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UNHOLY ANARCHY RECORDS Releasing AGATHOCLES / HOGRA Split 7-inch

Posted in Extreme Metal, extreme music, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, vinyl albums with tags , , , , , , on August 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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In conjunction with At War With False Noise (UK), Jerkoff Records (USA) and Blackseed Records (USA), Unholy Anarchy Records is set to release a brand new split 7-inch featuring Belgian grind gods AGATHOCLES and HOGRA.

AGATHOCLES have been around for over 25 years and in that time have appeared on well over 100 split 7-inch releases, as well as numerous comps, EPs, demos and full-length albums. This release sees the legendary trio take an unexpected departure from their traditional and patented mincecore style of grind and unleash two tracks that were written to compliment the power electronics of Pittsburgh’s HOGRA, who have built a solid catalog of splits, tapes and EPs over the past year.

The split is scheduled for an early September release. For ordering information, visit http://www.unholyanarchy.com.

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A1. AGATHOCLES – “I Don’t Wanna See You (No More)”

A2. AGATHOCLES – “From Grey… To Black”

B1. HOGRA – “Vomica”

B2. HOGRA – “Bezoar”

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Straight from the underground comes the newly launched Unholy Anarchy Records and Distro. Launched in the summer of 2013, Baltimore-based Unholy Anarchy is guided by the philosophy to release quality underground extreme music without boundaries – the only criteria being quality music from great bands.

Run by true Metal fans for true Metal fans, Unholy Anarchy focuses primarily on vinyl releases, but is open to a variety of mediums from acts that share a similar vision. The label’s first release will be a seven-inch split with Belgium’s AGATHOCLES and Pittsburgh, PA’s HOGRA. Due out in early August, the split will be a co-release with Blackseed Records, Jerk Off Records and At War With False Noise.

On the distro side of things, Unholy Anarchy has hundreds of titles on picture disc, 12″, 10″, 7″, CD and cassette formats in stock. Unholy Anarchy always offers free shipping on any order over $50.

Unholy Anarchy is an independently owned and operated family business that focuses on maintaining the importance of physical music formats, especially vinyl. The label was founded with the hopes of delivering quality underground Metal, Punk and Hardcore from artists and labels we respect.  They are dedicated to helping the scene, the bands, and delivering music to you. Unholy Anarchy has made every effort to stock rare imports and hard to find albums for our U.S. customer base, and hope you find Unholy Anarchy a collective that you can stand behind.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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LONG LIVE UNHOLY ANARCHY RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL & EXTREME MUSIC.

Stone.

WITCH CROSS “Axe To Grind” – A Legendary Return To Metal Prominence!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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WITCH CROSS – With two original band members (guitarist/songwriter Mike Koch, bassist Jan Normark), the legendary True Metal attack of WITCH CROSS has returned for their sophomore studio album: Axe To Grind (Hells Headbangers). These Danish Metal warriors indeed have returned! Fans of WITCH CROSS and Traditional Metal most likely never thought a follow-up to 1984’s (debut) Fit For Fight would ever come to pass; I was certainly one of them! Now I’m forever psyched-out… Metal be thy name.

Once news broke of a WITCH CROSS reunion, with live gigs and Festival performances taking flight in Europe these last two years, the momentum of this dynamic Metal band metamorphosed into a flaming Metal juggernaut! Axe To Grind has proven to my Metal soul and senses that it’s truly a spectacular return to Metal prominence for WITCH CROSS; with the songwriting and musicianship capturing the spirit, sound, energy and total atmosphere of what this grand band was and always shall be about.

Below, Check Out The Official Video For Demon In The Mirror:

The addition of new vocalist Kevin Moore has proven to be synonymous with capturing lightning in a bottle; his experience, songwriting and frontman presence has glistened on Axe To Grind; solidifying his place in both WITCH CROSS and Metal history. Mike Koch and Kevin Moore combined to write the majority of Axe To Grind and their skillful success at combining this bands vibes of the past with today’s Metal relevancy is jaw-dropping commendable!

Axe To Grind is a Metal album you absolutely cannot overlook in 2013! WITCH CROSS have delivered and the totality of Metal splendor explodes from such mega-memorable tracks as: Demon In The Mirror, Ride With The Wind, Bird Of Prey and Metal Nation (Raise Your Hands)Axe To Grind is one of those rare Metal albums that flows together so brilliantly; I feel as if I’m discovering a Metal gem for the very first time with each thorough listen!

The double axe attack fury of Mike Koch and Paul Martin are both melodic and blazing, leaving their numerous riffs, leads and solos within my subconscious long after I’ve listened to Axe To Grind. Incredible. The vocals of Kevin Moore have been ingrained into my subconscious as well; his standout performance on Axe To Grind is absolute.

Jan Normark on bass and Lars Bjornstad on drums are a consummate rhythm section that provides the old school boom and thundercracks, further solidifying what is undeniably one of the greatest comebacks in Heavy Metal history that’s forever known as WITCH CROSS.

