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TOOL RETURN TO EUROPE FOR SPRING TOUR – Dates Include Performances At Graspop Metal Meeting, Tons Of Rock And Copenhell

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 14, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Nov. 14, 2023, LOS ANGELES – Tool make their highly-anticipated return to Europe this Spring, with a month of dates slated for the 2024 trek, including outings at London’s The O2 Arena, Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena, as well as festival outings at Graspop Metal Meeting, Tons of Rock and CopenHell.

News of the band’s European tour follows a particularly busy time for the Los Angeles-based band, with the foursome featuring Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones and Maynard James Keenan, currently in the midst of a North American tour that extends into February. Over the last five months, TOOL has headlined Aftershock, Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life and the Sonic Temple Arts & Music festivals, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime performance at Power Trip, which Metal Hammer described as “a mind-melting, triumphant showcase of just how singular their art is, a transcendental experience that surpasses genre boundaries.”

Tickets for all headlining dates are on-sale this Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 am local time. In advance of the forthcoming on-sale, TOOL Army has opened additional memberships, with pre-sale tickets available exclusively to members for a 24-hour window beginning today at 10 am local time. TOOL Army members will continue to have access to pre-sale tickets until the public on-sale begins on Friday. A limited number of VIP packages will also be initially available to TOOL Army members, with remaining options available to the general public as the on-sale begins on Nov. 17. Select packages include premium tickets, sound check access with group photo, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information, visit https://www.toolband.com/vipeuuk. All ticketing links are available via Toolband.com. Night Verses opens on all European, non-festival dates.

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

TOOL European tour dates:

25 May Hannover, DE ZAG Arena
27 May Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome
30 May Birmingham, UK Resorts World Arena
1 June Manchester, UK AO Arena
3 June London, UK The O2 Arena
5 June Paris, FR Accor Arena
8 June Berlin, DE Parkbühne Wuhlheide
10 June Wien, AT Wiener Stadthalle
11 June Kraków, PL Tauron Arena
13 June Budapest, HU BudapestAréna
18 June Köln, DE Lanxess Arena
20 June Dessel, BE Graspop Metal Meeting
22 June Copenhagen, DK CopenHell
25 June Stockholm, SE Tele2 Arena
27 June Oslo, NO Tons of Rock

TOOL North American tour dates:

15 November Boston, MA TD Garden
16 November Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
19 November Montreal, QC Bell Center
20 November Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
21 November Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

10 January Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena
12 January New York, NY Madison Square Garden
13 January New York, NY Madison Square Garden
18 January Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
19 January Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
21 January Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
23 January Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
24 January Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
26 January Birmingham, AL The Legacy Arena at The BJCC
27 January Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum
30 January Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center
31 January Austin, TX Moody Center
2 February Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
3 February Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center
5 February Denver, CO Ball Arena
7 February El Paso, TX UTEP Don Haskins Center
9 February Phoenix, AZ Footprint Center
10 February Phoenix, AZ Footprint Center
12 February Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
14 February Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena
15 February Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena
17 February Ontario, CA Toyota Arena
18 February Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena

Source; Speakeasy PR

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PANTERA – Heavy Metal Icons Announce Second Leg Of North American Celebration Tour With Special Guest Lamb Of God

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the stage this February on the second leg of their North American headlining tour. The journey follows the band’s massively successful twenty-city run this past Summer, a tour which stood as one of the most anticipated tours of 2023, as well as their dates supporting Metallica. Featuring classic members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, the latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell.

The trek, which will commence on February 3rd in Sunrise, Florida, runs through fourteen cities, coming to a close on February 27th in Quebec City, Quebec. The band will again be joined by special guest, acclaimed metal powerhouse Lamb Of God, with additional support acts to be announced in the weeks to come.

Comments Anselmo, “Looking forward to jamming with everybody! These shows mean a lot and we aim to kick ass! Love y’all!”

Adds Brown, “We’re really excited to announce new dates in 2024. Looking forward to bringing the show to some cities we missed in 2023. Come jam!”

Ticket presales and VIP upgrades begin Tuesday, November 14th at 10:00am local time. General on sale date is Friday, November 17th at 10:00am local time at Pantera.com.

PANTERA was recently confirmed to play the 2024 edition of Download Festival. The performance will mark the band’s first UK appearance in three decades! Additionally, fans can catch PANTERA supporting Metallica on the remaining dates of their North American stadium tour this August. See all confirmed dates below.

PANTERA w/ Special Guest Lamb Of God:
2/03/2024 Amerant Bank Arena – Sunrise, FL
2/05/2024 Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL
2/07/2024 Rupp Arena – Lexington, KY
2/09/2024 Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
2/10/2024 FedEx Forum – Memphis, TN
2/13/2024 T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO
2/14/2024 Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, NE
2/16/2024 Canada Life Centre – Winnipeg, MB
2/18/2024 Resch Center – Green Bay, WI
2/20/2024 Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
2/22/2024 Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
2/24/2024 CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD
2/26/2024 Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON
2/27/2024 Centre Vidéotron – Québec City, QC
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6/14-16/2024 Download Fest @ Donington Park – Derby, UK #festival
8/02/2024 Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, MA **
8/09/2024 Soldier Field – Chicago, IL **
8/16/2024 US Bank Stadium – Minneapolis, MN **
8/23/2024 Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton, AB **
8/30/2024 Lumen Field – Seattle, WA **

** PANTERA supporting Metallica

Creators of the “power groove,” PANTERA got their start in Arlington, Texas with its best-known lineup, consisting of founding members and brothers, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell, with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Philip H. Anselmo. The group would become one the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history. To date, PANTERA has sold 20 million records worldwide and has received four Grammy nominations along with sold out arena tours across the globe.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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Slipknot Splits With Drummer Jay Weinberg… And WTF?

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 12, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

This past week the news broke of Slipknot notifying drummer Jay Weinberg that his service was no longer needed. After 10 years with Slipknot, contributing to 3 studio albums and touring, the loyalty factor went dark on Jay Weinberg for obviously no sufficient reason. “Slipknot is intent on evolving” is basically an excuse taken out of the handbook of cheap excuses to fire someone. Please. Slipknot evolving? Into what? A folk band? Bluegrass ensemble? Whatever.

