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THUNDERMOTHER – Strikes Back With Music Video For Brand New Hit Single “I Left My License In The Future”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , on November 5, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

On European Tour With LANSDOWNE Soon!

THUNDERMOTHER don’t just play Rock’n’Roll. THUNDERMOTHER are Rock’n’Roll!

The Swedish rock queens return with a new single after the attention-getting line-up change. A music video for “I Left My License In The Future” – a jaw-dropping, straightforward, energetic, catchy potential hit, is now premiering below! Produced again with Danish mastermind Soren Andersen (Pretty Maids, D-A-D, Glenn Hughes, Mike Tramp, …) in autumn 2023, the song will showcase globally the potential of THUNDERMOTHER in terms of vocal performance and songwriting skills.

The release of the new single will be accompanied with a central-European tour with LANSDOWNE starting November 24 in Munich’s Backstage club and will be continued in early 2024 – for the first time ever – with a wide-ranging Swedish tour. The goal is to bring their Rock’N’Roll message live and on stage to their home country – all the way up to the Far North. Find all upcoming THUNDERMOTHER shows listed below!

Says the band about “I Left My License In The Future”:
“With this first single from the new line-up, we would like to give the fans a hard hitting no-brainer track aimed at the one in the passenger seat without a driver’s license. An anthem for those of us who never gets to be the designated driver and a love letter to the ones in the driver’s seat. Cheers and let’s party!“

“I Left My License In The Future” is now available on all digital services HERE, the video clip is now premiering HERE:

THUNDERMOTHER 2023 – this is Linnea Vikström Egg, Majsan Lindberg, Joan Massing and Filippa Nässil. One line-up, one vision, one goal! Their slogan “We fight for Rock’N’Roll” has to be taken literally!

Make sure to catch THUNDERMOTHER fighting for Rock’N’Roll, on their upcoming European tour with Boston-based rock band LANSDOWNE, tickets are now available via: https://www.thundermother.com/

24.11.2023 DE München / Backstage
25.11.2023 DE Köln / Live Music Hall
26.11.2023 CH Bern / Bierhübeli
28.11.2023 DE Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
29.11.2023 FR Paris / Petit Bain
01.12.2023 DE Memmingen / Kaminwerk
02.12.2023 DE Hannover / Capitol
03.12.2023 NL Utrecht / De Helling

Source: AFM Records

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VOODOO CIRCLE – Premieres Previously Unreleased Single “Sweet Devotion“ – Taken Off Their Upcoming Best Of Album “15 Years of Voodoo”!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , on November 4, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

With remarkable records such as the self-titled Voodoo Circle or Locked & Loaded, Alex Beyrodt’s VOODOO CIRCLE quickly establish themselves as the epitome of quality in classic hard rock. This band has it all: lots of experience featuring members of PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER and PINK CREAM 69, outstanding songwriting skills and musicianship, passion and a sense for great hooks.

It’s obvious that VOODOO CIRCLE have enhanced their classic rock repertoire on the highest level. A German band never before sounded that international, with that much “American Hard Rock“ in their blood. These melodic anthems, cultivated by the powerful voice of David Readman, the tasteful Hammond-sounds by Jimmy Kresic, Mat Sinner’s as usual precise bass foundation and Markus Kullmann’s drumming in best Bonham tradition, appear to come down right from the Olympus of hard rock.

To shorten your wait for a new studio offering to follow in the hopefully not so distant future, on December 1, 2023, VOODOO CIRCLE present their Best Of “15 Years Of Voodoo” via AFM Records, featuring not only highlights of their discography ( Locked & Loaded, Raised on Rock, More Than One Way Home, Whisky Fingers, Voodoo Circle ), but also two previously unreleased tracks! One of them, “Sweet Devotion”, recorded in 2021 during the Locked & Loaded album-era, is now available with a music video, streaming HERE

Says Alex Beyrodt: “Sweet Devotion is a typical Voodoo Circle song with all trademarks. David’s voice blows me away every time. I’m glad that the song now has its place on the Best Of album that will be released soon!“

Make sure to pre-save “15 Years Of Voodoo”, a must-have that belongs into every well-sorted classic rock record collection, now at: https://voodoocircle.bfan.link/15-years-of-voodoo

“15 Years Of Voodoo” track listing:

  1. Locked & Loaded
  2. Flesh & Bone
  3. Wasting Time
  4. Devil With An Angel Smile
  5. Higher Love
  6. Running Away From Love
  7. Graveyard City
  8. Heart Of Babylon
  9. Cry For Love
  10. Trapped In Paradise
  11. Watch And Wait (I Got My Eye On You)
  12. Devil’s Daughter
  13. No Solution Blues
  14. Broken Heart Syndrome
  15. Man And Machine
  16. Spewing Lies
  17. Master Of Illusion
  18. Sweet Devotion (Bonus)
  19. Rock’n Roll Remedy (Bonus)

