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KOUZIN BEDLAM – Debut Album “Longing For The Incomplete” Is Available Now!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 9, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Kouzin Bedlam - Longing for the incomplete - promo album cover

Kouzin Bedlam is a baroque painting painted in the colors of Heavy Metal. It is highly technical and deeply embedded in mythology; it is sometimes over the top, yet always lyrical and sublime. Its extraordinary qualities lie not just in terms of song writing and technical ability. In fact, Kouzin Bedlam is not just a band; it is a philosophy, it is a family; it is psychology and spirituality expressed in a musical extravaganza with surprising depths.

Carl Gustav Jung uncovered the archetypes dwelling in our collective unconscious. Our image of a great mother, the devil, God, the trickster and the hero all sit deep inside our minds. And then there is Kouzin Bedlam – the unknown twin, the uncivilized ”I”, we all try to ignore. The band’s debut album, Longing for the Incomplete (produced by Jimmy Westerlund), releases this being upon the conscious world. Kouzin Bedlam does its entrance in a blaze of virtuosic Heavy Metal, at times highly aggressive, at others bittersweet and melancholic. Lyrically it does everything from cursing its very existence to learning how to breathe.

Kouzin Bedlam Promo

As mentioned, Kouzin Bedlam has so far been unknown to the world of conscious human thoughts, but the members of the band are all experienced musicians, artists and doomsday philosophers.

The debut album Longing For The Incomplete was released December 5th by Inverse Records. Listen to album on spotify Kouzin Bedlam – Longing for the Incomplete.

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For more info:

http://www.kouzinbedlam.com

http://soundcloud.com/kouzinbedlam

http://www.youtube.com/kouzinbedlam

https://www.facebook.com/kouzinbedlam

Inverse Records - Logo - 2014 - #1013

http://www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KOUZIN BEDLAM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DORO “All We Are: The Fight” EP Is – Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music with tags , , , , , on December 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Doro - All We Are - The Fight EP - promo album cover pic - #2007DP

DORO All We Are: The Fight EP was released back on May 25th, 2007, via AFM Records. This tidy EP of five songs are Heavy Metal bliss to my ears and Doro Pesch is (as always) alluring on vocals. I was in the Metal mood today for DORO and this EP I listened to multiple times to satisfy my Metal spirit. I purchased this DORO EP on iTunes a few years ago and would love to eventually get my hands on the physical CD as well. You just cannot take the old school out of me, praise the Metal Gods for that.

I’m not certain if this EP was ever released on vinyl; if so, I would want the vinyl version! Whoa. The re-recording of DORO’s Heavy Metal anthem All We Are is the opener and never ceases to give me those always welcomed Metal chills. Oh, sweet molasses, yeah. All We Are was originally released on the 1987 Warlock studio album: Triumph And Agony. That said album was the fourth and final release from the great Warlock.

Doro - Publicity Photo - 2012 - #1!

Thunderspell is an outright jewel of a song; it is a Heavy Metal accomplishment in my Metal opinion and Doro Pesch is untouchable singing it. Her band is nothing short of excellent (of course) on this EP, musically lifting the powerful vocals of Doro Pesch into the Heavy Metal stratosphere! The one ballad on this EP is Everything’s Lost and it’s moving and emotionally driven, courtesy of Doro’s vocals, inspirational guitar solo and intermittent piano notes.

On My Own is a duet featuring Doro Pesch and the great Marc Storace of KROKUS fame. Call it a power ballad that Rocks my face off. ‘Nuff said. The one cover song is Babe I’m Gonna Leave You, originally recorded as a Folk song by Anne Bredon in the late 1950’s.The legendary Joan Baez later covered this song in 1963 and the iconic Led Zeppelin turned it into a classic on their 1969 debut and self-titled album. Doro Pesch makes this song her own, please excuse the cliché. Seriously, I love the way Doro Pesch approached this Rock classic, nothing is watered down and the emotion of the song remains exactly intact. Yes, it Rocks.

This EP has (the near hidden) subtitle: A Tribute to Regina Halmich. The version of the re-recorded title track All We Are was originally performed March 30th, 2006 on television in Germany, as the pump-you-up entrance song for Doro’s close friend, German boxing champion Regina Halmich. Great stuff and Metal be thy name. – Stone

Doro - All We Are - The Fight EP - promo album cover pic - #2007DP

All We Are: The Fight EP – Track Listing:

01. All We Are (re-recorded)

02. Thunderspell

03. Everything’s Lost

04. On My Own

05. Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You

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* For more info on DORO:

Facbook: DORO

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DORO.

THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DIMEBAG DARRELL FOREVER

Posted in guitarists, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Dimebag Darrell - Dean Guitars Advertisement - #1966DD

DARRELL LANCE ABBOTT

AKA

 DIMEBAG DARRELL

REST IN PEACE.

August 20, 1966 – December 8th, 2004

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Stone.

VENOM “From The Very Depths” Album Cover Artwork

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 8, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Venom - From The Very Depths - promo cover album pic - 2014 - DEC

The legendary pioneers of Black and Thrash Metal, VENOM, return with a new studio album! From The Very Depths releases on January 27th, 2015, via Spinefarm.

Check out the album artwork above! Metal be thy name! That is what Metal album covers are supposed to look like!

For more info on this new VENOM album release, click the link below! Whoa!

VENOM – “From The Very Depths” – New Studio Album Releases January 27th, In North America

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ARBITRATOR – Free Download ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ Featuring Drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork)

Posted in Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Robert Kukla - photo credit Paul Keely - 12-2014

Robert Kukla  – Photo Credit Paul Keely

FREE DOWNLOAD – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/arbitrator-for-that-which-may-appease-lions-exclusive-free-song-download 

ARBITRATOR is a project that began in late 2010 as the brainchild of Robert Kukla and officially debut in 2011 with the EP ‘The Consummate Ascendancy’ with former drummer Corey Chernesky. Now, determined to release a full-length to top “TCA“, Kukla on rhythm guitar, bass and vocals has written the band’s first album with a whole new arsenal of musicians that includes drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted), Myles Malloy on lead guitar and Connor ORT Linning for programming.

The planned 2015 release will be entitled ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ and was produced by Sacha Laskow (ex-Divinity, Every Hour Kills), mastered by ens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy), Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy), along with album artwork done by Colin Marks (Exodus, Scar Symmetry, Jeff Loomis).

The first track ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ from the forthcoming 2015 album is now available for FREE download on PuregrainAudio.com here.

‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ is quite possibly one of my favourite tracks off of the new album. Dark, ‘Resident Evil’ style passages compliment sections of blistering blast beats performed by the skins-king himself, Dirk Verbeuren. It is a track that is as dynamic as it is brutal, and certainly not for those that shy away from the radical nature of the progressive genre. Comments Kukla.

In addition, Toontrack.com has released on their youtube channel a drum play through video featuring drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted) performing ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’.

Arbitrator - Indoctrination Of Sacrilege - promo cover pic - 2014

  1. They Will Worship This Fire of Agony (6:41)
  2. Stillborn Bastard of The Nazarene (6:50)
  3. For That Which May Appease Lions (6:56)
  4. Serpent of The Styx (8:41)
  5. Profaned and Perfected (7:30)
  6. The Burning Sands of His Kingdom (instrumental) (3:14)

Album Length: 39:54

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Sponsors / Artist Endorsements:

Toontrack, Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Evans Drumheads (Dirk Verbeuren)

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For more info ARBITRATOR:

www.arbitratorofficial.net

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Source: Asher Media Relations

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ARBITRATOR.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Canadian Blackened Death Metal Band CONQUER Offer Free EP Download: ‘A Worms Demise’

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Conquer - promo band pic - 2014 - #1207

Canadian Blackened Death Metal band CONQUER are offering fans a FREE download of their three song debut EP ‘A Worms Demise’, released on December 2nd at the following link here

“Our vision of Extreme unapologetic music to you. Long live Metal!” comments vocalist Devlin Anderson.

The Oshawa, ON based band was originally created by vocalist Devlin Anderson as a one man black metal project, which has now grown to a full onslaught of Blackened Death, with an influence of thrash featuring drummer Simon OukhineRyan White on crushing guitar in the vein of classic Celtic Frost influence, along with ex-Left Hand Creation bassist Rob Holden and his extreme groove.

Conquer - A Worms Demise - promo covr pic - 2014

  1. A Worms Demise (5:23)
  2. Hell’s First Born (4:59)
  3. God Is The Destroyer (5:43)

EP Length: 16:06

For more info on Conquer, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/Conquerblackeneddeath

http://www.twitter.com/conquermetal

http://instagram.com/conquer_metal

http://conquermetal.bandcamp.com

EP Line Up:

Devlin Anderson: Vocals, Guitars

Ryan White: Guitars, Leads, Bass

Simon Oukhine: Drums

EP + Live Line Up:

Devlin Anderson: Vocals/Guitar

Ryan White: Lead Guitar

Rob Holden: Bass

Simon Oukhine: Drums

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Source: Asher Media Relations

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CONQUER.

