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STRONG AS STEEL – A TRIBUTE TO ANVIL Out on April 19, 2013 On Skol Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Strong As Steel - A Tribute To Anvil - promo cover pic!

Ultra limited CD edition: only 666 copies! Featuring: CRYSTAL VIPER (Poland), STORMZONE (Ireland), SINISTER REALM (USA), CAYM (Canada / feat. Robb’s son, Tyler Reiner on drums!), IRON KOBRA (Germany), CONVIXION (Greece), MAVERICK (Japan), SATANICA (Japan), SKELATOR (USA), SAVAGE BLADE (Canada) and others. Produced by Bart Gabriel (SACRED STEEL, JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR), front cover artwork by Michal Oracz / Black Mausoleum Arts!

“This will be a real tribute, a really high-quality release, because ANVIL deserve to have one. I realize it won’t be a bestseller, but all those who have seen “Anvil! The Story Of Anvil” movie will understand what’s the driving force behind this project. I’m one of those guys who got inspired by ANVIL to continue, to follow my dreams, to never give up. And I know there are many, many bands around who feel like the movie is about them as well. It’s all about positive energy, and I’m truly honored that the project was approved and blessed by ANVIL members, which is what makes it even more special!” /Bart Gabriel

More info @ www.facebook.com/skolrecords

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Sourcewww.facebook.com/skolrecords

For more info on ANVIL, click on the links below!

facebook: Anvil

http://www.anvilmetal.com/

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LONG LIVE ANVIL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE SKOL RECORDS.

Stone.

ANVIL “HOPE IN HELL” – Releases In North America On May 28th, Via The End Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

ANVIL - Hope In Hell - promo cover pic

Anvil have paved their own path throughout their 3 decade long career, revered by the likes of Metallica, Motorhead and Guns N Roses, the legendary Canadian metallers have 14 studio albums under their belts, have gone on countless tours around the world, and even starred in their own award-winning documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil.

Never ones to sit around and rest on their laurels, they are proud to announce their 15th studio album “Hope In Hell” recorded with producer Bob Marlette in NRG studios coming out May 28th on The End Records.

When asked what Anvil hopes to achieve in 2013, we get a very simple, honest answer “What we always hope for! Enough to continue!”

Anvil - Hope In Hell - Group Promo Banner - 2013

Check out the album teaser for Hope In Hell below! Whoa!

HOPE IN HELL – Track Listing:

01. Hope in Hell

02. Eat Your Words

03. Through with You

04. The Fight is Never Won

05. Pay the Toll

06. Flying

07. Call of Duty

08. Badass Rock n Roll

09. Time Shows No Mercy

10. Mankind Machine

11. Shut the Fuck Up

LP Bonus Tracks:

12. Hard Wired

13. Fire at will

Pre-Order HOPE IN HELL today here:
http://www.theomegaorder.com/Anvil

Anvil - Hope In Hell - promo  bundle banner - 2013

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ANVIL:

Lips – vocals/guitars

Robb Reiner – drums

Sal Italiano – Bass

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(Source: The End Records)

For more info on ANVIL, click on the links below!

facebook: Anvil

http://www.anvilmetal.com/

http://www.theendrecords.com

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LONG LIVE ANVIL.

Stone.

LIVE EVIL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE NEXT WAVES OF BANDS FOR OCTOBER 2013 – SATAN HEADLINING!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

LIVE EVIL - Concert Flyer - 2013

With a perfect new venue, killer headliners and a great mix of bands 2013 should prove to be the best ever Live Evil. This year includes two stages (upstairs used early in the day), a mini-metal market upstairs too and a late late Saturday after-party takeover of the WHOLE venue included in the ticket price.

There are still a few more killer names to be announced for the main festival so get tickets so we can afford to book the bands!! You can also expect one more killer act to play with Antichrist and Deathhammer at the separately ticketed Friday pre-show. This is also at The Garage (upstairs) and will also be insane!

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TICKETS: http://www.gigsandtours.com/event/live-evil-festival-2013/the-garage/698409/

NEW SITE: www.liveevilfestival.org

Poster by Costin Chioreanu: http://twilight13media.com/

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OCTOBER 19TH & 20TH

SATAN (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAN8v-sw0Tc

MIDNIGHT (USA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WfYetZe85Y

PENTAGRAM (CHILE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZ2o82EuEg

ARKHAM WITCH (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWm63MiWkLU

NECROWRETCH (FRANCE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdOgF8bVBqo

ZOM (IRELAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyJRL0NW_Hs

CONDOR (NORWAY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL1RVnBfVAc&feature=related

GHAST (WALES)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oou1_mWFtig

ELIMINATOR (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLfmqYjQw5I

BASTARDHAMMER (ENGLAND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNfJjRu6MsQ

Plus more to come!

FRIDAY 18TH PRE-SHOW

ANTICHRIST (SWEDEN)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzvoogL3CeI

DEATHHAMMER (NORWAY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xETs5ztJNCM

Plus Special Guests!

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(Source: facebook: Satan (Band))

Satan - classic logo - redFor more info on SATAN, click on the links below!

http://www.satanmusic.com

facebook: Satan (Band)

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LONG LIVE THE LIVE EVIL FESTIVAL.

LONG LIVE SATAN (NWOBHM BAND).

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ROB ZOMBIE “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor” – Releases April 23rd!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, horror, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, shock rock with tags , , , , , , on March 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Rob Zombie - Venous Rat Regeneration Vendor - poster promo

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ROB ZOMBIE – The 5th studio album, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor, from our modern-day Heavy Metal and Horror/Shock Rock mastermind (aka) Rob Zombie, will be released on April 23rd!

