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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: HELLOWEEN “Battle’s Won” (Official Track And Lyric Video)

HELLOWEEN – Below is the official track Battle’s Won from the fifteenth HELLOWEEN studio album, My God-Given Right. This new HELLOWEEN album was released worldwide via the mighty Nuclear Blast Records. I’ve been a fan of HELLOWEEN for decades now and it seems like only yesterday when I purchased the (debut full-length) cassette version of Walls Of Jericho. I still have that cassette from 1985 too. Unbelievable, I know!

One of the finest Metal album releases of 2015 that I purchased back in May is: My God Given Right. I found it at my local Best Buy and there was only one there. This new HELLOWEEN album of European Power Metal has made me feel damn good! There’s that special something about the vocals of Andy Deris and the way HELLOWEEN plays at such a heightened level, with each of their songs. Just an amazing band is HELLOWEEN, both past and present, in my Metal opinion.

When it comes to this Battle’s Won song, I cannot figure out if it’s a pro or anti-war song. Maybe it’s neither? Regardless, I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

There truly is not one average song on My God Given Right. The entire album is killer. If you haven’t bought it yet, do so. You don’t want to miss out on this new HELLOWEEN album, one of my Metal favorites of 2015! Whoa.

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LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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OTARGOS – Confirmed For HellFest 2016

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Extreme Metal, Metal, metal albums 2015, metal odyssey, otargos on November 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Otargos - Xeno Kaos - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO703309NMSS

HellFest Appearance To Mark Band’s 15th Anniversary

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Kaotoxin is proud to reveal that OTARGOS will be returning to Hellfest in 2016 to celebrate their 15th anniversary, this marking the fourth time a Kaotoxin artist (after AD PATRES, AZZIARD and DEEP IN HATE) is hitting the stage of this world-class prestigious event.

OTARGOS‘ sixth studio full-length, Xeno Kaos, will be unleashed on November 13th and is currently available for preorder as a 100 copies collector edition boxset CD, limited edition DigiSleeve CD and digital while a crowdfunding campaign is available until November 11 for collector 12-inch LP and cassette tape versions.

Pre-order Xeno Kaos at:

www.kaotoxin.com/product-category/kaotoxin-artists-releases/otargos/

Xeno Kaos collector LP and cassette crowdfunding campaign:

www.indiegogo.com/projects/otargos-xeno-kaos-collector-lp-and-cassette-tape#/

Before the Hellfest, OTARGOS will also co-headline (along CinC) Kaotoxin’s second annual KaotoxinFest on December 5th & 6th in Lille (FR) where FAAL, MISERABLE FAILURE, THE NEGATION, PROJECT FOR BASTARDS, PUTRID OFFAL, SAVAGE ANNIHILATION and WE ALL DIE (laughing) will also perform.

For details visit the KaotoxinFest Facebook Event Page.

Stream Xeno Kaos in full at this location.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.otargos-terror.com

www.facebook.com/OTARGOSband

www.kaotoxin.com

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LONG LIVE OTARGOS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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MISFITS – Relaunch Online Store

Posted in horror punk, Music, news, punk, Punk rock, rock music with tags horror punk, metal odyssey, Misfits, punk, Punk rock on November 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS ONLINE STORE RE-LAUNCH! NEW ITEMS INCLUDE: Signed & numbered “Jerry Only” red & black hand screen-printed 18″ x 24″ poster by artist Billy Perkins—each personally autographed by Jerry Only in an edition limited to 138 pcs worldwide!

Plus – new Misfits “Fiend” latex mask and 3 new Tee designs including the “Static Age Revisited” shirt seen on the current tour. Visit: MisfitsOfficialMerch.com for all this and more, available now while supplies last: http://misfitsofficialmerch.com/

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LONG LIVE MISFITS.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: MARDUK “Frontschwein” (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags marduk, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, music videos on November 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Back in January of this year, Sweden’s legendary MARDUK released their thirteenth studio album, via Century Media: Frontschwein. This is one of the best albums I’ve listened to and enjoyed in 2015, due to it’s undeniable integrity of both Black Metal and Extreme Metal sound, crafted lyrics, along with its completeness as a musical work. It’s an album I highly recommend, in other Metal words.

