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MEGADETH Canada Tour 2026 – With Anthrax and Exodus | Info, Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

From Megadeth newsletter:

Megadeth is heading north in 2026! The band returns to Canada for a powerful run of dates, bringing their signature intensity and a set built for diehard fans. Cyber Army members get first access—exclusive presales begin Wednesday, November 26 at 10am local time. Special VIP offers including Side Stage Experience and Band Member Meet & Greets will be available. 

Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets before the rest of the world. Let there be shred!

MEGADETH Canada 2026 Tour Dates:

February 15, 2026 | Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

February 17, 2026 | Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum

February 18, 2026 | Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

February 20, 2026 | Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome

February 21, 2026 | Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place

February 24, 2026 | Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre

February 25, 2026 | Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre

February 28, 2026 | London, ON @ Canada Life Place

March 1, 2026 | Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre

March 3, 2026 | Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre

March 4, 2026 | Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre 

March 6, 2026 | Québec City, QC @ Videotron Centre

Info on VIP experiences, joining the Cyber Army and pre-sale tickets and more: https://www.megadeth.com/pages/home

MEGADETH – Releases New Single “I Don’t Care”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Dave Mustaine shares some insight into the new track.

“How many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would tell more people, ‘I don’t care’ more often.”

“Part of the main riff in this track had been floating around in my head since we did TSTD&TD, so I was pumped to start recording ‘I Don’t Care’ for this LP. I really love the guitar nuances in the track. There is the main rhythm riff, next, a very deliberate down-picking part, next, the octave chords with jump picking on octave notes (while still
down-picking!). And the soloing and back and forth between me and Teemu is magnificent!!”

Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/-E4O5VlRYOY

Listen Here: https://ffm.to/megadeth_idontcare?_kx=kHfPz9SiyR-Ha1KUjqjbW2GBr2fiRFHBmafejL5faVw.MYh3AH

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

MEGADETH – Track List For Final S/T Album Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

MEGADETH have revealed the full track listing for their self-titled final album that’s due out January 23, 2026. Pre-order the album, via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label, HERE: https://www.blkiiblk.com/

The album includes “Tipping Point,” the previously released first single, and a very special bonus track:  a reimagined version of “Ride the Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.

“As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride the Lightning,’ a song I co-wrote with James, Lars, and Cliff, was to pay my respects to where my career first started,” MUSTAINE says.

The album’s full track listing is as follows:

Tipping Point
I Don’t Care
Hey, God?!
Let There Be Shred
Puppet Parade
Another Bad Day
Made to Kill
Obey the Call
I Am War
The Last Note
Ride the Lightning (Bonus Track)

MEGADETH Announces This Was Our Life 2026 Latin American Tour!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Megadeth’s This Was Our Life world tour is coming to Latin America in 2026, with massive shows just announced in Lima, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, Mexico City and more.

Megadeth Cyber Army members get first access to tickets through exclusive presales.

  • Lima: Cyber Army Presale November 2 – 3 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 6 at 10am local time
  • Colombia: Cyber Army Presale November 3 – 4 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 7 at 10am local time
  • Argentina: Presale details coming soon
  • São Paulo: Cyber Army Presale November 3 – 4 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 5 at 10am local time
  • Santiago, Chile: Cyber Army Presale November 2 – 3 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 4 at 10AM local time
  • Mexico (all 3 shows): Cyber Army Presale November 8 – 9 at 10am local time
    General On-Sale: November 12 at 10am local time

VIP package upgrades including full band member Photo Ops and individual band member Meet & Greets will be available starting with presales via Megadeth.com.

The countdown is on, Latin America! Megadeth is coming for you in 2026!

IRON MAIDEN – Announce Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 | North America Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

From Iron Maiden Facebook:

Run For Your Lives… North America!

Iron Maiden have announced dates in the USA and Canada for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026. The tour includes huge shows in Montréal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, two of the biggest rock shows Maiden have played in North America. They will also headline Louder Than Life, which is America’s biggest Rock Festival!

These upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour, and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25th will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels. A history-making tour for sure!

Very special guests Megadeth will appear at all headline shows, with the addition of Anthrax for the dates in Montréal, Harrison, LA and San Antonio.

Run For Your Lives North American Tour Dates:

August 2026
29 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
September 2026
03 Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau *^
05 Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
09 Boston, MA – TD Garden *
11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
12 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
15 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
17 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
19 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
22 Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
25 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *^
29 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *^

  • Megadeth ^ Anthrax

Fan Club presale will kick off on Tuesday October 28.