CONQUER KICKS SEVERE METAL ASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – December 7th…

Posted in classic rock, movies, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love - promo single sleeve pic - #1969RP

On December 7th, 1969 – The iconic Led Zeppelin have a hit on the Top Forty of Billboards Hot 100 Singles Chart, with Whole Lotta Love and it eventually reaches #4. This would be Led Zeppelin’s first hit single in the United States. Whole Lotta Love is featured on Led Zeppelin’s second studio album: Led Zeppelin II.

Boston "Boston" large promo album pic!

On this day in 1976Boston performs at the Hara Arena, in Dayton, Ohio. Whoa!

Foreigner - Agent Provacateur - promo album cover pic - #1985MJ

On December 7th, 1984 – Agent Provocateur, the fifth studio album from Foreigner, was released. This album went on to reach #4 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, selling three million copies (plus) in the United States.

Heart - Never - promo single sleeve pic - #1985NW

On this day in 1985 – Heart hits #4 with Never. This song is featured on Heart’s eighth studio album: Heart. Whoa, again!

RUSH - classic band logo - magenta - #2014GLNPAL

On December 7th, 1985RUSH performed live at the New Haven Coliseum, in New Haven, Connecticut. Long live RUSH.

Edward Scissorhands - promo movie poster pic - #1990JDEPP

On this day in 1990 – The Fantasy/Drama/Dark Comedy film Edward Scissorhands  was released to theaters on the wide-screen. Starring the legendary Johnny Depp and directed by the great Tim Burton, the star-studded cast included: Winona Ryder, Vincent Price, Kathy Baker, Alan Arkin, Dianne Wiest and Anthony Michael Hall. This movie is, without a doubt Metal. Rest in peace, Vincent Price.

Guns N' Roses "The Spaghetti Incident" x-large album pic!

On December 7th, 1993Guns N’ Roses announced that their cover of Charles Manson’s Look at Your Game, Girl will remain on their covers album The Spaghetti Incident?, despite protests. It was also announced that royalties will go to the son of a Manson family victim. In my honest Metal opinion, this song (if you can call it that) super sucks so incredibly bad that it stinks of putrid donkey poop. Did I mention this song is lousy?

Motorhead - promo group pic - #10

On this day in 2012 – The mighty Motörhead perform live at Bernexpo Halle 4, in Berne, Switzerland for the Metal Christmas Festival. This was a date on Motörhead’s The Wörld is Yours Tour. Long live Motörhead.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Dee Dee Ramone Exhibition Comes To NYC For The First Time Ever!

Posted in Music, music news, punk, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 6, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Dee Dee Ramone - The Exhibition NYC - Dec - Jan - 2015 - Ramones

DEE DEE RAMONE: THE EXHIBITION NYC

Celebrate the Life, Legacy and Art of Ramones’ Founder Dee Dee Ramone at the Hotel Chelsea Storefront Gallery

December 10, 2014 – January 1, 2015

Fender® to Preview Dee Dee Ramone Limited Edition
Signature Precision Bass® Guitar + Accompanying Exclusive Scrapbook

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The Dee Dee Ramone Exhibition will be held in Dee Dee’s home turf of NYC for the first time ever at the Hotel Chelsea Storefront Gallery (222 West 23rd Street), from December 10th, 2014 – January 1st, 2015. The launch of this exhibit will offer a preview of the soon-to-be-released Fender® Dee Dee Ramone Limited Edition Signature Precision Bass® guitar, a tool used by the enigmatic Ramone to leave his indelible fingerprint on rock history for generations to come.

This historic exhibition sanctioned by the rock legends’ own estate, will celebrate all of the facets of Dee Dee’s long-lasting artistic legacy: a founding member of the Ramones, one of the most influential punk-rock bassists and primary, prolific songwriter of world-famous group, as well as his work in the visual arts – proving that Dee Dee, who began painting more seriously in 1996, was an artist in every sense of the word. The breadth of Dee Dee’s art and achievements is so wide that one of his paintings, to be featured in the exhibit, was recently showcased in a question on America’s favorite quiz show Jeopardy.

