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EXHUMER – Unleashes New Track With Apochs.net

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Italian grind masters EXHUMER and Comatose Music have joined forces with Apoch’s Metal Review for the premier of a brand new track off the band’s forthcoming album, Degraded by Sepsis.

The track, entitled Vapours of Cadaveric Mucilage, has been posted for your neck-snapping enjoyment at this location.

Ruthless and calculating, Degraded by Sepsis marks the first recorded output from one of Italy’s sickest Death Metal exports since their 2008 full-length debut, Bloodcurdling Tool of Digestion. This new release displays rabid skills of technical brutality, inhuman speed and supreme aggression while leaving a trail of blood-soaked anguish in the unavoidable aftermath. Album artwork for Degraded by Sepsis by the renowned Jon Zig.

Degraded by Sepsis is set for an October 15th release on Comatose Music.  Pre-orders are now available at www.comatosemusic.com.

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Next month, EXHUMER will join forces with PSYCROPTIC, HOUR OF PENANCE and DYSCARNATE for The Inherited Sedition European Tour. The tour kicks off on September 20th in Aarshot, Belguim. Dates are as follows:

September, 20 – Aarshot, Belgium @ JC De Klinker

September, 21 – Essen, Germany @ Turock

September, 22 – London UK @ Electrowerkz

September, 23 – Dublin, Ireland @ The Pint

September, 24 – Glasgow, UK @ Ivory Blacks

September, 25 – Cardiff, UK @ Bogiez Rock Club

September, 26 – Margate, UK @ Westcoast

September, 27 – Paris, France @ Glazart

September, 28 – Lausanne, Switzerland @ Metal Assault Festival

September, 29 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Planet 5

September, 30 – Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk Kranhalle

October, 1 – Kosice, Slovakia @ Collosseum

October, 2 – Ostrava, Czech Rep @ Barrack Music Club

October, 4 – Rotterdam, Netherlands @ Baroeg

October, 5 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Beta

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On EXHUMER:

http://www.myspace.com/exhumer

Facebook: Exhumer (OFFICIAL)

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COMATOSE MUSIC:

www.comatosemusic.com

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LONG LIVE EXHUMER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

SATYRICON, CARCASS “SURGICAL STEEL” – Released Today In North America!

Posted in Black Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BLACK METAL LEGENDS SATYRICON & EXTREME METAL LEGENDS CARCASS – NEW STUDIO ALBUMS RELEASED TODAY, via NUCLEAR BLAST! FIND THEM BOTH HERE:

ONE WEEK ONLY! Satyricon Norway‘s brand new album is ON SALE for $9.99 in store and online at Best Buy!

Order online: http://bit.ly/satyricon-bb
Find a store near you: http://bit.ly/bbstores

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Best Buy has the deluxe version of SURGICAL STEEL on sale for $9.99 this week!

Order online: http://bit.ly/carcass-ss-bb
Find a store near you: http://bit.ly/bbstores

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* For More Info On SATYRICON:

Facebook: Satyricon Norway

http://www.satyricon.no

* For More Info On CARCASS:

Facebook: Carcass

http://bit.ly/carcass-ss-nb

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE CARCASS.

Stone.

BIG GUNS – Announce Debut Album ‘Down But Not Out’

Posted in classic hard rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Big Guns are a new Classic Rock band born from the ashes of the highly regarded Twister. Renowned for their powerful live rock performances and having played extensively across Ireland on the pub, bike rally & festival circuit, Big Guns are set to inject a new leash of life into Classic Hard Rock.

Founded by Kieran ‘Twerp’ McArdle (Guitar & Vocals) & Tony Drumm (Bass), the band later introduced Lisa Howe (Drums) & Daniel ‘Baldo’ O’Toole (Guitar) to complete a powerhouse line-up with a wealth of playing experience and a sound that proves it.

The band’s debut album Down But Not Out draws influences from the sounds of AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest – it’s guaranteed to get you singing, headbanging and tapping along.

