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PRIMAL FEAR – Present “Far Away” Single & Music Video From New Album: Domination

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Heiko Roith
L-R:
Mat Sinner (bass, vocals), André Hilgers (drums), Thalìa Bellazecca (guitars),
Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Magnus Karlsson (guitars)

Listen to “Far Away”: 

https://primalfear.rpm.link/farawayPR

Commanding, fierce, and & triumphing since 1997, there’s no better way to describe Germany’s premier power metal band, PRIMAL FEAR. The band have just unveiled details about their upcoming album Domination, set to drop on September 5, 2025 via RPM. Pre-orders are now open in a variety of physical formats and digital options here: 

https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

To celebrate this announcement, the lead single “Far Away” has officially landed on streaming platforms worldwide. Packed with all the signature elements of a classic PRIMAL FEAR anthem – soaring melodies, thunderous drums and bass, and a blistering twin-guitar solo – the track also carries a powerful sense of yearning, brought to life by Ralf Scheepers’ unmistakable vocals.

Filmed at Dennis Ward’s Kangaroo Studios in Karlsdorf-Neuthard, Germany, where the Domination recording sessions took place in late 2024, “Far Away” is also available now as a performance-style music video on YouTube.

Scheepers explains the meaning behind the single: “It’s an expression of faith and trust, no matter where or what. We all know this feeling of missing someone so much, not being able to see or hear him/her every day – especially as musicians whilst touring.”

Going strong for nearly three decades, the band founded and still led by Mat Sinner (bass, vocals) and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) have never let down their global fanbase. Relentless and constantly pushing their limits, PRIMAL FEAR ensure that no two albums ever sound the same. After Code Red [2023] hit some of the highest chart positions of their career, expectations for the next release were higher than ever.

Now joined by gifted guitarist Thalìa Bellazecca and former touring drummer André Hilgers, the quintet were more than up for the challenge. And as Domination makes clear, no obstacle is too great for PRIMAL FEAR’s powerhouse songwriting trio – Sinner, Scheepers, and guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who also rejoins the band’s live line-up after several years away.

From the hard-hitting opener “The Hunter” and first single “Far Away,” to the uplifting mid-tempo anthem “Tears Of Fire” and the epic ballad “Eden” – featuring a surprise guest appearance by AD INFINITUM’s Melissa Bonny, Domination delivers on all fronts. Add in neck-breakers like “Scream” and “Crossfire,” and the reflective, string-and-piano-driven closer “A Tune I Won’t Forget,” and it’s clear: PRIMAL FEAR aren’t here to reclaim the crown – they’re here to prove they’ve never left the throne of heavy/power metal royalty.

Watch the video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed7iHIFNP0Y

Listen to “Far Away”: 

https://primalfear.rpm.link/farawayPR

Domination – Track Listing:

01. The Hunter
02. Destroyer
03. Far Away
04. I Am The Primal Fear
05. Tears Of Fire
06. Heroes And Gods
07. Hallucinations
08. Eden [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM]
09. Scream
10. The Dead Don’t Die
11. Crossfire
12. March Boy March
13. A Tune I Won’t Forget
Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD]
14. Bridges Will Burn

Domination was recorded in autumn 2024, produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers as well as Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple PRIMAL FEAR mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

Warming up at five select summer festivals, PRIMAL FEAR will return to the live front with their longest European tour since 2018. RPM label mates ELEINE have been confirmed as special guests. All dates & tickets can be found below!

Info & Tickets: 

https://primalfear.de/tour

PRIMAL FEAR live:

09.05.2025 DE Braunschweig – Rock in Rautheim
02.07.2025 DE Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air SOLD OUT
18.07.2025 IT Cremona – Luppolo in Rock
21.08.2025 DE Haddeby – Baltic Open Air
23.08.2025 UK Newark – Stonedead Festival SOLD OUT

“Domination” Tour 2025
w/ ELEINE
05.09.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
06.09.2025 DE Leipzig – Anker
07.09.2025 DE Bochum – Zeche
09.09.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
10.09.2025 DE Munich – Backstage
12.09.2025 DE Memmingen – Kaminwerk
13.09.2025 DE Mannheim – Capitol
14.09.2025 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport
16.09.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
18.09.2025 DE Berlin – Hole 44
19.09.2025 DE Naila – Frankenhalle
20.09.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle)
21.09.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas – De Casino
23.09.2025 NL Amstelveen – P60
25.09.2025 PL Warsaw – Stodola
26.09.2025 CZ Prague – MeetFactory
27.09.2025 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
30.09.2025 ES Madrid – Mon
01.10.2025 ES Murcia – Garaje
03.10.2025 ES Barcelona – Salamandra
04.10.2025 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem

More on PRIMAL FEAR:
primalfear.de | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

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ORANGE GOBLIN – End Of Transmission: 1995-2025 The Final Tour – UK & Ireland December 2025

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Back in January, UK heavy metal veterans Orange Goblin announced that 2025 would mark their final year, capping an extraordinary 30-year journey that has seen them evolve from backroom bar rockers to one of the most respected names in British metal.

