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WARBEAST “DESTROY” – Releases April 2nd, Via Housecore Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on March 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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WARBEAST – DESTROY

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Texas Thrash heavyweights WARBEAST have announced the upcoming release date for their new full length album, Destroy. The new album, produced by Philip H. Anselmo (DOWN, ex-PANTERA) and engineered by Stephen “The Big Fella” Berrigan, will hit stores and digital retailers on April 2nd via Housecore Records.

Destroy was recorded at Nodferatu’s Lair in May and July 2012 and mixed by Anselmo and Berrigan. The album artwork and concept were designed by “Carcass” John Fossum with graphic and technical assistance by John Deleon.

Pre-Order your copy of DESTROY by visiting: www.thehousecorerecords.com

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DESTROY – Tracklisting:

‘Cryogenic Thawout’

‘Nightmares In the Sky’

‘Egotistical Bastard’

‘Nobody’

‘The Day Of…’

‘Warbeast’

‘Blood Moon’

‘War of the Worlds’

‘Destroy’

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A CD release show for Destroy will take place at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX on April 6th.

Robb Chavez of the legendary Robb’s MetalWorks will be making the trip from San Antonio to cover this event. He will do video interviews with Bruce Corbitt and Scott Shelby as well as getting some live footage. He will also be filming some video testimonials from musicians and fans on their memories of Mike Scaccia.

APRIL 6th CD RELEASE SHOW SET TIMES:

8:00 – ASTYANAX

9:00 – PRIMORDIUS

10:00 – HYMNS (Fayetteville, AR – HOUSECORE RECORDS NEWEST BAND)

11:00 – WARBEAST

12:30 – RABID FLESH EATERS

Warbeast recently announced that Casey Orr (RIGOR MORTIS, GWAR) will join them as their fill-in bassist while on the road this spring with Gwar. The band’s upcoming tour dates with Gwar and WILSON kick off in Tucson, AZ on April 10th. The 16 day run, dubbed the Fate Or Chaos Tour, will continue through the month of April until it closes in Jacksonville, FL on April 25th.

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Fate Or Chaos Tour Dates Include:

April – 2013

10 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre

11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

12 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Cafe – The Strip

13 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theatre

14 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory

15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

16 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater & Club

17 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre

18 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Lounge

19 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s

20 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

21 – Little Rock, AR – The Rev Room

22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

23 – Greenville, SC – The Handlebar

24 – Orlando, FL – Beacham Theater

25 – Jacksonville, FL – Free Bird Live

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(Sourcefacebook: WARBEAST)

For more info on WARBEAST, click on the links below!

http://www.warbeast.org

facebook: WARBEAST

www.thehousecorerecords.com

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LONG LIVE WARBEAST.

Stone.

SYLOSIS – EUROPEAN TOUR ANNOUNCED!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on March 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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UK-based Modern Thrash Metallers SYLOSIS, whose latest album Monolith was released via Nuclear Blast in October 2012, have just announced that they’ll join KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on their upcoming “Disarm The Descent” European tour as special guests!

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Make sure to catch them live on one of the following occasions:

08.04. NL Amsterdam – Melkweg

09.04. D Stuttgart – LKA

10.04. D Bochum – Matrix

11.04. D Hannover – Musik Zentrum

13.04. S Malmo – Kulturbolaget

14.04. NO Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall

16.04. FIN Helsinki – The Circus

17.04. EST Tallinn – Rock Cade

19.04. S Goteborg – Brewhouse

20.04. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio

21.04. D Berlin – C Club

23.04. D Munich – Theaterfabrik

24.04 AT Vienna – Arena

25.04. I Milan – Magazzini Gernali

26.04 CH Solothurn – Kofmehl

28.04. B Meerhout – Groezrock Festival

29.04. FR Paris – Le Trabbendo

30.04. D Cologne – Essigfabrik

02.05. UK Manchester – HMV Ritz

03.05. UK Glasgow – 02 ABC

04.05.UK Birmingham – The Institute

05.05. UK London – 02 Shepherds Bush Empire

06.05. UK Cardiff – Solus @ Cardiff University

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SYLOSIS – MONOLITH

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on SYLOSIS, click on the links below!

http://www.sylosis.com

facebook: Sylosis

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE SYLOSIS.

Stone.

METAL ALLIANCE TOUR 2013 – ANTHRAX HEADLINING – Dates, Cities & Venues Posted!

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on March 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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METAL ALLIANCE TOUR 2013 Now, this is what I call a Metal Alliance! What a killer lineup of Metal bands! The ultra legendary ANTHRAX and EXODUS together! Thrash Metal history 101 will be in session, my Metal brethren!

On this tour, ANTHRAX will be performing, in its entirety, their 1987 Thrash Metal masterpiece: Among The Living. Whoa!

