THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Unleashes Animated Video For “Mammoth’s Hand” – Servitude To See Release September 27th On Metal Blade Records

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on August 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Marshall Wieczorek

“Mammoth’s Hand” is the latest single from THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. The track comes by way of the band’s upcoming tenth studio album, Servitude, set for release on September 27th via Metal Blade Records.

“Mammoth’s Hand” is partly inspired by a scene from Don Coscarelli’s 1982 swords ‘n’ sorcery epic, The Beastmaster. “We usually like to give some idea of what kind of diversity is gonna be on the album with the first two tracks we release,” vocalist Brian Eschbach offers. “[Guitarist] Ryan Knight wrote the music for this, and the slow rhythm made me think of these barbaric warriors riding mammoths out in the snow or that scene from The Beastmaster when the Jun horde takes the village.”

Eschbach further elaborates, “‘Mammoth’s Hand’ is a romp through a fictitious frozen tundra in which a clan of nomadic mammoth riding cannibals conquer villages in a time devoid of technology. The slow groove of this song is a vibe not often implemented by the group but immediately inspired a vision in my mind of a slow moving yet gigantic and powerful beast of antagonistic nature.”

Watch THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s video for “Mammoth’s Hand,” created by Marco Pavone, at THIS LOCATION.

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Aftermath” at THIS LOCATION.

Servitude will be released on digipak CD, cassette, and digital formats. Find preorders at: metalblade.com/tbdm.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

BUTCHER BABIES – U.S. Tour Begins September 18th | Cities, Dates and Info

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Butcher Babies Facebook:

“GOOD LORD! The Butcher’s DED!” Tour 2024

Butcher Babies with very special guests: Ded, Dropout Kings, and Fox Lake. With NEW music in hand!

Tix go on sale on this Friday 8/9.
Early bird Bandsintown presale available at https://bit.ly/4dJUDyr
And we’re bringing back our coveted VIP Pre-Parties & After-Parties on the Butcher Bus!

Sept. 18 Palmdale, CA
Sept. 19 Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 20 Bakersfield, CA
Sept. 21 Reno, NV
Sept. 23 Seattle, WA
Sept. 24 Portland, OR
Sept. 26 Salt Lake City, UT
Sept. 27 Colorado Springs, CO
Sept. 29 Denver, CO
Oct. 1 Tulsa, OK
Oct. 2 Oklahoma City, OK
Oct. 4 Austin, TX
Oct. 5 Dallas, TX
Oct. 6 San Antonio, TX
Oct. 7 El Paso, TX
Oct. 8 Roswell, NM
Oct. 10 Tucson, AZ
Oct. 11 Phoenix, AZ

PANOPTICON To Tour U.S. and Canada This October – With Exulansis and Primeval Well 

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , on August 5, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Announcing Panopticon‘s Autumnal Oration tour, presented by Hierophant Booking.

US black metal legends Panopticon will embark on an unprecedented string of intimate and powerful shows in the US and Canada this fall alongside dear friends and talented contemporaries Exulansis and Primeval Well – prepare accordingly!

Tickets to all shows here: https://linktr.ee/panotour24

Source: Bindrune Recordings | Website

FASTER PUSSYCAT – Tour ‘24 Part Two | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

TOUR ‘24 PART TWO:
AUG 16- Northwoods Rock Rally- Glen Flora, WI +
AUG 17- The District- Rockford, IL
AUG 18- The Annex- Madison, WI
AUG 21- Eclectic Room- Angola, IN
AUG 22- Brown County Theater- Nashville, IN ^
AUG 23- Reggie’s- Chicago, IL
AUG 24- King of Clubs- Columbus, OH
AUG 25- Mountain Music Festival- Gatlinburg, TN +
AUG 27- Lefty’s- Des Moines, IA
AUG 28- Voodoo Lounge- Kansas City, MO
AUG 29- Rocklahoma- Pryor, OK +
AUG 30- Waiting Room- Omaha, NE
AUG 31- Double Z- Cedar Rapids, IA €

^ = With Tom Keifer

  • = Festival
    € = With Enuff Z’Nuff

VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.fasterpussycat.com/vip-experience

PROFANITY – Announces New Drummer

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on August 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Profanity Bandsintown:

Exciting News from Profanity! 