Below is the music video for the title track: Frontschwein. I hope you enjoy this song and music video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Morgan – Guitars

Mortuus – Vocals

Devo – Bass

Widigs – Drums

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LONG LIVE MARDUK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 3rd… From IRON MAIDEN To SYSTEM OF A DOWN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On November 3rd, 1986 – The super IRON MAIDEN performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England. This was IRON MAIDEN‘s Somewhere On Tour, supporting their sixth studio album: Somewhere In Time. HAIL IRON MAIDEN!!

On November 3rd, 1990 – WARRANT‘s huge Hair Metal song, Cherry Pie, was sitting at #10, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on WARRANT’s second studio album of the same title, released back in 1990. She’s my Cherry Pie!

On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Toxicity, from SYSTEM OF A DOWN is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This legendary album was released back in 2001.

On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Paranoid, from the great BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again! This album was released back in 1970!! In 1970, I was 4 years old.

On November 3rd, 2015 – The new studio album from STRYPER, Fallen, has fallen on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen is ranked at #35. STRYPER ROCKS.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: W.A.S.P. “Scream” (Official Lyric Video / Napalm Records)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, music videos, W.A.S.P. on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

W.A.S.P. – Metal warrior Blackie Lawless has returned with his legendary band W.A.S.P., with a towering follow-up to 2009’s Babylon studio album. The new studio album is titled Golgotha and the lyric video for the opening track, Scream, is below. Golgotha was released back on October 9th, via the great Napalm Records.

I would classify Scream as a more than a subtle religious song, lyrically referencing to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, without saying his name. Heck, the images of the three crosses and the album title of Golgotha backs up my thought there. Maybe I am totally wrong, who knows? I like this song very much and yet it’s not the greatest W.A.S.P. song ever recorded either. I guess that tells me just how powerful the back catalog of W.A.S.P. songs are!

I, like my Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale have been waiting for this new studio album to land; now that it’s here we are very, very psyched! I am pleased with the tempo of this song and the trademark W.A.S.P. sound is truly intact. Blackie‘s vocals sound sharp and the visuals featured on this lyric video are freaking cool as all hell. Strange as it sounds, I find the tempo and melody of Scream to be kinda similar to Night Ranger‘s song: Don’t Tell Me You Love Me. Perhaps it’s just me.

I hope you enjoy this song and lyric video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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LONG LIVE BLACKIE LAWLESS & W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS “Melody Lane” (Official) Music Video

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags fuzz rock, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, uncle acid on November 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

UNCLE ACID – I am very attracted to the Fuzz Metal from UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS. There is something about the sound, vibes and vocals from this band that I find irresistible. Melancholy and as the band themselves call it: Psycho Music. The fuzz from UNCLE ACID makes the fuzz from The Black Keys sound like chicken shit roasting on a hot tin roof. Seriously. UNCLE ACID is a (real) band that for certain will never become a mainstream media darling and that’s sensational in its own right.

The riffage and doom from UNCLE ACID carries their song Melody Lane throughout its nightmarish grandeur. Melody Lane is featured on UNCLE ACID’s new studio album: The Night Creeper. Watch this chilling music video below and prepare yourself for a song that you’ll either love or trash; there really is no in-between. I love this song and dig the creepy video too.

This far-out album of heavy darkness was released via Rise Above Records, back on September 4th. Look for this Night Creeper album to make some noise on Metal Odyssey’s Best Of 2015 lists, after the holiday season. Metal Be Thy Name.

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* For more info on this very cool band:

Uncle Acid and the deadbeats

LONG LIVE UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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HAUTAJAISYÖ – Self-Titled Debut Album Is Out now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags Hautajaisyo, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on November 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

HAUTAJAISYÖ

J. Partanen – Vocals

S. Pirskanen – Guitar

S. Kettunen – Bass

Leinonen – Drums

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Melancholy driven Metal of desperation, self-destruction and death. A plunge deep into the source of hidden fear and agony. Music filled with all the pain in the world to accompany you on your last journey you will never return from. The band tells about its music.

