Wanna See Some Of My VENOM Stuff? It’s All Really Cool…

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on July 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

VENOM – Whoa. Check out (above) that cool front cover for my issue of Zero Tolerance. This is the December 2011/January 2012 issue – #44. Cronos, the legendary classic member, bassist and vocalist of Venom gives one hell of an interview in this issue. After reading this interview, I really admire the up-front nature of Cronos. He tells it like it is. Old school is Cronos and his band Venom is back like a pit viper!

This leads me to the most recent Venom release…

Fallen Angels. The 13th album overall from Venom, Fallen Angels was released back on November 28th, 2011, via Spinefarm Records / Universal. I actually won this CD you see above from a bet I made with Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale. What was the bet? It was a “straight-up” bet that my beloved New York Giants would defeat the hapless New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. My NY Giants won, 21 to 17. Thank you, Coverdale!

What an album Fallen Angels is. This is as rabidly potent a Venom lineup as there has ever been, (with no insult to the classic Venom lineup of Cronos, Mantas and Abaddon). No studio trickery. No bullshit. Just F’n old school Metal, the way it was meant to be played and heard… courtesy of Venom.

Here is the back cover of Fallen Angels:

And now, I’ve saved the best for last…

How influential and pioneering is this Venom debut! Welcome To Hell was released back in 1981, via Neat. I’ve had this cassette version of Welcome To Hell for a very, very long time. This debut from Venom is 100% Metal history 101, my Metal brethren!

So many genres of Metal can thank Venom for their establishing such a raw & speed driven sound; establishing this sound so early on during the NWOBHM movement. Venom paved a Metal path for countless Thrash and Black Metal bands; it’s nearly mind-boggling to grasp.

See for yourself, how Venom is misspelled on this cassette’s spine. It reads: Venon. Who the hell was dumb enough to misspell Venom this way? Whoever was responsible for this printing error was obviously a constipated poser and a turd. Blasphemy!!

Maybe this “Venon version” of Welcome To Hell is worth a blackened fortune? I just don’t know. I’ll never part with this cassette anyways, unless someone offers me six figures for it.

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The track listing on this 1981 cassette version of Welcome To Hell:

SIDE ONE

Sons Of Satan

Welcome To Hell

Schizo

Mayhem With Mercy

Poison

Live Like An Angel (Die Like A Devil)

SIDE TWO – SIDE METAL

Witching Hour

One Thousand Days In Sodom

Angel Dust

In League With Satan

Red Light Fever

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This cassette was “Made In Italy”. Below is a view of the actual cassette with the full cover:

Old School Metal Rules. Old School Venom Rules. Venom 2012 Rules. Cassettes Still Rule, Here At Metal Odyssey.

METAL BE THY NAME.

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* For more info on VENOM, click on the link below!

VENOM – Official Website

LONG LIVE VENOM.

Stone.

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SIX FEET UNDER – Announce Dean Markley Endorsement; Additional Dates Added To European Summer Tour

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Bassist Jeff Hughell and guitarist Steve Swanson of American Death Metal giants SIX FEET UNDER are pleased to announce their recent endorsement with Dean Markley strings!

Comments Hughell: “Dean Markley are the only strings that can handle my finger domination! I’ve been using Dean Markley strings for almost 20 years and they are the only strings that have the brightness to cut through especially in Metal!”

Adds Swanson: “I would like to thank all at Dean Markley for representing us with strings, as they are awesome! I’m happy to be part of the Dean Markley family!”

In related news, SIX FEET UNDER recently added additional show to their upcoming European tour where the band will play some exclusive festival gigs as well as selected club shows.

SIX FEET UNDER Undead Euro Tour 2012:

8/05/2012 Alte Zuckerfabrik – Rostock, DE

8/06/2012 Progresja – Warschau, PL

8/08/2012 Posthalle – Würzburg, DE

8/09/2012 Baroeg – Rotterdam, NL

8/10/2012 Buze – Steenwijk, NL

8/11/2012 Brutal Assault Festival – Jaromer, CZ

8/12/2012 Postbahnhof  – Berlin, DE ***

8/13/2012 Backstage – München, DE ***

8/14/2012 Galerie – Pratteln, CH ***

8/15/2012 Turock – Essen, DE ***

8/16/2012 Rock Temple – Kerkrade, NL ***

8/17/2012 Summer Breeze – Dinkelsbühl, DE

8/18/2012 Grünspan – Hamburg, DE ***

*** w/ Dew-Scented, Deadborn

SIX FEET UNDER will be touring in support of Undead, their latest platter of merciless extremity. Crowned “the best thing SFU have recorded since Maximum Violence,” by Decibel, “an album on which this new level of musicianship adds value without tarnishing SIX FEET UNDER’s legacy of brutality,” by Outburn and simply a “kickass SIX FEET UNDER record,” by Revolver, Undead entered the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #5 upon its first week of release!

