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

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!

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!

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.

On July 23rd, 2015 – AFTER 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.

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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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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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 ac/dc, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey on July 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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 cartoons, classic rock, Hard Rock, metal odyssey, rock history on July 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 21st, 1987 – Guns 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!

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.

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!

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.

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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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 classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, rock history on July 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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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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 classic rock, Hard Rock, metal odyssey, rock history on July 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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.

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

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!

Above: UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

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!

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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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 80's heavy metal, Hard Rock, killer dwarfs, metal odyssey on July 18, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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 .

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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LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE!

LONG LIVE CANADA.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 18th… From TEXXAS JAM ’81 To SOILWORK

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

On July 18th, 1981 – The Texxas Jam (Texas World Music Festival 81) was held at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, USA. The legendary lineup featured REO Speedwagon, Heart, Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult. Long live Texas!

On this Day In KISSTORY, July 18, 2006 – ‪‎KISS rocked Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan. This was the first of four shows on the band’s Rising Sun Japan Tour. Oh… yeah!

On July 18th, 2012 – The phenomenal IRON MAIDEN performed at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, USA. This was one of numerous dates on the band’s Maiden England Tour. Holy smokes!

On July 18th, 2015 – The tenth and forthcoming studio album, The Ride Majestic, from Sweden’s SOILWORK is ranked at #29, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This highly anticipated album will release on August 28th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Records. Whoa.

On July 18th, 2015 – California’s BURN HALO have their upcoming studio album, Wolves Of War, ranked at #61, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will release on September 4th, 2015, via eONE Music. Hot damn!

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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 – July 15th… From JOE SATRIANI To MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 15th, 2015 – The third studio album, Reincarnate, from Pennsylvania’s Motionless In White is ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. It’s an excellent album too. This MIW record was released back in September of 2014. Metal Be Thy Name.

On July 15th, 2015 – Black Sabbath’s compilation album We Sold Our Soul For Rock ‘N’ Roll is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Man, alive! This album was originally released back in 1976, in the USA.

JOE SATRIANI

On July 15th, 1956, Joe Satriani was born in the USA. Happy Birthday, Joe Satriani! Holy macaroni! Joe Satriani is an influential and world-class guitarist, while earning a super successful career as a solo artist. As a founding member of the G3 concert tour, Joe Satriani has performed on stage with dozens of guitar legends over the years, including: Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Yngwie Malmsteen, to name a select few.

Joe is also a member of the great Hard Rock supergroup: Chickenfoot. Joe Satriani’s extensive solo discography dates back to 1986, with his debut album: Not Of This Earth. Long live Joe Satriani!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 14th… From CHEAP TRICK To OZZY OSBOURNE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 14th,1979 – Cheap Trick peaked at #4 for four weeks, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with their first live album: Cheap Trick at Budokan. This was Cheap Trick’s first top ten album in the United States.

On July 14th, 2011 – The mighty IRON MAIDEN performed at the Motorcycle Convention in Faro, Portugal. This was a date on The Final Frontier World Tour. Hail IRON MAIDEN!

On July 14th, 2011 – In their hometown of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Triumph had a street named after them. The dedication ceremony of Triumph Lane was attended by all three members of Triumph: Drummer & vocalist Gil Moore, guitarist & vocalist Rik Emmett and bassist & keyboardist Mike Levine.

On July 14th, 2015 – Ozzy Osbourne’s Heavy Metal Classic, Crazy Train, is ranked at #13, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. How cool is that? Crazy Train is featured on the studio album, Blizzard Of Ozz, from Ozzy Osbourne’s solo debut, released back in 1980.

On July 14th, 2015 – Mudvayne L.D. 50 is ranked at #65, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This studio album was originally released back in 2000. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NILLA BEAN!

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On This Day In METAL History – July 11th… From DEF LEPPARD To THY ART IS MURDER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 11th, 1981 – Def Leppard released their second studio album High ‘n’ Dry. This was the band’s first album to be produced by Mutt Lange. High ‘n’ Dry went on to peak at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, eventually selling two million (plus) copies in the United States. Holy cannoli!

