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On This Day In METAL History – November 21st…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 21, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure - promo 45rpm - vinyl single - #1981

On November 21st, 1981 – Queen and David Bowie’s collaboration single, Under Pressure, tops the U.K. charts. Oddly, it only reaches #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in the United States.

A Christmas story - promo movie poster pic - #1984BB

On this day in 1984 – The comedy/family film, A Christmas Story, was released to theaters on the wide-screen. This film is shown on television today, during the Christmas season, via every cable channel you can possibly think of! A Christmas Story starred: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley and Ian Petrella. The central theme of this story is the little son Ralph “Ralphie” Parker wishes for only one thing for Christmas: an official Red Ryder, carbine-action, 200-shot range model BB rifle with a compass in the stock. The rest is truly comedy film history.

Space Rage - promo movie poster pic - #1986SR

On November 21st, 1986 – The Science Fiction/Western Film, Space Rage was released to theaters on the wide-screen. Space Rage starred: Richard Farnsworth, Michael Pare, John Laughlin and Lee Purcell.

Poison - I wont forget you - promo single sleeve - cover promo - #1987

On this day in 1987 – Poison hits #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their power ballad: I Won’t Forget You. This song is featured on the 1987 debut Poison album: Look What The Cat Dragged In.

Billy Idol - Mony Mony Live - promo single sleeve - #1987BI

On November 21st, 1987 –  Billy Idol reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with Mony Mony, a cover of Tommy James and the Shondells’ classic.

Aerosmith - The Simpsons - Flaming Moes - promo animated pic - #1991

On this day in 1991 – Aerosmith were the first Rock band to have a guest appearance on The Simpsons. Aerosmith performed their legendary hit, Walk This Way, at Moe’s Tavern. This was the tenth episode of the third season of The Simpsons.

Kiss - Alive! - 1975 - 2000 - Box Set - promo cover pic - #1996

On this day in KISSTORY – November 21st, 2006 – KISS released their 4 CD box set: KISS ALIVE! 1975 – 2000. Whoa, what a package!

Iron Maiden - promo band pic - #6671121

On November 21st, 2006 – The mighty IRON MAIDEN performed a live concert in Oslo, Norway. This was one of many stops on IRON MAIDEN’s Nordic Tour ’06.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

U.D.O. “Decadent” – Album Cover Artwork, Release Dates Revealed!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

UDO - Decadent - promo album cover pic - #201501

Above is the cover artwork of the forthcoming U.D.O. album Decadent. Metal be thy name!

Release dates are: Europe on January 23rd, USA on February 3rd of 2015, via AFM Records.

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AFM Records - Logo - Large!

Website: http://www.afm-records.de/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE U.D.O.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

KISS – European Concerts 2015 – Concert Club Ticket Pre-Sales Live Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 20, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - publicity band photo - red white blue Kiss logo - 2014

2015 European Concerts

As reported on the KISS Facebook page:

KISS Concert Club exclusive ticket / VIP package pre-sales are taking place now for the following KISS European concerts:

June 02 – O2 Arena – Hamburg, Germany

June 03 – O2 Arena – Berlin, Germany

June 04 – Leipzig Arena – Leipzig, Germany

June 08 – Prague O2 Arena – Prague, Czech Republic

June 11 – Verona Arena – Verona, Italy

June 18 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Holland

If you are a KISS Concert Club member already, log in now to get your access code.

If you are not a member, join the KISS Concert Club now at http://www.kissonline.com/join to get access to these pre-sales.

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: www.kissonline.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 20th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Joe Walsh - Analog Man - promo cover pic!

JOE WALSH

On November 20th, 1947, Joe Walsh was born, in Wichita, Kansas. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Joe! Yeah! Famously known as the guitarist for the Eagles and  James Gang, Joe Walsh has also achieved a very successful solo music career as well, releasing eleven studio albums along with two live albums. The Eagles, with Joe Walsh as a member, were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in the class of 1998.

