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On This Day In METAL History – July 11th… From DEF LEPPARD To THY ART IS MURDER

On July 11th, 1981 – Def Leppard released their second studio album High ‘n’ Dry. This was the band’s first album to be produced by Mutt Lange. High ‘n’ Dry went on to peak at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, eventually selling two million (plus) copies in the United States. Holy cannoli!

On July 11th, 2014 – The sensational SCORPIONS performed at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden. This was one of many, many dates on their Rock & Roll Forever Tour. Johan Franzon filled in for James Kottak on drums.

On July 11th, 2015 – The UK’s TESSERACT have their forthcoming studio album, Polaris, album ranked at #24, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This album releases on September 18th, 2015.

On July 11th, 2015 – Canadian Death Metal legends KATAKLYSM have their forthcoming studio album, Of Ghosts And Gods, ranked at #91, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Cool. This album releases on July 31st, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Records.

On July 11th, 2015 – Australia’s Thy Art Is Murder have their newly released studio album, Holy War, debuting at #82, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Righteous, man!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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X GUITARIST – BILLY ZOOM – DIAGNOSED WITH BLADDER CANCER

Posted in Music, punk, Punk rock, rock music with tags billy zoom, metal odyssey, Punk rock, rock music news, x on July 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

IMMEDIATE TREATMENT TO BEGIN – ZOOM WILL STILL PERFORM AT ORANGE COUNTY ALBUM PLAY SHOWS THIS WEEKEND

REPLACEMENT TO BE NAMED FOR JULY – AUGUST DATES SO X CAN CONTINUE WITH THE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF ZOOM

(Los Angeles, CA) Legendary guitarist, punk legend, and all-around nice guy, Billy Zoom, has been diagnosed with cancer. Zoom was given the news that he has an aggressive form of bladder cancer and immediate treatment is necessary to fight the disease. The 67-year-old musician/producer/electronics wiz will begin chemo treatment next week.

In early 2010, Zoom revealed that he had been successfully treated for prostate cancer. After undergoing a radical prostatectomy, the cancer was caught in its early stages and he was given the ‘all clear’.

X and Zoom are committed to this weekend’s 4-album play shows at Orange County’s The Observatory where Billy will join his longtime bandmates on stage to play songs from his iconic bands first four albums. Joining X for these shows will be The Blasters and Mike Watt.

X will continue with their previously announced July and August mid-west and east coast tour dates as planned in support of Billy and his family. A replacement for Zoom will be announced shortly.

X and manager, Mike Rouse, have begun a fund to help Zoom with his upcoming medical costs.

Statement from X:
“In the music community, we all take turns helping each other.
Punk rock and benefits: you name the cause, and the bands and fans will be there. Now it’s our turn to help Billy Zoom, the wittiest, smartest, nicest, best guitar player & friend we know. We would do anything to help him get better, help take care of his family, and lessen his woes.

Please keep Billy in your prayers and send some positive energy his way!
Donating a few bucks will take away some of his financial stress and worry.
And it’s the punk rock thing to do.”

Please donate to Support Billy Zoom’s Kick Cancer Fight by visiting:
http://www.gofundme.com/yx66a4

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Source: MAD Ink PR

STAY STRONG, BILLY ZOOM.

Stone.

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PRAYING MANTIS – Offer Their Tenth Studio Album “Legacy” To Their Legion Of Fans – Out On August 21st, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, melodic hard rock, metal odyssey, praying mantis on July 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music SRL:

The early reactions to the new songs have been outstanding and there is a real buzz beginning to emerge that this could arguably be the best album that Mantis have ever made! Bold words to be sure, but this is more than mere record label hyperbole…

“Legacy” is the first recording to feature the two new members from the Netherlands, John “Jaycee” Cuijpers and Hans in’t Zandt (vocals and drums respectively), who have truly provided a new dimension to the writing process and musical performances. Together with the prolific songwriting talents of Chris Troy and guitarists Tino Troy and Andy Burgess, they have been instrumental not only in the writing of the new songs, but in providing a new vision in terms of the sound engineering and production. The recording of the album was carried out in various recording studios in Belgium, Netherlands and UK.

