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WARTORN Confirms 2013 Midwest Tour With Raw Power

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore punk, Music, news, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Entire Southern Lord Debut From WARTORN Now Streaming

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In support of their latest full-length, Iconic Nightmare, Appleton, Wisconsin crust brigade WARTORN this week announces an upcoming Spring tour with legendary Italian hardcore/punk outfit Raw Power! Running from April 26th through May 4th the two acts will invade nine Midwestern American cities on a high-paced warpath, including a show at the two-day Forward Ohio Fest alongside Masakari, Coke Bust, Violent Restitution, Backslider, Nukehammer and others, a show in Pittsburgh with drunkpunk masters Submachine, and more.

Blow The Scene is now hosting a stream of the entire Iconic Nightmare album now RIGHT HERE.

WARTORN Midwest U.S. Tour w/ Raw Power:

4/26/2013 Korktown Tavern – Detroit, MI w/ Heresy, The State

4/27/2013 Carabar – Columbus, OH @ Forward Ohio Fest [info]

4/28/2013 Belvedere’s – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Submachine

4/29/2013 Ihop – Indianapolis, IN w/ We Must Dismantle All This

4/30/2013 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL

5/01/2013 Hattrix Bar – Kenosha, WI w/ Pistofficer

5/02/2013 Subterranean – Appleton WI w/ Rat Sack

5/03/2013 UW Memorial Union – Madision WI w/ Pyroklast, Panther

5/04/2013 Medusa – Minneapolis, MN w/ Kontrasekt

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WARTORN has protested political tyranny and societal injustices with a devastating brew of metallic crustpunk since 2004. The band has assaulted live audiences across thirteen countries and across North America and Europe in support of releases on renowned crust/punk labels including Profane Existence and Crimes Against Humanity, while its members also take part in other active and notable acts like Dresden, Remission, and Words That Burn. The band’s latest album Iconic Nightmare, released via Southern Lord in late January, takes their powerful songwriting and execution to new levels, surging with nine crushing anthems in barely twenty-five minutes. Diehards of Wolfbrigade, From Ashes Rise, Tragedy and the like should not pass this one by.

Stay tuned for more WARTORN tour updates in the weeks ahead.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on WARTORN, click on the links below!

facebook: Wartorn

http://www.southernlord.com

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LONG LIVE WARTORN.

LONG LIVE RAW POWER.

Stone.

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GREAT WHITE – Announces ROCK & BUS Availability To Their Concerts

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the official facebook of GREAT WHITE (Band):

Bought your tickets to a GREAT WHITE concert and need a ride? Let someone else do the driving while you and your friends get to arrive in style. We will be giving away special prizes to the Rally Bus folks, as well as cool exclusive videos.

Visit the Rally Bus Great White page and check it out!

http://greatwhite.rockandbus.com/

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GREAT WHITE – ELATION 

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* (Source: facebook: Great White [Band])

* 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.

Stone.

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Von Records Presents “Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves” – Set For Digital Release On March 22nd

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Exclusive Track Streams + Digital Downloads Available; Special Preorder Package Announced

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Summon The Darkness…Dark Gods will rise! In the cold path of darkness, among the dread and pain deep within us, it is the will of the dark ones to enslave us. Dark Gods manifest around us, besides us, inside us. Seven Billion Slaves delves deeper into the cold and dark minds of VON. VON‘s creator and mastermind VENIEN!!! has tapped into his inner psyche and has willingly summoned many dark tales and ruthless hymns for the world’s seven billion slaves.

Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves is the first of three volumes to begin VON’s Dark Gods trilogy, set for digital release March 22, 2013 via Von Records. The path begins with two advance album streams in the form of “Ancient Flesh of The Dark Gods” (featuring Coffinworm) and “MONSTER!” available for your audio devourment at THIS LOCATION.

To preorder Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves, point your browser HERE. Additionally, preorders for VON’s latest work of sonic indecency will receive a free download code to an advance demo release by VON mastermind VENIEN!!! Titled Tribal Blood: Ritual Manifestation, the demo includes “Black Coming of VENIEN,” “REVOLT!,” “God is Dead” and “Inssside Wittthhh Usss” plus four extra bonus tracks. Order today!

Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves Track Listing:

1. They Have Come

2. Ancient Flesh Of The Dark Gods (Featuring Coffinworm)

3. Hands Of Black Death

4. Dark Gods

5. MONSTER!

6. DevilWhore

7. iAmInHuman

8. RawRot

9. Black Eyes

Further info on VON’s Dark Gods trilogy to be announced in the coming weeks.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VON, click on the links below!

http://www.VONBLACKMETAL.com

http://www.vonrecords.com

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LONG LIVE VON.