Below are the press releases as released by Slipknot and Jay Weinberg. Granted, I don’t know every detail behind the scenes here; however, if it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck… then it’s a duck. I wish nothing but the very best of Metal success for Jay Weinberg for he deserves to rise above this nonsense. -Stone

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MEGADETH – Crush The World Tour Latin America 2024 – Dates, Countries and Cities Listed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 11, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From: MEGADETH newsletter:

The band will make their triumphant return to Latin America for 10 shows, with the first stop in Lima, Peru on Saturday, April 6. In addition to Peru, upcoming stops include Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and México. Presale tickets for Mexico will be available for Cyber Army members beginning Saturday, November 11 at 10AM local time. Presales for the rest of the tour dates are listed below and coming soon.

“April of 2024 Megadeth returns to South America to support our latest record, The Sick, The Dying, And The Dead!, and I always get excited because there is something truly different about South America. I don’t know what it is… but whatever IT is, they come by it naturally,” shared frontman Dave Mustaine. “We are also planning a really big surprise for where “Aguante Megadeth” all started in Buenos Aires, too! So… if you can, DO NOT MISS THAT SHOW!”

Ticket and VIP Package Presales begin Saturday, November 11, 2023 in select markets.

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SACRED REICH – “Surf Nicaragua” And “The American Way” MC Reissues Availablr via Time To Kill Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 10, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Today, US thrash metal legends SACRED REICH release MC re-issues of their classic albums “Surf Nicaragua” (1988) and “The American Way” (1990) via Time To Kill Records. Order your copies now at:

Sacred Reich "Surf Nicaragua" reissue MC
Sacred Reich "The American Way" reissue MC

“Surf Nicaragua” – tracklist:

  1. Surf Nicaragua
  2. One Nation
  3. War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)
  4. Draining You of Life
  5. Ignorance (Live)
  6. Death Squad (Live)

“The American Way” tracklist:

  1. Love…Hate
  2. The American Way
  3. The Way It Is
  4. Crimes Against Humanity
  5. State of Emergency
  6. Who’s to Blame
  7. I Don’t Know
  8. 31 Flavors

SACRED REICH is an American thrash metal band based in Phoenix, Arizona, that was formed in 1985. The band split in 2000, but reunited in 2006. They have been credited, along with Testament, Destruction, Death Angel and Dark Angel, for leading the second wave of thrash metal in the late 1980s.

In 2019, SACRED REICHreleased their first record in twenty-three years: “Awakening”. Showcasing everything a fan would expect and hope for from the Phoenix, Arizona unit, “Awakening” is a timeless collection comprised of blistering thrash, crushing grooves, meticulous solos, and socially conscious lyrics. The return of Dave McClain, who manned the drum throne from 1991 to 1997, and the addition of twenty-two-year old guitarist Joey Radziwill, alongside original members guitarist Wiley Arnett and vocalist/bassist Phil Rind, are integral facets of the record.

“Awakening” was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy), engineered by John Aquilino, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Halford, Armored Saint).

Source: ANUBI PRESS

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U.D.O. – Rescheduled Touchdown US/Canada Tour Set For Fall 2024

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 10, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Martin Häusler

German heavy metal veterans U.D.O. who were recently forced to postpone their planned 2023 North American tour, are pleased to reveal the rescheduled dates for Fall 2024. The journey will commence on September 6th in Frenchtown, New Jersey and makes its way through two dozen cities, closing on October 12th in Manchester, New Hampshire. Tickets, as well as VIP upgrades which include a meet and greet with U.D.O., a photo-op, autographs, and more are available at: national-acts.com/UDO.

Tickets purchased for the previous 2023 shows will be honored on their respective rescheduled dates. See all confirmed dates below.

U.D.O. Touchdown US/Canada Tour:
9/06/2024 Artie’s – Frenchtown, NJ
9/07/2024 The Vault – New Bedford, MA
9/08/2024 Reverb – Reading, PA
9/11/2024 Southport Music Hall – Jefferson, LA
9/12/2024 Rise Rooftop – Houston, TX
9/14/2024 Rolling Oaks Event – San Antonio, TX
9/15/2024 Trees – Dallas, TX
9/17/2024 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
9/18/2024 The 44 – Glendale, AZ
9/20/2024 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
9/21/2024 Stages – Santa Ana, CA
9/22/2024 Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
9/23/2024 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
9/25/2024 Rickhouse – Denver, CA
9/27/2024 The Vixen – Mchenry, IL
9/28/2024 The Forge – Joliet, IL
10/01/2024 Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON
10/02/2024 Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC
10/03/2024 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
10/04/2024 Token Lounge – Westland, MI
10/05/2024 Q & Z Expo – Ringle, WI
10/06/2024 Shank Hall – Milwaukee, WI
10/09/2024 Blue Note – Harrison, OH
10/12/2024 Angel City Music Hall – Manchester, NH

Preview and purchase Touchdownat THIS LOCATION.

U.D.O. released their latest studio album, Touchdown, in August via Atomic Fire Records. The record, which marks the musical reunion of singer Udo Dirkschneider and bassist Peter Baltes (ex-Accept) who joined the U.D.O. ranks earlier this year, continues to reap critical accolades globally and entered the official German album charts at #4 upon its first week of release marking the highest charting result in their homeland in their long-running career!

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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THE RODS – Sign With Massacre Records And Reveal First Single + Music Video Off Upcoming New Studio Album “Rattle The Cage”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 9, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

THE RODS are a storied heavy metal band that rocked their way through the ‘80s with a powerful, raw energy that had fans and critics alike calling them “The American Motörhead.” Once the go-to opening act for some of the biggest metal bands in the world, THE RODS toured throughout the ‘80s with the likes of Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, and Iron Maiden, among others. Along with contemporaries like Anvil and Raven, THE RODS are an integral part of what is commonly recognized today as Heavy Metal’s “golden age,” and emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Following their latest, much acclaimed 2019-album Brotherhood of Metal, now, THE RODS have announced their signing with Massacre Records, and are currently gearing up for the release of their forthcoming studio offering, entitled “Rattle The Cage”! The album will be available as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats on January 12, 2024, the pre-sale has just started at: https://therods.bfan.link/rattlethecage

Drummer Carl Canedy comments: “THE RODS are thrilled to have signed with Massacre Records! The staff and the label’s commitment to Metal is second to none. We feel our new album, “Rattle The Cage”, is one of our best ever. We’re looking forward to working with everyone at Massacre to help make this album as successful as it deserves to be. The Rods have always been about bringing their music to the fans. We will be doing just that in 2024! “

To share a first appetizer, today, THE RODS are presenting their upcoming album title track! “Rattle The Cage”is now available on all digital streaming services at THIS LOCATION, a music video is now premiering HERE!

