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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – “Donald Death Punch” (Jekyll And Hyde Trump Mix) Music Video You MUST Check Out!

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

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The fabulous FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH recently launched a contest for fans to remake their latest single, Jekyll And Hyde, off their latest and amazing studio album, Got Your Six, which is going to be #1 on the album charts this week!

A fan of FFDP created a version of the track that includes Donald Trump as part of the audio; this fan then cut the song to an entertaining video that you MUST listen to and watch! We all know Jekyll And Hyde kicks maximum Metal ass and believe me, this music video is worth every second of it’s 3:26 running time! Enjoy this music video below and… Metal Be Thy Name!

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If you haven’t bought Got Your Six yet, you are obviously severely addicted to stale prune juice. Truth.

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Special thanks to Fresh Tracks.

For more FFDP:

Facebook: Five Finger Death Punch

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

HYPERMASS – Shines Through “Clouded Visions” On Début EP

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

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Not all stones are stationary: Hypermass may recall images of huge monoliths, but these structures have speed! From the far-flung climes of Trondheim, Norway, Hypermass are a genre-melding Extreme Metal band whose goal is to draw upon the melody of death, black and thrash metal, and occasionally throw in some prog and jazz influences too. Clouded Visions is the result of intense jamming in these genres.

Sindre Dagestad, guitarist, commented on the recording process:Since we didn’t have a producer there to tell us how much we sucked, we really went hard on ourselves to get the best result possible. It was a great experience, and all that hard work quickly paid off when we heard the amazing mixing/mastering job done by Stamos Koliousis, as he really breathed new life into the music.

You can check out lead single “Embracing Erasion” on the band’s YouTube account below or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjJmFcz85qw

The EP is available on Bandcamp below or here: http://hypermass.bandcamp.com/album/clouded-visions

Track Listing is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Ionized
3. Embracing Erasion
4. In The Final Stage Of Embryonic
5. Clouded Visions

RIYL: Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder, Allegaeon

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Hypermass:
Markus Sundet – Vocals
Thomas Pedersen – Guitar
Sindre Dagestad – Guitar
Marius Grindflek – Bass
Brage Kråbøl – Drums

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BAND BIO:

Hypermass is a Melodic Death Metal band hailing from Trondheim, Norway. Formed in 2012, the quintet first garnered attention from the local scene by fusing all kinds of different subgenres together, with elements of Black, Death, and Thrash Metal all while heavily relying on melody. Since releasing their first demo Into Oblivion in late 2013, the band have refined and focused their sound to a tight and extreme style of Metal, without forsaking the all-important melody.

In the summer of 2014, the band attended music high school and started writing their debut EP. Their bassist Martin Nordvik departed into the military, where he still serves. They got the interest of other bass players and quickly settled on the skilled Marius Grindflek. Their debut EP Clouded Visions was recorded in February 2015 by the band at the school (Trøndertun Folkehøgskole).

The band contacted several mixing/mastering engineers, before agreeing that Stamos Koliousis was the right choice, mostly for his incredible work with his own band Mencea. Now that the EP has been released and available worldwide, the band is currently in the early stages of writing their debut full-length.

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Hypermass Online:

https://www.facebook.com/hypermassmetal

https://hypermass.bandcamp.com/

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Source: Dewar PR

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LONG LIVE HYPERMASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Finnish Death Metallers RE-ARMED Embarking On Tour Of China

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

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Finnish Death Metallers RE-ARMED are set to embark on the ‘Territorial Expansion: China Tour 2015’ this month. Dates are as follows:

09.24 Chongqing 重慶/堅果俱樂部 Nuts Livehouse
09.25 Chengdu 成都/小酒館 Little Pub
09.26 Kunming 昆明 MAO Livehouse
09.27 Changsha 長沙 4698 Livehouse
09.28 Wuchang 武昌 VOX
09.29 Nanchang 南昌/黑鐵 Black iron Live
09.30 Luoyang 洛陽/喜堂 Xitang
10.01 Tianjin 天津/派 Party Live
10.02 Hefei 合肥/玩石音樂節 Play Rock festival
10.03 Shijiazhuang 石家莊/星光音樂節 Starlight Festival
10.04 Huhehaote 呼市/蔓延 Manyan Livehouse
10.05 Jinchang 金昌/岩 Rock Livehouse
10.06 Jiayuguan 嘉峪關 11 Livehouse
10.07 Wuwei 武威/南巷酒吧 South Lane Bar
10.08 Xining 西寧/南牆 The South Wall Livehouse
10.10 Guangan 廣安/小酒館 Little Pub

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New EP Total Lack of Communication is out now and can be purchased at this location. The band has released the Official Music Video for the title track, which can be viewed below or here.

Death/Thrash Metal with groovy rhythms and a dash of Grind, the self-released EP follows 2014 sophomore album Rottendam (Eternal Sound Records). Total Lack of Communication is designed to keep the fires burning and blood flowing while the band works on new material for a new full-length album.

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Total Lack of Communication
Meant to be Broken
Unhuman

Re-Armed have been around since 2001, when five guys from Kerava, Finland decided to start playing similar music likened to so-called “Gothenburg metal.” Their musical style has evolved along with many critically acclaimed demo tapes, gigs, lineup changes and a well-received debut album Worldwide Hypnotize, which was released internationally on January 2012 via Massacre Records. After releasing their debut, the band supported names such as Chimaira, Suffocation, Origin, Cattle Decapitation and Cryptopsy for the tours in Europe. In this year Re-Armed also made their first big outdoor festival appearance at Bloodstock Open Air at Catton Hall in the UK.

