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

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

Expain - promo band pic - #2015EMO

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

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

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

About:

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

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

Music Video – ‘Allegiance To Pain’

Music Video cover of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’

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

Track Listing: EXPAIN – Just The Tip

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

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Source: Asher Media Relations

* For more info on EXPAIN:

https://www.facebook.com/Expainmetal

https://soundcloud.com/expmetal

https://expainband.bandcamp.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EXPAIN.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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

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

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

Photo credit: Jonathan Thorpe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 04     Detroit, MI     St. Andrew’s Hall

February 06     Toronto, ON     Opera House

February 07     Montreal, QC     Corona Theatre

February 08     Albany, NY     Upstate Concert Hall

February 09     Rochester, NY     Water Street Music Hall

February 11     Boston, MA     Paradise Rock Club

February 12     New York, NY     Irving Plaza

February 13     Silver Spring, MD     The Fillmore

February 14     Philadelphia, PA     District N9ne

February 26    Minsk, Belarus     Republic

February 27     St. Petersburg, Russia     Zal Ozhidaniya

February 28     Moscow, Russia     Volta

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March 02     Novosibirsk, Russia     Rock City

March 03     Yekaterinburg, Russia     Tele-Club

March 05     Paris, France    La Cigale

March 06     Karlsruhe, Germany     Substage

March 07     Pratteln, Switzerland     Z7

March 08     Milan, Italy     Live Club

March 10     Munich, Germany     Backstage Werk

March 11     Vienna, Austria     Arena

March 12     Budapest, Hungary     Barba Negra

March 13     Bratislava, Slovakia     Majestic

March 14     Prague, Czech Republic     Roxy

March 16     Warsaw, Poland     Stodola

March 17     Hamburg, Germany     Gruenspan

March 18     Aarhus, Denmark      Voxhall

March 19     Oslo, Norway     Rockefeller

March 21     Seinajoki, Finland     Rytmikorjamo

March 22     Helsinki, Finland     The Circus

March 24     Stockholm, Sweden     Debaser Medis

March 25     Copenhagen, Denmark     Amager Bio

March 26     Bochum, Germany     Matrix

March 27     Eindhoven, Netherlands     Effenaar

March 29     Bristol, UK     O2 Academy Bristol

March 30     Glasgow, UK     O2 ABC

March 31     Manchester, UK     Manchester Academy

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April 01 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington

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

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May 02 – Charlotte, NC @ Carolina Rebellion

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

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July 16 – 18 – Viveiro, Spain @ Resurrection Fest

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

*For more info on PERIPHERY:

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

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PERIPHERY

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 6th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Montreal Forum - ticket pic - 1975 - Feb 6th - #6LMO

On February 6th, 1975 – The incredible Led Zeppelin performed at the Montreal Forum, in Montreal, QC, Canada.

Queen - Concert Ticket Stub - Feb 6th - Nassau Coliseum - #QTLMO0206

On this day in 1977 – The iconic QUEEN performed at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. The legendary Thin Lizzy were the supporting band. Whoa!! Above ticket stub photo credit: Queenconcerts.com.

Super Bowl XXXIX - promotional logo - #02062005MO

On February 6th, 2005 – The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles (24 to 21) in Super Bowl XXXIX, on February 6th, 2005. During the halftime of this Super Bowl XXXIX, both MTV and MTV2 aired a 15-minute preview of MTV2’s second relaunch. This (actual) second relaunch occurred at midnight on February 7th, 2005.

Papa Roach - Fear - promo album cover pic - #2015PMO

On this day in 2015Papa Roach debuts at #15, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their eighth studio album: F.E.A.R., with Maria Brink from In This Moment guesting on vocals for the song Gravity.

Sweet & Lynch - Only To Rise - promo album cover pic - #2015 - SLMO

On February 6th, 2015Sweet & Lynch debut at #120, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their studio album Only To Rise. This album features Heavy Metal legends Michael Sweet of Stryper and George Lynch of Lynch Mob, KXM and ex-Dokken.

Nickelback - No Fixed Address - promo album cover pic - #201417

On this day in 2015Nickelback drops to #115 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This eight studio album from these Canadian Hard Rockers has spent 11 consecutive weeks on the chart, while peaking at #4.

