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UNMERCIFUL – Kansas Death Metal Squad Uniting Former Members Of Origin To Release New Full-Length Via Unique Leader This July; Artwork + Track Listing Revealed

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 28, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Kansas Death Metal squad, UNMERCIFUL, will drop the devious fruits of their long-awaited new full-length this Summer via Unique Leader Records. Titled Ravenous Impulse, the record features the drum demolition of John Lonstreth (Dim Mak, Origin, ex-Gorguts etc.).

Comments UNMERCIFUL guitarist Clint Appelhanz (ex-Origin) of the band’s forthcoming full-length, “It’s been ten years since the release of Unmercifully Beaten and we’ve had an up and down ride through the years. We are proud to announce the release of Ravenous Impulse to mark a new time for the band. Ravenous Impulse features a collaboration of song writing styles from [bassist] Jeremy [Turner; ex-Origin], [guitarist] Justin [Payne] and myself. Coupled with John Lonstreth’s approach to drums and Kris [Bolton; D.F.W.B.]’s vocal delivery, we feel that our sound is in a new place while still maintaining the band’s identity. Concepts behind most of the lyrical content mainly deal with violent instinct and diabolical human behaviors. We feel these subjects and themes are more realistic and relative to everyday society and more terrifying. Expect a classic Death Metal sound with modern speed.”

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Ravenous Impulse – Track Listing:
1. Unmerciful
2. Abscission
3. Ravenous Impulse
4. Sociopathic Predation
5. Kill Reflex
6. Habitual Savagery
7. Enduring Torture
8. Kingdom Of Serpents
9. Methodic Absolution

Founded in 2001, UNMERCIFUL released its debut, Unmercifully Beaten, in 2006. With intensive tour runs from 2006 through 2009 with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, Decrepit Birth, Cryptopsy, and more, the band went through various personnel changes before deciding to disband in 2009. What started out as just a reunion show in 2012, quickly returned the band to working status. With consistent live shows and numerous metal fest appearances, the band released a self-titled demo in 2014 as a first step in the process to completing its first full-length release in nearly a decade. After the abrupt departure of drummer James King, John Longstreth was enlisted to record drums for Ravenous Impulse.

In July 2015, UNMERCIFUL entered Chapman Studios (Origin, Tech N9NE) to work with longtime producer and friend, Robert Rebeck. Longstreth laid down a phenomenal recording on drums. The rest of the album was recorded and mixed at Clint Appelhanz’s own Waveworks Studio. The process was long and tedious, but the end result is nothing short of sonically devastating. Ravenous Impulse raises the bar of relentless, unmerciful, aggressive, and plainly brutal Death Metal. Look for Ravenous Impulse July 22nd, 2016 on Unique Leader Records.

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more UNMERCIFUL:

http://www.uniqueleader.com

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE UNMERCIFUL.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR Cover DEATH’s “Evil Dead” In New Video

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 28, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR have released a new video, covering DEATH’s classic “Evil Dead.” Originally released 29 years ago and given NUCLEAR’s extreme makeover,  the video includes tour footage, as well as shots from the recording sessions of the band’s latest release Formula For Anarchy (Candlelight Records 2015). Check out the video below or at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJftcHhWp8&hd=1

NUCLEAR had this to say about the video: “It is just our humble tribute to one of the greatest musicians metal music had the opportunity to listen. Chuck Schuldiner’s indelible mark is still influencing tons of new metal acts around the world and Scream Bloody Gore was one hell of a start for all of us”

NUCLEAR is currently working on new material and a new album is expected to be released in 2017 by Candlelight/Spinefarm Records.

Formula for Anarchy, the ferocious new album from  NUCLEAR, is out now on Candlelight Records. Purchase and/or stream tracks at:

https://candlelightrecordsuk.bandcamp.com/album/formula-for-anarchy

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more NUCLEAR:

WWW.NUCLEAR.CL

 NUCLEAR.BANDCAMP.COM

 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NUCLEARCL

 WWW.TWITTER.COM/NUCLEARTHRASH

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NUCLEAR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

NUCLEAR KICKS AMAZING METAL ASS.

Stone.

SHEIDIM – To Release “Shrines Of The Void” via Dark Descent Records

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Spanish Black Metal scourge Sheidim has entered a blood pact with Dark Descent Records for the release its first full-length album.

Shrines of the Void follows the band’s 2015 7-inch vinyl EP, Amidst the Ashes of Consciousness / In the Light of the Dying Stars with seven brand new deadly hymns. The album was recorded and mixed by J. Félez at Moontower Studios and mastered by D. Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio.