“In preparation for this new album, I received a message from Carl stating that he had an idea for a new song,“ vocalist and guitarist, David “Rock” Feinstein, reveals. “He sent me the title, and some lyric ideas, and of course I thought the title and concept he formed was great. He then left it to me and my imagination to add more lyric ideas, and complete the musical work. The song is about the everyday person who feels trapped at what they might be doing in their life. No matter what the job may be, the need for relief was in need. It’s also about freedom, and about standing up for what you feel is right, and not being taken advantage of. Rattle the cage, and be heard. Let your feelings be known, and stand up for your rights. It really applies to everyone’s life.“

Heavy, dark, deep, insightful, and maybe even a bit more inciteful than ever before: “Rattle The Cage”is THE RODS at their incendiary best! Lyrically, they’ve taken a cue from David “Rock” Feinstein’s cousin, Ronnie James Dio, providing the listener with a similar sense of hope and resiliency in the face of an ever-changing world. Musically, the band is tighter than ever! Founding members David “Rock” Feinstein and Carl Canedy are joined by new bassist Freddy Villano (Quiet Riot, Widowmaker), and the results are simply sublime: The songs are rhythmically tighter, yet more musically unbound, the grooves heavier, and the melodies more dynamic.

Mixed and mastered by Chris Collier, “Rattle The Cage” benefits from his masterful, modern touch, with the kind of sound that will simultaneously appeal to core fans as well as new generations of listeners! THE RODS epitomize the term power-trio, and the word “power” has never been more evident in their music than it is now. 2024 will mark THE RODS’ 45th anniversary, in support, they will be playing many special dates and performances to commemorate 45 years together. With such an impressive history firmly notched in their collective belt, THE RODS are still firing on all cylinders, and as eager as ever to crank it up, louder than loud!

Rattle The Cage” track listing:

  1. Now And Forever
  2. Wolves At The Door
  3. Cry Out Loud
  4. Rattle The Cage
  5. Can’t Slow Down
  6. Metal Highways
  7. Hell Or High Water
  8. Play It Loud
  9. Shockwave
  10. Hearts Of Steel

THE RODS:
David “Rock” Feinstein – Guitar, Lead Vocals
Freddy Villano – Bass, Vocals
Carl Canedy – Drums, Vocals

Source: Massacre Records

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Frontiers Music Is Pleased To Announce The Upcoming Release From THE GRANDMASTER, “Black Sun” On January 12, 2024!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , on November 8, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Frontiers Music is pleased to announce the upcoming release from The Grandmaster, “Black Sun” on January 12, 2024. The first single and video from the album, “Watching The End” are out today. Following their explosive 2021 debut “Skywards,” this remarkable band, led by German guitarist Jens Ludwig (co-founder of Edguy), is set to deliver a powerful fusion of power and melody with a distinctive Teutonic twist.

Keen to hit the road to promote further releases, Danish vocalist Peer Johansson has been welcomed into the fold for the recording of ‘Black Sun’, the group’s follow-up record. Celebrated for his contributions to bands such as Fate, Ureas and Pentakill, Johansson’s voice is characterised by its warmth and an impressive range that has seen him compared to fellow hard rock titans like Rob Halford, Jorn Lande and Udo Dirkschneider.

Musically exuding infectious grooves and again displaying the exceptional prowess of Ludwig with a series of rhythmic riffs and captivating solos, the stellar vocal performances delivered by one of the genre’s hidden gems is the icing on the cake.

Ludwig was thrilled to get Peer on board for the follow-up, “I’ve actually been a fan of Peer’s for decades and own all the Fate albums he was involved in. The excitement was back for this second record and it was great to see the songs take shape from their original demo form and also see how Peer’s voice has developed over the years.”

For his part, Johansson describes ‘Black Sun’ as “a fantastic collaboration from inception to completion. When I first heard Jens’ riffs, I was completely blown away. His guitar playing is absolutely mind-blowing and has left me with a sore neck from all the headbanging! He plays like a musical deity and I feel honoured to be part of this extraordinary project. I can’t wait to share the stage with him during live shows and give it everything we’ve got.”

Guided by the ubiquitous Alessandro Del Vecchio, who plays bass and keyboards while also making a significant contribution to its superb production, ‘Black Sun’ is a dynamic and captivating album that sees in 2024 with a massive metallic bang.

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BLACK SUN – TRACKLISTING:
1 Black Sun
2 Watching the End
3 While the Sun Goes Down
4 Learn to Forgive
5 Heaven’s Calling
6 Something More
7 Fly, Icarus Fly
8 I’m Alive
9 What We Can Bear
10 Soul Sacrifice
11 Into the Dark

THE GRANDMASTER:
Peer Johansson – vocals
Jens Ludwig – guitars
Alessandro Del Vecchio – bass, keyboards
Brett Jones – keyboards
Mirko De Maio – drums

Source: Frontiers Records

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ARMORED SAINT – Announces North American Tour With Queensrÿche – Tickets On Sale This Friday!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on November 7, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Iconic heavy metal outfit ARMORED SAINT will return to the stage this Spring supporting Queensrÿche! The trek, which commences on March 27th, 2024 in Anaheim, California and runs through May 21st, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, includes several ARMORED SAINT headlining shows scattered throughout.

Comments ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush, “Hello SAINT fans, We are happy to announce that we will be hitting the road again in March 2024 to team up with our good friends and one amazing band, the mighty Queensrÿche! Playing shows with Eddie [Jackson], Michael [Wilton], Todd [La Torre], Casey [Grillo], and Mike [Stone] is always inspiring and a lot of fun. The tour hits lots of cities we haven’t played in a while including dates in Canada! Come on out and watch two classic metal bands bring the house down every night! If it’s anything like the 2016 tour we did together, it’s gonna be one hell of a ride! Until then, we are writing brand new music which is sounding amazing! Thanks as always to our loyal fan base. We’ll see ya soon!”

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 10th at 10:00am local time with VIP upgrades available at THIS LOCATION. See all confirmed dates below.

Additionally, ARMORED SAINT will appear at this year’s edition of Life After Death Horror Fest in Mexico City, Mexico December 3rd followed by a special show with KK’s Priest in Bogota, Columbia on December 5th. The band will also take part in the Monsters Of Rock Cruise which departs from Miami, Florida on March 2nd, 2024, and sails for five days with stops in Jamaica and the Bahamas.