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WITCH CROSS:

Kevin Moore – Vocals

Mike Koch – Guitars

Paul Martin – Guitars

Jan Normark – Bass

Lars Bjornstad – Drums

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AXE TO GRIND – Track Listing:

March Of The Vikings

Demon In The Mirror

Ride With The Wind

Metal Nation (Raise Your Hands)

Awakening / Pandora’s Box

Axe To Grind

Bird Of Prey

Lost Without Warning

Part Of The Machine

The Killing Of Chelsea 100

Beyond The Veil

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* Mastered by Flemming Rasmussen and mixed by Chris Tsangarides

FEATURED GUEST ARTISTS:

* Jax Chambers (Girlschool) – guitar solo is featured on The Killing Of Chelsea 100

* Marta Gabriel (Crystal Viper)  vocals featured on Bird Of Prey

* Anders “AC” Hjort (original Witch Cross drummer) – drums on instrumental Axe To Grind

* Graham Oliver (former SAXON) – guitar solo on Ride The Wind

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* For More Info On WITCH CROSS:

Facebook: Witch Cross

http://www.witchcross.dk

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HELLS HEADBANGERS:

http://www.hellsheadbangers.com

Facebook: HELLS HEADBANGERS

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LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING – In Mix Mode For Initial Digital Releases

Posted in electro-metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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CHICAGO, IL (DLSP) – BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, the newly launched electro-metal studio project from producer, multi-instrumentalist, programmer, and vocalist Dietrich Thrall (MARAZENE), are officially in mix mode for music the band plans to introduce to fans starting this fall with the release of “THE CRAZIES”.

“The pace is quickening as we begin the jog towards fall – these are exciting times and I am extremely happy to be with you all in the here and now,” commented DieTrich on the bands official blog at http://www.BeautyInTheSuffering.com.

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BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING in post production at Pirated Sound Studios. DieTrich Thrall (left) and Provo Provenzano (right).

The band is currently locked away with SKINLAB guitarist PROVO PROVENZANO (RIKETS, EVERYBODY PANIC!) at Pirated Sounds Studio located in Oklahoma City, OK mixing the bands first three songs which will drop this fall. The band will immediately follow-up the digitally released singles by beginning production on a full length debut album with a release date targeted for sometime in 2014.

After spending the majority of 2012 locked away in a personal studio writing, arranging, and programming 40+ songs, producer DIETRICH THRALL began laying the foundation for a new musical manifesto. CHRIS EMERY of AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE was immediately recruited and quickly tracked 7 songs in a marathon 15 hour drum session while ANGEL BARTOLOTTA (DOPE, TEAM CYBERGEIST) contributed drums for ‘THE CRAZIES.’

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Dietrich (pronounced Dee-Trick) is best known for his co-founding and co-visionary role in the Industrial-Metal band MARAZENE (later called MARAZENE MACHINE) based in Chicago.

From managing the band during its most active and successful national touring years (2006-2008), to co-producing the band’s critically hailed cover of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s “Live Wire” in 2011 as well as the band’s lone official full-length album (“MachiNation”, 2006), to writing fan-favorite tracks such as “Give”, to guiding the band’s philosophical and edgy lyrical approach (“AnTiThesis”, “Infidel Society”), to producing multiple videos for the band, Dietrich’s contributions and influence are heavily noted.

More information at http://www.beautyinthesuffering.com

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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LONG LIVE DIETRICH THRALL.

LONG LIVE BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING.

Stone.

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH – “The Coming Bloodbath” Is Out Now!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, horror, horror metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH IS FEATURED IN THIS KILLER ISSUE (SHOWN ABOVE) OF DA-MORGUE

I have tried to locate any websites/social sites for DA-MORGUE, only with no success. Definitely an underground Horror Mag? Does this Horror Mag really exist? If anyone out there has more info on DA-MORGUE, drop a comment!! – Metal be thy name… Stone 

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NEW ALBUM FROM ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH, THE COMING BLOODBATH, WAS RELEASED ON MARCH 26TH, 2013, VIA TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS / DISTRIBUTED BY BUNGALO RECORDS & UMG

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ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH – BAND BIO:

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH doesn’t fit into any one specific genre of Metal, instead playing what they like to call “Horror Metal.” Mixed within and between their aural assaults are cold analog keyboard sounds that are evocative of Horror and Sci-Fi films of the late 70’s and 80’s. Their music is cold, dark, violent and ugly. There is nothing flashy, nothing pretty and nothing about it is clean. It is Metal in its purest rotting undead form. Nothing is sacred to them…only the undead.

Formed in 2007 and, after many line-up changes, the band has found their sound with the current four core members. With three albums, (Here I Die…Zombified, The Redeadening, The Coming Bloodbath) under their belt, they are weaving their way into the Metal mainstream with much more to come in the future.

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH are from Central Valley, Bay Area, California.

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ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH:

Jason Rossetti – Lead Guitar

Sean Walusko – Rhythm Guitar, vocals

Matt Howe – Bass, vocals

Mark Burkett – Drums

Michelle “Mischa” Benge – Official ZDS model

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* (Band Bio Source: ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH Official Facebook)

* For more info on ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH:

Facebook: Zombie Death Stench (Official)

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Facebook: TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS

http://www.turkeyvulturerecords.com

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LONG LIVE ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH.