As per the previous record, “Sanctuary”, the mixing of the new album was done by Andrew Reilly in his studio in Atlanta. The first single, “Fight For Your Honour” will be accompanied by a video shot while the band performed the song for the first time at their acclaimed performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival II in Milan, Italy.

One of the most influential and famous artists in the rock field, Rodney Matthews (Magnum, Diamond Head, Allen/Lande) has been commissioned to do the artwork for the album in the same style and stunning quality that so many fans loved on the original Mantis albums like “Time Tells No Lies” and the later album “Predator In Disguise”.

Praying Mantis are a well-established band of melodic hard rockers. They were formed by brothers Tino and Chris Troy in 1973 and together with bands like Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, and others they spearheaded the NWOBHM movement. While they did not see the same dizzying heights of success as some of their contemporaries, Praying Mantis nonetheless became one of the most influential bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The band has remained active over the years and still record and play live regularly.

Praying Mantis – Legacy EPK

(Official / New / Studio album / 2015)

“Legacy” – Track Listing: Fight For Your Honour; The One; Believable; Tokyo; Better Man; All I See; Eyes Of A Child; The Runner; Against The World; Fallen Angel; Second Time Around

PRAYING MANTIS:

Tino Troy – Guitars

Chris Troy – Bass Guitar

John Cuijpers – Vocals

Andy Burgess – Guitars

Hans in ‘t Zandt – Drums

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Source:

‪ http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE PRAYING MANTIS.

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HUMAN FORTRESS – Metal Warriors Begin Crowdfunding Campaign For New Studio Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags human fortress, melodic metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on July 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

German epic melodic metallers HUMAN FORTRESS are asking their fans for help: the band is currently working on what will become their new album. Songwriting turned out great and the band is full of enthusiasm. Now it’s our turn: HUMAN FORTRESS offer some cool prices for all those who support them. Be part of the project and have your name/photo printed inside the new album’s booklet! Or meet the band in the studio while they are recording the album and have a dinner with them… In addition lots of other prices are available.

What will your hard-earned money be used for? – Simply to create the biggest and best album HUMAN FORTRESS have ever released, plus great video clip. Check this page link below for info:

https://www.startnext.com/humanfortress

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Source: AFM Records

* For more HUMAN FORTRESS info:

HUMAN FORTRESS

LONG LIVE HUMAN FORTRESS.

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Baroque Danish Metal Stars ROYAL HUNT To Return With Brand New album “Devil’s Dozen” – Out On August 21st, via Frontiers Music SRL!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, melodic rock, Music, rock music with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey, royal hunt on July 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music SRL:

Frontiers Music SRL is excited to announce the release of the brand new studio album from ROYAL HUNT entitled “Devil’s Dozen” on August 21st in Europe and North America.

With keyboardist and songwriter André Andersen still at the helm, ROYAL HUNT have once again created an album that combines the basic sound and core values of classic rock with progressive rock and more current musical elements. After selling approximately 1.7 million albums globally and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong…and now gets to release their 13th studio album entitled “The Devil´s Dozen”.

André Andersen says: “We´re very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt´s musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety – from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date – “Until The Day”. Counting in Royal Hunt´s usual attention to details – playing wise as well as production wise – I´m sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard rocking music will be pleased with our latest offering.”

The new recording stays true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound, with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet, the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern-day production elements move to twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette. The album is chock full of carefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team who combined crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch.

Featuring once again the talents of the awesome US singer DC Cooper – who, after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide decided to reunite with the band in 2011 – Royal Hunt features – besides André Andersen on keyboards – long time member Andreas Passmark on bass, Jonas Larsen on guitar and new drummer Andreas Habo Johansson (ex Narnia). Royal Rock… no substitutes!

“Devil’s Dozen” tracklisting: So Right So Wrong; May You Never (Walk Alone); Heart On A Platter; A Tear In The Rain; Until The Day; Riches To Rags; Way Too Late; How Do You Know (bonus track).