Source: AFM Records

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KEEL Musicians Return With DOGBONE – “SPEED KILLS”

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , , , on October 30, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

DOGBONE featuring Keel guitarist Bryan Jay, Keel drummer Dwain Miller, new vocalist Bob Reynolds (7 Angels, Fierce Heart, Grave Danger) and bassist David Dion have released the new single “Speed Kills,” a full throttle heavy metal thrill ride full of dangerous turns and high speed straightaways.

The track is featured on RFK Media’s “LIVE THE ROCK Volume One” CD and now available on all digital and streaming platforms, along with the relentlessly dizzying lyric video, via http://lnk.to/dogbonespeedkills.

Originally formed in the cultural transition between 80’s metal and 90’s grunge, DOGBONE once included the late great Rhett Forester (RIOT) on vocals. This long-awaited resurrection took place in the wake of the 2020 pandemic when Bryan Jay began working with vocalist Reynolds on tracks for his Digital Assassin TV & film music library, capturing lighting in a bottle with tracks like “Speed Kills.”

In addition to running the Digital Assassin music library and sporadic reunion shows with Keel, Jay also was instrumental – playing guitar and arranging music – in the 2001 VH1 film “Hysteria – The Def Leppard Story.”

BRYAN JAY (photo: Missie Tong)

“This song ‘Speed Kills’ is the perfect opening statement for the next chapter of this band,” Bryan claims. “We hope that rockers everywhere, Keel fans and all metalheads will keep up with us online and on social media as we put the pedal down. Speed kills – but life and rock & roll will keep us in the fast lane!”

“Bryan Jay and I have always been the best of friends and worked together in Keel and on a number of other projects,” explains RFK Media founder Ron Keel. “I must admit, when he sent me ‘Speed Kills’ I was both proud and jealous – songs like this put us both on the map, and RFK Media is extremely proud to be part of Dogbone’s rebirth.”

Source: Best Bet Promotions

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DAVE RUDE – Tesla Guitarist To Release His Solo Album “Through The Fire” On November 17, via Rat Pak Records

Posted in classic rock, guitarists, Hard Rock, hard rock music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 23, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From: Rat Pak Records:

Longtime Tesla guitarist Dave Rude will release his highly anticipated full-length album, “Through the Fire” on November 17, 2023, via Rat Pak Records. The album features 11 new studio tracks and was mixed by fellow Tesla band-mate Brian Wheat, at his studio J-Street Records in Sacramento, CA.

Regarding the recording process Dave states, “Through the Fire” was written all over the world – in dressing rooms, hotels and at soundchecks. “When I tour with Tesla, I usually have a mobile Pro-Tools recording rig with me so I can put down ideas during our downtime. Writing and recording in so many different places over a long stretch of time gave the songs a lot of variety and dynamics. I’m very happy with how it turned out and I’m excited to get this music out there!”

From the driving intro of album opener “Hell and Back”, to the melodic acoustic outro track “Ship Came In”, Dave Rude shines with his signature brand of rock-n-roll. Tracks like “Drink with the Devil”, “By the Blade”, “Eye for an Eye” and “Ain’t my Time” are chock full of memorable hooks and melodies, while songs like “Bron-yr-Rude” and “Gotta Pay” showcase his diverse and unique songwriting abilities. “Through the Fire” delivers all the power and punch that one would expect from this high-level guitarist!

Find out all the details and get in on some exclusive ltd print bundles at: https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/dave-rude

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Hell and Back
  2. Gotta Pay
  3. Drink With the Devil
  4. Ain’t My Time
  5. Bron-yr-Rude
  6. Through the Fire
  7. By the Blade
  8. Dying Breed
  9. Starlight
  10. Eye for an Eye
  11. Ship Came In

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BLAZONER – Announce Album Escape to Electric Land, New Single “Ghost” Out Now

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , on October 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

BLAZONER‘S catchy single “Ghost”, delivers plenty of fretwork through intricate guitar melodies and overdriven rhythms. Drawing musical influence from some of rock and metal’s major names including the likes of MELVINS, GENESIS and BLACK SABBATH, the resulting sound carries a classic edge with a few electronic twists. BLAZONER‘S debut album Escape to Electric Land will be released on November 3rd, 2023.

Today, the band has shared the first taste of the new album with new single, “Ghost”. Stream it HERE.

