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‪CLAUSTROFOBIA – Announce Headline European Tour!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on March 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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“Get ready for brutal metal with real feeling from the fucking third world! We are gonna put the mosh pit on fire so pay attention and join us!”

Heady advice from vocalist and guitarist Marcus D’Angelo on what Europe can expect when Brazilian Thrash heavyweights Claustrofobia come crashing into town on their headline Visceral European Tour.

The band announce a 29 date tour taking in eleven different countries over nearly two months on the road, and include appearances alongside the likes of Primordial and Fleshgod Apocalypse at Portugal’s SWR Festival [01/05/15]. More dates will be added in the coming weeks.

For now to give you a taste of what to expect on the tour, watch the band’s video for track ‘Bastardos do Brasil’ from most recent album release, Peste [2011/2014]:

Claustrofobia has been causing brutal Thrash mayhem in Brazil and beyond for the past twenty years and the band is looking forward to celebrating their anniversary with their European fans! Comments Marcus, “To play live is the real ambition of bands like us. We don’t like ‘internet bands’; we prefer to play face to face. We will play gigs almost everyday so we will spread our music around.”

The band has also released an exclusive DVD entitled Visceral 20 Years showcasing Claustrofobia’s journey to the well-oiled Thrash machine that it is today.

And it’s not just about the celebration of the past twenty years, it’s about looking to the future too as the band is only recently out of the recording studio with none other than producer Russ Russell [Napalm Death, The Exploited, Evile] at the helm.

“We are very excited with the results!”, states Marcus. “It is gonna be a great album with a futurist vibe and it will hopefully open up our own sound in a new way.’ The untitled album, which as of yet does not have any label attachment, can be expected nearer the end of 2015.

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On Fire Booking Agency Presents

Claustrofobia ‘Visceral’ European Tour

Claustrofobia - promo tour flyer - European tour - 2015 - #0313CMO

“Claustro is here to stay. See you on the road.” 

www.facebook.com/claustrofobiaofficial

www.claustrofobia.com.br

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Source: Future PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ‪ CLAUSTROFOBIA.

LONG LIVE BRAZIL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – March 12th… From David Lee Roth To Darryl Strawberry

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

David Lee Roth - Skyscraper - promo album cover pic - #1988DLRMO0312

1988 – The charismatic David Lee Roth has his hit single, Just Like Paradise, sitting at #6, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Just for the Metal record, I happen to absolutely, 100%, without a micro doubt… love this song. Just Like Paradise is featured on the second full-length album from David Lee Roth, released back in 1988: Skyscraper.

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As reported on the KISS Facebook page:

THIS DAY IN KISSTORY 1996:

KISS MTV UNPLUGGED RELEASED

On March 12, 1996, the KISS MTV Unplugged CD and VHS Video were released in the US. KISS MTV Unplugged was recorded August 9, 1995 at Sony Music Studios in New York City. The majority of the CD/VHS features Paul, Gene, Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick. Ace Frehley and Peter Criss join Paul and Gene for ‘2000 Man’ and ‘Beth’. All six members close out the CD/VHS with ‘Nothin’ To Lose’ and ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’. MTV originally broadcast KISS Unplugged on October 31, 1995.

Comment from Paul on Unplugged:

‘Unplugged was a chance for us to celebrate the musical history of the band by stripping, some great songs from different points in our history, down to the bare essence of what makes them great.’

TRACK LISTING:

Comin’ Home / Plaster Caster / Goin’ Blind / Do You Love Me / Domino / Got To Choose / Sure Know Something / A World Without Heroes / Rock Bottom / See You Tonight / I Still Love It / Every Time I Look At You / 2000 Man / Beth / Nothin’ To Lose / Rock and Roll All Nite

‘Got To Choose’ appeared on the VHS and the Vinyl versions of KISS Unplugged but not the US CD.

Birthday balloons - nighttime - clip-art!!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

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On March 12th, 1962, Darryl Strawberry was born in California. Happy Birthday, Darryl Strawberry! Whoa! The legendary Darryl Strawberry won a World Series with the New York Mets back in 1986, defeating the Boston Red Sox. After playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, Darryl went on to become a valuable member of the New York Yankees, winning three World Series with them in 1996, 1998 and 1999.

