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BEATING DEAD MEAT – Signs To Inverse Records!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , on July 15, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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A Rude Awakening now available on Spotify!

A Finnish Extreme Metal band Beating Dead Meat signs to Inverse Records. The band released their debut album “A Rude Awakening” in 2015 and it is released digitally on all essential services today July 15th 2016, via inverse Records. At the same time the band announces that they’ll enter the studio and will release the second album later this year, also via inverse Records.

The band comments:The purpose is to make a more varied album compared to our debut album and maybe bring more diversity in this existing profusion of thrash and melodic death metal.” And some words about cooperation with Inverse Records: “We are very excited with our collaboration with Inverse Records. Everything works on both sides and we believe that an upcoming album will get the attention it deserves.

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Band Line-Up:

Vocals – Iikka Jääskeläinen

Guitar – Niko Junnilainen

Drums – Joona Komulainen

Bass – Anssi Saastamoinen

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LONG LIVE BEATING DEAD MEAT.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

LORDI – “MONSTEREOPHONIC (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy)” Releases On September 16th, via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on July 14, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The new era is about to begin soon! The new Lordi album is called MONSTEREOPHONIC (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy).

From Lordi Facebook:

Get your asses ready for some serious kicking, as MONSTEREOPHONIC will be released September the 16th. One last chance to see the prettiest band on the planet in their SF1 outfits will be at Sabaton Open Air in Sweden next month. After that, get used to this look:

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Track Listing:

01. SCG8 : One Message Waiting
02. Let’s Go Slaughter He-Man (I Wanna Be The Beast-Man In The Masters Of The Universe)
03. Hug You Hardcore
04. Down With The Devil
05. Mary Is Dead
06. Sick Flick
07. None For One
08. SCG VIII : Opening Scene
09. Demonarchy
10. The Unholy Gathering
11. Heaven Sent Hell On Earth
12. And The Zombie Says
13. Break Of Dawn
14. The Night The Monsters Died

Produced by Nino Laurenne.

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Lordi

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LONG LIVE LORDI.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

RAT PAK RECORDS Set To Release MICHAEL SWEET (Stryper) “One Sided War”

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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In what promises to be Stryper front-man Michael Sweet’s most intense solo release to date, “One Sided War” showcases a full plate of hard rock & classic metal riffs from start to finish. One Sided War marks Michael’s 7th studio solo album and it clearly proves that he is still at the very top of his game! “I’ll tell you about it”, says Michael, “Musically it’s my heaviest solo album. It’s not thrash metal but there are definitely some songs on there that will pop out at you. There are some songs that have a bit of the Iron Maiden / Dio feel to them, as well as some songs that have a little bit of a Van Halen influence to them. It’s a very guitar-oriented, hard rock/metal album with lots of melodies and hooks!”

Surrounding himself in the studio with Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra, Evanescence drummer Will Hunt, bassist John O’Boyle and East Coast shred-master Ethan Brosh, Michael began creating what would soon be known as “One Sided War”. Michael states “Originally I planned on showcasing my own guitar playing; I was going to do it all myself, but once I brought Joel & Ethan into the picture, things began to take a new direction and I am very happy with what we have accomplished”. Says Ethan Brosh about working with Michael, “He’s one of those guys who have always been at the top of their game and has just never lost it and for me to be a part of this is very special”. Joel Hoekstra comments “Michael and I actually go back to my time in Night Ranger when we opened for him when he was playing with Boston. Ever since then we’ve just been kind of collaborating and this is sort of a natural evolution getting to play on a few songs on his solo album”.

The fast and furious opener “Bizarre” ignites the album’s pace with its lightning fast riffage, soaring vocals and blazing guitar solos. Tracks like “Can’t Take This Life”, “One Sided War”, “Golden Age”, “I Am” and “Comfort Zone” keep the metal fires ablaze, while tracks like “Radio”, “One Way” and “You Make Me Wanna” bring the hard rock vibe to the forefront . “One Sided War” features only one ballad, “Who Am I?”, a heartfelt, passionate song that reminds us of the softer side of Michael’s talents. Closing out the disc is a bonus track; it’s a different version of the song “Can’t Take This Life”, a duet with Michael and 16-year-old up-and-coming female vocalist Moriah Formica. If you are a fan of Michael Sweet / Stryper or a fan of classic Hard Rock & Metal in general “One Sided War” is an absolute must have, you won’t be disappointed! Official release date is August 26, 2016

The CD was tracked at Spirithouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts.

