From Primal Fear Facebook:
We’re proud to announce our European Tour. Pre Sale will start on Friday Nov 15, venue links and information on our website:
http://www.primalfear.de
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PRIMAL FEAR – Announces European Tour 2025
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, mat sinner, Metal, metal odyssey, Power Metal, primal fear, ralf scheepers on November 7, 2024 by Metal OdysseySTEELER – New Music Video “Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)” Premiering November 15th On The RFK Media YouTube Channel
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, keel, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, ron keel, steeler on November 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
The new Steeler video – premiering November 15th on the RFK Media YouTube channel: http://RFKvideos.com
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1980: the dawn of the American Heavy Metal movement, and the birth of Steeler, one of the bands whose sound would define that cultural revolution. Shortly after the release of their iconic 1983 self-titled album, that supernova exploded into multiple bands and projects that would each carve their own places in that era’s history, leaving an undeniable impact on a metal generation.
This triumphant reunion puts a powerful exclamation point on that legacy with the band’s first new song in over 40 years, and their first-ever official music video: https://youtu.be/aKxfj6KOHmA
This brand new (2024) song and video prove that four decades have done nothing to diminish the power and the passion upon which the band was built. “Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)” celebrates the glory of an era that may be gone but certainly not forgotten, combining all the elements that made 80’s metal the soundtrack of so many lives: an anthemic chorus, screaming lyrics that pay tribute to songs and stars that paved the street of dreams, loud powerful music and incendiary guitar pyrotechnics.
That music is provided by men who lived it, then and now: vocalist/guitarist Ron Keel, lead guitarist Mitch Perry, drummer Mark Edwards, bassist Rik Fox, and session drummer Dwain Miller. The song was written by Ron Keel specifically for Steeler and is featured on his new RFK Media album release Keelworld.
The video was directed and produced by David Pear (watch the full clip for credits at the end). A documentary film is now in production by David Pear which will tell the entire story behind the Steeler legacy – American Metal – The Story Of Steeler will be released in 2025.
Source: Best Bet Promo
More Ron Keel info:
Gotthard – 2025 Stereo Crush Tour With Special Guest Y&T | Dates, Cities & Venues
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags classic rock, gotthard, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, Music, music news, rock music, y&t on November 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Y&T bandsintown:
“Y&T was the soundtrack of our youth,” says Gotthard guitarist Leo Leoni proudly, “and now sharing the stage with them is a dream come true!”
Dave Meniketti added, “If rock ‘n’ roll stays real, it never gets old. Gotthard lives that – which is why this tour package fits perfectly together!”
Don’t miss Y&T and Gotthard bringing their music to stages across Europe. A must-see for every true rock fan!
- 23.05.25 Bochum – Ruhrcongress
- 24.05.25 Geiselwind – Music Hall
- 25.05.25 Frankfurt – Batschkapp
- 27.05.25 Hamburg – Große Freiheit
- 29.05.25 München – Circus Krone
- 30.05.25 Stuttgart – FILharmonie
- 31.05.25 A-Telfs – Rathaus Saal
See the full list of EU shows and get your tickets today.
Finnish Hard Rock Band Rimbacher Releases Their Debut Album: High Hopes On The Rocks
Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, Music, music news, Rimbacher on November 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Finnish hard rock band Rimbacher released their debut album High Hopes On The Rocks on November 1st via Inverse Records. The album presents classic AOR vibes, 80’s stadium rock sized attitude and also some hard straighforward rock and roll. The skillful band seasons their music with spices like powerful vocal harmonies, catchy melodies and classical art of guitar heroism.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rimbacher-hhotr
Bass player Reisca Morani tells about the album:
“High Hopes On The Rocks is a very traditional classic rock album including tight brawl and love songs. The atmosphere revolves around big riffs and guitar heroism combined with very melodic and harmonic vocals. The lyrical themes are either timeless stories about the struggles of a sensitive narrator as well as having fun. The soundscape itself has very high energy and spirit throughout the whole album and the songs are delightfully diverse compared to each other. However the the core essence stays solid and the band’s enthusiasm is well heard.”
Guitar player Osku “Sticky” Kilpi continues:
”This album is what we think rock ’n’ roll is all about: plain, simple and straightforward hard rock with all the ups and downs of a typical rock album. No politics, no exceptions, no bulls**t.”
