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JAMMING WITH WATERS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS: JAMMING FOR A CAUSE

Vancouver, BC / Miami, FL / Hannover, Germany – March 3, 2017

Round 7 of The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise set sail
February 2-6, 2017, marking the seventh consecutive sellout for 70000TONS OF METAL™. Priding themselves as being an International Heavy Metal Family at Sea, 70000TONS OF METAL™ 2017 sailed with Metalheads from an astounding 74 different countries who enjoyed a luxury Caribbean cruise leaving from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Labadee, Haiti and back.

With 61 acts representing practically every genre of Metal, playing 123
shows across 4 stages, 70000TONS OF METAL™ has been noted as the biggest and best Heavy Metal Cruise, with one of the highlights being Jamming With Waters In International Waters. Hosted by Jeff Waters of ANNIHILATOR, the official 70000TONS OF METAL™ All Star Jam once again wrote a new chapter in Heavy Metal History when a spectacular lineup of the musicians on board 70000TONS OF METAL™ 2017 teamed up to perform classic Metal Anthems!

Prior to sailing there was a lot of online discussion amongst Sailors about
what they could do to provide aid to those in need in Haiti, which inspired
the crew at 70000TONS OF METAL™ to make their own contribution – they will be auctioning off a very unique Michael Schenker 2004 model Dean Guitar, which was signed by the world-class artists who participated in the jam:

Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), Esa Holopainen (AMORPHIS), Jeff Waters / Fabio Alessandrini / Rich Hinks / Aaron Homma (ANNIHILATOR), Charlie Benante / Frank Bello / Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Ben Ash (CARCASS), Mark Osegueda / Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL), Lisa Cuthbert (DRACONIAN), Jon Gallagher (DYING FETUS), Van Williams (GHOST SHIP, OCTAVIUS), Axel Ritt (GRAVE DIGGER), Bobby Blitz (OVERKILL), Per Nilsson (SCAR SYMMETRY), Fabio D’Amore (SERENITY), Rich Ward (STUCK MOJO), Alex Skolnick / Steve DiGiorgio / Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT), Thomas Vikström / Linnéa Vikström (THERION), Russ Bergquist (TOUCH THE SUN), and Steven Wussow / Philip Restemeier (XANDRIA).

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the people of Haiti via Direct Relief. Direct Relief is a nongovernmental, nonsectarian, and not-for- profit humanitarian aid organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies by delivering medicines and medical supplies to people in all 50 U.S. states and in 80 countries. Since 2010, Direct Relief has provided over $204 million in critically needed medical aid to over 200 healthcare facilities and
organizations caring for Haiti’s most vulnerable communities. For more
information about Direct Relief please visit www.directrelief.org.

The 70000TONS OF METAL™ Dean Guitar Auction for Haiti will begin March 5, 2017 at 2PM Eastern time, running until March 12 at 3PM Eastern time – From Europe this is 20:00 CET, or 19:00 GMT.

For more information and to submit your bid, please visit this location:
http://70000tons.com/lists/lt.php?id=Z0sFB00FCgJLAwpQB10

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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DEAD EARTH POLITICS – Return With “The Mobius Hammersmith”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags 13 metal albums, dead earth politics, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey on March 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Dead Earth Politics has inked a deal with Pavement Music for the March 3rd release of The Mobius Hammersmith.

The final chapter in a trilogy that began with 2014’s Queen of Steel, the album shows the mark of a band ready to shatter the industry’s glass ceiling. The band recently teamed with Brave Words to launch the music video for Runescarred. That video is now playing HERE or below:

On March 23, Dead Earth Politics will embark on a U.S. tour in support of The Mobius Hammersmith. Dates are as follows:

TOUR DATES:

3/23/2017 Texas Mist Austin, TX

3/24/2017 Center Stage Lake Charles, LA

3/25/2017 Revolution Cafe & Bar Bryan, TX

3/27/2017 J&Js Topeka, KS

3/28/2017 Top Fuel Station Braidwood, IL

3/29/2017 5th Quarter Indianapolis, IN

3/30/2017 Liars Club Chicago, IL

3/31/2017 New Dodge Lounge Hamtramck, MI

4/2/2017 Black Forge Pittsburgh, PA

4/3/2017 Lucky 13 Brooklyn, NY

4/4/2017 The Fire Philadelphia, PA

4/5/2017 O’Brians Boston, MA

4/6/2017 33 Golden Street New Haven, CT

4/7/2017 Guido’s Speakeasy Frederick, MD

4/8/2017 Test Pattern Winston-Salem, NC

4/11/2017 New Brooklyn Tavern Columibia, SC

4/12/2017 Oglethorpe Lounge Albany, GA

4/13/2017 The Firehouse Birmingham, AL

4/14/2017 Head on the Door Montgomery, AL

4/15/2017 Twist of Lime Metairie, LA

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Voted Best Metal Band for four years running (Austin Music Awards, 2012-2016), Dead Earth Politics continues to prove their longevity and power. Now charging forward with their latest release, “The Mobius Hammersmith”, the band’s relentless work ethic is clearly leading to their much deserved recognition and success.