Thanks for the fun baseball memories, Darryl! Long live Darryl Strawberry! Oh, yeah, one more thing… Darryl Strawberry is… Metal. – Stone

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE DAVID LEE ROTH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

KINGS DESTROY – Brooklyn Stoner Rock/Doom Unit To Release New Full-Length Via War Crime Recordings; Preorders Available

Posted in metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Brooklyn stoner rock/doom unit KINGS DESTROY will unleash a brand new studio offering on May 5th. The self-titled monster and follow-up to last year’s critically-lauded A Time Of Hunting full-length was produced and mixed by Sanford Parker (Twilight, Voivod, Eyehategod, Yob etc.) at Studio G in Brooklyn, mastered by Collin Jordan (Eyehategod, Indian, Wovenhand, Voivod etc.) at The Boiler Room in Chicago and delivers seven, lead-footed doom rock hymns.

With their third album in four years, KINGS DESTROY leave their hardcore-born stamp on noise rock and doom. After sharing stages with Pentagram, Winter, Saint Vitus, Church of Misery, Yob, Pallbearer, Vista Chino, Orange Goblin, Trouble, Acid King, Corrosion Of Conformity and so many others, the five-piece stand tall with their defining statement.

Championed Yob guitarist/vocalist Mike Scheidt: “It’s a great album. Heavy, yes. Doom? Yes, with a dose of the best of the ’90s. I’m a fan of the ’90s,” he further elaborates, “so that is meant as a compliment. But what is best about KINGS DESTROY is that they write good songs. Helmet meets early Queens Of The Stone Age meets Kyuss/Unida, roughly. [Steve] Murphy’s vocals are strong and really steps up what is already killer. Great production, tones, performances.”

Adds Pentagram’s Bobby Liebling:KINGS DESTROY is some heavy shit. I can feel the emotion. I can tell Murphy has got some serious pain; he’s singing from his balls.”

Kings Destroy – Track Listing:

  1. Smokey Robinson
  2. Mr. O
  3. W2
  4. Mythomania
  5. Embers
  6. Green Diamonds
  7. Time for War

KINGS DESTROY is the name of an infamous graffiti gang from the Bronx circa late ’70s/early ’80s. The band members met in this vicinity and were heavily involved in the New York Hardcore scene of the late ’80s that merged hardcore music, metal, graffiti and hip hop. The band unites musicians from many of the genres’ most prolific bands.

Hailing from the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, KINGS DESTROY features guitarists Carl Porcaro and Chris Skowronski from legendary, 100K album selling Killing Time, vocalist Steve Murphy from Uppercut, drummer Rob Sefcik formerly of The Begotten, Uppercut, Fur and Electric Frankenstein and bassist Aaron Bumpus. Applauded for channeling “…Sabbath’s grooves, Sleep’s foggy haze, and Yob’s oppressive thunder,” by The Village Voice, KING DESTROY‘s distinct sonic brew is at once crushing and cathartic.

Kings Destroy will be released on LP, CD and digitally on May 5th, 2015 via War Crime Recordings. CD preorders are currently available HERE. For vinyl preorders go HERE.   

“…a literal who’s-who of the New York underground stoner doom scene.” – Decibel

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/KingsDestroy

http://www.kingsdestroy.com

http://www.facebook.com/WarCrimeRecordings

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KINGS DESTROY.

LONG LIVE NYC.

Stone.

EYE OF SOLITUDE – To Record Live Album

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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EYE OF SOLITUDE

…to record live album

Kaotoxin is very proud to announce that, as part of their forthcoming “March of Solitude” tour with Saturnus, EYE OF SOLITUDE will record their whole live set during the Bruxelles (BE) stop on March 14 for the Darken the Moon VI Festival (Facebook event).

Plans about the recordings’ release are still being discussed and many options exist (bonus tracks, bonus CD, standalone live album…) but if you’re one of the many fans of the band and can attend the gig, don’t miss this opportunity to become a part of the UK masters of everything dark and heavy’s history!