High Hopes On The Rocks – track list:
- Worldkiller
- Luxury
- Dry Body Passion
- Loving You (Is Loving a Broken)
- Cocaine Eyes & Nicotine Stains
- Pluto
- Rock To Ruin
- Chasing Ghosts
- Out For More
- The Last Breath Of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Line-up:
Niko Rimbacher – Vocals
Osku ”Sticky” Kilpi – Guitar
Jim ”Jimbo” Heikkinen – Guitar
Reisca Morani – Bass
Jouni Kauppinen – Drums
More band info:
https://www.facebook.com/rimbacherband
https://www.instagram.com/rimbacher_band
https://linktr.ee/rimbacher
Source: Inverse Records
HELLOWEEN – Heat Fans Up With “Eagle Fly Free” Performance Taken From Live At Budokan
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, helloween, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, Power Metal on November 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
New Live Album Set For December 13, 2024 Release
Exciting things are underway: as they record the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2021 self-titled album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind, metal legends HELLOWEEN treat fans to another preview from their upcoming Live At Budokan release. This high-octane rendition of their timeless classic, “Eagle Fly Free”, captures the unmistakable chemistry between the band and the spirited Japanese audience at Tokyo’s Budokan, elevating the track to an entirely new level.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4
Stream “Eagle Fly Free (live)” here: https://helloween.rpm.link/eagleflyfreelivePR
“A song that is just as wonderful and popular today as it was when it was first released. It comes with an effective overture, has a great upbeat and a brilliant, fast-paced ending. “Eagle Fly Free” has the ultimate vibe and encourages you to sing along. It has everything you would expect from an ‘evergreen,’ I love playing it,” states guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen.
Pre-order Live At Budokan in your preferred physical format [digipak-2CD, 3LP (limited first edition in trifold), Blu-ray, DVD], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive “Eagle Fly Free (live)” and “Best Time (live)” instantly: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR
More from Live At Budokan:
“Best Time (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0
HELLOWEEN are:
Michael Kiske | vocals
Andi Deris | vocals
Kai Hansen | guitars, vocals
Michael Weikath | guitars
Sascha Gerstner | guitars
Markus Grosskopf | bass
Daniel Löble | drums
More on HELLOWEEN:
helloween.org | Facebook | Instagram X |YouTube | RPM
Source: C Squared Music
MONSTERS OF ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCED!
Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags europe, Heavy Metal, Judas Priest, Metal News, metal odyssey, monsters of rock, opeth, queensryche, savatage, Scorpions, stratovarius on October 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
MONSTERS OF ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, April 19th 2025
São Paulo, Brazil
SCORPIONS | JUDAS PRIEST | EUROPE | SAVATAGE | Queensrÿche | Opeth | STRATOVARIUS
Tickets on sale Friday, November 1st, 2024
Demon Bitch Brings Motor City Metal With “Master of the Games”
Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags demon bitch, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Detroit (MI) – Detroit power metallers, DEMON BITCH, have premiered “Master of the Games,” the title track and second single from their long-awaited sophomore album!
Check it out at youtu.be/jUiF6b2Qe3s, as well as on Bandcamp.
Gates of Hell Records (a Cruz Del Sur Music sub-label) will release Master of the Games November 29 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
The sophomore effort from Detroit, Michigan pillars of classic metal Demon Bitch, Master of the Games is a nine-song effort that is unmatched and unpredictable!
An eight-year buffer between studio albums left Detroit true metallers Demon Bitch with one, singular option: To be as uncompromising as possible. While there was an assortment of lessons learned along the way, Demon Bitch used their time wisely to ensure their sophomore Master of the Games long-player turned out exactly like they wanted.
Recorded in Lansing, Michigan between 2022 and 2024 under the watchful eye of George Szegedy, Master of the Games evokes the raw, obscure feelings of underground power and classic metal and captures it throughout nine songs of timeless glory.
Demon Bitch features several members of the heralded White Magician within its ranks, including vocalist Logon Saton, the guitar tandem of Lord Mars and Solon Saton and Drummer Master Commander. The band is rounded out by returning bassist B. Beastmaster, who was featured on the 2014 Death is Hanging… EP.
At its core, Master of the Games is a chaotic offering of obscure and underground U.S. power metal and classic heavy metal with some eclectic moments ranging from 1970s sensibilities to more extreme influences.
