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HEMOPTYSIS – To Appear On The Kosher Komp Vol. 3

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on October 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Arizona Thrashers HEMOPTYSIS are featured on the Kosher Komp Vol. 3. It will be available for free download at this location.

ARTIST LINE-UP:

A Band of Orcs, Acaro, Afterlife, Bloody Symphony, Cessation of Life, Cirka:sik, Dali Van Gogh, Fierce Allegiance, Flesh Engine, Hemoptysis, Mudface, Skarthia, Sylosis, and Tyrants Blood.

In other news, the band are currently in the process of writing new material for their follow-up to “Misanthropic Slaughter”, expected to be released in 2013.

Hemoptysis’ frontman Masaki Murashita comments:
“The new songs are definitely heavier and faster, and showcases the growth of the band. We are all stoked about recording these new songs and we can’t wait for everyone to hear it!”

You can purchase Hemoptysis’ debut Album Misanthropic Slaughter and/or merchandise at Hemoptysis Official Online Store to support the band and help fund their forthcoming release.

Upcoming Live Dates:

Wed, Nov 14 @ 910 Live, Tempe, AZ (w/ D.R.I.) Tickets are available at this location.

On the web:
www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.facebook.com/hemoptysis

www.youtube.com/hemoptysismetal

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(Source: Hemoptysis)

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – Release Brand New Song! Currently Available As A FREE Download!

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 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

2012-10-05 – German legendary Thrash Metal icons DESTRUCTION just uploaded a brand new song off the bands upcoming album Spiritual Genocide to their Facebook profile.

Check out Cyanide at: http://www.facebook.com/destruction

Also get it as a FREE DOWNLOAD here:

http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/70956.destruction.html

Be assured: When DESTRUCTION sound the charge once again before the end of the year, no Thrash Metal disciple will be able to escape from the fanned inferno. No matter how fast you’ll run – the Mad Butcher will eventually get you all!

Check out the studio trailers:

Part 1: http://youtu.be/JHk6h_xeFp0

Part 2: http://youtu.be/GBNml5C43FU

Spiritual Genocide is set to released November 23, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.

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For more related news features on DESTRUCTION, click on the links below!

DESTRUCTION – Reveal ‘Spiritual Genocide’ Track List!

DESTRUCTION – ‘Spiritual Genocide’ Cover Trailer Is Here!

DESTRUCTION – 1st Studio Trailer Online; Band To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Album

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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

LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

Stone.

VENDETTA – German Thrash Metal Band Reveal New Lineup!

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 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

VENDETTA are complete again!

Frank Schölch left the band some time ago due to personal reasons. The first new band member that joined VENDETTA was guitarist Michael “Opf” Opfermann.

Frank Heller, also a guitarist, completes VENDETTA’s new line-up. Frank already toured with the band from 2003 until 2005, but left the band before they recorded their album “Hate”.

Get VENDETTA’s latest album “Feed The Extermination” here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/11454?lang=en

VENDETTA are:

Thomas “Lubber” Krämer – Drums

Michael “Opf” Opfermann – Guitar

Klaus “Heiner” Ullrich – Bass

Frank Heller – Guitar

Mario Vogel – Vocals

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Source:

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

www.vendetta-band.de

http://www.massacre-records.com

www.facebook.com/massacrerecordseurope

LONG LIVE VENDETTA.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – Reveal ‘Spiritual Genocide’ Track List!

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

2012-09-21 – German Thrash titans, DESTRUCTION, have revealed the track list for the band’s upcoming 30th anniversary album, Spiritual Genocide.

Spiritual Genocide is set to released November 23, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.

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Spiritual Genocide – Track List:

01. Exordium

02. Cyanide

03. Spiritual Genocide

04. Renegades

05. City Of Doom

06. No Signs Of Repentance

07. To Dust You Will Decay

08. Legacy Of The Past (Guest Version feat. Gerre/TANKARD & Tom Angelripper/SODOM)

09. Carnivore

10. Riot Squad

11. Under Violent Sledge

Limited Edition Digipack Bonus Tracks:

12. Princess Of The Night

13. Carnivore (Guest Version feat. Harry & Olly from the original “Mad Butcher”/”Release From Agony” line-up)

DESTRUCTION:

Schmier – Bass, Vocals & Hate

Mike – Guitar

Vaaver – Drums

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For more recent & related DESTRUCTION news, click on the links below!

