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DOKKEN Reunion Announced – Dokken, Lynch, Pilson and Brown – “Unleashed in the East” This October

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on August 3, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Dokken - Made In Japan - 2016 - Japan Tour Flyer - #MO9909933

Only Six Special Shows Confirmed – October 2016

Tickets On-Sale August 27

(Los Angeles, CA – August 3, 2016) After years of intense speculation and recent rumors, it can now be confirmed that DOKKEN will indeed reform its classic lineup for 6 shows ONLY! Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and “Wild” Mick Brown will return to the stage together, in Japan – for the first time in 21 years. Dubbed “Unleashed in the East,” leader Don Dokken explains why now. “I am very excited to come back to Japan and play with the members of Dokken that I spent so much time with. Being that its only 6 shows, we are going to make it as spectacular as possible”

After launching on October 5 in Osaka, Japan, the quartet will then head to Fukuoka, Tokyo (for the Loud Park Festival) before continuing on to Hiroshima, Aichi and finally, back to Tokyo for the final show on October 12th. Dokken’s Tooth and Nail, released in 1984, contained several hit songs including “Alone Again”, “Just Got Lucky” and “Into the Fire” and sold over three million copies worldwide and the band continued releasing many more records with the same success.

Tickets for this once in a lifetime event, as well as VIP package experiences, will be on sale beginning August 27th. This will be the one and only opportunity for fans to see the original line-up play their iconic hits.

DOKKEN IN JAPAN “UNLEASHED IN THE EAST” DATES:

Oct 5 – Osaka, Japan (Namba Hatch)

Oct 6 – Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoaka Civic Hall)

Oct 8 – Tokyo, Japan (Loud Park Festival)* on sale now http://www.loudpark.com/16/

Oct 10 – Hiroshima, Japan (Blue Live Hiroshima)

Oct 11 – Aichi, Japan (Zepp Nagoya)

Oct 12 – Tokyo, Japan (Zepp Divercity, Tokyo)

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http://www.dokken.net

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MAD Ink PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DOKKEN.

Stone.

MASS – Upcoming Concerts With STRYPER And KIX – Info You Need

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , , on July 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

MASS - Summer 2016 - concert flyer - #MO5099ILMNFS

The legendary Heavy Metal band MASS will be sharing the stage with powerhouses STRYPER and KIX, respectively! If you live in or around the Hampton Beach, New Hampshire area, these are live shows of Heavy Rockin’ warriors you cannot pass up! Metal Be Thy Name!

MASS - Stryper - concert flyer - August 21 - 2016 - #MO0099ILMFNG33

Stryper & MASS Online Ticket Link

MASS - KIX - promo concert flyer - August 28 - 2016 - #MO99900ILMFNSMS

KIX & MASS Online Ticket Link

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MASS, STRYPER & KIX.

Stone.

AUTOGRAPH “Watch It Now” Lyric Video Is: Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 12, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Autograph - Louder - EP cover promo pic - 2016 - #MO990099

“Watch It Now” – The latest single from AUTOGRAPH‘s newest EP CD titled “Louder” is below and it ROCKS! That BIG 80’s Arena Heavy Metal sound is all over this song! Metal Be Thy Name!

The photo slideshow you’ll see on the video below was compiled from AUTOGRAPH‘s Facebook timeline. Visit Autograph Facebook and please ‘like’ the page.

AUTOGRAPH‘s new 5-song EP, “Louder” is Available NOW in CD format, exclusively on AutographBand.com and at AUTOGRAPH‘s live shows! Trust me, AUTOGRAPH is a band you gotta enjoy live!

AUTOGRAPH:

Steve Lynch – Lead Guitar & Vocals

Randy Rand – Bass & Vocals

Simon Daniels – Lead Vocals & Guitar

Marc Wieland – Drums

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AUTOGRAPH.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 2nd… From PRETTY MAIDS To GOJIRA

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Anthrax - Among The Living - promo album cover pic - #330719MMSTOLB

On July 2nd, 1987 – The third studio album, Among The Living, from the great ANTHRAX was ranked at #72, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

EZO - self-titled album cover pic - 1987 - #MO9999ILMFO

On July 2nd, 1987 – The Japanese Metal band EZO had their self-titled studio album ranked at #150, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Now, that’s a Metal blast from the past! Whoa! FYI: The legendary Gene Simmons produced this album. Whoa, again!

Pretty Maids - Future World - promo cover pic - 1987 - #MO3993ILMFO

On July 2nd, 1987PRETTY MAIDS had their second studio album, Future World, ranked at #174 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. How cool was that? Answer: very cool!

Gojira - Magma - promo cover pic - 2016 - #9909ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Magma, from GOJIRA is ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jeepers!

Nails - You Will Never Be One Of Us - promo cover pic - #MO9993ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album from California’s NAILS is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album’s title is: You Will Never Be One Of Us.

Fleshgod Apocalypse - King - promo cover pic - 2016 - #MO66333ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The new studio album, King, from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE is ranked at #73, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup.

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Stone - 50th - Metal Odyssey - 2016 - #99ILMFDM9966

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 27th… From MÖTLEY CRÜE To WHITECHAPEL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Motley Crue - Girls Girls Girls - promo cover pic - 1987 - #2MCMO05

On June 27th, 1987 – The fourth studio album, Girls, Girls, Girls, from the legendary MÖTLEY CRÜE was ranked at #2, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

JUDAS PRIEST - Live - promo album cover pic - #1987MO9933ILMFSO

On June 27th, 1987 – The second live album from the great JUDAS PRIEST was ranked at #47, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This live album was aptly titled: priest…live!

Whitechapel - Mark Of The Blade - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #33MO99ILMFSO777

On June 27th, 2016 – The newly released and sixth studio album, Mark Of The Blade, from Tennessee’s WHITECHAPEL is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking Yeah!!

The Browning - Isolation - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #333MO9ILMFSO9

On June 27th, 2016 – Kansas City’s THE BROWNING have their newly released studio album, Isolation, ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

Denner Shermann - Masters Of Evil - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999669ILMFMS

On June 27th, 2016 – The debut full-length studio album, Masters Of Evil, from DENNER / SHERMANN is ranked at #60, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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Mallika Sundaramurthy - Stone - Oddbody's - May 7 - 2016 - #MO999ILMFMNSO

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 1st… From TESLA To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 1, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

TESLA - Mechanical Resonance - promo album cover pic - 1987 - #MO00999ILMGFS

On June 1st, 1987 – The debut studio album, Mechanical Resonance, from the brilliant TESLA was ranked at #49, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Yes, this album features the unreal good song: Modern Day Cowboy. Dig it.

Firehouse - Dont Treat Me Bad - promo CD cover pic - 1990 - #F90MO

On June 1st, 1991FIREHOUSE were at  #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: Don’t Treat Me Bad. This crazy cool song is featured on the self-titled debut album from the band, released back in 1990.

Queensryche - Silent Lucidity - promo single cover pic - 1991 - #Q09MO

On June 1st, 1991QUEENSRŸCHE were at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their powerful ballad: Silent Lucidity. This song is featured on QUEENSRŸCHE’s fourth studio album from 1990: Empire.

Kiss - Monster - International Tour Edition - promo cover pic

On This Day In ‎KISSTORY – June 1, 2013 – ‪KISS began their European MONSTER Tour in front of a massive crowd at Friends Arena Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden! Whoa!

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO990303

On June 1st, 2016 – The fourth studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicagos’ BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #61, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yeah. This album was released back in 2015.

Death Angel - The Dream Calls For Blood - promo cover pic

On June 1st, 2016 – The seventh studio album, The Dream Calls For Blood, from the Bay Area Thrash warriors DEATH ANGEL, is ranked at #71, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2013 and kicks super-potent Metal ass.

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Damien Sisson & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 26th… From SCORPIONS To INDEX CASE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #MO990099ILMFO

On May 26th, 1984SCORPIONS had their enormous hit, Rock You Like A Hurricane, ranked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on their ninth studio album: Love At First StingLong Live SCORPIONS!

Whitesnake - promo album cover pic - #DC50

On May 26th, 1987 – The seventh studio album from WHITESNAKE was ranked at #4, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This self-titled album features the giant hits: Still Of The Night, Here I Go Again, Give Me All Your Love and Is This Love. Dig it.

The Cult - Electric - promo album cover pic - #MO9933iLMFGGO

On May 26th, 1987 – The third studio album from THE CULT, Electric, was ranked at #38, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This amazing album features the hits: Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine and the cover song Born To Be Wild. Whoa!

Disturbed - The Sickness - promo album cover pic - #MO00330033ILMFNGGO

On May 26th, 2016 – The debut studio album from the dynamic DISTURBED is ranked at #1, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The Sickness was released back in the year 2000. This excellent album includes the (Tears For Fears) kick-ass cover song: Shout 2000. You collect tree monkey toe nails, if you don’t own this album. Truth.

Index Case - Ocean - promo EP cover pic - 2016 - #3303355ILMFGO

On May 26th, 2016 – Iowa’s INDEX CASE have their new and independently released EP Ocean ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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Damien Sisson & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DENNER/SHERMANN – New Studio Album “MASTERS OF EVIL” Out On June 24th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 15, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Denner Shermann - Masters Of Evil - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999669ILMFMS

The first full-length studio album, Masters Of Evil, from DENNER/SHERMANN will be released on June 24th, 2016, via Metal Blade Records! This Metal supergroup of underground Metal champions have returned, after their highly successful 2015 debut EP: Satan’s Tomb (Metal Blade Records). Trust me, my Metal brethren, DENNER/SHERMANN are to be reckoned with and their debut EP is a Metal MUST… so freaking BUY it and support this band of Metal legends!

RESEARCH each member of DENNER/SHERMANN and get schooled on the history of Metal – you will learn and hear why this band is so talented and important. Listen to the new track Angel’s Blood below and realize that True Metal is alive and still kicking Metal ass. I will be counting the hours until this Masters Of Evil album lands into what’s left of my Metal brain. Holy Metal shit and Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Pre-orders available NOW!!
 Click link below:

http://metalblade.com/dennershermann

Denner Shermann - promo band pic - Masters Of Evil - 2016 - #MO990099ILMFNM

DENNER/SHERMANN:

Michael Denner – Lead Guitar

Hank Shermann – Lead Guitar

Sean Peck – Vocals

Snowy Shaw – Drums

Marc Grabowski – Bass

Denner Shermann - Masters Of Evil - promo gold vinyl pic - 2016 - #MO996676ILMGFSO

Masters Of Evil – Track List:
01.ANGEL’S BLOOD
02.SON OF SATAN
03.THE WOLF FEEDS AT NIGHT
04.PENTAGRAM and the CROSS
05.MASTERS OF EVIL
06.SERVANTS OF DAGON
07.ESCAPE FROM HELL
08.THE BARONESS

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For more info on DENNER/SHERMANN:

Guitarists

Facebook: Denner/Shermann

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DENNER/SHERMANN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

TWISTED SISTER – Announces Final Tri-State Area Farewell Show – The Rock Carnival In Lakewood, New Jersey

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 15, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Twisted Sister - Final Farewell - promo concert flyer - 2016 - tri-state concert - #MO899899ILMF

TWISTED SISTER announces their Final Tri-State Area Farewell Show! October 1st, 2016 at The Rock Carnival in Lakewood, NJ – Joining TWISTED SISTER that weekend will be FOUR BY FATE, KILLCODE, ACE FREHLEY, OVERKILL, DOKKEN and so many more bands to be announced that your head will spin!

Plan on spending a 3 day weekend with us! Details on which days each band will be playing will be announced soon!

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Source: Twisted Sister

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TWISTED SISTER.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

REST IN PEACE, A. J. PERO.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 9th… From METALLICA To NIGHT RANGER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

EUROPE - The Final Countdown - promo album cover pic - #MO999377ILNMF

On May 9th, 1987EUROPE had their third studio album, The Final Countdown, ranked at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Damn straight about that!

