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GRUESOME – Death Metal Faction Featuring Members Of Exhumed, Possessed, Malevolent Creation And Derketa To Release Debut This April Via Relapse Records; Trailer Posted + Preorders Available

GRUESOME is a debilitating Death Metal faction featuring members of Exhumed, Possessed, Malevolent Creation and Derketa. A respectful celebration of the sound of the early Death records, the collective was borne out of guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey (Exhumed) and drummer Gus Rios’ (Malevolent Creation) mutual involvement with the Death To All tours, with Harvey serving as frontman for the original nine-member mini-tour and Rios performing “Baptized In Blood” and working with DTA drummer Sean Reinert on the following US tour where Exhumed filled in as support on a several dates. The pair stayed in touch and discussed their mutual love (obsession?) for the early half of Death’s catalog.

After deliberating and ultimately discarding the idea of putting together another incarnation of DTA to focus exclusively on the first two albums, Harvey half-jokingly suggested writing their own songs in that vein. It wasn’t long before the idea gained traction, and the “band” had five songs written. With Harvey composing in California, Rios recruited Possessed guitarist Daniel Gonzalez and Derketa bassist Robin Mazen to record the material in Florida, while Harvey tracked his vocals on the West Coast. The result is eight-track debut, Savage Land, a truly gruesome slab of late-’80s/early-’90s Florida-styled Death Metal. Tragically, there will never be any truly new Death material, but GRUESOME is humbly determined to keeping the band’s classic sound alive as faithfully as possible.

Check Out GRUESOME’s Savage Land Trailer Below:

Savage Land – Track Listing:

1. Savage Land
2. Trapped In Hell
3. Demonized
4. Hideous
5. Gangrene
6. Closed Casket
7. Psychic Twin
8. Gruesome

Elaborates Harvey, “We had such a blast writing and recording this album, I just hope people enjoy it half as much as I enjoyed doing it. It was a great experience working with my friends in Florida and getting to write and record my take on the Death sound. I’m beyond happy with the way everything came out and I hope people take it as the loving, respectful piece of work that it is. I know that sounds counterintuitive for a death metal album, but the whole band is really a super nerdy fan letter to Chuck [Schuldiner], James [Murphy], Rick [Rozz], Terry [Butler], Chris [Reifert], Paul [Masvidal], Sean [Reinert], and Stevie D [DiGiorgio] for making records that have given me literally decades of enjoyment. Having had a chance to meet and hang out with all of those dudes from the early Death days, with the exception of Bill Andrews, has been nothing but humbling, rewarding, enlightening and has only deepened my love for the band and made it that much more personal. So I decided to write an album about ’80s horror movies and deadly diseases, which is what anyone would do under the circumstances, right? Anyway, if you like late ’80s Death, I sincerely hope you enjoy our take on it, which is really what this album is, with all the drippy blood and inverted crosses in the logo that it implies.”

Savage Land was recorded by Rios and Gonzalez at Riversound Studios in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, mixed by Jarrett Pritchard at Mana Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida and features a guest guitar solo on “Closed Casket” by James Murphy as well as cover art by legendary illustrator Ed Repka (Death, Megadeth, Massacre, Athiest et el).

Savage Land will be released in North America via Relapse Records on April 21st, 2015, April 17th in Germany, Benelux and Finland and April 20th in the UK and the rest of the world on CD and digitally. For preorders scroll on over to THIS LOCATION. Digital preorders are available via the GRUESOME BandCamp page HERE.

“The turning inside out of Death’s first two albums is in good hands here.” – Decibel Magazine

GRUESOME:

Daniel Gonzalez – Guitar

Matt Harvey – Guitar, vocals

Robin Mazen – Bass

Gus Rios – Drums

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/gruesomedeathmetal

http://www.facebook.com/relapserecords

http://www.relapse.com

LONG LIVE GRUESOME.

LONG LIVE OLD SCHOOL DEATH METAL.

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DEHUMAN – Announce April Southern Europe Tour

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Death Metal, dehuman, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Greatly expanding their previously announced Spain Tour, Belgian raging Death Metal horde DEHUMAN (feat. Laye Louhenapessy also drummer for PUTRID OFFAL) have now announced a complete two weeks tour of Southern Europe that will drive them to Italy, France, Spain and Portugal in support of their brand new full-length, “Graveyard of Eden” which is currently available for preorders with a release date set to March 09 (World) / 10 (North America and digital).