DESTRUCTION – ‘Spiritual Genocide’ Cover Trailer Is Here!

DESTRUCTION – 1st Studio Trailer Online; Band To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Album

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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

LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – ‘Spiritual Genocide’ Cover Trailer Is Here!

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on September 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

German Thrash titans, DESTRUCTION, have posted a video trailer for the cover artwork of the band’s album Spiritual Genocide. Spiritual Genocide marks the band’s 13th studio album, celebrating 30 years of DESTRUCTION and is set to be unleashed November 23, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.

DESTRUCTION:

Schmier – Bass, Vocals & Hate

Mike – Guitar

Vaaver – Drums

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For related news on this forthcoming DESTRUCTION album, click on link below!

DESTRUCTION – 1st Studio Trailer Online; Band To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Album

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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

LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – 1st Studio Trailer Online; Band To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on September 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DESTRUCTION – Mike, Schmier & Vaaver of German Thrash Metal legends DESTRUCTION are currently in Gernhart Studios in Troisdorf, with engineer Martin Buchwalter to record their new Thrash hammer, SPIRITUAL GENOCIDE. The 30th band-anniversary album will be mixed by Andy Classen. Additionally, the band was visited by Mr. Tom Angelripper – who contributes vocals to one new song – and TANKARD’s front man Gerre! Watch the 1st studio trailer HERE. Stay tuned for more videos to come!

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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

LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

Stone.

TESTAMENT – To Tour Europe This November!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on September 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Bay Area Thrash veterans, TESTAMENT, have announced to tour Europe in support of their most recent release, Dark Roots Of Earth, in November.

Commented guitarist Alex Skolnick: “Our last run in Europe was a blast, with people responding to the new songs as though they’re classics. It will be great to return and play a few places we haven’t been in a while, such as Austria, Poland and the UK.”

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TESTAMENT Over Europe:

14.11. – NL Eindhoven – Dynamo

16.11. – PL Krakow – Studio Club

17.11. – CZ Pilsen – Serikovkia

18.11. – A Wels – Schlachthof

19.11. – CZ Prague – Meet Factory

20.11. – D Munich – Backstage

21.11. – I Gualtieri Reggio Emilia – TBA

22.11. – A Graz – Orpheum

23.11. – SK Bratislava – Majestic Music Club

24.11. – D Nurnberg – Rockfabrik

25.11. – D Matrix – Bochum

27.11. – UK Glasgow – Garage

28.11. – UK Wolverhampton – Wulfrun

29.11. – UK Manchester – HMV Ritz

30.11. – UK London – KOKO

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For more recent TESTAMENT news, click on the links below!

TESTAMENT – HITS TOP TEN of the World Sales Chart!

TESTAMENT “Dark Roots Of Earth” Out Now! Europe Tour Dates!

TESTAMENT – “NATIVE BLOOD” Digital and Vinyl Single Out Now!

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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

http://www.testamentlegions.com

http://www.facebook.com/testament-legions

http://www.youtube.com/testamentofficial

http://www.twitter.com/testamentlegion

http://www.twitter.com/testamentband

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

Stone.

HEMOPTYSIS – Upcoming Live Dates – Supporting KREATOR and ACCEPT on September 28th & New Album Update!

Posted in concerts, death thrash, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on September 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HEMOPTYSIS – We have been working on the new songs for the next release, and it’s coming out great! It will be heavier, faster and meaner than before! We are planning on to record these songs early next year. Purchasing our CDs and merch at our official store and helping us funding the budget to record them will be greatly appreciated!

We will be on the road for the weekend in two weeks! We can’t wait to come back to these towns and we’re looking forward to see you there all! See the dates listed below!