The second album Rottendam was released on January 2014 via Eternal Sound Records, but major lineup changes froze the band almost for a year. Former guitarist/songwriter Tommi Helkalahti decided to leave the band, leaving vocalist Jouni Matilainen as the only current former member in the band.

RE-ARMED:

Jussi Venäläinen – Guitars

Juhana Heinonen – Bass and Backup Vocals

Jouni Matilainen – Lead Vocals

Mika Oinonen – Guitars and Backup Vocals

Iiro Karjalainen – Drums

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Source: ClawHammer PR

RE-ARMED Since 2001!

http://www.re-armed.net

http://www.facebook.com/rearmed

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LONG LIVE RE-ARMED.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

CRETUS – Releases “Dux Mea Lux” On Pavement Music; New Music Video Streaming

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

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Pavement Music has released Dux Mea Lux, the debut EP from Louisiana-based thrash collective CRETUS. After a year spent casting their enigmatic shadow over the famed NOLA Metal scene, the worldwide release of Dux Mea Lux will see the band’s message and music delivered to the masses. Select tracks from the EP are streaming at:

https://soundcloud.com/followcretus

Dux Mea Lux is available on iTunes and through the Pavement Music store.

CRETUS recently released the official music video for “Price of Immortality.” The uncut version of the video, which features NSFW content, is now playing at the band’s website – www.FollowCretus.com.

A censored version of the video has been posted below or at this location.

CRETUS’ music is hard-hitting thrash metal at its core; mathematically precise riffs, dive-bombing guitar solos, and thundering drums pummel the listener and their compelling melodies and bizarre pop sensibility make each song from Dux Mea Lux subtly addictive.

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Rock vet Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY) has been singing the mysterious group’s praises, stating: “CRETUS is a killer band with ripping guitar work and clear vocal hooks.  For sure a future global outfit.  They wear masks and slaughter virgins on stage. Need I say more?”

“Cretus have put together a five-song set that is full of occult themes that are sure to summon the youth of today” – SkullsNBones.com

While it is unknown exactly when or where CRETUS formed, they began publicly spreading their message through music in 2014, with the group rapidly gaining strong support after their first show opening for legendary metal band DOWN in New Orleans. Devout followers of CRETUS pack into shows wearing the group’s signature black masks and cloaks, bobbing their heads in support as hypnotic lights pulse and dense fog surrounds them, becoming a raving heavy metal congregation unable and unwilling to escape the dark energy emanating from the speakers.

Multi-sensory performance rituals such as sacrificial demonstrations and strange pagan rites add an even more ominous tone to the already frightening spectacle of the four masked figures destroying the stage. Heavily symbolic imagery, esoteric subject matter, and poetic lyrics give listeners something deeper to latch onto with CRETUS, and Pavement Records is proud to have released their debut EP.

Dux Mea Lux was released worldwide on September 4, 2015.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Official website – FollowCretus.com

Facebook – www.facebook.com/DeathToCretus

Instagram – instagram.com/FollowCretus

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE CRETUS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Corpse Flower Records To Issue “Morbid Tales: A Tribute To Celtic Frost” 12″ Featuring Child Bite With Philip H. Anselmo, Acid Witch, Evoken, Municipal Waste And More

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , on September 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Cover Art, Track Listing + Trailer Revealed

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Last year, Corpse Flower Records, in cooperation with CV Comics, unleashed Morbid Tales! An Illustrated Tribute To Celtic Frost, a mega 155-page comic with illustrations and illustrated anecdotes from a varied bunch of metal musicians/authors. Edited by renowned illustrator Mark Rudolph who’s crafted artwork for metal giants like Carcass, Coalesce, Battlecross and so many others in addition to regular contributions to Decibel and Metal Hammer Magazines, the book is the second in a planned trilogy of metal-centric graphic novels following Rudolph’s 2012-issued Satan Is Alive; A Tribute To Mercyful Fate.

As a supplement to its release, Corpse Flower will unleash a limited edition LP of Celtic Frost cover tunes this November. Titled Morbid Tales: A Tribute To Celtic Frost, the debilitating 12″ compilation features exclusive cover tracks from Child Bite with Philip H. Anselmo, Persekutor, Acid Witch, Temple Of Void, Municipal Waste, Hayward featuring Scott Kelly and Jason Roeder of Neurosis, Coffin’s Slave featuring Scott Carlson of Repulsion and Evoken all paying tribute to one of Extreme Metal’s most influential acts.

The MP3 bonus track includes Black Anvil’s previously released rendition of “Dethroned Emperor” while a bonus flexi disc boasts a second appearance by Coffin’s Slave with their reinterpretation of Hellhammer’s “Reaper.” Raise your horns!