In addition, Undead landed at at #30 on the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, #22 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums Chart, #14 Billboard Top Current Albums Chart and #183 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SIX FEET UNDER, click on the links below!

http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

http://www.myspace.com/sixfeetunder

http://twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

Stone.

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OBITUARY – Carnival Of Death Tour Dates Revealed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 18, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Band Welcomes Terry Butler And Plans Fan-Generated Set Of Classic Tunes Off First Three Records!

Following 23 shows and 19 flights throughout Europe, today pioneering Florida Death Metal merchants OBITUARY are pleased to unveil the official routing of their first North American headlining tour in over three years! Brought to you by Rock The Nation and sponsored by Fender, the Carnival Of Death Tour 2012 will kick off in Orlando, Florida and tear its way through 20 cities. Further sonic battery will come from reunited DM behemoths Broken Hope as well as Decrepit Birth, Jungle Rot and Encrust, making it among the year’s most relentlessly brutal old school Metal package jaunts.

Additionally, Fender will hosting a special contest throughout the duration of the tour. The Grand prize winner will receive a Blacktop Stratocaster HH guitar. Contest entries will be accepted at the OBITUARY merch table. Finally, since the tour will be passing through New York City on September 11th, the band saw it fit to remove the “Carnival of Death” tag for that date and, through an agreement with Live Nation, donate $2 from each ticket sale to a September 11th related charity.

The Carnival of Death Tour marks OBITUARY’s first full US/Canadian tour run as a four-piece with legendary Death Metal alumnus Terry Butler (Death, Six Feet Under, Massacre, Denial Fiend) on bass. For this special journey, the band — vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, guitarist Trevor Peres and Butler — are working on compiling a special fan-generated set-list that will delve deep into their back catalog to include tunes predominantly off their renowned first three full-lengths: Slowly We Rot, Cause Of Death and The End Complete. To help the band map out their setlist, fans have been asked to drop by their official Facebook and Twitter pages with their song picks!

Notes drummer Donald Tardy: “I’m looking forward to giving North American fans an opportunity to see OBITUARY live again. It has been way too long. With the addition of our brother Terry Butler, this now four-piece band is solid as a rock, tighter than ever and ready to throw down! I hope everyone comes out to see the Florida boys onstage. It’s sure to be a good time.”

Adds Butler: ” This is my first full length tour of North America with OBITUARY and I’m extremely excited, to say the least! Being part of OBITUARY and this tour is a great honor for me. Plus the special setlist will certainly crush!”

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OBITUARY: Carnival of Death Tour 2012:

w/ Broken Hope, Decrepit Birth, Jungle Rot, Encrust

9/08/2012 @ Haven Lounge – Orlando, FL

9/10/2012 @ Empire – Springfield, VA

9/11/2012 @ Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY

9/12/2012 @ Bogie’s – Albany, NY

9/13/2012 @ Imperial – Quebec City, QC

9/14/2012 @ Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC

9/15/2012 @ The Opera House – Toronto, ON

9/16/2012 @ Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH

9/17/2012 @ Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL

9/19/2012 @ Osborne Village Inn – Winnipeg, MB

9/20/2012 @ The Exchange – Regina, SK

9/21/2012 @ Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB

9/22/2012 @ The Level Nightclub – Kelowna, BC

9/23/2012 @ Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

9/25/2012 @ The Alley – Reno, NV

9/26/2012 @ DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA

9/27/2012 @ Key Club – West Hollywood, CA

9/28/2012 @ El Rey Theatre – Albuquerque, NM

9/29/2012 @ Trees  – Dallas, TX

OBITUARY are currently writing the follow-up to their Darkest Day full-length, released in 2009 via Candlelight Records, with official details to be announced in the coming weeks. The band is also working on a new website that will allow fans a more interactive OBITUARY experience. Set to launch in September in conjunction with the tour, Unation.com will bring fans closer to the band through up-to-the-minute documented road and studio footage as well as live web-cast performances. Stay tuned for further info.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.obituary.cc 

https://www.facebook.com/ObituaryBand 

http://twitter.com/obituarytheband

http://www.myspace.com/obituary

LONG LIVE OBITUARY.

Stone.

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KOSHER METAL’S ‘KOSHER KONCERT SERIES’ – Door Prizes Revealed!

