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FRONTIERS METAL FESTIVAL – Taking Place On October 30th, 2016 In Milan, Italy

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on July 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the first edition of the FRONTIERS METAL FESTIVAL which will be held on Sunday, October 30th at the Live Club in Trezzo Sull’Adda (Milan), Italy.

After the success of the first three editions of the “Frontiers Rock Festival”, the Italy based label decided to create a spin-off event to highlight the incredible talent of the heavier bands on the roster. The bill is made up of seven international and Italy based bands, all of whom will please fans of the Power and Progressive Metal genres.

TRICK OR TREAT will kick off the festival, playing songs from their awesome new record, “Rabbits’ Hill Pt. 2,” which will be released on July 8th.

Spanish Metallers Lords Of Black featuring new Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero Official Site will follow wth their exciting mixture of Classic Heavy Metal combined with Power and Prog Metal.

From there, DGM, an Italian band, who will release their highly anticipated eighth album, “The Passage” on August 26th, will take the stage and show of their incredible Progressive Metal stylings.

With no rest for the wicked, Italian symphonic Metallers Secret Sphere will take the stage, spearheaded by the fabulous singer Michele Luppi, now keyboardist and background singer in Whitesnake.

The Festival will continue on with a theatrical approach – Prog and Symphonic – from the magnificent German band Vanden Plas Official. Their live return to Italy is certainly one of the most anticipated events of the day.

The two headliners will be: Labyrinth – a new Frontiers signing, recently finalized – one of the most successful Italian Metal bands of all time, which will see the return of singer Roberto Tiranti Solo Artist to the line-up, who will offer a live rendition of their classic masterpiece “Return to Heaven Denied” from start to finish, in addition to some of the most acclaimed songs from their storied catalog.

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The last slot of the evening could not have been left to anyone else other than Germany’s mighty Primal Fear, one of the most successful Metal bands around, fresh off the successful, chart-busting album Rulebreaker, which charted in their home country of Germany, as well as in the United States and many other countries around the world.

Doors will open at 14.00 hrs.

Price is 35.00 EURO until the day of the Festival. Tickets purchased on the show day will cost 39.00 EURO.

Metalheads all over Europe – YOU SIMPLY CANNOT MISS THIS SHOW!

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Source:

Frontiers Music srl - promo record label logo - 2015 - #33MNSMOSCT

www.frontiersmetalfestival.com

www.facebook.com/frontiersmetalfestival

www.liveclub.it

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SECRET SPHERE -Signs With Frontiers Music SRL; Live Album To Be Released

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Frontiers Music Srl:

Secret Sphere is another awesome metal band that we’ve recently brought into the Frontiers family. If you consider yourself a fan of the symphonic and power metal genres and have not heard their EXCELLENT 2012 album, PORTRAIT OF A DYING HEART, then we suggest you remedy that immediately by checking it out on Spotify!

The band’s first release with Frontiers, a live album, will be out later this year and the band will also be playing the first ever Frontiers Metal Festival on October 30, 2016 at LIVE MUSIC CLUB in Milan, Italy along with Primal Fear, Labyrinth (another new signing), DGM, TRICK OR TREAT, Vanden Plas, and Lords Of Black!!!

Check www.frontiersmetalfestival.com for more info.

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Source:

Frontiers Music srl - promo record label logo - 2015 - #33MNSMOSCT

http://www.frontiers.it

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SECRET SPHERE.

LONG LIVE FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Dario Mollo’s CROSSBONES – Signs With Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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BREAKING NEWS: Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Dario Mollo’s CROSSBONES.

Best known for his partnerships in the The Cage with Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath) and Voodoo Hill with Glenn Hughes (Black Country Communion, Deep Purple, California Breed), Italian guitarist Dario Mollo began his career in 1981 with the band Crossbones. With them, he released his first studio album in 1989, which was produced by Kit Woolven (Thin Lizzy, MAGNUM, and UFO, among others) before getting involved in the production side of things himself.

“This new project, “CrossBones” was created with the intent to pay homage to the band from where it all started,” says Dario. For the occasion, he brought back the drummer of the original lineup, Ezio Secomandi together with his regular collaborator Dario Patti on bass and keyboards.

The choice for the singer is Carl Sentance (Nazareth, Don Airey Band, Persian Risk, KROKUS, who came at the suggestion of Don Airey of Deep Purple, during a recent visit to Dario’s home.

