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ALLEGAEON – Prepare For “The End Of The World” Tour; Launch Jackson Guitar Contest On Guitar World

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

allegaeon - guitar world - contest promo ad!

The End of the World Tour with Job for a Cowboy begins this week!

ALLEGAEON is the final stages of preparing for their US tour with Job for a Cowboy. In celebration ofThe End of the World TourALLEGAEON has partnered with Jackson® Guitars and Guitar World to give away a brand new 7-string Jackson Soloist SLATXMGQ3-7! Several runners-up will receive copies of Allegaeon’s new album, Formshifter. Enter to win on GuitarWorld.com – http://www.guitarworld.com – and check out the demo video for the Soloist model at jacksonguitars.com.

Earlier this year, ALLEGAEON released a DIY video for their song A Path Disclosed, which can be seen on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKqUOiYoEAE. Additionally, guitarists Greg Burgess and Ryan Glisan can be seen in a guitar demonstration video for Tartessos: The Hidden Xenocryst here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUdEpaILWOg.

Allegaeon -Formshifter - promo cover pic!

“Now this is metal worth getting excited about… Formshifter has thrown down a gauntlet to metal bands everywhere and dared them to do better” Kerrang Magazine – 4/5

“But the members of Allegaeon are so monstrously talented—see the entwined guitar harmonics, machine-gun drumming, and even the occasional, not insufferably acoustic interlude on the group’s heavily NWOBHM-shaded second LP, Formshifter—that they dig their way out of the doldrums of mere proficiency.” AVClub.com

“The huge walls of crushing low tuned chugging and burning shred passages are awesome, but ultimately it’s the band’s ability of being able to really put together catchy heavy tracks that sets them above the rest of the pack.” About.com

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ALLEGAEON ON TOUR:

12/04 Maplewood, MO Jumping Jupiter
12/05 Columbus, OH Kobo w/ I Declare War

With Job for a Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage, I Declare War and Legiona
12/06 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s
12/07 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
12/08 Buffalo, NY Soundlab
12/10 Hartford, CT Webster Underground*
12/11 Rockville Center, NY Vibe Lounge*
12/12 Trenton, NJ Championships*
12/13 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
12/14 New York City, NY Knitting Factory
12/15 Worcester, MA Palladium
12/16 Albany, NY Bogie’s
12/17 Allentown, PA Maingate Nightclub
12/18 Frederick, MD Café 611
12/19 Owingskille, KY The AG Center w/ I Declare War
12/20 Mishawaka, IN Wander Inn*
12/21 Springfield, MO Outland Ballroom*
12/22 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre*
* headline show not part of JFAC tour

More Info:

http://www.jacksonguitars.com
http://www.guitarworld.com
http://www.facebook.com/allegaeon
http://twitter.com/allegaeon
http://www.metalblade.com/us/artists/allegaeon/

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(Source: Metal Blade Records)

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LONG LIVE ALLEGAEON.

Stone.

Swedish Metal Sensation CRASHDIET Return With Their Fourth Album “The Savage Playground” – Releasing In January On Frontiers Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sleaze metal with tags , , , , , on December 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Crashdiet - The Savage Playground - promo cover pic!

The lead single “Cocaine Cowboys” is out 12th of December

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of CRASHDÏET’s anticipated new studio album “The Savage Playground” on January 25th in Europe (excl. Scandinavia) and January 22nd in North America.

A leading force in the Swedish “sleaze rock” scene of the 2000s — a revival of the glam metal of the 1980s, but with a more pronounced punk element — CRASHDÏET for the first time manage to release their brand of down and dirty Rock and Roll simultaneously all over the world.

In April of 2010 the band’s third album “Generation Wild” pretty much summed up the extraordinary but yet tragic history of a band, determined to never give up their dream. CRASHDÏET has become known as a band with a huge following of diehard fans, and the massive interest for them never seems to fade.

