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On This Day In METAL History – October 18th…

On October 18th, 1966 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed their first concert as a band, supporting French pop star Johnny Hallyday, at the Paris Olympia in France. The original lineup was: Jimi Hendrix on guitar & vocals, bassist and backing vocalist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. All three of these legendary pioneers of Metal are no longer with us, still, their music and influence will carry on forever.

On this day in 1968 – A Jimi Hendrix cover version of Bob Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower is released. This song is featured on the 1968 iconic double-album: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland.

On October 18th, 1975 – Sweet hits #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in the United States, with The Ballroom Blitz. This song is featured on the third studio album from Sweet, released in 1974: Desolation Boulevard.

On this day in 1977 – Star Wars, George Lucas‘ record breaking and iconic Science Fiction adventure, is released in theaters. Metal Odyssey’s very own Stone claims: Star Wars is so freaking cool that it’s Metal. Metal be thy name!

On October 18th, 1989 – During a Guns N’ Roses set supporting The Rolling Stones at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Axl Rose announced he was quitting from the band. On the following night, Axl Rose apologized for saying that he would quit and proceeded to deliver a five-minute anti-drug speech.

CHUCK BERRY

On October 18th, 1926 – Charles (“Chuck”) Edward Anderson Berry was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Happy Birthday Chuck Berry! Whoa! The super-duper legendary Chuck Berry is aka: The Father Of Rock & Roll. Chuck Berry is famously known for his 1950’s hits: Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven, Rock and Roll Music and Johnny B. Goode. A true Rock & Roll pioneer is Chuck Berry and his influence has touched many generations of musicians, across the globe!

GARY RICHRATH

On October 18th, 1949 – Gary Richrath was born in Illinois. Happy Birthday, Gary! Yeah! Gary Richrath is most famously known for being a founding member, guitarist and backing vocalist of REO Speedwagon, from 1970 to 1990. Gary Richrath was also a songwriter and producer for REO Speedwagon. Gary has sung on several REO songs, including Find My Fortune from 1973 and (Only A) Summer Love from 1976. Gary is shown in top photo, (circa early 80’s), in the left top corner.

In 1992, Gary released a solo album: Richrath – Only The Strong Survive.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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Female-Fronted Israeli Duo SHIRAN Release “The Child” Lyric Video

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags israeli metal, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey, shiran, shiran avayou on October 17, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Shiran Avayou

Female-fronted Israeli Metal project SHIRAN have released a new lyric video for The Child, a track from the Warmer Winter Day EP. Check it below:

SHIRAN will self-release Warm Winter Day on November 15. Created by siren songstress Shiran Avayou and FERIUM guitarist Elram Boxer in 2012, SHIRAN delivers a mixture of hard edged riffs and clean melodic vocals in a Djent Metal style that also culls from Jazz and Blues.

With the help of the other FERIUM members, SHIRAN will be hitting the stage to perform these magnificent songs. Stay tuned! A teaser/rehearsal video for Warm Winter Day track “The Child” can be viewed below:

Track List:

Remain

Warm Winter Day

The Child

Glint of Light

Burden’s Off

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(Source: CLAWHAMMER PR)

* For more info on SHIRAN:

shiranproject.com

twitter.com/shiranproject

soundcloud.com/shiran-avayou

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE SHIRAN.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 17th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags 80's decade, classic rock, Heavy Metal, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on October 17, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On October 17th, 1970 – Free peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with All Right Now. This song was to be their only single to reach the U.S. top 40. The Free band lineup included: Paul Rodgers on vocals, Paul Kossoff on guitar, Andy Fraser on bass/piano and Simon Kirke on drums.

Above: KISS – Hot In The Shade album cover

On this day in KISSTORY – October 17th, 1989 – KISS released their Gold album, Hot In The Shade. This spectacular KISS album spawned 3 major hit songs: Rise To It, Hide Your Heart and the power ballad Forever, with each respective song having its own hit music video on the MTV rotation. Hot In The Shade is the 15th studio album release, within the KISS discography.