Tour dates:

  • 12 – UK – London – Black Heart
  • 13 – DE – Oberhausen – Helvete
  • 14 – BE – Bruxelles – Magasin 4 – Darken the Moon VI Festival
  • 15 – NL – Rotterdam – Baroeg

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EYE OF SOLITUDE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Sixth Installment Of CVLT Nation’s Compilation Series Now Playing With BLACK FLAG’s “Slip It In”

Posted in hardcore bands, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Black Flag - Slip It In - The Cult Nation Sessions - promo cover pic - 2015

In conjunction with their fourth anniversary, CVLT Nation is proud to present their sixth covers compilation of The CVLT Nation Sessions series with BLACK FLAG‘s Slip It In. This fresh take on a classic is up for exclusive streaming and free download via CVLTNation.com, and features an amazing array of BLACK FLAG tributes from Kylesa, Fange, Nightslug, Sacred Followers, Grey Widow, Sunsmasher, Augurs and Angry Gods.

 Hear their interpretations of BLACK FLAG’s genre-defining offering at THIS LOCATION.

The CVLT Nation Sessions is a musical project with the aim of reinterpreting iconic music that has influenced a wide spectrum of genres, while also widening the audience for the participating bands. CVLT Nation has recruited some of its favorite underground heavy bands from around the world to record covers for free distribution and download via CVLTNation.com. All mastering is done by Black Matter Mastering in Nashville, Tennessee.

BLACK FLAG Slip It In The CVLT Nation Sessions – Track Listing:

1. Sacred Followers – Slip It In

2. Kylesa – Black Coffee

3. Angry Gods – Wound Up

4. Fange – Rat’s Eyes

5. Sunsmasher – Obliteration

6. Grey Widow – The Bars

7. Nightslug – My Ghetto

8. Augurs – You’re Not Evil

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Source: Earsplit PR

http://www.cvltnation.com

http://www.cvltnation.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/cvltnationofficial

http://www.blackmattermastering.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLACK FLAG.

LONG LIVE ALL THE ABOVE ARTISTS.

Stone.

NEKROGOBLIKON – RETURN WITH HEAVY META ON JUNE 2; STREAMING NEW SONG “FULL BODY XPLOSION”

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Nekrogoblikon - Heavy Meta - promo album cover pic - 2015

Heavy Meta cover, illustration by Aleksander Vujovic.

BAND LAUNCHES NEW LABEL AND PRODUCTION STUDIO: MYSTERY BOX

LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2015 – Nekrogoblikon, the Los Angeles-based band who describe their music as “goblin metal” and became internet sensations with their day-in the-life-of-a-goblin video for “No One Survives,” return with new album, Heavy Meta on June 2.  A new song from the album, Full Body Xplosion, can be heard below:

“A thousand years ago, we began writing an album,” explained Nekrogoblikon singer, Scorpion.  “Then we spent 998.5 years dicking around in the cave networks of rural Kentucky. After we were all spelunked out we decided we might as well finish the album. The album is Heavy Meta.”

The 10-song album arrives via the multimedia outfit’s new label, Mystery Box, which is distributed by Razor & Tie. Mystery Box will serve not only as the band’s label but also as a freestanding production company headquartered in downtown Los Angeles.

“”We’re excited to finally announce the launch of Mystery Box, which will not only serve as a label for Nekrogoblikon and other musical acts, but also as a creative hub for artists and projects outside of the music realm. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said guitar player Alex “Goldberg” Alereza.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info:

Facebook: Nekrogoblikon

instagram.com/nekrogoblikonofficial

http://nekrogoblikon.bandcamp.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NEKROGOBLIKON.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DEAD EARTH POLITICS – Debut Title Track from “Men Become Gods” EP

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dead Earth Politics - band logo - B&W - 2013

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New Noise Magazine has debuted the title track off of Men Become Gods, the new EP from Austin-based ragers DEAD EARTH POLITICS. The EP is second in a series of three that began with last year’s acclaimed The Queen of Steel, and will be out on March 14.

To stream “Men Become Gods,” visit this location.

DEAD EARTH POLITICS will celebrate the release of Men Become Gods with a CD Release Party on March 14 at Dirty Dog Bar in Austin. Texas. The following week, the band will make an official SxSW appearance with a March 17th show at Dirty Dog. A full list of upcoming DEAD EARTH POLITICS shows can be found below.

