Archive for metal albums 2013

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »

CANNIBAL CORPSE Celebrates 25 Years Of Brutal Death Metal In 2013 – Here Are The Details!

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

Cannibal Corpse - Eaten Alive - Ad Promo - 2013

Special Anniversary Logo, Picture Disc a Month, and North American Headline Tour to be Announced Shortly!

______________________________________________

2013 marks Death Metal juggernauts, CANNIBAL CORPSE’S 25th year as a band and CANNIBAL is going to celebrate it all year-long! The logo has been updated to reflect the monumental occasion and will be used on all things CANNIBAL, from merch to packaging, throughout 2013. There is also a box set in the works for the most extreme CANNIBAL CORPSE fan, which is expected to drop in March – details coming soon!

In addition to the updated logo only being used this year and the box set, Metal Blade Records will be releasing one picture disc a month from the band’s expansive catalog (Eaten Back to Life, Butchered at Birth, Tomb of the Mutilated, The Bleeding, Vile, Gallery of Suicide, Bloodthirst, Gore Obsessed, The Wretched Spawn, KILL, Evisceration Plague, Torture). A total of 12 pictures discs will be released, covering all of the band’s full-length studio albums, some of which have never been released on picture disc. The first picture disc available for preorder is Eaten Back to Life, which was released August 17, 1990, and can be found HERE. Check back each month to get a glimpse of the next picture disc available for preorder.

Stay tuned to MetalBlade.com and Facebook.com/CannibalCorpse for news on a full North American headline tour featuring one of the best death metal lineups a fan could ever ask for.

CANNIBAL CORPSE’S latest release, Torture, landed the band at #38 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart upon its first week of release, making it the highest debut in CANNIBAL CORPSE history! Torture landed at #7 on the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, #4 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums chart and #32 Billboard Top Current Albums Chart. Produced by Hate Eternal’s Erik Rutan, Torture continues to reap critical accolades from critics and fans around the globe and is yet another testament to CANNIBAL CORPSE‘s permanent allegiance to shrewdly arranged, pile-driving Death Metal madness.

Go to www.jsrdirect/bands/cannibalcorpse to check out all the new merch and collectable items available from the band.

___________________________________________________________

(Source: Metal Blade Records)

For more info on CANNIBAL CORPSE, click on the links below!

http://www.cannibalcorpse.net

http://www.facebook.com/cannibalcorpse

http://twitter.com/corpseofficial

http://www.youtube.com/cannibalcorpse

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE CANNIBAL CORPSE.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

AVANTASIA – ERIC MARTIN OF MR. BIG JOINS AS GUEST SINGER!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock operas with tags , , , , , on January 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Avantasia - Large Logo!!

2013-01-14 – In march the new AVANTASIA album “The Mystery Of Time” will be released.

The list of featured artists who have been confirmed for the album reads like a who-is-who in Rock and Metal: Biff Byford (Saxon), Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids), Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex-Helloween), Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon, ex-Vengeance), Bruce Kulick (GFR, ex-Meat Loaf, ex-Kiss) have been confirmed so far, others will be announced soon.

Eric Martin - (Mr. Big) - Promo Photo - #1

Now another legend of Rock history has been announced: Eric Martin of US-platinum sellers MR. BIG is singing a role on the album and will join AVANTASIA on stage during the “Mystery World Tour”, starting in April. Get your tickets soon for the European non-festival indoor shows: AVANTASIA have announced a 3-hour-show.

___________________________________________________________

(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on AVANTASIA, click on the links below!

http://www.tobiassammet.com

facebook: Avantasia

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE TOBIAS SAMMET.

LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

LONG LIVE ERIC MARTIN.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

IMPERIA “Queen Of Passion” – Digital-Only “Best Of” Releases March 15th, 2013 via Massacre Records

Posted in atmospheric metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Imperia - Queen Of Passion - promo cover pic!

IMPERIA – Releasing on March 15th, 2013, is the 11 track Best Of from IMPERIA: Queen Of Passion.  This will be a digital-only release; which also includes 1 bonus track that has never been available for download before. Queen Of Passion will be released via Massacre Records.

