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VALDUR – New Track From Black/Death Occultists Streaming Courtesy Of Decibel Magazine

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Alpine Black/Death occultists VALDUR recently unveiled a teaser track from their upcoming new full-length. Titled Blast Beast, the tune was recorded at the infamous Bloody Mountain Bunker and is currently streaming for all your unholy enjoyment courtesy of Decibel Magazine, who notes: “The guitars swirl like a wicked blizzard at night, the drums blaaast! an unheard of brutality, and the vocals sound like they come from the blackest depths of the Mammoth Mountain. And then there’s that ominous horn-like sound permeating the soundscape. The end of the world or the beginning of an evil era, VALDUR certainly understand Black Metal’s key dynamics without making them sound tired.”

Comments guitarist/vocalist Samuel of the track: “As VALDUR continues to make it a priority to create our music for ourselves first and foremost, we decided this ‘Blast Beast’ should be heard. For us, it is an exciting stepping stone into what will soon unfold into a very aggressive new full length.”

Witness “Blast Beast” at THIS LOCATION.

The  recording of  their as-yet, untitled long player will be completed later this month Earhammer Studio in Oakland. The offering will feature nine tracks in total. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

In related news, the band will be performing a rare live ritual alongside Genocide Coven, Ritual Combat and more at the Nihilistic Death Fest V in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19. The gathering is being held at The Shred Shed. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show. For more info, point your browser HERE.

If you missed it, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, Conjuring The Fire Plagues, at the band’s Official BandCamp Page.

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“…this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook.”—The Metal Crypt

“…the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of.” – About.com

“…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”—Thrash Pit

VALDUR:

Samuel: guitars/vocals

William: bass

Sxuperion: drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VALDUR, click on the link below!

VALDUR on Facebook

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LONG LIVE VALDUR.

Stone.

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Relocation Is On The Horizon For Stone… What’s Next For Metal Odyssey?

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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I did mention back in the Fall of 2012 (both here and on twitter) that my family and I were in the beginning phases of relocating to Ohio. It’s time to report that we are now in the mosh pit of relocating. Things are crazy around here with schedules, packing and basically uprooting our lives to another state. My love and commitment to my family has and always shall be #1, while my everlasting devotion to Metal will never exit my soul.

From now until the beginning days of March (2013) there may not be as many posts launched on Metal Odyssey that you are normally used to. Days and perhaps (worst case scenario) weeks may go by without seeing a new feature or post launched on this site. In the meantime, there will be posts launched throughout January and the archives of Rock N’ Metal will forever be at your reach; right here at Metal Odyssey. Please enjoy them, any or all!

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* During the down periods of posting on Metal Odyssey, I will make every attempt to get on twitter to communicate my Metal thoughts and non-sensical blab to the world! You can always communicate to me on twitter, 24/7 and I will be grateful for your Metal support.

* Here’s where you can follow and/or leave a message for (me) Stone on twitter; just copy and paste into your browser: https://twitter.com/metalodyssey

* The Metal Odyssey contact email will not change! Bands, PR, Record Companies and Metal Buddies can always reach me (in the meantime) via my email, by clicking on this link below:

*Want your music reviewed or to be interviewed by Stone?

I extend my sincerest Metal apologies to everyone for this temporary curve in the Metal road and promise to all of you that Metal Odyssey is NOT closing Metal shop! In fact, Metal Odyssey will once again be back for the Metal attack… and there’s no looking back! Plus, I have a ton of writing to do still once I jump in full-tilt for Hard Rock Nights. Ring that relocation bell and tell all the posers to go straight to hell. Metal be thy name.

YOU come to Metal Odyssey cause YOU are a DEFENDER OF THE FAITH and YOU ROCK.

THANK YOU, TO ALL MY METAL BRETHREN.

Stone

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OHIO, HERE WE COME.

PENNSYLVANIA FOREVER ROCKS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

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STONE SOUR And PAPA ROACH – Are Co-Headlining U.S.! Tour Dates For 2013 Listed!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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STONE SOUR and PAPA ROACH will head out on a co-headlining U.S. tour in January 2013. Stone Sour, currently in the midst of a tour across five continents, will close out every show. Dates are as follows:

January 20 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Events Center

January 22 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theatre

January 23 New York, NY Terminal 5

January 25 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom

January 27 Chicago, IL The Congress

January 29 Minneapolis, MN The Myth

February 1 Amarillo, TX Aztec Music Hall

February 2 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Pavilion

February 4 Midland, TX Midland Horseshoe Arena

February 5 College Station, TX Hurricane Harry’s

February 7 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre

February 8 Pharr, TX Pharr Entertainment Center

February 9 Laredo, TX Laredo Energy Center

February 12 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre

February 13 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia

February 15 Las Vegas, NV The Joint

February 16 Salt Lake City, UT Salt Air

February 17 Denver, CO Fillmore

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(Source: Roadrunner Records)

* For more info on STONE SOUR and PAPA ROACH:

http://www.stonesour.com

http://www.paparoach.com

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LONG LIVE STONE SOUR.

