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ON TOP’s “Topless” Out September 29th, On CD Format via Toil Records

Band Photo & Album Cover Credit: Nicole Danielle Photography

Philadelphia’s hard-hitting power trio ON TOP will release the CD version of new EP Topless September 29 on Toil Records. Pre-order the CD at this location.

The EP was released on digital format July 9 and can be purchased from iTunes.

Stream album tracks “Got Me Runnin'” here. Listen to “Lie to Me” here or below:

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

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

NUMEROUS CRITICAL PRAISE:

“Every song is a powerhouse of catchy melodic heavy rock.” 4.5/5 – Dangerdog Music

“The weight of traditional Heavy Metal in its modern shape with the hooking and charming aspects from Hard Rock.” 8/10 – Metal Temple

“All 4 songs are just soaked through with delicious Hard Rock energy.” 4.5/5 – Metal Odyssey

“There is something about On Top and their rousing sound which just gets the energies boiling and body submitting to its anthemic roar.” – The RingMaster Review

“A return to the traditional, retro-sensibilities of the debut, filtered through a dose of ’80s Sunset Strip swagger.” – Brave Words

“If you ever wished bands like Dokken, L.A. Guns and so on had more consistent and overall flash to meet their guitar dash, then check these kiddos out.” – Pure Grain Audio

“This is the sound of a band having great fun. A little gem. 8/10 – Maximum Volume Music

“Four tracks of Metal edged Sleaze.” – The Rockpit

“Fresh, energetic and heavy hitting.” – JP’s Music Blog

“On Top sound like a well-oiled machine. This thing grabs attention from start to finish.” – Manic Mosh Metal

“Tasty rock!” – White Room Reviews

ON TOP are:

Jaron Gulino – Lead vocal/bass

Danny Piselli – Drums/vocals

Brian Davis – Guitar/vocals

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* For more info:

www.facebook.com/ontoprocks

www.youtube.com/ontoprock

http://www.toilinc.com/

Source: ClawHammer PR

LONG LIVE ON TOP.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK THAT KICKS OUR ASSES.

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MASS – Release New And Cool Rockin’ Digital Single “Outside Looking In”

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, mass, metal odyssey on September 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

“A little something different from MASS”

From the magnificent MASS:

Recently we shared to a handful of our fans a song we recorded a few years back that was never previously released. Due to their enthusiastic response we have now decided to make it available for the first time and for all to hear!

“A little uptempo rocker tune that just never quite seemed to fit with any of our past recordings or what we are currently working on now”

This song shows yet another side of MASS we thought you might like to check out..

Available only as a Download at these fine online sites..

iTunes, Spotify, iHeart radio, Amazon Mp3, Rhapsody, etc..

For More Info on MASS visit www.massrocks.com

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* For more info on MASS:

www.massrocks.com

www.facebook.com/masstheband

LONG LIVE MASS.

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On This Day In METAL History – September 16th… From BOSTON To UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on September 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 16th, 1978 – BOSTON reached #1 the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for the first time with their second studio album: Don’t Look Back. This great album spent two non-consecutive weeks on top of this chart. If you don’t own this album, you are most likely a card-carrying member of the Stale Head Cheese Lovers Society.

On this day in ‪KISSTORY – September 16, 1985 – KISS released their platinum studio album ASYLUM. That was 30 years ago! Oh, no, tears are falling!!

On September 16th, 2015 – The newly released SLAYER studio album, Repentless, is ranked #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

On September 16th, 2015 – The debut studio album, Show No Mercy, from SLAYER is ranked at #98, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again! This album was released back in 1983, via Metal Blade Records.

On September 16th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Got Your Six, from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is ranked at #2, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Hell and freaking yeah!

On September 16th, 2015 – UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS have their newly released studio album, The Night Creeper, debuting at #189, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Jumping Jiminy! This band and album ROCKS.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, B.B. KING.

REST IN PEACE, MARC BOLAN.