Headline shows go on general sale on Friday October 31.

Trooper VIP will be available across all headline shows. Eddie’s Pop-up Dive Bar experience will also come across the Atlantic for the very first time.

For the rest of the world – don’t worry, there are still more countries to be announced for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026!

https://www.ironmaiden.com/

More info: https://www.ironmaiden.com/mexico-run-for-your-lives/

Iron Maiden have announced a return to Mexico for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026!

October 02 – Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City – MEXICO

This upcoming show will mark 34 years since Maiden first visited Mexico on the Fear Of The Dark World Tour, and this show is the eighth time at this award- winning venue.

Special guests for this show will be announced in due course. Our popular Trooper VIP experience will be available in Mexico for the very first time.

Fan Club presale will begin on Monday October 27, before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday October 31.

DAVE MUSTAINE Announces MEGADETHs’ Final Album And Global Farewell Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

“There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them. 

We can’t wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it’s now.  This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it’s our last studio album.  We’ve made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour.  Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.  We have done something together that’s truly wonderful and will probably never happen again. We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it’s played, and we changed the world. The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything.”

– Dave Mustaine

MEGADETH To Tour Europe And UK With DISTURBED This Coming Fall

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Megadeth Bandsintown & Facebook:

Megadeth Cyber Army – Presale tickets & VIP packages are on sale now! We’re stoked to join Disturbed for The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour this fall. We’ll be joining Disturbed for 17 dates across Europe & the UK, starting on September 28.

Public tickets go on sale this FRIDAY at 10am local.

DISTURBED With Special Guest MEGADETH 2025 European Tour Dates:

Sep 28: Copenhagen Royal Arena, Denmark
Oct 01: Dusseldorf PSD Bank Dome, Germany
Oct 03: Stuttgart Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Germany
Oct 04: Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland
Oct 06: Budapest Arena, Hungary
Oct 07: Prague O2 Arena, Czech Republic
Oct 10: Krakow Tauron Arena, Poland
Oct 12: Paris Zenith, France
Oct 14: Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, Netherlands
Oct 15: Brussels Forest National Arena, Belgium
Oct 17: Munich Olympiahalle, Germany
Oct 18: Berlin Velodrome, Germany
Oct 20: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK

Oct 22: Dublin 3Arena, Ireland
Oct 24: Manchester AO Arena, UK
Oct 26: London The O2, UK
Oct 28: Glasgow OVO Hydro, UK

MEGADETH – Destroy All Enemies North American Tour | Dates, Cities & Info

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on April 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From: MEGADETH newsletter

Megadeth is bringing its iconic live show to North America with a 33-city, nationwide tour, Destroy All Enemies, this fall including stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, St. Louis and many more. Tickets for all dates will be on sale Friday at 10am local time with an exclusive presale for Megadeth Cyber Army/Megadeth Digital beginning today, Tuesday, April 23 at 12pm local time at Megadeth.com.

“Our ‘Crush The World’ tour has been a tremendous experience for the four of us,” shared Dave Mustaine. “We are all playing tight, and that has made it possible for me to really focus on solos and singing, we are playing more songs than ever before, and we are closer to each other, onstage AND off. I’m excited to see Mudvayne, and All That Remains. Join us as we DESTROY ALL ENEMIES.”

MEGADETH – Crush The World Tour Latin America 2024 – Dates, Countries and Cities Listed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 11, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From: MEGADETH newsletter:

The band will make their triumphant return to Latin America for 10 shows, with the first stop in Lima, Peru on Saturday, April 6. In addition to Peru, upcoming stops include Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and México. Presale tickets for Mexico will be available for Cyber Army members beginning Saturday, November 11 at 10AM local time. Presales for the rest of the tour dates are listed below and coming soon.

“April of 2024 Megadeth returns to South America to support our latest record, The Sick, The Dying, And The Dead!, and I always get excited because there is something truly different about South America. I don’t know what it is… but whatever IT is, they come by it naturally,” shared frontman Dave Mustaine. “We are also planning a really big surprise for where “Aguante Megadeth” all started in Buenos Aires, too! So… if you can, DO NOT MISS THAT SHOW!”

Ticket and VIP Package Presales begin Saturday, November 11, 2023 in select markets.

