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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: SEVENDUST “Thank You” (Official Audio) From “Kill The Flaw”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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SEVENDUST – One new album I was anticipating highly for this past year was SEVENDUST Kill The Flaw. To sum up in four words how I feel about Kill The Flaw: I am very happy. This cool album was released back on October 2nd, via 7 Bros. Kill The Flaw is the tenth studio album (of original songs) from SEVENDUST.

Kill The Flaw has received a bounty of grand reviews across the blogosphere; just google about for yourself to see! I hear and sense the perseverance and skill laden chemistry of this legendary band, throughout this entire album. Tonight, I am psyched to feature this album’s opening track, Thank You, as Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day! Whoa! Listen to Thank You below and I hope you like this song as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

SEVENDUST:

Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals

Clint Lowery – guitar, vocals

Morgan Rose – drums, vocals

John Connolly – guitar, vocals

Vince Hornsby – bass

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For more info on SEVENDUST:

www.sevendust.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEVENDUST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SEVENDUST – Announce Australia And New Zealand “Kill The Flaw” Tour Dates For March, 2016

Posted in alternative rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the SEVENDUST Facebook: Can’t wait to see the SEVENDUST family in Australia and New Zealand March 2016!!

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SEVENDUST:

Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
Clint Lowery – guitar, vocals
Morgan Rose – drums, vocals
John Connolly – guitar, vocals
Vince Hornsby – bass

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For more info on SEVENDUST:

www.sevendust.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEVENDUST.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 14th… From SLADE To INTRONAUT

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

Slade - Coz I Luv You - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1971 - #MOSMM33SSN

On November 14th, 1971 – British legends SLADE had their hit single, Coz I Love You, sitting at #1 in the UK. Holy mac and cheese!

Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death - World Tour - promo tour program cover pic - 2003 - 2004 - #MOIMMSSN9393777

On November 14th, 2003 – The unbelievable IRON MAIDEN performed at Stockholm Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This concert was part of IRON MAIDEN’s Dance Of Death World Tour, promoting their thirteenth studio album from 2003: Dance Of Death.

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On November 14th, 2015 – L.A.’s Progressive Metal band INTRONAUT have their newly released studio album, The Direction Of Last Things, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup.

Ice Nine Kills - Every Trick In The Book - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MO77799MM

On November 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Every Trick In The Book, from Boston’s ICE NINE KILLS is ranked at #26, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! This album will be released on December 4th, 2015, via Fearless Records. Um, yeah.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 12th… From JUDAS PRIEST To CRUCIBLE

Posted in Metal with tags , , , , on November 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On November 12th, 1987AEROSMITH hit the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in nine years, with their humorous Rocker: Dude (Looks Like A Lady). This song would peak at #14 and is featured on AEROSMITH’s ninth studio album from 1987: Permanent Vacation. Jumping jellyfish!

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On November 12th, 2003 – The powerful IRON MAIDEN performed at Valby-Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Crucible - The Trials - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO33MSSN

On November 12th, 2015 – Detroit, Michigan’s CRUCIBLE have their debut EP The Trials ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The Midwest kicks Metal ass, once again!

Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance - classic cover promo - #3061

On November 12th, 2015JUDAS PRIEST have their super-duper and legendary studio album from 1982, Screaming For Vengeance, ranked at #22, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, this is the album that features the great song: You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: SINEMA “Here on Earth” (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)‬

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

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SINEMA calls Birmingham, Alabama their home and are a four-piece Hard Rock band on the fast-track. SINEMA‘s new and rebellious single is now a hotly viewed lyric video; which is available below for your Rockin’ enjoyment. I dig this new song from SINEMA very freaking much and hope you will too. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Ryan Sayn – Lead Vocal & Rhythm Guitar

Cody Miskelley – Lead Guitar

Nathan Howell – Bass

Andrew Bobulinski – Drums

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“A four piece hard rock band of best friends from Birmingham, AL. We came together because of a mutual love for music and the stage we’ve had all our lives. The diverse backgrounds and skill of each member only makes for a more exciting sound and stage performance. The future is limitless, we are SINEMA and we will never stop.” – SINEMA

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For more info on SINEMA:

http://facebook.com/sinemarocks

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SINEMA.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ASS-KICKING MUSIC.

Stone.