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Morbid Tales: A Tribute To Celtic Frost LP Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Child Bite w/ Philip H. Anselmo – “The Usurper”
2. Persekutor – “Procreation Of The Wicked”
3. Acid Witch – “Cherry Orchards”
4. Temple Of Void – “Os Abysmi Vel Daath”
Side B:
5. Municipal Waste – “Nocturnal Fear”
6. Hayward (featuring Scott Kelly and Jason Roeder of Neurosis) – “Jewel Throne”
7. Coffin’s Slave (featuring Scott Carlson of Repulsion) – “Dance Sleazy
8. Evoken – “Dawn Of Megiddo”
MP3 Download Bonus: Black Anvil – “Dethroned Emperor”
Flexi Bonus: Coffins Slave – Hellhammer’s “Reaper”

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The Morbid Tales: A Tribute To Celtic Frost LP will be limited to five-hundred copies in five color variants with a bonus transparent red flexi and will be released via Corpse Flower Records on November 13th, 2015 with preorders currently available at THIS LOCATION. Teaser tracks to be unveiled in the weeks to come.

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.corpseflowerrecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/corpseflowerrecords

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF CELTIC FROST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS – Supporting KAMELOT With GUS G; European Tour Begins September 17th

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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The magnificent KOBRA PAIGE and her fast rising Metal band KOBRA AND THE LOTUS will be supporting the legendary KAMELOT on a European Tour which starts on September 17th. The fabulous GUS G will also be a special guest on this tour. See dates, cities and venues below.

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have released their new 5 song covers EP, Words Of The Prophets, this past August 28th and it’s a METAL must for ALL of you maniacs of METAL!

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Kamelot Haven European Tour 2015

Special Guests Gus G with Kobra And The Lotus

17 SEP 2015 – PARIS, FR – LA CIGALE

18 SEP 2015 – COLOGNE, DE – ESSIGFABRIK

19 SEP 2015 – PRATTELN, CH – Z7 KONZERTFABRIK

20 SEP 2015 – BOCHUM, DE -ZECHE

22 SEP 2015 – BERLIN, DE – POSTBAHNHOF

24 SEP 2015 – RØDOVRE, DK – KULTURHUSET VIFTEN

25 SEP 2015 – GOTHENBURG, SE – TRÄDGÅR’N

26 SEP 2015 – OSLO, NO – SENTRUM SCENE

27 SEP 2015 – STOCKHOLM, SE – DEBASER MEDIS

29 SEP 2015 – JYVÄSKYLÄ, FI – LUTAKKO

01 OCT 2015 – JOENSUU, FI – KERUBI

02 OCT 2015 – SEINÄJOKI, FI – RYTMIKORJAAMO

03 OCT 2015 – HELSINKI, FI – CIRCUS

05 OCT 2015 – VILNIUS, LT – FORUM PALACE – GALAXY

06 OCT 2015 – WARSZAWA, PL – PROGRESJA MUSIC ZONE

08 OCT 2015 – MILANO, IT – LIVE MUSIC CLUB

13 OCT 2015 – STRASBOURG, FR – LA LAITERIE

14 OCT 2015 – LYON, FR – NINKASI KAO

16 OCT 2015  -TILBURG, NL – POPPODIUM 013

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For more info on KOBRA AND THE LOTUS:

Facebook: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS

www.kobraandthelotus.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KOBRA AND THE LOTUS.

LONG LIVE KAMELOT & GUS G.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Dark Descent Records To Release GRAVE RITUAL’s “Morbid Throne”

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , on September 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Five years removed from their acclaimed debut album, the maniacs of Grave Ritual have re-emerged from the crypt with Morbid Throne. The band’s newest burnt offering delivers nine tracks of blasphemous, old-school Death Metal in the vein of Incantation, Death and Autopsy. Dark Descent Records will release Morbid Throne October 30 on CD, LP and digital formats. Cover art for the album was done by Daniel Desecrator.

Formed from the ashes of Alabama bred duo Meathole Infection in 2009, Grave Ritual’s sole purpose is to create dark and primitive Death Metal. The band’s self-titled demo was released in 2009. A year later, Dark Descent Records released Grave Ritual’s first full-length album, Euphoric Hymns from the Altar of Death. Since the release of their debut album, Grave Ritual has focused on perfecting their devastating live assaults, sharing the stage with such bands as Proclamation, Revenge, Black Witchery, and Inquisition. They have played Rites of Darkness II and III, as well as several appearances at Destroying Texas Fest. The band is now stationed in New Orleans. Grave Ritual’s highly anticipated second full-length album, Morbid Throne, is set for release in late 2015 on Dark Descent records.

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Morbid Throne – Track Listing:
1. Baleful Aversion
2. Autonomous Death
3. Adversary Crown
4. Invoker of Heathen Gnosis
5. Tyrant’s Hammer
6. Masters and Slaves
7. Lewd Perversities
8. Behind the Reigns of Gods
9. Throne of Continuum

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For more info:

www.facebook.com/grave.ritual

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www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GRAVE RITUAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

OTARGOS – Reveal New Album And Tour Details

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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The sixth studio full-length from French Dark Extreme Metallers OTARGOS, titled Xeno Kaos, will be released on November 13th via Kaotoxin Records, with preorders starting on October 12th at www.kaotoxin.com/shop.

Completing their stylistic shift towards a unique kind of Dark Extreme Metal started with their previous full-length, Apex Terror, OTARGOS are back stronger than ever with a brand new approach, as dark as before only more intense, heavier, still as fast and catchy with more diversity thrown in through background industrial noise and samples, including a wider spectrum of extreme arts which includes Black Metal, Death Metal, Dark Metal and more… a very personal approach of darkness somewhere between BEHEMOTH, SEPTICFLESH and THE AMENTA.

