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Igorrr – European Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

Igorrr EU TOUR part II

Support from DVNE & thoughtcrimes.

Tickets available here: https://igorrr.com

05/02 – Meisenthal (FR) – La Boite Noire ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท
06/02 – Stuttgart (DE) – Im Wizemann Hall ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
07/02 – Munich (DE) – Backstage Werk ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
08/02 – Milan (IT) – Alcatraz ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
10/02 – Ljubljana (SI) – Kino ล iลกka ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
11/02 – Vienna (AT) – Gasometer ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น
12/02 – Prague (CZ) – Roxy ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
13/02 – Budapest (HU) – Barba Negra ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
14/02 – Warsaw (PL) – Progresja ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
16/02 – Vilnius (LT) – Loftas ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น
17/02 – Tallinn (EE) – Helitehas ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช
18/02 – Helsinki (FI) – Kulttuuritalo ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
20/02 – Stockholm (SE) – Fryshuset ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช
21/02 – Oslo (NO) – Rockefeller ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด
22/02 – Copenhagen (DK) – Amager Bio ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
24/02 – Berlin (DE) – Metropol ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
25/02 – Dortmund (DE) – FZW ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
26/02 – Utrecht (NL) – Tivoli ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
27/02 – Lille (FR) – L’Aรฉronef ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท
28/02 – Rouen (FR) – Le 106 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

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IRREPARABLE Unleash โ€œForever Remain” feat. Hayley Anderson (Aquilus, Suldusk)

Posted in Black Metal, gothic metal, industrial metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Debut album The Fate Of All Life – a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death – out on 17 October via These Hands Melt

Australian darkwave/industrial black metal act IRREPARABLE have unveiled their new single, โ€œForever Remainโ€. It is a powerful and intense piece from their upcoming debut album, The Fate Of All Life, and features a guest appearance by acclaimed violinist Hayley Anderson (Aquilus, Suldusk).

Watch the music video: 

https://metaladdicts.com/irreparable-unleash-forever-remain-feat-hayley-anderson-aquilus-suldusk/

The band commented: “When Death finally frees you from the pain of suffering, what worse Hell to awake to than a rebirth into the same cycle? This is the idea behind the content of ‘Forever Remainโ€™. A track that well defines the concept of the new album โ€˜The Fate Of All Lifeโ€™. One of the last tracks written for the album, it is particularly intense and features an outro of an incredibly mournful violin section that was written and performed by Hayley Anderson from Aquilus and Suldusk. The video was filmed in Lithuania by an amazing team that truly brought to life (and death) the vision.โ€

The new single is also now available to listen to via all major streaming services. 

โ€œForever Remainโ€ follows the release of the single โ€œFailure to Thriveโ€ and is the second single from the bandโ€™s upcoming debut album set for release on 17 October via These Hands Melt. 

The Fate Of All Life sees the band weave together industrial black metal, goth and darkwave to create a sound that is both haunting and cathartic. The album is a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death. IRREPARABLE has expertly laid the foundations of a personal apocalypse, which is reflected in their poignant quote: โ€œWe rise to the sky from the sea, only to come pouring downโ€. 

The new album will be available as a limited edition CD Digipack and a limited Vinyl LP (150 copies) in red transparent, as well as on all major digital platforms. Pre-order here: https://irreparable2019.bandcamp.com/album/the-fate-of-all-life

The band will celebrate the release of The Fate Of All Life at The Leadbeater, Richmond, VIC (Australia) with Burden Man, The Nihilistic Front and Nighteyes on November 29th. 

IRREPARABLE are:
D.B. – Guitar, Electronics
N.M. – Vocals
M.B. – Bass

IRREPARABLE online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irreparable2019
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irreparable_band
Bandcamp: https://irreparable2019.bandcamp.com/music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hl2UiW6hsIKnoN8mVahJF?si=g8VGXGUHS-iEUt3QoYxVGQ

These Hands Melt online:
Website / shop: https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/these.hands.melt
Bandcamp: https://thesehandsmelt.bandcamp.com/music
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheseHandsMeltOfficial

Source: 3nation

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FEAR FACTORY – USA Tour Dates, Cities & Venues Listed | September & October

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

Photo credit: Fear Factory Bandsintown

From Fear Factory Bandsintown: Exciting news! Weโ€™re hitting the road, our U.S. tour is coming up soon! Dates and cities are announced, and we canโ€™t wait to see you all. Get ready for an unforgettable run of shows go to http://fearfactory.com for ticket info

Fear Factory & Cavalera:
09/23 Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall
09/25 Ft Wayne, IN @ Piereโ€™s
09/26 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
09/28 St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
09/30 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater
10/01 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
10/02 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex Grand
10/07 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
10/10 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10/11 Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee
10/12 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/16 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
10/17 Austin, TX @ Come & Take It Live
10/18 Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheelers

Fear Factory only:
09/12 Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater
09/13 Gallup, NM @ Juggernaut
09/14 Farmington, NM @ Lock Street
09/16 Springfield, MO @ Regency
09/17 West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club
09/20 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
09/24 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
09/27 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
10/04 Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing Co.
10/05 Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing
10/09 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
10/14 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Backroom
10/15 Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
10/19 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
10/21 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)
10/23 Birmingham, AL @ Workplay
10/25 Destin, FL @ Club LA
10/26 Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
10/27 St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
10/29 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room

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Finnish Industrial-Flavored Metal Band KAOS KREW Releases Sixth Album โ€œBlackout”

Posted in industrial metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: Anders Wingren

Finnish industrial flavored metal act Kaos Krew has released their sixth full length album Blackout, on December 15th 2023.

Kaos Krew is a musical project from Finland that mixes hard rock and metal with influences from the industrial scene. The band is basically a one-man project by Ulf Skog.