The band shares of the single: “The first single from our debut album Escape to Electric Land is called “Ghost”. It’s a groovy heavy rock tune with worked fretboards and catchy chorus lines. Lyrically the song has a deeper spiritual meaning pointing in the direction of perseverance through consciousness. Being able to step outside ourselves and reflect on our true intentions.”

The band comments further on Escape to Electric Land:

“We call it Escape to Electric Land because that’s the overall aesthetic we are going for. Our band is really loud and intense and we feel we achieved that with this release. It’s meant to be listened to as a whole. An almost sonic sleep or coma with ups and downs. Some of the material had already existed, but we didn’t know how to use it until we formed BLAZONER.”

BLAZONER:
Stephen Sullivan – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Carnes – Bass, Vocals
Andy Murray – Drums, Vocals

Escape to Electric Land – Track Listing:

  1. Electric Land
  2. The Servant
  3. Ghost
  4. Fallout
  5. Onyx Stone
  6. Misfortune
  7. Time Shift
  8. Full Stop

Credits:
Mixed and Engineered by bassist Brian Carnes. Formats:
CD and digital.

About BLAZONER:
Hailing from Fredericksburg, Virginia, BLAZONER emerged at the beginning of 2023 and within six months their debut album was completed. Comprised of seasoned musicians, BLAZONER’s members previously performed as the post-metal band ALLUVION. Sullivan and Murray are also former members of the doom metal outfit LORD, who shared stages with the likes of WEEDEATER, EYEHATEGOD and TORCHE. BLAZONER, sees the trio developing as musicians and performers as they seek to find their groove in this new heavy incarnation. Their upcoming full-length Escape to Electric Land will be released on November 3rd, 2023.

Source: C Squared Music

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QUIET RIOT, Slick Cadillac, and Corey Snowden At East Tennessee Distillery On 10/1/23 Concert Review – By Tanis Enos

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Quiet Riot brought the noize to the East Tennessee Distillery in Piney Flats, TN on October 1st. The band is celebrating 40 years of Metal Health, Quiet Riot’s third studio album. Metal Health is the first heavy metal album to make it to number one on the Billboard 200 chart and includes hits like the title track Metal Health (Bang Your Head) and their cover of Slade’s Cum on Feel the Noize.

Corey Snowden took to the stage first to an already excited crowd. Snowden is a Bristol TN native with a wide variety of musical influences spanning across different genres. His set was strictly acoustic but kept the tempo and engagement needed at a heavy metal show. He even had a few requests. Corey started his set with All Along The Watch Tower. Throughout the set, he peppered in some of his originals from his album Tennessee Line. Every rock show has that one person who yells “Play Free Bird” but Snowden did it without being asked. He perfectly blended a small part of Free Bird with his original song Brothers of the Road.

Next to hit the stage was Slick Cadillac, a heavy metal band whose set included a blend of covers and a few originals. The band consists of Jeremy Acito on guitar, Seth Cunningham on vocals, Jonathan Taylor on the keyboard, Chris Smith on drums, and GL Bortz on bass. Cunningham had such amazing control of his vocal range that during songs like Jump and It’s My Life he was able to hit the notes in such a way that almost sounded exactly like the original singers. Acito took to the stage like a true rock star and smoothly powered through a few technical difficulties before climbing onto the amps to get the crowd pumped. The crowd interaction was top notch as Bortz made his way off the stage and out to the fans. Slick Cadillac was defiantly a perfect match to play with Quiet Riot.

Finally it was time for Quiet Riot. Fans quickly got out of their seats and made their way to the stage. The energy was high as fans attempted to inch as close as they could through the line of security guards acting as a barricade. The roar of excitement was nearly deafening as the band took to the stage, but the band was louder. They opened the show with Run For Cover, a perfect way to get the crowd head banging early. Lead singer Jizzy Pearl has the attitude, stage presence and vocal capacity to keep the Quiet Riot spirit alive but with his own twist. He joked and engaged with fans as they transitioned into Slick Black Cadillac. The crowd was treated to a Quiet Riot song that was thought to be lost but was found again in 2021 and released earlier this year called I Can’t Hold On.

The Crowd continues to get crazier and by Condition Critical managed to push security as close as they could to the stage. As the song begins, the sound of Rudy Sarzo’s bass dominates the speakers. Fans not only hear his talent but can feel it as well. Sarzo plays with such ease and passion that the bass seems not like just an extension of him but a true part of him. It wouldn’t be Rudy Sarzo without his signature bass licks every once in awhile, which even after all these years still makes the girls (and guys) go crazy. Pearl then turned the mic over to Sarzo who introduced Thunderbird dedicating it to their fallen brothers, Randy Rhoads, Frankie Banali, and Kevin Dubrow.