Marilyn Manson - The Pale Emperor - promo album cover pic - #2015MMMO

On February 6th, 2015Marilyn Manson sits at #36, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their ninth studio album: The Pale Emperor. This new release from Marilyn Manson has spent two weeks on this chart, debuting at #8.

Led Zeppelin - Mothership - promo album cover pic - #996677

On this day in 2015Led Zeppelin’s compilation album, Mothership, re-enters the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #200. This greatest hits package has spent 192 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #7.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

AXL ROSE

Axl Rose - Classic Rock Magazine - cover promo pic - #0206MO

Born on February 6th, 1962 was Axl Rose. Happy Birthday, Axl Rose! Whoa. Axl Rose is world-famously known as a classic member, singer and songwriter for Guns N’ Roses. Long live Axl Rose! Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2012.

Bob Marley - the best of Bob Marley and the Wailers - promo album cover pic - #777BMMO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB MARLEY & REST IN PEACE. FEBRUARY 6th, 1945 – MAY 11th, 1981.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

SAVIOURS – Oakland Metal Troupe Joins Forces With Listenable Records

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

Saviours - promo band pic - #2015SMO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info on SAVIOURS:

Facebook: Saviours

http://www.killforsaviours.blogspot.com

http://www.saviours.bandcamp.com

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

http://www.listenable.net

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SAVIOURS.

LONG LIVE CALIFORNIA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ALTERBEAST “Immortal” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

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

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

4.5 METAL Fists Out Of 5!

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

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

Alterbeast - promo band pic - #1 - 2013

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

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

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

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

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* For more info on ALTERBEAST:

http://www.facebook.com/ALTERBEASTofficial

http://www.youtube.com/ALTERBEASTofficial

Unique Leader Records - logo - B&W - 2013

Website: http://www.uniqueleader.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ALTERBEAST.

LONG LIVE CALIFORNIA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yngwie J. Malmsteen Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates:

Thursday June 4th – Powerstation, Auckland, NZ

Saturday June 6th – The Astor, Perth

Monday June 8th – Wrestpoint Showroom, Hobart

Wednesday June 10th – 170 Russell, Melbourne

Thursday June 11th – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Friday June 12th – HQ, Adelaide

Saturday June 13th – The Factory, Sydney

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Source: Tombowler.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ROYAL THUNDER – RELEASE “CROOKED DOORS” TRAILER

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Royal Thunder - Crooked Doors - promo album cover pic - #2015RTMO

COVER ART AND TRACK LISTING REVEALED; PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE

Feb. 4, 2015, ATLANTA – Royal Thunder offer a first listen to music from the their sophomore album, Crooked Doors (April 7, Relapse Records), with a brief trailer featuring music from the eleven-song release below:

The band began work on the album in early 2014, returning to record at the Aria Recording Studio where they created the band’s critically lauded debut, CVI.  Pitchfork described singer Mlny Parsonz as “a blues-rock banshee of a woman, equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva” while Spin said she “commands a bluesy mix of Led Zep and Sleater-Kinney.” Rolling Stone’s David Fricke said Weaver’s playing has “the meaty, base elements of early-Seventies British blues.”

Pre-orders for the eagerly awaited album are available now on CD/2xLP via Relapse (http://www.relapse.com/label/) and digitally via iTunes:(https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/id407785169).

Orion Landau, who also designed the artwork for Red Fang’s Whales and Leeches and Yob’s Clearing the Path to Ascend, created the album’s evocative artwork.

Crooked Doors – Track List:

01 – Time Machine
02 – Forget You
03 – Wake Up
04 – Floor
05 – The Line
06 – Forgive Me, Karma
07 – Glow
08 – Ear On The Fool
09 – One Day
10 – The Bear I
11 – The Bear II

Royal Thunder is: Mlny Parsonz, Josh Weaver, Evan Diprima and Will Fiore.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER:

royalthunder.bandcamp.com

Facebook: ROYAL THUNDER

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 3rd… From Ace Frehley To Richie Kotzen!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Tour Flyer - promo - 1975 - Madison Square Garden - MO

On February 3rd, 1975 – The super-great Led Zeppelin performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Ace Frehley - KISS - 1978 solo album - promo pic - #001AF

On this day in 1979 – The legendary Ace Frehley has his cover song of New York Groove sitting at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Ace Frehley’s memorable self-titled solo album from 1978, released via Casablanca Records. New York Groove was written by Russ Ballard and originally recorded by Hello, back in 1975.