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

Stone.

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Heavy Rockin’ Blasts From The Past: Paul Stanley, Covered Call and Thunder – 3 Albums You Must Know About!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

HEAVY

ROCKIN’

BLASTS FROM

THE PAST!

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Metal Odyssey’s Scott Coverdale Reports:

Here are three Pre 2012 Albums you should check out! Throughout 2012 I was fortunate to get my hands on lots of great music both new and old.  Listed below are 3 standout albums that eluded me during their original year of release. For all the Hard Rock/Metal fans out there, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some truly great music!!

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Paul Stanley – One Live Kiss

This live album from Paul Stanley came out in 2008. I have to admit, that I’ve never been a big KISS fan. There are many of their songs that I do like, only I’ve always felt that they’re a bit over the top as a band. Anyway, a few months ago I was curious to hear how Destroyer (Resurrected) was going to sound. When I typed KISS onto my iTunes account, all the KISS albums displayed and this Paul Stanley album caught my eye. I sampled a few tunes and thought it wasn’t half bad. I did a little research and discovered that this Live album is only available on iTunes or DVD. I made the purchase! Man O’ Man, does this album Rock!!! It’s a great mix of Classic KISS and solo Paul Stanley.

Covered Call - Money Never Sleeps - promo cover pic!

Covered Call – Money Never Sleeps

Money Never Sleeps came out in 2009. Just like the Paul Stanley album, I stumbled upon this Covered Call album on iTunes and gave it a sample. I really liked what I heard and bought it! When I listen to Money Never Sleeps, many of the songs remind me a lot of the good ones Bon Jovi put out in the 80’s and 90’s. My favorite songs are, Til’ the End, Nothing at All and What about Us.

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Thunder – Robert Johnson’s Tombstone

Robert Johnson’s Tombstone came out in 2006. I really dig this album, it’s (kind of) a Southern Hard Rock album recorded by a band that doesn’t get enough credit here in the States. If you like the Jammin that Southern Rock offers you won’t be disappointed with the song Don’t Wanna Talk about Love, which is probably my favorite song on Robert Johnson’s Tombstone.

In my humble opinion, if you’re looking to spend a few Christmas dollars on yourself this new year, any one of these albums surely won’t disappoint!

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* For more info on the bands listed above, click on the links below!

Paul Stanley: http://www.paulstanley.com

Covered Call:  www.coveredcall.se

Thunder: http://www.thunderonline.com

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COVERDALE.

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WEDNESDAY 13 – “THE DIXIE DEAD” – Releases In U.S. February 19th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, horror metal, horror punk, Metal, metal music, Music, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The Dixie Dead – Available Feb 19 (Feb 18 in the UK)

As reported on the facebook of Wednesday 13:

Wednesday 13 – The Dixie Dead (limited edition packing with expanded artwork) available only in the US or thru a US source for initial orders. Retail limited edition will have a pull out poster and expanded artwork – comes in DVD packaging. The version ordered during the website pre-orders comes with the above and an exclusive patch and an exclusive sticker.

So far this site has it the cheapest:

regular version – http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=W13009CD

retail limited version – http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=W13009CDLTD

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* For more info on WEDNESDAY 13, click on the links below!

http://www.wednesday-13.com

facebook: Wednesday 13

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LONG LIVE WEDNESDAY 13.

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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KISS KOLLECTIBLES – Wanna See My KISS PEZ Collectible Gift Tin? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music collectibles, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS KOLLECTIBLES – It just feels right to end 2012 here at Metal Odyssey with a Rockin’ fun KISS KOLLECTIBLE post! Check it out at the top! That’s my KISS PEZ (candy) collectible gift tin! All four of these super cool KISS PEZ dispensers are safely secured inside that sturdy tin box! The issue year of this KISS PEZ is 2012 and is a limited edition.Whoa!

I received this whiz-bang KISS KOLLECTIBLE as a Christmas gift from my family. I thank them for it, from the bottom of my METAL heart! Fun stuff it is. No, I won’t be actually using these KISS PEZ dispensers to eat the PEZ candy from them; the KISS Kollector side of me won’t allow it! Metal be thy name!

Check out the backside of my KISS PEZ box set below! Man, is that cool stuff or what?