This digital-only release of Queen Of Passion will be available through iTunes, Amazon, Musicload and other digital download retailers.

You can check out samples of all songs of IMPERIA’s “Best Of” Queen Of Passion on: http://www.massacre-records.com

________________________________________

QUEEN OF PASSION – Track Listing:

Mirror

Braveheart

Broken Wings

Facing Reality

The Calling

Secret Passion

Fragile

Let Down

Violence

Like Rain

Mistress

________________________________________

IMPERIA – BAND BIO:

IMPERIA is an atmospheric Metal band whose sound is as artistic, distinguished and remarkable as the pure and passionate voice of it’s vocalist Helena Iren Michaelsen who sings in a variety of operatic styles which portray deep emotional feelings to extreme and vivid operatic expressions.

The music is full of artistic expression, it is heavy, hard-hitting and orchestral, but it also contains elements of pure Metal. The band is a true cross-border unit of musicians originating from different countries: Norway, Finland, Germany and Belgium. Through hard work and extensive touring the band has earned its reputation as a powerful live act.

In the summer of 2004 IMPERIA played their first gigs and also recorded their debut album “The Ancient Dance of Qetesh”. The album received rave reviews and it even made it to album of the month in Belgium and in Spain.

The band teamed up with Massacre Records and released the second album “Queen Of Light” in 2007, which contained a mixture of power metal tracks, prog metal stories and some of the most beautiful and delicade ballads in Metal.

During 2009 and 2010 IMPERIA wrote songs for their third full-length “Secret Passion” which was once again released via Massacre Records in March 2011.

Imperia - group promo pic - 2013 - #1________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on IMPERIA, click on the links below!

facebook: Imperia

http://helena-michaelsen.com/

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE IMPERIA.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

STRATOVARIUS – NYC Listening Party For “Nemesis” To Be Held On January 21st

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stratovarius - Nemesis - promo cover pic!

STRATOVARIUS – NEMESIS NYC LISTENING PARTY

Idle Hands Bar in NYC, welcomes members Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson of Stratovarius and fans to meet, talk and listen to the bands brand new CD Nemesis. The event is open to everyone and its free! Please note that unfortunately this is a 21+ event.

There will be $5 drink specials plus other giveaways from Eagle Rock Entertainment!

Stratovarius ‘Nemesis’ Meet & Greet Listening Party
Monday, January 21
7-9pm

Idle Hands Bar
25 Avenue B
b/w 2nd and 3rd streets, downstairs
www.idlehandsbar.com

The new 13 track Stratovarius studio album, Nemesis, will be released on February 26th, 2013, via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

_________________________________________________________

* For more info on STRATOVARIUS, click on the links below!

http://www.stratovarius.com

http://www.facebook.com/stratovarius

http://www.eagle-rock.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE STRATOVARIUS.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

THE LAST WARNING – Signs With Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on January 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The Last Warning - Group Promo Pic - Logo - 2013 - #1

Austria’s Thrashers THE LAST WARNING have signed with Massacre Records!

The band was formed in 1999 and released their first demo “In Case Of Fire” in 2003. They signed with Ton 4 Records a year later, recorded their debut “Face 2 Face” and played numerous shows and festivals. Their second album “Chainbreaker” followed in 2006 and their touring extended to Slovenia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, sharing the stage with bands such as Maroon, Deadsoil and Machine Made God.

One of the band’s milestones happened in the summer of 2007 when they were invited to Indonesia for a headliner tour. They played in Bali, Java and Sumatra and performed as headliner on the main stage at the Soundrenaline Festival in Padang, Sumatra, in front of more than 20.000 people! They returned to Indonesia in 2008 and played gigs in front 25.000 people in Pekanbaru and 45.000 people in Medan.

Their latest album “Elegance Of Bloodiness” was released in October 2009 via 7Hard Records.

THE LAST WARNING finished their upcoming album in December 2012. It was recorded at the Music Factory/Prophecy Studios with producer R.D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Devil’s Train) and sound engineer Christian Schmid.

Vocalist Hans-Jürgen Moitzi commented:
“Working with Lia and Christian was awesome! Lia kicked our asses to get the best out of the band. The new album is a real thrash monster! We are also very proud to be part of the Massacre Records family now. Massacre Records is the perfect label for our upcoming album!”

