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Jan Kuehnemund – Vixen Founder And Lead Guitarist Passes Away

Posted in classic rock, Hair Metal, hair metal bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the VIXEN Facebook page, on October 11th, 2013:

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vixen founder and lead guitarist, Jan Kuehnemund, who lost a fierce battle with cancer on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Though most well known for her gifted guitar playing and other musical talents, Jan was a rare friend and beautiful in every sense of the word. Humble, thoughtful, loyal and kind, she was the most gracious of women, possessing the quiet strength of a true warrior. She genuinely loved and appreciated her friends and fans more than most could ever know. Those who were most fortunate to have known her and loved her are heartbroken at the loss of Jan, whose spirit will shine through her music eternally.

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All of us at Metal Odyssey expresses the sincerest of condolences, to the family, bandmates, friends and fans of Jan Kuehnemund. Her prized contributions to Rock ‘N Roll shall live on forever. May Jan Kuehnemund rest in peace.

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* For More Info, clicke here: Vixen

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LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF VIXEN.

Rest In Peace, Jan Kuehnemund.

Stone.

VOODOO SIX – October, November UK and European Tour Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the VOODOO SIX Facebook page:

Following our epic European tour with Iron Maiden this summer, we’re excited to be heading off again for a run of UK and European tour dates this autumn! Full list of dates and ticket links below.

OCT

24 O2 Academy 3 Birmingham, UK

25 Think Tank Newcastle, UK

26 Audio Glasgow, UK

27 Sound Control Manchester, UK

28 The Underworld, London, UK

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NOV

03 Magnet Berlin, Germany

04 Stollwerck Koln, Germany

05 Backstage Munchen, Germany

06 Kantine Augsburg, Germany

07 Matrix Bochum, Germany

08 Logo Hamburg, Germany

10 B72 Vienna, AUT

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Tickets for UK shows available from:

http://www.livenation.co.uk

For dates in Germany head to the following:
http://www.wizardpromotions.de/artistinfo.php?artistid=684
http://www.ticketmaster.de

For the B72 show in Vienna, Austria, tickets are available from:
http://www.oeticket.com/musicticket/de/tickets/voodoo-six-wien-b-72-586740/performance.html

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New album Songs To Invade Countries To is OUT NOW!

Amazon UK – http://www.amazon.co.uk/Songs-To-Invade-Countries/dp/B00CG6G99M/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1

Amazon USA – http://www.amazon.com/Songs-Invade-Countries-Voodoo-Six/dp/B00CG6G99M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381407536&sr=8-1&keywords=voodoo+six

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* For More Info On VOODOO SIX:

Facebook: Voodoo Six

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LONG LIVE VOODOO SIX.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

KISS STEAMED BUNS AVAILABLE IN JAPAN

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS steamed buns will be available at Circle K Sunkus convenience stores throughout Japan during KISS’ MONSTER Japanese Tour!

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(Source: KISSOnline.com)

* For More Info On KISS:

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE JAPAN.

BRING KISS STEAMED BUNS TO THE USA!

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

APE MACHINE – Gearing Up For West Coast Tour Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, stoner rock with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Portland, Oregon’s APE MACHINE is sowing their seeds by continuing an onslaught of regional touring of the urban wastelands of the U.S. West Coast!

The quartet that admittedly is “out to melt faces and pound the apathy out of otherwise jaded listeners” is eager to bring the live Machine back to stages, and show the masses what hard and heavy music is supposed to do to the senses. APE MACHINE is revisiting some frequent haunts of past West Coast tours all in the support of the band’s critically acclaimed Ripple Music debut, Mangled By The Machine, and this time playing in the coveted opening slot in San Diego for UK’s monsters of retro rock, Orange Goblin!

“We’ve been home for a month now, and though it’s been great to work on writing new songs, we’re all hungry to back out and rock some more!” Stated guitarist Ian Watts on the bands mind-set for getting back on the road, “One of the dates on this run is with Orange Goblin, who we shared the stage with at Freak Valley Festival in Germany. Those guys kick ass so we’re looking forward to rocking with them again!”

APE MACHINE, Ripple Music and DeadRhetoric.com have conspired to give one lucky winner a copy of Mangled By The Machine on CD and vinyl LP. The contest remains open through Friday, October 4. Enter to win at www.DeadRhetoric.com.

Mangled By The Machine was released in early May of 2013 by Ripple Music, and is distributed throughout the North America through Nail/Allegro Distribution, the UK through Code 7, and Continental Europe through Clearspot International.