Posted in Extreme Metal, extreme music, Heavy Metal, heavy metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 18, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Los Angeles, California-based online Metal radio station Kosher Metal have revealed door prizes to be given away at  their first Kosher Koncert Series event, which will take place on Saturday, August 4th 2012 at The Vibe in Riverside, Ca – located at 1805 University Ave.  The event will be all ages featuring eight bands, with doors opening at 3pm and prize giveaways in between sets. Tickets for the event are on sale now via TicketLeap at www.koshermetal.ticketleap.com for $10 ($12 day of show). Those who purchase tickets in advance will get two free door prize entries.

The following is a list of door prizes (provided in part by Sam Ash, Nuclear Blast Records, RH Merch& Rock Science).

  • Ibanez electric guitar signed by all the bands
  • Nuclear Blast CD prize packs
  • Tickets to the Summer Slaughter tour in Anaheim
  • A copy of the Rock Science music trivia board game (www.rockscience.tv)
  • Sam Ash gift certificates
  • Amazon gift cards and more!

An official promo video for the event can be seen at http://youtu.be/TPEfNQSDRGk. There is also a compilation available for free download that contains one track from each band performing. Performers include: Ana Kefr, Sangre, Nekrogoblikon, Dyer, Awaiting the Apocalypse, Portrait of Gray, Xanthochroid & Head Transfer Process. The compilation can be downloaded via www.koshermetal.bandcamp.com.

Kosher Metal is an online radio station that can be heard via the web and most smartphones. It started as a weekly radio program in June 2010 and became a 24 hour operation in April of 2011. Kosher Metal founder and on-air personality, ManJewky, is a graduate of the Music Business Program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.

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(Source: Sundisc PR)

LONG LIVE KOSHER METAL.

Stone.

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ELIMINATOR – Release New Demo “You Are, You’re Not”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on July 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Once again, New Jersey’s ELIMINATOR are pushing boundaries and expanding the definition of “Heavy Metal”.  Guitarist/vocalist Warchild has been working hard with drummer Samus (DECREPIT BIRTH, ex-ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, ex-MUTINY WITHIN) on creating their latest EP titled Dream Thrash.

According to Warchild, this once again evolved sound is a first as he coins the genre “Thrashgaze”. This most recent project has the bands classic thrash sound mixed with 90’s alternative clean breaks and a melancholy vibe.  If there is anything an ELIMINATOR fan can expect, it’s certainly the unexpected and yet again, these guys deliver.

ELIMINATOR has just posted a demo of their new song “You are, You’re Not”.  With a recently formed live lineup, ELIMINATOR will continue to polarize listeners with Dream Thrash.

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(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)

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

www.eliminatorthrash.com

www.eliminator.bandcamp.com

LONG LIVE ELIMINATOR.

Stone.

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TARJA – “Act I” Video Trailer Posted

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on July 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Paul Harries)

As previously announced, Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, are preparing to release the first ever live solo offering from legendary Finnish songstress/former Nightwish soprano, TARJA TURUNEN. Act I will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4, 2012 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-Ray format.

A monumental undertaking recorded and filmed with 10 HD cameras at the breathtaking Teatro El Círculo in Rosario, Argentina earlier this Spring, Act 1 offers up an elaborate track listing of solo tunes, Nightwish classics and various covers including a rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom Of The Opera,” Gary Moore’s “Over The Hills and Far Away,” Whitesnake’s “Still Of The Night” and a variety of video extras. Check out the stunning cover art and official video trailer at THIS LOCATION.

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* For related and prior press release info, click on link below:

TARJA – Finnish Vocal Maven To Release First Ever Live Solo Release, “Act I”, This Fall

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.tarja-act1.com

http://www.tarjaturunen.com

http://www.facebook.com/tarjaofficial

http://www.eaglerockent.com

LONG LIVE TARJA.

Stone.

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Prolific Progressive Rock Icon NEAL MORSE Moves Forward With a Blistering and Melodic New Release: “Momentum”

Posted in Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, Music, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Nashville, TN—Coming off of a highly successful 2011 marked by the release of the critically acclaimed “Testimony 2” and an enthusiastically attended tour throughout the U.S., Mexico and Europe, Neal Morse could easily have justified going on a creative hiatus to catch his breath. But that would fly in the face of his convictions and the sense that he is being led to build upon the swell of success he is experiencing.

In January 2012, Morse was pondering the possibilities of a change in direction. After all, it had been a decade since he left the Progressive Rock stalwart Spock’s Beard to pursue a solo career that would allow him to write more freely about his personal faith. And in that time he had recorded 6 impressive studio records that were heralded for their unique hybrid of epic compositions that tested the boundaries of musicianship while maintaining a remarkable sense of melody through irresistible hooks and addictive choruses. He could have taken a break. Or gone in an entirely new direction. But he felt led otherwise, as summed up in the new record’s title track: “You’ve got some new momentum, you better keep going.”

