Archive for hard rock albums 2015

AIRBOURNE – New Album “Breakin'” Outta Hell” First Week Worldwide Chart Rankings

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 10, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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AIRBOURNE – Australian Hard Rockers AIRBOURNE have released their fourth whiz-bang studio album, Breakin’ Outta Hell, on September 23rd. Their new record label is Spinefarm Records. Check out above where their new studio album landed on the worldwide charts! Metal Be Thy Name! – Stone

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LONG LIVE AIRBOURNE.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s Top 10 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2015!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on December 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Stone Says:

2015 was a very enjoyable year for me, when it came to Metal and Hard Rock releases. On a personal note, 2015 was one of my saddest years, due to the passing of my Father this December and then Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead left us. May they both rest in peace. Once again, I’ve told myself to cherish life and the music that brings us together. I hope you all will share my sentiment.

On an upbeat note, I did compile my list of Top 10 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2015. My Metal Brother and Metal Odyssey’s staff researcher Scott Coverdale also has compiled his Top 10 Of 2015 as well, on this same post! Whoa! My love for Classic Rock is shown on my Top 10 list with Europe and FM; both bands released what probably are their finest albums ever, in my opinion. My #1 is Enforcer From Beyond, a Metal album I consider to be beyond incredible!

My Top 10 list would never be complete without the entries of Venom and Motörhead; both bands released freaking killer albums this past year and I’ll forever recommend them both! Please check out Iron Kingdom and Fallen Angels when you can, both of these underground Metal bands deserve ALL the praise I can possibly give them and they are in my Top 10! Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey, Happy Metal New Year and Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Stone’s Top 10 Of 2015:

Enforcer - From Beyond - promo album cover pic - #2015E

#1

ENFORCER – From Beyond

Venom - From The Very Depths - promo cover album pic - 2014 - DEC

#2

VENOM – From The Very Depths

Biotoxic Warfare - Lobotomized - promo cover pic - #2015BW

#3

BIOTOXIC WARFARE – Lobotomized

Lamb Of God - VII - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0608LOGMORB

#4

LAMB OF GOD – Sturm Und Drang

Motorhead - Bad Magic - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #082815LMPCMDSF

#5

MOTÖRHEAD – Bad Magic

Europe - War Of Kings - promo album cover pic - #2015EJTMO

#6

EUROPE – War Of Kings

Iron Kingdom - Ride For Glory - promo cassette cover pic - 2015 - #33MMIL

#7

IRON KINGDOM – Ride For Glory

Fallen Angels - World In Decay - promo album cover pic - 2015

#8

FALLEN ANGELS – World In Decay

FM - Heroes And Villains - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #3399NLSMSOT9393MDF

#9

FM – Heroes And Villains

Sinister - Dark Memorials - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMNSS24

#10

SINISTER – Dark Memorials

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Scott Coverdale Says:

This past year happened to be one of the best years in music for me in decades. Many of my favorite bands that were cranked-up on my car stereo back in 1986 were once again being cranked-up in 2015. With the likes of Whitesnake, Def Leppard, and Iron Maiden releasing great studio albums this year, it was really difficult coming up with my Top 10 for this year. Before I list my Top 2015 Albums Of The Year, I would like to shout out a huge THANK YOU to one of the Greatest Bands of all time… MÖTLEY CRÜE.

I was lucky enough to see THE CRÜE this past summer for the last time, on their Farewell Tour. It was kind of a bitter-sweet night for me, at this concert. On the one hand I was having a great time taking in the show with my high school buddies, just like we did at the “Theatre Of Pain” concert back in the day, while at the same time saying Good bye to one of my all-time favorite bands wasn’t easy. Thank You!!! – Scott Coverdale

Scott Coverdale’s Top 10 Of 2015:

Michael Monroe - Blackout States - Promo album cover pic - #MO7143399NLSLSMOT

#1

MICHAEL MONROE – Blackout State

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

#2

W.A.S.P. – Golgotha

Praying Mantis - Legacy - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MONMSSLB334

#3

PRAYING MANTIS – Legacy

Eclipse - Armageddonize - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO3399449339NSSMFMD

#4

ECLIPSE – Armageddonize

Helloween

#5

HELLOWEEN – My God-Given Right

IRON MAIDEN - The Book Of Souls - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMILGSS

#6

IRON MAIDEN – The Book Of Souls

Halestorm - The Wild Life - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #HMO0526

#7

HALESTORM – Into The Wild Life

Europe - War Of Kings - promo album cover pic - #2015EJTMO

#8

EUROPE – War Of Kings

Scorpions - Return To Forever - promo album cover pic - #MO3399SMNSSCMFF

#9

SCORPIONS – Return To Forever

Thunder - Wonder Days - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO39339MSSNLFMDF33

#10

THUNDER – Wonder Days

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

Greek Hard Rockers ONE YEAR DELAY To Release ‘Deep Breath’ On October 2nd via Pavement

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on September 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Pavement Music will release Deep Breath, the debut album from Greek Hard Rockers ONE YEAR DELAY, on October 2. Check out the first single “Truth, Dare, Despair” HERE or below:

On Deep Breath, O.Y.D. combine elements of Metal, Punk, Grunge and Rock ‘N Roll to create an enthralling Hard Rock experience. The album was co-produced with the legendary Toby Wright at  Sound Emporium Studios, in Nashville TN. Wright also mixed and engineered it. The album was mastered by Andrew Mendelson.

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Deep Breath – Track Listing:

Gunpoint

Headhunters

Truth, Dare, Despair

Water Under the Bridge

Miss You

Try to Stay Alive

5m, 9k

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Source: ClawHammer PR

For more info:

http://oydband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/oydofficial

www.pavementmusic.com

www.facebook.com/Pavementent

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ONE YEAR DELAY.

Stone.

THE WINERY DOGS – Announce New Album and Tour!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, news, rock music with tags , , , , on August 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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The Winery Dogs are on a HOT STREAK!  Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan have announced the title of their second album, HOT STREAK.  The album comes out October 2nd and the band hits the road on a US tour the very next day.  The first song released from the album is called Oblivion, and premieres today on Loudwire.com.

“I feel we’ve taken the band to another level,” explains Richie Kotzen. “The compositions are stronger on this album. I feel more connected lyrically and musically to what I did on this record than on the last one. We’ve widened the musical scope of the band on this record and moved it forward.”

On November 13, the a double white vinyl limited edition will be released.

Don’t miss The Winery Dogs on tour this fall, and preorder the album here:

http://lnp.io/TWDHotStreakAMA

or

http://www.myplaydirect.com/the-winery-dogs

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THE WINERY DOGS TOUR 2015

Sat 10/3 – Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield Playhouse
Sun 10/4 – Jim Thorpe, PA Penn’s Peak
Mon 10/5 – Boston, MA Wilbur Theater
Weds 10/7 – West Babylon, NY Looney Tunes – appearance and signing
Thu 10/8 – Glenside, PA Keswick Theater
Fri 10/9 – Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Sat 10/10 – New York, NY Best Buy Theater
Mon 10/12 – Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Wed 10/14 – Jacksonville, FL Ponte Verde Concert Hall
Thu 10/15 – Tampa, FL State Theater
Fri 10/16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Sat 10/17 – Orlando, FL The Plaza Live
Tue 10/20 – Nashville, TN Wildhorse Saloon
Thu 10/22 – Houston, TX Pub Fountains
Fri 10/23 – Ardmore, OK Heritage Hall
Sat 10/24 – Dallas, TX The Gas Monkey
Tue 10/27 – Milwaukee, WI Potowatami Casino
Wed 10/28 – Milwaukee, WI Potowatami Casino
Thu 10/29 – St. Charles, IL Arcada Theater
Sat 10/31 – Denver, CO Marquis Theater
Mon 11/2 – San Jose, CA Rock Bar
Tue 11/3 – Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Thu 11/5 – Agoura Hills, CA Canyon Club
Fri 11/6 – Beverly Hills, CA Saban Theater
Sat 11/7 – Las Vegas, NV Vamp’d
Sun 11/8 – San Diego, CA House of Blues

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Source:

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http://www.loudandproudrecords.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE WINERY DOGS.

Stone.

ON TOP “Topless” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in album reviews, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , on August 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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4.5 Metal Fists Out Of 5!

