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Frontiers Music Srl Signs THE NIGHTS – Melodic Rock Band From Finland

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 24, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of an extremely promising Melodic Rock band from Finland, THE NIGHTS.

THE NIGHTS was formed in the summer of 2015 by Sami Hyde (vocals) and Ilkka Wirtanen (guitar). Both Sami and Ilkka have successful careers in music, in Finland and abroad. Sami has been a singer for many acts and projects, including the Tony Mills Band (SHY, TNT) in 2008 which also included Geoff Nichols (Black Sabbath) on keyboards and Neil Hibbs (SHY) on guitar. He has also written songs for many artists, including The Magnificent (“If It Takes All Night”, “Lost”, and “Drive”).

Ilkka Wirtanen is best known for his work as a producer with international acts like glam metal band Reckless Love, for whom he has produced four albums and co-written many of their popular songs, including “Hot” and “Night On Fire”. He has also produced several other rock bands (Baton Rogue Morgue, Hellcity Punks) and worked as a mixer for international acts (S.E.X. Department).

THE NIGHTS was formed because Sami and Ilkka felt a common need to write songs that “make you feel good and also give tribute to our everlasting heroes in music, for example TNT and Yngwie Malmsteen.” Frontiers interest was piqued by their songs featuring a superb mixture of classic pop melodies and modern melodic rock/metal production and the band was signed!

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http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE NIGHTS.

LONG LIVE FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL.

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Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest) – “Baptizm Of Fire” And “Edge Of The World” Exclusive Bundle Are Available Now! All Royalties To Be Donated To Charity

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , on November 23, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Glenn Tipton’s albums ‘Baptizm of Fire’ and ‘Edge of the World’ are now available as an exclusive bundle featuring an autographed insert!

Get your copy: http://smarturl.it/gt_bofeotw_d2c
(Glenn will be donating all of the record royalties from this release of ‘BAPTIZM OF FIRE’ and ‘EDGE OF THE WORLD’ to the Teenage Cancer Trust Charity)

First released in 1997, Glenn Tipton’s ‘Baptizm of Fire’ featured guest appearances by (the late) John Entwistle, (the late )Cozy Powell, Robert Trujillo, Billy Sheehan and more.

Originally released back in 2006, ‘Edge of the World’ is an album Glenn Tipton recorded with legendary musicians John Entwistle and Cozy Powell in 1994.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GLENN TIPTON.

Stone.

KROKUS, GOTTHARD And SHAKRA – Swiss Hard Rock Warriors Together In Concert March 2017

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on November 22, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Krokusonline:

We are happy to announce that for the first time ever we will share one stage together for two exclusive double-headliner shows in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland with “special guest” Shakra.

Fans of Swiss Rock can look forward to two super concerts that without a doubt will go down in history. In the words of KROKUS founder Chris Von Rohr: “This is a big moment for us all. A fireworks of songs, sounds and party – all three bands will rock fans into the Hard Rock Nirvana”. And GOTTHARD’s Leo Leoni adds: ” We are thrilled and look forward to this historic event – it will be a unique summit meeting with Swiss hard rock at it’s best!”

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KROKUS, GOTTHARD & SHAKRA.

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IN SILENT AGONY – Releases New EP “Treacherous” – Part 2 Of Trilogy

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Orange County California’s one-man Metal band, In Silent Agony, the solo moniker of multi-instrumentalist & producer, Eski, has just released his second solo EP, Treacherous. Below is the first single from the new EP, Fear.

A follow-up to Villainous, released earlier this year in September, the new EP is part 2 of In Silent Agony’s triptych, or trilogy. Accompanied by cellist Kakophonix on the track “Our Darkest Shadows”, Eski produced, as well as performed all other instruments & vocals.

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Track Listing:
“The Silent Inquisition“
“Treacherous“
“Fear“
“The Killage“
“Disenchantment“
“Our Darkest Shadows (Feat. Kakophonix)

“Treacherous“ Line-up:
 
Eski – All Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drum Programming
Kakophonix – Cello (on “Our Darkest Shadows“)

The EP is available for purchase digitally on iTunes & Amazon. Streaming is also available on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play & many others!

Site Links:

http://www.insilentagony.com

http://www.facebook.com/insilentagony

http://www.youtube.com/c/insilentagony

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IN SILENT AGONY.

LONG LIVE ESKI.

Stone.

JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE – He Saw It Comin’ – Releases On January 27th, 2017!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on November 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From the Jack Russell’s Great White Facebook:

“It has the elements of the best of Great White, but there’s diversity, vibe and an edge to it. It draws from our 60’s and 70’s roots in a more modern way.” – Capt. Jack!

He Saw It Comin’ – Available everywhere January 27, 2017! Pre-order now:

iTuneshttp://radi.al/HeSawItCominiTunes

Amazon.comhttp://radi.al/HeSawItCominAmazon

GooglePlayhttp://radi.al/HeSawItCominGoogle

Track List:

  1. Sign Of The Times
  2. She Moves Me
  3. Crazy
  4. Love Don’t Live Here
  5. My Addiction
  6. Anything For You
  7. He Saw It Comin’
  8. Don’t Let Me Go
  9. Spy Vs Spy
  10. Blame It On The Night
  11. Godspeed

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For more info:

http://www.jackrussellsgreatwhite.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE.

Stone.

RATT Vocalist STEPHEN PEARCY To Release 4th Solo Record “SMASH” On January 27th, 2017

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From the official website of STEPHEN PEARCY:

RATT vocalist STEPHEN PEARCY, founding member of the mega multi platinum rock band, has completed work on his highly anticipated new album. “I am very happy with the new music and the diversity of the songs. Erik, Matt, Greg and myself put a lot of blood into the music, It’s taken some time”. “I’m sure all the fans will be excited too. And to be involved with the Frontiers Music family is way cool,” says Stephen about the new songs .

“SMASH” is planned for release on Frontiers Music Sri Jan. 27th, 2017.

The good news is that the first taste of new music has been already made available! Check out “I Can’t Take It” now:

The teaser single “I Can’t Take It” was mixed and mastered by none other than the legendary Beau Hill, the producer of RATT‘s first four multi platinum albums.

“SMASH” was produced by Pearcy and Thorne for TFR, engineered, recorded and mixed mastered by Matt Thorne and co produced by the bands lead guitarist and co writer Erik Ferentinos at MT Studio’s – Burbank, CA.

Pearcy will be supporting “SMASH” with live dates in the U.S. and internationally.

With over (12) million records, gold and platinum videos sold in the U.S. alone with RATT, and many other awards touring the world (32) years and with over (20) albums to his credit with other ventures, solo projects, compilations, best of records with other bands he created, there is no slowing Pearcy down. He’s a top fuel dragster roaring over 300 MPH!

Follow Stephen Pearcy online:
http://www.stephen-pearcy.com/home

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE STEPHEN PEARCY.

Stone.

BLACK SABBATH “THE END” – Look At The Merch My BEST Metal Buddy Bought For Me From The Concert! Whoa! Amazing!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Above: My Black Sabbath “The End” concert tee!

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I first met Scott Coverdale back in 1988, while we were both attending the same Community College together. Our relationship has bonded into a legit brotherhood ever since. Scott has been a tremendous Metal researcher for Metal Odyssey these last several years, as well. In other words, Scott is my very BEST Metal Buddy. ‘Nuff said.

Scott Coverdale was hugely fortunate to attend the Black Sabbath concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, back on August 27th of this year. This of course was one stop for Black Sabbaths’ “The End” Tour.

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Above: My autographed CD digipak (left inner side of duofold) – Tony Iommi & Geezer Butler.

I never thought in a million Metal years that Scott would purchase for me, as gifts, a tour tee and autographed “The End” CD for me, while he was at this show! Then again, this type of generosity from Scott is nothing new to me either. From everything that Scott told me about this Black Sabbath concert, he had a grand Metal experience!

Take a look below and above at the autographed tee and CD gifts I received from my Best Metal Buddy Scott! I still cannot believe I have this incredible cool and historic Black Sabbath concert merch! Thank you again, Scott! A brother like you I can never take for granted. Metal Be Thy Name!

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Above: Right inner side of my digipak – Ozzy Osbournes’ autograph! Whoa!

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Above: Backside of my Black Sabbath “The End” concert tee.

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Above: Front cover of Black Sabbath “The End” CD.

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Above: Back cover of Black Sabbath “The End” CD.

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* The CD was already pre-autographed by Black Sabbath and purchased at their merch booth by Scott.

* All photos of above merch taken by Stone.

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SCOTT COVERDALE.

LONG LIVE THE METAL LEGACY OF BLACK SABBATH.

Stone.