The over-the-top approach found on the band’s Hellfiends debut remains, although Demon Bitch has injected several epic moments to make the album even more dynamic. And it’s all tied together by lyrical themes of fantasy, legends and lore, highly disputed claims about the world around us, mystery, secrecy and the unknown captured through ominous, esoteric and dark romantic expression. According to Logon, the stories told in the lyrics are “left pretty open for interpretation in most cases, but I certainly think there’s some interesting concepts for you to look into.”
The album’s artwork was handled by Logon, who wanted to complement some of the more esoteric and mysterious aspects that Master of the Games encompasses, both lyrically and musically. He was working on both the lyrics and the artwork around the same time period, so he spent a lot of time staring at the painting while writing and thinking of ideas. This helped to inspire some lyrical passages in songs like “Sentinel at the Spire,” “Tower of Dreams” and “Soldiers of Obscurity.”
The release of Master of the Games was preceded by Demon Bitch’s first-ever European dates. The band played Chaos Descends in Germany; a festival populated by some of the truest diehards in the metal scene.
Demon Bitch also played a few exclusive club shows in Vienna and Croatia. Not surprisingly, the response was universally positive. And, now, with the release of Master of the Games around the corner, the next phase of Demon Bitch’s career begins. Let the games begin!
Track Listing:
1. Beyond the Pillars
2. The Quickening
4. Not of the Cruciform
5. Protector and the Horse
7. Sentinel at the Spire
8. Tower of Dreams
9. Soldiers of Obscurity
Pre-order:
LP BLACK: tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPBLACK
LP ELECTRIC BLUE (LMT 200) : tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPBLUE
LP COKE BOTTLE (LMT 200): tinyurl.com/DBMASTERLPCOKE
BC: demonbitch.bandcamp.com/album/master-of-the-games
Source: ClawHammer PR
CATEGORY 7 Announces 2025 Debut US Tour
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags category 7, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 8, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
CATEGORY 7, featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Phil Demmel (Kerry King, Machine Head), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), today announces their 2025 first ever tour in support of their self-titled Metal Blade debut.
The fourteen-show trek commences on March 6th in Baltimore, Maryland and runs through March 23rd in Atlanta, Georgia. Direct support on all shows will be provided by Exhorder (except Milwaukee). Additional support will be provided by Hand Of The Tribe on all dates, as well as Dead By Wednesday on the first four dates, and Engineered Society Project on the remainder of the tour, starting in Warrendale.
Comments vocalist John Bush, “Looking forward to CATEGORY 7 blowing off the roofs of some venues on the East Coast and Midwest in March of 2025. This will be the first time the band will be playing live so come and check out some killer musicianship. Playing songs from the debut record should be fun. See ya there!”
Adds guitarist Phil Demmel, “Batten down your hatches because the C7tempest is about to touch ground in the US this March! We are all so thrilled to launch this band and bring our show through the states! See you in the eye of the storm!”
Presales on Blabbermouth.net and Knotfest.com will begin tomorrow, October 9th with the general on sale beginning Friday, October 11th. VIP upgrades will be available for all shows at category7official.com. The VIP purchase does not include the show ticket. See all confirmed dates below.
CATEGORY 7 w/ Exhorder, Dead By Wednesday, Hand Of The Tribe:
3/06/2025 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
3/07/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
3/08/2025 Middle East – Downstairs – Cambridge
3/09/2025 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
w/ Exhorder, Engineered Society Project, Hand Of The Tribe:
3/11/2025 Jergel’s – Warrendale, PA
3/12/2025 The Asylum At Temple Live – Cleveland, OH
3/14/2025 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI
3/15/2025 The Forge – Joliet, IL
3/16/2025 The Rave II – Milwaukee, WI **
3/18/2025 Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN
3/19/2025 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
3/21/2025 Pop’s – St. Louis, MO
3/22/2025 Exit/In – Nashville, TN
3/23/2025 The Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA
** w/ H1Z1, Misfire, Engineered Society Project, Hand Of The Tribe (no Exhorder)
Category 7 was released on July 26th to worldwide critical acclaim and debuted at #8 on the Billboard Rock Chart. The band has released four videos to date for the tracks “In Stitches,” “Exhausted,” “Mousetrap,” and “Apple of Discord.” The band has received major support from the Sirius XM channel Liquid Metal.
