Rare Concert Recording Of Classic Rock Legends Captain Beyond ‘Live in Texas October 6, 1973’ To Be Released On CD & Double-LP By Purple Pyramid Records May 21, 2013

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Los Angeles, CA – Purple Pyramid Records will be releasing a vintage live recording of legendary classic rock band Captain Beyond ‘Live in Texas October 6, 1973’ on May 21, 2013 on CD & Double-LP. One of the most underrated Classic Rock bands of the early 1970’s, Captain Beyond were considered a ‘supergroup’ of sorts at the time and featured original Deep Purple lead vocalist Rod Evans, former Iron Butterfly guitarist Larry ‘Rhino’ Reinhardt and bassist Lee Dorman, and ex-Johnny Winter drummer Bobby Caldwell.

Although the band only lasted three critically acclaimed albums and several tours of the US and Europe, the band’s following is as strong today as it was back in their heyday! Now with the release of this rare sought after concert recording on CD and vinyl for the first time, fans can relive the magic that was Captain Beyond in concert! Recorded just after the release of the group’s second album ‘Sufficiently Breathless’, Captain Beyond ‘Live In Texas’ captured the band while on tour with King Crimson.

“This was an exciting night of music! Captain Beyond at the University of Texas in Arlington… All the best…” – Bobby Caldwell

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Tracks include…

“Distant Sun”

“Dancing Madly Backwards (on A Sea Of Air)”

“Armworth”

“Myopic Void”

“Drifting In Space”

“Pandora’s Box (It’s War)”

“Thousand Days Of Yesterday”

“Frozen Over”

“Mesmerization Eclipse”

“Stone Free”

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The amazing liner notes were written by famed Rock historian Dave Thompson. Through extensive conversations with Bobby Caldwell, the story of Captain Beyond unfolds, including listening parties with the Allman Brothers, the unusual signing to Capricorn Records, and a fruit-flinging show with Sha Na Na!

To pre-order Captain Beyond – Live In Texas October 6, 1973:

CD: http://www.amazon.com/Live-Texas-October-6-1973/dp/B00BY8DEJ6/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1365304745&sr=1-4&keywords=captain+beyond

Double-LP: http://www.amazon.com/Live-Texas-October-6-1973/dp/B00BY8DEXC/ref=sr_1_3_title_1_lp_?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1365474507&sr=1-3&keywords=captain+beyond

For more information: www.CleopatraRecords.com

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE THE ROCKIN’ LEGACY OF CAPTAIN BEYOND.

Stone.

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KISS – Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo This May! KISS “Monster World Tour 2013” North American & European Tour Dates!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ATTENTION KISSAHOLICS:

2013 INDIANAPOLIS KISS FAN EXPO – MAY 11 & 12

GENE SIMMONS TO APPEAR AT PRE-EXPO KICK OFF EVENT.

Get more details here: http://www.kissarmywarehouse.com/cart.php

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CATCH THE ICONIC KISS ON TOUR:

KISS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2013

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

June 1 – Stockholm, Sweden

June 3 – Helsinki, Finland

June 6 – Solvesborg, Sweden

June 8 – Stavanger, Norway

June 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark

June 12 – Berlin, Germany

June 14 – Prague, Czech Republic

June 15 – Vienna, Austria

June 17 – Udine, Italy

June 18 – Milan, Italy

June 20 – Zurich, Switzerland

June 22 – Clisson, France

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NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

July 5 – Victoria, BC

July 6 – Vancouver, BC

July 8 – Kelowna, BC

July 10 – Lethbridge, AB

July 12 – Edmonton, AB

July 13 – Calgary, AB

July 14 – Saskatoon, SK

July 16 – Regina, SK

July 17 – Brandon, MB

July 18 – Winnipeg, MB

July 23 – Sudbury, ON

July 25 – Ottawa, ON

July 26 – Toronto, ON

July 27 – London, ON

July 29 – Montreal, QC

July 31 – Saint John, NB

Aug 1 – Halifax, NS

Aug 3 – St. John’s, NFLD

Aug 4 – St. John’s, NFLD

Aug 16 – Orlando, FL

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

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com/tour

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LONG LIVE KISS.

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GRAVE DIGGER – German Metal Attack Tour – Arrives This October, 2013!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Grave Digger - German Metal Attack - promo flyer - 2013

GRAVE DIGGER – Whoa! Here’s a bounty of a Metal whoop-ass 4 city tour, arriving this October, in the grand Metal country of Germany! The ever legendary GRAVE DIGGER headlining the German Metal Attack, with Wizard, Paragon and Gun Barrel supporting! Metal be thy name!

