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AC/DC “ROCK OR BUST” – Releasing December 3rd; Title Track Streaming Now!

AC/DC – Rock Or Bust, the highly anticipated new studio album from Australia’s legendary band, will be released on December 3rd, 2014, via Columbia Records. It will be the band’s fifteenth internationally released studio album and the seventeenth to be released in Australia. This is the first studio album of new AC/DC magic, since the multi-platinum Black Ice, which was released back in 2008.

Rock Or Bust was recorded in the Spring of 2014, at Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia and has AC/DC once again teaming up with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser. Founding member and guitarist Malcolm Young did not play on Rock Or Bust, due to his heartbreaking struggle with dementia. The nephew of brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Stevie Young, played rhythm guitar on the new album.

Crank UP The Volume For Rock Or Bust!

ROCK OR BUST – Track Listing:

Rock or Bust
Play Ball
Rock The Blues Away
Miss Adventure
Dogs of War
Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder
Hard Times
Baptism By Fire
Rock the House
Sweet Candy
Emission Control

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Pre-order “Rock Or Bust” digitally and get downloads of “Rock Or Bust” and “Play Ball” instantly: http://smarturl.it/RockOrBustMP3

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AC/DC on Rock Or Bust:

Brian Johnson – lead vocals
Angus Young – lead guitar
Stevie Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
Phil Rudd – drums, percussion

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* For more info on AC/DC:

Facebook: AC/DC

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

STAY STRONG, MALCOLM YOUNG.

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Top Trumps – “Rock Gods” Themed Card Game Releases On December 8th

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags christmas gifts, classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal odyssey, top trumps rock gods on November 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Here’s a very cool Christmas stocking stuffer or flat-out surprise holiday gift, for the Metalhead and/or Rockaholic in your life! Whoa! Read on…

30 classic bands and artists battle it out across 6 categories in the traditional Top Trumps themed card game, including the likes of: Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, KISS, Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, Free and many more.

Here is the definitive list of all artists and bands in the inaugural “Rock Gods” Top Trumps:

Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Metallica, The Who, Queen, David Bowie, KISS, Motörhead, Thin Lizzy, Genesis, Bruce Springsteen, Yes, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Free, Status Quo, Rory Gallagher, Cream, Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Heart and Nirvana.

Will the Rolling Stones have had more UK No.1 albums than Led Zeppelin?

Have Nirvana had a higher placed UK single than Def Leppard?

Over the years have Whitesnake had more members than Heart?

Have Metallica sold more worldwide albums than Iron Maiden?

Who have been going longer Judas Priest or Kiss?

You will find the answer to these and many more match ups when the classic card game is released in December.

The perfect Christmas present stocking filler for everyone you ever met is released on Monday December 8th, with a reduced pre-sale price (including free delivery) of £5 available now.

On general release Monday December 8th and available here to pre-order now:

http://rocktrumps.bigcartel.com/product/top-trumps-rock-gods

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* For Top Trumps USA info:

Website: http://www.toptrumps.us

Website: http://www.toptrumps.com/usa/

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

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Wanna See My KISS Paul Stanley Christmas Ornament? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in christmas, classic rock, holidays, Rock, rock music, travel with tags christmas, christmas ornaments, kiss, metal odyssey, moravian book shop on November 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

That’s it above, my KISS Paul Stanley Christmas ornament. Pretty Cool, huh? I received this ornament back in 2011 as a gift from my wife. She purchased this piece of KISStory from the Moravian Book Shop, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The Moravian Book Shop was founded in 1745, by the Moravian Church and lays claim to being the oldest bookstore in continuous operation in the world. There’s some history for you! Metal be thy name! Bethlehem, Pennsylvania… Rocks! Whoa.

If you want more info on the Moravian Book Shop, click on the links below! This historical store is a must visit, in the event you travel to the Lehigh Valley or Northampton Counties of Pennsylvania. It is especially more scenic during the Christmas season, to visit there.

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Facebook: Moravian Book Shop

Website: http://shop.moravianbookshop.com/index.htm

Website: http://moravian.indiebound.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE THE MORAVIAN BOOK SHOP.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 16th, From Jimi Hendrix To Iron Maiden

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on November 16, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On November 16th, 1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first time with their third and final studio album Electric Ladyland. This Rock historical album would spend two weeks at the number one position.

