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MAGENTA HARVEST – Announces First-Ever European Tour

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 9, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Magenta Harvest - European Tour - promo flyer - 2014

Volatile European Waters tour 2014

Finnish Death Metal band Magenta Harvest is heading out on their 1st ever tour in Europe.

22.10 Prague, Czech Rep. @ Exit Chmelnice

23.10 Szczecin, Poland @ Club Alter Ego

24.10 Berlin, Germany @ Blackland

25.10 Erlangen, Germany @ New Force

26.10 TBA

27.10 Oostend, Belgium @ Twilight

28.10 Dijon, France @ L’acropole

29.10 Geneve, Switzerland @ Taverne de la Republique

30.10 Brescia, Italy @ Circolo Colony

31.10 TBA, Slovenia

01.11 Wien, Austria @ Das Bach

Tour event: https://www.facebook.com/events/358125387677996/

This is Magenta Harvest’s own tour that they have arranged by themselves, so all help is welcome. You can contribute here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/magenta-harvest-european-tour-2014

Magenta Harvest - Volatile Waters - promo cover pic - 2014

Volatile Waters was released January 10th, 2014, worldwide by the Finnish record label Inverse Records.

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MAGENTA HARVEST:

Timo Kontio – Guitars

Janne Manninen – Drums

Mathias Lillmåns – Vocals

Jonas Frilund – Bass

Timo Hanhikangas – Guitars

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(Source: Inverse Records)

* For more info on MAGENTA HARVEST:

https://www.facebook.com/MagentaHarvest

https://www.facebook.com/events/358125387677996/

http://inverse.fi/wordpress2/sample-page/magenta-harvest/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MAGENTA HARVEST.

LONG LIVE FINLAND.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

KAINE – Announce New Guitarist

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

KAINE - promo band pic - 2014 - #K77

Band Leaving Static Tension One Month After Signing

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Britain’s Kaine have announced that Saxon Davids will be joining the band on guitar permanently. Saxon recently filled in for Anthony Murch on the band’s tour across Britain and Ireland with Mordred.

The band will now move forward as a 5 piece with Rage Sadler on rhythm guitars and vocals, Dan Mailer on bass and vocals, Anthony Murch on lead guitar, Saxon Davids on rhythm & lead guitars and Chris MacKinnon on drums.

Band founder Rage Sadler said: “We are very happy to welcome Saxon to the Kaine family. Saxon did a great job with us on tour; he showed absolute professionalism in learning and performing the songs live in such a short space of time. Personality wise he was a perfect fit for the band and after the reviews we had from our London show we thought why not?”

Saxon commented: “I’m very happy to become a full-time member of Kaine and I am looking forward to what the future holds for the band as a 5 piece Metal machine! Rage approached me pretty much straight after the Islington O2 Academy gig and discussed with me the possibility of this happening. That tour was one of the best experiences of my life from a personal and musical perspective, so to be asked to join the guys permanently is a great pleasure.”

Kaine has also departed its American record label Static Tension less than a month after signing with them. This was due to the label being reluctant to print physical releases for the band as it didn’t believe it had the ability to sell copies. The band believes that remaining with the label is pointless as a result. This is the second record label the band have left this year.

Rage stated: “Unfortunately Static Tension were unable to commit to creating physical materials. If a label doesn’t have the confidence in its own ability to market and sell a band just weeks after signing it, then there is really no point in continuing.”

Kaine will not be looking for another label in the near future and will continue along the DIY route unless an offer of significance comes the bands way.

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(Source: Dewar PR)

KAINE ONLINE:

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Twitter

Bandcamp

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LONG LIVE KAINE.

KAINE KICKS METAL ASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 8th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin II - promo cover pic - original cover - #LZ4

On October 8th, 1971 – Led Zeppelin II was enjoying its 100th week on the UK album charts. It was Led Zeppelin’s first album to hit #1 in the United States. Led Zeppelin II is certified 12 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for United States sales of 12 million copies.

ZZ Top 1

On this day in 1987 – All three members of ZZ Top made advance bookings for seats on the first passenger flight to the Moon. That flight is still pending… and pending…

Metallica - And Justice For All - promo cover pic - #M89

On October 8th, 1988 – Metallica peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with …And Justice for All. This was their first album to reach the top ten in the United States. …And Justice For All goes on to sell eight million copies in the United States.

Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel - single cover promo pic

On October 8th, 1988 – Cheap Trick peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their cover of Don’t Be Cruel. This was the first Elvis Presley cover song to enter the Top 10 in the United States since Elvis Presley’s death. Pictured above is the 12″ vinyl single cover art for Don’t Be Cruel.