Sadly, this was the last KISS studio album to feature the great Eric Carr on drums. Eric Carr passed away from cancer in 1991, at the very young age of 41. On Hot In The Shade, Eric Carr sang lead vocals on the song Little Caesar. The only other song Eric Carr sang lead vocals for, while with KISS, was the remake of the classic: Beth, which is featured on 1988’s Thrashes, Smashes & Hits. Bruce Kulick was the lead guitarist, with legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons rounding out the band lineup.

Above: Firehouse When I Look Into Your Eyes – single cover

Above: Firehouse – Hold Your Fire album cover

On this day in 1992 – Firehouse hits #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with When I Look Into Your Eyes. This hit single is featured on the second studio album from Firehouse, released in 1992: Hold Your Fire. Regardless that Grunge was the fashion genre of this era, Firehouse proved that a Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band could still sell millions of albums in the early 90’s.

On October 17th, 1998 – An Aerosmith concert in Holmdel, New Jersey, was webcast with the band members acting as their own camera men. Steven Tyler used a microwave camera on his mic stand, while guitarist Joe Perry had one attached to the neck of his guitar. Whoa!

Above: IOMMI – debut solo album cover

On this day in 2000 – Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi released his debut solo album Iommi. This album featured many guest appearances with the famed likes of: Henry Rollins of Black Flag and Rollins Band, Queen guitarist Brian May, Billy Idol, Nirvana drummer/Foo Fighters singer & guitarist Dave Grohl, Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Down, The Cult’s lead vocalist Ian Astbury and Tony Iommi’s Black Sabbath bandmates Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward, to name a many few! Not a shabby roll-call of heavy-hittin’ legends!

CHRIS MOTIONLESS

On October 17th, 1986 – Born Chris Cerulli, in the great state of Pennsylvania, Chris Motionless is a founding member, songwriter and lead vocalist for Motionless In White. Happy Birthday, Chris! Hell and yeah!!

Motionless In White originates from Scranton, Pennsylvania and can be described in musical terms as a combination of Metalcore, Goth and Horror. Motionless In White have recently released (on September 16th) their 3rd studio album: Reincarnate. Chris Motionless is pictured above, in the center of his band.

MIKE JUDGE

Photo courtesy of/owned by Gage Skidmore.

Mike Judge was born on October 17th, 1962 – Mike Judge rose to world-fame as an American filmmaker, comedian, actor and cartoonist. Mike Judge created and starred in the animated television series Beavis and Butt-head (1993–1997, 2011) and King of the Hill (1997–2010), along with a very long line of other artistic achievements. Happy Birthday, Mike! Whoa!

Beavis and Butt-Head aired on MTV, following Headbangers Ball on Saturday nights. As a major feature of the animated series, Beavis and Butt-Head were/still are famously known as animated characters that made non-stop satirical comments about numerous Heavy Metal music videos of the day. Shown in photo above: Mike Judge at the 2011 Comic Con in San Diego.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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IRON MAIDEN – 2015 Wall Calendar Is Available Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags heavy metal calendars, heavy metal news, Iron Maiden, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 17, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The IRON MAIDEN 2015 wall calendar is available now! Click the links below to buy your copy! Metal be thy name!

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Official-Iron-Maiden-Calendar-2015/dp/1780545355

Order direct from: http://www.ironmaiden.com

http://www.ironmaiden.com/2015-calendar.html

Above: February – Adrian Smith (pictured above) was born on February 27th, 1957.

Above: back cover of 2015 Iron Maiden wall calendar; depicting each month’s page layout.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

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SLAYER – SCION OFFER FANS A CHANCE TO MEET MEMBERS OF SLAYER

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Metal News, metal odyssey, scion, Slayer, slayer contest, slayer meet and greet, thrash metal news on October 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

MEET & GREET CONTEST FOR OAKLAND, LOS ANGELES, AUSTIN AND MONTCLAIR

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2014 – Scion, who previously announced its partnership with Slayer and is sponsoring the iconic, Grammy-award winning band’s upcoming U.S. tour, are offering fans a chance to meet the Thrash Metal band at private meet and greets in Oakland (Nov. 12 only), Los Angeles, Austin and Montclair, N.J.

