Archive for metal albums 2015

UNDER THE CHURCH’s “Rabid Armageddon” Out Now On Pulverised Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Rabid Armageddon from old school Swedish/Icelandic Death Metallers UNDER THE CHURCH (feat. former members of NIRVANA 2002), is out now on Pulverised Records.

CD orders: http://pulverised.bigcartel.com/

Digital orders/album stream:

https://pulverised.bandcamp.com/album/rabid-armageddon

Be forewarned, the vultures are circling around this grim chapel – the Swedish old guard UNDER THE CHURCH have unearthed the latest sepulture Rabid Armageddon. Once featured as FENRIZ’s Band of the Week, UNDER THE CHURCH have truly stepped it up a notch with remarkably catchy hooks and their already recognizable corpse-decaying Death Metal stench! Rabid Armageddon is proof once again that crass-ridden and obscene Swedish Death Metal is still a winning formula and shall eternally reign supreme. Artwork and layout by Mattias Frisk (Ghost, Vanhelgd, Entrapment, Vampire, etc).

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Rabid Armageddon – Track Listing:

  1. Sodomy and Blasphemy
  2. Rabid Armageddon
  3. Triad ov Inquisitors
  4. Magus
  5. Suspended in Gore
  6. Walpurgis Night
  7. Mangled to a Bloody Mess
  8. Penance
  9. The Trail of Cthulu

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Critical Praise:

“It’s so nice to find a band still early in their discography who consistently kill it with each new release, especially when their weapon of choice is raw, unrepentant, bestial death metal of the old school.” – No Clean Singing

“Putrid and ferocious death metal in the vein of old gods like Grave, Entombed, Unleashed, etc.” – Zombie Ritual Fanzine

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BIOGRAPHY:

Under The Church… Death Metal… pure and simple.

Born of the base desire to create raw and pure Death Metal, Erik Qvick and Lars Henriksson formed the band during 2012, after the final rites were administered to the reanimated corpse that was Nirvana 2002. Inspired, a series of tunes were crafted, labored and recorded. After a vocalist search, UNDER THE CHURCH settled on Australian vocalist MiK Annetts, to give voice to the primal compositions that had been conjured. The end result was ‘Demo 2013’; a three song affair that created a surge of interest in the band and their raw, filthy and ugly approach to the essence of Death Metal. Following their seven-track self-titled debut EP on Pulverised, UNDER THE CHURCH are primed and have released a firestorm of raw and bestial Death Metal called Rabid Armageddon.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more info:

www.facebook.com/UnderTheChurch

pulverised.bigcartel.com/

pulverised.bandcamp.com/

www.facebook.com/pulverisedrecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE UNDER THE CHURCH.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: KAMELOT “Insomnia” (Official Video)

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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KAMELOT – Progressive/Symphonic Metal superstars KAMELOT released their eleventh studio album, Haven, this past May 4th, via Napalm Records. Insomnia is the second track on this album; an album that I’ve appreciated since my first listen. I easily recommend Haven to everyone, due to the fact that KAMELOT crosses over many Rock and Metal genres. This album is, frankly, one of the beacons of Metal Releases in 2015.

Loaded with Power Metal style keys from Oliver Palotai and the cinematic vocal style of Tommy Karevik, Insomnia is both a memorable and entertaining music video. I hope you enjoy this song and video (below) as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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As read on the Napalm Records YouTube site for KAMELOT’s Insomnia:

Insomnia is a sic-fi inspired song. In a post apocalyptic world, surveillance is everywhere and over population is rampant. Deep in the underground of the Wasteland Monarchy lies the Insomnia Division, the housing for some of the chosen ones, only allowed to live in an Insomniatic state.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KAMELOT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: HELLOWEEN “Battle’s Won” (Official Track And Lyric Video)

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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HELLOWEEN – Below is the official track Battle’s Won from the fifteenth HELLOWEEN studio album, My God-Given Right. This new HELLOWEEN album was released worldwide via the mighty Nuclear Blast Records. I’ve been a fan of HELLOWEEN for decades now and it seems like only yesterday when I purchased the (debut full-length) cassette version of Walls Of Jericho. I still have that cassette from 1985 too. Unbelievable, I know!

