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ALL THEM WITCHES RELEASE NEW WEST RECORDS’ DEBUT, “DYING SURFER MEETS HIS MAKER” – ON OCT. 30th

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

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BROOKLYN VEGAN STREAMING “DIRT PREACHERS”

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2015 – All Them Witches, the Nashville psych-rock quartet whose recent Bonnaroo debut was heralded by Fuse, American Songwriter, Consequence of Sound and the Nashville Scene, release their label debut, Dying Surfer Meets His Maker, on Oct. 30th via New West Records.

Brooklyn Vegan, who dubbed the outfit’s 2014 self-released album, Lightning at the Door, “a heady brew of swirling tones and heavy blue-eyed blues rock,” are streaming the new song “Dirt Preachers”: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/all_them_wiches.html. The song is one of the nine new tracks recorded during the band’s seclusion at a remote cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

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“You couldn’t hardly walk in there, dodging cables, mics and guitars,” Parks says of the small space, “the cabin was a wreck. We immediately got up there, unloaded our 15 seater van and a trailer packed to the brim with gear, and started moving things around, set up amps, and a mixing board.” They recorded much of the album live, but used the studio as an instrument in itself, helmed by producer Mikey Allred and McLeod. The location, Parks says, also had an influence on the feel of the album. “Pigeon Forge is tourist central, with Dollywood and moonshine distilleries, pancake houses, and Christmas stores. But our cabin was up on the mountain. We were the only ones there. We didn’t have to worry about anyone calling us in for being loud. It was quiet. In the morning, the mist would be hanging over the city, then it would clear up and you’d see all these terrible tourist shops. It was nice to know we didn’t have to be a part of it. There’s a duality that happens throughout this record, that of the solitude of the mountain and the absolute Babylon that is Pigeon Forge.”

Heavy, heady and hypnotic, All Them Witches concoct a powerful and potent psychedelic sound that fuses bluesy soul, Southern swagger and thunderous hard rock. With their transfixing releases and a jam-filled live show where no two shows are the same, the band has amassed a devoted following and have become something of a sensation in the underground rock scene. “The band seemingly channels the churn of the universe and connects with a big, bad, uncaring cosmos,” wrote the Boston Globe, adding, “There is a primal ebb and flow at the core… The band’s mystic atmosphere, dark but not brutal, is the result of a tireless work ethic, a grueling tour schedule, and a tape trader’s compulsion for documenting every show.”

Upcoming Tour Dates:

September 12 Nashville, TN Live on the Green
September 13 St. Louis, MO LouFest
September 24 Bloomington, IN The Bishop
September 25 Cincinnati, OH MidPoint Music Festival
October 3-4 Louisville, KY Louder than Life Festival
October 25 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre (w/Kadavar and The Shrine)

More tour dates to come.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

www.allthemwitches.org

www.facebook.com/allthemwitches

www.twitter.com/allthemwitches

www.instagram.com/allthemwitchesband

allthemwitches.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE ALL THEM WITCHES.

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On This Day In METAL History – August 12th… From GREAT WHITE To BREACH THE SILENCE – And More!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on August 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On August 12th, 1968 – The self-titled debut studio album from the celebrated BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY is released, via Mainstream Records. Yes, the lead singer on this album is the late and super-great JANIS JOPLIN.

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Above: Great White (circa 1989)

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On August 12th, 1989 – The legendary GREAT WHITE had their hit single, Once Bitten, Twice Shy, ranked at #5, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on GREAT WHITE’s fourth studio album from 1989: …Twice Shy. The prominent IAN HUNTER originally wrote and recorded this song for his debut and self-titled solo album from 1975.

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On August 12th, 1984 – The marvelous IRON MAIDEN performed at Folks Hall in Wrocław, Poland. This concert was on the band’s World Slavery Tour, promoting their fifth studio album: Powerslave.

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On August 12th, 2015 – The new studio album, Genexus, from Industrial Metal titans FEAR FACTORY is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking cool, man! Yeah!

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On August 12th, 2015 – The new S/T EP from West Virginia’s BREACH THE SILENCE is ranked at #35, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

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On August 12th, 2015 – Florida’s DEALEY PLAZA have their new studio album Deliver Us, ranked at #72, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again!