The first teaser for Xeno Kaos has been posted at this location or below:

Xeno Kaos – Track Listing:
1. Dominatrix
2. The Ruinous Powers
3. Chariots ov the Godz
4. Dark Mechanicus
5. Phase Shifters
6. Xeno Kaos
7. Realm of the Dead
8. Human Terminate
9. Infernal Legions Strike A.E. *
* – bonus track exclusive to first pressing of the Digisleeve CD

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Recorded at various locations including GOROD’s Mathieu Pascal’s Bud Studio (AD PATRES) and mixed and mastered at THE ORDER OF APOLLYON’s Herr Krauss’ Vamacara Studio (AZZIARD, ANTROPOFAGO), Xeno Kaos will be released as a 1000 copies limited edition deluxe DigiSleeve CD, including 100 copies as a collector, hand-numbered and autographed, boxset version featuring the DigiSleeve CD, alternative artwork, exclusive sticker, exclusive picture, exclusive patch and exclusive guitar pick and, of course, Digital, along with a new line of merchandising including t-shirts, tank tops and sweat shirts. Alongside CD and Digital preorders, a crowdfunding campaign will be launched for 12″ LP and cassette tape versions.

OTARGOS will also be touring Europe with label-mates THE NEGATION and SIDIOUS from October 26th to 31st. The “Xeno Kaos Tour” will be split in two parts. The first leg will see OTARGOS invade the UK with THE NEGATION and SIDIOUS. The second will take the band across Europe with THE NEGATION. OTARGOS will also co-headline the second KaotoxinFest alongside CinC (ex-CARNIVAL IN COAL) on December 5th – 6th in Lille, France.

The first single from Xeno Kaos, “Dominatrix,” is featured on the covermount CD available with the latest issue of METALLIAN Magazine (France) and is also available on the brand new Weapons of Self-Destruction, Volume 2 label sampler which is shipping for free with Kaotoxin Shop orders.

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For more info:

www.otargos-terror.com

www.facebook.com/OTARGOSband

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 www.kaotoxin.com

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE OTARGOS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ANTROPOFAGO – Releases “Helter Skelter” Digital Single With Bonus Sepultura Cover Track

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on September 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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French Death Metallers Antropofago have just released a brand new digital single for Helter Skelter, taken from the band’s latest full-length Æra Dementiæ. The single includes a bonus cover version of Sepultura’s classic Arise, which has been part of the Antropofago’s live set for quite some time now.

“Helter Skelter” is available for FREE download at the link below:

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

Four years after their debut full-length, Beyond Phobia, Antropofago further explore the depths of human psychosis with Æra Dementiæ, a dementia-based concept album that continues the chilling look into phobia that was its predecessor. The album sees Antropofago reach new levels of technical prowess, production and artistic maturity.

Still as diverse in its approach of technical Death Metal, the new material is marked with well-placed doses of brutality and addictive choruses to make Æra Dementiæ the breakthrough album for Antropofago! Featuring a special guest solo by Nicolas Alberny (Gorod) and guest vocals by label-mates Laurent Chambe (Nephren-Ka), Aara (ex-Savage Annihilation), Benoit Jean (ex-Insain) and other surprise contributors, the album is full of hidden little gems and the over-the-top musicianship.

With the first pressing limited to 500 copies, Kaotoxin Records released the album on August 14th as a deluxe DigiSleeve double CD featuring an expanded version of the band’s 2012 Between Fear and Madness EP. Further physical and digital editions will be released on the same day as two separate releases, with Æra Dementiæ and Between Fear and Madness [Redux] sold individually.

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Praise for Æra Dementiæ:

“A rare Beast!” – No Clean Singing

“A very strong album” – Wonderbox

“You cannot help but be impressed” – RAM

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For more info:

 Facebook.com/antropofago.deathmetal

Youtube.com/AntropofagoMetal

Twitter.com/antropofago_bdm

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 www.kaotoxin.com

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Source: ClawHammer PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ANTROPOFAGO .

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 10th… From LED ZEPPELIN And KISS To VANNA

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on September 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On September 10th, 1971 – The exceptional LED ZEPPELIN performed (an approximate) three-hour set at the Onondaga War Memorial, in Syracuse, New York, USA. The lowest ticket price for this concert was $4.00. Holy crap, I wanna go back to 1971 with just $100 and hit up concerts like an out-of-control motherfu#cker!!

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As reported on the KISS Facebook timeline:

THIS DAY IN ‪‎KISSTORY 1975

‪‎KISS Alive! was released 40 years ago today!

On this day in KISSTORY – September 10, 1975, KISS released their legendary Alive! album. This double live album, recorded largely in Detroit’s Cobo Arena (with some material from Iowa, New Jersey and Ohio), marked the pivotal giant step towards achieving domination in the 70’s.

The multi-platinum album peaked at #9, and spent 110 weeks on the album charts.

“We wanted to put out a souvenir, almost like when you go to the circus,” said Paul Stanley. “I really enjoy myself onstage, prancing around, shaking my ass, shaking my head, playing the guitar between my legs. I enjoy it as much as the audience. Basically, I am entertaining myself up there.”

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On September 10th, 1988 – The great VAN HALEN had their hit single, When It’s Love, sitting at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. I really dig this power ballad and I can’t deny it. This song is featured on VAN HALEN’s eighth studio album from 1988: OU812.

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - CD cover single sleeve - 1991 - #3987MMNSSFE

On September 10th, 1991NIRVANA released their iconic single Smells Like Teen Spirit. This song eventually went on to reach #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Smells Like Teen Spirit is featured on the second studio album from NIRVANA, released in 1991: Nevermind.