Forged from the soul of the Austin Metal scene, Dead Earth Politics is a blade that cuts like no other. Said to easily on any bill ranging from Iron Maiden to Black Sabbath to Lamb of God, they are the band that truly unites sub-genres.

Having marked their tenth year, they continue to relentlessly scribe stellar music – and the sky remains the target. With passion coursing through their veins and dedication in their hearts, Dead Earth Politics strives for perfection in their craft.

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* More Info:

deadearthpolitics.com

pavementmusic.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

DEAD EARTH POLITICS KICKS METAL ASS.

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MIDNITE HELLION – Announce Show Dates / New Album In The Works

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Heavy Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey, midnite hellion on March 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

U.S. Traditional Metal Force MIDNITE HELLION have announced a batch of upcoming show dates starting this month. Dates and venues are listed below.

March 10 – Bar XIII, Wilmington, DE
March 11 – Norfolk Taphouse, Norfolk, VA
March 18 – Hot Shots Bar & Grill, Westville, NJ
April 28 – Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ

May 5 – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ with Yngwie Malmsteen
June 23 – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ with Dark Sky Choir (record release show – featuring a member of Wizards of Winter)

MIDNITE HELLION is preparing for a tentative spring release of their new album Condemned to Hell. Following the release of 2014’s Hour of the Wolf 7″ single, the new album will be available on CD and vinyl formats through Germany’s Witches Brew. Stay tuned!

http://www.midnitehellion.com

https://www.facebook.com/midnitehellion

https://twitter.com/MIDNITEHELLION

Midnite Hellion Youtube

http://www.witchesbrewthrashes.eu/

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Source: ClawHammer PR

LONG LIVE MIDNITE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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SINNER “Tequila Suicide” (Official Music Video) Is: Metal Odyssey’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey, sinner on March 1, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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SINNER is back with a riff-tastic new music video: Tequila Suicide. Crank ‘er up below and be grateful I told you to. This title song is featured on the forthcoming studio album from SINNER: Tequila Suicide. Mat Sinner (Primal Fear) has his band kicking Heavy Rock ass once again and I couldn’t expect anything less from him! Metal Be Thy Name! – Stone

Sinner will release new album Tequila Suicide on March 31st on AFM Records!

Mat Sinner – Bass & Vocals, Tom Naumann – Guitars
Alexander Scholpp – Guitars, Francesco Jovino – Drums

Backing Vocals by Ricky Warwick, Pete Lincoln & Sascha Krebs
Produced by Mat Sinner, Co-produced & mixed by Dennis Ward
written by Mat Sinner & Tom Naumann
AFM Records, UBIKMEDIA

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LONG LIVE SINNER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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IRON MAIDEN – Announced 2nd Show For July 22nd At Barclays Center In Brooklyn, NY

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags concerts, Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden, Metal, metal odyssey on March 1, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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From Iron Maiden

Due to overwhelming demand, IRON MAIDEN have added a second night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday July 22nd.

Tickets went on sale Saturday February 25th at 10am via Ticketmaster.com

More at http://ironmaiden.com/…/iron-maiden-announce-the-last-show-…

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HAIL THE ICONIC IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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Thrashers TERRIFIER To Headline CEMR MetalFest 2017 – New Album Out “Weapons of Thrash Destruction”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, terrifier, Thrash Metal on February 5, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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(photo Credit – Derek Carr – Visions In Pixels)

Vancouver thrashers TERRIFIER are proud to announce they will be headlining this year’s 2nd annual CEMR MetalFest in Calgary, AB on April 8th. The festival is presented by Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio, Voxx Promotions and The Forge featuring a delectable bill of various genres of metal that are assured to keep you on your feet and make your weekend a severe bangover with tons of amazing memories.

The line up from April 6th – 8th includes some of Western Canada’s best up and coming Metal talents such as W.M.D (Calgary, AB), Display of Decay (Edmonton, AB), Planet Eater (Regina, SK), Train Bigger Monkeys (Calgary, AB) and more (full line up below).

TERRIFIER unleashed their new album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ on January 20, 2017 via Test Your Metal Records to follow their 2013 EP ‘Metal or Death’ and 2012 full-length ‘Destroyers of the Faith’. Incorporating jack hammer drums, bulldozing bass-lines, a twin-lead attack that leaves posers pulped in its wake, and vocals that can level mountains, TERRIFIER’s motto could well be ‘thrashing is our business…and business is good’.

Their new release ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ features such soon to be classics as ‘Bestial Tyranny’, ‘Skitzoid Embolism’ and ‘Nuclear Demolisher’ and ‘Sect of the Serpent’, a song inspired by Conan the Barbarian as vocalist Chase Thibodeau says ‘the idea was to trample the weak and hurdle the dead on this one!’

‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ is available on CD and digital download at the following links:

CD order – http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/terrifier-weapons-of-thrash-destruction

Digital order – https://terrifier-tym.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-thrash-destruction

CEMR Metalfest 2017 – Line-Up

Day 3 – April 8th

Terrifier (Vancouver, BC)
W.M.D (Calgary, AB)

Tessitura (Edmonton, AB)

Train Bigger Monkeys (Calgary, AB)

Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB)

Forsaken Rite (Edmonton, AB)

Day 2 – April 7th

Display of Decay (Edmonton, AB)

Vile Insignia (Calgary, AB)

Anarcheon (Vancouver, BC)

Ye Goat-Herd Gods (Calgary, AB)

Augurium (Regina, SK)

Graveyard Nemesis (Calgary, AB)

Day 1 – April 6th

Planet Eater (Regina, SK)

Path To Extinction (Calgary, AB)

Kelevra (Regina, SK)

Detherous (Calgary, AB)

Anti-Pattern (Calgary, AB)
Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)

FULL FESTIVAL DETAILS:

Dates: April 6th, 7th and 8th
Venue: Nite Owl – 213 10th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta

Advance Tickets (Available until February 15, 2017):
$10 per day pass
$30 per weekend pass

Pre-Sale Tickets (Pre-Sale Pricing commences Feb 16, 2017):
$15 per day pass
$35 per weekend pass

Night of event:
$20 Entry

Online Ticket Link: https://www.myshowpass.com/cemr-metalfest-2017/

Door prizes and giveaways!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/222522428193641/

Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.cemr.ca

Voxx Promotions

Website: http://voxxpromotions.wixsite.com/voxxpromotions

The Forge – http://www.theforgeyeg.com

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Upcoming TERRIFIER Show Dates:
Feb 17 – Pat’s Pub – Vancouver, BC – CD Release Show w/ Rotting Slab (PDX), Assimilation, Cadaveric Lividity, Ganglyon
April 8 – Nite Owl – Calgary, AB – CEMR MetalFest

1. Reanimator (5:24)

2. Deceiver (5:15)

3. Nuclear Demolisher (4:26)

4. Violent Reprisal (4:17)

5. Skitzoid Embolism (4:08)

6. Drunk as Fuck (4:12)

7. Bestial Tyranny (6:13)

8. Riders of Doom (1:40)

9. Sect of the Serpent (6:44)

Album Length: 42:23

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Source:

AsherMediaRelations.com

LONG LIVE TERRIFIER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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WAN – To Unleash “Wan Way To Hell” February 10th on Carnal Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Black Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey, wan on February 3, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Norse old-school Black Metal miscreants WAN are set to release “Wan Way to Hell,” their third and most devastating album to date.

“Wan Way to Hell” is pure audio vitriol. In recording the album, this unholy pack of bastards has succeeded in their one mission – fucking destroy!

WAN has fired the first shot with the video for King of Evil. Hail the king at https://youtu.be/1nbTQ99fnw0

Carnal Records will unleash this demon on February 10.

“Wan Way to Hell” Track Listing:

1 – Known as Dead

2 – King of Evil

3 – Till Kamp

4 – Igeltjärn

5 – The Challenger

6 – Wrought

7 – As If

8 – Spitfire Metal

9 – Full Sving

10 – Piss on your Grave

11 – Svarthäll

12 – Inn i Ilden

13 – Wan way to Hell

WAN was formed in 2009 as a triad of aggression with the intent of bringing metal back to its roots – raw, filthy and in the gutter with a twist of punk. A year later, the band released its first full-length “Wolves of the North.” The album was reissued on limited-edition cassette in 2011.

Core members Aganaroth, Isengrim and Tsjud recruited drummer Dimman for the debut’s 2013 follow-up Enjoy the Filth. Dimman’s time in WAN was short-lived, opening the door for current skin-basher Draup.

“Wolves of the North” was re-recorded in 2015 and released together with “”Enjoy the Filth” as a limited gate-fold double LP. WAN that same year recorded five new tracks Necroholic, a split-CD with Curse and Styggelse and released a video for “Pentagram Rockers,” off the second album.

The band has since brought their primal, old-school Black Metal to several stages in preparation the oncoming slaughter of Wan Way to Hell.