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On August 12th, 2015 – St. Louis, Missouri’s BLACK FAST have their new studio album, Terms Of Surrender, ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

BAD COMPANY Self-Titled Album – Revisiting A Classic Rock Gem From 1974

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock albums, rock music with tags , , , , on August 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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I believe I once wrote about the 1974 debut and S/T studio album from BAD COMPANY before. If I did, it definitely wasn’t this detailed, as you shall see. Whatever. I did not bother to look up if I did write about it, for I love this album so much anyways. In this post, I have utilized the legitimate facts about this album from a most reliable source: Classic Rock Magazine: Bad Co. – Limited Edition Collector’s Pack. This special edition was released back in 2014 and it also came with a Bad Company DVD (an authorized 40th Anniversary Documentary). Photos of the Bad Company band members were also inserted into this Collector’s Pack too, suitable for framing! How cool is that?

Listen To Can’t Get Enough, Below! Whoa!

My does this Bad Company debut have a delectable menu of Hard Rock hits and I can NEVER get sick of them! Here they are: Can’t Get Enough, Rock Steady, Ready For Love, Bad Company, et cetera. Timeless songs all. Want an example as to why these songs are timeless? Just listen to the cover version of Bad Company by Five Finger Death Punch. Talk about an explosive and psyche-you-out-of-your-skull cover song! Heck, the FFDP cover version of Bad Company has been in the iTunes Top Ten Metal Songs Chart for what seems forever!

Recently, I told my co-workers that the FFDP cover version is better than the original! I must be insane for thinking and saying that! May the Classic Rock Gods forgive me. Still, it is an extreme rarity when I do side with a cover version of any song. Don’t get me wrong, the original Bad Company song still makes me feel like a super bad-ass too.

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Above is source I referred to: Classic Rock MagazineLimited Edition Collector’s Pack (2014)

I first heard Bad Company on the FM dial and this was well before Heavy Metal changed my life for the better. I did not own this Bad Company album until I bought it on cassette; it was somewhere around the beginning of the 80’s decade when Foreigner, QueenREO Speedwagon, STYX, AC/DC, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult and KISS were the heaviest bands I knew about, listened to and purchased on an analog medium. This Bad Company album, like an endless list of others, just makes me feel so doggone good. I recommend this album to any person, young or old, that is just starting to listen to Classic Hard Rock. Bad Company should come with a required listening sticker on its CD cover, for craps sake.

As for the band, what more can I say that already has been said? Yes, supergroup. On this Bad Company album, former Free frontman Paul Rodgers, Drummer Simon Kirke (Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (King Crimson) come across as having that musical chemistry that cannot be bought or sold at any price. Sometimes I wonder if this band knew how incredible their sound and songs were, while recording this album! Kinda gives me the Classic Rock chills, you know?

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Here is the complete track listing for Bad Company: Can’t Get Enough, Rock Steady, Ready For Love, Don’t Let Me Down, Bad Company, The Way I Choose, Movin’ On, Seagull. It’s amazing how only 8 songs can make this album so complete! With today’s standards, 8 songs would be called an EP. I think so, anyways. Here is how popular this Bad Company album was, after its release: #3 in the UK and #1 in the USA. Jumping jolly ranchers!

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The sales of Bad Company has an impressive history like this: 5X Platinum and among the Top 50 best-selling albums of the 70’s decade! Whoa! Plus, that’s without Pro Tools. Below are some more facts about this album; some of you may find it exciting, while others may not. Those who don’t care about this stuff are members of The Ex-Lax Fan Club anyways. Enjoy:

  • Record Label: Island (UK) and Swan Song (World)
  • Swan Song was the imprint record label of the iconic Led Zeppelin.
  • A song from Paul Rodgers, Superstar Woman, was not included on this Bad Company album. This song was later included on Paul Rodgers 1982 solo studio album: Cut Loose.
  • A Free song, Easy On My Soul, was covered for the B-side to the hit single 45rpm of Can’t Get Enough. The original Easy On My Soul song is featured on the sixth and last Free studio album from 1973: Heartbreaker.
  •  Bad Company was produced by Bad Company and engineer Ron Nevison.
  • Bad Company was released back in June of 1974.
  • Bad Company was recorded during November of 1973 at Headley Grange, Hampshire.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE ROCKIN’ LEGACY OF BAD COMPANY.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 9th… From QUEEN To SYMPHONY X

