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TRAGODIA – Epic Italian Act Completing Third Album For Kolony Records Release

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Italian Metal label Kolony Records will bring their country’s own TRAGODIA to their heavily expanding roster, as the band prepares to release its third full-length release worldwide in the coming months.

Based out of Italy’s Northern Italian commune of Brescia, TRAGODIA has released two full-length albums to date, beginning with their debut The Promethean Legacyreleased in 2007, followed by 2012’s more expansive Theomachy. With a charging, versatile and at times progressive approach to Melodic Metal, a blend of vocal styles, blazing solos and straightforward sections of crushing, classic but modernized thrash-inspired songwriting fuel the band’s works.

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With the fresh steam behind their engines still hot after last year’s Theomachy album, the band began creating their next opus, in the meantime having caught the attention of Kolony Records, who signed TRAGODIA for the release of their nearly completed third studio full-length. The quintet has been hard at work constructing the layered new release over recent weeks, which is guaranteed to boast the most epic tunes of the band’s creation to date.

Commented guitarist Francesco Lupi: “We are very happy to enter Kolony Records’ excellent roster and to be part of this very fast growing label. Kolony Records is becoming well-known for always striving to reach a balance between sheer musical quality and winning marketing strategies. We are also confident to have a killer album under our belt!”

Confirmed info on the new TRAGODIA album will be available soon, but in the meantime the band has posted a detailed studio report of the album’s progress at local Piacenza-based Elfo Studio with producer Daniele Mandelli (Forgotten Tomb) where the band is this week completing the new album; check it out HERE. Stay tuned for brand new updates in the coming days.

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TRAGODIA Is:

Luca Meloni – vocals

Francesco Lupi – guitars

Riccardo Tonoli – guitars

Luca Paderno – bass

Daniele Valseriati – drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on TRAGODIA, click on the links below!

facebook: Tragodia

http://tragodia.bandcamp.com/

http://www.twitter.com/tragodiaband

http://www.youtube.com/tragodiaofficial

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KOLONY RECORDS:

www.kolonyrecords.com

facebook: Kolony Records

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LONG LIVE TRAGODIA.

Stone.

SWAMP PEOPLE – Hit Reality Series Has Its Own CD Out, Via Rounder! Whoa!

Posted in country music, Music, pop culture, reality television, television shows with tags , , , , on May 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SWAMP PEOPLE – Excuse me, while I take a detour from METAL for just a moment and blab about… SWAMP PEOPLE. This reality show and all of its (real life) characters absolutely kicks ass! I’ve been a fan of this Southern cooked show about alligator hunters since day one. I’m hooked. I watch the repeats and still see stuff I didn’t notice the first (or second) time around!

The main character (or so it seems) is Troy. He’s the dude on the CD cover y’all see at the top of this post. Troy is one legitimate bad ass of the swamps; yet he comes across as a the neighbor I’d want to have around as well. SWAMP PEOPLE aires new shows on Thursday nights, at 10/9c on History (channel). The repeats seem to be on a whenever basis; which is all good by me.

I came across the CD for SWAMP PEOPLE at Walmart this week; it was released on May 21st, via Rounder. I didn’t buy it; still I wanted to showcase it here cause I can! Maybe I’ll get this CD down the road. Why not? This CD isn’t Perry Katy, Dustin Leiber or ABBA for Metal sakes. Metal be thy name.

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This SWAMP PEOPLE CD features the music of: the Neville Brothers, Tony Joe White, Buckwheat Zydeco, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Hank Williams, Beausoleil with Michael Doucet and several others. Whoa!

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HEY! There’s even a whiz-bang bobble head of Troy that fans of SWAMP PEOPLE can buy as well! That’s it below! Whoa!

Swamp People - Troy - Bobble Head - promo pic

You can purchase this Troy bobble head by clicking the link below:

http://histv.co/10gO7qV

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For more info on SWAMP PEOPLE, click the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Swamp People on History

http://www.history.com/swamppeople

http://shop.history.com/swamp-people/ind…

Rounder (Records) - Logo - B&WROUNDER (Records):

facebook: Rounder Records

http://www.rounder.com

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LONG LIVE SWAMP PEOPLE.

TROY IS METAL.

“NO GUTS. NO GATOR.”

Stone.