DEAD EARTH POLITICS – live dates:

03/14 – CD Release Party & Metal Monsters of Texas – Austin, Texas @ Dirty Dog Bar

03/17 – SxSW performance – Austin. TX @ Dirty Dog Bar

04/10-12 – Texas Independence Fest – Austin, Texas @ Empire Control Room & Garage

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Critical Praise:

“Bang your head proudly when you listen to these guys” – Metal Machine

“In a world where all seems hellbent against us and the future looks ever more dismal, Dead Earth Politics provide a way forward and give you the strength to carry on.” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.deadearthpolitics.com

www.facebook.com/deadearthpolitics

www.last.fm/music/Dead+Earth+Politics

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEAD EARTH POLITICS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE TEXAS.

Stone.

AKASAVA – Unveil New EP Details, Stream Live Video

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

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French occult rockers Akasava have a wealth of information to spread about their exciting upcoming EP Strange Aeons. The band hit the studio last week to begin the recording procedure, and according to frontman Louis Hauguel, “that was one epic day, we’ve recorded everything except for the vocals! It’s going to be heavy & fuzzy from the raw cuts I’ve listened to!

The track listing for this EP, due in late spring 2015, is as follows:

1. Join The Ritual

2. The Deep

3. Sons Of Bastet

4. The Witch Is Rising

5. Black And White Lady

6. And Die!

Fans of 13th Floor Elevators, Amon Düül II, Devil Doll and Purson, take note!

In addition to this, Akasava have also pro-recorded a live section, taken from their show in Le Havre a couple of weeks ago. Three tracks are now premiering on The Sludgelord: “Sons Of Bastet” and “The Witch Is Rising” from the upcoming EP, and the unreleased “Zora The Traveller”.

Watch the video here: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-sludgelord-news-akasava-announce.html

Akasava are:


Louis Hauguel: Vocals, Lyrics

Arnold Lucas: Guitars, Organ

Amélie Gavalda: Bass Guitar

David Touroul: Drums

Digital release is set for late Spring, while a single is scheduled for mid-March.

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Source: Dewar PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE AKASAVA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MACHINE HEAD – Australia And New Zealand June 2015 Tour Update – And It’s Great News!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music news with tags , , on March 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Machine Head - Australia - Tour Promo Flyer - 2015 - #062015MHMO

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND SHOW SOLD OUT, MOVED TO BIGGER VENUE!

In less than 4 days, Machine Head’s first ever appearance in Christchurch, New Zealand has Sold Out a mind-boggling 3 months ahead of time!! To compensate for phenomenal popular demand, the Auckland show and the Christchurch show have switched dates which allowed for the Christchurch show to be moved up to The Bedford.

Ticket’s on sale now!!

http://bit.ly/HeadCasesTix

** All tickets will still be valid**

Machine Head are currently wrapping up their biggest North America tour to-date, check out the remaining shows below:

3/7 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House

3/8 Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory

3/10 Bend, OR – Domino Room

3/11 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater

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Source: Machine Head Facebook

* For more info on MACHINE HEAD:

http://www.machinehead1.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MACHINE HEAD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE AUSTRALIA.

Stone.

GOATSNAKE – Reveals Details Of Their Upcoming Full-Length, Black Age Blues, Due For Release On Southern Lord In June

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on March 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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GOATSNAKE is ready to unveil the details of their first full-length in fifteen years, entitled Black Age Blues, the album to be released via Southern Lord on June 2nd, 2015.

Black Age Blues is an instant classic, with each one of the nine songs an anthem, and each of the four members of GOATSNAKE in top form. Everything is magnified; Pete Stahl’s vocals have never sounded so good, the rhythm section comprised of Greg Rogers on drums and Scott Renner on bass are the driving force on each track and Greg Anderson’s riffs are heavier than ever before.

Appearing on the album intro to “Another River To Cross” is acoustic guitar courtesy of David Pajo (Slint, Aerial M, Papa M), the track also containing previously released recordings from GOATSNAKE’s The River. Piano is played by Mathias Schneeberger and Petra Haden contributes violin and vocals. Another welcome addition to the album, across multiple tracks, are brilliant backing vocals by Dem Preacher’s Daughters: Wendy Moten, Gale Mayes and Andrea Merrit.

Black Age Blues is familiar, but nothing here is a repetition of what we’ve heard before, as GOATSNAKE continues to refine the timeless, ultra-heavy rock that they are infamous for, surpassing even the highest of expectations.