A total of 10 existing ticket holders will each win spots for themselves and a ticket-holding guest at the meet and greet as well as receive an autographed, limited edition poster. To enter, please visit scionav.com/slayermeet. The contest period kicks off today and ends approximately forty-eight hours in advance of each of the four concerts.

Scion Presents Slayer with special guests Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus:

NOVEMBER

11 Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA

12 Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA

14 The Forum, Los Angeles, CA

15 Comerica Theatre, Phoenix, AZ

17 Bricktown Events Center, Oklahoma City, OK

18 ACL Live, Austin, TX

19 Verizon Theatre, Dallas, TX

21 Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL

22 The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA

23 The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC

25 The Armory, Albany, NY

26 Sands Events Center, Bethlehem, PA

28 The Palladium, Worcester, MA

29 Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ

30 Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, PA

DECEMBER

2 Agora Theatre, Cleveland, OH

4 Egyptian Room, Indianapolis, IN

5 The Fillmore, Detroit, MI

6 The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN

About Slayer:

The Chicago Tribune‘s Greg Kot wrote that the five-time-nominated, two-time Grammy winning Slayer is “one of the great American rock bands of the last 30 years, forget about genre.” Their membership in “The Big Four” – Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax – the four bands that defined the thrash/metal genre – secures their place in music history. Indeed, few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer brings to its live shows, having been named “Best Live Band” by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. With songs that mirror the turmoil and aberrations of our society – God’s terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, chemical warfare, the hideous minds of serial killers and the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, Slayer remains crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the Mainstream. Slayer’s founding member, guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed in 2013, and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has been filling in since. The band is currently in the studio recording a new album set for an early 2015 release.

About Scion Audio Visual:

Scion Audio Visual (AV for short) is a creative enterprise of Scion devoted to the discovery, nurture, funding and distribution of compelling music and arts programming. Scion AV has created and championed projects for over 100 underground musical artists, supported tours and special events, created film documentaries, curated art installations, and produced a collection of ‘zines. In addition, Scion AV executes the annual Scion Music(less) Music Conference and operates seven broadband radio stations via Scion Streaming Radio. For more information, visit ScionAV.com.

About Scion:

Scion continues to be the test laboratory division for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. From its start in 2003, Scion’s goal was to offer products and processes that stand apart from the crowd. With a model line-up that includes the iconic xB urban utility vehicle, the tC sports coupe, the FR-S rear-wheel drive sports car, the premium micro-subcompact iQ and the xD urban subcompact 5-door, Scion offers distinctive vehicles that reflect owners’ passions and aspirations. Scion also appeals to a youthful audience by offering a simple, no-haggle buying experience and by engaging with potential customers in meaningful and creative ways. For more information, visit www.scion.com.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

LONG LIVE SLAYER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE SCION.

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TWINGIANT – To Release New Album

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2014, metal odyssey, rock music news, twingiant on October 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Devil Down To Be Released This Winter

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Phoenix Sludge masters TWINGIANT are set to release their new album Devil Down this winter. Devil Down is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Mass Driver and was engineered and mastered by Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon) at Arcane Digital Recording.

The band had the following to say about the new album:

“We’ll be releasing our 2nd, full-length album entitled, Devil Down, by the end of the year. We’re really happy with how it’s coming along and it’s been nothing short of awesome working with Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon) of Arcane Digital Recording. Since Tony (guitars) joined the band last summer, our sound evolved as you would expect. We have more of a 70s/Southern Rock feel now and it’s really evident on Devil Down, more so than when we were flirting with that sound on the Sin Nombre EP. The vocals are probably the most noticeable change from the prior two releases. You can actually understand 75% of what Jarrod is saying and there are more of them now. Devil Down still has all the elements that you would expect from Twingiant, but you can definitely tell that we’ve matured and found our stride. We can’t wait to release it.”

Further details about the album, including track listing will be announced shortly.

