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UNEARTH – 2015 World Tour Dates

As reported on the Unearth Official Facebook:

We will be supporting our new album WATCHERS OF RULE in 2015 with a World Tour. Just a few of the dates have been announced so far, but chances are we will see you all this year. Thank YOU all for your undying support of our albums and tours! See you on the road.

2015 Confirmed Shows And Festivals. Many more to come.

February 19 – Denver, Colorado at the Marquis Theater

February 20 – Edmonton, Alberta at Union Hall (GOTF Fest)

February 21 – Wood Buffalo, Alberta at The Den

March 4 – Nagoya, Japan at Apollo Base

March 5 – Tokyo Japan at O-East

March 6 – Osaka, Japan at Drop

March 8 – Jakarta, Indonesia at Hammersonic Jakarta International Metal Festival

May 2 – Meerhout, Belgium at GROEZROCK

May 5 – Annecy, France at Brise Glase

May 8 – Dunkerque, France at Les 4 Ecluses

May 29 – Nürburg, Germany at Grüne Hölle – Rockfestival am Nürburgring

May 30 – München, Germany at Rockavaria

July 19 – Tolmin, Slovenia at Metaldays 2015

Watchers of Rule is out now Worldwide. You can grab a copy from our Webstores, in stores or most online retailers.

MerchNOW Webstore –

http://unearth.merchnow.com/produc…/187926/unearth-deluxe-cd  –Impericon.co.uk

Webstore –

http://www.impericon.com/…/unearth-watchers-of-rule-ltd-dig…

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* For more info on UNEARTH:

Facebook: Unearth Official

LONG LIVE UNEARTH.

LONG LIVE MASSACHUSETTS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN – Announce Alberta Show Dates

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags arrival of autumn, canadian metal bands, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Shaking up the Canadian prairies with their heavy riffs, hooky vocals and speed demon double kicks, Grande Prairie, AB’s ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN announce they will be performing Alberta dates in Red Deer on Feb 13th and Calgary on Feb 14th, in support of their latest release ‘Shadows’, which is now streaming at the following link here.

Feb 13 – Red Deer – The Vat – Eye of Horus/Earth’s Ashes, Arrival Of Autumn, & Terrorfist – Show Info

Feb 14 – Calgary – The Blind Beggar – David Kemick, Day I Die, The Archon Prophecy, and Arrival Of Autumn

Album Stream – Purchase Shadows:

http://arrivalofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/shadows

Track Listing – Shadows

DanmnedNation (3:08)
Selfish Sanity (4:25)
Labryinth (4:21)
Forget Me Now (3:32)
Endless Nights (4:19)
Like Fire (3:22)
The Court Of Owls (4:10)
Shadows (5:01)
There’s No Angels Here (3:57)
Fall In Ashes (4:28)

Song Stream – Labyrinth:

About Arrival Of Autumn:

A band name inspired by Opeth lyric’s (thanks to drummer Ty Fox) and influenced by various genres ranging from melodic death to groove metal to progressive to rock n’ roll, AOA’s catalogue has grown rapidly with two self-releases in 2014. First it was their debut EP ‘Endless Nights’ in March followed by their ten track full length ‘Shadows’ in September.

Touching on personal issues to triumphing demons as a band, ‘Shadows’ with a dash of dark lyrics and tracks such as The Court Of Owls to There’s No Angels Here to the infectious chorus of Like Fire demonstrates AOA are not just evolving, but are a live force raging to be discovered by the masses.

For more info, please visit www.arrivalofautumn.com

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Source: Asher Media Relations

LONG LIVE ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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French Occult Rockers Akasava Announce Debut EP “Strange Aeons”

Posted in Metal, Music, progressive metal, rock music with tags akasava, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Akasava, new faces to the occult-psych metal scene, will release their début ritual EP Strange Aeons in the late spring of 2015. The French have a pedigree in music almost as notable as their taste in film. So when one draws from the other, you can be sure the atmosphere is electric. Make no mistake, occult rockers Akasava pick their influences well: the playful surrealism of Jean Rollin (The Shiver of the Vampires/The Nude Vampire) meets the 70s horror of Jess Franco (Vampyros Lesbos/Exorcism). Musically speaking, Akasava also draw from that hazy era of psych and prog in the 60s and 70s. Extraordinary bands ahead of their time, such as 13th Floor Elevators, Jacula and Devil Doll, clash with more modern acts like Blood Ceremony, Purson and Kadavar.

Despite adoring this occult and ancient sound, Akasava are as fresh-faced as they come: they formed in July 2014, four highly motivated souls finding much common ground, and quickly joining forces to jam out the creativity within them. Now, less than a year later, an EP is coming to light. Entitled Strange Aeons, it’s as much an homage to that era as it is pushing the sound forward in new and intriguing directions.