Additionally, what makes this exhibition so incredibly unique is Dee Dee’s history with the iconic Hotel Chelsea, which is not only a place he frequented, and at times lived in, but was also the setting for his 2001 novel Chelsea Horror Hotel: A Novel, as well as the focus of many works of art which will be on display in the exhibition. The legendary Hotel Chelsea has been home to generations of writers, artists, musicians, and bohemians and Chelsea Hotels is continuing the dedication to its history and support of the arts through this exhibition.

In addition to featuring Dee Dee’s original art, wardrobe, memorabilia and rare artifacts, the Dee Dee Ramone exhibition will also include iconic photographs by world-famous photographers including Bob Gruen, Mick Rock, Chris Stein (Blondie), Ed Perlstein, Stephanie Chernikowski, Keith Green, Jenny Lens, Stanley Ryan Jones, Jimmy Steinfeldt and more TBA.

Previous exhibits of Dee Dee’s work have been held at La Luz De Jesus and famed street artist Shepard Fairey’s Subliminal Projects galleries in Los Angeles, and is now being presented in New York for the first time.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 1pm to 8pm every day, 7 days a week, starting Dec. 10, 2014 thru Jan. 1, 2015. Holiday hours will be in effect with an early closing on Christmas Eve, closed all of Christmas day, and early closing on New Years Eve. ADMISSION IS FREE! DO NOT MISS IT!!

Check the Official Dee Dee Ramone Website for more details as they become announced on both the Exhibition, and the Fender Dee Dee Ramone Artist Signature Precision Bass. Each Bass comes with an exclusive Limited Edition Scrapbook featuring rare content, plus quotes from Misfits’ Jerry Only, Dez Cadena (Misfits, Black Flag), John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar), Walter Lure (The Heartbreakers), Barbara Ramone Zampini, Debbie Harry (Blondie), Richard Hell and more. CLICK HERE for your chance to win one FREE from Amoeba & Truetone Music!

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Source: MISFITS RECORDS

Misfits Records - Classic Logo - #0001

http://www.misfitsrecords.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF RAMONES.

REST IN PEACE, DEE DEE RAMONE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – December 5th… From Slade To Helloween

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Badfinger - No Matter What - promo single - 45rpm cover sleeve - #1970BF

On December 5th, 1970Badfinger peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit No Matter What. This was Badfinger’s second top ten single in the United States; their first top ten single in the U.S. was Come And Get It. Def Leppard went on to cover No Matter What, back in 2005 for their release: Rock Of Ages: The Definitive Collection. Whoa!

Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody - promo single - 45rpm - cover sleeve - #1972S

On this day in 1973 Slade reaches #1 in the UK with Merry Christmas Everybody. It will remain at #1 for five weeks, becoming Slade’s biggest single, while returning to the charts in later years. This song also became Slade’s sixth #1 single in the UK, as well.

Beverly Hills Cop - Promo Movie Poster - #1985EM

On December 5th, 1984Beverly Hills Cop, the hilarious Action/Comedy film, starring the great Eddie Murphy was released on wide-screens. Beverly Hills Cop also starred: Damon Wayans, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton.

Heartbreak Ridge - promo movie poster - #1986 - Clint Eastwood

On this day in 1986Heartbreak Ridge, a War movie starring the great Clint Eastwood was released on wide-screens. Clint Eastwood plays the role of the rugged and battlefield trained Sergeant Tom Highway, as he embarks on his final tour of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. I won’t give away any more about this movie, trust me when I tell you it’s a classic and a must see!

RUSH - classic logo - #337772014

On December 5th, 1987 – The legendary RUSH performed a concert at the New Haven Coliseum, in New Haven, Connecticut. RUSH were finally inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013. Metal Amen to that!

Poison - publicity band pic - band logo - #19991205

Warrant - promo band pic - band logo - Jani Lane - #1990WRJL

On this day in 1990Poison and Warrant performed live at the Riverfront Coliseum, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Metal be thy name! Rest in peace, Jani Lane.

Helloween - promo band banner - 2014 - #86800

On December 5th, 2013 – The great Helloween performed live at La Trastienda Club, Montevideo, Uruguay. This stop was part of Helloween’s Hellish Rock – Part II Tour. Helloween were touring in support of their fourteenth studio album: Straight Out Of Hell; which was released in January of 2013. Whoa and yeah!! I want out!!

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

OSAKA POPSTAR “O HOLY NIGHT” DIGITAL SINGLE AND LTD ED ORNAMENT OUT NOW

Posted in christmas, Music, music news, punk, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 5, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Osaka Popstar - O Holy Night - promo cover - digital single - 2014

Osaka Popstar gives this timeless classic Christmas carol a punk rock makeover with their intense and inspiring version of the traditional “O Holy Night”.