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our band – the incredibly talented Tobias Schmeisser! Tobias is not only a powerhouse drummer but also a versatile musician who brings a wealth of experience from his work with bands like Abstractyss, Scävenger and Spire of Lazarus.

In addition to his impressive band credentials, Tobias also offers drumming lessons, sharing his skills and passion with aspiring drummers. We are beyond excited to have him join the Profanity family and can’t wait to see the amazing energy and creativity he will bring to our music.

Please join us in giving Tobias a warm welcome!

Stay tuned for more updates, upcoming shows and a new release!
Cheers from all of Profanity!

https://profanitydeathmetal.bandcamp.com

Heavy Act BONE DAGGER Encourages Self-Reflection In New Single “The Narcissist”

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Heavy outfit BONE DAGGER delivers a prescription for riffs with a dose of self-examination in the new single “The Narcissist”. Taking a deep dive into the shadows, BONE DAGGER takes an unidealistic approach exploring the realities of trauma, emotion and the human experience. 

BONE DAGGER’s project leader John Lund comments on the focus of the single: 

“I took the first person approach because EVERYONE has Narcissistic tendencies and traits. I like holding up the mirror to others and hopefully some introspection results from listening. Additionally, if I point the finger at myself – who can accuse me of projection?”

Listen to “The Narcissist” here: https://youtu.be/Htd-0QoxjJo

About BONE DAGGER: 
BONE DAGGER was founded in 2020 by John Lund during the pandemic following a 7-year hiatus from any sort of musical output. BONE DAGGER was devised with the intention of keeping as much in-house as possible with the exception of post-production. Around a year later Braden Richey joined the fold as the lead guitarist and contributed to the EP, The Veil, before taking a perpetual leave of absence in late 2022. John is pushing on as a solo act until the right members are found. Musically the band draws influence from a wide array of rock and metal acts including GOJIRA, MUSE, SLIPKNOT, and ALICE IN CHAINS.

Links: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonedaggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonedaggerofficial/

Source: C Squared Music

POWERWOLF – New Album Wake Up The Wicked Out Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Powerwolf Bandsintown:

It’s finally time to WAKE UP THE WICKED! Our new album is OUT NOW, and we want to celebrate its release together with all of you with the new music video for “We Don’t Wanna Be No Saints.”

New Music Video: https://youtu.be/VLKKO2Iy_Xs

New Album: https://lnk.to/PW-WakeUpTheWicked

WOLFSNÄCHTE TOUR 2024: PARIS SOLD OUT and more and more cities have fewer and fewer tickets! There is already no doubt that this will be by far the biggest Powerwolf tour ever!

Metal Singer-Songwriter WHITE CRONE Releases New Single “Prognosticator”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , on August 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Heavy metal enchantress WHITE CRONE has released her latest single “Prognosticator”. The hard-rocking single conjures up the magic of another time both in its lyrics and in its feel. The music recalls metal classics such as DIO and JUDAS PRIEST, while the lyrics whisk the listener into a world full of darkness and corruption. Vocalist and composer Lisa Mann howls her condemned protagonist’s tale with elegant fury.

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGD6MQqXOcI

About WHITE CRONE:
Based out of Portland, Oregon, WHITE CRONE is the metal brainchild of award-winning blues artist and bassist/vocalist Lisa Mann. Growing up in the mosh pits of the 80s, she was inspired by bands such as IRON MAIDEN, MERCYFUL FATE, BLACK SABBATH, MANOWAR, DIO, and more. A mostly one-woman project, WHITE CRONE is a love letter to this grand era of metal, and a lyrical homage to mystical storytelling traditions of yore.

In 2020 she channeled all those influences and released her debut album as WHITE CRONE, the critically acclaimed The Poisoner. For the first time, she featured not only on bass guitar and vocals, but on 7-string guitar as well. Larry London provided most of the drums, save for one track featuring the legendary Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO).

Now she is poised to release a follow-up album, of which the title track, “Prognosticator”, is the first single. The song “Prognosticator” is a fast-paced, prog-adjacent power metal romp which tells the preternatural origin story of the character WHITE CRONE, retaining the occult storytelling elements of the first album. It is the tale of a self-fulfilling astrological prophecy. 

Bandcamp: www.whitecrone.bandcamp.com

Source: C Squared Music

KING DIAMOND – North America Tour Announced | OVERKILL and Night Demon Support

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on July 30, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From King Diamond facebook:

ENTER SAINT LUCIFER’S HOSPITAL… IF YOU DARE!

King Diamond returns to North America and has conjured support from Overkill & Night Demon to bring you a night of unholy apparitions. We have summoned and welcome Myrkur with special guest vocals during the King Diamond set.

We will be playing brand new songs from the upcoming album THE INSTITUTE also known as Saint Lucifer’s Hospital, which you will see on our brand new stage.

Presale begins tomorrow July 31st at 10 am EST. General on sale this Friday August 2nd at 10 am local: kingdiamondcoven.com/tour

Gojira and a Headless Queen Marie Antoinette

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, olympic games, olympics with tags , , , , , , , on July 28, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Anyone that viewed the opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics held in Paris, France knows that there was music performances. One of the featured performers was Frances’ very own Gojira, at the Conciergerie on the banks of the Seine river.

I was surprised as any other metalhead to see Gojira there as well. It’s an extremely rare moment for any Metal band to take the world stage. They did our genre proud. I only tuned in because of hearing via news outlets that Gojira was featured. “Ah! Ça Ira” (a song made prominent during the French Revolution) was what I later found to be the song.

The (now controversial) headless Queen Marie Antoinette theme that segued into Gojiras’ performance took me by surprise as well and its visual shock and special effects made it all the more, well, can I say… Metal. Once Gojira was finished, I turned off the Paris Summer Olympics opening ceremony and went back to my UFO documentaries.

I will add, I later viewed the performance from Celine Dion and she was fabulous. This opening ceremony originally aired on NBC on July 26th and is currently being streamed on Peacock.

Metal be thy name – Stone

JERRY CANTRELL Announces New Album: I WANT BLOOD – Out October 18 via Double J Music

Posted in guitar legends, guitarists, Hard Rock, Music, music news with tags , , , , on July 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Darren Craig

FEATURING GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM DUFF MCKAGAN, ROBERT TRUJILLO, MIKE BORDIN AND MORE

July 26, 2024, LOS ANGELES – Jerry Cantrell, one of rock music’s most distinctive musicians, returns with I Want Blood, an album brimming with Cantrell’s signature vocals and guitar-driven melodies, on Oct. 18 via Double J Music.

“This record is a serious piece of work. It’s a motherfucker,” Cantrell says of the infectious collection. “It’s hard, no doubt, and completely unlike Brighten. And that’s what you want, to end up in a different place. There’s a confidence to this album. I think it’s some of my best songwriting and playing, and certainly some of my best singing.”

A preview of I Want Blood comes with today’s release of “Vilified” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGyIln0-pw). The album opener showcases an energy that rivals any of Cantrell’s previous work – powerful, nuanced, and electric – setting the tone for the 45-minute album.

“Vilified travels a lot of places in just four and a half minutes,” Cantrell continues. “It’s got a ferocity and really aggressive vibe to it.”

I Want Blood, co-produced by Cantrell and Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins), was recorded at Barresi’s JHOC Studio in Pasadena, Calif. The album also features contributions from bass heavyweights Duff McKagan (Guns N’Roses) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica), drummers Gil Sharone (Team Sleep, Stolen Babies) and Mike Bordin (Faith No More), and backing vocals from Lola Colette and Greg Puciato (Better Lovers, ex-Dillinger Escape Plan).