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 March.

Bands Links: 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/akasavaofficial

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5kNHITAE4VeS72p42CTREQ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akasava_band

 Dewar PR Links :

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdewarpr

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dewarpr

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Source: Dewar PR

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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THE BODY POLITIC – Post Teaser For New Video ‘All Hands’ – Plus Offer FREE Download Of EP ‘Egressor’

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, the body politic on January 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Nanaimo, BC six-piece powerhouse The Body Politic have posted a teaser for their upcoming music video ‘All Hands’ in support of their latest EP ‘Egressor’, which is available for FREE download here.

Drummer Spencer Bowman comments:

“When we began searching for a director for the All Hands music video, it didn’t take us long to come across Emma Higgins. Emma and her team captured the mood of the song and the energy of the band better than we could have hoped for. We had a blast on set, and we’re excited to have the video’s exclusive premiere on MuchMusic!”

To watch the teaser, please visit the following link here or below. The full video will be exclusively premiered on Much Music on February 25th.

About: The Body Politic’s EP ‘Egressor’ was released September 16th to follow-up their 2011 debut album ‘All Too Human’. Taking their name from a Clive Barker short story and shifting gears from jazz (which most of the members studied at Vancouver Island University) to Progressive Metal, the band combine poly-metric grooves, aggressive screams and soaring vocal melodies to push the boundaries of Modern Metal music with technically impressive musicianship.

Their emotionally charged songs incorporate an element of playfulness that has led THE BODY POLITIC to stand out in a vast Metal crowd and to perform opening slots for Tesseract, Protest The Hero and Scale The Summit; plus multiple Western Canadian tours with their evolution.

Track Listing: The Body Politic – Egressor

Vitam Agere (2:18)
Armature (4:12)
All Hands (4:53)
Swing For The Fences (4:05)
Colqhoun (4:13)
Irradiate (4:56)

EP Length: 24:39

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Guitar Playthrough ‘Armature’:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFHtOeTDCg8

Lyric Video ‘Armature’:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52IHxr7UuEI

FREE download of ‘Armature’:

http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-body-politic-armature-free-song-download-exclusive-world-premiere

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.bodypoliticband.com/

http://www.facebook.com/thebodypolitic

http://www.twitter.com/bodypoliticband

http://instagram.com/thebodypolitic

Band Merch –

https://thebodypolitic.bandcamp.com/merch

iTunes –

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/egressor-ep/id915551785

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Source: Asher Media Relations

LONG LIVE THE BODY POLITIC.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

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Metal Odyssey’s Scott Coverdale Picks His Top Ten Hard Rock/Metal Albums Of 2014

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock albums 2014, metal albums 2014, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

For me, 2014 came in like a bear and went out like a lamb. Each year time seems to go by faster and faster, while finding the time to put together my 2014 Top 10 list, once again, seemed like an impossible task for me. Finally, I hunkered down in my bunker and got’er done. Here is my 2014 Hard Rock/Metal Top 10 Albums Of The Year!! – Scott Coverdale

#1

BILLY IDOL

“KINGS & QUEENS OF THE UNDERGROUND”

#2

JUDAS PRIEST

“REDEEMER OF SOULS” DELUXE EDITION

#3

SHAMAN HARVEST

“SMOKIN’ HEARTS & BROKEN GUNS”

#4

ACE FREHLEY

“SPACE INVADER”

#5

STORMWARRIOR

“THUNDER & STEELE”

#6

RUBICON CROSS

“RUBICON CROSS” DELUXE EDITION

#7

HELIX

“BASTARD OF THE BLUES”

#8

STARSET

“TRANSMISSION”

#9

SIXX A.M.

“MODERN VINTAGE”

#10

RICHIE KOTZEN

“THE ESSENTIAL RICHIE KOTZEN”

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LONG LIVE HARD ROCK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Scott Coverdale.

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Find Out How To Win A HELLION Hoodie…

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags ann boleyn, hellion, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

From: Hellion Headquarters

Hi!

Who wants a to win a HELLION HOODIE? Just go to Hellion’s Facebook page and post a picture of yourself with a member of Hellion, or of yourself wearing a Hellion t-shirt. We will pick the winner on January 31st.

Good Luck!

