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Drummer MIKKEY DEE Joins SCORPIONS Permanently!

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

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From SCORPIONS Facebook:

James Kottak leaves on a positive note.

Since 1992, the Swedish Mikkey Dee used to be a former band member of Motörhead until the dissolution of the rock band after the death of Lemmy Kilmister.

“We would like to thank James for so many years of lasting participation in the band and personal friendship. We understand and respect his need for time as he makes his way through the final stages of his healing process.”

“After our incredibly successful shows in the US, Europe and Asia, we are sure to have found a fantastic drummer with Mikkey Dee. He brings a fresh energy to the band and we look forward to the exciting time together that lies ahead.“ – SCORPIONS

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LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

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Flashback: On This Day, September 10th… From ROBERT URICH To SABATON

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, movies, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on September 10, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On this day in KISSTORY September 10, 1975 – KISS released their legendary multi-platinum album ALIVE!. Whoa!

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On September 10th, 1982 – The motion picture Sci-Fi/Thriller Endangered Species was released to wide-screen theaters, in the USA. This film stars Robert Urich from television cop/detective series fame (S.W.A.T., Vegas). What is very cool: Robert Urich was born in Toronto, Ohio! Dig it.

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On September 10th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Last Stand, from Sweden’s SABATON is ranked at #10, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hail SABATON!

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On September 10th, 1950, AEROSMITH‘s legendary guitarist and songwriter JOE PERRY was born! Yeah!

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On This Day In LED ZEPPELIN History – September 9th

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

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Here’s a couple of Rock historic moments from the yesteryear of the iconic LED ZEPPELIN. There will never be another band like this one. Perhaps the very best ever? The debate shall forever continue…

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On September 9th, 1970LED ZEPPELIN performed at the legendary Boston Garden, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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On September 9th, 1971LED ZEPPELIN performed at the Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia.

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WISHING WELL – Releases New Video!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on September 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Finnish hard rockers Wishing Well have released a video for the song “Luck Is Blind” from their critically acclaimed “Chasing Rainbows” album, which was released in February 2016 by Inverse Records.

“We are still promoting the album and we thought that this time it would be good to come out with a little softer song. ‘Luck’ is a melodic and catchy tune with serious lyrics about injustice and inequality of the world. The song also features some cool keyboards by Juha “The Undertaker” Huhta and that gives the song some extra character. We’re even considering of using Hammond organ all the way on our next album”, says Anssi Korkiakoski, guitar player and songwriter of Wishing Well.

“We didn’t want the video to be too complicated but decided that simple but well recorded stage video should do the trick. We shot and cut the video all by ourselves in Helsinki and it’s just us performing our music. We shall come up with more videos from the album and next time we’ll do something different.”

Wishing Well are now promoting the album and booking shows for 2017. In the meanwhile writing and rehearsing new material is well underway and new material is expected to be released in late 2017.

The music video is also available in this location: https://youtu.be/9HxWCCjs3iM

Wishing Well are:
Peter James Goodman – vocals
Rip Radioactive – drums
Richard Becker – bass
Anssi Korkiakoski – guitar

https://www.facebook.com/wishingwell2016

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LONG LIVE WISHING WELL.

WISHING WELL KICKS 100% HARD ROCK ASS.

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FLAYED – French Heavy Rockers Reveal “XI Million” EP Details

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on September 1, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Kaotoxin is proud to announce the first step of its collaboration with Hard Rockin’ machine FLAYED with the release of the band’s new EP XI Million due out November 4th worldwide.

Keeping up the tradition of their last two releases, Symphony for the Flayed from 2014 and Monster Man from 2015, “XI Million” has been recorded in the good old way, on analog tapes at Cartellier studio and later mixed and mastered at Vamacara studio (OTARGOS, AZZIARD, ANTROPOFAGO…) and showcases the band’s mastery of the Rock’n’Roll magic and  groovy formula, yet playing it not only with guts but also bringing something fresh to the table mixing influences like AC/DC, BLACK SABBATH or DEEP PURPLE for a very personal vision of the genre.

Featuring four brand new originals and a cover version of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, “XI Million” will also mark the first time a FLAYED release will ever be available on the highly-praised vinyl support.

