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TORMENTER – Announce New Guitarist

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on March 29, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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California-based thrashers TORMENTER are proud to introduce Randy Garcia as their new guitarist. The band parted ways with former guitarist Joey Cazarez earlier this year.

Randy said about joining the band:  “I’m very excited to be in Tormenter. I’m really looking forward to what the future has in store for us and I can’t wait to finish this new album.”

The band are currently in the beginning stages of writing new material and expect to have an album recorded by Spring of 2017. In the meantime, you can buy and stream their previous album Prophetic Deceiver at this location: https://statictension.bandcamp.com/album/prophetic-deceiver

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Source: Dewar PR

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LONG LIVE RANDY GARCIA.

LONG LIVE TORMENTER.

Stone.

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JUDAS PRIEST – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 JUDAS PRIEST Songs!

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

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Today, Scott Coverdale and I have decided to post our Top 5 songs from Judas Priest, respectively. (See below). Judas Priest. The band that made spiked leather and duo lead guitars a mainstay in the world of Metal. Judas Priest. The band that has been shunned by The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for such other acts like: Beastie Boys, Green Day and ABBA. Life isn’t always fair and really do any of us Metalheads give a smelly shit about that Rock Hall anyways?

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Without Judas Priest, would there have been such a remarkable New Wave Of British Heavy Metal era? You make the call, it’s an easy call to make. I and Scott Coverdale pledge our Metal Allegiance to Judas Priest, now and forever. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 Judas Priest Songs:

  1. You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ – Screaming For Vengeance (1982)
  2. Love Bites – Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
  3. Rock Hard Ride Free – Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
  4. Locked In – Turbo (1986)
  5. Hell Bent For Leather – Hell Bent For Leather (U.S.) (1979)

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Stone’s Top 5 Judas Priest Songs:

  1. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll – Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
  2. Exciter – Stained Class (1978)
  3. Metal Gods – British Steel (1980)
  4. Touch Of Evil – Painkiller (1990)
  5. Hot Rockin’ – Point Of Entry (1981)

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LONG LIVE JUDAS PRIEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ENTHEAN – Progressive US Black Metal Unit – Releasing Debut Album In May

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

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South Carolina Progressive Black Metal Unit ENTHEAN will release their debut album Priests of Annihilation, on May 20th. Pre-order the album and stream new song Dysthanasia at:

https://enthean.bandcamp.com/album/priests-of-annihilation

Priests of Annihilation will unquestionably appeal to fans of DISSECTION, EMPEROR, ORIGIN, and IMMORTAL. Yet the album more broadly represents the band’s musical take on experiences past and present. Indeed, it is an ode to their many influences, musical or otherwise. Put simply, ENTHEAN has created a fierce and dynamic album that will excite a wide range of Metal fans.

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Track List:
1. 1054
2. Tones of Desecration
3. Before You, I Am
4. Dysthanasia
5. Ekpyrosis
6. Behold the Primordial
7. Bring Forth the Raven
8. Invalesc de Profundis
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Album Credits:

Mastered by: Jamie King

Mixing and Drum recording by: Bob Moore at Soundlab Studios
Additional samples and vocals recorded by: Ray Howard at Entropy Studios
Additional Bass by: Adam Mast Tracks 3, 6, 7, and 8
Artwork by: Marco Hasmann
Logo by: Chris Horst
Layout and Lyrics by: Adam Broome
Produced by: Brian Kingsland
Photos by: Troy Browder
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ENTHEAN BIO:

ENTHEAN is an extreme metal band based out of South Carolina, formed in 2012 with the intentions of creating their own brand of Metal. ENTHEAN seamlessly merges elements of Technical Death, Symphonic Black, Progressive, Thrash, Shred and Classical music. Their sound is driven by precise counterpoint based riffs, furious drumming and a symphonic backdrop. Resulting in a whirlwind of bludgeoning sound, virtuoso technique and masterful composition. ENTHEAN‘s lyrical inspiration comes from life blended with mythology.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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* For more info on ENTHEAN:

Twitter.com/EntheanMetal

Facebook.com/Enthean

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LONG LIVE ENTHEAN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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On This Day In METAL History – March 25th, 2016: Global Record Release Day! From METAL CHURCH To AMON AMARTH!