On this day in 1977 – RUSH received their first Gold records in the United States for their albums 2112, All the World’s A Stage (Live) and A Farewell To Kings.

On November 16th, 1978 – The iconic Queen were awarded the Gold Ticket for playing to over 100,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. At this concert, during Fat Bottomed Girls, Queen were joined onstage by semi-nude female cyclists. Metal be thy name!!

Above photos: Top – U.S. ’78 Tour Queen T-shirt art, Bottom – 1978 45 RPM cover sleeve for Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls.

On this day in 1982 – The mighty Iron Maiden were in Australia, nearing the end of The Beast On The Road Tour; the city was Brisbane and the venue was Festival Hall. This Iron Maiden tour was in support of the band’s legendary and third full-length studio album: The Number Of The Beast.

On November 16th, 1991 – Guns N’ Roses peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit Don’t Cry. This song marked their fifth top ten single in the United States.

Photo credit: http://www.alexcraig.com

On this day in 2005 – The second UK Music Hall Of Fame ceremony took place at the Alexandria Place in London. The Who, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne (solo), Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Eurythmics, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Joy Division/New Order were among the legendary Rock and Metal inductees.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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DIRE OMEN ‘Wresting the Revelation of Futility’ Out Now on Dark Descent Records

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, Death Metal, dire omen, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Wresting the Revelation of Futility from Canadian Black/Death Metallers DIRE OMEN is out now on Dark Descent Records. Order it at this location.

Stream the album in its entirety and/or purchase the digital download at:

Characterized by a progression towards the chaotic, opaque darkness that now permeates their sound, the history of the Canadian Black/Death Metallers has led to the establishment of an undeniable identity, most evident on this debut album. Utilizing abyssal, morose imagery combined with a strong sense of Thelemic ritualism, DIRE OMEN has developed a unique take on the Black/Death genre.

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Track List:

Here and Hereafter (Overture)

Onward with Wounds of Disillusion

Ossuary

Hemotically Possessed

Servus Sevorum Dei

Foretold Untethering from Existence

Beyond Stillness

Vacuous Altar

Inversion of Samadhi Dire Omen

Closing the Portal

Critical Praise:

“A stupendously powerful release that fulfills the promise that was evident in the band’s previous shorter releases.” – No Clean Singing

“Dire Omen is a black cauldron of monochromatic squalor, punishing and gripping at the same time.” – PopMatters

DIRE OMEN:

R. Rodas – Guitars/Vocals

C. Thompson – Bass

K. Trueblood – Drums

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* Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on DIRE OMEN:

https://www.facebook.com/direomen

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

LONG LIVE DIRE OMEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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COUNTESS – RELEASE ‘SERMONS OF THE INFIDEL’ CD: AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF RE-RECORDED CLASSICS

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, countess, Metal, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

COUNTESS – ‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ contains a selection of 15 songs from Countess’ past. These tracks were selected by the band and all – save two live songs – were recorded again specifically for this album, throughout 2013 and 2014.

Eight of these tracks were released in 2013 as a digital-only EP. Due to popular demand, the band decided to release a physical version as well. The original eight tracks have been remixed and remastered and seven tracks have been added: five more new versions of Countess classics – including a Manilla Road cover – and two live songs, recorded at the ‘Metal Magic’ festival in Denmark this year.

Though not an anthology in the strictest sense, this record does include many highlights from the band’s extensive discography. It is therefore a perfect record for those who aren’t familiar with Countess yet to get a first taste of the band’s unique take on metal.

‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ is released exclusively as a digipak with an 8-page booklet. The album is out now.

To get a taste of the album, listen to and watch Countess’ official video of ‘Bloed In De Sneeuw’, below. This perhaps Countess’ most well-known song as well as the first-ever Black Metal song with lyrics in Dutch. The original version was released on the band’s sophomore album twenty years ago.

‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ is out now and available from: http://countessmetal.bandcamp.com, www.heidenshart.nl and www.new-era-productions.nl

Sermons of the Infidel – Track List:

Hymn To The Gods Of Yore
Trumpets Of Dawn
I Am The Infidel
Child Of The Millennia
Son Of The Dragon
Sermon Of The Devil Preacher
Alone Against The World
Thermopylae
City Of Satan
Chosen By The Gods
Chapel Of Doom
Bloed In De Sneeuw
The Veils Of Negative Existence
Feuer Und Blut (live)
Hell’s Rock & Roll (live)

ABOUT COUNTESS:

Countess is a Dutch band that has been unleashing metal music upon the world since 1992. Countess’ unique and harsh style of metal, characterized by an uncompromising loyalty to the old Heavy Metal and Black Metal traditions but by no means unoriginal, has certainly gone through changes over the years, but its essence has always remained the same.

The most important influences of Countess are the old Black Metal legends like Venom, Bathory and Hellhammer and traditional Heavy Metal bands like Manowar and Manilla Road.

Since 1993, Countess has released fourteen full-length albums. The most recent record, ‘Ancient Lies And Battle Cries’, was released this year.

In 2014 Countess also took to the stage again for the first time in more than sixteen years, including succesful shows at the ‘Veneration Of The Dead’ festival in Rotterdam, ‘Under The Black Sun’ in Berlin and ‘Metal Magic’ in Denmark.

Currently, the band is rehearsing for more upcoming shows as well as working on new material. After 22 years, Countess is still going strong.

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* For more info on COUNTESS:

www.countessmetal.com

http://countessmetal.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/CountessMetal

www.twitter.com/CountessMetal

www.youtube.com/countessmetal

LONG LIVE COUNTESS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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SLAYER – PHOTOS OF SLAYER’S KERRY KING AND TOM ARAYA WITH SCION X SLAYER MOBILE AMP TC AT SEMA

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, scion a/v, Slayer, Thrash Metal on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Check Out Below: Scion x Slayer | Driven Henson Studios, ESP Guitar, Snake Farm Visit – Scion

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* For more info on SLAYER:

http://www.slayer.net/us/slayeralbum15

Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

LONG LIVE SLAYER.

LONG LIVE SCION AV.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 15th, From KISS To Slayer

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on November 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On November 15th, 1971 – Grand Funk Railroad released their fifth studio album E Pluribus Funk via Capitol Records, which later peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, selling one million copies.

On this day in 1987 – Mony Mony ‘Live’ by Billy Idol was a hit.

On November 15th, 2014 – The mighty Slayer with Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus perform on November 15th, 2014 at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

On November 15th, 2014 – Slipknot takes their ferocious Knotfest to Japan, on November 15th, 2014, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.

On this day in KISSTORY – November 15th, 2014 – KISS Rocks Vegas tonight at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

CHAD KROEGER

On November 15th, 1974, Chad Kroeger was born in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. Chad Kroeger is the co-founding member, lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of Nickelback. Chad has been a sought after songwriter, singer and producer for many other artists, including and not limited to: Santana, My Darkest Days, Avril Lavigne, Chris Daughtry, Steel Panther and Tim McGraw. Chad married Canadian Rock singer and actress Avril Lavigne, on July 1st, 2013, which is also Canada Day.

With Nickelback, Chad Kroeger has released seven studio albums, with their eighth studio album No Fixed Address releasing on November 17th, 2014. With #1 albums and many chart hit singles aside, Nickelback has comfortably sold over fifty million albums worldwide.

Top photo: Hello Canada, weekly, No 312, July 15, 2013.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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LIVING COLOUR – RETURN TO STUDIO, POSTPONE SEVERAL FALL TOUR DATES

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, funk metal, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, living colour, metal odyssey on November 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Karsten Staiger

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 – Living Colour, the multi-platinum rock band whose music Rolling Stone described as “an intoxicating brew of hard, grinding rock with splashes of funk, jazz, reggae and pop,” have returned to the studio to finish work on Shade, their forthcoming album.