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ON TOP have released a 4 song EP this Summer that I really want to let you all know about. This EP is titled Topless and it flat-out has rocked my eyeballs out! Seriously. Alright, I still have my eyeballs in place yet you get my point. All 4 songs are just soaked through with all that delicious Hard Rock energy that I embrace enthusiastically! Fans from Mötley Crüe to Black Tora are certain to enjoy the Hard Rock that ON TOP plays, in my honest Metal opinion.

Jaron Gulino (vocals & bass) has a voice that isn’t carbon copied from the other trillion Hard Rock vocalists in Modern Hard Rock today. (Phew). ON TOP have recorded songs with an attitude that has let me know they are ready for prime time. Danny Piselli (drums & vocals) and Brian Davis (guitars & vocals) round out this enthusiastic power trio from the East Coast. Additional backing vocals were contributed by Damian Montecarlo.

Yes, I really dig this album cover for Topless. What else did you expect me to say? C’mon, now.

This EP is not over-polished and ON TOP play no silly ballads on this EP too! Yeah! On TOP’s previous 2 EP’s, Top Heavy (2011) and Top To Bottom (2014) are both freaking cool to seek out too; this band has not disappointed me on any release! Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Support And Purchase Some ON TOP Hard Rock And Merch, Below! Whoa!

ON TOP TOPLESS – Track List:

  1. Lie to Me
  2. Crazy
  3. 282
  4. Got Me Runnin’

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ON TOP.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

ALL THEM WITCHES RELEASE NEW WEST RECORDS’ DEBUT, “DYING SURFER MEETS HIS MAKER” – ON OCT. 30th

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on August 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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BROOKLYN VEGAN STREAMING “DIRT PREACHERS”

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2015 – All Them Witches, the Nashville psych-rock quartet whose recent Bonnaroo debut was heralded by Fuse, American Songwriter, Consequence of Sound and the Nashville Scene, release their label debut, Dying Surfer Meets His Maker, on Oct. 30th via New West Records.

Brooklyn Vegan, who dubbed the outfit’s 2014 self-released album, Lightning at the Door, “a heady brew of swirling tones and heavy blue-eyed blues rock,” are streaming the new song “Dirt Preachers”: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/all_them_wiches.html. The song is one of the nine new tracks recorded during the band’s seclusion at a remote cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

All Them Witches - Dying Surfer Meets His Maker - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMSSTO993333

“You couldn’t hardly walk in there, dodging cables, mics and guitars,” Parks says of the small space, “the cabin was a wreck. We immediately got up there, unloaded our 15 seater van and a trailer packed to the brim with gear, and started moving things around, set up amps, and a mixing board.” They recorded much of the album live, but used the studio as an instrument in itself, helmed by producer Mikey Allred and McLeod. The location, Parks says, also had an influence on the feel of the album. “Pigeon Forge is tourist central, with Dollywood and moonshine distilleries, pancake houses, and Christmas stores. But our cabin was up on the mountain. We were the only ones there. We didn’t have to worry about anyone calling us in for being loud. It was quiet. In the morning, the mist would be hanging over the city, then it would clear up and you’d see all these terrible tourist shops. It was nice to know we didn’t have to be a part of it. There’s a duality that happens throughout this record, that of the solitude of the mountain and the absolute Babylon that is Pigeon Forge.”

Heavy, heady and hypnotic, All Them Witches concoct a powerful and potent psychedelic sound that fuses bluesy soul, Southern swagger and thunderous hard rock. With their transfixing releases and a jam-filled live show where no two shows are the same, the band has amassed a devoted following and have become something of a sensation in the underground rock scene. “The band seemingly channels the churn of the universe and connects with a big, bad, uncaring cosmos,” wrote the Boston Globe, adding, “There is a primal ebb and flow at the core… The band’s mystic atmosphere, dark but not brutal, is the result of a tireless work ethic, a grueling tour schedule, and a tape trader’s compulsion for documenting every show.”

Upcoming Tour Dates:

September 12 Nashville, TN Live on the Green
September 13 St. Louis, MO LouFest
September 24 Bloomington, IN The Bishop
September 25 Cincinnati, OH MidPoint Music Festival
October 3-4 Louisville, KY Louder than Life Festival
October 25 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre (w/Kadavar and The Shrine)

More tour dates to come.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

www.allthemwitches.org

www.facebook.com/allthemwitches

www.twitter.com/allthemwitches

www.instagram.com/allthemwitchesband

allthemwitches.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ALL THEM WITCHES.