Album track “Without Reins” was featured on the latest Dark Descent Records New Release Sampler. Stream the track at this location or below:

The album will be out June 24 on CD and digital formats, with vinyl treatment coming via Me Saco Un Ojo Records.

Track List – as follows:
1. First Poison
2. Shrines of the Void
3. Deviant Kingdom
4. Sunken Nigredo
5. Amrita
6. Without Reins
7. Remnants

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For more info:

facebook.com/sheidimband

Dark Descent Records - Logo - B&W!

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SHEIDIM.

LONG LIVE BLACK METAL.

Stone.

WARFATHER – Announces September 16 Release for ‘The Grey Eminence’ On Greyhaze Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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WARFATHER has announced a September 16 release date on Greyhaze Records for sophomore album The Grey Eminence. Featuring Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL), WARFATHER’s highly anticipated follow-up to debut album Orchestrating the Apocalypse, was produced by Death Metal icon and studio wizard Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL). Album artwork will be revealed in the near future

The collaboration marks the first time Tucker and Rutan have worked together since MORBID ANGEL’s Gateways to Annihilation. Tucker had this to say about the results:

“I am extremely excited for the release of The Grey Eminence. I feel that this album is one of the best things that I have ever been a part of! Erik Rutan did an amazing job on the production and the songs speak for themselves!” 

 Producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) added:

“Recording with Steve and the guys on the new Warfather album has been fantastic! It has been a blast to be working on this monster album in the studio once again with my great friend and former band mate. The songs are heavy as hell and just outright awesome. We have some great tones and performances.”

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Above: Steve Tucker

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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Facebook: WarFather

www.greyhazerecords.com

www.facebook.com/greyhazerecords

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WARFATHER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Canadian Super Group THIRD ION Announce July Release For Sophomore Album ‘Biolith’

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Canadian Progressive Metal Outfit THIRD ION, featuring former members of THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, INTO ETERNITY, and ANNIHILATOR, have announced the July 8 release of sophomore album Biolith. The new album will be released on Glasstone Records and is the first to feature ex-ANNIHILATOR vocalist Dave Padden.

Check out the Biolith teaser video at this location or below:

Padden’s years of experience with ANNIHILATOR, and the many records on which he has appeared, has already proven to be a major asset, and has brought the band to new level of space-time supremacy. THIRD ION once again, tapped artist Harley K at Necrographix to mastermind the artwork for Biolith, and to bring the story of the 10-minute, epic title track to life.

In other THIRD ION  news, the band has been nominated for the “Metal/Hard Music Artist of the Year” category at the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards.

Biolith – Track List:

1. State of Flux
2. Cosmic Delusion
3. Biolith
4. Status Undetermined
5. Illogical
6. Lesson Burned
7. Temporal Divide
8. Corpus Solaris

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BAND BIO:

Third Ion is the product of a mutual love of prog, video games, and science. Formed in 2014 and spread across Canada, the band finished their first full length record by the end of the year; 13/8Bit was released worldwide on Glasstone Records, May 25 2015.

Peaking at #14 on iTunes Metal Charts, 13/8Bit was fully embraced by press across the globe, receiving 9/10 at metal.de, 8.5/10 in Aardshock Magazine, as well as featured streams at Bravewords.com, and Metal Hammer Norway. Unfortunately, shortly after the release of 13/8Bit, singer Tyler Gilbert decided to leave the band to continue focusing on his own original music and career. The band finished writing the followup record while on the hunt for a replacement through the end of the year.

In January of 2016, Third Ion announced that the mighty Dave Padden, had stepped in, and has recorded all the vocals for their sophomore album Biolith, due July 8 2016 on Glasstone Records.

THIRD ION:
Justin Bender – Guitar
Aaron Edgar – Drums
Mike Young – Bass
Dave Padden – Vocals

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more THIRD ION:

www.thirdion.com

 www.facebook.com/thirdion

www.youtube.com/3rdion

www.glasstonerecords.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THIRD ION.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 26th… From SCORPIONS To INDEX CASE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On May 26th, 1984SCORPIONS had their enormous hit, Rock You Like A Hurricane, ranked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on their ninth studio album: Love At First StingLong Live SCORPIONS!

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On May 26th, 1987 – The seventh studio album from WHITESNAKE was ranked at #4, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This self-titled album features the giant hits: Still Of The Night, Here I Go Again, Give Me All Your Love and Is This Love. Dig it.

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On May 26th, 1987 – The third studio album from THE CULT, Electric, was ranked at #38, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This amazing album features the hits: Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine and the cover song Born To Be Wild. Whoa!