(Source: Dewar PR)

TWINGIANT ONLINE:  

Facebook

 Twitter

Bandcamp

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The Best Of Female Fronted Metal – Available On Spotify, Via Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags female fronted metal bands, female metal vocalists, massacre records, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Pictured above is Nina Vetterli-Treml, vocalist and bassist for 69 Chambers.

Check out this fantastic “The Best Of Female Fronted Metal” playlist on Spotify featuring female-fronted Metal bands like: 69 Chambers, Arven, Asylum Pyre, Elysion as well as Delain, Sirenia, Nightwish, DORO, Epica and many more!

Click here: http://open.spotify.com/user/massacrerecords/playlist/1NiHVGgdJDGkx2h9BTX6w5

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(Source: Massacre Records)

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

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 16th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on October 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On this day in 1968 – The New Yardbirds performed their first concert. The band would later incarnate into Led Zeppelin. Shown above: The New Yardbirds- ’69 Live Rarities album (After Hours bootleg).

On October 16th, 1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the double album Electric Ladyland. This would be the band’s third and final album.

On October 16th, 1974 – The twelfth British and fourteenth American studio album from The Rolling Stones was released: It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll.

TONY CAREY

Born on October 16th, in 1953 – Multi-instrumentalist and producer Tony Carey. Happy Birthday, Tony! Whoa! Tony Carey is famously known for his musical work with Planet P Project, along with numerous solo albums. From 1975 to 1977, Tony Carey played keyboards for Rainbow, appearing on Rising, On Stage and Live In Germany.

Tony played synthesizer on the 1977 Pat Travers album: Puttin’ It Straight. Two Sinner albums, No More Alibis (1992) and Respect (1993) were produced by Tony Carey. The number of albums that the legendary Tony Carey either produced or appeared on as a musician number in the dozens. Pictured above is Tony’s 1990 solo album: Storyville.

CHAD GRAY

Born on October 16th, 1971 – Metal vocalist Chad Gray. Happy Birthday, Chad! Man, Whoa! Chad Gray is famously known for fronting and forming two incredibly successful Metal bands: Mudvayne and Hellyeah. Chad Gray can kick some serious ass as a vocalist and Metal Odyssey says so. Chad Gray is pictured above, in the center of the photo, with Hellyeah.

FLEA

Born on October 16th, 1962 – Flea, the famed bassist, songwriter and co-founding member of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Happy Birthday, Flea! Right on! Red Hot Chili Peppers were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, in 2012; presented by Chris Rock. Pictured above: Flea on the August 2002 cover of Bass Player magazine.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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KISS “Love Gun” – Deluxe 2CD Version Releasing On October 27th, Via UMe; All The Details Here!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, heavy metal news, kiss, kiss love gun, kiss vegas, metal odyssey, rock music news on October 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

New version of 1977 studio recording contains previously unreleased demos, live tracks, 1977 Gene Simmons interview and liner notes by Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott

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As reported on the KISS Facebook:

Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees KISS continue to celebrate their 40th anniversary with the release of a deluxe two-CD version of their 1977 platinum-plus album, Love Gun, coming out October 27, 2014 on Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). The band’s sixth studio recording, Love Gun was the first album to feature lead vocal performances from all four original band members, and has since gone on to sell more than four million copies.

The two-CD edition will include the complete re-mastered first album, featuring such classics as the title track, “Plaster Caster,” the song inspired by Cynthia Plaster Caster, the groupie famous for taking casts of rock star genitalia; “Shock Me,” written about Ace Frehley suffering an electric shock during a concert in Lakeland, Florida; “Christine Sixteen,” and “Then She Kissed Me,” the band’s cheeky, gender-switching cover of the Crystals’ 1963 hit penned by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector.