Hellion

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LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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OUTRE – Stream New Song “Chant 3: The Fall” Off New Album

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music with tags Black Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, outre on January 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

After suffering a setback with the loss of their vocalist Andrzej Nowak, Black Metal group Outre have unveiled a track from their upcoming album recorded with the participation of Stawrogin (Odraza/Massemord). A twisted and ripping track drawing as much from French bands such as Deathspell Omega as Outre’s compatriots Behemoth, it will surely draw the attention of those with a finely tuned Black Metal radar.

The band comments:
“We are now finishing the production of our debut LP “Ghost Chants”. With minor delay caused by our vocalist leaving, the vocals recording session are now heading to an end. We asked Stawrogin for help, in our opinion one of the best throats in the Polish black metal underground, and so far we are more than satisfied with the effects of his work. A promo track “Chant 3. – The fall” gives a sneak peek of what you can expect on our debut long player. We gave our best to make this record as much essential and intense as possible.”

Stream the song on Soundcloud here:

https://soundcloud.com/godzovwar/outre_chant_3_the_fall

Outre’s upcoming LP, entitled “Ghost Chants”, is set for release in early spring via Godz Ov War/Third Eye Temple/Essential Purification Records. It was recorded in No Solace and Impressive Art studios, and mixed/mastered by M. of the well-acclaimed Mgła. The track listing is as follows:

Chant 1. – Departure
Chant 2. – Shadow
Chant 3. – The Fall
Chant 4. – Lament
Chant 5. – Equilibrium
Chant 6. – Vengeance
Chant 7. – Arrival

Line-up:
Damian Igielski – Guitars
Mateusz Jamróz – Guitars
Marcin L.th Radecki – Bass
Maciej Pelczar – Drums

Stawrogin – Vocals

Discography:
2013 – Tranquility EP (self-released)
2013 – Thaw/Outre split (Third Eye Temple)

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(Source: Dewar PR)

Dewar PR – Facebook

OUTRE – Online:

Facebook

Bandcamp

Godz Ov War Productions

Third Eye Temple

Essential Purification Records

LONG LIVE OUTRE.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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DEEP IN HATE – Announce New Lineup And Mini-Tour With The Black Dahlia Murder

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags deep in hate, Extreme Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 19, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

For the second time in their career, DEEP IN HATE will tour with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Two dates are planned in July, just after DEEP IN HATE bring their dark and oppressive Modern Death Metal to HellFest.

Along with some other dates yet to be announced, these gigs will mark the live premiere of the band’s new bassist, Maxime Hacquard, who recently joined as a permanent replacement for ex-bassist Kapute.

Tour Dates:
July 18 – FR – Metz – Gueulard Plus
July 20 – FR – Villeurbanne – CCO

Called a “bloody good album” by TheLairOfFilth.com, DEEP IN HATE’s Chronicles of Oblivion is out now and available in digital and limited-edition digisleeve CD formats.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more info on DEEP IN HATE:

www.deepinhate.com

www.facebook.com/deepinhate

www.kaotoxin.com

LONG LIVE DEEP IN HATE.

LONG LIVE THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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NEVER SAY NEVER FEST 2015 – Here’s The Info You’re Looking For

Posted in metal music, Music, rock music with tags metal festivals 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, never say never fest on January 17, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

NSN is 2 months away! Get your tickets today at Cavenders, NSNFestival.com or text @geoo 956-607-8727

NSN is a two-day, multi-stage event at Las Palmas Race Park, Mission, Texas. Check the festival flyer above for all the cool bands that will be performing. Never Say Never Fest, est. 2009, is the biggest all-ages music fest in South Texas that has featured bands of many different genres. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on NSNF:

Facebook: Never Say Never Festival

LONG LIVE NEVER SAY NEVER FEST.

LONG LIVE TEXAS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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GHOULGOTHA – ‘The Deathmass Cloak’ Out Now on Dark Descent Records; Complete Album Streaming

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Death Metal, ghoulgotha, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Deathmass Cloak, the debut full-length from San Diego-based death metal band GHOULGOTHA, is out now on Dark Descent Records. Stream the album in its entirety at this location.

Purchase The Deathmass Cloak right here.

After a demo, EP and a split, GHOULGOTHA emphatically announces their presence in the metal realm with the 53-minute The Deathmass Cloak. The album is the product of the very warped and prolific W. Sarantopoulos (AKA Elektrokutioner), so expect some of the most outside the box brutality the underground has to offer. Produced by Damian Herring (HORRENDOUS) at Subterranean Watchtower Studio, The Deathmass Cloak is a weird and winding death metal album destined to satisfy even the harshest critics. Cover art for the album comes courtesy of Mattias Frisk (Vanhelgd).