BARONESS – Announce Performances At Local Record Stores

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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We are going to do a few performances at local record stores on our upcoming tour. Pre-order a copy of Purple at the store to guarantee entry and also receive a limited edition signed lithograph of Purple artwork. All tour information can be found at YourBaroness.com/tour.

Today we have shared “Just Jost” [Making Purple], the 6th episode in the series, which can be seen at Bass Player Magazine. Episodes 1-5 can be seen on our YouTube channel.

Our new album Purple comes out via our own Abraxan Hymns label. Pre-orders are available at iTunes and Amazon in addition to the Deluxe bundles.

– Baroness

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BARONESS.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – November 3rd… From IRON MAIDEN To SYSTEM OF A DOWN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - Somewhere On Tour - promo tour program pic - #198687

On November 3rd, 1986 – The super IRON MAIDEN performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England. This was IRON MAIDEN‘s Somewhere On Tour, supporting their sixth studio album: Somewhere In TimeHAIL IRON MAIDEN!!

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On November 3rd, 1990WARRANT‘s huge Hair Metal song, Cherry Pie, was sitting at #10, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on WARRANT’s second studio album of the same title, released back in 1990. She’s my Cherry Pie!

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On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Toxicity, from SYSTEM OF A DOWN is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This legendary album was released back in 2001.

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On November 3rd, 2015 – The second studio album, Paranoid, from the great BLACK SABBATH is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again! This album was released back in 1970!! In 1970, I was 4 years old.

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On November 3rd, 2015 – The new studio album from STRYPER, Fallen, has fallen on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen is ranked at #35. STRYPER ROCKS.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 28th… From HORROR MOVIES To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in Heavy Metal, horror, horror movies, Metal, movies, science fiction with tags , , , , on October 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On October 28th, 1983 – The Horror film POSSESSION (1981 film) opened at the Rivoli and other theaters in New York City. This B flick stars Isabelle AdjaniSam Neil (of Jurassic Park fame) and Heinz BennentPossession was written and directed by Andrzej Zulawski.

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On October 28th, 1994 – The Science-Fiction film STARGATE was released to wide-screen theaters in the USA. This film stars the legendary Kurt Russell and James Spader. I absolutely love this movie! I recommend STARGATE tremendously! This movie is not difficult to find; I am now in the mood to watch it again!

If you are addicted to the Ancient Aliens series that is currently airing on the History Channel, you’ll fall head over heals for STARGATE! By the way, I once met James Spader at a wedding I attended in Long Island, New York. This chance encounter took place back in the 90’s. Pretty cool, huh?

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On October 28th, 2005 – The super gory and horrific SAW II was released to wide-screen theaters in the USA, via Lions Gate Films. SAW II was directed by the great Darren Bousman.

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MO990303

On October 28th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS is at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy shit and yeah! This album is scathingly extreme and whoa! Soul Sphere receives the Metal Odyssey Seal Of Extreme Metal Approval. My eardrums are truthfully scarred from this album and Metal Be Thy Name!

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LONG LIVE BORN OF OSIRIS.

LONG LIVE HORROR & SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES.

Stone.

AZRAEL’S BANE RETURNS!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on October 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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HighVolMusic is pleased to announce that Houston, Texas Rock band Azrael’s Bane is reactivated and has signed a 3 album deal with the label. 2016 will see the official release of the bands sophomore effort ‘Modern Day Babylon’ complete with bonus material. Also in the works is the highly sought after debut ‘Wings of Innocence’.

Power Metal, Prog, Melodic Metal, Hard Rock, – descriptions touching on multiple genres of heavy music today, none seem to do justice to the music that is Azrael’s Bane. Based in Houston, Texas, Azrael’s Bane was formed in the summer of 2002. Its members, all seasoned veterans of the heavy rock and metal scene sought to create music that was new, powerful, and different from the norm. They have since developed a strong following through touring and sharing the stage with international acts such as Motorhead, Hammerfall, WASP, Danzig, Ripper Owens, George Lynch (Dokken), Metal Church, Nevermore, Jag Panzer, Quiet Riot, LA Guns, Into Eternity, Lillian Axe, F5 and Neal Turbin among others including a slot on one of the world’s largest Latin American festivals, the Monterrey Metal Fest in Monterrey Mexico.