The track listing and front cover, with photography and design from Samantha Muljat have been released. Audio samples and much more will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Below is a full rundown of GOATSNAKE’s current list of upcoming live shows in the US and Europe, including appearances at prestigious events such as Maryland Deathfest in the US and Temples Festival in the UK.

Black Age Blues – Track Listing:

1. Another River To Cross
2. Elevated Man
3. Coffee & Whiskey
4. Black Age Blues
5. House Of The Moon
6. Jimi’s Gone
7. Graves
8. Grandpa Jones
9. A Killing Blues

GOATSNAKE – Live Actions:

3/21/2015 Gypsy Lounge – Austin, TX SXSW (Day show)
3/21/2015 Yellow Jackets Social Club – Austin, TX SXSW (Night Show)
5/02/2015 Pappy & Harriets – Joshua Tree/Pioneertown, CA
5/24/2015 Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD w/ Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Inverloch, Neurosis, Winter, more
5/30/2015 Temples Festival – Bristol, UK
6/01/2015 De Kreun – Kortrijk, BE
6/02/2015 Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL
6/03/2015 SO36 – Berlin, DE
6/04/2015 Freakvalley Festival – Siegen, DE
6/07/2015 AN Club – Athens, GR
6/20/2015 Crucialfest – Salt Lake City, UT

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.southernlord.com

http://southernlord.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/SLadmin

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GOATSNAKE.

LONG LIVE HEAVY AS SHIT MUSIC.

Stone.

Tosin Abasi, Joe Satriani And Guthrie Govan – Are Guitar World Cover Feature For April 2015 Issue

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

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As reported by Guitar World:

Guitar World – April 2015 – Abasi/Satriani/Govan

Guitar World’s April 2015 issue features rock’s super virtuosos, Tosin Abasi, Joe Satriani, and Guthrie Govan. These three are the wisest of the wise when it comes to the art of guitar playing and teaching. Now they’re joining forces for an epic four-day summer shred summit.

Then, read up on Guitar World’s 2015 album preview. As Dream Theater, Anthrax, Jeff Beck, Iron Maiden, Joe Satriani and others gear up to release new albums, GW takes a look at the road ahead to see what’s in store for 2015.

Later, for over 30 years, guitarist Gary Holt has kept Bay Area legends Exodus alive and thrashing. Here, Holt and co-guitarist Lee Altus get to the heart of the aggression heard on their most recent record, Blood In, Blood Out.

Also, from amps to axes to pedals and cables, Guitar World picks the most exciting new pieces of gear from the 2015 NAMM Show.

Finally, with their third album, Into the Wild Life, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and her hard-rocking crew throw caution to the wind and come out more inspired than ever.

Get your copy today for $7.99!

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MetalOdyssey

Long Live Tosin Abasi, Joe Satriani And Guthrie Govan.

Long Live Guitar World.

Stone.

ENSIFERUM – “One Man Army” First Week Worldwide Album Chart Rankings

Posted in folk metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on March 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Ensiferum - One Man Army - promo album debut chart rankings flyer - 2015 - #09EMOMBR

As reported by Metal Blade Records:

A huge congrats to (Finland’s) Ensiferum on their successful debut of “One Man Army” worldwide! Listen & order at http://www.metalblade.com/ensiferum

The album debuted at #167 on Billboard‘s Top 200 Current Albums Chart, #19 on Billboard’s Hard Music Chart, #36 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart and #9 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart.

Ensiferum - promo band photo - 2015 - #33669954EMOMB

In Canada, One Man Army placed at #69 on the Top 200 Current Albums Chart, #13 on the Hard Music Chart and #126 on the Digital Music Charts.

On the Official Top 100 Charts in Europe, the record earned the coveted #1 slot in Finland, #15 Germany, #37 Austria and #24 Switzerland. Additionally, ENSIFERUM’s One Many Army has ranked among the top five entries in the iTunes Metal Charts in multiple territories.

Metal Blade - Los Angeles - B&W - logo - 2013

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ENSIFERUM.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – March 6th… And Happy METAL Birthday To Paul Bostaph Of Slayer!

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

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On March 6th, 2015 – The seventh studio album from All That Remains, The Order Of Things, debuts at the #25 position, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. These Massachusetts Metal warriors are signed to Razor & Tie.