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SATAN – Reveals Artwork For “Life Sentence”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SATAN – Legendary British Heavy Metal band SATAN will release Life Sentence, their first studio full-length under the SATAN banner since 1987’s Suspended Sentence, on April 29th in Europe and in May in the U.S. on Listenable Records.

The cover art for the album (pictured above) was drawn by famed artist Eliran Kantor (SODOM, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED – http://www.elirankantor.com) and depicts a similar graphic concept as their 1983 debut, Court In The Act. Mixed by Dario Mollo at Damage Inc. Studio in Italy and tracked late last year at First Avenue in Newcastle, Life Sentence is a very strong uptempo Heavy Metal album that will undoubtedly become a Metal classic.

Fittingly, Life Sentence will mark the 30th anniversary of their greatly acclaimed debut Court In The Act. The new album will also feature the same line-up that appeared on that now-classic piece of Metal history.

Live footage of the band performing “Heads Will Roll/Hunt You Down” at a 2011 gig at The Purple Turtle in London can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/29945653.

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Life Sentence – Track Listing:

Time to Die

Twenty Twenty Five

Cenotaph

Siege Mentality

Incantations

Testimony

Tears of Blood

Life Sentence

Personal Demons

Another Universe

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SATAN are a Heavy Metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1980, known as part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. Though generally obscure throughout their career, the band is considered influential for playing a form of proto-Thrash Metal that was fairly advanced by the standards of the early 1980s. SATAN remained inactive until re-assembling for a one-off gig at Germany’s Wacken Open Air in 2004, and finally reunited in their original Court In The Act line-up for 2011’s Keep It True festival. The band performed at several european festivals in 2011 and 2012 and have announced more festival shows and new album for 2013, to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut release.

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 SATAN Line-Up:

Brian Ross – vocals

Steve Ramsey – Guitar

Russ Tippins – Guitar

Graeme English – Bass

Sean Taylor – Drums

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on SATAN, click on the links below!

http://www.satanmusic.com

facebook: Satan (Band)

http://www.listenable.net

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LONG LIVE SATAN (The Band).

Stone.

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VOIVOD – “Target Earth” Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in experimental metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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VOIVOD – Target Earth, is the 13th studio album from Progressive/Thrash Metal legends VOIVOD. Guitarist Daniel Chewy Mongrain meritoriously steps in for the late, legendary (and irreplaceable) Denis “Piggy” D’Amour and fits in perfectly with the entire world of unique Metal sound that only VOIVOD delivers. Co-founder and bass guitarist Jean-Yves Thériault appears once again on this (thoroughly memorable) VOIVOD album; with Jean’s last VOIVOD studio album contribution being 1991’s Angel Rat.

When a band of such influential status like VOIVOD sticks to their (musical) roots while avoiding any unnecessary reinvention of their own Metal wheel, grand things can happen. Target Earth is such a “grand thing” and I am overjoyed by both this album and VOIVOD’s admirable perseverance. With 2013 being the 30th Anniversary of VOIVOD, old school fans should be drooling over Target Earth. New fans of this Canadian national Metal treasure are surely being recruited into the VOIVOD realm, thanks in part to this band’s tour stops and Progressive/Thrash relevancy.

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I’ve always embraced the originality of VOIVOD, their blend of sound coupled with experimentation really has survived a bevy of “flavor of the month” genres over the decades; while their underground aura will never vanish, regardless of how popular they are in our Metal circles. As strange as this sounds, my 80’s VOIVOD collection of Metal has survived on none other than… cassettes. I’ll never part with them either, just as I’ll never part with Target Earth.

There’s always been that comfort food type of vibe I get from VOIVOD’s Metal and I’ll never be able to explain it away. Target Earth is not just a must album for 2013; it has earned my required status among Metal albums for 2013. Get into The VOD and thank me forever. Target Earth surely will be in my Top Twenty Metal Albums Of 2013 list; this new offering from VOIVOD is that beneficial to my Metal soul. Metal be thy name.

* Album artwork created by Away.

* VOIVOD Target Earth was released on January 22nd, 2013, via Century Media.

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VOIVOD:

Denis Snake Bélanger – vocals

Daniel Chewy Mongrain – guitar

Michel Away Langevin – drums

Jean-Yves Thériault – bass

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* For more info on VOIVOD, click on the links below!

facebook: Voivod

http://www.voivod.com/

http://www.irongang.com

http://www.voivod.net

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LONG LIVE VOIVOD.

Stone.

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Waylander – Announce European Tour In Support Of New Album “Kindred Spirits”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, pagan metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Northern Irish Pagan Metal outfit Waylander have announced European dates in support of their latest record Kindred Spirits. The tour will take the band to places old and new.