ROYAL HUNT:

DC Cooper – vocals

Andre Andersen – keyboards

Andreas Passmark – bass

Jonas Larsen – guitars

Andreas Habo Johansson – drums

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Source:

http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE ROYAL HUNT.

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LYNCH MOB “REBEL” – New Studio Album Releasing On August 21st, via Frontiers Records SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, lynch mob, metal odyssey on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The 8th studio album, Rebel, from the great LYNCH MOB will be releasing on August 21st, 2015, via the fabulous Frontiers Music SRL. The first song to be released from Rebel is Automatic Fix and you can crank it up below! Whoa! This song features the amazing vocals of Oni Logan and (of course) the instantly identifiable guitar licks of the legendary George Lynch! Metal Be Thy Name!

The track listing for Rebel is:

1) Automatic Fix

2) Between The Truth And A Lie

3) Testify

4) Sanctuary

5) Pine Tree Avenue

6) Jelly Roll

7) Dirty Money

8) The Hollow Queen

9) The Ledge

10) Kingdon Of Slaves

11) War

L to R: Oni Logan and George Lynch

Lynch Mob formed in 1989 after George Lynch parted ways with his former band Dokken. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lynch Mob’s debut release Wicked Sensation, which is the band’s most popular work to date achieving gold-selling status. The band has released seven other albums throughout their career. Lynch Mob will be touring throughout the summer in support of Rebel.

Pre-order REBEL on Apple Music/iTunes and “Automatic Fix” and “War” will download instantly: http://radi.al/LynchMobRebeliTunes

Pre-order now at: http://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Lynch-Mob/dp/B00ZJB7YAE and http://radi.al/LynchMobRebel

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Source:

http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE LYNCH MOB.

Stone.

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BLACKMORE’S NIGHT “All Our Yesterdays” – Releases On September 18th, 2015, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in folk music, folk rock, Music, rock music with tags blackmore's night, folk music, folk rock, metal odyssey on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 18, 2015, Frontiers Music SRL will release ALL OUR YESTERDAYS, the tenth studio album from Blackmore’s Night, the world’s number one Renaissance act and one of the most popular folk-rock bands in the world.

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS will be released on a variety of formats: CD, CD/DVD, 2LP, Box Set and Digital. Pre-orders for the CD, CD/DVD and Digital versions are available on Amazon.com here: http://radi.al/BlackmoresNightAmazon and on iTunes at: http://radi.al/BlackmoresNightiTunes (includes instant download of the title track, “All Our Yesterdays”).

DETAILS:

* CD/DVD Deluxe edition includes the full album plus a DVD with music videos for “All Our Yesterdays” and “Will O’ The Wisp,” plus an extensive interview with Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night on the making of the new album

* 2LP vinyl edition with a gatefold sleeve

** * Box Set Limited Collector’s edition includes CD/DVD deluxe edition, 2LP, t-shirt (L size ONLY), poster, lithograph**

**Release date is October 16th for LP and Box Set editions.

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BLACKMORE’S NIGHT, The Band:

Ritchie Blackmore – electric/acoustic guitars, mandola, hurdy gurdy, nickelharpe

Candice Night – vocals, chanter, cornamuse, shawms, rauschpfeife

Bard David of Larchmont – keyboards

Earl Grey of Chimay – Bass and rhythm guitar

Lady Lynn – harmony vocals, shawm, flute, recorder

Troubadour of Aberdeen – drums

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EUROPEAN TOUR DATES – (Remaining):

July 11: Rhein-Main Theater, Niedernhausen, Germany

July 14: Pivovarská zahrada, Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

July 16: Schloss Eyrichshof, Ebern, Germany

July 18: Thiepval Areal, Tübingen, Germany

July 25: Neue Weimarhalle, Weimar, Germany

July 27: Prinzregenttheater, München, Germany

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Source:

http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE BLACKMORE’S NIGHT.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 9th… From POISON To PHINEHAS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 9th, 1988 – POISON has their hit single, Nothin’ But A Good Time, ranked at #6, on the iTunes Top 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on POISON’s second studio album from 1988: Open Up And Say… Ahh! Groovy, man!