APE MACHINE – Live:

Oct. 4 @ Blue Lamp – Sacramento, Ca

Oct. 5 @ The Redwood Bar & Grill – Los Angeles, Ca

Oct. 6 @ The Soda Bar – San Diego, Ca

Oct. 7 @ Audie’s Olympic – Fresno, Ca

Oct. 8 @ Night Light – Oakland, Ca

Oct. 9 @ Rontoms – Portland, Or

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Critical Praise:

“I never thought I’d find a stoner-rock group that will appeal to fans of The Sword and Whitesnake, but here it is. No seeds or stems, either.”Tucson Weekly

“Blending equal parts rock ‘n’ roll, blues, stoner rock and psychedelia, Ape Machine is a band whose heart is steeped in the rich musical history of the late ’60s and ’70s. That doesn’t mean they’re some kind of hippie dippy throwback band. Ape Machine delivers their material with heavy metal muscle…”Noisecreep.com

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A true four-piece, Portland, Oregon’s APE MACHINE has been called “a rock and roll band with a finger on the pulse of the 70’s and their asses firmly in the present” and “real heavy-psych for the iPhone generation” that delivers “true guts and glory rock and roll.” Combining psychedelic, classic and progressive rock with arena-worthy metal, bluesy stoner-rock and catchy riffs in odd signatures, APE MACHINE’s music carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock’s glorious early years (or your Dad’s bad ass record collection) infused with an exceptional modern sensibility.

Having finished up a short Southwestern and West Coast U.S. jaunt with Austrian retro-rock sensation, Been Obscene, APE MACHINE is preparing to take their laser precision, yet frenzied live show to Europe in late May (including dates with the much vaunted Orange Goblin) in support of their brand new album, Mangled By The Machine.

Mangled By The Machine was released in May 2013 through Ripple Music. The album was recorded and mixed by Tony Lash at Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, and in typical, unique APE MACHINE fashion, the album was recorded as one long continuous track in one take. Broken into ten individual chapters, Mangled By The Machine is an angry conceptual piece of music that takes a cue from the masters of the 70’s progressive masters, yet reflects the immediacy of the chaotic world all around us.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On APE MACHINE:

Facebook: Ape Machine

http://www.apemachine.com

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LONG LIVE APE MACHINE.

Stone.

CHIP DIMONICK – Fall Schedule Of Live Shows!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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CHIP DIMONICK – Pittsburgh Pennsylvania’s very own and Hard Rockin’ Chip DiMonick will be playing LIVE on the dates and at the venues below! Whoa! And… Metal be thy name.

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Saturday Oct. 5 @ Rocktoberfest @ Iselin Ballfield in Iselin, PA w/ Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, After The Fall & More!

Saturday October 19 at Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh, PA – ALL AGES!!!

Sunday November 10 at Pluma’s in Irwin, PA for the annual Sage’s Army Benefit – ALL AGES!!!

Saturday Nov. 23 @ Royal Place in Pittsburgh, PA w/ Homicide Black, LoveSick & More!

Friday Dec. 20 @ Hard Rock Café in Pittsburgh, PA w/ Lucky Me

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Chip DiMonick:

Chip DiMonick – Lead vocals, guitar, keyboard

Carmen “CC” Capozzi – Drums, background vocals

Joe P. – Bass, background vocals

DJ Carothers – Lead guitar

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* For MORE Metal Odyssey features on Chip DiMonick:

Chip DiMonick – Reveals What Album He Cannot Live Without!

CHIP DIMONICK “The Sign Of A New Generation” – Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above links are for posts featured on Metal Odyssey, on November 27, 2012 and July 26, 2013.

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Facebook: Chip DiMonick (Band Page)

http://www.chipdimonick.com

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LONG LIVE CHIP DIMONICK.

Stone.

SPIDER ROCKETS “Going Down” Official Music Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SPIDER ROCKETS – If you’ve been searching for that one Hard Rock band that isn’t trying to duplicate their peers sound and are actually (gasp) sounding like themselves, look no further and let me introduce you to New Jersey’s SPIDER ROCKETS. This clever band is all about now colliding with the classic rhythm and hardness of yesteryear; while blending together a distinctive Hard Rock noize that is nothing short of new and exciting!

If you’re like me and have become fatigued by the Modern Hard Rock status quo, you MUST get your senses into SPIDER ROCKETS and allow their brand of ear candy to electrify your mood in more merry ways imaginable! It’s time to get bitten… crank up SPIDER ROCKETS new music video for Going Down and get tangled up in their web of Hard Rockin’ grooves! Metal be thy name!