There has been extensive touring during the course of “Generation Wild” and the absolute highlight saw the band conquer Hollywood and New York City with sold out shows at Whisky A Go Go and Webster Hall. The band also supported their heroes Motley Crue and Ozzy Osbourne. “Supporting Motley Crue in Helsinki and headlining Whisky A Go Go have been the highlights of the Generation Wild tour,” says guitarist Martin Sweet.

Crashdiet - promo group pic - 2012 - #1

CRASHDÏET

Martin Sweet – guitar

Peter London – bass

Eric Young – drums

Simon Cruz – vocals

With the new studio album “The Savage Playground”, recorded during summer/autumn 2012 in native Sweden, the band has their minds set to break through on a world-wide basis with a tour that will see the band going back to the US as well as going to Japan for the first time. “We will put a lot of effort into the US for our new tour. We will start in Scandinavia in February, Then we head to the US & Canada. Coming back end of April to do UK and then Europe and Japan will follow with Festivals in the summer and then South-America to kick off in the autumn” continues Sweet.

The new album sees CRASHDÏET going in a heavier and more live direction musicwise. “THE SAVAGE PLAYGROUND is our playground, it’s the beginning and the end, it’s the place where we eat and breed”, tells Martin Sweet. “We thought the time was right for us to do a edgier and not so polished sounding album, kinda like what we sound like live. It’s more organic and rough sounding. And of course we’re always evolving as musicians and like to try new ways of expressing ourselves and that can most definitely be heard on this album.”

Crashdiet - Cocaine Cowboys - single promo cover pic!

Anticipated by the release of the cracking first single “Cocaine Cowboys” on December 12th, “The Savage Playground” will include the following tracks: Change The World; Cocaine Cowboys; Anarchy; California; Lickin’ Dog; Circus; Sin City; Got A Reason; Drinkin’ Without You; Snakes In Paradise; Damaged Kid; Excited; Garden Of Babylon.

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

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

www.crashdiet.org

facebook: CrashDiet

Frontiers Records: http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE CRASHDÏET

Stone.

MASS – Donating All Of This Years Download Proceeds Of “A Very Merry X-Mass” To Hurricane Sandy Victims

Posted in christmas, christmas rock songs, christmas songs, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MASS - A Very Merry X-MASS promo album pic!

MASS – It’s that time of year again and Boston Rockers “MASS” will be donating all of this years download proceeds of “A Very Merry X-MASS” to the victims of hurricane Sandy!

Click the link below to purchase your download of “A Very Merry X-MASS”!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-very-merry-x-mass-single/id447840454

For More Info on MASS please visit www.massrocks.com or “Like” us on facebook @  www.facebook.com/masstheband

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Stone Says: This is a very, very cool act of kindness, on the part of MASS. As they say around the globe… MASS ROCKS!

MASS - Curren Group Promo pic - 2011

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LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

TOMAHAWK’S “Stone Letter” Video Premieres On PITCHFORK; New Tour Dates Announced

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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ODDFELLOWS OUT JANUARY 29th

San Francisco – Tomahawk’s video for Stone Letter, the first single from their forthcoming album Oddfellows, is viewable via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/tv/youtube/13-music-videos/592-tomahawk-stone-letter-official-music-video/).

The clip, directed by Vincent Forcier, was shot during the band’s late October tour and features a studio performance from the quartet that includes Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard, Unsemble), Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mondo Cane), John Stanier (Battles, Helmet) and Trevor Dunn (Melvins Lite, Mr. Bungle).

Tomahawk have also added a brief February tour that kicks off on Feb. 12 in Seattle at The Showbox with Retox opening all dates. Retox, the San Diego outfit helmed by The Locust’s Justin Pearson, are currently in the studio recording a follow-up to their 2011 debut, Ugly Animals. Tomahawk will also perform at Lollapalooza Brazil and Australia’s Soundwave Festival.

