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JOB FOR A COWBOY – ‘Demonocracy’ Album Streaming In Its Entirety At Revolvermag.com

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Third “The Leads Are Weak” Video Posted

Metal Alliance Tour 2012 – Remaining Dates

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Beginning today, Revolver Magazine will host a stream of JOB FOR A COWBOY’s upcoming Demonocracy full-length in its entirety. Produced by Jason Suecof (Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Trivium) at Audiohammer Studios, the intricate, thought-provoking and wholly pulverizing Death Metal opus will see its North American release on April 10, 2012 through Metal Blade Records.

Crowned “an ass-kicking, skull-cracking record,” in a 4/5 review by Alternative Press, the nine-track production tackles a host of political and economic themes including media propaganda, the “war industry” and the staggering debts faced by America. Immerse yourself in the full audio wreckage at THIS LOCATION.

JOB FOR A COWBOY are currently molesting ears across North America on the Metal Alliance Tour. Joined by The Faceless, Dying Fetus, 3 Inches Of Blood, Impending Doom, Wretched, and headliners, Devildriver, the remaining dates are below.

Visit the band’s OFFICIAL METAL BLADE PAGE for Demonocracy pre-order info, limited edition merch bundles and the third in a series of instructional video posts featuring guitar wizard Tony Sannicandro. Dubbed “The Leads Are Weak,” the mini clips offer playing tips and an up-close look at Sannicandro’s astounding skills and technique. In the third installment, Sannicandro performs an exercise called “double dutch.” Sannicandro elaborates: “This is a two-note per string lick that incorporates a slight Dimebag feel and some chromatics. Two notes per string is often neglected by many guitar players, because three notes a string is much easier to get up to speed, but two note patterns are an OG way to put some bluesy flavor in your lick-age.”

Stay tuned for more JOB FOR A COWBOY news including the upcoming video premiere of “Imperium Wolves.”

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JOB FOR A COWBOY – Metal Alliance Tour  2012
w/ Devildriver,The Faceless, Dying Fetus,  3 Inches Of Blood, Impending Doom , Wretched [remaining dates]

4/06/2012 House Of Blues – Los Angeles, CA

4/07/2012 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ

4/08/2012 El Rey Theater – Albuquerque, NM

4/09/2012 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO

4/10/2012 Sokol Auditorium – Omaha, NE

4/11/2012 7 Flags Event Center – Clive, IA

4/12/2012 Pop’s – East St Louis, IL

4/13/2012 New Daisy Theatre – Memphis, TN

4/14/2012 Clear Channel Metropolis – Little Rock, AR

4/15/2012 Granada Theatre – Lawrence, KS

4/16/2012 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK

4/18/2012 Dos Amigos – Odessa, TX

4/19/2012 House of Blues – Dallas, TX

4/20/2012 Emo’s East – Austin, TX

4/21/2012 House of Blues – Houston, TX

JOB FOR A COWBOY

6/30/2012 La Respuesta – San Juan, PR

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

LONG LIVE JOB FOR A COWBOY.

Stone.

SAVATAGE ‘Hall Of The Mountain King’ – Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on April 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SAVATAGE – I once owned Hall Of The Mountain King on vinyl. Years later, the vinyl is gone and I have it on CD. Yes, I prefer the vinyl. That’s besides the Metal point though, for Hall Of The Mountain King is such a classic of Metal classics, listening to it on a hissing cassette would still likely be okay by me.

When this album was released back in 1987, I was introduced to the title track first on MTV’s Headbangers Ball. The music video for this song was pretty cool, epic and entertaining, not the run-of-the-mill Heavy Metal video of the time. I found the title track to be undeniably progressive, compared to the Metal that Savatage was known for. This title track grew on me quickly and I ran out and bought the album… I was psyched.

From the artwork of Gary Smith to ALL ten songs, Hall Of The Mountain King had me hooked. I’ll say it again: a classic of classics. I’ll go as far by stating this album is a “top ten favorite of mine for all time” too. The more I listen to Hall Of The Mountain King, the more I love it. Picking a favorite song on this album is not easy for me. Strange Wings and The Price You Pay are two that get “repeat play” more often by me though.

Check out the classic – Hall Of The Mountain King music video below! Whoa!

The vocals of Jon Oliva on these songs are stuff of Metal legend. This amazing vocalist/musician never had to croon, continuously hit eye-popping high notes or try to sound like anyone else to be etched in my Metal senses so solidly. This is Jon Oliva and I swear he is one of the most underrated vocalists of all time, spanning any Rock or Metal genre. Speaking of the band itself: world-class musicians. Period.