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GRAVE DIGGER:

Chris “Reaper” Boltendahl – Vocals

Stefan Arnold – Drums

Jens Becker – Bass

HP Katzenburg – Keyboards

Axel “Ironfinger” Ritt – Guitars

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* For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, click on the links below!

http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

facebook: Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

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LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

Stone.

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Debut Release By UK Prog Band LIFESIGNS Featuring Guest Appearances By Steve Hackett, Thijs Van Leer (Focus) and Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson) Now Available On Esoteric Antenna Records

Posted in Music, progressive rock, progressive rock bands, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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London, UK – Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the latest release on new front-line label, Esoteric Antenna, dedicated to new releases by both new acts and established artists. Lifesign’s eponymous release has the hallmarks of being one of the finest Progressive Rock albums of 2013! Making the album even more impressive is the guest appearances from such respected figures in progressive music as Steve Hackett, Thijs Van Leer (focus), Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson), and Robin Boult (John Young Band).

Lifesigns features John Young (keyboards, lead vocals), Nick Beggs (bassist, Chapman Stick player, backing vocals) and Frosty Beedle (drums). The material reflects the excellence of the musicians who perform on the album. John Young is a classically trained composer, keyboardist and vocalist, who has worked with the likes of Asia, the Strawbs, Greenslade, Fish, Uli Jon Roth and his own John Young Band. He also tours with Bonnie Tyler. Bassist/Stick player Nick Beggs was the founding member of 80s group Kajagoogoo and has worked with artists like Alphaville, Belinda Carlise, John Paul Jones, Gary Newman, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Tina Turner and many others. He is currently on tour with Steven Wilson. Drummer Frosty Beedle has worked with the likes of the Cutting Crew, Sarah Brightman, Russell Watson and Zucchero.

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Here’s what the press have been raving about Lifesign’s debut album:

“’Lifesigns’ is a tremendous listening experience… It’s extremely well written, the playing is superbly engaging, tones are tweaked to perfection, and the vocals are just amazing!” – Tony Conley, Rock Guitar Daily

“This is a stunning example of when Prog gets it right!” – Music-News.com

“These fine musicians have created quite their own ‘voice’, a fresh new leaf on the solid old progtree and what a leaf!!” – Prog Planet

“There have been precious few modern British bands making albums on the same level as the classic symphonic bands, you know, the ones who invented progressive rock. Which makes Lifesigns a nearly a national treasure. You’ll hear similarities to Peter Gabriel, YES, Genesis, National Health, Happy The Man, Bruford, and a couple of others we’re overlooking, but it doesn’t sound retro or derivative. We don’t often write ‘must have’ but there, we’ve done it!” – Kenesis

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Working with engineer Steve Rispin (Asia, Uriah Heep, Dave Kilminster, Snakecharmer), ‘Lifesigns’ is a tuneful, innovative and hugely impressive debut album certain to appeal to those who appreciate the finer aspects of modern Progressive Rock.

To purchase Lifesigns -‘Lifesigns’ CD:

http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3965

For more information: 

www.lifesigns.me

www.esotericrecordings.com

ESOTERIC RECORDINGS LOGO Promo HI RES

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE LIFESIGNS.

Stone.

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Witch Cross – Demon in the Mirror

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

I had to reblog this AMAZING post about this AMAZING song from the mighty WITCH CROSS \m/\m/

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Well, the day has finally arrived when we can share with you the brand new video shot by Peter Hansen, of our first track from the forthcoming ‘Axe to Grind’ album, ‘Demon in the Mirror,’ released shortly on Hells  Headbangers Records and written by guitarist Mike Koch and myself, its just one of a whole bunch of in your face metal anthems coming your way this summer…..Enjoy!

Kev Moore 

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DEATH DIVISION – CONFIRMED AS OPENERS FOR GIGANTOUR 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Dave Mustaine recently gave the honor to radio host, Full Metal Jackie to be the first to announce that the band Death Division will be the openers for Gigantour 2013.

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Death Division is the new Heavy Metal band founded by Bassist – Jerry Montano (Hellyeah / Danzig / Nothingface / Down & Dirty), Drummer – Tim Yeung (Morbid Angel / Divine Heresy / Hate Eternal / Nile), Vocals / Guitar – Sean De La Tour, and Lead Guitar – Rick Di Marco. The band is managed by Dave Mustaine’s son, Justis Mustaine.