Tour Dates:

16 – IT – Torino – El Passo
17 – IT – Roma – Traffic
18 – IT – Roma – Ateneo Occupato
19 – FR – Nice – Volume
20 – TBA
21 – TBA
22 – FR – Montpellier – Blackout
23 – ES – Madrid – Leyenda Rock
24 – ES – Valencia – La Tejera
25 – ES – Aguillas – CSA Social Rock
26 – ES – Barcelona – Sala Be Good
27 – TBA
28 – PT – Braga – Toca
29 – PT – Barroselas – SWR Fest
30 – ES – San Sebastian – Mogambo
01 – FR – Toulouse – Pavillons Sauvages

Links:

Facebook: com/dehumandm
Twitter: com/dehumandm

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LONG LIVE DEHUMAN.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 24th – A Special Led Zeppelin Edition!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Led Zeppelin, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on February 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 24th, 1969 – The exceptional Led Zeppelin performed at Club Lafayette, in Wolverhampton, UK. The late and great John Bonham had booked the Club Lafayette for his wife’s (Pat) 21st birthday party. Led Zeppelin took to the stage and performed before the packed house full of friends and family.

On this day in 1975 – The sixth studio album from the iconic Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti, was released. This magnificent album is certified Platinum 16x, in the USA. This album was also released on Led Zeppelin’s new Swan Song label.

On February 24th, 1999 – Led Zeppelin IV is inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame. This seminal studio album was released back in November of 1971 and features such Led Zeppelin classics as: Stairway To Heaven, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, Misty Mountain Hop and When The Levee Breaks.

On this day in 2015 – MOJO magazine (issue 257) releases their Led Zeppelin/Physical Graffiti issue to the world. This issue of MOJO also contains a free CD: Physical Graffiti Redrawn. Cover versions of Physical Graffiti songs are featured on this CD, from such artists as: Blackberry Smoke, White Denim, Syd Arthur and more.

On February 24th, 2015 – Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti Deluxe Edition is released exactly 40 years to the day after its debut! Produced and remastered by the great Jimmy Page, this is undoubtedly a Led Zeppelin studio album to celebrate.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF LED ZEPPELIN.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Rob Zombie’s “Spookshow International Live” Releases Tomorrow!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags live metal albums, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, rob zombie on February 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Releasing February 24th, via UMe

This Rob Zombie album features 19 live tracks, including fan favorites such as “Dragula” and “Living Dead Girl” as well as live renditions of tracks from Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor and a cover of the Ramones “Blitzkrieg Bop.”

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Available in the following formats:

iTunes | CD | Vinyl

CD + Medium T-shirt | CD + Large T-shirt

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Source: UMe

LONG LIVE ROB ZOMBIE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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Boston Death Thrashers LED TO THE GRAVE Sign To Old School Metal Records / On Tour Now

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags led to the grave, metal bands, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Old School Metal Records is very excited to announce the addition of Boston Death Thrashers LED TO THE GRAVE to the roster. LED TO THE GRAVE has been pummeling eardrums across the globe since 2006. They are fist-to-face thrash with blistering speed and mid tempo grooves. The band is a classic example of what happens when you mix the ferocity of punk with the technically sound riffs of Metal.

LED TO THE GRAVE is road-doggin’ now with BUDD DWYER on LED TO THE BUDD SOUTHERN SMOKEOUT TOUR 2015.

2-23 Virginia Beach, VA @ The Hook Up
2-24 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Hill Underground
2-25 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
2-26 Jacksonville, FL @ Shantytown Pub
2-27 Orlando, FL @ Uncle Lou’s
2-28 Miami, FL @ Black Sheep House
3-1 Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
3-3 New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
3-4 Houston, TX @ Mangos
3-5 Harlingen, TX @ The Hop Shop
3-6 Austin, TX @ TBA
3-7 El Paso, TX @ Grynde Bar
3-8 Albuquerque, NM @ TBA
3-9 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Flux Capacitor
3-11 Kansas City, MO @ The Sandbox
3-12 St Louis @ TBA
3-13 Louisville, KY @ Kaiju
3-14 Lexington, KY @ The Green Lantern
3-15 Dayton, OH @ Blind Bobs
3-16 Detroit, MI @ Corktown
3-17 Columbus, OH @ Spacebar
3-18 Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class
3-19 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rock Room
3-20 Binghampton, NY @ Fitzies Irish Pub
*3-21 New York, NY @ ABC No Rio

* No Budd Dwyer

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.osmrecords.net

https://www.facebook.com/ledtothegrave

http://www.ledtothegrave.bandcamp.com/

LONG LIVE LED TO THE GRAVE.

LONG LIVE BOSTON, MA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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UNREST – Debuts New Track “Protest Culture” From ‘Grindcore’ Album

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags grindcore, metal odyssey, unrest on February 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Philadelphia/Brooklyn grinders UNREST have debuted a new track from upcoming Unspeakable Axe Records release Grindcore. Stream “Protest Culture” and read a Q&A with the trio at:

http://burningambulance.com/2015/02/20/unrest/.

Grindcore will be released on Unspeakable Axe Records March 24. Pre-order the album at: www.unspeakableaxerecords.com/purchase.