Tour Dates:

24/02/13 – Cerninnos Paganfest – La Machine du Moulin Rouge – Paris, France

06/03/13 – Seachtain Na Gaeilge – Kellys – Galway, Ireland

17/04/13 – Fonobar Club – Warsaw, Poland

18/04/13 – Rock Out Club – Zielona Góra, Poland

19/04/13 – Blackland – Berlin, Germany

20/04/14 – Fenris Club – Klein-Pöchlarn, Austria

21/04/13 – Blue Hell Club – Budapest, Hungary

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“We hope this year will be a year of firsts for the band and we are off and running in that regard already!” comments the band vocalist ArdChieftain O’Hagan. “We are more than pleased to return to Paris for Cernunnos Paganfest. For an indoor event, it captures the Pagan atmosphere more than any other Festival in terms of decor, entertainment and general vibe. If our reception is as rapturous as last time we will be equally as delighted.”

“It’s been a decade since we last visited the west of Ireland and we jumped at the chance of playing in Galway as part of the Seactain na Gaeilge [Irish language week] celebrations.”

Commenting on the bands turn to new lands ArdChieftain adds, “There is no better feeling than playing new places, making new friends and sampling new cultures, so finally visiting Poland, Austria and Hungary is something we are very excited about, and are equally as pleased to be returning to Berlin, where we get the chance this time to play a full length set.

We would have been pleased with just one Polish gig but to have two is a huge bonus. We get to, not only visit Warsaw, but also Zielona Góra and we are really looking forward to experiencing the notoriously crazy Polish Metal audiences.

After having several aborted attempts to play in Austria over the years, we finally get the chance with a show in Klein-Pöchlarn. We hope our Austrian fans enjoy our performance.

None of us has visited Hungary before, so to be able to play in such a beautiful and historic city as Budapest has got our collective pulse racing. We have heard nothing but praise for the Pagan/Folk Metal scene in Hungary so it will be amazing to experience it for ourselves.”

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‘Kindred Spirits’ was released on July 16th and August 14th in North America 2012 via Listenable Records and has gained worldwide acclaim. Dubbed “A proper fucking metal album!” by Metal Hammer and “A beautiful, inspirational and often stunning album” by Sonic Abuse.

Listen To  ‘Twin Fires Of Beltíne’ below!

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on WAYLANDER, click on the links below!

www.clanwaylander.com

www.facebook.com/clanwaylander

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LONG LIVE WAYLANDER.

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MANILLA ROAD – To Release “Mysterium” On February 19th, Via Shadow Kingdom Records

Posted in epic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Manilla Road is back with their landmark 16th full length album, Mysterium; due out February 19th on Shadow Kingdom Records.

After a career that has spanned more than three decades, the band shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. In fact they’re more active now than ever with all of the live shows booked for 2013; including an appearance at this year’s Maryland Death Fest. The time has come for Manilla Road to break out of the underground bubble and get to the level where they can get some wider acclaim to all of the hard work that’s been put forth all of these years. Mysterium is another quality Manilla Road release that sounds a lot more classic/traditional than their previous, more experimental album Playground of the Damned.

The production on Mysterium is a step above anything Manilla Road has released in the past, bringing the band into the modern era without sacrificing an ounce of their legendary style. With all of their albums, there’s nothing that’s ever the same with the albums they create or the production they have, but that’s what makes Manilla Road, Manilla Road.

Mysterium is currently streaming in full at this location: http://shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mysterium

Visit http://shadowkingdomrecords.com for ordering information.

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MYSTERIUM – Track Listing:

01. The Grey God Passes  

02. Stand Your Ground 

03. The Battle of Bonchester Bridge

04. Hermitage 

05. Do What Thou Will 

06. Only the Brave

07. Hallowed be Thy Grave

08. The Fountain 

09. The Calling

10. Mysterium

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2013 promises to be a huge year for MANILLA ROAD. The release of Mysterium sees this legendary band firing on all cylinders. With a successful appearance at the Metal Assault III Festival in Germany under their belts, MANILLA ROAD is set to dominate more stages throughout the year. Performances at Maryland Deathfest, Chaos In Tejas, Sweden Rock Festival and Hellfest Open Air are only a handful of shows announced for 2013 thus far. For a complete listing of MANILLA ROAD live dates, visit http://www.manillaroad.net.

Be sure to stay tuned to http://www.manillaroad.net and Manilla Road (facebook) for updates from band founder Mark “The Shark” Shelton.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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LONG LIVE MANILLA ROAD.

Stone.

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MIKE PATTON – On Cover Of Decibel Magazine; TOMAHAWK Tour Kicks Off Tonight In Seattle

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock news, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Feb. 12, 2013, San Francisco – Mike Patton, in a rare and comprehensive interview, is on the March cover of Decibel Magazine.

“I first saw Faith No More in 1992, when the band came to my podunk hometown on the Angel Dust tour, with Helmet opening in support of Meantime.” says Decibel Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian. “It seems sort of fitting that we’d catch up with Mike Patton as he releases a new Tomahawk record that features former Helmet drummer John Stanier as well.”