The production of Paul O’Neill is superb and he brought in his vision for a future Savatage, one that none of us would have ever expected in our wildest Metal dreams. I remember the first time I listened to Prelude To Madness and I was awestruck. I thought, what is Savatage doing? This is Electric Light Orchestra gone Heavy Metal! It only made me more psyched out of my Metal mind, in part by being a huge fan of Electric Light Orchestra.

The overall sound, feel and vibe of Hall Of The Mountain King could never be duplicated, in my Metal opinion. If I had to recommend a Savatage album to someone unfamiliar with this band’s legacy, Hall Of The Mountain King would be it. My “Metal Pick Of The Day” or any day for that matter. Metal be thy name.

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Hall Of The Mountain King – Track Listing:

24 Hrs. Ago

Beyond The Doors Of The Dark

Legions

Strange Wings

Prelude To Madness

Hall Of The Mountain King

The Price You Pay

White Witch

Last Dawn

Devastation

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Wanna read about Jon Oliva’s Pain upcoming concert, where they’ll be playing Hall Of The Mountain King live and in all of its Metal glory? Then click that big link below!

JON OLIVA’S PAIN – To Perform & Celebrate SAVATAGE Classic: ‘Hall Of The Mountain King’

LONG LIVE THE METAL LEGACY OF SAVATAGE.

Rest In Peace, Criss Oliva.

Stone.

SOUTHERN LORD – Confirms Ferocious 2012 Summer Package Tour

Posted in hardcore, hardcore punk, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Southern Lord this week confirms a devastating label tour package for this June and July, bringing some of the label’s newest and most promising acts as well as some major players on the eclectic but lethal roster together for a near month-long trek across the face of America.

Organized and booked by Southern Lord founder Greg Anderson, the core acts for the tour include the Ontario-based Hardcore/Rock outfit BURNING LOVE (featuring ex-Cursed vocalist), the dark lords of Swedish crust MARTYRDOD making their debut U.S. appearance, Milwaukee’s Punk/Hardcore crossover outfit ENABLER and Seattle’s powerhouse d-beat/death-infused Hardcore bastards BLACK BREATH.

Special additional performances from POISON IDEA, NOOTHGRUSH, PELICAN, POWERTRIP, WILD/TRIBE, DEAD IN THE DIRT, THE SECRET, ALL PIGS MUST DIE and more will join some of the shows regionally as well.

The final routing is still being plotted and finalized and a fully confirmed itinerary will be publicized in the next two weeks as it all takes shape.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on SOUTHERN LORD, click on the links below:

http://www.southernlord.com

http://www.facebook.com/SLadmin

http://twitter.com/twatterlord

LONG LIVE SOUTHERN LORD.

Stone.

DESALMADO – European Tour Video Documentation Posted, New LP Nears Release

Posted in grindcore, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Following the release of their Hereditas 10″ late last summer, Brazilian Grindcore faction DESALMADO took Europe by storm on a brutal D.I.Y.-style November/December tour. The three-week venture saw the crew taking their crushing South American-style hate-fueled attack through Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, and more, all compiled in a killer new video “documentary.” See the quintet’s beer-swilling, prank-filled, mosh-powered trip through the continent RIGHT HERE.

DESALMADO have also recently completed their sophomore LP, which is now undergoing final preparations for its release early this Summer. The album was produced by Jean Dolabella of Sepultura and mastered by Jamal Ruhe at West West Side. A confirmed release date and full album info will be announced in the weeks ahead. For now ravenous fans can devour DESALMADO‘s Hereditas 10″ which is still streaming in its entirety via HELLBOUND. The EP’s crushing vinyl version can purchased at the Greyhaze Records website.

Next week DESALMADO will share the stage with Impurity, Acheron and Death Metal gods Obituary in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, as part of Cogumelo Fest 2012, a one-off as the band formulate their next tour in support of the forthcoming album.

DESALMADO Live:

4/13/2012 Music Hall – Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Cogumelo Fest w/ Impurity, Acheron, Obituary

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DESALMADO, click on the links below:

http://www.desalmado.com.br

http://www.facebook.com/desalmadogrind

http://www.greyhazerecords.com

LONG LIVE DESALMADO.

Stone.

UNISONIC – Heavy Metal Supergroup To Release Debut This May, Via Armoury Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

UNISONIC – The self-titled debut studio album from UNISONIC — the band featuring former Helloween vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, ex-Helloween) alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (Asia, Gotthard and Krokus), bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany’s Pink Cream 69) — will be released in North America on May 22, 2012 via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records.

Unisonic was recorded at ICP Studios in Brussels, Belgium. The offering features 11 tracks, plus a bonus live version of Helloween classic “I Want Out” only available on the domestic edition, cover art by  Martin Häusler (Meat Loaf, Gotthard, Helloween, Motörhead) and marks the first musical union between Kiske and Hansen in 23 years!