Morse’s long time studio partner and friend Mike Portnoy had a small window in January 2012 when he could record. The only problem was, there was only one song and a few bits and pieces written. Taking a leap of faith, he scheduled a recording session with the drumming legend and longtime bass player Randy George in two weeks, hoping that the music would arrive before the musicians. And boy did it ever.

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“Momentum” features five exceptional stand alone songs and one longer conceptual piece. In addition to the accessible title track, there’s the quirkily clever, Gentle Giant-inspired “Thoughts Part 5,” which follows in the footsteps of the previous “Thoughts” tracks penned by Morse with Spocks Beard. “Smoke and Mirrors” trods an introspective, acoustic path, while “Weathering Sky” offers a raucous cry for deliverance and renewal from a searching soul. Rounding out the shorter tracks is “Freak,” an upbeat, strings-charged song unlike anything Neal has recorded to date. Last comes “World Without End,” a near 34-minute, six-part epic that contains everything that defines Morse as a master of the genre.

Another highlight of this record is that, in addition to a masterful solo by guitar wizard Paul Gilbert, there are contributions from Adson Sodré, Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette; three musicians who were selected as members of Morse’s new touring band through an exciting YouTube driven open audition process.

While “Momentum” propels Morse forward and further cements his standing as a prolific Progressive Rock icon, it steers clear of the potential “more of the same” trap, and features fresh musical angles and some of the finest performances to date by the Morse, Portnoy, George team.

The release of “Momentum” on September 11 will be quickly followed up by a North American tour that spotlights the fresh talent of his new live band, with stops in such cities as Nashville, Jacksonville, New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle and Mexico City.

Much to the delight of progressive Rock Fans around the globe, Neal Morse is moving ahead with “Momentum” and there doesn’t appear to be any kind of end to his unique creative talent in sight.

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MOMENTUM – Track Listing:

Momentum (6:25)

Thoughts Part 5 (7:51)

Smoke and Mirrors (4:38)

Weathering Sky (4:15)

Freak (4:29)

World Without End (33:39)

i Introduction

ii Never Pass Away

iii Losing Your Soul

iv The Mystery

v Some Kind of Yesterday

vi World Without End

Total Length: 61:17

Written and Produced by Neal Morse

“Thoughts Part 5”—Written by Neal Morse and Randy George

“Smoke and Mirrors” and “The Mystery”—Music by Neal Morse, Lyrics by Chris Thompson and Neal Morse

Mixed by Rich Mouser

Featured Musicians:

Neal Morse – Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals

Mike Portnoy – Drums

Randy George – Bass

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Additional Musicians:

Paul Gilbert – Guitar solo on “Momentum”

Adson Sodré – Guitar Solos on “World Without End”

Bill Hubauer – Clarinet, flute, guitar and additional keys on “The Mystery”

Eric Gillette – Additional vocals on “Thoughts Part 5”

Wil Morse – Additional vocals on “Thoughts Part 5”

Chris Carmichael – Strings

Rick Altizer – Additional vocals on “Weathering Sky” and “Smoke and Mirrors”

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

* For more info on NEAL MORSE, click on the links below!

nealmorse.com | facebook.com/nealmorse | twitter.com/nealmorse

nealmorsefans.com

Radiant Records: Official site

LONG LIVE NEAL MORSE.

Stone.

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JON LORD – Rest In Peace

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 17, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

JON LORD – The legendary Jon Lord passed away, at age 71, on Monday, July 16th, 2012. A musician, songwriter and best known as the founder and keyboardist of the also legendary Deep Purple; the Rock Music world has benefited immensely from his contributions. Jon Lord has left us all with an unbelievable Rock ‘N Roll legacy. Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Jon Lord.

REST IN PEACE, JON LORD.

JUNE 9, 1941 – JULY 16, 2012

Stone.

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10 YEARS – New Album “Minus The Machine” Releases August 7th, 2012!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 16, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The highly anticipated new album Minus The Machine from Knoxville hard rockers 10 Years will be out on Tuesday August 7th. If you want a taste of the new jams before they hit the streets, be sure to check out their new single “Backlash” which Loudwire.com gave 4 out of 5 stars, calling it “classic 10 Years, featuring carefully placed guitar lines that splatter into a thick, dark chorus.” Check out the review HERE!

 The band also put together an exclusive iTunes deluxe offering of the new album, featuring bonus acoustic tracks & one B-side. This 15-track package is only available from iTunes – so be sure to pre-order today!

> CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER “MINUS THE MACHINE” ON ITUNES!

And don’t miss 10 Years on their headlining “Minust The Machine Tour” which is currently underway! Hitting U.S cities nationwide, see the below link for dates and info.

