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THUNDEROR “Pump Up The Volume” w/ First Single Off Forthcoming Second Album Bleed For It – Out March 2026

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Rae Chatten Thunderor L-R: Jonny Nesta (Guitar) | JJ Tartaglia (Vocals, Drums) | Brycen Gunn (Bass)

+ Canadian Tour w/ Burning Witches & EU Tour w/ Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

Canadian heavy metal force Thunderor, fronted by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, ex-Skull Fist), alongside Brycen Gunn on bass, are igniting excitement with their high-octane new single “Pump Up The Volume.” The track offers the first glimpse of their forthcoming sophomore album, Bleed For It, slated for release at the end of March 2026. With their trademark fusion of Arena Rock Opera Heavy Metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, massive choruses, and uplifting energy designed to inspire fans to live boldly and chase their dreams.

The single also doubles as the opening number from Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera, which premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2025. Featuring a cameo from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in the promotional clip, the track sets the tone for an album that promises both fun and depth.

“This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia.

Watch and listen to the music video: “Pump Up The Volume” – https://youtu.be/YfEG-0n0iz4

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/4FzxOaCZO4Vk9o7bnFntHK

Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album Bleed For It showcases significant growth in both songwriting and performance. The band highlights improved vocals and more expansive anthem-driven choruses, delivering a soundtrack that balances raw heavy metal energy with theatrical flair.

The upcoming album is a concept record, serving as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical. Fans can expect a journey through uplifting themes of love, struggle, and perseverance, all wrapped in the band’s trademark high-energy sound.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, Thunderor’s sound is a modern twist on classic heavy and hair metal.

Due out on March 27, 2026, the Bleed For It Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order is available at: https://thunderor.bigcartel.com/product/bleed-for-it-lp-limited-bundle-pre-order

In additional news, Thunderor will be hitting the road in 2026, supporting Burning Witches on their first Canadian Tour in April, followed by a Scandinavian Tour supporting Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) in May (dates listed below).

Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches:
April 20 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC
April 22 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON
April 23 – The Garrison – Toronto, ON

Scandinavia Tour 2026 with HOLMES (The Sound of WASP):
May 15 – Nordic Noise – Copenhagen, Denmark
May 16 – Godset – Kolding, Denmark
May 27 – The Abyss – Gothenburg, Sweden
May 28 – Muskelrock – Blädinge, Sweden
May 29 – Lokstallet – Skövde, Sweden
May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club – Gjerdrum, Norway
May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene – Mandal, Norway

For more info: 

Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial | Instagram.com/thunderor_official | Musicnovascotia.ca/artist/thunderor/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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US Power Metal Kings DESTINY’S END Announce Archival Live Album, ‘Breathe Deep The Road’ (Live & Unreleased)

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metal fans, prepare for a sonic excavation. Destiny’s End, the influential US Power Metal supergroup featuring vocalist James Rivera (Helstar), has officially announced the upcoming release of Breathe Deep the Road’ (Live & Unreleased), a definitive collection capturing the band’s peak era. The album will be released on January 23, 2026.

Documenting the band’s legendary 1999 tour alongside Nevermore and Iced Earth, the album features six explosive live tracks, including the iconic “Breathe Deep in the Dark,” and a crushing medley of Judas Priest classics. In addition, the collection includes three never-before-heard studio tracks: a lost bonus track from the original 1998 sessions, a menacing King Diamond cover, and a powerful tribute to Dio. All tracks have been recently remastered for maximum impact by Andrew Lee.

To kick off the pre-order campaign, Destiny’s End will immediately release the first digital single, “Breathe Deep the Road.” Check it out here!

Destiny’s End was comprised of some of the most respected names in US Metal:

• James Rivera (Helstar, Vicious Rumors) – Vocals
• Dan DeLucie (Crescent Shield, New Eden) – Guitar
• Perry Grayson (Falcon, Isen Torr) – Guitar
• Nardo Andi (New Eden) – Bass
• Brian Craig (New Eden, Seven Witches) – Drums

Breathe Deep the Road’ (Live & Unreleased) is available for pre-order starting TODAY, Thursday, December 4, 2025.