The single features longtime Misfits and Ramones collaborator John Cafiero (Vocals), backed by a lineup of Dennis Diken (The Smithereens) Drums, Sal Maida (Cracker, Milk & Cookies, Roxy Music) Bass, and Dean Rispler (The Dictators NYC, Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black) Guitar.

Osaka Popstar - glass ornaments - xmas - super hero - 2015

Get the new single FREE with the Ltd Ed Deluxe Glass ornament! The “Super Hero” Xmas variant artwork by Josh Howard (“Dead @ 17” comics) is beautifully showcased on rich royal blue glass with glitter star highlights, star wraparound, and Osaka Popstar logo screen printed on the back. In stores or order online at the Misfits Records and Osaka Popstar Online shops.

Also available at @ iTunes, Amazon and digital music providers worldwide.

Check out the new single in streaming audio at New Releases Now.

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Stone Says: You just gotta love Osaka Popstar cause once again, Punk Rock lives through the masterly creativity of John Cafiero! O Holy Night is given the Punk Rock treatment that became immediately habit-forming for me! This new Punk cover of a Christmas classic is a necessary need, for all of us who love genuine Punk and Rock ‘N Roll! Whoa!

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE OSAKA POPSTAR.

Stone.

THRONE OF VENGEANCE – Need Help To Find Their Stolen Trailer

Posted in Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Throne Of Vengeance - promo band pic - #33 - 2014

Some pretty bad news to come out of the Throne of Vengeance camp with the band’s trailer stolen from their storage unit just east of Calgary, AB last week.

Please share the following pic below of the trailer/RV storage and keep your eyes peeled and call the police if spotted.

Description: The trailer has TOV lettering spray painted in red on the passenger side, a chrome checker plate splash guard on the front, a white roof vent, and an interstate shield decal on both sides at the rear. License plate #4DC181.

Throne Of Vengeance - Stolen Trailer - 2014 - December 4th

Throne Of Vengeance – Hands Tied (Live At The Ship & Anchor Pub)

Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil

Throne Of Vengeance – Black Eye (Compilation Music Video)

ALSO:

Soundcloud – Live Evil – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/live-evil

Soundcloud – Black Eye – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/black-eye?in=throne-of-vengeance/sets/live-evil

About TOV: Bridging the gap between metal and rock with help from dual guitar harmonies, pounding drum lines and wide-ranging vocal harmonies, Calgary’s Throne of Vengeance released their EP ‘Live Evil’ on October 19, 2013 that echoes the band’s signature thrash-tinged rock.

“‘Live Evil’ is “a collection of songs based on our experiences in the last two years, covering everything from a close friend’s imprisonment for a victim-less crime to the realization of humanity’s demise to the contrast between good and evil and life and death,” says drummer Trevor Cobb.

Throne Of Vengeance - Live Evil - promo cover pic - 2015

“If there’s anything we would like people to take away from the record, it’s that you should be your own person, do what makes you happy, be aware of your world and be real. We have the power to control our own destiny. Together, we are more powerful than any world leader.”

Having shared the stage with numerous legends over the years, including Kill Devil Hill, 3 Inches Of Blood and Stephen Pearcy of RATT, Throne of Vengeance is ready to take things to a whole new level with Live Evil. Are you ready for a major ‘bangover’?

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Track Listing: Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil

  1. Black Eye (4:10)
  2. All In The Way (4:22)
  3. Hands Tied (3:32)
  4. Live Evil (4:58)
  5. Terminal Velocity (4:26)
  6. Impact (From The Top Of The World) (5:55)
  7. Congregate (As One) (4:10)

Total Time: 31:33

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Source: Asher Media Relations

For more info, please visit: www.ThroneofVengeance.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THRONE OF VENGEANCE.

THRONE OF VENGEANCE KICKS LEGIT, 100% METAL ASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – December 4th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

T. Rex - promo album cover pic -  #1970MB

On December 4th, 1970T. Rex releases T. Rex which hits #13 in the UK. T. Rex would eventually metamorphosis into a Glam Rock pioneering band. Rest in peace, Marc Bolan.

KISS - Alive! - promo album cover pic - #1979AF

On this day in 1975KISS achieved their first Gold Record as Alive! was certified Gold by the RIAA. Whoa.