Anthrax - Among The Living - promo cover pic!!

Richmond Virginia’s very own MUNICIPAL WASTE will be spreading their Thrashing Speed Metal message on this tour as well! HIGH ON FIRE, SHADOWS FALL and HOLY GRAIL round out this Metal Alliance Tour 2013! Metal be thy name!

CHECK OUT THE TOUR STOPS BELOW! WHOA!

Metal Alliance - 2013 - Tour Dates

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For more info on the METAL ALLIANCE TOUR 2013:

http://www.metalalliancetour.com

facebook: Metal Alliance Tour

* For more info on ANTHRAX, click on the links below!

http://anthrax.com

facebook: Anthrax

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL ALLIANCE TOUR.

Stone.

SLAYER – Drummer Dave Lombardo Dismissed By Band For Australian Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , on February 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Dave Lombardo and his Ludwig Vistalite kit.

I (first) found this breaking news (this morning) regarding Dave Lombardo being dismissed as Slayer’s drummer for the Australian tour on the very cool and informative: MELODYOFTHESOUL. All I can say, is Dave Lombardo is THE legendary and original Slayer drummer and Slayer is the crème de la crème of Thrash Metal history. I just wish they could all get along… then again… we’re all human. Read on, cause this is one jaw-dropping story! Metal be thy name.

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As reported on the official facebook of PHILM:

Statement From Dave Lombardo Regarding Slayer Australian Tour 2013

I want to personally apologize to all of our fans in Australia who have bought tickets for the tour expecting to see me in my usual place on the drums.

So that you all know the truth, as of the end of the business day on February 14th, I was notified that I would not be drumming for the tour in Australia. I’m saddened, and to be honest I am shocked by the situation.

Last year, I discovered 90% of Slayer’s tour income was being deducted as expenses including the professional fees paid to management, costing the band millions of dollars and leaving 10% or less to split amongst the four of us. In my opinion, this is not the way a band’s business should operate. I tried rectifying it by letting my band mates know, and Tom and I hired auditors to figure out what happened, but I was denied access to detailed information and the necessary back up documents.

I spent the Christmas and New Year holidays realizing I had toured all over the world in 2012, but yet, had not been paid (except a small advance) or provided a proper accounting for a full year’s sweat and blood. On top of this, I was told that I would not be paid until I signed a long form contract which gave me no written assurance of how much or on what basis management would deduct commissions, nor did it provide me access to the financial budgets or records for review. It also forbade me to do interviews or make statements having to do with the band, in effect a gagging order.

Last Monday, I sat down with Kerry and Tom to rehearse for Australia and to propose a new business model that I felt was the best way forward for Slayer to confidently protect itself so we could do what we do best . . . play for the fans. Kerry made it clear he wasn’t interested in making changes and said if I wanted to argue the point, he would find another drummer. On Thursday, I arrived at rehearsals at 1 pm as scheduled, but Kerry did not show. Rather, at 6:24 pm I received an email from the lawyers saying I was being replaced for the Australian dates.

I remain hopeful that we can resolve our issues. But once again, I sincerely apologize to all of our fans in Australia who spent their money expecting to see the 3 of us original Slayer members.
I look forward to seeing you in the future.

Sincerely,
Dave Lombardo

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For more info on SLAYER, click on links below!

http://www.slayer.net

facebook: Slayer band

For more info on Dave Lombardo’s other band PHILM, click below!

facebook: PHILM

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LONG LIVE DAVE LOMBARDO.

LONG LIVE SLAYER.

Stone.

COLDSTEEL – Announces Pre-Order Contest And Record Release Party For “America Idle”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NYC underground Thrashers COLDSTEEL are holding a raffle where two lucky fan can win an autographed 12″ vinyl or picture disc test pressing of their forthcoming EP America Idle. To enter, simply visit http://bit.ly/ColdsteelMerch and pre-order a copy of America Idle and your name will be automatically entered in the drawing. The raffle ends on February 19th with the winners being announced on the 21st at the facebook of Coldsteel.

On Saturday February 23rd, COLDSTEEL will be hosting the America Idle release party at Duff’s Brooklyn (168 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY). The first 100 people through the door will receive a free t-shirt, CD or poster. The entire band will be at the venue and mingling with the crowd. The release party is being sponsored by http://www.ampmink.com.

For details visit http://www.coldsteelny.com or http://www.duffsbrooklyn.com.

Coldsteel - American Idle - promo cover pic!

America Idle will be released on February 20th through Stormspell Records. The EP will be available as a digital download through iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby and other online music retailers. The CD version and 12″ Vinyl LP (Limited to 1,000 units) will be available through Stormspell Records, http://www.coldsteelny.com, and CD Baby. A 12″ Vinyl Picture Disc (Limited to 200 units) will also be available exclusively through http://www.coldsteelny.com. Conceptually, America Idle expresses current societal anxiety and proclaims an anthem to rouse the unbreakable spirit of America. The EP’s title track is now available as a digital single through Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes.