“This album includes the best of all the experience I gathered in my career in music and in artistic production,” concludes Dario. The quality of the material he recorded is witness to that.

The album is planned for release towards the end of 2016, with tour dates to follow.

For more info on Dario and Crossbones, check www.dariomollo.com.

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Source:

Frontiers Music srl - promo record label logo - 2015 - #33MNSMOSCT

http://www.frontiers.it

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DARIO MOLLO & CROSSBONES.

Stone.

VICTORIUS – German Power Metal Band Signs With Massacre Records; New Studio Album Releasing In Early 2017

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The passion for Power Metal is what unites Victorius, who are currently working on a new album that’s expected to be released in early 2017 via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Strong melodies, tough rhythms, catchy riffs and precise vocals characterize the sound of the German quintet.

They already toured with bands like Freedom Call Official or Van Canto through Europe, and have also played at festivals like the Rockharz Open Air, among others.

They’ll hit the European roads again in January/February 2017 along w/ Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site and their label mates Mystic Prophecy!

Welcome to the MASSACRE RECORDS family, guys!

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Line-Up:

David Baßin – Vocals

Dirk Scharsich – Guitar

Florian Zack – Guitar


Andreas Dockhorn – Bass

Frank Koppe – Drums

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http://www.victoriusmetal.net

http://www.facebook.com/victoriusmetal

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE VICTORIUS.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Legendary ACCEPT Guitarist HERMAN FRANK Signs With AFM Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From AFM Records:

Look who was visiting us a few weeks ago: the one and only, Mr. HERMAN FRANK! The much acclaimed guitarist has written Metal history with Accept and Victory, in addition he has released two successful albums with his solo band.

We’re looking forward to unleash the new Herman Frank album later this year and also re-issue the first two albums “Loyal To None” and “Right In The Guts”.

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Source:

AFM Records - logo - white background - 2015 - #MOGNALS

http://www.afm-records.de/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HERMAN FRANK.

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ELM STREET – “Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist” Releases on September 9th In The USA, via Massacre Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Elm Street‘s new album “Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist” will officially be released on September 9th in the USA!

Pre-order your copy here:

Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist has already been released in Europe on June 24th, 2016.

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

MASSACRE RECORDS

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ELM STREET.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

CRYSTAL BALL – New Studio Album “Deja-Voodoo” Releases On September 2nd, Via Massacre Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Crystal Ball present the artwork of the upcoming album “Déjà-Voodoo”, created by Thomas Ewerhard!

“The artwork is the perfect symbiosis between the terms déjà-vu and voodoo: Déjà-Voodoo! Our main character, a voodoo doll names Louis, is standing in the water, which mirrors him. The water is symbolic for the subconsciousness here. Louis also wears the CRYSTAL BALL ‘LifeRider’ amulet around his neck, as a personal item. Why LOUIS? Well, keep your guesses coming!”

The album will be released on September 2, 2016 via MASSACRE RECORDS.

Massacre Records - M Logo - 2014

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CRYSTAL BALL.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

METAL ALLEGIANCE – To Release “Fallen Heroes” EP On August 2nd, Commemorating Lemmy, David Bowie And Glenn Frey

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 6, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Nuclear Blast:

Metal Allegiance has announced they will release a special EP, entitled Fallen Heroes, on August 12, 2016. The band united to pay homage to the 3 legends – Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead, David Bowie, and Glenn Frey – who impacted not just their lives but the world as well.

Below is the track list for Fallen Heroes:

  1. Iron Fist featuring Troy Sanders
  2. 2. Suffragette City featuring Mark Osegueda
  3. 3. Life In The Fast Lane featuring Alissa White-Gluz – Official Page

Guitar: Alex Skolnick

Bass: Mark Menghi

Drums: Mike Portnoy

“The end of 2015 and most of 2016 has been a brutal year with many of our heroes passing,” comments Mark Menghi. “When Portnoy called me in January to alert me that Glenn Frey had passed, I literally broke down. That night after having a few Tequila Sunrises in Glenn’s honor, a lightbulb went off… We’re going to record a few tunes to honor our fallen heroes. I called back Mike that evening and asked him what he thought and the next day we were in the studio recording. By weeks end, all guitars, drums and bass were complete. I can’t begin to explain the influence that Glenn Frey, Lemmy, and David Bowie had on me. Each of their music has helped me immensely during some real dark periods of my life and not to mention their influence on me as a musician and songwriter. Lemmy is God, Glenn is King and David is the Architect.”