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* For more info:

Facebook.com/TheUnholyWAN

www.carnalrecords.com

www.facebook.com/Carnalrecords.sweden

Source: ClawHammer PR

LONG LIVE WAN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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HIDEOUS DIVINITY – Italian Death Metal Collective Prepares To Unleash Third Full-Length, Adveniens” Via Unique Leader This April; Details Revealed

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Death Metal, Heavy Metal, hideous divinity, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey on February 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Italian Death Metal collective HIDEOUS DIVINITY, featuring within its ranks current and former members of Hour Of Penance and Aborted, are preparing to unleash their third full-length via Unique Leader this Spring. Titled Adveniens and scheduled for release on April 28th, the follow-up to the band’s critically lauded Cobra Verde long player was recorded, mixed and mastered at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio (Hour Of Penance, Fleshgod Apocalypse etc.) during the Autumn of 2016, includes a rendition of Sinister’s “Embodiment Of Chaos” and finds HIDEOUS DIVINITY offering up their darkest material yet.

“It may be pretentious to talk about evolution inside our musical genre, this is what Adveniens truly means for us,” elaborates guitarist Enrico Schettino. “Just when we believed that with Cobra Verde we reached a point of no return, our songwriting turned even more dark and monumental. Although we’ll never consider ourselves close to Lucyfyre, Adversarial, Deathspell Omega, and Akhlys, the influence of this new wave of obscure Metal on us these last years has been massive. The result is our most epic Death Metal effort ever conceived. ”

“Stefano Morabito and his 16th Cellar Studios set up a new standard with the production of Adveniens,” he continues. “Never before has our sound reached such a level of uncompromising intensity without sounding forced or overproduced. The maniacal efforts made to perfect every single drum beat, vocal line and guitar chord almost caused a nervous breakdown but it truly paid off.”

“The entire album is a reflection on history and time, on the succession of futile ages, on the role of the poet as soothsayer and witness of the winds of time erasing each one of these ages from the face of the earth. A reflection on Walter Benjamin predicting the ‘adveniens’ of David Cronenberg, on Professor O’Blivion predicting an era when ‘all of us will have special names.’ Adveniens is a violent reflection on art.”

Further info on Adveniens, including teaser tracks and preorders, to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Adveniens – Track Listing:

Ages Die
Sub Specie Aeternitatis
Passages
Angel Of Revolution
Feeding Off The Blind
When Flesh Unfolds
Messianica
Future In Red
9. Embodiment Of Chaos (Sinister cover)

Forged in 2007, HIDEOUS DIVINITY quickly established itself as one of the strongest rising European Death Metal acts, thanks to their signature brand of technical yet gloomy classic styled Death Metal. Often compared to the likes of Nile, Hate Eternal, and Immolation, the band’s two Unique Leader releases – 2012’s Obeisance Rising and 2014’s Cobra Verde – led to a successful European tour with Cannibal Corpse and Krisiun in the Spring 2016, as well as appearances at some of the most esteemed European Extreme Metal fests during the last few years.

The band will be playing several festivals this Summer including Colony Open Air in Italy July 23rd and Stonehenge Festival in the Netherlands on July 29th. Additional performance to be announced in the coming weeks.

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* For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/hideousdivinity
http://www.uniqueleader.com
http://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords

Source: Earsplit PR

LONG LIVE HIDEOUS DIVINITY.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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AMON AMARTH – Announces US Tour With Goatwhore

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Amon Amarth, goatwhore, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey on February 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

After touring the world this past year in support of their latest album, Jomsviking, AMON AMARTH will head back out on the road this spring for a US tour with labelmates Goatwhore! Starting April 30th and running through May 21st, the journey will also see AMON AMARTH making appearances at some of the country’s premier music festivals including: Welcome To Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Dark Lord Day, Northern Invasion, and Rock On The Range.

AMON AMARTH comments: “United States! We return to your lands this Spring and we will raid and plunder your little cities as we please. For the first time, we will be sailing our longships towards the curious native celebrations called ‘The Loudest Month’ (Welcome To Rockville, Northern Invasion, Carolina Rebellion, and Rock On The Range) where we will sack and burn them to the ground and feast on the spoils. Our good friends in the almighty Goatwhore will be joining us on this voyage on all headlining shows. You have been warned.”

Goatwhore vocalist Ben Falgoust adds: “We are looking forward to hitting the road with AMON AMARTH and playing some raw as fuck metal for you people. Show up with your anger and let’s make some chaos happen. I know you all need to vent some issues. Let’s do it together and crush the opposition.”

AMON AMARTH w/ Goatwhore:

4/30/2017 Welcome To Rockville – Jacksonville, FL *

5/01/2017 Vinyl – Pensacola, FL

5/02/2017 Varsity Theatre – Baton Rouge, LA

5/04/2017 New Daisy Theatre – Memphis, TN

5/05/2017 Carolina Rebellion – Charlotte, NC *

5/06/2017 The National – Richmond, VA

5/08/2017 TLA – Philadelphia, PA

5/09/2017 College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT

5/10/2017 The Paramount – Huntington, NY

5/12/2017 20 Monroe Live – Grand Rapids, MI

5/13/2017 Dark Lord Day – Chicago, IL *

5/14/2017 Northern Invasion – Somerset, WI *

5/16/2017 The Cotillion – Wichita, KS

5/17/2017 Boulder Theatre – Boulder, CO

5/19/2017 The Blue Note – Columbia, MO

5/20/2017 Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY

5/21/2017 Rock On The Range – Columbus, OH *

* AMON AMARTH only

As the band’s first concept record in their storied career, Jomsviking tells a tragic, original tale of conflict and revenge, backed by the Swedes’ trademark melodic, anthemic metal – which was produced and mixed once again by Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Testament, Accept). For their efforts, AMON AMARTH landed on the global charts this past year including a #11 spot on the USA Current Album Billboard Chart. To purchase and preview Jomsviking, please visit amonamarth.com.

