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STINKING LIZAVETA: Eclectic Philadelphia Trio Sign To Exile On Mainstream

Posted in agro rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal, stoner metal with tags , , , , , , on November 22, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

STINKING

LIZAVETA

Infamous Philly Avant/Agro Rock trio STINKING LIZAVETA have proudly joined forces with Germany’s Exile On Mainstream Records for the release of their forthcoming seventh full-length album. STINKING LIZAVETA’s near legendary cult status and blend of improvisational and otherworldly post-jazz/rock/freakout style now hitching to the exceptionally diverse purveyance of all forms of Rock that Exile On Mainstream’s roster already bears, is an ideal alliance and both sides are extremely excited about the signing.

Stated Exile On Mainstream owner Andreas Kohl on the signing: “I am thrilled and very enthusiastic about the Stinking ship steering into our harbor! This band has always been one of my all-time favorites since I started working for and with them for the first time approximately 100 years ago as PR dude when III came out. Now they are signed to this label and I’m one step closer to personal heaven. There isn’t many more on this stairway. I am happy. Just über-fucking happy. Welcome STINKING LIZAVETA!”

The new album from STINKING LIZAVETA will be released in the fall of 2012. More information on the album will be released over the coming weeks. This week the band launched a Kickstarter page to raise funds to help get this album off the ground. The page will remain active until mid-December; check it out now RIGHT HERE.

Since 1994 the name STINKING LIZAVETA has made its way well beyond the crusty punk and indie clubs in the band’s West Philadelphia stomping grounds where they first tore into the music scene. The trio’s instrumental, organic fusion of post-jazz, progressive rock, punk, world music, sludge and whatever else you might care to attach to their plainly distinctive resonance has become a cult phenomenon to fans of all forms of interesting heavy music the world over. Having released six full-lengths albums to date — several self-released and the others released by Tolotta, At A Loss — in addition to a plethora of EP’s, demos, compilation appearances.

While STINKING LIZAVETA’s recordings are fascinating on their own, the band is even well known for their brilliant, energetic live shows. The trio’s explosive energy is guaranteed to hit you like an electrified avalanche every time, in front of an audience of 12 or 1200, propelled through a modest setup, comprised of a drum kit, electric guitar and upright electric bass. They have toured relentlessly throughout North America, Europe and beyond over the past seventeen years alongside eclectic rock acts of all kinds along with some of the biggest and most respected names in the rock, stoner and sludge scenes including Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity, The Rollins Band, Fugazi, Zeni Geva, Today Is The Day, Weedeater, The Hidden Hand, Don Vito, The Antikaroshi, End of Level Boss, Beehoover and more. Watch for them to take to the road again throughout the coming year as they create their forthcoming seventh opus.

STINKING LIZAVETA is:

Cheshire Agusta – drums

Yanni Papadopoulos – guitar

Alexi Papadopoulos – upright electric bass

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info click on the link below:

http://www.stinkinglizaveta.com

LONG LIVE STINKING LIZAVETA.

Stone.

ARCH / MATHEOS – Ultimate-Guitar host premiere of their new music video for “Midnight Serenade”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 22, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

First music video off of debut album, “Sympathetic Resonance”, now live!

Directed by David Brodsky of MyGoodEye (The Devin Townsend Project, Amon Amarth, Kylesa, Helmet, etc.) “Midnight Serenade” marks the first music video off of the Arch / Matheos release Sympathetic Resonance, which was just released on September 13th via Metal Blade Records. Check the video premiere out exclusively on Ultimate-Guitar.com HERE.

Arch / Matheos is the new progressive rock band featuring the talents of Jim Matheos (current member of the progressive rock powerhouse Fates Warning and OSI) and John Arch (former vocalist of Fates Warning) along with renowned drummer Bobby Jarzombek (Halford, Fates Warning, Sebastian Bach, Riot), bassist Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Anthrax, Fates Warning, Seven Witches), and additional lead guitarist Frank Aresti (Fates Warning).

Arch / Matheos’ Sympathetic Resonance debuted at #13 on the Billboard New Artist Chart and at #36 on the Billboard Hard Music Chart while also hitting the international charts at #27 in Germany, #67 in Austria, and #78 in Switzerland.

(Source: Metal Blade Records News Update)

* For more info click on the link below:

METAL BLADE RECORDS

LONG LIVE ARCH / MATHEOS.