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Alex Skolnick comments: “These brilliant artists have an extensive catalogue that is sometimes on the softer side (with the exception of Motörhead, of course). So when it came to The Eagles & Bowie, we specifically chose tunes of theirs that are riff-based and translatable to high energy arrangements. For Lemmy, we immediately crossed out “Ace of Spades” (great tune but the last thing the world needs is yet another cover version) and chose “Iron Fist,” which we already had a good handle on from playing live and to us is every bit as much a signature Motörhead tune.”

“I’m really excited to be a part of the Fallen Heroes EP” comments Alissa White-Gluz. “I think we have all felt the weight of losing so many great musicians this year. I think these songs are a cool way to pay tribute to a few people who contributed so much to the world of music and showcase a different side of ourselves.”

Recorded at Conclave Studios in New York City, Fallen Heroes was produced by Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick and Mike Portnoy. The album was mixed by Jay Ruston in Los Angeles, CA and mastered at Sterling Sound New York City by Ted Jensen. The initial sketch of the artwork was created by Mark Menghi and Stephen Thompson (Anthrax) and was later finalized by Marcelo Vasco Arts (Slayer).

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL ALLEGIANCE.

RIP, LEMMY, DAVID BOWIE & GLENN FREY.

Stone.

CARCASS – To Kick Off One Foot In The Grave 2016 North American Headlining Tour

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 6, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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British Metal icons CARCASS will return to North America next week for their One Foot In The Grave 2016 headlining tour. Set to commence on July 16th and level nearly two dozen stages through August 6th, the journey includes performances at Chicago Open Air Festival as well as Heavy MTL. Support will be provided by Crowbar, Ghoul, and Night Demon. The band’s latest stateside journey follows their recent and successful assault on North American soil alongside label mates Slayer and Testament.

CARCASS w/ Crowbar, Ghoul, Night Demon:
7/16/2016 Chicago Open Air Festival – Chicago, IL
7/17/2016 Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS
7/19/2016 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
7/20/2016 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
7/22/2016 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
7/23/2016 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
7/24/2016 The Roxy Theatre – West Hollywood, CA
7/25/2016 Club Red – Mesa, AZ
7/26/2016 Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX
7/27/2016 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
7/29/2016 New Daisy Theatre – Memphis, TN
7/30/2016 Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
7/31/2016 Park Street Saloon – Columbus, OH
8/01/2016 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore MD
8/02/2016 The Broadberry – Richmond, VA
8/03/2016 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
8/04/2016 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
8/05/2016 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT
8/06/2016 Heavy MTL Festival – Montreal, QC (CARCASS only)

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CARCASS will be touring in support of Surgical Steel, released in September 2013. The record came in at #41 on the US Billboard Top 200 Chart, just narrowly avoiding the dreaded “Top 40 Band” moniker. Even with their impressive back catalogue, Surgical Steel has given the band their highest charting and possibly most critically acclaimed record to date.

Surgical Steel was produced by Colin Richardson (Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower, Gorefest, Cannibal Corpse etc.) and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Accept, Exodus, Testament). Joining guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker in the band’s current incarnation are new drummer Dan Wilding (Aborted, Trigger The Bloodshed) and guitarist Ben Ash (Pig Iron, Desolation, Liquefied Skeleton). Original sticksman Ken Owen contributed guest vocals as well.

CARCASS has released several classic albums over the years, including Decibel Magazine “Hall of Fame” inductees Heartwork and Necroticism – Descanting The Insalubrious, and their influence has changed the face of Extreme Metal with every consecutive release. Whether it was inventing gore-grind (Reek Of Putrefaction, Symphonies Of Sickness) or creating the template for Melodic Death Metal (Heartwork), CARCASS has always made records by which bars were set and rules were broken. Upon the band’s dismantling in 1996, fans mourned the loss of the seminal act and longed that the group would return again one day.

In 2007, the Metal world got its wish as CARCASS reformed to play several sold-out reunion shows around the globe. Once again re-motivated to administer a shot of cynicism and infectious riffs into the arm of a sickly Metal scene, founding members Bill Steer and Jeff Walker began writing what would become the latest output of their highly influential career, Surgical Steel. Only the choicest of cuts were made, and blood sweat and tears were shed to bring us a record worthy of the CARCASS legacy. In short, Surgical Steel is just what the doctor ordered.