LISTEN NOW: https://breathedeepthedark.bandcamp.com/album/breathe-deep-the-road

Source: Nameless Grave Records

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JUDAS PRIEST Faithkeepers European Tour 2026 – Dates, Countries, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

FAITHKEEPERS EUROPEAN TOUR 2026

JULY SUN 26 – MESSEHALLE, HALLE, GERMANY

AUG THU 6 – WILEYSPORTPARK, NEU-ULM, GERMANY

AUG SUN 23 – LORELEY AMPHITEATRE, GOARSHAUSEN, GERMANY

JULY TUE 28 – TORWAR, WARSAW, POLAND

AUG SUN 2 – OSTRAVA ARENA, OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC

AUG TUE 4 – NEPALA ARENA, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

AUG WED 12 – O13, TILBURG, THE NETHERLANDS

AUG SUN 16 – MOTOCULTUR FESTIVAL, CARHAIX-PLOUGHER, FRANCE

AUG TUE 18 – NAVARRA ARENA, PAMPLOMA, SPAIN

AUG THU 20 – ROIG ARENA, VALENCIA, SPAIN

https://judaspriest.com/home/

Source: Judas Priest Facebook

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AMON AMARTH THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS TOUR – Europe & UK 2026 | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Amon Amarth Facebook:

THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS TOUR. Amon Amarth marches alongside Orbit Culture and Soilwork, raiding cities across Europe and the UK in Autumn 2026

Tickets on-sale Friday 28/11 at 10am local times. Get pre-sale tickets starting tomorrow 25/11 using code: ALLFATHER at: https://www.amonamarth.com/

09.10 – Manchester, UK | O2 Apollo
10.10 – London, UK | Eventim Apollo
11.10 – Wolverhampton, UK | Civic Hall
13.10 – Paris, FR | Zenith
14.10 – Esch Sur Alzette, LU | Rockhal
16.10 – Stuttgart, DE | Schleyer-Halle
17.10 – Frankfurt, DE | Festhalle
18.10 – Antwerp, BE | Lotto Hall
20.10 – Den Bosch, NL | Mainstage
21.10 – Hamburg, DE | Sporthalle
23.10 – Gothenburg, SE | Scandinavium
24.10 – Stockholm, SE | Hovet
26.10 – Helsinki, FI | Ice Hall
27.10 – Tallinn, EE | Unibet Arena
29.10 – Gliwice, PL | PreZero Arena Gliwice
30.10 – Leipzig, DE | Quarterback Immobilien Arena
31.10 – Oberhausen, DE | Rudolf Weber Arena
02.11 – Budapest, HU | Barba Negra
03.11 – Vienna, AT | Gasometer
04.11 – Bamberg, DE | Brose Arena
06.11 – Prague, CZ | O2 Universum
07.11 – Berlin, DE | Velodrom
08.11 – Munich, DE | Zenith
10.11 – Milan, IT | Alcatraz
11.11 – Zurich, CH | The Hall
13.11 – Barcelona, ES | Sant Jordi Club
14.11 – Madrid, ES | Vistalegre
15.11 – Lisbon, PT | Sala Tejo

https://www.soilwork.org

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From Healing to Creation: SAEKO is Back With the 2025 Remastered Edition of Her Debut Album, Above Heaven Below Heaven

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Earlier this year, acclaimed Japanese metal vocalist and songwriter Saeko took a temporary step back from music to undergo major surgery. Now on a steady path to recovery, she is gradually returning to creative work and preparing to reintroduce her music to fans around the world.

While her long-anticipated mini-album, originally scheduled for release in 2025, has been postponed to early 2026, Saeko has released the 2025 Remastered Edition of her debut album Above Heaven Below Heaven, worldwide, on all digital platforms. The album was originally produced by Lars Ratz and Co-produced by Michael Ehré.

Listen to Above Heaven Below Heaven: https://bfan.link/saeko-above-heaven-below-heaven 

Due to the original multitrack recordings being unavailable, the remaster was carefully produced using the original CD source. Thanks to the expertise of V. Santura at Woodshed Studio (Germany), the new edition preserves the emotional core and sonic identity of the original while enhancing its overall balance and clarity.

Rather than a reconstruction or remix, this reissue offers listeners the chance to rediscover the work that launched Saeko’s international journey, a journey that saw her tour with Doro Pesch in 2004 and become the first Asian female artist to perform at Wacken Open Air in 2005.

Often hailed as a milestone for Japanese women in the global metal scene, Saeko’s debut album represents a unique cultural bridge between East and West, between deeply personal songwriting and the grandeur of European melodic power metal.

“It’s been over twenty years since I first recorded these songs,” Saeko shares.
“Back then, touring with Doro and standing on the Wacken stage as a Japanese woman felt almost impossible, yet it happened. Now, after all these years, I wanted listeners to reconnect with that starting point before hearing how far these songs have evolved.”

Now, two decades later, it stands again as a bridge between the past and the future, leading to the upcoming mini-album that will feature three newly re-recorded tracks from this original work.