One Sided War – Track Listing:

Bizarre
One Sided War
Can’t Take This Life
Radio
Golden Age
Only You
I Am
Who Am I
You Make Me Wanna
Comfort Zone
One Way Up
Can’t Take This Life (*bonus track* featuring Moriah Formica)

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LONG LIVE MICHAEL SWEET.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Legendary ACCEPT Guitarist HERMAN FRANK Signs With AFM Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From AFM Records:

Look who was visiting us a few weeks ago: the one and only, Mr. HERMAN FRANK! The much acclaimed guitarist has written Metal history with Accept and Victory, in addition he has released two successful albums with his solo band.

We’re looking forward to unleash the new Herman Frank album later this year and also re-issue the first two albums “Loyal To None” and “Right In The Guts”.

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http://www.afm-records.de/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HERMAN FRANK.

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ELM STREET – “Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist” Releases on September 9th In The USA, via Massacre Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Elm Street‘s new album “Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist” will officially be released on September 9th in the USA!

Pre-order your copy here:

Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist has already been released in Europe on June 24th, 2016.

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MASSACRE RECORDS

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LONG LIVE ELM STREET.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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CRYSTAL BALL – New Studio Album “Deja-Voodoo” Releases On September 2nd, Via Massacre Records!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Crystal Ball present the artwork of the upcoming album “Déjà-Voodoo”, created by Thomas Ewerhard!

“The artwork is the perfect symbiosis between the terms déjà-vu and voodoo: Déjà-Voodoo! Our main character, a voodoo doll names Louis, is standing in the water, which mirrors him. The water is symbolic for the subconsciousness here. Louis also wears the CRYSTAL BALL ‘LifeRider’ amulet around his neck, as a personal item. Why LOUIS? Well, keep your guesses coming!”

The album will be released on September 2, 2016 via MASSACRE RECORDS.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CRYSTAL BALL.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

METAL ALLEGIANCE – To Release “Fallen Heroes” EP On August 2nd, Commemorating Lemmy, David Bowie And Glenn Frey

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 6, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Nuclear Blast:

Metal Allegiance has announced they will release a special EP, entitled Fallen Heroes, on August 12, 2016. The band united to pay homage to the 3 legends – Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead, David Bowie, and Glenn Frey – who impacted not just their lives but the world as well.

Below is the track list for Fallen Heroes:

  1. Iron Fist featuring Troy Sanders
  2. 2. Suffragette City featuring Mark Osegueda
  3. 3. Life In The Fast Lane featuring Alissa White-Gluz – Official Page

Guitar: Alex Skolnick

Bass: Mark Menghi

Drums: Mike Portnoy

“The end of 2015 and most of 2016 has been a brutal year with many of our heroes passing,” comments Mark Menghi. “When Portnoy called me in January to alert me that Glenn Frey had passed, I literally broke down. That night after having a few Tequila Sunrises in Glenn’s honor, a lightbulb went off… We’re going to record a few tunes to honor our fallen heroes. I called back Mike that evening and asked him what he thought and the next day we were in the studio recording. By weeks end, all guitars, drums and bass were complete. I can’t begin to explain the influence that Glenn Frey, Lemmy, and David Bowie had on me. Each of their music has helped me immensely during some real dark periods of my life and not to mention their influence on me as a musician and songwriter. Lemmy is God, Glenn is King and David is the Architect.”

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Alex Skolnick comments: “These brilliant artists have an extensive catalogue that is sometimes on the softer side (with the exception of Motörhead, of course). So when it came to The Eagles & Bowie, we specifically chose tunes of theirs that are riff-based and translatable to high energy arrangements. For Lemmy, we immediately crossed out “Ace of Spades” (great tune but the last thing the world needs is yet another cover version) and chose “Iron Fist,” which we already had a good handle on from playing live and to us is every bit as much a signature Motörhead tune.”

“I’m really excited to be a part of the Fallen Heroes EP” comments Alissa White-Gluz. “I think we have all felt the weight of losing so many great musicians this year. I think these songs are a cool way to pay tribute to a few people who contributed so much to the world of music and showcase a different side of ourselves.”