Wanna See The Super Cool CD I Bought Today?

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Alice In Chains - The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - promo cover

ALICE IN CHAINS – Yes, that’s it above! It’s the NEW ALICE IN CHAINS CD! Whoa! I’ve been counting the days for The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. I bought this CD at my local Super Walmart in Franklin, Ohio. (No, this CD is not edited). So, how do I feel about getting this CD?

I

AM

F’N

PSYCHED

OUTTA MY

ROCKIN’

MIND!

METAL BE THY NAME, I AM.

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For more info on ALICE IN CHAINS, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Alice in Chains

http://www.aliceinchains.com

http://www.twitter.com/aliceinchains

http://www.youtube.com/user/aliceinchain…

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LONG LIVE ALICE IN CHAINS.

Stone.

HATEBREED – Are Cover Feature On New Issue Of Outburn Magazine

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Hatebreed - Outburn Magazine - promo cover - 2013

HATEBREED are on the cover of the new Outburn Magazine! Metal be thy name!

Outburn #69 On Sale Now: Hatebreed, Escape the Fate, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Almost, Heaven Shall Burn, Atrocity, A Pale Horse Named Death, Drowning Pool, Terror, HIM, Black Star Riders, Transit, Hypocrisy, Howl, Fallstar

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HATEBREED:

Jamey Jasta – vocals

Frank Novinec – guitar

Chris Beattie – bass

Wayne Lozinak – guitar

Matt Byrne – drums

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HATEBREED – THE DIVINITY OF PURPOSE

NEW HATEBREED ALBUM IS OUT NOW AND AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE!

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For more info on HATEBREED, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Hatebreed

http://www.hatebreed.com

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LONG LIVE HATEBREED.

Stone.

ASHES OF TYRANNY – Release Debut EP “Shrine”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, modern metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Garnett/Ottawa, KS band ASHES OF TYRANNY has just released their debut EP Shrine, digitally for streaming and/or purchase through:

http://ashesoftyranny.bandcamp.com/album/shrine

Modern Melodic Rock ‘n Metal is perhaps the best description of what the band has created, but it all boils down to memorable songwriting that grooves and emotes. ASHES OF TYRANNY has redefined the sound of Metal music, with a new take on old classic concepts. Beautiful melodic vocal lines, soaring guitar harmonies, and hard-hitting songs that have real staying power are what define Shrine.

ASHES OF TYRANNY has a string of regional dates lined up next month with a major tour announcement coming soon.

SHRINE – Track List:

Demolition Man

Shrine

The Rag Man

Start the Flood

Satisfy

For You

Suffer

Deathbringer

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ASHES OF TYRANNY Live:

June 4th @ The Riot Room – Kansas City, MO

June 15th @ Forrest Park – Ottawa, KS (MADD Benefit/Free Show)

June 19th @ Angel’s Rock Bar – Kansas City, MO

June 22nd @ Central Street Bar & Grill – Richmond, KS

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on ASHES OF TYRANNY, click on links below!

http://www.ashesoftyranny.com

facebook: Ashes of Tyranny

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LONG LIVE ASHES OF TYRANNY.

Stone.

VENOM – Metal Icons To Headline Hammer Open Air Festival 2013

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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VENOM have confirmed they will be headlining the Hammer Open Air Metal Festival 
in Lieto, Finland on 20th July 2013. VENOM last played live in Finland in 2010 at the 
Nummirock Festival, so their welcome return will be a truly explosive event for their 
hard-core Finish Legions, Hell Yeah!!!

For more info, click on that link below! Whoa!

http://www.sacrifire.net/hammer/

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(Source: VENOM Official Website)

For more info on VENOM, click on the links below!

http://www.venomslegions.com/

facebook: VENOM

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LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

GRAVE DIGGER – HEADLINING ROÇA ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL IN BRAZIL!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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GRAVE DIGGER – This Roça ‘n’ Roll Festival Episode XV in Brazil looks to be one hell of a grand Metal time! Germany’s Metal legends GRAVE DIGGER are a headliner on June 1st! May 30th, 31st and June 1st are gonna ROCK cause of this event! Metal be thy name.

Considered the largest and best known festival of Rock ‘n’ Roll and one of Brazil’s most important, the Roça ‘n’ Roll takes place annually in Varginha. This festival is part of the city’s cultural agenda, showcasing artists of both the Rock and Metal scene, with underground, national and international reputation.