Stone Letter was released as a limited edition single for Record Store Day’s Black Friday event and will be available on Tuesday as a digital single. A stream of the song, the band’s first new music in six years, is available via Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/tomahawk-first-lp-in-six-years-stone-letter).

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Tomahawk tour dates (Retox opens Feb. 12 to 19):

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

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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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/tomahawkband

www.facebook.com/ipecac

www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE TOMAHAWK.

Stone.

MASS – New MASS Album In 2013! First Live Gig Of 2013 > Here’s The Hard Rockin’ Info You Need!

Posted in classic rock, concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MASS - February 9th, 2013!

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MASS - New Album For 2013 - Headline!

MASS - Live Promo Pic from 11-2-12!

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Ticket Info: 781-941-0808 or 617-962-3246

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

http://www.massrocks.com

facebook: Mass

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LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

MASSACRE RECORDS – Offers Song Samples From New Albums By: INFERNAL TENEBRA, ASYLUM PYRE And LED ASTRAY

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:whiteYou can check out snippets of all songs on the new albums of:

INFERNAL TENEBRA

ASYLUM PYRE

LED ASTRAY

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

Infernal Tenebra - New Formed Revelations - promo cover!

INFERNAL TENEBRA – New Formed Revelations

Asylum Pyre - Fifty Years Later - promo cover pic!

ASYLUM PYRE – Fifty Years Later

Led Astray - Decades Of Addiction - promo cover pic!

LED ASTRAY – Decades Of Addiction

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Listen At: http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

Stone.

ANA KEFR – Parts Ways With Two Band Members

Posted in Extreme Metal, extreme metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Ana Kefr - Large Logo - B&W

Frontman of American extreme prog outfit ANA KEFR (Arabic, “I am Infidel“), Rhiis Lopez, has issued the following statement regarding the recent parting ways with lead guitarist Brendan Moore and drummer Shane Dawson:

“After 3 years of working together, recording the digi-single “Tonight We Watch the Children Fucking Burn” and our critically acclaimed second full-length album “The Burial Tree (II),” we have decided that it would be in the best interests of all involved to let Brendan and Shane pursue their own different musical paths. The reasons all boil down to a conflict of personal interests, but the parting has been on amicable terms and we genuinely wish them the absolute best in their future endeavors. It has been a good ride these past 3 years!

At the moment, ANA KEFR is focused on the future and writing, for a strong return in 2013. We are extremely excited about the new material and can’t wait to share it with everyone!”

ANA KEFR released their second full-length album in 2011, The Burial Tree (II) (Muse Sick), which climbed to #3 best-selling death metal album on Amazon for 2 consecutive weeks – the only independently released album in the top 50. Shortly after the album’s release and a brief American West-coast tour with NEKROGOBLIKON, the band organized and financed their first 32-date nationwide tour, The Zephyr US Tour 2011.

Bringing their unique brand of extreme metal to over half of the continental United States, ANA KEFR subsequently supported SABATON‘s North American release of “Carolus Rex,” and vocalist Rhiis Lopez appeared on “Blessed He With Boils,” the upcoming debut full-length record (December 21, 2012) from cinematic black metal outfit XANTHOCHROID. ANA KEFR completed the cycle of The Burial Tree (II) with a finale performance at the California Metalfest VII festival, alongside KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and others.

ANA KEFR- official website: www.anakefr.com

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(Source: Sundisc PR)

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LONG LIVE ANA KEFR.

Stone.

LIZZY BORDEN – 30 YEARS OF AMERICAN METAL

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 1, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Lizzy Borden - 30 Years Of American Metal - promo pic! #2 - 2012

LIZZY BORDEN

30 YEARS OF AMERICAN METAL

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For more info on LIZZY BORDEN, click on the links below!

http://www.lizzyborden.com/

facebook: Lizzy Borden

http://www.youtube.com/lizzybordenband

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LONG LIVE LIZZY BORDEN.

Stone.