ARMORED SAINT:
John Bush – vocals
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Phil Sandoval – guitars
Joey Vera – bass
Gonzo Sandoval – drums

ARMORED SAINT:
12/03/2023 Life After Death Horror Fest – Mexico City, MX [info]
12/05/2023 Royal Center – Bogota, CO w/ KK’s Priest
3/02/2024 Monsters Of Rock Cruise – Miami, FL [info]
w/ Queensrÿche:
3/27/2024 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
3/28/2024 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
3/29/2024 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA **
3/31/2024 Neptune Theater – Seattle, WA
4/02/2024 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
4/03/2024 Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO
4/05/2024 Barnato – Omaha, NE **
4/06/2024 Delmar Hall – St Louis, MO
4/07/2024 Paramount – Cedar Rapids, IA
4/09/2024 Coronado Performing Arts Center – Rockford, IL
4/10/2024 Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL
4/11/2024 The King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH **
4/12/2024 The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
4/13/2024 State Theater – Kalamazoo, MI
4/14/2024 Majestic – Detroit, MI
4/16/2024 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
4/17/2024 House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH
4/19/2024 Phoenix Theater – Toronto, ON
4/20/2024 Theater Beanfield – Montreal, QC
4/21/2024 Elements – Kitchener, ON
4/23/2024 Tally Ho Theater – Leesburg, VA **
4/24/2024 The Roxian – Pittsburgh, PA
4/26/2024 Empire Live – Albany, NY
4/27/2024 Palladium – Worcester, MA
4/28/2024 Toad’s – New Haven, CT
4/30/2024 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
5/01/2024 Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA
5/02/2024 Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY **
5/03/2024 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
5/04/2024 Lovedrafts – Mechanicsburg, PA **
5/05/2024 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
5/07/2024 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
5/09/2024 Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
5/10/2024 The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
5/11/2024 Culture Room – Ft Lauderdale, FL
5/12/2024 The Ranch – Ft Myers, FL
5/15/2024 Scout Bar – Houston, TX **
5/16/2024 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX ** w/ Dangerous Toys
5/17/2024 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX ** w/ Dangerous Toys
5/18/2024 The Shrine – Tulsa, OK **
5/20/2024 Nile Theater – Phoenix, AZ **
5/21/2024 Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV **
** ARMORED SAINT headlining show

ARMORED SAINT’s most recent studio album, Punching The Sky, was released in 2020. The critically lauded full-length hit worldwide record charts including #4 on Billboard’s Current Hard Music Albums chart, #6 on the Top New Artists chart, #16 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #17 on the Current Rock Albums chart upon its first week of release.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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RIVERS OF NIHIL And ENTHEOS To Support Lorna Shore For Three Special Holiday Shows In December – Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on November 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Blade Records labelmates RIVERS OF NIHIL and ENTHEOS will support Lorna Shore’s trio of holiday shows this December. The short run, dubbed 3 Nights Of A Lorna Shore Christmas, will see the tour package playing Worcester, Long Island, and Sayreville December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. In addition to RIVERS OF NIHIL and ENTHEOS, additional support will be supplied by Currents and Varials.

RIVERS OF NIHIL guitarist Brody Uttley states, “We are stoked to be doing a few dates on the East Coast with our pals in Lorna Shore. These shows will undoubtedly crush, and we can’t wait to bring some old and new favorites to the stage to warm you all up for the holiday season.”

ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb adds, “We’re excited to be joining Lorna Shore’s Christmas shows this year alongside Currents, Rivers Of Nihil, and Varials. Each night will be one to remember and we’re looking forward to celebrating the holiday with three of the best crowds in the country. See you all soon.”

Tickets for all shows are available now. See all dates below.

3 Nights Of A Lorna Shore Christmas w/ Currents, Rivers Of Nihil, Varials, Entheos:

12/20/2023 The Palladium – Worcester, MA [tickets]

12/21/2023 The Paramount – Long Island, NY [tickets]

12/22/2023 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ [tickets]

RIVERS OF NIHIL photo by Mike Truehart

In March 2023, Reading, Pennsylvania-based RIVERS OF NIHIL wrapped up a recording session that saw the now four-piece band birth a considerable amount of new music featuring their previous bassist/backup vocalist Adam Biggs as the new lead vocalist/bassist. This recording session also marked the first appearance of new guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate), whose vocals also play prominently in the music as a member of RIVERS OF NIHIL. These new singles are the first to showcase the band’s new lineup in full-on collaboration, and demonstrate that while this is a new, brave sound with tons of potential, it also carries the band’s classic energy.

Watch/listen to RIVERS OF NIHIL’s new singles “Hellbirds” HERE and “The Sub-Orbital Blues” HERE.

ENTHEOS photo by Daniel Alvarado

Pushing progressive death metal in ever more imaginative directions, ENTHEOS continues to stand apart from the pack. Incorporating elements drawn from myriad genres – including death metal, groove, grunge, electronica, slam, gothic rock, jazz, prog and more – they have evolved with every release. Having stripped down to a two-piece in 2020 has helped to streamline the band and allow the core members to make the music they want to with no compromise, which is clearly to their betterment. Earlier this year the band released the diverse and exhilarating “Time Will Take Us All” full-length, and in recent weeks released a new single, the Drumcorps remix of the Time Will Take Us All song “The Interior Wilderness.”

Watch/listen to ENTHEOS’ Time Will Take Us All and the Drumcorps remix of “The Interior Wilderness”HERE.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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BERZERKER LEGION – Unveils Video For ‘Chaos Will Reign’

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , on November 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

BERZERKER LEGION was founded in 2016 by guitarists Tomas Elofsson (Hypocrisy) and Alwin Zuur (Asphyx) with a vision to create death metal of the most belligerent quality, they recruited a line-up of solid well-known musicians consisting of James Stewart (Vader) on drums, Jonny Pettersson (Wombbath) on vocals and Fredrik Isaksson (Dark Funeral) on bass to complete the Legion.

Alwin Zuur (guitars/songwriter) comments: “During the recent years Tomas and I met each other at shows and festivals regularly. Much of our conversations were about music and styles. During these meetings we found out that we really had a lot of common musical interests .

Music wise our debut album ‘Obliterate the Weak’ displays the perfect balance between brutality, melody and harmony. Being a fan of the early 90’s Swedish Gothenburg style, with bands like At The Gates, Eucharist, A Canorous Quintet, as well as being a die-hard fan of brutal old school death metal style with bands like Bolt Thrower, Obituary, I have always wanted to write songs showing a mix of such different death metal genres.