THE LAST WARNING’s new album is expected to be released in spring 2013 via Massacre Records!

__________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on THE LAST WARNING, click on the links below!

www.lastwarning.at

www.facebook.com/thelastwarning

www.twitter.com/TheLastWarning

www.youtube.com/thelastwarningtv

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE THE LAST WARNING.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

HELLOWEEN “Straight Out Of Hell” – Releases On January 22nd, In North America > Some Metal Thoughts…

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Helloween - Straight Out Of Hell - promo cover pic!

HELLOWEEN – Straight Out Of Hell, the fourteenth studio album from HELLOWEEN, will be released on January 18th in Europe and on January 22nd in North America. All HELLOWEEN fans surely can agree, that the days leading up to the release of Straight Out Of Hell are exciting times for certain!

HELLOWEEN are currently posting a track-by-track commentary, on their facebook page, each day leading up to the release of this highly anticipated album! (Check out their facebook link at the bottom of this post). I’m probably not alone in stating: the album cover artwork for Straight Out Of Hell is absolutely kick-ass! That’s Metal! Whoa!

Martin Häusler created the front cover for Straight Out Of Hell; he also created the artwork for 7 Sinners (2010) and Gambling With The Devil (2007) as well.

As pioneers of Power Metal and widely accepted as top-tier Metal legends, HELLOWEEN’s family tree boasts both Kai Hansen (founding member) and Michael Kiske; their vocals and multi-instrumental contributions are revered among the Metal community. In my Metal opinion, HELLOWEEN can truly be labeled as a national treasure of Germany. Metal be thy name.

______________________________________________

Straight Out Of Hell – Track Listing:

01. Nabataea

02. World Of War

03. Live Now!

04. Far From The Stars

05. Burning Sun

06. Waiting For The Thunder

07. Hold Me In Your Arms

08. Wanna Be God

09. Straight Out Of Hell

10. Asshole

11. Years

12. Make Fire Catch The Fly

13. Church Breaks Down

Helloween - Straight Out Of Hell - promo banner!

HELLOWEEN:

Andi Deris – lead vocalist

Michael Weikath – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Sascha Gerstner – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Markus Grosskopf – bass, backing vocals

Dani Löble – drums

_________________________________________________________

* For more info on HELLOWEEN, click on the links below!

http://www.helloween.org/

facebook: Helloween

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

CIRCLE OF SILENCE – Power Metal Guardians Reveal New Album Title And Artwork

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Circle Of Silence - The Rise Of Resistance - promo cover pic!

CIRCLE OF SILENCE are currently recording their new album The Rise Of Resistance at the Maranis Studios in Backnang, Germany.

The band speaks about the sound of the upcoming record:

“The first impression is that the new ones are a bit heavier than the stuff from The Blackened Halo and a bit more straight forward. A lot of double-bass action is going on in those first songs!”

The guys have already posted the artwork of  The Rise Of Resistance, which was created by Francisco Garcés (a.k.a. Dibujante Nocturno).

CIRCLE OF SILENCE have also released a couple of song titles, that will be featured on the album: Eyes Of Anarchy, Mind Conspiracy,  An Oncoming Storm, Slave To The Greed Machine, Blood Of Enemies and One Moment Of Hate.

Get your copy of CIRCLE OF SILENCE’s latest album The Blackened Halo here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/11521?lang=en

Circle Of Silence - Group Promo Pic - 2013 - #1

CIRCLE OF SILENCE:

Nick – vocals

Tobias – guitar

Chris – guitar

Björn – bass

Pit – drums

___________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on CIRCLE OF SILENCE, click on the links below!

www.circle-of-silence.de

www.facebook.com/circleofsilence

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE CIRCLE OF SILENCE.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

BLACK VEIL BRIDES “Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones” Is Out Now! The Cool Places Selling This CD Are…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Black Veil Brides - The Story Of The Wild Ones - promo cover pic!