Vanna - Alt - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #EPMM33NSS

On September 10th, 2015 – Boston’s Post-Hardcore band VANNA have their forthcoming EP, ALT, ranked at #41, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This EP features 5 cover songs, celebrating the works of Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn and The Offspring. Whoa!!

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JOE PERRY

On September 10th, 1950, Joe Perry was born in Massachusetts, USA. Joe Perry is world-renowned as the guitarist, co-founding member and principal songwriter for the super legendary AEROSMITH. Joe Perry is also a successful solo artist, releasing seven albums; four as The Joe Perry Project.

AEROSMITH was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2001.

On July 1, 2007, Joe Perry joined Tom Jones and his band at the historic “Concert For Diana” at Wembley Stadium playing on two classic Tom Jones’ hits.

In June of 2013, Joe Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner.

As a producer, Joe Perry has received producing credit for the following classic AERORSMITH albums: ROCKS, DRAW THE LINE, NIGHT IN THE RUTS, GREATEST HITS, CLASSICS LIVE IIJUST PUSH PLAY, HONKIN’ ON BOBO and MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.

Source: http://joeperry.com

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

SATAN – New Track From British Heavy Metal Titans Playing At Decibel; “Atom By Atom” Preorders Available

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, rock music with tags , , , on September 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Atom By Atom, the forthcoming new full-length from British Heavy Metal titans, SATAN, will see release via Listenable Records on October 16th. Recorded at Newcastle’s First Avenue Studios, and mixed and mastered by Dario Mollo (Crossbones, The Cage, Voodoo Hill) who helmed the band’s 2013’s critically acclaimed comeback album Life Sentence, Atom By Atom includes a collaboration with Angel Witch’s Kevin Heybourne as well as the striking cover renderings of Eliran Kantor (Testament, Sodom, Sigh, Iced Earth etc.) who crafted the art for SATAN‘s previous opus.

Issues guitarist Steve Ramsey of the upcoming full-length, “We wanted to keep some continuity going with both the look and sound of this album. We’ve been working on the music for nearly two years now and I think people will definitely hear a progression from Life Sentence. I can’t really describe it but I promise you, these songs will speak for themselves.”

In advance of its release, today Decibel Magazine offers up new SATAN hymn, “Fallen Saviour,” for public appreciation noting, “NWOBHM legends SATAN unsuspended their sentence with a vengeance in 2013, conjuring acclaimed comeback album Life Sentence. The quintet is poised to follow it up with Atom By Atom, and second track ‘Fallen Saviour’ is indicative of the ripping evil within.”

Get wicked with “Fallen Saviour,” courtesy of Decibel Magazine at THIS LOCATION.

Satan - Atom By Atom - promo cover pic - 2015 - #MMSMS006363

Founded in Newcastle, England in 1979, SATAN was part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. Though generally obscure throughout their career, the band is considered influential for playing a form of proto-thrash metal that was fairly advanced by the standards of the early 1980s. Their lineup has undergone a number of personnel changes over the years and even changes in band name. For a time the band was called Blind Fury, putting out one album – 1985’s Out Of Reach – under that moniker before reverting back to SATAN shortly thereafter.

In 1988, the group changed its name again to The Kindred and then yet again to Pariah, releasing two albums under that name before folding in the early ’90s. In 1997 Pariah released another album. The band’s shifting lineup has included members of many other heavy metal bands such as Blitzkrieg, Rough Edge, Pariah, Atomkraft, Avenger, Persian Risk, Cronos and Battleaxe. In 1990, guitarist Steve Ramsey and bassist Graeme English together with singer Martin Walkyier of UK thrash metal band Sabbat founded folk metal act Skyclad.

Atom By Atom will see release on October 16th via Listenable Records. For preorders point your browser to THIS LOCATION

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

SATAN

http://www.facebook.com/officialsatanpage

http://www.listenable.net

http://www.facebook.com/listenablerecs

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SATAN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

RAM – Announces October 30th Release Of “Svbversvm” Via Metal Blade Records; New Track Posted

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, rock music with tags , , , on September 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

RAM - Svbversvm- promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0033MM7928

Swedish Heavy Metal stalwarts, RAM, are ready to unleash their latest batch of fist-raising anthems to the masses in the form of Svbversvm. The band’s fourth studio LP will be released the 30th of October via Metal Blade Records worldwide. In Europe, the record will be available as a limited CD/DVD digipak, as well as on CD and vinyl.

Comments RAM on their latest offering, “This album is the rebirth of RAM and a natural step to take after Death. For this album, we went back and rediscovered the mass of notes, lyrical ideas and sketches that were created at the very birth of RAM, from around 1999-2001. We saw that these ideas were more valid than ever and still very inspiring. We are very pleased with the album that is the product of four months of being locked up in the studio and offering our very last drop of sweat and blood for it to become the most massive RAM production ever. This is our latest assault upon the rotting world, may it be a dagger in the heart of the powers that may be! Svbversvm is at hand!”

Visit metalblade.com/ram to check out newly released track, “Eyes Of The Night,” as well as exclusive preorder bundles and digital preorders via iTunes.