The second disc is made up of rare, never released Love Gun demos of “Plaster Caster,” “Tomorrow and Tonight” and “Much Too Soon.” The first four lines of the demo “I Know Who You Are” eventually evolved and became the song “Living In Sin” and the rest of the lyrics and music became “I Know Who You Are.” A glimpse into Paul Stanley’s creative process is demonstrated in “Love Gun (Teaching Demo)” with Stanley talking through the various chords of the song after writing the song. The next version “Love Gun (Demo)” is the complete demo performance. “Reputation,” the only previously released demo, was originally included on this year’s KISS 40 compilation.

Also included is a 1977 interview with Gene Simmons, as well as three never-available live tracks from their show at the Capitol Centre, Landover, MD from December 20, 1977, “Love Gun,” “Christine Sixteen” and “Shock Me.” The package comes with liner notes especially written by Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, recently on tour with KISS.

With the culmination of the KISS 40th Anniversary Tour, KISS marks their four decades as America’s most iconic band with their first-ever residency, KISS Rocks Vegas, at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a series of nine performances, starting Wednesday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 23, including shows on Nov. 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19 and 22. KISS will make waves with one of the loudest, most over-the-top, non-stop parties ever at The Joint, unleashing its signature elaborate set designs, jam-packed set list, intense pyrotechnics and much more.

From rock ‘n’ roll to fashion, always creating and inspiring, KISS recently appeared as the finale on the prime-time CBS special Fashion Rocks, live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, with Afrojack, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez, Miranda Lambert, Nico + Vinz, Pitbull, Rita Ora and the Band Perry.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley also star in 4th and Loud, the new primetime docu-series from AMC, which chronicles the first season of the Arena Football League team L.A. KISS.

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

LONG LIVE KISS.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 15th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on October 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On this day in 1965 – Jimi Hendrix signed his first recording contract with PPX Productions for just one dollar and 1% of royalties. Whoa! And to think that bands today complain about record label royalties… unreal.

On October 15th, 1968 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performs their first show, at Surrey University in England.

On this day in 1972 – My Ding-A-Ling by the legendary Rock ‘N Roll pioneer Chuck Berry was a hit.

On October 15th, 1989 – At Stonebridge Ranch in Dallas, Texas, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony of Van Halen participated in the first World Music Invitational Pro/Am celebrity golf tournament.

On this day in 1988 – The fourth studio album from Bon Jovi, New Jersey, begins its four-week stay at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 Album Chart.

On October 15th, 1988 – Bon Jovi officially switches on MTV Europe in Oslo, Norway. This was back when MTV really did give a crap about music videos, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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Grindscene Records Sign Foul Body Autopsy – New EP Announced

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Death Metal, Extreme Metal, foul body autopsy, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Grindscene Records today reveals a swell in their roster, having picked up emerging Extreme Metal one man outfit Foul Body Autopsy.

Label manager Pete Clarke comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Foul Body Autopsy onto our roster. FBA formed in 2010 and has been carving its name into the UK for 4 years now. This one-man army will be releasing a new 2 track EP entitled ‘So Close To Dehumanization’ unto the world on November 4th 2014.”

Armed with an iPod, guitar and a desire to crush skulls, Foul Body Autopsy is a one-man band from Leicester City founded by Metal maverick Tom Reynolds. Over the space of 4 years Tom has released a full-length album and is now working with Equivalence Music Management & Grindscene Records, planning for a full Metal tirade in the UK.

Prior to this Tom has played Bloodstock Open Air and has shared the stage with the likes of Prostitute Disfigurement, Flayed Disciple, Cancerous Womb, General Surgery, Aeon, Cerebral Bore, Panic Cell, Cannabis Corpse, Decapitated, Aborted, Basement Torture Killings, Amputated, Ageless Oblivion, Leng Tch’e, Thy Art Is Murder, Scordatura and Carnal Decay.

With pure shred techniques, blistering speed and no lack of humour within his show this is a unique show that should not be missed.

Tom comments on the signing: “I’m very proud to be on Grindscene Records; in fact it was the only UK label I wanted to be on.”

Artwork, as seen above, was completed by Coki Greenway (Bloodshot Dawn, Aborted, Legion Of The Damned, Suicide Silence, Opeth).