ARMORED SAINT – To Kick Off US Tour With Queensrÿche Next Week; Band Launches “Aftermath (Live)” Single For Fans Via Pledgemusic + Details Of Carpe Noctum Live Album Revealed

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Next week, ARMORED SAINT will join Queensrÿche and Midnight Eternal for a US tour. Set to commence on November 15th in Seattle, Washington, the trek will run through nearly two-dozen cities, coming to a close on December 15th in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

ARMORED SAINT w/ Queensrÿche, Midnight Eternal:
11/15/2016 Showbox At The Market – Seattle, WA
11/16/2016 Ace Of Spaces – Sacramento, CA
11/17/2016 Riverside Municipal Auditorium – Riverside, CA
11/18/2016 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
11/22/2016 Alamo City Music Hall – San Antonio, TX
11/23/2016 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
11/25/2016 Clicks – Tyler, TX
11/26/2016 Trees – Dallas, TX
11/29/2016 Mavericks At The Landing – Jacksonville, FL
11/30/2016 Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/01/2016 The Cuban Club – Tampa, FL
12/02/2016 The Music Farm – Charleston, SC
12/03/2016 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
12/04/2016 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
12/06/2016 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
12/07/2016 Rex Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
12/08/2016 Diesel Concert Lounge – Chesterfield, MI
12/09/2016 Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL
12/11/2016 Limelight – Peoria, IL
12/13/2016 The Waiting Room – Omaha, NE
12/14/2016 Kanza Hall – Overland Park, KS
12/15/2016 The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO

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ARMORED SAINT will be touring in support of their Carpe Noctum release. As previously announced, the band has teamed up with PledgeMusic to offer fans a brand new live album. Having toured with Metallica, Whitesnake, Alice Cooper, The Scorpions, and many other artists since their inception in the early ’80s, ARMORED SAINT has always been a highly regarded live act, not only in their hometown of Los Angeles, but around the globe. The only official release to capture this, however, is 1989’s live album, Saints Will Conquer, until now. Carpe Noctum was captured at the band’s 2015 Wacken Festival set, as well as their headlining show in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

For a first preview of Carpe Noctum, the live version of “Aftermath” is now available exclusively for pledgers at PledgeMusic: pledgemusic.com/armoredsaint, where the album can also be preordered in various formats and bundles, with every “pledge”/purchase receiving a digital download of the tracks, plus behind-the-scenes content, including footage from Wacken 2015, plus 2016’s Ozzfest, Queensrÿche appearances, and more.

Carpe Noctum Live Album – Track Listing:
1. Win Hands Down
2. March Of The Saint
3. Stricken By Fate
4. Last Train Home
5. Mess
6. Aftermath
7. Left Hook From Right Field
8. Reign Of Fire

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more ARMORED SAINT:

http://www.armoredsaint.com

http://www.metalblade.com/armoredsaint

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ARMORED SAINT. 

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE MIDNIGHT ETERNAL.

Stone.

KIX – PLATINUM-SELLING HARD ROCK ICONS KIX REACH THE #1 SPOT ON THIS WEEK’S BILLBOARD TOP MUSIC VIDEO SALES CHART – WITH CAN’T STOP THE SHOW: THE RETURN OF KIX – A DOCUMENTARY

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo Credit: Mike Morgan

THEIR HIGHEST CHARTING DEBUT IN THEIR 35 YEAR HISTORY

“We have always known from the way our passionate fans treat us that we are number one with them,” said the band. “We have always enjoyed that mutual love fest. And now, to have our fans lift us to #1 on the Billboard Music Video Chart is by far the greatest honor that they can bestow upon our band. We are grateful for this testimony of dedication. This perfectly illustrates that ‘fan’ is short for fanatic, and this is absolutely true when it comes to KIX fans. We are most certainly humbled beyond words!”

THE TWO-DISC DVD/CD WAS RELEASED OCTOBER 21, 2016 AND FEATURES THE MAKING OF ROCK YOUR FACE OFF – KIX’S FIRST NEW MUSIC IN 20 YEARS, INTERVIEWS WITH THE BAND AS WELL AS NOTABLE ROCK ARTISTS AND KEY ROCK MUSIC INDUSTRY FIGURES

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KIX IS ON TOUR NOW!