The seven-page article, written by J. Bennett, spans the San Francisco-based musician’s history from his Eureka, Calif. roots with Mr. Bungle, on to his work with Faith No More and his move toward independence with his own Ipecac Recordings and his eclectic incarnations via Fantômas, Mondo Cane and Tomahawk amongst others. Copies are on newsstands now and can also be purchased via Decibel’s website: http://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/march-2013-101.

Tomahawk, who recently released Oddfellows, kick off their first west coast tour in a decade this evening at The Showbox in Seattle. Tomahawk is Duane Denison, Mike Patton, John Stanier and Trevor Dunn.

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Tour Dates:

February 12    Seattle, WA    The Showbox

February 13    Portland, OR    Wonder Ballroom

February 15    San Francisco, CA    Great American Music Hall

February 16    San Francisco, CA    Great American Music Hall

February 17    Santa Ana, CA    The Observatory

February 19    Los Angeles, CA    The Mayan Theater

February 23    Brisbane, Australia    RNA Showgrounds

February 24    Sydney, Australia    Olympic Park

February 26    Sydney, Australia    The Metro

February 27    Melbourne, Australia    Billboard

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March 1    Melbourne, Australia    Flemington Racecourse

March 2    Adelaide, Australia    Bonython Park

March 4    Perth, Australia    Claremont Showground

March 30    Sao Paulo, Brazil    Lollapalooza Brazil

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April 2    Buenos Aires, Argentina    Malvinas Argentinas Stadium (w/A Perfect Circle)

April 4    Santiago, Chile    Teatro La Cupula del Parque O’Higgins

April 6    Santiago, Chile    Lollapalooza Chile

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on TOMAHAWK, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/tomahawkband
www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE TOMAHAWK.

LONG LIVE MIKE PATTON.

Stone.

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7 Days Dead Debut EP “Beyond Within” – Now Streaming On Pure Grain Audio

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on February 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

7 Days Dead - Beyond Within promo cover picNorthern Ireland’s 7 Days Dead are now streaming their debut EP Beyond Within in its entirety at Pure Grain Audio.

Set for release on 16th February, the EP was recorded at Manor Park Studios, Northern Ireland with producer Neal Calderwood, who’s renowned for working with artists like The Answer, The Dangerfields, General Fiasco, Million Dollar Reload and Therapy? Expect “in your face metal with big heavy grooves, huge vocal melodies and seriously catchy hooks”, comments drummer Stephen Brown.

Listen to the full EP here: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/7-days-dead-beyond-within-album-stream-world-premiere

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7 DAYS DEAD:

Mark Johnston – guitar

Stephen Brown – drums

Chris ‘Kaxxx’ Cassidy – bass

Ryan McManus – vocals

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on 7 DAYS DEAD, click on the links below!

http://www.7daysdead.com

facebook: 7daysdead

www.twitter.com/7daysdead

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LONG LIVE 7 DAYS DEAD.

Stone.

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HATEBREED “The Divinity Of Purpose” – Lands #1 On Billboard Hard Rock Charts!

Posted in hardcore metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the facebook page of Hatebreed:

Thank you again to all the Diehards out there who helped push The Divinity of Purpose to #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock charts!! We can’t do this without you!

Don’t have yours yet? Get it at Hot Topic, Best Buy, fye or online at iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/HBdiv

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

facebook: Hatebreed

http://www.hatebreed.com

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LONG LIVE HATEBREED.

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OSAKA POPSTAR – “Super Hero” Vinyl – Splatter Variant Is Sold Out, White Vinyl Available Now!

Posted in Music, news, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, Rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Osaka Popstar - Superhero - vinyl - splatter & white

SPLATTER VARIANT SOLD OUT: WHITE VINYL AVAILABLE NOW

SOLID WHITE “Super Hero” vinyl 12-inch by Osaka Popstar is AVAILABLE NOW. Click the link to order now @ only $8.99

White w/ Red & Blue Splatter Variant Edition—COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. Congrats to everyone who scored one!

http://osakapopstar.cinderblock.com/

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* As reported on Osaka Popstar

* For more info on OSAKA POPSTAR, click on the links below!

http://osakapopstar.com

http://twitter.com/osakapopstar

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LONG LIVE OSAKA POPSTAR.

Stone.

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MAELSTROM – Ignites The CMJ Loud Rock Charts With “It Was Predestined”; Follow Up Album In The Works

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Maelstrom - It Was Predestined - EP promo cover!