SAEKO line-up:
Saeko Kitamae – Vocals
Guido Benedetti – Guitars
Alessandro Sala – Bass
Michael Ehre – Drums

SAEKO ON THE WEB:

https://saekometal.info

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Nameless Grave Records Announces CD Re-issue of Luzbel’s Foundational Mexican Heavy Metal EP: Metal Caído Del Cielo

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the CD re-issue of Metal Caído Del Cielo, the seminal 1985 EP from Mexican heavy metal legends Luzbel. This crucial piece of Mexican metal history will be re-released on Friday, December 12th.

More than just a record, Metal Caído Del Cielo is a cultural cornerstone that established the blueprint for heavy metal in Mexico. Founded by guitarist Raúl Fernández Greñas, who honed his craft during a period in England where he was part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band Red.

Greñas returned to Mexico in 1982 and founded Luzbel, instantly setting a new standard for heavy metal in the country. The 1985 EP, originally released on the Comrock/WEA label, solidified their status as pioneers, delivering a raw, electrifying sound that resonated with a generation eager for homegrown metal anthems.

This 4-track EP became an essential document in the history of Latin American metal. The re-issue serves as both a historical document and a vibrant tribute to the original lineup, featuring the dynamic vocal performance of the late, legendary frontman Arturo Huizar (R.I.P. 2020).

Nameless Grave Records is honored to bring this foundational heavy metal work back into circulation on CD, allowing both long-time fans to own a definitive physical version and a new generation of global metal enthusiasts to discover the power and influence of Luzbel.

Luzbel’s Metal Caído Del Cielo CD re-issue will be available for purchase and pre-order on December 12th via the Nameless Grave Records store.

Pre-Order Now: https://namelessgraverecords.com/products/luzbel-metal-caido-del-cielo-cd-pre-sale

Source: Nameless Grave Records

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DEATH DEALER Announce New Album Reign Of Steel | Unleash High-Octane Single & Video “Blast The Highway”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER are gearing up for a new chapter in their steel-forged legacy with the announcement of their upcoming full-length album Reign Of Steel, set for release on January 23, 2026 via Massacre Records. Packed with towering vocals, precision riffing, and a renewed sense of power, the album captures the band at their most focused and explosive.

Forged over five years of intense writing, recording, and relentless refinement, Reign Of Steel marks the band’s most ambitious, powerful and razor-sharp chapter to date. Built on the unshakable trio of Sean Peck, Ross “The Boss” Friedman, and Stu Marshall, and elevated by the crushing rhythm section of Mike LePond and Steve Bolognese. The album delivers ten tracks of uncompromising heavy metal fury, precision engineered for maximum impact.

To mark the beginning of this new era, DEATH DEALER unleash their brand-new single and video “Blast The Highway, a full-throttle anthem that merges the band’s signature intensity with an adrenaline-charged, cinematic sense of scale. Blazing guitars, unstoppable hooks, and a defiant spirit make the track a standout moment on Reign Of Steel.

Watch “Blast The Highway”HERE: https://youtu.be/pflbJK3IPyU

Stream/Purchase the song HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/blast-the-highway

The band comments: “Reign Of Steel represents the pinnacle of Death Dealer. The album is deep, intense and the result of thousands of hours making sure every song is the very best it can be.”

Ross The Boss adds: 
“Reign Of Steel is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band.”

Sean Peck elaborates:
“We wrote this album while locked down in a dystopian reality. It gave us the focus to create what may be our finest achievement yet.”

Stu Marshall concludes: “We spent countless hours crafting this album. It may even contain the longest continuous high scream ever recorded…”

From a production standpoint, Reign Of Steel comes to life under the co-production of Stuart Marshall and Sean Peck, whose combined vision shaped the album’s aggressive precision and melodic grandeur. The sonic assault is further sharpened by Chris Themelco, who handled mixing and mastering at Monolith Studios, giving the record its massive, high-impact sound.

Visually, the album is defined by the striking artwork of Dusan Markovic, with additional design contributions from Aley Yarborough, completing an aesthetic as powerful as the music itself.

Track listing:
1. Assemble
2. Devil’s Triangle
3. Riding On The Wings
4. Bloodbath
5. Raging Wild And Free
6. Blast The Highway
7. Compelled
8. Dragon Of Algorath
9. Sleeping Prophet
10. Reign Of The Night

Reign Of Steel will be available as a CD Digipak and limited Vinyl LP. Pre-orders will start soon.

DEATH DEALER online: https://www.facebook.com/deathdealerband/

https://www.instagram.com/deathdealerband/

Source: Massacre Records

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THE DEAD DAISIES – Live At STONEDEAD Released Today

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , on November 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From The Dead Daisies newsletter:

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our powerful new LIVE album – Live At Stonedead!