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Click on the link below to experience the NEW single from Death Division: I’ve Had Enough

https://soundcloud.com/death-division/ive-had-enough

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(Source: facebook: Gigantour)

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LONG LIVE DEATH DIVISION.

LONG LIVE GIGANTOUR.

LONG LIVE DAVE MUSTAINE & MEGADETH.

Stone.

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RAVEN X – Debut Album “Essence Without Light” Is Available Now!

Posted in Death Metal, gothic death metal, gothic metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Raven X - Essence Without Light - promo cover

RAVEN X – The Raven X album Essence Without Light is now available!! Essence Without Light was released back on March 13th, 2013. This debut album from Ohio’s Gothic Death Metal duo will no doubt impress Metal fans from both the Melodic and Extreme sides of the Metal aisle! Metal be thy name.

To Purchase via Download:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/raven-x/id606536729

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Essence-Without-Light-Explicit/dp/B00BJZJAWE/

Buy CD:

http://www.BatZugeRecords.com/store

* The CD contains an 8-page booklet with all lyrics included!

* CD artwork was created by artist Maira Pedroni.

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Listen to and watch the album trailer for Essence Without Light:

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RAVEN X:

NŸX – all Vocals & Lyrics

KHÂOS – all Instruments & Music

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* RAVEN X was formed in 2006 by guitarist Khâos and vocalist Nÿx.

* For more info on RAVEN X, click on the links below!

facebook: Raven X

http://www.reverbnation.com/ravenx

http://twitter.com/RavenXofficial

http://soundcloud.com/ravenxband

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LONG LIVE RAVEN X.

LONG LIVE OHIO METAL.

Stone.

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RUSS DWARF Of KILLER DWARFS – How To Get His Autographed “Wireless” CD Plus His “Reunion Of Scribes Live 2001” CD And/Or DVD!

Posted in acoustic rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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AUTOGRAPHED BUNDLES ARE AVAILABLE AT A LIMITED QUANTITY!

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RUSS DWARF – The legendary KILLER DWARFS frontman, Russ Dwarf, has recently made available: Reunion Of Scribes Live 2001 as an autographed CD, DVD or both if you so desire! Metal be thy name!

Click the link below to order you copy NOW! WHOA!

http://russdwarf.bandcamp.com/album/reunion-of-scribes-live-2001

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In case you’ve been living inside a hollowed out swamp log, RUSS DWARF has a NEW CD out, Wireless. It’s an acoustic gem of his songs that spans his career with KILLER DWARFS! Plus Wireless is a #1 best-selling CD on Bandcamp.com! If you even remotely consider yourself a Rockaholic then you’ll pick up these CD’s mentioned on this (fabulous) post! Metal be thy name once again!!

Get your autographed copy here: http://russdwarf.bandcamp.com/

OR (If you like):

Get your MP3 version of Wireless here: Wireless

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RUSS DWARF – Autographing his Wireless CD’s – 2013

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* Russ Dwarf photo credit: Russ Dwarf Facebook

* For more info on RUSS DWARF, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: Russ DWaRf

http://www.russdwarf.com/

https://twitter.com/RussDWaRf

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LONG LIVE RUSS DWARF.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF KILLER DWARFS.

Stone.

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DORO – 30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY TOUR KICKED OFF!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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DORO – It was back in 1983 that a then unheard-of 19-year-old vocalist called Dorothee Pesch entered the stage with her band SNAKEBITE in Düsseldorf, Germany for the very first time. Just four years later the power woman made her big international break with her new combo WARLOCK, whose masterpiece “Triumph and Agony” – featuring the future worldwide hits “All We Are” and “Für Immer” – has been sold over 5 million times to date.

Today, after about 2.800 shows in more than 50 different countries on four continents, DORO has become a trademark for thrilling rock music and energetic live shows. Considering the extent of DORO’s international fame and popularity, the wild blonde ranks among the most successful female German singers of all times.

On April 15th, the big 30-years-anniversary tour kicked off in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Over the course of the following weeks, it’ll be continued in Russia, Scandinavia, South Europe, Germany, on various summer festivals (Wacken Open Air, Metalfest Loreley Germany among others) and eventually even in North and South America.

DORO comments: “Though it’ll be super-demanding once again, I’m looking forward a lot to the fans all over the world. We’ve received so many requests that we’ll even have to postpone the tour’s scheduled highlight and final show in my home town Düsseldorf from December 2013 to March 2014.” Further details and additional tour dates to be announced soon.