On April 9th COLDSTEEL will hit the stage for the first time in two decades as direct support for UDO at Revolution & Bar Music Hall in Amityville, NY. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://www.coldsteelny.com.

Click these direct purchase links for the America Idle digital single:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/America-Idle/dp/B00AQKQ1PC/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1358821968&sr=8-16&keywords=america+idle

Cdbaby.com: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/coldsteel33

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COLDSTEEL:

Troy Norr – Vocals

Eddie Campbell – Guitars

Joe Shavel – Guitars

Doug Odell – Bass

Hal Aponte – Drums

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For a full band bio, visit: http://coldsteelny.com/biography

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Critical Praise For American Idle:

“Grab this release whether you are an American fearing for your country’s future or whether you are an old fan waiting years for a sign or plainly you wish to listen to something made by veteran hands.” – Metal Temple

“Five tracks that are filled to the brim with meaty guitar tones, solos, grooves and just sheer power.” – With Guitars

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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LONG LIVE COLDSTEEL.

LONG LIVE UNDERGROUND THRASH METAL.

Stone.

PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION – Sign With Minus Head Records; Self-Titled Debut Out April 9th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BAND FEATURES D.R.I. SINGER KURT BRECHT WITH MEMBERS OF DEAD HORSE

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San Francisco – Pasadena Napalm Division, the Houston-based Thrash Metal outfit that features D.R.I. singer Kurt Brecht and members of Dead Horse, will release their self-titled debut on April 9th via Minus Head Records.

“Fans of D.R.I. and Deadhorse will rejoice. PND is what Thrash Metal should sound like in 2013,” said Brecht.  “Working together with some of the members of Texas-based cult band, Deadhorse, we have come up with some hard-hitting tunes that span genres and will withstand the test of time. I can’t wait to take the Pasadena Napalm Division machine on the road in support of our first LP on Minus Head Records.”

Pasadena Napalm Division is Kurt Brecht (vocals), Greg Martin (guitar), Scott Sevall (guitar/vocals), Ronnie Guyote (drums) and Bubba (bass/vocals).

The 13-song self-titled release was recorded at the Music Lab in Austin and features guest vocals from Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste) and Argo (Dead Horse).

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION, click on the links below!

http://www.pndrocks.com

facebook: PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION

facebook: minus HEAD RECORDS

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LONG LIVE PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION.

Stone.

Hemoptysis Guitarist & Front Man Masaki Murashita To Appear On 89.9 KGRG FM’s Late Night Death Radio Show

Posted in Guitar, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Masaki w/ Jackson Guitars

Guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita of Arizona-based extreme thrash act, HEMOPTYSIS is set to appear on KGRG 89.9 FM’s Late Night Death radio show on Tuesday, February 5th at 10PM PST. Masaki will be on the air live discussing the band’s as-yet untitled upcoming album, what 2013 has in store for HEMOPTYSIS and much more. KGRG 89.9 FM broadcasts out of Green River Community College in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area. The interview will also be streaming at www.kgrg.com.

Hemoptysis is currently running a fundraising campaign to help fund the band’s follow-up to 2011′s widely-praised Misanthropic Slaughter. The band has penned five new songs for the release and plans to re-record two tracks which originally appeared on the 2008 Who Needs A Shepard EP. Funds are being sought to help cover recording, production, layout and pressing costs, with perks such as drum heads, cymbals, HEMOPTYSIS merch, private shows, jam sessions and more being offered to contributors.

For more details and to contribute visit www.indiegogo.com/hemoptysis2.

This campaign will run through March 31st.

Upcoming HEMOPTYSIS Live Dates:

Friday, March 15 @ Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, AZ.

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For more info on MASAKI MURASHITAHEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below!

www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.facebook.com/hemoptysis

www.masakimurashita.com

www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

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LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

ESTAMPIDA – Thrash Metal Warriors From Spain Respond To YouTube Censorship Of Their Video “Crowd Control”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands, world news with tags , , , , , , on February 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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This announcement is about the removing by YOUTUBE our recent video “CROWD CONTROL”:

Over one month ago, YouTube has decided to remove our video from the corresponding channel, without giving any kind of precise explanation, just by noting that our work did not meet their regulations and policies. Having been a month, doing an intense paperwork and forms, together with NADIR MUSIC and AL LENTE COMUNICACION AUDIOVISUAL. The only response we had was that the music video was removed from the channel, and that they considerated invalid our replica and appeal.