Def Leppard - Love Bites - CD promo cover pic

On this day in 1988 – Def Leppard hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with Love Bites. This marked the band’s fifth single from their multi-million selling Hysteria album. Pictured above is the CD single cover art for Love Bites.

Poison - "Open Up and Say... Ahh! x-large album pic!

Above: the second studio album from Poison.

Below: the 7″ vinyl cover art sleeve for Poison’s Fallen Angel.

Poison - Fallen Angel - single cover art - 1988

On October 8th, 1988 – Poison hits #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with Fallen Angel. This single is featured on the band’s Open Up and Say… Ahh! studio album from 1988.

Aerosmith "Get A Grip" x-large album pic!

On this day in 1993 – Aerosmith hits #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with Cryin’. This single is featured on the band’s 1993 studio album: Get A Grip.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

ELECTRIC WIZARD’S SPINEFARM RECORDS’ DEBUT, “TIME TO DIE”, LANDS AT #62 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Electric Wizard - Time To Die - promo cover pic - 2014

DOOM MASTERS’ RELEASE LANDS AT#2 ON HARD ROCK CHART

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NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2014 – Electric Wizard, the UK-based Doom outfit led by the provocative Jus Oborn, have the outfit’s highest chart debut to date, with their Spinefarm Records’ debut, Time to Die, entering Billboard’s Top 200 at 62.

The nine-song release, featuring singles “I am Nothing” and “SadioWitch,” is also one of the band’s most critically acclaimed to date with Mojo Magazine declaring the album “the most uncompromising album of the year” and Pitchfork saying the album “deserves every accolade thrown its way” and going on to say “they’ve surpassed expectations and proved that they’re still as vital as they ever were.”

Produced by Oborn, the album was recorded at Toe Rag Studios in East London, with analog gear used exclusively throughout, with finishing touches done at Skyhammer Studio in “deepest, darkest” Cheshire by Chris Fielding.

About Spinefarm Records

Established in 1990, Spinefarm Records is an international rock and metal label with dedicated offices around the globe. Working with Caroline under the Universal banner, Spinefarm marries the ethos of the independent to the clout of the major, developing signature artists worldwide.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on ELECTRIC WIZARD:

www.facebook.com/electricwizarddorsetdoom

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LONG LIVE ELECTRIC WIZARD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ELECTRIC WIZARD – Fopp Signing In Manchester, UK – Here’s The Details…

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Electric Wizard - Time To Die - promo cover pic - 2014

ELECTRIC WIZARD SIGNING

Electric Wizard visit Fopp to celebrate the release of their new album, ‘Time to Die’.

When & Where? 

Thursday, 23rd October – 5:30pm – Fopp Manchester, UK

What?

Doom Metal legends Electric Wizard visit Fopp to sign copies of their eighth studio album ‘Time to Die’. Limited edition ‘SadioWitch’ 7-inch singles will be available in store.

Electric Wizard release the eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2010’s ‘Black Masses’. ‘Time to Die’ saw the temporary return of original drummer Mark Greening, along with the addition of new bassist, Clayton Burgess. Latest single ‘SadioWitch’ is accompanied by the band’s first music video, created by the mysterious and alluring Shazzula Vultura.

The short film’s content is concisely summarised by frontman Jus Oborn, who describes it as ‘clandestinely filmed scenes of Luciferian depravity.’ The Guardian refer to the album’s tracks as ‘the mutant children of Black Sabbath’s revered blueprint’, while Pitchfork suggest that the track ‘Funeral of Your Mind’ is ‘the garage-rock-tinged psychedelic rocker… that Birmingham’s finest could’ve written if they had stuck with the drugs and off the telly’.

Electric Wizard - promo band pic - 2014 - #049930

Formed in Wimborne, Dorset, the band bonded over a mutual fascination with Black Sabbath, the occult, horror movies, vintage recording equipment and the 1970s. For over 20 years, Electric Wizard have recorded a series of landmark Metal albums, which amalgamate elements of Sludge, Stoner Metal, Black Metal and Doom. The band have recently performed a series of festival dates across Europe, including ‘Sonisphere’ UK, Portugal’s ‘Reverence Festival Valada’, ‘Hellfest’ in France and ‘Roskilde’ in Denmark.

The Electric Wizard creative core of Jus Oborn & Liz Buckingham will visit Fopp ahead of their gig at The Ritz, Manchester.