Stone.

DISBELIEF – 2012 Tour Dates

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 21, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

DISBELIEF – Germany’s Death Metal legends DISBELIEF have announced a fistful of live dates for 2012. Check out the list below and see if DISBELIEF will be in your Metal area.

DISBELIEF – Live Dates 2012:

20.01.2012 DE Adelsheim – Live Factory

21.01.2012 DE Annaberg-Buchholz – Alte Brauerei

09.03.2012 DE Dresden – Skullcrusher

09.06.2012 DE Reichenbach – Chronical Moshers Festival

25.-26.08.2012 BY Rechitsa (Belarus) – Metal Crowd Festival

(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on DISBELIEF, click on the links below:

DISBELIEF – myspace

www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE DISBELIEF.

Stone.

HUNTED – New Music Video “Impaled” Uploaded By Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 21, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

HUNTED – 2011 has been a Metal grand year for HUNTED. This fast rising Metal band from Cardiff, Wales saw their debut album Welcome The Dead released and critically praised by Heavy Metal outlets worldwide… with Metal Odyssey being no exception in dishing out the Metal accolades. Endorsement deals followed. Landing a record deal was inevitable for HUNTED and Massacre Records knows Metal talent when they hear it. Impaled is the new and first official music video from HUNTED, a killer track also heard on Welcome The Dead.

You can view Impaled at:

www.youtube.com/massacrerecords

or view at:

www.massacre-records.com

* For more info on HUNTED, click on the link below:

HUNTED – myspace music

LONG LIVE HUNTED.

Stone.

BLACK SABBATH – Confirm European Tour Dates For 2012!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

BLACK SABBATH – On November 11th, 2011, the incredible news broke of BLACK SABBATH reuniting with ground-breaking plans for 2012! A press conference that included Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and (producer) Rick Rubin confirming the new studio album and world tour was welcomed news to Heavy Metal fans across the globe. Check out below the confirmed BLACK SABBATH tour dates for Europe in 2012! Metal be thy name BLACK SABBATH IS BACK!

BLACK SABBATH – 2012 European Tour Dates:

5/18 Moscow, Russia – Olimpiski

5/20 St. Petersburg, Russia – New Arena

5/23 Helsinki, Finland – Hartwall Arena

5/25 Stockholm, Sweden – Sweden Stadium

5/29 Bergen, Norway – Bergen Calling Festival

5/31 Oslo, Norway – Spektrum

6/2 Malmo, Sweden – Malmo Stadium

6/4 Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle

6/10 Donington, UK – Download Festival

6/12 Rotterdam, Holland – Ahoy

6/15 Bilbao, Spain – Azkena Rock Festival

6/17 Nantes, France – Hellfest

6/19 Paris, France – Bercy

6/22 Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting

6/24 Milan, Italy – Gods of Metal

LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

Stone.

VOLBEAT – “Live From Beyond Hell / Above Heaven” Releases December 6th, 2011 (North America)

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, rockabilly with tags , , , , , , , on November 20, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

VOLBEAT – The first live album from VOLBEAT will be released on December 6th, 2011, (North America), via Universal Republic. Live From Beyond Hell / Above Heaven is this live album’s title, consisting of 18 songs spanning the already remarkable Rockin’ career of VOLBEAT. The popularity of VOLBEAT is growing stronger by the second. VOLBEAT is one diverse and heavy band to catch onto, if you already haven’t. This Danish band is power-packed with talent; blending Rockabilly, Hard Rock, Blues, Heavy Metal and countless grooves!

CD Track Listing:

Intro

The Mirror and The Ripper

MaybellEne i Hofteholder

16 Dollars

Heaven Nor Hell

Who They Are

Evelyn

Sad Man’s Tongue

7 Shots

Pool of Booze, booze, booze/BOA

A Warrior’s Call

The Garden’s Tale

Fallen

Thanks

The Human Instrument

AngelFuck

Still Counting

I Only Wanna Be With You

* Release date sources: Amazon.com & Best Buy.com

* For more info on VOLBEAT, click on the link below:

VOLBEAT – Official Website

LONG LIVE VOLBEAT.

Stone.