Stone.

DEVIL CITY ANGELS – Hard Rock Supergroup Releasing S/T Debut Album September 18th, 2015 In The USA; New Songs Streaming Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Hard Rock Supegroup DEVIL CITY ANGELS will have their S/T debut studio album releasing on September 18th, in the USA, via Century Media Records! The European release date is September 11th. Enjoy the links and music video below! Whoa!

Pre-order for the Devil City Angels debut is now available on iTunes. Get it here: http://smarturl.it/DCAitunesPRE

New song “All I Need” is now streaming exclusively at:

 REVOLVER Magazine: http://bit.ly/1Dc1m1w

CRANK UP “BONEYARD” BELOW! WHOA!

DEVIL CITY ANGELS:

Tracii Guns – Guitar

Rudy Sarzo – Bass & Vocals

Rikki Rockett – Drums & Vocals

Brandon Gibbs – Lead Vocals, Guitar

Devil City Angels - promo album banner - band photo - 2015 - #MMGMSALB3333

Track List:

Numb

All My People

Boneyard

I’m living

No Angels

Goodbye Forever

Ride with Me

All I Need

Back to the Drive

Bad Decisions

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEVIL CITY ANGELS.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

21OCTAYNE – To Release Sophomore Album “2.0” In September!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music with tags , , , on July 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

21Octayne - 2.0 - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MRMNSTOS43324

German rockers 21OCTAYNE (featuring members of The Joe Perry Project and Rhapsody) will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, 2.0, on September 25th (EU) and October 2nd (US), via AFM Records.

Following the successful debut “Into The Open” from 2014, the band has crafted 10 diverse, powerful rock songs for the new record (3 additional tracks are featured on the ltd. Digipak).

Track List:

  1. Devil In Disguise
  2. Take Me Back
  3. When You Go
  4. Love’s Just A Heartbreak Away
  5. Take Me Away
  6. Lost
  7. The Circle
  8. Date With Myself
  9. Fly Away
  10. Tale Of A Broken Child

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Source:

AFM Records - logo - white background - 2015 - #MOGNALS

http://www.afm-records.de/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE 21OCTAYNE.

Stone.

Baroque Danish Metal Stars ROYAL HUNT To Return With Brand New album “Devil’s Dozen” – Out On August 21st, via Frontiers Music SRL!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, melodic rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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From Frontiers Music SRL:

Frontiers Music SRL is excited to announce the release of the brand new studio album from ROYAL HUNT entitled “Devil’s Dozen” on August 21st in Europe and North America.

With keyboardist and songwriter André Andersen still at the helm, ROYAL HUNT have once again created an album that combines the basic sound and core values of classic rock with progressive rock and more current musical elements. After selling approximately 1.7 million albums globally and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong…and now gets to release their 13th studio album entitled “The Devil´s Dozen”.

André Andersen says: “We´re very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt´s  musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety – from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date – “Until The Day”.  Counting in Royal Hunt´s usual attention to details – playing wise as well as production wise – I´m sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard rocking music will be pleased with our latest offering.”

Royal Hunt - Devils Dozen - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33033GLLEOFMSWL33OT

The new recording stays true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound, with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet, the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern-day production elements move to twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette. The album is chock full of carefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team who combined crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch.

Featuring once again the talents of the awesome US singer DC Cooper – who, after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide decided to reunite with the band in 2011 – Royal Hunt features – besides André Andersen on keyboards – long time member Andreas Passmark on bass, Jonas Larsen on guitar and new drummer Andreas Habo Johansson (ex Narnia). Royal Rock… no substitutes!

“Devil’s Dozen” tracklisting: So Right So Wrong; May You Never (Walk Alone); Heart On A Platter; A Tear In The Rain; Until The Day; Riches To Rags; Way Too Late; How Do You Know (bonus track).

ROYAL HUNT:

DC Cooper – vocals

Andre Andersen – keyboards

Andreas Passmark – bass

Jonas Larsen – guitars

Andreas Habo Johansson – drums

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Source:

Frontiers Music SRL - logo - #2014FM

http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ROYAL HUNT.

Stone.