BLACK VEIL BRIDES – As a Metal reminder, in case you were vacationing on the Moon or were stranded on the Arctic Circle on its release date of January 8th, the new BLACK VEIL BRIDES CD is OUT NOW! Here’s where you can buy Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones:

Hot Topic – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-ht

Bestbuy – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-bb

Target – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-target

F.Y.E. – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-fye

iTunes – http://tinyurl.com/wretched-and-divine-iTunes

Black Veil Brides - Hot Topic - New Album - poster pic - 2013________________________________________________

BLACK VEIL BRIDES:

Andy Biersack – Vocals

Ashley Purdy – Bass

Jinxx – Guitar

Jake Pitts – Guitar

Christian Coma – Drums

_____________________________________________________________

* Released via Universal Republic

* For more info on BLACK VEIL BRIDES, click on the links below!

http://www.blackveilbrides.net

facebook: Black Veil Brides

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE BLACK VEIL BRIDES.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

TEARS OF MARTYR – Signs With Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Tears Of Martyr - group promo pic - 2013 - #1

From MASSACRE RECORDS:

We’re happy to welcome TEARS OF MARTYR from Madrid, Spain, to the Massacre Records family!

The band was formed in the mid-90’s in Gran Canaria, Spain. They released their first demo The Essence Of Evil in 1996, which gained good reviews. The second demo Renascence followed in 2005.

They already played several club shows, for example with: To/Die/For, Swallow The Sun, Draconian and Epica.

Entrance, TEARS OF MARTYR’s debut album was released in 2009 via STF Records.

The band won an award as the best Spanish band of the year at the Female Metal Awards in 2009.

TEARS OF MARTYR are now ready to deliver their second album Tales, which was recorded in August 2012 at the New Sin Studios in Loria, Italy, with Enrik Garcia and Luigi Stefanini.

The band commented:
“We are happy and excited to work with MASSACRE RECORDS. We are looking forward to the release of Tales and we hope you’ll enjoy it!”

Tears Of Martyr - Tales - promo cover pic!

__________________________________________________

TEARS OF MARTYR:

Berenice Musa – Soprano

Miguel Angel Marqués – Guitars & Vocals

Adrián Miranda – Bass

Doramas Párraga – Drums

________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on TEARS OF MARTYR, click on the links below!

www.tearsofmartyr.com

www.facebook.com/tearsofmartyr

www.twitter.com/tearsofmartyr

www.youtube.com/tearsofmartyr

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE TEARS OF MARTYR.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

THE SWORD – January 2013 UK & European Tour Dates > Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The Sword - Apocryphon - cover promo pic!

January Tour Dates

CLICK HERE for Tickets

 _________________________________________________

January 8 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 3

January 9 – Bristol, UK – Fleece

January 10 – London, UK – Underworld

January 12 – Antwerp, Belgium – Muzickcentrum Trix

January 13 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje

January 14 – Cologne, Germany – Underground

January 15 – Berlin, Germany – Magnet Club

January 16 – Hamburg, Germany – LOGO Hamburg

January 18 – Goteborg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers

January 19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Slussen

January 21 – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia

January 22 – Tampere, Finald – Klubi

January 24 – Oslo, Norway – John Dee

January 25 – Karlstad, Sweden – Rockbaren

January 26 – Malmo, Sweden – Debaser Malmo

January 27 – Vesterbro, Denmark – Lille Vega

_________________________________________________________

* For more info on THE SWORD, click on the links below!

http://www.swordofdoom.com

facebook: The Sword

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE THE SWORD.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

DEADLANDS – Debut Album “Evilution” Releasing On February 22nd, 2013, via Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

DEADLANDS GROUP - Promo Pic - 2012

From Massacre Records:

We’re excited that DEADLANDS’ debut album will be released via Massacre Records!

The band was formed in the summer of 2010 by lead vocalist Brian O’Connor (Consfearacy, ex-Vicious Rumors), lead guitarist Michael J. Gardner (The Council), lead guitarist Kevin Rohr (Spectre), bassist extraordinaire Steve “Dedbass” Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council).

Their intention was to write and produce their own brand of Heavy Metal, while utilizing their past and present influences as a foundation and inspiration for their musical direction.

DEADLANDS is quickly establishing a large fan base, being nominated for a 2012 Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIES), playing live, and sharing the stage with artists such as Exodus, Anvil, Y&T, Great White, Death Angel and more.