The Deathmass Cloak – Track List:

Solar Awakening (Intro)

Gazing into Melted Night

A Neck for the Nameless Noose

Austere Urns

Saturnal Rites

Prophetic Oration of Self

Arteries Unblest

Citadel of Heathen Flesh

Cartilage Imperfect

Levitate Within the Curse

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W. Sarantopoulos (DECREPITAPH, FATHER BEFOULED, ENCOFFINATION, WOODEN STAKE, FESTERED, SCAREMAKER and more) moved from Dallas to San Diego and began searching for musicians to bring some Doom/Death to Southern California. Shortly after moving, he hooked up with drummer C. Koryn (ASCENDED DEAD) who shared a lot of the same influences. Their playing styles worked perfectly with each other, making the song writing process very easy. The two jammed for a few months while looking for other members to complete the line up.

The band name GHOULGOTHA was chosen as it represents our dedication to rotting old skull Doom/Death. In the summer of 2012, J. Moreno (ASCENDED DEAD) and I. Mann were added on bass/vocals and second guitar, respectively. The full horde quickly put together a two song demo/promo called No Peace To Rest In and released it in September 2012.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info:

www.facebook.com/ghoulgotha666

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

LONG LIVE GHOULGOTHA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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CTULU’s “Sarkomand” LP Now Available For Orders

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags ctulu, Extreme Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, vinyl albums on January 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The first ever vinyl and reissue of the critically acclaimed sophomore album, Sarkomand, from Lovecraftian black metallers Ctulu is out now and available for orders via the band’s webshop. The 12” black LP was released on December 5th, 2014 via Black Blood Records and Human To Dust, in order to celebrate the band’s tenth anniversary. The CD version (2011, God Eater Records) was sold out and was received very warmly by the band’s fans and critics worldwide.

According to Rolling Stone India “Sarkomand featured Ctulu at their best, with a bruising, brutal mix of black and death metal” and Metal As Fuck states that the album “is a fine example of contemporary extreme metal“.

Ctulu was formed in 2004 by Mathias Junge and ex-member Stefan Schulz. The band has gone through various line-up changes over the years and the Sarkomand line-up features ex-members Jan Westermann (Diablery, Released Anger) on drums, Rolf Quast-Janßen (Lunar Eclipse) on vocal duties, along with Arne Uekert and Mathias Junge on guitars.

Despite its line-up changes, Ctulu has never given up and has put their original Seastorming Extreme Metal on the map of Heavy Metal. With their experience of live performances – including a tour with Taake, Ragnarök Festival (DE), Infernal Damnation (UK) and various shows outside their homeland, the band is stronger than ever.

Having a powerful member line-up featuring Junge and Uekert both on guitar and vocal duties, Roman Szymura (AEBA) on drums and Lasse Bodenstein on bass, the Germans are now working on their fourth full-length which will see a return to the catchy, straightforward – but not lacking in atmosphere – black metal which is found on Sarkomand.

Upcoming shows:

02. 20 – Frostfeuernächte – KiEZ Hölzerner See, Germany
03. 13 – Magazinkeller, Bremen, Germany (Freie Geister Festival co-organised by the band)
06. 19-21 – Gardelegen, Germany (Metal Frenzy Open Air)
08. 14 – Moscow, Russia
08. 15 – Tula, Russia (Blackened Life Festival)

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Source: Dewar PR

* For more info on CTULU:

Official Website

Facebook

 Bandcamp

Twitter

LONG LIVE CTULU.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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HELLION NEWS! NEW VIDEO & MORE!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags ann boleyn, hellion, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

HELLION SINGER, ANN BOLEYN, EXPLAINS HER MYSTERIOUS ABSENCE FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND REVEALS FIRST OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO FROM NEW “KARMAS A BITCH” CD

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Ann Boleyn, powerhouse vocalist for L.A. female-fronted Metal act, HELLION, speaking to Eric Thompson in the current issue of Sweden Rock Magazine, explains the reasons for her mysterious disappearance from the music industry in the mid-2000s.

“My absence from the music industry was not voluntary,” said Ann Boleyn. “I was forced to flee because of problems with three stalkers.” One of the stalkers, a former financial advisor for HELLION, pled guilty to felony charges in 2003, and served time in prison.

“The District Attorney issued restraining orders to keep them away from me. The police could not protect me so I was forced to change my lifestyle and had to avoid places where I usually would go. Even my friends were threatened by these stalkers.”

Ann Boleyn re-emerged in DÉTENTE in 2007, replacing legendary thrash singer, Dawn Crosby, who died of liver failure.

Shortly after leaving DÉTENTE, Boleyn became depressed following the death of Ronnie James Dio, in 2010. Dio had produced HELLION.