Many of his timeless Rock classics include, among many: Rocky Mountain Way, Life’s Been Good, All Night Long, In My Car, Funk #49, Ordinary Average Guy and A Life Of Illusion. Joe Walsh is a multi-instrumentalist and has also played for Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. Photo above: Analog Man from 2012.

Davey Havok - publicity photo - #2013DH

DAVEY HAVOK

On November 20th, 1975, Davey Havok was born in New York. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Davey! Whoa! Davey Havok is most famous for being the lead singer, songwriter and co-founding member of AFI. Davey also is the lead singer, lyricist and co-founder of Blaqk Audio and was the lead singer for the Horror Punk supergroup: Son Of Sam.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DEEP IN HATE Added To Hellfest 2015

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Hellfest - June - 2015 - promo flyer - #0001

Kaotoxin Records recording artists DEEP IN HATE have been added to the bill at HellFest 2015, the famed French festival’s 10th anniversary. The second Kaotoxin band to play Hellfest (after AD PATRES in 2011), DEEP IN HATE will share the stage with Ace Frehley, Airbourne, Alice Cooper, Anthrax, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, Billy Idol, Biohazard, Bloodbath, Body Count, Cannibal Corpse, Children Of Bodom, Cradle Of Filth, Dead Kennedys, DRI, Envy, Exploited, Faith No More, Five Finger Death Punch, In Extremo, In Flames, Judas Priest, Killing Joke, Korn, Lamb Of God, Limp Bizkit, Madball, Marilyn Manson, Mayhem, Meshuggah, Motörhead, Nightwish, No FX, Red Fang, Rise Against, Satyricon, Scorpions, Slash, Slipknot, St Vitus, Terror, Triptykon, Wampas, Wovenhand, ZZ Top and SO many more!

Deep In Hate - Chronicles Of Oblivion - promo cover pic - 2014 - #1122

Called a “bloody good album” by TheLairOfFilth.com, DEEP IN HATE’s Chronicles of Oblivion is out now and available in digital and limited-edition digisleeve CD formats.

Digital: listen.kaotoxin.com

CD and merch: shop.kaotoxin.com

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on DEEP IN HATE:

www.deepinhate.com

www.facebook.com/deepinhate

Kaotoxin - Label Logo - 2014 - #0002

 www.kaotoxin.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEEP IN HATE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

PRONG – Begins Australia Tour On November 19th

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 18, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Prong - Ruining Lives In Australia - 2014 Tour promo flyer - November

The legendary Tommy Victor will be leading his band PRONG, through a 4 date tour of Australia: Ruining Lives In Australia Tour 2014. Beginning on November 19th in Sydney at the Metro Theatre and culminating on November 22nd at The Basement, in the capital city of Canberra, as headliners for Metal Fiesta #6, PRONG will be supporting their new and very addicting studio album: Ruining Lives.

Prong - Tommy Victor - Ruining Lives - promo cover pic - 2014 - #77TV

PRONG Ruining Lives was released on May 13th, 2014 in the U.S., via Steamhammer / SPV.

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PRONG:

Tommy Victor – Vocals & Guitars

Jason Christopher – Bass, Backing Vocals

Art Cruz – Drums

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* For more info on PRONG:

Facebook: – Prong –

Website: http://www.prongmusic.com/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/prongmusic

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PRONG.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 18th – It’s A Rockin’ Birthday Bash For Herman Rarebell, Rudy Sarzo And Kirk Hammett!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 18, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Herman Rarebell & Friends - Hermans Scorpions Songs - promo cover pic - 2014

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HERMAN RAREBELL

On November 18th, 1949, Herman Rarebell was born. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Herman! Whoa, yeah! Herman “Ze German” Rarebell is a world-class drummer and most famously known as the drummer for the legendary Scorpions. From 1977 to 1996, Herman recorded, toured, wrote and co-wrote songs for the Scorpions, helping the band to achieve dozens of Gold and Platinum records, along with wide-spread sold-out shows in both arenas and stadiums.