Recorded at Conclave Studios in New York City, Fallen Heroes was produced by Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick and Mike Portnoy. The album was mixed by Jay Ruston in Los Angeles, CA and mastered at Sterling Sound New York City by Ted Jensen. The initial sketch of the artwork was created by Mark Menghi and Stephen Thompson (Anthrax) and was later finalized by Marcelo Vasco Arts (Slayer).

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL ALLEGIANCE.

RIP, LEMMY, DAVID BOWIE & GLENN FREY.

Stone.

EDEN’S CURSE – New Album “CARDINAL” To Be Released October 14th, via AFM Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on July 3, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Multinational Melodic Metal band Eden’s Curse will release their fifth studio album Cardinal via German Metal label AFM Records on October 14th, 2016.

Produced by Paul Logue and Thorsten Koehne, Cardinal contains 12 songs with all of the usual Eden’s Curse trademark melodies, hooks and riffs.

Written mainly by the band’s long-established writing team of bassist and founding member Paul Logue, virtuoso guitarist Thorsten Koehne and former drummer Pete Newdeck (Tainted Nation), what is immediately apparent about ‘Cardinal’ is that it showcases some of the group’s melodic yet heaviest and most progressive moments to date.

“We took two years to write this album, because ‘Symphony Of Sin’ was such a successful album for us. We like to do things properly in this band and explore every possible opportunity to make each moment of every song the very best that it can be. We are not the type of band to just churn out songs with next to no quality control – we scrutinize every riff, lick, hook, melody, lyric and ask – can we do it better? This has been a long, hard and collaborative process that has not only produced some of the best songs we have ever written but some of the best collective performances on any Eden’s Curse album to date” enthuses bassist Paul Logue.

Guitarist Thorsten Koehne added “We are known as Eden’s Curse for writing some good hooks, so we can always come up with that, but one thing we wanted to do on this album was bring out the technical side of the band a little more as well as make it heavier”.

‘Cardinal’ is the first studio album to feature drummer John Clelland (Code Of Silence), who appeared on 2015’s ‘Live With The Curse’ double live release, and new Finnish keyboard player Christian Pulkkinen aka Chrism ( Simulacrum, Adamantra)

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Track Listing:

01. Prophets Of Doom
02. Sell Your Soul
03. The Great Pretender
04. Messiah Complex
05. Find My Way
06. Kingdom Of Solitude
07. Utopian Dreams
08. This Is Our Moment
09. Rome’s On Fire
10. Unconditional (Featuring Liv Kristine)
11. Saints & Sinners
12. Jericho

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Bonus Video Clip:
Sell Your Soul

CD Pre Order:http://shop.afm-records.de/…/eden-s-curse-cardinal-cd-digip…


CD + Tshirt Bundle Order:http://shop.afm-records.de/…/eden-s-curse-cardinal-cd-digip…

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For more Eden’s Curse:

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LONG LIVE EDEN’S CURSE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – July 2nd… From PRETTY MAIDS To GOJIRA

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On July 2nd, 1987 – The third studio album, Among The Living, from the great ANTHRAX was ranked at #72, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

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On July 2nd, 1987 – The Japanese Metal band EZO had their self-titled studio album ranked at #150, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Now, that’s a Metal blast from the past! Whoa! FYI: The legendary Gene Simmons produced this album. Whoa, again!

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On July 2nd, 1987PRETTY MAIDS had their second studio album, Future World, ranked at #174 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. How cool was that? Answer: very cool!

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On July 2nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Magma, from GOJIRA is ranked at #4, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jeepers!

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On July 2nd, 2016 – The newly released studio album from California’s NAILS is ranked at #17, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album’s title is: You Will Never Be One Of Us.

Fleshgod Apocalypse - King - promo cover pic - 2016 - #MO66333ILMF

On July 2nd, 2016 – The new studio album, King, from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE is ranked at #73, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yup.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

AFM Records “20 Years – Metal Addiction” Compilation Releases On July 8th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on July 1, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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2016 marks the 20th Anniversary for Germany-based Metal label AFM Records. Being in the business for two decades now and working with the “who is who” of the scene, the company is proud to present a special compilation of highlights and new tracks, titled “20 Years – Metal Addiction”, to celebrate in style.

Of course all the big names who were (and are) crucial for the label’s evolution during the years are featured here: Doro, U.D.O., Fear Factory, Evergrey, Avantasia, Rhapsody Of Fire, Danzig, Leaves’ Eyes, Edguy, Destruction, Masterplan, D-A-D, Ministry and many more. Two brand new, previously unreleased songs by Iron Mask and Eden’s Curse perfectly round off this extensive release, which comes up with a total of 52 tracks on 3 CDs (20 on the ltd. deluxe double Vinyl).