The band has appeared in multiple US music festivals including Rocklahoma, ProgPower West in Los Angeles and Milwaukee Metal Fest. The band signed a 2 album deal with Chavis Records in the summer of 2005 releasing the highly acclaimed debut CD ‘Wings of Innocence’. The CD received high marks from the press which included a perfect (5 out of 5) review score from legendary Los Angeles, California radio station website KNAC.COM  as well as brisk sales worldwide.

In 2009, their 2nd album ‘Modern Day Babylon’ was released to another wave of critical acclaim by the worldwide melodic rock music media. The band took a much-needed break in 2010. They returned in January of 2015 with new drummer Van Eric Turner (formerly of Z Lot Z ) to begin work on a third album. With soaring clean vocals, shred oriented musicianship, five-part vocal harmonies, and an emphasis on memorable, hook-laden songwriting, Azrael’s Bane are poised to again make their mark on today’s metal music landscape.

Vocalist Trey Gadler checks in with the following update: “The band and I are all very excited to announce our signing with HighVolMusic! HVM are great people who share our vision and game plan making them the perfect partner for us in getting our music out to the world. Stay tuned because this is going to be awesome!”

HighVolMusic label boss Bill Chavis states: “We are super stoked to announce that Azrael’s Bane has signed with HighVolMusic! An amazing band, Azrael’s Bane is comprised of top-notch musicians with their own signature sound loaded with crushing rhythms, blazing guitars, 5-part vocal harmonies and the man up front Trey Gadler. Welcome home boys…”

The band is currently writing music for their third album, to be released in 2017.

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LONG LIVE AZRAEL’S BANE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 24th… From THE KINKS To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on October 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On October 24th, 1964THE KINKS had their amazing and highly influential song, You Really Got Me, ranked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song was originally featured on the debut and self-titled studio album from THE KINKS, back in 1964.

Anthrax - Evil Twin - promo banner pic - 2015 - #MO3399AMNSSO

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released single Evil Twin from the almighty ANTHRAX is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 10 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Now, that’s freaking cool!! Hail ANTHRAX! Evil Twin will also be featured on the forthcoming studio album from ANTHRAX.

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On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and righteous yeah! This album has scorched my brain and ears to a brand new level of scorch, due to its Metal extremity. Holy shit and Metal be thy name.

Danzig - Skeletons - promo album artwork - 2015 - #MO1424MM

On October 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Skeletons, from DANZIG is ranked at #7, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Skeletons is a cover song album from DANZIG. Whoa. Skeletons will be released on November 27th, 2015.

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On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Psychic Warfare, from Maryland’s CLUTCH is ranked at #62, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Did you know that CLUTCH kicks major ass? Whoa.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 19th… QUEENSRŸCHE Edition!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On October 19th, 1984 – The great QUEENSRŸCHE performed at Vorst Nationaal in Brussels, Belgium. QUEENSRŸCHE were touring in support of their debut full-length studio album: The Warning.

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On October 19th, 1988QUEENSRŸCHE performed at Frölundaborg in Gothenburg, Sweden. QUEENSRŸCHE were touring in support of their amazing third studio album – Operation: Mindcrime.

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On October 19th, 2008 – The legendary QUEENSRŸCHE performed at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Whoa!

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On October 19th, 2015 – The newly released QUEENSRŸCHE studio album, Condition Hüman, is ranked at #10, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping flapjacks!

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On October 19th, 2015Condition Hüman has its debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, sitting at #27. Whoa and hell yes! Check out QUEENSRŸCHE’s other current Billboard chart rankings above!

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QUEENSRŸCHE:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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* For more info on QUEENSRŸCHE:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

FROM ASHES TO NEW “DOWNFALL” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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4 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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FROM ASHES TO NEW are a Rap/Alternative Metal band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their new EP Downfall has grabbed my attention in a positive way, as you’ll read below. The band’s debut studio album, Day One, is slated for a February 2016 release.

Adding to the excitement that is stirring within the From Ashes To New camp is their forthcoming supporting role on the Christmas Vacation Tour; a tour which boasts Falling In ReverseAtreyu and Assuming We Survive. From Ashes To New just concluded a supporting role on the Five Finger Death Punch Tour; a tour that also featured Papa Roach and In This Moment. ‘Nuff said and whoa.