Earlier this year we wrapped up an epic UK tour with our final show at Stonedead Festival set in stone!  For those of you who couldn’t be there, you can now relive the raw, high voltage energy of that night with the digital release of ‘Live At Stonedead’!  This isn’t a polished studio album – it’s pure, unadulterated Daisies power and really captures the grit and atmosphere we know you guys love when we play live!

“We were pumped to wrap up a great UK Tour at the Stonedead Festival in Newark. It turned out to be such a great show we decided to release it for you guys.  The audience was fired up and it was an awesome night of Rock! Hope you enjoy this and see ya again as soon as possible” – Doug Aldrich

So grab your digital copy here & turn it up: https://thedeaddaisies.com/live-at-stonedead/

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MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2026 (Sooke, BC) Opens Band Submissions

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest, proudly presented by Royalty Entertainment, is now accepting band submissions for its 2026 lineup! Applications are open until November 30th, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event, taking place on August 9th at FRED MILNE PARK in Sooke, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, Canada.

This all-day, open-air festival is a celebration of metal and hard rock, welcoming fans of all ages to a family-friendly atmosphere filled with heavy riffs and high energy. Mosh the Rock extends heartfelt thanks to the local community for their incredible support and can’t wait to bring the noise back to Sooke in 2026!

Bands from all subgenres of METAL are encouraged to apply. Send your EPK, including photos, music links, bios, and more to: MoshTheRock26[@]gmail[.]com.

Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural year in 2025, Mosh the Rock 2026 is already shaping up to be even bigger and louder!

Founded by Royal Savoie, event promoter, music manager, and host of THRASHCAN on 101.9 FM CFUV.CA in Victoria, BC, Mosh the Rock made its debut with a killer lineup featuring bands from across British Columbia, including: Torrefy (Victoria), Thirteen Goats (Vancouver), Yegg (Nanaimo), Mutual Trauma (Victoria), Dead After Dark (Penticton), Burnt Lung (Vancouver), Pharm (Kelowna), Cybörg (Victoria), Joker’s Revenge (Nanaimo), Blacktop Social (Nanaimo), and Wolf Venom (Sooke).

Get ready for Mosh the Rock 2026 is coming, and it’s going to be louder than ever.

More info: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563939716534

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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DANGEROUS TOYS Demolition – Releasing On December 12th, via Cleopatra Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal records, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Info from Cleopatra Records:

DANGEROUS TOYS Demolition will be releasing on December 12th, 2025, via Cleopatra Records. It’s been 30 years since a new studio album from DANGEROUS TOYS!

Amidst so much activity, and with the band’s long-awaited fifth album still in a state of gestation, fans can look forward to the arrival of  Demolition, which features 10 tracks, all previously unreleased and recorded during the hiatus between the band’s second and third albums, 1991’s Hellacious Acres and 1994’s Pissed, as they continued refining their debut album’s unique concoction of Southern rock and driving metal.

Hand selected by DANGEROUS TOYS, “these old songs… obviously didn’t make the cut when choosing songs for official release,” the band remarks in the liner notes. All will be completely new to all the ears that hear them.

Demolition – Track-listing:

Rock Shock Cowboy
Come Out Swinging
Rattle My Cage
Rhapsody in Barbed Wire
One On One Live
Burning Bridges
Your Sister
Backstreet Girl
Shot To Hell
SNAFU

Listen to “Rock Shock Cowboy” HERE:

https://orcd.co/dangeroustoys_rockshockcowboy

CD/VINYL/CASSETTE:

https://cleorecs.com/search?q=dangerous+toys+demolition

DIGITAL: 

https://orcd.co/dangeroustoys_demolition

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BEAST EAGLE Unleash Fiery New Single “Witch Hunt”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on November 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

BEAST EAGLE returns with “Witch Hunt,” a ferocious new single that captures the band’s raw intensity and unrelenting vision. The song strikes with primal force, a collision of thunderous drums, snarling guitars, and vocals steeped in fury and defiance.

“Witch Hunt” tells the story of a village consumed by vengeance, where fear twists into chaos and fire becomes a weapon. It is a tale of justice gone wrong and wrath turned loose, a song that feels both ancient and immediate. Every note burns with purpose, pulling listeners into a storm of sound and emotion that refuses to fade.

Listen HERE: https://youtu.be/E6Wm-jtqBTQ?si=X-bdpKxgGLJAkbkL

The single paves the way for BEAST EAGLE’s forthcoming EP, Sorceress, set for release on November 21 through Golden Robot Records. The record delves into themes of control, identity, and transformation, offering a darker and more introspective side of the band’s evolving sound.