Skid Row - I Remember You - promo - 45rpm single - #1990SRMO

On February 3rd, 1990 – The renowned SKID ROW had their hit power ballad, I Remember You, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This fabulous song is featured on SKID ROW’s self-titled and debut album, released back in 1990.

Blind Guardian - Beyond The Red Mirror - promo album cover pic - #2015MO

On this day in 2015 – The tenth studio album, Beyond The Red Mirror, from Germany’s Blind Guardian is released in North America, via Nuclear Blast. The symphonic, Power Metal bliss that flows from this album is mind-bending! Metal be thy name!

Orden Ogan - Ravenhead - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #1123

On February 3rd, 2015 – Germany’s Symphonic Power Metal band, Orden Ogan, release their new studio album, Ravenhead, in North America, via AFM Records. Ravenhead is a marvelous album and I highly recommend it to all Power Metal and Symphonic Metal fans world-wide! Whoa.

UDO - Decadent - promo album cover pic - #201501

On this day in 2015 – The fifteenth studio album from Germany’s U.D.O. is released in North America, via AFM Records. The album title is Decadent and the artwork is, in my opinion, sensational! U.D.O. are mightier than ever and I recommend this album to all Metalheads across the globe!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

RICHIE KOTZEN

Richie Kotzen - The Essential - promo cover pic - #2014RKMO

On February 3rd, 1970, Richie Kotzen was born in the great state of Pennsylvania. Happy Birthday, Richie Kotzen! Hell and yeah! Richie Kotzen is an enormously successful solo artist, multi-instrumentalist and a world-class guitarist, with over twenty solo albums to his credit. Currently, Richie Kotzen is a songwriter, guitarist and lead singer for the power-trio The Winery Dogs.

Back in 1999, Richie Kotzen teamed-up with Jazz legend Stanley Clarke and they formed the band: Vertu. Richie Kotzen is a former member of Poison; he co-wrote and played lead guitar on Poison’s 1993 studio album: Native Tongue. Richie Kotzen is also a former member of Mr. Big; he co-wrote and played lead guitar on the Mr. Big studio albums: Get Over It (1999) and Actual Size (2001). Long live Richie Kotzen!

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Geoff Tate & Stone

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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

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

Lykaion - promo band pic - #2015LDMMO

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

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

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

Source: Inverse Records

* For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/LykaionMetal

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

http://www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LYKAION.

LONG LIVE ITALY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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

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

Burweed - promo band pic - #2015BFMMO

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

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

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

Burweed – Lie (Official Music Video)

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

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

Above: Burweed – HIDE album cover

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

Track list:

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

Line-Up:

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

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Source: Inverse Records

More info:

facebook.com/burweed

burweed.bandcamp.com

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

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

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BURWEED.

LONG LIVE FINLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 2nd… The Groundhog Day Edition!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Rock Pile - 1969 - concert flyer - #1969JPLZMO

On February 2nd, 1969 – The celebrated LED ZEPPELIN performed at The Rock Pile in Toronto, Canada. Notice on the concert flyer above, it reads: Led Zeppelin Featuring Jimmy Page. During those early days, “Featuring Jimmy Page” was used in promoting this eventual iconic band!

Iron Maiden - Killers - promo cover pic - large!

On this day in 1981 – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN released their second studio album: KILLERS. This album features lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno; subsequently, this would be the last IRON MAIDEN album he would sing on.

ZZ Top - Afterburner - promo album cover pic - #1986MO

On February 2nd, 1986 – The incredible ZZ TOP performed at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. This was a stop on ZZ TOP’s Afterburner World Tour. The band’s Afterburner studio album was released in late 1985.

