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Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: QUEENSRŸCHE “Guardian” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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QUEENSRŸCHE – It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a Metal Pick Of The Day. What better way to kickstart it all once again, with the magnificent QUEENSRŸCHE! Guardian is a pumped-up and convincingly strong song from QUEENSRŸCHE ‘s recently released studio album: Condition Hüman (Century Media).

With Guardian, Todd LaTorre nails it on vocals and QUEENSRŸCHE are as powerful than they’ve ever been, in my Metal opinion! I love listening to Scott Rockenfield on drums and he is killer on this track. I can go on and on. Instead, crank the living hell out of Guardian below and Metal Be Thy Name!

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Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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For more info on QUEENSRŸCHE:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

METAL CHURCH – New Album EPK / Part 1 / The Return Of Mike Howe

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Church - promo band pic - 2015 - #090306MONMSS4F

METAL CHURCH  / New Album EPK / Part 1 / “The Return of Mike Howe”! Part 1 features a behind the scenes look at the making of the new Metal Church album featuring singer Mike Howe and guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof & Rick Van Zandt.  Sign up for the official Metal Church newsletter at: http://www.MetalChurchOfficial.com and be the first to receive details on their forthcoming album and 2016 world tour!

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JOIN METAL CHURCH ON THE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE “SHREDDERS FROM THE DEEP”

Monsters Of Rock Cruise – the four-day, four-night voyage out of Miami this February 22nd – 26th, aboard the NCL Pearl – has announced its biggest line-up ever in its five-year history. This year’s cruise, appropriately titled Shredders From The Deep, will feature 40+ bands including headliners Tesla, Steve Vai, Extreme, Sebastian Bach, Queensrÿche; Helloween and Y&T, plus guitar fantasy camps, pre-cruise events and more.

This year’s cruise itinerary includes pre-parties on February 20th and 21st (complimentary to all cruisers with entertainment/location TBA), visiting the private island of Great Stirrup Cay and the cosmopolitan resort meccas of Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas, plus a full day of Metal mayhem at sea. Cabins are available now, starting at $999 per person (double occupancy), with Special EZ Pay financing options also available for as little as $499 USD per person down (double occupancy), with the remaining balance payable over 12 equal monthly installments beginning the month after the initial reservation is completed. For booking and more info, visit monstersofrockcruise.com and connect on Facebook and Twitter.

The Monsters Of Rock Cruise: Shredders From The Deep will transport fans back to the era when Metal wasn’t just a music genre, it was a way of life. The final artist lineup for the 2016 Shredders From The Deep cruise include headliners Tesla, Steve VaiExtreme, Sebastian Bach, Queensryche, Helloween and Y&T.

Joining the headliners is an epic array of Hard Rock/Heavy Metal artists featuring: Michael Monroe, Gotthard, Doro, Lynch Mob, Vixen, Dangerous Toys, Kingdom Come, Armored Saint, Saigon Kick, XYZ, Killer Dwarfs, Metal Church, Hardcore Superstar, Akira Takasaki of Loudness, Jeff Scott Soto, Gus G of Ozzy Osbourne, Uli Jon Roth of Scorpions, Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake, Helix, Michael Angelo Batio, Vinnie Moore, Madam X, Tyketto, Anvil, Hellion, Dio Disciples, Lilian Axe, Soto, D-A-D, Heavy Mellow, Brandon Gibbs, Paradise Kitty and The Kix.

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LONG LIVE METAL CHURCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 24th… From THE KINKS To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on October 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Kinks - You Really Got Me - promo cover pic - 1964 - #MONMSS39740

On October 24th, 1964THE KINKS had their amazing and highly influential song, You Really Got Me, ranked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song was originally featured on the debut and self-titled studio album from THE KINKS, back in 1964.

Anthrax - Evil Twin - promo banner pic - 2015 - #MO3399AMNSSO

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released single Evil Twin from the almighty ANTHRAX is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 10 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. Now, that’s freaking cool!! Hail ANTHRAX! Evil Twin will also be featured on the forthcoming studio album from ANTHRAX.

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album itunes ad - 2015 - #3309904410MONMSS

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and righteous yeah! This album has scorched my brain and ears to a brand new level of scorch, due to its Metal extremity. Holy shit and Metal be thy name.