The studio work is mainly done by Ulf Skog who also writes all the songs. A great deal of guest musicians has appeared both live and on the records.

โ€œThe album as such is not a concept album but consists of songs written during the period of possible energy crisis, therefor the title ‘Blackout’.” Ulf Skog comments on the album.

Listen to the album on music services:

https://push.fm/fl/kaoskrew-blackout
https://www.facebook.com//
https://www.kaoskrewmusic.com/

Track-list:

  1. At The Core
  2. Retribution
  3. Know Thyself
  4. Wake-up
  5. Electro Magnetic Machine
  6. Raceway
  7. Strangers Gate
  8. Dark Circus
  9. Bounce
  10. Flame On
  11. Electric Masquerade

Source: Inverse Records

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STATIC-X Machine Killer Tour Concert Review And Photos – October 13th 2023 At Piedmont Hall In Greensboro North Carolina

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, industrial metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 21, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

After an incredible run earlier this year on the Rise of the Machine Tour, Static-X is back on the road but this time with some new friends. The 2023-2024 Machine Killer Tour now includes not only Static-X and Dope but Sevendust has now been introduced into this already powerful equation. Fans lined up early at Piedmont Hall in Greensboro NC on Oct. 13th to get a taste of the action. There was no better way to spend Friday the 13th.

The show opened with Lines of Loyalty, a three piece band from Wisconsin. The band consists of Glenn Morrison on guitar and vocals, Redo Ianni on bass and Brayden Pike on drums. Morrison has extremely crisp vocals that come from a place of passion. Pike is the definition of never judge a book by its cover. He looks all sweet and innocent but plays the drums like they owe him money. The only time Lanni ever stood still was when he was addressing the crowd. Other than that he owned every inch of his side of the stage with both physical movements and sound. Overall Lines of Loyalty was extremely well received.

Dope was up next with a bit of a last minute line-up change. Early on in the show lead singer, Edsel Dope, informed fans that long time guitarist Andre Karkos, better known as Virus, was hospitalized. At the time the reason for hospitalization was unknown, however, Edsel reassured everyone that he was doing ok. He then introduced Virus replacement, Tommy Shaffer. Shaffer fit in perfectly. He looked the part and he played so well it felt more like he had been touring with them the whole time rather than just filling in.

Edsel has a very calming presence when he speaks. He talked to the crowd with such care and confidence and then turned around and sang with such anger, power and intensity. The rest of the band easily matched his performance. Drummer Chris Warner is always a treat to see. He makes it look so effortless but the sound is so fierce. Bass player, Daniel Fox, was all over the stage making faces and making sure everyone could feel the music.

Dope had the crowd hyped but when Sevendust took the stage the crowd erupted with screams of excitement. Lead singer, Lajon Witherspoon is a powerhouse of a front man. He had command of everyone in the building with just his voice. Witherspoon is proof that even though metalheads may look and sound scary they really are one big family and they look out for each other. During their set, Witherspoon, opened up a walking pit and encouraged everyone to join in a safe space that was similar to a circle pit.

This did not stop him from also encouraging the crowd to open multiple mosh pits. He acted kind of like a mosh pit life guard, singing one moment and in the same breath asking if someone was ok then going right back into the next line. Mid set Witherspoon paused, pointed the microphone at the audience, and stood back to listen as the crowd sang back at him like they were part of the band.

The best way to describe drummer, Morgan Rose, is the human version of Animal the Muppet. He shows no mercy to those drums yet the music still sounds so wonderful.

Pairing his animalistic approach to the drums with the deep soul touching sound of Vinnie Horsnsbyโ€™s bass, it was impossible not to feel the music. From the bathroom to the concession line every part of that venue was shaking. Clint Lowery and John Connolly are an underrated guitar duo who even on opposite sides of the stage still play well together.

Finally it was time for Static-X to take the stage. Imagine this, a storm of soapy foam like bubbles cloud the stage, a large smiling pumpkin man enters from the side as music plays. Suddenly the music changes and the pumpkin manโ€™s smile turns into a terrifying devilish grin. Tony Campos, Ken Jay, and Koichi Fukuda take the stage as Xeroโ€™s laser red eyes appear atop a podium dressed in a steal Static-X logo. Hollow begins to play. As Xero steps down from the podium and the band transitions into Terminator Oscillator the stage became flooded with smoke bubbles (dry ice). Whoever says bubbles arenโ€™t metal has obviously never seen a cyborg play guitar as they pop around him.

Xeroโ€™s vocal style is extremely similar to that of original lead singer, Wayne Static. The concept of replacing a fallen band member has always had some controversy behind it but Xero has been taken in with open arms. It is apparent that he is in no way trying to replace Wayne but instead keeping his legacy alive. Static came out with a new album in 2020 called Project: Regeneration Vol. 1. This year they have dropped a few songs from Vol. 2, which is set to release in 2024. As the band began to play Z0mbie a new but familiar looking monster appeared on stage. He towers over the band, heโ€™s green, his hair reaches to the heavens and he is simply known as FRANKENSTATIC.

Campos and Fukuda do an amazing job at commanding the sides of the stage. Campos stomps along to the beat of his bass with the same power that he puts into playing it. Fukuda hypes the crowd up with a level of shredding that has been consistent over almost 30 years. Even though Jay is hidden behind Xeroโ€™s hair it doesnโ€™t stop anyone from hearing the crashing of his symbols or thunder like sounds as he strikes the drumhead. It wouldnโ€™t be a Static-X show without an appearance from everyoneโ€™s favorite Shovel Man during Iโ€™m With Stupid. A song which no one could resist singing along to. However, nothing could compare to the roar that they met as they ended the show with Push It.