DEADLANDS’ debut album features guest solo appearances by legendary Heavy Metal guitarists: Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Claudeous Creamer (Dragonlord), Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond), Glen Alvelais (Forbidden/Testament/HateFX) and Steve Smyth (Nevermore/Forbidden).

“Evilution” was mixed and mastered by DEADLANDS and Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament) at Trident Studios.

You can already listen to the song Pandemic Genocide off the debut album here:

http://youtu.be/UNkQhuWozco

DEADLANDS - Evilution - promo banner - 2012_____________________________________________________________

* DEADLANDS are from Sacramento California.

DEADLANDS:

Brian O’Connor – Lead Vocals

Michael J. Gardner – Lead Guitar

Kevin Rohr – Lead Guitar

Steve “Dedbass” Northam – Bass

Dan Sablan – Drums

DEADLANDS’ debut album “Evilution” will be released on February 22, 2013 via Massacre Records!

________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on DEADLANDS, click on the links below!

http://www.DeadlandsMusic.com

www.facebook.com/DeadlandsMusic

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE DEADLANDS.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

SINISTER “Years Of Massacre” Digital-Only Release Available On February 1st, via Massacre Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sinister - Years Of Massacre - promo cover pic!

DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: SINISTER -Years Of Massacre

(18-track-compilation including 9 tracks (!!) that have never been available for download until now)

To buy your digital-only release of SINISTER – Years Of Massacre, available on February 1st, 2013, just click on the link below!

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19910?lang=en

Sinister - Group Promo Pic! - 2012 - #1

THE DEATH METAL MASTERS FROM THE NETHERLANDS!

SINISTER:

Adrie Kloosterwaard – vocals

Dennis Hartog – guitars

Batiaan Brussaard – guitars

Mathijs Brussaard – bass

Toep Duin – drums

_________________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on SINISTER, click on the links below!

facebook: Sinister Official

http://www.myspace.com/sinisterwingsofdeath

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE SINISTER.

Stone.

1 Comment »

CATAMENIA “The Best Of Catamenia” – Digital-Only Release Available On February 8th, 2013 via Massacre Records

Posted in dark metal, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Catamenia - The Best Of Catamenia - promo cover pic!

DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: CATAMENIA – The Best Of CATAMENIA

 (21-track-compilation including 1 track never before available for download until now)

Beginning February 8th, 2013, you can purchase the digital-only release of CATAMENIA – The Best Of CATAMENIA by clicking the link below!

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/20166?lang=en

____________________________________

CATAMENIA – Band Bio:

Catamenia (FI) is a Melodic Dark Metal band, founded in ‘95 by their original members Riku Hopeakoski and Mika Tönning in Oulu, Finland. Their first two demos caught attention and lead to signing a contract in ‘97 with Massacre Records, with whom they are cooperating till today.

Catamenia - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

____________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on CATAMENIA, click on the links below!

http://www.catamenia.net

facebook: Catamenia

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE CATAMENIA.

Stone.

1 Comment »

SANNHET – Brooklyn Group To Drop Debut LP Via Newly Founded Sacrament Music

Posted in Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, post-metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sannhet - group promo pic - 2013 - #1

The dawn of 2013 also saw the birth of a brand new indie record label, founded by the owners of Brooklyn’s premier dark music institution and watering hole, Saint Vitus Bar… welcome Sacrament Music. “Sacrament’s mission is to proliferate the culture that is experienced by thousands every year at our club through recordings, merchandise, mixtapes, and of course EPIC shows” states the label’s freshly launched website.

Sacrament Music - large logo!

The Sacrament Music/Saint Vitus crew brought local outfit and close cohorts SANNHET on board, and have locked down the label’s maiden release. Founded in late 2010, the instrumental trio known as SANNHET has amassed a diehard audience within Brooklyn’s broad underground music circuit through their abundant live performances throughout the borough, always choreographed with electrifying visuals.

Known Flood, SANNHET’s sprawling debut LP, features nearly forty-five minutes of their electrified post-metal, fueled with domineering riff-building movements and intense percussive hostility, unifying in a slightly blackened and trance-inducing atmospheric style, captured by Colin Marston (Krallice, Behold… The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia) and mastered by Carl Saff. Sacrament Music will release the album digitally and on LP, the pressing limited to 500 with 100 on colored wax. Preorders are available HERE.