RAM - Svbversvm- promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0033MM7928

Svbversvm – Track Listing:
1. Return Of The Iron Tyrant
2. Eyes Of The Night
3. The Usurper
4. Enslaver
5. Holy Death
6. Terminus
7. The Omega Device
8. Forbidden Zone
9. Temples Of Void
10. Svbversvm

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In Europe, the limited first edition of Svbversvm will be released as a digipak with a bonus DVD. The bonus DVD is titled X Anniversary, A Decade Of Heavy Metal Tyranny Concert and was filmed on Friday, 13th of September 2013 at a hometown show in Gothenburg, Sweden.

X Anniversary, A Decade Of Heavy Metal Tyranny Concert Bonus DVD Track Listing:
1. Sudden Impact
2. Judgement and Punishment
3. Blessed to be Cursed
4. Under the Scythe
5. Defiant
6. Awakening the Chimaera
7. Machine Invaders
8. Ghost Pilot
9. Death
10. Forced Entry
11. Flame of the Tyrants
12. Infuriator

RAM - Svbversvm- promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0033MM7928

Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.ram-metal.com

http://www.facebook.com/RAMheavymetal

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE RAM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 9th… From LED ZEPPELIN To FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on September 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Led Zeppelin - Boston Garden - promo flyer - September 9 - 1970 - #33MMSGS11

On September 9th, 1970 – The iconic LED ZEPPELIN performed at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The lowest priced ticket was $4.50. Holy massive shit, that was a great price for a LED ZEPPELIN concert ticket!!

Led Zeppelin - classic band logo - #071385MOSLMNMS33

On September 9th, 1971 – The great LED ZEPPELIN performed to an estimated 8,000 fans, at Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virgina, USA. This concert was sponsored by WNOR Radio.

Foreigner - Hot Blooded - Tramontane - 45rpm cover sleeve - promo pic - 1978 - #MMGSS4OUF33

On September 9th, 1978 – The fabulous FOREIGNER had their incredible hit single, Hot Blooded, ranked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa, man! Hot Blooded is featured on FOREIGNER’s excellent second studio album from 1978: Double Vision.

Five Finger Death Punch - Got Your Six - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0619FFDPMOSPF

On September 9th, 2015 – The newly released FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH studio album, Got Your Six, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Albums Chart. This album is the sixth from FFDP. If you’re not into FFDP by now, then please go visit a chat room for big dummies.

Iron Maiden - "Live After Death" large album pic!!

On September 9th, 2015IRON MAIDEN‘s Live After Death is sitting at #43, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This superb live album was released back in 1985. Metal Be Thy Name!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE – Embarking On September Tour Of Southern U.S.

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Apostle Of Solitude - promo band pic - 2014 - #20258

Photo credit: Al Jacquay 

U.S. Doomsters APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE will embark on a tour of the Southern U.S. this month. The upcoming gigs are as follows:

9/18 Fubar, St Louis, MO
9/19 Vino’s, Little Rock, AR
9/20 Liquid Lounge, Dallas, TX
9/21 The Grand, Austin, TX
9/22 The Mix, San Antonio, TX
9/23 Continental Club, Houston, TX
9/24 Saturn Bar, New Orleans, LA
9/25 Maggie Meyers, Huntsville, AL
9/26 Massey’s, Danville, KY
9/27 Highlands Taproom, Louisville, KY

Apostle Of Solitude - 2015 Fall Tour - promo flyer - #0908333009MMF

The band is touring in support of Cruz Del Sur Music release Of Woe and Wounds, which is streaming in its entirety and available for digital and vinyl purchase here.

View the official video for “This Mania” at this location. Or check it out below!

Of Woe and Wounds can also be purchased on CD and vinyl formats here.

APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE‘s Of Woe and Wounds will rank among the heaviest albums of 2014. From the 7-minute opener “Blackest of Times” to the ending “Luna,” APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE deliver an incredible performance that gives full sense to the sometimes-abused term “DOOM”. Mastered by Tony Reed (producer of last SAINT VITUS’ album “Lillie: F-65”), this album confirms APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE as a versatile, multi-dimensional doom band that offers the most Sabbath-inspired sound around these days, blended with personal, oppressive yet dynamic atmospheres such as those found in “Push Mortal Coil” or “Whore’s Wings” (re-recorded hits from their 2012’s demo), or the long and haunting “Die Vicar Die”.

The album also features the extraordinary work of talented Artist David Csicsely known for his illustrations of Mournful Congregation, Solitude Aeternus, Wheel, Flight of Sleipnir releases.The album was recorded by Mike Bridavsky at Russian) in Bloomington, IN and later mastered by Tony Reed  (SAINT VITUS’ “Lillie: F-65). DOOM has never been so HEAVY! The vinyl version will contain two bonus live tracks.