Static- X used the momentum from the Rise of the Machine Tour and doubled that energy with new friends both human and monster. With all four bands there is something for everyone on the Machine Killer Tour. Whether itโ€™s this year or next this is a show no one should miss. Everyone shoud enjoy a little evil disco now and again. – Tanis Enos

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Dark Metal Act SCHATTENMANN Presents Music Video For Album Title Track “Dรญa de Muertos”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 12, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

New Album out on June 30, 2023 via AFM Records
Currently on Tour with EISBRECHER + New Headlining Dates just announced!

While they are currently on tour with EISBRECHER ( find all gigs listed below, including just announced headlining dates! ), industrial dark rock and metal act, SCHATTENMANN, is gearing up for the release of their hotly-anticipated, forthcoming album! Dรญa de Muertos, the band’s fourth studio offering, is due out on June 30, 2023via AFM Records, the pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!

Following a series of previously-released singles such as “Menschenhasser”, “Hรคnde Hoch”, “Dickpic” or “Jeder Ist Schlecht”, now, the four-piece is presenting us a music video for their album title track! SCHATTENMANN frontman Frank Herzig comments: “For us, Dรญa de Muertos is an absolutely life-affirming song. “We celebrate life, death and time” means seize the day, enjoy life and make the most of the time you have left.”

Watch the new SCHATTENMANN clip for “Dรญa de Muertos”, now premiering HERE

With their unique sound and profound music, SCHATTENMANN has become one of the most promising bands in the German metal scene. Chaos, the band’s latest, much acclaimed album (2021, AFM Records), has already seen them unmistakably showcase: SCHATTENMANN‘s sound became heavier, more metallic, more multifaceted and uncompromising in terms of content.

With Dรญa de Muertos, SCHATTENMANN has purposefully expanded their sound to include modern and enthralling elements through the influences of metal and industrial, and their upcoming offering won’t make any exceptions. The album promises to take its listener on an even more intense journey and solidify their already strong presence in the world of heavy music!

โ€œOn ‘Dรญa de Muertos’, you will only find songs that get straight to the point without detours. Half-hearted ideas or even filler material is sought in vain here,” Herzig recently said, who also produced and mixed the album.

โ€œWe sorted out a lot during the songwriting and kept only the very best tracks to present to the public. In this way, ten strong songs have been created that leave no questions unanswered.”

This statement is all the more true since Herzig and his three bandmates Jan Shook (guitar), Luke Shook (bass) and Nils Kinzig (drums) once again draw on the full range of content. Their credo is: “We wish, that our fans are touched by our music and take something out of it for themselves personally. We want to arouse emotions, from good mood to anger, but at the same time it can also be melancholic or thoughtful.”

Dรญa de Muertos track listing:

  1. Dรญa de Muertos
  2. Jeder ist schlecht
  3. Hรคnde hoch
  4. Menschenhasser
  5. Dรคmonen
  6. Meer aus Licht
  7. Haters Gonna Hate
  8. Dickpic
  9. In deinem Schatten
  10. Ewigkeit

In support of their upcoming album release, SCHATTENMANN are currently touring with German rock act EISBRECHER, but have also just announced their Dรญa de Muertos Tour 2024!

Make sure to catch SCHATTENMANN live at the following dates:

With EISBRECHER
09.06.23-DE-Leipzig, Parkbรผhne (Neue Venue)
10.06.23-DE-Dresden, Alter Schlachthof
16.06.23-DE-Berlin | Columbiahalle
17.06.23-AT-Wien, Gasometer
18.06.23-DE-Mรผnchen, Zenith
29.06.23-DE-Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
30.06.23-DE-Bochum, RuhrCongress
01.07.23-DE-Hannover, Swiss Life Hall
02.07.23-DE-Fรผrth, Stadthalle

Dรญa de Muertos Tour 2024
01.02.24 DE-Frankfurt, Das Bett
02.02.24 DE-Berlin, Columbia Theater
03.02.24 DE-Hannover, Musikzentrum
04.02.24 DE-Hamburg, Knust
08.02.24 DE-Dresden, Tante Ju
09.02.24 DE-Leipzig, Hellraiser
11.02.24 DE-Oberhausen, Kulttempel
21.03.24 DE-Mรผnchen, Backstage
22.03.24 AT-Wien, Chelsea
23.03.24 DE-Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
24.03.24 DE-Nรผrnberg, Hirsch

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STATIC X โ€œRise Of The Machine Tourโ€ Concert Review By Tanis Enos – Featuring FEAR FACTORY, MUSHROOMHEAD, DOPE And SOCIETY 1 At The Underground, Charlotte North Carolina

Posted in concert reviews, concerts, Heavy Metal, industrial metal, industrial metal bands, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

The Rise of the Machine Tour drew in a sold out crowd on March 16, at The Underground in Charlotte North Carolina. The show consisted of headliner Static X and supporting acts Society 1, Dope, Mushroomhead, and Fear Factory. Fans were lining up outside as early as 10am to secure a spot as close to the action as possible.

With an explosion of sound, Society 1 opened the show, immediately getting the crowd riled up and ready for the rest of the night. Lead singer Matt Zane, also known as Lord Zane, brings a creative mix of both clean low vocals and different levels of aggressive growls and screams. His performance style is extremely active and he is always looking to shock the crowd. Zane is backed by an equally intense band consisting of Erik Kluiber on guitar, Jimmy Minj on bass and Dagon TheDestroyer on drums. Loud, proud and in your face is the best way to describe all of Society 1.

In an almost seamless transition, Dope took the stage next. Lead singer Edsel Dope came out vocals blazing holding nothing back the entire show. The uncaged punk rage known as Acey Slade made an explosive impact but not on his normal low end, instead Slade wielded the axe all night. The foundation was set by the sturdy rhythm section made up of Daniel Fox on bass and Chris Warner on drums. All together the band produced a sound performance that any existing Dope fan would love and any new fan would remember for a long time.