Today, BrooklynVegan is hosting a video for the opening track from Known Flood, “Absecon Isle,” created by SANNHET’s bassist AJ Annunziata. Get your first listen to the album and moreHERE.

Sannhet - Known Flood - promo cover pic!

SANNHET – Known Flood

Having performed with a plethora of local and international acts including Black Cobra, The Atlas Moth, Hull, Enabler, Yakuza, Altar of Plagues and countless others, SANNHET will book new shows throughout the coming months. A record release show is confirmed for February 22nd, of course set to take place at Saint Vitus Bar, and sponsored by BrooklynVegan and Invisible Oranges webzine. In addition to SANNHET, the lineup features Theologian and brethren Cleanteeth, in addition to headliners Deafhaven for an exclusive East Coast show.

_____________________________________________

SANNHET Record Release Show:

2/22/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Theologian, Cleanteeth, Deafhaven [info]

Known Flood – Track Listing:

1. Absecon Isle

2. Safe Passage

3. Invisible Wounds

4. Endless Walls

5. Moral

6. Slow Ruin

7. Haunches

8. Still Breathing

9. Flatlands

SANNHET:

Christopher Todd – drums

John Refano – guitar

AJ Annunziata – bass

__________________________________________________________

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SANNHET, click on the links below!

http://sannhetbk.com

facebook: Sannhet

* For more info on SACRAMENT MUSIC & SAINT VITUS BAR:

http://www.sacramentmusic.com

http://www.saintvitusbar.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE SANNHET.

LONG LIVE SACRAMENT MUSIC.

LONG LIVE SAINT VITUS BAR.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

VALDUR – New Track From Black/Death Occultists Streaming Courtesy Of Decibel Magazine

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Valdur - promo group pic - 2012 - #1!

Alpine Black/Death occultists VALDUR recently unveiled a teaser track from their upcoming new full-length. Titled Blast Beast, the tune was recorded at the infamous Bloody Mountain Bunker and is currently streaming for all your unholy enjoyment courtesy of Decibel Magazine, who notes: “The guitars swirl like a wicked blizzard at night, the drums blaaast! an unheard of brutality, and the vocals sound like they come from the blackest depths of the Mammoth Mountain. And then there’s that ominous horn-like sound permeating the soundscape. The end of the world or the beginning of an evil era, VALDUR certainly understand Black Metal’s key dynamics without making them sound tired.”

Comments guitarist/vocalist Samuel of the track: “As VALDUR continues to make it a priority to create our music for ourselves first and foremost, we decided this ‘Blast Beast’ should be heard. For us, it is an exciting stepping stone into what will soon unfold into a very aggressive new full length.”

Witness “Blast Beast” at THIS LOCATION.

The  recording of  their as-yet, untitled long player will be completed later this month Earhammer Studio in Oakland. The offering will feature nine tracks in total. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

In related news, the band will be performing a rare live ritual alongside Genocide Coven, Ritual Combat and more at the Nihilistic Death Fest V in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19. The gathering is being held at The Shred Shed. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show. For more info, point your browser HERE.

If you missed it, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, Conjuring The Fire Plagues, at the band’s Official BandCamp Page.

Valdur - cover promo pic - 2012 - #1

“…this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook.”—The Metal Crypt

“…the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of.” – About.com

“…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”—Thrash Pit

VALDUR:

Samuel: guitars/vocals

William: bass

Sxuperion: drums

____________________________________________________________

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VALDUR, click on the link below!

VALDUR on Facebook

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE VALDUR.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

ILLDISPOSED – “THE BEST OF ILLDISPOSED” Digital-Only Release Available On January 18th, via Massacre Records

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, metal albums, metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Illdisposed - The Best Of Illdisposed - 2004-2012- promo cvr

On January 18th, Massacre Records will be releasing a DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: ILLDISPOSED – The Best Of Illdisposed 2004-2012

You can listen to song samples and buy this digital-only release by clicking on the link below:

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19823?lang=en

ILLDISPOSED are an Extreme Metal band from Denmark. ILLDISPOSED are an ear scorching and brain crushing Extreme Metal band that you should seriously consider supporting! Metal be thy name.