Apostle Of Solitude - Of Woe And Wounds - promo cover pic - 2014

Track List:

Distance and the Cold Heart
Blackest of Times
Whore’s Wings
Lamentations of a Broken Man
Die Vicar Die
Push Mortal Coil
This Mania
Siren
Luna
Distance and the Cold Heart (reprise)
The Messenger – Live (VINYL BONUS TRACK)
Sincerest Misery – Live (VINYL BONUS TRACK)

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Critical Praise:

“Our American answer to the current British and Scandinavian invasion of doom, Apostle of Solitude’s newest puts everyone on notice just how good they are going to need to be after hearing this one.” – The Sludge Lord

“Of Woe and Wounds is a very well done doom record, full of everything we love about the genre.”– Sea of Tranquility

“Of Woe and Wounds is indeed that old friend you’re hoping it would turn out to be: a concrete slab of warm-blooded, backyard-grown Doom metal that is about as close to dictionary-precise as can be had today.” – Doom-Metal.com

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Clawhammer PR - promo logo - 2015 - #0323CHMO

For more info:

www.apostleofsolitude.com

www.facebook.com/apostleofsolitude

Cruz Del Sur Music - Logo - B&W

www.cruzdelsurmusic.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

India’s BEVAR SEA ‘Invoke The Bizarre’ On Upcoming Sophomore Album

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bevar Sea - promo band pic - 2015 - #33MMIAW99

Bangalore-based (India) Stoner/Doom Metal quintet BEVAR SEA will release its sophomore album Invoke The Bizarre worldwide on October 31. Pre-order the album at this location. Album tracks “Where There’s Smoke (There’s a Pyre)” and “Sleeping Pool” are now streaming at Invisible Oranges and The Obelisk, respectively.

In November 2014, after a 10-day whirlwind session at Adarsh Recording Studio in their hometown, the band completing the challenging task of following up such a well-received debut album. Invoke The Bizarre sees a musically maturing BEVAR SEA in exploration of new sonic territories while remaining rooted in Stoner and Doom Metal. The album was then mixed and mastered by Matt Lynch from LA’s Mysterious Mammal Recording between April and August 2015.

“Bevar Sea are the first Indian band I know of to really nail down a stoner/doom aesthetic.” The Obelisk

Bevar Sea - Invoke The Bizzare - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0303MOMMWGB

1. Bearded and Bizarre
2. Bury Me in NOLA
3. Sleeping Pool
4. Where There’s Smoke (There’s a Pyre)
5. Heathen
6. Grand Alignment

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BEVAR SEA started out in 2007-2008, and became a serious performing and recording act in late 2010. They’ve since gathered an unprecedented cult following in the country based on their powerful live performances and recorded output, as well as in doom circles abroad. The band’s self-titled debut album was released in October 2012 to great response from both the local and international audiences, and favourable reviews from critics everywhere.

The album was recorded by the band themselves at The Doom Cave, and was mixed and mastered by Billy Anderson (Melvins, Neurosis, Sleep, High on Fire, Agalloch etc), and featured artwork by the band’s lead guitarist and artist Rahul Chacko.

The record showcased a fairly young band playing doom with generous influence from 70s hard rock, with all the hooks, melodies and blues-favoured riffs you’d expect from that combo. The positive response worldwide to the album went a long way to putting them on the map, even as far as earning them a slot at the prestigious Maryland Deathfest in the USA. Songs from the album became live staples since the release, and were also featured in various compilations worldwide.

Two years after the release of the first album, with more experience and skill under their belt, the band wrapped up writing new songs for the second album titled Invoke the Bizarre. The album is set for a 25th September 2015 release in India and October 31st for the rest of the world.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Clawhammer PR - promo logo - 2015 - #0323CHMO

* For more info:

http://fb.com/bevarsea

http://youtube.com/bevarsea

http://bevarsea.bandcamp.com

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BEVAR SEA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

EYEHATEGOD – Forced To Cancel September Shows

Posted in Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Eyehategod - classic band logo - 090815 - MMNSS - SCR33

EYEHATEGOD has been forced to cancel their recently announced September performances. Said the band in an official statement, “Due to an unfortunate turn of events, EYEHATEGOD has sadly been forced to postpone their four show September run this week. Many apologies to everyone with plans to see the band. EYEHATEGOD promises to make up these gigs ASAP. Housecore Horror Fest is still on the schedule for November and we are looking extremely forward to that.”

EYEHATEGOD released their Billboard-charting, self-titled LP last year breaking the band’s decade-and-a-half gap since their prior full-length and marking the most successful release in the band’s twenty-five-year lineage. Noisey crowned the offering, “…the record that EHG fans have been waiting for; a stomping and venomous set of eleven tracks that reignite the band’s amazing propensity for down-trodden, electric blues,” while Cvlt Nation proclaimed, “Everything we have loved for a quarter of a century about this band is all here, shimmering and glowing with more intensity than ever before… a classic EYEHATEGOD record… The legend lives on!”

Orders for EyeHateGod in North America can be placed via Housecore Records HERE.

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Source: Earsplit PR

http://www.eyehategod.ee

http://www.facebook.com/OfficialEyeHateGod

http://www.thehousecorerecords.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EYEHATEGOD.

Stone.

Noise-A-Tron Announce Tour For U.S. West Coast

Posted in Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Noise-A-Tron - promo band pic - 2015 - MMMONS9339

Seattle duo Noise-A-Tron will be hitting the west coast this fall to hypnotize audiences with their unique syntheses of drone and noise. The band’s recently released full length Vast Arcane has received widespread acclaim and after sharing the stage with the likes of Sólstafir, Author & Punisher and Muscle & Marrow, the band have now set their sights on further live actions across the western portion of the country.