ENFORCER – Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS And Announce New Album!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Enforcer - Group Promo Banner - Logo - 2012

The Swedish Heavy Metal blood brothers of ENFORCER recently signed a new worldwide record deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Their new album is called Death By Fire and will be released on February, 1st.

Bandleader, vocalist and guitar player Olof Wikstrand comments: “It feels great to finally have finished this long-awaited third ENFORCER record. Now with Nuclear Blast on board we’re gonna make sure to spread it to every corner of this planet. You can expect nothing but the total, self defining ENFORCER record.”

Nuclear Blast head of A&R, Andy Siry says: “We’ve been following the career of ENFORCER since their debut album, because from there on, they formed the spearhead of a new, young generation of traditionally influenced Metal. We’re impressed by the bands consequent and authentic appearance, whether on stage, concerning their sound, their image and so on. This reminds of the atmosphere of departure and the rebellion, Heavy Metal represented at the beginning of the 80’s. ENFORCER have got that special something, represent their ideals and they know what they want. We’re looking forward to the upcoming CD and a long successful cooperation.”

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ENFORCER:

Olof Wikstrand – vocals/guitars

Jonas Wikstrand – drums

Joseph Tholl – guitars

Tobias Lindkvist – bass

Enforcer - Live Promo Pic - 2012

(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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

http://www.enforcer.se

facebook: Enforcer

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LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

Stone.

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR – Announce New Album; Slated For March 2013 Release

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hardcore Superstar - Group Promo Pic - Logo - banner!

2012-11-30 – HARDCORE SUPERSTAR – Swedish inventors of what is known and loved today as “Street Metal” – are happy to announce the release of a new album via Nuclear Blast in early 2013! The record is entitled C’mon Take On Me, was produced by the band, mixed by no less a figure than Randy Staub (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE CULT) and will be out on the 1st of March 2013.

The band comments on the recording process: “We found this cool abandoned studio that we took over, where we spent the entire summer tracking songs in between the shows. Speaking of shows – we’ll start rehearsing in January so that we’ll be ready to play live everywhere again soon. If there’s a stage, we’ll rock it!!!”

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, click on the links below!

http://www.hardcoresuperstar.com/

facebook: Hardcore Superstar

http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/musi…

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LONG LIVE HARDCORE SUPERSTAR.

Stone.

SACRED STEEL – Signs With Cruz Del Sur; ‘The Bloodshed Summoning’ Coming in February

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Sacred Steel - The Bloodshed Summoning - promo cover pic!

SACRED STEEL is..

…Come on! You know who SACRED STEEL is!

What more should be said about them? Do we really need to introduce a band that has been on Metal Blade and Massacre Records, that has released eight full length albums and an additional three EPs?

Let’s just say that the new album is called The Bloodshed Summoning and comes four years after their 2009 release Carnage Victory, but for old and new fans of SACRED STEEL, this one is well worth the long wait.

The Bloodshed Summoning concentrates as  lethal s dose of heavy riffing and aggression as any serious Metal release should be made of, with moments that border on the edge of Thrash Metal.

The Bloodshed Summoning will be released February 16th  2013 through Cruz Del Sur Music on compact disc with three bonus tracks, (including one Misfits cover), limited edition vinyl and digital formats.

For a complete history on SACRED STEEL visit: http://www.sacredsteel.de

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THE BLOODSHED SUMMONING – Track List:

Storm of Fire 1916

No God / No Religion

When the Siren Calls

The Darkness of Angels

The Bloodshed Summoning

Under the Banner of Blasphemy

Black Towers

Crypts of the Fallen

The Night They Came To Kill

Join the Congregation

Journey Into Purgatory

Doomed to Eternal Hell

(CD Bonus Tracks)

Perversions of the scriptures

Unbinding the chains

Dig Up Her bones (Misfits cover)

Sacred Steel - Group Promo Pic - #1 - 2012

Kai Schindelar – bass

Jens Sonnenberg – guitars

Mathias Straub – drums

Jonas Khalil – guitars

Gerrit P. Mutz – vocals

Cruz Del Sur Music - Logo - B&W

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on SACRED STEEL, click on the links below!

http://www.sacredsteel.de

facebook: Sacred Steel

http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

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LONG LIVE SACRED STEEL.