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCarcass

http://www.nuclearblast.com

http://www.facebook.com/nuclearblastusa

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CARCASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

EDEN’S CURSE – New Album “CARDINAL” To Be Released October 14th, via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 3, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Multinational Melodic Metal band Eden’s Curse will release their fifth studio album Cardinal via German Metal label AFM Records on October 14th, 2016.

Produced by Paul Logue and Thorsten Koehne, Cardinal contains 12 songs with all of the usual Eden’s Curse trademark melodies, hooks and riffs.

Written mainly by the band’s long-established writing team of bassist and founding member Paul Logue, virtuoso guitarist Thorsten Koehne and former drummer Pete Newdeck (Tainted Nation), what is immediately apparent about ‘Cardinal’ is that it showcases some of the group’s melodic yet heaviest and most progressive moments to date.

“We took two years to write this album, because ‘Symphony Of Sin’ was such a successful album for us. We like to do things properly in this band and explore every possible opportunity to make each moment of every song the very best that it can be. We are not the type of band to just churn out songs with next to no quality control – we scrutinize every riff, lick, hook, melody, lyric and ask – can we do it better? This has been a long, hard and collaborative process that has not only produced some of the best songs we have ever written but some of the best collective performances on any Eden’s Curse album to date” enthuses bassist Paul Logue.

Guitarist Thorsten Koehne added “We are known as Eden’s Curse for writing some good hooks, so we can always come up with that, but one thing we wanted to do on this album was bring out the technical side of the band a little more as well as make it heavier”.

‘Cardinal’ is the first studio album to feature drummer John Clelland (Code Of Silence), who appeared on 2015’s ‘Live With The Curse’ double live release, and new Finnish keyboard player Christian Pulkkinen aka Chrism ( Simulacrum, Adamantra)

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Track Listing:

01. Prophets Of Doom
02. Sell Your Soul
03. The Great Pretender
04. Messiah Complex
05. Find My Way
06. Kingdom Of Solitude
07. Utopian Dreams
08. This Is Our Moment
09. Rome’s On Fire
10. Unconditional (Featuring Liv Kristine)
11. Saints & Sinners
12. Jericho

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Bonus Video Clip:
Sell Your Soul

CD Pre Order:http://shop.afm-records.de/…/eden-s-curse-cardinal-cd-digip…


CD + Tshirt Bundle Order:http://shop.afm-records.de/…/eden-s-curse-cardinal-cd-digip…

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Source:

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For more Eden’s Curse:

Eden’s Curse

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EDEN’S CURSE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 2nd… From PRETTY MAIDS To GOJIRA

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On July 2nd, 1987 – The third studio album, Among The Living, from the great ANTHRAX was ranked at #72, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

EZO - self-titled album cover pic - 1987 - #MO9999ILMFO

On July 2nd, 1987 – The Japanese Metal band EZO had their self-titled studio album ranked at #150, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Now, that’s a Metal blast from the past! Whoa! FYI: The legendary Gene Simmons produced this album. Whoa, again!

Pretty Maids - Future World - promo cover pic - 1987 - #MO3993ILMFO

On July 2nd, 1987PRETTY MAIDS had their second studio album, Future World, ranked at #174 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. How cool was that? Answer: very cool!

Gojira - Magma - promo cover pic - 2016 - #9909ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Magma, from GOJIRA is ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jeepers!

Nails - You Will Never Be One Of Us - promo cover pic - #MO9993ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album from California’s NAILS is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album’s title is: You Will Never Be One Of Us.

Fleshgod Apocalypse - King - promo cover pic - 2016 - #MO66333ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The new studio album, King, from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE is ranked at #73, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

AFM Records “20 Years – Metal Addiction” Compilation Releases On July 8th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 1, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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2016 marks the 20th Anniversary for Germany-based Metal label AFM Records. Being in the business for two decades now and working with the “who is who” of the scene, the company is proud to present a special compilation of highlights and new tracks, titled “20 Years – Metal Addiction”, to celebrate in style.

Of course all the big names who were (and are) crucial for the label’s evolution during the years are featured here: Doro, U.D.O., Fear Factory, Evergrey, Avantasia, Rhapsody Of Fire, Danzig, Leaves’ Eyes, Edguy, Destruction, Masterplan, D-A-D, Ministry and many more. Two brand new, previously unreleased songs by Iron Mask and Eden’s Curse perfectly round off this extensive release, which comes up with a total of 52 tracks on 3 CDs (20 on the ltd. deluxe double Vinyl).