Illdisposed - group promo pic - 2012 - #1

ILLDISPOSED:

Bo Summer – vocals

Jakob Batten – guitar

Ken Holst – guitar

Kussen – bass

Thomas Jensen – drums

Illdisposed - Happy New Year - promo banner - 2013

__________________________________________________________

Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on ILLDISPOSED, click on the links below!

http://www.illdisposed.com

facebook: Illdisposed

http://www.massacre-records.com

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE ILLDISPOSED.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

EXHALE – Signs With Pulverised Records; New Album Releasing In 2013

Posted in Death Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Pulverised Records - Large Logo!! B&W!Exhale - large logo - B&W

Pulverised Records has announced the official signing of Swedish Grind-guerrillas EXHALE!

With the group formed in 2004, EXHALE have already proven themselves to be a devastating force since their inception, bombarding the Grindcore community with two full-length albums Prototype in 2006 and Blind in 2010. Two years later into the band’s last effort, EXHALE sharpened their Grind-weapons and returns even more powerful than before!

With a brand new full-length entitled When Worlds Collide, this album sees EXHALE taking on a much more dynamic approach while still maintaining an extremely strict diet of sick and demented modern Grind-sanity.

When Worlds Collide will be scheduled for a 2013 release, with more announcements and further album details to be unleashed soon.

In an official press statement, the band stated: “We’re really proud to announce that we have inked a deal with Pulverised Records. The label has released some really good albums during the years (Bombs Of Hades, Desultory, Morbus Chron just to name a few), so it feels great to be among them.When Worlds Collide contains 14 tracks of Grinding Death Metal. You will recognize the sound of EXHALE but there are also a few surprises for you! Can’t wait to release this monster! See you on the road in 2013!”

Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin further commented: “Throughout the years of our search for the signing the ‘right’ bands, there were of course many bands that we felt were a great addition to our roster. Then came along EXHALE’s four-song promo by way of email one day, and those four tracks became an instant hit with us! There are some real serious chops and unbelievably stalwart songwriting amongst all that chaos; it is almost unreal. We are extremely proud to have EXHALE join the Pulverised family, and we cannot wait to present When Worlds Collide on a worldwide domination crusade. Onward to Grind-gotha we shall!”

EXHALE recently filmed a music video for Wrath Unleashed, the opening track from When Worlds Collide. The music video was filmed and directed by acclaimed Swedish videographer Daniel Falk from http://www.framednoise.com. Check out the music video for Wrath Unleashed below!

Exhale - group promo pic - 2012 - #1

EXHALE:

Martin Brzezinski – vocals

Johan Wold Ylenstrand – guitar

Gustav Elowson – drums

Johan Fogelberg – bass

Andreas Allenmark – guitar

_____________________________________________________________

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on EXHALE, click on the links below!

http://www.exhaleswe.com

http://www.facebook.com/officialexhale

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE EXHALE.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

HYPOCRISY – Reveal New Album Title, Announce 2013 European Tour

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hypocrisy - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

Swedish Death Metal monsters HYPOCRISY are currently wrapping up the recording process of their upcoming new studio album entitled End Of Disclosure. The record is tentatively scheduled for a late March release via Nuclear Blast Records.

Band leader Peter Tägtgren commented: “Hi all, we’re still in the studio working hard to finalize the album. Horgh just laid down the drums – and let me tell you – it sounds awesome!!! Thundering and brutal! We can’t wait to put out the new tracks and play them live! Hope to meet you all soon on the road and wish you guys a great X-mas and happy new year!“

Hypocrisy - large logo - #1

HYPOCRISY have just confirmed the following dates for 2013. More to come very soon.