I Want Blood cover

I Want Blood – track list:

1.   Vilified

2.   Off The Rails

3.   Afterglow

4.   I Want Blood

5.   Echoes Of Laughter

6.   Throw Me A Line

7.   Let It Lie

8.   Held Your Tongue

9.   It Comes

Album pre-orders, which include CD, digital and multiple 2LP variants are available here: https://bio.to/JerryCantrell. Exclusive to the 2LP vinyl versions of I Want Blood are atmospheric, spoken word versions of each song on the album.

Jerry Cantrell kicks off a North American tour this evening, joining Bush for a seven-week trek across the continent. For complete tour dates and info click here: Jerrycantrell.com

Jerry Cantrell is an iconic American troubadour, celebrated for his distinctive guitar playing, soulful vocals and profound songwriting. Known for his work in both Alice in Chains and as a solo artist, the GRAMMY-nominated musician has sold in excess of 30 million albums, has been named one of the greatest guitar players of all time by both Guitar World and Rolling Stone, and has been instrumental in shaping the sound of modern rock music. Over his career, he has released six studio albums with Alice in Chains, three solo full-lengths, has had his music featured in films from Cameron Crowe, Judd Apatow and Ben Stiller and made cameos in “Deadwood” and “Jerry Maguire.”

Source: Speakeasy PR

RIVERS OF NIHIL The Work Instrumentals – Available Everywhere Music Is Streamed

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , on July 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Rivers Of Nihil Bandsintown:

We’ve released an instrumental version of our 2021 album, The Work. Like last month’s release of the instrumentals for Where Owls Know My Name, it’s something our fans have been asking for some time and we hope you enjoy it. It’s available everywhere music is streamed, including on SpotifyApple and Bandcamp.

We’ve also dropped a limited edition premium merch run of The Work-themed items, including t-shirts, hoodies and tank tops designed by Tim9MinGrab yours before they’re gone.

Catch us on tour at the dates below. New music soon.

9/19/2024 Empire Underground — Albany, NY

9/20/2024 New England Metal And Hardcore Fest Pre-Party @ The Palladium Upstairs – Worcester, MA

9/21/2024 Montage Music Hall — Rochester, NY

9/22/2024 Metal Injection Fest – Brooklyn, NY

ARMORED SAINT To Reissue Special LP Editions Of Revelation And La Raza Full-Lengths On August 16th, Via Metal Blade Records – Preorders Available

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on July 20, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Iconic heavy metallers ARMORED SAINT will reissue their Revelation and La Raza full-lengths on vinyl August 16th via Metal Blade Records.

Revelation is the fifth studio album from the band, originally released in 2000 on Metal Blade Records, and now available for the first time on vinyl in the US. The song “The Pillar” was originally written for the 1992 horror film Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth where the band makes a cameo appearance as a bar band performing the song “Hanging Judge” at the Boiler Room club.

Recalls bassist Joey Vera, “The story for ‘The Pillar’ was that sometime in 1991 we were approached by the producers for Hellraiser to write a song for the end credits of the movie. They had already agreed to give us the song ‘Hanging Judge’ and a part in the film. So we wrote ‘The Pillar’ which later they passed on and instead they decided to go with ‘Hell On Earth’ by Motörhead. If we’re gonna lose out, better that it’s by Motörhead!”

Preorder Revelation and La Raza on vinyl at: metalblade.com/armoredsaint.