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“Jomsviking is sure to satisfy AMON AMARTH fans old and new and sure to rip the face off of any who are not ready. 4.5/5″ – MetalSucks

“After all the best axes are still being forged by the master!” – Metal Hammer Germany

“…you are left with no doubt that AMON AMARTH are at the top of their game right now. This is splendid. 9/10″ – Powerplay

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Source: Earsplit PR

LONG LIVE AMON AMARTH.

LONG LIVE GOATWHORE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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BLASPHEMER – Enlists Ekpyrosis’ Nicolò Brambilla On 2nd Guitar

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags blasphemer, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey on February 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Italy’s BLASPHEMER have announced the addition to its ranks of Nicolò Brambilla (EKPYROSIS) on 2nd Guitar. The band released the following statement about the new member:

“We are extremely proud to announce that the unholy trinity has found a true disciple in Hell: Nicolò Brambilla (founder member of Ekpyrosis) joined the crusade against Christianity and he’s ready to summon the evil and kill that shit with us on stage, as well as on the upcoming releases. We already started the writing process and Nicolò immediately brought his old school background, which will be a strong part of our sound.”

BLASPHEMER released new album Ritual Theophagy last October on Comatose Music. The album and related merchandise can be purchased at this location.

Check out the promo video for album cut “You Are Nothing” at youtu.be/tb3n4Syi5Q0 or below:

After six years of silence, this Italian Death Metal behemoth has been awakened and lashes out with inhuman technical brutality. This is Blasphemer’s most evil and chaotic material to date, with their signature style of dissonant rapid fire riffs, savage multi-vocal assault, and featuring the extreme drum prowess of Darren Cesca (Incinerate & Goratory). The gates of Hell have opened unleashing a nefarious fury of malevolence and the holy light will be forever extinguished.

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“This album is not for the weak of heart.” – Metal-Temple

“This is one of 2016’s more brutal, face ripping and unrelenting releases and I recommend it to anyone looking for a complete and total devastation.” – Teeth of the Divine

“A great technical and brutal death metal band.” – Extreme Metal Zine

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Source: ClawHammer PR

LONG LIVE METAL.

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RITUAL OF ODDS – New Studio Album “Ritual Of 9” Releases On February 3rd

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey, ritual of odds on February 1, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Melodic Death Metal outfit Ritual of Odds from Greece have signed a worldwide deal with Swimming With Sharks Records. The band’s third studio album ‘Ritual of 9’ was recorded at StudiOdds Recording Studio and was mixed & mastered by John Mcris. The band takes influences from bands such as At The Gates, In Flames, and Carcass and have been called the ‘Melodic Death Metal Masters of Greece’ by Axis of Metal (Canada).

Label founder Noah “Shark” Robertson (Motograter/Ex-The Browning) states: “Patras, Greece… What a great find! The moment I heard “Ritual of 9” I knew this band was something special. They give me the same feeling I got the first time I listened to At The Gates or In Flames. They have all the elements of a melodic death metal powerhouse!”

‘Ritual of 9’ will be available worldwide on Friday, February 3rd via Swimming With Sharks Records and can be pre-ordered at www.swimmingwithsharksrecords.com

The first single, and title track “Ritual of 9” is streaming here:

Ritual of Odds formed in 2003, originally under the moniker Existence Edge, but changed the name in 2005 and began work on their ‘Building up the Underverse’ Demo. In 2008, the band played this material live on stage for the first time and received great reviews, encouraging them to begin working on their debut full length album ‘Underverse’; which was released in early 2010. At the end of that same year, the band recorded their 2nd full length album ‘God is an Atheist’, which was very well received. The band toured Europe and the US, in support of the release, performing with bands such as OMEN (USA), PAUL DI’ANNO (UK), SEPTIC FLESH (GR) and NIGHTRAGE (SW).

The band is often described as Melodic Death Metal, but many influences can be heard. Ritual of Odds have forged a unique sound by infusing elements of thrash, horror and epic metal into their own, creative brand of melodic death.