> CLICK HERE FOR 10 YEARS TOUR DATE INFORMATION!

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(Source: Independent Label Group Newsletter)

* For more info on Independent Label Group, click on link below!

http://ILGrock.com

LONG LIVE 10 YEARS.

Stone.

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THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “Live At Berkeley” – Another Rock Music Treasure, From An Iconic Band And Historic Era Of Rock

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 16, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE – Released on July 10th, 2012, via Sony Legacy, Live At Berkeley is a Rock ‘N Roll gem to own. There’s never been a doubt in my Metal mind, that The Jimi Hendrix Experience were a trio of musicians that helped plant the seeds of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. I always ponder to myself, what would Jimi Hendrix think of today’s Heavy and Extreme Music? How would have Jimi’s guitar playing evolved if he had never passed away at such a young age of 27? I imagine I’m not alone with the wonder of it all. I bought this CD last week and I couldn’t be happier. Then again, if I scored a million dollar lottery ticket, I would be happier.

The production across the board on Live At Berkeley is sensational; the clarity of sound is undeniably first-rate. (The original location recordings were engineered by Abe Jacob). To have The Jimi Hendrix Experience captured live from this momentous evening of Rock history is Classic Rock personified. In my personal Metal opinion, there can never be enough live material of The Jimi Hendrix Experience; these Rock historic recordings recovered and released to the public are sonic journeys into a gilded past of music, in which I absorb like a sponge. There exists that select group of artists and bands that will always meet the demand for their (often times rare) unreleased studio and live music; The Jimi Hendrix Experience is a profound member of this select group.

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As with many live albums that have spanned the history of Rock Music, Live At Berkeley can also be considered a greatest hits. With such iconic Rock/Hard Rock songs such as Hey Joe, Purple Haze, Stone Free, Foxy Lady and Jimi’s adaptation of The Star Spangled Banner, Live At Berkeley showcases the songs that made both Jimi Hendrix and Heavy Rock escalate into the mainstream of popular music, during times of enormous social change. These are the songs that defined an era of Hard Rock, laying the field stone path for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal to follow.

Live At Berkeley was recorded on May 30th, 1970, (the 2nd show) at the Berkeley Community Theatre. On that storied night, Jimi Hendrix, along with Mitch Mitchell on drums and Billy Cox (from Band Of Gypsys fame) on bass, most likely never knew of their eventual pop-culture and Rock historical impact they would have on multiple generations of musicians and fans. The Jimi Hendrix Experience left a Rock ‘N Roll impact that can never be duplicated ever again.

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Stones Note: The also legendary Noel Redding will always be included when I reference The Jimi Hendrix Experience; being the original bassist for this band, Noel was no longer a member when this Berkeley concert was recorded.

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience has left me awestruck with their pioneering contributions and immeasurable influence to Rock and Heavy Music. With all of its glorious genres that have spiraled from the bulging and glowing core of Heavy Music, I can thank The Jimi Hendrix Experience (and other select pioneering artists and bands) for all being the incubus that kick-started it all. The very least I can do now, is write about legends the likes of The Jimi Hendrix Experience and celebrate the release of their live music from the past. The Jimi Hendrix Experience… never to be forgotten and never to be replaced. Metal be thy name.

LIVE AT BERKLEY – Track Listing:

Introduction

Pass It On (Straight Ahead)

Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)

Lover Man

Stone Free

Hey Joe

I Don’t Live Today

Machine Gun

Foxey Lady

Star Spangled Banner

Purple Haze

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

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LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE.

Stone.

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HELLDORADOS – Making Of Their Debut Album (Official Video)

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sleaze metal with tags , , , , , on July 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HELLDORADOS – On July 13th, 2012, the German Sleaze Metal & Heavy Rock hellions known as HELLDORADOS had their ass kicking debut album released via Massacre Records. A debut album that should gain worldwide Metal attention and strongly recommended by the Metal Odyssey Department of International Metal Social Affairs (DIMSA); HELLDORADOS has arrived! Metal be thy name.

Take a look and listen below to the official video for HELLDORADOS – Making of Their Debut Album HELLDORADOS:

HELLDORADOS:

Pierre – Vocals

Chris – Drums

Steve – Guitar

Gunnar – Bass

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(Source: Massacre Records)

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

http://www.helldorados.com

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE HELLDORADOS.

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Wanna See My KISS “Playlist Your Way” CD? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS – That’s it at the top! I bought this really cool KISS Playlist Your Way CD (about a year or so ago) at my local Super Walmart for $7 (U.S.). Due to my already having each song on this CD, I opted to keep this KISS CD as a collectible, therefore keeping it sealed. The photo card of KISS that you see atop the front of the CD has 4 guitar picks. These guitar picks can be punched out.