DVD INTERVIEWS:
Eddie Trunk (radio personality)
Taylor Rhodes (producer)
Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)
Luc Carl (Sirius/XM)
Keith Roth (Sirius/XM)
Share Ross (Vixen)
Shannon Larkin (Godsmack/Wrathchild America)
Jeff LaBar (Cinderella)
Don Jamieson (Host of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic)
Jaime St James (Black N Blue/Warrant)
Chip Z’Nuff (Enuff Z’Nuff)
Alex Kayne (L’Amour)
Kevin Butler (Hammerjacks)
Steve Kicas (Hammerjacks)
Scott Spelbring (producer)

For more information, KIX bio, photos and more go HERE

TOUR DATES:
NOV 12 – Harrah’s Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ
NOV 26 – “WTPA Birthday Bash” @ Radisson Convention Center – Camp Hill, PA
DEC 9 – Warehouse Live W/ Faster Pussycat – Houston, TX
DEC 10 – Bomb Factory W/ Slaughter, King’s X, More – Dallas, TX
DEC 16 – Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department – Brunswick, MD
DEC 17 – Rams Head Live – Baltimore, MD
JAN 21 – Badlands Pawn Gold and Jewelry W/ Quiet Riot – Sioux Falls, SD

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KIX.

Stone.

VADER And IMMOLATION Confirmed For BRISTOL DEATHFEST! April 15th & 16th Of 2017

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Vader & Immolation will now be co-headlining Bristol Deathfest on Saturday night whilst Hour of Penance and Defeated Sanity will co-headline Sunday night of the festival.

After releasing their eleventh brand new studio album The Empire through Nuclear Blast (on 4th November 2016) Vader confirm they will be co-headlining the first night of Bristol Deathfest alongside American titans, Immolation. Original Saturday headliners, Defeated Sanity will now co-headline Sunday night together with Hour of Penance. British lads, Ancient Ascendant have also been added and Dutch Abrupt Demise will make their first ever UK appearance at Bristol Deathfest.

The latest additions have secured Bristol Deathfest as one of the must attend events for any fan of death metal in the UK next year. Almost every band performing has released a new album in 2016 or will have new releases ready in 2017. Bristol Deathfest is the only place to see Hour of Penance, Defeated Sanity, Nader Sadek, Kraanium, Cytotoxin, Epicardiectomy, and Abrupt Demise in the UK next year.

Defeated Sanity will be performing the Disposal of the Dead EP in it’s entirety before Hour of Penance perform songs from their upcoming album Cast the First Stone and close the festival. Nader Sadek will be performing a special exclusive show at Bristol Deathfest which will feature Derek Roddy (ex-Hate Eternal/Nile, Serpents Rise), Destructhor (Myrkskog, ex-Morbid Angel/Zyklon), George Maier (Pestilence), Sarah Jezebel Deva (ex-Cradle of Filth/Therion) and Mahmud Gecekusu (Perversion).

Full Line-Up:
Vader (Poland)
Immolation (USA)
Hour of Penance (Italy) *
Defeated Sanity (Germany/USA) *
Nader Sadek (Egypt/USA/Norway/Germany/UK/UAE) */**

Dyscarnate (UK)
Kraanium (Norway/UK/Russia) *
Cytotoxin (Germany) *
Man Must Die (UK)
Epicardiectomy (Czech Republic) *
Ancient Ascendant (UK)
Necrosis (UK)
Scordatura (UK)
Abrupt Demise (Netherlands) */**
Body Harvest (UK)
Ascaris (UK)

* = Only UK appearance of 2017 ** = Debut UK appearance

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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ENUFF Z’NUFF “Clowns Lounge” – New Studio Album Releases On December 2nd, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 6, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Enuff Z’Nuff Facebook:

Ready for another track from the upcoming release, CLOWNS LOUNGE? Check out “She Makes It Harder” (below) at max volume and let us know what you think!

CLOWNS LOUNGE is out December 2nd on Frontiers Music srl and can be pre-ordered on CD or MP3 from Amazon Music here: http://radi.al/ClownsLoungeAmazon

And be sure to come see us out on the road now! Lots of dates still to come: http://www.enuffznuff.com/tour

Clowns Lounge is an album of rescued rarities along with early demos, reworked and re-recorded by the band.

Clowns Lounge – Track List:

Dog On A Bone
Runaway
Back In Time
She Makes It Harder
Rockabye Dreamland
The Devil Of Shakespeare (Feat. Jani Lane and James Young)
Radio
Good Luv
Round And Round
Nothing
Backstreet Kids
One More Hit

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ENUFF Z’NUFF.