LONG LIVE DA-MORGUE MAGAZINE.

LONG LIVE TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS.

Stone.

MERCILESS TERROR – To Release “Vile Extinction” October 7th On Devil’s Clause Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on July 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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UK-based thrashers MERCILESS TERROR will release their full-length debut, Vile Extinction, on October 7th via Devil’s Clause Records.

The album comes on the heels of last year’s self-released EP, Eternal Decay, and sees the band overcome a series of obstacles in the form of lineup changes. Earlier this year, Michael Brush (ex-HELLBASTARD) stepped in to take over drum duties and original guitarist David Siddons took his leave and was recently replaced by shredder Luke Tasker.

Frontman Dale Linsdell commented: “‘It has been tough this past year, with new line up changes/touring and recording the album itself, we are glad to finally unleash it upon the world. This will be 11 tracks of pure terror”

Vile Extinction was recorded at Stuck on a Name Studios by co-producer Ian Boult and was mixed and mastered by Neil Williams at Abysmal Audio. The album artwork was handled by legendary artist Jon Zig and the bands logo was revamped by local artist Gary Ronaldson of Bite Radius Designs.

“When Merciless Terror are not pummeling you with savage drumming then they are berating you with speed freak like riffs and a vocal style that will make lesser music fans cower in fear!” – Destructive Music

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On Sunday, August 11th, MERCILESS TERROR will be performing on the New Blood stage at this year’s Bloodstock Festival. The band has also announced several more live dates, including a September tour of Russia. Dates are as follows:

August 11th – BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL (New Blood Stage)

August 29th – Exeter, UK @ THE CAVERN

August 30th – Brighton, UK @ THE GREEN DOOR STORE

August 31st – Bristol, UK @ The Hatchet Inn

September 7th – Moscow, RU @ Under The Ground

September 8th – Samara, RU @ Zvevda

September 9th – Ufa, RU @ Dance Bar

September 10th – Chelyabinsk, RU @ Club Ozz

September 11th – Perm, RU @ 13 Komnata

September 12th – Kotlas, RU @ Club Pila

September 13th – Arkhangelsk, RU @ Black Wings of Death Fest

September 14th – Vologda, RU @ Iris Club

September 15th – St. Petersburg, RU @ Stoker

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MORE BAND BIO:

Death/Thrash Aggressors MERCILESS TERROR Hail from Nottingham, UK. Formed in April 2009, the band takes influence from the likes of: Slayer, Malevolent Creation, Early Sepultura & Bolt Thrower. Creating a powerful blend of Crushing Death Metal with a delivery of relentless Thrash Metal battery!

In 2011 the critically acclaimed debut E.P Perpetual Devastation was released onto the world mastered by James Murphy. Since its release the Quartet have undergone several line-up changes, to finally form a solid and ferocious unit. MERCILESS TERROR are an unstoppable force that have already laid waste to audiences Internationally from the UK/IRE & Europe, to the likes of Scandinavia and even Japan.

Along their trail of Terror they have also tore it up with the likes of Bolt Thrower, Benediction, Maleovlent Creation, Bonded By Blood, Desecration, Cerbral Bore and many more! The band have recently recorded their new full-length album Vile Extinction which will be released August 2013 worldwide via Devils Clause Records!  The Reign of Terror has just begun…

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on MERCILESS TERROR:

Facebook: Merciless Terror

http://www.mercilessterror.com

DEVIL’S CLAUSE RECORDS:

Devil’s Clause Records

http://dcr.xanden.co.uk

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LONG LIVE MERCILESS TERROR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ZUD – Portland, Maine’s Obscure Blackened Jam Horde Drops Debut Album

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on July 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ZUD – There are a few of them left out there. None are nearby and most are dead anyway. The castle has been under a long siege and strange things go on behind walls when death is such a good old pal… In one sense four years in the making, yet in another thrown together in six months. And so, out of the dead-end peninsula of Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine, ZUD presents their debut full-length, The Good, The Bad And The Damned.

Infectiously and seamlessly merging the aesthetics of Black Metal and Classic Rock, delivering tunes with an exceedingly organic delivery and live-for-now outlook, ZUDsomehow does something vibrant and fresh while simultaneously paying homage to those who forged the paths the four members have traveled thus far in life.

Recorded and mixed by Todd Hutchinson (Falls of Rauros, AOK Suicide Forest) at Acadia Recording Company in Portland, Maine and mastered by Tore Stjerna (Watain, Repugnant) at Necromorbus Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, The Good, The Bad And The Damned hits fucking hard with more than forty minutes of killer, free-form, high-octane Metal, perfect for those late Summer night parties full of suds and bud, while keeping you aware of the fact that no matter how good or bad life may be, death is always within spitting distance.

Check out “Blood And Twilight” RIGHT HERE.