Herman Rarebell has remained active in the music scene, since his departure from the Scorpions. His newest album, Herman Rarebell & Friends – Herman’s Scorpions Songs, will be released in the U.S. on this coming December 16th. This new album from Herman features vocalists: Tony Martin, Don Dokken, Doogie White, Bobby Kimball and more! Herman has also written an autobiography: And Speaking Of Scorpions….

Rudy Sarzo - US Rockstar - magazine - promo cover pic - December 2013

Quiet Riot - circa 1983 - publicity band card - #1984KD

QUIET RIOT – Classic lineup (circa 1983) L to R: Rudy Sarzo, Frankie Banali, Kevin DuBrow and Carlos Cavazo.

RUDY SARZO

On November 18th, 1950, Rudy Sarzo was born in Havana, Cuba. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Rudy! Whoa! Rudy Sarzo is famously known as the former bassist for Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot and Whitesnake. Rudy Sarzo has also played bass and/or recorded for the legendary DIO, WhiteSnake, Yngwie Malmsteen, Blue Öyster Cult, Geoff Tate’s Queensrÿche and Animetal USA. If you follow Rudy Sarzo on Twitter, you will be easily convinced he is a champion of animals and their well-being.

Above top photo: Rudy Sarzo cover feature for U.S. Rockstar Magazine (December 2013).

Kirk Hammett - Terrorizer - cover feature - promo pic - #2014KHMH

KIRK HAMMETT

On November 18th, 1962, Kirk Hammett was born in California. Happy Metal Birthday, Kirk! Hell, yeah! Kirk Hammett is famously known as the lead guitarist for the super-legendary Metallica. Besides being a classic member of (probably) the greatest Metal band that ever existed, Kirk also was a founding member of the ravenous Exodus.

In short, Kirk Hammett is a pioneer and legend of Thrash Metal and helped give The Bay Area its real fame. Kirk is also a very successful entrepreneur, putting his name and creativity on items from guitar straps to horror collectables. Besides being recognized as one of music history’s greatest guitarists, Kirk Hammett along with his Metallica bandmates, were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for the class of 2009.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 17th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 17, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Who - classic band logo - British Flag - #1967 - PTKM66

On November 17th, 1967 – The Who began their second tour of North America at the Shawnee Mission South, high school, in Overland Park, Kansas. The Who were on tour opening for The Buckinghams. Are you ready for this… the ticket admission was: $2 (U.S. funds). Whoa!

Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery - promo cover pic - #1979JL

On this day in 1979 – The Electric Light Orchestra, aka, ELO reaches #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, with Shine a Little Love. ELO’s Bev Bevan later went on to tour as drummer for Black Sabbath, on their Born Again ’83-’84 World Tour.

Dark Angle - Darkness Descends - promo cover pic - #1985GH

On November 17th, 1986 – The second studio album from Dark Angel was released: Darkness Descends. This marked the first Dark Angel album to feature Gene Hoglan on drums. This album was also the last to feature vocalist Don Doty.

ZZ Top - Recycler - promo album cover pic - 1990 - #10BG

On this day in 1990 – ZZ Top peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with their tenth studio album Recycler. This was their fifth top ten album in the United States. Recycler became certified Platinum in the United States by the RIAA.

Slayer - Exodus - Suicidal Tendencies - November 2014 - promo tour flyer - #66711

On November 17th, 2014 – Slayer, with Exodus and Suicidal Tendencies perform at the Bricktown Event Center, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Metal be thy name!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

AC/DC “ROCK OR BUST” – Releasing December 3rd; Title Track Streaming Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 17, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

ACDC - Rock Or Bust - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #12

AC/DC – Rock Or Bust, the highly anticipated new studio album from Australia’s legendary band, will be released on December 3rd, 2014, via Columbia Records. It will be the band’s fifteenth internationally released studio album and the seventeenth to be released in Australia. This is the first studio album of new AC/DC magic, since the multi-platinum Black Ice, which was released back in 2008.