SPIDER ROCKETS GOING DOWN (OFFICIAL) MUSIC VIDEO IS:

STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY!

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SPIDER ROCKETS:

Helena Cos – vocals

Johnny Nap – guitar

Dan Prestup – drums

Greg Manning – bass

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Check out the Metal Odyssey review for SPIDER ROCKET’s BITTEN, with link below:

SPIDER ROCKETS “BITTEN” – Strap Yourself In… For One Hell Of A Hard Rockin’ Ride With Plenty Of Bite!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, from June 18, 2012.

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For More Info On SPIDER ROCKETS:

Facebook: Spider Rockets

http://www.spiderrockets.com

https://twitter.com/SpiderRockets

http://www.youtube.com/SpiderRockets

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LONG LIVE SPIDER ROCKETS.

Stone.

SASQUATCH – Los Angeles Rock Hellions To Release Fourth Full-Length Via Small Stone Tomorrow

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Los Angeles hellions, SASQUATCH, will unleash their fourth full-length of red-eyed road rock via Small Stone Records this Tuesday! Fittingly titled IV, the drum and bass tracks were recorded by Steve Lehane and Al Sutton at Rustbelt Studios in Detroit, Michigan while guitars and vocals were recorded by Benny Grotto at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Massachusetts (who also produced and mixed the nine-track offering). IV was mastered by Chris Goosman (Acid King, Suplecs, Sons of Otis) at Baseline Audio Labs in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Drawing influence from ’70s metal, rock, and psychedelia, SASQUATCH falls somewhere between an amalgamation of Black Sabbath, old Soundgarden, Deliverance-era Corrosion of Conformity, Mountain, and a bastardized version of Grand Funk Railroad. Their songwriting approach is clear;keep the focus on the hook.

IV Track Listing:

1. The Message

2. Eye of the Storm

3. Sweet Lady

4. Money

5. Smoke Signal

6. Wolves at My Door

7. Me and You

8. Corner

9. Drawing Flies

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A decade is a significant length of time by any measure, whether you’re talking about accelerating divorce rates or playing in a rock ‘n’ roll band. Add to that the fast-paced changes initiated by technology and a decade can feel like a lifetime… or, in the case of Los Angeles rockers SASQUATCH, a turbulent yet accomplished career.

After bursting onto the stoner rock scene with two closely packed studio albums (conveniently namedSasquatch I and II) in 2004 and 2006, the power-trio went subterranean until 2010 before resurfacing with a new lineup and propulsive third opus (entitled, you guessed it, III), to the relief of many impatient fans and the Small Stone Records Board of Directors.

More importantly though, this career-establishing trilogy managed to seduce consumers and critics: beginning with the debut’s roaring-down-the-highway riffs, hypnotic grooves and occasional forays into southern rock, continuing with the sophomore LP’s increasingly focused, hook-laden hard rock classicism (standout “Barrel of a Gun” lacked only payola to become a massive radio hit), and culminating in the third album’s heightened states of fuzz-distortion and earth-rumbling power chords, capable of reducing Marshall stacks to plastic pudding.

All the while, SASQUATCH steadily brought their advanced heavy rock “theories” to the people, as they demolished stages across the globe alongside the likes of Blue Cheer, Nebula, Unida, Solace and Fatso Jetson. Most recently, the band was sighted marauding across Europe with Small Stone labelmates Roadsaw and Dixie Witch.

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Meanwhile, SASQUATCH’s music has been tapped to soundtrack everything from movies (Jersey Girl), to television shows (FX’s Sons of Anarchy, A&E’s Dog The Bounty Hunter, the CW’s The Supernatural, and MTV’s Viva La Bam), to video games (NHL 2005, American Chopper, and Monster Garage).

The time has finally come for SASQUATCH members Keith Gibbs (guitar, vocals), Jason Casanova (bass) and Rick Ferrante (drums) to deliver a brand-spanking new album, whose chosen title – IV – was as inevitable as the urgent need shared by discerning fans of superior, song-oriented rock to hear it. IV is arguably the power trio’s most mature, inspired and diverse song-set to date, rife with compositional twists, both heartwarmingly familiar and totally unexpected, plus thundering power chords, sizzling solos, shrewd melodic flights and even super-trippy moments – but all heavy on the heavy.

To top it off, SASQUATCH have upped their lyrical game, devoting unprecedented attention to spinning engaging new yarns out of those evergreen rock ‘n’ roll stories about love lost, hate found, relationships built, lives trashed, homes wrecked… All’s fair in love and doom. At the end of the day,IV‘s shimmering end results reveal a real album, not just a collection of songs that happen to be living under the same roof to save a little rent money!

