Archive for metal albums 2013

REVELATION – “Inner Harbor” Releasing Via Shadow Kingdom Records On April 30th

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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April 30th, 2013 will see the release of Inner Harbor, the newest album from long-running Prog Rock/Doom outfit REVELATION.

In existence since the mid-80’s REVELATION has earned the respect of many bands and fans from all around the world and are often credited with creating the Progressive Doom Metal genre. They’ve taken the very best sounds of Rush, Black Sabbath, and early Heavy Metal to  create yet another masterpiece amongst a catalog of many with Inner Harbor. This is quite possibly the band’s most fluid and laid-back release to date. While the sound is difficult to pinpoint, one can hear classic REVELATION mixed in with a dash of 70’s Italian Progressive Rock. The music flows through you so smoothly and freely, that you’re going to feel like you’re in a state of deep relaxed meditation.

The combined creative forces of drummer Steve Branagan, guitarist/vocalist John Brenner and bassist Bert Hall Jr. are responsible for over twenty full-length releases – split between REVELATION and their eclectic alter-ego AGAINST NATURE – and countless demos and EPs. Inner Harbor was made available as a digital release last year by the band’s own Bland Hand Records (www.againstnature.us/BH/) and will see worldwide distribution on CD format by Shadow Kingdom Records in April. Pre-orders are being taken at the newly revamped Shadow Kingdom Records Webstore at http://shadowkingdomrecords.com.

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“Inner Harbor is a deft blend of the classic doom and progressive rock you expect from this trio…” – Terrible Certainty ‘Zine

“Inner Harbor finds Revelation as productive and relevant as ever. Long gone is the echo-y crunch of 20 years ago, and in its place is a record proudly recorded in a basement and challenging the very meaning of doom as many people claim to understand it.” -Stereokiller.com

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on REVELATION & SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS, click on the links below!

http://shadowkingdomrecords.com

facebook: Shadow Kingdom Records

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LONG LIVE REVELATION.

Stone.

EVILYN STRANGE – Bursts Onto Amazon UK Hard Rock/Metal New Release Chart, With “Love Finds You” At #5!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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EVILYN STRANGE – Love Finds You

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EVILYN STRANGE – It’s grand Metal news! The UK’s very own and Heavy Rockin’ EVILYN STRANGE has burst upon the Amazon UK Hard Rock/Metal Chart with Love Finds You, right at #5!

A METAL HAILS TO PHIL, AL AND MIKE OF EVILYN STRANGE!

Take a Metal look for yourself by clicking that ultra cool link below!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/new-releases/dmusic/118643031/ref=zg_bsnr_nav_dmusic_2_digital-music-track#1

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You can currently purchase this HOT single from EVILYN STRANGE now, via Amazon UK, by clicking on those kick-ass links below! Whoa!

Amazon.co.uk:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_6/279-4932559-2228524?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=evilyn+strange&sprefix=evilyn%2Caps%2C432

* LOVE FINDS YOU Is Also Available For Purchase On iTunes *

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* For more related info and to read Metal Odyssey’s review of Love Finds You, click on the link below and… whoa again!

EVILYN STRANGE – UK Trio Releases Second Single “Love Finds You” And Is Also: Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

The above link is for a post published on Metal Odyssey – February 14, 2013.

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For more info on EVILYN STRANGE, click on the links below!

Official Site:

www.evilynstrange.co.uk

Purchase music:
http://www.tunecore.com/widgets/show/25695

Official Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Evilyn-Strange/120496958047309?sk=wall&filter=12

Official Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/EvilynStrange

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LONG LIVE EVILYN STRANGE.

Stone.

SIX FEET UNDER “UNBORN” – Releases March 19th; Legendary Chris Barnes Comments On Creating Album

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the official facebook of SIX FEET UNDER:

“The journey to create, write, and record UNDEAD and UNBORN has been the most challenging and exciting musical endeavor and process I have ever been involved with,” expresses vocalist and founder Chris Barnes. “Working with all these amazing writers and musicians like Ben Savage (Whitechapel) on songs like Neuro Osmosis and Fragment are some of the most dynamic, beautiful, and brutal songs I’ve ever had the pleasure of putting lyrics to. I believe Ben is a true innovator of the death metal genre. It was also a lot of fun working Jari Laine from Torture Killer again. We wrote a great album together a few years back called SWARM! –one of my favorite releases I’ve been involved with– and Jari is someone who I have really wanted to work with again ever since. I wanted to revisit collaborating with Jari because of how well we work together; proof of that on UNBORN are the hook heavy sounds of songs like Zombie Blood Curse and Incision.” – Chris Barnes

Listen to & order UNBORN: http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

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UNBORN – Track Listing & Song Writers:

Neuro Osmosis (Ben Savage/Chris Barnes)