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

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On August 9th, 1986 – The iconic QUEEN performed (approximately) a two-hour set at Knebworth Stadium in Britain. It is QUEEN’s 658th and (unfortunately) final concert performance. The opening bands were: STATUS QUO and BIG COUNTRY.

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On August 12th, 2012 – The sensational IRON MAIDEN performed at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, in  Irvine, California, USA. MAIDEN RULES!

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On August 9th, 2015FEAR FACTORY has hit #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart, with their new studio album: Genexus.

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On August 9th, 2015SYMPHONY X have debuted with their newly released studio album, Underworld, ranked at #90, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Right on!

Mudvayne - Lost And Found - promo album cover pic - 2005 - #93MMMNSA77

On August 9th, 2015MUDVAYNE have their third studio album, Lost And Found, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums chart. This album was released back in the Spring of 2005. Whoa.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

The Dead Daisies’ Revolución – Watch The Film, Buy The Book And Get The Album

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on August 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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The Dead Daisies’ Revolución – Watch the Film, buy the Book and get the Album!

Did you miss the world premier on Twitter?

Watch The Dead Daisies’ documentary film about their historic trip to Cuba. Titled Revolución, the film was the first ever documentary to be premiered worldwide on Twitter and was screened at the 2015 Wacken Festival in Germany last week!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH EXCLUSIVELY ON TWITTER

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LONG LIVE THE DEAD DAISIES.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – August 7th… From AEROSMITH To FALLEN ANGELS

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

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On August 7th, 1976 – The amazing AEROSMITH had their hit single, Last Child, ranked at #21, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This memorable song is featured on AEROSMITH’s fourth studio album from 1976: Rocks.

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Fear Factory - Genexus - promo #1 best seller - Amazon - Aug - 07 - 2015

On August 7th, 2015 – The ninth studio album, Genexus, from Industrial Metal warriors FEAR FACTORY is released via Nuclear Blast America. Genexus is also the #1 Best Seller in Metal albums, on Amazon.com. Whoa, man!

Krisiun - Forged In Fury - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #061215KMOSANF

On August 7th, 2015 – The ninth studio album, Forged In Fury, from Brazil’s Death Metal pack KRISIUN is released, via Century Media Records. Hot damn!

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Above: FALLEN ANGELS

Fallen Angels - World In Decay - promo album cover pic - 2015

On August 7th, 2015 – The new studio album, World In Decay, from Seattle, Washington’s Thrash Metal horde FALLEN ANGELS is released. Freaking great album it is too! Seriously great. Metal be thy name.

Butcher Babies - Take It Like A Man - promo album cover pic - 2015 - OFRGALOTMS

On August 7th, 2015 – The second studio album from BUTCHER BABIES is ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released on August 21st, via Century Media Records.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

JOE SATRIANI’s “SHOCKWAVE SUPERNOVA” ENTERS THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 CURRENT ALBUMS CHART AT # 19

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, rock guitarists, rock music with tags , , , , on August 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

SATRIANI’S HIGHEST CHART POSITION OF HIS 30-YEAR CAREER

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Highest Charting Instrumental Rock Album In Soundscan Era

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Set To Perform On The TONIGHT SHOW – This Evening

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Chart Debuts In UK & Australia/New Zealand Also Top 25

(LOS ANGELES, CA – August 4, 2015) – Joe Satriani’s 15th studio album, Shockwave Supernova, has earned the multi-Grammy nominated guitarist his highest U.S. chart position of his career! The album debuts today on the Billboard’s Top 200 Current Albums Chart at #19, the highest debut of his 30-year career, topping his former highest, 1992’s The Extremist, which hit #22 on its debut. In addition, the album also debuted at # 3 on the Billboard Rock Chart and ranks as the highest charting all-instrumental rock album on Billboard’s Top 200 in the soundscan era.

