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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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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

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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Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

MASS – Release New And Cool Rockin’ Digital Single “Outside Looking In”

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

MASS - Outside Looking In - promo digital single artwork - 2015 - #MNSSTOSC3303909

“A little something different from MASS”

From the magnificent MASS:

Recently we shared to a handful of our fans a song we recorded a few years back that was never previously released. Due to their enthusiastic response we have now decided to make it available for the first time and for all to hear!

“A little uptempo rocker tune that just never quite seemed to fit with any of our past recordings or what we are currently working on now”

This song shows yet another side of MASS we thought you might like to check out..

Available only as a Download at these fine online sites..

iTunes, Spotify, iHeart radio, Amazon Mp3, Rhapsody, etc..

For More Info on MASS visit www.massrocks.com

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For more info on MASS:

www.massrocks.com

www.facebook.com/masstheband

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MASS.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 16th… From BOSTON To UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS

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

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

On September 16th, 1978BOSTON reached #1 the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for the first time with their second studio album: Don’t Look Back. This great album spent two non-consecutive weeks on top of this chart. If you don’t own this album, you are most likely a card-carrying member of the Stale Head Cheese Lovers Society.

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

On this day in ‪KISSTORY – September 16, 1985KISS released their platinum studio album ASYLUM. That was 30 years ago! Oh, no, tears are falling!!

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

On September 16th, 2015 – The newly released SLAYER studio album, Repentless, is ranked #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

Slayer - Show No Mercy - promo album cover pic - #JHTAKKSMO66

On September 16th, 2015 – The debut studio album, Show No Mercy, from SLAYER is ranked at #98, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, again! This album was released back in 1983, via Metal Blade Records.

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

On September 16th, 2015 – The newly released studio album, Got Your Six, from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is ranked at #2, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Hell and freaking yeah!

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats - The Night Creeper - promo cover pic - #MMMONSS0633

On September 16th, 2015 – UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS have their newly released studio album, The Night Creeper, debuting at #189, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Jumping Jiminy! This band and album ROCKS.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, B.B. KING.

REST IN PEACE, MARC BOLAN.

Stone.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – “Donald Death Punch” (Jekyll And Hyde Trump Mix) Music Video You MUST Check Out!

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

Five Finger Death Punch - promo band banner - 2013 - #1

The fabulous FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH recently launched a contest for fans to remake their latest single, Jekyll And Hyde, off their latest and amazing studio album, Got Your Six, which is going to be #1 on the album charts this week!

A fan of FFDP created a version of the track that includes Donald Trump as part of the audio; this fan then cut the song to an entertaining video that you MUST listen to and watch! We all know Jekyll And Hyde kicks maximum Metal ass and believe me, this music video is worth every second of it’s 3:26 running time! Enjoy this music video below and… Metal Be Thy Name!

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

If you haven’t bought Got Your Six yet, you are obviously severely addicted to stale prune juice. Truth.

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Special thanks to Fresh Tracks.

For more FFDP:

Facebook: Five Finger Death Punch

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS – Supporting KAMELOT With GUS G; European Tour Begins September 17th

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kobra And The Lotus - European Tour Promo Banner - 2015 - Sept And Oct - #3303MMMSS

Kobra And The Lotus - Words Of The Prophets - promo CD banner pic - 2015 - #033033MMF

The magnificent KOBRA PAIGE and her fast rising Metal band KOBRA AND THE LOTUS will be supporting the legendary KAMELOT on a European Tour which starts on September 17th. The fabulous GUS G will also be a special guest on this tour. See dates, cities and venues below.

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have released their new 5 song covers EP, Words Of The Prophets, this past August 28th and it’s a METAL must for ALL of you maniacs of METAL!