With our new album “Chaos Will Reign” we have further developed ourselves in our typical musical mix of melody and brutality. “Chaos Will Reign” sounds more professional, complete, massive and powerful thanks to Jonas Kjellgren’s production. It has become the logical successor, a huge step forward compared to our debut album “Obliterate the Weak”.

Saying the album songs transpire massively produced invigorating heavy death metal is an understatement. BERZERKER LEGION knock out with warlike triumphant, powerfully addictive harmonies that will turn them into an unstoppable beast in a live situation and on record.

Source: Listenable Records

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BURDEN OF GRIEF – Unleashes “A Daydream Of Sorrow” New Single & Music Video

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , , , on November 2, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

November 24, 2023 sees German death/thrash metal band BURDEN OF GRIEF release their much-awaited, eighth studio album, titled “Destination Dystopia”, via Masssacre Records. Coming as CD, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, the pre-sale is available at: https://lnk.to/destinationdystopia

It’s the band’s first offering in more than five long years. Five years, in which so much has happened in the world that BURDEN OF GRIEF were forced to refer to it lyrically and musically. Reinforced by the two new members Dominik Hellmuth (guitars) and Manuel Lüke (drums), they now present the strongest, heaviest and most varied album in the almost 30-year band history.

Following a previously-released, first album appetizer “Fevered Dreams”, now, BURDEN OF GRIEF are premiering a music video for their new single “A Daydream Of Sorrow”!

“On each of our albums we have 2-3 songs that break out of our usual musical context, mostly by being significantly slower,” the band comments. “This is enormously important to keep the music as varied as possible. “A Daydream Of Sorrow” is one of those songs that is particularly catchy, not least because of the slowing down of the tempo, and also has an extended solo part. In the studio it has already turned out that this song clearly stands out from the overall material. But fans of our heavier stuff don’t have to worry, most of the other songs are much faster.”

Watch the new BURDEN OF GRIEF video now streaming HERE

On “Destination Dystopia”, BURDEN OF GRIEF accomplished to focus on their years of experience, to combine their strengths and to put them into 10 riff monsters that are bursting with energy, great melodies and pure heaviness. First and foremost, you’ll get the thrash and melodic death treatment, but you’ll also find a plethora of elements that go way beyond what these musical drawers are all about. Expect killer grooves, classic twin-guitar solos as well as the return of the old-school Hammond organ.

Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner and his assistant Daniel Claar took care of the drum recordings, mixing and mastering of the album at the Kohlekeller Studios (Hämatom, Powerwolf, Aborted, etc.), and they made sure that “Destination Dystopia” is the tightest and heaviest album BURDEN OF GRIEF has ever released!

BURDEN OF GRIEF:
Mike Huhmann – Vocals
Philipp Hanfland – Guitars
Dominik Hellmuth – Guitars
Florian Bauer – Bass
Manuel Lüke – Drums

“Destination Dystopia” track listing:

  1. World Under Attack
  2. A Daydream Of Sorrow
  3. Exposed To The Dark
  4. Downfall
  5. Fevered Dreams
  6. The Devil’s Bride
  7. Mass Murder Society
  8. Destination Dystopia
  9. Fall Into Oblivion
  10. My Suicide

DISCOGRAPHY:
2000 – Haunting Requiems
2001 – On Darker Trails
2004 – Fields Of Salvation
2007 – Death End Road
2009 – Haunting Requiems (Re-Release)
2010 – Follow The Flames
2014 – Unchained
2018 – Eye Of The Storm
2023 – Destination Dystopia

Source: Massacre Records

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LOWER 13 – Share New Track, “Holding On To Misery”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , , , , on October 29, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Cleveland-based melodic metal trio LOWER 13 have launched the newest single off their upcoming EP, “Deception”.

Stream “Holding on to Misery” now on Spotify.

The follow-up to 2021’s “Embrace the Unknown” (released by Germany’s Pure Steel Records), “Deception” features five tracks of prog-infused thrash highlighted by the band’s signature melodic vocals and hook-laden approach to songwriting.

Deception is set for release on November 10. Pre-order and pre-save the EP at linktr.ee/lower13official

Watch the video for the EP’s first single, “The One to Blame” at youtube.com/@Lower13official

Tracklist:
1) More Time
2) Your Love’s a Curse
3) The One to Blame
4) Holding on to Misery
5) You Just Left Her

LOWER 13 was formed in Parma, Ohio in March 2006 and is comprised of Eric Kruger (drums), Sean Balog (bass, vocals), and Patrick Capretta (guitars, vocals). Lower 13 strives to carve their own identity in the metal scene, blending styles and pulling from their various influences. They create their own brand of metal laced with crushing riffs, grooves, and dual vocal harmonies.

lower13.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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IRON MAIDEN – The Future Past World Tour Dates 2024 – For USA, Canada And Chile – Posted!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Maiden will return to the USA, Canada & Chile with The Future Past Tour in 2024!

Oct 2024:
4 North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, San Diego, CA, USA
5 Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV, USA
8 Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USA
12 Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, CA, USA (on sale now)
14 MODA Center, Portland, OR, USA
16 Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA, USA
18 Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
19 Ball Arena, Denver, CO, USA
22 Xcel Energy Center, St Paul, MN, USA
24 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL, USA
26 Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON, CANADA
27 Videotron Centre, Quebec, QC, CANADA
30 Centre Bell, Montreal, QC, CANADA

Nov 2024:
1 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
2 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
6 DCU Center, Worcester, MA, USA
8 PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
9 Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, USA
12 CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD, USA
13 Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
16 Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX, USA
17 Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
27 Estadio Nacional, Santiago, CHILE

Tickets on sale:
Chile – 2 Nov at 12pm (local)
USA & Canada – 3 Nov at 10am (local)

IMFC Presales:
Chile – 30 Oct
USA & Canada –  31 Oct

Trooper VIP will be available for most shows in the USA & Canada.

Further dates for 2024 will be announced in due course.

Source: Iron Maiden Twitter

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STATIC-X Machine Killer Tour Concert Review And Photos – October 13th 2023 At Piedmont Hall In Greensboro North Carolina

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, industrial metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 21, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

After an incredible run earlier this year on the Rise of the Machine Tour, Static-X is back on the road but this time with some new friends. The 2023-2024 Machine Killer Tour now includes not only Static-X and Dope but Sevendust has now been introduced into this already powerful equation. Fans lined up early at Piedmont Hall in Greensboro NC on Oct. 13th to get a taste of the action. There was no better way to spend Friday the 13th.