On July 9th, 1991 – Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Motörhead, Metal Church and Dangerous Toys started their Operation Rock ‘n Roll Tour at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Holy mackerel!

On July 9th, 2015 – LA’s Phinehas have their new studio album, Till The End, ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

On July 9th, 2015 – The self-titled and debut album from Suicidal Tendencies is ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was originally released back in 1983. Whoa!

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Born On This Day And Never Forgotten:

REST IN PEACE, MITCH MITCHELL.

REST IN PEACE, BON SCOTT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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NIGHTFELL – Brooding Portland Metal Outfit Prepares Second LP “Darkness Evermore” For Release Via 20 Buck Spin

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, nightfell on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

20 Buck Spin proudly welcomes Portland’s brooding and diverse metal outfit, NIGHTFELL, to the label’s ranks, and is preparing to release the band’s crushing Darkness Evermore sophomore LP later this year.

Comprised of main members Todd Burdette (Tragedy, His Hero Is Gone, Warcry, etc) and Tim Call (Aldebaran, Mournful Congregation, Sempiternal Dusk, Saturnalia Temple, etc), in 2014, Portland’s NIGHTFELL stormed decisively onto the worldwide metal scene with their forceful debut album The Living Ever Mourn, which was released through a cooperation between Southern Lord and Parasitic Records. Now, having further fortified their ominous fusion of shadowed disharmony, the band now marches forward with Darkness Evermore, a commanding display of power, tension and dynamics.

Once more defying easy classification, Darkness Evermore seethes with NIGHTFELL‘s fiery, apocalyptic energy from the opening moments of “At Last” until the final “Collapse” and through the cycle of “The Cleansing” and “Rebirth” in between. Ranging from short respites to more than ten minute epic pieces, the album’s blackened guitar harmonies and bleak melodies provide a somber counterpoint to the massive, imposing riffs strewn about the record like bodies on a war-torn field. Unsurprisingly considering the primary members’ other musical outlets, the immense ferocity of the vocals exact a heavy toll and agonizing dread.

As on the debut LP great care has been taken on the production and mastering side of Darkness Evermore to ensure a brutally heavy mix with a punishing low-end that maintains clarity throughout. As with their debut, the new album was recorded and mixed at Red Lantern Studios by Evan “Maus” Mersky and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Yob, Integrity, From Ashes Rise), both in Portland, and bears cover art paintings created by Carl Auge (His Hero Is Gone).

Darkness Evermore will see release via 20 Buck Spin on CD and digital on September 11th, followed by a 12″ vinyl release in early November. The album’s art, track listing, samples of its brutalizing audio and more will be released in the immediate, bleak days ahead.

Poised to make the shift from studio project to live band in the coming months, NIGHTFELL‘s second LP signals a new birth for a band only beginning to make its indelible mark.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.nightfell.bandcamp.com

http://www.20buckspin.com

http://www.facebook.com/20buckspin

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LONG LIVE NIGHTFELL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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STRYPER – Releases “Yahweh” single; Forthcoming Album “Fallen” Surges To #2 On iTunes Heavy Metal Albums Chart!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, stryper on July 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

July 8th, 2015 – The splendid STRYPER has made a humungous leap forward on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart with their forthcoming studio album: Fallen. This album is ranked at #2, today! Hip, hip, hooray! Fallen releases via Frontiers Music srl on October 16th, 2015.

July 8th, 2015 – STRYPER releases their new single (in digital format) from the forthcoming Fallen album: Yahweh. Yes, this song I like very, very, much; an instant STRYPER classic! Metal Be Thy Name! Yahweh can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.com. Listen to this emotionally charged, vocally majestic, guitar driven and Heavy Metal gem of a song below:

Pre-order FALLEN and “Yahweh” will download instantly: http://radi.al/StryperFallen

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* For more info on STRYPER:

Facebook: Stryper

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

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The Green River Burial – To Release ‘Blight’ Vinyl 7-Inch And Digital August 1st On Bastardized Recordings

Posted in Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags Metal News, metal odyssey, the green river burial on July 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Frankfurt’s THE GREEN RIVER BURIAL will release Blight on Vinyl 7-inch and digital formats August 1 on Bastardized Recordings. The two-song release showcases the German band’s movement into darker, groovier territory. The EP is the first chapter of a developing concept project that will be continued on the group’s upcoming full-length release.