Line Up:
Kate Lewis (Vocals)
Austin L’Ecuyer (Guitarist)
August Sievering (Drums)
Toby Wandel (Bassist)

Sorceress – Track Listing: 

  1. Sharp Tongue – 3:16
  2. The Dead Follow – 3:40
  3. Send Me Down – 3:14
  4. Witch Hunt – 4:50
  5. The Demonstration – 4:28

EP Credits:
Producer: Rick Carson
Recording Studio: Make Believe Studio
Engineer: Ryan Harvey
Mastering: Rick Carson
Mixing: Rick Carson
Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer

Links:
Bandcamp: https://beasteagle402.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beast.eagle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BEASTEAGLENE/

Source: C Squared Music

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Celebrate Babylon’s Success With The Release Of “Beyond The End Of Time” Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

With the album Babylon now out for just over a month, DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG can celebrate not only impressive chart positions in several countries, but also a wave of acclaim from both fans and the international music press.

Among the album’s many praised moments, “Beyond The End Of Time” has emerged as a clear favourite, a near-eight-minute epic that closes the album on a deeply emotional and timeless note.

Experience the newly released video for this track today, a powerful visual companion to one of the album’s most captivating songs: 
https://youtu.be/JHQ1ON5QHvQ?si=rCpJto4HYs0n9ld-

“Beyond The End Of Time” would also still fit into an era in which people once sang about princesses. The harmonious band accompaniment creates space for the emotional vocals of Udo, Peter and Manuela. Although almost eight minutes long, the piece remains captivating, constantly sets new accents and can even put the listener into a trance-like state.

As the closing statement of Babylon, “Beyond The End Of Time” feels like both a reflection and a promise, a song that bridges the past and present of heavy metal with heart and conviction. It’s no surprise that fans have taken to it as one of the standout moments of the band’s new chapter.

Listen to Babylon on your favourite streaming platform or get your CD/LP/Earbook here: https://datog.rpm.link/babylon

About DATOG:

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) was originally launched in 2020 as a one-off charity project, but quickly developed a momentum of its own and formed into a band consisting of:

Udo Dirkschneider – lead vocals

Peter Baltes – bass, lead & backing vocals

Manuela “Ella” Bibert – lead & backing vocals, keys

Stefan Kaufmann – guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth – guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider – drums, backing vocals

More on DATOG:

datog.de | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

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MEGADETH Announces This Was Our Life 2026 Latin American Tour!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Megadeth’s This Was Our Life world tour is coming to Latin America in 2026, with massive shows just announced in Lima, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, Mexico City and more.

Megadeth Cyber Army members get first access to tickets through exclusive presales.

  • Lima: Cyber Army Presale November 2 – 3 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 6 at 10am local time
  • Colombia: Cyber Army Presale November 3 – 4 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 7 at 10am local time
  • Argentina: Presale details coming soon
  • São Paulo: Cyber Army Presale November 3 – 4 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 5 at 10am local time
  • Santiago, Chile: Cyber Army Presale November 2 – 3 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 4 at 10AM local time
  • Mexico (all 3 shows): Cyber Army Presale November 8 – 9 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 12 at 10am local time

VIP package upgrades including full band member Photo Ops and individual band member Meet & Greets will be available starting with presales via Megadeth.com.

The countdown is on, Latin America! Megadeth is coming for you in 2026!

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TESTAMENT – Worldwide Chart Numbers For New Studio Album PARA BELLUM

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Testament Facebook:

WORLDWIDE chart numbers for PARA BELLUM

Thank you, Legions! Thank you, Metalheads!

Huge thank you to our label Nuclear Blast!

If you haven’t already, you can check out PARA BELLUM at https://www.testamentlegions.com

LONG LIVE TESTAMENT

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INDUCTION – Release Title Track And Video “Love Kills” From Upcoming Studio Album Love Kills! Out February 6th, via Reigning Phoenix Music

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: FranzSchepers Dominik Gusch (bass), Justus Sahlman (guitars), Markus “Maks” Felber (drums), Gabriele Gozzi (vocals), Tim Kanoa Hansen (guitars)

Stream “Love Kills” HERE: 

https://induction.rpm.link/lksinglePR

Power metal visionaries INDUCTION continue their unstoppable rise with the release of the electrifying title track and video “Love Kills”, taken from their forthcoming studio album Love Kills!, due out February 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Feel the surge: “Love Kills” is a fierce anthem pulsing with raw emotion and unstoppable energy. The track captures both the pain and power of love’s downfall, celebrating the resilience that endures even after the flame seems to die. With soaring vocals, thunderous riffs, and cinematic emotion, “Love Kills” reminds us that even in the darkest moments, love’s light never truly fades.