Tommy Bolin - Private Eyes - promo album cover pic - #777

On December 4th, 1976 – Former Deep Purple, Zephyr and James Gang lead guitarist Tommy Bolin dies in Miami, Florida, of a drug overdose. The legendary Tommy Bolin was also in the height of a successful solo career, upon his death. Pictured above is the cover for Tommy Bolin’s second studio album, released in 1976: Tommy Bolin – Private Eyes. Rest in peace, Tommy Bolin.

KISS - Beth - promo single - 45rpm sleeve cover - #1976PC

On this day in 1976KISS peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit ballad: Beth. Co-written and sung by drummer Peter Criss, Beth was the first top ten single in the United States for KISS. Backed by only a string orchestra and piano, Peter Criss did not have to use his drums.

Queen - promo band wallpaper - #1977FM - BM

On December 4th, 1977 – The iconic QUEEN performed a concert at the University Of Dayton Arena. Man, I wish I there… Metal be thy name! Rest in peace, Freddie Mercury.

Led Zeppelin - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #016601

On this day in 1980 – In the aftermath of drummer John Bonham passing away, Led Zeppelin releases a statement announcing that they are disbanding. Rest in peace, John Bonham.

Kafka - promo movie poster - #1991JI - #002

On December 4th, 1991 – The fantasy/drama film KAFKA was playing on the wide-screen in theaters. KAFKA stars: Jeremy Irons, Theresa Russell, Joel Grey, Ian Holm and Sir Alec Guinness.

VAN HALEN - classic logo!

On this day in 1991Van Halen performed a free concert at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas to make up for a 1988 concert in Dallas. The 1988 concert saw Sammy Hagar lose his voice halfway through their set.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

CREAM -1966 – 1972 (6 LP box set) Releases On December 15th, Via UMe

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Cream - vinyl box set - 1966-1972 - promo pic - #2014

Universal Music Enterprises is proud to present Cream: 1966 1972, which brings together this epic band’s six, career-spanning studio and live albums together in a vinyl box set for the very first time. Each LP retains authenticity with original artwork and will be pressed on 180 gram, heavyweight audiophile vinyl. All are housed in a structured slipcase box.

This British rock supergroup was formed in 1966 and their sound was characterized by a hybrid of blues rock, hard rock and burgeoning psychedelic rock as performed by Eric Clapton’s innovative blues guitar, Jack Bruce’s operatic voice and fluid bass playing, and Ginger Baker’s jazz-influenced drumming. Cream soon evolved further, creating a trademark approach built around each musician’s virtuoso playing. The band’s imaginative lyrics were often written by poet Pete Brown.

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Sources for all above: UMe, Amazon.com

* For more info on CREAM:

Facebook: Cream – Band

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF CREAM.

REST IN PEACE, JACK BRUCE.

Stone.

DEWAR PR – Releases Free Digital Compilation

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Dewar PR - logo - red-black-2014

Back in the day people used to make mixtapes for each other on actual cassette tapes. With the coming of CDs, CD compilations became a big thing. The internet age in the 21st Century is fastly eroding the physical in music and digital is how everything is done. Compilations and mixtapes have not died away though and thanks to such streaming sites like Bandcamp, Soundcloud and YouTube, people can freely share their favourite tunes.

Dewar PR, which specialises in effective Heavy Metal and Hard Rock publicity, has put together a digital compilation of some of the most interesting tunes coming from the Heavy Metal underground at the moment. This collection of songs represents what Dewar PR strives for: discovering talent deep in the underground and providing it with the media coverage it deserves.

The compilation is available for free streaming and download via MetalRecusants. (URL: http://metalrecusants.com/2014/12/03/dewar-pr-releases-free-compilation-via-metalrecusants/)

For more information regarding Dewar PR, please visit us on Facebook, Twitter or simply email us at dewarpr@gmail.com

Included on this digital mixtape are bands that have worked with Dewar PR and those who haven’t but we thought that you would enjoy.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEWAR PR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SCION AUDIO VISUAL SHARE EXTENDED INTERVIEW WITH SLAYER’S TOM ARAYA

Posted in Metal, metal bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Tom Araya - Slayer - Scion AV - interview pic - #2014TA

SLAYER’s Tom Araya talks about the fans, forthcoming studio album and competing with other bands:

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

More info: http://www.scionav.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE SLAYER.

LONG LIVE SCION A/V.

Stone.

ANGUS YOUNG Of AC/DC – Is Guitar World Cover Feature For January 2015 Issue

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Guitar World - January - 2015 - Angus Young Issue

As reported by Guitar World:

Guitar World’s January 2015, Malcolm Young was the heart and soul of AC/DC until he was sidelined by devastating illness. Angus Young speaks of his brother and the bands triumphant new album Rock or Bust.