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Drummer Lisa Howe comments on the album: “The whole band are very excited, we’ve really put our hearts into making this album & we’re very proud of it. We can’t wait to take it on the road & see how it’s received! Hard rockin’, catchy & full on. Think Judas Priest from ’83 with a modern production.”

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Down But Not Out – Track List:

01. Red Eyed & Rollin’

02. Devil’s Highway

03. Song For A Friend

04. Remember Me

05. Kiss N Tell

06. Rockin’ In The Free World

07. Fall From Grace

08. Forever & Always

Down But Not Out is out 29th November.

Pre-Order the album here: http://bigguns.bigcartel.com/

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(Source: Future PR)

* For More Info On BIG GUNS:

www.facebook.com/biggunsrocks

http://www.biggunsofficial.com

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LONG LIVE BIG GUNS.

Stone.

SKELETONWITCH Confirms 2014 Tour With Amon Amarth And Enslaved

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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 New Track From Serpents Unleashed To Premiere Today Via SiriusXM

SKELETONWITCH – Although their busy Fall itinerary (which includes tours alongside Ghost B.C. and The Black Dahlia Murder) is their immediate focus, Blackened Metal heathens SKELETONWITCH are already looking ahead to 2014 with a massive month-long trek alongside Amon Amarth and Enslaved that will take the Ohio quintet to many markets they will not hit during their Autumn takeover. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Find a complete list of the group’s upcoming concerts below.

Comments guitarist Scott Hedrick of the New Year run, “We forged a friendship with Amon Amarth about five years ago when we first toured together and have had the chance to hang with Enslaved at European festivals. We’re fans of both bands, and all those guys rule. It takes a tour to another level when there’s that much camaraderie, and we can’t think of a better way to tour Serpents Unleashed this Winter. Good bands, good beards, and (hopefully) good beers. See you guys soon!”

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Last month, SKELETONWITCH unveiled “Burned From Bone,” the first taste of the their highly anticipated new album, Serpents Unleashed. You can still text SERPENTS to 24587 to obtain a free download of the track. Recorded with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Isis, Kvelertak) earlier this year, Serpents Unleashed — which will come available in CD, LP, cassette, digital download and limited edition 7-inch collector’s box formats — will be unleashed in North America on October 29th, in Australia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland on October 25th and in the UK and the rest of Europe onOctober 28th. Check out parts one and two in a series of Serpents Unleashed making-of webisodes HERE and HERE.

And if you’re jonesing for more, another new tune from Serpents Unleashed — hailed by Decibel as the band’s “best effort to date” — will premiere on Liquid Metal with Jose on SiriusXM channel 40 today between 3:00:PM – 9:00PM EST. Additionally, the world premiere of the group’s newest music video will take place tomorrow! Stay tuned for details.

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SKELETONWITCH

SKELETONWITCH
10/04/2013 Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI w/ Ghost B.C.
10/05/2013 Frank’s Power Plant – Milwaukee, WI SKELETONWITCH only
10/06/2013 Smith’s Downtown – Mishawaka, IN SKELETONWITCH only
10/07/2013 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH w/ Ghost B.C.
10/14/2013 Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN w/ Ghost B.C.
w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Noisem
10/24/2013 Peabody’s Concert Club – Cleveland, OH
10/25/2013 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
10/26/2013 Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
10/27/2013 The Met – Pawtucket, RI
10/28/2013 Higher Ground – Burlington, VT
10/29/2013 Le Cercle – Quebec City, QC
10/30/2013 La Tulipe – Montreal, QC
10/31/2013 Ritual – Ottawa, ON
11/01/2013 Rum Runners – London, ON
11/02/2013 Mod Club – Toronto, ON
11/04/2013 Crocks – Thunder Bay, ON
11/06/2013 West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB
11/07/2013 Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK
11/08/2013 Avenue Theatre – Edmonton, AB
11/09/2013 The Den – Calgary, AB
11/11/2013 The Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC
11/12/2013 The Center – Spokane, WA
11/13/2013 WOW Hall – Eugene, OR
11/14/2013 Whiskey Dick’s Saloon – South Lake Tahoe, CA
11/15/2013 Strummer’s – Fresno, CA
11/16/2013 Glasshouse – Pomona, CA
11/17/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
11/18/2013 Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX
11/19/2013 Club Patron – Odessa, TX
w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Wolvhammer
11/20/2013 Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK
11/21/2013 Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO
11/22/2013 Firebird – St. Louis, MO
11/23/2013 Blue Moose – Iowa City, IA
11/24/2013 The Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL
11/25/2013 Mojoes of Joliet – Joliet, IL
11/26/2013 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
11/27/2013 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI

SKELETONWITCH w/ Amon Amarth, Enslaved

1/17/2014 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
1/18/2014 Club Red – Phoenix, AZ
1/20/2014 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
1/21/2014 House of Blues – Dallas, TX
1/22/2014 House of Blues – Houston, TX
1/24/2014 Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
1/25/2014 The Ritz – Tampa, FL
1/26/2014 Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1/29/2014 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
1/30/2014 NorVA – Norfolk, VA
1/31/2014 The Fillmore – Silver Springs, MD
2/01/2014 House of Blues – Boston, MA
2/03/2014 TLA – Philadelphia, PA
2/04/2014 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
2/07/2014 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
2/08/2014 Mill City Nights – Minneapolis, MN
2/09/2014 Grenada Theatre – Lawrence, KS
2/11/2014 Summit Theatre – Denver, CO
2/12/2014 Murray Theater – Salt Lake City, UT
2/14/2014 The Regency – San Francisco, CA
2/15/2014 Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

w/ Amon Amarth
2/16/2014 House of Blues – San Diego, CA

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On SKELETONWITCH:

Facebook: Skeletonwitch

http://www.skeletonwitch.com

http://www.twitter.com/skeletonwitch

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PROSTHETIC RECORDS:

http://www.prostheticrecords.com

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LONG LIVE SKELETONWITCH.

LONG LIVE AMON AMARTH.

LONG LIVE ENSLAVED. 

Stone.

SISTER SIN – To Perform At Female Metal Dream Fest II

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the SISTER SIN Facebook page:

Here’s an article about the Female Metal Dream festival in St Petersburgh this Sunday! Check it out fellow Russian Sin Heads & see ya there!!!

Article: http://bit.ly/1ehrRnV

For more info about the Female Metal Dream Fest II:

Facebook: Female Metal Dream Fest

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Below, listen to and watch Hearts Of Cold; a grand song featured on SISTER SIN’s newest and critically praised album: Now And Forever.

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SISTER SIN NOW AND FOREVER IS OUT NOW!

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SISTER SIN:

Liv – Vocals

Jimmy – Guitar

Dave – Drums

Strandh – Bass

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* SISTER SIN are from Gothenburg, Sweden.

* SISTER SIN will perform at the festival ReVamp FEMALE METAL DREAM FEST-II in St petersburg and performance at 24.09.2013 in Moscow:
September 22 – St. Petersburg, AVRORA CLUB
September 24 – Moscow, MOSCOW HALL

* Now And Forever was released on October 22nd, 2012, in North America, via Victory Records.

* For More Info On SISTER SIN:

 Facebook: Sister Sin Official

http://www.sistersin.com

http://www.victoryrecords.com/sistersin

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LONG LIVE SISTER SIN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – To Perform Surprise Show In Recife Antigo, Brazil, On September 20th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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A ROCK IN RIO WARM UP!

As reported on the DESTRUCTION Facebook page:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: RECIFE will get a last minute surprise warm up for Rock in Rio! After the show earlier this year was the best of all latin concerts, the band decided to do this exclusive warm up as a SPECIAL SURPRISE! Get your ticket NOW – limited access!!!