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Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon Guitar Legend) – Rest In Peace

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music with tags classic rock, gary richrath, Hard Rock, reo speedwagon, rock guitarists on September 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported by Kevin Cronin, (lead singer, musician and songwriter for REO Speedwagon), on the band’s Facebook:

Hi friends, kc here. My longtime friend and collaborator Gary Richrath passed away earlier today. I feel so sad. Gary was both a unique guitarist and songwriter, and the embodiment of the tough guy with a heart of gold. I learned most of what I know about being in a rock band from Gary Richrath. The entire REO Family mourns his death and shares in the grief of his family, friends, and fans. These words do not come close to expressing the depth of emotions I am feeling at this time…kc

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The Metal Odyssey family expresses condolences to the family, friends and former bandmates of Gary Richrath. May Gary Richrath rest in peace.

Gary Richrath was only 65 years old.

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – “Donald Death Punch” (Jekyll And Hyde Trump Mix) Music Video You MUST Check Out!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags five finger death punch, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News on September 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The fabulous FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH recently launched a contest for fans to remake their latest single, Jekyll And Hyde, off their latest and amazing studio album, Got Your Six, which is going to be #1 on the album charts this week!

A fan of FFDP created a version of the track that includes Donald Trump as part of the audio; this fan then cut the song to an entertaining video that you MUST listen to and watch! We all know Jekyll And Hyde kicks maximum Metal ass and believe me, this music video is worth every second of it’s 3:26 running time! Enjoy this music video below and… Metal Be Thy Name!

If you haven’t bought Got Your Six yet, you are obviously severely addicted to stale prune juice. Truth.

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Special thanks to Fresh Tracks.

For more FFDP:

Facebook: Five Finger Death Punch

LONG LIVE FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – September 10th… From LED ZEPPELIN And KISS To VANNA

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on September 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 10th, 1971 – The exceptional LED ZEPPELIN performed (an approximate) three-hour set at the Onondaga War Memorial, in Syracuse, New York, USA. The lowest ticket price for this concert was $4.00. Holy crap, I wanna go back to 1971 with just $100 and hit up concerts like an out-of-control motherfu#cker!!

As reported on the KISS Facebook timeline:

THIS DAY IN ‪‎KISSTORY 1975

‪‎KISS Alive! was released 40 years ago today!

On this day in KISSTORY – September 10, 1975, KISS released their legendary Alive! album. This double live album, recorded largely in Detroit’s Cobo Arena (with some material from Iowa, New Jersey and Ohio), marked the pivotal giant step towards achieving domination in the 70’s.

The multi-platinum album peaked at #9, and spent 110 weeks on the album charts.

“We wanted to put out a souvenir, almost like when you go to the circus,” said Paul Stanley. “I really enjoy myself onstage, prancing around, shaking my ass, shaking my head, playing the guitar between my legs. I enjoy it as much as the audience. Basically, I am entertaining myself up there.”

On September 10th, 1988 – The great VAN HALEN had their hit single, When It’s Love, sitting at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. I really dig this power ballad and I can’t deny it. This song is featured on VAN HALEN’s eighth studio album from 1988: OU812.

On September 10th, 1991 – NIRVANA released their iconic single Smells Like Teen Spirit. This song eventually went on to reach #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Smells Like Teen Spirit is featured on the second studio album from NIRVANA, released in 1991: Nevermind.

On September 10th, 2015 – Boston’s Post-Hardcore band VANNA have their forthcoming EP, ALT, ranked at #41, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This EP features 5 cover songs, celebrating the works of Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn and The Offspring. Whoa!!

JOE PERRY

On September 10th, 1950, Joe Perry was born in Massachusetts, USA. Joe Perry is world-renowned as the guitarist, co-founding member and principal songwriter for the super legendary AEROSMITH. Joe Perry is also a successful solo artist, releasing seven albums; four as The Joe Perry Project.

AEROSMITH was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2001.

On July 1, 2007, Joe Perry joined Tom Jones and his band at the historic “Concert For Diana” at Wembley Stadium playing on two classic Tom Jones’ hits.

In June of 2013, Joe Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner.

As a producer, Joe Perry has received producing credit for the following classic AERORSMITH albums: ROCKS, DRAW THE LINE, NIGHT IN THE RUTS, GREATEST HITS, CLASSICS LIVE II, JUST PUSH PLAY, HONKIN’ ON BOBO and MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.

Source: http://joeperry.com

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – September 9th… From LED ZEPPELIN To FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on September 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 9th, 1970 – The iconic LED ZEPPELIN performed at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The lowest priced ticket was $4.50. Holy massive shit, that was a great price for a LED ZEPPELIN concert ticket!!