”As mentioned, death metal can be depressing and it is at points, but this Finnish quartet take being depressive music to a new level. It may be a little hard to wrap your head around at first because you don’t know whether to headbang or hang yourself, and maybe you can do both at the same time.” – Cadaver Garden Blog

Hautajaisyö (Funeral Night) was formed in 2014 and plays melancholy Thrash & Death Metal. Band music focuses on catchy riffs, low growling vocals, finnish lyrics and groove elements. Songs have been stripped from anything nonsense and what is left is a mix of pure aggression and deep sorrow. Lyrics of the songs tells stories of failure, death, suicide and mental problems. Hautajaisyö has released ”Uneenkuiskaajat 2015 promo” in January and now the band has released its debut album on October 31st, 2015, through Inverse Records.

Listen to Hautajaisyö on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6mRq5F1hGNhWp8jAkEd0CQ

Download Hautajaisyö on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Hautajaisy%C3%B6_Hautajaisy%C3%B6?id=Bl5xnpm7u524pdcxsbhyykyru4u

Track List:

Jokainen kuolee vuorollaan

Päänsärkijä

Minä Olen Vain Puu

Aamulla Vainaa

Uneenkuiskaajat

Pirun Pesä

Mieleni Varjoissa

Köysi

Tämän Vainajan Tähden

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Clean vocals in Päänsärkijä & Köysi by Tomas Ahlroos.

Shouts in Jokainen Kuolee Vuorollaan by S. Pirskanen.

Choir shouts by Hautajaisyö and J. Ruotsalainen.

Recorded & Mixed by Sami Kettunen.

Drums recorded in Studio 33 by Lassi Pitkänen.

Mastered by Janne Tuikkala & Sami Kettunen.

Artwork by Minttu Harju. All songs by Hautajaisyö.

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* For more info on Hautajaisyö:

https://www.facebook.com/Hautajaisyo

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Source: Inverse Records

www.inverse.fi

LONG LIVE HAUTAJAISYÖ

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: SATYRICON – “Die By My Hand” – From “Live at the Opera”‬

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags Black Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, satyricon on November 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

SATYRICON – It is November 1st already, holy crap! I could have sworn it was just August 1st. Regardless, today I want to celebrate one of the true icons of Black Metal: SATYRICON. Satyr (musical genius) and Frost (drums) have once again brought their band together in 2015 with spectacular results: Live At The Opera.

Released via Napalm Records, I can honestly state that this live album featuring The Norwegian National Opera Chorus is already an all-time Metal classic in my Metal life. I highly recommend this album to those who appreciate Black Metal and Metal; despite that I also recommend this album to those who appreciate music.

This live performance is mesmerizing for me! A top ten Metal album of 2015, by Metal Odyssey’s standards. The live music video spotlighted below is: Die By My Hand. This song was originally featured on SATYRICON‘s spectacular studio album from 2008: The Age Of Nero. I admire SATYRICON so much that words alone cannot express it. I hope you enjoy this song and video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name.

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LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Metal Odyssey’s Halloween METAL Pick Of The Day Is: MISFITS “MONSTER MASH” Cover Song

Posted in classic rock, halloween, halloween songs, Music, punk, Punk rock, rock music with tags 1950's rock and roll, halloween, halloween songs, metal odyssey, Misfits, punk on October 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

HERE’S

MISFITS

COVER VERSION

OF…

MONSTER MASH!

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This MISFITS cover version of Monster Mash is featured on Project 1950; a studio album of early Rock ‘N Roll cover songs performed by MISFITS, released back in 2003, via Misfits Records.

Monster Mash was originally recorded by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The single was released back in 1962.

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LONG LIVE MISFITS.