I once lived in Pennsylvania for nearly seven years, right on the Allentown city line. During my time living there, I can easily state that Pennsylvania is a hot-bed for music. From the annual Berks Jazz Fest in Reading to Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with many bustling music clubs in-between, music is an essential part of social gathering in The Keystone State.

With the likes of Hall & Oates, Halestorm, Cinderella, Sinister Realm, Motionless In White, Candlelight Red and Poison originating from Pennsylvania, it doesn’t surprise me at all that such a talented band as From Ashes To New call this great state home as well.

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From Ashes To New: Matt Brandyberry (Vocals/Guitar/Keys/Programming) Chris Musser (Vocals) Branden “Boo” Kreider (Guitar/Vocals) Garrett Russell (Bass) Tim D’onofrio (Drums)

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From Ashes To New blend their styles of Rap and Alternative Metal together in a seamless fashion, with all four songs on their new EP: Downfall. These songs are filled with more hooks than a pro fisherman’s tackle box and flow with each other like a fresh mountain stream. Seriously, From Ashes To New have taken their own musical canvas and painted their own art upon it; there is very much originality here to be heard and embraced. Where some bands of this ilk can get downright annoying, From Ashes To New have sucked me into their melodious vacuum.

As the Rap Metal goes, I find it to be as cool of a listen as when Anthrax had done it many Metal moons ago. These are well written (both lyrically and musically) and thought-out songs on Downfall; while they’re also minus any lullaby moments too. The numerous spurts of heaviness throughout this EP makes it all the more enjoyable for me; plus I truly dig the vocals and chorus that From Ashes To New perform so very well. It appears that Lancaster, PA has exported a talent that I could not resist boasting about and I wish nothing short of the very best for From Ashes To New. Metal be thy name. – Stone.

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Downfall – Track List:

Downfall

Lost And Alone

Land Of Make Believe

Through It All

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For more info on FROM ASHES TO NEW:

http://www.FromAshesToN

Facebook: From Ashes to New

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FROM ASHES TO NEW.

LONG LIVE PENNSYLVANIA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 17th… From VAN HALEN To WITH THE DEAD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Run DMC - Aerosmith - Walk This Way - promo cover sleeve - 1986 - #MOSCNS33

On October 17th, 1986 – Teamed together, RUN DMC and AEROSMITH had their re-energized version of Walk This Way ranked at #26, on the Weekly Top 40. I’ll forever love this version of Walk This Way and its original predecessor!

Van Halen - Love Walks In - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #55MOSCN33033

On October 17th, 1986VAN HALEN had their smash hit, Love Walks In, ranked at #27, on the Weekly Top 40. This song is featured on their 1986 studio album: 5150.

Firehouse - When I look into your eyes - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1992 - #03MNMOS993314

On October 17th, 1992 – The power ballad, When I Look Into Your Eyes, from the fabulous FIREHOUSE was ranked at #8, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the second studio album from FIREHOUSE, released back in 1992: Hold Your Fire.

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On October 17th, 2015 – The newly released self-titled studio album (EP) from WITH THE DEAD is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jeepers, creepers!

Gorod - A Maze Of Recycled Creeds - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MOSSC993933

On October 17th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, A Maze Of Recycled Creeds, from France’s Tech Death warriors GOROD is ranked at #26, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This killer album was releases via the great Unique Leader Records.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 16th… From DEEP PURPLE To IRON MAIDEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers - promo album cover pic - 1984 - #MONSSMM33033

On October 16th, 1984 – The great DEEP PURPLE released their eleventh studio album: Perfect Strangers. I love this album so much! Honestly, I recommend this album to every music loving human being on planet Earth. I remember getting my first copy of Perfect Strangers on cassette! I bought it back in ’84 at Strawberries Records & Tapes in Avon, Connecticut. Whoa!

Perfect Strangers featured the super legendary “Mark II” lineup of: guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, vocalist Ian Gillan, Jon Lord on keys & organ, Ian Paice on drums and Roger Glover on bass. My favorite songs on Perfect Strangers are: Knocking At Your Back Door, Perfect Strangers, Wasted Sunsets and Hungry Daze.