As ESTAMPIDA, NADIR MUSIC and AL LENTE COMUNICACION AUDIOVISUAL, We want to make clear that “WE DON’T ADMIT ANY CHARGE” and We invite anyone who has seen, to tell us if our work had some sort of malicious scenes or any kind of vocabulary is often aggravating see in the same YOUTUBE. The work done by the three parties mentioned above, based on the promotion of the video was hard and intense, costed much sacrifice, and media, label, fans and bands, exactly know how hard it is reaching more than 15,000 visits Worldwide. The fact still remains unchanged: they have taken our video in a unceremoniously dictatorial and arbitrary way. The decision is taken, and that means to us to start again, working harder than before, those who know us know our fighting spirit, the video will be uploaded again, and as often as NECESSARY. As always, We deeply thank all Medias that will echo this statement, and for all our Fans, let the new link to “CROWD CONTROL”:

http://youtu.be/2ztETUVQ7Dk

Finally, we leave the following message:

“Gentlemen of YOUTUBE, We deeply regret that You did not like our video, We deeply regret that our style is not “dancing on the top of a boat”, and We deeply regret that our work does not allow adequate remuneration”.

Our style is HEADBANGING, our style is singing AGAINST WORLD

DOMINATION, AGAINST CENSORSHIP, and AGAINST HANDLING BY THE MEDIA.

Thank you very much for Your kind attention!

ESTAMPIDA

YouTube – Vídeos de este correo electrónico

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For more info on ESTAMPIDA, click on the links below!

http://www.estampida.es

http://www.facebook.com/EstampidaMetal

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LONG LIVE ESTAMPIDA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL UNITES US ALL.

CENSORSHIP SUCKS & VIOLATES ARTISTIC & INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM.

Stone.

GAMA BOMB – New Album “The Terror Tapes” Releases This April On AFM Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on January 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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AFM Records proudly welcomes Irish Thrashers GAMA BOMB as newest addition to its roster! We are looking forward to work with this young, enthusiastic band. New album The Terror Tapes will be released on April 22nd.

RELEASE DATES:

April 19th – Europe

April 22nd – UK

April 23rd – USA

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GAMA BOMB:

Joe McGuigan – Bass And Vocals

Philly Byrne – Vocals

Domo Dixon – Lead Guitar

Paul Caffrey – Drums

John Roche – Guitar

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Source:

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For more info on GAMA BOMB, click on the links below!

facebook: GAMA BOMB

facebook: AFM-Records GmbH

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LONG LIVE GAMA BOMB.

Stone.

METAL NEWS: HEMOPTYSIS – Launch An IndieGoGo.com Campaign To Help Fund Their Follow-Up To 2011’s Award Winning “Misanthropic Slaughter”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on January 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Hemoptysis - Group Promo Pic & Logo!

Arizona Thrashers HEMOPTYSIS have launched an IndieGoGo.com campaign to help fund the band’s follow-up to 2011’s widely praised Misanthropic Slaughter.

The band has penned five new songs for the release and plans to re-record two tracks which originally appeared on the 2008 Who Needs A Shepard EP. Funds are being sought to help cover recording, production, layout and pressing costs; with perks such as drum heads, cymbals HEMOPTYSIS merch, private shows, jam sessions and more being offered to contributors.

For more details and to contribute visit www.indiegogo.com/hemoptysis2. This campaign will run through March 31st.

Aside from the international critical acclaim received for Misanthropic Slaughter, HEMOPTYSIS has won two Phoenix Music Awards for “Metal Artist of the Year” (2009 and 2010) and were the winners of the 2012 Independent Music Award for “Best Metal Song” for the track “M.O.D.” The video for “M.O.D” can be seen at this location.

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(Source: HEMOPTYSIS)

For more info on HEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below!

http://www.hemoptysismetal.com

facebook: Hemoptysis

http://www.masakimurashita.com

http://www.youtube.com/hemoptysismetal

http://www.twitter.com/hemoptysis

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LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

Edge Of Attack – Power Thrashers Post Teaser For Music Video ‘In Hell’ On Blank TV; Debut Album Releases On February 19th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on January 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Left to right: Dallas Dyck (Rhythm guitar), Roxanne Gordey (Vocals), Jurekk Whipple (Lead guitar, vocals), Denver Whipple (Bass), Trevor Swain (Drums) | Photo credit: Alicia Beisel Photography

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Grande Prairie, AB power-thrash five-piece Edge of Attack whom are gearing up for the release of their self-titled debut album on Tuesday, February 19th via Halifax metal label Spread The Metal Records have posted a teaser for their upcoming music video directed by Karen Michelle Meola in support of their second single ‘In Hell’.

To view the teaser on Blank TV, please visit the following link here: (http://youtu.be/yIU9giaRHwA)

Album pre-order available at the following link here: (http://spreadthemetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/edge-of-attack)

Produced by EAO guitarist/vocalist Jurekk Whipple, the debut features ten tracks of haunting vocals, shredding guitars, complex bass lines, furious drumming plus choral and symphonic arrangements. Guest artists are: solo artist Ivan Gianinni, Ryan Boivard (Hallows Die) and Pellek (Damnation Angels).