‘RItual of 9’ Tracklist:

0. Ritual of 9
1. Hunt You Down
2. Feargas
3. Hate At First Sight
4. A Part of Me
5. Digital Hell
6. Why So Serious
7. Greed
8. The Dual Substance of Man
9. What I’ve Become

ALBUM PERSONNEL:
Kostas Fotopoulos – Vocals
Nikolas Perlepes – Guitars
Marios Kanellopoulos – Bass
Petros Haritos – Drums

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* For more info:

Ritual of Odds
www.swsrecords.com

Source: Swimming With Sharks Entertainment

LONG LIVE RITUAL OF ODDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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OBITUARY – Self-Titled 10th Studio Album Releases On March 17th, via Relapse Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey, obituary on January 15, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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From Relapse Records:

Legendary Death Metal band OBITUARY return with their self-titled, 10th studio album, further cementing their legacy as one of the most important metal bands of all time! Picking up where 2014’s critically acclaimed Inked In Blood left off, OBITUARY show no signs of slowing down as they continue to reign as Kings of their genre.

Recorded at their home studio in Tampa, FL, Obituary is a 10 track tour-de-force of bone pulverizing Death Metal that is as heavy, uncompromising and infectious as anything they’ve released in their historic, nearly 30-year career!

Release Date: March 17, 2017

Track List: Brave, Sentence Day, A Lesson In Vengeance, End It Now, Kneel Before Me, It Lives, Betrayed, Turned To Stone, Straight To Hell, Ten Thousand Ways To Die, No Hope (Deluxe Bonus Track)

LONG LIVE OBITUARY.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

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GHOST SEASON – Debut Album “Like Stars In A Neon Sky” Out 1/27 On Pavement Entertainment

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags alternative metal, ghost season, metal albums 2017, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 14, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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Athens-based Alternative Metal band GHOST SEASON will release its debut album, Like Stars In a Neon Sky, on January 27 via Pavement Entertainment.

The album was co-produced by vocalist J.Loren Wince, from alt-rockers HURT.

“This is what we were waiting for,” said bassist Dorian Gates. “Over the last year we have put our hard work to make this album get to you. And we are blessed and honored to have by our side J Loren from Hurt and the guys at Pavement Entertainment.”

Guitarist Nick Christolis adds: “We blended in our music all of our influences: old meets new, classic meets modern. Thoughts turn into music, music becomes food for thought.”

The twelve-track beast follows the band’s 2014 EP Ghosts Like Her and includes the single “Break My Chains,” which was released in December 2015. Like Stars in a Neon Sky also features an adrenalized rendition of Savage Garden’s pop hit “Break Me Shake Me.”

Revolver Magazine will help give GHOST SEASON a proper introduction to Metal fans with the exclusive premiere of the video for “Fade Away,” set to post on the album’s January 27 release date.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

www.ghostseason.com

www.facebook.com/GhostSeasonMusic

Twitter: @GhostSeasonBand

Instagram: @ghostseasonmusic

www.pavementmusic.com

LONG LIVE GHOST SEASON.

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KINGS DESTROY – Brooklyn Doom Rock Unit Drops “None More” EP Via War Crime Recordings; Band To Support Sweden’s Truckfighters On North American Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags doom metal, kings destroy, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey on January 13, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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Brooklyn-based five-piece heavy doom rock unit KINGS DESTROY drops a brand new EP, None More, TODAY January 13th, on limited-edition cassette via War Crime Recordings and digitally through streaming services. The follow-up to 2015’s critically lauded self-titled full-length, None More is a fourteen-minute epic broken down into six parts. The track showcases KINGS DESTROY‘s myriad influences, combining elements of doom, sludge, psych, rock, and metal into one sprawling, dynamic composition. It’s spaced-out, fuzzed-out, maxed-out, rock ‘n’ roll doom.

Notes The Obelisk in an extended investigation of the record: “None More moves through its extended but brief stretch, flowing not like a disjointed assemblage of parts, but with a careful and patiently executed arc. It’s not the first time KINGS DESTROY have told a story in their work, but it’s the first time they’ve put so much into the telling.”

Sample None More in full alongside an in-depth examination of the offering at THIS LOCATION. Order None More via War Crime Recordings RIGHT HERE.

None More Track Listing:

I. Rise Of The Betrayer
II. The Blood Waters
III. The Battle
IV. Requiem
V. The Awakening
VI. Rise of the Betrayer (reprise)

KINGS DESTROY will begin their latest North American tour on January 18th, supporting Sweden’s Truckfighters, before returning to the studio to record their fourth full-length in the spring of 2017.