KISS - Pez - backside - 2012

This KISS PEZ collectible gift tin measures (approximately) 7″ x 6.25″.

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* For more info on KISS, click on the link below!

http://www.kissonline.com

* For more info on PEZ Candy, click on the link below!

http://www.pez.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE PEZ.

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!

“whiz-bang” was used in this post.

Stone.

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ILLDISPOSED – “THE BEST OF ILLDISPOSED” Digital-Only Release Available On January 18th, via Massacre Records

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, metal albums, metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Illdisposed - The Best Of Illdisposed - 2004-2012- promo cvr

On January 18th, Massacre Records will be releasing a DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: ILLDISPOSED – The Best Of Illdisposed 2004-2012

You can listen to song samples and buy this digital-only release by clicking on the link below:

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19823?lang=en

ILLDISPOSED are an Extreme Metal band from Denmark. ILLDISPOSED are an ear scorching and brain crushing Extreme Metal band that you should seriously consider supporting! Metal be thy name.

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ILLDISPOSED:

Bo Summer – vocals

Jakob Batten – guitar

Ken Holst – guitar

Kussen – bass

Thomas Jensen – drums

Illdisposed - Happy New Year - promo banner - 2013

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

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

http://www.illdisposed.com

facebook: Illdisposed

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE ILLDISPOSED.

Stone.

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EXHALE – Signs With Pulverised Records; New Album Releasing In 2013

Posted in Death Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Pulverised Records has announced the official signing of Swedish Grind-guerrillas EXHALE!

With the group formed in 2004, EXHALE have already proven themselves to be a devastating force since their inception, bombarding the Grindcore community with two full-length albums Prototype in 2006 and Blind in 2010. Two years later into the band’s last effort, EXHALE sharpened their Grind-weapons and returns even more powerful than before!

With a brand new full-length entitled When Worlds Collide, this album sees EXHALE taking on a much more dynamic approach while still maintaining an extremely strict diet of sick and demented modern Grind-sanity.

When Worlds Collide will be scheduled for a 2013 release, with more announcements and further album details to be unleashed soon.

In an official press statement, the band stated: “We’re really proud to announce that we have inked a deal with Pulverised Records. The label has released some really good albums during the years (Bombs Of Hades, Desultory, Morbus Chron just to name a few), so it feels great to be among them.When Worlds Collide contains 14 tracks of Grinding Death Metal. You will recognize the sound of EXHALE but there are also a few surprises for you! Can’t wait to release this monster! See you on the road in 2013!”

Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin further commented: “Throughout the years of our search for the signing the ‘right’ bands, there were of course many bands that we felt were a great addition to our roster. Then came along EXHALE’s four-song promo by way of email one day, and those four tracks became an instant hit with us! There are some real serious chops and unbelievably stalwart songwriting amongst all that chaos; it is almost unreal. We are extremely proud to have EXHALE join the Pulverised family, and we cannot wait to present When Worlds Collide on a worldwide domination crusade. Onward to Grind-gotha we shall!”

EXHALE recently filmed a music video for Wrath Unleashed, the opening track from When Worlds Collide. The music video was filmed and directed by acclaimed Swedish videographer Daniel Falk from http://www.framednoise.com. Check out the music video for Wrath Unleashed below!

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EXHALE:

Martin Brzezinski – vocals

Johan Wold Ylenstrand – guitar

Gustav Elowson – drums

Johan Fogelberg – bass

Andreas Allenmark – guitar

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

http://www.exhaleswe.com

http://www.facebook.com/officialexhale

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LONG LIVE EXHALE.

Stone.

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HYPOCRISY – Reveal New Album Title, Announce 2013 European Tour

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hypocrisy - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

Swedish Death Metal monsters HYPOCRISY are currently wrapping up the recording process of their upcoming new studio album entitled End Of Disclosure. The record is tentatively scheduled for a late March release via Nuclear Blast Records.

Band leader Peter Tägtgren commented: “Hi all, we’re still in the studio working hard to finalize the album. Horgh just laid down the drums – and let me tell you – it sounds awesome!!! Thundering and brutal! We can’t wait to put out the new tracks and play them live! Hope to meet you all soon on the road and wish you guys a great X-mas and happy new year!“

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HYPOCRISY have just confirmed the following dates for 2013. More to come very soon.

HYPOCRISY – Live 2013

22.03.13 SE Stockholm/Fryshuset

28.03.13 DE Essen/Turock

29.03.13 BE Namur/Cinex

01.04.13 FR Paris/Trabendo

03.04.13 CH Geneve/L’Usine

04.04.13 CH Winterthur/Salzhaus

06.04.13 DE Leipzig/Hellraiser

07.04.13 DE Hamburg/Markthalle

08.04.13 DE Berlin/K17

11.04.13 CZ Prag/Nova Chmelnice

12.04.13 DE Dettelbach/Metal Franconia Festival

13.04.13 DE München/Backstage

14.04.13 AT Wien/Szene

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(Source: facebook: Hypocrisy

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

http://www.hypocrisy.cc

http://www.twitter.com/hypocrisyband

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE HYPOCRISY.