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Bestows Charity In Their Southern Rock Hearts… Once Again

Posted in Hard Rock, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, southern hard rock, southern rock with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on Lynyrd Skynyrd.com, November 17th, 2011:

We can’t wait for our grand opening concert on December 8th @Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer! Looking forward to helping out the students who receive scholarships from @Epicurean Charitable Foundation, the children who are in need of medical care at Nevada Children’s Medical Center and not to mention all of the children who benefit from the Lynyrd Skynyrd Foundation!!

* For more info on LYNYRD SKYNYRD, click the link below:

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Official Website

LONG LIVE LYNYRD SKYNYRD.

Stone.

LOVE.MIGHT.KILL – “Down To Nowhere” Video-Clip Released & More Band Info!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 19, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

German-/Italian Melodic-Metallers LOVE.MIGHT.KILL released their second video-clip “Down To Nowhere”. The track is taken from their highly acclaimed debut-album “Brace For Impact” which was released in Europe through Massacre Records this year. LOVE.MIGHT.KILLs first single “Pretty Little Mess” featured the very melodic side of the band while “Down to nowhere” is a heavy-uptempo-rocker.

“Brace For Impact” was released in Japan through Hydrant Music/EMI on November, 16th. The Japanese-edition of the album features a bonus-track called “Satans Den”.

LOVE.MIGHT.KILL also welcomes SASCHA ONNEN (ex-Mob Rules) on keyboards as a permanent member. Commented drummer and producer Michael Ehré: “We´re absolutely happy to have Sascha on board! His incredible skills will lift LOVE.MIGHT.KILL to another level!”

New Line-Up:

JAN MANENTI – vocals

MICHAEL EHRÉ – drums

STEFAN ELLERHORST -guitar

CHRISTIAN STÖVER – guitar

JOGI SWEERS – bass

SASCHA ONNEN – keyboards

LOVE.MIGHT.KILL was founded in 2009 by FIREWIND/ULI JON ROTH/METALIUM-drummer MICHAEL EHRÉ. After touring all around the world with several bands and writing songs for German-Metallers METALIUM, Japanese-female-Metal-vocalist SAEKO or ex-ZED YAGO-founder JUTTA WEINHOLD, he realised his vision of an own band by writing, recording and producing LOVE.MIGHT.KILLs debut-album BRACE FOR IMPACT. In  addition with the brilliant Italian-singer JAN MANENTI as a co-writer, long-time-friends CHRISTIAN STÖVER and STEFAN ELLERHORST (who were both playing in German-based-Metal band CROSSROADS) on guitars and JOGI SWEERS on bass LOVE.MIGHT.KILLs outstanding line-up was completed.

BRACE FOR IMPACT features 13 stunning Melodic-Metal-tracks in the tradition of the bands longtime favourites like f.e. RAINBOW, JUDAS PRIEST, DIO or BLACK SABBATH. Michaels production and MARKUS TESKEs mix (SAGA, VANDEN PLAS, SPOCKS BEARD) underwrites the fact that LOVE.MIGHT.KILLs debut-album will convince all Melodic-Metal-maniacs all around the world.

“Brace For Impact” Japanese-edition-tracklist:

Tomorrow never comes
Calm before the storm
Pretty little mess
Caught in a dream
Satans den (Bonus-track/Japan only)
Through the dawn
Brace for impact
We are the weak
Down to nowhere
Pray to your god
Reach out
The answer
Will love remain

(Source: Massacre Records)

For further info please go to: www.lovemightkill.com

or: LOVE.MIGHT.KILL – myspace

and… www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE LOVE.MIGHT.KILL

Stone.

Luca Turilli’s RHAPSODY – A New Adventure Begins!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on November 19, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

Composer Luca Turilli presents his new Rhapsody band and the new album. Please click here to see the new exclusive video TRAILER! You can also enjoy it directly on the new official webpage at: www.ltrhapsody.com More news coming on December, 19th 2011.

(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

LONG LIVE LUCA TURILLI & RHAPSODY.

Stone.

NIGHTQUEEN – X-Mas Wonderland (Official Video)

Posted in christmas, christmas songs, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, metal music, metal odyssey, rock music, rock music news, traditional heavy metal with tags , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

NIGHTQUEEN – Since everyone and their cousin’s uncle’s, best friend’s neighbors are starting to celebrate Christmas earlier with each passing year, Metal Odyssey has decided to do the same. Metal be thy name. I couldn’t find or think of any better way than to have NIGHTQUEEN usher in the Christmas season on Metal Odyssey, than with their X-Mas Wonderland (official video). I hope you enjoy NIGHTQUEEN and X-Mas Wonderland as much as I do. Merry Christmas to all… and to all Metalheads worldwide!