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Edge Of Attack Release Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

 Label: Spread The Metal Records

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Edge of Attack – Track Listing

1. In Hell 4:36

2. The Haunting 5:08

3. Demon (Of The Northern Seas) feat. Ivan Giannini 5:04

4. Take Me Alive 4:24

5. In The Night 4:27

6. Edge Of Attack 5:07

7. Rise Above 5:55

8. Forever 3:46

9. The Damned feat. Ryan Bovaird 6:01

10. Set The World Aflame feat. PelleK 8:29

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Check out below, the Official Video for the song: Forever. 

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EDGE OF ATTACK – BIO:

No good could possibly come out of the frigid Northern lands of Alberta, you say? Well, sorry to tell you, there’s an exception to every rule. Enter smoldering power-thrash five-piece Edge of Attack.

Combining haunting vocals, shredding guitars, complex bass lines, furious drumming and choral and symphonic arrangements with surprising depth, Edge of Attack has not only taken the metal scene by storm, but also by surprise. Having been featured in Revolver magazine, you’d think the band has surely been around for years, but truth be told, they’ve accomplished all this while releasing no more than two singles.

Representing the changes that have taken place and the reinvention of Edge of Attack’s sound, the self-titled album, which was produced by guitarist/vocalist Jurekk Whipple himself and is soon to be released with Spread the Metal Records, is, simply put, a reawakening and rebirthing of power metal with thrash creeping its way into the picture.

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For more info on Edge of Attack please follow the band at these links:

www.EdgeofAttack.com | https://www.facebook.com/edgeofattackofficial | @EdgeOfAttack

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

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LONG LIVE EDGE OF ATTACK.

Stone.

COLDSTEEL – NYC Thrash Legends COLDSTEEL Release “America Idle” February 20th On Stormspell Records; New Single Hits January 20th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on January 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Coldsteel - American Idle - promo cover pic!

Prepare for a Thrashing with the return of COLDSTEEL! New EP America Idle breaks the 20-year hiatus of this New York City Underground Thrash Metal band. America Idle will be released on February 20th on Stormspell Records. Conceptually, America Idle expresses current societal anxiety and proclaims an anthem to rouse the unbreakable spirit of America.

Listen to the title track from American Idle below! Whoa! 

America Idle will be available as a digital download through iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com and other online music retailers. The CD version and 12″ Vinyl LP (Limited to 1,000 units) will be available through Stormspell Records, http://www.coldsteelny.com and CD Baby. A 12″ Vinyl Picture Disc (Limited to 200 units) will also be available exclusively through http://www.coldsteelny.com.

For those of you that can’t wait that long, the title track will be released as a digital download on January 20th through iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and other online music retailers.

On the live performance front, COLDSTEEL’s first show in 20 years will be on April 9th as direct support for UDO at Revolution & Bar Music Hall in Amityville, NY. Advance tickets can be purchased at  http://www.coldsteelny.com/merchandise.

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AMERICAN IDLE – Track Listing:

America Idle

Blood Secrets

You Lose

Blink of an Eye

Ashes to Ashes

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on COLDSTEEL, click on the links below!

facebook: Coldsteel

http://www.stormspell.com

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LONG LIVE COLDSTEEL.

Stone.

HATRIOT – Announce First Single From Their Upcoming Album “Heroes Of Origin”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on December 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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HATRIOT have announced the first single off their upcoming album Heroes Of Origin.

The single The Violent Time Of My Dark Passenger will be released on December 28, 2012 and will be available digital only!

A snippet is available for pre-listening here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19934?lang=en

“Heroes Of Origin” will be released on January 25, 2013 via Massacre Records and will be available as CD and limited edition vinyl LP in gatefold sleeve.

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HATRIOT:

Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza – vocals

Kosta V. – guitars

Miguel Esparza – guitars

Nick Souza – drums

Cody Souza – bass

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Source:

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For more info on HATRIOT, click on the links below!

www.hatriotmetal.com

www.facebook.com/hatriot

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE HATRIOT.

Stone.

TESTAMENT – Dark Roots Of Thrash Tour 2013 > OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, 4ARM Are Special Guests!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on December 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Testament - Dark Roots Of Thrash Tour - 2012 - Poster!

Bay Area Thrash Metal legends, TESTAMENT, are proud to announce their first U.S. headlining tour since their phenomenal chart success with their new album, Dark Roots of Earth. The trek promises to be one of the best Thrash Metal lineups of the year, with support coming from the world-renowned OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, as well as Australian Thrashers 4ARM.