Guitarist and Songwriter Tim Kanoa Hansen shares:

“Love Kills… but it’s never gonna die.’ This simple motto inspired most of Induction’s upcoming third album, which is why it became the title track. It’s deeply personal, full of raw emotion, but it also delivers a message of strength: life always goes on, and we are the masters of our own fate. No matter how dark the days, love will always return. As C. Joybell once wrote, ‘Love, I’m convinced, is found in the darkness. It’s the candle in the night.’”

Stream / Download: 

https://induction.rpm.link/lksinglePR

Watch the music video premiering here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGawhmN018 

Tim adds:
“For me, this album carries a lot of raw and personal emotion. Life always moved forward, and even in the darkest times, love always found its way back. With LOVE KILLS! we explore the beauty and cruelty of love in a futuristic power metal context. It’s Induction at our biggest, boldest, and most fun yet.” 

Following a storm of milestones, including a series of live dates supporting the legendary SAVATAGE, a frenetically acclaimed debut at Wacken Open Air, and the release of fan-favorite singles “Beyond Horizons” and “Dark Temptation,” INDUCTION are firing on all cylinders.

Crafted at Chameleon Studios and Boogie Park Studios in Hamburg, the album was produced by Tim Kanoa Hansen and mixed and mastered by Eike Freese in collaboration with the guitarist. Love Kills! marks the beginning of a new era for INDUCTION, defined by musical evolution, emotional depth, and a fearless drive to push the boundaries of modern power metal!

Pre-Save / Pre-Order the album at: https://induction.rpm.link/lovekillsPR

Love Kills! – Track-List:

1. Virtual Insanity
2. War Of Hearts
3. Dark Temptation
4. Steel And Thunder
5. Strangers To Love 
6. Beyond Horizons
7. Gods Of Steel (physical release exclusive)
8. Love Kills
9. I Am Evil
10. The Veil of Affection
11. Empress

INDUCTION are:

Gabriele Gozzi | vocals
Tim Kanoa Hansen | guitars
Justus Sahlman | guitars
Dominik Gusch | bass
Markus “Maks” Felber | drums

In support of the upcoming album, the band will join VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS on the 2026 “Pirates & Kings Over Europe” tour, hitting 20+ cities across the continent in February and March!

Info & Tickets: http://www.piratesandkings.com 

INDUCTION live:
w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, WARKINGS:
05.02.2026 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
06.02.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
07.02.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
08.02.2026 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
10.02.2026 UK Manchester – Academy 2
11.02.2026 UK London – O2 Academy Islington
12.02.2026 FR Paris – Élysée Montmarte
13.02.2026 NL Tilburg – 013 Poppodium
14.02.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
15.02.2026 DE Berlin – Columbia Theater
16.02.2026 PL Warsaw – Klub Proxima
18.02.2026 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
19.02.2026 DE Hanover – Capitol
20.02.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
21.02.2026 DE Geiselwind – Musichall
26.02.2026 FR Villeurbanne (Lyon) – La Rayonne
27.02.2026 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle)
28.02.2026 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk)
05.03.2026 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
06.03.2026 AT Vienna – SiMM City
07.03.2026 AT Wörgl – VZ Komma

More on INDUCTION:

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Source: C Squared Music

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PISSING RAZORS – Return to the East Coast for the First Time Since 2003

Posted in groove metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Texas Groove Metal Veterans Announce 7-Date Tour with Special Guests Single Bullet Theory and select dates with Byzantine

El Paso’s legendary groove metal pioneers PISSING RAZORS are set to make their long-awaited return to the East Coast for the first time in over two decades. The upcoming seven-date run marks their first appearance in the region since 2004, when the band was touring in support of their Spitfire Records release, Evolution.

Now, in 2025, the band returns to the East in support of their acclaimed 2021 album Eulogy Death March, a tour that’s not only highly anticipated by fans but also historic in nature. This lineup is the closest to the original Pissing Razors roster the band has had in years and features:

Joe Rodriguez – Vocals
Eddy Garcia – Drums
Mat Lynch – Guitar
Geo Gomez – Bass

The East Coast leg will feature direct support from Single Bullet Theory, the long-running East Coast metal force fronted by Matt DiFabio. DiFabio has strong ties to Pissing Razors himself, having played guitar on the 2003 tour supporting Evolution. Now, over 20 years later, the two camps reunite on the same stages once again.