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

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On March 25th, 2016 – The mighty AMON AMARTH releases their tenth studio album: Jomsviking. Whoa! I’m buying this CD, my fellow Metal brethren!! Um… Jomsviking is currently ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HAIL AMON AMARTH!!

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On March 25th, 2016 – The Metal warriors aka METAL CHURCH releases their eleventh studio album, via Rat Pak Records, aptly titled: XI. I’m buying this CD too, man!! Hey… XI is currently ranked at #3, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa.

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On March 25th, 2016 – The valiant JUDAS PRIEST releases their live CD/DVD: Battle Cry. Yeah!! I’m gonna buy this Metal prize today!! LONG LIVE JUDAS PRIEST!!

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On March 25th, 2016 – Denmark’s Thrash/Speed Metal legion aka ARTILLERY releases their new studio album, via Metal Blade Records: Penalty By Perception. I will buy this CD soon, cuz $$ don’t grow on Metal trees, you know? In other Metal words, Artillery is on my Metal list! Whoa. By the way, Artillery is ranked at #76, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it.

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On March 25th, 2016 – The fourth studio album, The Black, from England’s ASKING ALEXANDRIA is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album also releases today, via Sumerian Records. Dig it. I’ll say this much, that is one freaking creepy album cover for The Black. Damn. I’ll probably wait to get this CD at a used price someday.

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There are loads more Metal albums being released today, I just cannot possibly list them all cuz I have to water my daisies, finish knitting an ABBA banner and play checkers with my two cats. You know?

Are you buying one or all of these new Metal releases? Are you taking a pass on one for any reason? Let your Metal voice be heard via comment! Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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AC/DC (BRIAN JOHNSON Era) – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on March 22, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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AC/DC – The Brian Johnson era of AC/DC may have come to a close, only an untold number of Brian Johnson fans will forever celebrate his 36 year tenure, as the iconic vocalist for the band. No one can replace Brian Johnson as the lead singer for AC/DC and Scott Coverdale and myself are surely not alone with this sentiment. Long Live Brian Johnson!

Today, Scott and I have released our Top 5 Brian Johnson Era of AC/DC songs, respectively. Take a look below and agree or disagree. Please feel free to comment and leave your Top 5 Songs from this historical era of AC/DC. We’d be psyched to see what you have to say! Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Stone’s Top 5 Songs From The Brian Johnson Era:

  1. Hells Bells – Back In Black (1980)
  2. Let’s Get It Up – For Those About To Rock We Salute You (1981)
  3. Back In Black – Back In Black (1980)
  4. Guns For Hire – Flick Of The Switch (1983)
  5. Money Talks – The Razors Edge (1990)

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Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 Songs From The Brian Johnson Era:

  1. Shoot To Thrill – Back In Black (1980)
  2. Guns For Hire – Flick Of The Switch (1983)
  3. Heatseeker – Blow Up Your Video (1988)
  4. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) – ” (1981)
  5. Hells Bells – Back In Black (1980)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF AC/DC.

BRIAN JOHNSON ROCKS.

Stone.

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AC/DC – Any New Singer Now Would Make The Band DC/AC

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

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Let’s skip over all the he said/she said baloney and get right to the Metal point here. A new lead singer for AC/DC, at this stage of the game, would be nonsense. Give me a fu*%ing break, please. Back when the legendary Bon Scott passed away and Brian Johnson came on board, the band was young, dynamic and had decades ahead of them to take over the world; as they eventually did. Back in 1980, the Hard Rock world was still evolving by the day, where now Hard Rock has stalled with creativity like a 1972 Ford Pinto.

Without the great Brian Johnson on the mic, AC/DC is over, Angus Young, whether you want to admit it or not. Guest vocalist doesn’t cut it here; it would still be a new vocalist whether we all like it or not. There comes a time in life when you realize it’s over and even Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter figured that out. It is what it is and AC/DC pretty much was.

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Drummer Phil Rudd got himself in hefty legal trouble and is no longer with the band, while Malcolm Young has health issues and is no longer with the band too. To top it all off with a brand new singer, AC/DC would just become DC/AC. Sure, there was Van Halen having Sammy Hagar step in; only any fan knows that band was really Van Hagar. Van Halen III was an anomaly and (good guy) Gary Cherone is certainly not at fault for that. Queen has proven to me that they are just a super all-star band without the iconic Freddie Mercury. Brian May couldn’t leave well enough alone, in my Metal opinion.