“I was approached by a Japanese promoter to front an all-star tribute. They wanted me to record a tribute album to Ronnie and to tour in Japan and possibly South America. I had never been offered so much money for any music project, but I could not agree to it because I felt like I would have been profiting from Ronnie’s death.”

In 2014, Boleyn enlisted drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO, QUEENSRYCHE), keyboard player Scott Warren (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, TYPE-O NEGATIVE), bassist Bjorn Englen (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TONY MCALPINE), and up and coming shred guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle to record and tour for the first time in nearly a decade. Georg Dolivo (RHINO BUCKET) also appeared as a special guest rhythm guitarist on HELLION’S recent North American tour. Bassist Greg Smith (ALICE COOPER, RAINBOW, TED NUGENT) filled in for Englen on the recent tour due to a schedule conflict.

Above cover art by Woven Claws.

In October HELLION released their first CD of new music in a decade. Hellion’s new CD, Karma’s A Bitch, was produced by legendary British studio icon Ken Scott, who produced iconic albums, including DAVID BOWIE‘s “Hunky Dory”, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars”, “Aladdin Sane” and “Pinups,” along with Simon Wright and Ann Boleyn.

HELLION has revealed their first official lyric video from their new “Karma’s A Bitch” CD. The new video may be found here.

BETRAYER – Official Video:

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Source: New Renaissance Entertainment

* For more info on HELLION:

www.hellion.us

https://www.facebook.com/Hellion.Official

LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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Progressive Metallers id. Streaming EP Title Track ‘Sagittarius A’; EP Due Out February 10th

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags id., Metal News, metal odyssey, progressive metal on January 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

With songwriting that is a progressive, heavy and catharsis, Vancouver, BC’s id. is a multi-layered metal force. Inspired by Sigmund Freud’s theory on the levels of the human psyche, the band’s front line introduction of their subconscious tendencies is unleashed in their debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’ due out Feb 10, 2014.

Song Stream – Sagittarius A – http://idmusic9.bandcamp.com/album/sagittarius-a

Written by guitarist Alex Dubreuil with words backed by Jason Pennington, the EP touches on topics such as inner struggle, world views, self-awareness to what’s beyond in outer space.

“We want people to connect with our message and enjoy the diversity of our sound. The music has evolved from quite unstructured abstract ideas to come around to find a comfort zone with no borders.” comments vocalist Jason Pennington.

Employing a style that is different compared to other progressive bands, id. transcend genres in their four track debut, which features Vancouver Metal scene veterans lyricist and vocalist Jason Pennington (Makaria), drummer Kris DeBoer (Grudge, Infernal Majesty, Artep), rhythm guitarist Tyson Araszewski (AutumnEx) and guitarist Alex Dubreuil (My Own Chaos) who also does bass on the EP.

With more songs in their arsenal for a full length to follow their EP and influenced by bands such as Opeth, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Gojira, and Augury, id is sharing with metallers what’s to come as they push forward to put themselves on the map.

Band Fact: The story behind the EP Title: ‘Sagittarius A’ is the name of the black hole in the center of our galaxy. The idea comes from a fundamental belief in a scientific world view, free of religious influence and tyranny. It outlines how people are susceptible to believe things without evidence if it appeals to their vanity, as opposed to being presented with evidence and being able to accept something that is inherently contradictory to their intuition.

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Track Listing – id. – Sagittarius A

The Greatest Secret Never Told (3:58)
Humanity’s Cry (5:36)
id.entity (6:01)
Sagittarius A (5:57)

EP Length: 21:34

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

* For more info on id., click below:

Facebook | Bandcamp

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Long Live Metal.

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Greek Thrashers BIOTOXIC WARFARE Unleash New Single From ‘Lobotomized’

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, Thrash Metal with tags biotoxic warfare, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

In order to whet appetites, Biotoxic Warfare have released a single from their upcoming album ‘Lobotomized’ which is released this coming Monday, January 19th, via Slaney Records. The track, also named ‘Lobotomized’ is a meaty introduction to the band’s debut full-length release.

Listen to ‘Lobotomized’ Here!

http://youtu.be/yShCdJahEOs

Since their formation little over two years ago and having already supported the likes of Enforcer and Suicidal Angels and released one highly lauded EP, ‘Baptized in Blood and Greed’ [2013], Biotoxic Warfare are emerging from the Greek underbelly as a force to be reckoned with. This is demonstrated in full on their debut album release, ‘Lobotomized’.