One of the finest Metal album releases of 2015 that I purchased back in May is: My God Given Right. I found it at my local Best Buy and there was only one there. This new HELLOWEEN album of European Power Metal has made me feel damn good! There’s that special something about the vocals of Andy Deris and the way HELLOWEEN plays at such a heightened level, with each of their songs. Just an amazing band is HELLOWEEN, both past and present, in my Metal opinion.

When it comes to this Battle’s Won song, I cannot figure out if it’s a pro or anti-war song. Maybe it’s neither? Regardless, I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Helloween - Classic Band Logo - #119 - 2013

There truly is not one average song on My God Given Right. The entire album is killer. If you haven’t bought it yet, do so. You don’t want to miss out on this new HELLOWEEN album, one of my Metal favorites of 2015! Whoa.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

OTARGOS – Confirmed For HellFest 2016

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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HellFest Appearance To Mark Band’s 15th Anniversary

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Kaotoxin is proud to reveal that OTARGOS will be returning to Hellfest in 2016 to celebrate their 15th anniversary, this marking the fourth time a Kaotoxin artist (after AD PATRES, AZZIARD and DEEP IN HATE) is hitting the stage of this world-class prestigious event.

OTARGOS‘ sixth studio full-length, Xeno Kaos, will be unleashed on November 13th and is currently available for preorder as a 100 copies collector edition boxset CD, limited edition DigiSleeve CD and digital while a crowdfunding campaign is available until November 11 for collector 12-inch LP and cassette tape versions.

Pre-order Xeno Kaos at:

www.kaotoxin.com/product-category/kaotoxin-artists-releases/otargos/

Xeno Kaos collector LP and cassette crowdfunding campaign:

www.indiegogo.com/projects/otargos-xeno-kaos-collector-lp-and-cassette-tape#/

Before the Hellfest, OTARGOS will also co-headline (along CinC) Kaotoxin’s second annual KaotoxinFest on December 5th & 6th in Lille (FR) where FAAL, MISERABLE FAILURE, THE NEGATION, PROJECT FOR BASTARDS, PUTRID OFFAL, SAVAGE ANNIHILATION and WE ALL DIE (laughing) will also perform.

For details visit the KaotoxinFest Facebook Event Page.

Stream Xeno Kaos in full at this location.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

For more info:

www.otargos-terror.com

www.facebook.com/OTARGOSband

www.kaotoxin.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE OTARGOS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: MARDUK “Frontschwein” (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Marduk - Frontschwein - promo album cover pic - #2015MMO10

Back in January of this year, Sweden’s legendary MARDUK released their thirteenth studio album, via Century Media: Frontschwein. This is one of the best albums I’ve listened to and enjoyed in 2015, due to it’s undeniable integrity of both Black Metal and Extreme Metal sound, crafted lyrics, along with its completeness as a musical work. It’s an album I highly recommend, in other Metal words.

Below is the music video for the title track: Frontschwein. I hope you enjoy this song and music video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

 

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 Morgan – Guitars

 Mortuus – Vocals

 Devo – Bass

 Widigs – Drums

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MARDUK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS “Melody Lane” (Official) Music Video

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on November 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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UNCLE ACID – I am very attracted to the Fuzz Metal from UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS. There is something about the sound, vibes and vocals from this band that I find irresistible. Melancholy and as the band themselves call it: Psycho Music. The fuzz from UNCLE ACID makes the fuzz from The Black Keys sound like chicken shit roasting on a hot tin roof. Seriously. UNCLE ACID is a (real) band that for certain will never become a mainstream media darling and that’s sensational in its own right.

The riffage and doom from UNCLE ACID carries their song Melody Lane throughout its nightmarish grandeur. Melody Lane is featured on UNCLE ACID’s new studio album: The Night Creeper. Watch this chilling music video below and prepare yourself for a song that you’ll either love or trash; there really is no in-between. I love this song and dig the creepy video too.

This far-out album of heavy darkness was released via Rise Above Records, back on September 4th. Look for this Night Creeper album to make some noise on Metal Odyssey’s Best Of 2015 lists, after the holiday season. Metal Be Thy Name.