* Check out more NIGHTQUEEN music videos at: Nightfairyful’s Channel – YouTube

NIGHTQUEEN:

Keely Larreina – vocals

Rex Zeco – guitar

Alan Rawson – guitar

Daniel Kells – keyboards

Steven Steele – bass

William Blodyn – drums

* For more info on NIGHTQUEEN, click on the links below:

NIGHTQUEEN – myspace

MASSACRE RECORDS

LONG LIVE NIGHTQUEEN.

Happy Thanksgiving Week America.

Let’s Get This Christmas Season Started…

Stone.

OBITUARY – Announce Free Live Webcast From New York Show Tomorrow!

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

Currently in the midst of their East Coast Possession tour, legendary Florida Death Metal goliaths OBITUARY will have their New York City appearance streaming live via their website. The show will take place tomorrow — Saturday, November 19th — at 8:45PM EST at Santos Party House in Manhattan. Fans unable to make it to the show in person will get a chance to experience the mayhem in real-time — for FREE — by going to: http://www.obituarynation.com. Fill out the registration form on the splash page and prepare for the pummel.

Commented guitarist Trevor Peres, “The shows so far have been going awesome. We’re set to tear up New York City!”

The band is currently composing the follow-up to their Darkest Day full-length, released in 2009 with plans to enter the studio early in the new year for a tentative late spring/early summer 2012 release.

OBITUARY – East Coast Possession Tour 2011 w/ Denial Fiend [remaining dates]

11/19/2011 Santos Party House – New York, NY

11/20/2011 The Casbah/Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC

11/21/2011 The Archive – Atlanta, GA

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on OBITUARY, click on the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/ObituaryBand

LONG LIVE OBITUARY.

LONG LIVE DENIAL FIEND.

Stone.

BATTLE BEAST – SIGN A DEAL WITH NUCLEAR BLAST!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

Finland – a mine of talented newcomer bands since the year one. With BATTLE BEAST from Helsinki, Nuclear Blast are happy to welcome one of the most promising combos of this flourishing scene aboard!

Founded in 2008, the band already attended the W:O:A Metal Battle in their home country two years later and won the national contest, which enabled them to perform at the Wacken Open Air in Germany and represent Finland in the international Metal Battle finals. Battling 26 other bands from all around the world, BATTLE BEAST emerged victorious. Under these circumstances a record deal with the world’s biggest independent heavy metal label seems to be the only logical consequence – Andy Siry, head of A&R at Nuclear Blast, agrees:

”Young, dynamic but still deeply rooted in Traditional Heavy Metal – BATTLE BEAST breathe new life into the scene and rekindle the sound of the 80s with a fulgent livery. The well-deserved victory at the W:O:A Metal Battle 2010 was the first important step to which we want to live up by supporting these up-and-coming talents energetically. We’re looking forward to the cooperation!“

The band also expresses their joy. Guitarist Anton comments:
“We feel honoured that Nuclear Blast show their interest in BATTLE BEAST by releasing “Steel”. Many thanks to our partners, closest people and most of all to our fans who believed in us and gave us their support. The journey continues!”

BATTLE BEAST’s brilliant debut album “Steel“ will be released on January 27th 2012 via Nuclear Blast – the track list contains the following songs:

01. Enter The Metal World
02. Armageddon Clan
03. The Band Of The Hawk
04. Justice And Metal
05. Steel
06. Die-Hard Warrior
07. Cyberspace
08. Show Me How To Die
09. Savage And Saint
10. Iron Hand
11. Victory

BONUS TRACK:
12. Stay Black

About two months later the band will set off for a European tour as support of their future label mates NIGHTWISH over the course of the IMAGINAERUM WORLD TOUR calling at the following cities:

11.04.12 DK Copenhagen – Falconer Theater
13.04.12 NL Amsterdam – Heineken Music Hall
14.04.12 D Düsseldorf – ISS Dome
16.04.12 B Brussels – Forest National
17.04.12 F Paris – Bercy
18.04.12 F Nantes – Zenith
20.04.12 F Lyon – Halle Tony Garnier
21.04.12 LU Luxembourg – Rockhal
23.04.12 D Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle
24.04.12 CH Zurich – Hallenstadion
25.04.12 IT Milano – Forum
27.04.12 AT Vienna – Gasometer
29.04.12 HU Budapest – Budapest Arena
30.04.12 CZ Prague – Tesla (T-Mobile Arena)
01.05.12 D Leipzig – Arena
03.05.12 D Hamburg – o2 World
05.05.12 D Nürnberg – Arena
06.05.12 D Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle
08.05.12 SL Ljubljana – Križanke

Get ready – BATTLE BEAST break their chains and prepare for a high-end Metallic assault!

(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

LONG LIVE BATTLE BEAST.

Stone.

Nightqueen and Winter’s Verge – New Videos Uploaded on Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, melodic metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

The newly uploaded music videos of NightqueenLady Fantasy and Winter’s VergeNot Without A Fight have been uploaded on www.massacre-records.com or you can watch them both here: www.youtube.com/massacrerecords

Lady Fantasy will be on the debut full-length album from Nightqueen, which is titled For Queen & Metal and looks to drop in January of 2012, on Massacre Records.

* Not Without A Fight appears on the forthcoming full-length album from Winter’s Verge, titled: Beyond Vengeance, (on Massacre Records).

NIGHTQUEEN:

Keely Larreina – vocals

Rex Zeco – guitar

Alan Rawson – guitar

Daniel Kells – keyboards

Steven Steele – bass

William Blodyn – drums

WINTER’S VERGE:

George Charalambous – Vocals

Stefanos Psillides – Keyboards

Harry Pari – Guitars

Miguel Trapezaris – Bass

Chris Ioannides – Drums

LONG LIVE NIGHTQUEEN.

LONG LIVE WINTER’S VERGE.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

Stone.

HEMOPTYSIS – Las Vegas Show Review By Full Metal Rock is Posted

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

Hemoptysis performed at Boomers Bar in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, November 12th and Full Metal Rock has reviewed the show. The review is available with some photos here.

The band will be writing new material for the next few months and is currently working on tour dates for early 2012.

In other HEMOPTYSIS news, the band has unleashed their newest music video available online at this location. The video, for the track “M.O.D.”, taken from their album “Misanthropic Slaughter”, was shot in September, 2011 in an abandon warehouse in Vail, AZ. Production and direction came courtesy of Sean Sinerius and Robert Jaime at Big Shot Studios, who previously worked with HEMOPTYSIS on the “Shadow of Death” video which is also featured on the album “Misanthropic Slaughter”.

(Source: Hemoptysis)

For the latest Hemoptysis news visit:

Official Site: www.hemoptysismetal.com

Facebook www.facebook.com/hemoptysis

Facebook www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

Google+: gplus.to/hemoptysis

Myspace www.myspace.com/hemoptysismetal

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

MAELSTROM “It Was Predestined” – 3 Song EP Makes It’s Epic Metal Presence Known

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, Power Metal, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

MAELSTROM – Having established themselves as an underground Thrash Metal force back in the eighties, Maelstrom eventually parted ways as the nineties decade broke loose. The members of Maelstrom went their separate ways, while earning musical respect as members of other prominent bands, the likes of: Soilent Green, spOOge and [CAR BOMB]. Maelstrom has re-emerged upon the Metal scene, with an obvious goal to make Metal that will lead them to the front of the pack. Maelstrom has unveiled a three song EP, It Was Predestined, upon the world’s Metal faithful, giving us all a sign of grand Metal moments to come from them.

European Power Metal receives an influential nod from Maelstrom, the atmosphere and vibe is all there to be felt and heard in all three songs. I also hear the nuances of American Thrash, Speed and Death Metal so finely connected together within the Metal sound of It Was Predestined. Progressive elements of thunder, lightning and nightmarish backing vocals are featured in A Futile Crusade, with stormy atmospherics introducing Arise. Without going overboard on being epic, heavy and fast, Maelstrom has captured balance and actualized some impressive textures and layering within the structures of all three songs.