Includes a cover of Grand Funk Railroad’s classic: We’re An American Band

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Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor – Track Listing:

Teenage Nosferatu Pussy

Dead City Radio And The New Gods of Supertown

Revelation Revolution

Theme For The Rat Vendor

Gong Gang Gong De Do Gong De Laga Raga

Rock and Roll (In a Black Hole)

Behold! The Pretty Filthy Creatures

White Trash Freaks

We’re An American Band

Lucifer Rising

The Girl Who Loved The Monsters

Trade In Your Guns For A Coffin

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ROB ZOMBIE’S BAND:

Rob Zombie – vocals

John 5 – guitar

Piggy D. – bass guitar

Ginger Fish – drums, percussion

Rob Zombie - front:back covers - Venous Rat Re-Vendor

For more info on ROB ZOMBIE, click on the links below!

http://robzombie.com/

facebook: Rob Zombie

http://www.twitter.com/rwzombie

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LONG LIVE ROB ZOMBIE.

Stone.

IRON MAIDEN – Their First 3 Studio Albums Featuring (The Late) Clive Burr On Drums: Are Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day!

Posted in drummers, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock drummers, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - debut album - promo cover pic - large!

IRON MAIDEN – S/T DEBUT (1980)

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IRON MAIDEN – In Metal tribute to the late and forever legendary Clive Burr, I have chosen the first 3 Iron Maiden studio albums as Stone’s METAL Picks Of The Day! Clive Burr was never marketed for an album as many drummers are today. Still, from the very beginning, Clive’s drumming introduced a fresh style, which sounded so natural, that it made the early Metal sound of Iron Maiden vibrate so exquisitely special for me. The NWOBHM was kicking in the door to my Metal soul… and I didn’t even know it back then.

These first 3 Iron Maiden albums still cast a magical Metal spell upon me. Simply put, I’ve never grown tired of them. I absolutely love the vocals of Paul Di’Anno, he brought his uniqueness to the table with Iron Maiden; just as Clive Burr delivered his unique style of drumming on these first 3 Iron Maiden classics.

As I listened back then, as I do today, the beats from Clive Burr were truly unlike any other. How can the haunting intro beats of Run To The Hills be denied? How can the near mystical percussion performance on Remember Tomorrow ever be forgotten? I won’t ever forget Clive Burr… and I know my fellow Metal brethren won’t either.

Iron Maiden - Killers - promo cover pic - large!

IRON MAIDEN – KILLERS (1981)

The last studio album to feature Paul Di’Anno on vocals and it’s a True Metal treasure to behold! I’ll always choose Murders In The Rue Morgue as my favorite song from Killers. Just hearing Clive Burr pound the cymbals on this song is grand stuff alone!

IRON MAIDEN "The Number Of The Beast" large album pic!!

IRON MAIDEN – THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST (1982)

Just an iconic debut with the legendary Bruce Dickinson! An entire new era of Iron Maiden had been ushered in with The Number Of The Beast. I’d have to pick Hallowed Be Thy Name as my favorite song from this album. Hallowed Be Thy Name can easily be my favorite Iron Maiden song of all-time too.

* STONE’S METAL PICK OF THE DAY BONUS:

Iron Maiden - Maiden Japan - Live EP - promo cover pic

IRON MAIDEN – MAIDEN JAPAN (1981)

This live EP, Maiden Japan, also features Clive Burr during his prime! The album cover above is the version that I own. I was fortunate enough to score this gem on vinyl, at an antiques mall. Price: $10.00 (U.S.). That’s a Metal steal! I’ve seen this vinyl treasure selling online for much more than I paid! Metal be thy name.

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For more info on IRON MAIDEN, click on the links below!

http://www.ironmaiden.com

facebook: Iron Maiden

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

REST IN PEACE, CLIVE BURR.

Stone.

LIZZY BORDEN & RED LAMB – Headlining Spring Stampede, April 27th, 2013 – At House Of Rock In White Marsh, Maryland!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Lizzy Borden - Spring Stampede - promo poster - 2013

LIZZY BORDEN & RED LAMB HEADLINING! 

SPRING STAMPEDE AT THE HOUSE OF ROCK

APRIL 27TH, WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND, 21162

11445 PULASKI HWY

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HVM & Twisted Nail Productions present Spring Stampede 2013!

The night will be headlined by the legendary, Lizzy Borden, who is bringing his 30 years of American Metal to the Stampede! Co-headling this show will be Red Lamb! Get ready to strap in for a night of mayhem!

Also on the bill: Icarus Witch, The Beautifully Demolished, Spread Eagle, Modern Superstar, & Ghost Of War.

* For ticket info, click on the link below! Whoa!

http://www.showclix.com/event/SpringStampede2013

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(Source: Twisted Nail Productions)

For more info on LIZZY BORDEN, click on the links below!

http://www.lizzyborden.com/

facebook: Lizzy Borden

http://www.youtube.com/lizzybordenband

For more info on RED LAMB, click on the links below!

http://www.redlambofficial.com

facebook: Red Lamb

http://www.danspitz.com

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

LONG LIVE EACH BAND ON THIS AMAZING BILL.

Stone.

GAMMA RAY “Master Of Confusion” – Releases March 15th, Via earMUSIC

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Gamma Ray - Master Of Confusion - promo cover pic

GAMMA RAY – MASTER OF CONFUSION

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GAMMA RAY – The iconic Kai Hansen and his legendary Power Metal force from Germany, known and celebrated world-wide as GAMMA RAY, will be seeing their Master Of Confusion album release on March 15th, via earMUSIC.

GAMMA RAY are currently on tour with Power Metal pioneers/legends HELLOWEEN, on the Hellish Rock Part II Tour!