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Source: Laura Thomas

* For more info on ELECTRIC WIZARD:

Website: www.electricfuckinwizard.com

Fopp - record store logo - UK store - 2014

Website: http://fopp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ELECTRIC WIZARD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 7th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Rolling Stones - Some Girls - promo cover pic

On October 7th, 1978 – The Rolling Stones perform their smash “Beast Of Burden” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Beast Of Burden is featured on the 1978 Some Girls album.

twisted-sister-the-best-of-large-promo-album-pic

On October 7th, 1984Twisted Sister’s charismatic singer Dee Snider was arrested after a concert in Amarillo, TX for using “profane and abusive” language. Dee Snider would pay a fine of $75.

South Park - Chef Aid - promo cover pic

On this day in 1998 –  Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John, Meat Loaf & Joe Strummer of The Clash were among the guest stars on the animated series South Park. A benefit concert for Chef is performed in this episode.

Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil - promo cover pic!!

On October 7th, 2004Mötley Crüe’s legendary guitarist Mick Mars underwent hip replacement surgery, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Rigor Mortis - Slaves To The Grave - promo cover pic - 2014

On this day of October 7th, 2014 – The legendary Speed Metal pioneers, Rigor Mortis, releases Slaves To The Grave. This incredible new album features the guitar wizardry of the late Mike Scaccia.

Rockin’ Birthday Announcement!

Tico Torres - Drum Club magazine - promo cover

Tico Torres – Cover of Drum Club – September 4th, 2010

Legendary drummer Tico Torres for Bon Jovi was born on October 7th, 1953. Happy Birthday, Tico! Whoa!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

IN THIS MOMENT – New Album “Black Widow” Releases November 17th; New Single “Sick Like Me” Available Now

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

In This Moment - Black Widow - promo cover pic

Black Widow Out November 17th!

Download the new single Sick Like Me on iTunes now! http://geni.us/SickLikeMe

In This Moment - Sick Like Me - promo song itunes banner

IN THIS MOMENT:

Maria Brink – Vocals

Chris Howorth – Lead Guitar

Travis Johnson – Bass

Randy Weitzel – Guitar

Tom Hane – Drums

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* For more info on IN THIS MOMENT:

Facebook: In This Moment

Website: http://www.inthismomentofficial.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IN THIS MOMENT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 6th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 6, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - In Through The Out Door - promo cover pic

On October 6th, 1979 – Led Zeppelin’s In Through The Out Door was #1 on the U.S. Billboard album chart. Six versions of the album’s cover were issued, (above photo), each depicting the same bar scene, photographed from one of six different angles.

Queensryche - Empire - promo cover pic - #77E

On this day in 1990 – Queensrÿche peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, with their fourth studio album, Empire. This sensational album went on to become Queensrÿche’s best-selling album, selling three million copies in the United States alone.

Billy Idol - LA Woman -  cover promo single - #33B

On October 6th, 1990 – Billy Idol peaked at number fifty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, with his cover of The Doors’ L.A. Woman. It was Billy Idol’s last single to chart in the United States.

Slayer - Christ Illusion - promo cover pic - #77S

On this day in 2006 – Mumbai-based EMI Virgin India Ltd. announces that it will recall all copies of the most recent Slayer album, Christ Illusion, following protests by a Christian group, Mumbai-based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF).

KISS "Sonic Boom" large promo album pic!

On October 6th, 2009 – The iconic KISS releases their 19th studio album: Sonic Boom. This album is part of a three-disc set that is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, as well as KISS online outlets.

BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

Tommy Stinson - One Man Mutiny - promo album cover pic

Tommy Stinson -bassist for The Replacements and Guns N’ Roses was born in 1966. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Tommy! Whoa!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS OF METAL.

LONG LIVE THE METAL FAMILY TREE.

Stone.

BORNBROKEN – Montreal Groove Metal Band Announce New Line Up + New Track ‘Watch The World Unwind’

Posted in groove metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Bornbroken - promo band pic - 2014 - #01005

(Photo Credit: Eric Sanchez)

NEW Line Up = L-R = Steve Burns (Drums), Tommy Vaillancourt (Bass), Jeff Boisvert (Vocals), Mike Decker (Guitar), Simon Savard (Guitar)

Bornbroken - Watch The World Unwind - promo single cover pic - 2014

Debuting their album ‘The Healing Powers of Hate’ during summer 2013 with great reception from fans, media and topping Canadian College Radio Loud Charts, Montreal, QC Groove Metal band BORNBROKEN is proud to return this fall 2014 after a few line up changes with a new track ‘Watch The World Unwind’ featuring their new line up with extreme vocalist Jeff Boisvert (ex-Forbidden Sin) and the ferocious drumming of Steve Burns (Mythosis).