Now, Orange Goblin have shared details of the End Of Transmission 1995-2025 Tour, their final seven shows across the UK and Ireland:

“We are delighted to finally announce that Orange Goblin will do one last tour of the UK and Ireland in December 2025 before we call it a day! It’s going to be bittersweet performing at these last 7 shows, seven of the biggest shows we will have ever played! Although there will be sadness at this being the end, we are very happy to be able to bring along two amazing bands that we took out on their first ever tours, old and new.”

“From Sweden, we have the almighty power of GRAND MAGUS, a band that we toured Europe with way back in 2002, and then again in 2004. We have always remained friends and know what an amazing live act they are, every time they take to the stage. Opening up each night will be one of the best UK bands of the past 10 years, URNE, who we took on their first UK tour back in 2021. We were blown away with their modern take on metal and the soundscapes they create, mixing subtlety and aggression! These promise to be very special shows and will be your very last chance to come and drink, headbang and raise some hell with Orange ‘Fuckin’ Goblin Baby!’ We will be playing songs from throughout our 30-year career, so whether you’re an old die-hard or a new fan, there should be something for everyone.”

“We’ve been announcing final shows all over the world this year and have been reading the fans’ comments about doing one last trek around the UK and Ireland, so we didn’t want to disappoint them and feel that it will be fitting to end our journey in our hometown of London! One last Orange Goblin Christmas knees-up anyone? You know it makes sense!” – Ben Ward, Orange Goblin 2025

ORANGE GOBLIN – THE END OF TRANSMISSION TOUR
Special Guests: Grand Magus
Opening Band: Urne

10.12: The Garage, Glasgow, UK
11.12: The Button factory, Dublin, IRE
12.12: KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, UK
13.12: Academy 2, Manchester, UK
14.12: SWX, Bristol, UK
16.12: The 1865, Southampton, UK
17.12: o2 Kentish Town Forum, London, UK

TICKETS ON SALE AT 10AM, FRIDAY 25TH APRIL

A Legacy of Metal
Formed in 1995, Orange Goblin have cemented their place in the annals of heavy metal with 10 acclaimed studio albums, most recently 2024’s Science, Not Fiction, earning accolades from fans and peers alike. Known for their relentless touring and ability to transcend genres, the band have garnered a global following, performing at legendary festivals and venues across the world.

BUY SCIENCE, NOT FICTION HERE

PRAISE FOR SCIENCE, NOT FICTION:

“Science, Not Fiction finds Orange Goblin on their strongest, most strident form in over a decade. That’s a fact.” – KERRANG

“London’s stoner metal titans deliver a masterpiece” – METAL HAMMER

“Orange Goblin have created one of the year’s best albums, let alone one of the strongest in their already impressive discography” – 10/10 FISTFUL OF METAL

For tickets to Orange Goblin’s final shows and updates on potential future projects, visit: http://www.orangegoblinofficial.com/.

https://orangegoblinofficial.bandcamp.com/

Source: Secret Service Publicity

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PRIMAL FEAR – New Studio Album DOMINATION Releasing On September 5th | Cover Art & Track List Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From: Primal Fear Facebook:

Primal Fear – Domination
Release date: September 5th

“THE EAGLES ARE BACK!
Ladies & Gentlemen – here is the album cover of our new album DOMINATION – You can pre order the album from now on. The first single/video “FAR WAY” will be unleashed tomorrow at 18h CET. More details soon!”