Helloween - Gamma Ray - Hellish Rock Part II - promo banner

Master Of Confusion – Track Listing:

A Side
1. Empire Of The Undead (new studio track)
2. Master Of Confusion (new studio track)

B Side
3. Death Or Glory (Holocaust studio cover version)
4. Lost Angels (Sweet studio cover version)

C Side*
5. The Spirit / 6. Wings Of Destiny / 7. Gamma Ray
8. Farewell / 9. Time To Break Free / 10. Insurrection

*Recorded live in Bochum.

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GAMMA RAY:

Kai Hansen – vocals & guitar

Henjo Richter – guitar & keyboards

Dirk Schlächter – bass

Michael Ehré – drums

Gamma Ray - Classic Logo - B&W!

For more info on GAMMA RAY, click on the links below!

http://www.gammaray.org

facebook: GAMMA RAY (Official)

http://www.ear-music.net

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LONG LIVE GAMMA RAY.

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

HAIL TO THE METAL.

Stone.

DEF LEPPARD – IN THE ROCKIN’ NEWS: Spain Tour Dates Announced & Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Def Leppard - Spain Tour Poster - June - 2013

Spain tour dates announced!

Def Leppard return to Spain this summer along with Whitesnake/David Coverdale and Europe. Tickets go on sale 5th March at 11 am (local time) and can be purchased at: www.ticketmaster.es

23 June – San Sebastian, Spain (Donosti Arena)
24 June – Barcelona, Spain (Palau Olimpic)
26 June – Madrid, Spain (Vistalegre)
28 June – La Coruna, Spain (Coliseum)

Def Leppard - Fantasy Camp - promo banner - 2013

Is playing, learning and hanging with members of DEF LEPPARD an item on your bucket list?

Check it off now at:

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp – Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp

http://www.rockcamp.com/def-leppard.php

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(Source: facebook: Def Leppard)

For more info on DEF LEPPARD, click on the links below!

facebook: Def Leppard

http://www.defleppard.com

http://www.twitter.com/def_leppard

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LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey Celebrates Its 4th Anniversary!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Metal Odyssey – This past Friday (March 1st) marked the 4th Year Anniversary of Metal Odyssey. 4 years of Metal existence for Metal Odyssey! Whoa! Quite honestly, I didn’t even remember that March 1st was the anniversary for Metal Odyssey; not until a little gold trophy icon appeared at the top header bar of my WordPress page! I clicked on it and was pleasantly surprised! Funny stuff.

4 years can be looked upon as a long period of time or just a quick burp during this century. Regardless, it’s been a fun and educational trip, while keeping Metal Odyssey running on all its Metal cylinders! I want to thank every visitor to Metal Odyssey; without site visitors there’s no use in doing this Metal gig! I also thank the PR professionals that send Metal Odyssey the stuff necessary for quality news and album reviews.

The countless musicians and bands covered on Metal Odyssey I cannot thank enough! To the major and independent record labels that sign and promote Metal, a thank you is in order. I’ve lived long enough now to realize that the Metal community is home for me. There’s no place like Metal home. No where on Earth have I found more genuine, kind and… badass brethren! Metal Buddies rule! Here’s to another 4 years of Metal Odyssey and… METAL. BE. THY. NAME.

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A Trip Down Metal Odyssey Memory Metal Lane:

If y’all wanna read my very first post I wrote for Metal Odyssey, back on March 1st, 2009, (the launching post if you will), just click on that kick-ass link below! Whoa!

HEAVY METAL & HARD ROCK RULES.

Above link is a post launched on Metal Odyssey, on March 1, 2009.

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BE TRUE TO METAL AND METAL WILL BE TRUE TO YOU.

A Special Thank You To Oatmeal.

A Special Thank You To Scott Coverdale.

Stone.

Cruz Del Sur Music Inks Deal With FREEDOMS REIGN – Featuring ex-FATES WARNING Guitarist/Vocalist Victor Arduini

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Freedoms Reign - Group Promo Pic - logo - 2013

CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC is pleased and extremely proud to have signed a deal with FATES WARNING’s original guitarist and founding member Victor Arduini for the release of Arduini’s new band FREEDOMS REIGN.

FREEDOMS REIGN marks Arduini’s comeback to the Metal world since he left FATES WARNING after the release of The Spectre Within in 1985.

Keeping his original, charismatic and unmistakable guitar-style untouched, Arduini returns under the spotlights with fresh enthusiasm and dedication, producing a notable effort of true American-styled Heavy Metal with a classic Ozzy/Sabbath’s flavor. FREEDOMS REIGN was introduced to Cruz Del Sur by long-time friend and “occasional A&R” Tom Phillips (While Heaven Wept) who said about F.R.’s music:

“I think Freedoms Reign would be a welcome addition for anyone into classic heavy rock, early Fates fans, those into both the recent Proto-Metal movement, and the wave of Classic Metal bands that evolved on the outer fringes of the Doom scene!”

Besides Arduini (guitar/vocals) , FREEDOMS REIGN also consists of Tommy Vumback (Guitars), Michael Jones (Bass) and Chris Judge (Drums).

The release of FREEDOMS REIGN’s self-titled debut is set for April 30th to celebrate the Walpurgis Night that originally influenced Fates Warning to release their Night on Bröcken debut exactly 29 years ago.

Freedoms Reign - Group Promo Pic - 2013 - #1

FREEDOMS REIGN has been active in the Connecticut Metal scene since 2011. The idea behind the band’s formation was to simply make some great music that returned the musicians involved to their roots and could deliver on their commitment to making some Old School Metal that would be relevant in today’s scene. Expect nothing less than a true return to heavy, hard and driving Old School Metal. The band’s self-titled debut was produced by Nick Belmore (Toxic Holocaust/Hatebreed) at Dexters Lab in Milford, CT.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on FREEDOMS REIGN, click on the links below!

facebook: Freedoms Reign

http://www.reverbnation.com/freedomsreign

http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

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LONG LIVE FREEDOMS REIGN.

