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

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!

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!

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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

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL ALLIANCE TOUR.

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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 dave lombardo, Metal News, rock music news, Slayer, thrash metal news on February 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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

LONG LIVE DAVE LOMBARDO.

LONG LIVE SLAYER.

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PESTILENCE – Signs To Candlelight Records

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags death metal albums 2013, extreme metal albums 2013, metal albums 2013, Metal News, pestilence on February 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Candlelight Records today confirms the worldwide signing of PESTILENCE. The celebrated eastern Netherlands-based band is currently preparing to enter the studio to begin work on their seventh studio album, titled Obsideo. The album is expected to be produced by vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli and set to feature ten new songs. No release date is set as of press time.

The band comments, “PESTILENCE is very excited to announce that they have signed a recording deal with Candlelight Records. We feel that our new material is very special and innovative and that it needs the back up of a solid company like Candlelight to get it out there to the Metal world.”

Obsideo will feature band mastermind Mameli and long-time partner guitarist Patrick Uterwijk with new German bassist George Maier and Australian drummer Dave Haley. Mameli notes, “PESTILENCE is chuffed to have Dave Haley in the lineup. Dave is one of the five best extreme drummers in the world, and his talent brings PESTILENCE to new levels that couldn’t be reached otherwise. Georg Maier is a young and talented bass player that will turn some heads. Both guys are really down to earth and real easy-going. Of course, Patrick Uterwijk is my most respectable and long-going friend and musician.”

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Formed in 1986, PESTILENCE took influence from early American and German Thrash Metal to cultivate it’s now signature Death Metal sound. Four albums would see release and continued worldwide growth for the band before members decided to go separate ways in 1994. Fourteen years later, the band would reform and in 2009 released Resurrection Macabre (Mascot). On review, noted website Chronicles Of Chaos said, “Mameli and company chose to steer this effort down paths previously unexplored whilst maintaining their unmistakably vintage essence.” Blabbermouth added, “distinctive and unique… a diverse and satisfying metal experience.”

In recent years, PESTILENCE has also returned to the live stage; their first North American tour in over 16 years commenced at the annual Maryland Death Fest May 30, 2010. Commenting to Noisecreep after announcement of the 18-city tour, Mameli said, “we will put our heart and soul into these upcoming shows and hope to make lots of fans happy with both old and new material.” PESTILENCE was a featured performer on the second annual 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise that left Miami on January 23, 2012. The band performed two sets on the popular Caribbean cruise that also featured Cannibal Corpse, Crowbar, My Dying Bride, Samael, Overkill, and Venom among others.

PESTILENCE is exclusively endorsed by Ibanez Guitars and Pyramid Strings.

Candlelight Records

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

facebook: Pestilence (official)

http://www.pestilence.nl

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

LONG LIVE PESTILENCE.

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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 coldsteel, coldsteel american idle, metal albums 2013, Metal News, thrash metal albums 2013, thrash metal bands on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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.

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

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)

LONG LIVE COLDSTEEL.

LONG LIVE UNDERGROUND THRASH METAL.

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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 hardcore thrash, metal albums 2013, Metal News, pasadena napalm division, Thrash Metal, thrash metal albums 2013 on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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

LONG LIVE PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION.

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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 death thrash, hemoptysis, masaki murashita, metal albums 2013, Metal News, thrash metal bands on February 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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 MURASHITA & HEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below!

www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.facebook.com/hemoptysis

www.masakimurashita.com

www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

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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 estampida, estampida crowd control video, heavy metal news, metal bands spain, Metal News, rock music news, thrash metal news on February 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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