Also, less than a month until the Kreator, Accept, Swallow the Sun, & Hemoptysis show at Joe’s Grotto in Phoenix, AZ on Friday, September 28th! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE IT’S GONE! Buy from Hemoptysis online at www.hemoptysismetal.com/tickets.html

Upcoming Live Dates:

Sat, Sep 8 @ Tempe Tavern, Tempe, AZ

Fri, Sep 14 @ Scottie’s, Prescott, AZ

Sat, Sep 15 @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge, Albuquerque, NM

Sun, Sep 16 @ SlapShot Billiards, Gallup, NM

Fri, Sep 28 @ Joe’s Grotto, Phoenix, AZ (Kreator Accept, Swallow The Sun)

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(Source: Hemoptysis)

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

http://www.hemoptysismetal.com

http://www.masakimurashita.com

http://gplus.to/hemoptysis

http://www.myspace.com/hemoptysismetal

http://www.youtube.com/hemoptysismetal

http://www.twitter.com/hemoptysis

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

LONG LIVE KREATOR & ACCEPT.

LONG LIVE SWALLOW THE SUN.

Stone.

MUNICIPAL WASTE – facebook Fan Interview Streaming Online!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock interviews, rock music, rock music interviews, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , on August 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Via the official Nuclear Blast Europe Facebook page, fans from all around the world had the chance to ask MUNICIPAL WASTE their questions – and when Philipp of Nuclear Blast met the band at the Summer Breeze Open-Air in Germany, he forwarded them to Ryan and Dave. This resulted in a great video interview that can be watched HERE.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

For more info on MUNICIPAL WASTE, click on the links below!

http://www.facethewaste.com

http://www.facebook.com/municipalwaste

http://www.youtube.com/municipalwaste

http://www.twitter.com/municipalwaste

LONG LIVE MUNICIPAL WASTE.

Stone.

TESTAMENT – HITS TOP TEN of the World Sales Chart!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on August 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Bay Area Thrash Metal legends TESTAMENT, hit #9 on the world sales chart with a total of approximately 58,500 copies sold world-wide of their new album Dark Roots of Earth, in its first week of sales. This is a huge accomplishment for a Metal band, debuting on a chart that is currently being dominated by such pop artists as ADELE, JUSTIN BIEBER, LINKIN PARK, JENNIFER LOPEZ and MAROON 5.

TESTAMENT continues to dominate the US Billboard Top 200, coming in at #55 in its second week on the charts.

TESTAMENT recently scanned 20,720 copies of their new album Dark Roots of Earth in its first week of sales in the United States according to Nielson Soundscan. The album debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, making it their highest first week sales since the inception of Soundscan. This also marks the highest first week sales for a Nuclear Blast artist yet.

Dark Roots of Earth First-Week Chart Positions Around the Globe:
#21 Austria Top 75
#62 Belgium Top 100
#86 Belgium Flanders
#40 Belgium Walloonia
#12 Canadian Top 200
#04 Germany Top 100
#04 Finland Top 50
#13 Ireland Top 20
#32 Netherlands Top 200
#10 Switzerland (CH)
#57 United Kingdom Top 200
#03 United Kingdom Indie Top 40
#03 United Kingdom Rock Top 40

Critics Rave:

“Numerical groupings be damned, perennial underdogs TESTAMENT are the best thrash band still standing.” – DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US)

“TESTAMENT maintain their hard-won reputation as the only one of the major ‘80s thrash bands who still haven’t released a crappy record.” – REVOLVER MAGAZINE (US)

“Those of us who consider ourselves TESTAMENT die-hards will probably die holding tightly to this album.” – BLABBERMOUTH.NET

“Hail and kill! Fuckin’ awesome!” – METAL HAMMER (UK)

“Polish the crown because 2012’s thrash kings have been crowned!” – TERRORIZER (UK)

“Heaviness and melody nearly perfectly balanced. Who ever doubted TESTAMENT would belong to the Big 4 should be convinced now!” – METAL HAMMER (GER)

Dark Roots of Earth was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) at his Trident Studios. Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others, provided the cover artwork.

Get you digital copy at iTunes or order your physical copy HERE!

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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

http://www.testamentlegions.com

http://www.facebook.com/testament-legions

http://www.youtube.com/testamentofficial

http://www.twitter.com/testamentlegion

http://www.twitter.com/testamentband

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CONGRATULATIONS TESTAMENT!

METAL BE THY NAME!

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

TESTAMENT “Dark Roots Of Earth” Out Now! Europe Tour Dates!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on July 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The brand new album, Dark Roots Of Earth, by legendary Bay Area Thrashers TESTAMENT is OUT NOW! Get you digital copy at http://www.itunes.com/testament or order your physical copy at http://www.nuclearblast.de/suche/testament

Dark Roots Of Earth is available as a jewel case CD, limited digipack CD/DVD including 4 bonus tracks, limited Nuclear Blast mail order edition including a thick leather belt featuring a TESTAMENT buckle and as differently coloured vinyl.