Releasing via Reigning Phoenix Music. Album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

Primal Fear: Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Mat Sinner (bass), Thalìa Bellazecca (guitar), André Hilgers (drums), Magnus Karlsson (guitars)

Track List:

  1. The Hunter
  2. Destroyer
  3. Far Away
  4. I Am The Primal Fear
  5. Tears of Fire
  6. Heroes and Gods
  7. Hallucinations
  8. Eden
  9. Scream
  10. The Dead Don’t Die
  11. Crossfire
  12. March Boy March
  13. A Tune I Won’t Forget

Pre-order here: https://reigningphoenixmusic.com/

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MACHINE HEAD – Album Release Show This Friday, In Reading, Pennsylvania

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Machine Head Bandsintown:

READING, PA ALBUM RELEASE SHOW THIS FRIDAY‼️ 🔥FULL PYRO🔥 Our monumental new album “UNATØNED” drops this Friday, and we’re going BIG on show production for it. Reading, PA, show up and show out!

TIX: https://www.machinehead1.com/pages/tour

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JUDAS PRIEST And ALICE COOPER – Fall North America Tour Announced!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From JUDAS PRIEST Facebook:

JUST ANNOUNCED: Judas Priest & Alice Cooper join forces for an epic tour across North America this fall. Presale starts tomorrow, April 16 at 10am local time. Use password PAINSHIELD to get tickets before the general onsale on Friday at 10am local time.

https://judaspriest.com/tour/

https://alicecooper.com/

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GRAVE DIGGER – Unveil Previously Unreleased New Song “Hellfire Crusade”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

2025 does not only see German iconic metal institution Grave Digger celebrate its 45th anniversary, they also had the release of their 23rd chart success album Bone Collector at the beginning of the new year, via the band’s label partner ROAR. 

Now, the heavy metal titans have shared a previously-unreleased song, taken off the songwriting session for Bone Collector! “Hellfire Crusade”, a track that is 100% tailored to every headbanger with a chorus that sticks in the ear canals after one listen, once again showcases the raw and unbridled side of the band.

45 years in the game and Grave Digger show no signs of slowing down, on the contrary, the band is in top form in 2025 and does not want to deprive the fans of this further piece of German heavy metal. In this song, the band performs at the highest level and once again shows all their class and experience. Metal as it should be. Raw, brutal, filigree and always 120% forward!

Listen to “Hellfire Crusade” – out now on all digital providers at: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/hellfirePR

GRAVE DIGGER:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)

Bone Collector was released as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally on January 17th through ROAR. At the RPM & ROAR Mailorder Shop, the limited splatter vinyl and the digipak are also available as a bundle with the exclusive “Old School” shirt. To order your copy of this must-have gem, one that belongs into every well-sorted heavy metal record collection, visit: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollectorpr  

Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online:
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband 

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HELLOWEEN – Announces New Studio Album, Track-List & Release Date!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From HELLOWEEN Facebook:

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
We locked ourselves in a studio, summoned some giants, wrestled a few monsters, and somehow came out with a brand-new album:

GIANTS & MONSTERS
(It also smells like victory and possibly dragon breath.)

The album is DONE. 🎃

And because we’re terrible at keeping secrets (and even worse at waiting)… Ready to enter the realm of riffs, roars, and ridiculous solos? Tracklist incoming. Brace yourselves. Or don’t. We’re not your parents.

  1. Giants On The Run
  2. Savior Of The World
  3. A Little Is A Little Too Much
  4. We Can Be Gods
  5. Into The Sun
  6. This Is Tokyo
  7. Universe (Gravity For Hearts)
  8. Hand Of God
  9. Under The Moonlight
  10. Majestic

Release date is August 29, 2025.

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INVINCIA – Melodic Heavy Metal Band From Finland, Release Debut Single And Music Video “The Enemy Within”

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Invincia, the thrilling new force in melodic heavy metal from Vaasa, Finland, is proud to announce the release of their debut single, “The Enemy Within.” This powerful track is the first to be unveiled from their upcoming EP The Enemy Within, set for release on June 6, 2025. Accompanying the single is a gripping music video that visually captures the song’s intense themes and Metal energy.

Watch the video of “The Enemy Within”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37M4de14U5A 

Listen to “The Enemy Within”: https://bfan.link/Invincia-TEW 

“The Enemy Within” is a potent introduction to Invincia sound, which expertly combines heavy guitar riffs with melodic overtones, creating an immersive listening experience that is 100% for fans of bands like Helloween, Dio and Savatage.

Joel Karlsson, the band’s founder and lead guitarist, said about the release, “It’s a dark, powerful metal song about confronting your inner self and not giving in to fear.”

“The Enemy Within” is expertly mixed and mastered by the renowned musician and producer Erik Mårtensson / Mass Destruction Production (Eclipse), with his signature production style that ensures the track as top-tier listening experience that truly brings Invincia music to life.