On September 9th, 1971 – The great LED ZEPPELIN performed to an estimated 8,000 fans, at Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virgina, USA. This concert was sponsored by WNOR Radio.

On September 9th, 1978 – The fabulous FOREIGNER had their incredible hit single, Hot Blooded, ranked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa, man! Hot Blooded is featured on FOREIGNER’s excellent second studio album from 1978: Double Vision.

On September 9th, 2015 – The newly released FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH studio album, Got Your Six, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Albums Chart. This album is the sixth from FFDP. If you’re not into FFDP by now, then please go visit a chat room for big dummies.

On September 9th, 2015 – IRON MAIDEN‘s Live After Death is sitting at #43, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This superb live album was released back in 1985. Metal Be Thy Name!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – September 8th… From FAITH NO MORE To U.S. PRESIDENT GERALD FORD

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, history, Metal, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 8th, 1990 – FAITH NO MORE has their huge hit single, Epic, ranked at #9. on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Epic is featured on FNM’s third studio album from 1990: The Real Thing.

On September 8th, 2015 – FAITH NO MORE are to perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, USA. Whoa.

On September 8th, 2015 – IRON MAIDEN Somewhere Back In Time: The Best Of 1980 – 1989 is ranked at #12, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. MAIDEN FOREVER.

On September 8th, 2015 – IRON MAIDEN From Fear To Eternity: The Best Of 1990 – 2010 is ranked at #36, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HAIL IRON MAIDEN!

Above: President Gerald Ford – 38th U.S. President

BONUS! On September 8th, 1974, in U.S. History:

In an executive action, President Gerald Ford pardons his predecessor, former President Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Richard Nixon had resigned from his presidency due to the highly controversial Watergate scandal.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

HISTORY IS METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – September 6th… From JIMI HENDRIX To IRON MAIDEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on September 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 6th, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell (aka The Jimi Hendrix Experience) perform at the Love And Peace Festival (Open Air Pop Festival) in Puttgarden – Insel Fehmarn Germany. Sadly, this would be the last concert that Jimi Hendrix would perform, before his death on September 18th, 1970.

On September 6th, 1974 – The legendary JUDAS PRIEST released their debut studio album: Rocka Rolla. Hey, every iconic Metal band has to start somewhere, you know?

On September 6, 1978 – AC/DC appeared on the ABC network’s The Midnight Special. After an introduction by tour mates Ted Nugent and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, AC/DC performed Sin City from their 1978 studio album: Powerage. This performance is featured on AC/DC’s Family Jewels 2 DVD set. Hell and yeah!

On September 6th, 1997 – The magnificent MEGADETH performed at the New World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. This performance was on the Main Stage for Rockstock ’97. MEGADETH was touring in support of their seventh studio album: Cryptic Writings. Hail MEGADETH!

On September 6th, 2015 – IRON MAIDEN‘s tenth studio album, The X Factor, is ranked at #53, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, Blaze Bayley is the vocalist on this album. The X Factor was released back in 1995. Whoa.

On September 6th, 2015 – IRON MAIDEN‘s eleventh studio album, Virtual XI, is ranked at #77, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, Blaze Bayley is the vocalist on this album too. Virtual XI was released back in 1998. Whoa, again.

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METAL BE THY NAME.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – September 5th… From FREE And IRON MAIDEN To ONCE HUMAN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, rock history on September 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On September 5th, 1970 – The legendary FREE had their hit single, All Right Now, ranked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song classic is featured on FREE’s third studio album from 1970: Fire And Water.

On September 5th, 1981 – The fabulous FOREIGNER had their huge hit single, Urgent, ranked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on FOREIGNER’s fourth studio album, aptly titled: 4.

On September 5th, 1992 – GUNS N’ ROSES had their hit single, November Rain, ranked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Shown above is the rare 1992 Australian-only 2-CD set of 9 GUNS ‘N ROSES songs (both live and studio tracks, see above). No, I don’t own this CD and surely wish I did. Whoa, man.

On September 5th, 2015 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN have their newly released studio album, The Book Of Souls, ranked at #1 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. IRON MAIDEN Forever.

On September 5th, 2015 – The legendary IRON MAIDEN have their fifteenth studio album, The Final Frontier, ranked at #18 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping Jolly Ranchers!