Long Island-based Heavy Metal powerhouse MAELSTROM has issued an update regarding the enormous reception received by the Halloween 2012 digital reissue of their critically acclaimed  EP, It Was Predestined. Widely-praised by critics across the globe in 2009, when the EP was originally self-released, and again last year when Itchy Metal Entertainment (IME) offered the release to Metal fans worldwide, It Was Predestined exploded onto the CMJ Loud Rock charts this month. MAELSTROM vocalist Gary Vosganian had this to say about the accomplishment:

“It is with great pride that I can say – MaelstroM has hit the US radio charts with our EP It Was Predestined – debuting at #20 on the Nationwide CMJ Loud Rock charts and as the 4th most added album in the country. Thank you to all that have helped and have been fans since the start and congrats to my partner in this effort the true guitar virtuoso Mr. Joey Lodes. Our label partners Itchy Metal Entertainment our PR group ClawHammer PR and of course our radio promoter Munsey Ricci and Skateboard Marketing Ltd. without whom this would have never happened, and of course all the fantastic Djs that are supporting us with their spins – it is sincerely appreciated. There is much work to be done as guitar tracking for the balance of the album has begun this week. But I will take a little time to really absorb the news about CMJ and celebrate this victory! Thanks again to all the fans who have stuck by MaelstroM, your unwavering support has been amazing. Keep it Heavy!”

As Vosganian stated, the band is currently at work on new material for the follow-up to It Was Predestined. Details on the next release will be announced as they come. Stay tuned!

It Was Predestined is available at http://www.itchymetal.com. Famed music journalist Martin Popoff called the release “A symphony of progressiveness the likes of which has pretty much never been articulated, invented, or heard, before now,” and world-renowned publications such as Terrorizer, Metal Hammer and MetalSucks.net all sang MAELSTROM’s praises upon the EP’s release.

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* To read the Metal Odyssey review for It Was Predestined, just click on that cool link below! Whoa!

MAELSTROM “It Was Predestined” – 3 Song EP Makes It’s Epic Metal Presence Known

(It Was Predestined review was posted on Metal Odyssey, on November 18, 2011)

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on MAELSTROM, click on the links below!

facebook: MaelstroM

http://www.metalmaelstrom.com

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A METAL HAILS TO MAELSTROM!

LONG LIVE MAELSTROM.

Stone.

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COLDSTEEL – Announces Pre-Order Contest And Record Release Party For “America Idle”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NYC underground Thrashers COLDSTEEL are holding a raffle where two lucky fan can win an autographed 12″ vinyl or picture disc test pressing of their forthcoming EP America Idle. To enter, simply visit http://bit.ly/ColdsteelMerch and pre-order a copy of America Idle and your name will be automatically entered in the drawing. The raffle ends on February 19th with the winners being announced on the 21st at the facebook of Coldsteel.

On Saturday February 23rd, COLDSTEEL will be hosting the America Idle release party at Duff’s Brooklyn (168 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY). The first 100 people through the door will receive a free t-shirt, CD or poster. The entire band will be at the venue and mingling with the crowd. The release party is being sponsored by http://www.ampmink.com.

For details visit http://www.coldsteelny.com or http://www.duffsbrooklyn.com.

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America Idle will be released on February 20th through Stormspell Records. The EP will be available as a digital download through iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby and other online music retailers. The CD version and 12″ Vinyl LP (Limited to 1,000 units) will be available through Stormspell Records, http://www.coldsteelny.com, and CD Baby. A 12″ Vinyl Picture Disc (Limited to 200 units) will also be available exclusively through http://www.coldsteelny.com. Conceptually, America Idle expresses current societal anxiety and proclaims an anthem to rouse the unbreakable spirit of America. The EP’s title track is now available as a digital single through Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes.

On April 9th COLDSTEEL will hit the stage for the first time in two decades as direct support for UDO at Revolution & Bar Music Hall in Amityville, NY. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://www.coldsteelny.com.

Click these direct purchase links for the America Idle digital single:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/America-Idle/dp/B00AQKQ1PC/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1358821968&sr=8-16&keywords=america+idle

Cdbaby.com: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/coldsteel33

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COLDSTEEL:

Troy Norr – Vocals

Eddie Campbell – Guitars

Joe Shavel – Guitars

Doug Odell – Bass

Hal Aponte – Drums

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For a full band bio, visit: http://coldsteelny.com/biography

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Critical Praise For American Idle:

“Grab this release whether you are an American fearing for your country’s future or whether you are an old fan waiting years for a sign or plainly you wish to listen to something made by veteran hands.” – Metal Temple

“Five tracks that are filled to the brim with meaty guitar tones, solos, grooves and just sheer power.” – With Guitars

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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LONG LIVE COLDSTEEL.

LONG LIVE UNDERGROUND THRASH METAL.

Stone.

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Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash Set 2013 North America Spring Tour

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, news, Rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Danbury, CT – Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of Rock, kicks off the North American leg of their 2013 tour on February 28. The group returns to these shores following a successful spring tour last year to celebrate the release of their highly acclaimed studio album, Elegant Stealth, and on the heels of the RoadWorks 3 release, a collection of live performances.