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Track Listing (3CD):

CD I

01. U.D.O.- Thunderball
02. Avantasia – Reach Out For The Light
03. Evergrey – A New Dawn
04. Masterplan – Spirit Never Die
05. Doro – Thunderspell
06. Leaves’ Eyes – Edge Of Steel (2016 Version)
07. Danzig – Ju Ju Bone
08. Lordi – The Riff
09. Shakra – Hello
10. Iron Savior – Starlight
11. Bloodbound – Moria
12. Flotsam and Jetsam – Taser
13. Ministry – Double Tap
14. A Life Divided – The Lost
15. D-A-D – Last Time In Neverland
16. Voodoo Circle – Graveyard City
17. Krokus – Too Wired To Sleep

CD II

01. Edguy – Babylon
02. Orden Ogan – The Things We Believe In
03. Rhapsody of Fire – Distant Sky
04. Kissin’ Dynamite – I Will Be King
05. Serious Black – Sealing My Fate
06. Jon Oliva’s Pain – Time To Die
07. Tankard – (Empty) Tankard
08. Elvenking – The Loser
09. Sinner – Heart Of Darkness
10. Ohrenfeindt – Zeit für Rock’n’Roll
11. Brainstorm – How Much Can You Take
12. At Vance – Only Human
13. Stahlmann – Feindflug
14. Solution .45 – Gravitational Lensing
15. Ektomorf – Rat War
16. Graveworm – Runaway
17. Onslaught – Born For War

CD III

01. Herman Frank – Right In Your Guts
02. Iron Mask – All For Metal
03. J.B.O. – Vier Finger für ein Halleluja
04. The New Black – With A Grin
05. Thunderstone – Veterans Of The Apocalypse
06. Suidakra – March Of Conquest
07. Destruction – Bestial Invasion
08. Sinbreed – Call To Arms
09. Manimal – Irresistible (Edit)
10. Eden’s Curse – Sell Your Soul
11. Triosphere – Breathless
12. Circle II Circle – Into The Wind
13. Borealis – The Chosen One
14. Fear Factory – New Messiah
15. Mors Principium Est – God Has Fallen
16. Pyogenesis – Steam Paves Its Way
17. Tanzwut – Brüder im Geiste
18. Theatre Of Tragedy – Hide And Seek

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 27th… From MÖTLEY CRÜE To WHITECHAPEL

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 27th, 1987 – The fourth studio album, Girls, Girls, Girls, from the legendary MÖTLEY CRÜE was ranked at #2, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

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On June 27th, 1987 – The second live album from the great JUDAS PRIEST was ranked at #47, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This live album was aptly titled: priest…live!

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On June 27th, 2016 – The newly released and sixth studio album, Mark Of The Blade, from Tennessee’s WHITECHAPEL is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking Yeah!!

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On June 27th, 2016 – Kansas City’s THE BROWNING have their newly released studio album, Isolation, ranked at #3 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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On June 27th, 2016 – The debut full-length studio album, Masters Of Evil, from DENNER / SHERMANN is ranked at #60, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

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LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

ODDLAND – Sensory Records Issues September Release Info For Sensory Records-Bound “Origin” Album; Trailer Posted

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 20, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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ODDLAND‘s second album, Origin was partly recorded by the band, the rest captured at Fantom Studio (Insomnium, Korpiklaani, Oranssi Pazuzu) after which it was mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir). Containing over forty-five minutes of music, the album bears a theme which ties deeply into the lyrics and extensive artwork, with a separate piece of art created by Egyptian artist Mohammed Essam for each of the nine songs.

“We didn’t really know what was in store when we started writing songs for Origin,” issues the band. “Creating this album took us way longer than we first imagined. We had an initial vision of what we wanted Origin to be, but it really took time to get there. Every song went through an endless set of revisions before they were finished. We feel we have expanded and evolved ODDLAND‘s sound with Origin: it is low and it is heavy, but the rhythms and melodies are still what carry the songs. Lyrically the album is tied together by the idea that the lyrics represent our origin: what has made us what we are – individually and collectively. Mohammad really contributed into making the ideas and atmospheres of the songs come to life visually. We can’t wait for people to experience the album.”