‘Lobotomized’ is a blistering aural attack from the start and does not let up the onslaught through the album’s eight tracks. Talking of the album, the band had this to say –

“The sound of ‘Lobotomized’ is mostly influenced by the European Thrash Metal scene (Kreator, Sodom) with a mix of old school American Death Metal (Obituary, Death, Morbid Angel). It also combines dark melodies, shredding guitar solos, technical riffing and many well-combined fragments of the whole extreme metal spectrum.

“Lyrically the album opposes strictly to any religious fanatics and cults who use their lies to control every human being with ambitions to reign upon arrogance and false reality created by religions worldwide since the dawn of time. The lyrics call the people to rise against their oppressors, stand out for what they believe and break the chains that bond both mind and soul.”

And this is what the press is saying:

“If ‘Lobotomized’ is a sign for all the good albums that are to come in 2015, then I cannot fucking wait…an amazing start to the year’s metal releases.” – 10/10 Metal Addicts

The band recorded the album at their home studio and went on to have it mixed and mastered by Vaggelis Theodorakis (Revolted Masses). ‘Lobotomized’’s artwork, designed by Roberto Toderico, encapsulates the messages from within the album. The band describe the artwork as depicting “the massive lobotomy and brain washing that terrorizes our society by any organized religion party, and aims to a global propaganda in order to control and twist the freedom of thinking and acting for yourself.”

‘Lobotomized’ Track Listing:

Mors Indecepta
Proclaim The Gospel Of Lies
Baptized In Blood And Greed
Dysphoric Reality
Lobotomized
Lust For Hate
Parasitic Life
As We Rot (Promises Of Heaven)

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BIOTOXIC WARFARE

Mike – Vocals

George – Lead Guitars

Stelios – Rhythm Guitars

Panagiotis – Bass

Orestis – Drums

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on BIOTOXIC WARFARE:

Biotoxic Warfare on Facebook

www.reverbnation.com/biotoxicwarfare

LONG LIVE BIOTOXIC WARFARE AND THEIR 100% WHOOP-ASS, IN-YOUR-FACE, CRANIUM SPLITTING THRASH METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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AC/DC – To Perform At 57th Grammy Awards; Some METAL Thoughts…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags ac/dc, classic rock, Metal News, metal odyssey, the grammys on January 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The super legendary AC/DC are returning to U.S. network television for the first time in over 14 years, to perform at The 57th GRAMMYs, on CBS this February 8th. Whoa! If you’re like me, I will tune in to see AC/DC on The Grammys, for this awards show never has our beloved Hard Rock or Metal heroes perform onstage; very few and far between it has historically been. Crap, it’s about time the mainstream world witnesses a Hard Rock band perform on the world stage other than Foo Fighters. You know?

I wonder how much stage time AC/DC will be given? The Grammys usually gives the three-quarter naked singers and creepy dancers all the time they need to perform like dumb dumbs, every year. It would be (gulp) great if AC/DC were to perform a couple of songs, maybe a new song from their Rock Or Bust album and a timeless classic? Man, how cool would it be to see the great Angus Young drop his britches and moon all of those plastic-faced Grammy elite?

Then again, I’m sure there is a tape delay for this broadcast anyway. Who knows. If the puppet masters of The Grammys downgrade the AC/DC performance to just a medley, it wouldn’t surprise me a bit, cause we are talking about mainstream television, after all. Metal be thy name. – Stone

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* For more info on AC/DC:

Website: http://www.acdc.com/us/home

* For more info on THE GRAMMYS:

Facebook: The GRAMMYs

LONG LIVE AC/DC.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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Milwaukee Tech-Death Metallers ARA Release “Devourer of Worlds” – Complete Album Streaming Now

Posted in Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags ara, Death Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Milwaukee Tech-Death Metallers ARA have self-released their new full-length album Devourer of Worlds. On this new statement of malicious intent, ARA makes a giant leap forward from 2012 debut EP The Breathless Sleep with the creation of a penetrating, technically proficient, and memorable slab of U.S. Death Metal. Devourer of Worlds was recorded and mixed by ARA and Shane Hochstetler at Howl Street Recordings, and mastered by Colin Marston.

Stream Devourer of Worlds in its entirety below or at this location.

RIYL: Gorguts, Immolation, Morbid Angel, Demilich, Hate Eternal, Origin, Portal, Anata, Cannibal Corpse, Cryptopsy, Mithras, Suffocation, Ulcerate, etc..