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Singer Renato Di Folco comments:
 “The EP, made of two previously unreleased tracks from the “Monster Man” sessions, a cover version and two brand new tracks, is meant to be a sort of link between our two previous albums and the next one but it’s also a link between FLAYED‘s modern approach of Hard Rock and the path paved by its glorious ancestors with this “traditional” kind of artwork and the analog recording. It’s not just a filler release to fit our yearly schedule. It’s really something of its very own, created for its very own purpose and a piece of art on its very own too.”

The EP will be a collector edition with no future reprint coming as either a 500 hand-numbered copies limited edition Deluxe DigiSleeve CD or a 300 hand-numbered copies limited edition 12″ MLP+CD and, of course, digital. Preorders will be available at the Kaotoxin Shop on September 26th.

Two first extracts of the forthcoming EP can be found below as soundtracks of 360° videos produced by TAKE A SIP, a French communication agency specializing in the wine business, as part of their marketing campaign for the HELLFEST Open Air “Kingdom of Muscadet” wine bar.

TRACK LIST:

  1. Eleven Million
  2. Trend Is Over
  3. Fortunate Son [Creedence Clearwater Revival cover]
  4. Shoot the Trail
  5. Rollin’ Monkey
  • Total running time: 18:56

ELEVEN MILLION (360° video)

https://www.facebook.com/kingdomofmuscadet/videos/798736793595360/

 


LINKS:

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Flayed @ Facebook

Flayed @ YouTube

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TYKETTO – Releasing New Studio Album “Reach” On October 14th, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on August 4, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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BREAKING NEWS: In celebration of the band’s 25th Anniversary, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of TYKETTO‘s brand new album “Reach” on October 14th.

After five years of relentless touring that included playing on some of the most prestigious stages on the planet, Tyketto (The Official) took their revitalized energy in to the studio in the spring of 2016. The sessions took place at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales (Queen, RUSH, Oasis). Musically the band is truly at the top of their game, with their muscular brand of Melodic Rock delivered with the finest arrangements and awesome performances.

Lead vocalist Danny Vaughn comments, “Although we only had planned on recording ten songs for REACH, we were so pleased with everything, we decided to keep all twelve songs on the record. We unanimously decided on REACH as the title of the album, as it defines who this band is in 2016. We have a new energy, some incredible new members, and a fresh outlook toward the future. All of us have pushed each other beyond our limits to make what we feel is a pinnacle record in our catalog.”

Drummer and founding member Michael Clayton Arbeeny adds, “Many bands who have been out as long as we have felt they need to fit into a preconceived notion of what their fans expect to hear. Following in the footsteps of icons such as Queen, Led Zeppelin, and Prince, we have decided to expand our musical boundaries and introduce our friends around the world to Tyketto 2016. Rest assured that all the songs on REACH still carry the trademark melodies and choruses our fans have grown to love over the decades. The band is feeling stronger and performing better than ever and we can’t wait to share this music with the world.”

In addition to Vaughn and Arbeeny, the unstoppable 2016 lineup includes Chris Green (guitars and vocals), Ged Rylands (keyboards and vocals) and Chris Childs (bass).

A video for the title track, “Reach,” will be released soon. An 11 country tour to support the album commences in October. Dates are below.

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REACH – Track Listing:
1. Reach
2. Big Money
3. Kick Like A Mule
4. Circle The Wagons
5. I Need It Now
6. Tearing Down The Sky
7. Letting Go
8. The Fastest Man Alive
9. Remember My Name
10. Sparks Will Fly
11. Scream
12. The Run
13. Precious Little Gets Away (Digital Bonus Track).