ZUD self-released The Good, The Bad And The Damned on the Summer Solstice in a limited run of 333 hand-numbered gatefold digipak CDs, available for order direct from the band HERE.

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For those who lack imagination, ZUD plays old-school sleazy n’ cheesy blues-rockin’ black metal, like old Mayhem and older Bathory mixed with Roky Erickson, early Van Halen, Ash Ra Temple and a slew of other classic rock, psyche and various NWOBHM influences. It is harsh, it shreds, it kills and crushes, but it is also hypnotizing, trance-inducing and still catchy and fun as all fucking hell. This is music to die to, to cry to, to get high to, to bang your fucking head to. But most of all it is fuel for the souls of those true rock n’ roll outlaws who still wander around on their infinite journeys; be it on the iron dragons, an iron horse or on foot. Those who know that no friends or glory await at the end of the line, only death… and that there is nothing to do about it but to learn to enjoy the torture that is life in the bizarre but unique opportunities which it can present. To embrace the wastelands in the pouring rain. To smile at death. To wink back at the world when the time comes, knowing that the only thing left to say is “later twerps…”

Stay tuned for infiltrations of sheds and recluse vicinities with ZUD and their vicious live assault and be ready for plenty of surprises…

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The Good, The Bad And The Damned Track Listing:

1. Portal To Infinity

2. Skull Shaped Hell

3. Blood And Twilight

4. The Junction

5. Dendrite Fumes

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on ZUD:

http://zud666.blogspot.com

https://soundcloud.com/thetruezud

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LONG LIVE ZUD.

Stone.

HER DYING REGRET – Announce New EP “Legacy”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music lyrics with tags , , , , on July 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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‘Heartfelt, passionate and heavy’ is how Metalcore six-piece, Her Dying Regret describe their new EP ‘Legacy’ which will be self-released this September 19th.

Following up from their debut EP ‘The Siren’ [2012] which was a dramatic introduction to the Reading based band, ‘Legacy’, recorded at Avenue Studios, Camberley with producer Daniel Kerr shows a new side to the band and the direction they want to go in musically following the release of the first EP. “We want that to be a distant memory and for ‘Legacy’ to be what we’re remembered for”, says guitarist Craig Mayor.

“On ‘Legacy’ the lyrical content and vocal style is very different as we have two vocalists providing a new dynamic that allows us to be more creative and versatile, we’ve also taken some elements out of different sub genres of Metal to fuse it with our own sound to create something different.”

The hourglass inspired artwork designed by Abyss Art’s Vincent Bolar is an important addition to the feel of ‘Legacy’ furthers Craig. “There has a lot of emphasis on time and a few songs on our EP have the message of making the most of the time you have, the hourglass represents lifespan, the EP almost has a seize the day kind of theme to it.”

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Track Listing:

01 Intro

02 Ashes

03 All Judge, No Jury

04 The Shallow

05 Legacy

06 The Last Lie

07 The Filthy Truth

Listen To A Teaser Of Title Track ‘Legacy’ below!

‘Legacy’ is out 19th September 2013.

www.facebook.com/herdyingregret

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Her Dying Regret are from Reading, UK.

(Source: Future PR)

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LONG LIVE HER DYING REGRET.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Announce Next Studio Project And Plans For 2014

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on July 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the MANOWAR Facebook page:

MANOWAR’s “Kings Of Metal” album, a milestone in Metal history, was first released on November 18, 1988.

Already a significant force with international success since their debut album “Battle Hymns”, this release and the following 1989 “Kings Of Metal” world tour catapulted MANOWAR to a new sphere. Songs like “Heart Of Steel”, “Kings Of Metal”, “Hail And Kill” and “Blood Of The Kings” became instant anthems and remain among the most demanded songs in concerts, celebrated not only by MANOWAR fans.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “Kings Of Metal”, MANOWAR are currently in the studio, recording a brand new special version of the album: “Kings Of Metal 2014”.

The new rendition will “honor the original as it’s inspiration, but with additional energy, fully utilizing the power of today’s technology and 25 years of experience, and it will contain new arrangements and changes that incorporate live performance elements added over the years” said MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio. “The album will feature additional bonus material and many other surprises,” he added.

The new recording is only one component of the “Kings Of Metal 2014” anniversary celebration.

For this special occasion, MANOWAR will also open their vaults and reveal never-before-seen video footage, photos, behind-the-scene interviews and insight into the history of MANOWAR and the “Kings Of Metal” era.

For the new narration on “The Warrior’s Prayer” the band will be joined by celebrated British actor Brian Blessed (“Henry V”, “Macbeth”). Mr. Blessed is a renowned Shakespeare and character actor who has starred, among others, in Kenneth Brannagh’s “Henry V” and “Much Ado About Nothing”, in “King Lear” and Oliver Stone’s “Alexander”. Brian also has an affinity with Heavy Metal music. In June 2013 he received the “Spirit of Hammer Award” at Metal Hammer UK’s Golden Gods Awards.

The new recordings will also feature guitarist Karl Logan’s and drummer Donnie Hamzik’s contributions, who, after having played these classic hymns many times live, will now have the opportunity to add to their legacy by including their own signature sound and performance.