Gary Vosganian vocally applies a triple threat of Power, Thrash and Death tones, which all seem to match the present moment of each song accordingly. A notable attribute of Gary, is he comes across as a commanding and theatrical lead vocalist, beckoning my ears to listen all the more intently to the song’s lyrics. Joey Lodes does come across as quite possibly digging the legendary guitar talents of Yngwie Malmsteen. Joey can articulate with his guitar in an astounding fashion. One thing is certain, Joey does have an established guitar style and tone all his own. Plus, Joey also plays bass and keys for Maelstrom, a multi-Metalist that can’t be ignored… only appreciated highly by my ears.

With multiple Metal genres of influence being applied to their sound, Maelstrom is still ideally original with their Metal creations I’m listening to. Maelstrom has decided to give the term epic a whole new meaning of heaviness, speed and Metal bite. I look forward to an eventual full-length studio album from Maelstrom. This creative band will surely deliver, based on the three songs I’ve digested into my Metal soul thus far. It Was Predestined should be on any Metal lovin’ maniac’s hit list.

MAELSTROM:

Gary Vosganian – Vocals, lyricist

Joey Lodes – Guitars, Bass, Keys

Daniel Kleffmann – Drums

IT WAS PREDESTINED – Track List:

Arise

A Futile Crusade

Predestined

* Check out MAELSTROM & download It Was Predestined for free here:

MAELSTROM – bandcamp

* For more info on MAELSTROM, click on the link below:

MAELSTROM – facebook

LONG LIVE MAELSTROM.

Stone.

HYPNO5E – Release Influential Debut Full Length Des Deux L’une Est L’autre For Free!

Posted in art metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 17, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

French Extreme/Art Metal juggernaut HYPNO5E’s influential debut full length Des Deux L’une Est L’autre is available for “FREE” (or name your price) via HYPNO5E’s BandCamp page: http://hypno5e.bandcamp.com/

Released in 2007, the band’s signature sound has influenced many around the globe. The concept of Des Deux L’une Est L’autre mirrors life’s highs and lows, and is meant to listen from start to finish, as the album plays out as one long track.

From the old to the new, HYPNO5E has also unveiled a few new instrumental clips in their tour promo video for their upcoming European tour with Cynic and Chimp Spanner this December.  HYPNO5E (w/ new songs):

http://www.ultimate-guitar.tv/misc/hypno5e_on_tour_with_cynic_chimp_spanner.html

And Here: http://www.youtube.com/embed/51HlWo7iZ-Q

Be on the lookout for more big HYPNO5E news soon…

“Like” HYPNO5E on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hypno5e

(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)

LONG LIVE HYPNO5E.

Stone.

WINO & CONNY OCHS Collaboration Complete; Album To See Early 2012 Release

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal, stoner rock with tags , , , , , , on November 17, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

Scott “Wino” Weinrich

Photo Credit: Gary Copeland

The folks at Germany’s Avant-Rock source Exile On Mainstream Records are thrilled to report that the final master for Heavy Kingdom, the anticipated collaborative album by WINO and CONNY OCHS has arrived at label headquarters, and the final details on the album’s release are being finalized.

The legacy of Scott “Wino” Weinrich in the world of heavy music is indisputable and ever evolving, and here he teams up with Conny Ochs, a songwriter so pure and honest in his output that he seems to be the perfect partner for the straightforward Weinrich. The two met for the first time in 2010 when Conny was supporting Wino on his acoustic solo tour promoting his acclaimed solo album, Adrift.

Through music they discovered a very similar approach to life and art, and a shared wisdom in creating music. It really seemed like two souls becoming one after they got to know each other. Together the two wrote, performed and recorded an incredible set of soulful tunes that speak for themselves, as well as a Townes Van Zandt cover. The artwork contains drawings by both Weinrich and Ochs, and follows the dedicated and deeply personal approach of the whole album. View the cover art for Heavy Kingdom here.

Heavy Kingdom Track Listing:

Somewhere Nowhere

Heavy Kingdom

Dust

Vultures By The Vines

Dark Ravine

Traces Of Blood

Heavy Kingdom Jam

Highway Kind

Dead Yesterday

Here Comes The Siren

Labour Of Love

Heavy Kingdom will be released throughout Europe on January 27th, 2012 and in North America sometime in March, a final release date to be confirmed in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for tracks from the record to be released in the near future, as well as the details on a month-long European tour being finalized for March and April.