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Videos Trailers:

In-studio video Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VDEzxQ2uiM

In-studio video Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fjdhnWLwew

In-studio video Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kT8OK4aQ2k

In-studio video Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUKdV_EErXM

In-studio video Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLvB2LdBejM

Part 1 of the “behind-making-of” the Native Blood music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jGitAOIOqg

Native Blood lyric video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHyVbLMSO7k

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The band is also about to kick of a run of European Summer festivals and a few single shows, beginning on Tuesday, July 31.

TESTAMENT LIVE:

31.07. – Toritto, Italy – Total Metal Fest

02.08. – Székesfehérvár, Hungary – Fezen Fest

03.08. – Lucerne, Switzerland – Konzerthaus Schuur

04.08. – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Fest

06.08. – Tolmin, Slovenia – Metal-camp

09.08. – Vasteras, Sweden – Sigurdsgatan 25

10.08. – Rejmyre, Sweden – Skogsrojet

11.08. – Derbyshire, UK – Bloodstock Fest

12.08. – Brussels, Belgium – Alcatraz Fest

13.08. – Istanbul, Turkey – Venue 2012

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

Dark Roots Of Earth available now in Europe; release date for North America is July 31st, 2012.

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

http://www.testamentlegions.com

http://www.facebook.com/testament-legions

http://www.youtube.com/testamentofficial

http://www.twitter.com/testamentlegion

http://www.twitter.com/testamentband

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

Stone.

TESTAMENT – “NATIVE BLOOD” Digital and Vinyl Single Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on July 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

“Native Blood”, the new single by Bay Area Thrash gods TESTAMENT is available now as digital download as well as on limited 7“ vinyl in various colours!

The single exclusively contains the spanish sung version of the song as a B-Side.

Get “Native Blood” here:

Vinyl: http://bit.ly/OLKVIS

Digital (incl. digital booklet): http://bit.ly/natblood

The song comes off the bands highly anticipated new album “Dark Roots Of Earth” which will be released July 27, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.

More Info on “Dark Roots Of Earth”:

In-studio video part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VDEzxQ2uiM

In-studio video part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fjdhnWLwew

In-studio video part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kT8OK4aQ2k

In-studio video part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUKdV_EErXM

Making of “Native Blood”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jGitAOIOqg

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

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

http://www.testamentlegions.com

http://www.facebook.com/testamentlegions

http://www.youtube.com/testamentofficial

http://www.twitter.com/testamentlegion

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

Stone.

SCORNAGE – German Thrash Metal Hellions Sign To Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on July 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

From Massacre Records:

We’re happy to announce that SCORNAGE will release their new album “ReaFEARance” via Massacre Records!

The band was formed in 1998 and all they wanted was to play and present hand-made, hard music. After 3 European tours supporting the Japanese chaos-core legends Terror Squad and King’s Evil in 2001, 2004 and 2007, SCORNAGE released their third long-player “Born To Murder The World” via Remedy Records in March 2009.

SCORNAGE are well-known for their incredible live presence that they have proven in countless shows, such as Kaltenbach Open Air, Metal Bash Open Air or on one of their support shows for Acts like Sodom, Hatesphere, One Man Army And The Undead Quartet and Legion Of The Damned.

SCORNAGE’s upcoming, fourth album was produced by Andy Classen at the Stage One Studio.

“ReFEARance” will feature 10 pure and aggressive Thrash Metal songs!

Enjoy “We Bury Our Dead Alive” (http://youtu.be/uq-IqBYkgCc?hd=1) and “Face The Blade” (http://youtu.be/kOo8fWTDA_k?hd=1) on YouTube.

“ReaFEARence” will be released on August 24, 2012!

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SCORNAGE are:

Guido Grawe – Vocals

Volker Rahn – Guitar

Tom Bronneberg – Guitar

Markus Breuer – Bass Guitar

Tom Freyer – Drums

ReaFEARance – Track Listing:

Six Minutes To Fear

At First I Hate

Frozen Throne

We Bury Our Dead Alive

Face The Vlade

Fury

In A Cage

Coming Back

The Holy Rape

Stabbed Again

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SCORNAGE are from Aachen, Germany.