Danzig - Skeletons - promo album artwork - 2015 - #MO1424MM

On October 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Skeletons, from DANZIG is ranked at #7, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Skeletons is a cover song album from DANZIG. Whoa. Skeletons will be released on November 27th, 2015.

Clutch - Psychic Warfare - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MONMSS4044E

On October 24th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Psychic Warfare, from Maryland’s CLUTCH is ranked at #62, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Did you know that CLUTCH kicks major ass? Whoa.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 22nd… From KISS To MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Hotter Than Hell - promo album cover pic - 1974 - #74K

On this day in ‪#‎KISSTORYOct 22, 1974‪#‎KISS released their 2nd studio album Hotter Than Hell. My first copy of Hotter Than Hell was used vinyl, which I obtained through a trade, many Rockin’ moons ago in high school. Have no fear, I do have this KISS Klassic on CD now. “Hot, hot, hotter than hell! You know she’s gonna leave you well done!”

Foreigner - Cold As Ice - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1977 - #MOSMNSOT330099

On October 22, 1977 – The very memorable FOREIGNER hit, Cold As Ice, was ranked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on FOREIGNER’s outstanding debut and self-titled studio album from 1977.

Beartooth - Disgusting - promo album cover pic - 2015 - MOB0531

On October 22, 2015 – The new studio album, Disgusting, from Columbus Ohio‘s BEARTOOTH is ranked at #12, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping flaming jelly balls! Long live Ohio Rock ‘n Roll!

Motionless In White - Reincarnate - promo album cover pic - #2014CM

On October 22, 2015 – The 2014 studio album, Reincarnate, from Pennsylvania‘s MOTIONLESS IN WHITE is ranked at #31, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. I post this album often, due to the fact that I simply love it. If you don’t own Reincarnate, well, take a few Ex-Lax and go listen to your Don Ho 8-tracks. For all you cool people, watch and listen to MIW below! Whoa!

Reincarnate (Official Music Video)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 19th… QUEENSRŸCHE Edition!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Queensryche - The Warning - promo album cover pic - 1984 - #0033MNSSMOC

On October 19th, 1984 – The great QUEENSRŸCHE performed at Vorst Nationaal in Brussels, Belgium. QUEENSRŸCHE were touring in support of their debut full-length studio album: The Warning.

Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime - promo cover pic!

On October 19th, 1988QUEENSRŸCHE performed at Frölundaborg in Gothenburg, Sweden. QUEENSRŸCHE were touring in support of their amazing third studio album – Operation: Mindcrime.

Queensryche - classic band logo - #777333MONSMSC

On October 19th, 2008 – The legendary QUEENSRŸCHE performed at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Whoa!

Queensryche - Condition Human - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMMNLBSA777Q

On October 19th, 2015 – The newly released QUEENSRŸCHE studio album, Condition Hüman, is ranked at #10, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping flapjacks!

Queensryche - Condition Human - Billboard rankings promo pic - 2015 - #33MOQNSSM

On October 19th, 2015Condition Hüman has its debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, sitting at #27. Whoa and hell yes! Check out QUEENSRŸCHE’s other current Billboard chart rankings above!

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QUEENSRŸCHE:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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* For more info on QUEENSRŸCHE:

Facebook: Queensrÿche

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUEENSRŸCHE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 17th… From VAN HALEN To WITH THE DEAD

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Run DMC - Aerosmith - Walk This Way - promo cover sleeve - 1986 - #MOSCNS33

On October 17th, 1986 – Teamed together, RUN DMC and AEROSMITH had their re-energized version of Walk This Way ranked at #26, on the Weekly Top 40. I’ll forever love this version of Walk This Way and its original predecessor!

Van Halen - Love Walks In - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #55MOSCN33033

On October 17th, 1986VAN HALEN had their smash hit, Love Walks In, ranked at #27, on the Weekly Top 40. This song is featured on their 1986 studio album: 5150.

Firehouse - When I look into your eyes - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1992 - #03MNMOS993314

On October 17th, 1992 – The power ballad, When I Look Into Your Eyes, from the fabulous FIREHOUSE was ranked at #8, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the second studio album from FIREHOUSE, released back in 1992: Hold Your Fire.

With The Dead - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #030333MOSCS

On October 17th, 2015 – The newly released self-titled studio album (EP) from WITH THE DEAD is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jeepers, creepers!