Fans of melodic heavy metal are invited to experience the intensity of “The Enemy Within” and connect with Invincia through their official social media channels. Follow the band for the latest news, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and upcoming announcements regarding their EP release and future live performances. 

Join the crusade and become part of Invincia growing metal community.

INVINCIA are:
Kenneth Nylund – Lead Vocals
Joel Karlsson – Guitar
Alexander Södergård – Guitar
Jonas Öman – Bass
Mikael Ahlholm – Drums

INVINCIA on the web:

Facebook

Instagram

Youtube

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ARMORED SAINT To Enter Studio Next Month | Band To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Delirious Nomad With Limited Edition Dean Guitar, Special Live Sets And More!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, news with tags , , , , , on April 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Following two festival performances – Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio respectively – heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will enter the studio next month to begin recording their long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively slated for a Spring 2026 release through Metal Blade Records.

In September, the band will join W.A.S.P. for a trio of UK shows before returning to the States to support legendary guitarist Michael Schenker on his My Years With UFO US Tour. ARMORED SAINT will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, Delirious Nomad, with a five-song micro set of songs from the record throughout the tour. 

To further commemorate the cornerstone record, the band is making available a special Delirious Nomad wrapped guitar from Dean Guitars. Each guitar is signed by the band. Presales will be announced in the coming weeks. 

In the meantime, check out additional Delirious Nomad merch items at: metalblade.indiemerch.com/collections/delirious-nomad.  

Elaborates vocalist John Bush, “What up, Saints? We want to give you all a heads up with what’s happening with us this year. First, we’ve been writing songs for the upcoming new record, and we are just about done! We are going into 606 Studios next month to record drums for five songs. The plan still stands for an early Spring 2026 release. We have two rad festivals dates in May: Bangers Open Air and Sonic Temple Festival. Then we’ll be joining our friends, W.A.S.P., for three shows in Britain in September which includes Newcastle where we’ve never played and London at the Eventim Apollo – formerly the legendary Hammersmith Odeon. We are psyched!”

“Then we’ll do nine more shows in the US in October with one of the best rock guitar players to ever walk the earth: Michael Schenker. We will be doing something special on these particular dates. In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Delirious Nomad, we will be playing micro sets from that record. We’ll play other classic SAINT tunes as well of course!”

“Finally, we will do three headlining shows at the end of this tour in El Paso, Texas, where we haven’t played since 1984, Las Vegas, Nevada, and at the infamous Glass House for the first time ever in Pomona, California. Lots on the plate. Thanks for all the love as always.”

Exclusive Delirious Nomad VIP upgrades for all ARMORED SAINT US dates are available now at national-acts.com/armoredsaint. See all confirmed dates below.

ARMORED SAINT:
5/02/2025 Bangers Open Air – São Paulo, BR **
5/09/2025 Sonic Temple Fest – Columbus, OH **
w/ W.A.S.P.:
9/26/2025 Newcastle O2 City Hall – Newcastle, GB
9/27/2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, GB
9/28/2025 Eventim Apollo Hammersmith – London, GB
w/ Michael Schenker:
10/02/2025 Canyon Club – Agora Hills, CA
10/03/2025 Saban Theater – Los Angeles, CA
10/04/2025 The Grove – Anaheim, CA
10/05/2025 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
10/07/2025 Marquee Theater – Tempe, AZ
10/08/2025 National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM
10/10/2025 Trees – Dallas, TX
10/11/2025 Tobin Center – San Antonio, TX
10/12/2025 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
10/14/2025 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX ^
10/16/2025 Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV ^
10/17/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA ^
** Festival Date
^ ARMORED SAINT Headlining Date

ARMORED SAINT:
John Bush – vocals
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Phil Sandoval – guitars
Joey Vera – bass
Gonzo Sandoval – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

http://www.armoredsaint.com

http://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaint

http://www.metalblade.com 

http://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords

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METAL DETECTOR CD METAL MONSTERS SUMMER ‘91 – Looking Back On An Old School Compilation CD

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

I bought this used CD for $4.99, several years ago at my local record store (Omega Music). It was released back in 1991 via FMQB (Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report Inc.). Yes, I never heard of FMQB until this CD crossed my path.

Metal Detector CD Metal Monsters Summer ‘91 has a track-list of 14 songs from 14 different bands/artists. Many of these bands on this CD I had never heard of; such as: The Almighty, Jagged Edge UK, Pleasure Bombs, Last Crack and Skrapp Mettle. Add in the old school metal cover art and graphics of this CD and I was sold!