Stone.

2013 Revolver Golden Gods TV Commercial Is METAL Star Studded And Also… Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on February 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Revolver Golden Gods - 5th Anniversary promo flyer

On Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California, the Revolver Golden Gods 5th Anniversary Show will take place! Hosted by Chris Jericho, this fantastic Metal event is also presented by Epiphone. 5FDP, Anthrax, Stonesour, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Halestorm will be performing! Metallica is headlining too! Metal be thy name!

Take a look and listen below to the fun-filled and Metal star-studded TV commercial promoting this night of Metal mayhem:

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For a related post featured on Metal Odyssey, click the link below!

Revolver Golden Gods Awards – 5th Anniversary Show Returns May 2nd, 2013!

Above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on February 11, 2013.

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For more info on this very cool event, click on the link below:

facebook: Golden Gods Awards

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LONG LIVE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW.

LONG LIVE HEAVY F’N METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

DANTE – German Progressive Metal Band Looking For A New Bassist

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, progressive metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Dante - band logo

After the tragic loss of their bassist, Markus Berger, in early January, DANTE are now looking for a talented  bassist with studio/live experience, who is able to join the band as soon as possible.

DANTE have recently released their new album November Red on Massacre Records and offer an own recording studio, a huge rehearsal room, a creative work environment and much more.

They expect their bassist to be enthusiastic about the band, have knowledge about their music’s genre (progressive metal), be passionate and to be reliable.

If you think you’re the right man or woman, feel free to contact the band via info@danteband.de

You’ll find further information here: www.dante-sound-aid.de (German only)

Get DANTE’s new album “November Red” here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/20424

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

For more info on DANTE, click on the links below!

facebook: DANTE

http://www.danteband.de

For more info on MASSACRE RECORDS, click links below!

http://www.massacre-records.com

facebook: MASSACRE RECORDS

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LONG LIVE DANTE.

Rest In Peace, Markus Berger.

Stone.

DORO Issues Roadside Update On Raise Your Fist North American Tour

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Legendary Metal Queen DORO PESCH is currently finishing up the Raise Your Fist North American Tour which commenced with a fiery appearance on the 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise late last month! Touring in support of the anthemic Raise Your Fist full-length, released worldwide via Nuclear Blast late last year, the iconic songstress continues to enthrall the masses with her permeating voice, metallic grace and infectious, onstage charm.

Comments the perpetually upbeat DORO: “So far the tour has been so amazing! It’s the best North American tour we’ve ever done. The venues have been packed and so many have sold out. The fans have been truly amazing and so supportive, it’s been overwhelming! The Joliet, Illinois show was so intense, we’re saving some of the live footage for an upcoming DVD. Some shows have been very long — everyone wants to hear so many songs; so many encores! We are so looking forward to playing the rest of these shows, especially Hollywood! The old Warlock members, our label and so many friends are coming out. I truly thank all the fans who’ve made these shows so amazing and possible.”

DORO - Raise Your Fist - Large Promo Cover Pic!!

Additionally, DORO devotees in Tempe, Arizona will have the opportunity to meet Pesch and her bandmates at a special in-store meet & greet on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Naked Dave’s Music located at 2155 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ. The signing session will run from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. For more info, go to THIS LOCATION.

DORO North American Headlining Tour 2013 [remaining dates]:
2/19/2013 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
2/20/2013 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
2/21/2013 Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA
2/22/2013 House Of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
2/23/2013 Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ

Advance ticket links are available on DORO’s Official Facebook Page.

Raise Your Fist features guest appearances by Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister and Ozzy/Firewind guitarist Gus G, with artwork by British artist and longtime DORO collaborator Geoffrey Gillespie. The offering debuted at #65 on the American Billboard Heatseekers chart upon its first week of release and was commended by Outburn in an 8/10 rating for delivering “50 minutes of expertly crafted Teutonic metal.”

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Critical Praise For Raise Your Fist:

 “…probably the classiest lady in metal.” – Outburn

“Raise Your Fist is a solid outing for DORO PESCH and at this stage in the game, would expect nothing less from her. She still manages to savor that hard rock image and make it work for her and I hope she never stops doing this. I say raise your fist in the air babe, and never let it go.” – Blistering

“On her 12th solo album, German metal maiden DORO PESCH sounds more assured than ever, particularly as a songwriter on these 13 taut, Teutonic tunes.” – Revolver

Doro - Portrait Promo banner - nuclear blast

(Source: Earsplit PR)

Read how meeting DORO on this Raise Your Fist North American Tour was Stone’s Metal Dream Come True by clicking the link below!

DORO – Meeting Doro Pesch Was My Metal Dream Come True: Columbus Ohio, Ace Of Cups, February 9th, 2013

Above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on February 15, 2013.

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For more info on DORO, click on the links below!

http://www.doro.de/

http://www.facebook.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/musi…

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LONG LIVE DORO, THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

VOIVOD – “Target Earth” Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in experimental metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Voivod - Target Earth - promo cover pic!

VOIVODTarget Earth, is the 13th studio album from Progressive/Thrash Metal legends VOIVOD. Guitarist Daniel Chewy Mongrain meritoriously steps in for the late, legendary (and irreplaceable) Denis “Piggy” D’Amour and fits in perfectly with the entire world of unique Metal sound that only VOIVOD delivers. Co-founder and bass guitarist Jean-Yves Thériault appears once again on this (thoroughly memorable) VOIVOD album; with Jean’s last VOIVOD studio album contribution being 1991’s Angel Rat.