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For more info on this Roça ‘n’ Roll Festival, click on the links below!

http://www.rocainroll.com

facebook: FESTIVAL ROÇA ‘N’ ROLL

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For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, click on the links below! Whoa!

http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

facebook: Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

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LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

LONG LIVE ROÇA ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL.

Stone.

KISS KIDS COMIC #2 COVER ART REVEALED

Posted in classic rock, comic books, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Kids II - comic cover promo - #2 - 2013

As reported on the KISS facebook page:

Here’s the KISS KIDS Comic #2 cover artwork. The issue will be released in September.

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For more info on KISS, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

RAVEN – “Rock Until You Drop – A Long Day’s Journey” 2-DVD Releases This Summer!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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RAVEN – All For One – One For all… Solid As A Rock With Swords In The Air – The undisputed kings of Athletic Rock are back! Harder and stronger than ever. With their new DVD Rock Until You Drop – A Long Day’s Journey they show all non believers what real Metal is about. Screaming guitar riffs, pumping bass lines, exploding drums and a voice which is not from this earth!

It`s now 32 years ago since their first album “Rock Until You Drop” was released and during this time Raven definitely influenced a lot of bands. Who played their first tour at the east coast in the USA as support to Raven?: Metallica. Who played their first gigs ever as support to Raven?: Anthrax. The list goes on and on… ask Mille of Kreator or Tom Angelripper of Sodom..both will say that Raven was a big influence on their musical careers.

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Rock Until You Drop / A Long Day’s Journey releases as a 2 disc DVD, in Germany, on June 21st, 2013. Other countries release dates will vary.

Over three decades of RAVEN Metal are covered on this double DVD! Concert, studio, backstage and interview footage are all included in this RAVEN DVD gem!

Rock Until You Drop – A Long Day’s Journey will be released via SPV / Steamhammer.

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RAVEN:

John Gallagher – bass guitar & vocals

Mark Gallagher – guitar & backing vocals

Joe Hasselvander – drums

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(Source: SPV / Steamhammer)

For more info on RAVEN, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Raven

http://www.ravenlunatics.com

SPV / Steamhammer: http://www.spv.de

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LONG LIVE RAVEN.

NWOBHM & THRASH LEGENDS.

Stone.

GREAT WHITE – Spreading The Word About VetTix.org This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted in charities, classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As GREAT WHITE has reported on their facebook page:

Memorial Day is nearly here. We remember our fallen heroes and honor those still serving! Join us in getting the word out about VetTix.org.

VetTix gives FREE tickets to all veterans, currently serving military members and their families, as a way of saying Thank You!

Click here for more info: VetTix.org

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GREAT WHITE:

Mark Kendall – Guitar

Michael Lardie – Keyboards & Guitar

Scott Snyder – Bass

Audie Desbrow – Drums

Terry Illous – Vocals

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For more info on GREAT WHITE, click on the links below!

facebook: Great White [Band]

http://GREATWHITEROCKS.COM

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LONG LIVE GREAT WHITE.

REMEMBER OUR FALLEN TROOPS.

REMEMBER THOSE STILL SERVING.

LONG LIVE VETTIX.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Stone.

BIOHAZARD – Hardcore Metal Legends: Summer Tour 2013

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BIOHAZARD – From Brooklyn, New York, the absolute legendary BIOHAZARD will be spreading their infectious Hardcore Metal around the planet this Summer! 2013 may just be headed towards a global hazard… and it’s F’N BIOHAZARD! Metal be thy name.

Check out the tour stops at top of post and see if you’re close to being infected by BIOHAZARD!

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Billy Graziadei

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Bobby Hambel

Biohazard - Danny Schuler - publicity pic - #1 - 2013

Danny Schuler

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Scott Roberts

Biohazard - Reborn In Defiance - promo album pic!

REBORN IN DEFIANCE IS OUT NOW!

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All above photos from BIOHAZARD facebook.

For more info on BIOHAZARD, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Biohazard

www.nuclearblastusa.com

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LONG LIVE BIOHAZARD.

LEGENDS LIKE BIOHAZARD AREN’T MADE. THEY’RE BORN.

Stone.