Blight follows 2012 Bastardized Recordings release Separate & Coalesce. THE GREEN RIVER BURIAL sound mirrors and translates the ambition, passions and influences of the four members resulting in a unique, individualistic style. Growing from hardcore roots, the new EP demonstrates a shift toward more of a groove-oriented, modern metal style.

Tracks:

1. Armilus

2. Dajjal

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THE GREEN RIVER BURIAL have played numerous internal shows, tours, and festivals with bands like SUICIDE SILENCE, THY ART IS MURDER, ARCHITECTS, EMMURE, AUGUST BURNS RED, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, OF MICE & MEN, BEHEMOTH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, HATEBREED, I DECLARE WAR, THE ACACIA STRAIN, and BURY TOMORROW. Known for their powerful live performances, THE GREEN RIVER BURIAL won’t stop until every venue is filled and every staged is destroyed.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.facebook.com/thegreenriverburial

www.bastardizedrecordings.de

www.facebook.com/Bastardizedrec

Bastardized YouTube

LONG LIVE THE GREEN RIVER BURIAL.

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA SET OCT. 9th RELEASE DATE FOR NEW ALBUM, “THE COLOR BEFORE THE SUN”

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags coheed and cambria, Metal News, metal odyssey, progressive rock on July 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: LeAnn Mueller

NEW SONG, “YOU GOT SPIRIT, KID”, STREAMING NOW

BAND’S FIRST NON-CONCEPTUAL ALBUM
ARRIVES VIA 300 ENTERTAINMENT

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NEW YORK, July 7th, 2015 – Coheed and Cambria release their new album, The Color Before The Sun, on Oct. 9th via 300 Entertainment. The band is giving fans an early listen, streaming the song and lyrics for “You Got Spirit, Kid” via Coheedandcambria.com, with the digital download of the single available globally on July 10th.

The Color Before The Sun is the outfit’s eighth studio album and their first non-conceptual release, with the previous offerings forming the larger story of The Amory Wars, a science fiction saga depicting the story of Coheed and Cambria Kilgannon. The Color Before The Sun was recorded at St. Charles Studio in Nashville, and produced by Jay Joyce (Cage The Elephant, Eric Church).

The Color Before The Sun marks the first time Claudio Sanchez is exposing his raw feelings, narrated from his own perspective. “I kind of want people to know that Coheed can write that sort of record,” he explained of the album’s departure from The Amory Wars. “I’ve always said in the past that there’s never been a limitation on the band. It makes no sense to me to draw a line in the sand and never cross it.”

The New York-based band’s album arrives via the recently formed label, 300 Entertainment who pride themselves on being an independent, creative driven record label that focuses on intense artist development.

300 Entertainment co-founder Lyor Cohen offers, “Coheed and Cambria have created a lane and legacy for themselves that is very much their own. Their DIY approach fits the ethos of 300. They’ve taken some brave artistic steps on this forthcoming new album and we are looking forward to sharing it with the world.”

Funny or Die recently shared an unexpected, new song from the band, with the quartet putting Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s dissenting opinions from the Affordable Care Act and Same-Sex Marriage rulings to music, which can be seen in this clip: http://bit.ly/1eNN7Fs. The video, which has been viewed over 250,000 times, was not only picked up by music and comedy outlets but led a chorus of tweets and re-tweets from politicos including Michael Moore, Paul Begala and Chris Hayes.

Coheed and Cambria return to the road in August with several festival appearances including headlining spots at Riot Fest and Fun Fun Fun Fest as well as a trio of special European performances of In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3.