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Unisonic Track Listing:

1. Unisonic

2. Souls Alive

3. Never Too Late

4. I’ve Tried

5. Star Rider

6. Never Change Me

7. Renegade

8. My Sanctuary

9. King For A Day

10. We Rise

11. No One Ever Sees Me

12. I Want Out (Live)

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Check out the band’s video for album opener/anthem “Unisonic” at THIS LOCATION. The clip was directed by Häusler in Heidelberg, Germany.

UNISONIC released its debut EP, Ignition earlier this year. After the addition of Hansen to the group’s lineup in early 2011, UNISONIC continued the songwriting process for its debut release, incorporating Kai’s talent for writing great anthemic Rock songs into its existing material. Hardly Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part 3, the UNISONICcollective effortlessly fuse the many sides of heavy music they know and love. The band’s music is versatile and takes a broad approach to Heavy Rock without sacrificing the power and strong, catchy melodies that characterized the band members’ previous projects.

UNISONIC:

Michael Kiske – Vocals

Kai Hansen – Guitar

Mandy Meyer – Guitar

Dennis Ward – Bass

Kosta Zafiriou – drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on UNISONIC, click on the links below:

http://www.unisonic.de

http://www.facebook.com/unisonicofficial

http://www.myspace.com/unisonic

http://www.eaglerockent.com

 LONG LIVE UNISONIC.
Stone.

DARKSEED – Digital ‘Best Of’ DARKSEED Out In May

Posted in gothic metal, gothic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DARKSEED – A best of DARKSEED has been added to our digital-only series.

The best of, entitled “Astral Darkness Awaits”, will feature 14 tracks including 2 bonus tracks that were only available on the limited edition of the physical version of “Poison Awaits”.

“Astral Darkness Awaits” is going feature songs from the following DARKSEED releases: “Astral Adventures”, “Ultimate Darkness” and “Poison Awaits”.

The complete track listing will be revealed soon.

“Astral Darkness Awaits” will be available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, Musicload other
digital music stores only on May 4, 2012!

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on DARKSEED, click on the links below:

http://www.darkseed.com

http://www.myspace.com/darkseedband

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE DARKSEED.

Stone.

ENTOMBED ‘Monkey Puss (Live in London)’ – Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ENTOMBED – Just this morning, people have been stopping me on the street and asking me, “Stone, what’s your Metal pick of the day?” and my response has been: ENTOMBED. Monkey Puss (Live in London). That simple. I cannot stop listening to this CD lately, there’s something to be said for the way this legendary and influential band from Sweden comes across live. These guys kept it real in their performance and it comes across just so to my ears.

This classic ENTOMBED concert was recorded live at the London Astoria, March 18th, 1992, when ENTOMBED was on their Gods Of Grind Tour. This live CD has it all, my Metal brethren. Raw, no overdubbing, groove laden and fire-fueled with all the Death ‘N Roll that they are so famous for. I can sense both the band and the crowd were feeding off each other, with plenty of who gives a shit attitude… the way a live Metal show is supposed to be like.

My favorite song on here is Evilyn. It’s that Death ‘N Roll that get’s my Metal adrenaline all pumped up! Hell, this entire CD is a favorite of mine, especially when it comes to live recordings of Metal. You surely cannot go wrong by seeking this CD out and letting the live Metal vibes of ENTOMBED run through your veins. You absolutely cannot go wrong here.

This live album just sucks me right in and makes me feel damn good. I crank it up and let my senses digest the that underground live vibe of Metal that I’m hearing from ENTOMBED. No polish. No ballads. No billion dollar producer. This is live Metal from ENTOMBED. There is a live DVD of this concert out there as well, I’ve never owned it. I will own it one day. Metal be thy name.

Monkey Puss (Live in London) was released back in 1998 on Earache Records. ENTOMBED carried the torch valiantly for Metal in the 90’s (when Metal was supposedly beaten down) and they continue their Metal legacy to this day.

Monkey Puss (Live in London) – Track Listing:

Living Dead

Revel In Flesh

Strange Aeons

Crawl

But Life Goes On

Sinners Bleed

Evilyn

The Truth Beyond

Drowned

Left Hand Path

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LONG LIVE ENTOMBED.

Stone.

EWIGHEIM – Relaunched Website Online, Announce First Single ‘Dürrer Mann’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Bereue Nichts’

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

EWIGHEIM have relaunched their website! You can visit their official homepage at http://ewigheim.de (German only)

The trio’s brand new album “Bereue Nichts” (“Regret Nothing”) will be released in late May.

The band has now announced the first single!

“Dürrer Mann” will be available as limited digipak, limited to 999 hand-numbered copies and feature the following exclusive tracks:

1. Satan (Intro)
2. Dürrer Mann (Edit)
3. Dürrer Mann (Remix By Bluter)
4. Schneemann

“Dürrer Mann” will be released on April 27, 2012!