“UNREST gets the NASUM grind seal of approval!” – Anders Jakobson – 9/10! – Decibel Magazine

1. We’re Calling You Out
2. You Take
3. Inaction
4. Quit
5. Protest Culture
6. Faith is a Hearse
7. Anything to Shock
8. Nothing (That’s all you have to give)
9. Identity in the Internet Age
10. Consumption
11. False Brotherhood
12. Drown

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If the band name doesn’t spell it out for you, the album title surely will. This is nothing but grindcore – stripped down, unpretentious, and loud. At the same time, it’s much more than that. UNREST is comprised of craftsmen from bands both familiar (WOE, TRENCHROT and those about to be (Dark Descent’s up-and-coming doom act, CRYPT SERMON).

The riff and song construction throughout this debut album is right in line from what you’d expect from a group of such capable veterans. They wear their NASUM (and by proxy, NAPALM DEATH) influence on their sleeves, but through sheer mastery of the craft, they elevate the material well beyond a mere tribute to old masters.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

www.facebook.com/unrestgrind

unspeakableaxerecords.com

www.facebook.com/unspeakableaxerecords

LONG LIVE UNREST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ETERNAL SOLSTICE Exclusive Stream – “Force Fed Suicide”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags eternal solstice, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dutch underground cult Death Metal unit ETERNAL SOLSTICE are streaming a new track from Remnants of Immortality, their first full-length album in nearly two decades. Crown of Viserys is offering the exclusive stream of “Force Fed Suicide” at this location.

After a pair of 7″ vinyl splits released in 2011 and 2013 by Dark Descent Records, ETERNAL SOLSTICE is set to unleash nine tracks of throat-ripping sonic devastation. Dark Descent Records will release this uptempo beast of an album, filled with tons of shredding solos, on March 10 in the US (RED) and March 17 in Europe (Sound Pollution) and April 2 (Code 7/PhD).

Remnants of Immortality

Ritual Prey

Walk in Darkness

Force Fed Suicide

Recipe for Death

Encroaching Horde

Bleed for Me

Extinction Debt

Subconscious Burial Ground

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Source: ClawHammer PR

http://www.darkdescentrecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

LONG LIVE ETERNAL SOLSTICE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 22nd… From S.W.A.T. To Lynch Mob

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

On February 22nd, 1975 – Michigan’s Grand Funk Railroad had their hit song, Some Kind Of Wonderful, sitting at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Above: A 45rpm cover sleeve for the S.W.A.T. theme song. It appears that the cover sleeve has Spanish spelling on it too.

On this day in 1976 – The instrumental theme song from the television series S.W.A.T. was a current hit. This song was written by Barry De Vorzon and performed by Rhythm Heritage. I was 10 years old in 1976 and this S.W.A.T. song would psyche-me-out beyond belief! I never missed an episode of S.W.A.T., back in the day either. Get this: My mother (God rest her immensely loving soul) would not allow me to watch Hawaii Five-O and gave the o.k. for me to watch S.W.A.T.; those were good times growing up that will always makes me chuckle.

You gotta remember, this television series was on before every major metropolis, city, town and small village in America had their own S.W.A.T. team at the ready. Nowadays, S.W.A.T. teams are as common as sliced bread. I suppose that’s not a bad thing, in case of an evil Reptilian Alien invasion.

To this day I don’t consider this S.W.A.T. theme a Disco song. C’mon, now. I’m telling you, man, I felt invincible when I heard this song. I still kinda get those same super hero feelings when I hear this song to this day; therefore, the theme song from S.W.A.T. is… METAL. And I’m a nerd.

On February 22nd, 2014 – Led by legendary guitarist George Lynch, the famed Lynch Mob performed at M15 in Corona, California, USA. Did you also know that Lynch Mob kicks 100%, potent and undisputed Hard Rock ass?

On this day in 2015 – Journey’s Greatest Hits is resting at #66 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, moving up 6 places from last week. This album has peaked at #10, while spending 343 weeks on this same chart. Unbelievable! Journey rules.

AMERICA’S FIRST PRESIDENT

GEORGE WASHINGTON

President George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732. George Washington is… Metal.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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CinC (Formerly Carnival In Coal) Sign To Kaotoxin Records

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags cinc, kaotoxin records, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kaotoxin is proud to announce that CinC (formerly known as Carnival in Coal) has signed to the French label. CinC is the live band put together and fronted by ex-Carnival In Coal singer Arno Strobl (We All Die [laughing], 6:33 & Arno Strobl…) to pay homage to his former act.

CinC, which features past and present members of 6:33, Infected Society, Yyrkoon, John Makay, Mercyless, Orakle, Gorod, and Fleshdoll, toured throughout 2014 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Carnival In Coal’s debut full-length, Vivalavida. The album was performed in its entirety on the tour.

The tour took the band to two great festivals (the Czech Republic’s Brutal Assault and France’s Motocultor Fest), as well as many French cities. One of those cities, Amiens, is where it all began for the group several years earlier, and the show was filmed with seven cameras. The resulting DVD, VivaLIVEvida (a tribute to the music of Carnival in Coal), will be released in advance at the farewell gig, which will take place at Kaotoxin’s second annual festival, KaotoxinFest#II, on December 5th, 2015 in Lille, France. The date for the Kaotoxin DVD release will be announced later in the year.