Joe Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the tour’s significance:

“The return to the East Coast after over two decades would mark a significant milestone, not just as a tour to the area with our friends in Single Bullet Theory but a reconnection with the fans in regions we haven’t formally visited in a long time. It symbolizes the longevity of the band and our dedication to the groove metal scene, keeping the genre alive in new and legacy markets.

For long-time fans on the East Coast, it would be a nostalgic and emotional event, potentially the first chance to see the band live in nearly a generation. For the band, it’s an opportunity to re-establish our presence, maybe test new songs (like tracks from our 2021 album Eulogy Death March), and grow our audience geography beyond our Texas-heavy touring footprint.”

Eddy Garcia added:

“It’s with great pleasure that we get to hit the East Coast for a few dates! We haven’t been that way since 2003! Many thanks to Matt and Single Bullet Theory! We look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! East Coast fans have always treated us well, and we look forward to playing all of these shows! Cheers!“

Formed in the mid-’90s, Pissing Razors gained a reputation for relentless touring and uncompromising live shows. From the late ’90s through the early 2000s, the band seemed to live on the road, clocking in tours alongside Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, W.A.S.P., and select U.S. and European dates with Anthrax and NYHC legends Pro-Pain. Their impact helped shape the sound of American groove metal, influencing a new generation of heavyweights including Lamb of God and Gojira.

The upcoming East Coast tour promises to be a celebration of Pissing Razors’ legacy, a testament to their longevity, and a heavy reminder of their ongoing power and relevance in today’s metal scene.

PIssing Razors / Single Bullet Theory/ Byzantine:

10/31 – Richmond, VA. – Another Round
11/01 – Bensalem, PA. – Broken Goblet (with Byzantine)
11/02 – Sabbatus, ME. – Mixers (with Byzantine and Ascend to Power)
11/03 – Westfield, MA. – Gabes 252 (with Byzantine)
11/04 – Providence, RI. – Alchemy (with Thy Will Be Done)
11/05- Hamden, CT. – The Cellar
11/06 – Buffalo, NY. – Rockin Buffalo Saloon

www.facebook.com/PissingRazorsEPTX

www.facebook.com/singlebullettheory

Source: ClawHammer PR

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A Statement From THE CULT’s Ian Astbury And Billy Duffy

Posted in Heavy Metal, Music, Hard Rock, news, gothic rock, music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Jackie Middleton

Mother Nature has a cycle of change and evolution that is inevitable. The moon’s phases change, tides rise and fall. Change is necessary for creation and rebirth.

It is with this in mind that, following the remaining dates on our current North American The Cult/Death Cult 8525 Tour, we have decided to step away from touring for an undetermined amount of time. We have toured extensively over the last few years and we shall now shift our focus to writing, recording new music, and exploring other projects that shall be revealed over time. It is a time for us to turn inward to recharge our spiritual batteries.

When we return to the stage, it shall be with an even stronger fire and energy that we will share with all of you. Ours is a communal bond, and it will not be broken, simply paused.

Until then, we have five remaining shows on this current tour, culminating at The Shrine in Los Angeles on Oct 30. Please join us for what has been an incredible celebration of 40 years of The Cult and Death Cult.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support. It keeps us alive.

“It’s been a beautiful three years celebrating our music with The Cult family around the world. Now it’s time to go home and spend time with our own families, and create some new music” – Billy

“My deepest gratitude to all who attended and immersed themselves in our world. I am deeply grateful to be connected to our Cult family as we ready ourselves for our final five shows for some time, and we take the opportunity to dive deeper into our next creative adventures. More shall be revealed. Blessings to you all.” – Ian

Billy & Ian

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Source: Speakeasy PR

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CREATURES Release New Single & Video for “Beware The Creatures” OUT NOW! | New Album Creatures II Out November 14th, 2025!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The new single “Beware the Creatures” is taken from CREATURES‘ 2025 album Creatures II, out on High Roller Records! 

Get your LP / CD at: https://www.hrrecords.de/CREATURES

Watch “Beware the Creatures” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) HERE

Creatures were originally formed in the summer of 2019 in the city of Curitiba. Like most places in Brazil, the scene there is dominated by extreme metal. However, there are some small “pockets of resistance” carrying the torch for more of a traditional heavy metal sound and Creatures (along with a group called Trovão) is one of the most talented of the lot.

After having issued a few singles, Bart Gabriel offered the band a deal to release their debut album from 2021 through his former label, Iron Oxide Records. The follow-up Creatures II is now due to be released on High Roller Records. 