On July 11th, 2014 – The sensational SCORPIONS performed at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden. This was one of many, many dates on their Rock & Roll Forever Tour. Johan Franzon filled in for James Kottak on drums.

On July 11th, 2015 – The UK’s TESSERACT have their forthcoming studio album, Polaris, album ranked at #24, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This album releases on September 18th, 2015.

On July 11th, 2015 – Canadian Death Metal legends KATAKLYSM have their forthcoming studio album, Of Ghosts And Gods, ranked at #91, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Cool. This album releases on July 31st, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Records.

On July 11th, 2015 – Australia’s Thy Art Is Murder have their newly released studio album, Holy War, debuting at #82, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Righteous, man!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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PRAYING MANTIS – Offer Their Tenth Studio Album “Legacy” To Their Legion Of Fans – Out On August 21st, via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, melodic hard rock, metal odyssey, praying mantis on July 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music SRL:

The early reactions to the new songs have been outstanding and there is a real buzz beginning to emerge that this could arguably be the best album that Mantis have ever made! Bold words to be sure, but this is more than mere record label hyperbole…

“Legacy” is the first recording to feature the two new members from the Netherlands, John “Jaycee” Cuijpers and Hans in’t Zandt (vocals and drums respectively), who have truly provided a new dimension to the writing process and musical performances. Together with the prolific songwriting talents of Chris Troy and guitarists Tino Troy and Andy Burgess, they have been instrumental not only in the writing of the new songs, but in providing a new vision in terms of the sound engineering and production. The recording of the album was carried out in various recording studios in Belgium, Netherlands and UK.

As per the previous record, “Sanctuary”, the mixing of the new album was done by Andrew Reilly in his studio in Atlanta. The first single, “Fight For Your Honour” will be accompanied by a video shot while the band performed the song for the first time at their acclaimed performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival II in Milan, Italy.

One of the most influential and famous artists in the rock field, Rodney Matthews (Magnum, Diamond Head, Allen/Lande) has been commissioned to do the artwork for the album in the same style and stunning quality that so many fans loved on the original Mantis albums like “Time Tells No Lies” and the later album “Predator In Disguise”.

Praying Mantis are a well-established band of melodic hard rockers. They were formed by brothers Tino and Chris Troy in 1973 and together with bands like Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, and others they spearheaded the NWOBHM movement. While they did not see the same dizzying heights of success as some of their contemporaries, Praying Mantis nonetheless became one of the most influential bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The band has remained active over the years and still record and play live regularly.

Praying Mantis – Legacy EPK

(Official / New / Studio album / 2015)

“Legacy” – Track Listing: Fight For Your Honour; The One; Believable; Tokyo; Better Man; All I See; Eyes Of A Child; The Runner; Against The World; Fallen Angel; Second Time Around

PRAYING MANTIS:

Tino Troy – Guitars

Chris Troy – Bass Guitar

John Cuijpers – Vocals

Andy Burgess – Guitars

Hans in ‘t Zandt – Drums

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‪ http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE PRAYING MANTIS.

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Baroque Danish Metal Stars ROYAL HUNT To Return With Brand New album “Devil’s Dozen” – Out On August 21st, via Frontiers Music SRL!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, melodic rock, Music, rock music with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey, royal hunt on July 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music SRL:

Frontiers Music SRL is excited to announce the release of the brand new studio album from ROYAL HUNT entitled “Devil’s Dozen” on August 21st in Europe and North America.

With keyboardist and songwriter André Andersen still at the helm, ROYAL HUNT have once again created an album that combines the basic sound and core values of classic rock with progressive rock and more current musical elements. After selling approximately 1.7 million albums globally and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong…and now gets to release their 13th studio album entitled “The Devil´s Dozen”.

André Andersen says: “We´re very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt´s musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety – from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date – “Until The Day”. Counting in Royal Hunt´s usual attention to details – playing wise as well as production wise – I´m sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard rocking music will be pleased with our latest offering.”

The new recording stays true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound, with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet, the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern-day production elements move to twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette. The album is chock full of carefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team who combined crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch.