Mushroomhead came out with a literal bang. Instantly fans in the front row were hit with water bouncing of the huge barrel-like drums on both sides. Water wasnโ€™t the only thing flying off the stage. Singer Scott Beck jumped into the arms of rowdy fans and crowd surfed as chaos continued on stage. Mushroomhead excelled the most at adding the heaviest Nu Metal sound to an overall Industrial tour.

Fear Factory was next and by then the crowd was out of their minds. Still continuing the Industrial metal theme, Fear Factory added a touch of thrash metal at the hands of guitarist Dino Cazares, that set them apart from the rest of the bands. Tony Campos played double duty owning the bass for Fear Factory and later coming back with the same intensity and drive on the bass for Static X. Milo Silvestro commanded the stage with authority on vocals. Mike Heller kept the beat up on drums.

Finally it was time for Static X. Before the band even took the stage, fans were screaming at a level that could easily be compared to that of teenage girls at a boy band concert. After a thrilling rendition of Sweet Caroline sang at full volume by the crowd the lights went dark and one single light could be seen coming from the stage. The light was held by a strange creature, which Campos, later referred to as the Xbox Logo and others call Shovel Man, who can also be found in the music videos for both โ€œPush Itโ€ and โ€œIโ€™m With Stupidโ€. Campos returned to the stage next followed by drummer Ken Jay and guitarist Koichi Fukuda.

Lights flashed to the thunderous sound of their music as lead singer Xer0 joined them on stage. Xer0 debuted a new look at the beginning of the tour that combined his primary look with that of a robot. The iconic tall spiky hair that original lead singer Wayne Static was known for is honored in a wiry cyborg like do. As anyone would be, some fans were skeptical about a new lead singer and how it would affect the Static X sound. However, as the show progressed it was clear that not only did Xer0 have the look but he brought the grit and sound that Static fans love. At this time, the band has no plans to reveal the identity of the new lead singer and as fans fell under Xer0โ€™s robotic trance, it was apparent that it did not matter to them who was under the mask. Unfortunately, due to the size restrictions of the venue the band was unable to put on the full production they had planned for the tour.

Nonetheless, the fans soaked up every single bit of their performance singing just as loud as Xer0. Static X still had a few tricks up their sleeve for this small venue. During โ€œColdโ€ the lights turned to shades of blue as a blizzard of snow covered the band, adding to the already deep and powerful vibe of the song. The energy shifted immediately as โ€œIโ€™m With Stupidโ€ began to play. Everybodyโ€™s favorite Shovel Man returned to the stage and along with him came monstrous sized balloons. Overall, Static X did an incredible job stimulating the crowd both visually and audibly and left the crowd wanting more.

– Tanis Enos

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Finnish Industrial Metal Band RUOSKA Releases Their Sixth Album Later This Year – New Single Out Now!

Posted in industrial metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 10, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish industrial metal band RUOSKA is finishing the production of their sixth full length album. Now they have released a second single from the upcoming album.

Frontman Patrik Mennander backgrounds the new single:

โ€œKade leads the listener deeper inside the upcoming album’s dark atmosphere. It’s a story about eternal disasters and misery that continue across the generations. The Ruoska soldier on the cover artwork is about to begin his journey on this cursed and devastated world trying to survive while searching (for) signs of life. Ruoska’s story continues with familiar futuristic themes and the mystery around the concept starts to unveil. The music video of Kade visualizes the story and will be released later this spring. Also another single will be released later this spring and the full album in autumn 2022.”

Release date: February 10th 2022

Distribution: Concorde Music Company / Inverse Music Group

Composers: Patrik Mennander, Samuli Rimmi & Reeta-Kaisa Teikari
Lyrics: Anssi Routalehto

https://www.facebook.com/ruoskaband

Listen to “Kade”:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gxZWVW

Bandcamp: https://ruoska.bandcamp.com/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/N-cG76-Woq8

Apple Music: https://apple.co/3gCdVu0

LONG LIVE RUOSKA.

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BLACK MAGNET – Industrial Metal Outfit Releases Official Video For โ€œViolent Mechanixโ€ As Second LP Is Finalized For 2022 Release Via 20 Buck Spin – Eastern US Tour Begins Tomorrow

Posted in metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on December 10, 2021 by Metal Odyssey

photos by Johnny Bohlen

Midwestern US industrial metal outfit BLACK MAGNET has completed work on its second album, Body Prophecy, which is being finalized for release in 2022 via 20 Buck Spin.

While details on Body Prophecy โ€“ the follow-up to the bandโ€™s well-received 2020-released debut LP, Hallucination Scene โ€“ are still shrouded in mystery, the band has issued a warning shot from the crushing album, through an intense official video for the track โ€œViolent Mechanix.โ€ The punishing visual work was directed and edited by Joe Casey, filmed by Beau Sparks, with visual effects by Will Acuรฑa.

BLACK MAGNET architect James Hammontree reveals, “โ€™Violent Mechanixโ€™ was the first new song written after the release of the last album Hallucination Scene. It was an attempt to forge some new ideas for the music and use a beat I had never tried. Lyrically, the song is about the ailments of the body physically responding to the current state of the world, a theme that repeats throughout the album in different contexts. For the video, we built a machine to be fueled by human workers whose mouth-to-mouth contact gives the machine energy until itโ€™s final implosion. This is one of many videos to come to accompany the singles from the upcoming album, Body Prophecy.”

Explore the biomechanical psychosis of BLACK MAGNETโ€™s โ€œViolent Mechanixโ€ video now at THIS LOCATION.

Watch for full details on the Body Prophecy LP to be issued via 20 Buck Spin in the months ahead.

BLACK MAGNET has issued the video in conjunction with a run of Eastern US tour dates which begin this week. The trek runs from December 11th through 20th with shows in Tulsa, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, and Indianapolis, with support from Trace Amount on the second half of the itinerary. Watch for additional tour dates to be announced alongside the new LPโ€™s details and onward throughout 2022.