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PRIDE OF LIONS – New Studio Album “Fearless” Releases On January 27th, 2017, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on November 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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BREAKING NEWS: Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the highly anticipated new studio album from PRIDE OF LIONS, FEARLESS, on January 27, 2017.

When Frontiers released Pride Of Lions’ groundbreaking first album in 2003, many people asked, “Is this one of those project bands that do one or two albums and then disappear – or a real band with staying power?”

Now, in the year 2017 the answer to that question will be very clear as the band release their FIFTH studio album, FEARLESS! Additionally, their best-selling “Live In Belgium” album and video proves to the world that Jim Peterik and Toby Hitchcock and the powerful Pride Of Lions band is not just a studio concoction, but a live force to be reckoned with, headlining shows in America and Europe.

“We are always trying to top ourselves,” states singer/ songwriter/ guitarist Jim Peterik. “This time I went back and listened closely to all the previous albums to hear the strongest assets of each record: what was working and what could be improved. I went into writing the FEARLESS material keeping that in mind. I feel it sticks closer to the template we set with our first release, yet goes to new places musically as well like using a Kansas style fiddle played by Andrew Ohlrich – on the video/single “All I See is You”.”

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The songs and performances on FEARLESS are…well… truly fearless. The title track blazes from the speakers gaining steam with every chorus. “Take the highest ground – stand and fight- you gotta be harder – you gotta be tougher – you gotta be – fearless!” This could be the new battle cry for Rocky Balboa or any common man needing to make a difference in the world.

“When I got together with Jim in Chicago to record, things just caught fire,” enthuses Toby. “I sang 12 vocals in two days! That’s how inspired I was with the new material.”

“Toby hit new heights on this one,” raves Jim. “I was sitting behind the recording console with Larry Millas just one big goose bump as Toby glided from hard rockers like “Rising Up”, classic melodic rock like “All I See Is You” to a heartfelt ode to timeless love – “Everlasting Love.”

Future classics include “The Tell”, where the main character is giving off signals she may not even realize to the mesmerizing magic of “Silent Music” (“I can’t help it if I talk funny – I can’t express the way I feel in spoken words – hold on”) to the mysterious “Freedom of the Night”. That last one was written with former Jimi Jamison keyboardist Hal Butler and the lyric, chord changes and melody seem to channel what Jimi might now be singing if his life had not been tragically cut short.

“The last track is one of my faves,” states Toby Hitchcock. “I think we all can relate to the often painful process of figuring out just who we are and how we fit on this planet. “Unmasking the Mystery” is not something that happens all at once – it happens over time and on our last day we still won’t have all the answers.”

The album will be supported by live dates – in the States and abroad with the first show on January 28th as a part of Jim Peterik’s World Stage at Wentz Hall in Naperville, Illinois.

In early 2017, expect the premiere of the music video for “All I See Is You” directed by Greg Bizzarro. Greg has directed every POL video thus far, as well as the popular “Cold Blooded” video by Peterik / Scherer which starred Leann Marie of “I Can’t Hold Back” video fame.

So crank it up! The louder the better, after all “You gotta be fearless!!!”

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PRIDE OF LIONS
Jim Peterik – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Toby Hitchcock – Vocals
Ed Breckenfeld – drums
Klem Hayes – bass
Mike Aquino – guitar
Christian Cullen – keyboards

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* For more info:

www.aprideoflions.com
www.facebook.com/officialjimpeterik

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http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PRIDE OF LIONS.

Stone.

IRON MAIDEN – Will Embark On 19 Date European “The Book Of Souls” Tour In April/May Of 2017

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , on October 30, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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IRON MAIDEN continue The Book Of Souls World Tour into 2017 with a 16 date European Tour and the first UK Tour since 2011.

Special guests on all the shows will be Shinedown.

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APR 22 BELGIUM ANTWERP SPORTPALEIS
APR 24 GERMANY OBERHAUSEN KÖNIG-PILSENER-ARENA
APR 28 GERMANY FRANKFURT FESTHALLE
MAY 02 GERMANY HAMBURG BARCLAYCARD ARENA
MAY 04 ENGLAND NOTTINGHAM MOTORPOINT ARENA
MAY 06 IRELAND DUBLIN 3ARENA
MAY 08 ENGLAND MANCHESTER ARENA
MAY 10 ENGLAND SHEFFIELD ARENA
MAY 11 ENGLAND LEEDS FIRST DIRECT ARENA
MAY 14 ENGLAND NEWCASTLE METRO RADIO ARENA
MAY 16 SCOTLAND GLASGOW SSE HYDRO ARENA
MAY 17 SCOTLAND ABERDEEN AECC GE OIL & GAS ARENA
MAY 20 ENGLAND LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA
MAY 21 ENGLAND BIRMINGHAM BARCLAYCARD ARENA
MAY 24 WALES CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA
MAY 27 ENGLAND LONDON O2 ARENA

3 Dates added to original itinerary:

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – König-Pilsener-ARENA in Oberhausen, Germany (Second night).

