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WARFATHER – Announces September 16 Release for ‘The Grey Eminence’ On Greyhaze Records

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

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WARFATHER has announced a September 16 release date on Greyhaze Records for sophomore album The Grey Eminence. Featuring Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL), WARFATHER’s highly anticipated follow-up to debut album Orchestrating the Apocalypse, was produced by Death Metal icon and studio wizard Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL). Album artwork will be revealed in the near future

The collaboration marks the first time Tucker and Rutan have worked together since MORBID ANGEL’s Gateways to Annihilation. Tucker had this to say about the results:

“I am extremely excited for the release of The Grey Eminence. I feel that this album is one of the best things that I have ever been a part of! Erik Rutan did an amazing job on the production and the songs speak for themselves!” 

 Producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) added:

“Recording with Steve and the guys on the new Warfather album has been fantastic! It has been a blast to be working on this monster album in the studio once again with my great friend and former band mate. The songs are heavy as hell and just outright awesome. We have some great tones and performances.”

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Above: Steve Tucker

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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Facebook: WarFather

www.greyhazerecords.com

www.facebook.com/greyhazerecords

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WARFATHER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Canadian Super Group THIRD ION Announce July Release For Sophomore Album ‘Biolith’

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

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Canadian Progressive Metal Outfit THIRD ION, featuring former members of THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, INTO ETERNITY, and ANNIHILATOR, have announced the July 8 release of sophomore album Biolith. The new album will be released on Glasstone Records and is the first to feature ex-ANNIHILATOR vocalist Dave Padden.

Check out the Biolith teaser video at this location or below:

Padden’s years of experience with ANNIHILATOR, and the many records on which he has appeared, has already proven to be a major asset, and has brought the band to new level of space-time supremacy. THIRD ION once again, tapped artist Harley K at Necrographix to mastermind the artwork for Biolith, and to bring the story of the 10-minute, epic title track to life.

In other THIRD ION  news, the band has been nominated for the “Metal/Hard Music Artist of the Year” category at the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards.

Biolith – Track List:

1. State of Flux
2. Cosmic Delusion
3. Biolith
4. Status Undetermined
5. Illogical
6. Lesson Burned
7. Temporal Divide
8. Corpus Solaris

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BAND BIO:

Third Ion is the product of a mutual love of prog, video games, and science. Formed in 2014 and spread across Canada, the band finished their first full length record by the end of the year; 13/8Bit was released worldwide on Glasstone Records, May 25 2015.

Peaking at #14 on iTunes Metal Charts, 13/8Bit was fully embraced by press across the globe, receiving 9/10 at metal.de, 8.5/10 in Aardshock Magazine, as well as featured streams at Bravewords.com, and Metal Hammer Norway. Unfortunately, shortly after the release of 13/8Bit, singer Tyler Gilbert decided to leave the band to continue focusing on his own original music and career. The band finished writing the followup record while on the hunt for a replacement through the end of the year.

In January of 2016, Third Ion announced that the mighty Dave Padden, had stepped in, and has recorded all the vocals for their sophomore album Biolith, due July 8 2016 on Glasstone Records.

THIRD ION:
Justin Bender – Guitar
Aaron Edgar – Drums
Mike Young – Bass
Dave Padden – Vocals

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more THIRD ION:

www.thirdion.com

 www.facebook.com/thirdion

www.youtube.com/3rdion

www.glasstonerecords.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THIRD ION.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 26th… From SCORPIONS To INDEX CASE

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

Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #MO990099ILMFO

On May 26th, 1984SCORPIONS had their enormous hit, Rock You Like A Hurricane, ranked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on their ninth studio album: Love At First StingLong Live SCORPIONS!

Whitesnake - promo album cover pic - #DC50

On May 26th, 1987 – The seventh studio album from WHITESNAKE was ranked at #4, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This self-titled album features the giant hits: Still Of The Night, Here I Go Again, Give Me All Your Love and Is This Love. Dig it.

