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Metal Odyssey’s Scott Coverdale – Picks His Top Ten Hard Rock / AOR Albums Of 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Krokus - promo band pic - 2013 - #18

KROKUS

As any loyal visitor to Metal Odyssey knows, Scott Coverdale is my Best Metal Buddy on planet Earth. He also is an asset to Metal Odyssey with his research and contributions, which benefits in getting the Metal facts straight around here! You might just bump into Scott Coverdale as he’s hunting down coveted and rare CD’s or run into him at many a live show; therefore, keep your Metal guard up! I proudly step aside now, for Scott Coverdale’s 2013 best list. – Stone

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Another 365 Days have passed so it’s time to unveil Scott Coverdale’s Top 10 Hard Rock/AOR albums of the year.  As always these lists are always tough for me to comprise, especially since I can’t listen to everything that was released during the year.

For this year’s list I decided to comprise it of full length albums and EP’s. Of the dozens of Disc’s that I was able to purchase here are my personal bests:

Krokus - Dirty Dynamite - promo cover pic!

#1

KROKUS – Dirty Dynamite

Krokus’s best Album since Headhunter.

Station Wired - S:T EP - promo cover pic - 2013

#2

STATION WIRED – S/T EP

One of the best debuts I’ve listened to in a long time. Contains my favorite song of 2013 “Everything”.

Volbeat - Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies - promo cover pic

#3

VOLBEAT

Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies

Leslie West - Still Climbine - promo cover pic - 2013

#4

LESLIE WEST – Still Climbing

An incredible Album from a Legendary Guitar player.  I am so glad I didn’t over look this incredible album.

Stryper - No More Hell To Pay - promo cover pic

#5

STRYPER

No More Hell To Pay

Hardcore Superstar - C'mon Take On Me - promo cover pic!

#6

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR

C’mon Take On Me

Pink Cream 69 - C'mon Take On Me - promo cover pic

#7

PINK CREAM 69

Ceremonial

Skid Row - United World Rebellion - Chapter One - promo cover

#8

SKID ROW

United World Rebellion, Chapter One

Tom Keifer - The Way Life Goes - promo cover pic

#9

TOM KEIFER

The Way Life Goes

Magnus Karlsson - Free Fall - promo cover pic - 2013

#10

MAGNUS KARLSSON

Free Fall

To all of the visitors, who have taken the time to view my list I’ve assembled here, have a Healthy, Prosperous, and Happy 2014!! Rock On!!! – Scott Coverdale

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MetalOdyssey

Scott Coverdale.

AXEL RUDI PELL ” Into The Storm” – Releases On January 21st, In USA, Via SPV / Steamhammer

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Axel Rudi Pell - Into The Storm - promo cover pic - 2014

RELEASE DATES:

Germany – January 17th, 2014

Europe – January 20th, 2014

USA – January 21st, 2014

Axel Rudi Pell - promo band pic - #120 - 2013

Left to Right: Bobby Rondinelli, Ferdy Doernberg, Johnny Gioeli, Axel Rudi Pell, Volker Krawczak

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Below is a snippet of Burning Chains, from Into The Storm. Check it out, play it LOUD and… Metal be thy name!!

INTO THE STORM – Track Listing:

1. THE INQUISITORIAL PROCEDURE 1:48

2. TOWER OF LIES 4:26

3. LONG WAY TO GO 5:32

4. BURNING CHAINS 5:23

5. WHEN TRUTH HURTS 6:46

6. CHANGING TIMES 6:05

7. TOUCHING HEAVEN 7:02

8. HIGH ABOVE 4:49

9. HEY HEY MY MY 5:02

10. INTO THE STORM 10:35

DIGIPAK BONUSTRACKS:

11. WHITE CATS (Opus #6 Scivolare) 4:54

12. WAY TO MANDALAY 7:52

Axel Rudi Pell - digipak - Into The Storm - promo pic - 2014

* For more info on AXEL RUDI PELL:

AXEL RUDI PELL OFFICIAL SITE

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LONG LIVE AXEL RUDI PELL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SCORPIONS “Blackout” – Limited Numbered Edition, Hybrid SACD Releasing On January 21st, Via Audio Fidelity

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Scorpions - Blackout - Audio Fidelity - promo cover pic - gold - 2014

SCORPIONS – Releasing on January 21st, 2014, is the SCORPIONS seminal album, Blackout, as a SACD from Audio Fidelity. Not enough can be said for Germany’s highly influential and super legendary SCORPIONS! This SACD is a limited numbered edition and must be included in every SCORPION’s fans collection! Metal be thy name!

SCORPIONS BLACKOUT – Track Listing:

1. Blackout

2. Can’t Live Without You

3. No One Like You

4. You Give Me All I Need

5. Now!

6. Dynamite

7. Arizona

8. China White

9. When The Smoke Is Going Down

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SCORPIONS – Blackout Lineup:

Klaus Meine – lead vocals

Matthias Jabs – guitar

Rudolf Schenker – guitar

Francis Buchholz – bass

Herman Rarebell – drums, percussion

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Production: Dieter Dierks – producer, engineer

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

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A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the Blackout album.

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* Audio Fidelity: http://www.audiofidelity.net

* For more info on SCORPIONS:

Website: http://www.the-scorpions.com/

Facebook: Scorpions

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LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Wanna See 7 Cassette Singles Of Mine? They’re Really Cool. Metallica, KIX, Queen, Aerosmith, Slaughter…

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , , on December 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Check ’em out above! Those are 7 cassette singles that I recently dug out of my collection. There’s KIX, Queen, Aerosmith, Slaughter, Metallica and Queensrÿche! Whoa! I have many more cassette singles; I’ll show and tell more of ’em in the future. Honestly, I will.

Before there was the compressed MP3 revolution, there were 45 rpm’s and eventually cassette singles. These (now) analog relics gave me and countless others, a quick fix for an inexpensive Rock ‘N Metal high, back in the day. My cassette collection has continued to survive over the decades and I’m thankful for that.

Regardless of the digital world we live in, I’ll still dig through my cassettes and listen to whatever catches my mood at the moment. I’ll always have a stash of cool cassettes put aside for listening to in my (2000) Ford Taurus and “combo” stereo in the house. Metal be thy name.

Here are what the back covers of these 7 cassette singles looks like:

Thanks a Metal ton for stopping by and looking! You ROCK for doing so! Whoa.

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LONG LIVE CASSETTE SINGLES.

LONG LIVE OLD SCHOOL.

Stone.

METAL ODYSSEY’S TOP TEN SONGS OF 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, rock songs, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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METAL ODYSSEY’S TOP TEN SONGS OF 2013 – Within the release of untold thousands of Hard Rock and Metal songs during this past year, these are the songs chosen as Metal Odyssey’s Top Ten Of 2013! 

This is a list of songs that I’ve turned to countless times during 2013; songs to psyche me out, lift me up and shake me loose! I hail the musicians and songwriters behind each song listed here; for each song on this list is uniquely special. A link is below each album cover; sending you to a 2013 Metal Odyssey post featured on that respective song. I sincerely hope you can enjoy one, a few or all of these songs!

Metal be thy name. – Stone

#10

KROKUS – DOG SONG

Krokus - Dirty Dynamite - promo cover pic!

KROKUS “Dög Song” – New Music Video ROCKS And Is Hilarious!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on June 27, 2013.

#9

CRYSTAL BALL – ANYONE CAN BE A HERO

Crystal Ball - Dawnbreaker - promo cover pic - 2013

CRYSTAL BALL “Anyone Can Be A Hero” (Official Video) – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on November 30, 2013.

#8

BURNING KINGDOM – WATCHING AS IT BURNS

Burning Kingdom - Simplified - promo cover pic - 2013

BURNING KINGDOM – “Watching As It Burns” (Official Video) Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on September 15, 2013.

#7

Queensrÿche – Fallout

Queensryche - S:T - promo cover pic - 2013

Queensrÿche “Fallout” (Official Video): Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on September 2, 2013.

#6

PINNICK GALES PRIDGEN – COLLATERAL DAMAGE

Pinnick Gales Pridgen - promo cover pic - 2013

PINNICK GALES PRIDGEN “Collateral Damage” Music Video: Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on September 3, 2013.

#5

SATYRICON – THE INFINITY OF TIME AND SPACE

Satyricon - Self-Titled - promo cover pic

SATYRICON – NEW S/T ALBUM DEBUTS AT #1 IN NORWAY, #12 ON THE U.S.A. BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART

The above link is for a press release featured on Metal Odyssey on September 28, 2013.

#4

SINISTER REALM – WORLD OF EVIL

Sinister Realm - World Of Evil - promo cover pic

SINISTER REALM “World Of Evil” METAL Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on June 17, 2013.

#3

STRYPER – SYMPATHY

Stryper - No More Hell To Pay - promo cover pic

STRYPER “Sympathy” (Official Video): Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on November 21, 2013.

#2

WITCH CROSS – DEMON IN THE MIRROR

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All Hail The Mighty WITCH CROSS, For “Demon In The Mirror” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for an original post featured on Metal Odyssey on May 15, 2013.

#1

Revolution Harmony – We Are

Stone Says: Below, Listen to the song We Are and read it’s inspiring and mystical lyrics. A brilliant song from top to bottom, an epic song that gives me the chills… in a grand way. A powerful song is We Are; thanks to thepowerful musicians and vocalists that have made it soar so prolifically. We Are is: ten stars out of ten stars… and 5 Metal fists out of 5 Metal fists! Metal be thy name.

Metal Odyssey is proud to support Ray Holroyd, Revolution Harmony and the charity http://www.buskaid.org.za that benefits from the sale of We Are.

Revolution Harmony - We Are - Charity Single - flyer promo - July 2013

REVOLUTION HARMONY – “We Are” Lyric Video Streaming Now; Single Releases On Mandela Day, July 18th

Above link is for a press release featured on Metal Odyssey on July 8, 2013. 

Below, Enjoy The Lyric Video For We Are:

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LONG LIVE METAL & HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

REST IN PEACE, NELSON MANDELA.

Stone.

Brian Johnson, Vocalist Of AC/DC, To Host New TV Series “Cars That Rock” – Airing In The UK, Spring 2014

Posted in cars, classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

AC:DC - large logo - red & black!

As reported on the AC/DC Facebook page:

Coming up next year is a fantastic new series hosted by Brian Johnson. Cars that Rock will air in the UK in Spring 2014 on Quest, Freeview Channel 38. Cars are a life long passion of Brian’s as evidenced by his fantastic book and audio book “Rockers and Rollers”, and this series takes his interest in the coolest cars to the next stage. Stay tuned to http://www.brianjohnsonracing.com/ for more details.

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* For more info on AC/DC:

Website: http://www.acdc.com

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LONG LIVE BRIAN JOHNSON & AC/DC.

Stone.

LITA FORD & CHERIE CURRIE “Rock This Christmas Down” – New Holiday Single Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in christmas, christmas rock songs, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Lita Ford - Cherie Currie - Rock This Christmas Down - cover promo pic - 2013

Former (and legendary) Runaways bandmates Lita Ford and Cherie Currie are together once again! This time around, it’s a new Christmas single that these two Rockin’ gals have released, back on December 3rd: Rock This Christmas Down (Steamhammer).

Who can’t resist Lita Ford and Cherie Currie in their cuddly Christmas pajamas? Me! Who can’t resist listening to their new Christmas single? Me again! Now, get ready for some holiday cheer and grab a cold beer! Or two. Metal be thy name!

Take a listen below to the very slick Rock This Christmas Down… and don’t forget to spike the egg nog!

Lita Ford - CD Releases - Promo Banner - 2013

The 3 latest LITA FORD releases are all available on iTunes and Amazon.com:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/lita-ford/id31253

Rock This Christmas Down on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Rock-This-Christmas-Down/dp/B00GNUG1EA/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1385881815&sr=8-17&keywords=lita+ford+mp3

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* For more info on LITA FORD:

Facebook: Lita Ford

Website: http://litafordonline.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/litaford

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LONG LIVE LITA FORD.

LONG LIVE CHERIE CURRIE.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Stone.

SKID ROW And UGLY KID JOE – April Australian Tour Dates 2014

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Skid Row - Ugly Kid Joe - Australian Tour 2014 - concert flyer

As reported on the SKID ROW Facebook page and/or SKIDROW.com:

ATTENTION REBELS AUSTRALIAN SECTOR! 
THE UNITED WORLD REBELLION IS COMING TO OZ!

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Skid Row will be headed down under with co-headliners Ugly Kid Joe in April of 2014.

Opening the show is Melbourne based Dead City Ruins who opened the tour in Europe and the UK this year.

Tickets are now available at www.oztix.com.au

UWR_SkidRow_Globe - promo

* For more info on SKID ROW:

Facebook: SKID ROW

Website: http://skidrow.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Officialskidrow

* For more info on UGLY KID JOE:

Website: http://www.uglykidjoe.net

Facebook: Ugly Kid Joe

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LONG LIVE SKID ROW.

LONG LIVE UGLY KID JOE.

Stone.

KISS – Finally To Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; Class Of 2014!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Debut Album - promo cover pic!!

(KISS – S/T Debut – Casablanca – 1974)

Quotes as reported on KISSONLINE.com, on December 17th, 2013:

KISS - Paul Stanley solo 1978 cover pic!

(KISS Paul Stanley – Solo Album – Casablanca – 1978)

The spirit of rock and roll for me has always meant following the paths I choose regardless of what my critics or my peers think. For 40 years KISS has built an army that apologizes to no one and I’m honored to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame knowing we have remained true to ourselves and our fans. ~~ Paul Stanley 

Kiss Gene Simmons - solo promo album pic - #338 - 2013

(Gene Simmons – Solo Album – Casablanca – 1978)

To the KISS Army, Ace, Peter, Eric Carr, Vinnie, Mark, Bruce, Tommy and Eric Singer, Bill Aucoin, Doc McGhee and to my partner of 40 years, the ever youthful Paul Stanley…and all the members of the KISS Family. This honor is for you. 40 years of Rockin’ and still going strong. ~~ Gene Simmons

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STONE SAYS:

HAIL

TO

KISS!!

METAL

BE

THY

NAME!

HALLELUJAH!

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* For more info on KISS:

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

Facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE KISS.

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMERS!

Stone.

Queensrÿche – With Ronny Munroe And Pamela Moore Supporting, At Snoqualmie Casino In Washington, January 3rd – Info You Need!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - pamela moore - ronny munroe - concert flyer - january 3 - 2014

As reported on the Queensrÿche Facebook page:

It looks like the January 3rd show just got a little bit bigger and better!! Pamela Moore and her band will be opening up the night for us at the Snoqualmie Casino and will also be joined on stage by Metal Church singer Ronny Munroe!! It’s going to be a great night….so don’t miss out!!!

VIP tix here: http://tinmanmerchandising.com/index.php?cPath=417_443&sort=3a&gridlist=grid&tplDir=Queensryche

Snoqualmie Casino Info:

Facebook: Snoqualmie Casino

Website: http://snocasinoexpress.com/

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Queensrÿche

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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* For more info on Queensrÿche:

Website: http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

Facebook: Queensrÿche

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Long Live Queensrÿche.

Long Live Pamela Moore.

Long Live Ronny Munroe.

Stone.

LEGACY X – Introducing New Supergroup Of Joe Lynn Turner, Carmine Appice, Jeff Watson, Tony Franklin & Alessandro Del Vecchio

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Legacy X - promo band mural - 2013 - #559

As reported by Alessandro Del Vecchio, Via Frontiers Records:

I’m proud to say that I’m working with these amazing musicians. We’ve written some great stuff that fans of Blue Murder and Rainbow will love. Ladies & Gentlemen please welcome Legacy X! I’ll be producing and playing keyboards. See you on the road 🙂

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Alessandro Del Vecchio

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STONE SAYS: NOW, THAT’S A SUPERGROUP!!

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LONG LIVE THESE LEGENDS OF HEAVY ROCK… LEGACY X.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

STRYPER “No More Hell To Pay” – Nominated For “Best Album Art” At HM Magazine’s The HM Awards! Vote For STRYPER Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal awards, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stryper - No More Hell To Pay - promo cover pic

As reported on the STYPER Facebook page:

Stryper has been nominated for “Best Album Art” at HM Magazine’s The HM Awards! Spread the word and encourage fans to vote! Online voting runs through Dec. 31.

http://vote.hmmagazine.com/

http://vote.hmmagazine.com/#album-art/1

HM Awards - large logo - promo pic - 2013

* For more info on STRYPER:

Facebook: Stryper

Website: http://www.stryper.com

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I’VE VOTED FOR STRYPER!

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

LONG LIVE HM MAGAZINE.

Stone.

GENE SIMMONS ROCK CAMP – March 27th Thru March 30th, 2014; Here’s ALL The Info!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Gene Simmons - Rock Camp - promo flyer - 2014

As reported on the KISS Facebook:

Gene Simmons will mentor and jam with campers along with fellow rock star friends at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, offering an opportunity of a lifetime at its Las Vegas studios. The camp will also feature Tommy Thayer (KISS), Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL), David Ellefson (MEGADETH).

Together alongside Simmons, they will help musicians of all levels form bands, learn or perfect their knowledge of an instrument, write and record a song. The four-day camp will culminate with a live performance at House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas March 27-30, 2014. This March marks Simmons’ return to Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp for the first time since October 2012.

“Mentoring adult and young rockers at the Fantasy Camp has always been an amazingly rewarding experience for me,” said Simmons. “I enjoy teaching and handing over lessons I’ve learned from the business to musicians and upcoming talent.”

Space for Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp is extremely limited.

To sign up or for more information, call (888) Roc-Band.

Website: http://www.rockcamp.com/gene-simmons-2014.php

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* For more info on KISS:

Facebook: KISS

Website: http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE GENE SIMMONS.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP.

Stone.

SAXON – Heavy Metal Legends Returning To Wacken Open Air In 2014

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Saxon - band promo pic - band logo - 2013 - #47

As reported on the Official Saxon Facebook page:

The Mighty Saxon is pleased to announce they will be back at Wacken Open Air in 2014!!

“On the 25th Anniversary of this fantastic festival we look forward to filling your heads with some Heavy Metal Thunder!!”

Biff, Paul, Nigel, Nibbs & Doug

Saxon - Unplugged And Strung Up - promo cover pic - 2013

The NEW and critically acclaimed album, Unplugged And Strung Up, from the mighty SAXON… is OUT NOW! Metal be thy name! 

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Wacken Open Air - 2014 - Sold Out - promo banner

* For more info on SAXON:

Facebook: Saxon (Official)

Website: http://www.saxon747.com

Wacken Open Air Website: http://www.wacken.com

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LONG LIVE SAXON.

LONG LIVE WACKEN OPEN AIR.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

DORO – Reigning Metal Queen Launches Signature Champagne & Wine

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, wine, world news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Doro Pesch - Doro Wine - Promo Pic - 2013

Legendary Metal maven, DORO PESCH, has joined the ranks of the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Motörhead, and Slayer in the bottled liquid category and proudly presents two very special rock ‘n’ roll drinks: DORO Hero Cava Brut Reserva Champagne and Herzblut [Lifeblood] Vino Tinto Red Wine.

“It was my wish for my 30-year stage anniversary – which I will be celebrating on May 2nd and 3rd, 2014 in my hometown of Düsseldorf [Germany] – to present unique drinks to the fans that represent my own taste and quality standard,” comments DORO.  “We went to a great old wine region in Spain to pick the right product for me and I discovered a very fine red wine there.”

View Metal & Wine’s eight-minute “making-of” video of these two very special and commemorative drinks at THIS LOCATION.

“Hero” is a track off of DORO’s 2012 album, Raise Your Fist, which was dedicated to one of the all-time greatest vocalists in rock and metal, Ronnie James Dio. “Herzblut [Lifeblood]” was released as a single in 2009. The Herzblut EP contains German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese versions of the song.

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DORO’s 30 Years Strong And Proud Tour launches next year. Her career in music spans three decades, sixteen studio albums, eleven EPs, countless tours, a worldwide fanbase, and even includes various movie roles. This year, she was the recipient of the Metal Hammer Award in Berlin and the Golden Gods Award in London – both in the “Legend” category.

The two-night live concert party in May 2014 celebrating DORO‘s multi-decade career already includes the participation of Blind Guardian, Mille Petrozza of Kreator, and Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O./ex-Accept. “I have the most awesome friends and colleagues,” DORO shares with a wide smile.

Raise Your Fist – which features musical guests Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead and Ozzy/Firewind guitarist Gus G. – debuted at #65 on the American Billboard Heatseekers chart in November of last year and can be purchased from the Nuclear Blast Webshop.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on DORO:

http://www.DORO.de

http://www.facebook.com/DOROOFFICIAL

http://www.Twitter.com/DOROOFFICIAL

http://www.YouTube.com/DOROOFFICIAL

Metal And Wine Website:

http://metal-and-wine.com

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LONG LIVE DORO, THE QUEEN OF METAL.

Stone.

JACK RUSSELL, ROBBY LOCHNER & HERMAN RAREBELL – Together On 2013 Song: “Don’t Make No Promises” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in acoustic rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Herman Rarebell & Friends - Acoustic Fever - promo cover pic!

On July 2nd, 2013, Herman Rarebell & Friends – Acoustic Fever was released via MFP Music Production. This legendary and (ex) Scorpions drummer, Herman Rarebell, will always be placed high atop a tier of excellence, for me! It’s a nifty lineup of legendary Heavy Rock vocalists that join Herman Rarebell on this fantastic album too! With Gary Barden  (MSG), Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), Don Dokken, Paul Shortino (King Kobra, Rough Cutt), Doogie White (Rainbow) and more joining Herman Rarebell for some acoustic ear candy.

One legendary vocalist I’m happy to see make an appearance on this album is Jack Russell. The legendary founding member and (former) frontman of Great White excels vocally on this acoustic track: Don’t Make No Promises. With his Jack Russell’s Great White steadfastly marching on, Jack Russell has proven he’s never left the building!

Take a listen below for yourself… and know that… Don’t Take No Promises with Jack Russell, Robby Lochner and Herman Rarebell is:

Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Metal be thy name.

* You can order the MP3 album of Herman Rarebell & Friends  by clicking the link below! Whoa!

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* For more info on JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE:

Facebook: Jack Russell’s Great White Pirates Page

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LONG LIVE JACK RUSSEL.

LONG LIVE ROBBY LOCHNER.

LONG LIVE HERMAN RAREBELL.

Stone.

Louis St. August Of Mass Lends Backing Vocals On New Boston Single “Heaven On Earth” – Song Reaches #3 On Classic Rock Charts!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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December 10, 2013 – Hey, did you hear that Louis St. August, the longtime front-man for rockers MASS, was invited into Tom Scholz of BOSTON studio to sing on the new single “Heaven on Earth” that hit #3 on the Classic Rock Charts last week!

St. August, a longtime front-man for the band MASS said, “I was thrilled to be asked to sing a song on BOSTON’s first studio album in 11 years, “Life Love & Hope” (Available now!) St. August contributes his signature polished metal voice on back-up harmonies on the Scholz penned and produced single.

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Louis St. August

WBCN radio personality Mark Parenteau, who conducted the very first on-the-air radio interview with St August, listened to “Heaven on Earth” last night and commented exclusively to the Boston Globe Names column: “Wow instantly comfortable! Like a new visit from an old friend. Indeed the song lives up to its name!!”

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While the band MASS is gearing up for the recording studio and live shows in 2014, St. August is once again raising funds for Toys For Tots as he has annually since 2011. His heartfelt  rendition of the David Foster classic, “Grown Up Christmas List” that appears on MASS “A Very Merry X-MASS” 2 song EP is available exclusively on iTunes. All proceeds go to the “Toys For Tots” organization. “No child should go without a gift on Christmas Morning,” said St. August.

MASS “Grown Up Christmas List ” youtube video:

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MASS “A Very Merry Christmas” iTunes link:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-very-merry-x-mass-single/id447840454

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* For more info on MASS:

Website: http://www.massrocks.com

Facebook: Mass

* For more info on BOSTON:

Website: http://www.bandboston.com

Facebook: Boston

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LONG LIVE LOUIS ST. AUGUST & MASS.

LONG LIVE TOM SCHOLZ & BOSTON.

Stone.

DORO – MILLE PETROZZA, HANSI KÜRSCH AND UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER ROCKING OUT WITH THE METAL QUEEN IN 2014

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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When Rock legend DORO celebrates her big anniversaries, she will traditionally welcome several true heroes of the Rock and Metal scene. The SCORPIONS, MOTÖRHEAD or SAXON, all of them have been on stage with DORO in front of thousands of fans.

And this will also be the case for her 30-years stage anniversary. DORO will be playing two shows on May 02 and May 03, 2014 at CCD-Stadthalle, where her fans can look forward to seeing many superstars.

Hansi Kürsch of BLIND GUARDIAN has already confirmed his appearance. As of today it is also confirmed that Miland “Mille” Petrozza of KREATOR and Udo Dirkschneider, the former ACCEPT shouter, will come to Düsseldorf to celebrate DORO’s anniversary together with her.

Udo on this: “Of course! For DORO I will always be up front. Actually I was planning on being part of her show in Wacken this summer, but I could not make that date.” Thus there will be a return visit on May 02 and May 03, 2014 – as DORO has been sharing stages with Dirkschneider and his band U.D.O. at their stage anniversary in 2012.

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“I have the most awesome friends and colleagues,” DORO bursts out about the Teutonic trio. With this, the guest list for the celebratory events won’t be closed.

DORO fans that can hardly wait till May 2014 have the chance to see the Metal queen this very year. The DORO Christmas tour starts on December 14, 2013 and will feature the following dates:

14.12.2013 GER Karlsruhe Knock Out Festival

15.12.2013 SWI Pratteln Z7

16.12.2013 GER Nürnberg Hirsch

17.12.2013 GER Saarbrücken Garage

19.12.2013 GER Hannover Capitol

20.12.2013 GER Leipzig Haus Auensee

21.12.2013 GER Magdeburg Factory

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02.05.2014 GER Düsseldorf 30th anniversary show