Groundhog Day - promo cartoon banner - #2015MO

BY THE WAY… HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY! WHOA!

YES, THE GROUNDHOG DID SEE HIS SHADOW TODAY. THIS MEANS 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER AND THAT SUPER SUCKS LIKE A BAG OF STALE, GREEN POTATO CHIPS.

Nelson - After The Rain - #1990NMO - promo album cover

On this day in 1990NELSON had their hit single, After The Rain, sitting at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on NELSON’s debut album from 1990: After The Rain. This album was released by Geffen Records and has been certified double platinum in the USA by the RIAA. NELSON are cool dudes.

Charred Walls Of The Damned - promo cover pic - #2010TROMO

On February 2nd, 2010 – The self-titled debut studio album CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED was released, via Metal Blade Records. This supergroup features the Metal legends: Tim “Ripper” Ownes (vocals), Richard Christy (drums), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Jason Suecof (guitar). Whoa, yeah!!

Death Angel Band Logo #1

On this day in 2012 – The renowned DEATH ANGEL performed at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. DEATH ANGEL were on tour with and special guests for the legendary ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT. This was a stop on the Earth Is On Hell Tour.

Megadeth - Classic Band Logo - Gold Logo - #2015DMMO

2012 – The mighty MEGADETH performed at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, QC, Canada. This was a stop on MEGADETH’s Gigantour 2012.

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Nelson & Stone at M3 2010  pic #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DRAWERS And NOLENTIA Announce Cuban Tour

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

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

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


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

Tour Dates:

Feb. 13 – Holguin

Feb. 14 – Bayamo

Feb. 15 – Bayamo

Feb. 17 – Camaguey

Feb. 19 – Santa Clara

Feb. 20 – Habana

Feb. 21 – Habana

Feb. 22 – Matanzas


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

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Kaotoxin - Label Logo - 2014 - #0002

http://www.kaotoxin.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOLVHAMMER Tour Dates:

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

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Source: Earsplit PR

http://www.facebook.com/Wolvhammer

http://www.profoundlorerecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/profoundlorerecords

http://disorder-recordings.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WOLVHAMMER.

LONG LIVE 1349.

LONG LIVE ORIGIN.

LONG LIVE ABYSMAL DAWN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – February 1st… From Jimi Hendrix Experience To Fit For A King

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on February 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix Experience - 1968 - Fillmore - San Francisco - concert flyer promo - February 1968

On February 1st, 1968The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed at the Fillmore Auditorium, in San Francisco, California, USA. Albert King along with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers also performed on the same bill. The above concert flyer art was done by (the late) Rick Griffin.

Led Zeppelin "Physical Graffiti" large promo album pic

On this day in 1975 – The fabulous Led Zeppelin performed at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Led Zeppelin were obviously touring in support of their sixth and super studio album: Physical Graffiti. Get this: ticket prices ranged from $6.50 to $8.50 (U.S. funds). Whoa!!

Saxon - band promo pic - band logo - 2013 - #47

On February 1st, 2009 – The mighty SAXON performed at Le Bataclan in Paris, France. This was one of many stops on SAXON’s Battalions Of Steel World Tour 2009. SAXON had released their 18th studio album, Into The Labyrinth, in January of 2009.

lazarus-a-d-black-river-flows-large-album-pic

On this day in 2011 – Wisconsin’s Thrash Metal warriors LAZARUS A.D. released their second studio album, Black Rivers Flow, via Metal Blade Records.

Enforcer - Death By Fire - promo cover pic!

On February 1st, 2013 – Sweden’s ENFORCER released their studio album Death By Fire, via Nuclear Blast. This album burns! Whoa.

Blind Guardian - A Travelers Guide To Space And Time - Box Set - promo pic - #2013BGMO

On this day in 2013 – Germany’s Blind Guardian released their box set, A Traveler’s Guide To Space And Time, in the countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The release date for the rest of the world was on February 4th. What a beautiful looking box set and I do not own it. That sucks.