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on WINO & Conny Ochs, click the links below:

http://www.scottweinrich.com

http://www.connyochs.com

LONG LIVE WINO & CONNY OCHS.

Stone.

MISFITS – The Devil’s Rain Australian Tour 2011: Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, horror punk, metal odyssey, Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 17, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS  – Attention all Fiends down under! the MISFITS are heading your way with their current tour! Check out the dates, cities and venues below to see if the MISFITS will be lurking in your backyard!

The Devil’s Rain Australian Tour Dates:

11/30/11 – Perth, Australia @ Capital

12/01/11 – Sydney, Australia @ Manning

12/02/11 – Brisbane, Australia @HIFI

12/03/11 – Melbourne, Australia @ HIFI

12/04/11 – Adelaide, Australia @ Fowlers

(Source: Official MISFITS Records Newsletter)

MISFITS:

Jerry Only – bass & vocals

Dez Cadena – guitar

Eric “Chupacabra” Arce – drums

* For more MISFITS info, click on the links below:

MISFITS – Official Website

MISFITS – facebook

LONG LIVE THE MISFITS.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey Mulls Over: Why Are Classic Rock Bands Re-Recording Their Greatest Hits?

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, melodic rock, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 16, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

I am not a curmudgeon when it comes to cover songs. Actually, I’ve always embraced a good (and sometimes) excellent cover song and/or album of such songs. I like to look upon a cover song as celebrating the Rock historical impact of its respective original. When a Classic Rock band “re-records” their own songs from the past, they are essentially covering their own songs. The preceding sentence sounds a tad silly huh?

My admiration for a multi-vast number of Classic Rock bands is real and I’ll use four current and legendary bands as examples for this post, all in which have toured extensively while releasing new studio albums in recent years: KISSJourney, Foreigner and Styx. No doubt, I’ve enjoyed listening to all four of these bands re-recorded compilations. The classic quote “what’s old is new again” can seriously be applied to the recent re-recordings of these highly influential bands.

The above mentioned bands each have a catalog of albums that span four decades plus, therefore, breathing a newfound energy and modern relevance into their classic songs is not such a negative move. Or is it? I don’t want to come across as hypocritical when I say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” or “nothing beats an original”, especially after I’ve stated that I’ve enjoyed these bands rejuvenated greatest hits. Certainly there is money to be made from these four bands re-recording their classics, however, the generations of new fans that are recruited, due to the lure of these re-recordings, is what really matters. In turn, these new fans will (hopefully) keep the Classic Rock flame burning for many years to come.

Even though I spend the money on re-recorded greatest hits from these bands, it doesn’t mean I’ll ignore the original material and look upon it as dated. Truth be told, I’d much rather listen to the original (1978) Pieces Of Eight by Styx and Foreigner’s (1978) Double Vision albums before I reach for the newly re-recorded comps. I’m old school, yet I’m also for moving forward as well. Numerous Classic Rock bands have moved forward, with lineup and lead vocal changes being an inevitable part of the Rock business model. Longevity doesn’t guarantee that an original lineup stays intact and re-recording songs from long ago unites the past with the present.

KISS, Journey, Foreigner and Styx each have earned a brand recognition in the global music marketplace, each carrying on their unique style of Classic Hard Rock, without compromising the quality I have grown to expect from them. I guess when it’s done right and with reverence to the song, any Classic Rock band can re-record their classics for the world to hear and enjoy. At the end of my Metal day, re-recordings from these four bands I’ve discussed or from any Classic Rock band for that matter, is history that I don’t mind hearing and being repeated. Of course I may not like every re-recorded song (or cover song) out there. What I do like is knowing the door to Classic Rock’s past will never be closed anytime soon.

LONG LIVE KISS, JOURNEY, FOREIGNER & STYX.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC ROCK.

Stone.

MASTODON – Performing Tonight On: Last Call With Carson Daly

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 15, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

MASTODON will perform “Curl of the Burl” and “Black Tongue” on Last Call with Carson Daly tonight, Tuesday the 15th, at 1:35a/12:35 central on NBC. This episode will re-air on FUSE the following day at 6:30p, 10:30p, and 12:30a EST. Don’t miss it.

(Source: Mastodon)

* For more info on MASTODON, click on the link below:

Mastodon – Official Website

LONG LIVE MASTODON.

Stone.