I absolutely love Queensrÿche and when super-talented Todd La Torre replaced the enigmatic Geoff Tate I was stunned. Still, that lead singer change made perfect sense (IMO) due to the surrounding circumstances of that time and Queensrÿche is not Led Zeppelin, KISS, The Who or The Rolling Stones either. Queensrÿche have more than paid their dues and are back stronger than ever. Again, it was different circumstances. A new lead singer for AC/DC in 2016 would equate to the New York Yankees moving to Nebraska. It’s just not a good idea at all.

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I could go on and on with comparisons of world-famous bands changing lead singers; only it would not change my mind about AC/DC saying adios to Brian Johnson. I have my incredible memories of seeing AC/DC live and own their entire (U.S.) discography. I grew up with AC/DC and this band’s music has done wonders for me, through thick and thin! I am not about to embrace an AC/DC Part III now, even if the lead singer were to be someone famous and that I respect dearly. In the end, a new/guest singer for AC/DC would make this iconic band into a revival band of themselves. How do you feel about this? Leave a comment or a rant. Get it off your Metal chest. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF AC/DC.

Stone.

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SUBLIMINAL FEAR – To Release Their Third Studio Album “Escape From Leviathan” In May!

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

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Subliminal Fear‘s new album title is Escape From Leviathan. After 2 years and a half working in studio, the third album is finally ready, with 10 tracks and they show several innovations about past musical style with a greater attention to melodies and with a modern sound. The early sound has evolved into a “cyber metal” with extreme and melodic vocals, djent guitars, a huge groove and with electronic and industrial synth. Now, the band’s line-up is composed by 2 vocalists, to express better all-around potential of the new sound, also in live shows.

The new music style of this Italian band mixes Death Metal, Electronic Music and catchy melodies and it’s for lovers of Sybreed, Mnemic and Fear Factory. The third full length has been produced, mixed and mastered by Giuseppe Dentamaro and Subliminal Fear in Golem Dungeon Studios. All keyboards, samples and programming have been arranged by Botys Beezart (Godyva).

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Album’s artwork has been realized by Seth Siro Anton (Moonspell, Paradise Lost, Soilwork, Sybreed, Nile, Septicflesh), based on the lyrics concept: a futuristic and apocalyptic vision of the world and the society, inspired by movies like Terminator, Alien and Matrix.

Furthermore the album will include also the participation of international guests:

Guillaume Bideau (Mnemic, One-Way Mirror), Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea) and Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane).

The album is released both physically and digitally by a Finnish label Inverse Records on May 13th 2016.

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Track List:
01. Phantoms Or Drones (feat. G. Bideau)
02. All Meanings They’ve Torn (feat. L. Mackrory)
03. Nexus
04. Escape From Leviathan
05. Evilution (feat. J. Howard)
06. Living In Another World (Talk Talk Cover)
07. Dark Star Renaissance
08. Self-proclaimed Gods
09. Limitless
10. The Disease Is Human Emotion

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Discography:
Uncoloured World Dying (2007) – Burning Star Records
One More Breath (2012) – SG Records
Escape From Leviathan (2016) – Inverse Records

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Line-Up:
Alessio Morella (bass)
Carmine Cristallo (vocals)
Domenico Murgolo (guitar)
Matteo De Bellis (vocals)
Ruggiero Lanotte (drums)

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Subliminal Fear – Links:


Official Website: www.subliminalfear.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/subliminalfear

Twitter: www.twitter.com/subliminalfear

Instagram: www.instagram.com/subliminalfear

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/subliminalfearband

Bandcamp: www.subliminalfear.bandcamp.com

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Source:

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www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SUBLIMINAL FEAR.

Stone.

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RANDY RHOADS – Remembered

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

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Randy Rhoads was born on December 6th, 1956, in California. On March 19th in 1982, while on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads passed away in a plane accident, in Florida. Randy Rhoads was only 25 years old, on the day of his death. As a co-founder of the legendary Quiet Riot and lead guitarist and songwriter for the super Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads certainly left his mark on the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal world like none other.