LONG LIVE HALLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE MONSTER MASH.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: ENFORCER “Undying Evil” (Official Video)

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music videos, rock music with tags enforcer, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sweden’s ENFORCER are a True Metal band that have snuck onto my all-time favorite list for good reason. They kick unbelievable Metal ass from here to Orion’s Belt! Today, I want to spread the Metal word of ENFORCER to you all, with their incredible song: Undying Evil. This song is featured on ENFORCER‘s superior studio album released earlier this year, via Nuclear Blast: From Beyond.

The music video below is filled with live ENFORCER footage, a hot female vampire, blood, sexual situations, brief nudity and unreal great Metal. What more can we ask for than that? Metal Be Thy Name!!

As a Metal bonus, I have also included the (Official) Lyric Video for Undying Evil. The lyrics to this song are pretty amazing too, I might add. Read along, sing along and crank ‘er up all you Metal Muthas!!

ENFORCER:

Olof Wikstrand – Vocals/Guitars

Jonas Wikstrand – Drums

Joseph Tholl – Guitars

Tobias Lindkvist – Bass

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* For more info on ENFORCER:

Facebook: Enforcer

LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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INSTIGATOR – To Release “Bad Future” 7″ Vinyl EP On Gates Of Hell Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags instigator, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Parents, teachers and politicians, lock up yourselves! After the 2010 Future Shock tape, new barbarians INSTIGATOR have returned with the Bad Future 7″ vinyl EP. The black vinyl EP will be released December 11th on Gates of Hell Records (a Cruz Del Sur Music sub-label).

Featuring members of ANTICHRIST, PORTRAIT, DEVIL LEE ROT, TRAP, AUTOPSY TORMENT and more, INSTIGATOR offers four tracks (15 minutes) of pure Speed/Heavy Metal, strictly on black vinyl. Pre-orders are set for November 20th.

2015, after the fall of Europe: human beings are nothing more than consumers. Everything is a product that must be sold to everyone. A fashion created to be suitable for all. In a globalized world, mankind has grown weak. And controllable. Technology, the way to profit, power and mass enslavement. But as the world leaders’ confidence increases, a far more aggressive tyrant is about to take over.

Out of the ashes of civilization and into the future, INSTIGATOR will twist your children’s minds with Metal, Satan, hate towards society and disrespect for authority.

Track Listing:

Side A

Anabolic

Inseminoid

Side B

Black Magic

Undetectable

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Instigator is not about fashion. Instigator is not about selling colored vinyls and limited patches to kids so they can post them on the Internet. Instigator is not on Facebook.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

http://www.gatesofhellrecords.com/

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

LONG LIVE INSTIGATOR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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MURASHITA Debut EP ‘Inescapable Damnation’ Is Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags guitarists, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, murashita on October 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Inescapable Damnation, the debut EP from Thrash Beast MURASHITA, is out now. Order it at:

http://masakimurashita.bigcartel.com/product/murashita-inescapable-damnation-ep

The title track, which features contributions from MEGADETH bassist Dave Ellefson and drum guru Kevin Talley, is streaming at this location or below:

The official lyric video for opening track “Retribution,” featuring Talley and bassist Kelly Conlon (DEATH, MONSTROSITY), is available here.

MURASHITA is the new project masterminded by renowned guitarist, producer and engineer Masaki Murashita. Inescapable Damnation features performances from David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity) and Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent).

Critical Praise:

“Fun, bouncy and unafraid to tear your fucking throat out Inescapable Damnation gets at the beauty of heavy metal…” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“Kings are born kings, so don’t waste your time and pay homage to Murashita. Now, you mortal!” – Dark Souls United

“The EP as a whole is the definition of thrash, but brings different elements into the mix which creates Murashita’s own signature sound.” – Metal Nexus

“…Masaki brings his lead guitar and scorching vocals back to the forefront with his solo debut and I am left completely jubilant at what I’ve been listening to…” 5/5 – Metal Odyssey

“The production is great, the music is good and the guest musicians are handpicked with great care.” – Lords of Metal

“From start to end, very much an artistic wonder. They have something sick and unique here.” 10/10 – Taste of Khaos

“With outstanding guitar work, great lyrics and a complete lack of conformity to industry expectations, Inescapable Damnation is a metal manifestation.” – Full Metal Rock

Masaki Murashita first showed his scorching riffs and powerful songwriting, along with his blistering and aggressive vocal style with the critically acclaimed modern thrash band Hemoptysis in 2007 and he has been clawing his way to the top ever since. Combining elements of melody, thrash and modern extreme metal, Masaki has molded his own razor-sharp brand of metal that is moving into the next stage of metal evolution.