(Source: Massacre Records)

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

http://www.scornage.com

http://www.myspace.com/scornage666

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE SCORNAGE.

Stone.

ELIMINATOR – Release New Demo “You Are, You’re Not”

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

Once again, New Jersey’s ELIMINATOR are pushing boundaries and expanding the definition of “Heavy Metal”.  Guitarist/vocalist Warchild has been working hard with drummer Samus (DECREPIT BIRTH, ex-ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, ex-MUTINY WITHIN) on creating their latest EP titled Dream Thrash.

According to Warchild, this once again evolved sound is a first as he coins the genre “Thrashgaze”. This most recent project has the bands classic thrash sound mixed with 90’s alternative clean breaks and a melancholy vibe.  If there is anything an ELIMINATOR fan can expect, it’s certainly the unexpected and yet again, these guys deliver.

ELIMINATOR has just posted a demo of their new song “You are, You’re Not”.  With a recently formed live lineup, ELIMINATOR will continue to polarize listeners with Dream Thrash.

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(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)

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

www.eliminatorthrash.com

www.eliminator.bandcamp.com

LONG LIVE ELIMINATOR.

Stone.

TITANS EVE – “Life Apocalypse” An Inferno Of Thrash From A Fast Rising Metal Battalion

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on July 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

TITANS EVE – 2012 has proven to be a quantum Metal leap forward for the Thrash Metal battalion from Vancouver, BC, known as Titans Eve. With their second full-length, Life Apocalypse, being released on July 13th, the Metal momentum for Titans Eve is on full-scale-Thrash-throttle. As an opening act for the legendary KORN back on June 29th, along with Summer tour dates opening for the supergroup KILL DEVIL HILL and also legendary ANVIL, Titans Eve is a Thrash force that have caught the attention of their Metal peer elite.

As I’ve listened to Life Apocalypse, I’ve come to realize that Titans Eve isn’t trying to sound like the other guys. Titans Eve hasn’t run off with old school fever. Titans Eve hasn’t caved into an over-swollen modern persona of sound either. Instead, Titans Eve truly plays their own scorching brand of Thrash Metal. Yes, the overall feel, vibe and sound that Titans Eve has tapped into has given me every reason to believe they will be around in another decade… or two.

When it pertains to level of heaviness, the Thrash from Titans Eve is not nearly as punishing as Slayer or present day Exodus, nevertheless, Titans Eve still plays Thrash in the heavy vein as ANVIL, AnthraxDeath Angel and Testament’s 1992’s offering The Ritual. Trust me, Titans Eve doesn’t need to go extreme, this band gets their Thrashin’ point across with admirable skill and polish.

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Brian Gamblin’s vocals and the totality of musicianship is very refined and refreshing, with no glimmer of trying to strip things down to be acknowledged as “extra cool.” I’ve found Life Apocalypse to be free of any fillers, however, a musical detour is taken with A Wound That Never Heals and it’s a mellow break in the Thrash action. This instrumental is an excellent listen and legendary Thrash bands before Titans Eve have chilled out with a mid-tempo/mellow song and/or instrumental too.

Life Apocalypse is an inferno of Thrash to get your ears into. My favorite song here is Frozen In Time; still this album as a whole is a 2012 favorite. The shredding, sizzling solos, riffage, hammering rhythm section and gang vocals are all here, with confident, strong and expressive vocals from Brian Gamblin. With the young guns of Thrash, the likes of HemoptysisWarbringer, HAVOK, Bonded By Blood and Titans Eve, I can rest easy knowing that this beloved genre will remain a Metal force to be reckoned with for many, many years to come.

Buy Life Apocalypse and it will serve you Metal right. In keeping their sonic identity as unique as possible, Titans Eve have weaved decades of Thrash elements together and are undeniably real. Thrash Metal fans of any generation should appreciate what Titans Eve have created for quality songs on this album. Metal fans of any genre will know this is the stuff when they hear it too. Metal be thy name.