Category 7 was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Mike Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios with art and layout by Carlos Fides at Artside Studio (Angra, Evergrey, Kamelot). Stream and purchase the record at: metalblade.com/category7.
https://www.category7official.com
https://www.youtube.com/@Category7Band
Source: EARSPLIT PR
Power Metal Heavyweights SEVEN KINGDOMS Sign With RPM – Celebrate With New Single “The Square”
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, seven kingdoms on October 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Florida’s own power metal force, SEVEN KINGDOMS, is thrilled to announce their signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. This exciting partnership marks a new chapter for the band, kicking off with the highly anticipated release of their upcoming EP, The Square, on November 8th, 2024
In celebration of this announcement, SEVEN KINGDOMS has dropped a brand-new single and accompanying music video for the EP’s title track, “The Square.” The song delivers the band’s signature blend of high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and epic power metal melodies, while the video brings the track to life with a captivating, cinematic experience that fans are sure to love. Watch the video for “The Square” HERE.
Guitarist Camden Cruz comments: “It’s an honor and privilege to join the RPM family alongside bands like Helloween, Kerry King, Meshuggah, Sonata Arctica and many more! We’ve been independent for some time, and we’re thrilled to join a team where that independence can coexist with a proper label. With this EP we have best of both worlds behind us and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship here with Reigning Phoenix Music!”
“The Square is our latest offering. In this EP we deliver a sampling of what sounds and feels we are aiming to bring to the next full release which will also come out on RPM late next year! We hope you love it as much as we do, and we will bring this material on our North American Headlining tour with Striker and Lutharo in November and December and also to Europe when we support Unleash The Archers in February and March 2025!”
Reigning Phoenix Music states: “RPM is very excited to start our new partnership with DMG (Distortion Music Group) and Maurizio Iacono, and offering a new song from Seven Kingdoms is a great way to kick it off!”
Manager Maurizio Iacono further adds: “With the new firepower that RPM will be providing to DMG artists, you can bet that American power metal sensation Seven Kingdoms will be making a lot of noise in the coming year. The Floridians are one of the fastest-rising heavy metal bands from North America, and we expect them to make waves worldwide with their virtuoso guitar skills, impressive vocal range, catchy anthems, and entertaining live shows.”
Pre-Order The Square here: https://sevenkingdoms.rpm.link/thesquarePR
SEVEN KINGDOMS:
Sabrina Cruz – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitars
Kevin Byrd – Guitars
Keith Byrd -Drums
In addition to the EP’s release, SEVEN KINGDOMS will embark on an extensive touring schedule. The band will kick off with a North American headlining tour in November and December, joined by STRIKER, LUTHARO, and OSYRON for select dates. Following that, they will support power metal legends UNLEASH THE ARCHERS on a European tour in February and March 2025.
Purchase tickets at https://www.sevenkingdomsofficial.com/tour
Shredding North America 2024 Tour Dates (With STRIKER, LUTHARO and OSYRON):
Purchase tickets at https://www.sevenkingdomsofficial.com/tour
11/9 – Boozers Rock Bar – Corpus Christi, TX
11/10 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/11 – Haltom Theater – Haltom, TX
11/12 – 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
11/13 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
11/14 – Vultures – Colorado Springs, CO
11/16 – Last Exit Live – Phoenix, AZ
11/17 – Sinwave – Las Vegas, NV
11/18 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/19 – Knucklehead – Los Angeles, CA
11/20 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
11/21 – Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
11/22 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/23 – Jacknife – Kelowna, BC
11/25 – Dicken’s – Calgary, AB #
11/26 – The Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB #
11/27 – The Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK #
11/28 – Sidestage – Winnipeg, MB #
11/30 – Reggies – Chicago, IL
12/1 – Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
12/3 – Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
12/4 – Metro – Baltimore, MD
12/5 – Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
12/6 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
12/7 – The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
12/8 – Conduit – Orlando, FL
# = Osyron Joins
European Tour Supporting UNLEASH THE ARCHERS:
12.02 – Substage – Karlsruhe, DE
13.02 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
14.02 – Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
15.02 – De Kreun – Kortrijk, BE
16.02 – The Underworld – London, GB
17.02 – La Machine – Paris, FR
19.02 – Dynamo – Zurich, CH
20.02 – Legend Club – Milan, IT
21.02 – Backstage – Munich, DE
22.02 – Masters Of Rock Cafe – Zlin, CZ
23.02 – Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
25.02 – Szene – Vienna, AT
26.02 – Kwadrat – Cracow, PL
27.02 – Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
28.02 – Rockhal – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
01.03 – Kronensaal – Hamburg, DE
02.03 – Patronaat – Haarlem, NL
Connect With SEVEN KINGDOMS:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-kingdoms/269540019
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevenkingdomsofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sevenkingdoms
Source: C Squared Music
Texas Metal Titans, IGNITOR, Unleash New Album: Horns And Hammers
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, igniter, Metal, metal albums 2024, metal odyssey, speed metal, texas metal on October 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Featuring Cameos from Members of Metal Church, Manowar and Immortal Guardian
Austin (TX) – Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, Horns and Hammers.