Original MISFITS Announce Limited Run Of 2023 Shows – Florida, New Jersey & Arizona

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, horror, horror punk, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on March 26, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

OFFICIAL MISFITS RECORDS NEWSLETTER: March 26, 2023

The Original Misfits, one of the most influential, genre-defining bands to emerge from North America, have announced a limited run of shows for 2023 kicking off on June 24th in Tampa at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre with Megadeth, hitting the band’s home turf of NJ at the Prudential Center in Newark on July 8th with fellow New Jersey natives The Gaslight Anthem, followed by a performance at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on July 15th in Phoenix with AFI. All three dates will also have support from FEAR.

Scroll down for more, including ticket links for each show.

The tour will give fans the rare opportunity to see the horror punk pioneers in their fiendish glory, live on stage as well as mark the first time the reunited ORIGINAL MISFITS have visited the states of Florida and Arizona, featuring the classic line-up of Original Singer/Songwriter GLENN DANZIG and Original Bassist JERRY ONLY with longtime guitarist DOYLE Wolfgang von Frankenstein.

CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO GET TIX NOW… WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

Saturday, June 24, 2023, Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Click Here to Get Tickets Now!

Saturday, July 8, 2023, Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center Click Here to Get Tickets Now!

Saturday, July 15, 2023, Phoeniz, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Click Here to Get Tickets Now!

LONG LIVE MISFITS.

MEGADETH – To Reunite With Marty Friedman In Budokan!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on February 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

For the first time in more than 23 years, Megadeth alumni Marty Friedman will join Megadeth on stage as the special guest for our one-off global livestream from the legendary Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan on February 27!

“Marty and I have remained friends over 23 years, since we last played together. However, I hear his music every night, and he still is among the top guitar players I’ve ever heard. This is an amazing treat for the fans, as well as myself. To be honest, I may drift off while listening to Kiko and Marty play together!” -Dave Mustaine

Get your tickets for this global livestream event now at https://driift.link/Megadeth

Source: MEGADETH newsletter

MEGADETH – Announce ‘They Only Come Out at Night’ – Live At Budokan – A Global Livestream Event!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

MEGADETH announce ‘They Only Come Out at Night’ – Live at Budokan – A Global Livestream Event on February 27, 2023 + on-demand for 2 days!

Metal icons MEGADETH will perform live at the legendary Budokan arena in Tokyo, Japan for a special global livestream event on 27th February.

Fans will be treated to virtual VIP access to the band pre-show, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes video capturing their trip through Japan. All leading into the band’s first-ever live performance at the world-famous Budokan where they will be performing classic tracks, as well as tracks from their current album, The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead!, including the GRAMMY® nominated single “We’ll Be Back”.

Livestream tickets are on sale now at https://driift.link/Megadeth

MEGADETH – Europe… 2023! Tour Dates

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on January 29, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

EUROPE… 2023! Most dates on sale now. Poland, Estonia, Sweden & Czech Republic on-sale Friday, 3 February. France on-sale Thursday, 2 February. Tickets & info at megadeth.com/tour

James LoMenzo Joins Megadeth as Permanent Bass Player

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on May 31, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

Megadeth announce bass player James LoMenzo as a permanent member of the band. LoMenzo was Megadeth’s bass player in the mid-2000s and recently stepped back in as a touring member for The Metal Tour of the Year. LoMenzo now officially rejoins the Megadeth family.

Dave Mustaine adds, “I am thrilled to welcome back James to the Megadeth family. James rejoined the fold as the touring bassist and it’s been a blast having him back, we thought let’s make it permanent.”

James: “I’m so excited to rejoin Megadeth and move forward full steam into the next phase of this iconic band’s history! With Dave, Kiko and Dirk there’s no stopping us! It just feels great to be home again.”

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

MEGADETH – “Warheads On Foreheads” Releasing On March 22nd!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , , on January 11, 2019 by Metal Odyssey

WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS Greatest Hits album arrives March 22 featuring 35 remastered tracks hand selected by Dave Mustaine. Cyber Army pre-orders begin January 25. megadeth.com/cyberarmy

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

STONE.

MEGADETH – ‘The World Needs A Hero’ And ‘The System Has Failed’ Reissues Landing On February 15th, 2019

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , , on December 22, 2018 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

On February 15, 2019, we will reissue The System Has Failed and The World Needs a Hero on CD, vinyl and digital platforms. You can pre-order both albums now at smarturl.it/MegadethStore

MEGADETH‘s ninth studio album, The World Needs a Hero was originally released in May 2001 and was critically acclaimed as a return to a heavier musical direction for the band. It charted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews across the music press.