BLACK MAGNET Tour Dates:
12/11/2021 Whittier Bar โ€“ Tulsa, OK
12/12/2021 The Sinkhole โ€“ St. Louis, MO
12/14/2021 Preserving Underground โ€“ Pittsburgh, PA
12/15/2021 Saint Vitus Bar โ€“ Brooklyn, NY w/ Trace Amount
12/17/2021 Kung Fu Necktie โ€“ Philadelphia, PA w/ Trace Amount
12/18/2021 The Foundry โ€“ Cleveland, OH w/ Trace Amount
12/19/2021 Reggies โ€“ Chicago, IL w/ Trace Amount
12/20/2021 Black Circle โ€“ Indianapolis, IN w/ Trace Amount

Source: EARSPLIT PR

https://blckmgnt.bandcamp.com

LONG LIVE BLACK MAGNET.

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Finnish Industrial Metal Unit KING SATAN – Release “Psygnosis” Music Video

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music videos, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 12, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

King Satan - promo pic - 2016 - #MO772333ILMFSO9

Finnish Industrial Metal/EBM Groupย KING SATAN have released the official video for new single “Psygnosis.” Theย video was directed, written and produced by the band’s mastermind/vocalist Aleister Von Satan himself.ย Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pq_HgY5puEย or below:

The single will be included on the band’s upcoming debut album, which will be released later in 2016 on Saturnal Records.

KING SATAN is an industrial metal / EBM band from Tampere, Finland, founded in 2015 by Aleister Von Satan (a.k.a. fra. Zetekh, also mastermind of occult Black Metal band Saturnian Mist). KING SATAN combines influences from a wide range of Extreme Metal, Electro-Industrial and even Hard Rock. Musically, the band is about complete defiance – not only towards the boundaries and conventions of Metal and Electro Music but also the status quo of spiritual life and mental status of modern world. Nothing is sacred and no stone shall be left unturned.

Spotify link for Psygnosis:

https://open.spotify.com/track/02oJ9B8FlRerROfTLIiBic

iTunes link for Psygnosis:

https://itunes.apple.com/fi/album/02-psygnosis/id1121561300?i=1121561334&l=fi

BAND BIO:

KING SATAN‘s firstย promo titled We are King Satan and we Fuck the World (2015) was recorded in autumn 2015 and released in December 2015 together with a music video single from the demo titled Enter Black Fire (2015). The video was directed by ALEISTER VON SATAN himself. The CD edition of the demo sold out fast and KING SATAN were going through a period of finding an established line-up for the sake of performing live, which meant that ย a lot of people came and went before the line-up was settled. DJ SHEMHAMFORASH (a.k.a. fra. Ptahaz, also known from Saturnian Mist) was already in the band during the time of the first demo and handled guitars, synths and DJ responsibilities live, while B.B. KILL found himself as a guitarist and KATE BOSS as a bassist and a dancer.

Due to the success of the demo KING SATAN started working almost immediately on the debut full-length album in March 2016 and the first live shows were confirmed quickly. The first live appearance will take place August 2016 at the SAARIHELVETTI FESTIVAL, Tampere, Finland, where the band will share the stage with such names as Turmion Kรคtilรถt and Shining, while the second show will take a place at the extravagant GOTHIC FEST in SOFIA at Sofia, Bulgaria on October 29, 2016.

*ย Source: ClawHammer PR

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*ย For more KING SATAN:

www.kingsatan.net/

www.saturnalrecords.com/

www.facebook.com/kingsatan616

twitter.com/kingsatan616

twitter.com/saturnalrecords

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FEAR FACTORY – To Kick Off US Demanufacture Tour

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

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

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

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

Fear Factory - Logo!

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

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

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

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

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

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

Fear Factory - Demanufacture - tour promo flyer - 2016 - #MO099099ILMF

Source: Earsplit PR

*ย For more info:

http://www.fearfactory.com

http://www.facebook.com/fearfactory

http://www.twitter.com/fear_factory

http://www.nuclearblast.com

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LONG LIVE FEAR FACTORY.

LONG LIVE SOILWORK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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FEAR OF DOMINATION – Unleashes A New Wicked Album

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

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The fourth studio album of Fear of Domination is titled Atlas and it will be released on March 11. It is the darkest and heaviest masterpiece FoD has ever done.

The Finnish shock Industrial Metal band Fear of Domination will give a totally new definition to โ€œspring breakโ€ by unleashing its fourth studio albumย Atlas,on March 11. The vocalist and the lyricist of the bandย Saku Solinย describes Atlas as the darkest and the heaviest album the band has ever done.

Solin describes, that Atlas is about the moment, when all the light in the world has faded, and a human being is left to wander with his crushing burden.

โ€œThe question is, is the burden self-created, imagined or concrete. Weโ€™ve all had a bit of an emotion-filled year. I think we have efficiently packed primitive rage, desperation and misery here. It wasnโ€™t a conscious decision. This is how we felt, and fuck, we did what had to be done.โ€

The string instruments are crunching lower than before and the composer and keyboardist of the bandย Lasse Raelahtiย has created a harmony of chaos and beauty with his synthesizer. Fans were given the first taste of blood, when the band released the music video single El Toro in the autumn.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0u7gIKH4zM)

The lyrics of the album are also more straight and brutal than before.The vocal producerย Helena Haaparantaย whipped everything out of the singer. Solin reveals from the album, that the rasp and growl vocals can change quickly to โ€œfreakishly annoyingly poppishโ€ singing.