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammersdelivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences, but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR’s strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: youtu.be/ip1xGHaGH_4.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin, whose credits include Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence.
U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.
Track Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on the Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
The CD version is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records: metalonmetalrecords.com/albums/ignitor-horns-and-hammers-cd
The digital version is available for purchase through the label’s Bandcamp page: metalonmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ignitor-horns-and-hammers
Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.
The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.
Source: ClawHammer PR
SAXON – Hell, Fire And Steel European Tour | Info, Dates, Cities And Venues Listed
Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal odyssey, nwobhm, saxon on September 30, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From: Saxon Facebook:
The Mighty Saxon are pleased to announce the extensive “Hell, Fire And Steel” European tour.
The Tour will see us perform our classic album Wheels of Steel in its entirety on what will be its 45th anniversary, plus all the hits, fan favourites and songs from our new album Hell Fire and Damnation.
This is a Saxon tour like no other and one you are not going to want to miss!
The “Hell, Fire And Steel” tour kicks off in Bremen in Germany on February 4th, a listing of dates are below.
Tickets are available via general on sale Friday 4th October with various pre-sales prior, with Sweden general on sale Monday 7th October.
- Tickets on sale for Milan and Tilburg as of Tuesday 1st October
** Tickets on sale for Copenhagen, Prague, Kraków, Vienna and Warsaw as of Wednesday 2nd October
For tickets and more information visit https://www.saxon747.com/tourdates
More dates to be added!
HELL, FIRE AND STEEL EUROPEAN TOUR:
FEB 04 – Aladin Music Hall, Bremen (DE)
FEB 06 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen (DK)**
FEB 07 – Conventum, Orebro (SE)
FEB 08 – Värmekyrkan, Norrköping (SE)
FEB 09 – Slagthuset, Malmö (SE)
FEB 11 – Rockefeller, Oslo (NO)
FEB 13 – Trädgär’n, Gothenburg (SE)
FEB 14 – Folkets Park, Huskvarna (SE)
FEB 15 – Cirkus, Stockholm (SE)
FEB 17 – Docks, Hamburg (DE)
FEB 19 – Lucerna Music Bar, Prague (CZ)**
FEB 20 – Studio, Kraków (PL)**
FEB 21 – Gasometer, Vienna (AT)**
FEB 23 – Progresja, Warsaw (PL)**
FEB 25 – Muffathalle, Munich (DE)
FEB 26 – Live Club, Milan (IT)*
FEB 28 – Volkshaus, Zurich (CH)
MAR 01 – Central, Erfurt (DE)
MAR 02 – 013, Tilburg (NL)*
MAR 04 – Huxleys, Berlin (DE)
MAR 05 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig (DE)
PRIMAL FEAR – Announces New Studio Album and Tour For 2025
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, metal odyssey, Power Metal, primal fear on September 25, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Primal Fear Facebook:
PRIMAL FEAR & Reigning Phoenix Music announce the new studio album Domination; welcome new members & unveil initial 2025 tour dates!
Spanning more than 25 years of pure heavy and power metal, PRIMAL FEAR have face numerous challenges since their formation in 1997. Despite these obstacles, the band have repeatedly risen from their lowest points, like a phoenix from the ashes. After a recent line-up change, which saw Thalìa Bellezecca join on guitar and André Hilgers on drums, the group are now in the final stages of completing their upcoming 15th studio album, Domination, which is currently being recorded.
“We’ve entered the studio and we can choose from a pool of about 25 songs! We’re absolutely happy!” smiles founding member Mat Sinner (bass, vocals). Produced by Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers and Magnus Karlsson, the new offering will be mixed and mastered by the group’s confident partner Jacob Hansen at his Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark by the end of this year.