SABRINA SABROK – Opening For The Legendary Queensrÿche In Mexico, On Thursday, June 6th!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SABRINA SABROK and her band will be opening for Queensrÿche! Metal be thy name!

Sabrina Sabrok shared this with Metal Odyssey:  “I am very happy to play along with Queensryche, they’re a band with a great career and now coming to Mexico, which is where I am, I like that the promoters invite me to play with the best Rock bands!”

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When: Thursday, June 6th at the Jose Cuervo Salón!

Where: Lago Andromaco #17 esq. Moliere, Col. Ampliación Granada, 11529 Mexico City, Mexico

Ticket Info:

http://www.ticketmaster.com.mx/event/14004AA4A30FAACB?camefrom=CFC_JUEVES2x1

Sabrina Sabrok - Queensryche - concert banner flyer - june 2013

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SABRINA SABROK BAND:

Sabrina Sabrok – vocals

Scarecrow X – guitar & back vocals

Axe DamnShark – bass & back vocals

Inferno Vampir – drums & back vocals

Zohan Wolf – bass

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Sabrina Sabrok - Welcome To The Human Race - promo cover

Sabrina Sabrok “Welcome To The Human Race” is available on iTunes!

https://itunes.apple.com/mx/album/welcome-to-human-race-single/id646508734

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Listen To Sabrina Sabrok’s Music On:

https://soundcloud.com/sabrina-sabrok

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For more info on SABRINA SABROK, click on the links below! Whoa!

http://sabrinasabrokband.com/

facebook: Sabrina Sabrok

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Queensrÿche:

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

facebook: Queensrÿche

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LONG LIVE SABRINA SABROK.

Long Live Queensrÿche.

Stone.

BIGTALKAHH – Feature Performers At: “Be Strong Rock For Boston” Benefit In Cranston, Rhode Island

Posted in charity events, concerts, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Bigtalkahh - Be strong - rock for boston - promo flyer - 2013

This Sunday, May 26th, 2013! Be Strong All Day Marathon Benefit – Bigtalkahh hits the Main Stage at 9pm!

Where: Mardis Gras Multi Club

1500 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island

20 Bands and only a $10 cover! All proceeds go to The One Fund!

Time: 1:00pm to 1:00am

facebook: The One Fund Boston

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For more info on BIGTALKAHH, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Bigtalkahh

http://www.bigtalkahh.com/

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LONG LIVE BIGTALKAHH.

LONG LIVE BOSTON.

GOD BLESS THE VICTIMS OF THE BOSTON MARATHON.

Stone.

HAVOK – Denver’s Thrash Metal Warriors “Unnatural Selection” Available For Pre-Order; Premiered On SiriusXM Liquid Metal

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on May 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Havok - Unnatural Selection - promo cover pic

Unnatural Selection Releases June 25th, 2013 In North America, Via Candlelight Records!

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As reported on the facebook page of HAVOK:

Thanks to the good folks at SiriusXM Liquid Metal for premiering the first single Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death off the new album UNNATURAL SELECTION. If you want to hear it again or you missed it the first time. We need you to request it on the Liquid Metal facebook page.

PRE-ORDER THE NEW ALBUM @ http://merchnow.com/catalogs/havok

For all of you who pre-order the new album we are offering you an exclusive guarantee… It’s guaranteed to kick you in your hairy nut sack!!!

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HAVOK:

David Sanchez – ead vocals & guitars

Pete Webber – drums

Reece Scruggs – lead guitar & vocals

Michael Leon – lead bass & vocals

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For more info on HAVOK, click on the links below!

facebook: HAVOK

http://www.HAVOKband.com

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

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LONG LIVE HAVOK.

HAVOK KICKS 100% THRASH METAL ASS.

Stone.

CARCASS – DISINTERRED UK METAL LEGENDS CARCASS SIGN TO NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS!

Posted in goregrind, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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CARCASS – Disinterred British Extreme Metal legends CARCASS have signed to Nuclear Blast Records for the world excluding Japan! Surgical Steel, the band’s first studio release since their 1996 LP Swansong, was produced by Colin Richardson (NAPALM DEATH, BOLT THROWER, GOREFEST, CANNIBAL CORPSE, SINISTER, RODRIGO Y GABRIELA) and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ACCEPT, EXODUS, TESTAMENT).