MURASHITA is now releasing the debut solo EP, Inescapable Damnation, which features some of the top players in metal – including David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity), Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent) – and mixing by award-winning producer, Ryan Greene (Megadeth, NOFX).

Early previews of the new MURASHITA release performed on EMGtv were met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The international tour to support Inescapable Damnation began in Japan this past September.

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* For more info on Masaki Murashita:

www.masakimurashita.com

www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

www.youtube.com/user/masakimurashita

Source: ClawHammer PR

LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: QUEENSRŸCHE “Guardian” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, music videos, queensryche on October 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

QUEENSRŸCHE – It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a Metal Pick Of The Day. What better way to kickstart it all once again, with the magnificent QUEENSRŸCHE! Guardian is a pumped-up and convincingly strong song from QUEENSRŸCHE ‘s recently released studio album: Condition Hüman (Century Media).

With Guardian, Todd LaTorre nails it on vocals and QUEENSRŸCHE are as powerful than they’ve ever been, in my Metal opinion! I love listening to Scott Rockenfield on drums and he is killer on this track. I can go on and on. Instead, crank the living hell out of Guardian below and Metal Be Thy Name!

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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* For more info on QUEENSRŸCHE:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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METAL CHURCH – New Album EPK / Part 1 / The Return Of Mike Howe

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Heavy Metal, metal cruises, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

METAL CHURCH / New Album EPK / Part 1 / “The Return of Mike Howe”! Part 1 features a behind the scenes look at the making of the new Metal Church album featuring singer Mike Howe and guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof & Rick Van Zandt. Sign up for the official Metal Church newsletter at: http://www.MetalChurchOfficial.com and be the first to receive details on their forthcoming album and 2016 world tour!

JOIN METAL CHURCH ON THE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE “SHREDDERS FROM THE DEEP”

Monsters Of Rock Cruise – the four-day, four-night voyage out of Miami this February 22nd – 26th, aboard the NCL Pearl – has announced its biggest line-up ever in its five-year history. This year’s cruise, appropriately titled Shredders From The Deep, will feature 40+ bands including headliners Tesla, Steve Vai, Extreme, Sebastian Bach, Queensrÿche; Helloween and Y&T, plus guitar fantasy camps, pre-cruise events and more.

This year’s cruise itinerary includes pre-parties on February 20th and 21st (complimentary to all cruisers with entertainment/location TBA), visiting the private island of Great Stirrup Cay and the cosmopolitan resort meccas of Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas, plus a full day of Metal mayhem at sea. Cabins are available now, starting at $999 per person (double occupancy), with Special EZ Pay financing options also available for as little as $499 USD per person down (double occupancy), with the remaining balance payable over 12 equal monthly installments beginning the month after the initial reservation is completed. For booking and more info, visit monstersofrockcruise.com and connect on Facebook and Twitter.

The Monsters Of Rock Cruise: Shredders From The Deep will transport fans back to the era when Metal wasn’t just a music genre, it was a way of life. The final artist lineup for the 2016 Shredders From The Deep cruise include headliners Tesla, Steve Vai, Extreme, Sebastian Bach, Queensryche, Helloween and Y&T.