“It’s a thrill to announce our upcoming dates with OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM,” commented guitarist Alex Skolnick. “It’s a tour that brings together three different Metal bands from three different regions: West Coast, East Coast and Southwest. All three bands sound very different from one another yet are highly compatible. All have been around the block (and the world) a few times and all have managed to keep a sound that feels current. This tour will be a ‘must see’ for fans who remember the early days of Thrash/Speed Metal as well as those whose age is younger than the genre itself.”

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TESTAMENT with OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM & 4ARM

30.01. USA San Francisco – The Filmore*

31.01. USA Anaheim – House Of Blues*

01.02. USA Tempe – The Marquee*

02.02. USA Hollywood – House Of Blues*

04.02. USA Albuquerque – Sunshine Theater*

05.02. USA Austin – Emo’s

06.02. USA Houston – House Of Blues

07.02. USA Dallas – House Of Blues

09.02. USA Atlanta – Masquerade

10.02. USA Charlotte – The Filmore

12.02. USA Silver Spring – The Filmore

13.02. USA Philadelphia – Trocadero

14.02. USA New York – Best Buy Theatre

15.02. USA Huntington – The Paramount

16.02. USA Worcester – The Palladium

17.02. USA Buffalo – Town Ballroom

18.02. CDN Toronto – Phoenix Concert Theatre

20.02. USA Cincinnati – Bogart’s

21.02. USA Grand Rapids – The Intersection

22.02. USA Milwaukee – The Rave

23.02. USA Minneapolis – First Avenue

25.02. USA Denver – The Summit Music Hall

26.02. USA Salt Lake City – In The Venue

27.02. USA Reno – Knitting Factory

28.02. USA Sacramento – Ace Of Spades

* without FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

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For more info on these bands, click on the link below!

Nuclear Blast USA: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Testament: http://www.testamentlegions.com

Overkill: http://www.wreckingcrew.com

Flotsam And Jetsam: http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com

4ARM: www.4arm.net

Gene Hoglan & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE GENE HOGLAN.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT & OVERKILL.

LONG LIVE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

LONG LIVE 4ARM.

Stone.

INCITE PREMIERE “HOPELESS” VIDEO Via METAL HAMMER; 2013 TOUR WITH SOULFLY

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on November 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Andrew Whitaker

REVOLVER MAGAZINE NAMES “ALL OUT WAR” ALBUM OF THE WEEK

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Nov. 29, San Francisco – Incite, the Phoenix-based Thrash-Metal band helmed by Richie Cavalera, premiere Hopeless, the first video from their recently released album (All Out War, Minus Head Records) via Metal Hammer:

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/incite-hopeless-video-premiere/

The clip, recorded during the band’s recent European tour, features live and rehearsal footage as well as footage taken on the streets of Berlin.

Incite will head out on their first North American tour in support of All Out War, supporting Soulfly on a several week trek that kicks off Feb. 15 at LVCS in Las Vegas.

All Out War was produced by Logan Mader (Gojira, Soulfly) and released on Nov. 20th. Revolver described the album as “full of mean riffing and serious aggression” while Metal Hammer said the band “harnesses the kind of groove-driven power that Lamb of God and, in more recent years, Devildriver have always nailed so perfectly.”

Tour dates:

February 15    Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS

February 16    Los Angeles, CA @ The Key Club

February 17    Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

February 20    Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven

February 21    Vancouver, BC @ Venue

February 23    Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Ballroom

February 24    Calgary, AB @ Republik

February 25    Saskatoon, SK @ Louis’

February 26    Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Center

February 27    Fargo, ND @ House of Rock @ The Hub

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March 07    Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

March 08    Toronto, ON @ Mod Club

March 09    Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre

March 10    Portland, ME @ Asylum

March 11    S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground

March 12    Nashua, NH @ The Arena

March 14    New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

Additional dates will be announced soon.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on INCITE, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/INCITEband

www.minusheadrecords.com

LONG LIVE INCITE.

LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

Stone.

INSANITY ALERT – “Glorious Thrash” (Music Video) And “First Diagnosis” Demo Are: Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day!

Posted in crossover thrash, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on November 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

INSANITY ALERT – There’s no question that Thrash Metal does have its crossover history and who gives a f**k attitude. Thrash is truly glorious and Austria’s Insanity Alert are well aware of the before mentioned; pledging their Crossover Thrash and Thrash allegiance with both their Glorious Thrash music video and 6 song demo: First Diagnosis.

Blazing fast Crossover Thrash. Underground Thrash Metal. All of this raw, unruly and (thankfully) under produced Thrashing Metal Madness shall blister your Thrashin’ soaked brain, as it absorbs this First Diagnosis demo. Insanity Alert sound like all their beer cans are in a row. These dudes know how to summon some old school garage Thrash, while not trying to reinvent any sacred wheel.