View the brief trailer for ODDLAND’s Origin at THIS LOCATION or below:

Laser’s Edge subdivision Sensory Records will release Origin worldwide on September 9th. More expansive previews of the album will be presented through audio and visual samples, in the weeks leading to its unveiling.

ODDLAND has also signed with mighty Dutch booking entity, Loud Noise, who will aid the band in delivering their new album to fans across the European continent over the coming months.

Founded in 2003 in Turku, Finland, ODDLAND stylistically incorporates a broad spectrum of tones and methods into their forward-thinking delivery, melding aggressive tones, spacious textures, and glorious melodies into a seamless and cohesive entity. Following a string of successful demos, the band was signed to Century Media for the 2012 release of their The Treachery Of Senses debut album. Mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, the record was greeted with a barrage of critical acclaim, including praise from top-tier publications like Rock Tribune, Metal Hammer, Inferno and many others, and praised as the best Prog-Metal record ever recorded in Finland.

ODDLAND has performed at a number of festivals including FME, Tuska, Headway, and Progpower Europe, in addition to many shows alongside the likes of established acts including Soen, Leprous, Swallow the Sun, Omnium Gatherum, Amoral and more throughout Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Lithuania, and beyond.

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Origin – Track Listing:
1. Esotericism
2. Thanatos
3. Penumbra
4. Untrue
5. Hidden
6. Skylines
7. Unknown
8. Faraway
9. Will

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info on ODDLAND:

Facebook: Oddland

http://www.lasersedgegroup.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ODDLAND.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

PARAGON – Unveils Album Art, Track List And Announces Release Date For Debut Album “Dead Planet”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Portland, Oregon’s purveyors of Progressive Deathcore, Paragon, are set to release their debut full-length album, Dead Planet, on July 22, 2016. Dead Planet, which combines a foundation of Deathcore with a mix of ambience, melodic guitar breaks, and heavy groove oriented riffing, was produced and engineered by the band’s own guitarist, Eric Gemme at GemLabs Audio (Extortionist, Navigator, Burdens) in Portland, OR. While both the band and the album started out as a one man project several years ago, Paragon has since evolved into a full-fledged band that is fully prepared to bring the aural assault that is Dead Planet to the masses.

Speaking on the band’s behalf, Eric had the following to say about Paragon and Dead Planet:After 4 years of writing, reflecting, and refining, I’m happy to say that ‘Dead Planet’ will finally be released to the public. This CD was written through the absolute worst and best times of my life, and I think the epic, heavy hitting, and groovy riffs translate well throughout. For the lyrics, We wanted to take a more focused approach – from explaining Earth’s position in space and providing different scenes and scenarios on the planet, to our exploration of other places within the universe. We have recently solidified the line-up as a 4-piece, and couldn’t be happier to bring these riffs to life on the stage.

The band released a pre-production mix of the track Augmented back in 2015, which can be streamed at the following location or below.

The final version of the track will be available on the full length. I Declare War‘s Jamie Hanks and American Me‘s Tony Tataje both add to the brutality of Dead Planet, with Jamie making a guest vocal appearance on the title track, and Tony delivering on Unshakable Faith.

Pre-orders for Dead Planet, which include T-shirt bundles, are now available for purchase via Paragon‘s bandcamp page at http://paragon.bandcamp.com/.

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Dead Planet – Track List:
1. Desolate
2. Pathogen
3. Dead Planet (Feat. Jamie Hanks)
4. Debris
5. Confrontation
6. Lunar
7. Unshakable Faith (Feat. Tony Tataje)
8. Gold Digger
9. Augmented
10. Novocaine
11. Endless Void
12. Cthulu
13. Truth (Rooks Cover)

Paragon:
Eric Gemme – Guitars, Engineering
Cory Lee – Vocals
Bryton Wilson – Drums
Robert Downing – Bass

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For more information, please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/Paragon503

http://paragon.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/paragon503/

https://twitter.com/paragon503/

https://www.facebook.com/gemlabsaudio

http://www.gemlabsaudio.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PARAGON.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Out Now! HELLEBORUS Debut Album ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ (Satanath Records/ Black Plague Records)

Posted in Black Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 17, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Upcoming Show Dates:

July 15 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater w/ Belhor, Scepter of Eligos