The release of “Kings Of Metal 2014” is scheduled for the end of this year.

2014 will then see MANOWAR’s anniversary tour, performing the full “Kings Of Metal 2014” album along with their other metal hymns in a completely new stage production.

For more info and constant updates:
www.manowar.com
www.facebook.com/manowar

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Eric Adams – Vocals

Donnie Hamzik – Drums, Percussion

Karl Logan – Guitars, Keyboards

Joey DeMaio – Bass Guitars, Keyboards

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LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

FIGHT OR FLIGHT – Debut Album “A Life By Design?” Is Out NOW!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Stone Says: FIGHT OR FLIGHT IS A SUPERGROUP? TRY… OUT OF THIS WORLD GROUP!

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The debut Fight Or Flight album “A Life By Design?” featuring Dan Donegan & Mike Wengren from Disturbed & Dan Chandler from Evans Blue is available now! Pick it up from your local retailer or download it on iTunes at: http://smarturl.it/fightorflight

I was persuaded to buy this debut album from FIGHT OR FLIGHT by the fine article written by Marisol over at her kick-ass blog site:

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Often times, I rely on my fellow Metal bloggers for whiz-bang recommendations on Heavy Music; Marisol at Music Junkie Press hit a Metal bullseye with FIGHT OR FLIGHT! Click on the link below to read and enjoy her full article, which includes the powerful music video for First Of The Last:

Fight or Flight’s new release “A Life by Design?” is one not to miss!

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Dan Donegan – guitar

Mike Wengren – drums

Dan Chandler – vocals

Sean Corcoran – bass

Jeremy Jayson – guitar

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT was released on July 23rd, via Warner Bros. Records.

* For more info on FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Facebook: Fight Or Flight

http://www.fightorflightofficial.com

http://www.twitter.com/FightOrFlight

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LONG LIVE FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

LONG LIVE MARISOL & MUSIC JUNKIE PRESS.

Stone.

REPTILIAN DEATH – Signs With Old School Metal Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Mumbai-based Death Metal outfit REPTILIAN DEATH has signed with Old School Metal Records for the October 10th release of the band’s second full-length, The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence.

REPTILIAN DEATH has long existed in the shadows of the Indian metal scene as the side project of Demonic Resurrection frontman, Demonstealer. The band spent their first 12 years making sporadic live appearances and changing line-ups fairly often. During that time, REPTILIAN DEATH had an almost humorous disposition, writing little spoof Metal epics like ‘5 Easy Ways To Murder Someone’ and ‘Nursery Rhymes For Satan’s Children’ while balancing a handful of serious tracks which eventually found themselves on their 2004 debut, Total Annihilation. In 2006, the band’s direction took a turn for the serious with the release of their EP Intestinal Feast on the Defaced And Split album, which also featured Exhumation, Warface and Narsil.

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Shortly after the release, the band returned to the shadows until resurfacing in early 2013. The band exploded on the scene and completely metamorphosed into a brand new beast. Fronted by Vinay Venkatesh (Bhaynak Maut), dressed in priestly robes with his face painted half black and half white and backed by a band of masked members REPTILIAN DEATH has moved out of the shadows and into the forefront of the global Metal community. The world will now see The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence.

More details to come…

Video footage of REPTILIAN DEATH performing at Domination: The Deathfest 2013 is below!

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on REPTILIAN DEATH:

Facebook: Reptilian Death

http://www.youtube.com/reptiliandeath

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OLD SCHOOL METAL RECORDS:

http://www.osmrecords.net

Facebook: Old School Metal Records

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LONG LIVE REPTILIAN DEATH.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

ORANGE GOBLIN – To Return To North America This Autumn!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal with tags , , , , , on July 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Britain’s premier Stoner Metal band ORANGE GOBLIN will return to perform at venues throughout North America this Autumn. Following the band’s huge success earlier this year as main support for Clutch on their Earth Rocker North American tour, the Brits return for a full headlining run. Kicking off in New Orleans on September 27, the band will visit 38 cities around the United States and Canada before concluding in Nashville on November 9. Support on the tour will come from Holy Grail and Lazer/Wulf.

The trek finds ORANGE GOBLIN continuing a year-long commitment to performances in support of their latest studio album, A Eulogy For the Damned (2012), and first live CD/DVD released earlier this year. This rigorous schedule has seen them perform in over 25 countries across the globe, ensuring that the band is firing on all cylinders and maintaining their reputation as one of the fiercest and most exciting live acts on the planet! In fact, Clutch’s own Neil Fallon was recently seen on That Metal Show wearing an ORANGE GOBLIN shirt and proclaiming them to be one of his favorite bands!

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Released March 12, A Eulogy For The Fans/Orange Goblin Live 2012 includes ORANGE GOBLIN’s complete performances from England ’s Bloodstock Open Air and France’s Hellfest. The package’s DVD includes the official Tom Cronin directed videos for “Red Tide Rising” and “Acid Trial,” the latter courtesy of Scion A/V. It further includes the Matt Chance directed “Red Tide Rising” documentary and Gaetan Chataigner directed “Highway to Hellfest” documentary. Art and design was provided by Jimbob Isaac under the direction of vocalist Ben Ward.