When a band of such influential status like VOIVOD sticks to their (musical) roots while avoiding any unnecessary reinvention of their own Metal wheel, grand things can happen. Target Earth is such a “grand thing” and I am overjoyed by both this album and VOIVOD’s admirable perseverance. With 2013 being the 30th Anniversary of VOIVOD, old school fans should be drooling over Target Earth. New fans of this Canadian national Metal treasure are surely being recruited into the VOIVOD realm, thanks in part to this band’s tour stops and Progressive/Thrash relevancy.

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I’ve always embraced the originality of VOIVOD, their blend of sound coupled with experimentation really has survived a bevy of “flavor of the month” genres over the decades; while their underground aura will never vanish, regardless of how popular they are in our Metal circles. As strange as this sounds, my 80’s VOIVOD collection of Metal has survived on none other than… cassettes. I’ll never part with them either, just as I’ll never part with Target Earth.

There’s always been that comfort food type of vibe I get from VOIVOD’s Metal and I’ll never be able to explain it away. Target Earth is not just a must album for 2013; it has earned my required status among Metal albums for 2013. Get into The VOD and thank me forever. Target Earth surely will be in my Top Twenty Metal Albums Of 2013 list; this new offering from VOIVOD is that beneficial to my Metal soul. Metal be thy name.

Album artwork created by Away.

VOIVOD Target Earth was released on January 22nd, 2013, via Century Media.

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VOIVOD:

Denis Snake Bélanger – vocals

Daniel Chewy Mongrain – guitar

Michel Away Langevin – drums

Jean-Yves Thériault – bass

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For more info on VOIVOD, click on the links below!

facebook: Voivod

http://www.voivod.com/

http://www.irongang.com

http://www.voivod.net

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LONG LIVE VOIVOD.

Stone.

KISS By Monster Mini Golf Anniversary Bash – March 23rd, Las Vegas: Here’s The KISStastic Info!

Posted in classic hard rock music, hair metal bands, hard rock music 2007, hauntings, heavy metal music reference, new york yankees, rock interviews, rock music lyrics with tags , , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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KISS – Celebrate the one year anniversary of KISS by Monster Mini Golf with a special VIP Party on Saturday, March 23rd from 6pm – 8pm in Las Vegas! Special guest KISS drummer Eric Singer will be available for photos and autographs and will also be doing an intimate Q&A!

Platinum and MONSTER ticket packages are available for the VIP Party. Sales are limited as we would like everyone in attendance to enjoy the party!

The day will kick off with a free KISS Expo outside in the parking lot of KISS by Monster Mini Golf from 10am – 6pm.

Special Expo Guests include Bob Kulick and Ken Kelly.

– Shop for KISS collectibles at a KISS venue!

– Get your Face “KISS” Painted!

– Get your Photo taken in the KISS boots!

For more info, click on the link below:

http://www.monsterminigolf.com/kiss/one.php

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(Source: facebook: KISS)

For more info on KISS, click on the link below!

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

DORO – Meeting Doro Pesch Was My Metal Dream Come True: Columbus Ohio, Ace Of Cups, February 9th, 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal concerts, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on February 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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DORO – It all took place last Saturday night (February 9th) at a tidy venue called Ace Of Cups in Ohio’s capital city of Columbus; which also has the distinction of being Ohio’s largest city. This Ace Of Cups club is happening and downright cool to the Rockin’ core. Sometimes, as that old saying goes: grand things come in small Rock ‘N’ Roll clubs. On that Saturday night, a grand thing did happen for me at Ace Of Cups; one I’ll never forget for the rest of my Metal life. I met DORO. I met the Queen Of Heavy MetalDoro Pesch.

To state that meeting DORO was a Metal dream come true for me is an understatement of mega-magnitude. We all have that list of Rock & Metal legends we need to meet before we die. DORO was #1 on my list, replacing the late Ronnie James Dio  whom I never did get to meet; yet I was fortunate to see DIO in concert. I guess this entire Metal dream come true wouldn’t have even happened if it wasn’t for… Rob Rockitt of HARD ROCK HIDEOUT fame. Here’s how it all unfolded:

I was staying at a Holiday Inn Express in Dayton, Ohio, with my family, while we were waiting to move into our new home on February 11th. A text came from Rob Rockitt stating: “too bad you can’t get out here earlier, you could go see DORO with me.” My reply text to Rob Rockitt was: “I’m already here, in Dayton.” The rest is Metal history! Rob Rockitt drove up from Kentucky to pick up my Metal and DORO lovin’ ass at the Holiday Inn Express I was staying at; even after I gave him the wrong directions to the wrong Holiday Inn Express, which was across town. Good going Stone. Sometimes I can be a legitimate dumb-ass.

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Hanging out with Rockitt was filled with Metal chatter and good-times laughter, both during our drive to Columbus and inside Ace Of Cups. We both could have talked non-stop to each other, cause we had tons to catch up on about our lives. We drove around for a short while looking for a parking spot near Ace Of Cups and hit pay-dirt; finding a parking spot just a couple of blocks away. When the two of us entered Ace Of Cups, we noticed the stage was just a dozen or so footsteps from the front door! Whoa! Needless to say, for standing room only, there wasn’t a bad spot in the house.

With a few regional bands opening the night of Metal memories, Phantom 13 and Sister Sin followed before DORO hit the stage. I really dug the set from the Shock Rockers/Horror Punk band Phantom 13 and Sister Sin’s live set was a Metal knockout! Sister Sin’s vocalist Liv Jagrell is a Heavy Metal Queen in the making… yes, Liv is that good. When DORO finally took the stage, it was as if my life was overtaken by the happiest vibes from Metal la-la land. There she was… in person… working the crowd of her adoring fans, inside this club that felt like home to me… there was Doro Pesch!