Joining guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker in the band’s current incarnation are new drummer Dan Wilding (ABORTED, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED) and guitarist Ben Ash (PIG IRON, DESOLATION, LIQUEFIED SKELETON). Expect some guest vocals from original sticksman Ken Owen as well, when Surgical Steel is released this Fall world-wide.

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CARCASS has released the following statement regarding their new-found partners in medical deviancy: “We are pleased to announce that we have found the perfect home for Surgical Steel, the first CARCASS album for, what, eighteen years?! We’ve inked a deal with Nuclear Blast for our new baby.

We have to thank Markus Staiger for his enthusiasm and belief in what he heard, but mostly his ability to take advantage of Jeff with a bad hangover when he visited the office in Stuttgart to let him be the first to hear the rough mixes. Nuclear Blast has managed to secure this release despite interest from all the main players in what remains of the metal ‘music industry’.

We’re also looking forward to working with our pals in the US Office, who have done favors for us behind the scenes over the last few years. On a personal note, Jeff looks forward to his and label manager Gerardo Martinez’ friendship to come crashing down in flames and tears in a few months. As long as we don’t mention ‘The War’ we think we’re going to do just fine with our new Teutonic home!

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Commented Nuclear Blast owner and founder Markus Staiger: “One of my all-time favorite UK Metal Bands signed recently to Nuclear Blast – it feels like a dream come true. When Jeff Walker let me listen to the new record I knew immediately that CARCASS made one of their best albums ever! It is a perfect mixture of Heartwork and Necroticism with a massive production to boot. The album is without a doubt just as perfect and lethal as surgical steel itself, and exactly what both old and new fans have waited for eagerly all of these years! I am very proud to say, CARCASS – welcome to the Nuclear family. It is an honor to work with this legendary metal band.”

Adds North American label manager Gerardo Martinez: “First of all, apologies to the many that were wondering where that signing statement was the other day. Well, we didn’t anticipate the prenuptial agreement to take this long but here we are, and about to release to the world what many people said would never happen: a new CARCASS record!

All joking aside, this is a dream come true. All I can say is that even the biggest critic, Señor Walker himself included, will find this to be one of the best CARCASS albums. It already sounds like a classic and I can’t wait for people to hear it. ‘Time to die, die in pain’!!!”

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CARCASS has released several classic albums over the years, including Decibel Magazine “Hall of Fame” inductees Heartwork and Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious, and their influence has changed the face of Extreme Metal with every consecutive release. Whether it was inventing gore-grind (i.e. Reek of Putrefaction, Symphonies of Sickness) or creating the template for Melodic Death Metal (i.e. Heartwork), CARCASS has always made records by which bars were set and rules were broken. Upon the band’s dismantling in 1996, fans mourned the loss of the seminal act and longed that the group would return again one day. In 2007, the metal world got its wish as CARCASS reformed to play several sold-out reunion shows around the globe.

Once again re-motivated to administer a shot of cynicism and infectious riffs into the arm of a sickly Metal scene, founding members Bill Steer and Jeff Walker began writing what would become the latest output of their highly influential career, Surgical Steel. Only the choicest of cuts were made, and blood sweat and tears were shed to bring us a record worthy of the CARCASS legacy. In short, Surgical Steel is just what the doctor ordered.

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CARCASS Festival Appearances For 2013:

Maryland Deathfest (USA)

Metaltown (Sweden)

Brutal Assault (Czech)

Party San (Germany)

Damnation (UK)

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on CARCASS, click on the link below!

facebook: Carcass

facebook: Nuclear Blast USA

www.nuclearblastusa.com

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LONG LIVE CARCASS.

Stone.

COUNTESS – TO UNLEASH EP ‘SERMONS OF THE INFIDEL’ JUNE 17th

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Countess - Sermons Of the Infidel - EP - promo cover

On June 17, Dutch Black Metal veterans Countess will release a new EP entitled Sermons Of The Infidel. The EP will be exclusively available digitally through the band’s official Bandcamp site.

‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ features 35 minutes of METAL spread over eight tracks: six brand new versions of Countess classics and two new songs. The EP is the first Countess release since 2011’s full-length ‘On Wings Of Defiance’, two tracks of which are featured here in killer new renditions. All songs are exemplary of Countess’ unique blend of first wave Black Metal and traditional Heavy Metal.