Prophecy (Ola Englund/Chris Barnes)

Zombie Blood Curse (Jari Laine/Chris Barnes)

Decapitate (Ben Savage/Chris Barnes)

Incision (Jari Laine/Chris Barnes)

Fragment (Ben Savage/Chris Barnes)

Alive to Kill You (Steve Swanson/Chris Barnes)

The Sinister Craving (Ben Savage/Chris Barnes)

Inferno (Jari Laine/Chris Barnes)

Psychosis (Rob Arnold/Chris Barnes)

The Curse of the Ancients (Ola Englund/Chris Barnes)

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“UNBORN” bundles are available for pre-order:

http://metalblade.com/sixfeetunder/

Deluxe Bundle Includes:

– Unborn CD

– “Logo” t-shirt

– 3’x3′ flag

– Bite kit

– 10″ x 7″ polyethylene Outbreak Warning sign

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For more info on SIX FEET UNDER, click on the links below!

facebook: ~ Six feet under ~

http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

http://twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

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LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

Von Records Presents “Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves” – Set For Digital Release On March 22nd

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Exclusive Track Streams + Digital Downloads Available; Special Preorder Package Announced

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Summon The Darkness…Dark Gods will rise! In the cold path of darkness, among the dread and pain deep within us, it is the will of the dark ones to enslave us. Dark Gods manifest around us, besides us, inside us. Seven Billion Slaves delves deeper into the cold and dark minds of VON. VON‘s creator and mastermind VENIEN!!! has tapped into his inner psyche and has willingly summoned many dark tales and ruthless hymns for the world’s seven billion slaves.

Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves is the first of three volumes to begin VON’s Dark Gods trilogy, set for digital release March 22, 2013 via Von Records. The path begins with two advance album streams in the form of “Ancient Flesh of The Dark Gods” (featuring Coffinworm) and “MONSTER!” available for your audio devourment at THIS LOCATION.

To preorder Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves, point your browser HERE. Additionally, preorders for VON’s latest work of sonic indecency will receive a free download code to an advance demo release by VON mastermind VENIEN!!! Titled Tribal Blood: Ritual Manifestation, the demo includes “Black Coming of VENIEN,” “REVOLT!,” “God is Dead” and “Inssside Wittthhh Usss” plus four extra bonus tracks. Order today!

Dark Gods: Seven Billion Slaves Track Listing:

1. They Have Come

2. Ancient Flesh Of The Dark Gods (Featuring Coffinworm)

3. Hands Of Black Death

4. Dark Gods

5. MONSTER!

6. DevilWhore

7. iAmInHuman

8. RawRot

9. Black Eyes

Further info on VON’s Dark Gods trilogy to be announced in the coming weeks.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on VON, click on the links below!

http://www.VONBLACKMETAL.com

http://www.vonrecords.com

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LONG LIVE VON.

Stone.

SATAN – Reveals Artwork For “Life Sentence”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SATAN – Legendary British Heavy Metal band SATAN will release Life Sentence, their first studio full-length under the SATAN banner since 1987’s Suspended Sentence, on April 29th in Europe and in May in the U.S. on Listenable Records.

The cover art for the album (pictured above) was drawn by famed artist Eliran Kantor (SODOM, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED – http://www.elirankantor.com) and depicts a similar graphic concept as their 1983 debut, Court In The Act. Mixed by Dario Mollo at Damage Inc. Studio in Italy and tracked late last year at First Avenue in Newcastle, Life Sentence is a very strong uptempo Heavy Metal album that will undoubtedly become a Metal classic.

Fittingly, Life Sentence will mark the 30th anniversary of their greatly acclaimed debut Court In The Act. The new album will also feature the same line-up that appeared on that now-classic piece of Metal history.

Live footage of the band performing “Heads Will Roll/Hunt You Down” at a 2011 gig at The Purple Turtle in London can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/29945653.

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Life Sentence – Track Listing:

Time to Die

Twenty Twenty Five

Cenotaph

Siege Mentality

Incantations

Testimony

Tears of Blood

Life Sentence

Personal Demons

Another Universe

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SATAN are a Heavy Metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1980, known as part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. Though generally obscure throughout their career, the band is considered influential for playing a form of proto-Thrash Metal that was fairly advanced by the standards of the early 1980s. SATAN remained inactive until re-assembling for a one-off gig at Germany’s Wacken Open Air in 2004, and finally reunited in their original Court In The Act line-up for 2011’s Keep It True festival. The band performed at several european festivals in 2011 and 2012 and have announced more festival shows and new album for 2013, to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut release.

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 SATAN Line-Up:

Brian Ross – vocals

Steve Ramsey – Guitar

Russ Tippins – Guitar

Graeme English – Bass

Sean Taylor – Drums

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on SATAN, click on the links below!

http://www.satanmusic.com

facebook: Satan (Band)

http://www.listenable.net

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LONG LIVE SATAN (The Band).