Uncle Acid - The Night Creeper Tour - October - November - 2015 - promo banner pic - #MONMSSC90399

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For more info on this very cool band:

Uncle Acid and the deadbeats

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

HAUTAJAISYÖ – Self-Titled Debut Album Is Out now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on November 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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HAUTAJAISYÖ

J. Partanen – Vocals

S. Pirskanen – Guitar

S. Kettunen – Bass

Leinonen – Drums

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Melancholy driven Metal of desperation, self-destruction and death. A plunge deep into the source of hidden fear and agony. Music filled with all the pain in the world to accompany you on your last journey you will never return from. The band tells about its music.

As mentioned, death metal can be depressing and it is at points, but this Finnish quartet take being depressive music to a new level. It may be a little hard to wrap your head around at first because you don’t know whether to headbang or hang yourself, and maybe you can do both at the same time.” – Cadaver Garden Blog

Hautajaisyö (Funeral Night) was formed in 2014 and plays melancholy Thrash & Death Metal. Band music focuses on catchy riffs, low growling vocals, finnish lyrics and groove elements. Songs have been stripped from anything nonsense and what is left is a mix of pure aggression and deep sorrow. Lyrics of the songs tells stories of failure, death, suicide and mental problems. Hautajaisyö has released ”Uneenkuiskaajat 2015 promo” in January and now the band has released its debut album on October 31st, 2015, through Inverse Records.

Listen to Hautajaisyö on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6mRq5F1hGNhWp8jAkEd0CQ

Download Hautajaisyö on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Hautajaisy%C3%B6_Hautajaisy%C3%B6?id=Bl5xnpm7u524pdcxsbhyykyru4u

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Track List:

Jokainen kuolee vuorollaan

Päänsärkijä

Minä Olen Vain Puu

Aamulla Vainaa

Uneenkuiskaajat

Pirun Pesä

Mieleni Varjoissa

Köysi

Tämän Vainajan Tähden

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Clean vocals in Päänsärkijä & Köysi by Tomas Ahlroos.

Shouts in Jokainen Kuolee Vuorollaan by S. Pirskanen.

Choir shouts by Hautajaisyö and J. Ruotsalainen.

Recorded & Mixed by Sami Kettunen.

Drums recorded in Studio 33 by Lassi Pitkänen.

Mastered by Janne Tuikkala & Sami Kettunen.

Artwork by Minttu Harju. All songs by Hautajaisyö.

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* For more info on Hautajaisyö:

https://www.facebook.com/Hautajaisyo

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Source: Inverse Records

www.inverse.fi

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HAUTAJAISYÖ

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: SATYRICON – “Die By My Hand” – From “Live at the Opera”‬

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on November 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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SATYRICON – It is November 1st already, holy crap! I could have sworn it was just August 1st. Regardless, today I want to celebrate one of the true icons of Black Metal: SATYRICON. Satyr (musical genius) and Frost (drums) have once again brought their band together in 2015 with spectacular results: Live At The Opera.

Released via Napalm Records, I can honestly state that this live album featuring The Norwegian National Opera Chorus is already an all-time Metal classic in my Metal life. I highly recommend this album to those who appreciate Black Metal and Metal; despite that I also recommend this album to those who appreciate music.

This live performance is mesmerizing for me! A top ten Metal album of 2015, by Metal Odyssey’s standards. The live music video spotlighted below is: Die By My Hand. This song was originally featured on SATYRICON‘s spectacular studio album from 2008: The Age Of Nero. I admire SATYRICON so much that words alone cannot express it. I hope you enjoy this song and video as much as I do. Metal Be Thy Name.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s METAL Pick Of The Day Is: ENFORCER “Undying Evil” (Official Video)

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music videos, rock music with tags , , , on October 30, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Sweden’s ENFORCER are a True Metal band that have snuck onto my all-time favorite list for good reason. They kick unbelievable Metal ass from here to Orion’s Belt! Today, I want to spread the Metal word of ENFORCER to you all, with their incredible song: Undying Evil. This song is featured on ENFORCER‘s superior studio album released earlier this year, via Nuclear Blast: From Beyond.

The music video below is filled with live ENFORCER footage, a hot female vampire, blood, sexual situations, brief nudity and unreal great Metal. What more can we ask for than that? Metal Be Thy Name!!