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Track Listing (3CD):

CD I

01. U.D.O.- Thunderball
02. Avantasia – Reach Out For The Light
03. Evergrey – A New Dawn
04. Masterplan – Spirit Never Die
05. Doro – Thunderspell
06. Leaves’ Eyes – Edge Of Steel (2016 Version)
07. Danzig – Ju Ju Bone
08. Lordi – The Riff
09. Shakra – Hello
10. Iron Savior – Starlight
11. Bloodbound – Moria
12. Flotsam and Jetsam – Taser
13. Ministry – Double Tap
14. A Life Divided – The Lost
15. D-A-D – Last Time In Neverland
16. Voodoo Circle – Graveyard City
17. Krokus – Too Wired To Sleep

CD II

01. Edguy – Babylon
02. Orden Ogan – The Things We Believe In
03. Rhapsody of Fire – Distant Sky
04. Kissin’ Dynamite – I Will Be King
05. Serious Black – Sealing My Fate
06. Jon Oliva’s Pain – Time To Die
07. Tankard – (Empty) Tankard
08. Elvenking – The Loser
09. Sinner – Heart Of Darkness
10. Ohrenfeindt – Zeit für Rock’n’Roll
11. Brainstorm – How Much Can You Take
12. At Vance – Only Human
13. Stahlmann – Feindflug
14. Solution .45 – Gravitational Lensing
15. Ektomorf – Rat War
16. Graveworm – Runaway
17. Onslaught – Born For War

CD III

01. Herman Frank – Right In Your Guts
02. Iron Mask – All For Metal
03. J.B.O. – Vier Finger für ein Halleluja
04. The New Black – With A Grin
05. Thunderstone – Veterans Of The Apocalypse
06. Suidakra – March Of Conquest
07. Destruction – Bestial Invasion
08. Sinbreed – Call To Arms
09. Manimal – Irresistible (Edit)
10. Eden’s Curse – Sell Your Soul
11. Triosphere – Breathless
12. Circle II Circle – Into The Wind
13. Borealis – The Chosen One
14. Fear Factory – New Messiah
15. Mors Principium Est – God Has Fallen
16. Pyogenesis – Steam Paves Its Way
17. Tanzwut – Brüder im Geiste
18. Theatre Of Tragedy – Hide And Seek

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 27th… From MÖTLEY CRÜE To WHITECHAPEL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Motley Crue - Girls Girls Girls - promo cover pic - 1987 - #2MCMO05

On June 27th, 1987 – The fourth studio album, Girls, Girls, Girls, from the legendary MÖTLEY CRÜE was ranked at #2, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

JUDAS PRIEST - Live - promo album cover pic - #1987MO9933ILMFSO

On June 27th, 1987 – The second live album from the great JUDAS PRIEST was ranked at #47, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This live album was aptly titled: priest…live!

Whitechapel - Mark Of The Blade - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #33MO99ILMFSO777

On June 27th, 2016 – The newly released and sixth studio album, Mark Of The Blade, from Tennessee’s WHITECHAPEL is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking Yeah!!

The Browning - Isolation - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #333MO9ILMFSO9

On June 27th, 2016 – Kansas City’s THE BROWNING have their newly released studio album, Isolation, ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

Denner Shermann - Masters Of Evil - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999669ILMFMS

On June 27th, 2016 – The debut full-length studio album, Masters Of Evil, from DENNER / SHERMANN is ranked at #60, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

KISS ROCKS VEGAS – On Multiple Formats In Stores On August 26th, 2016

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , , on June 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From KISS Online:

On August 26, 2016, Eagle Rock Entertainment will unleash KISS Rocks Vegas on DVD+CD ($21.98), Blu-ray+CD ($26.98), DVD+2LP ($39.98), and Deluxe Edition DVD+Blu-ray+2CD ($79.98).

Captured in the midst of their 40th Anniversary World Tour, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers sonically shook Vegas during their residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in November 2014. This Sin City set sizzles with KISS classics from across their 44 album legacy: “Rock And Roll All Night,” “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud,” “Love Gun,” and more. As a bonus feature, KISS Rocks Vegas includes a seven-song acoustic set. Punctuated with pyrotechnics galore, the film presents the fire, electricity, and one-of-a-kind rock experience that earned KISS over 100 million sales globally.