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IV will be available via Small Stone Records September 24, 2013 (tomorrow)!

Order your copy HERE.

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SASQUATCH:

Keith Gibbs – guitar, vocals
Rick Ferrante – drums, percussion
Jason Casanova – bass, filing, red tape
Guest vocals on “Smoke Signal” courtesy of Gaff.

Guest guitar swirls on “Smoke Signal” courtesy of Hammy.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On SASQUATCH:

Facebook: Sasquatch

http://www.sasquatchrock.us

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SMALL STONE RECORDINGS:

http://www.smallstone.com

http://smallstone.bandcamp.com/album/iv

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LONG LIVE SASQUATCH.

Stone.

SPIDER ROCKETS – Tour With SALIVA Begins October 2nd, In Austintown, Ohio

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SPIDER ROCKETS Announce New Tour Dates With SALIVA:

Oct 02 – Harley Davidson Biketown (Austintown, OH)

Oct 03 – Jonny’s Roadhouse (Aurora, IN)

Oct 04 – Beale Street Live (Indianapolis, IN)

Oct 05 – Diesel Concert Lounge (Chesterfield, MI)

Oct 06 – Centerstage Bar & Grill (Kokomo, IN)

Oct 08 – Blackstock (Knoxville, TN)

Oct 09 – Limelight (Nashville, TN)

Oct 10 – Club Inferno (Scottsboro, AL)

Oct 11 – Longbranch (Raleigh, NC)

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* For More Info On SPIDER ROCKETS:

Facebook: Spider Rockets

http://www.spiderrockets.com

https://twitter.com/SpiderRockets

SALIVA:

http://www.saliva.com

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LONG LIVE SPIDER ROCKETS.

LONG LIVE SALIVA.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

BIG GUNS – Announce Debut Album ‘Down But Not Out’

Posted in classic hard rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Big Guns are a new Classic Rock band born from the ashes of the highly regarded Twister. Renowned for their powerful live rock performances and having played extensively across Ireland on the pub, bike rally & festival circuit, Big Guns are set to inject a new leash of life into Classic Hard Rock.

Founded by Kieran ‘Twerp’ McArdle (Guitar & Vocals) & Tony Drumm (Bass), the band later introduced Lisa Howe (Drums) & Daniel ‘Baldo’ O’Toole (Guitar) to complete a powerhouse line-up with a wealth of playing experience and a sound that proves it.

The band’s debut album Down But Not Out draws influences from the sounds of AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest – it’s guaranteed to get you singing, headbanging and tapping along.

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Drummer Lisa Howe comments on the album: “The whole band are very excited, we’ve really put our hearts into making this album & we’re very proud of it. We can’t wait to take it on the road & see how it’s received! Hard rockin’, catchy & full on. Think Judas Priest from ’83 with a modern production.”

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Down But Not Out – Track List:

01. Red Eyed & Rollin’

02. Devil’s Highway

03. Song For A Friend

04. Remember Me

05. Kiss N Tell

06. Rockin’ In The Free World

07. Fall From Grace

08. Forever & Always

Down But Not Out is out 29th November.

Pre-Order the album here: http://bigguns.bigcartel.com/

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(Source: Future PR)

* For More Info On BIG GUNS:

www.facebook.com/biggunsrocks

http://www.biggunsofficial.com

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LONG LIVE BIG GUNS.

Stone.

EUROPE RELEASES LIVE DVD OCTOBER 16th! “EUROPE LIVE AT SWEDEN ROCK – 30th ANNIVERSARY SHOW”

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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EUROPE – This concert which was captured at Sweden Rock Festival on the 7th of June 2013, is not only a massive greatest hits show in front of 30,000 people, it also marks the 30th anniversary of Europe’s existence. They celebrate this by playing 28 songs spanning their whole career including songs never before performed.

Between the heavy rock songs they also sit down for an emotional accoustic set which brings a unique intimate feel to this otherwise massive arena show.

To pay tribute to their own heroes they invite legendary guests artists Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy) and Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG) to join them on stage.

The band has made nothing short of a remarkable return since they started up again in 2004. Their latest album BAG OF BONES was awarded the 16th best Rock album in the world by the prestigious Classic Rock Magazine in 2012.

Together with the four latest CD releases to come out this side of the millennium and the five albums they produced in the eighties and nineties. They sit on an enormous song treasure.