The show opened with Lines of Loyalty, a three piece band from Wisconsin. The band consists of Glenn Morrison on guitar and vocals, Redo Ianni on bass and Brayden Pike on drums. Morrison has extremely crisp vocals that come from a place of passion. Pike is the definition of never judge a book by its cover. He looks all sweet and innocent but plays the drums like they owe him money. The only time Lanni ever stood still was when he was addressing the crowd. Other than that he owned every inch of his side of the stage with both physical movements and sound. Overall Lines of Loyalty was extremely well received.

Dope was up next with a bit of a last minute line-up change. Early on in the show lead singer, Edsel Dope, informed fans that long time guitarist Andre Karkos, better known as Virus, was hospitalized. At the time the reason for hospitalization was unknown, however, Edsel reassured everyone that he was doing ok. He then introduced Virus replacement, Tommy Shaffer. Shaffer fit in perfectly. He looked the part and he played so well it felt more like he had been touring with them the whole time rather than just filling in.

Edsel has a very calming presence when he speaks. He talked to the crowd with such care and confidence and then turned around and sang with such anger, power and intensity. The rest of the band easily matched his performance. Drummer Chris Warner is always a treat to see. He makes it look so effortless but the sound is so fierce. Bass player, Daniel Fox, was all over the stage making faces and making sure everyone could feel the music.

Dope had the crowd hyped but when Sevendust took the stage the crowd erupted with screams of excitement. Lead singer, Lajon Witherspoon is a powerhouse of a front man. He had command of everyone in the building with just his voice. Witherspoon is proof that even though metalheads may look and sound scary they really are one big family and they look out for each other. During their set, Witherspoon, opened up a walking pit and encouraged everyone to join in a safe space that was similar to a circle pit.

This did not stop him from also encouraging the crowd to open multiple mosh pits. He acted kind of like a mosh pit life guard, singing one moment and in the same breath asking if someone was ok then going right back into the next line. Mid set Witherspoon paused, pointed the microphone at the audience, and stood back to listen as the crowd sang back at him like they were part of the band.

The best way to describe drummer, Morgan Rose, is the human version of Animal the Muppet. He shows no mercy to those drums yet the music still sounds so wonderful.

Pairing his animalistic approach to the drums with the deep soul touching sound of Vinnie Horsnsby’s bass, it was impossible not to feel the music. From the bathroom to the concession line every part of that venue was shaking. Clint Lowery and John Connolly are an underrated guitar duo who even on opposite sides of the stage still play well together.

Finally it was time for Static-X to take the stage. Imagine this, a storm of soapy foam like bubbles cloud the stage, a large smiling pumpkin man enters from the side as music plays. Suddenly the music changes and the pumpkin man’s smile turns into a terrifying devilish grin. Tony Campos, Ken Jay, and Koichi Fukuda take the stage as Xero’s laser red eyes appear atop a podium dressed in a steal Static-X logo. Hollow begins to play. As Xero steps down from the podium and the band transitions into Terminator Oscillator the stage became flooded with smoke bubbles (dry ice). Whoever says bubbles aren’t metal has obviously never seen a cyborg play guitar as they pop around him.

Xero’s vocal style is extremely similar to that of original lead singer, Wayne Static. The concept of replacing a fallen band member has always had some controversy behind it but Xero has been taken in with open arms. It is apparent that he is in no way trying to replace Wayne but instead keeping his legacy alive. Static came out with a new album in 2020 called Project: Regeneration Vol. 1. This year they have dropped a few songs from Vol. 2, which is set to release in 2024. As the band began to play Z0mbie a new but familiar looking monster appeared on stage. He towers over the band, he’s green, his hair reaches to the heavens and he is simply known as FRANKENSTATIC.

Campos and Fukuda do an amazing job at commanding the sides of the stage. Campos stomps along to the beat of his bass with the same power that he puts into playing it. Fukuda hypes the crowd up with a level of shredding that has been consistent over almost 30 years. Even though Jay is hidden behind Xero’s hair it doesn’t stop anyone from hearing the crashing of his symbols or thunder like sounds as he strikes the drumhead. It wouldn’t be a Static-X show without an appearance from everyone’s favorite Shovel Man during I’m With Stupid. A song which no one could resist singing along to. However, nothing could compare to the roar that they met as they ended the show with Push It.

Static- X used the momentum from the Rise of the Machine Tour and doubled that energy with new friends both human and monster. With all four bands there is something for everyone on the Machine Killer Tour. Whether it’s this year or next this is a show no one should miss. Everyone shoud enjoy a little evil disco now and again. – Tanis Enos

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SPIRITUAL DECEPTION – Share Lyric Video For “Thousand Lives Within” Featuring NILE’s Karl Sanders

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 20, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Italian death metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has shared the official lyric video for “Thousand Lives Within,” the first single from the band’s upcoming new album, Semitae Mentis. The song features a guest appearance by NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders.

Semitae Mentis will be out on February 9, 2024. Amputated Vein Records will release the album on physical formats, with Earache Records handling digital distribution.

Check out the video for “Thousand Lives Within” at this location.

Following a series of EPs, Semitae Mentis bears the markings of a band that has reached a higher level of songmanship and technical prowess. The album features guest contributions by Karl Sanders (Nile) and Luc Lemay (Gorguts).

Track Listing:

  1. The I Swells… (Decadence pt.I)
  2. Atavic Future (Decadence pt.II)
  3. The Days of Sleep (Decadence pt.III)
  4. Beyond Perception and Matter
  5. Dirac Sea (feat. Luc Lemay – Gorguts)
  6. The Night opens
  7. On the Edge of the Abyss
  8. Thousand Lives Within (feat. Karl Sanders – Nile)
  9. Individuality Dissolves
  10. …To the Coldest Decline (Decadence pt.IV)

SPIRITUAL DECEPTION is an atmospheric death metal band, with hints of technical and brutal death metal, active since 2016.

The band has a deep connection with philosophy and owes its name to a theory from the Danish philosopher Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, which struck the composers’ minds: different human beings in the act of analyzing a particular circumstance, approach (inevitably) the situation with different points of view. Extending that fact to the ethics field hence that nothing can be defined as objective good or bad, true or false, as the judgment is deeply rooted in everyone’s own perspective. As a result, there is no objective truth, your soul is constantly deceived.