LYNCH MOB “REBEL” – New Studio Album Releasing On August 21st, via Frontiers Records SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Lynch Mob - Rebel - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33NBMSMOS33

The 8th studio album, Rebel, from the great LYNCH MOB will be releasing on August 21st, 2015, via the fabulous Frontiers Music SRL. The first song to be released from Rebel is Automatic Fix and you can crank it up below! Whoa! This song features the amazing vocals of Oni Logan and (of course) the instantly identifiable guitar licks of the legendary George Lynch! Metal Be Thy Name!

The track listing for Rebel is:

1)     Automatic Fix

2)     Between The Truth And A Lie

3)     Testify

4)     Sanctuary

5)     Pine Tree Avenue

6)     Jelly Roll

7)     Dirty Money

8)     The Hollow Queen

9)      The Ledge

10)   Kingdon Of Slaves

11)   War

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L to R: Oni Logan and George Lynch

Lynch Mob formed in 1989 after George Lynch parted ways with his former band Dokken. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lynch Mob’s debut release Wicked Sensation, which is the band’s most popular work to date achieving gold-selling status. The band has released seven other albums throughout their career. Lynch Mob will be touring throughout the summer in support of Rebel.

Pre-order REBEL on Apple Music/iTunes and “Automatic Fix” and “War” will download instantly: http://radi.al/LynchMobRebeliTunes

Pre-order now at: http://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Lynch-Mob/dp/B00ZJB7YAE and http://radi.al/LynchMobRebel

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Source:

Frontiers Music SRL - logo - #2014FM

http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LYNCH MOB.

Stone.

Steve Brown Of Trixter – Filled In For Vivian Campbell On Def Leppard Tour

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on Frontiers Music srl Facebook:

Steve Brown of TRIXTER recently filled in for Vivian Campbell on some Def Leppard dates. Trixter‘s new album, HUMAN ERA Is out now and you can get it here: http://radi.al/TrixterHumanEra

Def Leppard - Styx - Tesla - promo tour flyer - Summer 2015 - #MO33NBAS

Def Leppard will be spending the summer on the road in the U.S. with Tesla the Band and Styx and will be co-headlining in the UK and Ireland this December with David Coverdale and Whitesnake.

Def Leppard recently completed work on its eleventh studio album, reported to be self-titled for a fall 2015 release.

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MetalOdyssey

STAY STRONG, VIVIAN CAMPBELL.

LONG LIVE THE METAL FAMILY.

Stone.

THE V – Stunning Vocalist Veronica Freeman: Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Veronica Freeman - The V - Now Or Never - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0629MONIHLS

Veronica “The V” Freeman‘s forthcoming debut studio album, NOW OR NEVER, has a new release date of July 24th, 2015, via Frontiers Music srl. In my Metal opinion, Veronica Freeman is a powerful vocalist within the Hard Rock and Metal Universe. Veronica can sing on both the melodic and potent side of the tracks.

As a vocalist for Arizona’s superb Metal band Benedictum, Veronica Freeman has earned the worldwide praise of both fans and press; now it’s time for fans both old and new to be blown away by the diverse and convincing vocals that she delivers on her debut solo album: The VNow Or Never. I’ve been blown away by The V!

Below, listen to and enjoy three new songs from The V, all featured on her new album Now Or Never. Excellent songs, they are. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

The V – Again (Official Audio)

The V – Line In The Sand (Official Audio)

The V – Starshine (Official Audio)

Pre-order The V’s NOW OR NEVER here: http://radi.al/TheVNoworNever

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http://www.frontiers.it/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE VERONICA FREEMAN.

Stone.

Philadelphia Power Trio ON TOP To Release “Topless” July 9, On Toil Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Philadelphia’s hard-hitting power trio ON TOP return with a new EP entitled Topless, set for digital release on July 9 via Toil Records. A release date for the CD version will be announced at a later date.

Topless is the band’s third offering, one demonstrative of their continuing musical evolution. Following up the band’s raucous 2014 EP Top to Bottom (HPGD Productions), the new EP features ON TOP’s signature rock/metal blend heard from on the previous two releases multiplied by 10. Topless contains more aggressive, yet dynamic vocals; a broader array of hooks, tastier licks, dynamite drums and a much fatter production.

Topless was recorded at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania, engineered by Brian Davis, and mix/mastered by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (KXM, Lynch Mob).