DORO - Group Promo Pic - Norway - 2012 - #2!

DORO – 30 Years Anniversary Tour:

21.04. RUS Sankt Petersburg – Zal Ozhidaniya
23.04. FIN Helsinki – Nosturi
25.04. SE Stockholm – Klubben
26.04. NO Oslo – John Dee
27.04. NO Grimstad – Blue Box
28.04. SE Gothenburg – Sticky Fingers
30.04. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio
05.05. D Hamburg – Full Metal Cruise
30.05. D Tann – Rhönhalle
31.05. D Bochum – Zeche
02.06. BG Kavarna – Kavarna Rock
05.06. D Augsburg – Spectrum
07.06 S Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock
20.06. D St. Goarshausen – Metalfest
21.06 IT Natz (Südtirol) – Alpen Flair
22.06. D Steinbach-Langenbach – Comedy Meets Metal
20.07 D Pyras – Classic Rock Night
26.07 D Seebronn – Rock Of Ages
03.08 D Wacken – WOA
09.08. ES Villena – Leyendas del Rock Festival
10.08. B Deinze – Alcatraz Festival
11.10 CZ Zlin – Rock Café
12.10 D München – Backstage
13.10 D Frankfurt – Batschkapp
15.10 NL Enschede – Atak
16.10 D Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
18.10 D Münster – Jovel Music Hall
19.10 D Wilhelmshaven – Pumpwerk
14.12. D Karlsruhe – Knock Out Festival
15.12. CH Pratteln – Z7
16.12. D Nürnberg – Hirsch
17.12. D Saarbrücken – Garage
19.12. D Hannover – Capitol
20.12. D Leipzig – Haus Auensee
21.12. D Magdeburg – Factory

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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

http://www.doro.de/

http://www.facebook.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/DoroOfficial

www.nuclearblastusa.com

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LONG LIVE DORO, THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

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AVANTASIA – ENTER THE UNITED WORLD CHARTS!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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AVANTASIA – Just after we received the information that the new album THE MYSTERY OF TIME has also entered the Swiss album Top 10 charts at #5, we can proudly announce that it has also entered the United World Charts at position #31 – marking Tobias‘ highest world chart entry ever and making AVANTASIA the only German music act in the worldwide sales charts that combine sales of all major music markets such as the USA, UK, Asia and Europe. What makes it even more astonishing is that the album hasn’t even been released in the USA and Canada yet.

Other chart entries read as follows: 

Germany #2,
Switzerland #5,
Sweden #9,
Finland #9,
Austria #11,
Hungary #15,
Norway #19,
England #6 (Rock, #97 international),
Czech Republic #20,
Spain #29,
France #48,
Netherlands #85,
Japan #17 (international artists)

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“Sleepwalking“ Video Clip: http://smarturl.it/SleepwalkingVideo

“The Mystery Of Time” Album Trailer: http://youtu.be/JTq8Q94eLDk

“The Mystery Of Time“ Studio Reports: http://youtu.be/k8tFi-8zyUk

“Invoke The Machine” Lyric Video: http://youtu.be/WfQEclxbQrs

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Tobias Sammet

Tobias Sammet talks about his guests: 

http://youtu.be/OdsSoPjqYTY
http://youtu.be/WdhVXZ20irc

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AVANTASIA On Tour: 

20.04 D Fulda – Esperanto Halle
22.04. D Berlin – Tempodrom
23.04. D Hamburg – Große Freiheit
25.04. D Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
26.04. D Lichtenfels – Stadthalle
10.05. NL Amsterdam – Melkweg
31.05. ES Madrid – Sonisphere
01.06. ES Barcelona – Sonisphere
08.06. S Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
21.06. F Clisson – Hellfest
23.06. RU Moscow – Milk
25.06. ARG Buenos Aires – El Teatro
27.06. CHI Santiago de Chile – Teatro Caupolican
29.06. BRA Sao Paolo – HCBC Hall
03.07. CRC San Jose – Peppers
05.07. MEX Mexico City – Circo Valador
10.07. J Tokyo – Shinagwa Prince Stella Ball
13.07 D Ballenstedt – Rock Harz
14.07 CZ Zlin – Masters Of Rock
08.08. SLO Snina – Festival Rock Pod Kameňom
10.08 UK Derbyshire / Catton Park – Bloodstock Festival

Avantasia - Large Logo!!(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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

facebook: Avantasia

http://www.tobiassammet.com

www.nuclearblastusa.com

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LONG LIVE TOBIAS SAMMET.

LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

Stone.

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LAMB OF GOD – 2013 Tour Dates: North America And Ireland

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on April 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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LAMB OF GOD – The greatest Metal band to ever come out of the grand state of Virginia will be going out on tour next may! One of America’s greatest Metal bands to ever exist! LAMB OF GOD. ‘Nuff said and Metal be thy name.

Look at the tour schedule below to see if LAMB OF GOD will be near your neighborhood!

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LAMB OF GOD, Decapitated and Terror – 2013 North American Tour Dates:

05/16 – Asheville, N.C. @ The Orange Peel

05/17 – Chattanooga, Tenn. @ Track 29

05/18 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Marathon Music Works

05/19 – Columbus, Ohio @ Rock on the Range

05/20 – Columbia, Mo. @ Blue Note

05/22 – Boulder, Colo. @ Boulder Theater

05/23 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ In The Venue

05/24 – Boise, Idaho @ Revolution Center

05/25 – Reno, Nevada @ Knitting Factory

05/26 – Ventura, Calif. @ Ventura Theater

05/28 – Tucson, Ariz. @ Rialto Theater

05/29 – Anaheim, Calif. @ The Grove

05/31 – Chico, Calif. @ Senator Theater

06/01 – Portland, Ore. @ Roseland Ballroom

06/02 – Kennewick, Wash. @ Toyota Ice Arena

06/03 – Missoula, Manitoba @ Wilma Theater

06/04 – Billings, Manitoba @ Shrine Auditorium

06/06 – Fargo, N.D. @ The Venue

06/07 – Madison, Wis. @ Orpheum Theater

06/08 – Lincoln, Neb. @ Bourbon Theater

06/09 – Wichita, Kansas @ The Cotillion

06/10 – Tulsa, Okla. @ Cain’s Ballroom

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LAMB OF GOD, Decapitated and The Acacia Strain – 2013 North American Tour Dates:

06/12 – Ft. Wayne, Ind. @ Pierre’s

06/13 – Rochester, N.Y. @ Water Street Music Hall

06/14 – Atlantic City, N.J. @ House of Blues

06/15 – Montebello, Quebec @ Montebello Marina / Amnesia Rockfest

06/16 – Portland, Maine @ State Theater

06/18 – Worcester, Mass. @ Palladium Ballroom

06/19 – Baltimore, Md. @ Rams Head

06/20 – Norfolk, Va. @ The Norva

LAMB OF GOD – Metal On The Mountain – July 15th, 2013

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LAMB OF GOD – 2013 Ireland Tour Dates:

11/08/2013- Olympia Theatre- Dublin, Ireland

12/08/2013- The Limelight- Belfast, Northern Ireland

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LAMB OF GOD:

Randy Blythe – vocals

Mark Morton – guitar

Will Adler – guitar

John Campbell – bass

Chris Adler – drums

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(Source: Facebook: Lamb of God)

* For more info on LAMB OF GOD, click on the links below!

http://www.lamb-of-god.com

facebook: Lamb of God

http://www.lamb-of-god.com/thecongregation

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LONG LIVE LAMB OF GOD.

Stone.

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SABATON OPEN AIR – ROCKSTAD: FALUN 2013 TO BE HELD AUGUST 15th – 17th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sabaton - Open Air - 2013 - promo flyer

As reported on the facebook page of SABATON:

Rockstad: Falun is our own 3-day Open Air festival in our hometown Falun, Sweden and we will do a very special show there this year…

-Hope to meet You there in August, and feel free to spread the word about our festival by sharing this poster!

Tickets and more info here: http://rockstadfalun.se/

Rockstad: Falun 2013 is a 3-day open air festival, August 15 – 17th, located in Falun, Sweden, approximately 250 km north of Stockholm.

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THE ENTIRE ALBUM THE ART OF WAR WILL BE PLAYED!

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SABATON’s newest studio album Carolus Rex (2012 – Nuclear Blast) is available now thru retail and online!

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

facebook: Sabaton

http://www.sabaton.net

http://www.twitter.com/sabaton

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LONG LIVE SABATON.

Stone.

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KYLESA – REDDIT CHAT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20th At 1:00 PM EASTERN

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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April 18, 2013, Philadelphia – Southern hard rock quintet Kylesa have scheduled a Reddit live chat session/AMA this Saturday, April 20, at 1:00 PM EST (4 PM PST). The band will respond to fans directly, via an “Ask Me Anything” thread.