The DVD Includes The Songs:

Seven doors hotel, Open Tour heart, Rock The Night, Carrie, Superstitious, Prisoners in Paradise. Always the pretenders, Last look at Eden, New love in town, Not supposed to sing the blues, Firebox, Lights out (with Michael Schenker), Jailbreak (with Scott Gorham) and many more.

Over two hours and fourty minutes of concert footage, behind the scenes material and an exclusive interview with the band, makes this the definitive Europe Live DVD. Also released as Blu-Ray and live CD.

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Mic Michaeli – Keys

John Levén – Bass

Joey Tempest – Vocals

John Norum – Guitars

Ian Haugland – Drums

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NORDIC CUSTOMERS, PRE-ORDER YOUR CD / DVD & BLU-RAY BY USING THE FOLLOWING LINKS!

CD:

https://www.bengans.se/popup/europe_livecd/se.aspx

DVD:

https://www.bengans.se/popup/europe_livedvd/se.aspx

BLU-RAY:

https://www.bengans.se/popup/europe_liveblu/se.aspx

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(Sources: Europe, EarMUSIC)

* For More Info On EUROPE:

Facebook: Europe

http://www.europetheband.com

http://www.twitter.com/europetheband

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EarMUSIC:

http://www.ear-music.net

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LONG LIVE EUROPE.

Stone.

BURNING KINGDOM – “Watching As It Burns” (Official Video) Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, rock videos with tags , , , , , , on September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BURNING KINGDOM – Watch the official video for Watching As It Burns, (below), from the (forthcoming) new Burning Kingdom release Simplified, available worldwide on October 22nd, via Avispa RecordsSimplified, is Burning Kingdom’s third studio album, marking their first with vocalist Danny Vaughn of Tyketto (and Waysted) fame.

The Melodic Hard Rock sound of BURNING KINGDOM is 100% contagious to my senses! With Danny Vaughn’s soaring, clean and inspiring vocals, coupled with the totality of meritable musicianship from the band, the official video for Watching As It Burns is:

STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY!

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Danny Vaughn – Vocals

Manuel Seoane – Guitars

Johnny Benson – Drums

TosiGalen – Bass

Mikkel Henderson – Keyboards

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* BURNING KINGDOM was founded in 2009, by guitarist Manuel Seoane.

* Drummer Johnny Benson also plays in the Swedish Sleaze band: Bai Bang.

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* For More Info On BURNING KINGDOM:

Facebook: Burning Kingdom

http://manuelseoane.net

Avispa Records

AVISPA RECORDS:

www.avispamusic.com

Facebook: Avispa Record Company

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LONG LIVE BURNING KINGDOM.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD “No Matter What” – #1 In A Series Of Celebrating Peace And Hope On Metal Odyssey

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock songs, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Within this week marking the anniversary of the horrific events that occurred in the U.S.A. on September 11th, 2001, I will be featuring songs of hope, love, inspiration, positive vibes and goodwill towards man. These songs will be pulled from the Hard Rock and Metal genres too. Hopefully, an attack like that will never happen again upon any country.

There currently is way too much conflict and suffering happening in the world today; our life on Earth is too short for such carnage and despair. War is not the answer and I cherish life, family, music and of course… Metal Buddies. Metal be thy name.

DEF LEPPARD – NO MATTER WHAT

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Visit DefLeppardRules86 on YouTube for more grand Def Leppard songs & videos!

I dedicate this song in the memory of my late sister, Christine.

* For More Info On DEF LEPPARD:

Facebook: Def Leppard

http://www.defleppard.com

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LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF BADFINGER.

Stone.

BLACK STAR RIDERS – All Info For: 2013 November/December UK + Ireland Tour

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the Facebook of BLACK STAR RIDERS:

BLACK STAR RIDERS will be embarking on a full-scale UK and Ireland tour this November/December with Special Guests The Dead Daisies www.thedeaddaisies.com and support from Western Sand http://www.westernsand.co.uk/ on all dates except Nov 29th.

THE DEAD DAISIES formed around the nucleus of Australians Jon Stevens (Noiseworks/INXS) and David Lowy (Red Phoenix/Mink), the powerful musical collective is completed by a lineup that speaks volumes. They include Charley Drayton (The X-pensive Winos/The Cult), Richard Fortus (Guns ‘N’ Roses/Thin Lizzy), Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones) and Dizzy Reed (Guns ‘N’ Roses).

Marco Mendoza: “We came across The Dead Daises when we were touring Australia and what a great band they are. I was lucky enough to play with them on their Aus tour with Aerosmith and again on the Uproar Tour in the US. It’s a pleasure to have them out with us in the UK!”