  1. Lie to Me
  2. Crazy
  3. 282
  4. Got Me Runnin

ON TOP are:

Jaron Gulino – Lead vocal/bass

Danny Piselli – Drums/vocals

Brian Davis – Guitar/vocals

Additional backing vocals by Damian Montecarlo

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Band Photo and Album Cover:  Dan Williams Photography

www.facebook.com/ontoprocks

www.youtube.com/ontoprock

http://www.toilinc.com/

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ON TOP.

Stone.

LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE “Better Than Maroon 5” EP Releasing This Fall, via HighVolMusic

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE the Christian influenced melodic rock project with a 20 year history has signed with the independent label HighVolMusic for their next release titled ‘Better Than Maroon 5’.

LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE has been turning out some of the most-talked-about records in the melodic rock market. LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE’s last all-star album, ‘The Cigar Chronicles’, was their best yet. It featured 26 songs and over 70 guest musicians.

The upcoming release ‘Better Than Maroon 5’ is the second album since LNJ transformed from a project to full-fledged band. Founder Justin Murr is joined on this new record with Larry Worley formerly of Fear Not and Brent Stortzum.

In the past, LNJ’s projects have become a who’s who in rock music, featuring many artists in Rock N’ Roll. This next chapter will add another dimension to the already solidified legacy of LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE giving the rock world another world-class release.

‘Better Than Maroon 5’ is slated for release in the Fall of 2015.

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Source:

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http://www.highvolmusic.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LIBERTY N’ JUSTICE.

Stone.

RAT PAK RECORDS SET TO RELEASE GEORGE LYNCH’s “SHADOW TRAIN”

Posted in classic rock, Guitar, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

George Lynch - Shadow Train - promo album flyer - 2015 - #0519MOGLRPR015

Legendary guitarist George Lynch’s long awaited “Shadow Train” project finally comes to light in this all new 18 track deluxe edition two CD set! George’s stellar guitar work, along with vocalist Gregg Analla, bassist Gabe Rosales, keyboardist Donnie Dickman and drummer Jimmy D’Anda, create honest, soulful and meaningful rock, blues and hard rock based music, that makes this release a must have for all GL fans! Songs on this disc are also featured in George Lynch’s forthcoming movie “Shadow Nation”, a thought-provoking documentary that explores the trials and tribulations that face Native American Indians in our world today.

About the release George says, “I’ve spent over 4 decades of my life pursuing elusive musical aspirations. But for even longer than that, I’ve cared, studied and thought deeply about the human condition and how we interact with each other and the world around us. Fusing these 2 aspirations into one has been a challenge for me throughout my creative life. This is my attempt at bonding the music and the message into one cohesive whole”.

Official release date For George Lynch’s “Shadow Train” is Friday July 17th, 2015.

Track Listing:

Disc 1: Vulture, Currency of Lies, Power and Resistance, Now It’s Dark, Vulture (Slight Return), I Am Weapon, Ghost, White Clay, Fight No More

Disc 2: Believe, Blinded, Fallen, Glitter, Prayer Mechanism, Sioux Wake Up, Trail of Tears, Under A Crooked Sky, World on Fire.

Pre-order bundles are now available at:

http://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/george-lynch

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CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL THE COOL BUNDLES

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CLICK HERE FOR ALBUM AUDIO TEASER

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Source: Rat Pak Records

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LONG LIVE GEORGE LYNCH.

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TRIXTER “Human Era” – New Studio Album Releasing The First Week Of June; “Rockin To The Edge Of The Night” Music Video Streaming!

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

Trixter - Human Era - promo album cover pic - 2015 - June 9 - MOT44

TRIXTER will be releasing their new studio album, Human Era, via Frontiers Music srl, this coming June! The release dates are as follows: June 5th EU, June 8th UK and June 9th U.S. This highly anticipated new studio album from TRIXTER also has a new music video out: Rockin’ To The Edge Of The Night. I love this song, man! Check it out below and let the good-times vibes saturate your Rockin’ soul! Whoa!

Rockin’ To The Edge Of The Night

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LONG LIVE TRIXTER.

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SOTO – New Studio Album “Inside The Vertigo” Is Out Now; New Music Video “Break” Released!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Soto - Inside The Vertigo - promo album flyer pic - 2015 - #051215SMOJSS

Below, listen to and watch SOTO’s new music video for Break. This new song is grand and addicting Hard Rock stuff! Metal Be Thy Name!