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The live album follows the release of A Eulogy For The Damned, now ORANGE GOBLIN’s highest selling album in North America. Produced by Jamie Dodd and mastered by two-time Grammy-nominated engineer Andy Jackson (Pink Floyd), the album entered the UK charts at position 96 and for the US landed on Billboard Magazine’s Heat Seekers chart at position 38. Tickets for the tour are set to go on sale via all appropriate ticket agencies and venue box offices next week.

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Confirmed dates are below:

ORANGE GOBLIN w/ Holy Grail, Lazer/Wulf:

09/27/2013 One Eyed Jacks – New Orleans, LA

09/28/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

09/29/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

09/30/2013 Club Dada – Dallas, TX

10/01/2013 Sister Bar – Albuquerque, NM

10/02/2013 Yucca Tap Room – Tempe, AZ

10/04/2013 The Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA

10/05/2013 The Satellite – Los Angeles, CA

10/06/2013 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA

10/08/2013 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA

10/09/2013 Oakland Opera House – Oakland, CA

10/10/2013 Oak Street Speakeasy – Eugene, OR

10/11/2013 Fall Into Darkness Festival – Portland, OR

10/12/2013 The Highline – Seattle, WA

10/13/2013 Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC

10/15/2013 The Palomino – Calgary, AB

10/17/2013 The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB

10/18/2013 Amigos – Saskatoon, SK

10/19/2013 Windsor Hotel – Winnipeg, MB

10/20/2013 The Aquarium – Fargo, ND

10/21/2013 Triple Rock – Minneapolis, MN

10/22/2013 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL

10/23/2013 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI

10/24/2013 Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH

10/25/2013 Rockstar Arena – Dayton, OH

10/26/2013 Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA

10/27/2013 London Music Hall – London, ON

10/28/2013 The Opera House – Toronto, ON

10/29/2013 Mavericks – Ottawa, ON

10/30/2013 Foufounes Electriques – Montrea, QC

11/01/2013 Empire – Springfield, VA

11/02/2013 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

11/03/2013 The Note – West Chester, PA

11/05/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA

11/06/2013 Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC

11/07/2013 Broadway’s – Asheville, NC

11/08/2013 The Earl – Atlanta, GA

11/09/2013 Exit/In – Nashville, TN

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ORANGE GOBLIN is vocalist Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, bassist Martyn Millard, and drummer Chris Turner. The band is endorsed by Fender Guitars, Marshall Amps, Meinl Cymbals, Vater Sticks, Lace Pick Ups, Orange Amps, Natal Drums, Rotosound, and Jagermeister.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on ORANGE GOBLIN:

Facebook: Orange Goblin

http://www.orange-goblin.com

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CANDLELIGHT RECORDS:

Facebook: Candlelight Records

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE ORANGE GOBLIN.

Stone.

HUMAN FORTRESS – Epic Power Metal Band Signs With AFM Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Hanover (Germany) based Epic Power Metal band HUMAN FORTRESS has signed with AFM Records.

After a 5-year hiatus the band returns with new vocalist Gus Monsanto (ex-Revolution Renaissance/Adagio) and a clear mission ahead:

“With our upcoming album we musically want to continue in the vein of our first two releases “Lord Of Earth And Heavens Heir” and “Defenders Of The Crown”. We are very happy to start this new endeavour with our fantastic new vocalist Gus Monsanto now”, guitarist Torsten Wolf comments.

Gus explains: “I always wanted to do this kind of music but couldn’t find a band like that in Brazil. These songs are epic, with huge hooklines and I was convinced straight away. I can’t wait to play our songs on stage“.

HUMAN FORTRESS have just finished recordings for their upcoming album which will be released by the end of the year.

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HUMAN FORTRESS 2013:

Gus Monsanto – vocals

Torsten Wolf – guitar

Volker Trost – guitar

Dirk Liehm – keyboard

Andre Hort – bass

Apostolos Zaios – drums

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* For more info on HUMAN FORTRESS:

Facebook: HUMAN FORTRESS

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AFM RECORDS:

http://www.afm-records.de

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LONG LIVE HUMAN FORTRESS.

Stone.

SCORPIONS: “MTV Unplugged – Scorpions Live In Athens” Releasing At End Of 2013!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As Reported On Scorpions Official Website:

On September 11, September 12 and September 14, German Hard Rock legends SCORPIONS will play three concerts in Athens, Greece under the banner “MTV Unplugged – Scorpions Live In Athens” at the Lycabettus Theatre over the roofs of the ancient city. For the first time in the history of the “MTV Unplugged” series, a concert in Greece under the open sky will take place.

The SCORPIONS will perform their biggest hits, album classics as well as some exclusive new songs in the typical sound and arrangement of “MTV Unplugged”. They will be supported by national and international surprise guests, to be announced at a later date.