On September 5th, 2015 – ONCE HUMAN have their debut studio album, The Life I Remember, ranked at #65 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Um… ONCE HUMAN kicks METAL ass BIG time, just to let you all know.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, FREDDIE MERCURY.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 31st… From SCORPIONS To MOTÖRHEAD And IRON MAIDEN

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on August 31, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On August 31st, 1991 – The sensational SCORPIONS had their hit single Wind Of Change ranked at #4, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the eleventh studio album from the SCORPIONS, released in 1990: Crazy World.

On August 31st, 1992 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. IRON MAIDEN were touring in support of their ninth studio album from 1992: Fear Of The Dark. Whoa! Hail IRON MAIDEN!

On August 31st, 2015 – The newly released MOTÖRHEAD studio album, Bad Magic, is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hail MOTÖRHEAD and Lemmy for president!

On August 31st, 2015 – The second studio album, Killers, from the great IRON MAIDEN is ranked at #78, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Killers was released back in 1981. I love this timeless Metal album and long live Paul Di’Anno. Whoa.

Above: Crash Magazine (1985)

Below: Music Insider Magazine (February 2014)

RUDOLF SCHENKER

On August 31st, 1948, Rudolf Schenker was born in Germany. Happy Birthday, Rudolf Schenker! Hell and yeah! Rudolf Schenker is known across our Metal Universe as a co-founding member, guitarist and songwriter for the super legendary SCORPIONS. Yes, his brother is Michael Schenker. ‘Nuff said. Long live Rudolf Schenker!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 27th… From MOTÖRHEAD To NILE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on August 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On August 27th, 1981 – RUSH had their hit Tom Sawyer ranked at #44, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This timeless song is featured on the timeless studio album from 1981: Moving Pictures.

On August 27th, 2012 – KISS performed at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri, USA. KISS would release their 20th studio album, Monster, later that Fall. Holy hot cross buns!

On August 27th, 2015 – Los Angeles’ TWITCHING TONGUES have their forthcoming studio album, Disharmony, ranked at #39, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This album releases on October 30th, 2015, via Metal Blade.

On August 27th, 2015 – Legendary Death Metal legion NILE have their forthcoming studio album, What Should Not Be Unearthed, ranked at #82, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album releases on August 28th, 2015. Hail NILE!

On August 27th, 2015 – MOTÖRHEAD’s Ace Of Spades is ranked at #86, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Damn straight! A must own album for ALL Metal libraries. Damn right. This Ace Of Spades album was released back in 1980. ‘Nuff said about this legendary album. Now buy it if you don’t have it or may the storm clouds from the Poser Gods descend upon you.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 26th… From THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL To IRON MAIDEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey on August 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Above: The Isle Of Wight Festival flyer

On August 26th, 1970 – The Isle of Wight Festival began in England. Rock and Hard Rock legends who appeared included: Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Free and Chicago. Whoa, man! Uh… I was only 3 years and 7 months old on that Rock historic day.

On August 26th, 2000 – The super legendary IRON MAIDEN performed at the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. This was a concert on IRON MAIDEN’s Brave New World Tour. Hail IRON MAIDEN!

On August 26th, 2015 – The new studio album, Meliora, from the sinister band known as GHOST is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Spooky stuff.

On August 26th, 2015 – The studio album Yggdrasil from Norway’s WARDRUNA is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back on April 2nd of 2013. Jumping Jiminy!

BONUS USA HISTORY FACT:

In 1920, the 19th Amendment was formally adopted, granting women the right to vote in the USA.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 25th… From RATT To QUEENSRŸCHE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on August 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On August 25th, 1984 – RATT had their huge hit single, Round And Round, ranked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This fun song is featured on RATT’s 1984 studio album: Out Of The Cellar.

On August 25th, 1984 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at Hall des Expositions, in Annecy, France. IRON MAIDEN were on their World Slavery Tour.

On August 25th, 2009 – Christian Metalcore band OH, SLEEPER released their second studio album: Son Of The Morning.

On August 25th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Condition Human, from the great QUEENSRŸCHE is ranked at #6, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking yeah! This album will be released on October 2nd, 2015, via Century Media. Hail QUEENSRŸCHE.