TITANS EVE:

Brian Gamblin – Guitars and lead Vocals

Kyle Gamblin – guitars and vocals

Jesse Hord – bass

Casey Ory – drums

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LIFE APOCALYPSE – Track Listing:

Overcast (Intro)

Destined To Die

Road To Ruin

Descension (Instrumental)

The Abyss

Life Apocalypse

A Wound That Never Heals (Instrumental)

Divided We Fall

Hollow Gods

Frozen In Time

The Void

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For more info on TITANS EVE, click on the links below!

http://www.titanseve.com/

fanpage 

LONG LIVE TITANS EVE.

Stone.

FORBIDDEN – Forced To Cancel Wacken Open Air Performance

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on July 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Bay area Thrash legends FORBIDDEN sadly have to cancel their performance at this year’s Wacken Open Air Festival. Long time bass player Matt Camacho has left the band and vocalist Russ Anderson decided to take a break from music business, forcing FORBIDDEN to cancel the appearance.

Here is the official statement of the band:

“I am extremely saddened to have to announce that our bassist and brother since 1986, Matt Camacho, has decided to retire from the music business and leave FORBIDDEN permanently. For those that know and love Matt, this may be a shock to you. Matt’s always been gung-ho for the band since the beginning and was a positive guy. But ever since he went to law school after FORBIDDEN split up the first time, he was on a career path that would eventually take him to this day. His job position keeps getting better and taking care of our families is the most important thing.”

Matt had this to say about his experience of being in FORBIDDEN:

“Playing in FORBIDDEN has been a dream come true for me. It has allowed me to tour the world, play with and meet some of the most amazing bands, make friends for life, perform some phenomenal shows, and, most important, experience the most amazing FANS…I’ll truly miss the inspiration and love that people from around the world have shown towards the MUSIC. As I leave for a new endeavor, I want to express my thanks and gratitude for all the incredible musicians both past and present who have graced their magical touch on FORBIDDEN’s music. To be a part of this band and to have these guys as friends and family for life is a true blessing. Thanks guys for the support and I look forward to seeing FORBIDDEN carry on for years to come.”

Commented guitarist Craig Locicero:

“With that being said, Russ Anderson has made the decision to take a break away from music to get his bearings back and rekindle his fire for FORBIDDEN. Russ is not quitting, but has decided that he needs to do this for himself. We support him and his decision to not fake his way through what needs to be real. I had always said since we reformed in 2008, that as soon as things become tedious or a grind we’d either stop doing this or take a break. But we’d never say never again! FORBIDDEN is not through yet. Russ simply needs to recharge his Thrash Metal batteries!

So then there is the unfortunate reality that under these circumstances FORBIDDEN will not be appearing at WOA this year. This breaks my heart as much as anything else! Steve, Sasha and myself were very much looking forward to playing in front of that crowd and we had been holding out hope for Russ to change his mind. But he feels strongly that he just can’t do it right now. So we must respect his wishes and let him have his space.

We’d like to apologize to our fans, Continental Concerts, the WOA organizers and everyone at Nuclear Blast Europe. You’ve all stood by us for so long and we understand how bad the fans in Europe want to see FORBIDDEN again. But you deserve to see FORBIDDEN at it’s best. Not under these circumstances. This is our promise to you, we’ll come back with stronger and with new material! We’ve already got half of the new record written and we’ll finish it up when Russ feels good enough to Thrash it up again! Thanks to you all from the bottom of our hearts.”

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

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

http://www.facebook.com/forbiddenofficial

http://www.youtube.com/forbidden

LONG LIVE THE METAL LEGACY OF FORBIDDEN.

Stone.

TITANS EVE – Streaming New Album ‘Life Apocalypse’ On Exclaim! Mag

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

Summer Tours With ANVIL and KILL DEVIL HILL

Vancouver Thrashers Titans Eve whom opened for KORN this past weekend in Dawson Creek, BC at the EnCana Events Centre have teamed up with Canada’s music authority Exclaim! Magazine to share with fans an exclusive listen of their new album ‘Life Apocalypse’ before its release on July 13th at the following location here.

“They say if you stare into the abyss too long, the abyss stares back.  So instead just listen. Here is our album Life Apocalypse.” says vocalist / guitarist Brian Gamblin.

The titans are also offering fans a FREE T-shirt with every pre-order of their new album via their bandcamp here and will be on tours this summer with Anvil and Kill Devil Hill.