Randy Rhoads will always be most remembered for his works with Ozzy Osbourne and the two Ozzy studio albums: Blizzard Of Ozz (1980) and Diary Of A Madman (1981). Both of these albums are sacred, within the Metal world, in my Metal opinion. I could never, ever grow tired of these two amazing Ozzy albums; amazing due to the guitar wizardry of Randy Rhoads!

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I’ve now lived to be fifty, which is obviously double the lifetime of Randy Rhoads. Seems unreal when I put it into that context. Life is a gift and is never to be taken for granted. Life is to be cherished and celebrated. Today I celebrate the iconic music that Randy Rhoads has left us all to enjoy. Rest in peace, Randy Rhoads. – Stone

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IRON SAVIOR – New Studio Album “Titancraft” Releases On May 20th, via AFM Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported by AFM Records:

Iron Savior TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM TITANCRAFT IN MAY!

German Power Metal force IRON SAVIOR has completed work on their upcoming new album, titled “Titancraft”, which will be released on May 20th!
 It will be available as CD, Digipak, ltd. clear Vinyl & ltd. box set.
 Cover artwork by Felipe Machado Franco.

Track List:
1. Under Siege (Intro)
2. Titancraft
3. Way Of The Blade
4. Seize The Day
5. Gunsmoke
6. Beyond The Horizon
7. The Sun Won’t Rise In Hell
8. Strike Down The Tyranny
9. Brother In Arms
10. R&R Addiction (Ltd. Bonus)
11. I Surrender
12. Rebellious
13. Protector 2016 (Ltd. Bonus)

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Source:

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http://www.afm-records.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE IRON SAVIOR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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STRYPER To Tour The U.S. Beginning This April!

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

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The mighty Stryper is hitting the road in support of their latest studio album release via Frontiers Music Srl, FALLEN! They’ll be playing dates in the U.S. in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October! Get dates and ticket info here: http://www.stryper.com/Tour/tour.html

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Sign With AFM Records – New album Out In May!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 14, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported by AFM Records:

U.S. Thrash Metal legends Flotsam and Jetsam have inked a worldwide deal with AFM Records. The band’s new album, simply titled “Flotsam and Jetsam” will be released on May 20th.

We’re honored that Flotsam and Jetsam have decided to join our roster. Of course we’ve followed their career for many years and always valued the band’s qualities. This new, self-titled album is a blast! We’ve been convinced right from the very first demos sent. It was obvious to us why the album is titled as it is: “Flotsam and Jetsam” holds the essence of what defines the band – this album is a statement, something to be proud of and we are proud to start working with the band with such a special release.

The band states: 
“Flotsam and Jetsam really appreciated the fact that AFM laid out a legitimate, business plan for us when they made their offer to sign us. We believe they are as committed to us as a band, as we are to providing them with quality metal to get behind and promote. Along with signing to a new label, all the forward movement for the band in the last two years has also allowed us to partner with new team members; like Chris Collier of CMC21 Productions, who just completed the mixing and mastering of the album and Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art out of the UK, for the album cover and stage production art, who are both doing a phenomenal job for us. We’re looking forward to playing the music on this album live, which hasn’t been a luxury for the band on past releases, as well as debuting our new stage look.”

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM:
Eric “AK” Knutson – vocals
Steve Conley – guitars
Michael Gilbert – guitars
Michael Spencer – bass
Jason Bittner – drums

“Flotsam and Jetsam” – Album Track Listing:

  1. Seventh Seal
  2. Life Is A Mess
  3. Taser
  4. Iron Maiden
  5. Verge Of Tragedy
  6. Creeper
  7. L.O.T.D.
  8. The Incantation
  9. Monkey Wrench
  10. Time To Go
  11. Smoking Gun
  12. Forbidden Territories

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Source:

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

http://www.afm-records.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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PRIMAL FEAR “Rulebreaker” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 13, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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PRIMAL FEAR – I’ve come to the Metal conclusion that the powerful PRIMAL FEAR continues to get better and better with each new studio album they release. I’m guilty of being a PRIMAL FEAR loyalist, I’ll readily admit. Only give me a break here, in view of the fact Rulebreaker is an undeniable Metal steamroller of eleven songs. This new studio album from PRIMAL FEAR is my favorite Metal album thus far in 2016 and I don’t believe it will be unseated as such.