The band has also postponed a number of their fall tour dates in order to spend the remainder of the year working on their sixth studio offering. However, Living Colour will be playing four shows before the end of the year:

Nov. 28 – New York, NY Irving Plaza
Nov. 29 – Londonderry, NH Tupelo Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
Nov. 30 – Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Dec. 01 – Philadelphia, PA World Café Live

“While we don’t want to disappoint our fans,” explained guitarist Vernon Reid, “we need this time to finish recording the new album. We will be back in February with new material. We really appreciate our fans’ support and want to make the best record we can.”

Dates that have been postponed are:

Dec. 03 – Stafford Springs, CT Stafford Palace Theatre
Dec. 04 – Newton, NJ The Newton Theatre
Dec. 05 – Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield Playhouse
Dec. 06 – Leesburg, VA Tally Ho Theatre
Dec. 07 – Hanover, MD Maryland Live Casino
Dec. 09 – Nashville, TN City Winery Nashville
Dec. 10 – Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
Dec. 12 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL The Culture Room
Dec. 13 – St. Petersburg, FL The State Theatre
Dec. 14 – Atlanta, GA The Masquerade

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* Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info on LIVING COLOUR:

www.facebook.com/livingcolour

www.twitter.com/livingcolour

LONG LIVE LIVING COLOUR.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 14th, From Jimi Hendrix To At The Gates

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on November 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On November 14th, 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience, (The) Pink Floyd, The Move and (The) Amen Corner kicked off a U.K. tour at Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Whoa!!

On this day in 1971 – Slade hits #1 in the UK with their hit single: Coz I Love You.

On November 14th, 1987 – Billy Idol peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, with his first compilation album Vital Idol. This album went on to become certified Platinum in the U.S., by the RIAA.

On this day in 1991 – Aerosmith were inducted into the Boston Garden Hall of Fame.

On November 14th, 1992 – Bon Jovi reached number one on the UK albums chart for the second time, with their fifth studio album: Keep the Faith. This album spent one week on top of the chart. In the U.S., Keep The Faith peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

On this day in 1995 – The influential Swedish Melodic Death Metal band, At The Gates, released their fourth studio album: Slaughter Of The Soul. This would be the band’s last studio album, until 2014’s highly anticipated comeback: At War With Reality.

On November 14th, 2000 – Rush co-founder, singer and bassist Geddy Lee released his 11 song, debut solo album: My Favourite Headache.

JAMES “JY” YOUNG

On November 14th, 1949, James Young was born, in Illinois. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, James! Indeed! James Young is a world-class Guitarist, singer and songwriter who is a life-long lead guitarist for the legendary Hard Rock band Styx. James has also released three solo albums. (Above photo credits: Styx Facebook).

FRANKIE BANALI

On November 14th, 1951, Frankie Banali was born in Queens, New York. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Frankie! Whoa, man! Frankie Banali is a world-renowned drummer and famously known as the drummer for the legendary Quiet Riot. Frankie Banali has also played for W.A.S.P. and Billy Idol on recordings.

Above photo: Frankie Banali (July 2012) cover feature for Rockstar Magazine.

ALEC JOHN SUCH

On November 14th, 1951, Alec John Such was born in Yonkers, New York. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Alec! Yeah! Alex is famously known as the former bassist for Bon Jovi. Alec John Such parted ways with Bon Jovi during 1994.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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FAITHSEDGE – Recruits Stryper Bassist And Mr.Big /Ace Frehley Drummer For 2015 Album

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, faithsedge, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, hard rock news, metal odyssey on November 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

After back to back albums welcomed by fans and critics alike, Faithsedge featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso will enter the studio in 2015 to record the third Faithsedge installment.

Joining the new lineup will feature Tim Gaines (Stryper) on bass and drummer Matt Starr (Mr.Big /Ace Frehley), which will deliver a crushing new rhythm section.

Taking over production and full-time keys for the album will be Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline) known for his melodically charged keys and excellent productions.

The album has been written by Floridia and the band will start pre-production early in 2015, with plans for release by the end of the year.

Faithsedge’s current record The Answer of Insanity was released in September through Scarlet Records/eOne music.

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* For more info on FAITHSEDGE:

www.faithsedgemusic.com

www.facebook.com/faithsedge

LONG LIVE FAITHSEDGE.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 13th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, music news, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on November 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On November 13th, 1976 – The iconic Led Zeppelin achieves their seventh #1 UK album with the film soundtrack The Song Remains The Same. Released as a double-album, it peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. This double-album was recorded in 1973, at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Photo credit: Vietnam Veterans Memorial

On this day in 1982 – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was finalized and dedicated in Washington, DC. God Bless America.