Ricky Warwick: “We are all looking forward to having The Dead Daisies out with us. It’s also going to be great to be on the road with Richard Fortus again.”

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WESTERN SAND are a four-piece southern hard rock revival band from Bournemouth, UK.

BLACK STAR RIDERS featuring THIN LIZZY members Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson, Scott Gorham and Marco Mendoza together with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper / Megadeth), will be touring in support of All Hell Breaks Loose which was released in the UK via Nuclear Blast Entertainment on the 27th May 2013.

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Confirmed headline and festival appearances for BLACK STAR RIDERS in 2013 include the below.

Friday 22nd Nov O2 Academy, Bournemouth

Saturday 23rd Nov O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Monday 25th Nov O2 Academy, Bristol

Tuesday 26th Nov Junction, Cambridge

Wednesday 27th Nov UEA, Norwich

Friday 29th Nov Hard Rock Hell 6, Wales – FESTIVAL CO-HEADLINE

Saturday 30th Nov Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton

Sunday 1st Dec Solus/University, Cardiff

Monday 2nd Dec O2 Academy, Oxford

Tuesday 3rd Dec O2 Academy, Liverpool

Thursday 5th Dec Ironworks,Inverness

Friday 6th Dec Picturehouse, Edinburgh

Saturday 7th Dec O2 Academy, Newcastle

Sunday 8th Dec O2 Academy, Leeds

Tuesday 10th Dec The Assembly, Leamington Spa

Thursday 12th Dec Rock City, Nottingham

Friday 13th Dec Ritz, Manchester

Saturday 14th Dec Academy, Dublin, EIRE

Sunday 15th Dec Limelight, Belfast

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BLACK STAR RIDERS

Tickets for headline shows are priced 22.50GBP / 25.00 GBP London (subject to booking fees) – Dublin is E25. Tickets are available on general sale through all normal outlets.

VIP Packages available for all shows – including meet and greet and special acoustic performance –via the VIP package link at: http://www.blackstarriders.com/

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BLACK STAR RIDERS are pleased to announce that Swedish rockers THE GLORIA STORY will open up on the following dates on the upcoming BSR European Tour:

Wed/Nov-06 Aarhus, Denmark – Train

Thu/Nov-07 Malmoe, Sweden – KB

Fri/Nov-08 Gotenburg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers

Sun/Nov-10 Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Medis

Mon/Nov-11 Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller

Tue/Nov-12 Bergen, Norway – Ricks Theater

Wed/Nov-13 Stavanger, Norway – Folken

Sun/Nov-17 Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio

Mon/Nov-18 Kolding, Denmark – Godset

An additional Special Guest Act will be announced shortly on these shows also.

The Gloria Story’s official website is: www.thegloriastory.com

The Gloria Story is a mashup of punk rock attitude with 70’s hard rock energy – always with a dark twist and a catchy analogue sound. Their debut album “Shades of White” instantly hit the #1 spot on Swedish rock charts upon its release in 2011. The band has also been awarded with a platinum disc for their hit single “OH NO (2010)”. On their latest effort “Born to Lose (2013)” you will find a dirtier, more bass driven and heavier sounding The Gloria Story. No ballads, no fillers, no AOR. Just catchy punk rock melodies over chewy riffing. The concept of mixing party oriented, lo-tech rock and roll with pure entertainment has made The Gloria Story into one of the most promising Swedish touringmachines in recent years. It’s all about reinventing the sounds of the 70’s, and stopping at nothing to give their audience a great show.

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LONG LIVE BLACK STAR RIDERS.

Stone.

KISS – KISSONLINE’S “NOTHIN’ TO LOSE” POSTER GIVEAWAY; NEW BOOK RELEASES SEPTEMBER 10TH!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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In stores September 10, 2013, Nothin’ to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975) chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive!

To celebrate this book release, KISSONLINE and Harper Collins are giving away posters to 400 random winners. 10 of the 400 will be signed by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley!

Enter to win now at: http://www.kissonline.com/contest/NTLpostergiveaway.

Please provide accurate address information as we will ship the winners’ posters using the information provided in your entry.

Good luck, and be sure to pick up your copy of Nothin’ To Lose at Amazon: Amazon

or Barnes & Noble: Barnes & Noble

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(Source: KISS Facebook)

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

ALICE IN CHAINS – Premiering 2 NEW Music Videos On Their Facebook Tomorrow!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Tomorrow, September 5th, ALICE IN CHAINS will be premiering not one, but two official music videos from their latest album, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. Check back on the ALICE IN CHAINS Facebook here: Alice in Chains to watch the official videos for Voices and The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.