VivaLIVEvida DVD line-up:

Arno Strobl – vocals (We All Die (laughing), ex-6:33 & Arno Strobl)

Fabien Desgardins (Infected Society, ex-Yyrkoon) – guitars

Romain Caron (John Makay) – guitars

Matthieu Merklen (Mercyless) – bass

Emmanuel Rousseau (6:33, Orakle) – keyboards and samples)

Samuel Santiago (ex-Gorod, Fleshdoll) – drums

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* More info on KAOTOXIN Records:

Website: http://www.kaotoxin.com/

Long Live CinC.

Long Live Kaotoxin.

Long Live France.

Stone.

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BAD GUYS – “Bad Guynaecology” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags album reviews, bad guys, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey on February 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

Bad Guynaecology from London’s Bad Guys will be released on March 16th of 2015, via Riot Season Records. That’s a picture of me, on the above album cover, from my early wrestling days. Just kidding. This album is a skull stomping listen and I equate Bad Guynaecology to a steak, beer and potato dinner with extra steak and extra beer. Yes, it’s very filling with its meaty riffs and foundation shifting rhythm section. The clean and robust vocals of Stuart London are in-your-face, just like this band’s music is. Bad Guys are a band to keep on your Metal radar. If you don’t have a Metal radar, then you’re shit-out-of-luck.

From their entertaining lyrics to their relentless and massive sound, no instrument is faded to the back and there’s no annoying excess of sonic fuzz going on either, on Bad Guynaecology. The widespread heaviness of sound from Bad Guys is so vital to underscore; it’s easy to call this album a herculean listen. With lyrics about stealing a toy car from a Toys “R” Us in the album opener, Crime, along with the second track, Prostitutes (Are Making Love In My Garden), there exists a grand sense of humor within the ranks of Bad Guys, indeed.

Bad Guys can surely reach an impressive cross-section of Heavy Rock and Metal fans; there’s plenty of Stoner, early Black Sabbath and Danzig meets Clutch meets Orange Goblin meets C.O.C. influence to delight in, on this album. There are eight songs on Bad Guynaecology and the closing track, No Tomorrow, is the epic song on this album; it clocks in at a whopping 11:47 and is a headbanging, glorious, guitar-driven and roaring last course.

I might add that the fifth track, Reaper and the seventh track, Motorhome, radiate all the credentials of being Punk(ish) songs in the vein of early Motörhead’s style of Rock ‘N’ Roll. The sixth track, Fabled Succubus, is a freaking jam-packed Stoner feast. Putting all musical influences that I hear (and it could just be me hearing it for Metal sakes) aside, Bad Guys have a convincing aura of originality. Bad Guys are that band I always hope to find out about so I can brag about them and feel like a big shot. Bad Guys can take a bow and hopefully will know, someday, that they’ve made Stone very happy. Metal be thy name . – Stone

Track List: Crime, Prostitutes (Are Making Love In My Garden), Zoltan, World Murderer, Reaper, Fabled Succubus, Motorhome, No Tomorrow.

BAD GUYS – Official Links:

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BAD GUYS:

Vocals – Stuart London

Guitar – PJ Mountford

Guitar – Dave Silver

Drums – Tamas Kiss

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LONG LIVE BAD GUYS.

LONG LIVE LONDON, ENGLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 21st… Whoa!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 21st, 1981 – AC/DC’s outstanding and timeless song, Back In Black, was sitting at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This would be the peak position number for this AC/DC song as well.

On this day in 1983 – The legendary Def Leppard performed at the Apollo Theatre in Manchester, England. The all-female Heavy Metal group, Rock Goddess, was the supporting band. This was one of many dates on Def Leppard’s Pyromania Tour. Def Leppard’s third studio album, Pyromania, was released in January of 1983, via Mercury Records in the USA.

On February 21st, 2012 – The mighty Motörhead performed at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington, USA. This stop was one of many on Megadeth’s Gigantour.

On this day in 2015 – The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 from Five Finger Death Punch perseveres on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, now sitting at #152. This great album peaked at #2 and has spent 54 weeks on this chart.

On February 21st, 2015 – .5: The Gray Chapter from the sensational Slipknot moves up on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart, resting at #5.

On this day in 2015 – The sixth studio album from Godsmack, 1000HP, moves up 8 positions to #10 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. This cool album peaked at #1 and has spent 28 weeks on this chart. Whoa!

On February 21st, 1971, Randy Blythe was born in Virginia, USA. Happy Birthday, Randy Blythe! Hell and whoa! Randy Blythe is globally known as the lead singer and lyricist for the incredible Lamb Of God. Long live Randy Blythe!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Scott Coverdale Gets “Hooterized” By “Both Sides Live / The Electric Factory” From The Hooters

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags 80's rock, classic rock, metal odyssey, rock music, the hooters on February 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

As a curious crusader of reflecting on my youth in the 80’s, I started recollecting some of the concerts I saw with my buddies from 1984 to 1989 and tried to remember which shows were good or not so good. We must have seen anywhere between 30 to 40 shows, during that time. Out of nowhere The Hooters came to my mind. I remember seeing them twice as an opening act; once for Bryan Adams and the other time for Loverboy.