The Cult - Electric - promo album cover pic - #MO9933iLMFGGO

On May 26th, 1987 – The third studio album from THE CULT, Electric, was ranked at #38, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This amazing album features the hits: Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine and the cover song Born To Be Wild. Whoa!

Disturbed - The Sickness - promo album cover pic - #MO00330033ILMFNGGO

On May 26th, 2016 – The debut studio album from the dynamic DISTURBED is ranked at #1, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The Sickness was released back in the year 2000. This excellent album includes the (Tears For Fears) kick-ass cover song: Shout 2000. You collect tree monkey toe nails, if you don’t own this album. Truth.

Index Case - Ocean - promo EP cover pic - 2016 - #3303355ILMFGO

On May 26th, 2016 – Iowa’s INDEX CASE have their new and independently released EP Ocean ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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Damien Sisson & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 25th… From SWEET To ROB ZOMBIE

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

The Who - Led Zeppelin - Merriweather Post Pavillion - concert flyer - Columbia Maryland - 1969 - May 25 - #MO777ILN

On May 25th, 1969THE WHO and LED ZEPPELIN performed on this same day at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, Maryland. I was 3 years and 4 months old when this Rock historic event took place. Unreal.

Sweet - Sweet Fanny Adams - promo album cover pic - #MO99997

On May 25th, 1974 – The second studio album from SWEET, Sweet Fanny Adams, was ranked at #27 in the UK. Now, that’s sweet!

DIO "Holy Diver" large promo album pic!

On May 25th, 1983 – DIO‘s debut studio album Holy Diver was released. This iconic Metal album has sold one million (plus) copies, just in the United States. Whoa! Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio.

Rob Zombie - past present future - promo album cover pic - #2003MO99099

On May 25th, 2016ROB ZOMBIE has his Past, Present & Future compilation album ranked at #15, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2003. Dig it.

Rob Zombie - Hellbilly Deluxe - promo album cover pic - #ILMNFSO33330

On May 25th, 2016Hellbilly Deluxe, the solo and debut studio album from ROB ZOMBIE is ranked at #31, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yeah! Hellbilly Deluxe was released back in 1998.

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KLAUS MEINE

SCORPIONS – VOCALIST – LEGEND

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

NO, THANK YOU, KLAUS!!

Stone.

Bulgarian Metallers HereAndNow Releasing Debut Album In June

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 24, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Sofia’s (Bulgaria) HereAndNow will release debut album Flipside Story on June 16. Check out the album teaser video at this location or below. Flipside Story is now available for pre-order: https://hereandnowband.bandcamp.com/releases

A new force on the international Metal scene, HereAndNow rages against the ills of society through its music. Stylistically, this is melodic, progressive, modern, and groovy Metal. The album was mastered by Swedish producer Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Amon Amarth etc). The album will be available on the band’s site and all major online outlets. In addition to the CD, a custom designed flash drive will be available, with maximum quality sound and a subscription to the supporters’ area with exclusive making-of material, including pictures, videos, song notations and alternative mixes.

Stream single “rebuildAndDestroy” on Soundcloud.

HereAndNow - Flpside Story - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #33ILMFMO99099

Track List:

1. areYouWithUs
2. toResist
3. forsakeTheSick
4. becauseWeCan
5. rebuildAndDestroy
6. ruinsOfThePast
7. protestMarch
8. theHydra
9. chooseASide
10. spaceElevators
11. There

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Clawhammer PR - promo logo - 2015 - #0323CHMO

www.facebook.com/hereAndNow.mb

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HEARANDNOW.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 23rd… From BOB MOOG To WO FAT

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

Led Zeppelin - Kinetic Playground - concert flyer - 1969 - #MO92099ILMFG

On May 23rd, 1969 – The timeless LED ZEPPELIN performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois. The supporting bands were: ILLINOIS SPEED PRESS and PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC. Whoa.