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Track List:

– Hymn To The Gods Of Yore
– Trumpets Of Dawn
– I Am The Infidel
– Sermon Of The Devil Preacher
– Son Of The Dragon
– Child Of The Millennia
– City Of Satan
– Chosen By The Gods

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‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ also marks the return of guitarist Zagan, who was last heard on the legendary ‘Revenge’ albums over a decade ago. His fretboard wizardry adds yet another dimension to the unique musical tapestry that is Countess.

The EP will be available for download in several high-quality formats of choice and includes a printable cover, back inlay and CD label (in pdf format). From June 17, ‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ can be purchased here: http://countessmetal.bandcamp.com/.

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Follow Countess on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest updates from the cult:

facebook: Countess

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LONG LIVE COUNTESS.

Stone.

DORO – May & June LIVE Dates = Open-Air Season!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the facebook page of DORO:

The next run of DORO shows are almost here! Open-Air season rocks!

05.30.13 GER Tann – Röhnhalle

05.31.13 GER Bochum – ZecheBochum

06.02.13 BUL Kavarna – Kavarna Rock

06.05.13 GER Augsburg – Spectrum Club Augsburg

06.07.13 SWE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival

06.20.13 GER St. Goarshausen (Lorelei) – Metalfest Open Airs

06.21.13 ITA Natz – Alpen Flair Alpen Flair Südtirol

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For more info on DORO, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: DORO

http://www.doro.de/

http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/DoroOfficial

Doro and Stone - Feb. 9 - 2013

LONG LIVE DORO.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

ROYAL THUNDER AND ROLLING STONE OFFER ACOUSTIC DOWNLOAD OF “PARSONZ CURSE”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo credit: Tom Bejgrowicz; left to right: Mlny Parsonz, Josh Weaver, Evan DiPrima

BAND CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, JOIN BARONESS IN AUGUST

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Philadelphia – Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based band who released their debut album CVI in May of 2012 to rave reviews including a recent accolade from Rolling Stone’s David Fricke (“heavy with the meaty, base elements of early-Seventies British blues”), are offering a free download of an acoustic version of “Parsonz Curse” via Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/parsonz-curse-by-royal-thunder-free-mp3-20130523

“When we went in to the studio to re-record the tracks from CVI acoustically, we didn’t just want to play the songs how they were played on the record,” explained guitar player Josh Weaver.  “We started with basic ideas and structures and then added different instruments so as to shed new light on each piece. We wanted to dig deeper into ‘Parsonz Curse’ and see what else was in it. It was a great experience to do something out of our comfort zone. We have a very strong, creative, positive working relationship with our longtime friend and producer Joey Jones, who owns and runs Aria Recording Studio. The experience challenged us on many different levels.We are excited and honored to be able to release this particular track with Rolling Stone. Thank you to Rolling Stone and thank you to all of our fans for your much-appreciated support! Enjoy!”

The acoustic offering was recorded earlier this year and showcases the diversity and range the female-fronted outfit is capable of. Two other acoustic versions of songs from CVI have been made available previously: Decibel Magazine offered “Whispering World” via their July flexi disc and Pitchfork offered a download of “Black Water Vision” (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15230-black-water-vision-acoustic/), which they described as a “Southern gothic murder ballad halfway down the cemetery road” and added “Mlny Parsonz’s voice commands attention whether it’s with a wail or a whisper.”

Royal Thunder is currently on the road with The Dillinger Escape Plan and will join label mates Baroness on Aug. 5 for a month of dates.  The band will also play Bonnaroo on June 16 as well as Scion’s Rock Fest on June 1 in Memphis.

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TOUR DATES:

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on ROYAL THUNDER, click on the links below!

facebook: ROYAL THUNDER

http://bit.ly/RoyalThunderiTunes

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LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

Stone.

SIX FEET UNDER – VIP Bundles For The Hell In July Tour Available Now

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Six Feet Under - Hell In July - promo flyer - 2013

SIX FEET UNDER are currently preparing for their next round of tour dates in support ofUnborn. As previously announced, Decrepit Birth and Cannabis Corpse will be joining them on this tour. Additionally, up-and-coming act Dealey Plaza will open the show. The tour begins July 10th in Houston  and VIP bundles are currently available via http://shop.soundcheckhollywood.com/collections/Hell-In-July-Tour . Bundles include a ticket to the show, SIX FEET UNDER shirt, a limited “Hell In July” poster, and a back stage pre-show hang with founding vocalist, Chris Barnes.