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* For More Info On DESTRUCTION:

Facebook: Destruction

http://www.destruction.de/

DOWNTOWN PUB INFO:

http://www.downtownpub.com.br

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LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

German Classic Death Metal Unit ARROGANZ Signs With FDA Rekotz

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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FDA Rekotz is proud to announce the signing of German Death Metal undeads, ARROGANZ.

The band’s latest and second album, Kaos.Kult.Kreation, has been met with great response  from every corner of the rotten crypt. ARROGANZ delivers blackened classic-styled Death Metal with its own unique markings. The band’s brand of Metal is catchy but independent, raw, brutal and murderous. Their forthcoming third album will be released in 2014 by FDA Rekotz. Kaos.Kult.Kreation is available on CD and vinyl formats at www.fda-rekotz.com.

While ARROGANZ is working on crafting the sickness that will become their next release, the band has booked several rituals. Dates are as follows:

21.09.2013 – Storm Crusher Festival

02.11.2013 – Escape – Vienna AUT

07.12.2013 – Nocturnus Fest – Berlin

25.12.2013 – Muggefug – Cottbus

Check out a video teaser for Kaos.Kult.Kreation below!

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On ARROGANZ:

http://www.hellishhordes.com

Facebook: Arroganz

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FDA REKOTZ:

http://www.fda-rekotz.com

Facebook: FDA REKOTZ

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LONG LIVE ARROGANZ.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

ACCEPT – NEW 2013 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Winter 2013 Tour Dates:

11 – 1 – 2013, DOM OFICEROV, VOLGOGRAD –  RUSSIA

11 – 3 – 2013, TELE CLUB, EKATRINBURG –  RUSSIA

11 – 4 – 2013, GLAV CLUB, MOSCOW – RUSSIA

11 – 6 – 2013, ARENA HALL, KRASNODAR – RUSSIA

11 – 7 – 2013, DK ROSTELMASH, ROSTOV DON – RUSSIA

11 – 13 – 2013, HARTWALL  AREENA, HELSINKI – FINLAND “SPECIAL GUEST” for SCORPIONS

12 – 12- 2013, EINDHOVEN – NETHERLANDS  ticket link:  www.eindhovenmetalmeeting.com

12 – 13 – 2013, ZURICH – SWITZERLAND

12 – 14 – 2013, STADTHALLE ALSFELD, ALSFELD – GERMANY ticket link www.rock-in-concert.de

12 – 15 – 2013, GEISELWIND – GERMANY Ticket link www.rock-in-concert.de

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Wolf Hoffman – Guitar

Peter Baltes – Bass

Mark Tornillo – Vocals

Herman Frank – Guitar

Stefan Schwarzmann – Drums

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* For More Info On ACCEPT:

Facebook: ACCEPT

http://www.acceptworldwide.com

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LONG LIVE ACCEPT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

KISS – JAPAN MONSTER TOUR 2013; RETURNING TO LEGENDARY BUDOKAN

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS JAPAN 2013:

October 19 – Makuhari Messe Arena, Tokyo

October 21 – Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka

October 23 – Budokan, Tokyo

October 24 – Budokan, Tokyo

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KISS MONSTER JAPAN TOUR 2013 special site:

http://kissfc.musicnation.jp/fanclub/pre-entry20130610.html

VIP Packages for KISS ARMY JAPAN OFFICIAL FC:

http://kissfc.musicnation.jp/fanclub/pre-entry20130610.html

VIP Packages for public are on sale at Music Nation now:

http://musicnation.jp/kiss_vip20130610.html

General public tickets for public are on sale now:

http://www.udo.jp/Artists/Kiss/index.html

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KISS MONSTER – IS EVERYWHERE NOW! 

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(Source: Facebook: KISS)

* For More Info On KISS:

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE JAPAN.

Stone.

A Very METAL Friday The 13th List… Check It Out, If YOU Dare!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Alright. Metal Odyssey hasn’t done a list in quite some time. What better time for a list, than on the very melancholy Friday the 13th? WARNING: This list contains LOTS of… METAL. This list has a theme and it’s not difficult to figure out; unless you’re an ABBA fan, that is.

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MEGADETH – THIRTEEN

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WEDNESDAY 13 – SPOOK & DESTROY

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ANVIL – THIS IS THIRTEEN

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THIRTEEN BLED PROMISES – HELIOPAUSE FLEETS 

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OVERKILL – KILLBOX 13

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BLACK SABBATH – 13

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WEDNESDAY 13 – CALLING ALL CORPSES

13 Candles - Happy Death Day - demo cover pic - 1993

13 CANDLES – HAPPY DEATH DAY (Demo)

13 Winters - Dark Palace Of Waterfalls - promo cover pic

13 WINTERS – DARK PALACE OF WATERFALLS

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Feel free to add your 13 cents to this list with a comment! Thank  you for spending some quality METAL time, on this Friday the 13th, with Metal Odyssey.

METAL BE THY NAME. 

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE CREEPINESS OF FRIDAY THE 13TH. 

Stone.

LASTER – Dutch Black Metal Entity LASTER Announces First Live Performance

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Emerging from their self-imposed solitude, atmospheric Black Metal entity LASTER will travel from their Dutch homeland to Germany later this year for their first ever live performance.

Scheduled for Saturday, December 21st, LASTER’s live debut will take place at Musikbunker Aachen in Aachen, Germany. Support will come from NORTHWARD, GOATBLOOD and MORAST. For more info and updates, visit the Concert Event Page.

In 2012, LASTER released the three-track EP, Wijsgeer & Narreman on Dunkelheit Produktionen. Praised for its bleak, yet hypnotic and poetic delivery, the EP is currently available on CD, cassette and digital formats. Looping lamentation and genuine gloom brought to life by songs which leave the standard of DSBM far behind. Floating riffs, melancholic and full of grace, rolling drums and pressing lyrics tell stories about pain that was lived through and artistic musicianship. This music’s pathos aspirated by an energy standing up again and again to fade within monotonous doubt and to indulge in blind despair.

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LASTER (meaning libel) was founded and located in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The band consists of N. (NORTHWARD) and W. Damiaen (OMNINIHILIST, SEA OF TREES, WILLOOS, WHITE OAK). Wijsgeer & Narreman is recommended for fans of URFAUST and AUSTERE!

Wijsgeer & Narreman is available at: www.dunkelheit.cc.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On LASTER:

Facebook: Laster

http://laster.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE LASTER.

Stone.

PESTILENCE – “Obsideo” Album Confirmed For November Release

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Candlelight Records today confirms November 11th as the North American release date for Obsideo, the new album from Dutch metal extremists PESTILENCE. Produced by vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli, the album is the band’s inaugural recording for the label and first new material from the four-piece since 2011.

“We have gone beyond our human limits to achieve the highest form of brutal music,” reveals Mameli when discussing the album’s creation. “The musicianship is such high quality; it is really ten of the most demanding songs written in death metal.”

Together with long-time guitarist Patrick Uterwijk, Mameli, bassist George Maier and drummer Dave Haley deliver a blistering and genre-lifting effort. “I am chuffed to have Dave in the lineup,” confirmed Mameli earlier this year while discussing the band’s updated cast. “He is one of the best extreme drummers in the world and his talent bring PESTILENCE to new levels. George is a young and talented bass player that will turn some heads. Both are really down to earth and real easy-going guys. Patrick, of course, is my most respected and long-going friend and musician.”

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Obsideo boasts Mameli and his innovative guitar work. Utilizing eight-string guitars for the album’s recording, the celebrated musician expands his already massive arsenal of riffs. “The eight string guitar opens a lot of doors,” notes Mameli. “It gives lots of new musical options and allows us to make the music sound more brutal than before.  It also forces me to sing in a higher pitch because I don’t want my vocals in the way of the low-tuned guitar parts.  My vocals sound more intense and manic than before.”

Formed in 1986, PESTILENCE took influence from early American and German thrash metal to cultivate its now signature death metal sound. Recording four albums before disbanding in 1994, the band helped to usher the rise in popularity for the genre. Fourteen years later the band reformed; releasing two albums and exciting fans with live performances around the globe. “Mameli and company chose to steer efforts down paths previously unexplored whilst maintaining their vintage essence,” noted Chronicles of Chaos on the band’s 2009 album, Resurrection Macabre (Mascot).

PESTILENCE plans to begin touring in support of Obsideo in the early months of 2014; North America to be included in their worldwide takeover. The band’s last stateside performance was as a featured artist on the second annual 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise that left Miami shores on January 23, 2012.

Obsideo Track-Listing:

1. Obsideo

2. Displaced

3. Aura Negative

4. NecroMorph

5. Laniatus

6. Distress

7. Soulrot

8. Saturation

9. Transition

10. Superconscious

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PESTILENCE is exclusively endorsed by Ibanez Guitars and Pyramid Strings.

PESTILENCE proved that four kids from a small industrially defunct town were ready to overthrow Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and the rest of the world if need be.” – Decibel

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On PESTILENCE:

Facebook: Pestilence (official)

http://www.pestilence.nl

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CANDLELIGHT RECORDS:

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE PESTILENCE.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

DRUGS OF FAITH – Confirms Details On Upcoming EP

Posted in Extreme Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Northern Virginia-based trio DRUGS OF FAITH have completed the final stages of their upcoming new EP, as they prepare it for release late this Autumn.

The first new recordings to emerge since their 2011 Corroded album, DRUGS OF FAITH let loose with four brand new tracks on the freshly finished Architectural Failures EP. The band’s patented rocked-out grindcore approach here shows some brutally awesome dissonant tones and more expansive dimensions with a crushing metallic production courtesy of the sessions at Developing Nations with Kevin Bernsten (Full Of Hell, Inter Arma, Ilsa, Coke Bust) and final mastering by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed). Architectural Failures will see release in late November as a one-sided 12″ limited to 300 copies with a digital download via Malokul, the DIY label started by D.C. act Disciples of Christ.

Coming from co-founder Richard Johnson (Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Enemy Soil), DRUGS OF FAITH has endured since 2003, with a plethora of releases out via Poland’s Selfmadegod Records amidst several demos and compilation spots including Relapse Records’ This Comp Kills Fascists Vol.2. And simply put, they fucking shred. Following recent live actions including this year’s MACROCK conference in Virginia followed by a spot on the Philadelphia date of this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour with Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death and Immolation, DRUGS OF FAITH will again take to the streets with updates to be announced in the weeks ahead.

Architectural Failures Track Listing:

1. The Incumbent

2. Insanity

3. Paper Trails

4. Placing Bets

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On DRUGS OF FAITH:

http://www.drugsoffaith.com

Facebook: Drugs of Faith

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LONG LIVE DRUGS OF FAITH.

Stone.

ALICE COOPER – New November Tour Dates Announced! “Hey Stoopid” Reissue Releasing September 23rd!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ALICE COOPER – OFFICIAL from http://www.alicecooper.com/! New November Raise The Dead tour dates announced! Tickets and VIP Packages available at:

http://alicecooper.com/tour-terror
11/22/2013 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

11/23/2013 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium

11/25/2013 – Santa Rosa, CA – Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

11/26/2013 – Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts

MORE ALICE COOPER NEWS:

ALICE COOPER’s 1991 album “Hey Stoopid” will be reissued this month and will include new bonus tracks!

http://alicecooper.com/latest/news/hey-stoopid-revisited-44122

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* For More Info On ALICE COOPER:

Facebook: Alice Cooper

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LONG LIVE THE ICONIC ALICE COOPER.

Stone.

WE CAME AS ROMANS “Fade Away” – #2 In A Series Of Celebrating Peace And Hope On Metal Odyssey

Posted in Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , on September 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Within this week marking the anniversary of the horrific events that occurred in the U.S.A. on September 11th, 2001, I will be featuring songs of hope, love, inspiration, positive vibes and goodwill towards man. These songs will be pulled from the Hard Rock and Metal genres too. Hopefully, an attack like that will never happen again upon any country.

There currently is way too much conflict and suffering happening in the world today; our life on Earth is too short for such carnage and despair. War is not the answer and I cherish life, family, music and of course… Metal Buddies. Metal be thy name.

Below is the official music video for Fade Away, from Detroit, Michigan’s very own We Came As Romans. A Metalcore band that features both a melodic and Hardcore sound, We Came As Romans have recently crashed the charts with their Billboard top-ten studio album: Tracing Back Roots. The inspiring lyrics to Fade Away are nothing short of personal perseverance and hope filled. Below, listen to and watch Fade Away by We Came As Romans:

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Dave Stephens – vocals

Kyle Pavone – vocals/keys

Joshua Moore – guitar

Lou Cotton – guitar

Andy Glass – bass

Eric Choi – drums

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* Tracing Back Roots was released on July 23rd, 2013, via Equal Vision Records.

* For More Info On WE CAME AS ROMANS:

Facebook: We Came As Romans

http://www.wecameasromans.com

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LONG LIVE WE CAME AS ROMANS.

REMEMBERING THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF 9/11.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Stone.

GUITAR WORLD – NEWSTED “HEAVY METAL MUSIC” CONTEST > HERE’S THE DETAILS!

Posted in Guitar, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NEWSTED METALHEADS!!! Guitar World is giving you the chance to win a copy of HEAVY METAL MUSIC on vinyl and a signed poster! Two runners-up will win HEAVY METAL MUSIC on CD and an unsigned poster.

Click here to enter: http://www.guitarworld.com/enter-win-new-newsted-album-heavy-metal-music-and-signed-poster

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Get your hands on the new issue of Guitar World! The November, 2013 issue features Dream Theater’s legendary John Petrucci. Order your copy now, right here: online store.

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(Source: Jason Newsted Facebook)

http://newstedheavymetal.com/

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LONG LIVE NEWSTED.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

LONG LIVE GUITAR WORLD.

Stone.

IMPALED – To Unleash Re-Recording Of Debut Album, On Its 13th Anniversary

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, gore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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On the thirteen-year anniversary of IMPALED’s The Dead Shall Dead Remain debut, the group will be releasing a re-recording entitled The Dead Still Dead Remain. Long tangled in legal limbo, the music from The Dead Shall Dead Remain has been unavailable on CD for over a decade. The re-recording dodges those legal hurdles and puts the music back in print.

The stakes were raised as IMPALED sought to best the production of the original. The Dead Still Dead Remain features recording and mixing by Vinnie Wojno, famous for his work with Testament. IMPALED and Wojno worked for three years to get the recording they wanted. “It simply sounds better, no matter how you slice it. And we surely do slice it!” says guitarist Jason Kocol.

IMPALED assures fans that the music on The Dead Still Dead Remain is faithful to the original. It features the return of vocalist Leon del Muerte, who says, “it was like the last thirteen years of backstabbing and spitefulness never happened!” Even the artwork, which the band insists has already been banned in 672 countries, harkens back to their first release but is even more revolting.

The shit will hit the fans when Willowtip Records releases The Dead Still Dead Remain on October 29. Preorder info will be available soon at THIS LOCATION.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On IMPALED:

Facebook: Impaled

http://www.impaled.info

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Willowtip Records:

www.willowtip.com

http://willowtip.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE IMPALED.

Stone.

NIGHT DEMON – Announces Live Dates And Prepares To Enter Studio

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NIGHT DEMON – Having recently released their self-titled debut EP via Shadow Kingdom Records, Oxnard, California NWOBHM inspired upstarts NIGHT DEMON have announced a series of one-off shows in support of the EP. At the end of September, the band will enter the studio to commence work on the full-length follow-up to their four-song debut. The full-length will be released on a yet-to-be-determined label.

NIGHT  DEMON Live Dates:

09/14 @ Bombay – Ventura, CA (Record Release Show!)

10/16 @ Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA w/ Diamond Head & Raven

10/17 @ The Vex Arts – Los Angeles, CA w/ Diamond Head & Raven

10/20 @ The Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas,  NV w/ Diamond Head & Raven

10/25 @ The Creekside – Santa Barbara, CA

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This California trio, featuring members of THE FUCKING WRATH, first started making noise in 2011. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name for themselves with trad-metal maniacs from across the globe. In fact, shortly after establishing an online presence via Bandcamp, the organizers of Germany’s Keep It True Festival offered NIGHT DEMON a place on the fest’s 2014 line-up.

British metallic stylings reminiscent of Angel Witch, Raven and Iron Maiden are kicked into overdrive with an edgier and gritter dose of American venom. Consider NIGHT DEMON mandatory listening for any NWOBHM fan. The Shadow Kingdom Records CD release is remastered from the digital version and offers an undeniably superior sound.

A video for the song “Night Demon,” filmed, directed and produced by the band, is now playing below:

The band’s self-titled EP was made available on August 6th and can be purchased at http://www.store.shadowkingdomrecords.com.

Critical Praise:

“…raw, ass kicking metal.” – Sounds From the Mead Hall

“The call to join Night Demon’s ritual should be heeded by all those who can trace their metal roots back to the Eighties, or anyone who appreciates metal from the days when the only available prefix was heavy.” – BlackSundayMagazine.net

“Look out for this band; they have something special…” – AveNoctum.com

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* Read the Metal Odyssey review for the NIGHT DEMON EP, by clicking the link below!

NIGHT DEMON – S/T EP Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on June 25, 2013.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On NIGHT DEMON:

Facebook: Night Demon

http://www.nightdemon.net

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SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS:

http://shadowkingdomrecords.com

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LONG LIVE NIGHT DEMON.

Stone.

SOULFLY – PREMIERE BRAND NEW SINGLE, “MASTER OF SAVAGERY” ONLINE!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock videos with tags , , , , , , , on September 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SOULFLY – Brazilian Extreme Metal overlords SOULFLY (led by iconic frontman Max Cavalera) have released another brand new single off the band’s upcoming groove bomb Savages.

Check out Master Of Savagery over at:

http://smarturl.it/MasterOfSavagery

Savages is set for release on October 4, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The artwork was created by renowned artist Paul Stottler, who is best known for SACRED REICH’s legendary Surf Nicaragua cover.

Produced, engineered and mixed by renowned sound guru Terry Date (PANTERA, DEFTONES, WHITE ZOMBIE), Savages will be released as a limited edition digpack CD, 2LP vinyl and digital download.

Guest vocal appearances on Savages include bass player Tony Campos, Max Cavalera’s son Igor Cavalera (LODY KONG), CLUTCH’s Neil Fallon, NAPALM DEATH’s Mitch Harris and Jamie Hanks of I DECLARE WAR fame.

Pre-order SAVAGEShttp://smarturl.it/soulflyalbum2013

SOULFLY SAVAGES – Related Videos:

Bloodshed (Official Lyric Video):

Studio Trailer #1:

Studio Trailer #2:

Studio Trailer #3:

Album Trailer #1 – Concept:

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For More Info On SOULFLY:

Facebook: Soulfly

http://www.twitter.com/TheSoulflyTribe

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http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SATYRICON – 8th Studio, S/T Album Pre-Order Available On iTunes Now!

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The eighth studio, self-titled album from Satyricon Norway, available on iTunes!

PRE-ORDER at: http://smarturl.it/SATYRICON-iTUNES

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE BLACK METAL.

Stone.