Rob Zombie - Spookshow International Live - promo cover pic - #20150224MORZ

On this day in 2015Spookshow International: Live, the newly released live album from the great Rob Zombie enters the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #118.

Revolution Saints - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #8333RSMO

On March 6th, 2015 – The Hard Rock supergroup, Revolution Saints, which features Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals), Jack Blades (bass, vocals) and Doug Aldrich (guitars) have their newly released debut and self-titled studio album entering the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #198.

Nickelback - No Fixed Address - promo album cover pic - #201417

On this day in 2015 – Yes, Nickelback’s new studio album, No Fixed Address, is persevering on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, falling one notch to #110. This album has spent 15 consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #4.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

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PAUL BOSTAPH

On March 6th, 1964, Paul Bostaph was born in California. Happy Birthday, Paul Bostaph! Hell and yeah! Paul Bostaph is currently the drummer for the fearsome Slayer. Paul’s impressive past with Slayer includes touring with and being the drummer on four of their studio albums: God Hates Us All, Diabolus In Musica, Undisputed Attitude and Divine Intervention. Slayer’s new studio album featuring Paul Bostaph will be released this year.

Paul Bostaph can also boast to being a drummer for such other legendary Metal bands as: Forbidden, Exodus, Testament and Systematic. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Paul also started his own Metal band: BlackGates.

Paul Bostaph is endorsed by Yamaha drums, Paiste cymbals, Remo heads, and Vater sticks.

For more info on Paul Bostaph:

Website: http://www.paulbostaphdrums.com/

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

ROYAL THUNDER – SHARE NEW SONG “TIME MACHINE” VIA NPR – TOUR DATES WITH HALESTORM And PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Capitol Photography Parnters

Photo credit: Kevin Griggs

March 5, 2015, ATLANTA – Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based outfit helmed by Mlny Parsonz and Josh Weaver, share Crooked Doors’ album opener, “Time Machine,” via NPR:

http://www.npr.org/2015/03/05/390980154/royal-thunder-time-machine

“You can’t go back,” says Parsonz of the song’s message. “There is no such thing as a time machine. Live for now and learn forever. Beware the black streak that resides within each one of us. Relax, it’s just livin’.”

The band gave fans an early listen to music from Crooked Doors with the recent stream of “Forget You”, which Paste Magazine said takes “the atmospheric elements of their music even further.(https://soundcloud.com/relapserecords/royal-thunder-forget-you/s-JHKg9)

It’s a song that has a heady blend of the sludgy blues stomp that garnered them widespread attention and even heavier, darker elements than before.”

Pre-orders for Crooked Doors are available now with the music available on CD/2xLP/Digital via Relapse:

http://relapse.com/royal-thunder-crooked-doors/

Digital pre-orders include an instant download of “Forget You” and “Time Machine.” >>

Royal Thunder plays SXSW on March 17 (Dirty Dog).  The band joins Halestorm and Rival Sons for a brief western U.S. tour in June:

June 05     Anaheim, CA @ The Grove

June 06     San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

June 08     Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

June 09     Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

June 10     Boise, ID @ Revolution Center

June 12     Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theatre

June 13     Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

June 14     Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

Royal Thunder is Mlny Parsonz, Josh Weaver, Evan Diprima and Will Fiore.  Royal Thunder began work on the album in early 2014, returning to work at the Aria Recording Studio where they recorded the band’s critically lauded debut, CVI.

Pitchfork described singer Mlny Parsonz as “a blues-rock banshee of a woman, equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva” while Spin said she “commands a bluesy mix of Led Zep and Sleater-Kinney.” Rolling Stone’s David Fricke said Weaver’s playing has “the meaty, base elements of early-Seventies British blues.”

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info:

Facebook: ROYAL THUNDER

royalthunder.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

ROYAL THUNDER ARE INCREDIBLE.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

SIX FEET UNDER – Releasing New Studio Album “Crypt of the Devil” On May 5th, via Metal Blade Records

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on March 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Six Feet Under - Crypt Of The Devil - promo album cover pic - 2015 #663409MO

As reported by Metal Blade Records:

~ Six feet under ~ will release “Crypt of the Devil” – their eleventh studio album, on May 5th! Listen now at: http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

With Crypt Of The Devil, Barnes has worked to continue the overall story from the previous works, wherein he is penning lyrics from the perspective of a serial killer. Or as Barnes describes, it’s a “winding journey through his mind. The songs paint a picture that’s not necessarily linear, rather a meandering back and forth through a dark soul.” Soon-to-be-classic cuts such as “Open Coffin Orgy” serve as exemplary examples of the fruits of Barnes’ macabre muse.

Cover art by Mike Hrubovcak – www.visualdarkness.com

Metal Blade - Los Angeles - B&W - logo - 2013

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

SEPULTURA – 30th Anniversary North American Tour – Dates, Cities And Venues

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on March 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Sepultura - Destruction - Spring 2015 - promo tour flyer - #0022SMODA

As reported on the Sepultura Facebook page:

What’s up United States and Canada! Metal Injection presents Sepultura 30th anniversary North American tour.

We can’t wait to travel in time through our history with our fans in US and Canada!

Sepultura joins forces with the mighty Destruction, and invites Arsis, Boris the Blade, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, MICAWBER, and Starkilll to join them in this celebration.

DESTRUCTION will be main support on the SEPULTURA North American tour this spring.

Check out all the dates below:

05/10/15 @ Joe’s Grotto – Phoenix, AZ
05/11/15 @ The Whisky – West Hollywood, CA
05/12/15 @ Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA
05/13/15 @ Bossonova Ballroom – Portland, OR
05/14/15 @ Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
05/15/15 @ Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, B.C. – CANADA
05/16/15 @ Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
05/17/15 @ Pub Station – Billings, MT
05/19/15 @ Zoo Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
05/20/15 @ The Amsterdam – Minneapolis, MN
05/21/15 @ High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI
05/22/15 @ Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
05/23/15 @ Expo Five – Louisville, KY
05/24/15 @ Centerstage Bar & Grill – Kokomo, IN
05/26/15 @ The Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
05/28/15 @ Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
05/29/15 @ Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
05/30/15 @ Webster Hall – New York, NY
05/31/15 @ Jewel Nightclub – Manchester, NH
06/01/15 @ Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
06/02/15 @ The NorVA – Norfolk, VA
06/03/15 @ Holligans Music Hall – Jacksonville, NC
06/04/15 @ The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
06/05/15 @ Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale, FL
06/06/15 @ Publiq House – New Orleans, LA
06/07/15 @ BFE Rock Club – Houston, TX
06/08/15 @ The Rail Club – Fort Worth, TX
06/10/15 @ Empire Garage – Austin, TX
06/11/15 @ Cine El Rey – McAllen, TX
06/12/15 @ Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
06/13/15 @ Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
06/14/15 @ Mesa Theater – Grand Junction, CO

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SEPULTURA & EACH BAND ON THEIR TOUR.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – Mexico Tour Dates For April/May 2015

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, Thrash Metal with tags , , , on March 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Destruction - Mexico Tour Dates - 2015 - promo flyer - #33055DMO

As reported on the Destruction Facebook page:

MEXICO here we come!!! Looks like one more concert will be added ASAP! Have a look at the tour poster, those shows are confirmed already!

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* For more info on DESTRUCTION:

Facebook: Destruction

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – March 4th… From T. REX To Sabrina Sabrok!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , on March 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

T. Rex - Bang A Gong (Get It On) - promo cover sleeve - extended version - 1972MOTRMB

On March 4th, 1972 – The legendary T. Rex hits #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with Bang a Gong (Get It On). This great song is featured on the 1971 studio album from T. Rex: Electric Warrior. Rest in peace, Marc Bolan, Mickey Finn and Steve Currie.

Cinderella - The Last Mile - promo 45rpm - cover sleeve - #1989CMO

On this day in 1989Cinderella’s hit, The Last Mile, was sitting at #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Cinderella’s second studio album, from 1988: Long Cold Winter.

ACDC - Back In Black - promo album cover pic - #1980

On March 4th, 2015AC/DC’s studio album from 1980, Back In Black, is resting at #98 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This amazing album has spent 166 weeks on this chart and peaked at #4. Timeless Hard Rock this AC/DC album is.

Birthday balloons - nighttime - clip-art!!