Stone.

PALMS – Confirm June 25 Release Date For Self-Titled Debut

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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San Francisco – Palms, the Los Angeles based quartet that features Jeff Caxide, Aaron Harris and Bryant Clifford Meyer from ISIS and Chino Moreno of the Deftones, will release their self-titled debut album on June 25 via Ipecac Recordings.

An audio clip of an early, unmastered mix of the song “Tropics” was recently played by Moreno on his online Mixlr broadcast and went viral shortly thereafter.

Palms was recorded and mixed by Aaron Harris and produced by Palms. The band recently put up a splash page at Palmsband.com.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on Ipecac Recordings:

http://www.ipecac.com/

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LONG LIVE PALMS.

Stone.

VOIVOD – “Target Earth” Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in experimental metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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VOIVODTarget Earth, is the 13th studio album from Progressive/Thrash Metal legends VOIVOD. Guitarist Daniel Chewy Mongrain meritoriously steps in for the late, legendary (and irreplaceable) Denis “Piggy” D’Amour and fits in perfectly with the entire world of unique Metal sound that only VOIVOD delivers. Co-founder and bass guitarist Jean-Yves Thériault appears once again on this (thoroughly memorable) VOIVOD album; with Jean’s last VOIVOD studio album contribution being 1991’s Angel Rat.

When a band of such influential status like VOIVOD sticks to their (musical) roots while avoiding any unnecessary reinvention of their own Metal wheel, grand things can happen. Target Earth is such a “grand thing” and I am overjoyed by both this album and VOIVOD’s admirable perseverance. With 2013 being the 30th Anniversary of VOIVOD, old school fans should be drooling over Target Earth. New fans of this Canadian national Metal treasure are surely being recruited into the VOIVOD realm, thanks in part to this band’s tour stops and Progressive/Thrash relevancy.

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I’ve always embraced the originality of VOIVOD, their blend of sound coupled with experimentation really has survived a bevy of “flavor of the month” genres over the decades; while their underground aura will never vanish, regardless of how popular they are in our Metal circles. As strange as this sounds, my 80’s VOIVOD collection of Metal has survived on none other than… cassettes. I’ll never part with them either, just as I’ll never part with Target Earth.

There’s always been that comfort food type of vibe I get from VOIVOD’s Metal and I’ll never be able to explain it away. Target Earth is not just a must album for 2013; it has earned my required status among Metal albums for 2013. Get into The VOD and thank me forever. Target Earth surely will be in my Top Twenty Metal Albums Of 2013 list; this new offering from VOIVOD is that beneficial to my Metal soul. Metal be thy name.

Album artwork created by Away.

VOIVOD Target Earth was released on January 22nd, 2013, via Century Media.

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VOIVOD:

Denis Snake Bélanger – vocals

Daniel Chewy Mongrain – guitar

Michel Away Langevin – drums

Jean-Yves Thériault – bass

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For more info on VOIVOD, click on the links below!

facebook: Voivod

http://www.voivod.com/

http://www.irongang.com

http://www.voivod.net

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LONG LIVE VOIVOD.

Stone.

Botanist CD and Bell Witch Euro Now Shipping via The Flenser!

Posted in Black Metal, black metal albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Botanist’s record is now available from The Flenser; housed in a hand assembled package with an insert and CD.

Order Now!

You can also stream and download the entire album from our bandcamp!

Stream/Download

Botanist, the unconventional one-man black metal band featuring vocals, drums, and hammered dulcimer instrumentation is gearing up to release a fourth album IV: Mandragora, on February 19th from experimental metal label The Flenser. Combining lyrical creativity and musical ingenuity, IV: Mandragora is a concept record on the alchemical creation of a mandrake and how the Botanist is instructed on raising an army of mandrakes to wipe out humanity.

The songs of Botanist are told from the perspective of the Botanist, a crazed man of science who lives in self-imposed exile, as far away from humanity and it’s crimes against nature. Existing amongst a sanctuary of fantasy and wonder, which he calls the Verdant Realm, he surrounds himself with plants and flowers, finding solace in the company of the natural world while envisioning the destruction of man. There, seated upon his throne of Veltheimia, the Botanist awaits the day when humans will either die or kill each other off, thus allowing plants to reclaim Earth in a green glory once more.

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Bell Witch – Longing DLP

Folks in Europe can now pre-order the black version of Bell Witch’s Longing from Burning World/Roadburn Records and save money over the new stupid USPS shipping rates. Pre-order here.

Everyone else can order both the black and limited red versions of the Longing DLP from The Flenser store here in the US. Order here.