DEVOURER OF WORLDS – Track List:

Incunabulum
Obelisk
Jerupitus, the Blood-Drenched
Insectile Aberration
Cadaverlanche
Dredgehammer
Execution
Cruel Epitaph
Human Garbage
Devourer of Worlds

ABOUT ARA:

ARA is a Progressive/Technical Death Metal band, featuring members of the bands Northless and Concentric. ARA began in early 2012 as a culmination of the desires of Jerry Hauppa and Erik Stenglein to play in a Death Metal project that borrowed from their influences, without being mere carbon copies. Both Jerry and Erik have/had played in multiple Milwaukee area bands throughout the last 12 years, enjoying performing and creating various styles of music, but they had never realized their goal of creating stark, dissonant, yet strangely melodic brutality, until deciding to try to play some Death Metal riffs together, one day in their practice space.

This jam led to full songs and of course, the inception of ARA. Soon after, Jerry recruited longtime musical collaborator James Becker (Concentric, ex-Forever Is Forgotten) and Adam Bujny (ex-Gaspar Minga) on bass and vocals, respectively, and they filled out the sound in a way that led to the formation of material found on The Blessed Sleep. And that was just the beginning. New album Devourer of Worlds is ARA’s declaration of war!

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on ARA:

https://www.facebook.com/Ara.Music.WI

LONG LIVE ARA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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FERIUM Added To OTEP’s European Tour In March 2015

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags ferium, Metal News, metal odyssey, otep on January 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Israeli Metal outfit FERIUM will be supporting OTEP on its European headlining tour in March, with THE AGONIST. See above flyer for tour dates.

FERIUM released its debut album, Reflections on CD and digital formats via Transcend Music early in 2014 and is currently working on its next album. Reflections was met with praise by critics and fans worldwide and received Album of the Week honors from RevolverMag.com. Select tracks from Reflections are streaming at http://www.feriumband.com/

Purchase Reflections at:

CD: http://transcendmusic.bigcartel.com/

Digital: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/reflections/id835603871

ABOUT FERIUM:

Formed in 2006, FERIUM were initially inspired by Pantera and Lamb Of God but over time influence from the likes of Textures, Gojira, Death and more found its way into their sound. 2009 saw their first EP The New Law which gained the band international recognition, enabling them to play large local events such as Summer Carnage and Hallelujah, along with shows outside of their homeland, including Wacken 2009. 2013 saw the band return to tour Europe/UK supporting The Agonist and Threat Signal. Featuring cover art by Eliran Kantor (Hatebreed, Sodom, Atheist), Reflections is the culmination of four years of hard work, pain, passion, anger and hatred and the results are not for the faint-hearted.

Band bio and more can be found at: www.feriumband.com/#!biography/c1enr

FERIUM:

Tiran Ezra – Vocals

Guy Goldenberg – Guitars

Elram Boxer – Guitars \ Back Vocals

Ron Amar – Drums

Yoni Biton – Bass

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CRITICAL PRAISE FOR FERIUM:

“Ferium are the real deal” (9/10) – Total Deathcore

“They’ve got a lot of talent and dedication behind their music. Really aggressive, massive metal…” – The Circle Pit

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on FERIUM:

www.feriumband.com

www.facebook.com/FeriumIsrael

twitter.com/Ferium_Band

www.youtube.com/user/BandFerium

www.transcendmusic.com

LONG LIVE OTEP.

LONG LIVE FERIUM.

LONG LIVE THE AGONIST.

Stone.

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Life Is A Monopoly! Watch KOLONY’s New Lyric Video To Find Out Why? New Album: “Sledge” Out Now!

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags kolony, melodic metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

L to R – Antony: Drum | Myk: Bass, Back Vocals | Maxxx: Lead Guitar, Back Vocals | Reno: Vocals, Rythm Guitar

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Life Is A Monopoly! Montreal, QC’s KOLONY express their distaste for some of the world’s social issues with their new lyric video ‘Monopoly’, one of eleven tracks from their recently released debut album ‘Sledge’.

“Today is a new experience for us (Kolony) with our first official lyric video. We’re very happy to share it with you! Monopoly is one of our favorites because of its lyrics that we feel need to be heard. Also, thanks to Roberto Napolitano who did the video. Have fun!” comments guitarist Maxx.

KOLONY – Monopoly Lyric Video (Official)

KOLONY – Sledge – Album Stream/Purchase:

KOLONY – Echoes (Official Music Video)

KOLONY – Behind The Scenes Footage For Sledge

ABOUT KOLONY:

Best described as crafting melodic rock metal, KOLONY believes in doing things a little differently. Boldly combining elements of old school Metal, NWOBHM, Modern Metal and Rock, the band loves fast tempos, melodic vocals and all-around high-octane music with each track coming from the heart and reflecting the way its members think about the world. Setting out to write a full-length debut album at the start of 2013, KOLONY has arrived at its latest record, ‘Sledge’, an 11 track power adventure produced by Jef Fortin and the band that was unleashed to the masses on November 14, 2014.