During the Elegant Stealth Tour of 2012, Wishbone Ash played to full houses in the Northeast and Midwest. The upcoming North American Tour features many familiar venues plus several new stops, including dates on the West Coast and in Canada.

Released in November 2011 by ZYX Music, Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and moods.

Formed in 1969, Wishbone Ash has more than 20 original studio recordings and several live albums to their credit. On Elegant Stealth, the group coalesces around strong songwriting and serious chops. Founding member Andy Powell handles lead vocals and trades licks with Finland’s guitar wizard Muddy Manninen. Bassist Bob Skeat, a 15-year veteran of the band and in-demand studio musician, sets the pace with Joe Crabtree, one of the best of Britain’s new breed of drummers, having played with Pendragon and David Cross of King Crimson. The band demonstrates its versatility on Elegant Stealth, from the Pop/Rocker “Reason to Believe” to the gentler vibe of “Give it Up” to tunes like “Warm Tears” and “Big Issues,” where the band gets to stretch out and flex its musical muscles.

Below, listen to and watch the music video for Reason To Believe:

Classic Rock Revisited’s Jeb Wright called Elegant Stealth “one of the best albums in Wishbone Ash’s 42 year career.”

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck of MuzikReviews.com said, “This band is like a fine wine that just keeps getting better with age and this is one of their strongest studio releases in years.”

“The songs are catchy, very technical, but there is a soul in what Wishbone Ash is doing!” said Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces of Rock.

Citing Wishbone Ash as an influence on their style, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Southern Rock outfits like Lynyrd Skynyrd and, more recently, heavyweights like Opeth and some of the guitar- based Indie/Alternative bands, have all taken a little something from the legendary twin-guitar approach of Wishbone Ash. Truly, there is no other Rock band on the planet that has done more with the twin guitar concept than the Ash.

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Wishbone Ash North America Spring 2013 Tour Dates:

February 28 – Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry, NH

March 1 – Towne Crier, Pawling, NY – Featuring Argus Live

March 2 – Record Collector, Bordentown, NJ – Featuring Argus Live

March 3 – Ukranian American Cultural Center, Whippany, NJ

March 4 – Iron Horse, Northhampton, MA

March 5 – Bridge Street Live, Collinsville, CT

March 6 – Bull Run, Shirley, MA

March 7 – Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, PA

March 8 – Iridium, New York, NY

March 9 – Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe, PA

March 10 – Wellsboro House; Wellsboro, PA

March 11 – Winchester Music Hall, Cleveland, OH

March 12 – Callahan’s, Auburn Hills, MI

March 13 – Fitzgerald’s, Berwyn, IL

March 14 – Pabst Theater – Turner Hall, Milwaukee, WI

March 16 – Festival Place, Sherwood Park, Alberta, BC

March 19 – The Venue, Alberta, BC – Featuring Argus Live

March 20 – Jazzbones, Tacoma, WA – Featuring Argus Live

March 21 – Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR – Featuring Argus Live

More dates to come …

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FOR MORE WISHBONE ASH:

Making of Elegant Stealth – Rockumentary Trailer (3min55): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYsyHQoRriE

Elegant Stealth Promo vid (1 min): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-22ikCNSI

Live footage (Live in London DVD): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyGyJhadZh0&feature=related

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

* For more info on WISHBONE ASH, click on the links below!

facebook: Wishbone Ash

http://www.WishboneAsh.com

http://www.twitter.com/wishboneash_com

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LONG LIVE WISHBONE ASH.

Stone.

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Hemoptysis Guitarist & Front Man Masaki Murashita To Appear On 89.9 KGRG FM’s Late Night Death Radio Show

Posted in Guitar, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Masaki w/ Jackson Guitars

Guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita of Arizona-based extreme thrash act, HEMOPTYSIS is set to appear on KGRG 89.9 FM’s Late Night Death radio show on Tuesday, February 5th at 10PM PST. Masaki will be on the air live discussing the band’s as-yet untitled upcoming album, what 2013 has in store for HEMOPTYSIS and much more. KGRG 89.9 FM broadcasts out of Green River Community College in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area. The interview will also be streaming at www.kgrg.com.

Hemoptysis is currently running a fundraising campaign to help fund the band’s follow-up to 2011′s widely-praised Misanthropic Slaughter. The band has penned five new songs for the release and plans to re-record two tracks which originally appeared on the 2008 Who Needs A Shepard EP. Funds are being sought to help cover recording, production, layout and pressing costs, with perks such as drum heads, cymbals, HEMOPTYSIS merch, private shows, jam sessions and more being offered to contributors.

For more details and to contribute visit www.indiegogo.com/hemoptysis2.