Run To The Pit is song #6 on First Diagnosis and is a cover of (the legendary) Iron Maiden’s Run To The Hills. Well, not exactly a lyrical cover. Run To The Pit is an exclamation point on this demo from Insanity Alert and I appreciate its risk factor; after all, there’s many threads of insanity in all of us Crossover Thrash maniacs, both from yesterday and today. As a demo, First Diagnosis kicks some legit underground ass. Metal be thy name.

Listen to and watch the Glorious Thrash video below! Whoa!

You can download the First Diagnosis demo for FREE by clicking this link: http://insanityalert.bandcamp.

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FIRST DIAGNOSIS – Track Listing:

Glorious Thrash

Blood Beach

Straight-Jacket Mosh

Braincell Massacre

Crucified By Zombies

Run To The Pit

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First Diagnosis was released back on March 21st, 2012.

First Diagnosis was recorded live at Backyard Blastbox, Innsbruck (AT), 11th of March, 2012 and mixed by Christoph Reese.

BAND BIO:

INSANITY ALERT is a Crossover Thrash Metal band from Innsbruck, Austria. Influenced by the likes of S.O.D., Suicidal Tendencies, D.R.I., Nuclear Assault and newer bands like Municipal Waste, Toxic   Holocaust and Bones Brigade, the band started rehearsing in early 2011. With a basic line-up consisting of guitar, bass, drums and vocals, the four thrashers from Tirol wasted no time. Fast and short songs were written, relying on killer riffs and aggressive vocals. Lyrics about zombies, insanity, weed/beer and thrashing harder!

INSANITY ALERT:

Don Melanzani – Drums

Jatsch Ziag O – Bass

Dave Dave Dave – Guitar

Heavy Kevy – Voice

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For more info on INSANITY ALERT, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/insanityalert

LONG LIVE INSANITY ALERT.

Stone.

ANGER AS ART – To Headline Puerto Rico Show For Rock Spot Plus TV; Special ABATTOIR Set Planned

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on November 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Thrashers ANGER AS ART will be headlining a festival-style show in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 15th that will be broadcast on TV show Rock Spot Plus. The gig will be recorded/videotaped for possible future release by ANGER AS ART. In addition to performing ANGER AS ART material the band will close out the performance with a short set of ABATTOIR songs.

A promotional video for the Rock Spot Plus show can be viewed here:

ANGER AS ART will release Hubris Inc. on February 5th,  2013 via Old School Metal Records. ANGER OF ART founder and Veteran of the Metal Wars Steve Gaines (Abattoir, Bloodlust, Tactics, Bitch, Dreams of Damnation, Pagan War Machine) states that the band’s fourth album, which follows the well-received Disfigure, offers the kind of vicious, memorably penned Thrash/Speed Metal that fans have come to expect without simply retracing the steps taken on previous albums.

Adding to the album’s immense appeal is a range of special guest appearances. “Rage and Retribution” features Betsy Bitch on vocals, Jim Durkin (Dark Angel) on lead guitar and Timothy Gaines (Stryper) on bass. Steve Nelson (Evil Dead) contributes backing vocals on “The Evil You Create.” And last but certainly not least, “Speed Kills,” which features Mark Caro (Abattoir) on lead guitar, was actually written for Abattoir back in 1984 and is performed by all Abattoir members.

HUBRIS INC. – Track Listing:

1. Hubris Inc.

2. Time Devours Life

3. Gods of Hate

4. Anger is the Reason

5. Speed Kills

6. This is why I Hate

7. As the Exalted Seethe

8. Pearls Before the Swine

9. Divided We Fall

10. Head of the Snake

11. The Evil you Create

12. Pieces of Red

13. Rage and Retribution

14. Never Forgive Never Forget

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on ANGER AS ART, click on the links below!

http://www.angerasart.com

facebook: Anger As Art

LONG LIVE ANGER AS ART.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – “Carnivore” Official Video And “Cyanide” Lyric Video Are Here!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on November 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Legendary German Thrashers DESTRUCTION, whose 30-years-anniversary album Spiritual Genocide will be released on November 23, proudly present the official video clip for the brand-new song Carnivore, which was produced by Polish “Mania Studio”.

Main man Schmier comments:

“Hell-come to our little horror movie! We are very proud to finally present you the Butcher in this creepy clip for the brand-new song “Carnivore”. I can promise you some scary moments and shivers with a pinch of self-irony! We know that the song will arouse diverse reactions from the scene ‘cause it s NOT a typical DESTRUCTION tune, but we needed an atmospheric and groovy track to present the mad butcher and the plot in the most intense way. No worries, there will be plenty of speed and brutal THRASH on the record! Enjoy this spine-chilling urban legend flick and some real hot chicks – for your pleasure & entertainment only!”

Also, don’t forget to check out the lyric video for the new track “Cyanide”!