This Playlist Your Way CD was released via Mercury Records / Universal Music Group.

KISS PLAYLIST YOUR WAY – Track Listing:

Rock And Roll All Nite

Lick It Up

I Love It Loud

Beth

Uh! All Night

Strutter

Christine Sixteen

Detroit Rock City

Hard Luck Woman

Deuce

Love Gun

Forever

I Was Made For Lovin’ You

Shout It Out Loud

Here is what the back cover looks like, nothing too exciting:

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* For more info on KISS, click on that very cool link below!

KISS

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

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USURPRESS – Full Debut LP Streaming Now Via Stereokiller

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Following their In Permanent Twilight MCD released this Spring, the crushing debut LP from cult Swedish Death Metal henchmen USURPRESS is out now via Selfmadegod. Trenches Of The Netherworld contains eleven soul-reaping circle-pit anthems utilizing the band’s seemingly patented blend of Death Metal and d-beat/crust punk influences.

Stream Trenches Of The Netherworld in its entirety right now VIA STEREOKILLER.

Uppsala-based USURPRESS features the steamrolling flair of four members of the Swedish Punk/Metal underworld including vocalist Stefan “Steffe” Pettersson (Diskonto, Uncurbed), bassist Daniel Ekeroth (ex-Tyrant, ex-Dellamorte, author of Swedish Death Metal book), drummer Calle Andersson and guitarist Påhl (ex-Blotseraph, ex-Shuriken). The cover art for Trenches Of The Netherworld was crafted by by Rafal Kruszyk (Interment, Hooded Menace, Deceased, Paganizer, etc.).

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.usurpress.com

http://www.facebook.com/Usurpress

http://www.selfmadegod.com

http://www.facebook.com/selfmadegod

LONG LIVE USURPRESS.

Stone.

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ZOMBIEFICATION – New EP Streaming In Its Entirety At Apoch’s Metal Review

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

In a sinister collaboration with Apoch’s Metal Review, Reaper’s Consecration, the latest EP from Mexican corpse-walkers ZOMBIEFICATION, is currently streaming in its entirety at THIS LOCATION through Sunday. Smell the carrion, if you dare! 

Having risen from the grave in 2009 following the release of their debut, Midnight Stench, ZOMBIEFICATION wasted no time in concocting a venomous brew that makes up Reaper’s Consecration. Scheduled for a North American takeover via Pulverised Records on August 14, 2012, the EP was mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studios (Watain, Interment, Demonical, etc.) in Sweden and features artwork/layout direction by ZOMBIEFICATION throat Mr. Hitch. Reaper’s Consecration spews five tracks of somber Swedified riffage and a fetid, old-school Death Metal soul; a ghoulishly appetizing platter of filth for true worshippers of the undead!

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REVIEWS:

“If the imminent threat of the Reaper, the stench of death, dismemberment and zombies are your thing (and what’s not to love on that list?), then give Reaper’s Consecration a listen.” – Angry Metal Guy

“The production is deep and powerful, the guitars and bass have that good ol’ Sunlight Studios sound nailed down pat, and even ZOMBIEFICATION vocalist Mr. Hitch is a dead ringer for Nicke Andersson’s vocal performance on Clandestine. – About.com

“Pick up Reaper’s Consecration to hear just how death metal should be done.” – Pure Grain Audio

“With the disappearance of the mighty Dismember, it’s pleasant to come across a band like this, who does something comparable, with an eye for detail, unbound enthusiasm and a great production!”– Ave Noctum

“…a great five-track representation of some of the finest Swedeath worshiping in the Americas (which also goes to show that Pulverised Records has some awesome taste).” — Skull Fracturing Metal

“a crushing blow of intense death metal… showcasing five deathly songs of cataclysmic quality.” — Metal Odyssey

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.zombiefication.com

http://www.pulverised.net

LONG LIVE ZOMBIEFICATION.

Stone.

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NILE – “At The Gate Of Sethu” Hits The Charts!

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on July 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

NUCLEAR BLAST is proud to announce that the new NILE album AT THE GATE OF SETHU entered the official German charts at the position #27. In Austria and Switzerland the album hit the charts on position #61.
It is the best chart result ever for NILE in these three countries. Congratulation Boys!!!