This campaign will run through March 31st.

Upcoming HEMOPTYSIS Live Dates:

Friday, March 15 @ Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, AZ.

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* For more info on MASAKI MURASHITA & HEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below!

www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.facebook.com/hemoptysis

www.masakimurashita.com

www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

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LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

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OSAKA POPSTAR – PUREVOLUME Premieres New Music From OSAKA POPSTAR: Audio Interview + Win “SUPER HERO” Vinyl & T-Shirt!

Posted in Music, news, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Visit  http://purevolume.com now to hear Super Hero, (the brand new single from Osaka Popstar), in its entirety, check out the interview with John Cafiero and enter to win a signed copy of the Ltd. white w/ red & blue splatter Super Hero 12-inch vinyl + matching t-shirt with art by Josh (“Dead @17”) Howard.

Click here http://bit.ly/YJ0hsR to enter and win!

Click here for ALL your Osaka Popstar merch: http://osakapopstar.cinderblock.com/

Click here for more info on the cool happenings over at MISFITS Records: http://misfitsrecords.com/

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(Source: MISFITS Records)

* For more info on OSAKA POPSTAR, click on the links below!

http://osakapopstar.com

http://osakapopstar.cinderblock.com/

http://twitter.com/osakapopstar

http://twitter.com/johncafiero

http://youtube.com/osakapopstar

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LONG LIVE OSAKA POPSTAR.

Stone.

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ESTAMPIDA – Thrash Metal Warriors From Spain Respond To YouTube Censorship Of Their Video “Crowd Control”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands, world news with tags , , , , , , on February 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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This announcement is about the removing by YOUTUBE our recent video “CROWD CONTROL”:

Over one month ago, YouTube has decided to remove our video from the corresponding channel, without giving any kind of precise explanation, just by noting that our work did not meet their regulations and policies. Having been a month, doing an intense paperwork and forms, together with NADIR MUSIC and AL LENTE COMUNICACION AUDIOVISUAL. The only response we had was that the music video was removed from the channel, and that they considerated invalid our replica and appeal.

As ESTAMPIDA, NADIR MUSIC and AL LENTE COMUNICACION AUDIOVISUAL, We want to make clear that “WE DON’T ADMIT ANY CHARGE” and We invite anyone who has seen, to tell us if our work had some sort of malicious scenes or any kind of vocabulary is often aggravating see in the same YOUTUBE. The work done by the three parties mentioned above, based on the promotion of the video was hard and intense, costed much sacrifice, and media, label, fans and bands, exactly know how hard it is reaching more than 15,000 visits Worldwide. The fact still remains unchanged: they have taken our video in a unceremoniously dictatorial and arbitrary way. The decision is taken, and that means to us to start again, working harder than before, those who know us know our fighting spirit, the video will be uploaded again, and as often as NECESSARY. As always, We deeply thank all Medias that will echo this statement, and for all our Fans, let the new link to “CROWD CONTROL”:

http://youtu.be/2ztETUVQ7Dk

Finally, we leave the following message:

“Gentlemen of YOUTUBE, We deeply regret that You did not like our video, We deeply regret that our style is not “dancing on the top of a boat”, and We deeply regret that our work does not allow adequate remuneration”.

Our style is HEADBANGING, our style is singing AGAINST WORLD

DOMINATION, AGAINST CENSORSHIP, and AGAINST HANDLING BY THE MEDIA.

Thank you very much for Your kind attention!

ESTAMPIDA

YouTube – Vídeos de este correo electrónico

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* For more info on ESTAMPIDA, click on the links below!

http://www.estampida.es

http://www.facebook.com/EstampidaMetal

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LONG LIVE ESTAMPIDA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL UNITES US ALL.

CENSORSHIP SUCKS & VIOLATES ARTISTIC & INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM.

Stone.

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Happy METAL New Year 2013 – From Metal Odyssey!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, holidays, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , on January 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Happy METAL New Year 2013!

THANK YOU to all the visitors that have stopped by during 2013; both loyal and new visitors ALL! You are all the reason why it’s worth spreading the news, album reviews, interviews and miscellaneous Metal blab that Metal Odyssey has become known for.

THANK YOU to ALL the PR Agencies for supporting Metal Odyssey each and every day. Whoa. THANK YOU to ALL the record companies both large and small that have given Metal Odyssey the Metal ear candy needed to stay updated.

THANK YOU to ALL the bands and musicians that have appeared on Metal Odyssey during 2012 and in years past; you’re ALL the reason why Metal Odyssey exists!

A special THANK YOU to Best METAL Buddy Scott Coverdale, Rock Legends Kev Moore and Louis St. August and… Brian Basher’s Hard Rock Nights. To Lee and Danielle, I’m gonna F’N MISS YOU!