Night Ranger - Big Life - promo album cover pic - 1987 - #MO777ILMFN99

On May 9th, 1987NIGHT RANGER had their fourth studio album, Big Life, ranked at #28 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. How about that? Big Life featured the hit single, The Secret of My Success, a song written for the 1987 film of the same name; a film which starred the very famous Michael J. Fox.

Def Leppard - Let's Get Rocked - CD Single Cover Promo pic - #MO20169909ILNFMS

On May 9th, 1992DEF LEPPARD had their hit song, Let’s Get Rocked, ranked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy huckleberry stew! Let’s Get Rocked is featured on DEF LEPPARD’s fifth studio album from 1992: Adrenalize.

KISS - Alive 35 - promo tour flyer - 2009 - #MO88999ILMFNMSO

From KISS Facebook:

On This Day In ‪#‎KISStory – May 9, 2008 – ‪‎KISS kicked off their massive Alive 35 European Tour with a SOLD OUT show at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. The KISS Alive 35 European Tour stopped in 30 cities, drawing over 500,000 fans!

Metallica - Kill Em All - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO933266ILMFNMS

On May 9th, 2016METALLICA‘s debut studio album, Kill ‘Em All, is ranked at #136, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Kill ‘Em All was originally released back in the Summer of 1983, via Megaforce Records. Can you keep a secret? I was a junior in high school, back in 1983. Whoa.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

QUIET RIOT – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 QUIET RIOT Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 5, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Quiet Riot - circa 1983 - publicity band card - #1984KD

QUIET RIOT will forever have a place in my Metal heart; their #1 studio album Metal Health  is one incredible reason why. Oh, the good-times memories of partying to QUIET RIOT. Whoa. Both Scott Coverdale and I must mention QUIET RIOT to each other at least twice a week; perhaps at times, twice a day.

Without question, QUIET RIOT exploded onto the Heavy Metal scene with their groundbreaking 1983 Metal Health album along with their historic performance at the 1983 US Festival on Heavy Metal Day (March 29). The rest is QUIET RIOT history that shall never be ignored here at Metal Odyssey.

Quiet Riot - live at the US festival 1983 - promo cover pic!

Scott and I have picked our top 5 songs from QUIET RIOT, respectively. Check ’em out below and agree or disagree, please feel free to comment! Please list your top 5 QUIET RIOT songs as well, for the more the Metal merrier! Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Quiet Riot - Metal Health - promo cover pic #21

Stone’s Top 5 QUIET RIOT Songs:

  1. Metal HealthMetal Health (1983)
  2. Winners Take AllCondition Critical (1984)
  3. The Wild And The YoungQR III (1986)
  4. Don’t Wanna Let You GoMetal Health (1983)
  5. Mama Weer All Crazee NowCondition Critical (1984)

Quiet Riot - Condition Critical - promo album cover pic - #MO1984ILMNSM

Scott’s Top 5 QUIET RIOT Songs:

  1. Metal HealthMetal Health (1983)
  2. Mama Weer All Crazee NowCondition Critical (1984)
  3. Cum On Feel The NoizeMetal Health (1983)
  4. The Wild And The YoungQR III (1986)
  5. Party All NightCondition Critical (1984)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUIET RIOT.

REST IN PEACE, RANDY RHOADS.

REST IN PEACE, KEVIN DUBROW.

Stone.

RATT – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 RATT Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on April 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Ratt - promo band card - circa 80's - #MO9909988ILF

Scott Coverdale and I dig RATT. Really, RATT songs embody what 80’s mainstream Heavy Metal was all about: big, booming, melodic, colorful and loaded with charisma. I’ve always stated: once you go RATT, you can’t go back.

RATT - Invasion Of Your Privacy - promo cover pic!