Joining the headliners is an epic array of Hard Rock/Heavy Metal artists featuring: Michael Monroe, Gotthard, Doro, Lynch Mob, Vixen, Dangerous Toys, Kingdom Come, Armored Saint, Saigon Kick, XYZ, Killer Dwarfs, Metal Church, Hardcore Superstar, Akira Takasaki of Loudness, Jeff Scott Soto, Gus G of Ozzy Osbourne, Uli Jon Roth of Scorpions, Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake, Helix, Michael Angelo Batio, Vinnie Moore, Madam X, Tyketto, Anvil, Hellion, Dio Disciples, Lilian Axe, Soto, D-A-D, Heavy Mellow, Brandon Gibbs, Paradise Kitty and The Kix.

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Source:

http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/home

LONG LIVE METAL CHURCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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AZRAEL’S BANE RETURNS!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags azrael bane, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

HighVolMusic is pleased to announce that Houston, Texas Rock band Azrael’s Bane is reactivated and has signed a 3 album deal with the label. 2016 will see the official release of the bands sophomore effort ‘Modern Day Babylon’ complete with bonus material. Also in the works is the highly sought after debut ‘Wings of Innocence’.

Power Metal, Prog, Melodic Metal, Hard Rock, – descriptions touching on multiple genres of heavy music today, none seem to do justice to the music that is Azrael’s Bane. Based in Houston, Texas, Azrael’s Bane was formed in the summer of 2002. Its members, all seasoned veterans of the heavy rock and metal scene sought to create music that was new, powerful, and different from the norm. They have since developed a strong following through touring and sharing the stage with international acts such as Motorhead, Hammerfall, WASP, Danzig, Ripper Owens, George Lynch (Dokken), Metal Church, Nevermore, Jag Panzer, Quiet Riot, LA Guns, Into Eternity, Lillian Axe, F5 and Neal Turbin among others including a slot on one of the world’s largest Latin American festivals, the Monterrey Metal Fest in Monterrey Mexico.

The band has appeared in multiple US music festivals including Rocklahoma, ProgPower West in Los Angeles and Milwaukee Metal Fest. The band signed a 2 album deal with Chavis Records in the summer of 2005 releasing the highly acclaimed debut CD ‘Wings of Innocence’. The CD received high marks from the press which included a perfect (5 out of 5) review score from legendary Los Angeles, California radio station website KNAC.COM as well as brisk sales worldwide.

In 2009, their 2nd album ‘Modern Day Babylon’ was released to another wave of critical acclaim by the worldwide melodic rock music media. The band took a much-needed break in 2010. They returned in January of 2015 with new drummer Van Eric Turner (formerly of Z Lot Z ) to begin work on a third album. With soaring clean vocals, shred oriented musicianship, five-part vocal harmonies, and an emphasis on memorable, hook-laden songwriting, Azrael’s Bane are poised to again make their mark on today’s metal music landscape.

Vocalist Trey Gadler checks in with the following update: “The band and I are all very excited to announce our signing with HighVolMusic! HVM are great people who share our vision and game plan making them the perfect partner for us in getting our music out to the world. Stay tuned because this is going to be awesome!”

HighVolMusic label boss Bill Chavis states: “We are super stoked to announce that Azrael’s Bane has signed with HighVolMusic! An amazing band, Azrael’s Bane is comprised of top-notch musicians with their own signature sound loaded with crushing rhythms, blazing guitars, 5-part vocal harmonies and the man up front Trey Gadler. Welcome home boys…”

The band is currently writing music for their third album, to be released in 2017.

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LONG LIVE AZRAEL’S BANE.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 24th… From THE KINKS To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On October 24th, 1964 – THE KINKS had their amazing and highly influential song, You Really Got Me, ranked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song was originally featured on the debut and self-titled studio album from THE KINKS, back in 1964.

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released single Evil Twin from the almighty ANTHRAX is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 10 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Now, that’s freaking cool!! Hail ANTHRAX! Evil Twin will also be featured on the forthcoming studio album from ANTHRAX.

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and righteous yeah! This album has scorched my brain and ears to a brand new level of scorch, due to its Metal extremity. Holy shit and Metal be thy name.

On October 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Skeletons, from DANZIG is ranked at #7, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Skeletons is a cover song album from DANZIG. Whoa. Skeletons will be released on November 27th, 2015.