Above: back cover with track-list

The Almighty are from Scotland and Ricky Warwick is one of their founding members. Pleasure Bombs were a melodic hard rock/heavy metal band from the USA, with only 1 studio album released in 1991. Jagged Edge UK were a glam metal/hard rock band from (of course) the UK. Last Crack is a metal band from Madison, Wisconsin. Skrapp Mettle was a rowdy band of anonymous musicians, with crazy stage names such as Spunk (the lead vocalist). Their songs were of Steel Panther variety for 1991, with “Swallow That Load” appearing on this CD.

Metal heavyweights of Anthrax and Sacred Reich are on here, along with Steve Vai, Stryper and even Dweezil Zappa, making for quite a diverse compilation.

This CD may have been used; only its condition is like new. I consider it a very decent metal find! Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey! Metal be thy name – Stone.

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POWERWOLF – Announces North America Tour 2025 With Dragonforce | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

POWERWOLF 2025 North American Tour Dates w/ DRAGONFORCE:

Wednesday, September 17 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel
Thursday, September 18 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Cathedral
Friday, September 19 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
Saturday, September 20 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Monday, September 22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live
Tuesday, September 23 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Ballroom
Wednesday, September 24 – St Paul, MN @ Myth Live
Friday, September 26 – Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Convention Centre
Saturday, September 27 – Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle
Monday, September 29 – Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Tuesday, September 30 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
Wednesday, October 1 – Portland, OR @ The Keller Auditorium
Saturday, October 4 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

General Tickets On Sale This Friday, April 11!

Artist Presale (Code: “PWNA2025”) Starts: Tue, Apr 8, 2025 @ 01:00 pm EDT and Ends: Thu, Apr 10, 2025 @ 10:00 pm EDT

Source: POWERWOLF facebook

https://www.powerwolf.net/

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TEMTRIS – Announce Queen Of Crows 2025 Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Australia’s’ metal warriors TEMTRIS will be touring Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, the U.K. and Germany beginning on August 1st. Check out the tour mat above!

https://www.temtris.com/

https://www.temtris.com/biography

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Motörhead – Looking Back On Their “Thunder & Lightning” and “Electricity” CD Single From 2015

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Released back in 2015, this CD single from the iconic Motörhead includes the songs “Thunder & Lightning” and “Electricity”, both taken from their 23rd studio album Bad Magic.

Bad Magic and this CD single were both released via Motörhead Music / UDR. The Bad Magic studio album was released on August 28th, 2015. I bought this CD single at my nearest Best Buy back then. It was the only one they had left; therefore, I kept it sealed as a collectible for my personal collection. Plus I did buy the Bad Magic CD (earbook version) around the same time.

Pictured on this CD single cover is the late Lemmy Kilmister (center) with Mikkey Dee (left) and Phil Campbell (right). It’s too bad the large coupon sticker completely hides Phil Campbell. I decided long ago not to remove it, just to keep this sealed CD single as original as possible, regardless of the $2 rebate offer.

Back cover of CD single

This is the only Motörhead CD single I own. I do have other CD singles from other metal bands that I plan on posting about in the future. Thank you for visiting and checking this out. Metal be thy name – Stone.

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POP EVIL – What Remains North America Tour Begins On April 8th | Dates & Cities Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From POP EVIL bandsintown:

“The WHAT REMAINS North America tour starts NEXT WEEK. It’s been too long, and we can’t wait to hear you scream the lyrics right back at us. We’re hitting the road with Devour the Day, Return to Dust, and Oni, and this is your official warning: chaos is guaranteed.

A chance to lose yourself in the music and emerge changed. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, don’t wait. Some shows are already close to selling out. Lock yours in now!”