The World Needs A Hero – Track Listing:

01. Disconnect
02. The World Needs a Hero
03. Moto Psycho
04. 1000 Times Goodbye
05. Burning Bridges
06. Promises
07. Recipe For Hate… Warhorse
08. Losing My Senses
09. Dread and the Fugitive Mind
10. Silent Scorn
11. Return to Hangar
12. When
13. Coming Home (CD Bonus Track)

* The full album has been newly remastered by Ted Jensen (GUNS N’ ROSES, MASTODON, MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM).

* Includes rare live bonus track “Coming Home” on the CD and digital versions.

* First time ever on vinyl in North America.

* CD has been out of print for five years.

MEGADETH‘s tenth studio album, The System Has Failed was originally released in September 2004. Following the direction set by its predecessor, The World Needs A Hero, it headed further into the bands thrashier past and was a hit amongst fans and critics alike. Debuting at No. 18 on the Billboard chart, the album received positive reviews across the board stating it as vital and solid.

The System Has Failed – Track Listing

01. Blackmail the Universe
02. Die Dead Enough
03. Kick the Chair
04. The Scorpion
05. Tears in a Vial
06. I Know Jack
07. Back in the Day
08. Something That I’m Not
09. Truth Be Told
10. Of Mice and Men
11. Shadow of Deth
12. My Kingdom
13. Time / Use the Man (Live) (CD Bonus Track)
14. The Conjuring (Live) (CD Bonus Track)

* The full album has been newly remastered by Ted Jensen (GUNS N’ ROSESMASTODONMACHINE HEADTRIVIUM).

* Includes rare live bonus tracks Time/Use the Man and The Conjuring on the CD and digital versions.

* First time ever on vinyl in North America.

* CD has been out of print for five years.

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

STONE.

AMON AMARTH – Announces US Tour With Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church, And Havok

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

Megadeth - promo tour flyer - Fall 2016 - #MO99ILMFSO3393

This September and October, Swedish Metal kings AMON AMARTH will return to the US as direct support to Megadeth! The tour, which runs from September 20th through October 16th, will also include Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church, and Havok.

Comments AMON AMARTH of the upcoming trek: “We are proud to be supporting the legendary and mighty Megadeth on their US tour in September! Sharpen your blades and bring out your drinking horns, because this will be a brutal show that no true metalhead should miss. Raise your horns!”

During the journey, AMON AMARTH will also join the likes of Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax and more on Sunday, September 25th as part of the annual Knotfest. See all confirmed dates below.

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AMON AMARTH w/ Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church, Havok:

9/20/2016 Casper Events – Center Casper, WY
9/22/2016 The Joint @ Hard Rock Hotel And Casino – Las Vegas, NV
9/25/2016 Knotfest – Devore, CA * AMON AMARTH only
9/27/2016 WaMu Theater – Seattle, WA
9/28/2016 Matthew Knight Arena – Eugene, OR
9/29/2016 City National Civic – San Jose, CA
10/01/2016 1st Bank Center – Broomfield, CO
10/03/2016 Mid America Recreation & Conv. Complex – Council Bluffs, IA
10/04/2016 Roy Wilkins Auditorium – St. Paul, MN
10/05/2016 Sears Centre – Hoffman Estates, IL
10/07/2016 iWireless Center – Moline, IL
10/08/2016 UWM Panther Arena – Milwaukee, WI
10/09/2016 Joe Louis Arena – Detroit, MI
10/11/2016 Sands Bethlehem Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
10/12/2016 DCU Center – Worcester, MA
10/13/2016 Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
10/14/2016 Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
10/16/2016 BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ

Amon Amarth - Jomsviking - promo cover pic - 2016 - #44MO9339ILGP

AMON AMARTH will be touring in support of their recently released Jomsviking full-length. As the band’s first concept record in their storied career, Jomsviking – which was produced and mixed again by Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Testament, Accept) – tells a tragic, original tale of conflict and revenge, backed by the Swedes’ trademark melodic, anthemic Metal. The record landed on the global charts – including a #11 spot on the US Current Album Billboard Chart! To purchase and preview Jomsviking, visit amonamarth.com, where the record is available in various formats and the videos for “At Dawn’s First Light” and “First Kill” can be viewed.