On November 13th, 1987 – The Science Fiction/Action film, The Running Man, was released to theaters. This film stars the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. The late Richard Dawson also stars as this film’s central villain. The Running Man was directed by Paul Michael Glaser with a screenplay by Steven E. de Souza. Director Paul Michael Glaser is also famously known as Detective David Starsky of the hit late 70’s television show: Starsky & Hutch.

On this day in 2006 – On the Route Of All Evil tour, Aerosmith played a 15 song set and Mötley Crüe played a 13 song set at the Cricket Pavillion in Phoenix, Arizona.

On November 13th, 2010 – At the Brisbane River Stage, Australian Rock/Alternative Rock band Powderfinger performed their last concert.

On November 13th, 2014 – The super-legendary MISFITS will be performing a concert, tonight at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip, in West Hollywood, California.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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LA KISS – Holding Tryouts For 2015 Team, On November 16th

Posted in classic rock, football, sports, sports news with tags arena football, arena football league, football, kiss, la kiss, metal odyssey on November 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the KISS Facebook page:

Do you have what it takes? LA KISS open tryouts early registration ends this Friday at 4pm! Sign up now for your chance at a spot on the 2015 LA KISS roster!

For more info: http://lakissfootball.com/tryouts/

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE LA KISS.

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On This Day In METAL History – November 12th – From “Creepshow” To Queen

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, horror, music news, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on November 12, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On November 12th, 1976 – Queen released Somebody to Love, the first single off of their fifth studio album: A Day at the Races. The song would reach #2 on the U.K. Singles Chart and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in America. Above photo: cover sleeve artwork for the 7″ single/45 rpm.

On this day in 1977 – With their debut album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols, The Sex Pistols reached #1 on the U.K. Albums Chart for the first and only time. As the only studio album ever released by this legendary band, its influence on Heavy Metal became evident in later years, with Motörhead and Anthrax covering God Save The Queen and Megadeth covering Anarchy In The UK.

On November 12th, 1982 – The Horror/Dark Comedy film, Creepshow, was released in U.S. theaters. With a brilliant screenplay by Stephen King and legendary directing from George A. Romero, Creepshow has earned status as a timeless Horror classic, in my Metal opinion. Creepshow consists of five short stories; each a gem in their own right.

Creepshow featured some famously talented actors of the day: Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, (the late) Leslie Nielsen, (the late) Carrie Nye, (the late) E. G. Marshall and of course, Ted Danson of Cheers fame. Stephen King is also the only actor, in one of the five short stories: The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill. Trust me, Stephen King puts on a grand performance, giving his Jordy Verrill character both a hilarious and somber persona. I highly recommend Creepshow to all who love Horror and Dark Comedy.

Man, I remember going to the theater to see this film with a cool Metal buddy named Jaime, back in 1982; our walk back home was at night, thus we were spooked pretty damn good! I just rented Creepshow a couple of weeks ago and watched it with my wife and daughter; it was their first time watching this movie and they were super-spooked by it all! Good times. Creepshow is… Metal!

On this day in KISSTORY – November 12th, 2014 – KISS Rocks Vegas Show #4 is tonight, at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Metal be thy name!

DAVID ELLEFSON

Born on November 12th, 1964 was David Ellefson. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, David! Hell-yeah and whoa! David Ellefson is the world-famous bassist and co-founding member for the legendary Megadeth. David Ellefson also played bass on the 2004 Soulfly album: Prophecy. David also released his autobiography, My Life With Deth, on October 29th, 2013.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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KISS – Rock Icons To Perform At 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, holidays, Music, music news, news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, kiss, macy's thanksgiving day parade, metal odyssey, thanksgiving 2014, thanksgiving day on November 11, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Represented by Epic Rights, (the full-service global branding and merchandising company), the iconic KISS have been secured to perform at the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This marks the first ever appearance of KISS at this historic and traditional holiday American event! Whoa! With a KISS medley and 600 cheerleaders from across the United States, leading the way, this event will be viewed by tens of millions of people; viewed from both the streets of Manhattan and around the U.S.! Whoa again!