Track Listing – KOLONY – Sledge

1 – I Realize (1:20)

2 – The Trial (3:36)

3 – Trust and Live (4:04)

4 – Echoes (4:06)

5 – Modern Hero (4:06)

6 – Anthem (5:42)

7 – Escape (4:47)

8 – I Don’t Care (5:23)

9 – Road (4:23)

10 – Monopoly (3:10)

11 – Sledge That Shit (4:16)

Album Length: 44:57

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CRITICAL PRAISE:

“What a monster of an album Sledge is. Kolony is a very talentful band that brings its own original mix of metal to the table, setting its own path and distancing itself from the rest of the province’s metal scene.” – Metal Made In Canada

“Three things from Canada that make our lives better: hockey, the movie Strange Brew, and now the band Kolony with a nice, new album.” – National Rock Review

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

* For more info on KOLONY:

http://www.kolonymusic.com

LONG LIVE KOLONY.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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New Voice of the Soul Song Streaming Now!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, voice of the soul on January 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dubai extreme metallers Voice of the Soul have today released a brand new song entitled ‘Pendulum’ from their forthcoming debut album ‘Catacombs’. The album will be released on 27th March 2015 distributed via UK label Hell’s Hammer & India’s Transcending Obscurity.

Listen to ‘Pendulum’ Here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNFZWxxJc-U

Vocalist and guitarist Kareem Chehayeb talks about the song, “This is song was inspired by the mass suicide of Jonestown that took place in 1978, but the lyrical content applies to so many political groups and cults whose leaders exploit the poor and disenfranchised for their own gain.”

The artwork (as seen below) was designed by Syrian Dubai-based artist Hamood Hallak of MHD Graphics, and was inspired by the concept of ‘Pendulum’.

Kareem elaborates: “While it appears evident that there is a priest/figure leading sheep, the cliff that they are about to walk off is within the temple itself. We don’t specify whether it’s religious or not, because religion isn’t the sole focus. It’s political, it’s social.”

First formed in Kuwait on the opposite side of the Persian Gulf in late 2007 17 year-old Kareem Chehayeb and 16 year-old Monish Shringi released their first EP, ‘Winds of Apprehension’ in July 2009 with second EP, ‘Eyes of Deceit’ seeking the light of day the following summer. After playing several shows in Dubai since January 2011, the band opted to relocate to the most popular city and emirate in the UAE before releasing their third EP, ‘Into Oblivion’, live on SOS Heavy Metal Radio in Portugal in August 2011. ‘Into Oblivion’ was undoubtedly the bands most successful record with songs receiving regular airplay across the globe.

During April 2014, the band made home at Haven Studio with producer Hadi Sarieddine in Dubai and recorded their debut full-length album ‘Catacombs’.

‘Catacombs’ Track Listing:

1) Desolation

2) Perpetual Deception

3) Pendulum

4) Quarantine

5) Cold Rupture

6) The Mist

7) Perdition

8) Defiled

9) Images Subside

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(Source: Future PR)

* For more info on VOICE OF THE SOUL:

www.facebook.com/votsband

LONG LIVE VOICE OF THE SOUL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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INSURRECTION – Unleash Teaser For Upcoming Music Video ‘Prototype’

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags insurrection, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English since their conception in 2003, Gatineau, QC Death Metal band INSURRECTION has unleashed a teaser for their upcoming music video ‘Prototype’ filmed by La Corp and set to be revealed on February 3, 2015. ‘Prototype’ is the title track from INSURRECTION‘s first crowd funded and third full length album produced by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) released via Canadian label Galy Records in late 2013.

“We’re working on something special in the Insurrection labs, and we can’t wait to show everyone! We can’t say much more at this time, but here’s a little something in the meantime.” comments vocalist Stef Jomphe.

Prototype Music Video Teaser:

http://youtu.be/zbKD5XoxUog

Album Stream – Prototype: http://snd.sc/18RY6FI

iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/prototype/id716070055

Galy Records Store:

http://galyrecords.bigcartel.com/product/insurrection-prototype-cd-bonus-cd

Prototype – Track Listing:

1 – Overprocessed (Intro)

2 – Abattoir

3 – The Chronophobes

4 – Checkmate

5 – Sueurs Froides

6 – Hellfire

7 – Trois Minutes de Carnage

8 – Archetype

9 – Prototype

10 – They Rise

11 – Bruits Sans Fin

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

For more info on INSURRECTION:

http://www.insurrectionmetal.com

Facebook.com/InsurrectionMetal

Twitter: @InsurrectionCan

LONG LIVE INSURRECTION.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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