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Critical Praise:

“Jomsviking is sure to satisfy AMON AMARTH fans old and new and sure to rip the face off of any who are not ready. 4.5/5″ – MetalSucks

“This latest venture through Norse mythology and barbaric fantasy is likely to go down as an instant fan favorite.8.5/10” – Blabbermouth

“After all the best axes are still being forged by the master!” – Metal Hammer (Germany)

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AMON AMARTH:
Johan Hegg – vocals
Ted Lundstrom – bass
Johan Soderberg – guitar
Olavi Mikkonen – guitar

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For more info on AMON AMARTH:

http://www.amonamarth.com

http://www.facebook.com/OfficialAmonAmarth

http://www.twitter.com/amonamarthband

http://www.instagram.com/amonamarth

http://www.youtube.com/AmonAmarthOfficial

Source: Earsplit PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Nick Menza – Rest In Peace – Legendary Drummer

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

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As reported on the J Marshall Craig Facebook:

For friends & fans: Nick Menza was in musician heaven last month when I took him to Rose Lane Studio a few weeks back to meet Sjoerd Auke Koppert and Damion ‘Damizza’ Young and the team there. There were many plans in the works, for the release of Nick’s book that we wrote, a comic book version of his time with Megadeth and many, many other wonderful things, including a trip to stay with me and my family here in Cape Cod tomorrow. He died last night on stage in L.A. doing what he loved.

I have been asked by his family to be their public representative though this tragic and difficult time, so will be fielding all press inquiries. His mother Rose and father Don ask for privacy and prayers for them, and Nick’s two young boys. News of a service, remembrance and celebration of Nick’s life and music will be announced in the days to come.

I can be reached at jmarshallcraig@gmail.com.

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MetalOdyssey

Rest In Peace, Nick Menza.

Stone.

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

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

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

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

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

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Hear “Fatal Illusion”: system.megadeth.com

Pre-order: megadeth.lnk.to/Dystopia

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

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

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

LONG LIVE VIC RATTLEHEAD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MARTY FRIEDMAN – Legendary Guitarist’s New Studio Album Set For Spring Release

Posted in classic rock, Guitar, guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on December 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Marty Friedman - publicity pic - #1- 2013

(Los Angeles, CA)  Perhaps the most revered lead guitarist in thrash metal history, MARTY FRIEDMAN– whose groundbreaking work with Megadeth, Cacophony and as a solo artist has influenced legions of players around the globe — is currently putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, “Inferno.”

Tentatively set for a spring release, the album — FRIEDMAN’s first original material in four years, and his first album in more than a decade that will be released simultaneously worldwide — will feature what FRIEDMAN feels is the heaviest, most intense playing of his career. A one-minute teaser can be heard below:

“I’m extremely proud of the work I’ve done with Cacophony and Megadeth, but I was never interested in stopping there,” FRIEDMAN says. “‘Inferno’ is the album that fans of my work with those two bands have always wanted me to make. I’ve finally made it, and completely on my own maniacal terms.”

As Guitar World recently revealed in an exclusive in-studio feature, “Inferno” will include several collaborations with players influenced by FRIEDMAN, including Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Revocation guitar whiz David Davidson and the flamenco/metal acoustic duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. In addition, the album includes FRIEDMAN’s first songwriting collaboration with Jason Becker since the pair played together in the pioneering duo of guitar mayhem, Cacophony.

“On the guests’ songs, each would write a song from scratch, and then I would arrange it and add my parts to it,” FRIEDMAN says. “That way, we were both invested in it, and it’s a little bit of a deeper experience than just banging out a guest solo.”

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Make no mistake, though — “Inferno” is unquestionably a MARTY FRIEDMAN album, and one he plans to tour behind extensively (including his first U.S. performances since 2003). Furthermore, it features what FRIEDMAN told Guitar World is “the most intense writing and playing I can do,” with the goal of “go(ing) completely ape-shit and smok(ing) everything else I’ve ever done.”

“I wanted to create a new landmark to which my future music will be compared,” FRIEDMAN elaborates further. “That idea of just going completely balls-out — knowing what the full potential of my music and my playing could possibly be, and actually making it a reality — was what drove me through the whole process.”

Just as he changed the game in the worlds of metal and guitar once before with his revered solo debut “Dragon’s Kiss,” FRIEDMAN now raises the bar to a new level for a new generation with “Inferno.” More information on the album will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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