KINGS DESTROY w/ Truckfighters:

1/18/2017 Once Ballroom – Somerville, MA

1/19/2017 Bar Leritz – Montreal, QC

1/21/2017 House Of Targ – Ottawa, ON

1/22/2017 Hard Luck – Toronto, ON

1/23/2017 Cattivo – Pittsburgh, PA

1/24/2017 Reggies Rock Club – Chicago, IL

1/25/2017 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN

1/26/2017 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO

1/27/2017 Downtown Lounge – Tulsa, OK

1/28/2017 The Curtain Club – Dallas, TX

1/30/2017 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

1/31/2017 The Drunken Unicorn – Atlanta, GA

2/01/2017 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA

2/02/2017 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA

2/03/2017 Goldsounds – Brooklyn, NY

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2/18/2017 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY w/ Yob (Sold Out)

KINGS DESTROY – links:

http://www.kingsdestroy.com
http://www.facebook.com/WarCrimeRecordings

LONG LIVE KINGS DESTROY.

STONE.

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A PERFECT CIRCLE – Announce Spring Tour

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags a perfect circle, Hard Rock, metal odyssey, rock music on January 9, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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BAND HELMED BY MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN AND BILLY HOWERDEL EMBARK ON FIRST NATIONAL TOUR IN SIX YEARS

Jan. 9, 2017, LOS ANGELES – A Perfect Circle will trek across North America this Spring in the outfit’s first tour since 2011, with the month-long outing kicking off at The Pearl in Las Vegas (April 7 and 8).

The band previously announced a May 7 performance at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a trio of festival dates: Welcome to Rockville (April 29), Fort Rock (April 30) and Carolina Rebellion (May 5).

The tour news arrives as the band begins work on their first new album since 2004’s eMOTIVe. “Getting back to writing music with A Perfect Circle is a great way to start the new year,” APC co-founder and guitar player Billy Howerdel said.

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Tour Dates:

April 7 & 8 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl

April 10 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre

April 11 San Diego, CA Open Air Theatre

April 13 San Francisco Bill Graham Civic

April 14 Reno, NV Reno Event Center

April 15 Salt Lake City Maverik Center

April 17 Denver, CO 1^st Bank Center

April 19 Kansas City, MO Starlight Amphitheatre

April 20 St. Louis, MO Chafietz Arena

April 22 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

April 23 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre

April 25 Austin, TX HEB Center at Cedar Park

April 26 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum

April 27 Houston, TX Smart Financial Center

April 29 Jacksonville, FL Welcome to Rockville

April 30 Ft. Myers, FL Fort Rock Festival

May 2 Atlanta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

May 3 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

May 5 Charlotte, NC Carolina Rebellion

May 7 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

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A Perfect Circle’s current line-up is Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer), Billy Howerdel (Ashes Divide), James Iha (Tinted Windows, ex-Smashing Pumpkins), Jeff Friedl (Puscifer, The Beta Machine) and Matt McJunkins (Eagles of Death Metal, The Beta Machine).

Tickets for all non-festival shows are on-sale this Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 am local time. Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl show are on-sale now.

The band re-launched their website and webstore over the weekend, which can be viewed at aperfectcircle.com.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

LONG LIVE A PERFECT CIRCLE.

Stone.

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WESTFIELD MASSACRE “Time To Rise” (Official Music Video) – Is Metal Odyssey’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags Heavy Metal, metal albums 2016, metal odyssey, westfield massacre on January 7, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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WESTFIELD MASSACRE – Glory to the Metal Gods that Westfield Massacre formed as a band out in the grand state of California. Does their debut/self-titled album kick Metal ass? Yes. Has Westfield Massacre become one of my most favorite of Metal bands on planet Earth? Yes. Is there that one song from Westfield Massacre that psyches-me-out of complete control? Yes and the song is Time To Rise.

Stating the prior is an understatement; this song lyrically is my inspiration and calling card for 2017. One of my most cherished of songs during my lifetime; across all genres of music. You heard that right. Musically, Time To Rise is beyond incredible for my Metal soul. Whoa. Tommy Vext sings this song with such sincere emotion, it brings tears to my eyes and makes me wanna conquer every dumb-ass problem that gets in my way. Listen to and watch the official music video of Time To Rise, below! I hope you dig it as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

WESTFIELD MASSACRE

Tommy Vext – Vocals
Ira Black – Lead Guitar
Stephen Brewer – Guitar
Erik Tisinger – Bass
Dio Britto – Drums

Westfield Massacre – Debut album out now via Urban Yeti Records.
Merch and physical CD’s sold exclusively through Killer Merch: http://smarturl.it/WMKillerMerch

For more Westfield Massacre: Westfield Massacre

LONG LIVE WESTFIELD MASSACRE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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KRYSTOS – Announces 3rd Album Release, “Lolth Domain” – EP Drops On February 28th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags albums 2017, Heavy Metal, krystos, metal odyssey, Thrash Metal on January 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Thrash Metal band, Krystos from Boise Idaho, has announced the February 28th, 2017 release of “Lolth Domain”. This five song EP release follows a full length titled “Walk Through the Inferno” in 2010 and “Blood Magick” in 2013.