Stone.

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AVANTASIA – First Samples Of “The Mystery Of Time” Are Online!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, rock operas, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Avantasia - Promo Banner Pic - #1 - 2012!

Finally! On http://www.tobiassammet.com you find the first audio samples, plus a view into the recording studios of AVANTASIA’s upcoming record The Mystery Of Time, which will be out in March 2013.

Tobi comments the 2-minute trailer with even more informations: 

“Hey friends, as you know I am currently working on a new Avantasia album. It’s a lot of work, but I am so proud of what we are creating right now – it’s amazing stuff. As my little Christmas gift to, and to make Christmas even a little more exciting for you, I’ll reveal some secrets today: Of course, Michael Kiske is on board again! I bet you expected this, you can hear him loud and clear, and he is still the number one vocalist in that range – unbelievable! But, what is really new: For the first time in the history of Avantasia, we’re working with a real symphonic orchestra: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg! You may remember it, they have worked with Rammstein, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, and also with Edguy on the Hellfire Club album. It’s an enchanting fairytale we are working on, so we really have no choice but to finally have a real orchestra; after all it’s an epic Rock or probably Metal Opera! If you click on the clip below, you can check out the orchestra recordings and also, you’ll hear a little sample, a rough mix of what’s to come in March 2013: THE MYSTERY OF TIME! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! – Tobi”

Watch the clip at: http://www.tobiassammet.com

THE MYSTERY WORLD TOUR 2013

European leg:

13.04.2013 (CH) Pratteln – Z7
14.04.2013 (CH) Pratteln – Z7
16.04.2013 (I) Milan – Alcatraz
18.04.2013 (D) Ludwigsburg – MPH Arena
19.04.2013 (D) Kaufbeuren – All – Karthalle
20.04.2013 (D) Fulda – Esperanto Halle
22.04.2013 (D) Berlin – Tempodrom
23.04.2013 (D) Hamburg – Große Freiheit
25.04.2013 (D) Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
26.04.2013 (D) Lichtenfels – Stadthalle

Avantasia - Large Logo!!

* (Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

facebook: Avantasia

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE TOBIAS SAMMET.

LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

Stone.

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SUFFOCATION – “Pinnacle Of Bedlam” Album Trailer Online!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Suffocation _ Pinnacle Of Bedlam - promo cover pic!

SUFFOCATION release a new album preview trailer, featuring sound snippets from the upcoming new CD Pinnacle of Bedlam coming out on February, 15th 2013. Check the trailer below!

Scenes from the trailer are taken from the bonus DVD showing the making of the album.

PINNACLE OF BEDLAM – Track List:

01. Cycles of Suffering

02. Purgatorial Punishment

03. Eminent Wrath

04. As Grace Descends

05. Sullen Days

06. Pinnacle of Bedlam

07. My Demise

08. Inversion

09. Rapture of Revocation

10. Beginning of Sorrow

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Pinnacle of Bedlam was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta.

The mixing and mastering were handled this time around by world-renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Cover artwork for Pinnacle of Bedlam was created by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

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SUFFOCATION:

Frank Mullen – vocals

Terrance Hobbs – guitars

Guy Marchais – guitars

Derek Boyer – bass

Dave Culross – drums

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

http://www.facebook.com/suffocation

http://www.twitter.com/suffocationband

http://www.youtube.com/suffocation

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LONG LIVE SUFFOCATION.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey – Scott Coverdale Picks His Top Ten Metal Albums Of 2012!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Another year has come and gone. Man, am I getting old. I, Scott Coverdale, am pleased to reveal my much-anticipated Top 10 Metal Albums of 2012.  As always, it’s a grueling process and I’m glad it’s over. I think I switched my top 5 about 15 times! Now for my picks…

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#1

UNISONIC – S/T

This album caught me by complete surprise. I happened to be sampling music on the internet a couple of months ago and I came across this debut album from Unisonic. I was hooked from the very first song! Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen, together in the same band. Whoa, I need not say any more. This entire album rocks.

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#2

MILLION $ RELOAD – A SINNER’S SAINT

I never heard of Million $ Reload, until Stone hooked me up with this CD of theirs earlier this past Summer. A Sinner’s Saint was one of my most listened to CDs of the year. An album that’s solid from beginning to end.