Below, check out the teaser for the upcoming video for The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here:

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Below, check out the album sampler for The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here:

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ALICE IN CHAINS:

Jerry Cantrell – Guitar & Vocals

Sean Kinney – Drums

Mike Inez – Bass

William DuVall – Vocals

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(Source: Facebook Alice in Chains)

* For More Info On ALICE IN CHAINS:

Facebook: Alice in Chains

http://www.aliceinchains.com

http://www.twitter.com/aliceinchains

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LONG LIVE ALICE IN CHAINS.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

KISS – SOLO PAPERBACKS IN STORES NOW!

Posted in books, classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on August 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS – Four tales featuring the individual fantasy persona of KISS on solo adventures are collected in this trade paperback.

The Four-Who-Are-One go it alone! The Demon, Starchild, Celestial, and Catman each get the spotlight shined on them in four individual tales by writers Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz, who are joined by artists Angel Medina, Tone Rodriguez, and Alan Robinson.

The KISS SOLO paperback is in stores everywhere now!

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(Source: KISS)

* For More Info On KISS:

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

GEMINI SYNDROME “LUX” – Debut Album Releases September 10th, Via Warner Bros. Records

Posted in alternative hard rock, alternative rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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LUX Releasing On September 10th, Via Warner Bros. Records

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GEMINI SYNDROME – Pre-order their full-length debut album on Warner Bros Records, LUX — and see the full track listing. Get it at http://geminisyndrome.com/ and spread the word to your friends by sharing.

Click below to join the LUX pre-order Facebook event! Spread the syndrome by inviting your friends to the event and encouraging them to pre-order LUX.

SEPTEMBER 10 – LUX – PRE-ORDER NOW

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Pre-order bundles available in Gemini Syndrome’s VAULT – http://bit.ly/GSvault

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GEMINI SYNDROME:

Aaron – Vocals

Rich – Guitars

Mike – Guitars

AP – Bass

Brian – Drums

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* GEMINI SYNDROME are from Los Angeles, California.

* For More Info On GEMINI SYNDROME:

Facebook: Gemini Syndrome

http://www.geminisyndrome.com

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LONG LIVE GEMINI SYNDROME.

Stone.

CLUELESS RULER – Heavy Rocker’s Debut S/T EP Releases August 29th

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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CLUELESS RULER – This Heavy Rockin’ band calls Vancouver, Canada home and are seeing their debut, S/T EP release on August 29th. You can purchase the digital download of CLUELESS RULER and instantly receive a single download of Your Time Is Up. For 6 songs, the price is a mere $5. Not too shabby, by any Rockin’ standards!

I’ve already listened to Your Time Is Up and it’s a 100% worthy Hard Rock song; a song that truly has impressed me a great deal! I look forward to hearing much more from CLUELESS RULER and will most likely blab away about these up and coming Canadian Rockers in the future! Metal be thy name.

Pre-order CLUELESS RULER here: http://cluelessruler.bandcamp.com

CLUELESS RULER:

Corey Newport – vocals

Martin Lynch – guitars & bass

CLUELESS RULER – BIO:

(As taken from their Facebook About page):

If you like your rock with a jagged edge, you’ll love Clueless Ruler!

Founded in 2013 and based out of Vancouver, Canada, Clueless Ruler features twin guitar rhythms, driving beats, throbbing bass and gritty vocals which come together in compelling songs with an edge. Clueless Ruler’s debut EP explores themes of forgiveness, disenchantment, conformity and freedom.

Influenced and inspired by Alice In Chains, System of a Down, KiLLeR DWaRfS, Ozzy (particularly Randy Rhoads era), pre-Napster Metallica, Soundgarden, Guns n’ Roses, Nazareth, Staind and Judas Priest, Clueless Ruler carves out a sound all their own.

Rock is Back.
Get. F’n. Ready!

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Recorded and mixed at the famous Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, Canada with help from Supreme Tracks in NYC (drums), the album was mixed by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Studios, Portland, Maine.

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* For More Info On CLUELESS RULER:

http://cluelessruler.bandcamp.com

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LONG LIVE CLUELESS RULER.

Stone.