To celebrate, Satriani will be sitting in with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, this evening. Tune in to NBC at 11:35/10:35c pm to watch the iconic guitarist trade licks with Capitan Kirk and the rest of the band.

In addition to the U.S. chart success, Satriani also had high debuts in Australia/New Zealand at #23 and in the UK where it entered the chart at #22,making this his highest UK chart position since the self-titled, ‘Joe Satriani’ in 1995, which reached #21.

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For two decades, Satriani has traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. His studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums, two have gone platinum and four others went gold, with 15 Grammy nominations between them. His side project, Chickenfoot, featuring former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith saw their debut album certified gold and their second studio album debuted at #9.

Joe Satriani will set off on the start of his “Shockwave World Tour 2015” on September 17th in France. The European leg will run through November 10th with the ending show in London. The U.S. portion of the tour is set to begin early in 2016 with an announcement expected next month. Joining Joe for the “Shockwave Tour” is Marco Minnemann (drums), Bryan Beller (bass) and Mike Keneally (keys & guitar).

Watch the first video for title track, “Shockwave Supernova”:

To purchase Shockwave Supernova:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1P0Cdbj

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/joe-satriani/id46694

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Source: MAD Ink PR

For more info on JOE SATRIANI:

Facebook: Joe Satriani

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LONG LIVE JOE SATRIANI.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, August 3rd… From AC/DC To JAMES HETFIELD

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on August 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On August 3rd, 1979 – The iconic AC/DC released their breakthrough studio album in the United States: Highway To Hell. Tragically, this would be the last studio album that the legendary (and late) Bon Scott would sing on. Robert John “Mutt” Lange was the producer for Highway To Hell. My favorite song on this album is: Touch Too Much. Oh, man, that song revs me up, like no tomorrow!

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On August 3rd, 1986 – The mighty JUDAS PRIEST performed at the Toledo Sports Arena, in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Hail JUDAS PRIEST!

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On August 3rd, 1987 – The great DEF LEPPARD released their fourth studio album: HYSTERIA. This album has sold 12 million (plus) copies in the United States. Sweet lord of mercy! Yes, this album features the hit single: Pour Some Sugar On Me.

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On August 3rd, 2015FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have their third studio album, American Capitalist, ranked at #29, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Great balls of fire! This kick-ass album was released back in 2011.

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On August 3rd, 1963, James Hetfield was born in California, USA. Happy Metal Birthday, James Hetfield! Freaking hell and yeah! James Hetfield is galaxy-famous as a co-founder of the magnificent METALLICA. This Metal legend is also the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, co-songwriter and lyricist for METALLICA. ‘Nuff said! Long live James Hetfield!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DEVIL CITY ANGELS – Hard Rock Supergroup Releasing S/T Debut Album September 18th, 2015 In The USA; New Songs Streaming Now!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on August 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Hard Rock Supegroup DEVIL CITY ANGELS will have their S/T debut studio album releasing on September 18th, in the USA, via Century Media Records! The European release date is September 11th. Enjoy the links and music video below! Whoa!

Pre-order for the Devil City Angels debut is now available on iTunes. Get it here: http://smarturl.it/DCAitunesPRE

New song “All I Need” is now streaming exclusively at:

 REVOLVER Magazine: http://bit.ly/1Dc1m1w

CRANK UP “BONEYARD” BELOW! WHOA!

DEVIL CITY ANGELS:

Tracii Guns – Guitar

Rudy Sarzo – Bass & Vocals

Rikki Rockett – Drums & Vocals

Brandon Gibbs – Lead Vocals, Guitar

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Track List:

Numb

All My People

Boneyard

I’m living

No Angels

Goodbye Forever

Ride with Me

All I Need

Back to the Drive

Bad Decisions

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LONG LIVE DEVIL CITY ANGELS.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 29th… From ALICE COOPER To CONVICTIONS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On July 29th, 1972 – The legendary ALICE COOPER (The Band) had their iconic hit single, Schools Out, ranked at #7, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa, man!