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As a Metal bonus, I have also included the (Official) Lyric Video for Undying Evil. The lyrics to this song are pretty amazing too, I might add. Read along, sing along and crank ‘er up all you Metal Muthas!!

ENFORCER:

Olof Wikstrand – Vocals/Guitars

Jonas Wikstrand – Drums

Joseph Tholl – Guitars

Tobias Lindkvist – Bass

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For more info on ENFORCER:

Facebook: Enforcer

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ENFORCER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

INSTIGATOR – To Release “Bad Future” 7″ Vinyl EP On Gates Of Hell Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on October 29, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Parents, teachers and politicians, lock up yourselves! After the 2010 Future Shock tape, new barbarians INSTIGATOR have returned with the Bad Future 7″ vinyl EP. The black vinyl EP will be released December 11th on Gates of Hell Records (a Cruz Del Sur Music sub-label).

Featuring members of ANTICHRIST, PORTRAIT, DEVIL LEE ROT, TRAP, AUTOPSY TORMENT and more, INSTIGATOR offers four tracks (15 minutes) of pure Speed/Heavy Metal, strictly on black vinyl. Pre-orders are set for November 20th.

2015, after the fall of Europe: human beings are nothing more than consumers. Everything is a product that must be sold to everyone. A fashion created to be suitable for all. In a globalized world, mankind has grown weak. And controllable. Technology, the way to profit, power and mass enslavement. But as the world leaders’ confidence increases, a far more aggressive tyrant is about to take over.

Out of the ashes of civilization and into the future, INSTIGATOR will twist your children’s minds with Metal, Satan, hate towards society and disrespect for authority.

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Track Listing:

Side A

Anabolic

Inseminoid

Side B

Black Magic

Undetectable

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Instigator is not about fashion. Instigator is not about selling colored vinyls and limited patches to kids so they can post them on the Internet. Instigator is not on Facebook.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more info:

http://www.gatesofhellrecords.com/

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE INSTIGATOR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MURASHITA Debut EP ‘Inescapable Damnation’ Is Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Inescapable Damnation, the debut EP from Thrash Beast MURASHITA, is out now. Order it at:

http://masakimurashita.bigcartel.com/product/murashita-inescapable-damnation-ep

The title track, which features contributions from MEGADETH bassist Dave Ellefson and drum guru Kevin Talley, is streaming at this location or below:

The official lyric video for opening track “Retribution,” featuring Talley and bassist Kelly Conlon (DEATH, MONSTROSITY), is available here.

MURASHITA is the new project masterminded by renowned guitarist, producer and engineer Masaki Murashita Inescapable Damnation features performances from David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity) and Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent).

Murashita - logo - 2014 - Masaki Murashita

Critical Praise:

“Fun, bouncy and unafraid to tear your fucking throat out Inescapable Damnation gets at the beauty of heavy metal…” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“Kings are born kings, so don’t waste your time and pay homage to Murashita. Now, you mortal!”  Dark Souls United

“The EP as a whole is the definition of thrash, but brings different elements into the mix which creates Murashita’s own signature sound.” – Metal Nexus

“…Masaki brings his lead guitar and scorching vocals back to the forefront with his solo debut and I am left completely jubilant at what I’ve been listening to…” 5/5 – Metal Odyssey

“The production is great, the music is good and the guest musicians are handpicked with great care.” – Lords of Metal

“From start to end, very much an artistic wonder. They have something sick and unique here.” 10/10 – Taste of Khaos

“With outstanding guitar work, great lyrics and a complete lack of conformity to industry expectations, Inescapable Damnation is a metal manifestation.” – Full Metal Rock

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Masaki Murashita first showed his scorching riffs and powerful songwriting, along with his blistering and aggressive vocal style with the critically acclaimed modern thrash band Hemoptysis in 2007 and he has been clawing his way to the top ever since. Combining elements of melody, thrash and modern extreme metal, Masaki has molded his own razor-sharp brand of metal that is moving into the next stage of metal evolution.

MURASHITA is now releasing the debut solo EP, Inescapable Damnation, which features some of the top players in metal – including David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity), Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent) – and mixing by award-winning producer, Ryan Greene (Megadeth, NOFX).

Early previews of the new MURASHITA release performed on EMGtv were met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The international tour to support Inescapable Damnation began in Japan this past September.