Gorod - A Maze Of Recycled Creeds - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MOSSC993933

On October 17th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, A Maze Of Recycled Creeds, from France’s Tech Death warriors GOROD is ranked at #26, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa. This killer album was releases via the great Unique Leader Records.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 16th… From DEEP PURPLE To IRON MAIDEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers - promo album cover pic - 1984 - #MONSSMM33033

On October 16th, 1984 – The great DEEP PURPLE released their eleventh studio album: Perfect Strangers. I love this album so much! Honestly, I recommend this album to every music loving human being on planet Earth. I remember getting my first copy of Perfect Strangers on cassette! I bought it back in ’84 at Strawberries Records & Tapes in Avon, Connecticut. Whoa!

Perfect Strangers featured the super legendary “Mark II” lineup of: guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, vocalist Ian Gillan, Jon Lord on keys & organ, Ian Paice on drums and Roger Glover on bass. My favorite songs on Perfect Strangers are: Knocking At Your Back Door, Perfect Strangers, Wasted Sunsets and Hungry Daze.

Kiss - Asylum - promo album cover pic - 1985 - #090306MNSS4E

On October 16th, 1985KISS released their thirteenth studio album: Asylum. This is not one of my favorite KISS albums, yet King Of The Mountain and Any Way You Slice It are very cool songs. Tears Are Falling kinda gets on my Metal nerves, after all these years. The album cover is cheesy too. Hell, the late & great Eric Carr has the bottom of his face cut-off on this Asylum album cover. WTF? That’s blasphemy!

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Shown above: The legendary Steve Harris of the iconic IRON MAIDEN, performing at the IRON MAIDEN Concert on October 16, 2006, at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ever since I was first introduced to IRON MAIDEN, (so many terrific years ago), I could not fathom life without them. Metal be thy name!

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

On October 16th, 2015 – The newly released studio album from STRYPER is now ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy cow!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 14th… From KISS To STRYPER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Alive II - promo album cover pic - #11977

On October 14th, 1977KISS ALIVE II was released. Metal be thy name. Without KISS, this world would super-duper suck to the highest level of sucky.

Iron Maiden - "Live After Death" large album pic!!

On October 14th, 1985 – The iconic IRON MAIDEN released their double-live album: Live After Death. Metal be thy name, once again.

Motley Crue - Dr Feelgood - promo cover pic - #1980S

On October 14th, 1989MÖTLEY CRÜE had their fabulous studio album, Dr. Feelgood, ranked at #1, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Dr. Feelgood was the fifth studio album from MÖTLEY CRÜE, boasting the timeless songs: Kickstart My Heart, Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away), Same ‘Ol Situation (S.O.S.), Dr. Feelgood and the power ballad: Without You. If you don’t own this MÖTLEY CRÜE album, you obviously eat dried prunes with stale milk crackers.

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

On October 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from STRYPER, Fallen, is ranked at #12 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be released on Friday, October 16th. Amen!

W.A.S.P. "Babylon" large album cover

On October 14th, 2015 – The fourteenth studio album from W.A.S.P., Babylon, is ranked at #60, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Babylon was released back in 2009. This is a freaking great album, my Metal brothers and sisters.

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Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 11th… From W.A.S.P. To More W.A.S.P

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On October 11th, 2012W.A.S.P. performed at Arena Älvhögsborg in Trollhättan, Sweden. Hail W.A.S.P.!

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

On October 11th, 2015 – The newly released studio album from W.A.S.P., Golgotha, is climbing on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart, sitting at #3. Whoa.

WASP - Dominator - promo cover pic - 2007 - #MONMSS334E

On October 11th, 2015 – The thirteenth studio album from W.A.S.P., Dominator, is ranked at #75, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dominator was released back in 2007, via Demolition Records.

WASP - The Bloody Road To Golgotha - promo banner pic - band - 2015 - #33MMMONS933

On October 11th, 2015W.A.S.P. are to perform at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland.

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On October 11th, 2015W.A.S.P. Golgotha is ranked at #3, on the Amazon Best Sellers In Metal Chart. This Amazon chart is updated hourly, based on sales. This #3 ranking was taken at 2:30 A.M. EST.

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For more info on W.A.S.P.:

Facebook: W.A.S.P. Nation (Official)

www.waspnation.com

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LONG LIVE W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, October 9th… From RUSH To W.A.S.P.

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

RUSH - Debut Album - large pic!!