Get your tickets now: https://popevil.com

Tue, Apr 8 – TULSA, OK
Thu, Apr 10 – DALLAS, TX
Fri, Apr 11 – LITTLE ROCK, AR
Sat, Apr 12 – COLUMBIA, MO
Sun, Apr 13 – LINCOLN, NE
Mon, Apr 14 – DENVER, CO
Tue, Apr 15 – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Thu, Apr 17 – LOS ANGELES, CA
Sat, Apr 19 – PHOENIX, AZ
Tue, Apr 22 – BOISE, ID
Wed, Apr 23 – SEATTLE, WA
Thu, Apr 24 – SPOKANE, WA
Fri, Apr 25 – SALEM, OR
Sat, Apr 26 – RENO, NV
Tue, Apr 29 – VANCOUVER, BC
Thu, May 1 – CALGARY, AB
Fri, May 2 – EDMONTON, AB +
Sat, May 3 – SASKATOON, SK
Sun, May 4 – WINNIPEG, MB
Tue, May 6 – CHICAGO, IL
Wed, May 7 – GREEN BAY, WI
Thu, May 8 – DES MOINES, IA *
Fri, May 9 – GRAND RAPIDS, MI *
Sat, May 10 – DETROIT, MI *
Mon, May 12 – LITITZ, PA *
Thu, May 15 – CHARLOTTE, NC *
Fri, May 16 – MYRTLE BEACH, SC *
Sat, May 17 – LOUISVILLE, KY *
Sun, May 18 – BLOOMINGTON, IL *

  • Devour the Day Only
  • No Return to Dust

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CRYSTAL VIPER – ANNOUNCE LIVE ALBUM!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Polish female fronted Heavy Metal act CRYSTAL VIPER announce the release of a live album entitled The Live Quest. It was recorded during last year’s ‘The Silver Key Tour’ at live shows in Poland, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, France, Belgium and Czech Republic. The Live Quest which will come out Friday June 27 on Listenable Records and will be available on Vinyl , CD and Digitally.

Cover artwork was painted by Mario Lopez, who is also responsible for the last two CRYSTAL VIPER studio albums artworks: The Cult and The Silver Key.

CRYSTAL VIPER is a band formed and led by Marta Gabriel – vocalist, bassist and guitarist. Their last studio album The Silver Key came out in 2024 on Listenable Records and was promoted on a full European Tour and Summer festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Hellfest. While due to Marta’s presence, the band is very often compared to such female fronted acts as WARLOCK, their style is a mixture of Heavy and Power Metal, inspired by bands such as IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST.

The Silver Key was once again inspired by the works of the father of Cosmic Horror, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the album is a natural continuation of the previous full length release, The Cult (Listenable records – 2021).

It is without a doubt the most intense release that CRYSTAL VIPER ever recorded and the album received a roaring response from the press worldwide and featured Bathory and Misfits covers as bonus tracks. 

The Live Quest first single “The Cult” live) will be released on Wednesday May 7th.

CRYSTAL VIPER are joining Riot IV on their 50th anniversary tour:
29/04 France, Grenoble, L’Ilyade
30/04 Italy, Milano, Legend
01/05 Italy, Rome, Traffic
02/05 Italy, Bologna, Alchemica
03/05 Slovenia, Medvode, Klub Jedro
04/05 Austria, Wien, Viper Room

CRYSTAL VIPER The Live Quest – Track-list:

  1. Return To Providence (01:43)
  2. Fever Of The Gods (4:27)
  3. The Silver Key (4:44)
  4. The Cult (4:54)
  5. Metal Nation (5:48)
  6. Night Of The Sin (4:35)
  7. The Witch Is Back (4:45)
  8. Still Alive (3:50)
  9. The Last Axeman (6:00)

Band line up:
Marta Gabriel – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano
Lukasz ″Andy Wave″ Halczuch – lead and rhythm guitars
Kuba Galwas – drums and percussion
Eric Juris – lead and rhythm guitars

Discography:
The Curse of Crystal Viper (Album – 2007)
Metal Nation ( Album – 2009)
Legends ( Album – 2010)
Crimen Excepta ( Album – 2012)
Possession ( Album – 2013)
Queen of the Witches ( Album – 2017)
Tales of Fire and Ice ( Album – 2019)
The Cult ( Listenable Album – 2021)
The Last Axeman (Listenable Album- 2022)
The Silver Key ( Listenable Album – 2024)

CRYSTAL VIPER – online : 
www.facebook.com/crystalviperofficial
www.instagram.com/crystalviperofficial

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KING WITCH Returns With III

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

KING WITCH are releasing their much awaited brand new full length album III on June 27, 2025. The album displays a phenomenal leap forward in terms of songwriting and a massive production.

Formed in late 2015 on the streets of old Edinburgh, King Witch play a lead-heavy brew of rock and doom that draws comparisons ranging from Black Sabbath and Candlemass to Soundgraden and Alice In Chains. The band quickly earned themselves a reputation as a formidable live act and have toured the UK and Europe extensively with the likes of Green Lung as well as playing festivals such as Sweden Rock, Desertfest and Bloodstock.. 