Fit For A King - Slave To Nothing - promo album cover pic - #2014FFAKMO

On February 1st, 2015Fit For A King is to perform at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, Michigan, USA. This Christian Metalcore band from Texas are supporting August Burns Red on The Frozen Flame Tour. Fit For A King’s new studio album, Slave To Nothing, was released back on December 9th; it’s a steamroller of a very heavy Metalcore listen, with both clean and extreme vocals and I absolutely dig it!

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METAL BE THY NAME!

Michael Wilton & Stone

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – January 31st…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on January 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Fillmore East - January 31 - February 1 - 1969 concert flyer

On January 31st, 1969 – The astounding Led Zeppelin performed at the Fillmore East in New York City, New York. The great Iron Butterfly and The Move also performed on this same evening.

KISS - wallpaper - promo poster pic - #777MO33

On this day in 1999 – The iconic KISS performed during the pre-game festivities for Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Florida, to an (estimated) international viewing audience of 800 million (plus) television viewers. Holy crap and whoa!! Um… I think “800 million” has to be a bit exaggerated, then again, that’s what some of the archived press states.

Aerosmith - Just Push Play - promo album cover pic - #2002AMO

On January 31st, 2002 – The amazing Aerosmith performed at the Nagoya Dome in Nagoya, Japan. Aerosmith were on their Just Push Play Tour. The thirteenth studio album from Aerosmith, Just Push Play was released back in 2001. The first hit single from this album was: Jaded.

Iced Earth - Dystopia promo album pic!

On this day in 2012 – The incredible ICED EARTH performed at the Webster Theater in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. This concert was a stop on ICED EARTH’s World Dystopia Tour 2011-2012. Dystopia marked the tenth album on ICED EARTH’s impressive discography and was released in October of 2011.

Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven - Volume 1 - promo cover

On January 31st, 2015 – The Wrong Side Of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 from the fierce Five Finger Death Punch holds steady at #137, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Released on July 30th of 2013, this kick-to-the-teeth album has spent 51 weeks on this chart and peaked at #2.

Jeff Hanneman - Guitar World - promo cover - August - 2013

The late and super great Jeff Hanneman was born on January 31st, 1964. Happy birthday Jeff Hanneman, thank you for the timeless Metal and rest in peace. 

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

NAPALM DEATH And CARCASS – Touring Australia This April

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on January 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Napalm Death - Carcass - Deathcrusher Australian Tour - promo flyer - April - 2015 - #33NDCMO

Talk about METAL BRUTALITY! This April 16th thru April 19th, NAPALM DEATH, CARCASS and guests EXTORTION will be performing in the grand country of Australia! Check out the tour flyer above and ticket links below! Metal be thy name!

TICKET INFO LINKS:

PERTH – www.oztix.com.au

MELBOURNE – www.princebandroom.com.au / www.oztix.com.au

SYDNEY – www.factorytheatre.com.au / www.ticketek.com.au

BRISBANE – www.thehifi.com.au/brisbane

ALL SHOWS – www.soundworkstouring.com – paypal only

Napalm Death - Apex Predator - Easy Meat - promo cover pic - #2015NDMOEM

The new NAPALM DEATH album, Apex Predator – Easy Meat, has just been released everywhere, via Century Media! This is album #15 from these Grindcore legends/pioneers and it will punish you sonically into submission!

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Facebook: Napalm Death

Facebook: Carcass

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NAPALM DEATH.

LONG LIVE CARCASS.

LONG LIVE EXTORTION.

LONG LIVE AUSTRALIA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

FERIUM – Studio Update For Upcoming Concept Album: ‘Behind The Black Eyes’

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on January 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Ferium - promo band pic - #2015FIMO

Israeli Metal outfit FERIUM are hard at work in the studio working on their upcoming concept album, Behind the Black Eyes. Video footage from the recording sessions can be viewed at this location.

Behind The Black Eyes greatly expands the concept first introduced on FERIUM’s debut album Reflections. The connection between the two albums is evident in part by the inclusion of a new track titled “Reflections,” while the debut album contained the song “The Black Eyes.” 

Behind The Black Eyes is the story of one man’s deteriorating relationship from beginning to end; from promising beginnings to the bitter end. Musically, Behind the Black Eyes raises the intensity level and deepens the impact with powerful riffs and melodic atmospheric parts, ensuring that nary a listener is left unaffected by the experience. Behind the Black Eyes is one again being produced and recorded by FERIUM guitarist Boxer at his very own Boxer Studio.