Soon:

Bell Witch – “Longing” – DLP (pre-sale up now)

Botanist – IV: Mandragora CD

Bosse-de-Nage – iii – DLP

Trees – Sickness-In – LP

Vestiges/Panopticon – Split gatefold – LP

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For more info on THE FLENSER, click on the links below!

http://theflenser.com

http://twitter.com/flenserrecords
https://facebook.com/FlenserRecords
http://instagram.com/theflenser
http://theflenser.tumblr.com

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LONG LIVE BOTANIST.

LONG LIVE BELL WITCH.

LONG LIVE THE FLENSER.

Stone.

Waylander – Announce European Tour In Support Of New Album “Kindred Spirits”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, pagan metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Northern Irish Pagan Metal outfit Waylander have announced European dates in support of their latest record Kindred Spirits. The tour will take the band to places old and new.

Tour Dates:

24/02/13 – Cerninnos Paganfest – La Machine du Moulin Rouge – Paris, France

06/03/13 – Seachtain Na Gaeilge – Kellys – Galway, Ireland

17/04/13 – Fonobar Club – Warsaw, Poland

18/04/13 – Rock Out Club – Zielona Góra, Poland

19/04/13 – Blackland – Berlin, Germany

20/04/14 – Fenris Club – Klein-Pöchlarn, Austria

21/04/13 – Blue Hell Club – Budapest, Hungary

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“We hope this year will be a year of firsts for the band and we are off and running in that regard already!” comments the band vocalist ArdChieftain O’Hagan. “We are more than pleased to return to Paris for Cernunnos Paganfest. For an indoor event, it captures the Pagan atmosphere more than any other Festival in terms of decor, entertainment and general vibe. If our reception is as rapturous as last time we will be equally as delighted.”

“It’s been a decade since we last visited the west of Ireland and we jumped at the chance of playing in Galway as part of the Seactain na Gaeilge [Irish language week] celebrations.”

Commenting on the bands turn to new lands ArdChieftain adds, “There is no better feeling than playing new places, making new friends and sampling new cultures, so finally visiting Poland, Austria and Hungary is something we are very excited about, and are equally as pleased to be returning to Berlin, where we get the chance this time to play a full length set.

We would have been pleased with just one Polish gig but to have two is a huge bonus. We get to, not only visit Warsaw, but also Zielona Góra and we are really looking forward to experiencing the notoriously crazy Polish Metal audiences.

After having several aborted attempts to play in Austria over the years, we finally get the chance with a show in Klein-Pöchlarn. We hope our Austrian fans enjoy our performance.

None of us has visited Hungary before, so to be able to play in such a beautiful and historic city as Budapest has got our collective pulse racing. We have heard nothing but praise for the Pagan/Folk Metal scene in Hungary so it will be amazing to experience it for ourselves.”

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‘Kindred Spirits’ was released on July 16th and August 14th in North America 2012 via Listenable Records and has gained worldwide acclaim. Dubbed “A proper fucking metal album!” by Metal Hammer and “A beautiful, inspirational and often stunning album” by Sonic Abuse.

Listen To  ‘Twin Fires Of Beltíne’ below!

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(Source: Future PR)

For more info on WAYLANDER, click on the links below!

www.clanwaylander.com

www.facebook.com/clanwaylander

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LONG LIVE WAYLANDER.

Stone.

MORTAL DECAY – Signs With Comatose Music; New Album Releasing In 2013

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Comatose Music Is Very Pleased To Announce The Signing Of MORTAL DECAY!

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For over twenty years this South Jersey powerhouse has astonished the Death Metal community with their very unique style of technical and innovative composition that sets them apart from all others. Brace yourself for a punishing release full of substance and without limits, exploring beyond the standards to create an opus of mass destruction.

Here is what Mortal Decay says about the new album: “In believing that this is our most solid material to date and that we are individually at our best, it can be summed as a definitive collection of songs. Ranging through every era of the band, and including newer experiments, our collective energy and creativity was reborn and still exploding at a level beyond what we could have imagined. True MORTAL DECAY fans will get a taste of all levels of our musical direction at its finest.”

Recording is scheduled to begin in April and the release date will be set this Summer. In addition to the new release, Comatose Music will also re-issue the highly sought after A Gathering of Human Artifacts CD and it will be available this Spring!

Guitarist Joe Gordon adds: “We are extremely excited to be working with Steve and Comatose Music on these releases. The label is definitely on the upswing, and we’re very happy to be a part of this amazing roster of bands!”

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

For more info on MORTAL DECAY, click on the link below!

facebook: Mortal Decay

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LONG LIVE MORTAL DECAY.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

ORANGE GOBLIN – “A Eulogy For The Fans – Orange Goblin Live 2012” Releases March 12th, Via Candlelight Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on February 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Candlelight Records has confirmed March 12th as the North American release date for A Eulogy For the Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012. The CD/DVD is the first proper live recording from ORANGE GOBLIN and will be released in tandem with the band’s first full stateside tour in over eight years. The special recording kicks off a planned year of non-stop touring and continues the success found in 2012 in which the band appeared/topped countless “Best Of” magazine and fan generated polls.