Katatonia - The Fall Of Hearts - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO99321ILMFG

On May 23rd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Fall Of Hearts (Bonus Track Edition), from the legendary KATATONIA, is ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy doomsday!

Megadeth "Rust In Peace" large album pic!!

On May 23rd, 2016 – The fourth studio album, Rust In Peace, from the mighty MEGADETH, is ranked at #6 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The late Nick Menza is the drummer on this Thrashterpiece. Rest in peace, Nick Menza.

WO FAT - Midnight Cometh - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO0009ILMFOS

On May 23rd, 2016WO FAT has their newly released studio album of Stoner thunder, Midnight Cometh, ranked at #68 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it.

BONUS METAL HISTORICAL FACT:

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On May 23rd, 1934Robert “Bob” Arthur Moog was born. Mr. Moog was a pioneer of electronic music, inventing the iconic Moog Synthesizer. Mr. Moog passed away on August 21st, 2005. Now, that’s one cool dude. ‘Nuff said, huh?

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

SEWERCIDE Releasing Debut Album on Unspeakable Axe – U.S. Tour Announced

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 21, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Melbourne (Australia) Death Metallers SEWERCIDE will release debut album

Immortalized in Suffering through Unspeakable Axe Records on June 13. The album will also be available through international distribution outlets on August 19.  Check out the promo video for new song “Snares of Carnality” at this location or below:

Evolving out of an aggressive Death/Thrash Metal style (think Demolition Hammer) sound, SEWERCIDE have now planted their flag firmly in the heat-blasted dirt known as Death Metal.  Influenced by Australian greats MISERY and NECROTOMY, as well as revered American bands such as MORBID ANGEL, GORGUTS, and IMMOLATION, this album marks a turning point and a new high water mark for the band. It will surely satiate any listener hungry for pure, aggressive, gore-soaked Death Metal.

SEWERCIDE will launch its U.S. Tour on May 31 in Los Angeles. Tour information can be found at this location and confirmed dates are below:

May 31 – Los Angeles, CA
June 1 – Los Angeles, CA
June 3 – Phoenix, AZ (Masters Chambers)
June 5 – Dallas, TX (Three Links)
June 6 – Austin, TX (Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub)
June 7 – Houston, TX
June 9 – Gainsville, FL
June 10 – Tampa, FL (The American Legion Post 111 Lounge)
June 13 – Atlanta, GA (529 Eav)
June 14 – Lexington, KY (Best Friend Bar)
June 17 – Baltimore, MD (The Sidebar)
June 18 – Philadelphia, PA (Second Empire)
June 20 – Brooklyn, NY
June 23 – Worcster, MA (Ralph’s Rock Diner)
June 24 – Buffalo, NY (The Lair)
June 25 – Rochester, NY (Monty’s Krown)
June 26 – Cleveland, OH
June 27 – Pittsburgh, PA (Howlers Coyote Cafe)
June 28 – Detroit, MI (New Dodge Lounge)
June 29 – Minneapolis, MN
June 30 – Colorado Springs, CO
July 1 – Denver, CO (Rhinoceropolis)
July 6 – Oakland, CA
July 7 – Oakland, CA
July 8 – Ashland, OR
July 9 – Bend, OR (Third Street Pub)
July 10 – Portland, OR (Panic Room)
July 11 – Seattle, WA

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Immortalized In Suffering – Track Listing:
1. For Those About to Rot
2. A Dying Dream
3. Snares of Carnality
4. Interlude in Agony
5. Acrimoniously Disharmonized
6. Pierced with Sentient Trepidity
7. Megalithic Tomb
8. Infinifixion
9. Eternal (In Spirit)

