sonny Reinhardt – guitar, vocals
Scott Batiste – drums
Andy Anderson – bass

“A dual-guitar riff-fest inspired by NWOBHM and ’70s proto-doom.” – Revolver

“You know you’re playing a good set when your music not only commands the attention of the likes of J Mascis and Matt Pike, but you’re sounding so tight that it compels the two guitar greats to air shred like a couple of Maiden fans circa 1980.” – Decibel

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info on SAVIOURS:

Facebook: Saviours

http://www.killforsaviours.blogspot.com

http://www.saviours.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/listenablerecs?fref=ts

http://www.listenable.net

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SAVIOURS.

LONG LIVE CALIFORNIA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ALTERBEAST “Immortal” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Alterbeast - Immortal - promo album cover pic - #2014AMO

4.5 METAL Fists Out Of 5!

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ALTERBEAST originate from Sacramento, California and released their debut full-length album, Immortal, back in March of 2014 via Unique Leader Records. You can call ALTERBEAST Death Metal and/or Technical Death Metal. The guitars and bass were recorded at Augmented Audio in Los Angeles, with former The Black Dahlia Murder bassist Ryan “Bart” Williams.

ALTERBEAST formed in 2011 under the working title: Gary Busey Amber Alert (GBAA). Unreal stuff. If you’re a fan of Metal that combines an extreme rhythm section with hell inspired vocals and big melodic guitars then ALTERBEAST should sonically satisfy your Metal craving. The guitars of Rusty Cornell and Andrew Lamb on Immortal are both violent and dare I say, Neo-Classical? Regardless, I absolutely love listening to these two guitarists alone.

Alterbeast - promo band pic - #1 - 2013

There is an abundance of musical substance on this album, from the lyrics to the blazing guitar solos, with the formidable rhythm section of bassist Michael Zamora and seasoned drummer Gabe Seeber holding it all together. Vocalist Cam Rogers is damn good and when I try to sing a verse along to this album it’s a total disaster. Extreme Metal singers are a breed of their own and Cam Rogers is a powerful vocalist to reckon with.

ALTERBEAST unleashed their first demo in 2012 and then officially began touring, doing numerous shows while opening for such Metal legends as Deicide, Dying Fetus, Testament, Revocation, Exhumed, Severed Savior and many others. When you open for a Metal crowd like that, it equates to Metal respect.

ALTERBEAST did create moments for the listener to catch their breath, during their sonic Death and destruction on Immortal; the sounds of (what I think are) geese can be heard as part of the outro to Mutilated Marvel. There is evil chanting that is the intro to Serpentspire. Excellent! Throne Of Maggots is the album closer and its outro is the sound of distant winds. Going backwards to the album opener, Flesh Bound Text begins with the peaceful sounds of an old 78rpm playing a strings and piano number… then ALL hell breaks loose. Love it. I look forward to great Metal things from ALTERBEAST. Metal be thy name. – Stone

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Immortal – Track List: 1. Flesh Bound Text, 2. Of Decimus Divine, 3. Vile Remnants, 4. Ancient’s Retribution, 5. Mutilated Marvel, 6., Into Oblivion, 7. Serpentspire, 8. Throne Of Maggots

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* For more info on ALTERBEAST:

http://www.facebook.com/ALTERBEASTofficial

http://www.youtube.com/ALTERBEASTofficial

Unique Leader Records - logo - B&W - 2013

Website: http://www.uniqueleader.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ALTERBEAST.

LONG LIVE CALIFORNIA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Yngwie J. Malmsteen – The King Of Shred Announces New June Dates

Posted in Guitar, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Yngwie Malmsteen - Live On Stage - promo tour flyer - #2015 - June - MO

Yngwie J. Malmsteen has been blowing minds across the globe with his incredible guitar skills and showmanship for over 35 years and in June 2015, Yngwie and his band will be returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in a decade to strike awe into the legions of guitar fans.

With the release of the brand new 2CD+DVD album Live In Tampa, the excitement levels are reaching fever pitch. Quite simply, ten years is far too long since Yngwie and band have rocked downunder and anticipation for what are sure to be absolutely stunning shows is building like a feedback loop.

The Swedish born, but now US-based, guitar legend is venerated as one of the founders of the art of guitar shredding. His neo-classical style and the sheer speed of his playing made him the most notable musician in the genre, and he has influenced a new era of music and guitarists alike.

Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Spellbound - Live In Tampa - promo CD cover pic - #2014YJMMO

Yet Yngwie is not known purely for the speed with which his fingers fly up and down the guitar neck. Yes, Malmsteen’s playing is fast, but there’s a crystal clarity to each of his notes that few can imitate. From his ground breaking early work with Steeler and Alcatraz, through his time alongside Joe Satriani and Steve Vai as a member of G3, to his more recent forays leading the Guitar Gods, there are few that can compare to Yngwie J. Malmsteen.

Over more than 25 astounding albums, the Grammy nominated Malmsteen has unleashed countless fretboard blistering solos, with both Fender and Marshall honouring him with his own model guitar and amplifier.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Master of the Stratocaster live in person and for those extra dedicated fans there are still a handful of VIP tickets available granting access to an exclusive Q&A session and for a few very lucky fans the extremely rare opportunity to meet Yngwie J. Malmsteen in person.

“Far from just being a high-speed and volume artist, his deep knowledge of music theory differentiates him from other shredders.” – High Octane Music News

Yngwie J. Malmsteen Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates:

Thursday June 4th – Powerstation, Auckland, NZ

Saturday June 6th – The Astor, Perth

Monday June 8th – Wrestpoint Showroom, Hobart

Wednesday June 10th – 170 Russell, Melbourne

Thursday June 11th – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Friday June 12th – HQ, Adelaide

Saturday June 13th – The Factory, Sydney

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Source: Tombowler.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

LYKAION “For Love” – Music Video Streaming; New Studio Album “Heavy Lullabies” Releasing February 6th!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music videos, rock music with tags , , , on February 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lykaion - promo band pic - #2015LDMMO

An Italian Dark, Melodic Metal band is Lykaion and they have released a new music video For Love. This track is taken from their upcoming second studio album, Heavy Lullabies, which will be released on February 6th 2015, via Inverse Records.

With clean vocals and habit-forming melodic waves of Metal, Lykaion  have once again released a new song that is 100% tremendous! Listen to For Love below and raise a pint to Lykaion! Metal be thy name.

Lykaion - Heavy Lullabies - promo album cover pic - #2015 - LMO

Source: Inverse Records

* For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/LykaionMetal

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

http://www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LYKAION.

LONG LIVE ITALY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

BURWEED – To Release Debut Album “Hide”, A New Music Video Out Now!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music videos, rock music with tags , , , on February 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Burweed - promo band pic - #2015BFMMO

Nearly two years in the making, Burweed’s debut album HIDE presents the most interesting new act to follow in the Finnish Metal scene.

After receiving praise for two EP-length releases, the process of making the first Burweed full-length did not turn out to be as easy. Writing the album was a long and difficult task. Confidence in the material and the band were completely buried at the end of the recording sessions.

The album was finished in early 2014, however, it laid untouched for over six months. The distance gained during this period showed the album in a new light. The difficulties faced, the frustration, and the dedication to the album are heard in an uncompromising, passionate, and an overwhelmingly cathartic whole. “Hide” had risen from the ashes.

Burweed – Lie (Official Music Video)

Burweed was formed in 2009 in the midst of a creative outburst. The trio found their own voice on the praised “Eyes Down South EP” in 2012. What does Burweed sound like? Try combining the groove of Deftones with the gritty riffs of Mastodon and top the mix with some melodies the size of a tidal wave.

Burrweed - Hide - promo album cover pic - #2015BHMO

Above: Burweed – HIDE album cover

Burweed’s debut full-length HIDE comes out February 20th, 2015 on Inverse Records. Hide was recorded in 2013 at Korkeakoski Studios (Insomnium, Bob Malmström). The record was mixed by Antti Loponen, the mastermind behind Consciousness Removal Project, and mastered at Audiosiege by Brad Boatright (responsible of mastering Converge, Sleep. Sunn O))) among others).

Track list:

1. Swallow
2. Lye
3. Lie
4. Dilate
5. Tire Iron
6. Hide / Defend

Line-Up:

Lauri Tattari – drums
Toni Raukola – guitars & voc
Eetu Lehtinen – bass & voc

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Source: Inverse Records

More info:

facebook.com/burweed

burweed.bandcamp.com

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

http://inverse.fi/wordpress2/sample-page/burweed/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BURWEED.