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For more info on SOTO:

Facebook: SOTO Official

Website: http://SOTOtheBand.com/

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LONG LIVE SOTO.

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ROYAL THUNDER – DEBUT “TIME MACHINE” VIDEO VIA ROLLING STONE – TOUR DATES WITH WILCO UNDERWAY; HEADLINING TOUR IN MAY

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music with tags , , , on April 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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“…the contemporary hard-rock equivalent of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors…” – Stereogum

“a stunning hard-rock record that examines what happens after a breakup of any kind.” – NPR

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April 23, 2015, Philadelphia – Royal Thunder debut the video for Time Machine, from their recently released album, Crooked Doors, via Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/royal-thunders-mlny-parsonz-on-escaping-a-cult-touring-with-wilco-20150423.

The video was directed by J.P. Bradburn who also worked with the band on their video for “Blue.” NPR said of the song, “’Time Machine’ moves with the stubborn resolve of a tightrope walker on a windy day: The song heaves along with intertwining guitars and the soulful vocal of Parsonz, who seems more aware of her dynamic abilities than ever.”

The Atlanta-quartet is currently on a Southeastern tour with Wilco, playing this evening at the Bayou Music Center in Houston. Royal Thunder’s headlining tour kicks off May 28 in New Orleans and will include a brief run of shows with Halestorm and Rival Sons.

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The band has been sharing behind-the-scenes footage filmed during the making of Crooked Doors, as well as a newly released clip where they discuss the individual tracks on the album. The first two in the track-by-track series of webisodes can be seen below:

Crooked Doors was released earlier this month, with Stereogum calling the album “the hard rock equivalent of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors.” Entertainment Weekly said Crooked Doors “leans on its substantial pop chops. Tracks like ‘Glow’ are more Heart than Led Zep, which is not a bad thing at all.” Metal Hammer UK recently nominated the band for “Best Underground Band” in their annual Golden Gods’ Awards.

Tour Dates:

April 23 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center *
April 26 Tallahassee, FL Capital City Amphitheater *
April 28 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live Orlando *
May 1 St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheater *

May 28 New Orleans, LA Siberia
May 29 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s
May 30 Dallas, TX Club Dada
May 31 Austin, TX Holy Mountain
June 2 Phoenix, AZ Rebel Lounge
June 3 San Diego, CA The Hideout
June 5 Anaheim, CA The Grove **
June 6 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom **
June 8 Portland, OR Roseland Theater **
June 9 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo **
June 10 Boise, ID Revolution Center **
June 12 Missoula, MT Wilma Theatre **
June 13 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory **
June 14 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom **
June 16 Billings, MT Pub Station
June 18 Salt Lake City, UT Crucial Fest
June 19 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
June 20 Kansas City, MO The Record Bar
June 21 Minneapolis, MN The Nether Bar
June 22 Chicago, IL Beat Kitchen
June 23 Grand Rapids, MI The Pyramid Scheme
June 25 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus
June 26 Boston, MA Great Scott
June 27 Providence, RI The Parlour
June 28 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Neck Tie
June 30 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery
July 1 Richmond, VA The Camel
July 2 Charlotte, NC The Chop Shop
July 3 Atlanta, GA The Earl

* – with Wilco
** – with Halestorm, Rival Sons

Wild Throne opens on all of Royal Thunder’s headlining dates.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER:

http://www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

http://www.twitter.com/royalthunderatl

royalthunder.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

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BEAUVOIR FREE “American Trash” – Studio Album Releasing First Week Of June, Via Frontiers Music Srl

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on April 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

American Trash - Beauvoir Free - promo pic - 2015 - Frontiers - MO041415

From Frontiers Music Srl:

BEAUVOIR FREE recreate the magic of Crown of Thorns debut on AMERICAN TRASH – out on Frontiers in June.

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of AMERICAN TRASH, the hotly anticipated new album featuring Rock & Roll veterans Jean BEAUVOIR and Micki FREE, on June 3rd in Europe and June 7th in North America.

Best known as the driving force behind the legendary Crown of Thorns self-titled debut album in 1994, Jean Beauvoir and Micki Free’s collective credits read like a “who’s-who” Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with a list of collaborations that includes the likes of the Ramones, KISS, Debbie Harry, Pretenders, John Waite, Lionel Richie, *NSYNC, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Bill Wyman, Carlos Santana and Prince to name but a few.