Long-time guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who has recently returned to the PRIMAL FEAR live touring crew, is once again a vital part of the creative process as well. He adds: “I can’t wait to hit the stage with PRIMAL FEAR again! It’s going to be an incredible ride! We’re going to create something truly special together, both live and in the studio, and I’m so grateful to share this journey with all you metalheads! Metal is forever!”
The metal titans are determined to outdo themselves once again and to surpass the success of their recent album Code Red, which achieved the highest chart notations in the band’s history. Their efforts are progressing exceptionally well. Vocalist Ralf Scheepers states about the current process: “I haven’t felt as great in a long time as I did singing some of the new songs!”
But that’s not all: behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing, and PRIMAL FEAR fans should mark September 5, 2025 on their calendars. This date not only marks the release of Domination but also the launch of a European tour, starting in Hamburg, Germany, and spanning eight countries to celebrate the album’s debut. The tour will be preceded by several festival appearances (more details to be announced soon, so stay tuned!), with their first performance featuring the highly energized new line-up set for Rock in Rautheim next May. Contact: ITM.
Make sure to pre-save the album on your favorite digital service provider (DSP) to not miss its launch: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE ‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES’ WORLD TOUR 2025/26!
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags eddie, Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden, Metal, metal odyssey, nwobhm on September 21, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Iron Maiden bandsintown:
See http://IronMaiden.com for dates
The Run For Your Lives World Tour will kick off on May 27th next year in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival & arena shows around Europe. The tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 and to celebrate this Maiden fans are promised a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from ‘Iron Maiden’ to ‘Fear Of The Dark’, with their most spectacular and elaborate show ever!
Special Guests for the first half of the tour, including the London & Dublin outdoor shows (but not the UK arenas), will be American rockers Halestorm. The second half of the tour sees Sweden’s Avatar as guests. And, finally, British metal band, The Raven Age, will open all UK & Ireland shows.
*Halestorm | ^The Raven Age | **Avatar
Tickets go on general sale next week! Check http://IronMaiden.com for dates/times and to read the whole announcement.
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – Announces 2025 European Tour
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, unleash the archers on September 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Napalm Records Facebook:
Unleash The Archers TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT!!
Metal Hammer, metal.de and Musix proudly present the PHANTOMA EUROPEAN TOUR 2025 with Unleash The Archers, Striker and Seven Kingdoms!!
Tickets go on sale this FRIDAY at 12:00 CET.
“We absolutely cannot wait to come play for all of our European fans again at last”
https://linktr.ee/UnleashTheArchersTour2025
12.02 (DE) KARLSRUHE @ Substage
13.02 (DE) ASCHAFFENBURG @ Colos-Saal
14.02 (DE) COLOGNE @ Live Music Hall
15.02 (BE) KORTRIJK @ De Kreun
16.02 (GB) LONDON @ The Underworld
17.02 (FR) PARIS @ La Machine
19.02 (CH) ZURICH @ Dynamo
20.02 (IT) MILAN @ Legend Club
21.02 (DE) MUNICH @ Backstage Halle
22.02 (CZ) ZLIN @ Masters of Rock Cafe
23.02 (HU) BUDAPEST @ Barba Negra
25.02 (AT) VIENNA @ Szene
26.02 (PL) CRACOW @ Kwadrat
27.02 (DE) LEIPZIG @ Hellraiser
28.02 (LU) ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE @ Rockhal
01.03 (DE) HAMBURG @ Kronensaal
02.03 (NL) HAARLEM @ Patronaat
Artwork by Bo Bradshaw
HELL’S HEROES VII – 2025 | Bands, Dates and Info Released!
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags abbath, Heavy Metal, hells heroes, Metal, metal festivals, Metal News, metal odyssey, saxon on September 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
When: March 20, 21, 22
Where: 2915 N Main, Houston, TX, 77009
- Saxon – “The Eagle Has Landed” set
- Abbath – Immortal classics set
- Crimson Glory – Delivering their legendary progressive metal anthems
- And more…
Ticket info: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0060B8D90354CC
SERIOUS BLACK – Presents “Take Your Life” Video Single From Upcoming Studio Album: Rise Of Akhenaton
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, metal music videos, metal odyssey, Power Metal, serious black on September 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
In celebration of their 10th band anniversary, German power metal act SERIOUS BLACK will unleash their forthcoming, sixth studio album, entitled Rise Of Akhenaton on September 27, 2024 via AFM Records. A video clip for their latest single, “Take Your Life” is now premiering below!