On October 9th, 1974RUSH had their American television debut on the popular Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. RUSH didn’t perform on American television again until 2008 on The Colbert Report.

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On October 9th, 1992 – A meteorite that weighed 28 pounds and shaped like a bowling ball crashed into the back-end of a 1980 Chevy Malibu, in Peekskill, New York, USA. This meteorite also smelled of rotten eggs. Ew. No one was hurt or killed by this alien missile. The good news: This 1980 Chevy Malibu was sold to Lang’s Fossils And Meteorites for a whopping $10,000; which was well above the Kelley Blue Book value at that time. Mama Mia!!

Read more on this eye-popping story by clicking the link below! Metal be thy name!

Meteorite crashes into Chevy Malibu

Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death - poster promo pic - 2006 - #MNSS9090703

On October 9th, 2006 – The phenomenal IRON MAIDEN performed at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, QC, Canada. IRON MAIDEN were on tour supporting their fourteenth studio album: A Matter Of Life And Death.

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

On October 9th, 2015 – The newly released studio album from W.A.S.P., Golgotha, is ranked at #5, on the iTunes  Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Welcome back, Blackie Lawless! Whoa.

Crystal Lake - The Sign - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #999MNSS4E2414

On October 9th, 2015CRYSTAL LAKE are from Tokyo, Japan and their newly released studio album, The Sign, is ranked at #22, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. If you count the number of naked fannies on the album cover above, there are four.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

METEORITES ARE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 7th… From HELLION To ORANGE GOBLIN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Boston - Dont Look Back - promo album cover pic - #1978TSB

On October 7th, 1978 – The legendary BOSTON were ranked at #7, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: Don’t Look Back. This song is featured on BOSTON’s second studio album from 1978: Don’t Look Back. Everything about this band = timeless Classic Rock. ‘Nuff said.

Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death - promo tour book cover - #2006SHBD

On October 7th, 2006 – The super-duper IRON MAIDEN performed at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey. IRON MAIDEN were on their A Matter Of Life And Death Tour.

Orange Goblin - Back From The Abyss - promo cover pic

On October 7th, 2014 – The great ORANGE GOBLIN released their studio album: Back From The Abyss. By the way, in case you didn’t know, ORANGE GOBLIN are a bona-fide, amazing and kick-to-the-ass band. Dig it.

Hellion - Karma's A Bitch - promo EP cover pic - 2014

On October 7th, 2014 – The terrific HELLION released their EP: Karma’s A Bitch. Without Ann Boleyn and her band HELLION, well, life would pretty much suck.

Devil You Know - They Bleed Red - promo album banner - 2015 - #MONMSS98799

On October 7th, 2015DEVIL YOU KNOW have their forthcoming studio album, They Bleed Red, ranked at #16, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Their second studio album, They Bleed Red releases on November 6th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

Kylesa - Exhausing Fire - promo red vinyl pic - 2015 - #MMNSS3330333

On October 7th, 2015 – Savannah, Georgia’s KYLESA have their newly released studio album, Exhausting Fire, ranked at #30, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! Shown above: the red vinyl version of this album. Whoa, again!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, October 5th… From FIREHOUSE To DEAFHEAVEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Firehouse - Love Of A Lifetime - promo 45rpm cover pic - 1991 - #FNMSS99334E4

On October 5th, 1991 – FIREHOUSE had their hit power ballad, Love Of A Lifetime, ranked at #5 on the Weekly Top 40. This song is featured on the debut and self-titled album from FIREHOUSE, released back in 1990.

Metallica - Classic Band Logo - White on Black - #777493

On October 5th, 1991 – METALLICA‘s monster song, Enter Sandman, was ranked at #21, on the Weekly Top 40. This great song is featured on Metallica’s fifth and self-titled studio album (aka The Black Album), released back in 1991.

Iron Maiden - classic band logo - yellow - blue - black

On October 5th, 1995 – The iconic IRON MAIDEN performed at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was a concert on The X Factour. Blaze Bayley was the lead vocalist for IRON MAIDEN, during this period of time. Whoa.

Trivium - Silence In The Snow - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #OMFMBSS0433

On October 5th, 2015 – The newly released TRIVIUM studio album, Silence In The Snow (Deluxe Edition), is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa.

Queensryche - Condition Human - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMMNLBSA777Q

On October 5th, 2015 – The newly released QUEENSRŸCHE studio album, Condition Hüman, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. QUEENSRŸCHE kicks absolute Metal ass, my Metal brethren.