Rulebreaker begins with Angels Of Mercy and this commanding song sets the Metal stage for the remainder of the album. There’s a trio of world-class guitarists (Magnus Karlsson, Alex Beyrodt, Tom Naumann) in PRIMAL FEAR that gives Rulebreaker its jaw dropping Metal spirit. Holy Metal shit are there countless mouth watering riffs, leads, rhythms and solos that catapult from this album! I thank my Metal stars every night that these songs were written and recorded by PRIMAL FEAR. My Metal God, I do.

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The title track and The End Is Near are just two song examples that feature the great Ralf Scheepers falsetto. Ralf is all over this entire album with his ignited vocals! My favorite song on Rulebreaker is the 10:45 epic: We Walk Without Fear. The progressive style intro gives way to what PRIMAL FEAR do best and that’s shred, sing and pound their Metal brilliance straight through my Metal psyche. Spectacular song it is, in my Metal world.

It wouldn’t be a PRIMAL FEAR album without a killer song titled In Metal We Trust. (Ha, ha). Rulebreaker finishes with a fast and hefty song titled: Raving Mad. Honestly, this album does not give me a moment to catch my Metal breath. I speak Metal truth, here. I can’t see how any Metal loving human being out there can pass over this album.

The renowned Matt Sinner on bass and backing vocals along with Francesco Jovino on drums explode their beats, creating every reason to bang my multi decades old Metal head into Metal rapture! Whoa. In conclusion, Rulebreaker is a True Power Metal album for the Metal ages. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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* Rulebreaker was released in January of 2016, via Frontiers Music Srl.

For fans of: Power Metal, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and all other real Heavy Metal bands that kicks absolute Metal ass.

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* For more info on PRIMAL FEAR:

Facebook: Primal Fear

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PRIMAL FEAR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ROB ZOMBIE And KORN – Return Of The Dreads Tour Begins April 30th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 13, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Return Of The Dreads – Rob Zombie and KORN, with special guest In This Moment. Metal Be Thy Name.

Find your city and complete tour schedule here: http://robzombie.com/tour-dates/

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LONG LIVE ROB ZOMBIE.

LONG LIVE KORN.

LONG LIVE IN THIS MOMENT.

Stone.

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THE MOUNTAIN MAN “Bloodlust” EP – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on March 12, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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Vancouver’s THE MOUNTAIN MAN are releasing their debut EP, Bloodlust, on Friday, March 25th, 2016. Bloodlust is a five song EP; one that has been searing my brain tissue with a welcomed and mega potent dosage of Extreme Metal. If you’re into the Extreme side of the Metal highway (like I am), you’re gonna be one jubilant, Metal loving, son of a bitch over THE MOUNTAIN MAN. Seriously. I never knew this band existed and now I cannot stop playing their debut EP! FU$K YEAH!

THE MOUNTAIN MAN features Tevyn Pacey on bass, Ryan McCreedy on drums, Parker on vocals, Tyson Tambellini on rhythm guitar and Jordan Orr on lead guitar. These guys came up with some memorable songs of Metal extremity and it’s all not run-of-the-mill stuff either. Insane riffs, blast beats, vocals and break downs abound with a relentless assault of sonic mayhem! Yeah, it’s all here and ready to kick your Metal ass into next month.

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Not one song sucks or even comes close to being average here; this entire Bloodlust EP is killer fuc*ing stuff! There really is nothing else to say, other than buy this EP and go chop a tree down while feeding it to your ears. Think: Lamb Of God meets Pantera and eats Breaking Benjamin and Staind for snacks, while shoving Grammy awards straight up the assholes of Hollywood’s elite. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Bandcamp – The Mountain Man

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BLOODLUST – Track List:

Bloodlust

Open Graves

Backhand Of God

The Great Decay

Ghost

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE MOUNTAIN MAN.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ZAMBONI – NY/NJ Crossover Thrashers Releasing Debut Album In April

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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NJ/NY Crossover Thrashers ZAMBONI will release their rowdy self-titled debut album on April 15. Featuring the bombastic bass and booming vocals of Chris Butera, and the RAMONES-esque buzzsaw riffing guitars of Robert Orr, the album can be pre-ordered and a new song (“The Greater Evil”) streamed at the link below:

https://zamboni.bandcamp.com/album/zamboni

The album will also be available for pre-orders beginning March 18 through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, CD Baby, and other online retailers.