Frankfurt Festhalle – April 29th
London O2 Arena – May 28th

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Source: Iron Maiden

For more info on: Shinedown

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE SHINEDOWN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

AYIN ALEPH – Releases New Music Video “Crystal Bell” – New Album Due Early In 2017

Posted in Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on October 18, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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AYIN ALEPH – has released her new video for Crystal Bell from her upcoming album due early next year. Listen to and watch AYIN ALEPH in all of her musical elegance below:

Support AYIN ALEPH and purchase her passionate new single Crystal Bell from her bandcamp page, by clicking the link below!

https://ayinaleph.bandcamp.com/track/crystal-bell

About Ayin Aleph:

Hollywood based, but European raised, Ayin is at the confluence of classical music and heavy rock, combining Baroque influences (massive choirs) and romanticism (rhythmic and lead acoustic piano). With an extravagant personality, massive guitars, sophisticated bass lines, powerful back beats, philharmonic accompaniment and magnificent compositions, a new dawn of rock has broken.

Ayin is a consummate performer; classically trained and renowned concert pianist; operatic vocalist; provocateur, poet, model and fashion designer Ayin Aleph is a ready-made brand. Combining Baroque style and composition with the driving force of modern band format, Ayin has created her own genre of music that is passionate and inspired.

Thought provoking lyrics, infectious melodies, blazing rhythmic passages and high fashion coalesce in Ayin Aleph, rendering any preconceived notions of what makes a Pop, Rock or Metal star, pass. Ayin speaks directly to the senses with timeless, contemporary and cutting edge sensibilities.

Ayin has 2 albums and 6 music videos to her credit, and has performed extensively in Russia, the United States and throughout Europe.

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LONG LIVE AYIN ALEPH.

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BATTLECROSS And WOVENWAR Have Begun North American Tour With SOILWORK, UNEARTH And DARKNESS DIVIDED

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on October 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Metal Blade lablemates BATTLECROSS and WOVENWAR will kick off their North American Fury Tour tonight supporting Soilwork and Unearth. The trek will coil its way through over two dozen venues, coming to a close on November 16th in Toronto, Ontario. Additional support will be provided by Darkness Divided.

Following the journey, BATTLECROSS will close 2016 with a three-week headlining run: the third installment of the Winter Warriors Tour. This year, support will be provided by Metal Blade labelmates Allegaeon and Necromancing The Stone. In conjunction with the Veterans Ticket Foundation, the Winter Warriors Tour will once again offer free admission to members of the US Armed Forces and the band will donate a portion of their proceeds to local veterans’ organizations in each city.

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Veterans are invited to register for free tickets at vettix.org. BATTLECROSS will be touring in support of their latest album, Rise To Power, which landed on the Billboard charts at #103, marking the band’s second Billboard chart entry (2013’s War Of Will entered the charts at #130). To preview and purchase Rise To Power, visit: metalblade.com/battlecross.

On October 21st, WOVENWAR will release their sophomore album, Honor Is Dead. More aggressive and fluid than its self-titled predecessor, Honor Is Dead was written with contributions from all members, while the music for Wovenwar was mostly written before vocalist Shane Blay joined the band. The results speak for themselves, capturing a group that sounds truly unified, and hungry.

Expanding upon the ruthlessly catchy melodies and hooks of their debut and driven by darker lyrical themes, Honor Is Dead makes for a listening experience with true depth, and a broad emotional range. To hear latest single, “World On Fire,” visit AltPress.com at THIS LOCATION where a drum play through for the track can be viewed, alongside an exclusive interview with drummer Jordan Mancino. For preorder info and to check out a concept video (by the band’s own Nick Hipa) for “Censorship” visit: metalblade.com/wovenwar.