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TYKETTO:
Danny Vaughn – lead vocals
Michael Clayton Arbeeny – drums, percussion, vocals
Ged Rylands – keyboards, vocals
Chris Green – guitar, vocals
Chris Childs – bass guitar, vocals

TOUR DATES:
September 30th – Avalon – Hollywood, USA
October 1st – 5th – Monsters of Rock Cruise
November 13th – De Bosuil – Weert, Netherlands
November 14th – Spirit of 66 – Verviers, Belgium
November 16th – Pacific Rock – Cergy, France
November 18th – Hall of Fame – Wetzikon, Switzerland
November 19th – Riffelhof – Burgrieden, Germany
November 21st – Nachtlebel – Frankfurt, Germany
November 23rd – Matrix – Bochum, Germany
November 24th – Boerderij – Zoetermeer, Netherlands
November 26th – Cluny – Newcastle, UK
November 27th – O2 ABC2 – Glasgow, UK
November 28th – 02 Academy 2 – Liverpool, UK
November 29th – 02 Academy 2 – Islington, UK
December 2nd – Planet Rockstock – Trecco Bay, UK
December 4th – Robin 2 – Bilston, UK
December 5th – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK

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

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

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Only Six Special Shows Confirmed – October 2016

Tickets On-Sale August 27

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

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

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

DOKKEN IN JAPAN “UNLEASHED IN THE EAST” DATES:

Oct 5 – Osaka, Japan (Namba Hatch)

Oct 6 – Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoaka Civic Hall)

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

Oct 10 – Hiroshima, Japan (Blue Live Hiroshima)

Oct 11 – Aichi, Japan (Zepp Nagoya)

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

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ISLANDER – Slated For In-Store Signing At Zia Records In Las Vegas On August 27th

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on August 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Meet Islander at Zia Records in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 27th and pick up their new album, Power Under Control!

When: Saturday, August 27 at 2 PM in PDT

Where: Zia Records – 4225 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

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HARDLINE “Human Nature” – New Studio Album Releasing On October 14th, via Frontiers Music SRL

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

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BREAKING NEWS: Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the return of HARDLINE with the brand new album Human Nature, set for release on October 14th.

Following the rebirth of the band that happened with the release of “Danger Zone” in 2012, HARDLINE have regrouped around fabulous singer Johnny Gioeli (AXEL RUDI PELL OFFICIAL SITE) with the excellent production and keyboard skills of Alessandro Del Vecchio (Rated X, Resurrection Kings, Revolution Saints), the shredding talents of guitarist Josh Ramos (The Storm), and the powerful rhythm section made up of bassist Anna Portalupi (Tarja Turunen) and drummer Francesco Jovino (Primal Fear, JORN). All these musicians have an impressive pedigree, but what makes Hardline special is how well their unique and different talents blend together.

The goal for their new album was to have a heavier and updated version of the original Hardline sound. Think debut album, 1992’s “Double Eclipse” updated for the 21st Century, with a grittier and more straight ahead sound. Anthemic, hard rocking songs are what you can expect from this record and hook after hook, riff after riff, you’ll find yourself wowed by this absolute monster of an album!

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When Gioeli and Del Vecchio got together to begin writing songs for the album: “The plan was to create an album that emulates the feeling of “Double Eclipse” combined with the dynamics of modern-day rock. Very heavy and in your face, but still with hitting melodies,” says Johnny. “I have a tremendous amount of Axel Rudi Pell fans that know me for the way I deliver a metal song too. So yes, it’s definitely the heaviest we have done since the debut. I see this album as the perfect mix of styles.”

“As a producer I pushed everyone to squeeze these songs and put as much attitude as we could on tape,” adds Alessandro Del Vecchio. “We wanted more of an in-your-face attitude than our softer albums. I think we understood we had something special in our hands when we finished “Take You Home”. Even if it’s the ballad of the album I guess it’s the focal point of the musical bond that Johnny and myself share with the whole band.”

“The guys put their heart and soul into their performances,” concludes Johnny “You can hear the essence of every drum strike and the sweat hitting the drums shortly after. Do it again, Cesco! HARDER, HARDER! Josh, Anna and Ale wouldn’t stop until their fingers said “enough”…and then……we did it again and again. That’s rock and roll man. Songs like “Where Will We Go From Here,” “Human Nature” and “Take you Home,” to me they are the essence of what I LOVE to sing and HOW I love to sing!”