Coheed and Cambria on tour:

August 8 Nashville, TN Ink-N-Iron Festival
August 9 Atlanta, GA Wrecking Ball Atlanta
August 14 Kent, England Hevy Fest 2015
August 15 Amsterdam, Netherlands Neverender IKSSE:3
August 16 Holte-Stkenbrock, Geramyn Serengeti Festival
August 18 Frankfurt, Germany Neverender IKSSE:3
August 19 Cologne, Germany Neverender IKSSE:3
August 20 Gampel, Switzerland Open Air Gampel Festival
August 21 Hasselt, Belgium Pukkelpop
August 28-30 Denver, CO Riot Fest
September 11-13 Chicago, IL Riot Fest
September 13 Sterling Heights, MI Chill on the Hill
September 19-20 Toronto, ON Riot Fest
October 25 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
October 31 Phoenix, AZ Monster Mash Music Festival
November 6-8 Austin, TX Fun Fun Fun Fest

Coheed and Cambria is Claudio Sanchez (vocals/guitar), Travis Stever (guitar), Josh Eppard (drums) and Zach Cooper (bass).

About 300 Entertainment
Last year, former Def Jam and Warner Music Group recorded music chief Lyor Cohen along with colleagues Todd Moscowitz (ex-Warner Bros president) and Kevin Liles (ex-EVP Warner Music) unveiled 300 Entertainment, a new record label focused on artist development, flexible deal structures, and technology-based partnerships. 300 Entertainment is a platform not only for artists, but also entrepreneurs by giving them access to tools and knowledge to remain independent and to be active participants in their artists’ development.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info on Coheed and Cambria:

www.coheedandcambria.com

www.facebook.com/coheedandcambria

www.instagram.com/coheedandcambria

* For more info on 300 Entertainment:

http://300ent.com/

https://twitter.com/300

https://instagram.com/300ent/

LONG LIVE COHEED AND CAMBRIA.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 7th… From LED ZEPPELIN To WILSON

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 7th, 1980 – The remarkable Led Zeppelin perform their last concert with drummer John Bonham. This Rock historic moment occurred in (West) Berlin, Germany at Eissporthalle. Rest in peace, John Bonham.

On July 7th, 1986 – The legendary David Lee Roth released his debut full-length solo album: Eat ‘Em And Smile. Yes, this album features the cool song: Yankee Rose. This album features an all-star cast of musicians: guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. I absolutely recommend this album to every human being that digs music.

On July 7th, 2012 – The invincible IRON MAIDEN performed at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. If you do not listen to IRON MAIDEN then you are obviously a cranky and constipated tree troll.

On July 7th, 2015 – The brand new studio album from Detroit’s WILSON, Right To Rise, is ranked at #35, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. That’s Full Blast Fuckery.

On July 7th, 2015 – Missouri’s Shaman’s Harvest have their Smokin’ Hearts & Broken Guns album ranked at #49, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy Angus cattle!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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REVOCATION – Announces Headlining Tour With Support From Cannabis Corpse

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags Metal, metal bands, Metal News, metal odyssey, revocation on July 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

REVOCATION will hit the road this Fall on a North American headlining tour. Presented by Gear Gods and featuring support from Cannabis Corpse, Archspire, and Black Fast, the trek marks REVOCATION‘s first headlining tour following the release of their latest album, Deathless.

The passage will commence on September 3rd in Providence, Rhode Island with the opening acts joining the package the following day in at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City and stampede through over two dozen cities. On October 3rd, Boston fans will be treated to a huge hometown show to bring the run to a close.