‘So Close To Dehumanization’ Tracklist:

01) So Close To Complete Dehumanization

02) Born In To A Manmade Hell

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Pre-Order ‘So Close To Dehumanization’ HERE

Watch The ‘So Close To Dehumanization’ Trailer Here:

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on FOUL BODY AUTOPSY:

www.facebook.com/foulbodyautopsyofficial

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE FOUL BODY AUTOPSY.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 14th…

On October 14th, 1962 – Monster Mash (Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers) was a sensational hit! Monster Mash has since become a beloved Halloween song, even covered by the likes of the Misfits.

On this day in 1974 – London, England’s The Pretty Things sign to Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song label.

On October 14th, 1976 – Aerosmith kicked off their first European tour, at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

On this day in KISSTORY – October 14, 1977, KISS released their double platinum album: ALIVE II. This was, in all likelihood, the first album cover to depict a Rock star that is spitting up blood.

On This day in 1978 – Rush began their tour in support of Hemispheres, at the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. To date, this was the longest tour by Rush.

On October 14th, 1989 – Mötley Crüe reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first and only time with Dr. Feelgood. This fabulous album had a two-week run on top of the album chart.

On this day in 1985 – The double live album, Live After Death, was released by the British Metal legends: Iron Maiden. If you’re like me, you’ll stare at the cover art (created by Derek Riggs) for hours.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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VOICES OF DESTINY “Crisis Cult” – Releases On October 31st; iTunes Pre-Order Available Now

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags massacre records, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey, symphonic metal, voices of destiny on October 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

You can now pre-order the new Voices Of Destiny album Crisis Cult on iTunes! Click here: http://geni.us/VODCrisisiTunes

Voices Of Destiny – Crisis Cult – Track Listing:

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* For more info on VOICES OF DESTINY:

Facebook: Voices of Destiny

Website: http://www.voices-of-destiny.com

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

LONG LIVE VOICES OF DESTINY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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PHANTOM 13 “Out For Blood” – An Album Of Horror Punk/Shock Rock Whoop-Ass!

Posted in Hard Rock, horror metal, horror punk, Music, music news, punk, rock music, rock music news with tags horror metal, horror punk, metal albums 2014, metal odyssey, phantom 13, shock rock on October 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

PHANTOM 13 are from Columbus, Ohio and play Horror Punk and Shock Rock that transcends the definition of an unsigned band from the underground. Instead, Phantom 13 is a band that not only plays a sensational live set of songs, they also have nailed it with their new record of Out For Blood. Phantom 13 flavors their songs with Horror lyrics, a Horror Punk/Shock Rock energy and attitude, while seasoned with a touch of Metal.

With the newest album from Phantom 13 comes a most fantastical listen into the spooky side of Rock ‘N Roll. I’ve found Out For Blood to be a euphoric 9 song, non-stop Horror Punk and Shock Rock ride! In other words, Phantom 13 makes me feel great with their Horror Punk whoop-ass and that’s what matters most.

Crank up the title track Out For Blood, below! Whoa!!

I cannot say it enough, hot damn, are all 9 songs a kick-ass sonic experience on Out For Blood! The album opener and title track sets the eerie mood and up-tempo pace of what’s to come; whether the macabre mood is subtle or obvious, Phantom 13 knows how to musically and lyrically ignite the creepy that lurks in the dark. This is an album that post-Michael Graves era Misfits fans should be clamoring for, with Sutter Cain’s eloquent and very ominous vocals. Regardless, any cold-blooded Misfits fan of any era should dig the Horror Punk grooves that Out For Blood is chock-full of.

Truth be told, I’ve found this new album from Phantom 13 to be just as good (if not better) than anything Wednesday 13 has put out. I’m very serious about that. I’ll even state that Out For Blood has an impressive notch (or two) more hefty kick in its songs than the Misfits last studio album The Devil’s Rain. Bassist Chuck Black makes certain the Horror stomp and roll tramples all in its path, throughout Out For Blood. Excellent songs all. My favorites are: Voices Of The Dead, the title track, Death Comes Calling and Demon Girl. I can state with clear certainty, that Out For Blood has become an all-time favorite album for me and will appear on the Metal Odyssey Best Of list for 2014. Metal be thy name – Stone.