The duo both coincidentally moved back to LA in 2003 and re-connected. They discussed joining forces again for a new project and after a few shows in Europe in 2013, a deal with Frontiers was inked for a brand new album to be recorded in 2014.

The result is American Trash, an album that shaped up as “the continuation of the BEAUVOIR FREE sound as the writing team for the Crown of Thorns debut,” explains Jean Beauvoir. “When we write together there really is this magic. We know we want killer guitar riffs and major melodic chorus… and this is what turns out in our songs, in Beauvoir Free style.”

All the new songs came out like “rocking-babies” in the BEAUVOIR FREE fold. “…And all represent the sound only Jean and I create together. The “inimitable” sound of BEAUVOIR FREE,” tells Micki Free. Joining forces once again, Jean and Micki can truly unleash the magic that they can only create when they write together, of that there is no doubt!

“We both feel this CD is some of the best work we have done, right up their next to the Crown of Thorns debut” concludes Jean. “We want to get out on the road and bring it to the fans. We receive a lot of enquires of when are you guys coming back out on tour and people telling us they can’t wait to hear the new material. Frankly we can’t wait for our fans to hear American Trash as well!”

Enjoy an EPK trailer of the album below:

BEAUVOIR FREE:

Jean Beauvoir – Lead Vocals and Background Vocals, Bass, Rhythm Guitars, Drums, Keyboards and Orchestration

Micki Free – Lead Guitars, Rhythm and Acoustic Guitars

Produced by Jean Beauvoir

Web links:

http://beauvoirfree.com/

http://jeanbeauvoir.com/

http://mickifree.com/

www.facebook.com/JeanBeauvoirOFFICIAL

The American Trash track list includes: Angels Cry; Morning After; American Trash; Whiplash; Just Breathe; Shotgun To The Heart; Never Give Up; Cold Dark December; It’s Never Too Late; She’s A K.O.; There’s No Starting Over.

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LONG LIVE BEAUVOIR FREE.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

HOUSE OF LORDS “INDESTRUCTIBLE” – Releasing In Early June, Via Frontiers Music Srl

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock albums, rock music with tags , , , on April 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

House Of Lords - Indestructible - promo album cover pic - 2015

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of HOUSE OF LORDS tenth studio album, aptly entitled INDESTRUCTIBLE on June 3rd in Europe, June 6th in the UK and June 7th in North America.

The new album shows once again what HOUSE OF LORDS stands for: powerful and heavy songs, with major hooks and melodies and grandiose arrangements. “The name Indestructible was chosen because we all felt that we have been through a lot in our long careers and what better way to say “Hey, I’m still Here” than by giving the cd a BOLD title,” says singer James Christian.

Indestructible features eleven brand new songs, which masterfully combine the best of Heavy and Melodic Hard Rock. “The album is heavier in the beginning, but we love songs that are both Melodic and Heavy” continues Christian, “and the idea was to fill the best of both on one cd without sounding like two different bands. I think we have accomplished that. A good example would be the song “Pillar of Salt” especially gives a good representation of how the new album sounds: a combination of heavy, melodic, and thoughtful lyrics. This song is one of my favorites!”

Besides being House of Lords tenth studio album, the new record sees the new line-up celebrating their first ten years together. “It is amazing to work with BJ, Chris and Jimi” tells James Christian, “they are all very aware of what HOUSE OF LORDS represents and they are committed to making records that complement the history of the band. No matter which HOUSE OF LORDS album you listen to, there is a common thread, which comes from the fact that the four of us are musically in sync. This is the real reason why we have been able to produce records of this calibre”.

House of Lords will exclusively appear at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo (MI) next Sunday, April 12 and start a European tour in September, with a very special surprise show to be announced. More details soon!

Indestructible track listing includes: Go To Hell; Indestructible; Pillar Of Salt; 100 Mph; Call My Bluff; We Will Always Be One; Die To Tell; Another Dawn; Eye Of The Storm; Ain’t Suicidal; Stand And Deliver.

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Website: http://www.frontiers.it/

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LONG LIVE HOUSE OF LORDS.

LONG LIVE MELODIC HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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