This January 2015 issue is on sale now and can be ordered by clicking the link below:

http://www.guitarworld.com

ACDC - Rock Or Bust - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #12

AC/DC ROCK OR BUST released on December 2nd, 2014, in North America, via Columbia Records.

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* For more info on AC/DC:

http://www.acdc.com/us/rockorbust

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

LONG LIVE METAL.

STAY STRONG, MALCOLM YOUNG.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – December 3rd…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 3, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Aerosmith - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #11077

On December 3rd, 1978 – Aerosmith performed a concert at the Springfield Civic Center, in Springfield, Massachusetts. 1978 was a year where Aerosmith were touring between two studio albums: 1977’s Draw The Line and 1979’s Night In The Ruts.

The Who - Who Are You - Promo album pic!

On this day in 1979 – Eleven fans of The Who were trampled to death during a stampede, to claim general admission seats for the band’s concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. The Who were touring in support of their 1978 studio album: Who Are You. May these eleven fans of The Who rest in peace.

Ace Frehley - KISS - 1978 solo album - promo pic - #001AF

On December 3rd, 1980KISS performed their last concert with co-founding member/original guitarist Ace Frehley at Western Springs Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. “Space Ace” reunited with KISS once again for their 1996 reunion tour.

Guns N Roses - Classic Logo - #551966GNR

On this day in 2002Guns ‘N Roses performed a concert at the Hartford Civic Center, in Hartford, Connecticut. Whoa!

The Warriors Way - promo movie poster pic - #2010WW

On December 3rd, 2010The Warrior’s Way is released on wide-screen. This Action/Fantasy/Western film stars: Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush, Danny Huston, Tony Cox and Jang Dong-gun. The Warriors Way was written and directed by Sngmoo Lee.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne - promo DVD cover pic - #77733

OZZY OSBOURNE

On December 3rd, 1948, Ozzy Osbourne was born. Happy Metal Birthday, Ozzy! Hell, whoa! Ozzy Osbourne (in case you didn’t know) is a co-founding member, vocalist and songwriter for the iconic Black Sabbath. Ozzy’s solo career is stuff of legend as well, with eleven studio albums to his credit; that’s more studio albums than Black Sabbath has recorded with Ozzy as vocalist (which is eight).

The original Black Sabbath lineup of Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006.

Above photo: The DVD cover for the documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, released in 2011 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. This documentary was produced by Ozzy’s son Jack Osbourne.

Blizzard Of Oz - promo band card - circa 1980 - Ozzy Osbourne

Before Ozzy Osbourne went solo with his name alone, his band was originally named: Blizzard Of Ozz. This formidable lineup that Ozzy assembled all played on his debut solo album, which was aptly titled: Blizzard Of Ozz. The legendary lineup included: Ozzy, Randy Rhoads on guitar, Bob Daisley on bass and Lee Kerslake on drums and Don Airey on keyboards. Rest in peace, Randy Rhoads.

A ton can be said about the longevity, milestones and success of Ozzy Osbourne. Two things that can never be disputed are Ozzy’s dedication to Heavy Metal and being a tried and true ambassador for the genre, spanning five decades.  Metal be thy name and long live Ozzy Osbourne!

Ozzy Osbourne - Memoirs Of A Madman - promo cover pic - #2014OO

Above is the front cover for the newly released: Ozzy Osbourne – Memoirs Of A Madman. This greatest hits package includes seventeen songs which span Ozzy’s illustrious solo career. This album was released on October 14th, 2014, via Legacy.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

VENOM – “From The Very Depths” – New Studio Album Releases January 27th, In North America

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Venom - Rage - Cronos - Dante - 2014 - publicity photo - #201526

(Photo Credit: Spinefarm Records)

NEW VENOM ALBUM LAUNCH CONFIRMED

The new VENOM album, From The Very Depths, will be available on January 27th, 2015, via: Spinefarm Records / UMG [Spine710386]. Containing 14 new songs and will be released on CD and Download formats. (Gatefold 4 x disc Vinyl Albums becoming available later). Spinefarm Records will also release a Single EP from the album; details coming soon.

Cronus (bass & vocals), Rage (Guitar) and Dante (drums) have returned with a follow-up to 2011’s studio album Metal masterpiece: Fallen Angels.