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#3

IRON MAIDEN – EN VIVO

I became an Iron Maiden junky this past year. There is very little in the music world that can be better than Iron Maiden live in person or recorded. Live versions of Blood Brothers and When The Wild Wind Blows back to back is worth the purchase alone.

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#4

JACKYL – BEST IN SHOW

Over the past 20 years I never really became a fan of Jackyl, however, I am a big fan of this album! Jackyl really put out a kick ass “Fun Rockin” album this past year!!

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#5

SLASH – FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS

APOCALYPTIC LOVE

I definitely think this is the best work to date from Slash. I had a chance to see Slash and Myles Kennedy in Beirut this past Summer; only I didn’t go. Instead I went to the Casino Du Liban. I should have rethought that decision; I ended up getting yelled at by a couple of Arabs (They were bad blackjack players) and losing 300,000 Lebanese pounds; which is the equivalent of $200 (U.S.).

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#6

WIG WAM – WALL STREET

A really good album from a band I wasn’t familiar with until (again) Stone turned me onto them.

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#7

T&N – SLAVE TO THE EMPIRE

Basically a Dokken Album without Don. I really like the heavier redo’s of the (some) classic Dokken tunes. In addition, the original tunes on this CD are excellent also.

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#8

ECLIPSE – BLEED & SCREAM

I really like this band! Eclipse have become one of my favorite AOR bands! They’ve put out another quality album this past year.

Trixter - New Audio Machine - Large promo album cover!

#9

TRIXTER – NEW AUDIO MACHINE

20 years ago I might have been a little shy to admit that I liked Trixter; only it’s not 20 years ago!  This CD is really, really good. 

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#10

ACCEPT – STALINGRAD

Stalingrad is an excellent follow-up to Blood Of The Nations. Is Stalingrad as good as Blood Of The Nations? No! Yet it truly is a kick ass album. I’m hoping Accept can keep it up. By the way, if you have a chance to listen to Herman Frank’s latest solo album Right in the Guts, it too is really good; however, I am only doing a top 10 here.

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I ENJOYED SHARING MY TOP 10 WITH EVERYONE AND I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED READING IT. I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS 2013. LET’S KEEP THE METAL FAITH.  THANK YOU MY METAL BUDDY STONE!!!

MetalOdyssey

T.T.F.N.Y.

COVERDALE

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DREAM THEATER – Re-Signs With Roadrunner Records

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, prog rock, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on Roadrunner Records by Phil Freeman, back on December 3rd, 2012:

Grammy-nominated band Dream Theater, one of rock’s most musically fearless and adventurous bands, has re-signed with Roadrunner Records. The group first signed with Roadrunner in January 2007 and has so far released three critically acclaimed albums with the label. The label first issued Dream Theater’s ninth studio album, Systematic Chaos,in 2007 and went on to release Black Clouds & Silver Linings in 2009, as well as their most recent album, A Dramatic Turn of Events in September 2011. The band will soon begin recording a new album as part of the new agreement with Roadrunner Records.

In 2012, the band received their first-ever Grammy nomination for “On The Backs Of Angels” in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category. The song was the first single from their 11th studio album, A Dramatic Turn of Events, which had 14 Top 10 debuts around the world, including the U.S., where it entered at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings also charted strongly, debuting at #6 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest-charting record of the band’s career.

They have also won several awards while at Roadrunner Records including Rollingstone.com’s readers’ poll for “Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time” (2012), several awards from the leading Japanese rock magazine BURRN! (2012) and the”Spirit of Prog” achievement award at the 2009 Classic Rock Awards. Overall, the legendary progressive metal masters have sold in excess of 10 million records and DVDs worldwide.A powerhouse live act, they’ve headlined and sold out shows all over the globe.

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The band commented, “We are all very excited to be re-signing with Roadrunner Records! Over the past 5 years from the release of Systematic Chaos to our latest A Dramatic Turn of Events, we’ve developed strong creative and professional bonds with everyone at Roadrunner as well as many great friendships along the way.”

The band adds, “Roadrunner’s dedication and commitment to Dream Theater has been evident to all of us from the very beginning, and is consistent in all departments and on all levels, right on through to the top. Roadrunner is a record label that is not only great at what they do but who truly understand what Dream Theater is all about as well as the amazing people who support us all around the world whom we proudly call our fans. They are a record company we relate to as an organization firmly rooted in its ideals and mission, while always pushing the envelope in an effort to keep things moving ever forward. We’ve reached many career defining milestones while at Roadrunner and are all incredibly pumped in anticipation of our continued future together!”