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“Human Nature” – Track Listing:

1. Where Will We Go From Here
2. Nobody’s Fool
3. Human Nature
4. Trapped In Muddy Waters
5. Running On Empty
6. The World Is Falling Down
7. Take You Home
8. Where The North Wind Blows
9. In The Dead Of The Night
10. United We Stand
11. Fighting The Battle

HARDLINE:
Johnny Gioeli – Lead Vocals
Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Josh Ramos – Guitars
Anna Portalupi – Bass
Francesco Jovino – Drums
Produced by Alessandro Del Vecchio

Follow Hardline:

http://www.hardlinerocks.com/site/

https://www.facebook.com/hardlineofficial

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EXTREME – “PORNOGRAFFITTI LIVE 25 / METAL MELTDOWN” – DVD/Blu-ray/CD Releases September 23rd

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

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From Loud & Proud Records:

Last year marked the 25th anniversary of Extreme’s classic multi-Platinum, Grammy® nominated PORNOGRAFFITTI, the definitive album of the band’s career. To mark the anniversary, PORNOGRAFFITTI LIVE 25 / METAL MELTDOWN will be released September 23 by the award-winning production company Rock Fuel Media in association with Loud & Proud Records as part of their four-part “Metal Meltdown” DVD series. The concert film captures the Boston band performing the album PORNOGRAFFITTI in its entirety.

Directed by Brian Lockwood (Bon Jovi, Metallica, Motley Crue), the PORNOGRAFFITTI LIVE 25 / METAL MELTDOWN package includes a Blu-ray, DVD, and audio CD of the complete concert that was filmed on May 30, 2015 at The Joint at the world-famous Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. It also features Rockshow, a bonus documentary that takes fans through Extreme’s story, with exclusive interviews, ‘80s archive footage, and an exclusive photo gallery. Mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound, it’s set for release September 23.

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BLACKFOOT “Southern Native” – New Studio Album Releases On August 5th!

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

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From Loud & Proud Records:

Blackfoot, the Southern American Rock band who were originally formed in 1970’s by current lead guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rickey Medlocke, are back with a new line-up and will release Southern Native on Loud & Proud Records, August 5, 2016. Over the last two years, Medlocke wrote, performed on and produced Southern Native.

Blackfoot has always been defined by their hard rock edge as evident on their most successful singles “Train, Train” and “Highway Song.”   In 2012, under Medlocke’s sturdy guidance, he recruited a completely new ensemble. The Jacksonville, Florida-based foursome, including lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Rossi, guitarist/vocalist Rick Krasowski, bassist Brian Carpenter and drummer Matt Anastasi, are carrying the torch for the next generation with their hard-driving sound.

“This record is head to head old school meets new school, classic to new rock for a brand new generation!” says Medlocke, “Turn it up loud!”

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Rickey bridged the generations by having his grandfather Shorty Medlocke play on those early Blackfoot records,” said lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Rossi “so having Rickey play slide and other guitar with us on this record bridges the modern gap. It’s a full-circle kind of thing.” That forward-moving proof can be found deep within the music of Southern Native, from the proud heritage callbacks of the title track to the tasty slide-driven travelogue of “Take Me Home” to the harmonic ramrod-riffage twist on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s powerful “Ohio” (which includes quite a shrewd lyrical shout-out at the end).

Blackfoot have toured extensively over the past few years re-igniting their fanbase while introducing the new Blackfoot music and its members to fans of other Southern rock artists such as Skynyrd. Blackfoot will be touring all summer in support of Southern Native.

Southern Native – Track Listing:

01. Need My Ride
02. Southern Native
03. Everyman
04. Call Of A Hero
05. Take Me Home
06. Whiskey Train
07. Satisfied Man
08. Ohio
09. Love This Town
10. Diablo Loves Guitar

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Operation: Mindcrime – Releasing New Studio Album On September 23rd, via Frontiers Music srl – New Single Streaming!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on July 30, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Frontiers Music srl:

NEW SONG ALERT: Operation: Mindcrime will release their brand new studio album, RESURRECTION on September 23rd and today we are pleased to bring you the first song to be released from the album: “Left For Dead”!

On RESURRECTION, Geoff Tate (Official) and company continue down the excellent progressive rock/metal path they started down on their debut album, “The Key”.