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Kamelot Haven European Tour 2015

Special Guests Gus G with Kobra And The Lotus

17 SEP 2015 – PARIS, FR – LA CIGALE

18 SEP 2015 – COLOGNE, DE – ESSIGFABRIK

19 SEP 2015 – PRATTELN, CH – Z7 KONZERTFABRIK

20 SEP 2015 – BOCHUM, DE -ZECHE

22 SEP 2015 – BERLIN, DE – POSTBAHNHOF

24 SEP 2015 – RØDOVRE, DK – KULTURHUSET VIFTEN

25 SEP 2015 – GOTHENBURG, SE – TRÄDGÅR’N

26 SEP 2015 – OSLO, NO – SENTRUM SCENE

27 SEP 2015 – STOCKHOLM, SE – DEBASER MEDIS

29 SEP 2015 – JYVÄSKYLÄ, FI – LUTAKKO

01 OCT 2015 – JOENSUU, FI – KERUBI

02 OCT 2015 – SEINÄJOKI, FI – RYTMIKORJAAMO

03 OCT 2015 – HELSINKI, FI – CIRCUS

05 OCT 2015 – VILNIUS, LT – FORUM PALACE – GALAXY

06 OCT 2015 – WARSZAWA, PL – PROGRESJA MUSIC ZONE

08 OCT 2015 – MILANO, IT – LIVE MUSIC CLUB

13 OCT 2015 – STRASBOURG, FR – LA LAITERIE

14 OCT 2015 – LYON, FR – NINKASI KAO

16 OCT 2015  -TILBURG, NL – POPPODIUM 013

Kobra And The Lotus - Words Of The Prophets - promo cover pic - 2015 - #330324MMMSS

For more info on KOBRA AND THE LOTUS:

Facebook: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS

www.kobraandthelotus.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KOBRA AND THE LOTUS.

LONG LIVE KAMELOT & GUS G.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 10th… From LED ZEPPELIN And KISS To VANNA

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on September 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - 1971 - Syracuse NY - Onondaga - concert flyer - #0910MOSNMMFE

On September 10th, 1971 – The exceptional LED ZEPPELIN performed (an approximate) three-hour set at the Onondaga War Memorial, in Syracuse, New York, USA. The lowest ticket price for this concert was $4.00. Holy crap, I wanna go back to 1971 with just $100 and hit up concerts like an out-of-control motherfu#cker!!

KISS - Alive! - promo album cover pic - 1975 - #0910MMNSS6363

As reported on the KISS Facebook timeline:

THIS DAY IN ‪‎KISSTORY 1975

‪‎KISS Alive! was released 40 years ago today!

On this day in KISSTORY – September 10, 1975, KISS released their legendary Alive! album. This double live album, recorded largely in Detroit’s Cobo Arena (with some material from Iowa, New Jersey and Ohio), marked the pivotal giant step towards achieving domination in the 70’s.

The multi-platinum album peaked at #9, and spent 110 weeks on the album charts.

“We wanted to put out a souvenir, almost like when you go to the circus,” said Paul Stanley. “I really enjoy myself onstage, prancing around, shaking my ass, shaking my head, playing the guitar between my legs. I enjoy it as much as the audience. Basically, I am entertaining myself up there.”

Van Halen - When Its Love - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1988 - #33MMSNS0910

On September 10th, 1988 – The great VAN HALEN had their hit single, When It’s Love, sitting at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. I really dig this power ballad and I can’t deny it. This song is featured on VAN HALEN’s eighth studio album from 1988: OU812.

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - CD cover single sleeve - 1991 - #3987MMNSSFE

On September 10th, 1991NIRVANA released their iconic single Smells Like Teen Spirit. This song eventually went on to reach #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Smells Like Teen Spirit is featured on the second studio album from NIRVANA, released in 1991: Nevermind.

Vanna - Alt - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #EPMM33NSS

On September 10th, 2015 – Boston’s Post-Hardcore band VANNA have their forthcoming EP, ALT, ranked at #41, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This EP features 5 cover songs, celebrating the works of Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn and The Offspring. Whoa!!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Joe Perry - Guitar World - cover promo - 2012 - #9933MMNSS004 -

JOE PERRY

On September 10th, 1950, Joe Perry was born in Massachusetts, USA. Joe Perry is world-renowned as the guitarist, co-founding member and principal songwriter for the super legendary AEROSMITH. Joe Perry is also a successful solo artist, releasing seven albums; four as The Joe Perry Project.

AEROSMITH was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2001.

On July 1, 2007, Joe Perry joined Tom Jones and his band at the historic “Concert For Diana” at Wembley Stadium playing on two classic Tom Jones’ hits.