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on EWIGHEIM, click on the links below:

http://www.ewigheim.de

http://www.myspace.com/ewigheim

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE EWIGHEIM.

Stone.

DARKTRIBE – Signs With Massacre Records, New Album ‘Mysticeti Victoria’ Releasing August 2012

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DARKTRIBE from France was originally founded by the Agnello brothers, Anthony (vocals) and Julien (drums), in 2009. Soon their long-time friends Bruno Caprani (bass) and Loïc Manuello (guitars) joined the band.

DARKTRIBE quickly showed their passion of sharing music by recording their first EP “Natural Defender” the same year.

After a period of shows and composing, DARKTRIBE wanted to go further by imposing their own style and entered the at ARTMUSIC Studio in Nice (France) to record their upcoming debut album with Sebb Camhi. Later the album was mixed and mastered at the famous Finnvox Studios in Finland by Mikko Karmila (Nightwish, Masterplan) and Mika Jussila (Sonata Arctica, Amorphis).

The album deals with the path of self-destruction to which the human civilization moves by ruining earth.

Powerful vocals, heavy guitars and progressive rhythms meet melodic and symphonic parts – that’s how you can describe DARKTRIBE’s sound.

DARKTRIBE’s debut “Mysticeti Victoria” will be released worldwide on August 24, 2012 via Massacre Records!

DARKTRIBE Line-up:

Anthony Agnello – Vocals

Loïc Manuello – Guitars

Bruno Caprani – Bass

Julien Agnello – Drums

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If you’re in France, you can enjoy them live here:
April 7, 2012 FR Nice @ L’Altherax – www.facebook.com/events/303806309684697
April 21, 2012 Fr Nice @ Le Volume – www.facebook.com/events/193072087471032

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on DARKTRIBE, click on the links below:

www.darktribe.free.fr

www.facebook.com/pages/Darktribe/257594750710

www.youtube.com/user/DarktribeOfficial

www.twitter.com/DarktribeTweet

LONG LIVE DARKTRIBE.

Stone.

EDGUY – Lavatory Love Machine (Official Video) Flashback To 2004

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

EDGUY – There’s a ton of EDGUY songs from across their catalog of albums that I dig and Lavatory Love Machine is one of the many. Just a damn fun song and music video it is. Lavatory Love Machine is from the 2004 EDGUY album: Hellfire Club. Check it out below, crank it up loud and… Metal be thy name.

Back on April 27th, 2010, I wrote about the Lavatory Love Machine CD single. Read about (if you like) by clicking the large link below!

EDGUY “LAVATORY LOVE MACHINE” – CD SINGLE FROM 2004 THAT’S OUT OF PRINT!

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For more info on EDGUY, click on the links below:

http://www.edguy.net

http://www.facebook.com/edguy

http://www.youtube.com/edguyband

LONG LIVE EDGUY.

Stone.

SKELETONWITCH – New Song Stream Available

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on April 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Band Continues Pillaging Stages Across The U.S.

Today Ohio Metal goliaths SKELETONWITCH are streaming “new” track, “Tragedy of Days” at Prosthetic Records’ official bandcamp page. Never formally released on record in the States, the tune was recorded during the Forever Abomination sessions with producer Matt Hyde and appeared on the Decibel Magazine Flexi-Disc series (Oct. 2011 issue) as well as the Japanese edition of Forever Abomination.

Comments guitarist Scott Hedrick of the track: “’Tragedy of Days’ was an epic instrumental by [guitarist] Nate [Garnette]’s former band Serkesoron. They disbanded after the untimely passing of Serkesoron’s  frontman, Thom Wright. Shortly after the band called it quits, SKELETONWITCH was born. We re-recorded the track and Chance [Garnette] added vocals as a tribute to Thom, immortalizing him in song.”

Check out “Tragedy of Days” at THIS LOCATION.

In related news, the new vinyl reissues of the SKELETONWITCH‘s breakthrough releases Breathing The Fire and Beyond The Permafrost are now shipping from the Prosthetic Store. Both are available in three variants — splatter, half-and-half and 180-gram black wax — and feature gatefold Stoughton “tip-on” record jackets. Pictures of the limited-edition colored LPs can be seen HERE. The black vinyl versions of both albums will be available in select retail stores on April 10.

Additionally, the band recently unveiled a new video for the song “The Infernal Resurrection,” which comes off their The studio offering, Forever Abomination. To view the clip, which documents the band in live pillage mode in Europe, head over to Metal Injection.

SKELETONWITCH are currently setting stage ablaze on tour alongside The Black Dahlia Murder, Nile and labelmates Hour Of Penance. This marks the group’s first North American tour action of 2012 in support of latest full-length,  Forever Abomination. The band will take a brief break before heading overseas for a stretch of Euro dates.