Tour Dates w/ ANVIL:

July 30, 2012 – The Exchange – Regina, SK w/ ANVIL + guests

July 31, 2012 – The Odeon – Saskatoon, SK w/ ANVIL, Untimely Demise, Lavagoat, Agony Spawn, Caym

August 1, 2012 – The Scott Block – Red Deer, AB w/ ANVIL, Day One

August 2, 2012 – The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB w/ ANVIL + guests

August 3, 2012 – The Distillery – Calgary, AB w/ ANVIL + guests

August 4, 2012 – The Sapphire Lounge – Kelowna, BC w/ ANVIL

August 5, 2012 – The Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC w/ ANVIL, Skullhammer, Dead Asylum

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Tour Dates w/ KILL DEVIL HILL

August 9, 2012 – Dicken’s Pub – Calgary, AB

August 10, 2012 – Badland Community Center – Drumheller, AB

August 11, 2012 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB

August 12, 2012 – The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB

August 16, 2012 – Corktown Pub – Hamilton, ON

August 17, 2012 – The Rockpile – Toronto, ON

August 18, 2012 – The Underworld – Montreal, QC

August 19, 2012 – L’Agitee – Quebec City, QC

August 20, 2012 – Mavericks – Ottawa, ON

For more info on Titans Eve please visit their official website www.TitansEve.com or follow them on their Facebook fanpage and Twitter.

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

LONG LIVE TITANS EVE.

LONG LIVE ANVIL & KILL DEVIL HILL.

Stone.

Power Thrashers SONIC PULSE Announce US Tour Dates For July 2012

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on July 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SONIC PULSE – From the depths of a dingy basement to gearing up for the release of their debut album, ‘Lager than Life’, and hitting the road across the US, Boston’s Sonic Pulse have come a long way in two short years.

Touring with Lich King, the beer-fueled, power Thrashing super group featuring members of Razormaze, Skull Hammer, Ravage andVindicator will be kicking it all off in New Jersey on July 21, bringing their carefully crafted fusion of power metal and thrash to the metal-hungry, beer-loving masses.

Single – Eye of The Beerholder – http://soundcloud.com/sonicpulsemetal/eye-of-the-beerholder

Lager Than Life – Track Listing:

1. Sonic Pulse (5:15)

2. Queen of Beers (4:45)

3. Bong Zombies (5:58)

4. Eye of The Beerholder (6:14)

5. Demoniac Spell (6:55)

6. Beyond the Black Hole (5:54)

7. Adventure Time (1:31)

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Tour Dates:

July 21, 2012 – Lindo Lounge – Jersey City, NJ w/ Lich King
July 22, 2012 – St. Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/Faith or Fear, Hellcannon, Cain, Crypter, Lich King
July 23, 2012 – O’Reilly’s Pub – Philadelphia, PA w/ Lich King
July 24, 2012 – TBA
July 25, 2012 – Hammerheads – Fort Wayne, IN w/ Argonaut, Testimony, Lich King
July 27, 2012 – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL w/Diamond Plate, Smashed Potater, Lich King
July 28, 2012 – The Hilltop Fortress – West Lafayette, IN w/ Lich King, Partiac Arrest
July 29, 2012 – Toledo (RamaLama) – Cleveland, OH w/ Lich King
July 30, 2012 – TBA – Buffalo, NY w/ Lich King
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BIO:

In the depths of a dingy basement littered with instruments, recording equipment and empty beer cans, Dan Hammer (known for his antics in Skull Hammer) and David Carlino (heir to the Razormaze fortune) decided it was time to spawn a new project – Sonic Pulse.

The dynamic duo set out to rid the world of people who take themselves too seriously and don’t know what it means to party, working meticulously to perfect their craft, diligently recording songs over and over again, writing, drinking, playing video games and chinning people.

On the fast track to achieving their goal, Sonic Pulse will release their debut album, Lager than Life, in the fall, finally unveiling the carefully crafted fusion of power metal and thrash they’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Fraught with peril and uncertainty, the story of Lager than Life unfolds, leading you on a quest to, what else, get beer.

Sonic Pulse can only be summed up one way — good music for bad people.

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

For merch info from SONIC PULSE, click the link below!

http://sonicpulse.bigcartel.com/

LONG LIVE SONIC PULSE.

Stone.