* For more info on PHANTOM 13:

Facebook: Phantom 13

Website: http://www.phantomthirteen.com

LONG LIVE PHANTOM 13.

LONG LIVE HORROR PUNK/METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 13th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on October 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On October 13th, 1980 – AC/DC’s Back In Black is certified platinum by the RIAA. This was the first AC/DC album to feature Brian Johnson on vocals, replacing the late Bon Scott. If you don’t own Back In Black, then hold your head down in shame.

On this day in 1982 – KISS releases their comeback studio album: Creatures Of The Night. This would be the last KISS album on the Casablanca Records label. I highly recommend this KISS album, their heaviest and finest album from the 80’s decade, in my Metal opinion. Vinnie Vincent plays guitar on this album instead of Ace Frehley. Still, to me, Space Ace looks really cool on this album cover.

On October 13th, 2009 – Blue Record, the second studio album from Baroness is released, via Relapse Records. This album is SOLID from beginning to end, in my Metal opinion. Call me bias, yet Baroness ROCKS.

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OCTOBER 13TH BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

Born on this day back in 1947 is the super-duper legendary…

SAMMY HAGAR!

THE RED ROCKER!

WHOA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMMY!

Sammy Hagar – Street Machine (1979)

Sammy Hagar & Friends – (2013)

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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VANISH “Come To Wither” – Releases October 24th; Instant Track Download With iTunes Pre-Order

Posted in metal music, Music, music news, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags massacre records, Metal, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey, vanish on October 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Pre-order Vanish‘s new album Come To Wither on iTunes and get the instant grat track Silence right away!

Pre-order here: http://geni.us/VanishCTWiTunes

VANISH:

Bastian Rose – Vocals, Keys

Philipp Schönle – Guitar

Thomas Rösch – Guitar

Daniele Dei Giudici – Bass

Ralf Nopper – Drums

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VANISH are from Stuttgart, Germany.

* For more info on VANISH:

Website: http://www.vanish-metal.com

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

LONG LIVE VANISH.

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LONEWOLF “Cult Of Steel” – Releases October 24th; Instant Track Download With iTunes Pre-Order

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Heavy Metal, lonewolf, massacre records, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Pre-order LONEWOLF’s new album Cult Of Steel on iTunes and get the instant grat track Hordes Of The Night right away! http://geni.us/LonewolfCOSiTunes

Jens Börner – vocals and rhythm guitar

Alex Hilbert – lead guitar

Rikki Mannhard – bass guitar

Bubu Brunner – drums

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LONEWOLF started their Heavy Metal crusade in 1992 in Grenoble, France.

* For more info on LONEWOLF:

Facebook: Lonewolf

Website: www.massacre-records.de

LONG LIVE LONEWOLF.

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On This Day In METAL History – October 12th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history, this day in metal on October 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On October 12th, 1971 – New York Dolls are formed, in New York City. The roots of Glam Metal are planted. (Pictured above: the 1973 debut & self-titled New York Dolls album).

On this day, in 1982 – On their farewell tour, The Who performed the first of two nights at Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York City. The Clash was the opening act for The Who, at both concerts. (Pictured above is the tenth studio album from The Who, It’s Hard, released in 1982).

On October 12th, 1987 – Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider announced that he was leaving the band. Twisted Sister reunites ten years later, with Dee Snider leading the pack.

On this day, in 1991 – The final Day on the Green festival was presented by famed promoter Bill Graham at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Bill Graham passed away 13 days later, from injuries sustained in a Helicopter crash in California. Metallica was the headliner and this legendary bill also included Queensrÿche, Faith No More and Soundgarden.

On October 12th, 1991 – Nirvana’s Nevermind becomes the #1 album in America. This was the second studio album from Nirvana and first to feature Dave Grohl on drums.