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On July 29th, 1973 – The great LED ZEPPELIN lost $180,000 in cash when a thief(s) stole their hotel safe deposit box, with receipts from two concerts at Madison Square Garden. This awful theft happened at The Drake Hotel in New York City.

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On July 29th, 1989 – New Jersey’s BON JOVI had their hit single, Lay Your Hands On Me, ranked at #7, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

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Above: CONVICTIONS

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On July 29th, 2015 – Ohio’s very own CONVICTIONS have their Hallowed Spirit | Violent Divide EP ranked at #11, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and freaking yeah!

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Neal Doughty – keyboardist for REO Speedwagon, born in 1946

Geddy Lee – bassist & singer for RUSH, born in 1953

John Sykes – guitarist for Thin LizzyWhitesnake & Blue Murder, born in 1959

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

OHRENFEINDT – Will Release Their New Album “Motor An!” – On September 18th, 2015, via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on July 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Don’t miss the chance to see OHRENFEINDT live on stage in Germany and Switzerland:

21.10.2015 DE Nürnberg – Hirsch

22.10.2015 CH Pratteln – Z7

23.10.2015 DE Köln – Underground

24.10.2015 DE Hannover – Musikzentrum

05.11.2015 DE Berlin – Magnet

06.11.2015 DE Fulda – Kreuz

07.11.2015 DE München – Backstage

13.11.2015 DE Bochum – Matrix

14.11.2015 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser

19.11.2015 DE Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik

20.11.2015 DE Affalter – Zur Linde

21.11.2015 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal

18.12.2015 DE Burglengenfeld – VAZ Pfarrheim

26.12.2015 DE Hamburg – Gruenspan

22.01.2016 DE Bremen – Aladin

23.01.2016 DE Celle – CD-Kaserne

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Source:

http://www.afm-records.de/

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For more OHRENFEINDT:

http://www.ohrenfeindt.de/

OHRENFEINDT – Vollgasrock!!! aus St. Pauli

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE OHRENFEINDT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

21OCTAYNE – To Release Sophomore Album “2.0” In September!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music with tags , , , on July 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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German rockers 21OCTAYNE (featuring members of The Joe Perry Project and Rhapsody) will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, 2.0, on September 25th (EU) and October 2nd (US), via AFM Records.

Following the successful debut “Into The Open” from 2014, the band has crafted 10 diverse, powerful rock songs for the new record (3 additional tracks are featured on the ltd. Digipak).

Track List:

  1. Devil In Disguise
  2. Take Me Back
  3. When You Go
  4. Love’s Just A Heartbreak Away
  5. Take Me Away
  6. Lost
  7. The Circle
  8. Date With Myself
  9. Fly Away
  10. Tale Of A Broken Child

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Source:

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http://www.afm-records.de/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE 21OCTAYNE.

Stone.

GENE SIMMONS – Is Cover Feature For August 2015 Issue Of UK’s Bass Guitar Magazine

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Check out Gene Simmons on the cover of the August 2015 issue of UK’s Bass Guitar Magazine. Pretty cool, I think. Whoa and Metal Be Thy Name!

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LONG LIVE GENE SIMMONS.

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 26th… From JIMI HENDRIX To GARY CHERONE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On July 26th, 1970 – Rock and guitar icon JIMI HENDRIX performed in his hometown of Seattle, Washington, USA for the last time, at Sicks Stadium.

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On July 26th, 1976 – The flamboyant and legendary TED NUGENT received his first Gold album for his self-titled debut studio album released in 1975. This said album would go on to sell two million (plus) copies in the United States. Holy Girl Scout Cookies!

Foreigner - Break It Up - Head Games Live - 45rpm - cover sleeve promo - #81MIMAMNS

On July 26th, 1982 – The fabulous FOREIGNER had their hit single, Break It Up, ranked at #26, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Send it in!! This great song is featured on FOREIGNER’s studio album 4, from 1981.

KISS - Paul Stanley solo 1978 cover pic!

On July 26th, 1992 – Legendary KISS guitarist, songwriter and lead singer Paul Stanley married model Pamela Bowen. Unfortunately, the pair would later divorce in March of 2001. Shown above: Paul Stanley’s first solo studio album from 1978.