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For more info on Masaki Murashita:

www.masakimurashita.com

www.facebook.com/murashitamusic

www.youtube.com/user/masakimurashita

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MASAKI MURASHITA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Debut Album From Blackened Death Metallers APPARATUS Out Now On Lavadome Productions

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on October 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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The self-titled debut from Denmark Death Dealers APPARATUS is out now on Lavadome Productions. Stream the album in its entirety at this location or below:

Order the CD:

http://store.lavadome.org/product_info.php?products_id=1034

Lavadome Productions has one again unearthed a rare gem in the form of a full-length monument of twisted and grotesque Death Metal Art.   Channeling the power of the Ancients and spreading its nefarious message with wanton disregard for listener safety.

APPARATUS’ self-titled album is a staggering piece of grotesque art on which the band employs primordial weaponry in the invasion of multiple musical territories. The result is an original, dense, and thoroughly devastating journey into audio horror. The incredibly crushing dynamics of the songs and the flow of the album result in a mind-bending, soul-scarring experience. The deeper one ventures into APPARATUS’ macabre realm, the more harrowing and sadistically satisfying the experience. The abyss calls, the mortal world is poisoned, and barbarous energies unleashed; leaving permanent scars, both physical and mental. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.

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Track List:

1. Sermon I
2. The Unreverberate Blackness of the Abyss
3. Spheres
4. R’lyeh
5. Sermon II
6. Dissecting Temporal Dimensions to Afflict the Abyssi of Chronos
7. Miskatonic
8. King God
9. Sermon III
10. Prayer
11. Arkham

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Critical Praise:

“This is one of the best albums of the year.” – Glacially Musical

“Apparatus may come from Denmark but sound like they studied at the Australian school of demonic metal: dissonant, oppressive and weird.” – Evil Warnings

“Rooted in blackened death metal, capturing the darkness and brutality of the genre, while also mixing in ritualistic, avant-garde and experimental elements to create a style of their own.” – Blackened Death Metal Zine

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Source:

Clawhammer PR - promo logo - 2015 - #0323CHMO

For more info:

www.facebook.com/Apparatusdk

www.lavadome.org/

lavadome.bandcamp.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE APPARATUS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Black Bow Records To Release Un Debut Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on October 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Black Bow Records is pleased to announce that they will release the debut album of Seattle’s Un, The Tomb of All Things. The album is 5 tracks of funeral doom featuring veterans of Seattle’s music scene, including Monte McCleery of Samothrace.

Black Bow Records owner Jon Davis (also of doom band Conan) had the following to say in regards to the release:

“We are pleased to announce the signing of Seattle black hole creators UN. A darker, more melancholy and heavy band does not exist today and we’re pleased that they wish to call Black Bow Records home. Their new release ‘The Tomb of All Things’ will blow your mind and gives everything that heavy music is lacking today. Effortless devastation.”

The Tomb of All Things will be released on December 4 2015 on CD and digital formats. Pre-orders are available (with free shipping inside the US) at this location:

http://blackbowrecords.bigcartel.com/product/un-the-tomb-of-all-things-cd-pre-order

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About Un:

Originally formed as a 3-piece in the summer of 2012, the band combined their collective experiences and influences to create a unique blend of Doom and Post-Metal. After two self-released demos in 2013 and numerous performances around the Northwest, the band eventually expanded to add a second guitarist, further developing their sonic palette.

Utilizing thundering fuzz-trodden rhythms and cavernous reverb-soaked clean sections, the quartet continues pushing forth to forge a dynamic, immersive experience. “We wanted to create something more than just a ‘funeral doom’ record,” says Monte, the band’s guitarist/vocalist. “Our main concern was writing songs that are emotionally relatable without compromising atmosphere or intensity.” After unleashing The Tomb Of All Things in the fall of 2015 on Black Bow Records and plans to tour throughout 2016, Un’s cosmic vessel of melancholy and realisation will only continue to soar through the infinite cosmos… towards whatever end may wait.