One of the most popular Reddits is IAmA (“I am a”) where a user may post “AMAs” (for “Ask Me Anything”), or similarly “AMAAs” ( for “Ask Me Almost Anything”) – prompts for others to ask questions on any topic. AMAs are open to all Reddit users, and use the site’s comment system for both questions and answers. A number of notable individuals have participated in the IAmA Reddit.

Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” (AMAs) are one of the most popular features on the heavily trafficked site. Past AMA’s have included sessions with President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Deadmau5 among others.

Recently, Kylesa announced a new summer tour. The “Ultraviolet Summer 2013 Tour” will kick off on May 10 in Gainesville, Fla. and end on June 22 in Savannah, Ga. The tour will see support from Blood Ceremony, White Hills and Lazer/Wulf. A full list of tour dates can be found below.

Kylesa previously released a new song, called “Vultures Landing” here.  Kylesa also premiered the tracks “Quicksand” here, and “Unspoken” here. Ultraviolet pre-orders are available now via the Season of Mist’s E-Shop.

One of the most anticipated hard rock releases of 2013, and the follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Spiral Shadow, Kylesa is set to release Ultraviolet on May 28. The Savannah-based quintet recorded Ultraviolet at The Jam Room in Columbia, S.C. with the band’s guitar player/songwriter, and sought-after producer, Phillip Cope (Baroness, Black Tusk) once again overseeing production.

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KYLESA Tour Dates:

April 19 Savannah, GA The Dollhouse (Free show)

May 10 Gainesville, FL High Dive

May 11 Orlando, FL Backbooth

May 12 Miami, FL Churchhill’s

May 13 Tampa, FL The Orpheum

May 14 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jack’s

May 16 Houston, TX Walters

May 17 Dallas, TX Trees

May 18 Austin, TX Mohawk

May 20 Albuquerque, NM Blackwater

May 21 Denver, CO Marquis Theater

May 22 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge

May 24 Santa Cruz, CA Catalyst

May 25 San Francisco, CA Slim’s

May 27 Portland, OR Star Theater

May 28 Seattle, WA Chop Suey

May 29 Vancouver, BC Electric Owl

May 31 Calgary, AB Dickens

June 01 Regina, SK The Exchange

June 02 Winnipeg, MB The Zoo

June 03 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club

June 04 Iowa City, IA Gabe’s Oasis

June 05 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge

June 06 Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme

June 07 St. Louis, MO The Firebird

June 08 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups

June 09 Lexington, KY Cosmic Charlies

June 11 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace

June 12 Ottawa, ON Maverick’s

June 13 Montreal, QC Il Motore

June 14 Brooklyn NY Northside Fest (Music Hall of Williamsburg)

June 15 Albany, NY Bogie’s

June 16 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs

June 18 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts

June 19 Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel

June 20 Asheville, NC Asheville Music Hall

June 21 Atlanta, GA The Earl

June 22 Savannah, GA The Jinx

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

http://www.kylesa.com

facebook: KYLESA

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LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN – 2013 Spellbound Tour Video Trailer

Posted in Guitar, guitarists, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Check out the video trailer for Yngwie Malmsteen’s 2013 Spellbound Tour! Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, click on the links below!

facebook: Official Yngwie Malmsteen

http://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

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LONG LIVE YNGWIE MALMSTEEN.

Stone.

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POTENTIAL THREAT SF – To Release “Civilization Under Threat” On June 18th, Via Old School Metal Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on April 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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San Francisco Bay Area Thrash bands have long been known for their in-your-face approach to music, and POTENTIAL THREAT SF are no strangers to that tradition. Civilization Under Threat from Bay Area Thrash Metallers POTENTIAL THREAT SF will be released June 18th through Old School Metal Records.

Originally formed as a five-piece in 1986, they have shared the stage with everyone from Testament to Slayer to Cro-Mags to Nuclear Assault and just recently returned from touring with Death Angel. Their hard-working, no holds barred attitude carries over to their live shows. Though they put every ounce of grit and determination into their set, they still manage not to sound like angry old fucks.

Their mentality is simple – it’s just as easy for a band to get the audience involved in their show as it is to be pissed off and push them away. In short, they still have fun and show it on stage and to the fans, regardless of how long they’ve been playing or how many people are in the attendance.

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Their newest offering, Civilization Under Threat (to be released by OSM Records), gives a nod to the old school by combining aggressive, commanding vocals with dual guitars and a thundering bottom end. Engineered and mastered by Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament, Heathen) at Trident Studios has given the album a massively heavy quality without being over-produced.