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On October 16th, 1985KISS released their thirteenth studio album: Asylum. This is not one of my favorite KISS albums, yet King Of The Mountain and Any Way You Slice It are very cool songs. Tears Are Falling kinda gets on my Metal nerves, after all these years. The album cover is cheesy too. Hell, the late & great Eric Carr has the bottom of his face cut-off on this Asylum album cover. WTF? That’s blasphemy!

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Shown above: The legendary Steve Harris of the iconic IRON MAIDEN, performing at the IRON MAIDEN Concert on October 16, 2006, at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ever since I was first introduced to IRON MAIDEN, (so many terrific years ago), I could not fathom life without them. Metal be thy name!

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

On October 16th, 2015 – The newly released studio album from STRYPER is now ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy cow!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 14th… From KISS To STRYPER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Alive II - promo album cover pic - #11977

On October 14th, 1977KISS ALIVE II was released. Metal be thy name. Without KISS, this world would super-duper suck to the highest level of sucky.

Iron Maiden - "Live After Death" large album pic!!

On October 14th, 1985 – The iconic IRON MAIDEN released their double-live album: Live After Death. Metal be thy name, once again.

Motley Crue - Dr Feelgood - promo cover pic - #1980S

On October 14th, 1989MÖTLEY CRÜE had their fabulous studio album, Dr. Feelgood, ranked at #1, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Dr. Feelgood was the fifth studio album from MÖTLEY CRÜE, boasting the timeless songs: Kickstart My Heart, Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away), Same ‘Ol Situation (S.O.S.), Dr. Feelgood and the power ballad: Without You. If you don’t own this MÖTLEY CRÜE album, you obviously eat dried prunes with stale milk crackers.

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

On October 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from STRYPER, Fallen, is ranked at #12 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released on Friday, October 16th. Amen!

W.A.S.P. "Babylon" large album cover

On October 14th, 2015 – The fourteenth studio album from W.A.S.P., Babylon, is ranked at #60, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Babylon was released back in 2009. This is a freaking great album, my Metal brothers and sisters.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, October 9th… From RUSH To W.A.S.P.

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

RUSH - Debut Album - large pic!!

On October 9th, 1974RUSH had their American television debut on the popular Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. RUSH didn’t perform on American television again until 2008 on The Colbert Report.

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On October 9th, 1992 – A meteorite that weighed 28 pounds and shaped like a bowling ball crashed into the back-end of a 1980 Chevy Malibu, in Peekskill, New York, USA. This meteorite also smelled of rotten eggs. Ew. No one was hurt or killed by this alien missile. The good news: This 1980 Chevy Malibu was sold to Lang’s Fossils And Meteorites for a whopping $10,000; which was well above the Kelley Blue Book value at that time. Mama Mia!!

Read more on this eye-popping story by clicking the link below! Metal be thy name!

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Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death - poster promo pic - 2006 - #MNSS9090703

On October 9th, 2006 – The phenomenal IRON MAIDEN performed at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, QC, Canada. IRON MAIDEN were on tour supporting their fourteenth studio album: A Matter Of Life And Death.

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

On October 9th, 2015 – The newly released studio album from W.A.S.P., Golgotha, is ranked at #5, on the iTunes  Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Welcome back, Blackie Lawless! Whoa.

Crystal Lake - The Sign - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #999MNSS4E2414

On October 9th, 2015CRYSTAL LAKE are from Tokyo, Japan and their newly released studio album, The Sign, is ranked at #22, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. If you count the number of naked fannies on the album cover above, there are four.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

METEORITES ARE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 7th… From HELLION To ORANGE GOBLIN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Boston - Dont Look Back - promo album cover pic - #1978TSB

On October 7th, 1978 – The legendary BOSTON were ranked at #7, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: Don’t Look Back. This song is featured on BOSTON’s second studio album from 1978: Don’t Look Back. Everything about this band = timeless Classic Rock. ‘Nuff said.

Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death - promo tour book cover - #2006SHBD

On October 7th, 2006 – The super-duper IRON MAIDEN performed at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey. IRON MAIDEN were on their A Matter Of Life And Death Tour.

Orange Goblin - Back From The Abyss - promo cover pic

On October 7th, 2014 – The great ORANGE GOBLIN released their studio album: Back From The Abyss. By the way, in case you didn’t know, ORANGE GOBLIN are a bona-fide, amazing and kick-to-the-ass band. Dig it.