ZAMBONI began recording their self-titled debut in 2014, with a myriad of issues and time constraints leading to drummer Robert Padilla’s unofficial departure and a plethora of delays. Two years later, the album is finally complete and ready to cause riots in the streets. Due to the band’s longstanding drummer dilemmas, Orr and Butera have decided to go the route of Agoraphobic Nosebleed and both record and play live with programmed drums – proving once and for all that no band is more awful than the dreaded ZAMBONI.

ZAMBONI will play their CD Release Show April 13 at The Meatlocker in Montclair, NJ.

Track List:

The Meaning of Life

Nuclear Hatred

Brain Hemorrhage

Norman Bates

Killer Croc

Stick em

World War Z

Zamboni

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Recorded “Where The Magic Happens,” Wantage, NJ

Robert Orr: Mixing, Engineering, Guitars, Vocals

Chris Butera: Bass, Vocals, Artwork

Roger Padilla: Drums on tracks 3-5 and 7-9

Bill Cosby: Drums and Pudding Pops on tracks 2 and 6

Mastered by Eric Feliciano

Zamboni uses: ESP and Dean Guitars, Ibanez Basses, Fender Amplification, Hartke Amplification, Ernie Ball Strings, D’Addario Strings

This album has been brought to you by the Biracial Chair Democratic Republic of the People. All songs written, performed and published by Zamboni. Copyright 2016. All rights reserved.

Hailing from Brooklyn, NY and Wantage, NJ comes the worst band ever to attempt any form of music – Zamboni.

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ZAMBONI BIO:

Formed in October 2010, the crossover two-piece began life in the ashes of Butera’s former thrash metal band Obliterator, whom Orr once saw open for Hexen, Mantic Ritual and Rattlehead at The Meatlocker in Montclair, NJ. Butera had a vision for something “so stupid and offensive it had to work.” Fusing a lethal cocktail with ingredients ranging from Carnivore and D.R.I. to NWA and the Wu Tang Clan, Zamboni’s original lineup consisted of Butera, Orr and drummer “Nuclear” Nathan Wolff, releasing the “Blood on the Ice” demo, the “Mother of the Resistance EP,” their live album “Live Stupidity” and finally, “Sucks! The Stupid EP” before Wolff left the band due to career and personal reasons.

Zamboni would perform sporadically utilizing various live drummers from either other bands on the same bill or outright pulling random people out of the crowd before Butera would meet Roger Padilla at an Obituary concert in 2012. Padilla joined Zamboni shortly after and the band continued playing occasional gigs that they would book themselves, mostly to “help out underground touring bands that were coming though the area and needed a show.” Among these bands were Texas’ Insinnerator and Terrorist, Boston’s Sonic Pulse, Sweden’s Six In Line and Alabama’s Cancerslug. Zamboni would also organize and run the annual “Thrash Bash BBQ” festival – which is in its fifth year currently.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info on ZAMBONI:

https://www.facebook.com/Zamboni666

https://twitter.com/ZamboniMetal

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FEAR FACTORY – To Kick Off US Demanufacture Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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In less than two weeks, the pioneers of industrial-tinged extreme metal, FEAR FACTORY, will kick off their US headlining tour which will see the band perform its classic second album Demanufacture in its entirety. The trek will commence on March 21st and run through May 7th with support provided by Swedish Metal unit, Soilwork.

“To me, this album sounds not one day older today than it did in 1995,” stated guitarist Dino Cazares, “It’s a metal classic for the ages and I’m excited that we are finally going to be able to perform it live in its entirety and songs from Genexus. Play fearlessly.”

Adds vocalist Burton C. Bell, “I am looking forward to the upcoming tour where FEAR FACTORY will be performing Demanufacture in full for the first time since we released it in 1995. We have some good friends joining us for everyone’s enjoyment. Please come and support the bands that tour hard, and play harder!”