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For the remaining SKELETONWITCH tour dates, click large link below:

SKELETONWITCH – New Video Premiere Brought To You By Metal Injection, U.S. Tour Underway, European Tour Dates Announced

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For more info on SKELETONWITCH, click on the links below:

http://www.skeletonwitch.com

http://prostheticrecords.com

LONG LIVE SKELETONWITCH.

Stone.

SLEEP – Dopesmoker – Deluxe Reissue Cover Art Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal, stoner rock with tags , , , , , on April 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As previously announced, Southern Lord Recordings will release a deluxe reissue of one the most essential albums of modern times – Dopesmoker from Stoner Metal icons, SLEEP. This reissue is entirely remastered from the original smoke-encrusted Ampex reels, and features an unreleased live recording of one their greatest live performances — “Holy Mountain” from San Francisco’s I-Beam in 1994 — as well as a brand new artwork by long time SLEEP artist Arik Roper, who crafted something truly special and consciousness-expanding for the album’s rebirth. Check it out at THIS LOCATION.

Dopesmoker stands as one of the towering achievements in recent metal history: a mesmerizing, intoxicating, and incredibly complex composition that remains unrivaled in the evolution of Stoner Metal.

In conjunction with its release, SLEEP will be headlining the 2012 edition of the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands before departing on a 24-city tour of Europe and the UK commencing May 3 in Wroclaw, Poland.

“Proceeds the Weedian. Nazareth.”

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For info on SLEEP – 2012 European Tour Dates, click on large link below:

SLEEP – Southern Lord To Unleash ‘Dopesmoker’ Deluxe Reissue – SLEEP 2012 European Tour Dates Listed

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on SLEEP, click on the links below:

 http://www.weedian.com

http://www.facebook.com/officialsleep

http://www.southernlordrecords.com

LONG LIVE SLEEP.

Stone.

TO/DIE/FOR – Signs With Massacre Records; New Album ‘Samsara’ Due Out Summer 2012

Posted in gothic metal, gothic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Karen Fader McBride)

It seems like Gothic Metal became the national music for Finland – and among the leading acts you’ll find TO/DIE/FOR.

TO/DIE/FOR was founded in the middle of the 90’s. They soon released some mini-albums on their own and their first album “All Eternity” followed in 1999, released through Spinefarm Records (Finland)/Nuclear Blast (Europe). Soon the band became well-known within the gothic scene, not at last because of the excellent cover version of the 80’s classic “In The Heat Of The Night” (originally by Sandra). A tour with in Flames and Sentenced followed and proved that TO/DIE/FOR is more than an overnight sensation.

When their second album “Epilogue” was released in 2001, the single “Hollow Heart” reached a top position at the Finnish single charts in advance. A tour with Lacrimosa followed, another successful step in the history of this outstanding Gothic Metal act.

After the band focused on the songwriting and took a small break, their third record “Jaded” was released in 2003. Once again a rocking Gothic Metal album, featuring those typical, melancholic and dark vocals of Jape Parätalo, which is one of the trademarks of the band. The fourth studio album “IV” (2005) followed and “Wounds Wide Open”, the fifth studio album, was released in October 2006. In autumn 2007 the band decided to take a break.

After many years of absence one of the pioneering Gothic Rock/Metal bands is back with their new album “Samsara”, which will be released in summer 2012!

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TO/DIE/FOR are:

Jape TDF – Vocals

Juppe Sutela – Guitar

Antza Talala – Guitar

Eza Viren – Bass

Matti Huopainen – Drums

Juska Salminen – Keyboards

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(Source: Massacre Records)

For more info on TO/DIE/FOR, click on the links below:

www.todieforband.net

www.facebook.com/tdfofficial

www.youtube.com/user/TODIEFORbandofficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE TO/DIE/FOR.

Stone.

GRAND MAGUS – Cover Artwork Of ‘THE HUNT’ Released; Album Releases This May On Nuclear Blast

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish riff gods GRAND MAGUS have just released the cover artwork of their upcoming masterpiece “The Hunt”. The cover art was done by Arik Roper (CATHEDRAL, HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP), he also did the cover artwork of the GRAND MAGUS album “Iron Will”.

JB commented:
“Arik Roper is a super-talented artist and we’ve had the pleasure of working with him before when he did the cover art for our album Iron Will. This time around with the overall feel and lyrical themes of our new album THE HUNT, Arik was the perfect choice once again. We basically just gave him the title and he created one of the most haunting and suggestive images ever seen. He totally nailed what the album is all about. To say we are pleased is a gigantic understatement! This piece of art will stand the test of time and become classic.”

“The Hunt” will be released in Europe May 25, 2012 and on June 5th, 2012 in North America, via Nuclear Blast.