BATTLECROSS And WOVENWAR w/ Soilwork, Unearth, Darkness Divided:
10/17/2016 Cats Cradle – Carrboro, NC
10/18/2016 The Loft – Atlanta, GA
10/20/2016 The Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX
10/21/2016 18th Street – San Leon, TX
10/22/2016 Empire Control Room – Austin, TX
10/24/2016 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
10/26/2016 Glass House – Pomona, CA
10/27/2016 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
10/29/2016 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
10/30/2016 The Pin – Spokane, WA
11/01/2016 Dimondz Event Center – Jerome, ID
11/02/2016 Metro – Salt Lake City, UT
11/03/2016 The Summit – Denver, CO
11/05/2016 Fubar – St. Louis, MO
11/06/2016 Diamond Pub Concert Hall – Louisville, KY
11/08/2016 The Metal Grill – Cudday, WI
11/09/2016 Q&Z – Ringle, WI
11/10/2016 Home Bar – Arlington Heights, IL
11/11/2016 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI
11/12/2016 Diesel – Pittsburgh, PA
11/13/2016 Gramercy – New York City, NY
11/15/2016 The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON
11/16/2016 Rockpile – Toronto, ON

BATTLECROSS Winter Warriors Tour w/ Allegaeon, Necromancing The Stone:
11/25/2016 Basement Transmissions – Erie, PA
11/26/2016 Harmony House – Webster, NY
11/27/2016 Fuze Box – Albany, NY
11/28/2016 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD
11/29/2016 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
11/30/2016 Amityville Music Hall – Amityville, NY
12/01/2016 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA
12/02/2016 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
12/03/2016 The Iron Heights – Augusta, GA
12/04/2016 Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
12/07/2016 Southport Music Hall – New Orleans, LA
12/08/2016 Shooters – Texarkana, AR
12/09/2016 The Korova – San Antonio, TX
12/10/2016 Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
12/11/2016 Thunder Alley – Oklahoma City, OK
12/12/2016 Aftershock – Merriam, KS
12/13/2016 Rev Room – Little Rock, AR
12/14/2016 The East Room – Nashville, TN
12/15/2016 Big Shots – Valparaiso, IN
12/16/2016 Rockstar Pro Arena – Dayton, OH
12/17/2016 The Token Lounge – Westland, MI

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.metalblade.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Evil Over Europe Tour With POSSESSED And BELPHEGOR Announced

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , on October 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The Flaming Arts Agency and Terrorizer Magazine present one of the most extreme tours of the year! The “Evil Over Europe” double-headliner tour featuring POSSESSED, the godfathers of the death metal genre, and BELPHEGOR, one of the most extreme line-ups to ever come out of the death black metal scene. Blasphemy will ensue, as joining these two titans will be America’s finest Black Metal Export ABSU! Both BELPHEGOR and POSSESSED will be rotating each night playing 1 hour sets. Do not miss this tour of legends!

Helmuth comments: “Hails! BELPHEGOR will siege through Europe with full gear and artillery! Be prepared Europe, do NOT miss these diabolical ceremonies.”

Jeff Becerra comments: “We look forward to spread Death Metal and blasphemy on this Evil Over Europe tour. These shows will be legendary.”

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POSSESSED

https://www.facebook.com/666possessed

BELPHEGOR

http://www.belphegor.at/

https://www.facebook.com/belphegor

ABSU

http://absu.bandzoogle.com/

https://www.facebook.com/officialabsu

FROM HELL

http://www.fromhell.net/

https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisFROMHELL

COLD RAVEN

https://www.facebook.com/coldraven666

SARIOLA

http://sariola.de/

https://www.facebook.com/sariolaofficial

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Shown above: BELPHEGOR

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

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NEWMACHINE – To Record With Howard Lindeman

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , on October 14, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

NEWMACHINE – the new project featuring Lonnie Vencent (bass), Ryche Green (drums), Tommy Williams (vocals), Lorenzo ‘Zo’ DelVecchio (guitar), and Polo Staber (guitar) has entered CVRS Studios in Florida to begin recording their debut.

The band signed a development deal with world renown producer / engineer Howard Lindemen (John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Kiss and more ) and Green Flash Management Inc. Lindeman will be producing and mixing the NEWMACHINE 2017 debut release.

NEWMACHINE has a few fall dates setup to test the new material as well as a few surprises.

Thu 10/27/16 – Marion, SC Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex
Fri 10/28/16 – Marion, SC Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex
Sat 10/29/16 – Marion, SC Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex
Fri 11/04/16 – Port Charlotte, FL Ms Rascals Loony Bin

More info to be announced as it become available.