A Eulogy For The Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012 includes ORANGE GOBLIN’s complete performances professionally recorded at Bloodstock Open Air Festival (England-August 11, 2012) and Hellfest (France-June 15, 2012). The DVD further includes the official Tom Cronin directed videos for “Red Tide Rising” and “Acid Trial,” the latter courtesy of Scion A/V, plus the Matt Chance directed “Red Tide Rising Documentary” and Gaetan Chataigner directed “Highway To Hellfest Documentary.” Art and design was once again provided by Jimbob Isaac under the direction of vocalist Ben Ward.

Discussing the album, Ward says, “for years people have been asking us to release a live album. It’s a warts and all recording to highlight exactly what you get at an ORANGE GOBLIN show. It’s not over-produced; you can hear the bum-notes and the forgotten lyrics as well as the energy and power emanating from the stage. And the crowd! I think that’s what a good live album is all about. It’s just the sound of us getting up on stage, plugging in and going hell for leather. Crack open a beer, turn it up loud and bang your head.”

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England’s Classic Rock Magazine says, “put simply, ORANGE GOBLIN are the best metal band in Britain.” A permanent fixture on the metal landscape since their formation in 1995, ORANGE GOBLIN recordings have been embraced by fans the world over. Their live performances have been hailed as one of the best. Kerrang! says, “ORANGE GOBLIN shows are very predictable… you know they are going to be brilliant before they even hit the stage.” ORANGE GOBLIN signed to Candlelight Records late 2008 and immediately began writing new material for the first time in over five years.

Teaming with producer Jamie Dodd and two-time Grammy-nominated engineer Andy Jackson (Pink Floyd), the band completed recording of A Eulogy For The Damned late September 2011. The record was released February 14, 2012 entering the UK Top 200 at 96 and landed on Billboard’s Heat Seekers chart at 38. The album hit the top of CMJ’s Loud Rock album chart on March 7 and ended the year at position 6 on the Top 50 Year-End Album chart. Decibel Magazine called the album,” maximum riffage, turbo-doom biker rock… awesome!.” Hellbound proclaimed, “this dish is one spicy meatball.” Popdose confirmed, “possibly the best record from start to finish that they have released yet.”

A Eulogy For the Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012 features songs that span the band’s extensive repertoire including fan favorites “Stand For Something,” “Scorpionica,” “Quincy The Pigboy,” “Blue Snow,” “Time Travelling Blues,” and the album’s single “The Filthy & The Few” which is set to impact loud rock radio on February 26.

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ORANGE GOBLIN w/ Clutch:

3/08/2013 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH

3/09/2013 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN

3/10/2013 Pop’s – Sauget, IL

3/11/2013 Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom – Little Rock, AR

3/12/2013 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK

3/14/2013 Palladium Ballroom – Dallas, TX

3/18/2013 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO

3/19/2013 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT

3/21/2013 House of Blues – W. Hollywood, CA

3/22/2013 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ

3/23/2013 Hard Rock Café – Las Vegas, NV

3/24/2013 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA

3/26/2013 Regency Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA

3/27/2013 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV

3/29/2013 Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA

3/30/2013 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

3/31/2013 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID

4/01/2013 Wilma Theater – Missoula, MT

4/02/2013 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA

4/03/2013 Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC

4/05/2013 Flames Central – Calgary, AB

4/06/2013 Odeon Events Centre – Saskatoon, SK

4/07/2013 Union Hall – Edmonton, AB

4/09/2013 Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB

4/10/2013 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN

4/11/2013 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

4/12/2013 House of Blues – Chicago, IL

4/13/2013 Orbit Room – Grand Rapids, MI

4/15/2013 Wescott Theater – Syracuse, NY

4/16/2013 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT

4/18/2013 Sound Academy – Toronto, ON

4/19/2013 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA

4/20/2013 Ram’s Head Live – Baltimore, MD

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

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on ORANGE GOBLIN, click on the links below!

http://www.orange-goblin.com

facebook: Orange Goblin

http://www.youtube.com/orangegoblinofficial

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LONG LIVE ORANGE GOBLIN.

Stone.

MANILLA ROAD – To Release “Mysterium” On February 19th, Via Shadow Kingdom Records

Posted in epic metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on February 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Manilla Road is back with their landmark 16th full length album, Mysterium; due out February 19th on Shadow Kingdom Records.