In June of 2013, Joe Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner.

As a producer, Joe Perry has received producing credit for the following classic AERORSMITH albums: ROCKS, DRAW THE LINE, NIGHT IN THE RUTS, GREATEST HITS, CLASSICS LIVE IIJUST PUSH PLAY, HONKIN’ ON BOBO and MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.

Source: http://joeperry.com

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 9th… From LED ZEPPELIN To FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

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

Led Zeppelin - Boston Garden - promo flyer - September 9 - 1970 - #33MMSGS11

On September 9th, 1970 – The iconic LED ZEPPELIN performed at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The lowest priced ticket was $4.50. Holy massive shit, that was a great price for a LED ZEPPELIN concert ticket!!

Led Zeppelin - classic band logo - #071385MOSLMNMS33

On September 9th, 1971 – The great LED ZEPPELIN performed to an estimated 8,000 fans, at Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virgina, USA. This concert was sponsored by WNOR Radio.

Foreigner - Hot Blooded - Tramontane - 45rpm cover sleeve - promo pic - 1978 - #MMGSS4OUF33

On September 9th, 1978 – The fabulous FOREIGNER had their incredible hit single, Hot Blooded, ranked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa, man! Hot Blooded is featured on FOREIGNER’s excellent second studio album from 1978: Double Vision.

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

On September 9th, 2015 – The newly released FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH studio album, Got Your Six, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Albums Chart. This album is the sixth from FFDP. If you’re not into FFDP by now, then please go visit a chat room for big dummies.

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

On September 9th, 2015IRON MAIDEN‘s Live After Death is sitting at #43, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This superb live album was released back in 1985. Metal Be Thy Name!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 8th… From FAITH NO MORE To U.S. PRESIDENT GERALD FORD

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, history, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Faith No More - Epic - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #33MMSSM99SC

On September 8th, 1990 – FAITH NO MORE has their huge hit single, Epic, ranked at #9. on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Epic is featured on FNM’s third studio album from 1990: The Real Thing.

Faith No More - September 8 - Red Rocks - concert promo flyer - 2015- #MNSMMS3309SC

On September 8th, 2015FAITH NO MORE are to perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, USA. Whoa.

Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back In Time - greatest hits - promo album cover pic - #IMMO00990

On September 8th, 2015IRON MAIDEN Somewhere Back In Time: The Best Of 1980 – 1989 is ranked at #12, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. MAIDEN FOREVER.

Iron Maiden "From Fear To Eternity" large promo album pic!

On September 8th, 2015IRON MAIDEN From Fear To Eternity: The Best Of 1990 – 2010 is ranked at #36, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HAIL IRON MAIDEN!

President Gerald Ford - Official Presidential Photo - #1974 - 33MO

Above: President Gerald Ford – 38th U.S. President

BONUS! On September 8th, 1974, in U.S. History:

In an executive action, President Gerald Ford pardons his predecessor, former President Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Richard Nixon had resigned from his presidency due to the highly controversial Watergate scandal.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

HISTORY IS METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 6th… From JIMI HENDRIX To IRON MAIDEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on September 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix Experience - 1970 - Love And Peace Festival - #33 - Insel Fehmarn - #MO

On September 6th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell (aka The Jimi Hendrix Experience) perform at the Love And Peace Festival (Open Air Pop Festival) in Puttgarden – Insel Fehmarn Germany. Sadly, this would be the last concert that Jimi Hendrix would perform, before his death on September 18th, 1970.

Judas Priest - Rocka Rolla - promo cover pic - 1974 - #0906233MMMSS

On September 6th, 1974 – The legendary JUDAS PRIEST released their debut studio album: Rocka Rolla. Hey, every iconic Metal band has to start somewhere, you know?

ACDC - powerage - 1978 - promo album cover pic - #33

On September 6, 1978AC/DC appeared on the ABC network’s The Midnight Special. After an introduction by tour mates Ted Nugent and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, AC/DC performed Sin City from their 1978 studio album: Powerage. This performance is featured on AC/DC’s Family Jewels 2 DVD set. Hell and yeah!