Says the band: “‘MTV Unplugged’ was already top on our wish list and therefore we have gladly accepted the offer to stage these concerts as part of our farewell tour. We are [happy to be working] together with MTV on this very special event in Athens.”

“MTV Unplugged – Scorpions Live In Athens” will be released at the end of 2013 on CD, DVD and Blu-ray disc.

Tickets: www.viva.gr/tickets/music/scorpions

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* For more info on SCORPIONS:

Facebook: Scorpions

http://www.the-scorpions.com/

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LONG LIVE SCORPIONS.

LONG LIVE SCOTT COVERDALE.

NO… THANK YOU, KLAUS!!!

Stone.

ULCERATE – An In-Studio Video Documenting “Vermis” Recording Sessions Posted

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Following the recent unveiling of the details on ULCERATE’s impending and highly anticipated fourth LP VermisRelapse has leaked an in-studio video with the Auckland, New Zealand tribe as they meticulously crafted the mammoth album at hometown MCA Studios earlier this year. The combined demolishing power and technical prowess of the music the trio creates is truly jaw-dropping on every one of the band’s releases to date, and watching them hone and construct these anguished hymns piece-by-piece is enthralling for any extreme music musician or ULCERATE devotee.

View the extensive in-studio video of the making of Vermis now AT THIS LOCATION.

Album-to-album, ULCERATE continually expands their attack by melding mechanical elements with organic flow patterns, and integrating more sonically demoralizing elements into their haunting explosiveness. The band’s forward-thinking death metal style is born where Hate Eternal, Gorguts and Immolation collides into the blackened anguish of Deathspell Omega or Portal — traits which become more apparent than ever on their Relapse debut Vermis.

The nine passages harnessed on their fourth full-length play out into a nearly hour-long document of their most tumultuous craftsmanship yet. Vermis will see release September 17th in North America, preceded by September 13th in Germany and Benelux, and September 16th in the UK and rest of the world. Preorders have been made available here.

Additional propaganda, hymns and more on Vermis will be announced in the coming weeks in addition to new ULCERATE tour actions for 2013.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For a related ULCERATE press release, as featured on Metal Odyssey:

ULCERATE – Innovative New Zealand Death Trio Preps Fourth LP For Deployment

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on July 11, 2013.

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* For more info on ULCERTATE:

Facebook: Ulcerate

http://www.ulcerate-official.com

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LONG LIVE ULCERATE.

LONG LIVE DEATH & EXTREME METAL.

Stone.

BATTLECROSS “WAR OF WILL” – ALBUM OF SCALDING METAL IS OUT NOW!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on July 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As Reported By BATTLECROSS On Their Facebook Page:

‘War Of Will’ is NOW AVAILABLE! Come see us at Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival to pick it up, or:

Best Buy CD Free SHIPPING! http://ow.ly/mUWq5

iTunes $8.99 http://ow.ly/mUW7G

GooglePlay $5.99 Download http://ow.ly/mUWci

Amazon.com $8.99 DL/$12.25CD http://ow.ly/mUX0i

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Kyle Gunther – Vocals

Tony Asta – Guitar

Hiran Deraniyagala – Guitar

Don Slater – Bass

Kevin Talley – Live Drums

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BATTLECROSS originates from Detroit, Michigan.

 WAR OF WILL was released on July 9th, 2013, via Metal Blade Records.

* For more info on BATTLECROSS:

Facebook: Battlecross

http://www.youtube.com/battlecrossmetal

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LONG LIVE BATTLECROSS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Queensrÿche Will Be Featured Guests On ROCKLINE – July 24th, 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As Reported On The Queensrÿche Facebook Page:

We will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 8:30pm PDT / 11:30pm EDT.

Fans are encouraged to call to speak with us toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com. The show will be streamed on the Rockline website for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the live broadcast!!

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Queensrÿche:

Todd LaTorre – Lead Vocals

Michael Wilton – Guitar

Eddie Jackson – Bass

Scott Rockenfield – Drums

Parker Lundgren – Guitar

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* For more info on Queensrÿche:

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com

Facebook: Queensrÿche

Facebook: Todd La Torre

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Long Live Queensrÿche.

Stone.

STRYPER – Autographed “Second Coming” Double Yellow Vinyl Is Available NOW!

Posted in christian metal, christian rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on July 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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ORDER NOW AT: 

http://stryper.portmerch.com/stores/home.php

STRYPER – The greatest and most famous Christian Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band of our time has this Rockin’ gem available now: Second Coming – on double yellow vinylautographed!!

Second Coming is a collection of 16 STRYPER classics, including 2 NEW studio recordings: Bleeding From Inside Out and Blackened. The other 14 songs are re-recorded STRYPER songs that have been re-energized and given new hard-to-resist magic! Both new studio songs are overflowing with Heavy Rockin’ relevancy; a welcomed relevancy that showcases the everlasting musical prowess that is… STRYPER!

Take a look below at all the details for this whiz-bang STRYPER exclusive! Metal be thy name!

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Released in the UK, STRYPER now has a limited number of these available in the online store.