Stone.

PAPA ROACH ‘The Connection’ Limited Edition Double Vinyl Available NOW!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

PAPA ROACH – Just in time for the holiday season, the limited edition double vinyl is now available for Papa Roach’s newest release, The Connection. Check out the Official Papa Roach US Merch Store to order today!

The vinyl includes:

180g double vinyl with download card

Side splits are as follows:

Side A – Disc 1

ENGAGE

STILL SWINGIN

WHERE DID THE ANGELS GO

SILENCE IS THE ENEMY

Side B – Disc 1

BEFORE I DIE

WISH YOU NEVER MET ME

GIVE ME BACK MY LIFE

Side A – Disc 2

BREATHE YOU IN

LEADER OF THE BROKEN HEARTS

NOT THAT BEAUTIFUL

Side B – Disc 2

WALKING DEAD

WON’T LET UP

We look forward to seeing you ALL out on the road and grab this new vinyl before it’s gone!

– Papa Roach

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(Source: Papa Roach)

For more info on PAPA ROACH, click on the links below!

http://www.paparoach.com

facebook: Papa Roach

http://www.youtube.com/paparoach

http://www.twitter.com/paparoach

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

Stone.

INCITE PREMIERE “HOPELESS” VIDEO Via METAL HAMMER; 2013 TOUR WITH SOULFLY

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on November 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Andrew Whitaker

REVOLVER MAGAZINE NAMES “ALL OUT WAR” ALBUM OF THE WEEK

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Nov. 29, San Francisco – Incite, the Phoenix-based Thrash-Metal band helmed by Richie Cavalera, premiere Hopeless, the first video from their recently released album (All Out War, Minus Head Records) via Metal Hammer:

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/incite-hopeless-video-premiere/

The clip, recorded during the band’s recent European tour, features live and rehearsal footage as well as footage taken on the streets of Berlin.

Incite will head out on their first North American tour in support of All Out War, supporting Soulfly on a several week trek that kicks off Feb. 15 at LVCS in Las Vegas.

All Out War was produced by Logan Mader (Gojira, Soulfly) and released on Nov. 20th. Revolver described the album as “full of mean riffing and serious aggression” while Metal Hammer said the band “harnesses the kind of groove-driven power that Lamb of God and, in more recent years, Devildriver have always nailed so perfectly.”

Tour dates:

February 15    Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS

February 16    Los Angeles, CA @ The Key Club

February 17    Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

February 20    Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven

February 21    Vancouver, BC @ Venue

February 23    Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Ballroom

February 24    Calgary, AB @ Republik

February 25    Saskatoon, SK @ Louis’

February 26    Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Center

February 27    Fargo, ND @ House of Rock @ The Hub

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March 07    Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

March 08    Toronto, ON @ Mod Club

March 09    Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre

March 10    Portland, ME @ Asylum

March 11    S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground

March 12    Nashua, NH @ The Arena

March 14    New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

Additional dates will be announced soon.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/INCITEband

www.minusheadrecords.com

LONG LIVE INCITE.

LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

Stone.

KROKUS – New Album News! Confirmed To Play Rock Of Ages Festival, July 27th, 2013!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KROKUS 2013 FESTIVAL NEWS!

Here’s the KROKUS 2013 festival info YOU need:

Rock Of Ages Festival, Festplatz Seebronn / Germany

July 27th, 2013

For tickets/info go to: www.rock-of-ages.de

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NEW KROKUS ALBUM NEWS!

New CD Dirty Dynamite to be released in Switzerland and most European countries on February 22nd, 2013, other countries and release dates per country to be announced as they are confirmed.