Pre-order RESURRECTION on iTunes and get “Left For Dead” instantly: http://radi.al/ResurrectioniTunes

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LONG LIVE OPERATION: MINDCRIME.

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SERIOUS BLACK – To Release Sophomore Album “Mirrorworld” On September 9th, via AFM Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on July 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The year 2015 started more than promising for fans of high-class Melodic Metal: SERIOUS BLACK, a so-called “all-star band” appeared on the scene and dropped their highly acclaimed debut album As Daylight Breaks. Much to the surprise of many, the band indeed proved to be a real band and they kept their promise of rocking the stages wherever possible.

So during only a year they not only successfully released a fantastic debut album, but also went on extensive European tours with HammerFall and later Gamma Ray. In addition, SERIOUS BLACK was chosen to be special guest on Kamelot’s German Summer shows and also played numerous festivals in Europe. Being that active in the past 18 months, it’s surprising to see the band announcing a brand new studio album already. You’ll be even more surprise when Mirrorworld sees its release: SERIOUS BLACK have managed to excel their excellent debut! Prepare for something special: the “Mirrorworld” opens on September 9th…

Mirrorworld will be available as CD, Digipak (7 bonus tracks), ltd. Vinyl, ltd. Vinyl bundle (“Mirrorworld” + “As Daylight Breaks”) & ltd. box set.

Pre-order here: http://shop.afm-records.de/en/serious-black-en

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Track Listing:

01 Breaking The Surface
02 As Long As I’m Alive
03 Castor Skies
04 Heartbroken Soul
05 Dying Hearts
06 You’re Not Alone
07 Mirrorworld
08 Emotional Blackmail (Digipak Bonus)
09 The Life That You Want (Digipak Bonus)
10 State of My Despair
11 The Unborn Never Die
12 This Machine Is Broken (Digipak Bonus)
13 Hello Moon (Digipak Bonus)
14 Goodbye My Angel (Digipak Bonus)
15 I Show You My Heart – Acoustic Version (Digipak Bonus)
16 Sealing My Fate – Acoustic Version (Digipak Bonus)

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For more info on SERIOUS BLACK:

Serious Black – Official

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LONG LIVE SERIOUS BLACK.

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CRY OF DAWN (Featuring Göran Edman) To Release Debut, S/T Studio Album On September 23rd, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , , on July 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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BREAKING NEWS: Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to present CRY OF DAWN, a new Melodic Rock/AOR project featuring Göran Edman on lead vocals and produced by Daniel Flores. The self-titled debut album will be released on September 23rd. For full details, check our website: http://www.frontiers.it/news/

CRY OF DAWN is a straight ahead AOR / Melodic Rock album that is a true feast for the ears of all lovers of this style of music. Picture hints of the likes of Night Ranger, Journey, Bad English and Starship and you’ll get a sense of what is in store for you! Hear for yourself with an album sampler:

https://youtu.be/l85g_qMKX0M

Pre-order details and first song COMING SOON!

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LONG LIVE CRY OF DAWN.

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STEVE VAI – Is Guitar World September 2016 Cover Feature

Posted in classic rock, Guitar, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on July 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On the 25th anniversary of Passion and Warfare, the virtuoso discusses his masterwork and its sophisticated antecedent, the newly released Modern Primitive.

Get your copy today for just $7.99!

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LONG LIVE STEVE VAI.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 22nd… From DESPISED ICON To NONPOINT

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

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On July 22nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album Beast from DESPISED ICON is ranked #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking whoa!!

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On July 22nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album Great Is Our Sin from Massachusetts’ Metal warriors REVOCATION is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it.

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On July 22nd, 2016 – The iconic IRON MAIDEN performed at the Mediolanum Forum in Assago, near Milan, Italy.

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On July 22nd, 2016 – On their Freedom To Rock Tour, the unbelievable KISS perform at the Pinnacle Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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On July 22nd, 2016 – The recently released studio album from NONPOINT, The Poison Red, is ranked at #15, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. BTW, NONPOINT kicks some serious ass live. Damn right, they do.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE – Signs With Frontiers Music Srl; New Studio Album Due In Early 2017

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on July 20, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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BREAKING NEWS: Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of Jack Russell’s Great White to the label.