ARMORED SAINT’s Revelation was produced by Vera with executive producer Brian Slagel, mixed by Bill Metoyer, mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in March 2024. The record will be released on double LP, featuring the bonus track “No Me Digas,” in the following color variants:

Velvet Violet Marbled (US)
Crimson Red Marbled (EU)
180g Black (EU)
Clear Lilac Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
Clear w/ Red, Purple, Pink Splatter (EU – Ltd. 200)

Revelation Track Listing:
Side A:

  1. Pay Dirt
  2. The Pillar
  3. After Me, The Flood

Side B:

  1. Tension
  2. Creepy Feelings
  3. Damaged

Side C:

  1. Den Of Thieves
  2. Control Issues
  3. No Me Digas **

Side D:

  1. Deep Rooted Anger
  2. What’s Your Pleasure
  3. Upon My Departure
    ** Bonus Track

La Raza is the sixth studio album from ARMORED SAINT, originally released in 2010 on Metal Blade RecordsLa Raza was previously unavailable on vinyl outside of a limited 2010 UK release, and the album’s inclusion in the limited edition VMP Anthology: The Story Of Metal Blade eight-LP box set released in 2021.

La Raza was produced by Joey Vera, engineered by Bryan Carlstrom, mixed by Bryan Carlstrom and Vera and mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in March 2024. The record will be released in the following color variants:

Smoke (US)

180g Black (EU)

White Black Marbled (EU)

Spooky Clear White (EU – Ltd. 300)

Silver “Black Dust” (EU – Ltd. 200)

La Raza Track Listing: 

Side A:

1. Loose Cannon

2. Head On

3. Left Hook from Right Field 

4. Get Off the Fence

5. Chilled

Side B:

6. La Raza

7. Black Feet

8. Little Monkey

9. Blues

10. Bandit Country

Preorder Revelation and La Raza on vinyl at: metalblade.com/armoredsaint.

ARMORED SAINT:
John Bush – vocals
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Phil Sandoval – guitars
Joey Vera – bass
Gonzo Sandoval – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

SATAN – Heavy Metal Icons Announce European Tour Dates | Band To Release Songs In Crimson Full-Length On September 13th Via Metal Blade Records + Artwork Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on July 17, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stefan Rosic

Long-running heavy metal icons, SATAN, will spend September roadbound on a nearly month-long European tour. The journey begins with seven dates through the UK and Ireland with special guests, Seven Sisters followed by a stop at Pyrenean Warriors Open Air Fest in Torreilles, France. From there, the band will wind their way through sixteen more cities throughout Europe alongside Haunt and Hellfire. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

SATAN will be touring in support of their forthcoming new full-length, Songs In Crimson, set for release on September 13th via Metal Blade Records. Further details on the record will be revealed on July 24th. Stay alert.

SATAN:
Brian Ross – vocals
Russ Tippins – guitars
Steve Ramsey – guitars
Graeme English – bass
Sean Taylor – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

SIX FEET UNDER – To Join Nile On 2025 US Co-Headlining Tour | Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on July 16, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

SIX FEET UNDER will join Nile for a US co-headlining tour this Winter! The Revenge Of The Underground Tour 2025 begins January 7th in Nashville, Tennessee and runs through February 22nd in Houston, Texas. Support will be provided by Psycroptic and Embryonic Autopsy. Additionally, the tour will include several SIX FEET UNDER one-off shows scattered throughout.

Comments SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes, “After more than a decade long hiatus of SIX FEET UNDER touring the States, I’m super excited and very much looking forward to our upcoming co-headlining tour with our old friends, Nile! It’s gonna be a motherfucking ripper!”

Tickets are on sale now at THIS LOCATION. See all confirmed dates below.

SIX FEET UNDER will be touring in support of their fiery fourteenth studio album, Killing For Revenge, released earlier this year via Metal Blade Records! Killing For Revenge features a guest appearance by guitarist Jason Suecof on “Neanderthal” and was mixed and mastered by Chaz Najjar at Badlands Recording in Denver, Colorado.

A gnarly beast of a record that’s not for the faint-hearted, Killing For Revenge dishes up nightmare-inducing imagery courtesy of Barnes via the vocalist’s trademark guttural vocals. Both the album title and darkly detailed red-hued album cover by artist Vince Locke are perfect containers for the brutality within.