Another special THANK YOU to all the Metal Odyssey followers on twitter, who take the time to read what I have to say; from random Metal blabbing to nonsensical funny stuff.

Every visitor, PR Agency, record company, band and musician that make Metal Odyssey what it is are too many to mention… you ALL know who you are! Metal Buddies ALL! May each and every one of you have a healthy, prosperous and METAL New Year! Long live you ALL!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

2013 IS GONNA ROCK.

METAL. BE. THY. NAME.

Stone.

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Humanity. It’s Not Just A Word, It’s What We Should Cherish

Posted in news, people, society, world news with tags , , , , on December 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As I write these words, I’m still in shock of today’s horrific event that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. An evil coward decided to end the lives of innocent children and educators at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. The number of children and educators killed is mind numbing. 20 children in all. I am extending my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends; while praying for each innocent victim and those directly affected.

As a parent, I was touched like never before by the news and video footage of this unthinkable event. I was an educator myself, during a brief moment of my life. I know first-hand the responsibility that comes with being an adult guardian inside an elementary classroom. Children lean upon their teachers for not just learning, they lean upon them for safety as well. All the teachers and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School are incredible heroes, to me.

As I was tweeting away tonight, I sent out a favorite message of mine that I like: Metal unites us all. Then, seconds later, a friend replied to this tweet with: Humanity unites us all. How immensely true was this reply. Humanity. What are we all here for? What is our purpose on Earth? With wars, violence and hate dominating our world news on a daily basis, It is so very difficult to understand the negative/evil side of civilization.

I thank God for my family, friends and faith. I then thank God for the inspiration and healing affects of music; only on this day (Friday) I couldn’t enjoy the sounds of any song that I tried to listen to. This extremely sad event in Newtown, Connecticut wrapped around my soul like a black blanket. As this day draws to an end, it’s a new beginning and a new day will be upon us all. I will continue to pray to God above and draw inspiration from both my faith and beloved Metal music. I will see my family and friends again; only in an entirely new light, cherishing each and every one of them like never before.

No one can predict the future. No one can make sense out of the tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We can talk about gun control and stricter legislation regarding firearms; only political rhetoric won’t bring back the precious lives lost from this terrible event. The “bad guys” will (unfortunately) always find a way to obtain guns or any means of weapons. Regardless of that reality check, there is hope, kindness and love in this world. We just need to reach out for it and spread it around like never before. Humanity. It’s not just a word. It’s a gift that each and every one of us should never take for granted.

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MetalOdyssey

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Hurricane Sandy – These Charitable Organizations Are Providing Relief During The Aftermath

Posted in charities, news, weather, weather news, world news with tags , , , on November 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hurricane Sandy – The second storm of the century in only two years is finally gone. The storm labeled as Frankenstorm has left unbearable paths of destruction to view on the network and cable news. Hurricane Sandy has ruined countless people’s lives on the East Coast, with many areas of New Jersey and New York looking like the end of the world. As I view the aftermath news footage, I cannot envision such a nightmare being inflicted upon my family. However, this has all been a stern reminder, to me, that mother nature doesn’t choose favorites.

The sadness I feel for the people who have been affected by this evil storm has prompted me to shout-out and applaud the charitable organizations that are currently helping with this unimaginable aftermath. People have died and too many people have lost their homes and jobs, as a result from this super storm. This is a time to reach into your heart and donate whatever you can to the charities I’ve listed below. Every act of kindness right now matters for the people directly affected by Hurricane Sandy, even if it’s only a dollar donation.

My family and I were extremely blessed to have not lost power like our neighbors have; (last year’s Hurricane Irene and the follow-up ice storm were different stories for us). As I drove around my area of Eastern Pennsylvania, I couldn’t believe the unbelievable lines of people waiting for ice, coffee and pizza at the very few establishments that were open. Just around the corner from our house are a Dunkin’ Donuts and Pizza Hut and both were (as of yesterday) the only stops for such comforts as food and hot drink in this (immediate) area.

Many charities will accept clothing and non-perishable food too. Don’t forget our animal friends as well! Pet food always makes for an alternative way to donate. There are many, many charitable organizations out there that I have not listed. Local food banks and shelters can always benefit from your donation(s). Please make sure that any charity that solicits you by phone or door is reputable! Too often during times of disaster, immoral people are out there to scam the innocent; so be certain the personal check you hand over to someone is truly looking out for the cause.

Please remember, Hurricane Sandy was an international storm as well, leaving a path of sorrow and devastation to the country of Haiti.

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American Red Cross:

http://www.redcross.org

The Salvation Army USA: 

http://salvationarmyusa.org/

facebook: The Salvation Army USA

AmeriCares:

www.AmeriCares.org

unicef:

http://www.unicef.org

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LONG LIVE THE EAST COAST.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Stone.

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