Sept 15-18 – White Hall, MD – Shadow Woods Metal Fest – info

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1. Helleborus Black (6:51)
2. Coils (5:06)
3. Edge Of Black Waters (6:17)
4. Colored Spores of Yuggoth (5:42)
5. Draconian Discipline (4:40)
6. The Poison of Sleep (5:23)
7. Temple of Seventh Death (4:24)
8. A Gift of Renewal (7:08)
9. The Carnal Sabbath (9:17)
Album Length: 54:50

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Song Streams:

Coils: [Youtube] [Free Download NCS]

Draconian Discipline [Youtube] [MetalInjection]

Hellebours Black (Drum Cam) [Youtube] [NCS]

The Carnal Sabbath [Youtube]

Colored Spores of Yuggoth [Decibel Mag]

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Out now officially as of June 17th through Satanath Records (Russia) and Black Plague Records (USA), Colorado Springs, CO Black Metal duo founded by brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman HELLEBORUS unleash their debut album ‘The Carnal Sabbath’. The album is a Bacchic frenzy of carnal abandon told through lascivious guitars and tempting bass rhythms along with elements of black, death and doom metal to provide a vast backdrop for an ambiance of potential and possibility. Fans of The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, Necorphobic, Belphegor and Blut Aus Nord are sure to be seduced by HELLEBORUS.

A full album stream of ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ can be heard at the following link and/or below: 

https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat155-helleborus-the-carnal-sabbath-2016


CD Album Order – http://helleborus.bigcartel.com/product/the-carnal-sabbath-album-pre-order

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In addition to the release of their debut album, the band will be brewing a new craft beer entitled ‘Ritual’ with Black Sky Brewery and reveal it at their next performance presented by the brewery and Metal Nation Radio in Denver, CO on July 15th at Bluebird Theater. Helleborus will be joined by Of Feather And Bone, Belhor, Scepter of Eligos. Full details can be found here.

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ABOUT HELLEBORUS:

Conceived within the womb of Execration, HELLEBORUS is the latest emanation of Jerred & Wyatt Houseman. Like the enigmatic and deadly winter flower from which the project takes its name, Helleborus pushes the exploration of traditional Black Metal into the uncharted territory of sensual duality and mysticism. Building on their professional experience with Execration and personal experiences through Akhenaten, the Houseman brothers sought a deeper expression of their experiential-driven musical style that audiences can connect with through a union of opposites.

“We’ve always had a vision for the type of Black Metal project Helleborus would be. We wanted to explore and deliver a darker and yet more romantic side of Black Metal. There is an unknown side of Metal that is masculine and powerful, yet sensual and respectful; controlled chaos.” comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

Album Band Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments)

Live Band Line Up features: Brent Boutte’ – Drums, Jerred Houseman – Guitar & leads, Wyatt Houseman – Voice, Ian Horenman – guitar & rhythms, Michael Hylands – Bass

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For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/HelleborusBlack

https://twitter.com/helleborusblack

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-64s

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Source: 

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AsherMediaRelations.com

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ZEPHYRA – Signs To Inverse Records, New Music Video Streaming!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 16, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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ZEPHYRA – Is a four piece Metal band from Borås, Sweden. With Åsa’s distinctive female vocals, Zephyra provides a wide sound in the Metal genre, with their roots in Thrash and Melodic Death Metal.

Since their official start back in 2011, the band has released a couple of EPs, played shows around Sweden, done live shows on the radio and frequently been aired in American and British radio shows. After signing a record deal in 2014, the debut album; ‘Mental Absolution’ was released world-wide on the Wormholedeath label. The album received positive reviews and was followed up by two official videos.

The second full length album; As The World Collapses, was recorded in the last quarter of 2015, and will be released on August 5, 2016 via Inverse Records. With the new album, Zephyra wants to show a bigger and more atmospheric sound than before, heavy and rhythmic, with keyboards and Åsas full ranged, diverse vocals.

A first video Words Of A Demagogue from the new album, directed by Greenworks in Gothenburg, was released in June 2016. The video is available in at this location: https://youtu.be/-zULPUZitOY or below:

With 2 European tours coming up, and a second video in the works, Zephyra has a loaded schedule for this fall.