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Un is:

Monte McCleery

David Wright

Clayton Wolff

Andrew Jamieson

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Album credits:

Recorded & Mixed by Jon Lervold at Big Name Studio

Vocals recorded by James Kelso at Screaming Monkey Studio

Mastered by James Plotkin

Artwork by Sam Nelson

Layout by Alex Eastman

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Source: Dewar PR

Un Facebook

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE UN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

AGAINST EVIL “FATAL ASSAULT” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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AGAINST EVIL are from Visakhapatnam, India and have their new studio EP, Fatal Assault, out via Transcending Obscurity. AGAINST EVIL is another fine Metal example as to why the underground Metal world rules. This EP begins with Battle Call, a 49 second intro that boasts both electric and acoustic guitars, a segue for the ripping and tearing The Enemy Within. Melodic guitar playing with clean vocals, this song has memorable seeping from its every Metal crevice.

Speedbreaker sounds like its name; all speed my Metal brethren! Can I say, memorable song number 2? Bulletproof is yet another solid showing of how this band can crunch and pound away with their brand of Metal, while incorporating clean vocals in such a non-subtle fashion. War Hero is my favorite song on Fatal Assault, due to its Power Metal meets Metal anthem and thundering style. Throughout this entire EP, the production is top-grade with obvious Thrash and Speed Metal influence. AGAINST EVIL’s Metal craft has obviously catapulted them to such a fine level of Metal creativity, in my Metal opinion.

Crank up The Enemy Within, below! Whoa!

It’s very cool that I have been introduced to AGAINST EVIL via their Fatal Assault EP. Guitarists Sravan (vocals & rhythm) and Shasank (lead) are a thrill to listen to. Noble John on drums is a lit stick of dynamite! Siri on bass and vocals is a player too, making it fun for me to crank the bass knob on maximum! Get your Metal radar turned towards AGAINST EVIL and thank the Metal Gods that this band exists. Metal be thy name. – Stone

AGAINST EVIL – Lineup:

Siri – Vocals, bass

Sravan – Vocals, rhythm guitar

Shasank – Lead guitar

Noble John – Drums

Fatal Assault – Track List:

  1. Battle Call
  2. The Enemy Within
  3. Speedbreaker
  4. Wings of Steel
  5. Bulletproof
  6. War Hero

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www.tometal.com

www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurity

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LONG LIVE AGAINST EVIL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE INDIA.

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ALL HELL ‘The Red Sect’ – Out Now On Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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The Red Sect, the new album North Carolina Blackened Thrashers ALL HELL, is out today on Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. Purchase and/or stream the album at:

hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/the-red-sect.

CD orders: www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/store/hpgd117.html

The Red Sect marks a crossroads for the band; the straightforward aggression of their debut blends with a seething, menacing atmosphere-further enhanced by the mixing and mastering skills of TOXIC HOLOCAUST main man Joel Grind, creating an album that is dark, vicious, and compelling. The record’s ten tracks weave a frightful narrative of ritual possession, vengeance, and revolt. The band has further explored and defined their sound, once again drawing influences from a wide array of genres such as Thrash, Black Metal, Deathrock, and Punk.

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Praise for The Red Sect:

“The Red Sect is sure to be on the shortlist for the best underground metal of the year.” – Gear Gods

“A thoroughly electrifying romp, a ripping rampage of thrashing riffs, punk rhythms, and mad-dog snarls. Hooky as hell and as nasty as a famished wolverine.” – No Clean Singing

“A fiesta of satanic proportions where demons, whores and cocaine are abundant.” – Dark Souls United

“A holocaustic punk hybrid of black metal and rock n’ roll, influenced by Motörhead, Thrash Metal tunes and rabid attitude.” – Zombie Ritual Fanzine

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ALL HELL:

Jacob Curwen – Guitar and Vocals

Kurt Henderson – Drums

Erik Ballantyne – Bass Guitar

Formed in Asheville, North Carolina in 2013, blackened thrash fiends ALL HELL began carving a name for themselves through their early performances and released their debut record, The Devil’s Work, in 2014. Since their 2014 debut release, ALL HELL have been busy sowing chaos through live performances while crafting their sophomore record.