* A double album set!

* 100% 180-gram vinyl!

* Yellow vinyl!

* Autographed by all four original band members!!

* Limited number available!

Side A

1. Loud N’ Clear

2. Loving You

3. Soldiers Under Command

4. Makes Me Wanna Sing

Side B

5. First Love

6. The Rock That Makes Me Roll

7. Reach Out

8. Surrender

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Side C

9. To Hell With The Devil

10. Calling On You

11. Free

12. The Way

Side D

13. Sing Along Song

14. More Than A Man

15. Bleeding From Inside Out (new)

16. Blackened (new)

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STRYPER:

Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals & Guitar

Robert Sweet – Drums

Oz Fox – Guitar & Vocals

Timothy Gaines – Bass & Vocals

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* For more info on STRYPER:

 Facebook: Stryper Music

www.stryper.com

www.frontiers.it

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD “HAIL TO THE KING” – Deluxe CD+MP3 Edition Details

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on July 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Deluxe Edition Includes Download Card For Bonus Track “St. James.” This Song Is Dedicated To A7X (Late) Drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.

HAIL TO THE KING – Releases On August 27th, 2013, Via Warner Bros.

New single Hail to the King Is Available Now On iTunes. Listen To And Download It Now At: http://smarturl.it/hailtotheking.itunes

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HAIL TO THE KING – Track Listing:

1. Shepherd of Fire

2. Hail to the King

3. Doing Time

4. This Means War

5. Requiem

6. Crimson Day

7. Heretic

8. Coming Home

9. Planets

10. Acid Rain

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD:

M. Shadows – Vocals

Synyster Gates – Lead Guitar

Zacky Vengeance – Rhythm Guitar

Johnny Christ – Bass

Arin Ilejay – Drums

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* For more info on AVENGED SEVENFOLD:

Facebook: Avenged Sevenfold

http://avengedsevenfold.com

http://twitter.com/theofficiala7x

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LONG LIVE AVENGED SEVENFOLD.

REST IN PEACE, JIMMY “THE REV” SULLIVAN.

Stone.

SATAN – NWOBHM LEGENDS: ARE COVER FEATURE ON HEAVYRIFF, JULY ONLINE ISSUE

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on July 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SATAN – Newcastle UK’s nwobhm legends, SATAN, are the cover feature for HEAVYRIFF No. 8, July 2013. HEAVYRIFF is a Spanish online magazine that you can subscribe to for FREE! 

Subscribe for FREE to HEAVYRIFF and receive every month the number of the magazine in your inbox in PDF. All you have to do is click on that cool link below! Whoa!

http://HeavyRiff.webs.com/

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SATAN:

Brian Ross – Vocals

Steve Ramsey – Guitar

Russ Tippins – Guitar

Graeme English – Bass

Sean Taylor – Drums

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* For more info on SATAN, click below!

Facebook: Satan (Band)

http://www.satanmusic.com

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Facebook: Listenable records

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LONG LIVE SATAN.

Stone.

TOXIC HOLOCAUST – Portland Punk Metal Perpetrators Announce August Live Assaults

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on July 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Portland Punk Metal perpetrators TOXIC HOLOCAUST will break their stage silence with a triad of Northwestern live assaults next month. Set to commence August 9, the band will terrorize Vancouver, Seattle and Portland.    

Proclaims TOXIC founder Joel Grind: “I’m really looking forward to these three shows in the Northwest! It’s been a while since we’ve stepped on stage at all and even longer since we’ve played the U.S. and Canada. We’re playing with some great bands and excited to play a few songs from the new record for everyone to check out.”

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TOXIC HOLOCAUST:

8/09/2013 Funky Winkerbeans – Vancouver, BC w/ Golers, Dungeons
8/10/2013 The Highline – Seattle, WA

8/11/2013 Branx – Portland, OR w/ Von, Ceremonial Castings, Panzergod, Usnea, Infernus

The live expedition comes in advance of the band’s forthcoming new full-length, Chemistry Of Consciousness. Delivering 12-tracks of punked out, bestial devastation, Chemistry Of Consciousness was recorded by the band, mixed with friend, Converge guitarist and renowned producer, Kurt Ballou at his own GodCity Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering.

Chemistry Of Consciousness is set to drop this Fall via Relapse Records. Further details – including cover art and track listing – to be revealed in the coming weeks.

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In the meantime, fans can still bludgeon their eardrums to the satiating sounds of From The Ashes Of Nuclear Destruction, the monolithic 22-track TOXIC anthology released earlier this year. Compiling over a decade’s worth of demos, and various comp and vinyl-only split appearances, From The Ashes Of Nuclear Destruction is a historic compilation of hostile bliss and a must own for any TOXIC HOLOCAUST completist. Order your copy HERE.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on TOXIC HOLOCAUST:

Facebook: Toxic Holocaust

http://www.toxicholocaust.com

http://toxicholocaust.bandcamp.com

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RELAPSE RECORDS:

www.relapse.com

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LONG LIVE TOXIC HOLOCAUST.

Stone.