GRAND MAGUS:

JB – Vocals, Guitar

Fox – Bass

Sebastian – Drums

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

For more info on GRAND MAGUS, click on the links below:

http://www.grandmagus.com/

http://www.facebook.com/grandmagusofficial

http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/musi…

LONG LIVE GRAND MAGUS.

Stone.

HYSTERICA – ‘The Art Of Metal’ Is Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HYSTERICA – This past March, the second studio album, The Art Of Metal, from Stockholm, Sweden’s HYSTERICA was released via Black Lodge. Get a Metal taste for what HYSTERICA sounds like below. Hopefully you’ll be impressed and will seek their new album out. I know I dig what I hear from this all-female Metal Band, hell and yeah. Metal be thy name.

As stated on the Black Lodge Records website:

Hysterica has toured Sweden, Europe and Russia playing both clubs and big festivals like Sweden Rock Festival and Hardrock Hell (UK). Hysterica has developed on all horizons since the release of the debut album and with Black Lodge – Sweden’s biggest Metal label – everything is there to make them as big as, for example, Sabaton and Bullet. “The Art Of Metal” is a real killer and is guaranteed to receive a lot of attention worldwide!

HYSTERICA:

Anni De Vil – vocals

Bitchie – guitar

Satanica – bass

Helln’ – drums

Marydeath – keyboard

The Art Of Metal – back cover with track listing

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For more info on HYSTERICA, click on the links below:

http://www.hysterica.se

BLACK LODGE RECORDS

LONG LIVE HYSTERICA.

Stone.

KREATOR – ‘Phantom Antichrist’ Limited Edition Digi-Pak Track Listing Revealed; More Album Details

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on March 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Germany’s KREATOR, one of the world’s most enduring and masterful Thrash Metal bands, has revealed the track listing & bonus DVD content of the limited edition digi-pak version of their thirteenth studio album, Phantom Antichrist. This will be their first album released by Nuclear Blast.

Track listing:

01. Mars Mantra
02. Phantom Antichrist
03. Death To The World
04. From Flood Into Fire
05. Civilization Collapse
06. United In Hate
07. The Few, The Proud, The Broken
08. Your Heaven, My Hell
09. Victory Will Come
10. Until Our Paths Cross Again

BONUS DVD:

– Conquerers of the ice – The making of Phantom Antichrist
Directed by Matthias Kollek

– Harvesting the grapes of Horror
Live at Wacken Open Air in 2011 and 2008.
Mixed by Klaus Scheuermann.
Edited by Marcel Schleif and Stephan Lier

01. Choir Of The Damned (2011)
02. Hordes Of Chaos (2011)
03. War Curse (2011)
04. Coma Of Souls / Endless Pain (2011)
05. Pleasure To Kill (2011)
06. Destroy What Destroys You (2011)
07. The Patriarch (2008)
08. Violent Revolution (2008)
09. People Of The Lie (2008)
10. Europe After The Pain (2008)
11. Phobia (2011)
12. Terrible certainty / Reconquering The Throne (2011)
13. Flag Of Hate / Tormentor (2011)

Phantom Antichrist will be released on June 1st in Europe and on June 5th in North America. The album was recorded in Örebro, Sweden at the famed Fascination Street Studio with renowned producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Soilwork). A vinyl edition will also be available.

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Stone Says: I am counting the minutes for this June 5th North American release date! Whoa and Metal be thy name.

KREATOR =  THRASH METAL LEGENDS.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

For more info on KREATOR, click on the links below:

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

http://www.kreator-terrorshop.com

http://www.facebook.com/KreatorOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/user/kreatorofficial

LONG LIVE KREATOR.

Stone.

SOULFLY ‘ENSLAVED’ – Soulfly Has Raised Their Own Bar Of Metal Excellence

Posted in groove metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on March 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SOULFLY – The eighth studio album from Soulfly, Enslaved, was released on March 13, 2012, via Roadrunner Records. It’s a killer. With a “slave theme” throughout, just another dark side of mankind is brought to the Metal forefront by Max Cavalera and his band. If anyone out there needs to hear a legendary voice and musician of Metal… Max Cavalera is just that on Enslaved.

I was counting the days for this Soulfly release. I knew this album was going to resonate Metal in its heaviest form, with appreciative quality from world-class Metal musicians. As I listen to the vocals of Max Cavalera, the lyrics and brutal themes to the songs on Enslaved are magnified with an unparalleled realism. Whoa. Max has Soulfly at the top of the heaviest tier of Metal bands with this Enslaved release. There’s no doubt in my Metal mind about this.

One of my favorite tracks on Enslaved is Plata O Plomo. I cannot get enough of Soulfly’s Groove Metal and extreme rhythm stomp, courtesy of Tony Campos (bass) and David Kinkade (drums). Tony Campos also lends vocals on Plato O Plomo. The inclusion of a Flamenco guitar, during and at the conclusion of this song, gives it such a diverse touch that it’s insanely grand.