HYPOCRISY – Live 2013

22.03.13 SE Stockholm/Fryshuset

28.03.13 DE Essen/Turock

29.03.13 BE Namur/Cinex

01.04.13 FR Paris/Trabendo

03.04.13 CH Geneve/L’Usine

04.04.13 CH Winterthur/Salzhaus

06.04.13 DE Leipzig/Hellraiser

07.04.13 DE Hamburg/Markthalle

08.04.13 DE Berlin/K17

11.04.13 CZ Prag/Nova Chmelnice

12.04.13 DE Dettelbach/Metal Franconia Festival

13.04.13 DE München/Backstage

14.04.13 AT Wien/Szene

___________________________________________________________

(Source: facebook: Hypocrisy

* For more info on HYPOCRISY, click on the links below!

http://www.hypocrisy.cc

http://www.twitter.com/hypocrisyband

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE HYPOCRISY.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

AVANTASIA – First Samples Of “The Mystery Of Time” Are Online!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news, rock operas, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Avantasia - Promo Banner Pic - #1 - 2012!

Finally! On http://www.tobiassammet.com you find the first audio samples, plus a view into the recording studios of AVANTASIA’s upcoming record The Mystery Of Time, which will be out in March 2013.

Tobi comments the 2-minute trailer with even more informations: 

“Hey friends, as you know I am currently working on a new Avantasia album. It’s a lot of work, but I am so proud of what we are creating right now – it’s amazing stuff. As my little Christmas gift to, and to make Christmas even a little more exciting for you, I’ll reveal some secrets today: Of course, Michael Kiske is on board again! I bet you expected this, you can hear him loud and clear, and he is still the number one vocalist in that range – unbelievable! But, what is really new: For the first time in the history of Avantasia, we’re working with a real symphonic orchestra: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg! You may remember it, they have worked with Rammstein, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, and also with Edguy on the Hellfire Club album. It’s an enchanting fairytale we are working on, so we really have no choice but to finally have a real orchestra; after all it’s an epic Rock or probably Metal Opera! If you click on the clip below, you can check out the orchestra recordings and also, you’ll hear a little sample, a rough mix of what’s to come in March 2013: THE MYSTERY OF TIME! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! – Tobi”

Watch the clip at: http://www.tobiassammet.com

THE MYSTERY WORLD TOUR 2013

European leg:

13.04.2013 (CH) Pratteln – Z7
14.04.2013 (CH) Pratteln – Z7
16.04.2013 (I) Milan – Alcatraz
18.04.2013 (D) Ludwigsburg – MPH Arena
19.04.2013 (D) Kaufbeuren – All – Karthalle
20.04.2013 (D) Fulda – Esperanto Halle
22.04.2013 (D) Berlin – Tempodrom
23.04.2013 (D) Hamburg – Große Freiheit
25.04.2013 (D) Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
26.04.2013 (D) Lichtenfels – Stadthalle

Avantasia - Large Logo!!

* (Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on AVANTASIA, click on the links below!

facebook: Avantasia

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE TOBIAS SAMMET.

LONG LIVE AVANTASIA.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

SUFFOCATION – “Pinnacle Of Bedlam” Album Trailer Online!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Suffocation _ Pinnacle Of Bedlam - promo cover pic!

SUFFOCATION release a new album preview trailer, featuring sound snippets from the upcoming new CD Pinnacle of Bedlam coming out on February, 15th 2013. Check the trailer below!

Scenes from the trailer are taken from the bonus DVD showing the making of the album.

PINNACLE OF BEDLAM – Track List:

01. Cycles of Suffering

02. Purgatorial Punishment

03. Eminent Wrath

04. As Grace Descends

05. Sullen Days

06. Pinnacle of Bedlam

07. My Demise

08. Inversion

09. Rapture of Revocation

10. Beginning of Sorrow

Suffocation - Group Promo Banner Pic - logo - 2012

Pinnacle of Bedlam was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta.

The mixing and mastering were handled this time around by world-renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Cover artwork for Pinnacle of Bedlam was created by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

_____________________________________________________________

SUFFOCATION:

Frank Mullen – vocals

Terrance Hobbs – guitars

Guy Marchais – guitars

Derek Boyer – bass

Dave Culross – drums

_____________________________________________________________

(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

* For more info on SUFFOCATION, click on the links below!

http://www.facebook.com/suffocation

http://www.twitter.com/suffocationband

http://www.youtube.com/suffocation

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE SUFFOCATION.

Stone.

Leave a comment »

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »