Archive for hard rock albums 2013

STRYPER “No More Hell To Pay” – Releasing This November Via Frontiers Records

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Iconic Christian Rockers Stryper’s New Studio Album “No More Hell to Pay” Is Due Out In November On Frontiers Records

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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of iconic Christian rockers Stryper’s new studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY; the offering has been confirmed for a November 1st release in Europe and November 5th in North America and will be available in two formats – standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content.

Produced by frontman/guitarist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of Stryper’s strongest and heaviest material ever. Check out below a special video message from Michael Sweet:

Sweet also commented: “NO MORE HELL TO PAY marks our 30 year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It’s our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 (THE YELLOW & THE BLACK ATTACK) and it’s quite possibly our best record to date. Why? It’s everything you might expect from a Stryper record – high octane vocals, layered vocal harmonies, guitar solos galore, driving drums and bass and an energy that hasn’t been achieved since our glory days. The message is equally as powerful as it offers hope and inspiration to anyone listening. If you’re a Stryper fan, it’ll make you proud to be one. If you’re not, listen with caution as you may actually become one. We’ve been waving the striped flag for 30 years and we’re proud to say that it’s an honor to still be making music with you and for you. The best is yet to come and it’s coming November 5th!”

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(Photo credit: Mark Weiss/editing: Tina Enos)

Photo L to R: Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox, Tim Gaines

Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time. Comprised of the original line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1984, and is responsible for such ’80s metal classic albums as SOLDIERS UNDER COMMAND, TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL, IN GOD WE TRUST and such MTV hit singles/videos as “Calling on You,” “Free,” and “Honestly.”

After a sabbatical for much of the 1990’s, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the band has sold upwards of 8 million records worldwide and are a Dove Award-winner and Grammy nominee. Stryper is the first band to have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously.

See below for the confirmed track listing for NO MORE HELL TO PAY. Stryper is currently playing select tour dates around the nation as a warm-up for an upcoming extensive tour around the release of NO MORE HELL TO PAY. Please see below for remaining tour dates.

NO MORE HELL TO PAY – Track Listing: Revelation; No More Hell To Pay; Saved By Love; Jesus Is Just Alright; The One; Legacy; Marching Into Battle; Te Amo; Sticks & Stones; Water Into Wine; Sympathy; Renewed.

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Stryper Tour Dates:

AUGUST 

9 Bolingbrook, IL Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill

10 West Allis, WI Wisconsin State Fair

13 San Juan Capistrano, CA The Coach House*

14 West Hollywood, CA The Whiskey A Go Go*

16 Henderson, NV Club Madrid at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino*

30 Wendover, NV Peppermill Casino

*Michael Sweet and Oz Fox acoustic set

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

For more information, please visit:

Facebook: Stryper

www.stryper.com

www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

AXEL RUDI PELL – Announces 2014 European Tour

Posted in Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, melodic hard rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As Reported By AXEL RUDI PELL:

Here are the dates for the first and second leg of the 2014 Headlining tour. More dates / Festival appearances will be announced soon, stay tuned !

07.02. D-Hannover – Capitol

08.02. NL-Weert – De Bosuil

09.02. GB-London – The Garage

11.02. D-Nürnberg – Löwensaal

12.02. CH-Pratteln – Z7

14.02. D-Memmingen – Kaminwerk

15.02. D-Erfurt – HsD

16.02. D-Hamburg – Markthalle

18.02. D-Langen – Neue Stadthalle

19.02. D-Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik

20.02. D-Bochum – Zeche

21.02. D-Bochum – Zeche

20.09. NL-Zoetermeer – Boerderij

21.09. D-Cologne – Essigfabrik

23.09. D-Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal

24.09. D-Munich – Backstage

26.09. D-Vienna – Szene

27.09. CZ-Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe

28.09. CZ-Prague – Matrix Music Club

30.09. D-Berlin – Huxleys

01.10. D-Bremen – Aladin

03.10. D-Karlsruhe – Substage

04.10. B-Vooselaar – Biebob

05.10. D-Bochum – Zeche

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Axel Rudi Pell – Guitar

Johnny Gioeli – Vocals

Ferdy Doernberg – Keyboards

Volker Krawczak – Bass

Bobby Rondinelli – Drums

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LIVE ON FIRE – Double DVD / Double Live- CD / Triple Vinyl Releases Are Available Now! Released March, 2013, via Steamhammer.

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* For More Info On AXEL RUDI PELL:

Facebook: AXEL RUDI PELL OFFICIAL SITE

Website: http://www.axel-rudi-pell.de

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LONG LIVE AXEL RUDI PELL.

Stone.

BRAND NEW MACHINE “Girls Like You” Music Video – Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BRAND NEW MACHINE are a Hard Rock band from Dallas, Texas and they have one bona-fide, super ass-kicking debut album out! The Devil Made Me Do It was released on July 23rd via Epochal Artists Records. I picked this CD up over the weekend and WHOA! I must have listened to this entire debut from Brand New Machine at least 10 times now! Yes, I recommend y’all buy it!

Below is the music video for the hit: Girls Like You. This song is on The Devil Made Me Do It. Here’s the fun part: this song is instantly memorable and Heavy Rockin’… only the ENTIRE debut from Brand New Machine is unreal!! I don’t hear one second on this CD that I don’t like!! Brand New Machine is now my brand new favorite Hard Rock band!! Metal be thy name!!

BRAND NEW MACHINE – Girls Like You Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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BRAND NEW MACHINE:

Brantly Thompson – Vocals

Seven Antonopoulos – Drums & Vocals

Wiley IV – Bass & Vocals

Michael Thomas – Guitars & Vocals

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* For More Info On BRAND NEW MACHINE:

Facebook: Brand New Machine

http://www.brandnewmachine.net

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EPOCHAL ARTISTS RECORDS

http://www.fofent.com

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LONG LIVE BRAND NEW MACHINE.

LONG LIVE STRAIGHT UP AMERICAN HARD ROCK.

Stone.

KROKUS “Dirty Dynamite” – Is A Hard Rock BLAST You Just Can’t Miss!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists! 

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KROKUS – What a primo follow-up to 2010’s studio album Hoodoo… and Dirty Dynamite is one Hard Rock blast you just can’t possibly overlook! In recent years, KROKUS have never left the building! From start to finish, Dirty Dynamite is loaded with fist-pumping, knee slapping, beer swilling, good-times Hard Rawk N’ Roll! This is an album I was praying for KROKUS to release, after such an amazing album as Hoodoo.

With Dirty Dynamite, there’s no micro-doubt in my mind that KROKUS is THE GREATEST Rock N’ Roll band to ever call Switzerland home. Hands down. Hard Rockin’ game over. When an album is this potent with psyche-you-out songs, I’m gonna blab all over creation about it and be glad I did! Dirty Dynamite was released back on March 5th of this year, in North America, via The End Records. Every Hard Rock lovin’ maniac out there MUST own Dirty Dynamite!

Guitarist Mandy Meyer returns for this 17th KROKUS studio album and the legendary Freddy Steady is not back on drums. Kosta Zafiriou fills in admirably on drums, by the way. With lineup maneuvering aside, the core of KROKUS is back on Dirty Dynamite and it’s all out-of-sight! Guitar driven, heavy bass and drums all combine with the unmistakable vocals from the legendary Marc Storace. Twelve electrified songs on this album and I’ve got KROKUS fever once again! Nobody get me no damn doctor!

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KROKUS does a stupendous job with covering the iconic Beatles timeless classic: Help! If you haven’t heard this cover song yet, trust me, it’s not what you’d expect… KROKUS have absolutely given Help! a heaping dosage of Hard Rock relevance and made it their own. It’s ostrich bump city, all over my face and arms, each time I listen to Help! covered by KROKUS. Sounds crazy? Give it a listen!! Whoa.

KROKUS has proven time and again their prominence in the world of Hard Rock; after so many decades, this legendary band deserves any and all of the accolades that are thrown their way. The vocals of Marc Storace are TOPS and these KROKUS dudes are on the top of their Hard Rockin’ game! Dirty Dynamite is 100% proof and… Metal be thy name.

Below, Turn The Volume All The Way Up For Dög Song!!!

Dirty Dynamite – Track Listing:

Hallelujah Rock N’ Roll

Go Baby Go

Rattlesnake Rumble

Dirty Dynamite

Let The Good Times Roll

Help!

Better Than Sex

Dög Song

Yellow Mary

Bailout Blues

Live Ma Life

Hardrocking Man

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Marc Storace – vocals

Chris Von Rohr – bass

Fernando Von Arb – lead guitar

Mark Kohler – rhythm guitar

Mandy Meyer – lead & rhythm guitars

GUESTS:

Kosta Zafiriou – drums

Mark Fox, Tommy Heart – vocals

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* For More Info On KROKUS:

Facebook: KROKUSonline

http://www.krokusonline.com

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THE END RECORDS:

http://www.theendrecords.com

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LONG LIVE KROKUS.

RING THAT KROKUS BELL AND TELL ALL THE POSERS TO GO TO HELL.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK THAT KICKS YOUR ASS.

Stone.

PALMS – This Supergroup Creates An Everlasting Debut Album

Posted in ambient music, atmospheric music, Hard Rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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5 METAL Fists Out Of 5!

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PALMS – I approached this debut album from PALMS with every intention to be non-bias, due to my very high appreciation towards ISIS and Deftones. Before I heard even a single note from PALMS, I was convinced this album had to be good. I was wrong. This debut album from PALMS is spectacular! My long withdrawal of ISIS on permanent hiatus is now over and Chino Moreno is lead vocalist! Who would ever imagine this? Not me.

Do not panic that there are (only) 6 songs on their debut; there exists 45 minutes and 37 seconds of atmospheric, melodic, captivating, ambient coated Rock meets Hard Rock bliss; with each song to savor for the next century or more! The lyrics fit these songs superbly. Any Rock connoisseur knows these guys don’t have to prove a thing to anyone regarding their talent, still, my God almighty have they pushed the envelope when it comes to expanding on the mood, energy and mystical experience of music.

PALMS is like ISIS meets Pink Floyd meets U2 meets the production savvy of Jeff Lynne and David Gilmour meets… well… PALMS are so keen on making their songs layered with musical surprises that it will take me another 100 listens or more to catch them all. I’ve listened to this PALMS debut so many times this Summer that it will forever be linked to this season by me.

I honestly cannot recommend this album more highly. ISIS and Deftones fans will (I believe) agree. For those on the fence, jump off and experience a diamond-studded musical journey with PALMS. Metal be thy name.

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PALMS:

Chino Moreno – vocals

Jeff Caxide – bass & keyboards

Aaron Harris – drums

Clifford Meyer – guitar/keyboards

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PALMS – Track Listing:

Future Warrior

Patagonia

Mission Sunset

Shortwave Radio

Tropics

Antarctic Handshake

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* For More Info On PALMS:

http://palmsband.com/

Facebook: Palms

Ipecac Recordings - Logo - 2013PALMS was released on June 25th, 2013, via Ipecac Recordings.

Facebook: Ipecac Recordings

http://www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE PALMS.

Stone.

TOMMY BOLIN – Unreleased Rare Recordings Of Guitar Legend To Be Released On New Compilation ‘Whirlwind’

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock news, Music, rock guitarists, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Los Angeles, CA – A spectacular collection of rare and unreleased recordings from famed guitarist of Deep Purple, James Gang and the Billy Cobham band, Tommy Bolin will be released on August 13th by Purple Pyramid Records. ‘Whirlwind’, produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bolin, features rare material from Bolin’s jazz-rock band Energy, an epic 26-minute version of “Marching Powder” (here called “Marching Bag”) from his first solo album ‘Teaser’, as well as songs Tommy was preparing for his third solo album before his untimely death in 1976.

Tommy Bolin ‘Whirlwind’ will be released in both a beautiful 8-panel, 2-CD digipak and a 2-LP gatefold vinyl set. For the ultimate collector, Purple Pyramid Records will be releasing a special limited (1000 only) deluxe box edition of this exciting collection, which includes the 2-CD digipak plus 4 color postcards, a Tommy Bolin signature guitar pick, collectable patch and pin!

Says producer Greg Hampton: “Tommy’s music was way ahead of its time. He’s one of the truly greatest guitarists to ever live, and he left an incredible legacy that will continue to influence and inspire musicians forever. The tracks on ‘Whirlwind’ are remarkable because they give you a glimpse into the amazing diversity Tommy was capable of.”

Check out the promotional video featuring rare footage of Tommy Bolin tearing up the stage:

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To purchase Tommy Bolin ‘Whirlwind’:

Deluxe edition: http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-Deluxe-Edition-Tommy-Bolin/dp/B00D3ZJGGS

2-CD set: http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-2Cd-Edition-Tommy-Bolin/dp/B00D3ZJCBW

2-LP set: http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-Tommy-Bolin/dp/B00D3ZJEPG

iTunes: http://georiot.co/3l2

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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MAY THE ROCK N’ ROLL OF TOMMY BOLIN LIVE ON FOREVER.

REST IN PEACE, TOMMY BOLIN.

Stone.

ALICE IN CHAINS – Headlining In São Paulo, Brazil On September 26th, 2013

Posted in grunge, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Alice in Chains is pleased to announce the addition of a headline show at Espaço das Americas in São Paulo, Brazil on September 26. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 7th.

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(Source: Alice In Chains Facebook)

* For More Info On ALICE IN CHAINS:

http://www.aliceinchains.com

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LONG LIVE ALICE IN CHAINS.

Stone.

’77 – Debuts New Song And Cover Art For “Maximum Rock n’ Roll”

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

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Spanish Hard Rock bruisers ’77 have debuted the first track off their upcoming third full-length album, Maximum Rock n’ Roll. The song, entitled Down and Dirty, is streaming now:

’77 had the following to say regarding Maximum Rock n’ Roll:

“We obviously wrote music in typical ’77 fashion  such as ‘Down and Dirty’ or ‘Stay away from Water,’ tunes that will make you bang your head and raise your fist in the air while singing the choruses. Once more we recorded live in the studio, supervised by Fred Estby this time behind the mics and mixing desk, and we are really happy with the sound we got: no tricks, no FX; just Maximum Rock and Roll played as loud as possible.”

The band has also unveiled the cover art, designed by urban artist and AC/DC enthusiast Abdul Vas, for Maximum Rock n’ Roll:

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MAXIMUM ROCK N’ ROLL – Track Listing:

Maximum Rock n’ Roll

Don’t You Scream

Down and Dirty

Highway Rebel

Jazz It Up

Stay Away From Water

You Bore Me

 Take Me or Leave Me

Virtually Good

16 Year-Old King

Maximum Rock n’ Roll was recorded at Gutterview Recorders, in Stockholm from the 17th to the 28th of March and was produced by Fred Estby and Nicke Andersson. The album was mastered by Hoffe at Cosmos Mastering, Stockholm. Maximum Rock n’ Roll is set for a fall 2013 North American release, via Listenable Records.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On ’77:

Facebook: ’77

http://www.77rocks.com

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Facebook: Listenable records

http://www.listenable.net

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LONG LIVE ’77.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

Stone.

FIGHT OR FLIGHT – Debut Album “A Life By Design?” Is Out NOW!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Stone Says: FIGHT OR FLIGHT IS A SUPERGROUP? TRY… OUT OF THIS WORLD GROUP!

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The debut Fight Or Flight album “A Life By Design?” featuring Dan Donegan & Mike Wengren from Disturbed & Dan Chandler from Evans Blue is available now! Pick it up from your local retailer or download it on iTunes at: http://smarturl.it/fightorflight

I was persuaded to buy this debut album from FIGHT OR FLIGHT by the fine article written by Marisol over at her kick-ass blog site:

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Often times, I rely on my fellow Metal bloggers for whiz-bang recommendations on Heavy Music; Marisol at Music Junkie Press hit a Metal bullseye with FIGHT OR FLIGHT! Click on the link below to read and enjoy her full article, which includes the powerful music video for First Of The Last:

Fight or Flight’s new release “A Life by Design?” is one not to miss!

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Dan Donegan – guitar

Mike Wengren – drums

Dan Chandler – vocals

Sean Corcoran – bass

Jeremy Jayson – guitar

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT was released on July 23rd, via Warner Bros. Records.

* For more info on FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Facebook: Fight Or Flight

http://www.fightorflightofficial.com

http://www.twitter.com/FightOrFlight

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LONG LIVE FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

LONG LIVE MARISOL & MUSIC JUNKIE PRESS.

Stone.

KING KOBRA “Have A Good Time” Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , , on July 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Have a Good Time, the new and contagiously Rockin’ music video from Hard Rock Legends, KING KOBRA, is written about the Rock n’ Roll Club, Vamp’d, in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve been digging this KING KOBRA song and video like there’s no freaking tomorrow! Whoa! Hallelujah! And… Metal be thy name!! Therefore, since KING KOBRA’s music video, Have A Good Time, has been pumping-up my Heavy Rock adrenaline for a few weeks now, I shall declare:

KING KOBRA’S Have A Good Time Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Pay close attention (if you like) while this music video psyches-you-out… cause there’s some very cool and famous dudes that take part in this video: Vinnie Paul, Ace Frehley, Zakk Wylde, Ron Jeremy, Carrot Top, a hot gal dancing on the stage and (of course) Danny “The Count” Koker, to name a many few! Whoa again!

KING KOBRA II Was Released On July 9th, 2013, Via Frontiers Records.

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KING KOBRA – (left to right): Carmine Appice, Johnny Rod, Paul Shortino, Mick Sweda & David Henzerling

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For a related post featured on Metal Odyssey, click on the link below! Whoa!

KING KOBRA “II” IS OUT NOW! YES, IT KICKS HARD ROCKIN’ ASS!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, On July 14, 2013.

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* For more info on KING KOBRA:

Facebook: Official King Kobra

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* For more info on COUNT’S VAMP’D:

Facebook: Vampd Vegas

http://www.vampdvegas.com

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LONG LIVE KING KOBRA.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

LONG LIVE COUNT’S VAMP’D ROCK BAR & GRILL.

Stone.

Tracii Guns’ League Of Gentlemen “The Sound” Music Video: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Tracii Guns’ League Of Gentlemen

The First Record (Shrapnel Records)

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Back on June 18th, Tracii Guns’ League Of GentlemenThe First Record was released via Shrapnel Records. What a record it is! Classic Rock is solidified, within the gilded-lined and melodic songs on The First Record; the glorious spillover of retro sound from this must-own record is captivating!

The First Record is easily one of the very best in Rock and Hard Rock albums in 2013. The vocals of Scott Foster Harris are always instantly memorable for me; he truly is one of the finest vocalists in Rock music today, in my honest opinion.

Then there is Tracii Guns. This Rock ‘N Roll legend should take his rightful bow; for this band he has assembled have created musical magic together that’s called The First Record. I pray it’s a first of many more to come. Metal be thy name.

Tracii Guns’ League Of Gentleman The Sound – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

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Tracii Guns’ League Of Gentlemen:

Tracii Guns – Guitars

Scott Foster Harris – Vocals

Doni Gray – Drums

Craig McCloskey – Bass

John Bird – Keyboards

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* Tracii Guns’ League Of Gentlemen:

Facebook: The Tracii Guns League of Gentlemen

* For more info on Scott Foster Harris:

Facebook: Scott Foster Harris

http://www.scottfosterharris.com

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LONG LIVE TRACII GUNS’ LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN.

Stone.

M!SS CRAZY – INK DEAL WITH HIGHVOLMUSIC

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

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HIGHVOLMUSIC is pleased to announce the signing of California rockers M!SS CRAZY for a 2 album deal. Fronted by lead singer Markus Allen Christopher and bringing back Hard Rock in a big way with their vintage sound, M!SS CRAZY is staying strong to the influences of Hard Rock that clearly shows in their music.

With 3 album’s under their belt and a 4th one ready to launch, M!SS CRAZY is preparing for a 2013 tour which will cover their back catalog as well as the new releases. HIGHVOLMUSIC will officially issue GR!P with updated artwork and a bonus track in August along with another brand new release simply titled M!SS CRAZY to follow in September. More M!SS CRAZY updates to follow.

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GRIP – Track Listing:

1. Make It Go Away

2. Nothing Suits Me

3. True Blood

4. Higher

5. Hail Bruce Lee

6. All About You

7. Knowing Me

8. Straight Til The End

9. Fear

10. Tear It Down – BONUS TRACK

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* For more info on M!SS CRAZY:

Facebook: M!SS CRAZY

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* For more info on HIGHVOLMUSIC:

Facebook: HighVolMusic

http://www.highvolmusic.com

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LONG LIVE M!SS CRAZY.

LONG LIVE HIGHVOLMUSIC.

Stone.

MODERN SUPERSTAR – REVEAL ‘RISE ABOVE’ ARTWORK AND TRACK LISTING

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on July 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MODERN SUPERSTAR have revealed the artwork and track listing for their upcoming August release ‘Rise Above’. A bit of a departure from their previous sound and headed in a new direction, ‘Rise Above’ features new vocalist Chris ‘The Kid’ Nichols.

“There were some inevitable changes in the band and we decided to roll with it and go 4-piece. There is always some type of adversity in this band but we move forward and ‘Rise Above’ Chris came in and just killed it. The changes have really been for the better in regards to the band. There is probably a good documentary some where in here, LOL.” bassist Mike Mackey

MODERN SUPERSTAR will be heading out on a support tour with the KILLER DWARFS beginning August 31. For more information checkout  www.officialmodernsuperstar.com

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RISE ABOVE – Track Listing:

1. Rock Show

2. Bleed

3. Love Is Crazy

4. Dirty Girl

5. Devil’s Playground Redux (Featuring Xander Demos)

6. Rise Above

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(Source: HIGHVOLMUSIC)

* For more info on MODERN SUPERSTAR:

Facebook: Modern Superstar

http://www.officialmodernsuperstar.com

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HIGHVOLMUSIC:

Facebook: HighVolMusic

http://www.highvolmusic.com

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LONG LIVE MODERN SUPERSTAR.

LONG LIVE HIGHVOLMUSIC.

Stone.

SINNER “TOUCH OF SIN 2” – Releases August 30th, Via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Sinner will release Touch Of Sin 2 on August 30th, 2013.
This special album includes 11 re-recorded SINNER classics from the ’80s + 3 brand new songs!

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TOUCH OF SIN 2 – Track Listing:

1. Born To Rock

2. Comin’ Out Fighting

3. Bad Girl

4. Knife In My Heart

5. Concrete Jungle

6. Don’t Believe A Word

7. Shout

8. Germany Rocks

9. Danger Zone

10. Emerald

11. Blood On The Sand

12. Lost In A Minute

13. Masquerade

14. Heat Of The City

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Mat Sinner – bass & vocals

Alex Beyrodt – guitar

André Hilgers – drums

Christof Leim – guitar

Alex Scholpp – guitar

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* For more info on SINNER:

http://www.matsinner.com

AFM RECORDS:

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http://www.afm-records.de

Facebook: AFM-Records GmbH

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LONG LIVE SINNER.

LONG LIVE MAT SINNER.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

EVILYN STRANGE ARE MOURNING PHOEBE – It’s been a long time coming…

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

Evilyn Strange - Mourning Phoebe - promo cover pic

New Album Mourning Phoebe Is Out Now, Via Thirteen 772 Music

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From EVILYN STRANGE:

The path trodden by most UK Rock bands since the
glory days of The Beatles, Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, The Who, Purple
and Zeppelin has been a lonely one. Punk cleared the way for Duran
Duran, Culture Club, Wham! and ultimately Rick Astley… Vive la
Revolution!

Shunned in their home country it wasn’t easy for Brits playing
‘classic rock’.  Even a minor blip in the mid to late 80’s only
produced success for Whitesnake (who sacked their British members) and
Def Leppard. Bands like FM, The Quireboys, and Thunder had to take a
back seat to American rockers such as Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Poison,
Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses.  Said UK bands then had to watch as
grunge flooded the plains leaving them up sh*t creek without even a
raft, let alone paddle.  As this happened the UK looked to Peter
Andre, Take That and eventually The Spice Girls as its major players.

Evilyn Strange have been around since the Britpop darlings Suede,
Blur, Radiohead, Pulp and Oasis.  Laughed at by the press since day
one for having long hair and playing guitar solo’s it hasn’t been easy
for the Anglo Swedish trio.  Did they care? As Adam Ant once said,
‘Ridicule is nothing to be scared of…’

So here’s Mourning Phoebe, the flawed (and all the more perfect for
it) album by the type of band that the UK doesn’t want to exist.  They
won’t win a Brit Award like Boyzone, and they will NEVER be cool
enough to appear on MTV… but they can just about live with
that.