After a career that has spanned more than three decades, the band shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. In fact they’re more active now than ever with all of the live shows booked for 2013; including an appearance at this year’s Maryland Death Fest. The time has come for Manilla Road to break out of the underground bubble and get to the level where they can get some wider acclaim to all of the hard work that’s been put forth all of these years. Mysterium is another quality Manilla Road release that sounds a lot more classic/traditional than their previous, more experimental album Playground of the Damned.

The production on Mysterium is a step above anything Manilla Road has released in the past, bringing the band into the modern era without sacrificing an ounce of their legendary style. With all of their albums, there’s nothing that’s ever the same with the albums they create or the production they have, but that’s what makes Manilla Road, Manilla Road.

Mysterium is currently streaming in full at this location: http://shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mysterium

Visit http://shadowkingdomrecords.com for ordering information.

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MYSTERIUM – Track Listing:

01. The Grey God Passes  

02. Stand Your Ground 

03. The Battle of Bonchester Bridge

04. Hermitage 

05. Do What Thou Will 

06. Only the Brave

07. Hallowed be Thy Grave

08. The Fountain 

09. The Calling

10. Mysterium

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2013 promises to be a huge year for MANILLA ROAD. The release of Mysterium sees this legendary band firing on all cylinders. With a successful appearance at the Metal Assault III Festival in Germany under their belts, MANILLA ROAD is set to dominate more stages throughout the year. Performances at Maryland Deathfest, Chaos In Tejas, Sweden Rock Festival and Hellfest Open Air are only a handful of shows announced for 2013 thus far. For a complete listing of MANILLA ROAD live dates, visit http://www.manillaroad.net.

Be sure to stay tuned to http://www.manillaroad.net and Manilla Road (facebook) for updates from band founder Mark “The Shark” Shelton.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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7 Days Dead Debut EP “Beyond Within” – Now Streaming On Pure Grain Audio

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on February 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

7 Days Dead - Beyond Within promo cover picNorthern Ireland’s 7 Days Dead are now streaming their debut EP Beyond Within in its entirety at Pure Grain Audio.

Set for release on 16th February, the EP was recorded at Manor Park Studios, Northern Ireland with producer Neal Calderwood, who’s renowned for working with artists like The Answer, The Dangerfields, General Fiasco, Million Dollar Reload and Therapy? Expect “in your face metal with big heavy grooves, huge vocal melodies and seriously catchy hooks”, comments drummer Stephen Brown.

Listen to the full EP here: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/7-days-dead-beyond-within-album-stream-world-premiere

7 Days Dead Group Promo pic

7 DAYS DEAD:

Mark Johnston – guitar

Stephen Brown – drums

Chris ‘Kaxxx’ Cassidy – bass

Ryan McManus – vocals

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(Source: Future PR)

For more info on 7 DAYS DEAD, click on the links below!

http://www.7daysdead.com

facebook: 7daysdead

www.twitter.com/7daysdead

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HATEBREED “The Divinity Of Purpose” – Lands #1 On Billboard Hard Rock Charts!

Posted in hardcore metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Hatebreed - The Divinity Of Purpose - promo cover pic!

As reported on the facebook page of Hatebreed:

Thank you again to all the Diehards out there who helped push The Divinity of Purpose to #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock charts!! We can’t do this without you!

Don’t have yours yet? Get it at Hot Topic, Best Buy, fye or online at iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/HBdiv

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For more info on HATEBREED, click on the links below!

facebook: Hatebreed

http://www.hatebreed.com

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PESTILENCE – Signs To Candlelight Records

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , on February 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Pestilence - Large Logo!

Candlelight Records today confirms the worldwide signing of PESTILENCE. The celebrated eastern Netherlands-based band is currently preparing to enter the studio to begin work on their seventh studio album, titled Obsideo. The album is expected to be produced by vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli and set to feature ten new songs. No release date is set as of press time.

The band comments, “PESTILENCE is very excited to announce that they have signed a recording deal with Candlelight Records. We feel that our new material is very special and innovative and that it needs the back up of a solid company like Candlelight to get it out there to the Metal world.”

Obsideo will feature band mastermind Mameli and long-time partner guitarist Patrick Uterwijk with new German bassist George Maier and Australian drummer Dave Haley. Mameli notes, “PESTILENCE is chuffed to have Dave Haley in the lineup. Dave is one of the five best extreme drummers in the world, and his talent brings PESTILENCE to new levels that couldn’t be reached otherwise. Georg Maier is a young and talented bass player that will turn some heads. Both guys are really down to earth and real easy-going. Of course, Patrick Uterwijk is my most respectable and long-going friend and musician.”

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Formed in 1986, PESTILENCE took influence from early American and German Thrash Metal to cultivate it’s now signature Death Metal sound. Four albums would see release and continued worldwide growth for the band before members decided to go separate ways in 1994. Fourteen years later, the band would reform and in 2009 released Resurrection Macabre (Mascot). On review, noted website Chronicles Of Chaos said, “Mameli and company chose to steer this effort down paths previously unexplored whilst maintaining their unmistakably vintage essence.” Blabbermouth added, “distinctive and unique… a diverse and satisfying metal experience.”