As I recall, I thought The Hooters were good and nothing spectacular. As a band I liked quite a few of their songs from their first two studio albums Nervous Night and One Way Home, both of which I owned. After 1987/1988 The Hooters just kind of disappeared from the mainstream Rock scene. To be honest, I really didn’t seek out any new material this band may have recorded.

Now that The Hooters were on my mind, I needed to know what I’ve missed from them over the past 25 years. As I did my research, I discovered this band released 4 more studio albums and 2 live albums. My curiosity persuaded me to purchase a four CD mini box import set titled: The 30^th Anniversary Fan Collection. This box set was issued in 2010 and includes 2 studio albums, Time Stands Still and 5 X 5, along with 2 live albums Both Sides Live Disc 1 Live At The Electric Factory and Both Sides Live Disc 2 Secret Sessions Live Acoustic. For the purpose of this post I’m only going to focus on the Both Sides Live/The Electric Factory CD 2.

Above: back cover & complete track list

After listening to this disc for the first time, I was blown away! I never expected to hear such a tremendous Rock N’ Roll album. The Both Sides Live/The Electric Factory Disc 2 includes 13 tracks from their 6 studio albums. The concert begins with I’m Alive, a song from their Time Stands Still album. This would be the first time I heard this song! It’s an excellent tune that sets the mood for the entire CD. Over the course of the next 12 songs, more than half consist of their big 1980’s hits: Day By Day, Satellite, Johnny B and my favorite All You Zombies. I’ve always loved the beginning of that song and recorded live it’s even better!

In my humble opinion every song on this CD sounds better when performed live, compared to the studio versions. They even ”Hooterized” a cover of the Don Henley song classic Boys of Summer which is quite good. The concert comes to a Rockin’ conclusion with the song Free Again, also from the Time Stands Still album.

If you’re looking for something a little different from the latest Rock Music norm and want to enjoy some phenomenal Rock ‘N’ Roll performed by a bunch of fantastic musicians, I would recommend purchasing this CD from The Hooters. Hopefully, you’ll be singing along to most of the songs just as I did. I’m thrilled that I took a chance on purchasing this Hooters Box set, for after all these years I find the music of the Hooters spectacular. – Scott Coverdale

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LONG LIVE THE HOOTERS.

LONG LIVE PHILADELPHIA, PA.

SCOTT COVERDALE.

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THE HOOTERS – “35” Live 2015 Tour – Dates, Cities And Venues Listed

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags 80's rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, metal odyssey, the hooters on February 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Hooters “35” Live 2015 Tour! Check the tour schedule below for preliminary list of dates. More details will be available soon. For ticket info and updates, click the link below:

http://www.hootersmusic.com/tour.php?id=74

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Source:

http://www.hootersmusic.com

LONG LIVE THE HOOTERS.

LONG LIVE PHILADELPHIA.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – February 20th… Whoa!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on February 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On February 20th, 1972 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performed at Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

On this day in 1988 – The fantastic Foreigner was positioned at #6, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: Say You Will. This song is featured on Foreigner’s sixth studio album, from 1987: Inside Information.

On February 20th, 1996 – The mighty Sepultura released their sixth studio album: Roots, via Roadrunner Records. Yes, this album features the song: Roots Bloody Roots.

On this day in 2009 – The comedy film, Fired Up! was released to wide-screen theaters, via Screen Gems. This movie’s plot centers around two high school football players that are popular; they are portrayed by Eric Christian Olsen and Nicholas D’Agosto. These two dudes attend a Summer cheerleading camp. Why? They both want to get close to the 300 female cheerleaders that are there. Whoa! That’s Metal! No, I never saw this movie. Honestly.

On February 20th, 2015 – LA’s Heavy Rockers Diamond Lane performs at RockBar Theater in San Jose, California. Diamond Lane is promoting their new studio album, from 2014: Terrorizer. By the way, that kick-ass album artwork above was created by Casey Howard. Long live Diamond Lane!

On this day in 2015 – The spectacular AC/DC has climbed back up 11 spots on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart to #43, with their new studio album: Rock Or Bust. Last week’s position for this album was #54. Rock Or Bust debuted at #3 and has spent 11 consecutive weeks on this chart. AC/DC is still kicking ass! Whoa!