On August 25th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY is ranked at #80, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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THE WINERY DOGS – Announce New Album and Tour!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey, the winery dogs on August 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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

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

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

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

http://lnp.io/TWDHotStreakAMA

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

THE WINERY DOGS TOUR 2015

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

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LONG LIVE THE WINERY DOGS.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 24th… From STEPPENWOLF To BATTLECROSS

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal albums, metal odyssey, rock history on August 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On August 24th, 1968 – STEPPENWOLF peaked at number two, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their enormous hit single: Born to Be Wild.

On August 24th, 1996 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN performed as headliners at Estádio do Pacaembu in São Paulo, Brazil, for the Monsters Of Rock Brazil 1996. Whoa!

On August 24th, 2011 – Sweden’s Symphonic Black/Death Metal band APOSTASY released their studio album: Nuclear Messiah.

On August 24th, 2015 – The new studio album, Meliora, from the mysterious GHOST is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

On August 24th, 2015 – Detroit Michigan’s Metal warriors BATTLECROSS have their new studio album, Rise To Power, ranked at #8, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking hell and yeah!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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ON TOP “Topless” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

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

4.5 Metal Fists Out Of 5!

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

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

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

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

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

ON TOP TOPLESS – Track List:

Lie to Me
Crazy
282
Got Me Runnin’

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LONG LIVE ON TOP.

LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 20th… From IRON MAIDEN To OPERATION: MINDCRIME

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, rock history on August 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On August 20th, 1988 – The phenomenal AEROSMITH had their hit single, Rag Doll, ranked at #17, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the ninth studio album from AEROSMITH, released in 1987: Permanent Vacation.

On August 20th, 2015 – The amazing IRON MAIDEN have their forthcoming double studio album, The Book Of Souls, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This highly anticipated album releases on September 4th, 2015. Hail IRON MAIDEN!

On August 20th, 2015 – IRON MAIDEN have their newly released single, Speed Of Light, ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Run to the hills!

On August 20th, 2015 – The debut studio album from OPERATION: MINDCRIME, The Key, is ranked at #44, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released on September 18th, 2014, via Frontiers Music Srl. Yes, the legendary Geoff Tate has returned… again!

ROBERT PLANT

Born on August 20th, 1948 in the U.K. was Robert Plant. Happy Birthday, Robert Plant! Led Zeppelin. Incredible solo career. Rock icon. ‘Nuff said. Shown above is the splendid 1982 debut studio album from Robert Plant: Pictures At Eleven.

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OUTLAWS & MOONSHINE – EP Teaser Revealed

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, rock music, southern rock with tags Hard Rock, hard rock news, metal odyssey, southern rock on August 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

‘Southern Rock’ newcomer Outlaws & Moonshine are set to release their debut EP 1919 on October 16, 2015 via HighVolMusic. 1919 features five full tracks of hooks, lines and memorable melodies as penned and sung by front-man Beau Van. Below is a 3-minute montage of those songs.

As previously announced, the 1919 track listing is as follows:

Cootie Brown
Whiskey
Hey Y’All
Redneck Me
Different Kind of Man

Outlaws & Moonshine were completing their video shoot this past weekend for the next single Hey Y’All. The video will feature the new 4 piece band consisting of Beau and Chris Van, Eric Piper, and Mike Back. The video will lead the release just in time for their performance at Rock ‘N Skull 2015. The band has also recently released their new and updated website at outlawsandmoonshine.com

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On This Day In METAL History – August 13th… From AC/DC To SIRENS & SAILORS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on August 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On August 13th, 1977 – The iconic AC/DC made their United States album chart debut, with Let There Be Rock. Hell yes!!

On August 13th, 1977 – The legendary ALICE COOPER (solo) has his hit ballad single, You And Me, ranked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on his 1977 studio album: Lace And Whiskey. Coolness.

On August 13th, 1983 – The fabulous DEF LEPPARD had their hit single, Rock Of Ages, ranked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on DEF LEPPARD’s third studio album from 1983: Pyromania. I’m Burnin’, Burnin’, I got the fever!

On August 13th, 201o – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN released their fifteenth studio album The Final Frontier, via EMI. Hail MAIDEN!!

On August 13th, 2015 – The new studio album from Rochester New York’s SIRENS & SAILORS is ranked at #21, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping Jiminy Cricket that is cool!

On August 13th, 2015 – DEVIL YOU KNOW has their debut studio album, The Beauty Of Destruction, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This album was released back on April 29th, 2014.

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