Creatures II was recorded between September 2024 and March 2025 at Heavy Tron Studio, by Arthur Migotto (Hazy Hamlet). It was produced by Mateus Cantaleano and Migotto. Mateus Cantaleano wrote all the music and lyrics. The line-up on the recording was Marc Brito (vocals), Mateus Cantaleano (guitar), Ricke Nunes (bass), and Sidnei Dubiella (drums). There were also a few special guests, like Caio Vidal on keyboards and Arthur Migotto himself doing some additional vocals.

“Musically, I’d say the album is literally a mix of heavy metal and hard rock, with a darker, more evil vibe,” explains guitarist Mateus Cantaleano. “It carries what I believe is the essence of the band, dynamic songs that combine riffs with arpeggios, catchy choruses with darker minor melodies. Something like that, I think.”

Creatures were once described as a mixture of Dokken, Ratt and Judas Priest, a description Mateus Cantaleano can live with: “Absolutely, that’s true. Those bands, especially Dokken and Judas Priest, are very important in my life, and I carry their influence, even indirectly, in almost everything I do. Of course, I always aim for inspiration, not copying either of them exactly.”

Comparing Creatures I and Creatures II, the guitar player continues: “I’d say Creatures II is a bit heavier, darker, and a more mature album than its predecessor. While the first album was recorded just by me and Roberto, this time we had a full band involved. Both albums share the same essence – very dynamic songs, heavy tracks, power ballads, lots of vocal harmonies, catchy choruses, wild guitar solos, and so on. To me, ‘Beware The Creatures’ is the track that best sums up what I’m aiming for musically with Creatures.” 

On-Line:
https://www.facebook.com/creaturesheavymetal
https://www.instagram.com/creaturesheavymetal
https://creaturesheavymetal.bandcamp.com/

https://highrollerrecords.bandcamp.com/

Source: High Roller Records

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ACE FREHLEY – Rest In Peace, Rock Icon

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

ACE FREHLEY / 1951 – 2025

2025 is another year that hasn’t been kind in the news department, with the passing of music artists. My condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Ace Frehley, affectionately known also as Space Ace and Spaceman. 74 years old is young, as I’ve grown and been reminded how precious life on Earth is.

Ace Frehley (birth name Paul Daniel Frehley) was a founding member and lead guitarist of KISS and highly successful solo artist during his post KISS career. What a career! Performing live consistently and recording albums that have endured an everlasting relevance to this very day, Ace Frehley kept his showmanship Rockin’ straight into 2025.

As I grew up in the mid 70’s through the 80’s, KISS had that wow factor from their personas to their accessible discography and everything in-between. Ace Frehley was the member of KISS I always wished had more songs featuring him as a singer.

Listening to Ace Frehley sing and play his magic on “Shock Me,” 2000 Man” and “Speedin’ Back To My Baby” will be on repeat for awhile now, as my fondness for this Rock icon has never been stronger. I’ll also play very loud Aces’ guitar splendor with the KISS classic: “What Makes The World Go ‘Round.” Plus, the albums of Frehley’s Comet will be bringing back good times memories as well, for the remainder of my life.

Thank you, Ace Frehley, and rest and also rock in peace. You were a major soundtrack to my life. That one time I saw you perform live, with your band Frehley’s Comet, I’ll continue to cherish and talk about forever. God Bless your soul, Space Ace. – Stone

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LYNCH MOB – The Final Album, Dancing With The Devil, Releasing On November 28th, via Rat Pak Records

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Rat Pak Records:

Legendary guitarist George Lynch and his band Lynch Mob are set to release their highly anticipated final studio album Dancing with the Devil via Rat Pak Records due outon November 28, 2025, marking the final chapter in their storied career. Produced by Chris Collier, the album follows the success of their previous effort “Babylon” and showcases elements of classic Lynch Mob with a modern edge, fusing hard rock, blues, and soulful grooves with an unmistakable passion and energy. 

Dancing with the Devil revisits the classic Lynch Mob sound: a potent mix of blues-based hard rock, razor-sharp guitar work, and soulful vocals, delivered with the swagger and confidence of a band that has nothing left to prove. Fans of the early Wicked Sensation era will find familiar fire here with this masterful completion of their musical legacy. Additionally, George Lynch has decided to extend the bands legacy further. Due to high demand for additional performances and the upcoming release of the final studio album Dancing with the Devil, George will continue to fly the Lynch Mob banner into the future with a trek of encore performances. 

Get the full details and get in on some limited-edition signed CD & VINYL bundles at: https://ratpakrecords.com/collections/lynch-mob

Watch the video for “Dancing with the Devil” here: https://youtu.be/3XouoBcbK9A 

Stream or download the single here: https://lnk.to/3a5H5Rus

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