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Soulfly solidifies their ever impressive Thrash capabilities with American Steel and it F’n scorches and shreds! Whoa. American Steel has left its Thrash mark on my Metal soul. The tempo of the second half of this song may slow down some, still, the intensity of the vibes that American Steel gives off are there to behold. Once again, Soulfly shows off their astute diversity for the song with Max playing the sitar as the coda.

I cannot express any louder or clearer, just how proficient of a guitarist Marc Rizzo is. Marc is a thrill to listen to and he belongs mentioned in the “best of class” when it comes to Metal guitarists… or any Rock guitarist for that matter. The tones of Marc’s guitar are surely showcased throughout Enslaved. On Treachery, Marc just let’s it all loose, proving his dynamical presence is indeed an asset to Soulfly.

Across the board on Enslaved, the Metal is not just great… the Metal is exceptional. As I’ve stated in the past, I listen to a great deal of Metal and I don’t bullshit around. Soulfly has raised their own bar of Metal excellence with Enslaved. This is an album that holds a very strong chance at being #1 on my best of list at year’s end. Metal be thy name.

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SOULFLY:

Max Cavalera – vocals, 4-strings, soul, sitar, lyrical terrorism

Marc Rizzo – guitars, flamenco guitars

Tony Campos – bass, vocals on “Plata O Plomo”

David Kinkade – drums, percussion

Many ultra talented and world known vocalists and musicians appear as guests on Enslaved. Here they are:

Travis Ryan – additional vocals on “World Scum”

Dez Fafara – additional vocals on “Redemption Of Man By God”

Richie Cavalera – additional vocals on “Revengeance”

Igor Cavalera – additional vocals and guitar on “Revengeance”

Zyon Cavalera – drums on “Revengeance”

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ENSLAVED – Track Listing:

RESISTANCE

WORLD SCUM

INTERVENTION

GLADIATOR

LEGIONS

AMERICAN STEEL

REDEMPTION OF MAN BY GOD

TREACHERY

PLATA O PLOMO

CHAINS

REVENGEANCE

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For more info on SOULFLY, click on the links below:

http://www.soulflyweb.com

http://www.youtube.com/soulfly

http://www.twitter.com/TheSoulflyTribe

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com

LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

Stone.

CRYSTAL VIPER – ‘Witches Mark’ Exclusive 2 Track Download Single Available Now!

Posted in classic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

CRYSTAL VIPER “Witch’s Mark” – exclusive 2-track download single coming out on March 30th, 2012, via AFM RECORDS! Incl. title track – taken from the forthcoming full length studio album “Crimen Excepta” – coupled with “The Banshee”, newly recorded version of the song originally available on the limited edition MLP “The Last Axeman” (2008). To be available on all legal digital outlets!

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Crimen Excepta releases on AFM Records, on April 27th, 2012.

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(Sources: Crystal Viper & AFM Records Official Websites)

For more info on CRYSTAL VIPER, click on the links below:

http://www.crystalviper.com

http://www.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE CRYSTAL VIPER.

Stone.

THE TIDE WILL TAKE US – Reveal Album Artwork and Track Listing For “Putrid Dynasty”

Posted in deathcore, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

THE TIDE WILL TAKE US whom is set to unleash their full length album “Putrid Dynasty” on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 produced by Jon Howard of Threat Signal and Bjorn “Speed” Strid of Soilwork have revealed the album artwork and track listing for the upcoming release.

Check out TTWTU  “Choke on Your Regret” below!

The album is the follow-up to their self-titled 5-song debut EP, produced by Kent Sheehey (The Vegas Wake Up) and is a sonic fury that is immediately audible as it rips, pounds and rages through your ears. Song names like “Choke On Your Regret”, “Putrid Dynasty”, “Concubine Queen” and “Metastasize & Consume” demonstrate TTWTU‘s reach to the deepest, darkest abscesses of the listener’s brain before even a single note sounds and conjures grotesque imagery.

Album Artwork by Krishawnia Grey

Track Listing:

1. Concubine Queen

2. Choke On Your Regret

3. Putrid Dynasty

4. Perdition

5. Metastasize and Consume

6.Mouth Breaker

7. King of Damnation

8. Sinister Revelation

9. The Dead Call

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About: Rising from the smoky ashes of their former bands Disthrone, Through Rose-Tinted Glasses and Prophecy of Plagues, THE TIDE WILL TAKE US is a groove metal band named for the murky, volatile Georgian Bay waters the Wasaga Beach, ON five-piece call home. Formed by guitarists Mike Longeri and Jesse Carter via an impromptu debauchery post-concert jam, the duo soon had drummer Dave Hilder, bassist Taylor Riley and vocalist Matt Cola on board to plaster on their signature layers of grit and sludge to the melodic tunes they were churning out.