03.05.2014 GER Düsseldorf 30th anniversary show

13.05.2014 GER Speyer Halle 101

15.05.2014 AUT Wörgl Komma

16.05.2014 GER Regensburg Airport

17.05.2014 GER Memmingen Kaminwerk

19.05.2014 GBR London O2 Islington Academy

21.05.2014 FRA Paris Le Trabendo

22.05.2014 FRA Montauban Rio Grande

24.05.2014 ESP Madrid Shoko

25.05.2014 ESP Barcelona Razzmatazz 2

30.05.2014 GER Geiselwind Out & Loud Festival

01.06.2014 TCH Plzen Metalfest

19.07.2014 GER Fritzlar Rock am Stück

09.08.2014 SWE Gävle Get Away Festival

29.08.2014 GER Wörrstadt Neuborn Open Air

30.08.2014 GER Schleswig Baltic Open Air

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

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* For more info on DORO:

Facebook: DORO

Website: http://www.doro.de/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

Photo credit below: Rob Rockitt

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LONG LIVE DORO PESCH, THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

Motörhead – Check Out This Motörhead Red Wine! Whoa!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news, wine, world news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Motorhead - red wine promo pic - 2013

As reported on the Official Motörhead Facebook page:

Is this the coolest Motörtube or what?
Only available during December in Sweden!
Cheers!

Check Stores for availability:

 http://www.systembolaget.se/6318

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Motörhead:

Lemmy

Phil Campbell

Mikkey Dee

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Motörhead Aftershock is out now! Yes, it will kick your Rock ‘N Roll loving ass! Metal be thy name!

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* For more info on Motörhead:

Facebook: Official Motörhead

Website: http://www.imotorhead.com

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Long Live Motörhead.

Long Live Metal.

Stone.

MARTY FRIEDMAN – Legendary Guitarist’s New Studio Album Set For Spring Release

Posted in classic rock, Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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(Los Angeles, CA)  Perhaps the most revered lead guitarist in thrash metal history, MARTY FRIEDMAN– whose groundbreaking work with Megadeth, Cacophony and as a solo artist has influenced legions of players around the globe — is currently putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, “Inferno.”

Tentatively set for a spring release, the album — FRIEDMAN’s first original material in four years, and his first album in more than a decade that will be released simultaneously worldwide — will feature what FRIEDMAN feels is the heaviest, most intense playing of his career. A one-minute teaser can be heard below:

“I’m extremely proud of the work I’ve done with Cacophony and Megadeth, but I was never interested in stopping there,” FRIEDMAN says. “‘Inferno’ is the album that fans of my work with those two bands have always wanted me to make. I’ve finally made it, and completely on my own maniacal terms.”

As Guitar World recently revealed in an exclusive in-studio feature, “Inferno” will include several collaborations with players influenced by FRIEDMAN, including Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Revocation guitar whiz David Davidson and the flamenco/metal acoustic duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. In addition, the album includes FRIEDMAN’s first songwriting collaboration with Jason Becker since the pair played together in the pioneering duo of guitar mayhem, Cacophony.

“On the guests’ songs, each would write a song from scratch, and then I would arrange it and add my parts to it,” FRIEDMAN says. “That way, we were both invested in it, and it’s a little bit of a deeper experience than just banging out a guest solo.”

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Make no mistake, though — “Inferno” is unquestionably a MARTY FRIEDMAN album, and one he plans to tour behind extensively (including his first U.S. performances since 2003). Furthermore, it features what FRIEDMAN told Guitar World is “the most intense writing and playing I can do,” with the goal of “go(ing) completely ape-shit and smok(ing) everything else I’ve ever done.”

“I wanted to create a new landmark to which my future music will be compared,” FRIEDMAN elaborates further. “That idea of just going completely balls-out — knowing what the full potential of my music and my playing could possibly be, and actually making it a reality — was what drove me through the whole process.”

Just as he changed the game in the worlds of metal and guitar once before with his revered solo debut “Dragon’s Kiss,” FRIEDMAN now raises the bar to a new level for a new generation with “Inferno.” More information on the album will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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(Source: MAD Ink PR)

* For more info MARTY FRIEDMAN.

Facebook: Marty Friedman

Website: http://www.martyfriedman.com

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LONG LIVE MARTY FRIEDMAN.

Stone.