Jack Russell’s Great White represents the next phase of the iconic singer’s Rock n’ Roll legacy.

Since Jack Russell’s Great White inception in 2011, the frontman welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana—this time as a guitar player and keyboardist—lead guitarist Robby Lochner (Rob Halford), drummer Dicki Fliszar (Bruce Dickinson) and Dan McNay (Montrose) on bass. The new album on the horizon, which is Jack’s 14th studio album, boasts the bluesy hard rock stomp that made Russell an icon in the first place.

“I want to say how happy and excited I am about my band,” states Jack Russell regarding the recent signing with Frontiers for the new album. “I have so much respect for Serafino, Mario, Derek and their team and am so thankful to be working with them. The band and I are off the hook about the new material. You are going to love it!”

The Grammys nominated Great White [Band] originally broke out of the Los Angeles scene in 1984 with its self-titled debut. The record was followed by the sophomore release Shot in The Dark and then by seismic platinum-selling outings such as 1987’s Once Bitten… and 1989’s …Twice Shy (which reached #9 on the Billboard Album Chart). Moving over 8 million copies worldwide, they stood out as tried-and-true rock stalwarts into the 21st century until 2011, when Russell went on to form Jack Russell’s Great White.

In 2014 JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE gave fans a taste of new music with the release of the single “Hard Habit” which received rave reviews from fans clamoring for the “classic” early sound of GREAT WHITE. Listen to “Hard Habit” HERE:

https://youtu.be/sZLGhYA8Pm4

Ultimately, the new music is for the millions of fans who stuck by Russell all these years. It’s everything they’ve been waiting for and more. Russell leaves off, “this is fun, first and foremost. I feel like I’m 27 again. I hope it sounds like Great White—but for 2016.”

Frontiers plans to release the new record in early 2017.

JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE is currently performing various concerts around the U.S., for all dates and details visit the band’s website. Upcoming dates include:

July 20 – Stafford, TX
July 21 – Frisco, TX
July 22 – Beaumont, TX
July 23 – Leon, TX
Aug. 19 – Reno, NV
Sept. 29 – Hollywood, CA
Oct. 7 – Englewood, FL
Oct 8 – New Port Richey, FL
Oct. 29 – Joliet, IL

Connect with JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE:

Official Website: www.JackRussellsGreatWhite.com

Official Webstore: http://smarturl.it/JRGWstore

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackRussellsGreatWhite

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacksGreatWhite

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sZLGhYA8Pm4

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Source:

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http://www.frontiers.it

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE.

Stone.

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

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

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

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Stryper & MASS Online Ticket Link

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KIX & MASS Online Ticket Link

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MASS, STRYPER & KIX.

Stone.

LORDI – “MONSTEREOPHONIC (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy)” Releases On September 16th, via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on July 14, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The new era is about to begin soon! The new Lordi album is called MONSTEREOPHONIC (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy).

From Lordi Facebook:

Get your asses ready for some serious kicking, as MONSTEREOPHONIC will be released September the 16th. One last chance to see the prettiest band on the planet in their SF1 outfits will be at Sabaton Open Air in Sweden next month. After that, get used to this look:

Lordi - promo band pic - 2016 - #MO9996600ILMNFSO

Track Listing:

01. SCG8 : One Message Waiting
02. Let’s Go Slaughter He-Man (I Wanna Be The Beast-Man In The Masters Of The Universe)
03. Hug You Hardcore
04. Down With The Devil
05. Mary Is Dead
06. Sick Flick
07. None For One
08. SCG VIII : Opening Scene
09. Demonarchy
10. The Unholy Gathering
11. Heaven Sent Hell On Earth
12. And The Zombie Says
13. Break Of Dawn
14. The Night The Monsters Died

Produced by Nino Laurenne.

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Sources:

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AFM Records

Lordi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LORDI.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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

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

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

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

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

AUTOGRAPH:

Steve Lynch – Lead Guitar & Vocals

Randy Rand – Bass & Vocals

Simon Daniels – Lead Vocals & Guitar

Marc Wieland – Drums

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AUTOGRAPH.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.