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Sabrina Sabrok - Publicity Photo - #2015SSMO - 33770076

SABRINA SABROK

On March 4th, 1967, Sabrina Sabrok was born, in Argentina. Happy Birthday, Sabrina! Whoa and yeah! The beautiful Sabrina Sabrok is a world-famous model, singer, Playboy model and television host. Sabrina’s studio albums and music videos range from Metal to Cyberpunk. Sabrina has shared the stage with many world-class bands, including the mighty Queensrÿche.

Sabrina Sabrok - Playboy cover - Mexico - promo cover pic - #2015MO

Sabrina, El Sexo en su Máxima Expresión is the name of Sabrina’s television show, which airs on Mexico’s TeleHit. Sabrina also appeared on the Mexican version of the reality television show Big Brother VIP in Mexico. Long live Sabrina Sabrok!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – Announce April Europe Tour With Pyrrhon

Posted in grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on March 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kaotoxin - Record Label - logo - #2015KRMO20

Department Of Correction - Promo band - album cover banner - 2015 - #663DOCMO

After their Summer 2014 US tour with BUDD DWYER, our friends of DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION are returning to the European stages still in support of their 2014 “Monsters!” split with TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION, C.O.A.G, MISERABLE FAILURE, UNSU and INFECTED SOCIETY.

With Relapse records’ PYRRHON invited to headline the tour, this will be DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION’s fifth European road trip, bringing both bands to five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom) in sixteen days from April 10 to 25.

On a sidenote, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION have also recently been confirmed for the OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA festival in Montreal, Canada, on August 2015. An accompanying August 2015 tour of the US East Coast will be announced later this year.

To celebrate the tour, we’re happy to announce that, as part of our ongoing series of weekly “Hi Gain” deals which see one of our releases’ price crushed by 50% each Monday and for one full week, we’ve not only selected the 37 bands / 44 tracks “In Grindo Veritas” compilation curated by Florian of DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION to be offered at € 2.99 instead of € 5.99, but also all of the accompanying merchandising line: t-shirts & girlies (5.99 € instead of € 11.99), hoodies (13.49 € instead of € 26.99) and zipped hoodies (18.49 € instead of 36.99 €). Get them before Mar.08 as stock is very limited on some pieces!

Tour Dates:

  • APR.15 – FR – Paris – Cirque Electrique
  • APR.15 – FR – TBA
  • APR.15 – FR – Tours – Canadian Café
  • APR.15 – FR – Toulouse – Pavillons Sauvages
  • APR.15 – FR – Montpellier – Secret Place
  • APR.15 – FR – Clermont Ferrand – Raymond Bar
  • APR.15 – FR – St Etienne – Assomoir
  • APR.15 – FR – Bourg-en-Bresse – Tannerie
  • APR.15 – CH – Bern – Cafete
  • APR.15 – DE – Tûbingen – Epplehaus
  • APR.15 – BE – Liège – Inside Out
  • APR.15 – UK – London – Unicorn
  • APR.15 – UK – Leeds – Temple of Boom
  • APR.15 – UK – Newcastle – Northumberland Arms
  • APR.15 – UK – Boltom – Alma Inn
  • APR.15 – UK – Plymouth – Tiki

Department Of Correction - April - 2015 - Tour Flyer promo - #2015DOCMOP

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

LONG LIVE GRINDCORE.

LONG LIVE FRANCE.

Stone.

BLOODSOAKED – Offering FREE Downloads Of Entire Discography

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on March 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bloodsoaked - publicity pic - 2015 - #0304BMO

North Carolina’s one-man Death Metal Army BLOODSOAKED is offering the digital versions of all four albums as free downloads! It’s true and devoid of strings. You can get 2007’s Brutally Butchered, 2009’s Sadistic Deeds…Grotesque Memories, 2011’s The Death of Hope, and 2014’s Religious Apocalypse free at http://www.bloodsoaked.net/music.

The most recent of the four, Religious Apocalypse, was released last year on Comatose Music and included new cuts, live tracks and brutalized renditions of Cinderella’s “Shake Me” and Ratt’s “You’re in Love.”

Bloodsoaked - Large Logo!

Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info:

www.bloodsoaked.net

www.facebook.com/bloodsoaked666

 www.comatosemusic.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE BLOODSOAKED.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.