Sarzo isn’t the only one who made his presences known with a bang. Drummer Johnny Kelly is an explosion behind the kit. He adds his own flair to the ends of their songs and perfectly grasps the crisp sound that Banali created. He played so hard that he busted one of his drumheads. He didn’t miss a single beat as the band started The Wild and the Young.

The members of the current lineup are known for rocking out in more than just Quiet Riot and they let that shine through in more ways than one. They played a perfect rendition of Blackout in the Red Room by Love/Hate, a band in which Pearl is well known. The song fit seamlessly into the set. The lights turned red as Pearl announced the song and the crowd’s reaction was just as impressive as every other song. Sarzo is a former member of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band and treated the crowd to a small taste of a song every metalhead knows. The roar of fans fell over the venue as Sarzo beat (yes with his fist) out the intro to Crazy Train.

Guitarist, Alex Grossi’s presence is known before he even plays a note. Head to toe his appearance screams rock star but his playing says, “ I was born to do this”. Not a note was missed and, if it was, you would never have noticed. He shined during every song but was given the spot light for a spectacular guitar solo that left the crowd wanting more. From the guitar solo, Grossi transitioned the band into the beginning of Black No.1 by Type O Negative representing Kelly’s time with the band.

They ended the show the only appropriate way possible, with Metal Health (Bang Your Head). The crowd was singing the song back at them word for word basically fueling the intensity of the song. Sarzo even played his bass on a fans head. After years of performing, Quiet Riot has continued to build a fan base of all ages. Whether it’s celebrating 40 years of Metal Health or not, they are a band that should be on everyone’s bucket list.

– Tanis Enos

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Legendary Female Rock Band VIXEN Release New Single “Red” And Premiere Music Video

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on October 2, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Vixen (Britt Lightning, Lorraine Lewis, Roxy Petrucci, and Julia Lage) – credit Mark Weiss

Los Angeles, CA (October 2, 2023)—Legendary female rock band Vixen has released their new single, “Red,” and premiered the track’s official music video. Produced and written by Cinderella drummer Fred Coury and self-released, “Red” is available now to stream/download.

Vixen — Roxy Petrucci (drums), Lorraine Lewis (vocals), Britt Lightning (guitar), and Julia Lage (bass) – debuted the infectious rocker today (10/2) on SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk.” Regarding the single, original member Petrucci shares, “‘RED’ is a very dynamic and hard driving rocker of a song! Modern yet embraces the amazing harmonies and catchy choruses that are signature to the classic Vixen style. It’s important to me we honor Jan and the band’s 35-year legacy by staying true to the Vixen sound while melding in fresh new ideas. I feel confident we nailed it with our new release ‘RED’!”

Coinciding with today’s single release, Vixen premiered their music video for “Red” featuring the band rocking out on the Sunset Strip and Lewis belting out the catchy chorus: “You’re taking me to the red, to the red. You’re pushing all my buttons. To the edge, to the edge. I’m getting such a rush. So intense, so intense. Don’t let it in. You’re taking me into the red.” Directed by Drew Johnston and Vicente Cordero, click here to watch the video for “Red.”

After a busy summer of touring, Vixen will finish off the year performing at Life After Death Horror Fest in Mexico City on Dec. 1st and then gear up for another busy year, kicking off 2024 with the Monsters of Rock Cruise next March 2nd-7th, with more dates to be announced. For more info and tickets, visit VixenOfficial.com.

Vixen consistently delivers high-energy top-notch performances that leave fans wanting more. Over the years, the band has rocked theaters, casinos, and major festivals throughout the U.S., Canada, and Spain (including M3, The Moondance Jam, Monsters of Rock Cruise, FireFest, Hard Rock Hell, The Halfway Jam, and Rockin’ the Rivers). For more info, visit :VixenOfficial.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Source: Rat Pak Records

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MOON SHOT – Finnish Rock Outfit Featuring Former Members Of Children Of Bodom, Disco Ensemble, And Lapko Releases New Video/Single, “Yes!”

Posted in Finland, Hard Rock, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

MOON SHOT plays true twenty-first century rock ‘n’ roll. So even at the threat of cliché, they describe it like it is: genuine rock music from the heart built on all the melodic loudness they grew up with. And this quartet is the right band to bring this honest-to-rock blast of music. These are no fresh-from-the-bud boys – they’ve already had careers hefty enough to define a person with the bands Children Of Bodom, Disco Ensemble, and Lapko.

MOON SHOT’s upcoming second album is preceded with their latest single entitled, “Yes!.” It rushes at you with a chorus that embraces so tight that it’s hard to see if it’s loving you or strangling you (or a bit of both). The video was shot in August 2023 in Helsinki by Sami Joensuu.