The 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to NBC on Thursday, November 27 (9:00 a.m. to noon in all time zones). Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie of NBC’s Today will anchor the broadcast. Executive Producer Brad Lachman, Producer Bill Bracken and Director Gary Halverson are the team leading this live holiday broadcast, behind the scenes.

2014 has been a milestone year for KISS, with the band celebrating their 40th Anniversary and induction into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. KISS will be capping off their historic year when they hit their mark on Manhattan’s 34th street, at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on this NBC telecast:

http://www.nbc.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade

LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE NBC.

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, AMERICA!

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On This Day In METAL History – November 11th…

On this day in KISSTORY – November 11th, 1976 – KISS released their fifth studio album: Rock And Roll Over. This legendary album features the memorable KISS classics: Hard Luck Woman, Calling Dr. Love, I Want You and Makin’ Love. The album cover artwork was created by the prominent artist Michael Doret.

On November 11th, 1977 – As a tribute to Elvis Presley, Slade’s Rock medley of Elvis Presley covers, My Baby Left Me/But That’s All Right Mama, peaks at #32 in the United Kingdom. This release was a 7″, single, 45 RPM.

On this day in 1988 – The Christmas comedy film, Ernest Saves Christmas, was released to theaters. Jim Varney played the lovable super-nerd and film franchise star: Ernest P. Worrell. This film was directed by John R. Cherry III. Sadly, Jim Varney passed away at the young age of 50, in February of 2000. The Ernest character and Jim Varney were… Metal. Rest in peace, Jim Varney.

On this day in 1997 – The mighty Metallica performed a free concert at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th, 1997, in the CoreStates complex parking lot, in South Philadelphia. In celebration of the release of their seventh studio album Reload, Metallica had promised a free concert to any major city with an available venue. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is… Metal.

On November 11th, 2014 – Forest Of The Living Dead is released on DVD. This Horror flick stars Michael Madsen, Johnny Young and Aiden Bristow. The living dead are always… Metal.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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TNT – Long-Running Norwegian Heavy Metal Troupe Releases “30th Anniversary 1982-2012 Live In Concert With Trondheim Symphony Orchestra” Stateside Via Indie Recordings

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags 80's heavy metal, classic rock, metal albums 2014, metal odyssey, tnt, tnt 30th anniversary live on November 10, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Long-running Norwegian Heavy Metal troupe, TNT, is pleased to unleash their 30th Anniversary 1982-2012 Live In Concert With Trondheim Symphony Orchestra release, stateside via Indie Recordings.

This unique document of the band’s astounding three-decade career was captured on June 2nd, 2012 at the Clarion Hotel in Trondheim, Norway. The group performed a special set list while accompanied by the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra (Trondheim Symfoniorkester). The performance also includes special appearances by Hank Von Helvete (Turbonegro), Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), original TNT’s singer, Dag Ingebrigtsen, and vocalist Tony Harnell, who has since rejoined the group following the departure of Tony Mills. Throughout this amazing recording, one gets a taste of what has been, what is, and also what might be.

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 30th Anniversary 1982-2012 Live In Concert With Trondheim Symphony Orchestra Track Listing:

01. Fanfare For The Common Man.
02. Invisible Noise
03. Substitute
04. Refugee
05. As Far As The Eye Can See
06. Downhill Racer
07. Intuition
08. Northern Lights
09. Tekrø solo
10. Magica Lanterna
11. Sabre Dance
12. Harley Davidson
13. USA
14. Eddie
15. June
16. My Religion
17. Everyone’s A Star
18. 10.000 Lovers (In One)
19. Seven Seas

TNT’s 30th Anniversary 1982-2012 Live In Concert With Trondheim Symphony Orchestra is out on CD, DVD with an accompanying documentary and digitally in North America via Indie Recordings. For digital orders scroll to THIS LOCATION. For CD/DVD orders go HERE.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on TNT:

http://www.facebook.com/TNTtheband

http://www.tnttheband.com

http://www.indierecordings.no

http://www.merchnow.com/catalogs/indie-recordings

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On This Day In METAL History – November 10th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal, this day in rock on November 10, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On November 10th, 1977 – New York City’s RIOT releases their debut studio album: Rock City.