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Australia can be a harsh, hostile place to live. It is fitting that a continent of arid deserts and every creature poisonous and toothy has produced so much great extreme metal. To those ranks, add relative newcomers SEWERCIDE. The Melbourne-based band has actually been around five years now, building their name and sound across a string of splits and EPs, and through relentless live shows at home and abroad. Now at last comes their debut full-length Immortalized In Suffering, just in time for their first U.S. tour.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more SEWERCIDE:

www.facebook.com/Sewercide

http://unspeakableaxerecords.com

www.facebook.com/unspeakableaxerecords

Twitter.com/UARMetal

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEWERCIDE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 19th… From ACE FREHLEY To AVATAR

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

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On May 19th, 1985 – The first studio album from ACE FREHLEY, FREHLEY’S COMET, was debuting at #118, on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. 1st Fanboy Alert: SPACE ACE ROCKS! Note: Some may consider this to be ACE’s second studio album, (along with the 1978 KISS solo album), only this album was recorded with his new band: FREHLEY’S COMET.

Heart - Brigade - promo album cover pic - #MO1990ILMFNSO

On May 19th, 1990 – The fabulous HEART had their tenth studio album, Brigade, sitting at #3, on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. 2nd Fanboy Alert: HEART FOREVER.

AVATAR - Feathers And Flesh - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMNFS777993

On May 19th, 2016 – The newly released and sixth studio album, Feathers & Flesh (Deluxe Edition), from Sweden’s AVATAR, is ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Metal mercy!

AVATAR - Black Waltz - cover promo #2!

On May 19th, 2016 – The fourth studio album from Sweden’s AVATAR, Black Waltz (Deluxe Edition), is ranked at #22 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Sweet Metal Mariah!

Avatar - Hail The Apocalypse - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #AMO49

On May 19th, 2016 – The fifth studio album, Hail The Apocalypse (Deluxe Edition), from Sweden’s AVATAR is ranked at #38, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Good golly, Metal Molly!

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Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 18th… From IRON MAIDEN To THE HEALING

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 18, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - CRAZY NIGHTS - album cover pic - #M)83389ILNMFSO

On This Day In KISSTORY – May 18th, 1993 – ‪KISSPaul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick were inducted into Hollywood’s famed RockWalk.

At the ceremony in front of fans, friends and family, Paul, Gene and Bruce spoke to the crowd and then left impressions of their hand prints in a block of cement. After adding plates of the KISS logo and their signatures, the stone plaque was later added to RockWalk located at the site of the famed Oriental Theatre now Guitar Center Hollywood. ‪‎(the late) Eric Carr was posthumously inducted into the Rock Walk in 1995 and added to the KISS plaque. – Source: KISS Facebook

Iron Maiden - May 18 - 2016 - Cape Town - South Africa - #MO93393ILMGFSO

On May 18th, 2016 – The magnificent IRON MAIDEN performed in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Grand Arena. Run To The Hills!! Run For Your Life!!

GRAND MAGUS - Sword Songs - promo cover pic - #MO88999ILMF

On May 18th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Sword Songs, from Sweden’s GRAND MAGUS, is ranked at #48 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HAIL GRAND MAGUS!!

The Healing - Elevate - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO999ILMFO

On May 18th, 2016 – Canada’s THE HEALING have their newly released album, Elevate, ranked at #90 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! The album artwork for Elevate was done by: Ross Vanosch. Good stuff.

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Stone - 50th - Metal Odyssey - 2016 - #99ILMFDM9966

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 17th… From LED ZEPPELIN To AVATAR

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #1975LZRP0517MOJP

On May 17th, 1975 – The incredible LED ZEPPELIN had their hit, Trampled Under Foot, ranked at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy cannoli! This fabulous song is featured on LED ZEPPELIN‘s sixth studio album from 1975: Physical Graffiti. This was also a double album. Whoa.

Queen - Killer Queen - 45rpm cover sleeve - 1975 - #0517KQMOQ

On May 17th, 1975 – The amazing QUEEN had their hit single, Killer Queen, ranked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This unforgettable song is featured on QUEEN‘s third studio album from 1974: Sheer Heart Attack.