The band consists of Mike Noble on lead vocals and lead/rhythm guitars, Daniel Sheridan on lead/rhythm guitars, Kenny Noble on drums and Damien Sisson (also in Death Angel) on bass.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on POTENTIAL THREAT SF, click on the link below!

http://www.osmrecords.net

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Above Photo: Damien Sisson (left) Stone (right)

LONG LIVE POTENTIAL THREAT SF.

LONG LIVE OLD SCHOOL METAL RECORDS.

Stone.

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DARK DESIGN – Signs With Heaven & Hell Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on April 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Technical Power/Thrash band Dark Design from Raleigh, North Carolina has recently signed with Heaven & Hell Records for the release of their debut, Prey for the Future.

Since early 2010, Dark Design, comprised of members Ray Lewis (guitar), Mike Joyner (guitar), Andrew Bertrand (vocals), and rhythm section Matt (bass) and Robbie Mercer (drums), have built a strong fan base in their local metal scene. Their technical prowess and progressive song structuring have often been compared to that of Death, Toxik, and Anacrusis. As buzz of the band began to grow they were requested to play the 2012 Warriors of Metal Festival in Ohio.

Meanwhile the band was working on their debut album. The band is currently finishing up the recording with John E Wooten (Widow U.S) and is now in final mix down. Mastering is set to be done by Jamie King at The Basement Studios. Release is set for late Summer / early Fall.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on DARK DESIGN, click on the links below!

facebook: Dark Design

http://www.reverbnation.com/darkdesignband

http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com

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LONG LIVE DARK DESIGN.

Stone.

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HORLET – Ohio Metal Horde To Release New Full-Length Album “The Keys Of Life And Death”

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic death metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BAND ANTICIPATES LATE SPRING 2013 RELEASE

DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL CD WILL BE AVAILABLE!

3 NEW SONGS STREAMING ONLINE NOW!

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HORLET – The underground Metal scene is alive and rabid in Dayton, Ohio… and HORLET is one brutal reason why. Uniting the sounds of both old school Thrash and Scandinavian Melodic Death Metal, the influences of Slayer and (early) In Flames run rampant through the Metal sound of HORLET. If you’re a Metal band on the rise like HORLET is, these are the Metal legends you want to have rub off on your sonic Metal arsenal. With a stockpile of musical talent and lyrics touching on the cryptic worlds of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Aliens, HORLET has surpassed my Metal expectations.

You can currently stream 3 new songs from HORLET’s forthcoming album The Keys Of Life And Death, via their facebook page. Click here: Horlet and prepare to get your eardrums scorched and brain scalded by the fierce, fast (and melodic) HORLET! This is a band that’s serious about dominating your senses with a firestorm of Metal; the HORLET brand of Metal that will leave you scarred, crawling and begging for more! Metal be thy name.

Formed back in April of 2009, HORLET is a diy, blue-collar and underground Metal pit bull that’s been unleashed upon the Metal masses! HORLET has proven that million dollar recording studios with overpaid white-collar producers are truly overrated. One listen through of Signs Of Winter, The Halls Of Amenti and Children Of The Light should leave you agreeing with my spoken Metal words. Metal record labels out there take note: ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY HORLET.

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HORLET:

Jason Lyons – Vocals

Keith Byerman – Guitar

Seth Mullins – Guitar

Eric Barnes – Drums

Allen D. McCowan – Bass

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* A special thank you to Eric Barnes (drums) for the cool introduction to HORLET and talking Metal shop!

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

facebook: Horlet

http://www.reverbnation.com/horlet

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LONG LIVE HORLET.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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NEWSTED – Live Debut Of Jason Newsted’s Band Will Be Happening April 19th & 20th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the facebook page of Jason Newsted:

What’s up METALHEADS? The debut of the NEWSTED band live is happening this weekend (at) Red House in Walnut Creek, CA!!! There are a few tickets available for the Friday 19 show & a second show has just been added on Saturday 20!!!! I’m looking forward to seeing your horns
and smiling faces again!!! LET”S FUKKIN ROCK MAN!!!! Keep the Metal Alive!!! Cheers J

Click here to purchase tickets:
http://newstedheavymetal.com/tour-dates.php

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* For more info & complete tour dates on NEWSTED, click on the links below!

http://newstedheavymetal.com/

facebook: Jason Newsted

http://www.twitter.com/jasoncnewsted

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LONG LIVE NEWSTED.