Kind regards,

Grandpa Strange.

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Official Site:
www.evilynstrange.co.uk

Purchase & Hear Music: 
http://www.tunecore.com/widgets/show/25695

Band Biography:
http://www.thirteen772.f9.co.uk/images/es_Biography2012.doc

Official Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Evilyn-Strange/120496958047309?sk=wall&filter=12

Official Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/EvilynStrange

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Featured On Metal Odyssey, On February 18, 2013.

EVILYN STRANGE – UK Trio Releases Second Single “Love Finds You” And Is Also: Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Featured On Metal Odyssey, On February 14, 2013.

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Featured On Metal Odyssey, On October 22, 2012.

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LONG LIVE EVILYN STRANGE.

Stone.

ALICE IN CHAINS – UK November Tour With GHOST – Info You NEED!

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

Alice In Chains - The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - promo cover

As reported on the Alice In Chains Facebook page:

Alice in Chains are delighted to announce tickets are now on sale for their UK Tour this November with special guest Ghost.

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Nov 9 – London Alexandra Palace – London, UK

Nov 10 – Leeds 02 Academy – Leeds, UK

Nov 11 – Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK

Nov 13 – Birmingham 02 Academy – Birmingham, UK

Nov 14 – Glasgow 02 Academy – Glasgow, UK

Nov 15 – Newport Centre – Newport, UK

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Meet & Greet packages and upgrades are now available for Alice in Chains‘ UK headline tour with Ghost.

Ticketless upgrades are available if you have already purchased tickets. Tickets and packages are available at the link below.

Tickets can be purchased from: www.kililive.com/artists/alice-in-chains

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* For more info on ALICE IN CHAINS:

http://www.aliceinchains.com

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* For more info on GHOST:

http://ghost-official.com

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LONG LIVE ALICE IN CHAINS.

LONG LIVE GHOST.

Stone.

TRUCKER DIABLO – Announces 2013 Summer Festival Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Ireland’s dirty rock n’ rollers TruckerDiablo are ready to storm the stages of countless festivals this summer, giving their ever-growing legions of fans many chances to come out, rock out and party with the boys. And you’ll never guess who they’re sharing the stage with.

Glascowbury, happening Friday 19th to Sunday 21st of July in Eagle Rock Valley, Draperstown, finds the boys rocking with such notables as The Answer, The Japanese Popstars, and And So I Watch You From Afar.  Later, Planet Rock’s Steelhouse Festival brings the Irish rockers on to the stage with Metal legends Saxon and Michael Schenker, as well as Magnum, FM and Anvil.

The Welsh Steelhouse Festival has earned a reputation as one of the must-see events of the summer Festival circuit, and Trucker Diablo is thrilled to share the stage with so many of their heroes.  Smaller in size than some of the more massive festivals, fans and critics rave over the Festival as one of the best Hard Rock shows of the year. “A different flavour to other rock festivals, Steelhouse is up there – literally – with the best. KKKK.” – KERRANG

Glasgowbury is a multi-award winning music festival and music group, with a host of year-round activities aimed at supporting and enhancing the Northern Ireland music scene. (Northern Ireland – not Scotland!) Run by musicians, for musicians, Glasgowbury ignited a spark that has yet to be doused with 2013 being the most ambitious year yet. The festival expands to a two-day event and moves into a dedicated building in Draperstown.

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TRUCKER DIABLO:

Tom Harte – Guitar/Vocals

Simon Haddock – Guitar/Vocals

Glenn Harrison – Bass Guitar

Terry Crawford – Drums

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TRUCKER DIABLO Live:

7/20: Glasgowbury Music Festival – http://www.glasgowbury.com

7/27: Rock & Blues Old School Weekender – http://www.rockandbluestickets.co.uk

7/28: Planet Rock’s Steelhouse Festival – http://www.steelhousefestival.com

8/02: Indiependence Music & Arts Fest – http://www.indiependencefestival.com

8/17: Stendhal Festival of Art – http://www.stendhalfestival.com

More details at http://www.truckerdiablo.com and http://www.facebook.com/truckerdiablo.