Track List:
01. Words Of A Demagogue
02. Virago
03. My Gift, My Curse
04. Only One
05. Resurrect The Shame
06. Tormenting T
07. Gone By Dawn
08. You Crossed The Line
09. As The World Collapses

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Zephyra Line-Up:
Åsa Netterbrant – Vocals
Tony Netterbrant – Guitar
Tobias Oja – Bass
Kujtim Gashi – Drums

Discography:
As The World Collapses Album, 2016 (Inverse Records)
Mental Absolution Album, 2014 (Wormholedeath)
Kämpaglöd EP, 2013 (Self release)
First Blood EP, 2012 (Self release)

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Links:

Official website: www.zephyra.se

Facebook: www.facebook.com/zephyraofficial

Instagram: www.instagram.com/zephyraofficial

Youtube: www.youtube.com/zephyravideos

Twitter: www.twitter.com/zephyraofficial

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Source:

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http://www.inverse.fi

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ASENBLUT – Sign With AFM Records And Reveal Cover Artwork!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 15, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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It is one of the latest signings by AFM Records which calls for attention: The new ASENBLUT record “Berserker” will be out on August 19th, 2016.

The five-piece from Göttingen/Germany took their time to prepare for the release of their greatest album yet. “Berserker” includes 12 highly energetic songs (+ an English bonus track!) which leave no questions what these Melodic Death vikings are about.

With influences ranging from early Iron Maiden to modern Black / Death Metal heroes like Behemoth or Amon Amarth, the CD is packed with the best colors of the dark spectrum.

The record was mixed and recorded at the famous Greenman Studio by Seeb Levermann of ORDEN OGAN. Cover artwork by Peter Sallai (Sabaton, WASP, Kreator, Satyricon, Kataklysm, Annihilator, Mayhem, Powerwolf).

ASENBLUT are poised to start their victorious march on August 19th, when “Berserker” will be out world-wide as CD Digipak and limited Boxset.

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Tracklist – “Berserker”

01. Berserkerzorn
02. Titanenerbe
03. Offenbarung 23
04. Helden Des Ewigen Sturms
05. Auf den Feldern Von Flandern
06. Drachenborn
07. Des Alchemisten Elixier
08. Bittere Wacht
09. Berserkers Ruhmeserinnerungen
10. Schatten Über Arkham
11. Horizonte
12. Auf Grauen Schwingen
13. BONUS TRACK: Berserker Rage (english version)

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For more info on ASENBLUT:

Facebook: Asenblut

Source:

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http://www.afm-records.de

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WARFATHER – Announces Artwork And Track List For “The Grey Eminence”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 14, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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WARFATHER has released the artwork and track listing for forthcoming sophomore album The Grey Eminence. The album will be released September 16 on Greyhaze Records. Pre-order it at this location.

Featuring Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL), WARFATHER‘s highly anticipated follow-up to debut album Orchestrating the Apocalypse, was produced by Death Metal icon and studio wizard Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL).

The collaboration marks the first time Tucker and Rutan have worked together since MORBID ANGEL’s Gateways to Annihilation. Tucker had this to say about the results:

“I am extremely excited for the release of The Grey Eminence. I feel that this album is one of the best things that I have ever been a part of! Erik Rutan did an amazing job on the production and the songs speak for themselves!” 

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 Above: Steve Tucker

Producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) added:

“Recording with Steve and the guys on the new Warfather album has been fantastic! It has been a blast to be working on this monster album in the studio once again with my great friend and former band mate. The songs are heavy as hell and just outright awesome. We have some great tones and performances.”

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The Grey Eminence – Track List:

1. Orders of the Horde
2. Headless Mean Can No Longer Speak
3. Judgement, The Hammer
4. For Glory or Infamy
5. The Dawning Inquisition
6. Heedless Servant
7. Carnage of the Pious
8. Grey Eminence
9. Fair and Final Warning

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For more WARFATHER:

Facebook: WarFather

www.greyhazerecords.com

www.facebook.com/greyhazerecords

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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DIABOLIZER – UNLEASH LYRIC VIDEO FOR “PROCESS THE VOID”

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 13, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Extreme Metal label THIRD EYE TEMPLE have revealed a brand new lyric video from Turkish Death Metal horde DIABOLIZER. The track, which is titled “Process the Void” is a pure blast of Death Metal and is currently streaming via the highly esteemed LEGACY MAGAZINE.