Dream Theater formed in 1985 under the name Majesty. The lineup has evolved to become John Petrucci (guitar, founding member), John Myung (bass, founding member), James LaBrie (vocals), Jordan Rudess (keyboards and continuum) and drummer Mike Mangini.

Dream Theater recently wrapped up a massive worldwide headline tour in support of A Dramatic Turn of Events and is heading back into the studio to record their next album. The next chapter in Dream Theater’s storied career begins in 2013.

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* For more info on DREAM THEATER, click on the links below!

http://www.dreamtheater.net

facebook: Dream Theater

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com

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LONG LIVE DREAM THEATER.

LONG LIVE ROADRUNNER RECORDS.

Stone.

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HATEBREED – Second Album Trailer Online For “The Divinity Of Purpose”

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hatebreed - The Divinity Of Purpose - promo cover pic!

The lyrics and the music of HATEBREED have the same value and belong together strongly. Have a look on the 2nd album trailer for the upcoming record The Divinity Of Purpose, where Jamey Jasta talks about the lyrics.

The Divinity Of Purpose will be released on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast. The CD and vinyl versions of the album are also available for pre-order now at the Nuclear Blast Mailorder! Check out the first album trailer in which Jamey Jasta is talking about the … Read MORE!

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

http://www.hatebreed.com

facebook: Hatebreed

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LONG LIVE HATEBREED.

LONG LIVE JAMEY JASTA.

Stone.

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CORONATUS – “Best Of 2007 – 2011” (Digital Only) Release Is Out Now; Former Soprano Voice, Carmen, Returns For 2013 Album

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on December 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Coronatus - Best Of 2007-2011 - promo cover pic!

Newly released on December 21st, as a digital only release, CORONATUS (Best Of 2007 – 2011) showcases premier songs of Gothic & Symphonic styles from the back catalog of this terrific German band. The female vocalist duo of Lady Ada Flechtner (Rock/Metal Soprano) and Mareike Makosch (Rock Voice) are unlike anything you’ve heard before; an engaging listen that can cause your jaw to drop. With admirable attention to song structure details and praise-worthy musicianship, CORONATUS is a Metal band I highly recommend!

IN OTHER CORONATUS NEWS:

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CARMEN

As Reported On: http://www.coronatus.de

NEW ALBUM WITH CARMEN COMING IN AUTUMN 2013

Coronatus currently is working on the next album. We will enter the studio in may/june 2013 and release will be in autumn 2013. We are very glad to announce that our former soprano voice CARMEN, who sang on the first 3 Coronatus albums, will be back for this next record!!

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CORONATUS – 2012:

Ada Flechtner – voice

Mareike Makosch – voice

Aria Keramati Noori – guitars

Dirk Baur – bass guitar

Mats Kurth – drums

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* For more CORONATUS news, as featured on Metal Odyssey during 2012:

CORONATUS ‘Terra Incognita’ – 5 Reasons Why You Should Get Into This Gothic Metal Album

CORONATUS – Announce Digital Compilation “Best Of 2007 – 2011″

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

www.facebook.com/CoronatusOfficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE CORONATUS.

Stone.

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UNITED FORCES – Members Of Iconic NYHC/Thrash Outfit Begin New Chapter

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

METAL NEWS!

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Subsequent to the demise of reunited NYC Hardcore/Speed Metal legends Stormtroopers Of Death, two of the four members of the brutal faction have set out to forge a new path of punishment in 2013.

UNITED FORCES unites S.O.D.’s bassist Danny Lilker (Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Nunfuckritual, Lock-Up,ex-Anthrax) and notorious frontman Billy Milano (Method Of Destruction), the longtime cohorts taking their mayhem to new turf. Milano and Lilker recruited two additional henchmen to help carry out their forthcoming disorder, with the thunderous Nick Barker (Lock-Up, Ancient, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) on percussive duties, and Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram Chile, Extreme Noise Terror, Lock Up) handling guitars. With Lilker located in upstate New York, Milano in central Texas, Barker in England and Reisenegger in Spain, details on the outfit’s plans concerning touring or recording remain unknown, but UNITED FORCES is, without question, a pending force with which to be dealt.

Notes vocalist Billy Milano on the eclectic union of metal soldiers: “I’m not out to reinvent myself at my age. I just want to have a lot of fun with this. We called it UNITED FORCES because we’re located all over the place, in different countries, but this is something we’re going to come together for.” Added four-string assaulter Danny Lilker: “It’s gonna be really fun to get together with some good friends — who are also great musicians — and play some earsplitting, hardcore-tinged thrash metal! And obviously, we know how to do just that.”

At this year’s installment of the Fun Fun Fun fest in Austin, Texas, modern thrash heavyweights Municipal Waste were joined by Lilker and Milano onstage to help unleash the S.O.D. staple “United Forces.”  Check out the carnage HERE.