โ€œWe have always loved to create some contrast. Even though the lyrics are about the collapse of the mind and the world, suddenly there can be an opera-kind-of part or then it could be from E-Types disco song.โ€

The drums and the basses were recorded in D-studio, the guitars in the apartment of the lead guitarist and composerย Johannes Niemiย and the vocals in another studio in city of Kerava. The producersย Alex Azzaliย and Nicholas Barkerย mixed and mastered the album in Italy. The cover art is created byย Timo Kokko.

Fear of Domination is ready for the live-shows of the spring and is more insane than ever. The band is famous for their theatrical and half-crazy shows filled with energy. The year 2016 started with sold out MeriRock in January and will continue with three-day tour of MetalOrgy.

โ€We are looking forward to the gigs! We are able to use some new ideas and of course, to play the new songs. There are a couple of new ones, that I am sure will rock the hell out of the crowdโ€, Solin smiles.

Fear of Domination was found in 2006. The third albumย Distorted Delusionsย was published in 2014.

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*ย For more info on FOD:

www.fod.fi

https://www.facebook.com/FearOfDomination?fref=ts

https://twitter.com/fod_finland

Source:

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

www.inverse.fi

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On This Day In METAL History – August 9thโ€ฆ From QUEEN To SYMPHONY X

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

Queen - Knebworth - Festival Flyer - 08-09-86 - #33MM033S

On August 9th, 1986 – The iconic QUEEN performed (approximately) a two-hour set at Knebworth Stadium in Britain. It is QUEEN’sย 658th and (unfortunately) final concert performance. The opening bands were: STATUS QUO and BIG COUNTRY.

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

On August 12th, 2012 – The sensational IRON MAIDEN performed at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, in ย Irvine, California, USA. MAIDEN RULES!

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

On August 9th, 2015 – FEAR FACTORY has hit #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart, with their new studio album: Genexus.

Symphony X - Underworld - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #06193333

On August 9th, 2015 – SYMPHONY X have debuted with their newly released studio album, Underworld, ranked at #90, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Right on!

Mudvayne - Lost And Found - promo album cover pic - 2005 - #93MMMNSA77

On August 9th, 2015 – MUDVAYNE have their third studio album, Lost And Found, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums chart. This album was released back in the Spring of 2005. Whoa.

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STAHLMANN – Will Release Their 4th Album “CO2” On August 28th (EU) And September 18th (US), via AFM Records

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on July 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Stahlmann - CO2 - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MOSLMSMN

Germany’sย Stahlmann will release their new album “CO2”ย via AFM Records, on August 28th!

Stahlmann - video shoot - Plasma - #0002 - 2015 - MOLHG

Check out some hot pics (above & below) from the video shoot for the first single “Plasma” (out on July 24th).

You can pre order the single on Itunes: http://smarturl.it/Plasma_iTunes

Stahlmann - video shoot - Plasma - 2015 - #001MOSLG

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Source:

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

http://www.afm-records.de/

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COAL CHAMBER – to visit hmv to sign copies of their new album ‘Rivals’

Posted in gothic, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on May 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Coal Chamber - publicity approved photo - 2015 - #0512MO

COAL CHAMBER SIGNINGS

Coal Chamber to visit hmv to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Rivals’.

When & Where?

Wed 27th May – 5:00pm – hmv Exeter

Fri 29th May – 5:00pm – hmv Wolverhampton

Sat 30th May – 5:00pm – Fopp Manchester

Coal Chamber - Rivals - promo cover pic - 2015

Coal Chamber release their eagerly anticipated fourth album ‘Rivals’. Produced by Mark Lewis (Chimaira, Trivium), ‘Rivals’ is the band’s first record in thirteen years. Frontman Dez Fafara says of the record: “Rivals is solid through and through, there’s maturity and growth in the music while still maintaining the true Coal Chamber sound and delivering track after track of killer tunes! We had a great time working together on this record and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!”

Coal Chamber bring their tour to the UK in May beginning in the Copper Rooms, Warwick on 22nd and ending at Manchester’s Ritz on 30th.

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Source: HMV Retail Limited

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AUTHOR & PUNISHER – Live Rituals To Commence Next Week In Tulsa, OK

Posted in drone metal, industrial metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Author & Punisher - promo pic - 2013 - #1

In just one week,ย AUTHOR & PUNISHERย โ€“ one Tristan Shoneย –ย will embark upon a 19-date North American trek supporting Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals. Fittingly dubbed the Technicians Of Distortion Tour, the long-anticipated journey will commenceย July 31stย in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Additional support will be provided by WARBEAST.

Comments Shone of the upcoming adventure: โ€œI knew I had to step it up when Phil asked me to join this tour…the result is my most ambitious live undertaking. I have worked myself to a bloody pulp soldering, rewiring, building, to make things stronger, louder and more devastating.ย  I also am bringing a small team along with me as well to help with live video streaming, cameras etc.ย  This will for sure be a raucous affair not to be missed….”

AUTHOR & PUNISHERย mercilesslyย manipulate the principal conventions ofย doom, industrial and heavy bass music relying on cold steel and soulless machinery to sonically replicate the despondency of life. Described most succinctly as โ€œindustrial doom,โ€ this one-man project utilizes primarily custom designed and fabricated machines and speakers, devices that draw heavily on aspects of industrial automation and robotics and focus upon the eroticism of interaction with machine. Through his maniacal audio decomposition, Shone paints an often disturbing soundtrack of a world gone rotten.

Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals - tour promo flyer - Summer 2013

AUTHOR & PUNISHER โ€“ Technicians of Distortion Tour 2013
w/ Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Warbeast
7/31/2013ย Cainโ€™s Ballroom โ€“ Tulsa, OK
8/02/2013ย Woolyโ€™s โ€“ Des Moines, IA
8/03/2013ย First Avenue โ€“ Minneapolis, MN
8/04/2013ย Bottom Lounge โ€“ Chicago, IL
8/05/2013ย Melody Inn โ€“ Indianapolis, IN*
8/06/2013ย House of Blues โ€“ Cleveland, OH
8/07/2013ย The Intersection โ€“ Grand Rapids, MI
8/09/2013ย Royal Oak Music Theatre โ€“ Royal Oak, MI
8/10/2013ย Opera House โ€“ Toronto, ON
8/11/2013ย The Monkey House โ€“ Winooski, VT*
8/13/2013ย The Palladium โ€“ Worcester, MA
8/14 /2013ย Upstate Concert Hall โ€“ Clifton Park, NY
8/15/2013ย Radio, Somerville, MA*
8/16/2013ย Highline Ballroom โ€“ New York, NY
8/17/2013ย Union Transfer โ€“ Philadelphia, PA
8/18/2013ย The Fillmore โ€“ Silver Spring, MD
8/20/2013ย The Masquerade โ€“ Heaven Stage โ€“ Atlanta, GA
8/22/2013ย Tipitinas โ€“ New Orleans, LA
8/25/2013ย The Complex โ€“ Glendale, CA*
*ย ย AUTHOR & PUNISHERย only

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AUTHOR & PUNISHERโ€™s latest long player,ย Women & Children, was unleashed via Seventh Rule Recordings last month and continues to raise the eyebrows of fans and critics alike for its cold, mechanical, inexplicably cathartic audio menace.

Women & Childrenย is currently available via Seventh Rule Recordings. Order your copy atย http://shop.seventhrule.com.

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

โ€œโ€ฆheavy and disturbing like a nightmare you suddenly wake from but arenโ€™t quite sure you fully escapedโ€ฆโ€ –ย Metal Injection

โ€œShoneโ€™s apocalyptic noise blends elements of industrial, doom, and dubstep, and contorts that mass into some chilling, unrecognizable formโ€ฆโ€ โ€“ Stereogum

ย โ€œโ€ฆa remarkably bleak and sinister record that explores the depressive and psychedelic in entirely new ways.โ€ โ€“ Heavy Blog Is Heavy

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on AUTHOR & PUNISHER:

Facebook:ย Author & Punisher

http://www.authorandpunisher.com

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DEVICE – Debut S/T Album Releases Tomorrow; April & May Tour Dates Posted!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, industrial metal, industrial rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Device - Promo Album Cover - debut

DEVICE – The debut and S/T album from DEVICE will be released tomorrow, April 9th, via Warner Bros. Records. Led by the legendary David Draiman (Disturbed) on vocals, this is an Industrial album that is highly anticipated throughout the Heavy Rock world. Check out the track listing for DEVICE below, as well as the band’s April/May tour dates!

Also, check out below the special guests on this DEVICE debut! Whoa!! I’m buying this CD tomorrow! Metal be thy name!

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DEVICE – TRACK LISTING:

01. You Think You Know

02. Penance

03. Vilify

04. Close My Eyes Forever (Ozzy Osbourne & Lita Ford cover) (feat. Lzzy Hale)

05. Out Of Line (feat. Serj Tankian, Geezer Butler)

06. Hunted

07. Opinion (feat. Tom Morello)

08. War Of Lies

09. Haze (feat. M. Shadows)

10. Through It All (feat. Glenn Hughes)

DEVICE - Group Promo Pic - #2 - 2013

APRIL/MAY 2013 TOUR DATES:

10-Apr – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen*

12-Apr – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room*

13-Apr -Orlando, FL – Tinker Field – WJRR Earth Day Birth Day

14-Apr – Ft. Myers, FL – Fort Rock Festival

16-Apr – Destin, FL – Club LA**

17-Apr -Huntsville, AL -Sammy Tโ€™s**

20-Apr – Tyler, TX – Clickโ€™s**

21-Apr – Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Amphitheatre – KFMX Show

23-Apr – Dallas, TX โ€“ Trees**

25-Apr – Houston, TX – Scout Bar**

26-Apr – Beaumont, TX – The Gig**

28-Apr – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome to Rockville Festival

30-Apr – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues**

01-May – Little Rock, AR โ€“ Juanitas**

03-May – Atlanta, GA โ€“Centerstage*

04-May – Rockingham, NC -Carolina Rebellion Festival

10-May – Boone, IA – Lazerfest 2013

11- May – Kansas City, MO โ€“ Rockfest

18-May – Camden, NJ โ€“ MMRBQ Festival

19-May – Columbus, OH – Rock on the Range

24-May – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma

*with Gemini Syndrome

**with Gemini Syndrome and Nonpoint

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*ย For more info on DEVICE, click on the link below!

facebook:ย Device

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FEAR FACTORY – Let’s Ponder The Concept Of ‘The Industrialist’

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, industrial metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

FEAR FACTORY – By now, every loyal Fear Factory fan has (hopefully) purchased and listened to The Industrialist (at least) 500 times by now. Maybe more. Released back on June 2nd, via Candlelight Records, The Industrialist is a concept album that has what may be interpreted as a complex storyline, due in part to its philosophical thoughts that the lyrics provoke. I’ve (once again) been thoroughly entertained by the legendary Industrial Metal sound of Fear Factory on their eighth studio album. The concept has been equally fun for me as well, albeit a bit scary though!

Stone notes: When I refer to “machine” in the following lines, it is referenced towards the Industrialist and automaton(characters) that are the focal points of this impressive and chilling album: The Industrialist.

Man creates machine. Machine becomes a “free-thinker” by developing memories and emotions. Machine senses a “longing for existence” through said inherited memories and emotions. Machine rebels against its creator; which is man. The longtime controversial topic of man versus machine is once again realized and materialized through song, courtesy of the dynamic Industrial Metal super-duo of Burton C. Bellย (vocalist, lyricist, producer) and Dino Cazaresย (multi-instrumentalist, producer).