Rainbow - Rising - promo album cover pic - 1976 - #051776 - MORRJD

On May 17th, 1976 – The legendary RAINBOW, led by (the late) RONNIE JAMES DIO, had their second studio album released: Rising.

Van Halen - Why Cant This Be Love - promo single cover art - 1986 - #99

On May 17th, 1986 – The SAMMY HAGAR led VAN HALEN had their huge hit single, Why Can’t This Be Love, ranked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on VAN HALEN‘s seventh studio album from 1986: 5150. Man, I love this song!!

Wango Tango - KIIS FM - promo concert flyer - #MO999ILG

‪On This Day In KISSTORYMay 17, 2003 ‪- ‎KISS closed KIIS-FM‘s massive annual “Wango Tango” concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. This show drew over 50,000 fans. – Source: KISS Facebook

AVATAR - Feathers And Flesh - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMNFS777993

On May 17th, 2016 – Sweden’s Metal ambassadors AVATAR have their newly released studio album, Feathers & Flesh, ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Fanboy alert: AVATAR are awesome!!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

ARKAIK – Progressive Death Metal Faction Announces July Headlining Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Arkaik - Make America Shred Again Tour - 2016 - promo tour flyer - #MO999ILNGF

Progressive Death Metal faction, ARKAIK, will embark upon a fifteen-date US headlining tour this Summer. The Make America Shred Again Tour 2016 will run from July 2nd through July 24th. Support will be provided by Vale Of Pnath and Singularity with additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

“We are beyond stoked to be hitting this road this July with the incredibly talented Vale Of Pnath and Singularity,” issues guitarist Greg Paulson. “This is a really special package given the technical and progressive nature of the music. All bands are releasing new music and have new albums to promote. We also have our most ambitious set list to date, spanning our previous two records and our newly released album Lucid Dawn.”

In the meantime, check out the band’s video for “The Temple Aflame” at THIS LOCATION or below:

ARKAIK w/ Vale Of Pnath, Singularity:
7/02/2016 Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA
7/04/2016 Club Red – Mesa, AZ
7/06/2016 Blu Phoenix – Albuquerque, NM
7/10/2016 Korova – San Antonio, TX
7/11/2016 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
7/12/2016 Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
7/13/2016 Tomcats West – Fortworth, TX
7/15/2016 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO
7/16/2016 The Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
7/17/2016 WhySound – Logan, UT
7/21/2016 Studio 7 – Seattle, WA
7/22/2016 Third Street Pub – Bend, OR
7/23/2016 The Haul – Grants Pass, OR
7/24/2016 Phoenix Theater – Petaluma, CA

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ARKAIK released their Lucid Dawn full-length last year via Unique Leader Records. The second installment in a series of concept albums, Lucid Dawn centers itself around Cyrix, a disillusioned character in a dystopian society. In Cyrix’ realm, dreaming is systematically controlled by a tyrannical ruler named Khaal-Li-Phar and his army of dark shamans, where people are forced to build monuments to the tyrant to stifle their imaginations and inhibit their ability to achieve a multi-dimensional existence.

Musically and conceptually, Lucid Dawn is a Death Metal take on American mythologist, writer and lecturer, Joseph Campbell’s monomyth and the beginning of Cyrix’s “Hero’s Journey,” that seamlessly carries its listeners on a visceral expedition through the depths of evil and beyond the threshold of mundane reality.

ARKAIK‘s Lucid Dawn was engineered, mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren (Suffocation, Fallujah, Wrvth, All Shall Perish et al.) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California and is out now worldwide via Unique Leader Records. Order bundles are currently available at THIS LOCATION.