Playing and touring throughout the Southeast, the band has quickly developed a following and earned a reputation as one of the most intense and lethal live acts in the region, having shared the stage with bands like 1349, Black Tusk, Ghoul, Skeletonwitch, and Toxic Holocaust. With their relentless drive, growing support, and two albums under their belt, ALL HELL pushes forward, intent on spreading their hellish music and intense live experience to as many people as possible ALL HELL is currently booking dates for Winter and Spring tours in support of The Red Sect.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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For more info on ALL HELL:

www.facebook.com/allhellband 

http://allhell.bandcamp.com/ 

http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/

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LONG LIVE ALL HELL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

STANDING OVATION – Releases Second Album On November 27th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on October 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Standing Ovation. That melting pot of musical styles, the shimmering red blast furnace, the catalyst of the industrial revolution, the seismologist’s worst nightmare. Once again will the tectonic plates rip apart and the Earth’s magnetic poles will switch places when the band releases their next album which is titled “Gravity Beats Nuclear”.

The album title refers to the creation of all life – Gravity. Without this, no stars would have ever been born and hence no life either. Although the album deals with powerful themes of life, the familiar trademark of twisted humor is once again included with a pinch of science fiction.

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The musical extremes are widened further and once more, it’s a roller-coaster ride which you hop on blindfolded not knowing what surprises there will be around the corner. And last but not least, has the coating been decorated by much richer melody frosting.

Gravity Beats Nuclear – Track List:

1. 23+23
2. Permafrost
3. Killer, Iron
4. Hellbillies
5. Fool’s Parade
6. Lifeline
7. The Great Attractor
8. Run Little Mouse Run
9. I Am

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Source: Inverse Records

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www.inverse.fi

For more info on STANDING OVATION:

Standing Ovation

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LONG LIVE STANDING OVATION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

North Carolina Death Merchants NECROCOSM Release Debut Album ‘Damnation Doctrine’ – Full Album Streaming

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on October 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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North Carolina Death Merchants NECROCOSM have just released one Hell of a savage, penetrating debut album called Damnation Doctrine. Purchase and/or stream the album in its entirety at http://necrocosm666.bandcamp.com/ or below:

NECROCOSM was born of fire in chaos during the bleakest period of the year 2011. Three remaining members from a deceased project decided to embrace their dark inspiration and craft music in a new sinister direction. Formation of the circle was complete in 2012. Many beers were had, copious heads were banged and much blood was spilled, as the dark assembly forged this new sonic beast in the crucible of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

NECROCOSM is your shadow in the darkness, your cruel reminder that your time is short and death always prevails. Positivism never being our strong-suit, the growled, grunted, and shrieked lyrical themes are the darkened horizon obliterating all hope, devastating guitar riffs and solos melt more faces than the ark of the covenant, the inhuman drumming annihilates your empty fractured skull and the grinding bass is guaranteed to evacuate your bowels. We are gaining ground slowly but surely, promising to infect the ears and minds of our audience and remind them of the haunting darkness that awaits us all in the end. There is no eternal life in paradise or damnation in hell. Only the dreadful quiet of the eternal void.

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NECROCOSM:

Zach Senicola – Vocals
Kevin Spivey – Guitar
Brent Overton – Guitar
Matt Brocking – Bass
Adam Walker – Drums

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Damnation Doctrine – Track Listing:

1. Damnation
2. Sworn Hatred
3. Architects of Death
4. Disavow
5. Octopian Eclipse
6. Necrocosm
7. Hypnagogic Gait
8. Force Fed Progeny
9. W.B.S.
10. Plains of Inexistence

“‘Damnation Doctrine’ is 2015’s first essential melodeath record.”
– The Killchain

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For more info on NECROCOSM:

www.facebook.com/Necrocosm

 http://necrocosm666.bandcamp.com/

http://twitter.com/necrocosm

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LONG LIVE NECROCOSM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

REVOLTED MASSES – To Release Second Album “Age Of Descent” This November; Music Video “Waltz For The Fallen” Out Now!

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

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Revolted Masses were formed in 2008. Their music approaches the area of modern Death/Thrash Metal, with a unique touch of oriental elements. Their lyrics are mainly of a radical political nature.

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“Age Of Descent” is their second full-length album, consisted of 11 powerful tracks, It is self-produced, while the artwork is done by Manster Design (Tardive Dyskinesia). The music video for the track “Waltz For The Fallen” is directed by Jim Evgenidis (Head Cleaner). Numerous guests have participated in the album, like Fotis Benardo (ex- Septic Flesh). The album is released under Inverse Records November 13th and it is available all over Europe.