Deafheaven - New Berumuda - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #330MNSS997

On October 5th, 2015 – California’s DEAFHEAVEN have their newly released studio album, New Berumuda, ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup. In case you didn’t know, DEAFHEAVEN receives the Metal Odyssey Seal Of Metal Approval.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

MEGADETH – New Studio Album “Dystopia” Releases On January 22nd, 2016

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Megadeth - Dystopia - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #3300MOSMMSOT66

The magnificent MEGADETH will be releasing their fifteenth studio album, Dystopia, on January 22nd, 2016. What a grand Metal way to start off the new year of 2016, with new MEGADETH!

How about the album cover art for Dystopia? I’m digging it. Looks like Vic Rattlehead is some kind of cyborg security officer or bounty hunter, in a futuristic and devastated city? That destroyed bridge on the album cover carries some social symbolism; a bridge to nowhere, maybe? I am looking forward to getting this CD and… Metal Be Thy Name.

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Hear “Fatal Illusion”: system.megadeth.com

Pre-order: megadeth.lnk.to/Dystopia

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Along with co-founding members Dave Mustaine and David EllefsonLAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler is featured on this entire Dystopia release, along with Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro of ANGRA fame.

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DID YOU KNOW: The definition of Dystopia is: an imaginative or real society where everything is horrible and immoral, while the environment is forever deteriorating. This is also a society that is ruled by a totalitarian government.

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

LONG LIVE VIC RATTLEHEAD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

GIRLSCHOOL – Metal Legends To Release 13th Studio Album On November 13th

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Girlschool - promo band pic - 2015 - #033699MNSS4EOT

London’s NWOBHM Legends GIRLSCHOOL are to release their 13th studio album, Guilty As Sin, on November 13th, via UDR Music. Guilty As Sin will be available in red colored vinyl gatefold album and digipack. This hotly anticipated album was produced by the great Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Witch Cross, among others).

GIRLSCHOOL’s cover song of the Bee Gees huge 70’s Disco hit, Staying Alive, ought to be very interesting, indeed! Uh, oh. “Disco” was mentioned here on Metal Odyssey. May the Metal Gods forgive us all. Metal Be Thy Name!

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GIRLSCHOOL Are:

Kim McAuliffe – Vocals and Guitar

Enid Williams – Vocals and Bass

Jackie Chambers – Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals

Denise Dufort – Drums

Girlschool - Guilty As Sin - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MN0033SS

CD:

  1. Come the Revolution
  2. Take it like a band
  3. Guilty as Sin
  4. Treasure
  5. Awkward Position
  6. Staying Alive ( Bee Gees Cover)
  7. Perfect Storm
  8. Painful
  9. Night Before
  10. Everybody Loves (Saturday Night)
  11. Coming your Way* BONUS*
  12. Tonight BONUS

* only available on limited edition and digital album

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Vinyl:

Side A:

  1. Come the Revolution
  2. Take it like a band
  3. Guilty as Sin
  4. Treasure
  5. Awkward Position

Side B:

  1. Staying Alive ( Bee Gees Cover)
  2. Perfect Storm
  3. Painful
  4. Night Before
  5. Everybody Loves (Saturday Night)
  6. Tonight ( Bonus)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GIRLSCHOOL.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 2nd… From KISS To QUEENSRŸCHE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - solo albums montage - 1978 - #907KSA

On October 2nd, 1978Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss’ solo studio albums were each certified Gold & Platinum by the RIAA. Whoa! By the way, my favorite KISS solo album has always been Paul Stanley. Then again, it’s Ace Frehley. Gene Simmons has a very cool 1978 solo album too. Okay, I can’t make up my Metal mind, after all these Metal years. Metal be thy name!

Queensryche - Condition Human - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MMMNLBSA777Q

On October 2nd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, CONDITION HÜMAN, from the great QUEENSRŸCHE is ranked at #5, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hip, hip Metal hooray! By the way, I am a RŸCHER. Dig it.

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

On October 2nd, 2015 – The newly released studio album, GOLGOTHA, from the wonderful W.A.S.P. is ranked at #46, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Leaping Metal lizards! Um… Blackie Lawless for U.S. President.