LONG LIVE JASON NEWSTED.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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DEALS DEATH – Part Ways With Bass Player Fredrik Ljung

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic death metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Swedish Melodic Death metallers Deals Death made a public announcement; that after three years together they will be parting ways with bass player Fredrik Ljung.

The band comments: “There are times when everything is great, there are times when everything is bad. And there are times when different paths are chosen and you simply drift apart. Things like these are never easily decided and we thank our friend and bandmate for three awesome years and wish you a brilliant future.”

Fredrik made the following statement in response: “Dear friends and fans! As you now know, I have left the band. We saw it as the only way to go and I want to thank everyone who has gotten me and Deals Death to the point where we are at today. There are many reasons for my goodbye but I personally feel that I’m not on the same wavelength as the present band. And when you play in a band such as Deals Death you have to be able to give it your all! My last contribution with Deals Death is recorded and will be heard on the new album and I’m sure you´ll like it. I will continue with my other projects and have no intention to quit making music what so ever. I would also like to thank Deals Death for this wonderful time and great memories!”

Earlier this year Deals Death completed recording of their third full length album at Studio Abyss, Sweden, which is slated for a release later this year via Spinefarm Records. Full details are yet to be announced. The new record follows the highly acclaimed ‘Elite’ record which was released in 2012 also via Spinefarm Records.

Watch and listen to ‘Fortified’ from ‘Elite’ below:

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on DEALS DEATH, click on the links below!

facebook: Deals Death

Spinefarm Records: http://www.spinefarm.fi

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LONG LIVE DEALS DEATH.

LONG LIVE FREDRIK LJUNG.

Stone.

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KATAKLYSM – DRUMMER MAX DUHAMEL FORCED TO TAKE A BREAK

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, drummers, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Max Duhamel, drummer of the Montreal based Death Metal powerhouse, KATAKLYSM, is forced to take a break. He also won’t be performing on the new KATAKLYSM album.

Max has just released this official statement:

“Hello everyone, it is with an extremely heavy heart that I announce today that I will not be performing on the new KATAKLYSM album, I have been struggling with many personal issues the last year but lately, the main one has been alcohol, it’s been affecting my body in a very negative way to the point that when I came home after the EX DEO tour we just did, I tried to stop drinking for few days and it’s been very hard without having any withdrawals symptoms, I’ve also lost a lot of weight as some of you noticed recently and I’m not in good shape.

I’ve heard the new material my brothers have written and its truly incredible stuff, it’s really some of the best music the band has ever done but It’s going to be a very demanding album and my state of mind and body is not ready to confront this big task right now, I need to clean my body and my mind and come back focused to Kataklysm and I don’t know how long this will take…, the guys have reached out to help in any way they can which I can’t thank them enough.. I’m truely blessed to have them as a family, so as I start my road to recovery I send this message to all of you and thank you for all the support, It’s time to take my life in my hands and take responsibility, I will not be attending the JUNO AWARDS ceremony in two weeks for EX DEO nominations but i will close my contract with the shows in MAY that are left, EXTREMEFEST, BEASTIVAL in Germany and METALFEST CZECH REP. will be my last shows until I’m ready again to come back in full form, you guys deserve the best of me… see you later.” MAX

The new album Waiting for the End to Come is tentatively scheduled for a late 2013 / early 2014 release. The album will be recorded by guitarist Jean Francois Dagenais and mixed by Zeuss (SUFFOCATION, HATEBREED, ARSIS).

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The Band Responds:

“We as a band of brothers stand by Max’s decision to get better and to rise from his demons, we all have them, some of us try to hide them and pretend they don’t exist, some of us have the courage to confront them, Max has shown strength to fight his, we stand by him and hope that he returns home when he is ready, in the meanwhile I want everyone to know for those who haven’t seen the Iron will documentary, that this bands story is one of drama, pain and the long road to victory.

We will practice what we preach on our albums, we will come out swinging hard and strong with this new album, we will find a suitable replacement and we will announce him in the next few weeks, we will not disappoint any of you, we have read the messages of encouragements you have posted, we have the best fans.. and in these classic words “the show must go on”… here’s a cool clip we found from Rocky that describes well what is to come from your veterans “Horse power” see you soon Maurizio, J-f , Steph

Check it out :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtjGvBnAxVE

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(Sources: Nuclear Blast & facebook: Kataklysm)

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

http://www.facebook.com/kataklysm

http://www.twitter.com/kataklysmband

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE MAX DUHAMEL.

STAY COURAGEOUS & STRONG, MAX.

LONG LIVE KATAKLYSM.

Stone.

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