Track List:
01.Slave to the Media
02.Waltz for the Fallen
03.Bloodshed in Eden
04.DiscrimiNation
05.Bite the Hand that Feeds Them
06.Panopticon
07.Severed Aphrodite
08.Matricide
09.Flesh Inc.
10.Ruled by Rats
11.Murder ex Machina (ft. Fotis Benardo ex-Septicflesh)

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George Stefanis – Vocals
Vaggelis Theodorakis – Guitars
Kostas Karvounis – Guitars
George Stathopoulos – Bass Guitar
George Anamouroglou – Drums

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For more info:

www.facebook.com/revoltedmasses

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zjve6TfJlxINDL8bd474g

https://revoltedmasses.bandcamp.com

Inverse Records - logo - #2015IRMO

Source: Inverse Records

www.inverse.fi

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LONG LIVE REVOLTED MASSES.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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SINISTER “Dark Memorials” – A Metal Odyssey Album Review

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

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European Death Metal warriors, SINISTER, have released their new studio album of cover songs, Dark Memorials, this past Summer via Massacre Records. Man, this offering of Death Metal from SINISTER is a dandy! In all Metal honesty, I already have Dark Memorials reserved for a spot in Metal Odyssey’s Top Ten Metal Albums Of 2015 list. Dark Memorials destroys! There are tons of Thrash(ness) on this album to satisfy fans of the old-school style, while the raging Death Metal is nothing short of stunning. Seriously, my Metal brethren!

The cover of the Carcass classic Exhume To Consume is breathtaking, even with some flashy keyboards making a brief appearance. Yes, keyboards. From Bolt Thrower to Autopsy, with Kreator and Death in-between, this is a cover song album to hunger for! SINISTER have given these Metal classics all the Metal respect they so importantly deserve. Hell, there’s no better way to give thanks and praise to such legends of Metal, as SINISTER has done on Dark Memorials.

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Adrie Kloosterwaard on vocals is a Death Metal monster! Shit, what more can be said. The entire band gets my seal of Death Metal approval for their ear blistering performance on this Dark Memorials album. I have listened to Dark Memorials constantly since September and I’m never gonna stop recommending this album. Dark Memorials is one of the best cover song albums I’ve ever enjoyed in my Metal life! My favorite song on this album? All. Okay, it’s the cover of Autopsy’s Ridden With Disease. Metal be thy name. – Stone

SINISTER:

Adrie Kloosterwaard – Vocals

Dennis Hartog – Guitars

Bas Brussaard – Guitars

Mathijs Brussaard – Bass

Toep Duin – Drums

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TRACK LISTING:

  1. The Malicious (Intro)
  2. Beneath The Remains (Sepultura Cover)
  3. Exhume To Consume (Carcass Cover)
  4. Unleashed Upon Mankind (Bolt Thrower Cover)
  5. Master Killer (Merauder Cover)
  6. Beyond The Unholy Grave (Death Cover)
  7. Under The Guillotine (Kreator Cover)
  8. Ridden With Disease (Autopsy Cover)
  9. Necrophiliac (Slayer Cover)
  10. Radiation Sickness (Repulsion Cover)
  11. Blasphemies Of The Flesh (Carnage Cover)
  12. Spiritual Immolation (re-recorded) (Bonus)
  13. Compulsory Resignation (re-recorded) (Bonus)

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For more info on SINISTER:

Facebook: Sinister Official

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LONG LIVE SINISTER.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS OF METAL.

Stone.

IMPERIA “Tears Of Silence” – New Studio Album Releases On November 20th, via Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on October 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Imperia‘s new album Tears Of Silence will be released on November 20th via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Recorded & mixed by Christian Moos at SPACELAB STUDIO | Tonstudio | audio recording, mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios. Artwork by Jan Yrlund (Darkgrove).

All orchestrations by Oliver Philipps of Everon.

Album also available as ltd. digipak with 2 exclusive bonus tracks!

* IMPERIA plays Atmospheric Metal, with band members originating from across Europe.

* For more info on IMPERIA:

http://imperiaband.com/

https://instagram.com/imperiaband/

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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