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Meanwhile,Trucker Diablo’s latest album for Ripple Music, Songs of Iron, is still garnering tremendous press and radio play.  Songs of Iron and Trucker Diablo’s critically hailed Ripple Music debut, Devil Rhythm, are available in the Ripple Store:

http://ripplemusic.bigcartel.com/products

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“10/10! Songs Of Iron’ demonstrates this, in spades, and as the Big Truck Keeps On Rollin’ I suggest you either jump aboard or get out of the muthafuckin’ way!” – Planet Mosh

“Trucker Diablo have once again proved that they are one of the best up and coming bands on the circuit at the moment. Their songwriting and playing would put a lot of older, more established bands to shame.  If there is any justice in the world then 2013 should be ‘Year Of The Truck’, just go buy this, you won’t be disappointed, except when it ends! ” – Get  Ready to Rock

“This is definitely one of the best hours you’ll spend in your life, this album kicks ass, and then some. I defy anyone not to feel better and ready to take on the world after listening to it.” – TBFM online (Total Biker FM)

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The Trucker boys took 2012 by the throat and played a massive 40 shows, which including some key highlights from playing Hammerfest with Anthrax, supporting Foo Fighters at Tennents Vital, supporting Terrorvision on their UK tour, rocking crowds on the main stage at Hard Rock Hell festival and topping off 2012 by supporting their heroes Thin Lizzy in Belfast.

Trucker’s second album Songs of Iron, was released in May 2013 through Ripple Music and Bad Reputation (FRA). There’s a big open road in front of Trucker Diablo, jump on board, be a part of the convoy and catch them on tour in the U.K and Europe in 2013.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

RIPPLE MUSIC:

http://www.ripple-music.com

Facebook: Ripple Music

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LONG LIVE TRUCKER DIABLO.

LONG LIVE RIPPLE MUSIC.

Stone.

KING KOBRA “II” IS OUT NOW! YES, IT KICKS HARD ROCKIN’ ASS!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KING KOBRA II IS OUT NOW!

STONE SAYS:

THIS

KING KOBRA

ALBUM

KICKS

POTENT

&

BLAZING

HARD

ROCKIN’

ASS!

‘NUFF SAID.

BUY THIS

ALBUM!!

METAL BE

THY NAME.

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Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

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KING KOBRA:

Paul Shortino – vocals

 David Michael-Philips – Guitar

Mick Sweda – Guitar

Johnny Rod – Bass Guitar

Carmine Appice – drums

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* KING KOBRA II was released on July 9th, 2013, via Frontiers Records.

* For more info on KING KOBRA:

Facebook: Official King Kobra

www.carmineappice.net

www.paulshortino.com

Frontiers Records - logo!

FRONTIERS RECORDS:

Facebook: Frontiers Records

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE KING KOBRA.

KING KOBRA F’N ROCKS.

Stone.

Queensrÿche – Self Titled Album Debuts At #23 On Billboard 200

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - Todd LaTorre - Billboard - #23 - 2013

Queensrÿche – The self-titled studio album from Seattle’s legendary Queensrÿche debuted on the Billboard 200 at #23! A Metal congratulations to Queensrÿche! Metal be thy name!

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 Queensrÿche:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

Queensryche - S:T - promo cover pic - 2013

Queensrÿche was released on June 25th, 2013, via Century Media.

For more info on  Queensrÿche, click on the links below!

Facebook: Queensrÿche

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

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CENTURY MEDIA:

Facebook: Century Media Records

www.centurymedia.com

(Below Photo Credit: Tom Coderre)

Michael Wilton & Stone

Long Live Queensrÿche.

Stone.

PRETTY MAIDS – Motherland Tour 2013 – European Leg

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Pretty Maids - Motherland Tour - 2013 - promo flyer

PRETTY MAIDS – Check out that whiz-bang concert flyer above, for the European Leg of PRETTY MAIDS Motherland 2013 Tour! Whoa! Two Rockin’ words for Europe: You Lucky!

Motherland, the new studio album from PRETTY MAIDS, was released on March 26th in the USA via Frontiers Records.

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* For more info on PRETTY MAIDS:

Facebook: Pretty Maids

http://www.prettymaids.dk

Frontiers Records - logo!

* For more info on FRONTIERS RECORDS:

http://www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE PRETTY MAIDS.

Stone.