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FEAR FACTORY w/ Soilwork:
3/21/2016 The Juggernaut – Gallup, NM (No Soilwork)
3/22/2016 Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM (No Soilwork)
3/24/2016 Korova – San Antonio, TX
3/25/2016 Trees – Dallas, TX
3/26/2016 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
3/28/2016 House of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
3/29/2016 Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR
3/30/2016 Warehouse Live – Clarksville, TN
4/01/2016 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
4/02/2016 Rock Shop – Fayetteville, NC
4/03/2016 Norva – Norfolk, VA
4/05/2016 Rams Head Live – Baltimore, MD
4/06/2016 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
4/08/2016 Reverb – Reading, PA
4/09/2016 Palladium – Worcester, MA
4/10/2016 The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY
4/12/2016 Altar Bar- Pittsburgh, PA
4/14/2016 Agora Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
4/1/52016 Machine Shop – Flint, MI
4/16/2016 Piere’s Entertainment Center – Fort Wayne, IN
4/17/2016 Big Shots – Valparaiso, IN
4/19/2016 Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL
4/20/2016 Q and Z Expo Center- Ringle, WI
4/21/2016 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
4/22/2016 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
4/23/2016 Aftershock – Merriam, KS
4/24/2016 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
4/26/2016 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
4/27/2016 Hitt Event Center – Idaho Falls, ID
4/29/2016 Revolution Concert House – Boise, ID
4/30/2016 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
5/01/2016 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
5/03/2016 Slims – San Francisco, CA
5/04/2016 LVCS – Las Vegas, NV
5/05/2016 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
5/06/2016 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
5/07/2016 Fonda – Theatre Los Angeles, CA

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FEAR FACTORY‘s latest offering, Genexus, was released worldwide via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album charted in several countries around the globe, coming in at #13 on the World Top 40 Chart, and once again solidifying the band’s stature as an international force! In addition, Genexus has surpassed the band’s last two releases, Mechanize (2010) and The Industrialist (2012), in terms of first-week sales and chart numbers in the United States.

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Genexus – world chart positions include:
Australia #15
Austria #25
Belgium #35
Canada #36
Czech Republic #42
Finland #25
France #55
Germany #17
Ireland #7 (Top 20 Indie)
Netherlands #34
Sweden #12 (Rock/Metal)
Switzerland #18
UK #31
USA #37
World #13

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Genexus was produced by vocalist Burton C. Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares, and co-produced by long-time collaborator Rhys Fulber. The album was mixed by famed British producer and engineer, Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Testament, Exodus et al). Artwork was once again handled by artist Anthony Clarkson. Drums on Genexus were performed by Mike Heller (Malignancy).

Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990, FEAR FACTORY changed the world of Metal and have become an immense influence on the genre ever since their inception. The band’s unique sound helped bridge the gap between Death Metal, Grindcore, Thrash, and Industrial on landmark releases like Soul Of A New Machine, Demanufacture, and the gold-selling release, Obsolete.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.fearfactory.com

http://www.facebook.com/fearfactory

http://www.twitter.com/fear_factory

http://www.nuclearblast.com

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LONG LIVE SOILWORK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Folk Metal Band Vetten Äpärät – Debut Album Ready For Release

Posted in folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 10, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The debut album from the Finnish Folk Metal band Vetten Äpärät is ready.

The album Syntyi Talven Kyynelistä (Born of Winter’s Tears) will be released through Inverse Records digitally and in Finland 1st of April. International release date for the physical copy will be 13th of May.

Two songs from the album can be heard through the band’s YouTube page or below:

Sydäntalven Viha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEk0nUm730s

Wind of Exhaustion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7qOscWBtA

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* For more info on Vetten Äpärät:

https://www.facebook.com/vettenaparat/

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Source: Inverse Records

www.inverse.fi

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BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH – Announce European Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on March 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Los Angeles Stoner/Doom Metal band BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH will embark on a European tour with CHRCH. The tour launches at the end of this month and goes through mid-April with dates in Italy, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and The Netherlands. Visit this location for more tour info.

BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH released its third full-length album, Architects of the Void on September 30. Stream the album in its entirety here.

Purchase Architects of the Void on CD and vinyl at http://beholdthemonolith.storenvy.com/.

Architects of the Void follows critically acclaimed  2012 release Defender, Redeemist and marks the debut of vocalist Jordan Nalley who took the reigns following the tragic 2013 death of Kevin McDade in a car accident. The album will also be the first for new bassist Jason “Cas” Casanova (SASQUATCH). The album artwork was created by Dusty Peterson (Bloodbath, Six Feet Under, Oceano).