LONG LIVE FINLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DRAWERS And NOLENTIA Announce Cuban Tour

Posted in concerts, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Brutal Fest Winter - 2015 - promo tour flyer - #201502MO

Kaotoxin Records is proud to announce that two of its bands, DRAWERS and NOLENTIAwill tour Cuba in February. Part of the ongoing Brutal Fest bi-annual tour series, the tour will bring five international bands (also including LA HORE, SICKRET and SUPERBUTT) to Cuba in February, where they’ll play a series of gigs around the country along with local acts (Combat Noise, Darkness Fall, Blinder, Trendkill, Claim…). Check out the Brutal Fest Tour Trailer at this location.


DRAWERS are touring in support of their 2014 self-titled second full-length album and NOLENTIA in support of their 2013 sophomore release May the Hand that Holds the Match that Will Set this World on Fire Be Blessed above All.

Tour Dates:

Feb. 13 – Holguin

Feb. 14 – Bayamo

Feb. 15 – Bayamo

Feb. 17 – Camaguey

Feb. 19 – Santa Clara

Feb. 20 – Habana

Feb. 21 – Habana

Feb. 22 – Matanzas


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Click here to view NOLENTIA’s official video for “On this Side of the Grave” and here for DRAWER’s official video for “Shadow Dancers.”

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Kaotoxin - Label Logo - 2014 - #0002

http://www.kaotoxin.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

WOLVHAMMER – Confirms Headlining Dates Surrounding U.S. With 1349, Origin And Abysmal Dawn

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

1349 - Wolvhammer - Origin - Abysmal Dawn - promo tour flyer - #2015USMO1349

Midwestern cult, WOLVHAMMER, has confirmed several headlining dates surrounding their upcoming US tour supporting 1349, Origin and Abysmal Dawn.

Following their two-pronged Desanctifying North America 2014 Tour, the first with support from Relapse artists, Mortals, and second including Southern Lord ragers, Black Cobra, headlining many of the gigs, WOLVHAMMER will spend the majority of February in the opening slot of the Chaos Raids USA 2015 tour, headlined by Norwegian black metal legion, 1349, with additional support from Kansas’ tech death metal unit, Origin, and California death outfit, Abysmal Dawn.

The recently expanded nineteen-date run will begin February 8th in Tampa, Florida, and run through the 26th in Savannah, Georgia. Yet WOLVHAMMER has also just locked up several headlining shows preceding and subsequent to the main run, February 5th, 6th and 7th, as well as the 27th and 28th.

Wolvhammer - Clawing Into Black Sun - promo cover pic - #2014WMO

WOLVHAMMER released their third full-length, Clawing Into Black Sun, in July 2014 via Profound Lore Records, with guitarist Jeff Wilson’s own Disorder Recordings handling the vinyl pressing. The record reigned in accolades from media and fans internationally, while the band took the pulverizing hymns to the road heavily the second half of the year. With nearly fifty minutes of the band’s best death rock-fueled blackened thunder yet, surging with more self-infliction, abuse, regret, and debauchery than ever, the record was recorded by Dan Jensen at Hideaway Studio in Minneapolis.

WOLVHAMMER Tour Dates:

2/05/2015 PG – Evansville, IN
2/06/2015 TBA
2/07/2015 Burro Bar – Jacksonville, FL
2/08/2015 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/09/2015 Siberia – New Orleans, LA w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/10/2015 Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/11/2015 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/12/2015 Joe’s Grotto – Phoenix AZ w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/13/2015 Adrenaline – Las Vegas, NV w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/14/2015 The Complex – Los Angeles, CA w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/15/2015 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/16/2015 Jub Jub’s – Reno, NV w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/17/2015 Area 51 – Salt Lake City, UT w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/18/2015 Marquis Theater – Colorado, CO w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/19/2015 The Riot Room – Kansas City, MO w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/20/2015 Mojoe’s – Joliet, IL w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/21/2015 Roc Bar – Cleveland, OH w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/22/2015 Championship Bar – Trenton, NJ w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/23/2015 Gramercy Theater – New York, NY w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/24/2015 Empire – W. Springfield, VA w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/25/2015 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/26/3015 Jinx – Savannah, GA w/ 1349, Origin, Abysmal Dawn
2/27/2015 529- Atlanta, GA
2/28/20155th Quarter – Indianapolis, IN

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Source: Earsplit PR

http://www.facebook.com/Wolvhammer

http://www.profoundlorerecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/profoundlorerecords

http://disorder-recordings.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WOLVHAMMER.

LONG LIVE 1349.

LONG LIVE ORIGIN.

LONG LIVE ABYSMAL DAWN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.