Featuring once again the talents of the awesome US singer DC Cooper – who, after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide decided to reunite with the band in 2011 – Royal Hunt features – besides André Andersen on keyboards – long time member Andreas Passmark on bass, Jonas Larsen on guitar and new drummer Andreas Habo Johansson (ex Narnia). Royal Rock… no substitutes!

“Devil’s Dozen” tracklisting: So Right So Wrong; May You Never (Walk Alone); Heart On A Platter; A Tear In The Rain; Until The Day; Riches To Rags; Way Too Late; How Do You Know (bonus track).

ROYAL HUNT:

DC Cooper – vocals

Andre Andersen – keyboards

Andreas Passmark – bass

Jonas Larsen – guitars

Andreas Habo Johansson – drums

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LONG LIVE ROYAL HUNT.

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LYNCH MOB “REBEL” – New Studio Album Releasing On August 21st, via Frontiers Records SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, lynch mob, metal odyssey on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The 8th studio album, Rebel, from the great LYNCH MOB will be releasing on August 21st, 2015, via the fabulous Frontiers Music SRL. The first song to be released from Rebel is Automatic Fix and you can crank it up below! Whoa! This song features the amazing vocals of Oni Logan and (of course) the instantly identifiable guitar licks of the legendary George Lynch! Metal Be Thy Name!

The track listing for Rebel is:

1) Automatic Fix

2) Between The Truth And A Lie

3) Testify

4) Sanctuary

5) Pine Tree Avenue

6) Jelly Roll

7) Dirty Money

8) The Hollow Queen

9) The Ledge

10) Kingdon Of Slaves

11) War

L to R: Oni Logan and George Lynch

Lynch Mob formed in 1989 after George Lynch parted ways with his former band Dokken. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lynch Mob’s debut release Wicked Sensation, which is the band’s most popular work to date achieving gold-selling status. The band has released seven other albums throughout their career. Lynch Mob will be touring throughout the summer in support of Rebel.

Pre-order REBEL on Apple Music/iTunes and “Automatic Fix” and “War” will download instantly: http://radi.al/LynchMobRebeliTunes

Pre-order now at: http://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Lynch-Mob/dp/B00ZJB7YAE and http://radi.al/LynchMobRebel

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LONG LIVE LYNCH MOB.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 9th… From POISON To PHINEHAS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 9th, 1988 – POISON has their hit single, Nothin’ But A Good Time, ranked at #6, on the iTunes Top 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on POISON’s second studio album from 1988: Open Up And Say… Ahh! Groovy, man!

On July 9th, 1991 – Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Motörhead, Metal Church and Dangerous Toys started their Operation Rock ‘n Roll Tour at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Holy mackerel!

On July 9th, 2015 – LA’s Phinehas have their new studio album, Till The End, ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

On July 9th, 2015 – The self-titled and debut album from Suicidal Tendencies is ranked at #95, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was originally released back in 1983. Whoa!

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Born On This Day And Never Forgotten:

REST IN PEACE, MITCH MITCHELL.

REST IN PEACE, BON SCOTT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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STRYPER – Releases “Yahweh” single; Forthcoming Album “Fallen” Surges To #2 On iTunes Heavy Metal Albums Chart!

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

July 8th, 2015 – The splendid STRYPER has made a humungous leap forward on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart with their forthcoming studio album: Fallen. This album is ranked at #2, today! Hip, hip, hooray! Fallen releases via Frontiers Music srl on October 16th, 2015.

July 8th, 2015 – STRYPER releases their new single (in digital format) from the forthcoming Fallen album: Yahweh. Yes, this song I like very, very, much; an instant STRYPER classic! Metal Be Thy Name! Yahweh can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.com. Listen to this emotionally charged, vocally majestic, guitar driven and Heavy Metal gem of a song below:

Pre-order FALLEN and “Yahweh” will download instantly: http://radi.al/StryperFallen

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Facebook: Stryper

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

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On This Day In METAL History – July 7th… From LED ZEPPELIN To WILSON

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, rock history on July 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 7th, 1980 – The remarkable Led Zeppelin perform their last concert with drummer John Bonham. This Rock historic moment occurred in (West) Berlin, Germany at Eissporthalle. Rest in peace, John Bonham.