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Praise for Architects of the Void:

“Healthy doses of doomy riffage, pummeling heaviness, and expansive/exploratory parts that just might take you on a journey to another planet.” – MetalSucks

“With elements of all good things that are heavy, the new release by Behold! The Monolith is a musical battle hammer shattering the skulls of the weak and feeble. ” – The Ripple Effect

 “Behold! The Monolith do not hesitate to blow listener’s eardrums away with their new album…thunderous sounding riffs and crushing Sabbath like jams.” – Rock and Metal Temple

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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* For more band info:

www.beholdthemonolith.com

www.facebook.com/beholdthemonolith

beholdthemonolith.bandcamp.com

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IRON MAIDEN – “The Book Of Souls” World Tour Video “The Story So Far…” Streaming Online!

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

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IRON MAIDEN are currently on The Book Of Souls World Tour. IRON MAIDEN perform in San Jose, Costa Rica on March 8th. Watch and listen below. Whoa. ‘Nuff said.

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* For more info on IRON MAIDEN:

http://www.ironmaiden.com

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SCORPIONS “Return To Forever” Tour Edition CD/2DVD Releases In USA On April 22nd, 2016

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

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From Scorpions website:

The Scorpions are on the move!

After last year’s massive sold-out world tour, the band is back to rock stages even harder. On their gigantic 50th Anniversary World Tour that kicked off in 2015, the Scorpions are heading to Eastern Europe in February before returning to the US with an impressive five night run at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and playing even more shows in cities around the globe.

The Scorpions have been going full throttle for more than fifty years now, with their best-selling albums dominating the charts for over 500 weeks in Germany alone, and countless chart successes abroad, as well as thousands of unforgettable concerts in cities like Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Moscow, New York, Los Angeles, Paris or Berlin.

The Scorpions are and will be a band of superlatives. There is no other German band, which has gained as much international success and popularity over the course of so many decades. When the rock band from Hannover presented their 18th studio album “Return To Forever” for their 50th band anniversary one year ago, Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs displayed that they are unabatedly in formidable shape. Simply world-class.

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The Tour Edition of “Return To Forever” comes opulently stacked with two brand-new live DVDs and a CD and is bound to make fans’ hearts leap for joy. Apart from the standard album’s twelve tracks, the CD contains all seven bonus tracks, which to date, have only been released on special editions of the album. The live DVDs are even more expansive, offering generous bonus material.

Included are two complete concerts from last year: The open air gig at the French Hellfest Festival, where they headlined in June, and their show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York featuring an impressive guest performance on “No One Like You” by twelve-year-old guitarist Brandon Niederauer.

The brand-new fifteen-minute video documentary “On The Road in America” by Dennis Dirksen gets to the heart of the matter that the Scorpions are able to consistently attract new generations of fans, who are delighted by their songs, sound and shows. Shot during the current world tour in California and Las Vegas, it gives a voice to fans spanning from teenagers to rock ’n’ roll veterans. The film impressively shows how popular the Scorpions are in the US, and it’s touching to see fans burst into tears while taking photos with the musicians. One highlight is the story of the Ukrainian woman, who at the time used “Wind Of Change” as an impetus to emigrate to the US, and has been a dedicated follower of the band ever since. After all, the Scorpions have not only left their mark on history but continue to influence their fans’ biographies.

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In an extensive track-by-track interview, Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs offer a sneak peek into the band’s musical universe with anecdotes about the origin and meaning of the songs on “Return To Forever”. The Scorpions manage to blend new songs like “Going Out With A Bang”, “We Built This House” and “Rock’n’Roll Band” seamlessly with their fulminant repertoire of rock classics from “Big City Nights” and “Blackout” to “Still Loving You” and “Rock You Like A Hurricane”. This might also be the open secret allowing The Scorpions to continuously approach their live shows with so much freshness, passion and conviction. Fans can look forward to the upcoming gigs – especially because the Tour Edition of “Return To Forever” is a timely release as the perfect souvenir. And now: It’s showtime for the Scorpions!

The “Return To Forever” Tour Edition will be available on April 22nd, 2016, in the USA, as a 1 CD + 2DVD Digipack and as download.

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* For more info on SCORPIONS:

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