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(Source: KROKUS Online)

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

http://www.krokusonline.com

facebook: KROKUSonline

http://www.youtube.com/KROKUSonline1

LONG LIVE KROKUS.

Stone.

DEMON LUNG – Signs To Candlelight Records

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Candlelight Records today confirms the worldwide signing of DEMON LUNG. The Las Vegas-based quartet, featuring guitarist Phil Burns, bassist Patrick Warren, drummer Jeremy Brenton, and vocalist Shanda Fredrick, is scheduled to begin recording of their full-length debut at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with producer Billy Anderson (Sleep, High on Fire, Eyehategod) in the coming weeks. It is anticipated for a Spring 2013 release date.

Metal Hammer called the band’s self-released 4-song demo Pareidolia, “earthy yet horror-themed doom metal a la Candlemass with an Acrimony Groove.” The magazine calls Fredrick a “wild-eyed, satanic songstress.” Popular music and film site Ave Noctum notes, “DEMON LUNG has a deft touch and solid sound. Their music is clearly from the soul. Fair to say they are a welcomed addition to the ranks of the doomed.” Teeth of the Divine adds, “Fredrick has the requisite sultry pipes that keep a steady, hazy tone. She has a deep, bluesy voice that fits the languid music perfectly.”

The band comments, “we are very honored to join the Candlelight roster. To be included among such talented artists is very humbling, and we thank the great people at Candlelight for giving us the opportunity.”

DEMON LUNG has shared the stage alongside Pentagram, High on Fire, Jucifer, Witch Mountain, and Castle and will resume performing once recording has been completed.

A video for the song “Lament Code’ is available to view at THIS LOCATION. The clip was directed by Dustin Mills, the mastermind behind The Puppet Monster Massacre.

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To read the Metal Odyssey review of DEMONG LUNG’s Pareidolia, click on the link below!

DEMON LUNG – Doom Metal Debut EP Pareidolia Is A Masterful Metal Listen

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!

http://demonlungband.com/

www.Facebook.com/demonlungband

Bandcamp

Candlelight Records:

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

LONG LIVE DEMON LUNG.

A METAL CONGRATS TO DEMON LUNG.

Stone.

David Kilminster, Guitarist on Roger Waters’ The Wall Tour, Releases Debut Solo CD ‘Scarlet – The Director’s Cut’

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, guitarists, Hard Rock, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

London, UK – Guitar virtuoso David Kilminster, best known for his work with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, has released his debut solo CD titled Scarlet – The Director’s Cut. David’s radical techniques and mesmerizing sounds have captivated fans and fellow musicians alike worldwide. Named “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitar Magazine in 1991, the recognition propelled him on a super-charged career as a multifaceted guitarist, vocalist, writer, engineer, and producer. Credited by keyboard legend Keith Emerson for inspiring him to go on the road again, David is a familiar figure worldwide to fans of progressive rock. And now, much to the elation of his fans, David is releasing an innovative new CD that will amaze all who listen!

Says David about his new CD, “I guess the album ‘Scarlet – The Director’s Cut’ is just a reflection of all the wonderful music that I grew up listening to on the radio, along with some deeply personal lyrics. It also represents the first time that I’ve ever been let loose in a studio, so I was definitely like a kid in a candy store!!! Hence trying a whole bunch of things I’ve never done before…like singing lead vocals, playing piano and even scoring for a string quartet!”

Fans and critics agree that David Kilminster is one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge from the UK. He is a sought after collaborator, band member and solo performer. After touring for a number of years with such luminaries as John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, and ELP keyboard Keith Emerson, in 2006 David went on the road with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters as lead guitarist and vocalist in the extraordinary global staging of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’. More recently David was seen atop a thirty foot wall playing guitar on Roger Waters ‘The Wall – Live’ tour, which became the highest grossing tour of the year, playing to over 3 million people worldwide!!