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On July 26th, 2013 – The super-duper great IRON MAIDEN performed at Inönü Stadyumu in Istanbul, Turkey. This was a date on the MAIDEN ENGLAND TOUR. Very special supporting acts were: ANTHRAX and VOODOO SIX. Whoa, man!

Lamb Of God - VII - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0608LOGMORB

On July 26th, 2015 – LAMB OF GOD VII: Sturm Und Drang is sitting comfortably at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. In other words, true Metal warriors can never be underestimated. Never.

Symphony X - Underworld - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #06193333

On July 26th, 2015 – The ninth studio album, Underworld, from the powerful SYMPHONY X is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yeah!

Pantera - Far Beyond The Great Southern Cowboys Vulgar Hits! - promo album cover pic - #MMCMOSS

On July 26th, 2015PANTERA Far Beyond The Great Southern Cowboys’ Vulgar Hits is ranked at #23, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking yeah.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Extreme - promo band pic - 2015 - #330033MMSSLEO

Above: recent Extreme, with Gary Cherone on mic.

Extreme - 1990 - Nuno Bettencourt - Gary Cherone - promo poster pic - #MMBSMOS330726

Above: circa early 1990’s with guitarist Nuno Bettencourt on left, Gary Cherone on right.

GARY CHERONE

Gary Cherone was born on July 26th, 1961, in Massachusetts, USA. Happy Rockin’ Birthday, Gary Cherone! Whoa! Gary Cherone is a co-founding member of the grand Hard Rock band from Boston: EXTREME. Gary Cherone was also a lead singer for VAN HALEN, being the featured singer on Van Halen’s 1998 studio album: III. Gary also toured with Van Halen, in support of their eleventh album III.

Back in May of 2010, I had the honor of interviewing Gary Cherone for Hard Rock Hideout. Gary Cherone proved to be one of the coolest and nicest of anyone I’ve ever spoken with on planet Earth. Seriously. You can read this interview by clicking the link below! Whoa!

http://hardrockhideout.com/2010/05/10/gary-cherone-of-extreme-the-hard-rock-hideout-interview/

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Nelson & Stone at M3 2010  pic #1

Above: Stone with… Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. Yup.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 23rd… From SLASH To AFTER THE BURIAL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on July 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Def Leppard - Hysteria - promo album cover pic - #33BB

On July 23rd, 2011 – The great DEF LEPPARD had their hit single. Pour Some Sugar On Me, ranked at #2, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Yup. Here’s something even better: DEF LEPPARD’s fourth studio album, Hysteria, was sitting at #1, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This superb album went on to sell 20 million (plus) units worldwide. Whoa, man!

Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier World Tour - promo flyer - 2011 - #3366IMMO11

On July 23rd, 2011 – The exceptional IRON MAIDEN performed at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. This was a date on The Final Frontier Tour. Hail Maiden!

After The Burial - Wolves Within - promo album cover pic - 2013 - #33ILMWAMH

On July 23rd, 2015 – Minnesota’s AFTER THE BURIAL have their album, Wolves Within, ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whiz-bang! This album was released back in the Winter of 2013.

After The Burial - In Dreams - promo album cover pic - #MOMIOLIDF

On July 23rd, 2015AFTER THE BURIAL have their album, In Dreams, ranked at #46, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! This album was released back in 2010. AFTER THE BURIAL are currently touring on The Summer Slaughter Tour – North America.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

SLASH Made In Stoke Live promo album pic!

SLASH - Guitar Player - Magazine Cover Feature - 2014 - #MMBSSTO

SLASH

On July 23rd, 1965, SLASH was born in the UK. Happy Birthday, SLASH! This legendary guitarist & Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer is universally famous for his career with Guns N’ Roses. SLASH has carved out his post Guns N’ Roses life with an amazing musical career which currently boasts his band: SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators. Long Live SLASH!

* Shown above: SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy LIVE (CD cover) Made In Stoke 24/7/11 and Guitar Player cover feature from October 2014.

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Stone and Ozzy - 060215 - #33SFLNAGAO

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

AC/DC – 7 Cool Facts About This Iconic Band You NEED To Know!