After self releasing their extremely well received Shoulder of Giants ep, the band were picked up by Listenable Records through which they released their debut album Under The Mountain in 2018 followed by Body Of Light in 2020.

2025 sees the band return with their third and most accomplished full length album, III, featuring Andrew Scott on drums. Produced and mixed by guitarist Jamie Gilchrist in his own studio, Nameless City Sound, III retains the doom and heavy rock elements that characterise their earlier releases while ramping up the energy and focusing on more concise songwriting. The album focuses on where the human race is right now, our apparent desire to destroy ourselves, and the mental struggle to deal with it and carry on living a positive life.

PRE-SAVE ‘Swarming Flies’ HERE

Debut single ‘Swarming Flies’ is scheduled for Friday the 2nd of May, 2025. Don’t miss out on this crushing new track!

Band photo by Simon Anger

King Witch are:
Laura Donnelly – Vocals
Jamie Gilchrist – Guitar
Rory Lee – Bass
Drums performed by Andrew Scott

Track-listing:

  1. Suffer In Life 4:14
  2. Deal With The Devil 5:49
  3. Swarming Flies 4:49
  4. Sea Of Lies 6:48
  5. Behind The Veil 6:03
  6. Diggin In The Dirt 4:25
  7. Little Witch 3:24
  8. Last Great Wilderness 8:00

Produced and mixed by Jamie Gilchrist at Nameless City Sound.
Mastered by Grant Berry at Fader Mastering.
Cover art by Blasted Heathen.
Graphic design by Laura Donnelly.

Band links:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SHOP ONLINE 

Source: Listenable Records

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BURNING WITCHES – Announce USA 2025 Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From BURNING WITCHES Facebook:

USA, WE ARE BACK!! We are super happy to announce our next US run! It’s amazing to have this huge support from our American fans, and we are so excited to be rocking with you again. Keep your eyes peeled for some big surprises to be announced around the tour!

Ready to fight!!

BURNING WITCHES – USA Tour 2025:

08/30/25: Pompano Beach, FL @ Piper’s Pub
08/31/25: Clearwater, FL @ OCC Road House
09/02/25: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Purgatory
09/04/25: Covington, KY @ Madison Live
09/05/25: Westland, MI @ Token Lounge
09/06/25: Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
09/07/25: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25: Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse Stage and Grill
09/10/25: Harrisburg, PA @ Club XL
09/11/25: Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery
09/12/25: Teaneck, NJ @ The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25: New Bedford, MA @ The Vault Performing Arts
09/14/25: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
09/17/25: Annapolis, MD @ Ram’s Head On Stage
09/18/25: Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
09/20/25: Sanford, FL @ West End Trading Co

Ticket Info: https://www.burningwitches.ch/

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LAMB OF GOD – Announce 2025 Headlining Dates

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE GWAR, HATEBREED, BODY COUNT, POWER TRIP, CAVALERA, SHADOWS FALL, FROZEN SOUL, AND HARMS WAY ON SELECT DATES

April 1, 2025 — RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God have added several headlining dates to their already packed 2025 schedule, bringing their ferocious live show to select cities, including a special performance in their hometown of Richmond, as well as stops in Springfield, Mass., Monterrey, Mexico, and more.

Newly announced shows:

July 18 Springfield, MA @ MassMutual Center – with special guests: Hatebreed and Shadows Fall

July 24 Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront – with special guests: GWAR and Hatebreed

September 20 Hinkley, MN @ Grand Casino Hinkley – Amphitheater – with special guests: Body Count and Harms Way

September 25 Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater – with special guests: Power Trip and Frozen Soul

September 27 Hammond, IN @ Horseshoe Hammond Casino – with special guests: Cavalera and Power Trip

November 6 Monterrey, Mexico at Showcenter

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. local time via Lamb-of-god.com.

The newly announced dates round out what is a busy end of the year for the band. Lamb of God will also join Black Sabbath for their historic Back to the Beginning send-off, and headline several festivals including Inkcarceration, Unhinged, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.

In addition, the band returns to the high seas this Fall with the return of their Headbangers Boat cruise (Oct. 31 to Nov. 4), a four-day floating festival departing from Miami with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. The cruise features performances from Clutch, Kublai Khan TX, Power Trip, Obituary, Devil Driver, Fear Factory, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Exploited, Crowbar, Nekrogoblikon, Eighteen Visions, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, Category 7, Brat, comics Josh Potter and Saul Trujillo, with appearances from Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman. Tickets are available at Headbangersboat.com.