Watch the lyric video for “Process the Void” here:

http://www.legacy.de/exklusives/item/33785-exklusiv-diabolizer-praesentieren-lyric-video

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For those of you who prefer to just listen, the track was also released via Transcending Obscurity on Soundcloud. You can stream the track here: http://tometal.com/song-premiere-turkish-death-metal-band-diabolizer/

“Process the Void” is from Diabolizer’s forthcoming album Apokalypse which will be released on July 8th 2016 on MCD format. You can pre-order Apokalypse at this location: http://thirdeyetemple.com/shop/en/main/501-diabolizer-apokalypse-ltd-mcd.html

DIABOLIZER consists of members of Decaying Purity, Engulfed, Deggial and Godslaying Hellblast. Thier first MCD  “Apokalypse” offers 5 tracks of relentless Death Metal containing diabolical skills, unending wrath and worship of destruction. As a bonus, the CD will also contain 2 tracks from their very limited 2012 promo “Shadows Of Impending Decimation”, which accounts for over 30 minutes of sonic holocaust! Expect nothing but cruel, punishing and relentless Death Metal madness!

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Source: Dewar PR

* For more info on DIABOLIZER:

DIABOLIZER – Facebook

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DENOMINATE – Signs To Inverse Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Finnish Technical Death Metal band Denominate signs to Inverse Records.

Denominate is a progressive Technical Death Metal band based in Oulu, Finland. Denominate draws influence from bands like Death and Carcass and blends it together with newer, more progressive and technical elements to create a progressive sound with a touch of old-school.

Denominate’s new album, “Those Who Beheld the End”, which is being released on August 5th 2016 through Inverse Records, is an album that further hones Denominate’s sound towards the progressive. “Those Who Beheld the End” has a more polished sound and experiments more with melody, while still keeping the heaviness of Denominate’s debut EP “Realms of Confusion” present.

“Those Who Beheld the End” was recorded and mixed at a private studio in Oulu. The album was recorded and mixed by Joacim U. Belius and the mastering was done in Sweden at Unisound AB by Dan Swanö.

Lyric video Degradation available below or here: https://youtu.be/LeNIB4SYlBA

Track List:

01. In A Chasm Of Stone
02. Degradation
03. Penumbra
04. The Demented Scholar of Abatos
05. Torments of Silence
06. Apeirophobia
07. Terrestrial Funeral

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Line-Up:
Vocals – Ville Männikkö
Guitars – Kimmo Raappana
Guitars – Eetu Pylkkänen
Bass – Tuomas Pesälä
Drums – Joni Määttä

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DENOMINATE – Links:
https://www.facebook.com/DenominateBand
https://twitter.com/denominateband

https://denominate.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/denominate
https://instagram.com/denominateband

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Source: http://www.inverse.fi

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Cult Death Metal Band MERCYLESS Release New Single

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on June 6, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The legend is back!

The one and only MERCYLESS, one of the cultest Death Metal acts ever to emerge from France, the one that released the two classic albums Abject Offerings (Vinyl Solution, 1992) and Coloured Funeral (Century Media, 1993), the one that relentlessly toured Europe with the likes of DEATH (RIP, Chuck), ASPHYX, UNLEASHED, TIAMAT or more recently LOUDBLAST, that one band is back with a new FREE digital single, Altered Divination” ahead of the October 7th release of its new full-length, Pathetic Divinity”.

Featuring a brand new song, My Name Is Legion, produced at Psykron studio (PUTRID OFFAL) and mastered at Conkrete studio (OTARGOS…), and a raw “official bootleg” 2014 live recording of the 1992 classic Substance of Purity”, the single is a foretaste of things to come any unholy Death Metal fan should get right now!

Hear the roar of the horde sharpening its weapons preparing for a new battle against everything holy!

Line up:

  • Max Otero – guitars & vocals
  • Gautier Merklen – guitars
  • Matthieu Merklen – bass
  • Laurent Michalak – drums

Discography:

  • 2016 – “Pathetic Divinity”
  • 2016 – “Altered Divination” (single)
  • 2015 – “Live Offerings” (official bootleg)
  • 2015 – “Blast from the Past” (split EP w/ Crusher)
  • 2013 – “Unholy Black Splendor”
  • 2012 – “Vision from the Past – Live 1989” (official bootleg)
  • 2011 – “In Memory of Agrazabeth” (compilation)
  • 2000 – “Sure to Be Pure”
  • 1996 – “C.O.L.D.”
  • 1993 – “Coloured Funeral”
  • 1991 – “Abject Offerings”
  • 1990 – “Vomiting Nausea” (EP)

Links:

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Source: Kaotoxin Records

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LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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