On July 7th, 1986 – The legendary David Lee Roth released his debut full-length solo album: Eat ‘Em And Smile. Yes, this album features the cool song: Yankee Rose. This album features an all-star cast of musicians: guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. I absolutely recommend this album to every human being that digs music.

On July 7th, 2012 – The invincible IRON MAIDEN performed at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. If you do not listen to IRON MAIDEN then you are obviously a cranky and constipated tree troll.

On July 7th, 2015 – The brand new studio album from Detroit’s WILSON, Right To Rise, is ranked at #35, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. That’s Full Blast Fuckery.

On July 7th, 2015 – Missouri’s Shaman’s Harvest have their Smokin’ Hearts & Broken Guns album ranked at #49, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy Angus cattle!

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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 – July 5th… From THE WHO To POWERWOLF

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

On July 5th, 1969 – The Who and Chuck Berry co-headlined the Pop Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Holy smokes, that’s cool! Shown above is the souvenir program from the 1969 Pop Proms. This Rock historic event took place from June 29th to July 5th, 1969. This souvenir program contains 36 pages. If you have one, you are very lucky and super freaking cool!

On July 5th, 1980 – Alice Cooper had his song, Clones (We’re All), ranked at #40, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Um, with all due respect, that is a very weird photo of Alice Cooper, on that above 45rpm cover sleeve. Good gravy!

On July 5th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Blessed And Possessed (deluxe version) from Heavy Metal warrior’s POWERWOLF is ranked at #79, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released in the U.S., on July 17th, 2015. Whoa!

On July 5th, 2015 – The 2015 Vans Warped Tour Compilation CD is ranked at #3, on the U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. Good golly!

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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 – 4th Of July! Independence Day Edition!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, history, news, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, heavy metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on July 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On July 4th, 1776 – In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. Read more about it, here: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

On July 4th, 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne married his manager Sharon Arden, in Maui, Hawaii. Jeepers! Shown above: December 2013 cover feature for Hello! magazine.

On July 4th, 1987 – A concert featuring Rock icons Santana, the Doobie Brothers and Bonnie Raitt was held in Moscow, Russia. The late and legendary concert promoter Bill Graham convinced the Soviet government to have this concert held. The Soviet leader at this time was the much more liberal Mikhail Gorbachev. Holy moly!

On July 4th, 2015 – Independence Day is ranked at #11 on the Top 50 iTunes Movies Chart. The stars are: Will Smith, Bill Pullman as the POTUS, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch and Randy Quaid, among others. This movie kicks ultimate Metal ass!! ‘Nuff said.

On July 4th, 2015 – Black Sabbath – Greatest Hits 1970 – 1978 is ranked at #25, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

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On This Day In METAL History – July 3rd… From VAN HALEN To LINDEMANN

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On July 3rd, 1982 – The great Van Halen had their hit cover single Dancing In The Street ranked at #38, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Boo-yah!! This hit is featured on Van Halen’s fifth studio album from 1982: Diver Down. By the way, I absolutely love that Diver Down album. Whoa.

On July 3rd, 1984 – The legendary SCORPIONS performed at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This tour had the SCORPIONS promoting their ninth studio album: Love At First Sting. Man alive!

On July 3rd, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Fallen, from the sensational Stryper is ranked at #86, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fallen will be released on October 16th, 2015. Yeah, man!

On July 3rd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Skills In Pills, from Lindemann has debuted at #144, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Jeepers creepers!

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On This Day In METAL History – July 2nd… From LED ZEPPELIN To JUNGLE ROT

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On July 2nd, 1980 – The outstanding Led Zeppelin performed in Germany at Eissporthalle. Led Zeppelin was touring in support of their eighth studio album: In Through The Out Door.

On July 2nd, 1981 – Foreigner released their fourth album, aptly titled: 4. This album went on to become Foreigner’s first and only album to reach number one on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, while eventually selling six million (plus) copies in the United States. Good golly!!

On July 2nd, 2012 – On their Maiden England Tour, the incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Hallowed Be Thy Name!

On July 2nd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Illusions Of Dominance, from San Antonio’s BITTER END is ranked at #21, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man!

On July 2nd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Order Shall Prevail, from Wisconsin’s JUNGLE ROT is ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Great Caesar’s ghost!

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