This being my first time ever seeing DORO live, it all felt so amazing to my senses. There’s something magical about the way that DORO came across on stage; it’s as if she truly made everyone in attendance feel like an important part of her life, if only for this one live night of songs. DORO has stage presence that should be taught to every up and coming Rock musician in the world today. There’s no denying that DORO’s voice and look are 100% Heavy Metal; only experiencing DORO live is witnessing this dedicated performer in all of her glorious Heavy Metal essence. I would relive this live performance from DORO thousands of times over, if it were possible!

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There were numerous moments when I’d swear DORO made eye contact with every fan while she performed… then again… I was in Heavy Metal euphoria. DORO’s musicians are world-class and proved it during each song. I can’t state it any better than that. Four highlights from an entire live set of highlights (for me) were: Raise Your Fist In The Air, Hero, Breaking The Law and All We Are. Did I mention I was mesmerized by seeing DORO perform live?

As DORO’s set came to a close, I was still reeling from hearing DORO sing Hero. Feeling the vibe of true love and respect for the late Ronnie James Dio, as it swirled around the fans and myself, inside Ace Of Cups, was a tender Metal moment for me. It’s called Metal family and there’s no better way to describe it than that. The Queen Of Heavy Metal signed a few autographs from the stage and was eventually escorted by security to the DORO merch table for a meet and greet with her fans. Rob Rockitt and I gladly waited in line to meet DORO for (at least) 40 or so minutes. I recall feeling an exhilaration like none other, as I waited in line (anxiously) with my Metal buddy. All I kept thinking (and saying out loud to Rob Rockitt) was: I’m gonna really meet her!

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I’ve interviewed a good number of Hard Rock and Metal (celebrity) musicians in my day; only these interviews have taken place by phone and email. Actually meeting DORO face-to-face is a whole different Metal ballgame, my Metal brethren. Rob Rockitt was just as determined and happy to meet DORO as I was. When our turn came to meet the Queen Of Heavy Metal, Rob Rockitt took my picture with her; as I returned the favor for him. DORO was very sweet, polite, friendly and… down to earth. I never would have imagined her any other way.

For all the millions of words I thought of saying to DORO, I wound up spilling out this babble to her: “DORO, I want to thank you for making my life better through your music.” DORO responded with: “Thank you, that means so much.” I also said: “DORO, I will forever cherish this night and meeting you.” DORO smiled at me, gently patted my right arm and responded with: “Awwwww.” I’ll never forget that brief exchange I had with DORO. Simply priceless, timeless and iconic is the Queen Of Heavy Metal.

I then walked away from my brief meeting with DORO and thanked Rob Rockitt several times on the way back to his car. We both were fortunate to have DORO autograph her Raise Your Fist CD for us as well. As we approached the car, Rob Rockitt put his arm around me and said: “Welcome to Ohio, Stone!” I looked at him and realized to myself 2 things: Metal Buddies and Metal are forever. Metal be thy name.

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DORO and Stone

(Photo Credit: Rob Rockitt)

DORO’S  Setlist – Ace Of Cups – February 9th, 2013:

01. I Rule The Ruins

02. Burning The Witches

03. Fight For Rock

04. Running From the Devil

05. True As Steel

06. Raise Your Fist In The Air

07. Metal Racer

08. East Meets West

09. Earthshaker Rock

10. Für Immer

11. Hero

12. Revenge

13. Breaking The Law

14. All We Are

15. Unholy Love

16. Metal Tango

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For more info on DORO, click on the links below!

http://www.doro.de/

http://www.facebook.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.twitter.com/DoroOfficial

http://www.youtube.com/DoroOfficial

For more info on SISTER SIN, click on the links below!

http://www.sistersin.com

facebook: Sister Sin Official

For more info on ACE OF CUPS, click on the link below!

www.aceofcupsbar.com/

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LONG LIVE DORO, THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

ORANGE GOBLIN – “A Eulogy For The Fans – Orange Goblin Live 2012” Releases March 12th, Via Candlelight Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on February 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Candlelight Records has confirmed March 12th as the North American release date for A Eulogy For the Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012. The CD/DVD is the first proper live recording from ORANGE GOBLIN and will be released in tandem with the band’s first full stateside tour in over eight years. The special recording kicks off a planned year of non-stop touring and continues the success found in 2012 in which the band appeared/topped countless “Best Of” magazine and fan generated polls.

A Eulogy For The Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012 includes ORANGE GOBLIN’s complete performances professionally recorded at Bloodstock Open Air Festival (England-August 11, 2012) and Hellfest (France-June 15, 2012). The DVD further includes the official Tom Cronin directed videos for “Red Tide Rising” and “Acid Trial,” the latter courtesy of Scion A/V, plus the Matt Chance directed “Red Tide Rising Documentary” and Gaetan Chataigner directed “Highway To Hellfest Documentary.” Art and design was once again provided by Jimbob Isaac under the direction of vocalist Ben Ward.

Discussing the album, Ward says, “for years people have been asking us to release a live album. It’s a warts and all recording to highlight exactly what you get at an ORANGE GOBLIN show. It’s not over-produced; you can hear the bum-notes and the forgotten lyrics as well as the energy and power emanating from the stage. And the crowd! I think that’s what a good live album is all about. It’s just the sound of us getting up on stage, plugging in and going hell for leather. Crack open a beer, turn it up loud and bang your head.”