Disturbed - The Sickness - promo album cover pic - #MO00330033ILMFNGGO

On May 26th, 2016 – The debut studio album from the dynamic DISTURBED is ranked at #1, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The Sickness was released back in the year 2000. This excellent album includes the (Tears For Fears) kick-ass cover song: Shout 2000. You collect tree monkey toe nails, if you don’t own this album. Truth.

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On May 26th, 2016 – Iowa’s INDEX CASE have their new and independently released EP Ocean ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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Damien Sisson & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 25th… From SWEET To ROB ZOMBIE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On May 25th, 1969THE WHO and LED ZEPPELIN performed on this same day at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, Maryland. I was 3 years and 4 months old when this Rock historic event took place. Unreal.

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On May 25th, 1974 – The second studio album from SWEET, Sweet Fanny Adams, was ranked at #27 in the UK. Now, that’s sweet!

DIO "Holy Diver" large promo album pic!

On May 25th, 1983 – DIO‘s debut studio album Holy Diver was released. This iconic Metal album has sold one million (plus) copies, just in the United States. Whoa! Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio.

Rob Zombie - past present future - promo album cover pic - #2003MO99099

On May 25th, 2016ROB ZOMBIE has his Past, Present & Future compilation album ranked at #15, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2003. Dig it.

Rob Zombie - Hellbilly Deluxe - promo album cover pic - #ILMNFSO33330

On May 25th, 2016Hellbilly Deluxe, the solo and debut studio album from ROB ZOMBIE is ranked at #31, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yeah! Hellbilly Deluxe was released back in 1998.

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KLAUS MEINE

SCORPIONS – VOCALIST – LEGEND

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

NO, THANK YOU, KLAUS!!

Stone.

Bulgarian Metallers HereAndNow Releasing Debut Album In June

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 24, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Sofia’s (Bulgaria) HereAndNow will release debut album Flipside Story on June 16. Check out the album teaser video at this location or below. Flipside Story is now available for pre-order: https://hereandnowband.bandcamp.com/releases

A new force on the international Metal scene, HereAndNow rages against the ills of society through its music. Stylistically, this is melodic, progressive, modern, and groovy Metal. The album was mastered by Swedish producer Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Amon Amarth etc). The album will be available on the band’s site and all major online outlets. In addition to the CD, a custom designed flash drive will be available, with maximum quality sound and a subscription to the supporters’ area with exclusive making-of material, including pictures, videos, song notations and alternative mixes.

Stream single “rebuildAndDestroy” on Soundcloud.

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Track List:

1. areYouWithUs
2. toResist
3. forsakeTheSick
4. becauseWeCan
5. rebuildAndDestroy
6. ruinsOfThePast
7. protestMarch
8. theHydra
9. chooseASide
10. spaceElevators
11. There

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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www.facebook.com/hereAndNow.mb

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HEARANDNOW.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 23rd… From BOB MOOG To WO FAT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on May 23, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On May 23rd, 1969 – The timeless LED ZEPPELIN performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois. The supporting bands were: ILLINOIS SPEED PRESS and PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC. Whoa.

Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO99321ILMFG

On May 23rd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Fall Of Hearts (Bonus Track Edition), from the legendary KATATONIA, is ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy doomsday!

Megadeth "Rust In Peace" large album pic!!

On May 23rd, 2016 – The fourth studio album, Rust In Peace, from the mighty MEGADETH, is ranked at #6 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The late Nick Menza is the drummer on this Thrashterpiece. Rest in peace, Nick Menza.

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On May 23rd, 2016WO FAT has their newly released studio album of Stoner thunder, Midnight Cometh, ranked at #68 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it.

BONUS METAL HISTORICAL FACT:

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On May 23rd, 1934Robert “Bob” Arthur Moog was born. Mr. Moog was a pioneer of electronic music, inventing the iconic Moog Synthesizer. Mr. Moog passed away on August 21st, 2005. Now, that’s one cool dude. ‘Nuff said, huh?

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Nick Menza – Rest In Peace – Legendary Drummer

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 22, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the J Marshall Craig Facebook:

For friends & fans: Nick Menza was in musician heaven last month when I took him to Rose Lane Studio a few weeks back to meet Sjoerd Auke Koppert and Damion ‘Damizza’ Young and the team there. There were many plans in the works, for the release of Nick’s book that we wrote, a comic book version of his time with Megadeth and many, many other wonderful things, including a trip to stay with me and my family here in Cape Cod tomorrow. He died last night on stage in L.A. doing what he loved.

I have been asked by his family to be their public representative though this tragic and difficult time, so will be fielding all press inquiries. His mother Rose and father Don ask for privacy and prayers for them, and Nick’s two young boys. News of a service, remembrance and celebration of Nick’s life and music will be announced in the days to come.

I can be reached at jmarshallcraig@gmail.com.

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MetalOdyssey

Rest In Peace, Nick Menza.

Stone.

SEWERCIDE Releasing Debut Album on Unspeakable Axe – U.S. Tour Announced

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Melbourne (Australia) Death Metallers SEWERCIDE will release debut album

Immortalized in Suffering through Unspeakable Axe Records on June 13. The album will also be available through international distribution outlets on August 19.  Check out the promo video for new song “Snares of Carnality” at this location or below:

Evolving out of an aggressive Death/Thrash Metal style (think Demolition Hammer) sound, SEWERCIDE have now planted their flag firmly in the heat-blasted dirt known as Death Metal.  Influenced by Australian greats MISERY and NECROTOMY, as well as revered American bands such as MORBID ANGEL, GORGUTS, and IMMOLATION, this album marks a turning point and a new high water mark for the band. It will surely satiate any listener hungry for pure, aggressive, gore-soaked Death Metal.

SEWERCIDE will launch its U.S. Tour on May 31 in Los Angeles. Tour information can be found at this location and confirmed dates are below:

May 31 – Los Angeles, CA
June 1 – Los Angeles, CA
June 3 – Phoenix, AZ (Masters Chambers)
June 5 – Dallas, TX (Three Links)
June 6 – Austin, TX (Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub)
June 7 – Houston, TX
June 9 – Gainsville, FL
June 10 – Tampa, FL (The American Legion Post 111 Lounge)
June 13 – Atlanta, GA (529 Eav)
June 14 – Lexington, KY (Best Friend Bar)
June 17 – Baltimore, MD (The Sidebar)
June 18 – Philadelphia, PA (Second Empire)
June 20 – Brooklyn, NY
June 23 – Worcster, MA (Ralph’s Rock Diner)
June 24 – Buffalo, NY (The Lair)
June 25 – Rochester, NY (Monty’s Krown)
June 26 – Cleveland, OH
June 27 – Pittsburgh, PA (Howlers Coyote Cafe)
June 28 – Detroit, MI (New Dodge Lounge)
June 29 – Minneapolis, MN
June 30 – Colorado Springs, CO
July 1 – Denver, CO (Rhinoceropolis)
July 6 – Oakland, CA
July 7 – Oakland, CA
July 8 – Ashland, OR
July 9 – Bend, OR (Third Street Pub)
July 10 – Portland, OR (Panic Room)
July 11 – Seattle, WA

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Immortalized In Suffering – Track Listing:
1. For Those About to Rot
2. A Dying Dream
3. Snares of Carnality
4. Interlude in Agony
5. Acrimoniously Disharmonized
6. Pierced with Sentient Trepidity
7. Megalithic Tomb
8. Infinifixion
9. Eternal (In Spirit)

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Australia can be a harsh, hostile place to live. It is fitting that a continent of arid deserts and every creature poisonous and toothy has produced so much great extreme metal. To those ranks, add relative newcomers SEWERCIDE. The Melbourne-based band has actually been around five years now, building their name and sound across a string of splits and EPs, and through relentless live shows at home and abroad. Now at last comes their debut full-length Immortalized In Suffering, just in time for their first U.S. tour.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more SEWERCIDE:

www.facebook.com/Sewercide

http://unspeakableaxerecords.com

www.facebook.com/unspeakableaxerecords

Twitter.com/UARMetal

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEWERCIDE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

COMING UP FOR AIR – New Album “Between The Party Lines” – A Metal Odyssey Album And Live Show Review

Posted in alternative rock, concerts, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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COMING UP FOR AIR is a Dayton, Ohio underground band that crosses over a few Rock genres. Their songs on Between The Party Lines are smartly written lyrically with compositions that may just pave the road to long-term success; as long  as this band stays on their current course and continues to improve, these three lads will be catching some much deserved attention within the Rock Music community outside of Ohio as well.

As a whole album, I can only state this is quite a musical feat for Coming Up For Air. Without the unnecessary polished production that seems to bring too many underground bands into the overcrowded room full of Warped Tour wannabes, Coming Up For Air play from both their heart and gut. Musical sincerity means a ton nowadays and copycats have become the uninvited norm in 2016. Coming Up For Air are oozing with sincerity and credibility on their debut album and I love that! ALL college radio stations from coast-to-coast should take note: Coming Up For Air are excellent candidates for your playlists.

With subject matter as delving into the human psyche of choosing between right and wrong, Between The Party Lines is as fine an exploratory album as I could ask for. The clean vocals of vocalist/keys/guitarist Eric Ballein are a refreshing listen; he reminds me some (vocally) of the legendary Geddy Lee. Truth. With no bass player, Ridge Higgins carries the full-time duty of giving each song their brilliant beats. Ridge plays drums like those pioneering percussionists of the classic 70’s era; there are tons of feel and knowledge of the song happening with Ridge. Dig it.

Guitarist Dylan Bailey only gives this band its extra musical boost with his colorful rhythms, leads and unique tones. If Coming Up For Air was to never add a bassist, I would be down with it. Then again, it will be exciting to hear such an addition with this band too; either way, this talented trio have a bright musical future ahead of them, as long as they continue to seize the moment.

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photo credit: Robb Nickell

Between The Party Lines – Track List:

P.S.A., Johnston Red, Serpent Song, Irrational Fear, Side Effects, Two-Minutes Hate, Doublethink, Static Faith, Violet, In Some Mode Of G

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Coming Up For Air – A Live Review:

Dayton, Ohio and its surrounding metropolitan area can surely boast it has a diverse and exciting music scene. From Metal to Indie Rock, Undeground acts to numerous world-famous bands making tour stops, it’s definitely here in this very busy part of Ohio. One new and exciting band that has crossed my path and ears as of late is: Coming Up For Air. If you dig underground Rock, shades of Hard Rock, Progressive Rock and Alternative Rock, Coming Up For Air is a band you seriously want to check out for an evening of live Rock ‘N Roll. Hell and yes.

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photo credit: Robb Nickell

Coming Up For Air have just recently begun playing live gigs in Dayton; I was fortunate to see them perform at Blind Bob’s in downtown Dayton, back on April 14th. With Metal Odyssey’s staff photographer Robb Nickell, I enjoyed a live set of songs from Coming Up For Air that left me impressed, feeling good and eager to see them live again very soon. Blind Bob’s proved to be a perfect and intimate setting to be introduced to Coming Up For Air.

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photo credit: Robb Nickell

CUFA had their fans in attendance and the mood of the crowd was decisively upbeat at every note they heard. The sound and volume were perfect for a live setting of this size. No bullshit and very cool vibes were shared by all that night at Blind Bob’s, as Coming Up For Air played with the confidence and maturity that I love to see, especially with a young and rising band. Good times. Good people. Good club. Great band. Dig it. – Stone

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Above: guitarist Dylan Bailey

photo credit: Robb Nickell

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COMING UP FOR AIR are:

Ridge Higgins – Drums, Keys, Aux Percussion

Eric Ballein – Vocals and Guitar

Dylan Bailey – Guitar

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From Coming Up For Air:

Between the Party Lines, our debut release, is now available on all popular streaming platforms! Below will be the several links to the most common ones for you all to check out. Today is momentous for us as musicians because it is the beginning of what we will hopefully continue to do. Please listen to, like, share, stream and purchase our album because each of these things support what he have crafted with love, sweat and the occasional inappropriate remark.

http://comingupforair.bandcamp.com/…/between-the-party-lines

https://play.google.com/…/Coming_Up_For_Air_Between_the_Par…

https://play.spotify.com/album/0MIc6HEApf5AGtUvSao60w

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE COMING UP FOR AIR.

LONG LIVE ROCK.

LONG LIVE OHIO.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 19th… From ACE FREHLEY To AVATAR

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On May 19th, 1985 – The first studio album from ACE FREHLEY, FREHLEY’S COMET, was debuting at #118, on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. 1st Fanboy Alert: SPACE ACE ROCKS! Note: Some may consider this to be ACE’s second studio album, (along with the 1978 KISS solo album), only this album was recorded with his new band: FREHLEY’S COMET.

Heart - Brigade - promo album cover pic - #MO1990ILMFNSO

On May 19th, 1990 – The fabulous HEART had their tenth studio album, Brigade, sitting at #3, on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. 2nd Fanboy Alert: HEART FOREVER.

AVATAR - Feathers And Flesh - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMNFS777993

On May 19th, 2016 – The newly released and sixth studio album, Feathers & Flesh (Deluxe Edition), from Sweden’s AVATAR, is ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Metal mercy!

AVATAR - Black Waltz - cover promo #2!

On May 19th, 2016 – The fourth studio album from Sweden’s AVATAR, Black Waltz (Deluxe Edition), is ranked at #22 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Sweet Metal Mariah!

Avatar - Hail The Apocalypse - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #AMO49

On May 19th, 2016 – The fifth studio album, Hail The Apocalypse (Deluxe Edition), from Sweden’s AVATAR is ranked at #38, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Good golly, Metal Molly!

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Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 18th… From IRON MAIDEN To THE HEALING

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 18, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - CRAZY NIGHTS - album cover pic - #M)83389ILNMFSO

On This Day In KISSTORY – May 18th, 1993 – ‪KISSPaul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick were inducted into Hollywood’s famed RockWalk.

At the ceremony in front of fans, friends and family, Paul, Gene and Bruce spoke to the crowd and then left impressions of their hand prints in a block of cement. After adding plates of the KISS logo and their signatures, the stone plaque was later added to RockWalk located at the site of the famed Oriental Theatre now Guitar Center Hollywood. ‪‎(the late) Eric Carr was posthumously inducted into the Rock Walk in 1995 and added to the KISS plaque. – Source: KISS Facebook

Iron Maiden - May 18 - 2016 - Cape Town - South Africa - #MO93393ILMGFSO

On May 18th, 2016 – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN performed in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Grand Arena. Run To The Hills!! Run For Your Life!!

GRAND MAGUS - Sword Songs - promo cover pic - #MO88999ILMF

On May 18th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Sword Songs, from Sweden’s GRAND MAGUS, is ranked at #48 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HAIL GRAND MAGUS!!

The Healing - Elevate - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999ILMFO

On May 18th, 2016 – Canada’s THE HEALING have their newly released album, Elevate, ranked at #90 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! The album artwork for Elevate was done by: Ross Vanosch. Good stuff.

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Stone - 50th - Metal Odyssey - 2016 - #99ILMFDM9966

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 17th… From LED ZEPPELIN To AVATAR

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #1975LZRP0517MOJP

On May 17th, 1975 – The incredible LED ZEPPELIN had their hit, Trampled Under Foot, ranked at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy cannoli! This fabulous song is featured on LED ZEPPELIN‘s sixth studio album from 1975: Physical Graffiti. This was also a double album. Whoa.

Queen - Killer Queen - 45rpm cover sleeve - 1975 - #0517KQMOQ

On May 17th, 1975 – The amazing QUEEN had their hit single, Killer Queen, ranked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This unforgettable song is featured on QUEEN‘s third studio album from 1974: Sheer Heart Attack.

Rainbow - Rising - promo album cover pic - 1976 - #051776 - MORRJD

On May 17th, 1976 – The legendary RAINBOW, led by (the late) RONNIE JAMES DIO, had their second studio album released: Rising.

Van Halen - Why Cant This Be Love - promo single cover art - 1986 - #99

On May 17th, 1986 – The SAMMY HAGAR led VAN HALEN had their huge hit single, Why Can’t This Be Love, ranked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on VAN HALEN‘s seventh studio album from 1986: 5150. Man, I love this song!!

Wango Tango - KIIS FM - promo concert flyer - #MO999ILG

‪On This Day In KISSTORYMay 17, 2003 ‪- ‎KISS closed KIIS-FM‘s massive annual “Wango Tango” concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. This show drew over 50,000 fans. – Source: KISS Facebook

AVATAR - Feathers And Flesh - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMNFS777993

On May 17th, 2016 – Sweden’s Metal ambassadors AVATAR have their newly released studio album, Feathers & Flesh, ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fanboy alert: AVATAR are awesome!!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

ARKAIK – Progressive Death Metal Faction Announces July Headlining Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Arkaik - Make America Shred Again Tour - 2016 - promo tour flyer - #MO999ILNGF

Progressive Death Metal faction, ARKAIK, will embark upon a fifteen-date US headlining tour this Summer. The Make America Shred Again Tour 2016 will run from July 2nd through July 24th. Support will be provided by Vale Of Pnath and Singularity with additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

“We are beyond stoked to be hitting this road this July with the incredibly talented Vale Of Pnath and Singularity,” issues guitarist Greg Paulson. “This is a really special package given the technical and progressive nature of the music. All bands are releasing new music and have new albums to promote. We also have our most ambitious set list to date, spanning our previous two records and our newly released album Lucid Dawn.”

In the meantime, check out the band’s video for “The Temple Aflame” at THIS LOCATION or below:

ARKAIK w/ Vale Of Pnath, Singularity:
7/02/2016 Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA
7/04/2016 Club Red – Mesa, AZ
7/06/2016 Blu Phoenix – Albuquerque, NM
7/10/2016 Korova – San Antonio, TX
7/11/2016 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
7/12/2016 Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
7/13/2016 Tomcats West – Fortworth, TX
7/15/2016 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO
7/16/2016 The Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
7/17/2016 WhySound – Logan, UT
7/21/2016 Studio 7 – Seattle, WA
7/22/2016 Third Street Pub – Bend, OR
7/23/2016 The Haul – Grants Pass, OR
7/24/2016 Phoenix Theater – Petaluma, CA

Arkaik - Lucid Dawn - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #03039303

ARKAIK released their Lucid Dawn full-length last year via Unique Leader Records. The second installment in a series of concept albums, Lucid Dawn centers itself around Cyrix, a disillusioned character in a dystopian society. In Cyrix’ realm, dreaming is systematically controlled by a tyrannical ruler named Khaal-Li-Phar and his army of dark shamans, where people are forced to build monuments to the tyrant to stifle their imaginations and inhibit their ability to achieve a multi-dimensional existence.

Musically and conceptually, Lucid Dawn is a Death Metal take on American mythologist, writer and lecturer, Joseph Campbell’s monomyth and the beginning of Cyrix’s “Hero’s Journey,” that seamlessly carries its listeners on a visceral expedition through the depths of evil and beyond the threshold of mundane reality.

ARKAIK‘s Lucid Dawn was engineered, mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren (Suffocation, Fallujah, Wrvth, All Shall Perish et al.) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California and is out now worldwide via Unique Leader Records. Order bundles are currently available at THIS LOCATION.

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“…a head-spinning display of insectile tech-death frenzy – the kind of performance that somehow feels both machine-tight and berserk.” – No Clean Singing

“As profound and groovy as tech gets…” – Sputnik Music

“A tech-death hurricane of musicianship heroics.” – The Sludgelord

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/ArkaikBand

http://www.uniqueleader.com

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ARKAIK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 16th… From KISS To HATEBREED

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Dressed To Kill - promo album cover pic - #MO1976ILMGF9

‪On This Day In ‎KISSTORY – May 16th, 1975 – ‪‎KISS headlined Detroit’s Cobo Hall for the first time. The show before a sellout crowd of 12,000 plus, was part of the seventy-two date Dressed To Kill Tour. It was also the first of five shows that KISS recorded for their classic album, KISS ALIVE! – Source: KISS Facebook

Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind - promo album cover pic - 1982 - #66IMMO0104

On May 16th, 1983 – The fourth studio album, Piece Of Mind, from the iconic IRON MAIDEN was released. My favorite song on this album is Revelations. The Trooper, Die With Your Boots On and Flight Of Icarus are songs that kick 100% Metal ass too. Long Live IRON MAIDEN!! 

Talk Dirty To Me - Poison - 45rpm - cover art promo - #MOILMFG9337

On May 16th, 1987POISON had their hit single, Talk Dirty To Me, ranked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa. This song is featured on POISON’s debut studio album: Look What The Cat Dragged In.

Poison - Talk Dirty To Me - 45rpm - Target Version - #MO9900ILMF

*Shown above is a more recent 45 rpm version from Target.

HATEBREED - The Concrete Confessional - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO99033ILMF

On May 16th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Concrete Confessional, from HATEBREED is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. F’N YEAH!! An ace album! Long Live HATEBREED!

DevilDriver - Trust No One - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMF99099

On May 16th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Trust No One, from DEVILDRIVER is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Trust No One is the seventh studio album from DEVILDRIVER. Dig it.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

Stone.

DENNER/SHERMANN – New Studio Album “MASTERS OF EVIL” Out On June 24th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 15, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Denner Shermann - Masters Of Evil - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999669ILMFMS

The first full-length studio album, Masters Of Evil, from DENNER/SHERMANN will be released on June 24th, 2016, via Metal Blade Records! This Metal supergroup of underground Metal champions have returned, after their highly successful 2015 debut EP: Satan’s Tomb (Metal Blade Records). Trust me, my Metal brethren, DENNER/SHERMANN are to be reckoned with and their debut EP is a Metal MUST… so freaking BUY it and support this band of Metal legends!

RESEARCH each member of DENNER/SHERMANN and get schooled on the history of Metal – you will learn and hear why this band is so talented and important. Listen to the new track Angel’s Blood below and realize that True Metal is alive and still kicking Metal ass. I will be counting the hours until this Masters Of Evil album lands into what’s left of my Metal brain. Holy Metal shit and Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Pre-orders available NOW!!
 Click link below:

http://metalblade.com/dennershermann

Denner Shermann - promo band pic - Masters Of Evil - 2016 - #MO990099ILMFNM

DENNER/SHERMANN:

Michael Denner – Lead Guitar

Hank Shermann – Lead Guitar

Sean Peck – Vocals

Snowy Shaw – Drums

Marc Grabowski – Bass

Denner Shermann - Masters Of Evil - promo gold vinyl pic - 2016 - #MO996676ILMGFSO

Masters Of Evil – Track List:
01.ANGEL’S BLOOD
02.SON OF SATAN
03.THE WOLF FEEDS AT NIGHT
04.PENTAGRAM and the CROSS
05.MASTERS OF EVIL
06.SERVANTS OF DAGON
07.ESCAPE FROM HELL
08.THE BARONESS

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For more info on DENNER/SHERMANN:

Guitarists

Facebook: Denner/Shermann

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DENNER/SHERMANN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

TWISTED SISTER – Announces Final Tri-State Area Farewell Show – The Rock Carnival In Lakewood, New Jersey

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 15, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Twisted Sister - Final Farewell - promo concert flyer - 2016 - tri-state concert - #MO899899ILMF

TWISTED SISTER announces their Final Tri-State Area Farewell Show! October 1st, 2016 at The Rock Carnival in Lakewood, NJ – Joining TWISTED SISTER that weekend will be FOUR BY FATE, KILLCODE, ACE FREHLEY, OVERKILL, DOKKEN and so many more bands to be announced that your head will spin!

Plan on spending a 3 day weekend with us! Details on which days each band will be playing will be announced soon!

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Source: Twisted Sister

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TWISTED SISTER.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

REST IN PEACE, A. J. PERO.

Stone.

NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST – Selfmadegod Issues Info And New Track From Polish Grindcore Act’s Overkill Commando Debut Album

Posted in grindcore, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 14, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Nuclear Holocaust - Overkill Commando - promo album cover pic - #MO999777ILN

Selfmadegod Records has just issued the first single to Overkill Commando, the debut full-length from Polish grindcore quartet, NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST, as the album is completed for Summer release.

NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST, comprised of vocalist Bloodseeker, guitarist XXX-Bomber, drummer Overkiller, and bassist Doomtrigger, recorded twenty brand new songs for their debut album at local Backyard Studios with producer Pawel “Chudy” Chyla in April and May 2016, completing the record just days ago. Overkill Commando is powerful dose of dirty, old-fashioned grindcore heavily influenced by classic bands like Terrorizer, Extreme Noise Terror, and Repulsion. The cover image by Marcin Studzinski of St. Chaos Art, the album’s track listing, and release info have been revealed in addition to the streaming of the album’s opening track, Abominations Of Annihilation.

Stream NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST’s “Abominations Of Annihilation” at Selfmadegod’s SoundCloud HERE or YouTube channel HERE.

Overkill Commando will see European release on June 27th, and will see US release on September 9th, the long delay due to a new MVD distribution deal for Selfmadegod Records; this record marking the first title under the new pact. Stand by for further details in the weeks ahead.

Nuclear Holocaust - Overkill Commando - promo album cover pic - #MO999777ILN

Overkill Commando – Track Listing:
1. Abominations Of Annihilation
2. Overkill Commando
3. Epicentre Of Terror
4. Cryptic Stench Of Radioactive Foetuses
5. Power¬Hungry Paranoia
6. Religious Mutation
7. Deathbringer Of Death
8. Toxic Whore
9. Mashed With A Club
10. Only Cockroaches Will Survive
11. Vomiting Blood
12. Queen Of Sodomy
13. Pulverised
14. Nuclear Waste Repository
15. Frostbitten By The Radioactive Fullmoon
16. Desciples Of The Flesh
17. We Are The Batpeople
18. Gore Cult
19. God Is Undead
20. Atomic Suicide

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NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST is a new band born in April 2015 in Świdnik, Poland. That August they released a demo called Mutant Inferno which met with a very positive response, and the band was subsequently offered shows at Into the Abyss Festival alongside Dead Congregation, Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench, and others, Mini Merciless Festival, a run of shows across Ireland with Dead Goats, and more.

In addition to their upcoming Overkill Commando full-length release through Selfmadegod, the Mutant Inferno demo will soon be released as a split cassette through Massacre Distro, a split CD will be released through Defense Records/Mythrone Promotion, and a split 12′ on Devil’s Nun Records is on the way, in each case accompanied by different bands to be announced in the coming months.

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/Nuclearmetalpunks

http://www.nuclearholocaust.bandcamp.com

http://www.selfmadegod.com

http://www.facebook.com/selfmadegod

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST.

Stone.