As chief composer, guitarist and producer Jussi Ylikoski notes, “The song appears easygoing at first but when you look at it closer, you see that it’s special both musically and lyrically.”

Watch MOON SHOT’s “Yes!” video HERE. The track is also available on all streaming platforms.

“People may also hear the chorus as something overly positive – and that’s fine,” vocalist and lyricist Ville Malja adds, “But I see it as a fight song. There’s a lot of things that aren’t ok in the world and YES we can do something about it.”

In a sense, this song captures the essence of MOON SHOT’s different sides: positive aggression with a vulnerable message that you want to join in with. Time to let this band into your life with a blast aimed right at the heart.

Further info on the band’s upcoming new full-length, set for release via Reaper Entertainment, will be revealed in the weeks to come.

MOON SHOT:
Jussi Ylikoski – guitars
Henkka Seppälä – bass
Ville Malja – vocals
Mikko Hakila – drums

https://www.moonshotofficial.com

http://www.reapermusic.de

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES Release New Stand-Alone Single ‘Just Do It’!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 2, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Platinum selling Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES have released their new stand-alone single ‘Just Do It’, Music and Lyrics by Dale George Lytle, available now on all streaming platforms. Currently the band is working on more songs and this single will be included in the album.

Stream ‘Just Do It’ at; https://open.spotify.com/album/5Ij8tw8qQjSHJBTNQLX0is

Buy it here: http://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/angeles5/just-do-it

ANGELES – Current 2023 Line-up:
Dale George Lytle – Vocals and Guitar
Bill Wildman – Bass Guitar
Danny Basulto – Drums

ANGELES released their latest full-length album “Running like an Outlaw“ on March 5th 2022, via MVD Entertainment and SONY Music and is available at Walmart, FYE, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all Digital Streaming retailers.

Also check out ANGELES‘ previous singles:
‘On My Way’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHgaSM1HcnY
‘Band Plays On’ – https://youtu.be/zDtWBbzE4wQ
‘Running like an Outlaw’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPc24rMOrks

Source: Split Screen Management

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MICHAEL VOSS Presents Album Title Track Of Upcoming “Rockers Rollin'” – A Tribute To STATUS QUO Legend Rick Parfitt

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , , on August 31, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

German singer, guitarist, producer Michael Voss has announced the release of his upcoming album, “Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)”, due out on October 13, 2023 via Massacre Records! The album will be available as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, the pre-sale has just started at THIS LOCATION!

Voss is premiering a music video for the first album single! “That’s the title track of the album and features all the ingredients that made me a Status Quo addict,” he comments. “A stomping beat, driving guitars, hammering piano and road movie lyrics that keep that ole train a’drivin on.

I especially love the breaks of the chorus with its fine chord changes. Co-writer Jackie Lynton told me it was composed after Rick gave Jackie a white metal framed Harrods piano as a present! … Yeah, they had to catch that train… What a great tune to kick off with… it simply rawwksss!”

The clip for “Rockers Rollin'” is now streaming HERE

From almost year one, Michael Voss has been a huge Status Quo fan after attending his first live concert in a big arena in 1979 at Halle Münsterland, where dumbstruck and starstruck he witnessed the mighty Status Quo on their “If You Can’t Stand The Heat” tour.

Rick Parfitt stepped into the spotlight and fired his intro riff of ‘Caroline’ into the crowd, and Michael Voss was suddenly infected with his hard hitting, take-no-prisoners rhythm.
Filled with an irrepressible desire to embrace all that is Status Quo, he greedily snapped up all their albums and became an ardent soldier in the Quo Army fan club as well.

Furthermore, Status Quo gave this impressionable 14-year-old the great inspiration to follow in their footsteps by learning to sing play and compose. Many years later he found himself with the skill to render Parfitt’s great contribution to rock music in this tribute to his first all-time hero.

Voss has carefully chosen ten songs, that Parfitt sang and wrote, and now proudly presents them in this glorious rock tribute. “Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)” features severals high class guests, who shared the music and stage with Rick, such as longtime tour manager and co-writer of many super hits, Bob Young, original founding member of the Frantic Four, John Coghlan, Rick’s son, Rick Parfitt Jr., actual bass player Rhino Edwards, original band member Andy Bown, Mat Sinner of Primal Fear, among many more!

“Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)” track listing:

  1. Again And Again
  2. Rain
  3. Don’t Drive My Car
  4. For You
  5. Rockers Rollin’
  6. Oh! What A Night
  7. Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like
  8. Reason For Living
  9. Coming And Going
  10. Living On An Island

www.massacre-records.com

https://lnk.to/rockersrollin

Source: Massacre Records

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On This Day In KISS History – August 21st

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 21, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

August 21, 1977 – KISS performed at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson Arizona. Cheap Trick were the opening band.