BRAND NEW MACHINE “The Devil Made Me Do It” – A Supercharged Hard Rock Debut!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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BRAND NEW MACHINE – Dallas Texas is home to the revved up BRAND NEW MACHINE; and they’ve released their supercharged debut album, The Devil Made Me Do It, this past July 23rd, via Epochal Artist Records. What a celebration of Hard Rock this album is! As BRAND NEW MACHINE calls it: Straight Up American Hard Rock. NO Hard Rock, Arena Rock, 80’s Hard Rock, Sleaze Rock or Glam Rock fan out there should ignore this debut from BRAND NEW MACHINE!! This is a whiz-bang MUST of 2013!

With 11 electrifying songs that I’ve been fixated on from this debut album, Brantly Thompson will no doubt lead his band to the Hard Rockin’ promised land. Instantly memorable songs like I hear on this album just don’t fall from the sky; The Devil Made Me Do It is an album that has given the American Hard Rock scene a thrilling legitimacy once again! In other words, BRAND NEW MACHINE isn’t trying to carbon-copy the Modern-sounding status quo we’ve all been drowned in for the last several years.

Here And Gone TodayLiving For Another Day and Blackout Overdose are (just) three of many excellent songs that showcase the uncommon Hard Rockin’ ride that will no doubt make BRAND NEW MACHINE a band to know all around the planet. A BIG guitar sound experience, coupled with a non-stop POUNDING rhythm section only highlights the vigorous vocals of Brantly Thompson. WOW and WHOA!!

I honestly wish BRAND NEW MACHINE was around many years ago and had a back catalog of albums to ROCK OUT to. It’s okay though, cause I can now look forward to this band in keeping their American Hard Rockin’ magic flowing for (hopefully) many, many more years to come! Metal be thy name.

BELOW, TAKE A LISTEN TO DUST THE SKY… CRANK IT UP MUTHAS!!!

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT – Track Listing

Here I Am

Girls Like You

Devil Made Me Do It

Dust The Sky

Here And Gone Today

Living For Another Day

Always On The Run

Blackout Overdose

Lettin’ It Roll

What Do I Gotta Do

Let Me Go

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BRAND NEW MACHINE – On: The Devil Made Me Do It

Brantly Thompson – Vocals

Kenny Sizelove – Drums

Wiley Oliver – Bass

Michael Thomas – Guitars

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* For Another Metal Odyssey Feature On BRAND NEW MACHINE, Click Below! Whoa!

BRAND NEW MACHINE “Girls Like You” Music Video – Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on August 5, 2013.

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EPOCHAL ARTISTS RECORDS:

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LONG LIVE BRAND NEW MACHINE.

LONG LIVE STRAIGHT UP AMERICAN HARD ROCK.

Stone.

MODERN SUPERSTAR – ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MODERN SUPERSTAR will kick off the 2nd half of their touring season Saturday, August 24th in Versailles, OH at the BMI Speedway.

MODERN SUPERSTAR will support KILLER DWARFS on their STaRT @ oNe reunion tour during the month of September before peeling off on their own and making a trek out to the left coast. The current list of dates are as follows with more dates TBA:

AUGUST

8/24 Versailles, OH | BMI Speedway

8/29 New Philadelphia, OH | Bud & Tooties

8/31 Akron, NY | Brauns Concert Cove

SEPTEMBER

9/3 Lowell, MA | Voices Rock Club

9/5 NYC | Tobacco Road

9/6 Clifton, NJ | Dingbatz

9/7 Whitemarsh, MD | House of RocK

9/8 Whitemarsh, MD | House of Rock

9/10 Memphis, TN | Rock House Live

9/13 Moorehead, MN | The Garage

9/14 Twin Cities, MN | POV’s

9/15 Oglesby, IL | Prime Time Tap

9/19 Cranston, RI | 1150 Oak Bar & Grill

9/20 Streetsboro, OH | Stringz and Wingz ZPLEX Live

9/21 Clarion, PA | Wasteland Live

9/22 McKees Rocks, PA | Dead  Horse Cantina

9/23 Seymour, CT | Dewey’s Pub

OCTOBER

10/12 Lansing, MI | Uli’s Haus of Rock

10/18 North Platte, NE | SKULLFEST

10/19 North Platte, NE | SKULLFEST

10/20 Denver, CO | WOLFFEST

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MODERN SUPERSTAR:

Chris ‘The Kid’ Nichols – Vocals – Acoustic Guitar

Ryche Green – Drums – Vocals

Lorenzo DelVeccio – Guitars – Vocals

Mike Mackey – Bass – Vocals

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(Source: HIGHVOLMUSIC)

* For More Info On MODERN SUPERSTAR:

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HIGHVOLMUSIC:

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LONG LIVE MODERN SUPERSTAR.

LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

Stone.