The Deluxe Edition of KISS Rocks Vegas is presented as a hardcover package with a 12X12 book, boasting photos from the show and an exclusive CD.

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“We Rocked and Vegas Rolled! This was Epic In Your Face KISS! We got Up close and personal, I think Rock and Roll fans will really enjoy this spectacle that only KISS can deliver.” – Paul Stanley

“KaBOOM! We blew up the Joint at The Hard Rock in Vegas like never before. We are very proud of this and know that you will be blown away as well.” – Gene Simmons

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For more KISS:

www.kissonline.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

QUEENSRŸCHE To Embark On CONDITION HÜMAN 2016 FALL TOUR – With Special Guests ARMORED SAINT And MIDNIGHT ETERNAL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - publicity pic - 2016 - #MO9900333ILMFSO

From Century Media Records:

“We are pleased to announce that we will be hitting the road this November with the one and only Armored Saint and Midnight Eternal. We’re looking forward to seeing all of you for this great billing of musical diversity and high energy performances! Come join the Ryche this November – December!” – Todd La Torre

Armored Saint - Queensryche - Midnight Eternal - 2016 - promo tour flyer - #MO90999ILMFSO33

QueensrÿcheUS Fall Tour w/Armored Saint & Midnight Eternal

Tuesday, November 15th – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Wednesday, November 16th – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Friday, November 18th – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Tuesday, November 22nd – San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall
Wednesday, November 23rd – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Friday, November 25th – Tyler, TX @ Clicks
Saturday, November 26th – Dallas, TX @ Trees
Tuesday, November 29th – Jacksonville, FL @ Mavericks at The Landing
Wednesday, November 30th – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Thursday, December 1st – Tampa, FL @ The Cuban Club
Friday, December 2nd – Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
Saturday, December 3rd – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Sunday, December 4th – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
Tuesday, December 6th – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Wednesday, December 7th – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
Thursday, December 8th – Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Lounge
Saturday, December 10th – Sioux City, IA @ Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sunday, December 11th – Peoria, IL @ Limelight
Tuesday, December 13th – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
Wednesday, December 14th – Overland Park, KS @ Kanza Hall
Thursday, December 15th – Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE ARMORED SAINT.

LONG LIVE MIDNIGHT ETERNAL.

Stone.

NIGHTLAND – Announces Their “Obsession Over Europe Live 2016 Tour” – Dates, Venues And Cities

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 25, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Nightland - Obsession Over Europe - 2016 - promo tour flyer - #MO99ILMFSO333

NIGHTLAND – Pesaro, Italy’s Symphonic Death Metal group NIGHTLAND have announced their Obsession Over Europe Live 2016 Tour. Check out the dates, venues and cities on the tour flyer above! Metal Be Thy Name! – Stone

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For more info on NIGHTLAND:

Facebook: Nightland

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NIGHTLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

CIRITH UNGOL – Metal Warriors Return! Headlining Frost And Fire II – October 8th In Ventura, California

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 23, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Cirith Ungol - Frost And Fire II - promo festival flyer - 2016 - Oct 7 - 9 - #MO9909ILMFSO

As reported on the Cirith Ungol Facebook:

Frost And Fire II – October 7-9, 2016 – Beautiful Beachside Downtown Ventura, California.

Last year’s event sold out with only two months of notice, so we decided to step it up a notch for all of you. We understand people need time to make travel plans, so here is the entire lineup with ticket links. This is also extra special of course because of the rebirth of Cirith Ungol. They are representing in their hometown of Ventura, CA with this come back show. The fans have cried for it for nearly the last twenty-five years. This is for all of you. Thanks for the support in the past and in the future. Let’s all continue making Heavy Metal history, together.

Day One @ Bombay – October 7, 2016
143 S. California St. Ventura, CA
Showtime – 5:00pm – Show Is 21+Over, Only.