Ferium - Reflections - promo album cover pic - #7788FIM

FERIUM released Reflections on CD and digital formats in 2014. The album was met with praise by critics and fans worldwide and received Album of  the Week honors from RevolverMag.com. Select tracks from Reflections are streaming at http://www.feriumband.com/

Purchase Reflections at:

CD: http://ferium.bigcartel.com/

Digital: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id940273451

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FERIUM:

Tiran Ezra – Vocals

Guy Goldenberg  – Guitars

Elram Boxer – Guitars \ Back Vocals

Ron Amar  – Drums

Yoni Biton   – Bass

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.feriumband.com

www.facebook.com/FeriumIsrael

twitter.com/Ferium_Band

www.youtube.com/user/BandFerium

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FERIUM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – January 30th… From KISS To HAMMERFALL!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on January 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Debut Album - promo cover pic!!

On January 30th, 1973 – The iconic KISS performed their first concert at the Popcorn Club, in Queens, New York, USA. KISS were paid a whopping $50 for their two sets of performance on that Rock historic evening. I wish I was there… then again, I was only seven years old then. Whoa!!

Led Zeppelin - promo band logo - patch from collection - MO

On this day in 1973 – The magnificent Led Zeppelin performed at Guildhall in Preston, UK.

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On January 30th, 1987 – The mighty IRON MAIDEN performed at The Summit in Houston, Texas, USA. This concert was a stop on IRON MAIDEN’s Somewhere On Tour.

Stryper - Honestly - promo 12 inch single - cover art - #1987SMO777

On this day in 1988STRYPER has their power ballad, Honestly, sitting at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Honestly is featured on STRYPER’s Grammy nominated and third studio album from 1986: To Hell With The Devil.

Iron Maiden - classic band logo - yellow - blue - black

On January 30th, 1996 – The legendary IRON MAIDEN performed at the Maysfield Leisure Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This concert date was on IRON MAIDEN’S The X Factour.

On this day in 2004 – The powerful IRON MAIDEN performed at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, USA. This concert was one of many on IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death Tour.

Slayer - large logo - red - black - white

On January 30th, 2007 – The fearsome SLAYER performed at Saltair in Magna, Utah, USA. SLAYER were on their Christ Illusion tour. Ssssllllaaaayyyyerrrr!! Whoa!

Hammerfall - promo tour flyer - winter - 2015 - #H1MO1

On this day in 2015 – The grand HAMMERFALL are to perform at Razzmatazz 2 in Barcelona, Spain. Orden Ogan and Serious Black are the supporting bands and they kick Metal ass too.

ACDC - Back In Black - promo album cover pic - #1980

On January 30th, 2015 – The super-duper AC/DC have their legendary studio album, Back In Black, resting at #83 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Released back in 1980, Back In Black has spent 162 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200 and once peaked at #4. Holy Metal!!

Metallica - The Black Album - promotional album cover pic - #1991JH

On this day in 2015 – The sensational Metallica have their 1991 studio album, Metallica aka The Black Album, occupying the #185 slot, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Timeless Metal, it is.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

CRYPTIC HYMN – Offer Free Download Of New Track ‘Revel In Disgust’ Plus Show Dates

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on January 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Cryptic Hymn - promo band pic - #2015CHMO1

Formed in July 2014, Paducah, Kentucky’s CRYPTIC HYMN forge Blackened Death Metal that’s diverse with its aggressive, grim and melodic approach. Featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis, the band is currently in pre-production working on their debut release. In the meantime, they have unleashed their first single ‘Revel In Disgust’ at the following links below to show fans what they have brewing for 2015.