In recent years, PESTILENCE has also returned to the live stage; their first North American tour in over 16 years commenced at the annual Maryland Death Fest May 30, 2010. Commenting to Noisecreep after announcement of the 18-city tour, Mameli said, “we will put our heart and soul into these upcoming shows and hope to make lots of fans happy with both old and new material.” PESTILENCE was a featured performer on the second annual 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise that left Miami on January 23, 2012. The band performed two sets on the popular Caribbean cruise that also featured Cannibal Corpse, Crowbar, My Dying Bride, Samael, Overkill, and Venom among others.

PESTILENCE is exclusively endorsed by Ibanez Guitars and Pyramid Strings.

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Candlelight Records

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on PESTILENCE, click on the links below!

facebook: Pestilence (official)

http://www.pestilence.nl

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

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COLDSTEEL – Announces Pre-Order Contest And Record Release Party For “America Idle”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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NYC underground Thrashers COLDSTEEL are holding a raffle where two lucky fan can win an autographed 12″ vinyl or picture disc test pressing of their forthcoming EP America Idle. To enter, simply visit http://bit.ly/ColdsteelMerch and pre-order a copy of America Idle and your name will be automatically entered in the drawing. The raffle ends on February 19th with the winners being announced on the 21st at the facebook of Coldsteel.

On Saturday February 23rd, COLDSTEEL will be hosting the America Idle release party at Duff’s Brooklyn (168 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY). The first 100 people through the door will receive a free t-shirt, CD or poster. The entire band will be at the venue and mingling with the crowd. The release party is being sponsored by http://www.ampmink.com.

For details visit http://www.coldsteelny.com or http://www.duffsbrooklyn.com.

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America Idle will be released on February 20th through Stormspell Records. The EP will be available as a digital download through iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby and other online music retailers. The CD version and 12″ Vinyl LP (Limited to 1,000 units) will be available through Stormspell Records, http://www.coldsteelny.com, and CD Baby. A 12″ Vinyl Picture Disc (Limited to 200 units) will also be available exclusively through http://www.coldsteelny.com. Conceptually, America Idle expresses current societal anxiety and proclaims an anthem to rouse the unbreakable spirit of America. The EP’s title track is now available as a digital single through Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes.

On April 9th COLDSTEEL will hit the stage for the first time in two decades as direct support for UDO at Revolution & Bar Music Hall in Amityville, NY. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://www.coldsteelny.com.

Click these direct purchase links for the America Idle digital single:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/America-Idle/dp/B00AQKQ1PC/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1358821968&sr=8-16&keywords=america+idle

Cdbaby.com: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/coldsteel33

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COLDSTEEL:

Troy Norr – Vocals

Eddie Campbell – Guitars

Joe Shavel – Guitars

Doug Odell – Bass

Hal Aponte – Drums

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For a full band bio, visit: http://coldsteelny.com/biography

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Critical Praise For American Idle:

“Grab this release whether you are an American fearing for your country’s future or whether you are an old fan waiting years for a sign or plainly you wish to listen to something made by veteran hands.” – Metal Temple

“Five tracks that are filled to the brim with meaty guitar tones, solos, grooves and just sheer power.” – With Guitars

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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LONG LIVE COLDSTEEL.

LONG LIVE UNDERGROUND THRASH METAL.

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PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION – Sign With Minus Head Records; Self-Titled Debut Out April 9th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BAND FEATURES D.R.I. SINGER KURT BRECHT WITH MEMBERS OF DEAD HORSE

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San Francisco – Pasadena Napalm Division, the Houston-based Thrash Metal outfit that features D.R.I. singer Kurt Brecht and members of Dead Horse, will release their self-titled debut on April 9th via Minus Head Records.

“Fans of D.R.I. and Deadhorse will rejoice. PND is what Thrash Metal should sound like in 2013,” said Brecht.  “Working together with some of the members of Texas-based cult band, Deadhorse, we have come up with some hard-hitting tunes that span genres and will withstand the test of time. I can’t wait to take the Pasadena Napalm Division machine on the road in support of our first LP on Minus Head Records.”

Pasadena Napalm Division is Kurt Brecht (vocals), Greg Martin (guitar), Scott Sevall (guitar/vocals), Ronnie Guyote (drums) and Bubba (bass/vocals).

The 13-song self-titled release was recorded at the Music Lab in Austin and features guest vocals from Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste) and Argo (Dead Horse).