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LONG LIVE NEWMACHINE.

Stone.

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE – Inks Deal With HighVolMusic

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , on October 13, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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HighVolMusic is pleased to announce that Memphis, TN rockers EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE has signed with the label. EMN self released their 5 song E.P. Grind’ earlier this year. Grind’ includes ‘Loco Crazy’ which features a guest appearance by Zach Myers of Shinedown on guitar and also features Wayne Swinny of Saliva on guitar in the opening track titled ‘Snake’.

In 2017 HighVolMusic will issue the ‘Grind’ release with additional new material in an enhanced full length version, a possible title tweak and updated artwork. The deal could also include the release of additional music including new and/or unreleased material.

Forming in the early 90’s, EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE is no stranger to the music scene.  After quickly arriving on the Memphis rock scene, word spread about their energy-packed live performances gaining them the attention of Clive Davis (Arista Records).  After signing with Arista, EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE became staples on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball with their music videos for “Walls Came Down”, “Love Can Make You Blind”, and “House of Pain”.

EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE received a great deal of national press and toured, promoting the first two albums, allowing them the chance to open for bands such as Cheap Trick and Dream Theater. They performed many headlining shows, drawing in large crowds and selling out venues. EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE has been featured in hundreds of hard rock magazines both nationally and internationally like Metal Edge as well as appearing on shows like the Joan Rivers’ talk show.

A release date will be announced. More information can be found at highvolmusic.com or emnband.net.

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LONG LIVE EVERY MOTHER’S NIGHTMARE.

Stone.

HAMMER KING – Makes Official Video Offering To Heavy Metal Gods

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on October 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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German Power Metal Quartet HAMMER KING have released an official video for the title track from forthcoming album King is Rising. The video was shot at  the PFAFF-Areal-Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH in Kaiserslautern by JWKM (Jürgen Walzer Kreative Medien). Go forth and get your Heavy Metal groove on at the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUI2L5KGYl4&feature=youtu.be

Cruz Del Sur Music will release HAMMER KING‘s sophomore album King is Rising on November 11.

Recorded at Powerwolf‘s Studio Greywolf, King is Rising is once again packed with the truest Heavy Metal in this and all possible other worlds. It is Heavy Metal in the tradition of IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST, crossed with the German Power Metal of HAMMER KING‘s peers.

King is Rising contains 12 Metal anthems literally made for live performances with a nod towards faster paced songs compared to debut album Kingdom Of The Hammer King.

Thematically, the second chapter of HAMMER KING‘s saga pertains to war and revolt, while the King’s battle stories drastically bespeak today’s global crises.  For the album’s artwork the band decided to again partner with brilliant German artist Timo Würz, and the result speaks for itself. Timo is the kind of artist who guarantees quality in every aspect of his job!

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King Is Rising will be available on Compact Disc (with one bonus track), Vinyl and Digital formats. The album’s release party will be held on November 12 at Cruz Del Sur Music own’s Burn This Town Festival in Rome. Also appearing will be Sacred Steel, Rosae Crucis, Battle Ram andGraal.

HAMMER KING consists of former ROSS THE BOSS vocalist Titan Fox, former SALTATIO MORTIS’ drummer Dolph A. Macallan rounded out by K.K. Basement on bass and Gino Wilde on guitars.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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* For more info:

www.hammer-king.com

www.facebook.com/thehammerking

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

http://cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com/

www.facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HAMMER KING.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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GLENN HUGHES – New Solo Album “Resonate” Releases On November 4th – New Song “My Town” Streaming Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on October 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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If you didn’t listen to the great Glenn Hughes singing  My Town (see above) just yet, do it now! C’mon, hit that start button! There is only one Glenn Hughes and he delivers on this song! Whoa! Enormous song! This song has made me so happy today, I cannot express it in words. Glenns’ vocals are of what being an elite Rock ‘N Roll singer is all about! I cannot say enough here, I’m flabbergasted. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Glenns’ new studio album, Resonate, releases via Frontiers Music SRL this November and you can get the Rockin’ skinny below:

Pre-order here: http://radi.al/Resonate

RESONATE is out November 4th and can be pre-ordered on CD or MP3 from Amazon Music here: http://radi.al/ResonateAmazon (All MP3 pre-orders include instant downloads of “My Town” and “Heavy”.)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GLENN HUGHES.

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