AC:DC - publicity band photo - October 16 - 2014 - #1006

Rock Or Bust was recorded in the Spring of 2014, at Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia and has AC/DC once again teaming up with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser. Founding member and guitarist Malcolm Young did not play on Rock Or Bust, due to his heartbreaking struggle with dementia. The nephew of brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Stevie Young, played rhythm guitar on the new album.

Crank UP The Volume For Rock Or Bust!

ROCK OR BUST – Track Listing:

  1. Rock or Bust
  2. Play Ball
  3. Rock The Blues Away
  4. Miss Adventure
  5. Dogs of War
  6. Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder
  7. Hard Times
  8. Baptism By Fire
  9. Rock the House
  10. Sweet Candy
  11. Emission Control

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Pre-order “Rock Or Bust” digitally and get downloads of “Rock Or Bust” and “Play Ball” instantly: http://smarturl.it/RockOrBustMP3

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AC/DC on Rock Or Bust:

Brian Johnson – lead vocals
Angus Young – lead guitar
Stevie Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
Phil Rudd – drums, percussion

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* For more info on AC/DC:

Facebook: AC/DC

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

STAY STRONG, MALCOLM YOUNG.

Stone.

Top Trumps – “Rock Gods” Themed Card Game Releases On December 8th

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Planet Rock - Top Trumps - Rock Gods - trading cards - promo pic - 2014 - #1116

Here’s a very cool Christmas stocking stuffer or flat-out surprise holiday gift, for the Metalhead and/or Rockaholic in your life! Whoa! Read on…

30 classic bands and artists battle it out across 6 categories in the traditional Top Trumps themed card game, including the likes of: Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, KISS, Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, Free and many more.

Here is the definitive list of all artists and bands in the inaugural “Rock Gods” Top Trumps:

Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Metallica, The Who, Queen, David Bowie, KISS, Motörhead, Thin Lizzy, Genesis, Bruce Springsteen, Yes, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Free, Status Quo, Rory Gallagher, Cream, Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Heart and Nirvana.

Top Trumps - Rock Gods - Iron Maiden - December - 2014 - promo pic

Will the Rolling Stones have had more UK No.1 albums than Led Zeppelin?

Have Nirvana had a higher placed UK single than Def Leppard?

Over the years have Whitesnake had more members than Heart?

Have Metallica sold more worldwide albums than Iron Maiden?

Who have been going longer Judas Priest or Kiss?

You will find the answer to these and many more match ups when the classic card game is released in December.

The perfect Christmas present stocking filler for everyone you ever met is released on Monday December 8th, with a reduced pre-sale price (including free delivery) of £5 available now.

On general release Monday December 8th and available here to pre-order now:

http://rocktrumps.bigcartel.com/product/top-trumps-rock-gods

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* For Top Trumps USA info:

Website: http://www.toptrumps.us

Website: http://www.toptrumps.com/usa/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 16th, From Jimi Hendrix To Iron Maiden

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland - promo cover pic - #1965

On November 16th, 1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first time with their third and final studio album Electric Ladyland. This Rock historical album would spend two weeks at the number one position.

RUSH - 2112 - promo cover pic!

On this day in 1977 – RUSH received their first Gold records in the United States for their albums 2112, All the World’s A Stage (Live) and A Farewell To Kings.

Queen - 1978 - Tour - T-shirt - promo pic - #19781116

Queen - Bicycle Race - Fat Bottomed Girls - promo single cover sleeve - 45 rpm - #1978

On November 16th, 1978 – The iconic Queen were awarded the Gold Ticket for playing to over 100,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. At this concert, during Fat Bottomed Girls, Queen were joined onstage by semi-nude female cyclists. Metal be thy name!!

Above photos: Top – U.S. ’78 Tour Queen T-shirt art, Bottom – 1978 45 RPM cover sleeve for Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls.

IRON MAIDEN "The Number Of The Beast" large album pic!!