Billy Thornock, lead singer of Krystos, writes about “Lolth Domain” in their Dec 6, 2016 interview with Metalheads Forever: You can expect to hear, “Our signature sound, except MUCH more refined. Writing as a band has really started to click with us and we have felt more ‘on the same page’ with this release. In the past it was always 1 to 2 people working on the songs, but we are all started contributing together and really are trying to lock in a musical vision”. Their most recent interview on Metalhead Forever is located at: http://www.mhf-mag.com/content/interviews/krystos-interview/

The previous two releases by Krystos has received airplay and press around the globe. “Lolth Domain” has been much awaited by radio, press and Metal fans alike. The album was produced by Blaine Johnston at A New Level Recording. “Lolth Domain” was mastered at Chris Kress Audio Services, best known for his work with Alicia Keys and Dave Mathews. Album artwork was designed by Uwe Jarling in Germany. Krystos has worked with this renowned artist in the past. “Lolth Domain”, will be available electronically on all major outlets worldwide on February 28th, 2017.

Krystos, known for dynamic and heroic Thrash Metal, has performed locally and toured the Western United States five times. Krystos has served as tour support and is a regular at opening locally for National Touring acts including SoulFly, Havok, Machine Head, Anvil and more. Krystos has performed on small and large stages alike and has headlined in regional festivals such as Rock the Mountain and Malone’s House of Metal Fest in Southern California.

Band members include; Billy Thornock on Lead Vocals and Lead Guitar, Dan Johnston on Backing Vocals and Lead Guitar, Adam Brimhall on Drums and Nick Lugo on Backing Vocals and Bass Guitar. Krystos is endorsed by Sinister Guitar Picks, Bubien Guitars, Labyrinth Drums,and is supported by Echo Eyes Entertainment.

More Krystos:

http://www.krystosband.com

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Source: Echo Eyes Entertainment

LONG LIVE KRYSTOS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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A METAL ODYSSEY Update And Hello 2017…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags 2017, classic rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey on January 2, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

Happy Metal New Year to all! 2016 was an exceptionally busy year for me; I changed my day job along with moving with the family once again. I also grieved for the loss of my Dad; he passed away on December 19th of 2015 and the carry-over of sadness was difficult. Our family move this time however, was to the city where we feel most comfortable and our new (1902) house instantly felt like its’ arms had wrapped around us with welcoming comfort and joy. Our last house felt like it hated our guts and I’m not fooling around by stating that.

2016 kept me busy with many personal challenges to tend to besides the previous mentioned, subsequently I did have to cut back on posting for Metal Odyssey. It happens to the best of us. I look forward to posting a TON MORE than last year, with no life changing obstacles in my path as 2016 had… none that I can see at the moment, that is. Whoa.

As during previous years, I look forward to spreading the Gospel of Metal and Classic Rock in 2017. The 8th year Anniversary of Metal Odyssey will be on March 1st and you’re all invited for the Metal ride! I wish all my loyal subscribers and casual visitors to Metal Odyssey the very best of everything in 2017. Stay true to Metal and it will stay true to you. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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NIGHTMARE To Tour With CIVIL WAR This Spring – “Road To Victory Tour 2017”!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags civil war, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, nightmare, Power Metal on January 1, 2017 by Metal Odyssey

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From Loud Noise Productions:

We are proud to announce, in cooperation with Napalm Events, that NIGHTMARE and Civil War (the band) join forces on the ROAD TO VICTORY TOUR 2017

Both bands have released a brand new album in November and are now ready to hit the road, the road to victory.

Presented by: Rock Hard, Lords Of Metal, Metallian, Rock Tribune, metal.de, HARD FORCE and Radio Metal.

28-4 NL Leiden Gebr. De Nobel
29-4 NL Eindhoven Effenaar
30-4 BE Kortrijk De Kreun
1-5 FR Metz Guelard Plus
2-5 CH Zurich Z7
3-5 IT Brescia Circolo Colony
4-5 AT Munich Backstage
5-5 DE Nürnberg Der Cult
6-5 DE Weinheim Cafe Zentral
7-5 DE Hamburg Bahnhof Pauli

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LONG LIVE NIGHTMARE.

LONG LIVE CIVIL WAR.

Stone.

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ACCEPT “Restless And Live” – 2CD/DVD Releases On January 13th, 2017!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags accept, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums 2017, metal odyssey on December 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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ACCEPT – A double CD/DVD from the incredible ACCEPT lands on January 13th, 2017, via Nuclear Blast Records! The legendary ACCEPT are relentless with their touring and releasing new studio albums; this double live offering of Heavy Metal brilliance will be yet another sonic recruitment tool for many generations of ACCEPT fans to worship! Metal Be Thy Name – Stone.

Crank up Pandemic, from Restless And Live! Whoa!

ACCEPT:

Wolf Hoffmann – Guitar
Peter Baltes – Bass
Mark Tornillo – Vocals
Christopher Williams – Drums
Uwe Lulis – Guitar

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LONG LIVE ACCEPT.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

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