USA – Billboard:

#8 Top New Artists Albums

#10 Current Hard Rock Albums

#24 Current Rock Albums

#25 Independent Label Albums

#77 Current Albums

Canada – Billboard:

#6 Hard Music Albums

#31 Top Current Albums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

Finnish Winter Metal Monolith WOLFHEART Release Stormy New Single “Evenfall”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , on July 13, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish winter metal monolith WOLFHEART has released a ferocious new single, “Evenfall”, off their highly-anticipated album Draconian Darkness, to be released on September 6th, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Hard-charging, memorable riffs lead into a soaring, strikingly melodic chorus, with clean vocals layered under roaring harshes. The song recalls the band’s more stripped-down roots, but with renewed energy that propels the band forward into a new era. You can listen to the track now here: 
https://wolfheart.rpm.link/evenfallPR

The band comments on the single, “‘Evenfall’ is the most guitar/riff driven and also least symphonic song on the album and creates a perfect link to the old school Wolfheart material from the first 2 albums. With all this energy compressed into 4 minutes it is a guaranteed addition to our setlist on our Euro tour in November.

Stream “Evenfall” here: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/evenfallPR

Pre-order Draconian Darkness in the physical format of your choice (CD digipak, colored vinyl), pre-save the album on your favorite DSP, or pre-order the album digitally HERE: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/draconiandarknessPR

“Draconian Darkness” Track Listing:

  1. Ancient Cold
  2. Evenfall
  3. Burning Sky
  4. Death Leads The Way
  5. Scion Of The Flame
  6. Grave
  7. Throne Of Bones
  8. Trial By Fire
  9. The Gale

WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen – vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis – guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen – bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen – drums

Source: C Squared Music

BUDDERSIDE White Flame – Album Review by Tanis Enos

Posted in album reviews, Hard Rock, Music, music news with tags , , , , on July 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Budderside released their newest album, White Flame, on July 10th 2024. The minute the album dropped fans immediately shared their love on social media, calling it “top notch” and stating it left them speechless. 

White Flame as an album has a wonderful variety of intensities throughout the songs. “Ghostlighting” and “Good For Nothing” are perfect examples of their fast paced, in your face, kick down a door energy, while songs like “Joker” and the title track slow it down, still holding onto the power that Budderside keep consistent throughout the whole album. 

Lyrically, Budderside goes hard. It’s poetry and it’s relatable. There is no getting past how deep down they go to write these songs. They don’t just write what comes to mind, they draw from experiences and their own feelings. “The Truth” and “Too Far” are prime examples of them working in emotions that might otherwise be overlooked. Lyrics like “Can’t trust myself to be alone, no telling what I’ll do” from “The Truth” and “You feel disconnected, I tell you I’ve been there” from “Too Far” hit on such a relatable topic that’s it’s almost relieving to know that you’re not alone in feeling this way. They might have written from a place of darkness but it will soothe people just like music is supposed to. 

Lead singer Patrick Stone has such a unique voice. It not only amplifies the meaning and emotional strength of the lyrics, but his wide vocal range pairs perfectly with any speed or forcefulness of the 2 guitar geniuses behind Budderside, Sam Koltun and Logan Nikolic. Koltun stated in an interview with Guitar World that writing songs like “Good for Nothing” “capture my intensity.” The two power house guitarists work together to finish off the full weight of the song. 

Overall, Budderside hit it out of the park (and then some) with this new album. Even as this is written fans continue to praise their work. It’s not gonna be long before fans start begging for a tour to hear these masterpieces live. – Tanis Enos

Track List:
Good for Nothing
Voices
A Thousand Teardrops
Never Worth It
The Truth
Evol
Joker
Ghostlighting
Black River
Too Far
Ain’t Alright
Black Flame

HELLWITCH – US Tour begins July 18th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on July 10, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Hellwitch begin their US Tour with ExciterMidnight, and Wraith on July 18th! See the dates below:

07/18 – Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren
07/19 – Santa Ana, CA @ La Santa
07/20 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
07/21 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile
07/22 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
07/24 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
07/25 – San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
07/26 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
07/27 – Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge
07/29 – Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club
07/30 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
07/31 – Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
08/01 – Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
08/02 – Boston, MA @ Middle East
08/03 – West Seneca, NY @ Rockin Buffalo*
08/04 – York, PA @ Skid Row Garage*
08/05 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore*
08/06 – Washington, DC @ The Pie Shop*
08/17 – Atlanta, GA @ TBA

HELLWITCH:
Pat Ranieri – Guitars, Vocals
J.P. Brown – Guitars
Brian Wilson – Drums

The latest album out now via Listenable Records!
HELLWITCH- Annihilational Intercention
Physical : https://shop-listenable.net/en/490_he

INFO:
Originally formed in 1984, Old school Florida Death Metal Absolute Legends HELLWITCH are back and their unique brand of highly energetic, incisive, Thrashing Death Metal. The band has always sounded insanely catchy, always balancing technicality to a great measure, HELLWITCH have drafted some genuine classic songs over the years and their new album is a culmination of all such works and experience.

Source: Listenable Records

ANCIENT ENTITIES – Unleashes Debut Tech Death Album: Echoes of Annihilation

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , on July 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Live Lineup – Luke Veranth – Bass, Bernardo Mendia – Drums, Brian Gulliford – Vocals, Alex Rausa – Guitar, Jake Falk – Guitar

Debut Album Out On WormHoleDeath Records

Ancient Entities, coming from Milwaukee, USA, are pleased to announce the release of their debut album Echoes Of Annihilation on WormHolDeath Records. The nine-track album is a mythical sonic odyssey with each song offering a unique glimpse into the past. From the burning of Rome in “Empire In Ashes” to the creation of the human race in “Creatures Of the Sand”Ancient Entities masterfully capture the essence of ancient history through sound. They comment on the recording process:

“The album took 6 months to produce, mix, and master. The legendary Wjotec Wieslawski from Hertz Recording made sure we got our best work on track and did not compromise when it came to making a perfect album. We recorded here in the States at multiple studios and Hertz mixed and mastered the album. We wanted to work with Wjotec ‘cause he produced some of our favorite bands growing up such as Behemoth, Decapitated, and Hate. In our opinion, he helped create a masterpiece of an album and we hope everyone else thinks so too.”

The album artwork was made by Burns who handles most of the artwork for the band. It combines different pyramids that are cinematic, but still very obvious that this is a death metal; album. Listeners who dig into the album will find there is a refreshing mix of styles of death metal – modern, old school, and some sounds in between genres. Over the last two years of playing and testing out local markets, Ancient Entities is confident that their massive sound will be well received by all fans of metal old and new. They are recommended listening for fans of Blood Red Throne, Nile, and Aeon.

As of June 21, 2024, Echoes of Annihilation is available at the following links:

Digital – https://orcd.co/echoesofan

https://anciententities.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video – “Pierced by Obsidian” – https://youtu.be/nenzblJ9-Yg

Track Listing:
1. Cenote Sagrado (1:21)
2. Empire In Ashes (4:19)
3. Creatures From The Sand (3:42)
4. Blood Upon Stone (3:16)
5. Ritual Autopsy (4:43)
6. Hidden (3:53)
7. Pierced by Obsidian (4:08)
8. Wall of War (4:28)
9. Damnatio Ad Flammas (3:24)
Album Length: 32:18

Source: Asher Media Relations

AMON AMARTH – Fall 2024 Latin America Tour Dates

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , on July 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Amon Amarth Bandsintown:

LATIN AMERICA….march to Valhalla with us this Fall! ⚔️🔥 

Tickets on sale:
🇨🇴 OCT 22 – COLOMBIA
🇪🇨 OCT 24 – ECUADOR
🇺🇾 OCT 28 – URUGUAY
🇧🇴 OCT 30 – BOLIVIA
🇨🇷 NOV 4 – COSTA RICA

PLUS Vikings of Mexico! Tickets for our raid of Arena CDMX are on sale.
🇲🇽 NOV 6 – MEXICO 

Get yours at http://amonamarth.com/tour