“We are proud and very excited to premiere our new single. “Revel In Disgust” is an up front outlook on humanity. The theme of the song is about learning from the negativity one experiences in life and setting yourself aside from it, or against it in effort to rise above it. We think it’s important to address issues that exist in reality, but those issues can also be interpreted through metaphors based on themes of fantasy or science fiction, for example. This is only a taste of things to come as we have big plans for 2015. Be prepared to catch us on the road in the near future! Cheers everyone!” – Cryptic Hymn 

Cryptic Hymn - Revel In Disgust - promo cover pic - #2015CHRIDMO

Soundcloud:

https://soundcloud.com/cryptic-hymn/revel-in-disgust

Bandcamp:

https://cryptichymn.bandcamp.com/releases

Fans of Death Metal, Black Metal, Thrash and Doom who head bang to bands such as At The Gates, Death, Revocation and Skeletonwitch are sure to feel the brutal assault Cryptic Hymn offers in the mosh pit, as they will be hitting the road in their surrounding states.

Show Dates (more details coming soon):

Jan 31 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ THE FIREBIRD

Feb 20 – EVANSVILLE, IN @ DOC’S

Feb 21 – CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO @ 4-H EXHIBIT HALL

Feb 22 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ THE DEMO

March 20 – PADUCAH, KY

March 21 – MURFREESBORO, TN

March 22 – BIRMINGHAM, AL

March 23 – ATLANTA, GA

March 24 – COLUMBIA, SC

March 25 – SPARTANBURG, NC

March 26 – CINCINATTI, OH

March 27 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN

March 28 – LOUISVILLE, KY

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Source: Asher Media Relations

* For more info on CRYPTIC HYMN:

Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CRYPTIC HYMN.

LONG LIVE KENTUCKY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DEAD EARTH POLITICS – Issues Update On “Men Become Gods” EP

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on January 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dead Earth Politics - Men Become Gods - promo EP cover pic - #2015DEPMO

Austin, Texas metallers DEAD EARTH POLITICS are nearing completion on their upcoming Men Become Gods EP. The EP is second in a series of three that began with last year’s acclaimed The Queen of Steel, and is scheduled release on March 14.

For a taste of Men Become Gods, the band has posted n unmastered version of  “Casting Stones” at this location.

In other news, DEAD EARTH POLITICS has been added to the 2015 Texas Independence Fest, taking place April 10 – 12. The band will join BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, WHITECHAPEL, SHEER TERROR, HAMMER FIGHT and many more at the Empire Control Room & Garage in Austin, Texas. For details, visit www.comeandtakeitproductions.com

Dead Earth Politics - band logo - B&W - 2013

DEAD EARTH POLITICS – Live Dates:

2/25 – Austin, Texas @ Dirty Dog Bar w/ ANVIL

3/06 – San Antonio, Texas @ Papa Woody’s

03/14 – CD Release Party & Metal Monsters of Texas – Austin, Texas @ Dirty Dog Bar

04/10 – 12 – Texas Independence Fest – Austin, Texas @ Empire Control Room & Garage

Dead Earth Politics - promo band pic - 2014 - #7114

The Queen of Steel is available at: deadearthpolitics.bandcamp.com.

Defined by a relentless work ethic and loyalty to their rabid and ever-growing fanbase, DEAD EARTH POLITICS have launched a perk-laden IndieGoGo pre-order campaign for the EP. Rooted in the notion that music is an art form meant to be shared between artist and audience, supporters can take part in the perpetual rise of DEAD EARTH POLITICS and secure a copy of Men Become Gods (and much more) at the link below.

www.indiegogo.com/projects/dead-earth-politics-men-become-gods

One of the many perks available with the crowdfunding campaign was the sword used by the Queen of Steel in video for Redneck Dragonslayer, taken from The Queen of Steel EP. The sword was purchased by Javier Gomez, who is pictured below with his prize and members of DEAD EARTH POLITICS.

Dead Earth Politics - promo band pic - #2015DEPMO2

Praise For DEAD EARTH POLITICS:

“This is more than just a Metal EP, it is a testament to the enduring power of the music we all know and love. Blasting and mighty, The Queen of Steel is a clear proof of the bands talent.” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“Classic Iron Maiden trades blows with ‘Sacrament’ era Lamb Of God. Awesome.” – [4.5/5] – Metal Underground

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.deadearthpolitics.com

www.facebook.com/deadearthpolitics

www.last.fm/music/Dead+Earth+Politics

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEAD EARTH POLITICS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.