August 21, 1990 – KISS performed at The Summit in Houston Texas. This was the Hot In The Shade Tour.

August 21, 2019 – KISS performed at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey Pennsylvania.

August 21, 2021 – KISS performed at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City New Jersey.

August 21, 2022 – KISS performed at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

LONG LIVE KISS

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Finnish Thrash Metal Band JUSTICE THEORY’s New Single Is An Anthem For The Oppressed Individuals

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 19, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture: Santeri Punnala

The melodic metal band Justice Theory from Finland releases a new song “Fireborn“. 2012 founded thrash metal band has evolved towards a more melodic sound.

Liste to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-fireborn

Guitar player and vocalist Valtteri Saharinen backgrounds the single:
“‘Fireborn’ is an anthem for all individuals who have been oppressed or pulled down by nonbelievers. They want You to believe that You are nothing and all Your attempts to succeed in Life Will ultimately fail. That’s not true…

I wanted to tell You By this Song that no matter what They say it’s YOU in The end WHO decides what You can achieve in Your Life. No One can tame The Flame inside You – that makes You Fireborn.”

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DEATH CULT Mark 40-Year History With Special Show On October 23rd At The Theatre At The Ace Hotel

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 14, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

SINGLE U.S. PERFORMANCE SEES THE BAND EXPLORE THEIR POST-PUNK ORIGINS WITH A SETLIST THAT SPANS THE THREE INCARNATIONS OF THE SEMINAL BAND

Aug. 14, 2023 – Death Cult returns. The storied post-punk progenitor to The Cult returns for a sole U.S. performance on Oct. 23 at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.

The evening, while centered around Death Cult and their eponymous EPs, will boast a setlist that spans the three phases of the band, from Southern Death Cult, to Death Cult, and The Cult’s first two albums: Dreamtime (1984) and Love (1985).

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy follow the Los Angeles outing with a U.K. trek featuring the same, remarkable celebration of The Cult’s origins:

October 23 Los Angeles, CA The Theatre at The Ace Hotel
November 6 Belfast, UK Telegraph
November 7 Dublin, IE 3Olympia
November 9 Sheffield, UK Foundry
November 10 Liverpool, UK Guild of Students
November 12 Glasgow, UK Barrowland
November 13 Nottingham, UK Rock City
November 14 Birmingham, UK O2 Institute
November 16 Bournemouth, UK O2 Academy
November 17 Norwich, UK UEA
November 18 Manchester, UK Albert Hall
November 20 London, UK Brixton Electric
November 21 London, UK Brixton Electric

Tickets for all dates are on-sale this Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 am local time. Check for local pre-sale options.

Southern Death Cult formed in 1981, releasing their sole, self-titled album posthumously in 1983. That same year, Death Cult formed, with Astbury joining forces with Duffy for a musical partnership that has endured for 40-plus years. The band released two 12-inches that same year, one being the Death Cult EP, which were subsequently combined and released as a CD. Death Cult is a vital transmission from the generation of Shamanic post-punk gothic futurists.

Death Cult became The Cult in 1984. Releasing Dreamtime that same year and going on to experience a career that has seen the release of 11 full-length albums, as well as numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications.

The band previously announced a series of traditional performances, spanning The Cult’s discography:

October 5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
October 6 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Grand Theatre *
October 8 Eugene, OR Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Soreng Theatre *
October 11 Spokane, WA Northern Quest Resort & Casino
October 12 Boise, ID Revolution Concert House *
October 14 Shelton, WA Little Creek Casino Resort – Skookum Event Center
October 15 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre *
October 17 Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery
October 19 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts by the Bay *
October 20 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts by the Bay *
October 21 Rancho Mirage, CA Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage – The Show
October 26 Chandler, AZ Gila River Hotels & Casino – The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass
October 27 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl *
October 28 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl *

*Cold Cave opens

Source: Speakeasy PR

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Enough With The “Greatest/Ranked” Guitar Player Lists Already!

Posted in classic rock, guitar legends, guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

I’m so exceedingly exhausted of the thousands of lists I see on social media ranking who the greatest guitarists of all-time are. I won’t name the very popular publication that “ranked” Brian May as #1 aka “the greatest ever”. That ranking alone was enough for me to vomit and luckily I didn’t. My point is these clickbait lists are completely biased, whether compiled by a single person or group of people.