Scott and I both talk about RATT with each other so often, therefore, we decided it was time to post our Top 5 songs from ’em, respectively. Enjoy our choices or ridicule ’em, please! Don’t forget to post your top 5 songs from RATT as well, via comment! Dig it. – Stone

Ratt - Out Of The Cellar - promo album cover pic - #MO0909333ILMFM

Stone’s Top 5 RATT Songs:

  1. Back For MoreOut Of The Cellar (1984)
  2. In Your DirectionOut Of The Cellar (1984)
  3. Lay It DownInvasion Of Your Privacy (1985)
  4. As Good As It GetsInfestation (2010)
  5. Way Cool Jr.Reach For The Sky (1988)

Stone’s Favorite RATT Album: Out Of The Cellar (1984)

Ratt - Detonator - promo cover pic - 1990 - #MORILF9943303

Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 RATT Songs:

  1. Shame, Shame, ShameDetonator (1990)
  2. Back For MoreOut Of The Cellar (1984)
  3. One Step AwayDetonator (1990)
  4. You’re In LoveInvasion Of Your Privacy (1988)
  5. Nobody Rides For FreePoint Break Soundtrack (1991)

Scott’s Favorite RATT Album: Detonator (1990)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE RATT. 

REST IN PEACE, ROBBIN CROSBY.

Stone.

CINDERELLA – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 CINDERELLA Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 24, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Cinderella - classic band logo - purple - 2016 - #MO9933ILMF

Without Cinderella, Philadelphia would only be famous for its ROCKY movies. Truth. Just kidding. Philadelphia is a grand city and being able to experience it for only 1 day in my entire life was a thrill; especially the historic district of Philadelphia. Back to Cinderella… if you don’t dig Cinderella then you are addicted to stale Ritz crackers that have hairy mole spores on them. Truth.

Scott Coverdale and I have seen Cinderella live together, twice. The first time we saw Cinderella live was insanely memorable and that’s another story in itself. Since Cinderella were brought up in one of our conversations recently, Scott and I decided to list our Top 5 Cinderella songs. Just for you. Agree or disagree and please feel free to comment. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Cinderella - Night Songs - promo album cover pic - #MO0099ILMF33

Stone’s Top 5 Cinderella Songs:

  1. Somebody Save MeNight Songs (1986)
  2. Shelter MeHeartbreak Station (1990)
  3. Shake MeNight Songs (1986)
  4. Coming HomeLong Cold Winter (1988)
  5. Gypsy RoadLong Cold Winter (1988)

Cinderella "Long Cold Winter" large promo album pic

Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 Cinderella Songs:

  1. Shake MeNight Songs (1986)
  2. Gypsy RoadLong Cold Winter (1988)
  3. Coming HomeLong Cold Winter (1988)
  4. Through The RainStill Climbing (1994)
  5. Shelter MeHeartbreak Station (1990)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CINDERELLA.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCOTT COVERDALE! 

Stone.

DOKKEN – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 DOKKEN Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 22, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Dokken - classic band logo - #333063015MOSANF

Metal Odyssey‘s Stone and Scott Coverdale have decided to pick their Top 5 Dokken songs, in order of preference. Listening to some classic DOKKEN is a hella cool thing to do, you know? By the way, George Lynch is a guitar God. Enjoy the list and let us know your favorite DOKKEN songs! Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Dokken - Back For The Attack - promo album cover pic - 1987 - #MO990ILMF99

Stone’s Top 5 DOKKEN Songs:

  1. It’s Not LoveUnder Lock And Key (1985)
  2. Mr. Scary (instrumental) – Back For The Attack (1987)
  3. Dream WarriorsBack For The Attack (1987)
  4. Into The FireTooth And Nail (1984)
  5. Burning Like A FlameBack For The Attack (1987)

Dokken - Tooth And Nail - promo album cover pic - #MO99099ILMF777

Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 DOKKEN Songs:

  1. Don’t Close Your EyesTooth And Nail (1984)
  2. Kiss Of DeathTooth And Nail (1984)
  3. In My DreamsUnder Lock And Key (1985)
  4. Breaking The ChainsBreaking The Chains (1983)
  5. Into The FireTooth And Nail (1984)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF DOKKEN.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 11th… From W.A.S.P. To More W.A.S.P

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Wasp - Classic Band Logo - white on black - 03291577BLWNRMO33

On October 11th, 2012W.A.S.P. performed at Arena Älvhögsborg in Trollhättan, Sweden. Hail W.A.S.P.!