REVOCATION:
9/03/15 Dusk – Providence, RI
w/ Cannabis Corpse, Archspire, Black Fast:
9/04/15 Studio @ Webster – New York, NY
9/05/15 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
9/07/15 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
9/08/15 Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH
9/09/2015 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
9/10/2015 Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH
9/11/2015 Full Terror Assault Fest – Cave in Rock, IL REVOCATION + Cannabis Corpse Only
9/12/2015 Rail Club – Ft Worth, TX
9/13/2015 Walter’s On Washington – Houston, TX
9/14/2015 Dirty Dog – Austin, TX
9/16/2015 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
9/17/2015 Club Red – Phoenix, AZ
9/18/2015 Mystery Box – Los Angeles, CA
9/19/2015 Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
9/20/2015 Analog Cafe Portland, OR
9/21/2015 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
9/22/2015 Red Room – Vancouver, BC
9/24/2015 Starlite Edmonton, CA
9/25/2015 Riddell Center – Regina, SK
9/26/2015 Windsor Hotel – Winnipeg, MB
9/27/2015 Skyway Theater Studio B – Minneapolis, MN
9/29/2015 Shelter – Detroit, MI
9/30/2015 Hard Luck – Toronto, ON *
10/01/2015 Maverick’s – Ottawa, ON *
10/02/2015 La Source – Quebec City, QC *
10/03/2015 Great Scott – Boston, MA *
*No Cannabis Corpse

REVOCATION has spent the last eight years converting fans to their cause with four full-length albums, an EP with Scion AV, and a charismatic live show led by guitarist/vocalist Dave Davidson. The Boston-based band also features the staggeringly talented lineup of Dan Gargiulo on guitar, Brett Bamberger on bass and the recent addition of Ash Pearson on drums.

REVOCATION has firmly been established as one of the genre’s finest and continue their campaign as part of the Metal Blade Records roster. The band’s latest full-length, Deathless, was recorded with acclaimed producer Zeuss at Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts.

Deathless debuted on the Billboard Charts beating their previous album by more than 30 spots to land at #124 on the Top 200 Chart. Deathless also debuted at #10 on the Billboard Hard Music Albums Chart (Current), #114 on the Billboard Top Current Albums Chart and #1 on the Billboard New Artist Chart.

REVOCATION:
Dave Davidson – guitars/vocals
Dan Gargiulo – guitars/vocals
Brett Bamberger – bass/vocals
Ash Pearson – drums

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Source: Earsplit PR

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http://www.facebook.com/revocation

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On This Day In METAL History – July 5th… From THE WHO To POWERWOLF

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, rock history on July 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 5th, 1969 – The Who and Chuck Berry co-headlined the Pop Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Holy smokes, that’s cool! Shown above is the souvenir program from the 1969 Pop Proms. This Rock historic event took place from June 29th to July 5th, 1969. This souvenir program contains 36 pages. If you have one, you are very lucky and super freaking cool!

On July 5th, 1980 – Alice Cooper had his song, Clones (We’re All), ranked at #40, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Um, with all due respect, that is a very weird photo of Alice Cooper, on that above 45rpm cover sleeve. Good gravy!

On July 5th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Blessed And Possessed (deluxe version) from Heavy Metal warrior’s POWERWOLF is ranked at #79, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released in the U.S., on July 17th, 2015. Whoa!

On July 5th, 2015 – The 2015 Vans Warped Tour Compilation CD is ranked at #3, on the U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. Good golly!

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HELLION – Announces New Contest And Free Download!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags Heavy Metal, hellion, Metal News, metal odyssey on July 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From Hellion:

We just announced a new contest! To enter, just tell us which cover song you’d like to hear Hellion record? The best 5 submissions will receive a Hellion prize pack. Enter your submissions here!

Also we just added the 1983 recording of Backstabber as a free download. To get yours, go to the Official Hellion page, then look at the bottom right corner and click on the FREE button!

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

– HELLION –

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On This Day In METAL History – 4th Of July! Independence Day Edition!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, history, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, heavy metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on July 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 4th, 1776 – In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. Read more about it, here: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

On July 4th, 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne married his manager Sharon Arden, in Maui, Hawaii. Jeepers! Shown above: December 2013 cover feature for Hello! magazine.

On July 4th, 1987 – A concert featuring Rock icons Santana, the Doobie Brothers and Bonnie Raitt was held in Moscow, Russia. The late and legendary concert promoter Bill Graham convinced the Soviet government to have this concert held. The Soviet leader at this time was the much more liberal Mikhail Gorbachev. Holy moly!