On this day in 1982 – The mighty Iron Maiden were in Australia, nearing the end of The Beast On The Road Tour; the city was Brisbane and the venue was Festival Hall. This Iron Maiden tour was in support of the band’s legendary and third full-length studio album: The Number Of The Beast.

Guns N Roses - Don't Cry - promo single cover sleeve - #1991 - 1116

On November 16th, 1991 – Guns N’ Roses peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit Don’t Cry. This song marked their fifth top ten single in the United States.

UK Music Hall Of Fame - Alex Craig Design photo credit - #009 - Nov

Photo credit: http://www.alexcraig.com

On this day in 2005 – The second UK Music Hall Of Fame ceremony took place at the Alexandria Place in London. The Who, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne (solo), Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Eurythmics, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Joy Division/New Order were among the legendary Rock and Metal inductees.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DIRE OMEN ‘Wresting the Revelation of Futility’ Out Now on Dark Descent Records

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Dire Omen - Wrestling The Revelation Of Futility - promo cover pic - 2014

Wresting the Revelation of Futility from Canadian Black/Death Metallers DIRE OMEN is out now on Dark Descent Records. Order it at this location.

Stream the album in its entirety and/or purchase the digital download at:

Characterized by a progression towards the chaotic, opaque darkness that now permeates their sound, the history of the Canadian Black/Death Metallers has led to the establishment of an undeniable identity, most evident on this debut album. Utilizing abyssal, morose imagery combined with a strong sense of Thelemic ritualism, DIRE OMEN has developed a unique take on the Black/Death genre.

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Track List:

Here and Hereafter (Overture)

Onward with Wounds of Disillusion

Ossuary

Hemotically Possessed

Servus Sevorum Dei

Foretold Untethering from Existence

Beyond Stillness

Vacuous Altar

Inversion of Samadhi Dire Omen

Closing the Portal

Critical Praise:

“A stupendously powerful release that fulfills the promise that was evident in the band’s previous shorter releases.” – No Clean Singing

“Dire Omen is a black cauldron of monochromatic squalor, punishing and gripping at the same time.” – PopMatters

Dire Omen - promo band pic - 2014 - #7778

DIRE OMEN:

R. Rodas – Guitars/Vocals

C. Thompson – Bass

K. Trueblood – Drums

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* Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on DIRE OMEN: 

  https://www.facebook.com/direomen

Dark Descent Records - Logo - B&W!

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DIRE OMEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

COUNTESS – RELEASE ‘SERMONS OF THE INFIDEL’ CD: AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF RE-RECORDED CLASSICS

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Countess - Sermons of the Infidel - promo cover pic - November 7 - 2014 - #0011

COUNTESS – ‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ contains a selection of 15 songs from Countess’ past. These tracks were selected by the band and all – save two live songs – were recorded again specifically for this album, throughout 2013 and 2014.

Eight of these tracks were released in 2013 as a digital-only EP. Due to popular demand, the band decided to release a physical version as well. The original eight tracks have been remixed and remastered and seven tracks have been added: five more new versions of Countess classics – including a Manilla Road cover – and two live songs, recorded at the ‘Metal Magic’ festival in Denmark this year.

Countess - live band pic - promo - 2014 - #1107

Though not an anthology in the strictest sense, this record does include many highlights from the band’s extensive discography. It is therefore a perfect record for those who aren’t familiar with Countess yet to get a first taste of the band’s unique take on metal.

‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ is released exclusively as a digipak with an 8-page booklet. The album is out now.

To get a taste of the album, listen to and watch Countess’ official video of ‘Bloed In De Sneeuw’, below. This perhaps Countess’ most well-known song as well as the first-ever Black Metal song with lyrics in Dutch. The original version was released on the band’s sophomore album twenty years ago.

‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ is out now and available from: http://countessmetal.bandcamp.com, www.heidenshart.nl and www.new-era-productions.nl

Sermons of the Infidel – Track List:

  1. Hymn To The Gods Of Yore
  2. Trumpets Of Dawn
  3. I Am The Infidel
  4. Child Of The Millennia
  5. Son Of The Dragon
  6. Sermon Of The Devil Preacher
  7. Alone Against The World
  8. Thermopylae
  9. City Of Satan
  10. Chosen By The Gods
  11. Chapel Of Doom
  12. Bloed In De Sneeuw
  13. The Veils Of Negative Existence
  14. Feuer Und Blut (live)
  15. Hell’s Rock & Roll (live)

ABOUT COUNTESS:

Countess is a Dutch band that has been unleashing metal music upon the world since 1992. Countess’ unique and harsh style of metal, characterized by an uncompromising loyalty to the old Heavy Metal and Black Metal traditions but by no means unoriginal, has certainly gone through changes over the years, but its essence has always remained the same.

The most important influences of Countess are the old Black Metal legends like Venom, Bathory and Hellhammer and traditional Heavy Metal bands like Manowar and Manilla Road.

Since 1993, Countess has released fourteen full-length albums. The most recent record, ‘Ancient Lies And Battle Cries’, was released this year.

In 2014 Countess also took to the stage again for the first time in more than sixteen years, including  succesful shows at the ‘Veneration Of The Dead’ festival in Rotterdam, ‘Under The Black Sun’ in Berlin and ‘Metal Magic’ in Denmark.

Currently, the band is rehearsing for more upcoming shows as well as working on new material. After 22 years, Countess is still going strong.

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* For more info on COUNTESS:

www.countessmetal.com

http://countessmetal.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/CountessMetal

www.twitter.com/CountessMetal

www.youtube.com/countessmetal

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE COUNTESS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SLAYER – PHOTOS OF SLAYER’S KERRY KING AND TOM ARAYA WITH SCION X SLAYER MOBILE AMP TC AT SEMA

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Kerry King - Slayer - Scion AV - promo pic - 2014 - #001

 Check Out Below: Scion x Slayer | Driven Henson Studios, ESP Guitar, Snake Farm Visit – Scion

Kerry King Tom Araya - Slayer - Scion AV - promo pic - 2014 - #002

Scion AV - Slayer - 2014 - promo pic - #003

Kerry King - Slayer - Scion AV - promo pic - Nov - 2014 - #004

Tom Araya - Slayer - Scion AV - promo pic - Nov - 2014 - #005

Kerry King - Slayer - Scion AV - promo pic - Nov. - 2014 - #006

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* For more info on SLAYER:

http://www.slayer.net/us/slayeralbum15

Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SLAYER.

LONG LIVE SCION AV.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 15th, From KISS To Slayer

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Grand Funk Railroad, E Pluribus Funk - promo album cover pic - #1971

On November 15th, 1971 – Grand Funk Railroad released their fifth studio album E Pluribus Funk via Capitol Records, which later peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, selling one million copies.

Billy Idol - Mony Mony Live - promo single sleeve - #1987BI

On this day in 1987 – Mony Mony ‘Live’ by Billy Idol was a hit.

Slayer - Exodus - Suicidal Tendencies - November 2014 - promo tour flyer - #66711

On November 15th, 2014 – The mighty Slayer with Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus perform on November 15th, 2014 at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

Slipknot - Knotfest Japan - November 15 - 16 - 2014 - promo flyer

On November 15th, 2014 – Slipknot takes their ferocious Knotfest to Japan, on November 15th, 2014, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.

Kiss - The Joint - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - November - 2015 - promo banner

On this day in KISSTORY – November 15th, 2014 – KISS Rocks Vegas tonight at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Chad Kroeger - Avril Lavigne - Hello Canada - promo mag cover - #2013

CHAD KROEGER

On November 15th, 1974, Chad Kroeger was born in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. Chad Kroeger is the co-founding member, lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of Nickelback. Chad has been a sought after songwriter, singer and producer for many other artists, including and not limited to: Santana, My Darkest Days, Avril Lavigne, Chris Daughtry, Steel Panther and Tim McGraw. Chad married Canadian Rock singer and actress Avril Lavigne, on July 1st, 2013, which is also Canada Day.