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“…a head-spinning display of insectile tech-death frenzy – the kind of performance that somehow feels both machine-tight and berserk.” – No Clean Singing

“As profound and groovy as tech gets…” – Sputnik Music

“A tech-death hurricane of musicianship heroics.” – The Sludgelord

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/ArkaikBand

http://www.uniqueleader.com

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueLeaderRecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ARKAIK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 16th… From KISS To HATEBREED

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Dressed To Kill - promo album cover pic - #MO1976ILMGF9

‪On This Day In ‎KISSTORY – May 16th, 1975 – ‪‎KISS headlined Detroit’s Cobo Hall for the first time. The show before a sellout crowd of 12,000 plus, was part of the seventy-two date Dressed To Kill Tour. It was also the first of five shows that KISS recorded for their classic album, KISS ALIVE! – Source: KISS Facebook

Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind - promo album cover pic - 1982 - #66IMMO0104

On May 16th, 1983 – The fourth studio album, Piece Of Mind, from the iconic IRON MAIDEN was released. My favorite song on this album is Revelations. The Trooper, Die With Your Boots On and Flight Of Icarus are songs that kick 100% Metal ass too. Long Live IRON MAIDEN!! 

Talk Dirty To Me - Poison - 45rpm - cover art promo - #MOILMFG9337

On May 16th, 1987POISON had their hit single, Talk Dirty To Me, ranked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa. This song is featured on POISON’s debut studio album: Look What The Cat Dragged In.

Poison - Talk Dirty To Me - 45rpm - Target Version - #MO9900ILMF

*Shown above is a more recent 45 rpm version from Target.

HATEBREED - The Concrete Confessional - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO99033ILMF

On May 16th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Concrete Confessional, from HATEBREED is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. F’N YEAH!! An ace album! Long Live HATEBREED!

DevilDriver - Trust No One - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MOILMF99099

On May 16th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Trust No One, from DEVILDRIVER is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Trust No One is the seventh studio album from DEVILDRIVER. Dig it.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 10th… From LED ZEPPELIN To FORMLESS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 10, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - The Agrodome - Vancouver - promo flyer - 1969 - #MO77799ILMFNO

On May 10th, 1969LED ZEPPELIN performed at the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, BC, Canada. LED ZEPPELIN FOREVER!

Led Zeppelin - debut album - promo cover pic - 1969 - #MO9973ILMFNO

On May 10th, 1969LED ZEPPELIN made their first showing on the UK album chart when their debut and self-titled album ranked at #6. This iconic album would eventually continue on to spend 71 weeks on the UK chart.

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On May 10th, 2003AEROSMITH‘s flamboyant and legendary vocalist, STEVEN TYLER, received an honorary doctorate degree in music from the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Five Finger Death Punch - War Is The Answer - promo album cover pic - 2009 - #05FFDPMO03

On May 10th, 2016 – The second studio album from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, War Is The Answer, is ranked at #10 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This is the album that features the cover song from the great BAD COMPANY, aptly titled: Bad Company. Holy mother of shit, this Bad Company song-classic gets covered in incredible and monstrous fashion from FFDP!! FFDP FOREVER!!

Formless - EON - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO667793ILMFNO

On May 10th, 2016 – Connecticut’s Progressive/Technical Metal band FORMLESS release their studio album: EON.

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Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 9th… From METALLICA To NIGHT RANGER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

EUROPE - The Final Countdown - promo album cover pic - #MO999377ILNMF

On May 9th, 1987EUROPE had their third studio album, The Final Countdown, ranked at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Damn straight about that!

Night Ranger - Big Life - promo album cover pic - 1987 - #MO777ILMFN99

On May 9th, 1987NIGHT RANGER had their fourth studio album, Big Life, ranked at #28 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. How about that? Big Life featured the hit single, The Secret of My Success, a song written for the 1987 film of the same name; a film which starred the very famous Michael J. Fox.

Def Leppard - Let's Get Rocked - CD Single Cover Promo pic - #MO20169909ILNFMS

On May 9th, 1992DEF LEPPARD had their hit song, Let’s Get Rocked, ranked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Holy huckleberry stew! Let’s Get Rocked is featured on DEF LEPPARD’s fifth studio album from 1992: Adrenalize.

KISS - Alive 35 - promo tour flyer - 2009 - #MO88999ILMFNMSO

From KISS Facebook:

On This Day In ‪#‎KISStory – May 9, 2008 – ‪‎KISS kicked off their massive Alive 35 European Tour with a SOLD OUT show at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. The KISS Alive 35 European Tour stopped in 30 cities, drawing over 500,000 fans!

Metallica - Kill Em All - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO933266ILMFNMS

On May 9th, 2016METALLICA‘s debut studio album, Kill ‘Em All, is ranked at #136, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Kill ‘Em All was originally released back in the Summer of 1983, via Megaforce Records. Can you keep a secret? I was a junior in high school, back in 1983. Whoa.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

ACE FREHLEY And SLASH – Are Cover Feature For Guitar World June 2016 Issue

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

Ace Frehley - Slash - Guitar World - June - 2016 - #MO099099ILMFMSO

Guitar World – June 2016 – Slash & Ace Frehley

As they celebrate the release of Ace Frehley’s new covers album, Origins Vol. 1, the former KISS icon and album guest-star Slash discuss their mutual guitar heroes, trading licks on Thin Lizzy’s “Emerald” and their shared love of Les Paul.

For more info on this magazine, click on link below:

Guitar World – June 2016 – Slash & Ace Frehley

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Source: Guitar World

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LONG LIVE ACE FREHLEY & SLASH.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 8th… From AEROSMITH To THE WORD ALIVE

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

Aerosmith - Get A Grip - promo album cover pic - #1993ASTMO0508

On May 8th, 1993 – The awesome AEROSMITH had their eleventh studio album, Get A Grip, ranked at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. This was AEROSMITH‘s first #1 album! That’s hard to believe, I know! Get A Grip has gone on to sell 7 million (plus) copies in just the USA alone! Yes, the early 90’s wasn’t all about Grunge. Long Live AEROSMITH.

THE WORD ALIVE - Dark Matter - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO0999ILMFNSP

On May 8th, 2016 – Arizona’s THE WORD ALIVE have their new studio album, Dark Matter (Fearless Records), ranked at #41 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup. Cool band too. Give ’em a listen below. Whoa.

Judas Priest - Sad Wings Of Destiny - promo album cover pic - #9379MOJP

On May 8th, 2016 – The super incredible JUDAS PRIEST have their second studio album, Sad Wings Of Destiny, ranked at #74 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. By the way, this influential album was released back in 1975. I was 9 years old in 1975. Unreal. Geez.

Sepultura - Arise - promo album cover pic - #MO0099ILMFNSPM

On May 8th, 2016SEPULTURA‘s fourth studio album, Arise, is ranked at #96, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. I LOVE this album! LOVE it. The cover art for Arise is truly second to none! Max and Igor Cavalera made this band freaking scream! I still dig the post Cavalera SEPULTURA, hell and yeah.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 7th… From BON JOVI To POLAR

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

Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You - 45rpm - cover sleeve photo pic - 1989 - #MOILMFS33396

On May 7th, 1989BON JOVI‘s smash power ballad, I’ll Be There For You, was making its case for eventually becoming the #1 single on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

RUSH - Counterparts - promo band photo card - #MO199499ILMFNS

On May 7th, 1994 – The unbelievable RUSH set a record for most performances at Toronto, Canada’s Maple Leaf Gardens, with their 22nd concert at this historic arena. RUSH were on tour supporting their 15th studio album: Counterparts.

Exhibit B The Human Condition - promo album cover pic - #MO99006ILMFSNF

On May 7th, 2010 – The mighty EXODUS released their ninth studio album in EuropeExhibit B: The Human Condition. Gary Holt is a Metal Warrior, by the way.

POLAR - No Cure No Saviour - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO909055ILMFSO

On May 7th, 2016 – Guildford, Surrey’s POLAR have their newly released studio album, No Cure No Saviour, ranked at #53, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Who, yeah!!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

PHIL CAMPBELL OF MOTÖRHEAD

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

MOTÖRHEAD FOREVER.

REST IN PEACE, LEMMY.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 6th… From THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE To SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL

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

Jimi Hendrix - promo ad - 1967- Imperial Ballroom - England - #MO0999ILMNF

On May 6th, 1967THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE performed at the Imperial Ballroom, in Nelson, Lancashire, England. Notice the misspelling of “Jimmy” on the above ad? Fun stuff, indeed.

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On May 6th, 1989WINGER had their hit song, Seventeen, ranked at #26, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

LIVING COLOUR - Cult Of Personality - promo 45rpm cover art - #MO1989ILMFG

On May 6th, 1989LIVING COLOUR had their powerful hit single, Cult Of Personality, ranked at #13, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Yeah!

Slaughter To Prevail - Chapters Of Misery - promo album cover pic - #MO93393ILMGFO

On May 6th, 2016 – The reissue of SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL‘s EP, Chapters Of Misery, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Sumerian Records is the label and the album cover art was done by Par Olofsson. Whoa!

Grave Miasma - Endless Pilgrimage - promo cover pic - 2016 - #772229MOILNFO

On May 6th, 2016 – The newly released studio album from London, England’s Death Metal troupe GRAVE MIASMA is ranked at #70, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 5th… From SWEET To SKID ROW

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on May 5, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Sweet - Little Willy - promo 45rpm - cover sleeve - #1973SMO

On May 5th, 1973 – The legendary SWEET had their huge hit single, Little Willy, sitting at #3, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Yeah!

Led Zeppelin - Tampa Florida - ticket stub - May 5 - 1973 - #MO99ILMFG

On May 5th, 1973LED ZEPPELIN performed at Tampa Stadium, in Tampa, Florida. Sure wish I was there. Wish I was at any Led Zeppelin concert, for that matter.

Aerosmith - What It Takes - promo 45rpm cover pic - 1990 - #99imwk'fd

On May 5th, 1990 – The awesome AEROSMITH had their hit power ballad, What It Takes, ranked at #9, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the tenth studio album from AEROSMITH: Pump.

Darkness Divided - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO899833ILMFSO

On May 5th, 2016 – The newly released studio album from Texas’ DARKNESS DIVIDED has climbed the Metal ladder to #38, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Support this cool Metal band and buy their S/T album here:

iTunes (download): http://apple.co/1SdM0P6

Victory Records: http://www.victorymerch.com/store/darknessdivided

Skid Row - prom album cover pic - #MO2333a

On May 5th, 2016 – The debut and S/T album from SKID ROW is ranked at #71, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

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Gene Hoglan & Stone - 2012

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – May 4th… AMON AMARTH Edition!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on May 4, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Amon Amarth - band logo - 2016 - #MO099INABFG

On May 4th, 2016AMON AMARTH are to perform at The Pageant in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Hail AMON AMARTH!

Amon Amarth - Jomsviking - promo cover pic - 2016 - #44MO9339ILGP

On May 4th, 2016AMON AMARTH have their tenth studio album, Jomsviking, ranked at #8 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

Amon Amarth - Deceiver Of The Gods - promo cover pic!

On May 4th, 2016AMON AMARTH have their ninth studio album, Deceiver Of The Gods, ranked at #68 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it. This album was released back in 2013.

AMON AMARTH "Surtur Rising" large promo album pic #2!

On May 4th, 2016AMON AMARTH have their eighth studio album, Surtur Rising, ranked at #71 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2011.

Amon Amarth - Twilight Of The Thundergod - promo album cover pic - #99OOILMFS

On May 4th, 2016AMON AMARTH have their seventh studio album, Twilight Of The Thundergod, ranked at #72 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2008.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE AMON AMARTH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.