David’s work is in a class by itself, encompassing technical mastery and enormous power. His vast musical influences are strongly felt on his new album. Says David, “I have a very eclectic list of influences. Musically, it’s anywhere from Debussy to Bjork, Chet Baker to Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley to Queen…it’s all in there, mixed up in my own unique way…” As far as the title goes, David explains, “I really love the provocative images that the word ‘Scarlet’ conjures up in my head… it’s a very passionate color, and brings to mind characters such as ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ in ‘Gone With The Wind’, ‘The Scarlet Woman’ (the goddess from the mystical system of Thelema), Scarlet Johansson (very cute!!)… and also the Sir Conan Doyle book ‘A Study In Scarlet’, which I believe is where Sherlock Holmes was first introduced. In a way the last reference seems particularly apt, as I feel like this album is my first real introduction into the world of music…”

In closing David has this to impart to his fans and listeners, “There’s so much of my heart, soul, passion and energy in this recording… you can almost see my DNA in the grooves of the CD!!! So I really hope you enjoy the listening experience…”

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To purchase David Kilminster ‘Scarlet – The Director’s Cut’: http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3897

Also available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/scarlet-the-directors-cut/id578776042

For more information: http://davidkilminster.com/

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

LONG LIVE DAVE KILMINSTER.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD – VIVA! HYSTERIA & MORE > Las Vegas, March 22nd To April 10th, 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DEF LEPPARD – VIVA! HYSTERIA & MORE

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Here’s Where To Get ALL The Info YOU NEED:

See Def Leppard’s Viva Hysteria! LIVE in Vegas March 22-April 10! Get tickets here:

http://bit.ly/DLTickets

For Full Details, Visit:

http://www.defleppard.com/news/2012/11/12/viva-hysteria-las-vegas-residency

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LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

Stone.

MASS – To Share The Stage With WINGER On December 8th!

Posted in classic rock, concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

It’s MASS & WINGER Together… Live! 

When: December 8th, 2012, at 6:00 pm

Where: Wally’s, 144 Ashworth Ave., Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Tix: $25

Get Your Ticket Before Show Sells Out!

Tickets Available At: http://bit.ly/TicketmasterFB

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For more info on MASS & WINGER, click on the links below!

http://www.massrocks.com

http://www.wingertheband.com

Poster Graphic Design By: Christine Gorayeb

LONG LIVE MASS.

LONG LIVE WINGER.

Stone.

Post-Punk/Indie Band THE ANTICS Releases Debut Album: RUNNING FASTER

Posted in indie rock, Music, post punk, Punk rock, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

New Jersey band channels rock through the ages with a modern twist

Los Angeles, CA – Expect to be captivated by a roll of basement jams and garage grooves on the debut album Running Faster from post-punk/indie rock band The Antics, available now on iTunes and Bandcamp. The New Jersey-based band cooks up a cohesive rock genre toss-up featuring fuzzy guitar riffs and raw emotion that is quickly making these guys hometown heroes.

Fun-loving and gifted, the young men of The Antics are Luke Meisenbacher (vocals/guitar), Derek Rosengarth (guitar), Kyle Hammerschmidt (bass) and Josh Reitan (drums). Practicing their instruments from an early age, each member grew up in different parts of NJ but play like they’ve been together all their lives. Just three years strong, the band has endured a few changes but their brotherly bond enabled them to create a staple sound that defines their vibrant personalities.

Listen to and watch THE ANTICS perform Payday below! Whoa! 

The Antics’ music radiates high energy supported by crunchy guitar licks, bright melodies and toe-tapping drums. Their material often reminds fans of post-punk super groups and major influences Joy Division, The Strokes and The Smiths. The group describes their sound as post-punk influenced accented by 60’s pop, surf and garage rock.