I’m not saying Brian May is a terrible guitarist; in fact he would probably be in my personal list of 100 greatest guitarists somewhere. Just not at #1 for the love of God. The only good that these lists generate are debate and discussion, I suppose many would say. End of my opinion. To conclude, without posting a nonessential list, the guitarist that is my #1 all-time is Jimi Hendrix and that resonates more historical than picking Brian May.

Metal be thy name – Stone.

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Rat Pak Records Set To Release George Lynch “Guitars At The End Of The World”

Posted in classic rock, guitar legends, guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 3, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From Rat Pak Records:

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album “Guitars at The End of the World” via Rat Pak Records on September 08, 2023, an album which features 10 all new studio tracks along with 3 new bonus tracks. The album is the highly anticipated follow up to his 2021 opus “Seamless”, which fans of the shred-master embraced with open arms. Guitars at The End of the World features pro drumming legend Curt “Kirkee B.” Bisquera, who has worked with such greats as Elton John, Mick Jagger and Tom Petty, and also features renowned bassist Tony Franklin, who is known for his work with The Firm, Jimmy Page and Kenny Wayne Sheperd. Also appearing is Lynch Mob drummer Jimmy D’Anda on the track “The Crucible”.

Regarding George’s approach to instrumental albums, the virtuoso states, “I always focus on creating guitar-driven music that delivers something outside the realm of what most people would expect, coming from a semi-redeemed 80’s hair shredder. I want my instrumental records to be challenging, but not exhausting; personal, without being belligerently self-indulgent, include a fair amount of guitar histrionics, and pay tribute to the masters without making it sound like I’m competing to be the end-all summation of all guitar legacies that preceded me. I also wanted the underlying music to be more than vehicles for solos, I want the compositions to stand on their own”, explains Lynch. Fueled with driving guitar tracks like “Psycho Beta” and “The Crucible”, to the haunting outro of album closer “Contraflow”, it is clear there is no slowing down George’s creativity and Guitars at The End of the World is sure to be a fan favorite!

TRACK LISTING:

  1. The Knowing
  2. Psycho Beta
  3. The Crucible
  4. The Passage
  5. Borracho Boogie Delux
  6. Shadow of the Needle
  7. The Wolf
  8. Serpentarium
  9. The Ritual
  10. Contraflow
    BONUS TRACKS (CD & Digital versions only)
  11. Tone Bender
  12. Brilliant Lion From The Second Mountain
  13. Bitches Be Trippin’

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FIREWIND – Premieres New “Maniac” Video Off Upcoming Live Album / Blu-Ray “Still Raging” – Out on September 1, 2023 via AFM Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on July 23, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

September 1, 2023 sees hard rock power metal titans FIREWIND release their epic anniversary live album, titled “Still Raging”, through AFM Records. Recorded in 2022 at a frenetically-acclaimed hometown show in Thessaloniki, Greece, “Still Raging” will be available on Blu-Ray and as a 2CD edition, the pre-sale has just recently started at THIS LOCATION!

Following a previously-released single, a new live version of “Orbitual Sunrise”, today, the band is premiering a new video clip for their classic “Maniac”! Watch it HERE

As Gus G comments:“Maniac” is Firewind’s biggest hit and we didn’t even write it! Our Metal version of the “Flashdance” anthem goes back to 2008 straight out of “The Premonition” album of ours and it was originally recorded for fun during the album sessions. Whenever we play it live, it instantly gets the crowd on party mode and you can see that on this video from our anniversary hometown show. Enjoy!”

Since more than twenty years, the iconic band founded by exceptional guitarist Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil) enthralls heavy music fans with their exciting blend of hard rock and power metal. Razor-sharp riffs, big hooks and solos meet the incredible vocal skills of charismatic singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Radiant, Seventh Avenue, amongst others), who joined the band in 2019.

FIREWIND is:
Gus G. (guitars)
Herbie Langhans (vocals)
Petros Christo (bass)
Jo Nunez (drums)

Source: AFM Records

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KING KOBRA “WE ARE WARRIORS” – New Studio Album Releases On August 11, New Music Video Streaming Now!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on July 22, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

An all-new King Kobra with We Are Warriors, the band’s hard-hitting 7th studio album. KK founder Carmine Appice is joined once again by longtime bassist Johnny Rod, and vocalist Paul Shortino who welcome to the den the newest vipers, Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo and former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. Check out the first single, the supercharged title track, which was released earlier this week on all digital platforms.

The band even recorded a captivating performance music video that proves these veteran rockers still have what it takes to bring the rock! We Are Warriors releases on August 11th.

