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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

The Kinks - You Really Got Me - promo cover pic - 1964 - #MONMSS39740

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.

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album itunes ad - 2015 - #3309904410MONMSS

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.

Clutch - Psychic Warfare - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MONMSS4044E

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

Queensryche - The Warning - promo album cover pic - 1984 - #0033MNSSMOC

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.

Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime - promo cover pic!

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

Queensryche - classic band logo - #777333MONSMSC

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

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

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!

Queensryche - Condition Human - Billboard rankings promo pic - 2015 - #33MOQNSSM

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.

With The Dead - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #030333MOSCS

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.

Kiss - Asylum - promo album cover pic - 1985 - #090306MNSS4E

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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MetalOdyssey

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

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

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

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Deep Breath – Track Listing:

Gunpoint

Headhunters

Truth, Dare, Despair

Water Under the Bridge

Miss You

Try to Stay Alive

5m, 9k

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Source: ClawHammer PR

For more info:

http://oydband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/oydofficial

www.pavementmusic.com

www.facebook.com/Pavementent

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ONE YEAR DELAY.

Stone.

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!

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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

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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.

MetalOdyssey

* For more info on DEF LEPPARD:

http://www.DefLeppard.com/

LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

Stone.

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

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on September 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On Top - promo band photo - by permission - 2015 - #MNSS3366

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).

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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

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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/

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ON TOP.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK THAT KICKS OUR ASSES.

Stone.

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

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

MASS - Outside Looking In - promo digital single artwork - 2015 - #MNSSTOSC3303909

“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

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

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 , , , , on September 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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

On September 16th, 1978BOSTON 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.

Kiss - Asylum - promo album cover pic - 1985 - #090306MNSS4E

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

Slayer - Repentless - promo album cover pic - #0911MOSLSAHF

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

Slayer - Show No Mercy - promo album cover pic - #JHTAKKSMO66

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.

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

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!

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats - The Night Creeper - promo cover pic - #MMMONSS0633

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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MetalOdyssey

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 , , , , 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 , , , on September 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Five Finger Death Punch - promo band banner - 2013 - #1

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!

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

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

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LONG LIVE FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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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 , , , , on September 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - 1971 - Syracuse NY - Onondaga - concert flyer - #0910MOSNMMFE

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!!

KISS - Alive! - promo album cover pic - 1975 - #0910MMNSS6363

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.”

Van Halen - When Its Love - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1988 - #33MMSNS0910

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.

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - CD cover single sleeve - 1991 - #3987MMNSSFE

On September 10th, 1991NIRVANA 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.

Vanna - Alt - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #EPMM33NSS

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!!

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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 IIJUST 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.

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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 , , , , on September 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Boston Garden - promo flyer - September 9 - 1970 - #33MMSGS11

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!!

Led Zeppelin - classic band logo - #071385MOSLMNMS33

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.

Foreigner - Hot Blooded - Tramontane - 45rpm cover sleeve - promo pic - 1978 - #MMGSS4OUF33

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.

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

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.

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

On September 9th, 2015IRON 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.

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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 , , , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Faith No More - Epic - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #33MMSSM99SC

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.

Faith No More - September 8 - Red Rocks - concert promo flyer - 2015- #MNSMMS3309SC

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

Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back In Time - greatest hits - promo album cover pic - #IMMO00990

On September 8th, 2015IRON 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.

Iron Maiden "From Fear To Eternity" large promo album pic!

On September 8th, 2015IRON 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!

President Gerald Ford - Official Presidential Photo - #1974 - 33MO

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.

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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 , , , , on September 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix Experience - 1970 - Love And Peace Festival - #33 - Insel Fehmarn - #MO

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.

Judas Priest - Rocka Rolla - promo cover pic - 1974 - #0906233MMMSS

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?

ACDC - powerage - 1978 - promo album cover pic - #33

On September 6, 1978AC/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!

Megadeth - Classic Band Logo - Gold Logo - #2015DMMO

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!

Iron Maiden - The X Factor - promo album cover pic - #3300MMNSMO

On September 6th, 2015IRON 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.

Iron Maiden - Virtual XI - promo cover pic - 1998 - #MMMONS333

On September 6th, 2015IRON 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.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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