THE HORDE – Signs With Abyss Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , , on July 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Illinois-based Vikings Thrashers THE HORDE have officially signed with Abyss Records for the follow-up for the release to 2011’s Thy Blackened Reign. Guitarist Tim Matthews comments:

“The HORDE are thrilled to have signed with ABYSS Records. This is a match made in Valhalla as they will suit up in their armor and go to war with us as we ride into the flames of battle!

We are currently working on our third album, which has the working title Destroyer… Slayer of Men. Some song titles are “Pray Hater”, “10,000 Strong” and “Firevurm”.  Will be entering Mercenary Digital Studios in Zion, IL at some point this winter to record with Scott Creekmore.”

THE HORDE is slated to appear at Spring Bash IV in April of 2013 in Milwaukee, WI alongside DECEASED, MORTA SKULD and other acts TBA. More US festival appearances for 2013 are in the works. The band’s Abyss Records debut is scheduled for a fall 2013 release on CD and vinyl formats.  For more on THE HORDE, visit http://www.facebook.com/hordemetal.

Earlier this year, the band released a video for the song “Odin’s Blood” off ofThy Blackened Reign.

About THE HORDE:

Unleashed in 2008, From Empire to Ashes consisted of six epic, Metal classics that took the listener on a journey into dark forbidden realms and all the way to the hallowed gates of Valhalla. Songs of bravery in battle, demonic warriors, clan warfare, and bewitchment that would inspire any true warrior on the fields of battle. As the band themselves proudly proclaim, “worship the glory of death!” This is real Metal, played by real men of Metal, for real fans of Metal. That tradition continues on the band’s fire-branded second release Thy Blackened Reign.

Members of THE HORDE have been playing together in one form or another for the better part of two decades, having played in past regional bands from the area. With marked influence from their prior groups, THE HORDE brings the perfect mix of headbanging mosh pit chaos, epic Sword & Sorcerer monster battles and just the slightest touch of Stoner Doomage.

THE HORDE has shared the stage with the likes of Exodus, 3 Inches of Blood, Job For a Cowboy, Black Dahlia Murder, Soilent Green, Skeletonwitch, The Red Chord and many others…  THE HORDE draws influence from the likes of Venom, Celtic Frost, Metallica, Destruction, Kreator, Motorhead, Slayer, Cro-Mags, and Iron Maiden. In September 2011, the band released Thy Blackened Reign via Stormspell Records to critical acclaim. In the summer of 2012, THE HORDE took the next step towards world domination by joining forces with Abyss Records.

Prepare for the HORDE to take a seat amongst the skulled thrones of previous Metal masters and stand proud alongside their brothers in arms…

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

LONG LIVE THE HORDE.

THE HORDE KICKS SOME HEFTY METAL ASS.

Stone.

OVERKILL – KILLFEST 2012 European Dates Announced!

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

Mighty Thrash veterans OVERKILL have announced the dates of the European run of this years Killfest tour in support of their most recent effort The Electric Age which was released earlier this year.

Commented legendary frontman Bobby Blitz: “It’s the Electric Age and you’re invited! See you on tour this October, let’s tear it up together, AGAIN!”

Also check out the official lyric video for Wish You Were Dead at http://youtu.be/ouQdIR15l-0

OVERKILL:

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – Vocals

D.D. Verni – Bass

Dave Linsk – Lead Guitar

Derek “The Skull” Tailer – Rhythm Guitar

Ron Lipnicki – Drums

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KILLFEST
Presented by: Rock Hard, Blast!, Metaltix, Metalnews.de & Rock It

04.10. D Hannover – Musikzentrum

05.10. D Osnabrück – Rosenhof

06.10. NL Den Haag – Paard Van Troje

07.10. UK London – O2 Islington Academy

08.10. UK Sheffield – Corporation

10.10. IT Milano – Alcatraz

11.10. CH Pratteln – Z7

12.10. D Geiselwind – Musichall

13.10. D Straubing – Metal Invasion Festival

14.10. PL Katowice – Mega Club

15.10. CZ Prague – Meet Factory

16.10. D Saarbrücken – Garage

17.10. D Karlsruhe – Substage

18.10. B Antwerp – Trix

19.10. D Andernach – JUZ

20.10. D Bochum – Zeche

21.10. D Hamburg – Markthalle

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

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

http://www.wreckingcrew.com

LONG LIVE OVERKILL.

Stone.