On July 4th, 2015 – Independence Day is ranked at #11 on the Top 50 iTunes Movies Chart. The stars are: Will Smith, Bill Pullman as the POTUS, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch and Randy Quaid, among others. This movie kicks ultimate Metal ass!! ‘Nuff said.

On July 4th, 2015 – Black Sabbath – Greatest Hits 1970 – 1978 is ranked at #25, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

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On This Day In METAL History – July 3rd… From VAN HALEN To LINDEMANN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, rock history on July 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 3rd, 1982 – The great Van Halen had their hit cover single Dancing In The Street ranked at #38, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Boo-yah!! This hit is featured on Van Halen’s fifth studio album from 1982: Diver Down. By the way, I absolutely love that Diver Down album. Whoa.

On July 3rd, 1984 – The legendary SCORPIONS performed at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This tour had the SCORPIONS promoting their ninth studio album: Love At First Sting. Man alive!

On July 3rd, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Fallen, from the sensational Stryper is ranked at #86, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen will be released on October 16th, 2015. Yeah, man!

On July 3rd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Skills In Pills, from Lindemann has debuted at #144, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Jeepers creepers!

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Pavement Music To Release Self-titled Album From Thrash Pioneers SONICK PLAGUE

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, sonick plague on July 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Pavement Music has announced a July 24 release for the self-titled, re-recorded and re-energized version of the 1988 debut from old-school thrash-masters Sonick Plague. Originally titled “What’s the Purpose,” this updated version of the album was recorded at the legendary Carriage House Studios and captures the powerful energy and grit of the origins of thrash metal.

Sonick Plauge are veterans (and some say) pioneers of the classic, thrash metal sound. This raw and lively sound originated in the hills of West Virginia in 1984. The lineup was solidified in Connecticut a few years later with founders Ken Cuccaro (drums) and Tim Meehan (guitars), along with Tony Teodoro (guitars) and Sean Donnelly (bass, vox).

Things started moving for Plague when they landed their first show at the legendary Anthrax in Norwalk, CT. Owners Shaun and Brian Sheriden signed the metal quartet to their own label (Anthrax Records) and the debut album, What’s the Purpose, was released in 1988. Immediately after the album’s release, Tim Meehan retreated south and (after an exhaustive search) was replaced by childhood friend Chuck Crilly (guitars). The band embarked on a self-supported tour and played alongside the likes of Death Angel, Voivod, Gwar, Pantera, Ludichrist, Crumbsuckers and many more. The tour took its toll on the guys and after a couple unsuccessful lineup changes, the band dissolved.

In 2012 Sonick Plague lost their beloved friend and brother Tony Teodoro. The tragic and untimely passing found Ken, Sean and Chuck talking again and soon back to their old musical form. Matt Dupre was recruited to round out the reformed band and a decision was made to re-record and release the debut album while they continue working on material for a follow-up.

Track List:

Street Wars

My Gun

I Don’t Want to Relax

View of Death

One Swift Kick

Misc Bullshit

NRG

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.sonickplague.com

www.facebook.com/sonickplague

www.pavementmusic.com

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Debut Album Of Finnish Metal Band BLACK .44 Is Completed, With Release Date Of August 28th 2015; Digisingle Releasing In July

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags black .44, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on July 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

BLACK .44 has been busy in the studio this spring. Their very first album is now ready and will be released on August 28th 2015 by Inverse Records. The album is called “No Blanks”. It contains 9 songs, which take the listener on a journey to the BLACK .44 world of strong riffs and feisty melodies. It’s spiced up with a pinch of southern metal and stoner vibes.

One of the songs, “The Outlaw”, will be available on July 24th 2015 as a digital download on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

“No Blanks” includes the following songs:

Overcome
Hometown Murderer
The Red Saint
Into the Grace
Born Wrong
The Outlaw
The Eyes Above
Shit Hits The Fan
From Right to Wrong

More info:

www.black44.net

www.facebook.com/blackpoint44

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www.inverse.fi

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