BORNBROKEN will also be performing their first show, with the new line up supporting The Agonist on November 7th in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques, along side Ogenix, Red Skies and Temptist. For show and ticket info, please visit the following link here.

New Single From BornBroken – Watch The World Unwind

Soundcloud – http://soundcloud.com/bornbrokenmusic/watch-the-world-unwind-single-2014 

Youtube – http://youtu.be/YY6_GExA45o 

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Guitarist Mike Decker comments:

We would like to first thank everyone who have bought, listened, and become one with the broken on our first release “The Healing Powers of Hate.” Now for what comes next, we had to make some lineup changes but sometimes change is for the better”.

The addition of Steve Burns and Jeff Boisvert on vocals has given BornBroken a new dimension as we move forward. We are truly happy with choosing The Grid and producer Chris Donaldson for our next CD, as you will hear, we are pushing new boundaries with our sound and approach and Chris has the knowledge to help with that. 

The future of BornBroken is far from over as we are in the middle of writing and recording 2.0. As we keep some things for now shrouded in shadows we are proud to give you a front row seat to ‘Watch The World Unwind’.

Hear the cry once more….

‘The Healing Powers of Hate’ is now streaming at the following link: http://soundcloud.com/bornbrokenmusic/sets/thehealingpowersofhate

BornBroken‘s debut album ‘The Healing Powers of Hate’ was released in June 2013. The album was fan voted as Album of The Week (June 10th) on Revolver Magazine, along with debuting #8 on Canadian College Loud Charts, plus being named one of the best unsigned Heavy Metal Bands for June 2013 by Drago’s Dungeon on About.com – Heavy Metal.

They have also received great admiration from Yell Magazine! quoting ‘This is a debut metal album of epic proportions. If it’s not the Canadian metal album of the year, it’s certainly in the running for Canadian debut metal album.’ and TheFrontRowReport.com quoting ‘BornBroken may be the best metal band you probably haven’t heard of. Those who love hard, heavy, angry metal are in for a treat and may find a new favorite in BornBroken.’.

About BornBroken:

BornBroken was formed with one simple mission in mind: Help the masses find a voice, a face, an “X” that marks the spot through the sounds of beating skins, metal strings and broken chords.

After months of writing and hours spent in the studio, BornBroken managed to take every emotion they felt, put it to music, build off of past battle scars and create a record where listeners will feel they are part of the storyline.

On their debut album, The Healing Powers of HateBornBroken play out not only what life has given them but also what they want to give back: truth, integrity, perseverance, loyalty and faith in humanity’s struggle for equality.

To order their incredibly designed physical copy plus comic illustrated booklet (pic below), please visit the following link http://bornbroken.bandcamp.com.

Bornbroken - The Healing Powers Of Hate - promo cover pic - 2013

Track Listing – The Healing Powers of Hate

1 – Can’t Quiet The Riot
2 – Old News
3 – Anger of The Day
4 – I Will Rise
5 – Control
6 – It Has Begun
7 – Birth of The Broken
8 – Bleed The Sky
9 – Reborn From The Ashes
10 – The Healing Powers of Hate

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Album Band Line Up:

Simon Savard – Guitar
Jesus Salazar – Vocals
Tommy Vaillancourt – Bass
Mike Decker – Guitar
Brian Craig – Drums

SAMSUNG CSC

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

* For more info on BORNBROKEN:

http://bornbroken.bandcamp.com/

http://www.facebook.com/bornbroken

http://www.twitter.com/bornbroken

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BORNBROKEN.

LONG LIVE MONTREAL, QUEBEC.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 5th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" x-large album pic!!

On this day in 1991 – Ozzy Osbourne debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with No More Tears. This album went on to sell four million copies in the United States. Alongside the amazing Blizzard of Ozz studio album, it becomes Ozzy Osbourne’s highest selling album in the U.S. as a solo artist.

Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion I - promo cover pic - #50GNR

Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion II - promo cover pic - #51GNR

On October 5th, 1991 – Guns N’ Roses forged history landing on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, at numbers one and two with Use Your Illusion II and Use Your Illusion I, respectively. Use Your Illusion II spent two weeks at number one and was the band’s second and last number one albums in the United States.

Ted Nugent - Shut Up And Jam - promo cover pic - 2014

On this day in 2003 – Ted Nugent’s reality show Surviving Nugent premiered on VH1. This reality show took city folk to Ted Nugent’s Michigan ranch, to survive backwoods activities which included building an outhouse and skinning a wild boar.

Birthdays On October 5th:

Brian Connolly - Take Away The Music - promo cover pic

The late Brian Connolly was born on this day, in 1945. Brian Connolly will forever be remembered as the vocalist and founding member of Sweet.

Brian Johnson - ACDC - Rockers And Rollers - promo book cover

Legendary AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson was born on October 5th, 1947. Happy Metal Birthday, Brian! Hells Bells!! Whoa!

Fast Eddie Clarke - Anthology - promo album cover pic

Former Motörhead Guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke was born on October 5th, 1950. Happy Metal Birthday, “Fast” Eddie! Whoa! This Heavy Rock legend is also well-known for his successful 80’s band: Fastway.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS OF METAL AND THE HEROIC MUSICIANS THAT PAVED THE WAY.

REST IN PEACE, BRIAN CONNOLLY.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 4th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced - promo cover pic - #67JH

On October 4th, 1967The Jimi Hendrix Experience reaches Number Five on the U.S. album charts with Are You Experienced.

Cream - The Very Best Of - promo album cover pic

On this day, in 1968Cream began their farewell tour at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The iconic Cream featured: Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce.

Queen - The Game - promo album cover pic - #33FM

On October 4th, 1980Queen began a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Another One Bites The Dust, featured on their 1980 studio album: The Game.

Discografía Van Halen – 5150 (1986)

On this day, in 1986 – The Sammy Hagar fronted Van Halen hits #22 with with their single: Love Walks In. This song is featured on Van Halen’s 1986 studio album: 5150, the first Van Halen album without vocalist David Lee Roth.

Van Halen - III - promo album cover pic - #GC3

On October 4th, 1996Van Halen made the announcement, that former Extreme singer Gary Cherone would be replacing Sammy Hagar. Gary Cherone only sang on one Van Halen album, 1998’s Van Halen III.

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality album logo pic!

On October 4th, 1999Ozzy Osbourne issued a press release asking the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to remove Black Sabbath from the ballot. Black Sabbath was later inducted in 2006.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL HAS EVOLVED AND BEEN MOLDED FROM TRUE LEGENDS AND PIONEERS OF ROCK AND HARD ROCK. NEVER FORGET THE ROOTS OF METAL.

Stone.

SCANNER – Have Re-Signed With Massacre Records And Plan To Release A New Album!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Scanner - promo band pic - 2014 - #887S

From Massacre Records:

SCANNER sure aren’t strangers in the Metal scene, since they’ve been around since the mid-80’s!

SCANNER had a few bumps in the road of their journey so far, but that didn’t stop them from doing their thing! SCANNER always existed, even when there were false rumors circulating regarding the band’s status.

The band can look back on an impressive live history, including numerous live gigs worldwide, European tours and appearances at festivals, such as Germany’s Wacken Open Air.

From 1988 ’til 2002, SCANNER released 5 albums so far and now – almost 13 years after the release of their latest album “Scantropolis” – the band is back with a new record!

Scanner - The Judgement - promo album cover pic - 2014

The band’s brand new album is entitled “The Judgement”! The cover artwork’s been created by Anestis Goudas.

The idea behind the album is that the Scanner has returned to earth to see what religion has done to mankind. He also asks himself how a society would evolve if there wouldn’t be any religion at all. Would it be possible to live in peace?

The new album promises to feature true and uncompromising Power Speed Metal! There will be catchy songs like the album’s title track, but also songs that will have you chanting and singing along and even high-speed Metal tracks.

SCANNER’s new album “The Judgement” is planned to be released in late January 2015 via Massacre Records!

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SCANNER:

Axel A.J. Julius ­- Guitars

Efthimios Ioannidis ­- Vocals

Andreas Zeidler – Guitars

Jonathan Sell­ – Bass

Patrick Klose ­- Drums

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* For more info on SCANNER:

Website: http://www.scanner4u.de

http://www.facebook.com/Scanner.Heavy.Metal.Band

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

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

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SCANNER.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

HORRIFIED – Announce Pre-Orders Via Bandcamp; “Descent Into Putridity” Now Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Horrified - Descent Into Putridity - promo cover pic

Old School Death Metallers HORRIFIED have now announced that preorders for their début album are available via their Bandcamp page. The album, Descent Into Putridity, has been picking up interest from the Metal underground, with Void Ritual’s Dan Jackson commenting: “while it borrows some of that Dismember tone, it doesn’t get trapped in the musical clichés of most OSDM.

HORRIFIED have also released a second song from Descent Into Putridity for sampling, also available on Bandcamp. The title track is a prime specimen of the Swedish and Floridian influences they work into their sound, with a thick rumbling bass underscoring the coarse riffs and hoarse grunts.

Stream “Descent Into Putridity” Here:

Physical release date is set to be in October via Memento Mori Records.

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HORRIFIED are from Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

(Source: Dewar PR)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HORRIFIED.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 3rd…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Uriah Heep - …very eavy very umble - promo album cover pic - large

On this day in 1970Uriah Heep debut’s on the U.S. Billboard Chart with their self-titled studio album. This debut album from the great Uriah Heep is also titled: …Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble.

Tommy Lee - Pearl Drums - promo banner - 2011 - #48TL

Born on October 3rd, 1962: Tommy Lee, the charismatic, influential and legendary drummer/founding member of the iconic Mötley Crüe. Happy Metal Birthday, Tommy! Whoa!

Aerosmith's Greatest Hits large promo album pic!

On this day back in 1978 – the band members of Aerosmith bailed thirty fans out of jail, after they were arrested for smoking pot during an Aerosmith concert at Fort Wayne Coliseum, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Metal be thy name, that is freaking cool!

On October 3rd, 1980 Aerosmith’s Greatest Hits collection was released. It remains their best-selling album to this day, selling 10 million copies.

Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry - promo album cover pic - #33TS

On this day in 1984Stay Hungry, the third studio album from Twisted Sister, becomes certified platinum by the RIAA. I WANNA ROCK!!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

NEVER FORGET THE ROOTS OF METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Kaotoxin Records Announces KAOTOXIN FEST 1

Posted in extreme music, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Kaotoxin Fest #1 - promo flyer - December 2014

French extreme music label Kaotoxin Records has announced the first ever Kaotoxin Fest, an annual showcase of the label’s diversified roster.

Set to take place December 5 – 6 at El Diablo in the label’s hometown of Lille, France, Kaotoxin Fest 1 will feature 15 Kaotoxin recording artists. UNSU, PUTRID OFFAL and 6:33 will treat fest attendees to exclusive, advanced listens of their forthcoming full-length albums. Additionally, 6:33 will have copies of their new album available ahead of its official release date. Each ticket comes with a free copy of Kaotoxin’s sampler CD Weapons of Mass Destruction: Vol. 1 and the label will offer fest-exclusive merch. Camera crews will be on hand to shoot footage for a planned DVD release of the fest. Confirmed bands are as follows:

6:33

Ad Patres

Antropofago

Deep In Hate

Department Of Correction

Drawers

Eye Of Solitude  

Infected Society

The Lumberjack Feedback

Nephren-Ka

Nolentia

Savage Annihilation

Sidious

Unsu 

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Kaotoxin - Large Logo - B&W - 2013

For details and ticket info, visit www.kaotoxin.com.

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)

* For more info on KAOTOXIN RECORDS:

 www.kaotoxin.com

www.facebook.com/kaotoxinrecords

kaotoxinrecords.bandcamp.com

www.youtube.com/user/kaotoxin

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KAOTOXIN RECORDS.

LONG LIVE EXTREME MUSIC.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Hammer Germany Premieres Deserted Fear’s “Kingdom of Worms” Video

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Deserted Fear - promo band pic - 2014 - #39934

Metal Hammer Germany has premiered the new video for the title track from DESERTED FEAR’s upcoming album Kingdom of Worms. Check out the video at  this location.

Kingdom of Worms will be released October 24 through FDA Rekotz. The vinyl LP version will be released on November 21.

Thuringia´s DESERTED FEAR are one of the best Death Metal bands to come out of Germany in years. The band’s 2012 debut My Empire was praised the world over and won them recognition in the European scene as a force to be reckoned with. Germany´s Rock Hard magazine referred to the album as “simply amazing.”

Kingdom of Worms was recorded in June and July 2014 at Eisensound Studio in Eisenberg (Thuringia / Germany) under the knife of guitarist Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt. Mixing and Mastering duties have been handled by the legendary Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity, Bloodbath, etc.), who put the finishing touches on Kingdom of Worms in his very own Unisound Studio. The dark and atmospheric artwork was once again created by Thomas “Necromaniac” Westphal fits the music perfectly.

Hear Rock Hard’s exclusive stream of album track “Mortal Reign” at this location.

Deserted Fear - Kingdom Of Worms - promo cover pic - 2014

KINGDOM OF WORMS – Track Listing:

01. Intro
02. Forging Delusions
03. Kingdom of Worms
04. Call me your God
05. Wrath on your Wound
06. Torn by Hatred
07. The Agony
08. With Might and Main
09. Shattering the Soil
10. Mortal Reign
11. Last of a fading Kind

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Pre-order info can be found at: www.fda-rekotz.com.

Critical Praise:

“The album is absolutely flawless, it´s simply the perfect Death Metal masterpiece.” –XXL-Rock

“An absolute must-buy for all Death Metal fans!” – Metal-Aschaffenburg.de

“The best fusion of classic and modern Death Metal to date. A great bastard, recalling British, Swedish and Dutch death metal prodigies!” – Maik Weichert (Heaven Shall Burn)

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)

* For more info on DESERTED FEAR:

www.facebook.com/desertedfear

FDA Rekotz - Logo

www.fda-rekotz.com

www.facebook.com/fdarekotz

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DESERTED FEAR.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

SNAKE EYES SEVEN “Medicine Man” – New Album Releasing On HighVolMusic

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Snake Eyes Seven - yellow band logo - 2014

HighVolMusic is pleased to announce the signing of the Canadian Heavy Metal band Snake Eyes Seven. Snake Eyes Seven is currently recording their latest effort Medicine Man with producer Cam McLeod (White Wolf) at the Wolfsden (pic below) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Snake Eyes Seven - Recording Studio - promo pic - 2014 - #44M

Medicine Man marks the bands 3rd release with label president Bill Chavis. Both Snake Eyes Seven (2007) and 13 Crows (2010) were released with Bill. “I am very happy to have Cole and company back on-board. Cole and I developed a great friendship from day one. He is a great person and loyal friend to the end, not to mention a prolific riff master and writer. We have worked together for so long it just seems logical for me to be involved with the next Snake Eyes Seven chapter. Cole called and said will you do this, I said when do we start? I discovered Cole and his band years ago but actually turned him down the first few times. It was only after Cole’s non-stop perseverance that I caved in. The first release was OK but 13 Crows was outstanding. I don’t think it caught on but it was a great release. Medicine Man proves to be the best Snake Eyes Seven release yet and judging by the demo material, it will be a game changer.



Snake Eyes Seven now features Cole ‘The Madman’ Stevens – guitar, Cam McLeod – guitar, Danny Deane – vocals, Mike Cillis – bass, and Erik Young – drums.

Snake Eyes Seven recently launched their Facebook page with a new website to follow in the coming days. More details on Medicine Man including soundbytes and other information will be revealed soon.

Crank Up Show Me The Money below! Whoa!

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Source:

HighVolMusic - banner logo - #1 - 2013

Facebook: HighVolMusic

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SNAKE EYES SEVEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 1st…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Def Leppard - Hysteria - promo album cover pic - #33BB

On this day in METAL History, October 1st, the following historic events took place. From Ace Frehley to Soundgarden, the world of METAL has its sub-genres and all carry their own unique contributions. Metal Be Thy Name – Stone.

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01 – On October 1st, 1987, Def Leppard began the North American leg of their tour in support of their multi-million selling album, Hysteria, at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, NY. Upon the tour ending in October of 1988, Def Leppard tallied 243 concerts, 172 in North America alone.

Soundgarden - Screaming Life - promo EP cover pic - 1987

02 – On this day in 1987, Seattle, Washington’s Soundgarden debuts with their EP Screaming Life, proving to be an early pioneering example of the Grunge sound and genre. This historic EP was released on Sub Pop.

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03 – On this day in 1992, the iconic Ozzy Osbourne began a two night performance in San Antonio, Texas, at the Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum. This was Ozzy Osbourne’s first concerts in San Antonio in a decade after his embarrassing arrest for urinating on the Alamo.

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04 – On October 1st, 2004, The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Australia, officially opened “AC/DC Lane” after the legendary band. The Lord Mayor erected the sign to cheers and bagpipes playing the bands song Long Way To The Top. The City of Melbourne made certain to have extra copies of the sign made, in anticipation of fans stealing them.

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05 – On this day in 2005, legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley joined Pearl Jam onstage during their concert at the Borgata Events Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to perform a rendition of Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MACHINE HEAD – BRAND NEW E-SINGLE ‘NOW WE DIE’ OUT NOW!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 30, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Machine Head - Now We Die - Single Cover Art - 2014

Bay Area Metal Titans MACHINE HEAD have released the brand new single, ‘Now We Die’! Surf to http://www.youtube.com/machinehead

‘Now We Die’ comes off the band’s upcoming album Bloodstone & Diamonds for which it also serves as the opening track. Along with ‘Now We Die’ the final album version of the advance track ‘Killers & Kings’ is available for download, too. Pre-order the album now on iTunes to get both tracks instantly without having to pay extra: http://geni.us/MachineHeadiTunesBlood

Other streaming and download platforms to follow soon.

The band’s Nuclear Blast debut will be released on November 07 (Europe) and November 10, 2014 (N. America/UK) on several physical and digital formats. Pre-order the CD, limited edition mediabook, box set, vinyl or the exclusive premium MACHINE HEAD guitar edition via this link: http://bit.ly/MACHINE-HEAD-BD-NBE

Machine Head - promo band pic - Bloodstone & Diamonds - 2014 - #77MH

Bloodstone & Diamonds was once again produced by Robb Flynn himself and Juan Urteaga (TESTAMENT, VILE), and like the last 7 out of 8 albums, was masterfully mixed by Colin Richardson (CARCASS, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, SLIPKNOT, BEHEMOTH). Additional tracking, editing, and mixing was done with heavy metal legend Andy Sneap (EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, MEGADETH) who also launched his career co-mixing Machine Head’s 2nd album “The More Things Change” and Steve Lagudi.

“I cannot even begin to tell you how proud we are of this album,” comments frontman Robb Flynn. “It’s been a heck of a ride, but man, this album is a milestone for us. You’re going to love it Head Cases.”

“Without getting too philosophical on ya, Bloodstone & Diamonds represent two of the hardest materials on earth, it is also a lyric from the opening track of the album ‘Now We Die’. In many cultures the bloodstone has been used as an amulet to protect against evil and is the symbol of justice. Diamonds are the hardest natural material on earth (which is how we feel about our music) and it also represents the diamond logo I drew 22 years ago (in my wife’s apartment on Dover St. in Oakland) that has become the symbol for the band.”

Machine Head - Bloodstone & Diamonds - promo cover pic - 2014

Bloodstone & Diamonds – Track Listing:

1. Now We Die
2. Killers & Kings
3. Ghosts Will Haunt My Bones
4. Night Of Long Knives
5. Sail Into The Black
6. Eyes Of The Dead
7. Beneath The Silt
8. In Comes The Flood
9. Damage Inside
10. Game Over
11. Imaginal Cells (instrumental)
12. Take Me Through The Fire

More on Bloodstone & Diamonds:

Production vlog #1: http://youtu.be/Hq74Yu-8fq0

Production vlog #2: http://youtu.be/0SpQJRnOSOk

Production vlog #3: http://youtu.be/C3cSePmUAwA

Production vlog #4: http://youtu.be/Zql7AKMb6OI

Production vlog #5: http://youtu.be/CGkeHIM3-mM

Machine Head - Bloodstone & Diamonds - promo album banner - 2014 - #23MH

* For more info on MACHINE HEAD:

Facebook: Machine Head

Source:

Nuclear Blast - Europe Logo - 2014

USA: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com

Europe: http://www.nuclearblast.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MACHINE HEAD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Unspeakable Axe Records Release Limited Edition CEMETERY FILTH Cassette

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 30, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Cemetery Filth - Screams From The Catacombs - promo cassette cover art pic

Unspeakable Axe Records has released Screams from the Catacombs, the debut EP from CEMETERY FILTH, on limited-edition cassette.

Hailing from the mountainous eastern region of Tennessee, CEMETERY FILTH  sound as if they’d be more at home in an unholy netherworld poised somewhere between Finland and Sweden. This is old school Death Metal in a mainly European vein: morbid, twisted, and abstaining from technicality while injecting just the right-sized dose of melody and eerie lead guitar.

Unspeakable Axe Records is now offering the EP, which was self-recorded by the band earlier this year, on cassette. This release is limited to 200 copies. Check out the title track from Screams from the Catacombs below:

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To order, visit www.unspeakableaxerecords.com/purchase.

Cemetery Filth - promo band pic - 2014 - #7734HP

Matt Kilpatrick – Guitars& Vocals, Neal Williams – Bass, Ryan Guinn – Lead Guitars, Jonah Turner – Drums / Percussion

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)

* For more info on CEMETERY FILTH:

www.facebook.com/CemeteryFilth

Unspeakable Axe Records - large logo - B&W - 2013

www.unspeakableaxerecords.com

www.facebook.com/UnspeakableAxeRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CEMETERY FILTH.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.