Line-Up:
Mirko Frontini – Vocals and Guitar
Riccardo Maccarana – Lead Guitar
Billy Repalam – Bass
Manuel Del Giudice – Drums

Since its birth, the band produced 3 EPs: Spiritual Deception (2018), Etemenanki(2019), and Oxymoron (2021), sharpening its sound towards a modern brand of death metal, with brutal guitar riffing and blasting drums, combined with melodic elements, which go from guitar harmonies to liturgical choirs and strings ensembles. The result of the combination of these elements is a sound that satisfies all kinds of listeners, from the brutal to the more sophisticated ones.

This formula is enriched by the lyrics which are all about philosophy, astronomy, history, and literature. The band wants to spark an interest in all these themes together with the passion for music into the listener and, in order to achieve its goal, wants to deliver a complete product, well-finished from all the points of view: from the music and lyrics to the artwork and media contents.

spiritualdeception.bandcamp.com

Credits:

Orchestrations, guitars, & and bass recorded by Mirko Frontini at Black Moon Studio

Drums and vocals recorded by Andrea Oriani at Blue House Studio

Mixing and mastering by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio

Source: ClawHammer PR

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BLAZONER – Announce Album Escape to Electric Land, New Single “Ghost” Out Now

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , on October 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

BLAZONER‘S catchy single “Ghost”, delivers plenty of fretwork through intricate guitar melodies and overdriven rhythms. Drawing musical influence from some of rock and metal’s major names including the likes of MELVINS, GENESIS and BLACK SABBATH, the resulting sound carries a classic edge with a few electronic twists. BLAZONER‘S debut album Escape to Electric Land will be released on November 3rd, 2023.

Today, the band has shared the first taste of the new album with new single, “Ghost”. Stream it HERE.

The band shares of the single: “The first single from our debut album Escape to Electric Land is called “Ghost”. It’s a groovy heavy rock tune with worked fretboards and catchy chorus lines. Lyrically the song has a deeper spiritual meaning pointing in the direction of perseverance through consciousness. Being able to step outside ourselves and reflect on our true intentions.”

The band comments further on Escape to Electric Land:

“We call it Escape to Electric Land because that’s the overall aesthetic we are going for. Our band is really loud and intense and we feel we achieved that with this release. It’s meant to be listened to as a whole. An almost sonic sleep or coma with ups and downs. Some of the material had already existed, but we didn’t know how to use it until we formed BLAZONER.”

BLAZONER:
Stephen Sullivan – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Carnes – Bass, Vocals
Andy Murray – Drums, Vocals

Escape to Electric Land – Track Listing:

  1. Electric Land
  2. The Servant
  3. Ghost
  4. Fallout
  5. Onyx Stone
  6. Misfortune
  7. Time Shift
  8. Full Stop

Credits:
Mixed and Engineered by bassist Brian Carnes. Formats:
CD and digital.

About BLAZONER:
Hailing from Fredericksburg, Virginia, BLAZONER emerged at the beginning of 2023 and within six months their debut album was completed. Comprised of seasoned musicians, BLAZONER’s members previously performed as the post-metal band ALLUVION. Sullivan and Murray are also former members of the doom metal outfit LORD, who shared stages with the likes of WEEDEATER, EYEHATEGOD and TORCHE. BLAZONER, sees the trio developing as musicians and performers as they seek to find their groove in this new heavy incarnation. Their upcoming full-length Escape to Electric Land will be released on November 3rd, 2023.

Source: C Squared Music

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TOXIC HOLOCAUST: Tankcrimes To Issue Twentieth Anniversary Vinyl Repress Of “Evil Never Dies” Debut December 8th – Preorders Available

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on October 17, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Tankcrimes is pleased to announce a special twentieth anniversary vinyl repress of Evil Never Dies, the debut full-length from TOXIC HOLOCAUST, set for release on December 8th.

TOXIC HOLOCAUST began kicking out the corrosive jams in basements and bedrooms over twenty years ago, building a punishing legacy of mutant thrash and filthy street punk that’s outlasted the heydays of the genres that spawned them. Founder Joel Grind, whose dedication to the one-man-band ethos gives the late Quorthon a run for his money, melts down the greatest punk metal crossover riff collection imaginable into nuclear ooze. With each successive release, Grind repurposes the most visceral strengths of speed, thrash, and punk through his own unique vision, making for new metal anthems that consistently reignite a circle-pitting feeding frenzy in the scene.

Initially released in 2003 via Nuclear War Now Productions and Witches Brew Records, Evil Never Dies was Grind’s first official full-length. Wrote All Music of the release, “…Evil Never Dies may have originally been released in 2003, but it rocks and rages like it was plucked directly out of the metal underground circa 1983. The group’s leader — the appropriately named Joel Grind — managed to pack quite a wallop on this recording, which perfectly laid out the group’s subsequent releases.

In other words, you know exactly what to expect with each new TOXIC HOLOCAUST release — early Metallica/Slayer-styled thrash. Case in point, such eardrum bashers as ‘War Is Hell,’ ‘Enemy Of Jesus,’ ‘666,’ and the album closer, ‘Atomik Destruktor.

Comments Grind on the Tankcrimes reissue, “It’s hard to believe I recorded Evil Never Dies twenty years ago. It simultaneously feels like yesterday and forever ago. At the time, there was minimal info on recording a DIY solo record at home. I just kinda learned as I went through trial and error. After all these years, I’m still happy with the way it turned out. No computers, no fixing…bumps and bruises and all.

“People have been asking for this LP to be available again and I can’t think of anyone better to bring it back to life than Scotty Heath from Tankcrimes. There’s nothing better than getting to work with your friends.”

Tankcrimes will reissue Evil Never Diesas a one-time, vinyl-only pressing limited to 2000 copies in the following color variants: Toxic Radiation Splatter (500) and Yellow w/ Black And White Splatter (1500).

Find preorders at the Tankcrimes webshop at THIS LOCATION.

Evil Never Dies Track Listing:

  1. Evil Never Dies
  2. War Is Hell
  3. Enemy Of Jesus
  4. Damned To Fire
  5. Exxxecutioner
  6. 666
  7. Summon The Beast
  8. Demise
  9. Warfare
  10. Dead To The World
  11. Fallout
  12. Atomik Destruktor

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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EKTOMORF – Returns With New Album, “Vivid Black” And Unleashes Music Video For Brutal First Single “I’m Your Last Hope (The Rope Around)”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Hungarian Metal Giants EKTOMORF Return With Their Heaviest & Angriest Album To Date!Vivid Black coming on December 8, 2023 via AFM Records!