On February 20th, 2015 – The eight studio album from Nickelback, No Fixed Address, has climbed back up 20 spots on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and sits at #98. Last week’s chart position for this album was #118. No Fixed Address debuted at #4 and has spent 13 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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BEHEMOTH – Revolver Magazine Unveils Exclusive Excerpts From Forthcoming Biography; North American Live Takeover Continues

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags behemoth, blackened death metal, metal books, Metal News, metal odyssey on February 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Next week, Metal Blade Records will unleash Behemoth: Devil’s Conquistadors. A definitive BEHEMOTH biography penned by Łukasz Dunaj, the stunning 490-page, hardcover tome takes an in-depth look at the history of the events that materially influenced the band, their music, their ultimate rise to the upper echelon of Metal and becoming a household name in their native homeland of Poland. In addition to the author’s narrative, the book includes quotes and anecdotes from current and former BEHEMOTH members, as well as interviews with Tomas Krajewski, Rob Darken, Graal, Havok, old photos of the band, flyers, lyric sheets and so much more.

In the foreword by Krzysztof Azarewicz (Polish poet, writer, occultist and longtime lyric co-writer): “If, as a cultural anthropologist, I were to point to a single cosmic force which BEHEMOTH’s music expresses, I would name it not Satan but Dionysus. A deity that represents not only the intoxicating influence of cosmic energies and earthly benefits, but also their benevolent healing properties. A deity of strength and pride. A deity of creative might.”

In advance of its release, today Revolver Magazine offers up an exclusive excerpt from the book where vocalist/guitarist Nergal recounts his early grade and high school years, his increasing interest in extreme music and his growing skepticism of Catholicism. Check it out at THIS LOCATION.

In related news, BEHEMOTH is currently damning stages throughout North America on a mammoth co-headlining tour with legendary Death Metal practitioners/labelmates, Cannibal Corpse. The month-long takeover continues to march its way across the country and will trample through nearly three-dozen cities upon its conclusion on March 7th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Support comes from two of Sweden’s finest Metal exports: Aeon and Tribulation.

Reports The Dallas Observer of the band’s set, “BEHEMOTH’s credo is the power of the will, and it completely permeates their live show… On a starkly lit stage filled with cast-iron ritualistic symbols, vocalist and guitarist Nergal lurched around with the ease of a seasoned performer. He held the audience in his hand, and his performance alone made it plain why BEHEMOTH’s live show is so renowned.”

BEHEMOTH w/ Cannibal Corpse, Aeon, Tribulation [remaining dates]:

2/20/2015 House Of Blues -Chicago, IL
2/21/2015 Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
2/22/2015 House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH
2/23/2015 St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI
2/24/2015 The Phoenix – Toronto, ON
2/25/2015 Metropolis – Montreal, QC
2/27/2015 House of Blues – Boston, MA
2/28/2015 Webster Hall – New York, NY
3/01/2015 Theater Of The Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
3/02/2015 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
3/03/2015 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
3/05/2015 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
3/06/2015 Janus Landing – Tampa, FL
3/07/2015 Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Behemoth: Devil’s Conquistadors will be released via Metal Blade Records on February 24th, 2015.

Preorders are available now at metalblade.com/behemoth where you’ll find a special bundle option which includes an exclusive shirt available ONLY with the preorder.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info on BEHEMOTH:

http://www.metalblade.com/behemoth

http://www.facebook.com/behemoth

http://www.twitter.com/BehemothBand

 http://www.youtube.com/Behemothofficial

LONG LIVE BEHEMOTH.

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OTARGOS – Sign To Kaotoxin

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags blackened death metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, otargos on February 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kaotoxin is very proud to announce the inking of a multi-album deal with France’s Dark Extreme Metal horde OTARGOS.

Continuing the new chapter started with “Apex Terror” (2013’s fifth full-length) that saw the band evolve from their original Black Metal roots towards a colder and darker mix of Industrial coldness and Blackened Death Metal brutality, the new album, that’ll mark the band’s 15th anniversary, the new and sixth full-length will be released this fall through Kaotoxin.

OTARGOS is a well-known road machine having toured Europe and South America with the likes of Watain, Dark Funeral, Anaal Nathrakh, Deströyer 666 and many more and as such, already have quite a few gigs and festival appearances confirmed, among which UK’s Incineration Fest with label-mates SIDIOUS and France’s Chaulnes Metal Fest with label-mates AD PATRES:

13 – BE – Fontaine l’Évêque
14 – FR – Douai
20 – FR – Chambéry
21 – CH – Thonex
3/4 – FR – Chaulnes – Chaulnes Metal Fest
9 – UK – London – Incineration Fest
27 – ES – Molins de Rei – Move Your Fucking Brain Fest

Line-up

Urich Wegrich Dagoth – guitars & vocals
Hindrik A.S. – guitars
Pliszke – bass
John A – drums

Discography

2015 – TBA
2013 – “Apex Terror”
2011 – “Heretic Live” (live)
2010 – “No God, no Satan”
2009 – “Fuck God-Disease Process”
2007 – “Kinetic Zero”
2006 – “Spawn from the Abyss” (compilation)
2005 – “Ten-Eyed Nemesis”
2004 – “Codex 666: infernal Legions Strike” (EP)

Links

Official Website: Otargos-terror.com
Facebook: com/OTARGOSband

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LONG LIVE OTARGOS.