Stellar production from RH Management Services LLC and Meisenbacher on Running Faster illuminates the lead singer’s bright, clean vocals, while enhancing the texture of each instrument. Penning the album’s lyrics, Luke draws inspiration from The Beatles and The Strokes to conjure up sing-along melodies and conversational lyrics.

“I think I’m a very honest songwriter,” Luke said. “I don’t write music that sounds exactly like something else or things that don’t matter to me.” The Antic’s heartbreak single “In The Night” is a prime example of the group’s knack for catchy rhythms with an impressive 50-second, raging guitar solo to finish off. With a track listing to cure heartache, much of the subject matter on Running Faster surrounds love, pain and happiness.

Killer hits, relatable lyrics and rock star personas – equipped with the full package, The Antics are delivering a top-notch effort of rock through the ages with a modern twist. Having entertained crowds at Connecticut and New Jersey venues The Space, Crossroads and The Stone Pony, The Antics are eager to take their masterpiece to the masses. Keep up with the New Jersey foursome by visiting their website or like them on Facebook.

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(Source: LaFamos PR & Branding)

LONG LIVE THE ANTICS.

Stone.

CHIP DIMONICK “The Sign Of A New Generation” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in glam rock, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

CHIP DIMONICK – Party Rock is here to stay and Chip DiMonick has made this very loud and clear on their fourth album: The Sign Of A New Generation. This fun-fabulous and rifftastic 5 song offering from Chip DiMonick is downright Rockin’ Righteous and should be on any Rockaholic’s list of good-times-must-have albums from 2012. You just gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta let Chip DiMonick Rockify your brain! I have. It feels F’n cool.

Chip DiMonick became famous on the Pittsburgh music scene back in 2005, with the debut release Bat An Eyelash causing a formidable stir upon the East Coast. Opening for such kick-ass national acts as Wednesday 13, Lynch MobLA Guns, Adelita’s Way and Art Of Dying, Chip DiMonick shouldn’t be an underground Heavy Rock band for too much longer. Then again, the underground scene wouldn’t want to see Chip DiMonick go anyways!

There’s something to be said about real FUN Party Rock that Chip DiMonick serves up and that is: IT KICKS FUN ROCKIN’ ASS! When a song such as When The Drunkest Girls Wear The Shortest Skirts gets me all fired-up and singing along… then Chip DiMonick have accomplished their Rockin’ deed they’ve aimed for and I’m grateful for it. Ring that Party Rock bell and tell your lame-ass neighbors to go to hell. Metal be thy name.


My favorite song on The Sign Of A New Generation is She Won’t Let Me Play. Holy shit I love this song. This song should be played on every (supposedly cool) FM and satellite radio station in the entire F’n universe. Big drums, big bass and big guitars are abundant on all 5 songs, coupled with the stylish vocals of Chip DiMonick himself.

From Pump (the anthem inspired by the pride of Pittsburgh sports scene) to its anthemic counterpart (and party-crazed igniter) title song, Chip DiMonick doesn’t hold back on raising the mercury on the psyche-your-adrenaline meter! If you’re uptight and/or constipated, get lost. Cool people, all-night party maniacs, Rockaholics, fun Rock chicks (who can stay out late) and fans of 80’s Arena Rock, Hard Rock and Glam will appreciate what Chip DiMonick have accomplished with their new album. Metal be thy name.

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Track list: 1. Pump, 2. Too Young For Tattoos, 3. The Sign Of A New Generation, 4. When The Drunkest Girls Wear The Shortest Skirts, 5. She Won’t Let Me Play.

CHIP DIMONICK:

Chip DiMonick – lead vocals & guitar

Carmen “CC” Capozzi – drums, background vocals, tambourine

Joe P. – bass & background vocals

Tony Leone – lead guitar & background vocals

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For more info on CHIP DIMONICK, click on the links below!

http://www.chipdimonick.com

facebook: Chip DiMonick (Band Page)

LONG LIVE CHIP DIMONICK.

Stone.