Denner - Shermann - Satans Tomb - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #66MNSS66303

On October 2nd, 2015 – The Metal supergroup DENNER / SHERMANN have their newly released EP, SATAN’S TOMB, ranked at #47 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This incredible Metal lineup features: Michael Denner on guitar, Hank Shermann on guitar, Sean Peck as lead vocalist, Snowy Shaw on drums and Marc Grabowski on bass. Holy shit, that’s a freaking legendary lineup of Metal musicians.

Watch the trailer below for SATAN’S TOMB:

DID YOU KNOW: I am going to buy this DENNER / SHERMANN CD and play it a billion times and maybe more. I will also put this CD under my pillow at night and thank the MIGHTY METAL GODS from Center Earth for having this band assemble. Holy Metal shit and hallelujah.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

MEAN PEOPLE ARE CONSTIPATED.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, September 27th… From HALFORD To ATREYU

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on September 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

HALFORD "IV Made Of Metal" large promo album pic

On September 27th, 2010The Metal God and his band HALFORD had their studio album Halford IV: Made Of Metal released. One of my favorite Metal songs of all-time is on this fabulous album: Thunder And Lightning.

If that HALFORD song above doesn’t psyche-you-out, there is evidently a serious constipation issue that must be addressed.

Iron Maiden - Classic Band Logo - RWB - #33MMGMSAS31

On September 27th, 2013 – The untouchable IRON MAIDEN performed at Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This was a concert on the Maiden England Tour. IRON MAIDEN Forever!

Atreyu - Long Live - album promo flyer - 2015 - #0927MNSS9399

On September 27th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Long Live, from California’s ATREYU is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. ATREYU is BACK and WHOA!

Black Breath - Slaves Beyond Death - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #03038699MO

On September 27th, 2015 – Seattle’s BLACK BREATH have their newly released studio album, Slaves Beyond Death, ranked at #18 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping juju beans!

Huntress - Static - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0739911MOSSNM

On September 27th, 2015 – The sensational HUNTRESS have their newly released studio album, Static, ranked at #21, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy freaking hell and yeah!

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, CLIFF BURTON.

Stone.

SACRED OATH – Release Music Video For Song “Taken” – New Studio Album “Ravensong” Released September 18th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sacred Oath - promo band pic - 2015 - #091524WLMMNSS33306

US cult Power Metal perennials Sacred Oath have just posted a new music video for “Taken” – the first single from their brand new album “Ravensong” – on YouTube. View it with the link or watch it below:

https://youtu.be/pRsNDAnrEtc

The band members all live in Connecticut, a state where graveyards can be found on just about every street corner, so it’s no surprise that the new music video for “Taken” was shot on an abandoned island in Bridgeport with a cast of creatures from the “other side.” We’re talking Zombies here, nasty ones and they apparently heed the whims of their siren mistress (played by tattoo model/Instagram starling Leah Jung). Jung lures the band to her isle of the damned where they are condemned to play their classic, hard-hitting Metal style for her and her legions – eternally.

“What’s cool is that this video is really a return for us to how the band got started,” says Sacred Oath singer Rob Thorne. “Back in ’85 we would have our bass player crawling out of a coffin drenched in blood to deliver (the band’s signature anthem) “Rising From the Grave” at our live shows and the kids loved it! It’s cool to be back in a horror vibe with the “Taken” video, especially with an album that we’re so excited about.”

Sacred Oath - Ravensong - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #092416MMSMS36

Thorne was approached by a former guitar student of his, Jordan Elizabeth Gelber, back in April about producing the video. Her company Starbaby Enterprises in New York was looking for a short film project and it seemed like a great way for both Starbaby and the band to benefit.

“Jordan became a good friend over the years and I always trusted that she had a good sense of what Sacred Oath was all about. It was a no-brainer to bring her on for this video. She’s incredibly ambitious.”

“Ravensong” is the band’s seventh studio album and was released this past Friday September 18th by Angel Thorne Music/Caroline/Universal. “Taken” also premiered this past Friday on the popular Heavy Metal website Bravewords.com.

www.sacredoath.net

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SACRED OATH.

LONG LIVE CONNECTICUT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

W.A.S.P. – Offering Chance To Win 1 Of 10 Signed Tour Items! Here’s The Info!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

WASP - Tour Merch Autographed promo pic - 2015 - #092416MMSWLF

From the W.A.S.P. Nation (Official) Facebook:

WIN SIGNED TOUR ITEMS!