Future UNITED FORCES plans will be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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LONG LIVE UNITED FORCES.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey – Stone Picks His Top 10 Hard Rock Albums Of 2012!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Metal Odyssey – Stone Picks His Top 10 Hard Rock Albums Of 2012!

After I banged my METAL brains to a pulp in compiling a Top 30 Metal Albums Of 2012 list, I decided to keep the Hard Rock side of the street to a cool and tidy Top 10 Of 2012. Okay, there’s really 11 Top Hard Rock Albums Of 2012; cause there’s a tie. Couldn’t help it. My favorite METAL troll who lives deep in the Pennsylvania woods told me a couple of days ago: “No one ever said it would be easy, Stone”.

Below you will find the 10 Hard Rock Albums (all released in 2012) that I turned to most often to get psyched-out of my Hard Rockin’ mind. I truly thought this list over long and hard, while making certain the overall quality of the albums stand tall on their own respective musical merits.

In my heart, KISS will always be #1; only SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators found their way to my Rockin’ soul in 2012. That counts big time. The ultra-fabulous return of Van Halen, Trixter and Soundgarden are just 3 stories among many Hard Rock comebacks during 2012. What sensational comeback albums these 3 bands created and they’re included in my Top 10! Spider Rockets appear in my Top Ten for good reason; their Hard Rockin’ bite is infectious!

Switzerland’s The Order and N. Ireland’s Million Dollar Reload are 2 bands that released unbelievable albums this past year! Both of these bands took me by incredible Hard Rockin’ surprise! The word elite comes to my mind, whenever I listen to the new albums from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Black Country Communion. As for Georgia’s very own Jackyl… their new album Best Of Show is a combination of Hard Rockin’ fun and whoop-ass that I am so very thankful for.

Thank you for supporting Hard Rock and any/all bands seen or heard on Metal Odyssey this past year. I greatly appreciate your every visit and loyalty. I also want to thank each band listed below for existing. Metal be thy name.

* You’ll find a link for my album review (or feature) below each respective title.

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The Order - 1986 - Cover Promo Pic!

#10

THE ORDER – 1986

BUY this new album from THE ORDER and your ears will be thanking you forever.

THE ORDER – 1986 Is An Album Bursting At The Seams With Hard Rockin’ & Heavy Metallin’ Old School Glory!

MILLION DOLLAR RELOAD - A Sinner's Saint - promo cover pic!!

#9

MILLION DOLLAR RELOAD – A SINNER’S SAINT

This album is like a stick of Hard Rockin’ dynamite!

Below is my album review I wrote for the (very cool) Hard Rock Nights:

MILLION DOLLAR RELOAD – A SINNER’S SAINT = CLASSIC HARD ROCKIN’ INTOXICATION!

Van Halen - A Different Kind Of Truth - Large Promo Cover!!

#8

VAN HALEN – A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH

Without VAN HALEN, where would Hard Rock be today? I shudder at the thought.

VAN HALEN ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ – The Truth Is… This Album ROCKS!

Trixter - New Audio Machine - Large promo album cover!

#7 (Tie)

TRIXTER – NEW AUDIO MACHINE

Yes, TRIXTER came back with all their Hard Rockin’ cylinders blazing! Whoa!

TRIXTER “New Audio Machine” – 100% ROCKS! TRIXTER IS BACK!

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#7 (Tie)

SPIDER ROCKETS – BITTEN

New Jersey ROCKS and SPIDER ROCKETS are a HUGE reason why The Garden State is its own Rocktopia. I absolutely LOVE the approach that SPIDER ROCKETS has towards Hard Rock and there’s really no other band like them out there. BUY this whiz-bang album and you’ll be BITTEN by the sensation of Hard Rockin’ sound that is SPIDER ROCKETS. I got bitten. Yup, I did.

SPIDER ROCKETS “BITTEN” – Strap Yourself In… For One Hell Of A Hard Rockin’ Ride With Plenty Of Bite!

KISS - Monster - cover promo pic!

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KISS – MONSTER

A KISS album that has tapped into Classic Hard Rock, like this iconic band’s life depended on it. A KISS album that is not resting on any laurels. A KISS album that I’m proud to own and recommend to the world! If MONSTER is too loud and too much fun, then… you’re probably too damn constipated and uptight to begin with.

KISS “MONSTER” (Some Fun & Rockin’ Thoughts From Stone, Part 1) – My Favorite Song Revealed!

Jackyl - Best In Show - Large Promo Cover Pic!

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JACKYL – BEST IN SHOW

Warning: This album is (gulp) FUN. PUH POW!