Hellion - Karma's A Bitch - promo EP cover pic - 2014

On October 7th, 2014 – The terrific HELLION released their EP: Karma’s A Bitch. Without Ann Boleyn and her band HELLION, well, life would pretty much suck.

Devil You Know - They Bleed Red - promo album banner - 2015 - #MONMSS98799

On October 7th, 2015DEVIL YOU KNOW have their forthcoming studio album, They Bleed Red, ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Their second studio album, They Bleed Red releases on November 6th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

Kylesa - Exhausing Fire - promo red vinyl pic - 2015 - #MMNSS3330333

On October 7th, 2015 – Savannah, Georgia’s KYLESA have their newly released studio album, Exhausting Fire, ranked at #30, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! Shown above: the red vinyl version of this album. Whoa, again!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, October 5th… From FIREHOUSE To DEAFHEAVEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Firehouse - Love Of A Lifetime - promo 45rpm cover pic - 1991 - #FNMSS99334E4

On October 5th, 1991 – FIREHOUSE had their hit power ballad, Love Of A Lifetime, ranked at #5 on the Weekly Top 40. This song is featured on the debut and self-titled album from FIREHOUSE, released back in 1990.

Metallica - Classic Band Logo - White on Black - #777493

On October 5th, 1991 – METALLICA‘s monster song, Enter Sandman, was ranked at #21, on the Weekly Top 40. This great song is featured on Metallica’s fifth and self-titled studio album (aka The Black Album), released back in 1991.

Iron Maiden - classic band logo - yellow - blue - black

On October 5th, 1995 – The iconic IRON MAIDEN performed at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was a concert on The X Factour. Blaze Bayley was the lead vocalist for IRON MAIDEN, during this period of time. Whoa.

Trivium - Silence In The Snow - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #OMFMBSS0433

On October 5th, 2015 – The newly released TRIVIUM studio album, Silence In The Snow (Deluxe Edition), is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa.

Queensryche - Condition Human - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMMNLBSA777Q

On October 5th, 2015 – The newly released QUEENSRŸCHE studio album, Condition Hüman, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. QUEENSRŸCHE kicks absolute Metal ass, my Metal brethren.

Deafheaven - New Berumuda - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #330MNSS997

On October 5th, 2015 – California’s DEAFHEAVEN have their newly released studio album, New Berumuda, ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup. In case you didn’t know, DEAFHEAVEN receives the Metal Odyssey Seal Of Metal Approval.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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

One Year Delay - promo band pic - 2015 - #909NMSS3303

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.

One Year Delay - Deep Breath - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #396NMMSS0004

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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Clawhammer PR - promo logo - 2015 - #0323CHMO

Source: ClawHammer PR

For more info:

http://oydband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/oydofficial

www.pavementmusic.com

www.facebook.com/Pavementent

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LONG LIVE ONE YEAR DELAY.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD – Brand New Single “Let’s Go” Cracks Top 10 On U.S. Classic Rock Radio Chart And Is Streaming Now! New Album Releases October 30th!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on September 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

DEF LEPPARD - self titled - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #433MMNSS9693

As reported on the DEF LEPPARD Facebook:

Great news! DEF LEPPARD’s brand new single “Let’s Go” has cracked the Top 10 on the U.S. Classic Rock Radio chart and currently #9, after just releasing the single last week.

Listen to “Let’s Go” now ->https://soundcloud.com/defleppard/01a

PledgeMusic is offering special album pre-order and new merchandise bundles exclusively. Order any package & receive an instant download of “Let’s Go”. Shop here:
 http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/defleppard

DEF LEPPARD releases on October 30th!

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

DEF LEPPARD – Track List:

Let s Go

Dangerous

Man Enough

We Belong

Invincible

Sea of Love

Energized

All Time High

Battle of My Own

Broke N Brokenhearted

Forever Young

Last Dance

Wings of an Angel

Blind Faith

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

Joe Elliott (Vocals)

Phil Collen (Guitar & Vocals)

Vivian Campbell (Guitars & Vocals)

Rick “Sav” Savage (Bass & Vocals)

Rick Allen (Drums & Vocals)

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Special thanks to Metal Researcher Scott Coverdale for this article.

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* For more info on DEF LEPPARD:

http://www.DefLeppard.com/

LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

Stone.