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION, click on the links below!

http://www.pndrocks.com

facebook: PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION

facebook: minus HEAD RECORDS

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SADGIQACEA Album “False Prism” Confirmed For Release via Candlelight Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sludge metal with tags , , , , , , on February 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sadgiqacea - large logo banner - 2013

Candlelight Records today confirms May 7th as the North American release date for False Prism, the debut full-length from SADGIQACEA. Produced by Chris Grigg (Woe), the album’s four mammoth songs will pummel listeners for close to 40-minutes. The album follows their 2011 EP, Submerged in Manichea (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions) and two regarded split recordings with Ominous Black and Grass (Anthropic).

Heavy Planet says, “While destroying everything in their path, Philadelphia-based SADGIQACEA creates an inspiring assault of devastation. Crushing riffs and ambient beauty swirl as the vocals bark… epic and full-on sludge.” Fueled by the duo of Evan Schaefer (vocals/guitar) and Fred Grabosky (vocals/drums), the band has already proven themselves road savvy. Plans are already in order to return to the road for the album’s springtime release. “We are honored to be working with Candlelight Records and ready to spread our music to masses with their support,” says the band. “We are currently planning our second full American tour with our Philadelphia brothers Hivelords for Summer 2013.”

Formed in 2010, SADGIQACEA (pronounced sad-juh-kay-sha) forge a diverse sonic palette that has been likened at times to Neurosis, Intronaut, Weakling, and Kylesa. Musically and artistically, the band draws from a melting pot of influences that together presents a lush yet tension-filled sound. They call it, “music for our trodden minds and sodden souls.” SADGIQACEA has performed alongside 40 Watt Sun, Floor, Cough, Weedeater, Fight Amp, Mose Giganticus, ASG, Funeral Pyre, Hull and countless others in their still short history.

Recorded early September 2012 at Gradwell House in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, False Prism features sparring use of overdubs; the band wishing to preserve the authentic recording quality of the live performance. Writing and performing as a duo, the unique band is committed to their craft. Discussing the album SADGIQACEA says, “The album has themes of inner struggle, spirituality, and our own reflections on the dualistic nature of the evil that we all see and experience in our lives.”

Falm Prism will be released on CD and vinyl (under license to Anthropic Records).

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False Prism Track Listing:

1. False Segments

2. False Cross

3. False Prism

4. True Darkness

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on SADGIQACEA, click on the links below!

facebook: Sadgiqacea (sad-juh-kay-sha)

http://SADGIQACEA.BANDCAMP.COM

Candlelight Records

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Hemoptysis Guitarist & Front Man Masaki Murashita To Appear On 89.9 KGRG FM’s Late Night Death Radio Show

Posted in Guitar, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on February 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Masaki w/ Jackson Guitars

Guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita of Arizona-based extreme thrash act, HEMOPTYSIS is set to appear on KGRG 89.9 FM’s Late Night Death radio show on Tuesday, February 5th at 10PM PST. Masaki will be on the air live discussing the band’s as-yet untitled upcoming album, what 2013 has in store for HEMOPTYSIS and much more. KGRG 89.9 FM broadcasts out of Green River Community College in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area. The interview will also be streaming at www.kgrg.com.

Hemoptysis is currently running a fundraising campaign to help fund the band’s follow-up to 2011′s widely-praised Misanthropic Slaughter. The band has penned five new songs for the release and plans to re-record two tracks which originally appeared on the 2008 Who Needs A Shepard EP. Funds are being sought to help cover recording, production, layout and pressing costs, with perks such as drum heads, cymbals, HEMOPTYSIS merch, private shows, jam sessions and more being offered to contributors.

For more details and to contribute visit www.indiegogo.com/hemoptysis2.

This campaign will run through March 31st.

Upcoming HEMOPTYSIS Live Dates:

Friday, March 15 @ Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, AZ.

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For more info on MASAKI MURASHITAHEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below!

www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.facebook.com/hemoptysis

www.masakimurashita.com

www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

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LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW “Dark Alliance” – 2 Song Digital-Only Single Releases February 8th!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, melodic death metal, melodic metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Dark Alliance - cover promo pic!

ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROWDark Alliance

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Finland’s ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW have just announced the first single off their upcoming album Saivon Lapsi.

They will release their digital 2-track single Dark Alliance worldwide (excl. Japan and Finland) on February 8th!

The following songs are featured on the single:

1. Dark Alliance
2. Baptized By The Blood Of Angels

Saivon Lapsi was recorded at the Tico-Tico Studio with Ahti Kortelainen and Janne Tolsa in spring 2012. It was mixed by Mikko Karmila and mastered by Mika Jussila. The album will be released on February 22nd via Massacre Records.

ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW @ Massacre Records MP3 Download Store:

http://tinyurl.com/EToSMRMP3Store

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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW – Saivon Lapsi

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Source:

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For more info on ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW, click on the links below!

www.eternaltears.fi

www.facebook.com/etosofficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

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