Megadeth - Classic Band Logo - Gold Logo - #2015DMMO

On September 6th, 1997 – The magnificent MEGADETH performed at the New World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. This performance was on the Main Stage for Rockstock ’97. MEGADETH was touring in support of their seventh studio album: Cryptic Writings. Hail MEGADETH!

Iron Maiden - The X Factor - promo album cover pic - #3300MMNSMO

On September 6th, 2015IRON MAIDEN‘s tenth studio album, The X Factor, is ranked at #53, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, Blaze Bayley is the vocalist on this album. The X Factor was released back in 1995. Whoa.

Iron Maiden - Virtual XI - promo cover pic - 1998 - #MMMONS333

On September 6th, 2015IRON MAIDEN‘s eleventh studio album, Virtual XI, is ranked at #77, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, Blaze Bayley is the vocalist on this album too. Virtual XI was released back in 1998. Whoa, again.

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METAL BE THY NAME.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 5th… From FREE And IRON MAIDEN To ONCE HUMAN

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

Free - All Right Now - Wishing Well - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1970 - #MO333BMF

On September 5th, 1970 – The legendary FREE had their hit single, All Right Now, ranked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song classic is featured on FREE’s third studio album from 1970: Fire And Water.

FOREIGNER - Urgent - 45rpm cover sleeve promo pic - 1981 - #MMNS3333

On September 5th, 1981 – The fabulous FOREIGNER had their huge hit single, Urgent, ranked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on FOREIGNER’s fourth studio album, aptly titled: 4.

Guns N Roses - November Rain CD - Australian - promo cover pic - #7770033MMSMS

Guns N Roses - November Rain CD - back cover pic - Australian - promo pic - #07070733MNMMSAS

On September 5th, 1992GUNS N’ ROSES had their hit single, November Rain, ranked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Shown above is the rare 1992 Australian-only 2-CD set of 9 GUNS ‘N ROSES songs (both live and studio tracks, see above). No, I don’t own this CD and surely wish I did. Whoa, man.

IRON MAIDEN - The Book Of Souls - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMILGSS

On September 5th, 2015 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN have their newly released studio album, The Book Of Souls, ranked at #1 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. IRON MAIDEN Forever.

Iron Maiden "The Final Frontier" large promo album pic #7

On September 5th, 2015 – The legendary IRON MAIDEN have their fifteenth studio album, The Final Frontier, ranked at #18 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jumping Jolly Ranchers!

Once Human - The Life I Remember - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #030303MON

On September 5th, 2015ONCE HUMAN have their debut studio album, The Life I Remember, ranked at #65 on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Um… ONCE HUMAN kicks METAL ass BIG time, just to let you all know.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, FREDDIE MERCURY.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 4th… From AEROSMITH To KIM THAYIL, While POP EVIL Is At #1

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , on September 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On September 4th, 2003 – The legendary AEROSMITH performed at the National Mall in Washington, DC as part of the NFL Kickoff Live festivities, to celebrate the kickoff of the 2003 NFL season. Long live AEROSMITH!

Pop Evil - Billboard Indie Music Chart - #1 - promo flyer - 2015 - #MMMS330

On September 4th, 2015 – Michigan’s POP EVIL have their new studio album, UP, ranked #1 on the Billboard Independent Music Chart and at #25 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Metal Be Thy Name!

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats - The Night Creeper - promo cover pic - #MMMONSS0633

On September 4th, 2015UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS have released their new studio album The Night Creeper and it’s ranked at #20, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Cool.

Amorphis - Under The Red Cloud - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #00MM3SM3S

On September 4th, 2015 – Finland’s AMORPHIS have released their new studio album Under The Red Cloud, today. This new offering from AMORPHIS is also ranked at #54, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Kim Thayil - Ernie Ball Strings - promo ad - #3330MMS6NBS

On September 4th, 1960, Kim Thayil was born in Seattle, Washington, USA. Kim Thayil is world-famous as the lead guitarist and co-founding member of the celebrated SOUNDGARDEN. Not too shabby, huh? Kim Thayil’s chunky guitar riffs and unique tones are stuff of legend. Long live Kim Thayil.