On this day in 1983 – Billy Idol released his second solo studio album, Rebel Yell. This album went on to reach number six on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, selling two million (plus) copies in the United States. With a host of other musicians appearing on Rebel Yell, Steve Stevens played guitar, keyboards and bass on this album.

On November 10th, 1984 – Canada’s Triumph released their seventh studio album: Thunder Seven. This album was released via MCA and would eventually be certified Gold in the U.S., by the RIAA. This album features the FM radio favorites: Follow Your Heart, Spellbound and Killing Time.

On this day in 1986 – Brazil’s Sepultura released their debut studio album: Morbid Visions. The original Sepultura band lineup was: Max Cavalera (vocals & rhythm guitar), Igor Cavalera (drums, percussion), Paulo Jr. (bass guitar) and Jairo Guedez (lead guitar).

On November 10th, 1992 – Brooklyn’s legendary Biohazard releases their second studio album: Urban Discipline via Roadrunner Records.

DJ ASHBA

On November 10th, 1972, DJ Ashba was born. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, DJ! Whoa and hell yeah! DJ Ashba is a world-renowned guitarist for both SIXX:A.M. and Guns N’ Roses. DJ Ashba is also highly regarded as a grammy nominated and platinum recording artist, along with being the CEO of Ashba Media.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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KISS – To Headline Massive European Festivals In 2015!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, hard rock news, kiss, metal festivals 2014, metal odyssey, rock festivals 2014 on November 10, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the KISS Facebook page:

We are excited to announce that KISS, along with Muse and Metallica, will be headlining the following German and Austrian Music Festivals:

May, 29-31 – Nürburg, Germany at Der Ring – Grüne Hölle Rock

May, 29-31 – Munich, Germany at Rockavaria Festival

June, 4-6 – Vienna, Austria at Rock in Vienna.

Meet & Greet VIP packages coming your way soon for 3 festivals this Spring ONLY at bit.ly/KISSfestivals. Information coming soon!

Visit www.Ticketmaster.at for tickets for the Vienna Festival.

Visit www.Ticketmaster.de for tickets for the German Festivals.

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

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KING DIAMOND “Dreams Of Horror” – Releases November 10th, Via Metal Blade Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags dreams of horror, horror metal, king diamond, metal albums 2014, metal odyssey, speed metal on November 9, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the King Diamond Facebook page:

A 2xCD collection of King Diamond songs, newly enhanced into ultimate editions by King Diamond and Andy LaRocque themselves, will be released by Metal Blade Records on November 11th.

King Diamond’s Dreams of Horror is the only “best of” album covering the band’s entire career. King Diamond and Andy LaRocque meticulously mastered and enhanced these 23 songs into the ultimate editions, chosen by the band from both the Roadrunner and Metal Blade catalogs.

“Dreams of Horror” will be available on November 10th. Listen to “The Puppet Master” from disc 2 of “Dreams of Horror” and pre-order a copy now at: http://goo.gl/MB4L1c

KING DIAMOND Dreams Of Horror – Track Listing:

DISC 1 – ROADRUNNER

The Candle
Dressed in White
The Family Ghost
Black Horsemen
Welcome Home
The Invisible Guests
At the Graves
Sleepless Nights
Let It Be Done
Eye of the Witch
Insanity

DISC 2 – METAL BLADE

Dreams
The Spider’s Lullabye
Waiting
Heads on the Wall
Voodoo
Black Devil
Help!!!
Spirits
The Puppet Master
Blue Eyes
Never Ending Hill
Shapes of Black

In other news, King Diamond vinyl has been made available throughout 2014. Currently, vinyl versions of Them, Abigail, The Eye, Fatal Portrait, and The Puppet Master are available now on the Metal Blade webshop. Conspiracy and In Concert will be coming this January! Copies of the vinyl are available now at: http://goo.gl/n6biQA

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* For more info on KING DIAMOND:

Facebook: King Diamond

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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