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

AC:DC - Rock Or Bust - World Tour - promo flyer - 2015 - #0733MOMNMSS

As reported on the AC/DC Facebook timeline:

AC/DC is ready to rock stadiums this summer. The ‪Rock Or Bust North America Tour rolls into Gillette Stadium – home of the ‪‎New England Patriots – on August 22nd and concludes five weeks later at ‪‎Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

ACDC - High Voltage - promo album cover pic - #33331114NBSMS

After the release of ‘High Voltage’ in the summer of 1976, AC/DC headlined London’s legendary Marquee Club seven times between June and August.

ACDC - Back In Black - promo album cover pic - #1980

In England, ‘Back In Black’ sold 10,000 copies a day in its first week of release.

ACDC - Monsters Of Rock - 1981 - promo festival flyer - Whitesnake - #MONCMSSOT

AC/DC have headlined the Monsters Of Rock Festival more than anyone else: four times in 1981, 1984, 1991 and 2010.

ACDC - For Those About To Rock We Salute You - promo cover pic - #1981BJAY

The 1982 tour for ‘For Those About To Rock We Salute You’ was one of AC/DC’s biggest and the first to feature their signature firing cannons on stage.

ACDC - The Razors Edge - promo album cover pic - #900MY

The five-leg, year-long Razors Edge World Tour was one of AC/DC’s most successful, becoming one of the highest-grossing tours of 1991.

ACDC - Live - promo album cover pic - #03031407MNBMSS

In 1992, AC/DC released ‘AC/DC Live’ – their first live album recorded with vocalist Brian Johnson.

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LONG LIVE AC/DC.

REST IN PEACE, BON SCOTT.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 21st… From GUNS N’ ROSES To ARTIFAS

Posted in cartoons, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on July 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Guns N Roses - Apetite For Destruction - promo album cover pic - #331411SMMNS4

On July 21st, 1987Guns N’ Roses released their groundbreaking debut album: Appetite For Destruction. This album would later spend five weeks on top of the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, eventually being certified eighteen times Platinum in September of 2008. Jumpin’ jelly beans!

Motley Crue - Dont Go Away Mad Just Go Away - single cover pic - 1990 - #MNSMS3314

On July 21st, 1990 – The magnificent Mötley Crüe had their hit song Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) ranked at #19, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Mötley Crües’s fifth studio album from 1989: Dr. Feelgood.

Iron Maiden

On July 21st, 2011 – The powerful IRON MAIDEN performed at the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, in Aberdeen, Scotland. This was IRON MAIDEN’s The Final Frontier World Tour. Holy smoke!

Artifas - Inhuman - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMNSSWAF

On July 21st, 2015 – The new album, Inhuman, from Tennessee’s ARTIFAS is ranked at #92, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa.

Scooby Doo And KISS - promo movie cover flyer - July 21 - 2015 - #331428MNMSSOT

On July 21st, 2015 – The new KISS movie, Scooby-Doo and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery released on Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD and Digital HD. Now that’s ruff-rastic!

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Stone and Ozzy - 060215 - #33SFLNAGAO

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 20th… From STEPPENWOLF To WHITESNAKE

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

Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild - Everybodys Next One - 45rpm - cover sleeve promo - 1968 - #3300MMSSOTY

On July 20th, 1968 – The super hit single Born To Be Wild, from the great Steppenwolf, was ranked at #2, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - promo album cover pic - 1968 - #IBMOMNMSTOLF

On July 20th, 1968 –  The second studio album from IRON BUTTERFLY, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, entered the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This groundbreaking album would go on to peak at #4 on this chart, going on to sell four million (plus) copies in the United States. Sweet molasses!

Judas Priest - classic band logo - #030333MOMNSMSRF

On July 20th, 2011 – The invincible JUDAS PRIEST, on their Epitaph World Tour, performed at the High Voltage Festival, at Victoria Park in London, England. Whoa, man!

Whitesnake - The Purple Tour - 2015 - promo flyer - #33DCMOSMMS

On July 20th, 2015 – The fabulous WHITESNAKE are to perform at The Palace Theatre, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA. This is one of numerous U.S. dates on WHITESNAKE’s The Purple Tour. Hot damn!