Kim Thayil - 1997 - Guild S - 100 - promo ad - #MM33777

Above: Kim Thayil and his Guild S-100 Guitar (Endorsement Ad – 1997)

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 3rd… From MOTÖRHEAD To SLAYER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , on September 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Heart - Barracuda - 45rpm - promo pic - #39336MOSSNMM01

On September 3rd, 1977 – The magnificent HEART peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their Hard Rock classic: Barracuda. This was HEART’s third top forty single in the United States at that time. Barracuda is featured on the 1977 studio album from HEART: Little Queen. Whoa.

Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone - promo album cover pic - 2008 - #77333MOSNMM

On September 3rd, 2008 – The stupendous SLIPKNOT had their fourth studio album, All Hope Is Gone, ranked at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums ChartAll Hope Is Gone sold 239,516 copies during its debut week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

IRON MAIDEN - Maiden England - 88 - cover promo

On September 3rd, 2013 – The amazing IRON MAIDEN performed at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. This concert was on the Maiden England Tour. Hail IRON MAIDEN!

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

On September 3rd, 2015 – The forthcoming SLAYER studio album, Repentless, is ranked at #5, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and freaking yeah!! This album releases on September 11th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast. Rest in peace, Jeff Hanneman.

Motorhead - Overkill - promo studio album pic - 1978 - #ILMMNSSMO33

On September 3rd, 2015 – The classic MOTÖRHEAD studio album, Overkill, is ranked at #82, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 1978. I was 12 years old in 1978. Holy shit! Hail MOTÖRHEAD!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 2nd… From IRON MAIDEN To KOBRA AND THE LOTUS

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

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On September 2nd, 1992 – The astounding IRON MAIDEN performed at Brabanthallen, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. This was a concert on their Fear Of The Dark Tour. Whoa! Hail IRON MAIDEN!

Def Leppard - Classic Band Logo - 2013

On September 2nd, 2000 – Approximately 700 DEF LEPPARD fans received ticket refunds at the Oregon State Fair, in Salem, Oregon. This was due to DEF LEPPARD playing too quietly in order to obey local noise ordinances. Lesson learned: never perform a Heavy Metal concert in a community where constipated ABBA fans reside. Truth.

Disturbed - Immortalized - promo album cover pic - 2015 - MMSMS330339

On September 2nd, 2015 – The sixth studio album from DISTURBED, Immortalized, is ranked at #1, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Jumping kidney beans! By the way, all the bubble gum Pop artists on this same album chart have shit their pants.

Motorhead - Ace Of Spades - promo cover pic!!

On September 2nd, 2015 – The seminal studio album from MOTÖRHEAD, Ace Of Spades, is sitting at #19 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. “…And don’t forget the joker!” This album was released back in 1980. MOTÖRHEAD has stood the test of time = Classic Rock ‘N Roll. Lemmy is a Rock ‘N Roll supreme being. ‘Nuff said.

Kobra And The Lotus - Words Of The Prophets - promo CD banner pic - 2015 - #033033MMF

On September 2nd, 2015KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have their newly released (cover song) EP Words Of The Prophets ranked at #55, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Kobra Paige has beautiful vocals and her band kicks outright ass. Honestly, get into this band, cause Stone wouldn’t bullshit you.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 1st… From KISS To MODERN DAY BABYLON

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , on September 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

KISS "Dynasty" album large promo pic!

On September 1st, 1979 – At the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, KISS began the second leg of their North American tour, supporting their seventh studio album: Dynasty. The mighty JUDAS PRIEST was the opening act for this leg of the tour. Metal Be Thy Name!

Poison - Unskinny Bop - promo 12 inch cover sleeve - 1990 - #MO330901

On September 1st, 1990 – Pennsylvania’s POISON had their cool hit single, Unskinny Bop, ranked at #3, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on POISON’s third studio album from 1990: Flesh & Blood.

IRON MAIDEN - The Book Of Souls - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #MMILGSS

On September 1st, 2015IRON MAIDEN have their forthcoming double studio album, The Book Of Souls, ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album releases on September 4th, 2015. IRON MAIDEN forever.

Modern Day Babylon - The Ocean Atlas - promo EP cover pic - 2015 - #MON33300

On September 1st, 2015MODERN DAY BABYLON are from Teplice, Czech Republic. Their newly released EP, The Ocean Atlas, is ranked at #14, 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.