Band mastermind Karl Sanders states:
“WOW! Recognition and thanks to all the Metal Fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – who are CLEARLY Metal As Fuck. This makes me twice as anxious to come to these countries this fall as part of the KREATOR Tour”

Guitar player Dallas adds:
“I am Utterly Speechless , that is just awesome”

Lyric-Video “The Fiends Who Come to Steal the Magick of the Deceased“: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6SZTiha8bw

Track-by-Track Trailer Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IRvUMKAi2Q

Track-by-Track Trailer Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7OqjDKk2Ts&feature=relmfu

Get your copy of the CD, Digipak + Vinyl at the Nuclear Blast Webshop under: http://bit.ly/LEl2Al

NILE on iTunes: http://bit.ly/nilegate

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* Stone Adds: At The Gate Of Sethu, the seventh full-length album from NILE, sold 3,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 131 on The Billboard 200 chart. A #37 chart position was reached in Finland. – Source: NILE facebook

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

* For more info on NILE, click on the link below!

http://www.Nile-Catacombs.net

http://www.Facebook.com/NileCatacombs

LONG LIVE NILE.

Stone.

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Wanna See My MISFITS (Promotional) Drinking Coaster? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock and roll, rock music, rock music collectibles, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS – That’s the front side of this cool Misfits (promotional) drinking coaster! This coaster came inside the jewel case of: MISFITS Meet The Nutley Brass / Fiend Club Lounge. The front side of this coaster depicts the actual album cover. Since this collectible Misfits item came inside the CD, I consider it a promotional piece.

This Misfits album was released back in 2005, on MISFITS Records / RYKO. Unfortunately, this album has seen it’s share of harsh reviews, although there have been positive reviews as well. This wasn’t a Misfits album where they perform the music heard; instead all the songs are Misfits cover songs performed by The Nutley Brass. To sum up the sound of this album, think Tijuana Brass.

I understand the music is a huge detour from what fans expect from a Misfits album, still, I’ve listened to it and it’s not the end of the world. It’s different. Like Lenny Wolf of Kingdom Come would say: “it is what it is”.

The backside of this coaster does all the promoting, take a look below:

(Backside of drinking coaster)

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* The album cover artwork was created by famed American illustrator: Basil Gogos.

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

MISFITS – facebook

MISFITS – Official Website

LONG LIVE MISFITS.

Stone.

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LYNCH MOB – “Sound Mountain Sessions” 4 Song EP Releases August 7th

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on July 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LYNCH MOB – The 4 song EP from Lynch Mob, Sound Mountain Sessions, will be released on August 7th, 2012, via Rat Pak Records. Led by legendary guitarist George Lynch, this looks to be a Lynch Mob EP not to miss out on! Metal be thy name.

LYNCH MOB:

George Lynch – guitar

Oni Logan – vocals

Robbie Crane – bass

Brian Tichy – drums

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* For more info on GEORGE LYNCH & LYNCH MOB, click link below!

George Lynch – The Official George Lynch Website

* For more info on ordering the new LYNCH MOB, click on the link below!

www.ratpakrecords.com

LONG LIVE LYNCH MOB.

Stone.

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DARK CENTURY – Exclusively Streaming New Single ‘Kill The Crowd’ On SMNnews.com + TOUR DATES

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

One of Montreal’s heaviest and most aggressive Metal bands, Dark Century, whom will be performing at this year’s Heavy MTL after winning the fest’s battle of the bands are now exclusively streaming their new single ‘Kill The Crowd’ on SMNnews.com at the following location.

Gearing up to release their second album, a follow-up to their 2008 debut, later this year, Dark Century will be giving audiences a preview of their new sound while delivering their standard unrivaled live show when they travel the Great North from East to West, kicking off in Ottawa on July 20 at The Brass Monkey.

Music Videos

Viande Froide – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTYgF71iKVk

Muncherz – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlmdXO6BwXs

Tour Dates:

July 20, 2012 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON w/ Deamon, Placentophagia, Accursed Spawn, Argus Panoptes

July 25, 2012 – Lepps – Saskatoon, SK

*July 27, 2012 – Scott Block Theatre – Red Deer, AB (moved from Calgary, AB)

July 29, 2012 – Iron Road Studios – Vancouver, BC

July 30, 2012 – The DV8 Tavern – Edmonton, AB

Aug 1, 2012 – The Zoo – Winnipeg, MB

August 2, 2012 – Black Pirates Pub, Thunder Bay, ON

August 11, 2012 – Heavy MTL Fest – Montreal, QC

BIO:

Aggressive, hilarious, heavy and bloody and, just as importantly, filled with trans fats and cholesterol, Montreal’s Metal five-piece Dark Century welds together Death, Thrash, Grind and Hardcore, striving to always stay fresh.

Following their 2008 debut, Days of the Mosh, the band’s yet-to-be-titled second album is set to be unleashed on the masses later this year.