We Are Warriors – Track List:

01. Music Is A Piece Of Art
02. Turn Up The Music
03. Secrets And Lies
04. Drownin’
05. One More Night
06. Love Hurts
07. Dance
08. Darkness
09. We Are Warriors
10. Drive Like Lightning
11. Trouble (Bonus Track)
12. Side By Side (Bonus Track)

Sources: Cleopatra Records newsletter cleorecs.com

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BÜRNER – Swedish Hard Rock Powerhouse To Return With Sophomore Album “Hittin’ The Target”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on July 19, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish hard rock powerhouse BÜRNER have announced the upcoming release of their sophomore album, “Hittin’ The Target”, on September 15th, 2023 via Time To Kill Records. The first video from the album,“Beer Before Glory”, is out today. Watch it HERE.

“After the release of ‘Baptized in Gasoline’ we continued to write new songs as always. Soon there was enough material for a second album and recording began. We always do everything with a smile and our sick sense of humor. The inspiration it comes from anything really, there are so many bands that have inspired us over the years.
Janne came up with the idea for the cover and title and work moved on. We are really happy with the result and our fans will be in for a nice surprise.
‘Hittin’ The Target’ will be our second release and once again it will be filled with hard rock’n roll riffs. The perfect soundtrack for gulping cold beer!”.

“Hittin’ The Target” tracklist:

  1. Beer Before Glory
  2. Burnerator
  3. Haulin’ Ass
  4. Bring Me The Fire
  5. Warrior
  6. Baptized In Gasoline
  7. Soulmate Killer
  8. Come Blow The Horn
  9. Bloodstorm
  10. Up Shit Creek

Line-up:
Björn Ohlson – Guitars/Vocals
Mats Thuresson – Bass
Jan Andersson – Drums

Pre-orders:

https://burner-ttk.bandcamp.com/album/hittin-the-target

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/burner

BÜRNER call their music gasoline-fuelled rock with no brakes and with this expression they hit the nail. The three guys from Sweden don’t play stale guitar rock, but groove into R’n’R paradise. Motörhead, AC/DC, Saxon? Admittedly very big names. But you just can’t avoid mentioning those bands while describing BÜRNER. Their music sounds like a spontaneous casual jam, bursting with energy. Their sound is loud and heavy, vibrant and always catchy.

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STEPHEN PEARCY And NIGHT RANGER – To Perform In Las Vegas September 1st & 2nd

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on July 14, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From: Stephen Pearcy newsletter:

Stephen Pearcy and Night Ranger join forces AGAIN this September 1st and 2nd at The Strat Hotel in Las Vegas!!!

Fresh off the heels of Night Ranger’s on stage Birthday Surprise for Stephen Pearcy , they are at it Again — LIVE in LAS VEGAS!!!

Hit after Hit bringing you back to The 80’s!!!

So plan your Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend Now at The STRAT!!!

And Don’t Forget your Meet N’ Greet After Party with Stephen Pearcy !! Come hang with the band After the Show for a Vegas Experience you’ll never forget!

See ya There!

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STITCHED UP HEART “To The Wolves” – A Can’t Miss Album! Review By Metal Odyssey

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, modern metal, movies, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on July 7, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

The Metal world every few years needs a deserving kick-in-the-ass, to rid the status quo that try’s to rear its ugly head. Step in, Stitched Up Heart. This band’s new studio album, To The Wolves, is a guaranteed modern Metal can’t miss. It releases on September 1st, via Century Media. Not a dull moment on this new offering. Not one.

Stitched Up Heart explodes with grooves, hooks, their brand of heaviness, and of course, Mixi’s versatile and incredible vocals. Mixi can vocally deliver both smooth and hard as nails, while her intensity for the lyrics is heard in stunning integrity. Mixi also plays rhythm guitar, rounding out her essential qualities.

The Architect is one of my favorite songs on this album, which only clocks in at 2:50. Regardless, it’s the crunchy and aggressive small package that makes this song so tasty. The title track, To The Wolves, is immensely memorable for me and I’m flat-out addicted to it.

Randy Mathias on bass is heard markedly and gives this album its contagious grooves. Lead guitarist Merritt Goodwin, once again, has delivered a solid performance on this album, in my opinion. Drummer James Decker also casts a presence on each song. All aces on the backing vocals too, which gives this album that elevated vibe.

Annually, ten or so new Metal album releases reinvigorates my Metal soul. To The Wolves is such an album. Buy this new Stitched Up Heart album; this band has elevated their game and it’s their heaviest and best release yet. ‘Nuff said. -Stone

To The Wolves Track List:
To The Wolves
Thunder
The Hunting
Possess Me
Immortal
Taste For Blood
Conquer and Divide
Dead Inside
The Architect
Part of Me
The End

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