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FROM THE VERY DEPTHS – Track List:

ERUPTUS

FROM THE VERY DEPTHS

THE DEATH OF ROCK N ROLL

SMOKE

TEMPTATION

STIGMATA SATANAS

CRUCIFIED

EVIL LAW

GRINDING TEETH

OUVERTURE

MEPHISTOPHELES

WINGS OF VALKYRIE

RISE

Venom - Large Classic Band Logo - B&W

Formed back in 1979 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, VENOM have been a major influence on the Thrash Metal, Extreme Metal and of course Black Metal genres. Metal heavyweights such as Slayer and Metallica have acknowledged their influence and importance, throughout the years. The name VENOM equates to non-commercial, blue-collar and real Metal. VENOM was and shall always be synonymous with pioneering Black, Thrash and Dark Metal. Metal be thy name – Stone

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* For more info on VENOM:

Website: http://www.venomslegions.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

EISREGEN And DEBAUCHERY – Special Guests At HATEFEST 2015 Extended Shows!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on December 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Hatefest - 2015 - promo tour flyer - Six Feet Under - Vader - #2015MMB

EISREGEN + DEBAUCHERY At HATEFEST 2015 w/ Six Feet Under + Marduk + Vader + Hate, this April 2015!

Presented by Blast!, Legacy, Metalnews.de, Noizeletter & RockHard

Events Info:

03.04.2015 – AT Wien – Gasometer – http://www.facebook.com/events/362759693884489

04.04.2015 – CH Pratteln – Z7 – http://www.facebook.com/events/309007212627621

05.04.2015 – DE Essen – Weststadthalle – http://www.facebook.com/events/698225953608453

10.04.2015 – DE Geiselwind – Musichall – http://www.facebook.com/events/747792118640501

11.04.2015 – DE München – Backstage – http://www.facebook.com/events/376785465813147

12.04.2015 – DE Berlin – Postbahnhof – http://www.facebook.com/events/1582349615332541

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* For more info on HATEFEST:

Facebook: Hatefest

www.hatefest.eu

(Source: Massacre Records)

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

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

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – December 2nd…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

KISS "Rock And Roll Over" large promo album pic!

On December 2nd, 1976KISS performed a concert at the Mid-South Coliseum, in Memphis, Tennessee. KISS had released two studio albums, via Casablanca Records, back in 1976, with Destroyer and Rock And Roll Over, respectively. Whoa!

Judas Priest - Killing Machine - promo album cover pic - #1979RHMG

On this day in 1979 – The legendary Judas Priest performed a concert at Hemmerleinhalle in Neunkirchen am Brand, Germany. This was one of many, many dates on Judas Priests’ Killing Machine/Hell Bent For Leather Tour.

Styx - Cornerstone - promo album cover pic - #1979TSDY

On December 2nd, 1979 – The Styx power ballad, Babe, was a big hit on FM radio. This song is featured on the ninth studio album from Styx, released in 1979: Cornerstone. Tommy Shaw plays lead guitar and Dennis DeYoung is the lead vocalist on Babe.

Def Leppard - Photograph - promo 45rpm - single cover sleeve - #1983PC

On this day in 1982Def Leppard filmed the music video for their smash hit, Photograph, in Battersea, London. This video was the video debut of guitarist Phil Collen. The song Photograph is featured on the third studio album from Def Leppard: Pyromania.

Van Halen "Diver Down" large promo album pic!

On December 2nd, 1982Van Halen performed a concert at the Mid-South Coliseum, in Memphis, Tennessee. Van Halen were touring in support of their fifth studio album: Diver Down.

Great White - The Angel Song - promo CD single photo - #1989GWTI

On this day in 1989Great White hits #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: The Angel Song. This song is featured on the fourth studio album from Great White, released in 1989: …Twice Shy.

Van Halen - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge - promo album cover pic - #1991SH

On December 2nd, 1991Van Halen performed a concert at the Pyramid Arena, in Memphis, Tennessee. Van Halen were on tour supporting their ninth studio album: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. This album (aka) F.U.C.K. was released in June of 1991.

Alice Cooper - classic bloody logo - #6671966

On this day in 2003Alice Cooper was awarded a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Metal be thy name!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Rick Savage - publicity photo - circa mid - 80s - #777RS

RICK SAVAGE

On December 2nd, 1960, Rick Savage was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Rick! Whoa, yeah! Rick Savage is famously known as the bassist and co-founding member for the legendary Def Leppard. Rick Savage is also a multi-instrumentalist, backing vocalist and songwriter for Def Leppard. Long live Rick Savage and Def Leppard! Whoa.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.