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England’s Classic Rock Magazine says, “put simply, ORANGE GOBLIN are the best metal band in Britain.” A permanent fixture on the metal landscape since their formation in 1995, ORANGE GOBLIN recordings have been embraced by fans the world over. Their live performances have been hailed as one of the best. Kerrang! says, “ORANGE GOBLIN shows are very predictable… you know they are going to be brilliant before they even hit the stage.” ORANGE GOBLIN signed to Candlelight Records late 2008 and immediately began writing new material for the first time in over five years.

Teaming with producer Jamie Dodd and two-time Grammy-nominated engineer Andy Jackson (Pink Floyd), the band completed recording of A Eulogy For The Damned late September 2011. The record was released February 14, 2012 entering the UK Top 200 at 96 and landed on Billboard’s Heat Seekers chart at 38. The album hit the top of CMJ’s Loud Rock album chart on March 7 and ended the year at position 6 on the Top 50 Year-End Album chart. Decibel Magazine called the album,” maximum riffage, turbo-doom biker rock… awesome!.” Hellbound proclaimed, “this dish is one spicy meatball.” Popdose confirmed, “possibly the best record from start to finish that they have released yet.”

A Eulogy For the Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012 features songs that span the band’s extensive repertoire including fan favorites “Stand For Something,” “Scorpionica,” “Quincy The Pigboy,” “Blue Snow,” “Time Travelling Blues,” and the album’s single “The Filthy & The Few” which is set to impact loud rock radio on February 26.

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ORANGE GOBLIN w/ Clutch:

3/08/2013 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH

3/09/2013 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN

3/10/2013 Pop’s – Sauget, IL

3/11/2013 Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom – Little Rock, AR

3/12/2013 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK

3/14/2013 Palladium Ballroom – Dallas, TX

3/18/2013 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO

3/19/2013 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT

3/21/2013 House of Blues – W. Hollywood, CA

3/22/2013 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ

3/23/2013 Hard Rock Café – Las Vegas, NV

3/24/2013 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA

3/26/2013 Regency Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA

3/27/2013 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV

3/29/2013 Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA

3/30/2013 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

3/31/2013 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID

4/01/2013 Wilma Theater – Missoula, MT

4/02/2013 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA

4/03/2013 Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC

4/05/2013 Flames Central – Calgary, AB

4/06/2013 Odeon Events Centre – Saskatoon, SK

4/07/2013 Union Hall – Edmonton, AB

4/09/2013 Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB

4/10/2013 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN

4/11/2013 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

4/12/2013 House of Blues – Chicago, IL

4/13/2013 Orbit Room – Grand Rapids, MI

4/15/2013 Wescott Theater – Syracuse, NY

4/16/2013 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT

4/18/2013 Sound Academy – Toronto, ON

4/19/2013 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA

4/20/2013 Ram’s Head Live – Baltimore, MD

ORANGE GOBLIN is vocalist Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, bassist Martyn Millard, and drummer Chris Turner. The band delightfully use/endorse Meinl Cymbals, Lace Pick Ups, Fender Guitars, Marshall Amps, Vater Sticks, Orange Amps, Natal Drums, Rotosound, and Jagermeister.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on ORANGE GOBLIN, click on the links below!

http://www.orange-goblin.com

facebook: Orange Goblin

http://www.youtube.com/orangegoblinofficial

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LONG LIVE ORANGE GOBLIN.

Stone.

IRON MAIDEN – “Maiden England ’88” Concert To Be Released On DVD, March 25th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal concerts, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on http://www.ironmaiden.com:

EMI are proud to announce the highly anticipated release of the Double Disc DVD MAIDEN ENGLAND ‘88 on 25 March. Now available for the very first time on DVD, this live show was filmed across two sold-out nights at Birmingham N.E.C Arena, UK in November 1988 during the band’s “Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son World Tour”. Disc one contains the concert which has been specially upgraded and extended from the existing 1989 longform VHS release and now includes three previously unreleased encores: Running Free, Run To The Hills and Sanctuary thereby completing the full concert with a total running time of 110 minutes . Maiden’s own Film Producer and Director Andy Matthews went back to the 1988 edit and painstakingly remastered each shot digitally; colour correcting and grading to give the image the best possible look from that time.

As well as the VHS stereo sound track by Martin Birch, the band’s producer between 1981 and 1993, the DVD also includes a brand new 5.1 audio surround mix by Maiden’s current producer Kevin Shirley. The concert was meticulously directed and edited by bass player and founder member Steve Harris, so as to capture the performance from a fans-eye view of the stage, focusing fully on the music, the elaborate stage production and the lighting. Add into the mix an electrifying set list and of course Eddie, and Maiden England now offers a snapshot of a bygone era in which the band, as they continue to do today, devote their all in delivering the ultimate live experience for their fans.

Disc two is an extensive bonus disc featuring an exclusive documentary charting Part 3 in the History of Iron Maiden. This 40-minute film comprises recent interviews with the five band members and manager, Rod Smallwood. Picking up the story in the aftermath of the ‘84/85 World Slavery tour, this interesting and insightful documentary sees the band speak candidly about their memories of an exciting and occasionally turbulent period from which would emerge the albums Somewhere In Time and Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son. As the Eighties began to draw to a close, so did another chapter in Maiden’s compelling history.

Other special extras on the bonus disc include Twelve Wasted Years. First released as a longform VHS in 1987 and available for the first time on DVD, this documentary runs for 90 minutes and includes archive interviews and dynamic live footage from the band’s beginnings in the now legendary Ruskin Arms pub, via London’s Marquee club and three World Tours. Five promo videos for the singles from the aforementioned albums are also featured and have been carefully restored and improved upon from the original films using the very latest software with the audio remastered in digital stereo.