Hellyeah - Blood For Blood - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #3399033MNMSSWAF

On July 20th, 2015 – The fourth studio album, Blood For Blood, from HELLYEAH is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Blood For Blood was released in 2014, via Eleven Seven.

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

On July 20th, 2015 – The mighty IRON MAIDEN have their incredible live album, Live After Death, ranked at #47, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Cool! This album was originally released back in 1985. If you don’t own this album: it’s obvious you get psyched-out by listening to Barbara Streisand albums.

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Stone and Ozzy - 060215 - #33SFLNAGAO

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 19th… From BRIAN MAY To UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

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

Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion - 45rpm cover sleeve promo - #1975AMMSLBOT336

On July 19th, 1975 – The awesome AEROSMITH have their hit single, Sweet Emotion, ranked at #36, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whiz-bang! Sweet Emotion is featured on Aerosmith’s third studio album from 1975: Toys In The Attic.

Did You Know? - Banner - Metal Odyssey - 0704SLNASAMOTT

On July 19th, 1986VAN HALEN headlined the Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, USA. Also featured on this legendary bill were: BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE, KEELLOVERBOY, DIO and KROKUS.

Anthrax - Among The Living - promo album cover pic - #330719MMSTOLB

On July 19th, 2015 – The third studio album, Among The Living, from the legendary ANTHRAX, is ranked at #56 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yeah!

Unleash The archers - publicity band pic - 2015 - #330030SMNMSOP99

Above: UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

Unleash The Archers - Time Stands Still - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #333ILMMSM

On July 19th, 2015 – Canadian Metal band UNLEASH THE ARCHERS have their newly released studio album, Time Stands Still, ranked at #84, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released via Napalm Records. Right on!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Brian May

BRIAN MAY

On July 19th, 1947, Brian May was born in England. Happy Birthday Brian May! Whoa! Brian May is famously known as a founding member, guitarist, songwriter and backing vocalist for the iconic QUEEN. Pictured above is the first solo album from Brian May, Back To The Light, released back in 1992.

Brian May has also achieved a PhD in Astrophysics. Brian May has a history of collaborations with such legendary artists as: Robbie Williams, the Foo Fighters, Cliff Richard, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Diana Ross and (the late) Luciano Pavarotti. Long live Brian May! Metal be thy name!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

KILLER DWARFS – “Rock Against Hunger” Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament To Be Held September 24th, 2015! Here’s ALL The Details!

Posted in classic rock, golf, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on July 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Killer Dwarfs - Rock Against Hunger Charity Golf Tournament - #092415SLMASAM33

The first annual Killer Dwarfs charity golf tournament “Rock Against Hunger” is happening September 24th, 2015 at Lakeridge Links Golf Club! (1355 Brawley Rd. P.O. Box 609 Brooklin, Ontario Canada, just north of Toronto).  http://www.lakeridgelinks.com and Facebook: Lakeridge Links & Whispering Ridge Golf Courses

All proceeds are going to Feed The Need in Durham www.ftnd.ca

Feed the Need in Durham is the regional food distribution warehouse serving the Durham Ontario Region. They provide food to emergency food providers such as food banks, soup kitchens, community service centres, shelters, drop-in centres, breakfast feeding programs, etc. They operate a 10,000² ft. warehouse located in Oshawa, Ontario Canada
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Feed the Need in Durham are a proud member of the Ontario Association of Food Banks and an Affiliate member of Food Banks Canada. Killer Dwarfs want to make this a day to remember and give back to those less fortunate in the community where the band began. Metal Be Thy Name!

**Famed author and DJ Luc Carl is hosting the event! Whoa!

Best Ball Format!

Foursomes and single golfers are welcome. Spots are filling up fast so get yours booked very soon! They are Looking for more sponsors and hole sponsors as well; so please consider being a sponsor for this truly important cause!

Contact Golf@KillerDwarfsBand.com to get your registration forms and sponsorship information! Go Dunk!

Here’s the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/428464007360921/

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE!

LONG LIVE CANADA.

Stone.