In just over one year together as a band, The Tide Will Take Us have already earned a reputation for their out of control, animalistic, musically tight and uncompromising live sets and have just completed recording their full-length debut album “Putrid Dynasty” produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal) and Bjorin “Speed” Strid (Soilwork) to follow-up their self-titled five-song debut EP, produced by Kent Sheehey (The Vegas Wake Up).

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

For more info on THE TIDE WILL TAKE US, click on links below:

http://www.myspace.com/ttwtumusic

http://www.purevolume.com/TheTideWillTakeUs

http://www.youtube.com/thetidewilltakeus

http://www.twitter.com/ttwtu

LONG LIVE THE TIDE WILL TAKE US.

Stone.

FEAR FACTORY – The Industrialist Artwork And Track Listing Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, industrial metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Additional May Tour Days Confirmed

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FEAR FACTORY today reveals cover and package details for their forthcoming new album, The Industrialist. Set for North American release on June 5, The Industrialist is a conceptual record based around a story written by vocalist Burton C. Bell. Lyrics to the album’s ten songs divulge the narrative as discussed recently by Bell with Decibel Magazine. The album’s artwork was created by American designer Anthony Clarkson with additional direction from the band. The album will be available on three formats – standard CD, a limited edition deluxe digi-book (featuring two additional songs), and 180-gram double vinyl.

Bell notes, “the protagonist (The Industrialist) is the incarnation of all industries in the form of an automaton. The mechanical, technological, and scientific advances through the industrial age led to the creation of The Industrialist. In the story, the automaton becomes sentient as it collects memories with each passing day. Through observation and learning, it gains the will to exist. What was meant to help man, will eventually be man’s demise.”

The Industrialist again pairs FEAR FACTORY with producer Rhys Fulber. Mixed by Greg Reely (Paradise Lost/Skinny Puppy), with additional tracking by Logan Mader (Gojira/Divine Heresy), the album is the second written by Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares since reuniting in 2009 after a seven-year split. Cazares says, “collaborating with Burton again on the new album was like magic. Everything just fell into place naturally. It felt good to recapture the true sound of FEAR FACTORY, taking it back to where it all started while raising it to new levels.”

Regarding Fulber Cazares notes, “Rhys has been our secret member,” shares Cazares. “He is the one producer who has been able to understand what we have been trying to accomplish from the beginning and has opened our eyes to new things without sacrificing our original sound. His production and keyboard talents has made FEAR FACTORY stand out amongst the many bands of our genre.”

The Industrialist follows the 2010 release of Mechanize. Widely regarded, the album was the first release from FEAR FACTORY in six years. Mechanize debuted on Billboard’s Top 100 album chart week of release and topped CMJ’s Loud Rock radio chart as programmers embraced the band’s triumphant return. Sirus XM and Headbangers Ball’s host Jose Mangin noted, “after Mechanize dominated 2010 as Liquid Metal’s Album Of The Year, North America is chompin’ at the bit to get an ear full of new FEAR FACTORY. I have no doubt that FEAR FACTORY are going to kick our collective asses in 2012.”

Album artwork for The Industrialist can be viewed HERE.

The Industrialist Track Listing:

01. The Industrialist

02. Recharger

03. New Messiah

04. God Eater

05. Depraved Mind Murder

06. Virus of Faith

07. Difference Engine

08. Dissemble

09. Religion is Flawed Because Man is Flawed

10. Human Augmentation

11. Blush Response (Difference Engine) *

12. Landfill *

* (available on deluxe digi-book only)

FEAR FACTORY’s first tour dates since 2011 kick off with four performances in South America, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, before starting American dates in San Antonio on May 1. In support will be Shadows Fall, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder. The complete list of dates are:

5/01/2012 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX

5/02/2012 Trees – Dallas, TX

5/03/2012 Scout Bar – Houston, TX

5/05/2012 State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL

5/06/2012 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

5/07/2012 Masquerade – Altanta, GA

5/09/2012 Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC

5/10/2012 Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA

5/11/2012 Wally’s Pub – Hamton Beach, NH

5/12/2012 Sonar – Baltimore, MD

5/13/2012 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY

5/15/2012 McGuffy’s House of Rock – Dayton, OH

5/16/2012 The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI

5/17/2012 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL

5/19/2012 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO

5/21/2012 Ace of Spade – Sacramento, CA

5/22/2012 Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA

5/23/2012 Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on FEAR FACTORY, click on the links below:

http://www.fearfactory.com

http://www.facebook.com/fearfactory

http://candlelightrecordsusa.com

LONG LIVE FEAR FACTORY.

Stone.