Band mastermind Mario Lochert comments:
“For me personally, this song is something special, not just because my daughter Emilia sang in the 3-part children’s choir. The song also describes my path in the music industry, when people laughed and said you’re crazy and won’t be able to do it. But at the end of the battle the dead are counted – these are the times when the heroes colide.”
Stream “Take Your Life” – out now on all digital services at:
https://seriousblack.bfan.link/take-your-life
Watch the new SERIOUS BLACK video clip HERE
Pre-Order “Rise Of Akhenaton” Here: https://seriousblack.bfan.link/rise-of-akhenaton
TRACKLISTING:
01. Open Your Eyes
02. We Are the Storm
03. Silent Angel
04. Take Your Life
05. Shields of Glory
06. When I´m Gone
07. United
08. Rise of Akhenaton
09. Virtual Reality
10. I Will Remember
11. Metalized
SERIOUS BLACK:
Nikola Mijic (Vocals)
Dominik Sebastian (Guitar)
Bob Katsionis (Guitar)
Mario Lochert (Bass)
Rami Ali (Drums)
Source: AFM Records
PRIMAL FEAR – Announces Thalia Bellazecca As New Guitarist
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Heavy Metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, Power Metal, primal fear on August 30, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Primal Fear Facebook:
Breaking News:
We’re excited to announce our second guitarist. From now on the Italian/Cuban guitar sensation Thalia Bellazecca of Angus McSix will join PRIMAL FEAR as a full member and guitar partner of Magnus Karlsson!
Comments Thalia: “I’m stoked and excited to have the opportunity to play with these giants of the heavy and power metal scene. I feel so honored to share the stage with these amazing musicians and to start a new journey also with this incredible and historical band! Can’t wait to start working with all of you!”
Comments Ralf Scheepers: “After my last show in Italy, I got to know Thalia personally and I realized what a wonderful person she is… Anyone who knows me knows that personal contact and sympathy is very important to me. So I read up on her musical projects and skills and was blown away by her incredible talent! I can’t wait to work with her in the studio and of course live soon!“
Welcome Thalia and we’re super happy to have you in the Metal Commando!
PRIMAL FEAR’s Ralf Scheepers Guests On CRYING STEEL Track
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags crying steel, Heavy Metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, primal fear on August 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
New video and re-recorded version of classic track “No One’s Crying” streaming now!
Italian heavy metal veterans Crying Steel have released a re-recorded version of their iconic track “No One’s Crying”, originally released on their 1987 debut album On The Prowl. The new version features Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear and ex-Gamma Ray on vocals.
Watch the video to the track here: https://youtu.be/EUf5rzIXBs0
The video was created by Natalia Śmiechowicz / @n.station (Motörhead, Dokken, Uriah Heep)
The release of the video follows the news of the band’s new permanent live and recording vocalist Tiziano HammerHead Sbaragli. Crying Steel will be performing with the new vocalist at Italian Metal Heroes festival on Saturday 31 August.
Earlier this year the band released “Live And Thunder”, a brand new live album recorded at the band’s 40th anniversary festival in their hometown of Bologna in Italy. Grab the album via Bandcamp, listen via Spotify and other digital platforms.
Crying Steel was formed in 1982 and is considered to be one of the very first heavy metal acts to come out of Italy. The band’s discography includes: Crying Steel (1985), On the Prowl (1987), The Steel is Back! (2007), Time Stands Steel (2013), Crying Steel Deluxe Edition (Crying Steel and On the Prowl remastered + Wacken DVD – 2016), Stay Steel (2018) and Steel Alive (2019).
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STRYPER 40th Anniversary Tour – Dates, Cities and Venues Listed
Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags 80's heavy metal, christian metal, classic rock, Heavy Metal, metal odyssey, stryper on August 24, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Source: Stryper newsletter
The 40th is getting close! Find your nearest city.. Tickets available now!