Metallica – (aka) The Black Album – front cover

Metallica (aka) The Black Album – back cover

On this day, in 1991 – Metallica hits #16 on the Billboard singles chart with Enter Sandman. This song is featured on the 1991 self-titled Metallica, aka The Black Album.

On October 12th, 1994 – The live documentary Unledded, airs on MTV, where legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant reunite in song and on stage. Unledded features four live acoustic versions of Led Zeppelin classics, along with eight new Jimmy Page and Robert Plant collaborations.

On This day, in 2005 – Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee suffered minor burns at a concert in Casper, Wyoming during a pyrotechnics explosion, while being suspended from a wire 30 feet above the stage. Tommy Lee was treated at a local hospital for the injuries to his arm and face. (Pictured above: Sesac Magazine/Spring 2012)

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BLASTFEST 2015 IS EXPANDING!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags blastfest, Metal, metal festivals 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Blastfest has accepted the challenge and has delivered! It is official, Blastfest will be even bigger! With very positive results and excitement of a recent poll, the Bergen, Norway festival have decided 3 days of Metal madness wasn’t enough and have expanded the festival into a 4 day event with a total of 60 bands! That’s 4 days, 4 venues, and 60 bands! Yes. 60 BANDS! The festival is now running from Wednesday February 18th to Saturday February 21st.

And that’s not just the only announcement the festival will make today because just like the recent spate of updates the festival are keeping form and have just confirmed another 4 bands to the already exploding poster! So without further adieu, we are pleased to report the addition of true Norwegian Black Metal veterans Gehenna, British symphonic Back Metallers Hecate Enthroned, Norwegian Death Metal titans Blood Red Throne and death thrashers Wyruz!

GEHENNA

All of our grenade prayers have been answered; the word became flesh! It’s with a shivering voice of the utmost excitement that Blastfest welcome Norwegian Black Metallers Gehenna to the lineup of 2015! These purveyors of the dark arts have long been regarded as one of the most important acts to come out of the Norwegian Black Metal scene in the 90’s. It’s therefore with great delight that the festival welcome them back to Bergen for their first ever Blastfest performance.

HECATE ENTHRONED

Back in the 90’s a band made its way to the forefront of the Symphonic Black Metal scene alongside bands like Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir, receiving praise for their ability to be both extreme in their expression as well as incorporating symphonic elements. We are of course talking about UK act Hecate Enthroned. As of today the band is still going strong, if not turning towards an ever heavier expression with their now Death Metal-infused take on the black arts. Blastfest are very pleased to have them cross the North Sea to perform live in Bergen for the very first time ever, as part of the festival!

BLOOD RED THRONE

If you were asked to name a Norwegian Death Metal band, chances are that the first name to enter into your mind would be that of Blood Red Throne. Ever since the release of their first four-track demo back in 2000, they have been a household name in death metal circles. It’s therefore with great pride that Blastfest welcome the ravenous war machine, the primitive killing machine that is Blood Red Throne into the fold. Be prepared for blood spatter and arterial lust!

WYRUZ

Some say Blastfest needed to add more Thrash Metal to the lineup, so they have decided to include prime Death/Thrash act Wyruz! These guys have been going strong for over a decade now, and are dead set on destroying everything at Blastfest 2015.

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(Source: Future PR)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blastfestival

Twitter: www.twitter.com/blastfestnorway

LONG LIVE BLASTFEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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HORRIFIED – Put In Terrorizer’s Spotlight

Posted in Death Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Death Metal, horrified, Metal, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Detailed Interview Within

British heavyweight magazine Terrorizer have just published a Band Of The Day article featuring old school Death Metal lot Horrified, along with a lengthy interview. Within the interview, frontman Dan Alderson (ex-Plague Rider) explains the genesis of the project, the creation of their début album Descent Into Putridity, and the inspiration behind the music and lyrics.

Read the article here: http://www.terrorizer.com/news/botd/horrified-band-day/

Stream “Descent Into Putridity” here:

Physical release date is set to be in October via Memento Mori Records. Digital promos are available.

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(Source: Dewar PR)

LONG LIVE HORRIFIED.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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