Comments Barnes: “Hello, all you sick fucks! Summer tours in the U.S. are always a blast, and this one is set up for sheer devastation with opening bands Decrepit Birth, Cannabis Corpse and Dealey Plaza! I would just like to take this time to say and send a personal message to those in Denver as well as Seattle: You may want to stock up and/or possibly grow twice as much cannabis as you have been, because once SFU and Cannabis Corpse roll into those towns, the sheer magnitude of smoking may – 1. Drain the cannabis supply of those two said cities or 2. Possibly cause low cloud formations. Fog lights should be used on all vehicles to and from the concert.

“On a side note, I’m super excited to have the opening band Dealey Plaza join us. They are a really killer new band and put on a ferocious live show. Drumming for Dealey Plaza is my nephew, Ryley Dipaola.  He beats the shit out of the drums, and it makes me really proud to have my nephew on the road with me! I’m more proud than I can say about that, so I hope everyone will come out to the shows and support all these great musicians and great bands that are on tour with us this summer for Hell In July! And we will see everyone else real soon! Lots more tour dates to be announced in the coming months, so stay sick and twisted!”

Six Feet Under - Unborn - promo cover pic!

Mixed and mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z, SIX FEET UNDER’s latest album, Unborn, was released on March 19th via Metal Blade Records, and features tracks written in collaboration with Ben Savage (Whitechapel) and Jari Laine (Torture Killer).

SIX FEET UNDER:
6/01/2013 Scion Rock Fest – Memphis, TN

6/20/2013 Metalfest – St. Goarshausen, DE

6/22/2013 Dokk’em Open Air – Dokkum, NL

6/23/2013 Hellfest – Clisson, FR

SIX FEET UNDER 

w/ Decrepit Birth, Cannabis Corpse, Dealey Plaza:

7/10/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

7/11/2013 Dirty Dog – Austin, TX

7/12/2013 Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK

7/13/2013 Trees – Dallas, TX

7/14/2013 Sol – Santa Fe, NM

7/15/2013 Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff, AZ

7/16/2013 The Whisky – West Hollywood, CA

7/17/2013 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA

7/19/2013 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

7/20/2013 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR

7/21/2013 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT

7/22/2013 Marquis Theater – Denver, CO

7/23/2013 Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS

7/24/2013 Fubar – St Louis, MO

7/25/2013 Rogue – Fayetteville, AR

7/26/2013 Exit/In – Nashville, TN

7/27/2013 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA

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“This is an irresistible exercise in no-nonsense heavy metal, designed to incite wild moshpits and wilder headbanging…few can deliver quite so many bloody money shots.” – Metal Hammer

“While the album may be called Unborn, thankfully for death metal fans it completes the rebirth of one of the genres most animated characters.” – AntiQuiet.com

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on SIX FEET UNDER, click on the links below!

facebook: ~ Six feet under ~

http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

http://twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

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LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

Stone.

RAVEN X – “Angel Of The Night” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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RAVEN X – Cleveland Ohio’s RAVEN X is a Metal band that is so loaded with (multi) Extreme and Melodic Metal potency that it’s downright dizzying to my Metal senses!

I’ve chosen the killer cut Angel Of The Night, from RAVEN X as:

Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Angel Of The Night is from the RAVEN X debut album Essence Without Light which was released on March 13th, 2013.

Listen to this ear scalding track below… allow the Gothic Death Metal of RAVEN X to flow through your veins… crank it up… and… Metal be thy name.

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RAVEN X:

NŸX
all Vocals & Lyrics

KHÂOS
all Instruments & Music

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Raven X - Essence Without Light - promo cover

For more info on how to purchase Essence Without Light, click on the link below!

RAVEN X – Debut Album “Essence Without Light” Is Available Now!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on April 21, 2013.

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For more info on RAVEN X, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Raven X

http://www.reverbnation.com/ravenx

http://twitter.com/RavenXofficial

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LONG LIVE RAVEN X.

OHIO METAL FOREVER.

Stone.