December 8, 2023 will see Hungary’s metal frontrunners, EKTOMORF, release their brand new album offering, titled Vivid Black, via powerhouse label AFM Records! Available as CD,Vinyl and Digital formats, the pre-sale has just started at THIS LOCATION!

Vivid Black marks not only the already fourteenth studio album by EKTOMORF, but their most brutal and darkest to date! Even after almost 30 years of an impressive career, with chart-topping album releases and countless, international tours under their belt, the band proves to sound more intense, merciless and honest than ever before.

The Corona pandemic has left its mark on the world. This was also the case with singer and guitarist Zoltàn Farkas. Due to isolation and loss, he had to fight with depression, which he processes on Vivid Black. Written in only three (!) weeks, this hateful piece of art will bang directly into yours ears and in an obscure way, gives comfort to anyone who had similar emotional difficulties during the lockdowns. At the same time, Vivid Black is a personal reckoning with everything and everyone who stirs up hate and forces people to be something they are not and do not want to be. The band’s forthcoming record marks a new, honest and insanely brutal album from EKTOMORF,so better get ready for the destruction that is Vivid Black!

A first single, the fierce album opening track “I’m Your Last Hope (The Rope Around)”, has just been unleashed. The song is now available on all digital services HERE! Watch the new EKTOMORF music video now premiering HERE:

“Vivid Black is the darkest and angriest album I wrote in my entire life,” the EKTOMRF frontman reveals. “There is nothing beautiful or even nice about the songs, this album is about pain, hate, anger, disappointment of ungrateful people I had to know. In this part of my life, and also the dark time facing losing my Mother in long and painful sickness, I truly hate this world, no light left in me. Vivid Black is all I am. And this record will show what I feel, with all the heaviness and anger.”

On Vivid Black, EKTOMORF return to their music roots while bringing entirely new elements to light, including clear vocal passages and a modern metal sound. The iconic band remains a fixture in the European metal scene even after more than three decades, their relentless style and dedication are unmatched. With their forthcoming album and an unwavering passion, they will continue to dominate stages worldwide and get people headbanging around the globe, from small clubs to the biggest festivals. EKTOMORF prove, that music and the passion for what they do never cease.

Vivid Black was produced by Zoltàn Farkas and longtime friend and renowned producer Tue Madsen. The cover artwork was created by Bramantya Ardhy Wardhana. Pre-order your copy of this must-have, brutal album banger HERE!

Vivid Black – track listing:
01 – I’m Your Last Hope (The Rope Around Your Neck)
02 – Die
03 – Never Be the Same Again
04 – I Don’t Belong to You
05 – Fade Away
06 – You and Me
07 – Vivid Black
08 – The Best of Me
09 – You Belong There
10 – REM

EKTOMORF:
Zoltàn Farkas (Vocals, Guitar)
Szebasztián Simon (Guitar)
Csaba Zahorán (Bass)
Dániel Szabó (Drums)

Source: AFM Records

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SONATA ARCTICA – Returns With Rapid New Digital Single, “First In Line” – Nordic Power Metal Titans European Tour To Commence This Weekend

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, Power Metal with tags , , , , , , , , on October 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Jaakko Manninen

After two acoustic albums, SONATA ARCTICA have been secretly working on a new full-length. Fans can expect a return to their golden power metal roots on the group’s forthcoming opus. Slated for release in the Spring of 2024 via Atomic Fire, today the band is pleased to unveil a first taste of what’s to come with “First In Line.”

Frontman Tony Kakko elaborates, “This is the first power metal song I wrote for the forthcoming album which is laden with them. Its demo title was ‘First In Line’ and I managed to stick with it. The song handles the worry about raising a new generation of people with or rather letting an electronic screen — namely tv, pad, or some such — do a big part of raising this generation of human beings. We think that we buy ourselves time with these gadgets, but are these devices the right ‘nanny’ for our kids or should we maybe slow down a bit, read books, teach that happiness can be and often is something we reach by stopping and letting go of constant stimulation of all our audiovisual senses? In ways, we are flying blindly with these things. Things are advancing too fast in many ways…”

More details on SONATA ARCTICA’s upcoming full-length will be announced in the months to come.

In the meantime, stream/purchase “First In Line” at THIS LOCATION.

In related news, The Nordic Power Metal Titans 2023 European tour, featuring SONATA ARCTICA alongside Finnish countrymen Stratovarius and rising international power metallers and labelmates Induction will commence this weekend. The twenty-four-date trek stands among the most anticipated tours of the year! See all confirmed dates below.

SONATA ARCTICA – Nordic Power Metal Titans 2023 w/ Stratovarius, Induction:
10/14/2023 Northern Rockfest @ Energi Arena – Umeå, SE
10/15/2023 Cozmoz Arena – Borlänge, SE
10/16/2023 Vulkan Arena – Oslo, NO
10/17/2023 Trädgår’n – Gothenburg, SE
10/19/2023 Slaktkyrkan – Stockholm, SE
10/20/2023 Gimle – Roskilde, DK
10/21/2023 Kulturpalast – Hamburg, DE
10/22/2023 Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
10/24/2023 TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) – Utrecht, NL
10/25/2023 Garage – Saarbrücken, DE
10/26/2023 Bataclan – Paris, FR * No Induction
10/27/2023 Konzertfabrik Z7 – Pratteln, CH
10/28/2023 Alcatraz – Milan, IT
10/30/2023 Backstage – Munich, DE
10/31/2023 Szene – Vienna, AT
11/01/2023 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
11/03/2023 Fuzz Club – Athens, GR
11/04/2023 Principal Club Theater – Thessaloniki, GR
11/06/2023 FORM Space – Cluj-Napoca, RO
11/07/2023 Quantic – Bucharest, RO
11/09/2023 Sono Centrum – Brno, CZ
11/10/2023 Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
11/11/2023 Hell’s Balls Belgium @ Xpo – Kortrijk, BE
11/12/2023 Matrix – Bochum, DE

7/31-8/03/2024 Wacker Open Air – Wacken, DE Sold Out

Order SONATA ARCTICA‘s two latest albums Acoustic Adventures – Volume One & Two — plus back catalog records as well as merchandise now at: atomicfire-records.com/brand/2323.

Watch SONATA ARCTICA’s videos for “The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me,” “For The Sake Of Revenge,” “I Have A Right,” and “Victoria’s Secret” from Adventures – Volume One & Two at THIS LOCATION.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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