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

With Nickelback, Chad Kroeger has released seven studio albums, with their eighth studio album No Fixed Address releasing on November 17th, 2014. With #1 albums and many chart hit singles aside, Nickelback has comfortably sold over fifty million albums worldwide.

Top photo: Hello Canada, weekly, No 312, July 15, 2013.

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LIVING COLOUR – RETURN TO STUDIO, POSTPONE SEVERAL FALL TOUR DATES

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Living Colour -

Photo credit: Karsten Staiger

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 – Living Colour, the multi-platinum rock band whose music Rolling Stone described as “an intoxicating brew of hard, grinding rock with splashes of funk, jazz, reggae and pop,” have returned to the studio to finish work on Shade, their forthcoming album.

The band has also postponed a number of their fall tour dates in order to spend the remainder of the year working on their sixth studio offering. However, Living Colour will be playing four shows before the end of the year:

Nov. 28 – New York, NY Irving Plaza
Nov. 29 – Londonderry, NH Tupelo Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
Nov. 30 – Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Dec. 01  – Philadelphia, PA World Café Live

“While we don’t want to disappoint our fans,” explained guitarist Vernon Reid, “we need this time to finish recording the new album. We will be back in February with new material. We really appreciate our fans’ support and want to make the best record we can.”

Dates that have been postponed are:

Dec. 03 – Stafford Springs, CT Stafford Palace Theatre
Dec. 04 – Newton, NJ The Newton Theatre
Dec. 05 – Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield Playhouse
Dec. 06 – Leesburg, VA Tally Ho Theatre
Dec. 07 – Hanover, MD Maryland Live Casino
Dec. 09 – Nashville, TN City Winery Nashville
Dec. 10 – Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
Dec. 12 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL The Culture Room
Dec. 13 – St. Petersburg, FL The State Theatre
Dec. 14 – Atlanta, GA The Masquerade

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* Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info on LIVING COLOUR:

www.facebook.com/livingcolour

www.twitter.com/livingcolour

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LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

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FAITHSEDGE – Recruits Stryper Bassist And Mr.Big /Ace Frehley Drummer For 2015 Album

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Faithsedge - 2015 - promo band banner pic - #2015GF

After back to back albums welcomed by fans and critics alike, Faithsedge featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso will enter the studio in 2015 to record the third Faithsedge installment.

Joining the new lineup will feature Tim Gaines (Stryper) on bass and drummer Matt Starr (Mr.Big /Ace Frehley), which will deliver a crushing new rhythm section.

Taking over production and full-time keys for the album will be Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline) known for his melodically charged keys and excellent productions.

The album has been written by Floridia and the band will start pre-production early in 2015, with plans for release by the end of the year.

Faithsedge’s current record The Answer of Insanity was released in September through Scarlet Records/eOne music.

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* For more info on FAITHSEDGE:

www.faithsedgemusic.com

www.facebook.com/faithsedge

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LONG LIVE FAITHSEDGE.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

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KISS – Rock Icons To Perform At 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, holidays, Music, music news, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

88th Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade - promo banner - #2014KISS

KISS - Promo band - classic logo - pic promo - 2013 - #3

Represented by Epic Rights, (the full-service global branding and merchandising company), the iconic KISS have been secured to perform at the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This marks the first ever appearance of KISS at this historic and traditional holiday American event! Whoa! With a KISS medley and 600 cheerleaders from across the United States, leading the way, this event will be viewed by tens of millions of people; viewed from both the streets of Manhattan and around the U.S.! Whoa again!

The 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to NBC on Thursday, November 27 (9:00 a.m. to noon in all time zones). Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie of NBC’s Today will anchor the broadcast. Executive Producer Brad Lachman, Producer Bill Bracken and Director Gary Halverson are the team leading this live holiday broadcast, behind the scenes.

2014 has been a milestone year for KISS, with the band celebrating their 40th Anniversary and induction into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. KISS will be capping off their historic year when they hit their mark on Manhattan’s 34th street, at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on this NBC telecast:

http://www.nbc.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE NBC.

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, AMERICA!

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On This Day In METAL History – November 11th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

KISS "Rock And Roll Over" large promo album pic!

On this day in KISSTORY – November 11th, 1976 – KISS released their fifth studio album: Rock And Roll Over. This legendary album features the memorable KISS classics: Hard Luck Woman, Calling Dr. Love, I Want You and Makin’ Love. The album cover artwork was created by the prominent artist Michael Doret.

Slade - My Baby Left Me But Thats Alright Mama - promo cover sleeve - #1977S

On November 11th, 1977 – As a tribute to Elvis Presley, Slade’s Rock medley of Elvis Presley covers, My Baby Left Me/But That’s All Right Mama, peaks at #32 in the United Kingdom. This release was a 7″, single, 45 RPM.

Ernest Saves Christmas - promo movie poster - #1987JV

On this day in 1988 – The Christmas comedy film, Ernest Saves Christmas, was released to theaters. Jim Varney played the lovable super-nerd and film franchise star: Ernest P. Worrell. This film was directed by John R. Cherry III. Sadly, Jim Varney passed away at the young age of 50, in February of 2000. The Ernest character and Jim Varney were… Metal. Rest in peace, Jim Varney.

Metallica - Classic Band Logo - White on Black - #777493

On this day in 1997 – The mighty Metallica performed a free concert at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th, 1997, in the CoreStates complex parking lot, in South Philadelphia. In celebration of the release of their seventh studio album Reload, Metallica had promised a free concert to any major city with an available venue. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is… Metal.

Forest Of The Living Dead - promo DVD cover pic - #20141111

On November 11th, 2014 – Forest Of The Living Dead is released on DVD. This Horror flick stars Michael Madsen, Johnny Young and Aiden Bristow. The living dead are always… Metal.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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KING DIAMOND “Dreams Of Horror” – Releases November 10th, Via Metal Blade Records

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

King Diamond - Dreams Of Horror - promo cover pic - 2014 - #AL77711

As reported on the King Diamond Facebook page:

A 2xCD collection of King Diamond songs, newly enhanced into ultimate editions by King Diamond and Andy LaRocque themselves, will be released by Metal Blade Records on November 11th.

King Diamond’s Dreams of Horror is the only “best of” album covering the band’s entire career. King Diamond and Andy LaRocque meticulously mastered and enhanced these 23 songs into the ultimate editions, chosen by the band from both the Roadrunner and Metal Blade catalogs.

“Dreams of Horror” will be available on November 10th. Listen to “The Puppet Master” from disc 2 of “Dreams of Horror” and pre-order a copy now at: http://goo.gl/MB4L1c

KING DIAMOND Dreams Of Horror – Track Listing:

DISC 1 – ROADRUNNER

  1. The Candle
  2. Dressed in White
  3. The Family Ghost
  4. Black Horsemen
  5. Welcome Home
  6. The Invisible Guests
  7. At the Graves
  8. Sleepless Nights
  9. Let It Be Done
  10. Eye of the Witch
  11. Insanity

DISC 2 – METAL BLADE

  1. Dreams
  2. The Spider’s Lullabye
  3. Waiting
  4. Heads on the Wall
  5. Voodoo
  6. Black Devil
  7. Help!!!
  8. Spirits
  9. The Puppet Master
  10. Blue Eyes
  11. Never Ending Hill
  12. Shapes of Black

King Diamond - The Puppet Master - promo vinyl album pic - 2014 - #1109

In other news, King Diamond vinyl has been made available throughout 2014. Currently, vinyl versions of Them, Abigail, The Eye, Fatal Portrait, and The Puppet Master are available now on the Metal Blade webshop. Conspiracy and In Concert will be coming this January! Copies of the vinyl are available now at: http://goo.gl/n6biQA

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* For more info on KING DIAMOND:

Facebook: King Diamond

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LONG LIVE KING DIAMOND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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