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SWEET COBRA – Chicago Outfit Signs With Magic Bullet Records For Anxiously Awaited “Earth” LP This Spring

Posted in Metal, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, sweet cobra on February 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Album Features Production & Inclusion From Matt Talbot of Hum And Kurt Ballou of Converge

Magic Bullet Records is ecstatic to announce the signing of Chicago-based SWEET COBRA for the release of their anxiously awaited new studio album, Earth, late this Spring. The band’s triumphant new LP was recorded and produced by Matt Talbot of Hum and Kurt Ballou of Converge, and also features guest musical contributions from each artist. Earth is their first full-length recording since their lauded 2010-released Mercy.

Recording was completed in late 2013 with Matt Talbot (Hum) and Kurt Ballou (Converge) at Talbot’s Earth Analog Studios near Champaign, Illinois, mixed by Ballou at his Godcity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts, and with final mastering by Carl Saff. Earth shows the band hungrier than ever, with the trusted and infectious ferocity fans will expect as well as a slick, more accessible approach.

Issued Magic Bullet Records owner Brent Eyestone on getting hooked by the material on Earth, even before its final mastering, “Holy hell… it’s completely badass! Kind of a new sound for the band; catchier, and I can see the appeal of the sound being much broader than their previous output. I get similar feelings from the best Queens of the Stone Age, Quicksand, and Young Widows records… super catchy slabs of heaviness.”

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The members of SWEET COBRA collectively offered a humble statement on the signing with Magic Bullet and the upcoming release of Earth: “We are honored to be working with Magic Bullet and have always felt a kinship to the label and artists they release. Earth is a deeply personal album for us, and it was a liberating experience to explore new sounds and dynamics in these songs with Matt and Kurt at the helm capturing it.”

Earth will see release late this Spring on multiple formats; stand by in the coming weeks for an official street date, additional insight and audio samples from the LP. Also watch for SWEET COBRA tour dates throughout the year, including an already sold-out show with Hum in Grand Rapids on April 25th.

SWEET COBRA – Tour Dates:

3/27/2015 Drunken Donut – Joliet, IL

3/28/2015 Melody Inn – Indianapolis, IN w/ Kvlthammer

4/04/2015 The Burlington – Chicago, IL w/ Auxes

4/25/2015 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI w/ Hum, Cloakroom (SOLD OUT)

The dedication of its members and the band’s storied lineage has helped make SWEET COBRA a household name to fans of bold rock and post-hardcore internationally, and a staple within the bustling music scene of their hometown of Chicago. Founded in 2003 by former members of a wide array of notable underground acts and boasting the fury and angular qualities of their hardcore/noise-rock/metal roots with a more straightforward rock rhythm and delivery, the band came into existence and toured alongside the likes of Pelican, Russian Circles, Coliseum, Black Cobra, Doomriders, The Life And Times, Young Widows and many more.

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SWEET COBRA toured regularly throughout the first decade of the 2000s, and released a crushing load of recorded material, including three LPs — 2004’s Praise through Seventh Rule Recordings, 2007’s Forever through Hawthorne Street Records, and 2010’s Mercy on Blackmarket Activities — as well as split releases with Doomriders, Get Rad, and Young Widows among other releases.

In fall 2009, with Mercy just completed, second guitarist Mat Arluck lost his ongoing fight with cancer. Arluck’s death left a deep scar on the entire Chicago music scene (and beyond). SWEET COBRA committed to soldier on as a three-piece, as they began, resulting in a transformation of the band in the following years. The members have pushed forward — playing shows, constructing new material, and exploring new sounds. These efforts have culminated in the upcoming release of Earth.

SWEET COBRA:

Jason Gagovski – drums and cymbals

Robert Arthur Lanham Jr. – guitar

Botchy Vasquez (aka Tim Remis) – vocals and bass

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/sweetcobra

http://instagram.com/sweetcobraband/

http://sweetcobra.bandcamp.com/

http://www.magicbulletrecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/magicbulletrecords

http://twitter.com/magicbulletrecs

LONG LIVE SWEET COBRA.

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On This Day In Metal History – February 19th, 1980 – The Passing Of The Legendary Bon Scott

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags ac/dc, bon scott, classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on February 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Above is AC/DC Highway To Hell studio album from 1979. From L to R: Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd, Angus Young and Bon Scott.

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February 19th, 1980 – The legendary Bon Scott passed away, at age 33. To think that Bon Scott died way, way too young is an understatement. Back in 1980, I only knew of one song from AC/DC and that was Highway To Hell, due to my local (Hartford, Connecticut) FM radio stations (WCCC, WHCN, WPLR) playing it and the late, great Casey Kasem spinning it on his American Top 40 syndicated radio program. This was a time when I was discovering Heavy Rock and not realizing AC/DC had a mother load of incredible albums with Bon Scott. Man, did I learn very fast as to who Bon Scott was; it was immediately following his death, unfortunately.