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Set List:

Moonchild

The Evil That Men Do

The Prisoner

Still Life

Die With Your Boots On

Infinite Dreams

Killers

Can I Play With Madness

Heaven Can Wait

Wasted Years

The Clairvoyant

Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son

The Number Of The Beast

Hallowed Be Thy Name

Iron Maiden

Run To The Hills*

Running Free*

Sanctuary*

*previously unreleased.

DISC TWO – THE HISTORY OF IRON MAIDEN PART 3

The History Of Iron Maiden – Part 3

12 Wasted Years

Wasted Years promo video

Stranger In A Strange Land promo video

Can I Play With Madness promo video

The Evil That Men Do promo video

The Clairvoyant promo video

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For more info on IRON MAIDEN, click on the links below!

http://www.ironmaiden.com

facebook: Iron Maiden

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LONG LIVE IRON MAIDEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Scott Coverdale.

SIRROCO “LAMBAY” – Celtic Heavy Metal Band’s Concept Album Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Skillful Irish metallians SIROCCO are back with a bunch of fine new songs!

Finest Celtic Heavy Metal with Thrash nuances from the ever-green isle Ireland!

Frontcover and inlay-art has been crafted by well-known Belgian brush-artist Kris Verwimp!

SIROCCO also looking out anytime massively for new Live-Gigs!

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SIROCCO:

Ciaran O Cearuill – bass + vocals

J. Tobin – guitars

Padge Maderson – guitars

Robert Kiernan – drums

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SIROCCO – Band Bio:

Formed in Co. Waterford in 2003 by Jim Tobin, SIROCCO are a blend of thrashy rythms, beautiful lead guitar melodies, intricate drumming and pounding bass lines, interleaved with plenty of dual guitar harmonies, and old school heavy metal solos, combined to create a sound which they like to call “Celtic Thrash”. Originally an instrumental band, bass player Ciaran O’ Cearuill stepped up to the mic in early 2007 to finalize the line-up, and is audible on their release “The March Through Crimson Frost”, which was officially released in the U.K. and Ireland; released on April 7th, 2008, through Code7 Music.

SIROCCO have played over 100 shows since their inception, including support spots for Exodus, Megadeth, Wasp, Suidakra, Firebird, Crowning Glory, Waylander and Wolfchant, as well as playing at the Cork Winterfest 2007 festival alongside Primordial, The DOD 2008 Festival alongside Watain and the Full Metal Rack 2008 Festival alongside Pagan Altar. The 4-piece have also travelled to the U.K., where they played a headlining show with U.K. metallers Savage Messiah and Heathen Foray in November 2007, and again in June 2008 to headline the inaugural Summer Solstice Pagan Festival.

Their new and third album, Lambay, a concept album about the Viking invasion of Ireland, saw the light of day back in August / September of 2012. 2012 also saw the bands first shows in Belarus, Lithuania, Spain and Malta.

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(Source: METALMESSAGE)

www.metalmessage.de

For more info on SIRROCO, click on the links below!

facebook: Sirocco

http://www.siroccoband.com

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LONG LIVE SIRROCO.

Stone.

MASS – Boston’s Hard & Heavy Rockin’ Legends Are: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MASS – To celebrate the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal legends MASS, I’ve decided to pick them as Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day… and… list a complete History Of MASS Coverage On Metal Odyssey! WHOA!

Listed below are the links of ALL the MASS features, interviews and news found on Metal Odyssey, all in chronological order, starting with the most recent. Click away and catch up on some MASS history! Metal be thy name!

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A HISTORY OF MASS COVERAGE ON METAL ODYSSEY:

MASS – To Rock The House At Maddy’s In Saugus, MA, On February 9th! bigtalkahh Are Special Guests! January 19, 2013

MASS – Donating All Of This Years Download Proceeds Of “A Very Merry X-Mass” To Hurricane Sandy Victims December 2, 2012

MASS – New MASS Album In 2013! First Live Gig Of 2013 > Here’s The Hard Rockin’ Info You Need! December 2, 2012

MASS – To Share The Stage With WINGER On December 8th! November 28, 2012

MASS – Concert Update and Some Cool Live Pics! September 1, 2012

SKID ROW & MASS – Sharing The Stage! This August 26th At Wally’s, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire August 4, 2012

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TESLA & MASS – Promo Video For Concert On July 5th, 2012; To Be Held At Casino Ballroom In Hampton Beach, New Hampshire July 1, 2012

MASS – Performing As Special Guests For TESLA On July 5th, 2012! June 4, 2012

CINDERELLA & MASS – Rockin’ Together! June 28th, 2012, In Foxboro, Massachusetts! May 7, 2012

MASS – To Perform With STRYPER, Memorial Day Weekend! And More Fantastic MASS News! March 16, 2012

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Louis St. August

Louis St. August of MASS – Provides Lead Vocals On ‘Stretch Armstrong’ For ‘Liberty & Justice’ CD ‘Hell Is Coming To Breakfast’ February 16, 2012

Louis St. August of MASS – Nominated For ‘Male Vocalist Of The Year’ In Limelight Magazine Readers’ Poll February 1, 2012

MASS – Louis St. August Interview: Discusses The “Sea Of Black” Album With Metal Odyssey! December 8, 2011

MASS “A VERY MERRY X-MASS” – IS OUT NOW! December 1, 2011

MASS – Louis St. August Interview: Reflecting On The 1985 “Do You Love Me” (Music Video) & “New Birth” Album November 5, 2011

MASS “Voices In The Night” – Revisiting A Hard Rockin’ and Feel Good Album From 1989 August 8, 2011

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Above photos courtesy of Louis St. August.

For more info on MASS, click on the links below!

http://www.massrocks.com

facebook: Mass

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LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.