Visit the official W.A.S.P. Store and enter your details to be entered into our prize draw for your chance to WIN one of 10 signed tour items!

Competition ends Midnight November 11th 2015 – x10 winners drawn at random – 1 prize per winner.

http://www.mflstores.com/mfl/wasp.html

WASP - Golgotha - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33777MMGMSAOTSFF

Golgotha, the NEW studio album from W.A.S.P. releases on October 2nd, via Napalm Records.

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METAL. BE. THY. NAME.

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE W.A.S.P.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 22nd… From THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE To DAVID COVERDALE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sweet - The Ballroom Blitz - 45rpm promo cover sleeve - #1973MMNSS333

On September 22nd, 1973SWEET hits #2 on the UK charts with their gigantic hit single: The Ballroom Blitz.

Twisted Sister - Were Not Gonna Take It - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #MONMMSS66369

On September 22nd, 1984 – TWISTED SISTER had their enormous hit single, We’re Not Gonna Take It, ranked at #21, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Jumping jelly fish!

Iron Maiden - Maiden England World Tour - 2013 - promo band pic flyer - #3963MNSSMO9

On September 22nd, 2013 – The stupendous IRON MAIDEN headlined Rock In Rio at Cidade do Rock in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was also a stop on IRON MAIDEN’s Maiden England Tour. Hail IRON MAIDEN!!

Slayer - Repentless - promo album cover pic - #0911MOSLSAHF

On September 22nd, 2015 – The newly released SLAYER studio album, Repentless, is debuting at #4, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Whoa and freaking long live SLAYER!!

Jimi Hendrix - Freedom - Atlanta Live - 2015 - promo cover pic - #MMNSSMO3

On September 22nd, 2015The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceFreedom: Atlanta Pop Festival (Live) is ranked at #10, on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. This live album was released on August 28th, 2015.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

David Coverdale - Fireworks Magazine cover promo - 2015 - #33MODC33MMNS

Whitesnake - The Purple Tour - 2015 - promo flyer - #33DCMOSMMS

Whitesnake - Is This Love - 45rpm single cover sleeve promo - 1987DC

DAVID COVERDALE

On September 22nd, 1951, David Coverdale was born in the UK. As the founding member and vocalist for Whitesnake, David Coverdale is also a former member of Deep Purple. I can go on and write another 7,000 words or more on this top-tier Hard Rock legend known as David Coverdale. You get the Metal picture? ‘Nuff said.

More info on David Coverdale & Whitesnake: http://www.whitesnake.com

Shown above, top to bottom: Fireworks Magazine – (issue #70, June 2015) – “The Purple Tour” flyer from 2015 and “Is This Love” 45rpm cover sleeve from 1987.

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LONG LIVE DAVID COVERDALE.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History, September 21st… From IRON MAIDEN To BORN OF OSIRIS

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, movies, rock music with tags , , , , on September 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden - No Prayer On The Road - 1990 - 91 - Tour Program Promo Pic - #3039MMSNS6336

On September 21st, 1990 – The super incredible IRON MAIDEN performed at The Apollo in Oxford, England. This was IRON MAIDEN’s No Prayer On The Road Tour, promoting their eighth studio album: No Prayer For The Dying. Shown above is the 1990/91 UK tour program.

Rush - Roll The Bones - promo album cover pic - 1991GLNP

On September 21st, 1991 – RUSH had their 14th studio album, Roll The Bones, ranked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Whiz-bang!

Resident Evil - Extinction - promo movie poster - 2007 - #3303393MMNSS6

On September 21st, 2007 – The motion picture Resident Evil: Extinction was released to wide-screen theaters, via Sony Pictures. In my Metal opinion, the Resident Evil movie franchise is… Metal. This third chapter of Resident Evil was directed by Russell Mulcahy, with the lead star (heroine) being the super talented: Milla Jovovich. Resident Evil had the zombies way before the zombie craze. Metal Be Thy Name.

Bless The Fall - To Those Left Behind - promo album flyer - 2015 - #33033MNSS606

On September 21st, 2015 – The newly released studio album, To Those Left Behind, from Arizona’s BLESS THE FALL is ranked #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

Born Of Osiris - Soul Sphere - promo album banner pic - 2015 - #NMSSOT999

On September 21st, 2015 – Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS have their forthcoming studio album, Soul Sphere, ranked at #22 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.