JACKYL “Best In Show” – FUN Has Returned To Hard Rock Once Again, Courtesy Of JACKYL!

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SOUNDGARDEN – KING ANIMAL

More than just a “new” or “comeback” Soundgarden album. This is an accomplishment from Soundgarden, with lyrical brilliance and songs that are executed with unique and memorable musicianship and vocals. I can easily place King Animal atop the back catalog of Soundgarden albums and preach to the world that this band has returned in (what feels like to me) mystical fashion.

SOUNDGARDEN – Creation Of “King Animal” Mural At Easy Street Records (Time Lapse Video)

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Last Of A Dyin' Breed - cover promo pic!

#3

LYNYRD SKYNYRD – LAST OF A DYIN’ BREED

An inspirational album both lyrically and musically. By the way, LYNYRD SKYNYRD is still kicking Southern Hard Rockin’ ass in 2012! Each LYNYRD SKYNYRD lineup is legendary, Last Of A Dyin’ Breed is proof once again.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD – ‘Last Of A Dyin’ Breed’ Got Me Through The Week

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#2

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – AFTERGLOW

AFTERGLOW is easily one of the best Hard Rock albums I’ve heard in many years. As a supergroup, Black Country Communion doesn’t portray a single ego in their music. All I hear is greatness.

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION “AFTERGLOW” – Majestic, Classic Hard Rock Still Exists… And It’s Right Here

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SLASH – Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators 

APOCALYPTIC LOVE

As I see and hear it, once an album can move you, lifting your Rockin’ soul to new heights as Apocalyptic Love has done for me, then it’s a #1 album for certain. The combination of SLASH’s guitar and Myles Kennedy’s vocals were destined to unite. It had to be! At least that’s how I feel and hear it.

The chemistry of this entire band just seems to be right on the bullseye, overflowing from every song on this exceptional album. Maybe it’s just me. Regardless, I couldn’t be more confident and psyched-out by my choice of Apocalyptic Love being my #1 Hard Rock album of 2012. Metal be thy name!

SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators “Apocalyptic Love” – #1 For My Rock ‘N Roll Soul

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* Wanna read about my Top 30 METAL Albums Of 2012? Just click on that cool link below! Whoa!

Metal Odyssey – Stone Picks His Top 30 METAL Albums Of 2012!

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LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

“whiz-bang” was used once in this feature post.

Stone.

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HATEBREED – Video Recording Of Fan Chat With Jamey Jasta Is Streaming Online! New Album Info And Tour Dates!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hatebreed - The Divinity Of Purpose - promo cover pic!

The recording of the 1 hour fan chat with HATEBREED’s Jamey Jasta that took place December 19th is now available for streaming! Check out the first album trailer in which Jamey Jasta is talking about the new album’s artwork! The lyric video for the first single off the album, “Put It To The Torch”, can be viewed at THIS location! The Divinity Of Purpose will be released on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast. The CD and vinyl versions of the album are also available for pre-order HERE! Check all tour dates HERE!

Hatebreed. Photo by Alex Solca.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

http://www.hatebreed.com

facebook: Hatebreed

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LONG LIVE JAMEY JASTA.

LONG LIVE HATEBREED.

Stone.

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ENFORCER – FREE Download Of New Track “MESMERIZED BY FIRE”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Enforcer - Mesmerized By Fire - promo cover pic!

In advance of their new studio album “Death By Fire” (out: February, 1st), ENFORCER release a free download for their new track “Mesmerized By Fire” today.

Click HERE!

On January, 18th “Mesmerized By Fire” will also be released on a limited vinyl version:

Tracklist:
A: Mesmerized By Fire
B: You Can Be (non album track)

Olof Wikstrand comments: 

“Mesmerized by Fire” is more or less the title track from the “Death By Fire” album. I think within four minutes it captures pretty much everything about Enforcer: intensity and power mixed with a touch of melody and melancholy. The B-side is a cover of Nagazaki’s “You Can Be”. It is a track with mega potential from a band that unfortunately never made it in the 80s.”

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ENFORCER on tour 2013:

GRAND MAGUS / ANGEL WITCH / ENFORCER 
Hunting Across Europe – Tour

07.02. D Hamburg – Markthalle
08.02. D Berlin – C-Club
09.02. D Bochum – Matrix
10.02. D Stuttgart – Universum
12.02. A Vienna – Viper Room
13.02. I Milan – TBA
14.02. D Munich – Backstage
15.02. CH Aarau – Kiff
16.02. D Würzburg – Posthalle
17.02. NL Rotterdam – Baroeg

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

http://www.enforcer.se

facebook: Enforcer

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LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

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