I find The Industrialist to perhaps be a warning of what could one day become. Mankind may not have automatons walking around and tending to our every single need at this moment in 2012; yet computers do have an automaton quality about them. Granted, computers can only perform tasks that they are programmed to do and mankind still controls the technological wheel that drives every application we depend on.

(Left) Burton C. Bell, (Right) Dino Cazares

As I write this post on my MacBook Pro, I realize this computer will only do what I “tell it to do” by the click of a mouse or strike of a key. However, the science fiction side of my brain does make me ponder: could there one day be a computer application that will inherit true human emotions and memories? I’m not talking about archival memories, nor synthetic emotions here… I’m questioning the scary thought of a computer app becoming a free thinking entity!

The more I ponder this sci-fi aspect of computer technology, the more difficult it becomes (for me) to comprehend. A topic like this may very well be grouped in with those sensitive subjects such as politics, religion and (gasp) sex. Are we (mankind) supposed to question our rapid ascent of technology? When the topic of Armageddon is raised, the usual suspects of nuclear war, UFO’s, climate change, spontaneous natural disasters, the burning out of our sun, disease, famine and meteor showers are discussed. What about man-made machines like robotics or computers being the culprit(s) of a terrifying Armageddon?

As I read and listen to the lyrics ofย The Industrialist, it does take me back to the iconic box office franchise known as The Terminatorย and 2004’s I, Robot. This Fear Factory album has also reminded me of the song Metal Gods, from the 1980 Judas Priest album classic: British Steel. One stirring lyrical line from Metal Gods sums it up best, when delving into the sic-fi aspect of machine versus man: “From techno seeds we first planted, Evolved a mind of itsย own”.

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*ย For more info on FEAR FACTORY, click on the links below!

http://www.fearfactory.com

http://www.twitter.com/Fear_Factory

http://www.youtube.com/FearFactoryMusic

LONG LIVE FEAR FACTORY.

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FEAR FACTORY – Announce August Headlining Dates For The World Industrialist Tour 2012

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, industrial metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 23, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Legendary Metal manipulators FEAR FACTORY are pleased to announce a U.S. headlining tour next month. Set to commence on August 1 in Fresno, California, the next segment of the The World Industrialist Tour 2012 will pummel its way across the country and includes a stop at this yearโ€™s Juggalo Gathering in Cave In Rock, Illinois alongside Soulfly, Static X, DMX, Onyx, and George Clinton among others. Additional dates will be announced in the coming days. Comments guitarist Dino Cazares: โ€œWe are really looking forward to getting back on tour to play classic FEAR FACTORY songs and new songs from The Industrialist!โ€

This will mark the FEAR FACTORYโ€™s first official trek in support of The Industrialist, unleashed to North American fans June 5 via Candlelight Records. The second album written by Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell since reuniting in 2009 after a seven-year split., The Industrialist debuted on Billboardโ€™s Top 200 chart at position 38 and maintained the #1 spot on the CMJ charts for three consecutive weeks.

Commended by Revolver Magazine in a 4/5 review for offering up โ€œthe same pulsating, angry urgency of oldโ€ฆnicely counterbalanced by some incredibly deft melodies,โ€ while Metal Underground opined: โ€œBurton C. Bellโ€™s vocal harmonies, the groupโ€™s dynamics, Dinoโ€™s guitar play and, of course, the tightness of the rhythm section — featuring newcomer Matt DeVries of Chimaira fame on bass — was created with such superb craftsmanship that the album is in constant rotation in my brain, leading to play after play in the physical world, โ€ The Industrialist continues to floor fans and critics internationally.

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FEAR FACTORY – The World Industrialist Tour 2012:

8/01/2012 The Starline โ€“ Fresno, CA

8/02/2012 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA

8/03/2012 Marquee Theatre โ€“ Tempe, AZ

8/05/2012 Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

8/07/2012 Sunshine Theatre โ€“ Albuquerque, NM

8/09/2012 Juggalo Gathering – Cave In Rock, IL

8/10/2012 Piere’s – Ft. Wayne, IN

8/11/2012 WIIL Rock Fest – Twin Lakes, WI

8/12/2012 Emerald Theatre – Mt. Clemens, MI

8/14/2012 Altar Bar โ€“ Pittsburgh, PA

8/15/2012 Starland Ballroom โ€“ Sayreville, NJ

8/16/2012 Chance โ€“ Poughkeepsie, NY

8/17/2012 Reverb โ€“ Reading, PA

8/18/2012 Coliseo Roberto Clelemente โ€“ San Juan, PR

8/19/2012 Revolution โ€“ Amityville, NY

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

*ย For more info on FEAR FACTORY, click on the links below!

http://www.fearfactory.com

https://www.facebook.com/fearfactory

http://candlelightrecordsusa.com

LONG LIVE FEAR FACTORY.

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FEAR FACTORY – Announce Tour Cancellation

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, industrial metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Due to reasons well beyond the bandโ€™s control, FEAR FACTORY will not be taking part in this Summerโ€™s Shockwave Tour, slated to commence July 6 in Seattle.

Commented the band in a collective statement: โ€œWe are truly disappointed not to be part of the Shockwave tour. We send our sincerest apologies to all our North American fans planning to come out this Summer, but we will be back. Please look for FEAR FACTORY headlining dates in August.โ€

FEAR FACTORY recently unleashed their latest full-length, The Industrialist, Stateside on June 5 via Candlelight Records.ย  Commended by Revolver in a 4/5 review for offering up โ€œthe same pulsating, angry urgency of oldโ€ฆnicely counterbalanced by some incredibly deft melodies,โ€ called โ€œโ€ฆa well-orchestrated montage of universal agitation and despair,โ€ by Alarm, and crowned โ€œโ€ฆtheir most aggressive offering to date,โ€ by Exclaim, The Industrialist is the second album written by vocalist Burton C. Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares since reuniting in 2009 after a seven-year split.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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