Featuring:
Omen
Slough Feg
Thrust
Blade Killer
Midnight Chaser
Widow
Resistance
Vanlade
Salvacion
Seax
Livin Alive

Purchase Day One Here:


http://nightdemon.net/frost-and-fire–2

Day Two (All Ages)
@ Ventura Theater- October 8, 2016
26 S. Chestnut St. Ventura, CA
Showtime 3:00pm

Featuring:
Cirith Ungol (The Kings of the Dead Have Risen)
Midnight (Exclusive West Coast Appearance)
Mindless Sinner (First Ever U.S. Show)
Special Guest Reunion (Announced March 1St)
Night Demon
High Spirits
Visigoth
Axxion
Spellcaster

All Headliners – All Day Long – Get There Early! 
Purchase Day Two Here:


https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/mobile/index/1082331

After Party at Sans Souci (21+ OVER)
NO cover. (directly across the street from the venue)
10:30pm

Featuring:
Hessian (Portland, Maine)
Alchemy (Tijuana, Mexico)

Day Three (All Ages)
Frost And Fire Presents “Bangover Brunch” And Metal Market @
Bombay – 143 South California St. Ventura, Ca
10:00am – 5:00pm

Featuring:
An Afternoon With Ashbury
Plus Special Guest (T.B.A.)
Heavy Metal Marketplace, DJ’s, Drink And Food Specials, Raffle Prizes, Hangovers And Bangovers!

Purchase Day Three Here:

http://nightdemon.net/frost-and-fire–2

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Official Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1686875868223394/

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For more CIRITH UNGOL:

Facebook: Cirith Ungol

http://www.cirithungol.bigcartel.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CIRITH UNGOL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

The 2nd Annual KILLER DWARFS Charity Golf Tournament “Rock Against Hunger” – All Info You Need

Posted in golf, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , , , on June 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Killer Dwarfs - Charity Golf Tournament - Durham Ontario - 2016 - #MO99933ILMFSO33

The 2nd Annual Killer Dwarfs Charity Golf Tournament “Rock Against Hunger” is happening Friday, August 26th 2016. The event will be hosted again by none other than world renown Author and DJ Lüc Carl. Last years tournament raised over $2000 for Feed The Need in Durham. All proceeds are going to Feed The Need in Durham http://www.ftnd.ca

Feed the Need in Durham is the regional food distribution warehouse serving the Durham Ontario Region. They provide food to emergency food providers such as food banks, soup kitchens, community service centres, shelters, drop-in centres, breakfast feeding programs, etc. They operate a 10,000² ft. warehouse located in Oshawa, Ontario Canada
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Feed the Need in Durham are a proud member of the Ontario Association of Food Banks and an Affiliate member of Food Banks Canada. Killer Dwarfs want to make this a day to remember and give back to those less fortunate in the community where the band began.

The Tournament is “Best Ball” so all levels of golfers will have a great time! Last year was a blast! Spots are limited so book your foursomes or singles ASAP!! Payment in full must be received to secure your spot. We are looking for more sponsors and hole sponsors as well this year. Lets make this a day to remember and give back to those less fortunate.
Contact Golf@KillerDwarfsBand.com to get your registration forms and sponsorship information.

Please share this event to help get the word out!! #KeepTheSpiritAlive
$150.00 per person Passport: $20.00
Hole Sponsor: $200.00
Foursome & Hole Sponsor: $750.00
Title Sponsor (Includes a foursome) $2,500.00
Price Includes: Golf, Cart, Driving Range, BBQ Lunch, Dinner, and Prizes.
Registration & Lunch at Noon
Shotgun Start at 1:00 pm Dinner, Raffle & Door Prizes at 6:30

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KILLER DWARFS.

Stone.

THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR – Commences On July 23rd, 2016!

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Summer Slaughter Tour - 2016 - promo flyer pic - #MO990993

THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR is fast approaching, commencing on July 23rd in Orlando, Florida at The Plaza Live. Get YOUR tickets here:

http://thesummerslaughtertour.com/tickets.html

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE EXTREME F’N METAL.

Stone.

RABID ASSASSIN RETURN!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 19, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Rabid Assassin - promo band pic - 2016 - #MO993366ILMFSO

Horror Metal act RABID ASSASSIN have been on hiatus due the horrific accident founder/guitarist Thane Farace suffered earlier this year. But that hasn’t kept them from working behind the scenes. The band is currently working on their next release titled ‘All Rise’ and have scheduled their first comeback show for July 16th in Laurelton, Pennsylvania. The band has taken their look and sound to the next level including adding drummer Todd Stansfield as well as a fifth member for their theatrical stage show known as Jesseca Rabid.

Both Thane and Jesseca both star in Creepy Crawl Entertainment Horror Films which also features music by RABID ASSASSIN. Stay tunes for more inf on RABID ASSASSIN and visit www.rabidassassin.com!

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Source:

HighVolMusic - logo - 2016 - #MO3999ILMFD8IE996

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE RABID ASSASSIN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.