Lamb of God – tour dates:

July 5 – Birmingham, UK Back to the Beginning with Black Sabbath
July 18 – Springfield, MA MassMutual Center
July 20 – Mansfield, OH Inkcarceration Festival
July 24 – Richmond, VA Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 27 – Denver, CO Unhinged Fest
September 18 – Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival
September 20 – Hinkley, MN Grand Casino Hinkley – Amphitheater
September 25 – Durant, OK Choctaw Grand Theater
September 27 – Hammond, IN Horseshoe Hammond Casino
October 3 – Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
November 6 – Monterrey, MX Showcenter

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums). Formed in 1994, the Richmond, Virginia based band have released nine critically-acclaimed albums, received five GRAMMY Award nominations and are widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative forces in heavy music.

The band’s most recent collection, Omens, arrived in late 2022 with Kerrang! noting that the album finds the band “as reliably heavy, violent, and pissed off as ever,” and Consequence saying the “album will break you down to nihilistic pieces.”

Source: Speakeasy PR

Lamb-of-god.com

Youtube.com/lambofgod

Instagram.com/lambofgod

Facebook.com/lambofgod

Tiktok.com/@lambofgod

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Metalist Magazine & Israeli Band Stormbound And More Unite To Release Memorial EP: The Final Hours – For Fallen Soldier & Metal Fan Jonathan Savitsky

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 29, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Artwork by Black & Grim

On October 7, 2023, approximately 6,000 terrorists infiltrated kibbutzim, moshavim, and Israeli Defense Forces bases near the Gaza border. Jonathan Savitsky, a dedicated soldier, gentleman, and Metalhead, fell heroically in the battle for the Kisufim outpost during its liberation. When the Egoz soldiers arrived, they found 32 female observers, three women, a baby, and 14 wounded Golani Brigade soldiers barricaded in the operations room.

The battle for the Kisufim outpost lasted about seven grueling hours. All 50 people in the operations room were rescued unharmed, but the cost was heavy: Jonathan and his comrades, Amit Peled and Elad Sasson, all 21 years old, were killed in action.

Days after Jonathan’s death, his sister Lina reached out to Metalist Magazine (https://www.metalist.co.il/) on Facebook. She shared that Jonathan was an avid fan of metal. After a few conversations, Metalist proposed with the magazine’s wide reach, that they can issue a “call to action” for Israeli bands interested in writing a song to honor Jonathan. The hope was to find one band willing to take on this important project. Instead, not one but five different songs were written!

The artists and bands who answered the call were Stormbound (Power Metal), Shiran Band (Modern Djent/Heavy metal), In Labyrinth (Death/Thrash), Yagon (doom metal), and D’arc Mother (Berlin based folk singer/pianist) featuring Yadin Moyal (guitarist).

The project was coordinated by Nimrod Friedrich, a music producer who oversaw all the musical materials and technical management. Mastering for the entire EP was handled by Maor Appelbaum, a top-tier professional who has worked with major rock and metal acts such as Sabaton, Faith No More, Rob Halford, Sepultura, Voivod, and many others.

All participants in the project volunteered their time and talents, driven by a genuine desire to honor Jonathan Savitsky’s memory – a metalhead and a hero.

Entitled “The Final Hours” (In Loving Memory of Jonathan Savitsky), the EP can be listened to at the following link: https://orcd.co/thefinalhours

YoutTube Playlist – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLny6Z-J8kywXwXxGLT4KdJEfAVwx2WXJq

Track Listing:
​1. Guardians of Light – Stormbound – 4:30
2. Angel Warrior – SHIRAN – 4:05
3. Metal Band – D’arc Mother Feat. Yadin Moyal – 2:33
4. Jonathan Lion Heart – Yagon – 6:04
5. Golden Ratio – In Labyrinth – 4:55

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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POWERWOLF – Announces OVO Arena Wembley Concert In London On March 7th, 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on March 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From POWERWOLF bandcamp:

POWERWOLF LIVE AT OVO ARENA WEMBLEY – THE METAL MASS IS COMING!

The gates to our exclusive metal mass at Wembley Arena in London with Hammerfall and Wind Rose are officially open! On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the pack will gather for a sacred night – you don’t want to be left behind! Secure your spot now before it’s too late! From which city or country will you join us?

Tickets AVAILABLE NOW: 

https://myticket.co.uk/gigs/powerwolf-london-2026-03-07-18-00

https://bnds.us/r0szin

https://www.powerwolf.net/

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