NOISE-A-TRON WEST COAST TOUR DATES

10/15 Eugene, OR@The Wandering Goat
10/16 Chico, CA@Maltese Bar
10/17 Oakland, CA@Golden Bull
10/18 Mountain View, CA@Dana St Cafe
10/20 Santa Cruz, CA@Bocci’s Cellar
10/21 Los Angeles, CA@Complex
10/22 San Diego, CA@Black Cat
10/23 Tempe, AZ@Time Out Lounge
10/24 Tuscon, AZ@Sky Bar
10/25 Las Vegas, NV@Photo Bang Bang
10/26 Reno, NV @The Holland Project
10/28 Sacramento, CA@The Press Club
10/30 Portland, OR@The Foggy Notion
10/31 Seattle, WA@Victory Lounge

Noise-A-Tron - October 2015 - promo tour flyer - #33933MMF

Comprised of Lea Bledsoe on bass/synth duties and Jason Bledsoe on drums, the duo’s music creeps into unique and eerie territory time and time again on Vast Arcane and the live show heightens all these nuances even further, creating an engaging and lasting impression on the listener. View the band’s music video for ‘Six’ premiered by Invisible Oranges and directed by Nathan Warshowsky below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeCtzEsOUc8

Or stream Vast Arcane below:

https://soundcloud.com/bleeding-light-records/sets/vast-arcane

Praise:

“Vast Arcane is to music what Myst was to video games.” – The Seattle Weekly

“Then I put the album on, and I felt like I’d been transported through my own private Space Odyssey. Suddenly, I was traveling at light speed through a wormhole, the colors and sacred geometry whirling past me as I delved deeper into the darkness of my own mind.” – CVLT Nation

“Noise-A-Tron aren’t just about the Drone though; there’s a healthy amount of riffage to enjoy here as well.” – The Sludgelord

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Source: Dewar PR

For more info:

Facebook: Noise-A-Tron

https://instagram.com/noiseatron/

http://bleedinglightrecords.bigcartel.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NOISE-A-TRON.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 8th… From FAITH NO MORE To U.S. PRESIDENT GERALD FORD

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, history, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , on September 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Faith No More - Epic - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - #33MMSSM99SC

On September 8th, 1990 – FAITH NO MORE has their huge hit single, Epic, ranked at #9. on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Epic is featured on FNM’s third studio album from 1990: The Real Thing.

Faith No More - September 8 - Red Rocks - concert promo flyer - 2015- #MNSMMS3309SC

On September 8th, 2015FAITH NO MORE are to perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, USA. Whoa.

Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back In Time - greatest hits - promo album cover pic - #IMMO00990

On September 8th, 2015IRON MAIDEN Somewhere Back In Time: The Best Of 1980 – 1989 is ranked at #12, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. MAIDEN FOREVER.

Iron Maiden "From Fear To Eternity" large promo album pic!

On September 8th, 2015IRON MAIDEN From Fear To Eternity: The Best Of 1990 – 2010 is ranked at #36, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. HAIL IRON MAIDEN!

President Gerald Ford - Official Presidential Photo - #1974 - 33MO

Above: President Gerald Ford – 38th U.S. President

BONUS! On September 8th, 1974, in U.S. History:

In an executive action, President Gerald Ford pardons his predecessor, former President Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Richard Nixon had resigned from his presidency due to the highly controversial Watergate scandal.

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Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

HISTORY IS METAL.

Stone.

FAITH NO MORE – PERFORM “SUNNY SIDE UP” AND “SEPARATION ANXIETY” ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

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

Faith No More - Promo Band Pic - 2015 - Jimmy Kimmel Live - #09033MOMMSN44

GIMP RETURNS

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Below are two live performances from FAITH NO MORE which aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on September 3rd, 2015.

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Sunny Side Up

Separation Anxiety

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FAITH NO MORE.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – September 6th… From JIMI HENDRIX To IRON MAIDEN

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , on September 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix Experience - 1970 - Love And Peace Festival - #33 - Insel Fehmarn - #MO

On September 6th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell (aka The Jimi Hendrix Experience) perform at the Love And Peace Festival (Open Air Pop Festival) in Puttgarden – Insel Fehmarn Germany. Sadly, this would be the last concert that Jimi Hendrix would perform, before his death on September 18th, 1970.

Judas Priest - Rocka Rolla - promo cover pic - 1974 - #0906233MMMSS

On September 6th, 1974 – The legendary JUDAS PRIEST released their debut studio album: Rocka Rolla. Hey, every iconic Metal band has to start somewhere, you know?

ACDC - powerage - 1978 - promo album cover pic - #33

On September 6, 1978AC/DC appeared on the ABC network’s The Midnight Special. After an introduction by tour mates Ted Nugent and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, AC/DC performed Sin City from their 1978 studio album: Powerage. This performance is featured on AC/DC’s Family Jewels 2 DVD set. Hell and yeah!

Megadeth - Classic Band Logo - Gold Logo - #2015DMMO

On September 6th, 1997 – The magnificent MEGADETH performed at the New World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. This performance was on the Main Stage for Rockstock ’97. MEGADETH was touring in support of their seventh studio album: Cryptic Writings. Hail MEGADETH!

Iron Maiden - The X Factor - promo album cover pic - #3300MMNSMO

On September 6th, 2015IRON MAIDEN‘s tenth studio album, The X Factor, is ranked at #53, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, Blaze Bayley is the vocalist on this album. The X Factor was released back in 1995. Whoa.

Iron Maiden - Virtual XI - promo cover pic - 1998 - #MMMONS333

On September 6th, 2015IRON MAIDEN‘s eleventh studio album, Virtual XI, is ranked at #77, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yes, Blaze Bayley is the vocalist on this album too. Virtual XI was released back in 1998. Whoa, again.

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METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone - Motorhead Tee pic:small

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.