09/11/24 – Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Greeneville, TN
09/13/24 – Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
09/14/24 – Uprise Festival, Shippensburg, PA
09/15/24 – The Goodyear Theater – Akron, OH
09/17/24 – TempleLive at the Columbus Athenaeum – Columbus, OH
09/19/24 – The Paramount Theatre – Anderson, IN
09/20/24 – Arcada Theater, St Charles, IL
09/21/24 – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana, IN
09/23/24 – Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK
09/24/24 – Haute Spot, Cedar Park, TX
09/25/24 – Aztec Theatre, San Antonio, TX
09/26/24 – The Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Midland, TX
09/28/24 – Arlington Music Hall, Arlington, TX
09/29/24 – TempleLive Arkansas – Ft Smith, AR
10/17/24 – Soli Deo Center – Nashville, TN
10/18/24 – Capitol Region MU Healthcare Amphitheater – Jefferson City, MO
10/19/24 – TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center – Wichita, KS
10/21/24 – Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
10/25/24 – South Shore Room” @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – Stateline, NV
10/26/24 – The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano
10/27/24 – Belly Up – Solana Beach, CA
10/29/24 – Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
10/30/24 – The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
10/31/24 – The Plaza Theatre – El Paso, TX
11/03/24 – The Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
11/04/24 – The Hawthorn – St. Louis, MO
11/07/24 – Patchogue Theater, Patchogue, NY
11/08/24 – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ
11/09/24 – Keswick Theater, Glenside, PA
11/10/24 – Rams Head Live!, Baltimore, MD
11/13/24 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL
11/14/24 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL
11/15/24 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
11/16/24 – House of Blues, North Myrtle Beach, SC
HATCHET Cover Classic W.A.S.P.
Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags hatchet, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums 2024, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, thrash on August 21, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Today marks the release of a new digital single from HATCHET. Surprisingly it’s the band’s cover of the W.A.S.P. classic “Hellion” from the LA shock rockers 1984 self-titled debut album, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary last week. “Hellion” can be heard on all streaming/download digital platforms or check it HERE https://youtu.be/V05Sa9n3Hv0?si=QA9epgSClc7Rl7TE
“Fist-pumping, headbanging, hardest of hard rock songs is what WASP’s ‘Hellion’ makes me feel. Few songs can take me from bored, sleepy, end of the day dredge to just full-on can’t sit still in your seat, rockin’ out with your cock out!” reveals HATCHETsinger/guitarist Julz Ramos.
“While there’s definitely heavier, faster, music galore out there, something about the energy in the recording of that specific song from that early time period of the band just can’t be beat. I’ve always wanted to play this song in some way. So here we go!
I really do have to lend a big thanks to our bassist and (ANUBIS frontman) Devin Reiche for helping with the melodic vocal duties on this one. It was a bit of a challenge for me, but with some coaching and his vocals in there thickening it up, it really enabled it to become a reality.”
“Hellion” will be included on the band’s forthcoming EP, Leave No Soul, out Oct. 25th, which also includes the title track https://youtu.be/w45dmT7Hvn4?si=aie6nhKcF8s_DtFI plus 2 more originals and the group’s take on another cover – ANNIHILATOR’s “Human Insecticide.” This specially priced EP (featuring cover artwork from Andrej Bartulovic/All Things Rotten (Raven, Hirax, Alcatrazz) and recorded, mixed and mastered by Nick Botelho/NB Recording (Interloper, The Kennedy Veil) the team behind HATCHET’s last albums, is available for pre-order now on limited-edition (300) blood moon colored vinyl, limited run (100) of cassettes or CD. https://lnk.to/leavenosoul
“We’re thrilled to finally release ourselves into you… haha – Yup! Go get yours now as they are very limited in physical format,” exclaims Julz. “Once they’re out – they are out!”
HATCHET was formed in 2006 by teenagers that shared a mutual love for the bands that built their hometown Bay Area metal scene two decades prior. Bands such as Testament, Exodus, and the early work of then-Bay Area transplants Metallica infused the initial blueprint that informed HATCHET’s sound. Signing to Metal Blade Records the group released ‘Awaiting Evil’ in 2008, followed by the release of three more albums – 2013’s ‘Dawn of the End,’ 2015’s ‘Fear Beyond Lunacy’ and 2018’s ‘Dying to Exist.’ The group has also cemented their status as a live powerhouse, performing alongside acts such as Trivium, Soilwork, Flotsam and Jetsam, Metal Church, Raven, Warbringer, Misfits’ Doyle, Jeff Loomis, Kataklysm, Krisiun, Havok and Exmortus.
For more information:
www.facebook.com/hatchetofficial
www.instagram.com/hatchet_official
www.m-theoryaudio.com
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