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

On October 11th, 2015 – The newly released studio album from W.A.S.P., Golgotha, is climbing on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart, sitting at #3. Whoa.

WASP - Dominator - promo cover pic - 2007 - #MONMSS334E

On October 11th, 2015 – The thirteenth studio album from W.A.S.P., Dominator, is ranked at #75, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dominator was released back in 2007, via Demolition Records.

WASP - The Bloody Road To Golgotha - promo banner pic - band - 2015 - #33MMMONS933

On October 11th, 2015W.A.S.P. are to perform at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland.

WASP - Golgotha - promo album title - 032415WBLMO29 -

On October 11th, 2015W.A.S.P. Golgotha is ranked at #3, on the Amazon Best Sellers In Metal Chart. This Amazon chart is updated hourly, based on sales. This #3 ranking was taken at 2:30 A.M. EST.

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For more info on W.A.S.P.:

Facebook: W.A.S.P. Nation (Official)

www.waspnation.com

Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD – Brand New Single “Let’s Go” Cracks Top 10 On U.S. Classic Rock Radio Chart And Is Streaming Now! New Album Releases October 30th!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on September 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

DEF LEPPARD - self titled - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #433MMNSS9693

As reported on the DEF LEPPARD Facebook:

Great news! DEF LEPPARD’s brand new single “Let’s Go” has cracked the Top 10 on the U.S. Classic Rock Radio chart and currently #9, after just releasing the single last week.

Listen to “Let’s Go” now ->https://soundcloud.com/defleppard/01a

PledgeMusic is offering special album pre-order and new merchandise bundles exclusively. Order any package & receive an instant download of “Let’s Go”. Shop here:
 http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/defleppard

DEF LEPPARD releases on October 30th!

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

DEF LEPPARD – Track List:

Let s Go

Dangerous

Man Enough

We Belong

Invincible

Sea of Love

Energized

All Time High

Battle of My Own

Broke N Brokenhearted

Forever Young

Last Dance

Wings of an Angel

Blind Faith

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

Joe Elliott (Vocals)

Phil Collen (Guitar & Vocals)

Vivian Campbell (Guitars & Vocals)

Rick “Sav” Savage (Bass & Vocals)

Rick Allen (Drums & Vocals)

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Special thanks to Metal Researcher Scott Coverdale for this article.

MetalOdyssey

* For more info on DEF LEPPARD:

http://www.DefLeppard.com/

LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

Stone.

KILLER DWARFS – “Rock Against Hunger” Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament To Be Held September 24th, 2015! Here’s ALL The Details!

Posted in classic rock, golf, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Killer Dwarfs - Rock Against Hunger Charity Golf Tournament - #092415SLMASAM33

The first annual Killer Dwarfs charity golf tournament “Rock Against Hunger” is happening September 24th, 2015 at Lakeridge Links Golf Club! (1355 Brawley Rd. P.O. Box 609 Brooklin, Ontario Canada, just north of Toronto).  http://www.lakeridgelinks.com and Facebook: Lakeridge Links & Whispering Ridge Golf Courses

All proceeds are going to Feed The Need in Durham www.ftnd.ca

Feed the Need in Durham is the regional food distribution warehouse serving the Durham Ontario Region. They provide food to emergency food providers such as food banks, soup kitchens, community service centres, shelters, drop-in centres, breakfast feeding programs, etc. They operate a 10,000² ft. warehouse located in Oshawa, Ontario Canada
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Feed the Need in Durham are a proud member of the Ontario Association of Food Banks and an Affiliate member of Food Banks Canada. Killer Dwarfs want to make this a day to remember and give back to those less fortunate in the community where the band began. Metal Be Thy Name!

**Famed author and DJ Luc Carl is hosting the event! Whoa!

Best Ball Format!

Foursomes and single golfers are welcome. Spots are filling up fast so get yours booked very soon! They are Looking for more sponsors and hole sponsors as well; so please consider being a sponsor for this truly important cause!