Above: Classic Rock Magazine – UK / July 2004

I can remember my Mother (God rest her beautiful soul) saying to me, upon my holding the Highway To Hell album at our local Caldor department store: not in my house, no sir, bub. Funny thing is, she bought me both Back In Black and Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap on 8-track tapes, upon their releases! What a difference an album cover makes! My Mother probably thought it was an entirely different band on those 8-tracks too. As I’ve stated many times before, my Mother eventually became the most embracing soul for Metal that I could have ever dreamed for.

Above: Classic Rock Magazine – Germany / January 2014

The eventual release of AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, in the USA, only super solidified that the late Bon Scott was a tried and true Hard Rock legend and his legacy was to live on forever. This great album finally hit American shores in September of 1981. As the FM radio stations began to play this album’s title song and Big Balls, it was as if Bon Scott never left us at all! Yes, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap was released earlier in 1976 for AC/DC’s homeland of Australia and (maybe) other countries; yet this album released within fourteen months of Back In Black and I easily became a simultaneous fan of both AC/DC eras.

Above: Hard Force Magazine – France / January 1990

To this day, I will listen to the Bon Scott era of AC/DC just as much as the Brian Johnson era. In my Metal heart, I do believe Bon Scott to be the better vocalist, out of the two. My favorite Bon Scott sung AC/DC song of all-time is: Touch Too Much. This unreal great song is featured on Highway To Hell. Touch Too Much never received the FM radio airplay it deserved; at least not in Connecticut where I grew up. There are dozens of other songs that psyche me out that Bon Scott sings; not listing them all here doesn’t make a difference at all. My main Metal thought of today is remembering the late and great Bon Scott and thanking him for all his timeless music and unique voice. Bon Scott can never be equalled. Rest in peace, Bon Scott. – Stone

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Rest In Peace, Ronald Belford Scott.

Stone.

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NOCTURNA – Announce Release Of “Lucidity” EP

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, nocturna on February 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

UK sympho-prog metallers Nocturna have released their début EP Lucidity. The 30-minute release sees a culmination of the band’s Euro-American influences, blending together Symphony X and Firewind, along with touches of Dream Theater and Periphery.

Lucidity EP is now released digitally, on Bandcamp. Plans for physical copies are in place and will be announced on their social media channels near the time. You can catch Nocturna at the Mammothfest Warm Up show in Norwich at the B2, June 13th.

The EP is available digitally here: https://nocturnametal.bandcamp.com/album/lucidity-ep

Nocturna links:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nocturnametal

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Read the Metal Odyssey album review for Nocturna’s Lucidity, by clicking the link below!

NOCTURNA “Lucidity” – A Debut EP Of Symphonic / Prog Metal That Gleams

The above link is for a an album review originally posted on Metal Odyssey on January 20, 2015.

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Source: Dewar PR

LONG LIVE NOCTURNA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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RABID ASSASSIN – Horror Metal Act Joins HighVolMusic

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, rabid assassin on February 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Horror heavy metal band RABID ASSASSIN has signed a worldwide deal with HighVolMusic for the release of their debut CD ‘Eliminate the System’. Formed in 2013, RABID ASSASSIN is comprised of Thane Farace (Ghost of War) vocals/guitar, Chad Bedsaul – guitar, Dan Delaney – bass, and Corey Brooks – drums.

Plotting their course of mayhem, RABID ASSASSIN gave fans an early taste of what was to come during their live shows. The band has already shared the stage with metal acts such as Raven, Generation Kill, Metal Mike Chlasciak, Michael Angelo Batio, Reverence and Resistence. After cutting their teeth in the mid-atlantic and fine tuning their sound, the band entered the studio with renowned producer Drew Mazurek to record ‘Eliminate the System’.

RABID ASSASSIN has already gained the attention of strong industry players such as Epiphone, Wornstar Clothing, Jagermeister, Pig Hog Cables, Red Beard Leather, Steve Clayton, Ernie Ball, and Deville Ink Tattoo who are all endorsers and/or sponsors of the band.

Strong believers in the U.S. Constitution, ‘Eliminate the System’ takes on the challenging issues that plague the world today. “The songs are straight forward and hit on topics that everybody can relate to but which most are scared to talk about. It runs the gamut of everything that is messed up in the world today. The CD is a testimony of all the hard work that the band has done.” says frontman Thane Farace.

“This project is something very different for HighVolMusic and I was excited that Thane contacted me about working with him. RABID ASSASSIN in its simplest form is just great heavy metal and diversifies the label.” – Bill Chavis CEO HighVolMusic

‘Eliminate the System’ is set for a late May release but the band is holding a special private CD release party April 11th at The Ballroom in Waynesboro, PA.

Track listing:

Presidential Lies
Eliminate the System
Taker – listen
War Machine
I Hate
Message From The Devil
The Deal
In For The Kill – listen
Ass, Gas or Grass
Everybody

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Source:

www.highvolmusic.com

* For more info on RABID ASSASSIN:

www.rabidassassin.com

LONG LIVE RABID ASSASSIN.

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