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Psychic Warfare, from Maryland’s CLUTCH is ranked at #62, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Did you know that CLUTCH kicks major ass? Whoa.

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IRON MAIDEN – Metal Icons To Headline Download Festival In France And UK, This June 2016

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags Iron Maiden, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

As reported by IRON MAIDEN:

IRON MAIDEN will headline France’s first Download Festival on Friday June 10th at Longchamps Racecourse, Paris. Then we fly across to England on Ed Force One, landing at East Midlands Airport next to Donington Park, to close the UK Download Festival on Sunday June 12th. This will be Maiden’s only UK appearance.

Tickets for both festivals go on sale (Friday, October 23rd) today!!

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* For more info on IRON MAIDEN:

http://www.ironmaiden.com

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On This Day In METAL History – October 22nd… From KISS To MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Heavy Metal, kiss, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On this day in ‪#‎KISSTORY – Oct 22, 1974 – ‪#‎KISS released their 2nd studio album Hotter Than Hell. My first copy of Hotter Than Hell was used vinyl, which I obtained through a trade, many Rockin’ moons ago in high school. Have no fear, I do have this KISS Klassic on CD now. “Hot, hot, hotter than hell! You know she’s gonna leave you well done!”

On October 22, 1977 – The very memorable FOREIGNER hit, Cold As Ice, was ranked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on FOREIGNER’s outstanding debut and self-titled studio album from 1977.

On October 22, 2015 – The new studio album, Disgusting, from Columbus Ohio‘s BEARTOOTH is ranked at #12, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping flaming jelly balls! Long live Ohio Rock ‘n Roll!

On October 22, 2015 – The 2014 studio album, Reincarnate, from Pennsylvania‘s MOTIONLESS IN WHITE is ranked at #31, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. I post this album often, due to the fact that I simply love it. If you don’t own Reincarnate, well, take a few Ex-Lax and go listen to your Don Ho 8-tracks. For all you cool people, watch and listen to MIW below! Whoa!

Reincarnate (Official Music Video)

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Debut Album From Blackened Death Metallers APPARATUS Out Now On Lavadome Productions

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags apparatus, Death Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The self-titled debut from Denmark Death Dealers APPARATUS is out now on Lavadome Productions. Stream the album in its entirety at this location or below:

Order the CD:

http://store.lavadome.org/product_info.php?products_id=1034

Lavadome Productions has one again unearthed a rare gem in the form of a full-length monument of twisted and grotesque Death Metal Art. Channeling the power of the Ancients and spreading its nefarious message with wanton disregard for listener safety.

APPARATUS’ self-titled album is a staggering piece of grotesque art on which the band employs primordial weaponry in the invasion of multiple musical territories. The result is an original, dense, and thoroughly devastating journey into audio horror. The incredibly crushing dynamics of the songs and the flow of the album result in a mind-bending, soul-scarring experience. The deeper one ventures into APPARATUS’ macabre realm, the more harrowing and sadistically satisfying the experience. The abyss calls, the mortal world is poisoned, and barbarous energies unleashed; leaving permanent scars, both physical and mental. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.

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Track List:

1. Sermon I
2. The Unreverberate Blackness of the Abyss
3. Spheres
4. R’lyeh
5. Sermon II
6. Dissecting Temporal Dimensions to Afflict the Abyssi of Chronos
7. Miskatonic
8. King God
9. Sermon III
10. Prayer
11. Arkham

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Critical Praise:

“This is one of the best albums of the year.” – Glacially Musical

“Apparatus may come from Denmark but sound like they studied at the Australian school of demonic metal: dissonant, oppressive and weird.” – Evil Warnings

“Rooted in blackened death metal, capturing the darkness and brutality of the genre, while also mixing in ritualistic, avant-garde and experimental elements to create a style of their own.” – Blackened Death Metal Zine

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* For more info:

www.facebook.com/Apparatusdk

www.lavadome.org/

lavadome.bandcamp.com/

LONG LIVE APPARATUS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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