Contact Golf@KillerDwarfsBand.com to get your registration forms and sponsorship information! Go Dunk!

Here’s the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/428464007360921/

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LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE!

LONG LIVE CANADA.

Stone.

5 METAL Albums I Can’t Live Without: The 80’s Edition, Part 1

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Since we all love to revisit our favorite Metal albums from yesteryear, here are my Five Metal Albums I Cannot Live Without: The 80’s Edition, Part 1. This list is in no particular order and I do include EP’s for this Metal discussion. If you cannot live without any of the following Metal albums as well, feel free to blab about it with a comment. Metal be thy name!

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Ozzy Osbourne – The Ultimate Sin

Released in 1986, this is the fourth studio album from the Godfather Of Heavy Metal. With Jake E. Lee on guitar and a powerful lineup of songs, The Ultimate Sin is an album that screams good-times 80’s for me. Never Know Why, Fool Like You and Shot In The Dark are my favorite three songs on this LP. Rest in peace, Randy Castillo.

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METALLICA – Ride The Lightning

Before there was a Master Of Puppets, there was Ride The Lightning from 1984. I can remember holding this LP jacket in my hands and staring at both the front and back covers, wondering how a band could play such unbelievable Heavy Metal. It did not take me very long to realize what Thrash Metal was about, once I took ownership of this album. Rest in peace, Cliff Burton.

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ANTHRAX – Armed And Dangerous

Released in 1985, this was the first EP from the great Anthrax. I bought it at a (now defunct) chain store named Strawberries Records & Tapes. I bought this EP without hearing a single song from it and it did not disappoint! The cover song of Sex Pistol’s God Save The Queen is whiz-bang, baby!

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Queensrÿche – (self-titled)

Released back in 1983, this self-titled Queensrÿche EP is as necessary to my Metal world as bottled water is. I remember first hearing the song Queen Of The Reich on a syndicated FM radio show called: Metal Shop. When I heard this song, my life changed for the better, I swear it. My other favorite song from this EP is The Lady Wore Black and it’s a Metal gem!!

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NUCLEAR ASSAULT – Handle With Care

From 1989, this was the third studio album from Nuclear Assault and I still have it on cassette! Metal be thy name! It rages from start to finish and now I am pumped-up to slap this cassette into my car stereo! With such songs as Critical Mass, Surgery and a load of others, this album is a keeper! Nuclear Assault are a Thrash Metal band that (without a doubt) helped shape their genre into the Metal force it is today. ‘Nuff said.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

QUIET RIOT – Bang Your Head Tour, Summer 2015 – Announcement Made And Supporting Bands Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on February 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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As stated on the QUIET RIOT and Frankie Banali Twitter accounts:

ATTENTION HEADBANGERS! Coming SOON Summer Tour 2015 Stay tuned…‪ http://www.officialquietriot.com 

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUIET RIOT.

BANG YOUR HEAD!

LONG LIVE EACH BAND ON ABOVE FLYER.

Stone.

JON STER – Guitarist Formerly With Lillian Axe And Brand New Machine Has Passed Away

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 29, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo Credit: Lillian Axe Facebook

As reported on the Brand New Machine Facebook page, via vocalist Brantly Thompson:

With a heavy heart and a lot of tears we say goodbye to our friend, our brother and co-founder of Brand New Machine, Jon Ster. He was the wittiest, tender hearted and one of the most talented guys I have ever met. His laugh was infectious and he would light up a room just by walking in. The world was a much better place with Jon in it and he left us a legacy of great music, a beautiful daughter and tons of amazing memories. I’m going to miss you and your famous one liners my friend. Thank you for being a part of my life. Rest well, I love you brother.

-Brantly

Jon Ster

R.I.P.

11/29/2014

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As reported on the Lillian Axe Facebook page:

Today is a sad day. Former Lillian Axe guitarist Jon Ster passed away this morning. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jon you will be missed.

Rest in peace our brother.

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The Metal Odyssey family extends condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Jon Ster. May Jon Ster rest in peace.

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