“One of the main differences is the fact that there is a second guitarist in the band now. This brings harmonies and solos that were not present before. The way we are recording is also different and our gear has evolved over the time. This time around we are also working with Chris Donaldson,” says guitarist Éric Duranleau.

“All in all, we are taking a big step from the previous album in order to put out something that sounds heavier, more aggressive and more in your face. We keep it simple and efficient. We are not reinventing the wheel. It is the logic evolution for us from Days Of The Mosh.”

With an unrivalled live show accompanying their music – “We like to bring the party on stage, we’ll throw ourselves around for the whole set and often feel it for a few days. When you come see a show that has Dark Century on the bill, you’ll get exactly that: a show” – it’s no wonder Dark Century was one of the two finalists at the Heavy MTL Battle of the Bands, winning the chance to play Heavy MTL this summer.

As Duranleau puts it, “Dark Century is bacon. It’s greasy, fat and crunchy and it is an essential element of any unbalanced diet!

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

LONG LIVE DARK CENTURY.

Stone.

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Wanna See My IRON MAIDEN Mouse Pad and The Final Frontier Mission Edition CD? They’re Really Cool…

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

IRON MAIDEN – That’s it at the top! I acquired this cool Iron Maiden mouse pad from purchasing an issue of Metal Hammer (magazine) back in the Summer of 2010. This mouse pad came with a huge Iron Maiden poster too; all inside the plastic wrapper with the magazine. Metal Hammer has done many far-out giveaways with selling their issues over the years and this one is fun stuff.

I don’t use this mouse pad for it would get ruined over time. Instead, I’ve treated this as an Iron Maiden collectible, standing this mouse pad upright against a couple stacks of CD’s on a shelf.

The Final Frontier album release had a strong marketing campaign to bolster its popularity and sales. Metal Hammer obviously had a tremendous Metal hand in bringing massive attention to Iron Maiden’s 15th studio album. I received The Final Frontier on vinyl as a gift, a short while after its release. I’ll most likely take a picture of that album (it’s a gatefold too) and post about in the future.

I did buy The Final Frontier – Mission Edition on CD the week of its release. This “Mission Edition” is basically the CD and liner notes that are stored inside a light-weight metal container, with a circular see-through plastic front that looks like a spacecraft’s window. Another Iron Maiden collectible, if you will. If you haven’t seen one yet, here it is:

The Final Frontier – Mission Edition (Front)

The Final Frontier – Mission Edition (Back)

I bought this Mission Edition of The Final Frontier on one of my trips to Connecticut, at a very cool record store called Music Outlet. Located in Enfield, Connecticut, Music Outlet sells plenty of Metal related CD’s, vinyl, DVD’s, posters, tickets for local concerts and other cool stuff. Best Metal Buddy, Scott Coverdale, introduced me to Music Outlet. I look forward to visiting Music Outlet again someday. Metal be thy name.

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

Stone.

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Heaven and Hell Records – Responds To Trademark Infringement Claim

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

In March of 2012 Heaven and Hell Records released a limited 1000 pressing CD for the band Overlorde SR (formerly known as Overlorde) titled Medieval Metal Too. The release is an archive of the band’s material recording from 1983 to 1989.  Many will remember the North Carolina band from the track “Keeper of the Flame” featured on the Metal Blade Records’ Metal Massacre VIII compilation and their infamous 1985 Medieval Metal EP.

Since the announcement of this release, both Heaven and Hell Records and Overlorde SR have been contacted by the New Jersey band Overlorde with claims of trademark infringement. The New Jersey band has also claimed that band’s similar monikers will cause confusion in the Metal community. We feel there are substantial questions about who first used “Overlorde” and who is best known as Overlorde.  We also feel that the audience for this material is sufficiently small and sophisticated to know the difference between Overlorde and Overlorde SR (in fact, we also reissued material by Canada’s Overlord).

Nevertheless, the issue should be settled, and it should be settled between the bands without threats to Heaven and Hell Records. In light of this situation Heaven and Hell Records will be ceasing with sales of Overlorde SR – Medieval Metal Too until the two bands have come to some agreement. In addition any plans to release another album under the name Overlorde SR have been halted at this point.

Although we do support Overlorde SR and strongly feel that the evidence shows they used the name first and have tried to avoid confusion by using “Overlorde SR”, this is an issue between the two bands. And any assumptions that there will be confusion caused between the similar monikers, and that fans will not be able to distinguish between the two just seems rather insulting to the intelligence of the metal community.

In closing H&H Records hopes that both bands can come to a civil conclusion and put this matter to rest.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on Heaven and Hell Records, click on links below!

http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com

http://www.soundsofpurgatory.com

LONG LIVE OVERLORDE SR.

LONG LIVE HEAVEN AND HELL RECORDS.

Stone.

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