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on DESTRUCTION, click on the links below!

http://www.destruction.de/

http://www.facebook.com/destruction

http://www.twitter.com/destruction

http://www.youtube.com/DestructionDE

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

Stone.

HATRIOT – Featuring Metal Legend Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza, Signs To Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on October 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records Announces:

We’re thrilled to announce the signing of HATRIOT!

Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza (Exodus, Legacy (now Testament)) takes his musical roots back in time to the 1980’s when Metal was fast, furious and yet still melodic.

He writes all of his own twisted lyrics, and with the help of his young guitar wizard, Kosta “V”, the two of them collaborate to bring you the music of HATRIOT.

Backed by his two sons, bassist Cody Souza and drummer Nick Souza, plus second guitarist Miguel Esparza, Zetro is out to crush and destroy everything in his path.

Few bands can be fast, loud, powerful and ferocious, while staying musical, melodical and crushing. HATRIOT gives you that, along with the pure intensity of a hungry band that wants nothing more than to tour and play live music to fans.

HATRIOT have earned worldwide respect supporting Testament and Forbidden. You’ve wanted something new and you’ve wanted something heavy. Look out! HATRIOT will hit the road and destroy a city near you very soon!

HATRIOT’s debut album “Heroes Of Origin” is expected to be released on January 25, 2013!

If you’re living California, you can see them live here:

02.11.2012 US Modesto, CA – The Fat Cat – www.facebook.com/events/370419476373906

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* For more info on HATRIOT, click on the links below!

http://www.hatriotmetal.com

http://www.facebook.com/hat riot

http://www.twitter.com/hatriotmetal

http://www.myspace.com/hatriot_metal

LONG LIVE HATRIOT.

Stone.

OVERKILL “HORRORSCOPE” – 1991 Thrash Metal Classic Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands, thrash metal music with tags , , , , , , on October 22, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

OVERKILL – When I think back to 1991, I remember being piss-poor and madly in love with my eventual wife. Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale would stop over my house to play endless hours of Sega Genesis games; with NHLPA Hockey and John Madden Football being insanely addictive to us both! Yeah, 1991 sure seems like a long time ago… then there are days when it seems like 1991 was yesterday. Go figure.

When I did have a ten bill to spend on myself back then, I would usually buy a cassette cause CD’s had cost at least five to seven dollars more. One cassette I bought that I still own to this day is Overkill’s 5th release known as: Horrorscope. What an amazing Thrash Metal listen it still is, after all these (many) years! Man, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve listened to Horrorscope.

That Horrorscope cassette never wore out though. It’s now buried in a box of other cassettes of mine, somewhere  among other boxes of stuff. I would’ve dug it out to take a photo of it for this post, only I got too damn excited to announce Horrorscope as Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day! I did upgrade my ownership of Horrorscope to CD just a few years ago, believe it or not. My cassette version of Horrorscope boasts the cover you see at the very top of this post. Here is what the alternate cover looks like on my CD version:

Chaly graces this alternate cover for Horrorscope. F’n cool, huh?

This Overkill lineup heard on Horrorscope may not have been the original lineup, still, I’ve appreciated every Overkill lineup over the years. The mainstay duo of Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth and D.D. Verni keeping this Overkill Thrash Metal machine thriving, over the decades, is nothing short of spectacular. The non-stop Thrash Metal assault upon my ears, which I’ve enjoyed from Horrorscope, is nothing short of spectacular either!

If you’ve begun compiling an Overkill collection of CD’s, vinyl or cassettes, you absolutely must buy Horrorscope sooner rather than later! Overkill even covers the 1973 Rock instrumental classic from The Edgar Winter Group: Frankenstein. Trust me when I say that this Overkill cover version is killer! I especially love this song (both the original and Overkill cover) during the Halloween season. Makes sense to me.

As with any Overkill album from their gloriously Thrashing catalog, Horrorscope is comfort food to my Metal lovin’ ears and Metal hungry soul. Some things in life were meant to bring me happiness: family, friends, Metal Buddies, Metal, mashed potatoes, cold beer, doritos and of course… Overkill. Metal be thy name.

Above is the back cover of the Horrorscope CD.

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OVERKILL – Lineup On Horrorscope:

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – vocals

D.D. Verni – 4 & 8 string bass, backing vocals

Sid Falck – drums

Merritt Gant – guitars, backing vocals

Rob Cannavino – guitars, acoustic guitars, backing vocals

HORRORSCOPE – Track Listing:

Coma

Infectious

Blood Money

Thanx For Nothin’

Bare Bones

Horrorscope

New Machine

Frankenstein

Live Young, Die Free

Nice Day… For A Funeral

Soulitude

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Horrorscope was originally released on Atlantic Records.

For more info on OVERKILL, click on the links below!

http://www.wreckingcrew.com

facebook: Overkill

LONG LIVE OVERKILL.

Stone.