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HORLET “The Keys Of Life And Death” – A Debut Underground METAL Gem Of 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags horlet, horlet the keys of life and death, melodic death metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, underground metal on August 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

HORLET – Underground Metal has its tried and true warriors, all over this big ball of rock we call Earth. Horlet is a band of such warriors and they call the greater Dayton, Ohio area home. Horlet is an underground Metal band that makes me proud. Quality Metal is reason #1 and a debut album that has literally left me awestruck is reason #2. The album is The Keys Of Life And Death; an album you cannot afford to not know about and pick up!

Horlet are unsigned and playing live at every chance they get. Horlet will be opening for Texas Metal legends HELLYEAH, on August 13th. Horlet has one of the very best Metal albums I’ve listened to in 2013; so rich with quality musicianship, vocals and songs, that the big and independent labels better find out about Horlet soon! Very soon. I am convinced that once any true Metalhead samples a song or two from The Keys Of Life And Death, they will be sold on Horlet. The production across the board is killer on this album, accentuating the conscientious work ethic of Horlet.

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Epic and (old school) Melodic Death Metal is the Metal forte of Horlet, while Thrash Metal fans will find plenty to cheer about with this album as well. There are four short interludes heard on The Keys Of Life And Death; all four are integral to the flow of this album and highlights the expansion of thought that Horlet wants the listener to be engaged in. If you’re like me, you will be convinced that Horlet has been recording together for many, many years; that’s how sensational all these songs come together. You shall be amazed by this band!

I cannot express any more loudly and clearly: Horlet is a turn-key Metal band for a Metal record label to sign, seal and Metal deliver to the Metal masses. The songwriting and lyrics are amazing unto themselves; coupled with the high tier musical skill sets of this band, the Metal future MUST be aglow with the Metal of Horlet. Underground Metal legends are not manufactured overnight. Horlet is the real fucking deal. Metal be thy name.

HORLET:

Jason Lyons – Vocals

Keith Byerman – Guitar

Seth Mullins – Guitar

Eric Barnes – Drums

Allen D. McCowan – Bass

* Purchase The Keys Of Life And Death On iTunes! Click below!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/horlet/id656474995

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The Keys Of Life And Death – Track Listing:

Wings Of Aerial

The Awakening

The Fallen (Interlude)

From The Clouds

Signs Of Winter

Like Nails

A Whisper Of Solitude (Interlude)

So Far Away

Annabelle’s Curse

Syren

The Visit (Interlude)

Taken

He Who Walks The Sands (Interlude)

Gypsy

The Halls Of Amenti

…And Those Who Follow (Interlude)

Children Of The Light

Album cover art by Tony at: www.brutaldisorderlogos.com

* For More Info On HORLET:

Facebook: Horlet

http://www.reverbnation.com/horlet

LONG LIVE HORLET.

LONG LIVE OHIO.

LONG LIVE UNDERGROUND METAL.

Stone.

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ZUD “The Good, The Bad And The Damned” – Maine Metal Has Invaded!

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, dark metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, zud, zud the good the bad and the damned on August 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

4 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

ZUD – When I think of Thompson’s Point, Maine, the last thing I would think of is Black Metal or any Metal at all. I dunno, it’s Maine for crap sakes. I think of those moose crossing/warning signs I used to see when I did venture into that state as a printing salesman. Hey. That was a long time ago. I wore an embarrassing tie for that shit job. Alright, enough of my bullshit and onto ZUD; and this Black Metal meets 70’s Classic Rock band is from Thompson’s Point, Maine. Metal be thy name.

This Debut Album From ZUD Is Titled: The Good, The Bad And The Damned.

ZUD knows how to jam. ZUD can shred. ZUD can probably do any damn thing they want to do, way, way up there in Thompson’s Point, Maine. Portal To Infinity is a rather quick intro. It’s not that spooky to me. Then again, I’m the dude that brags about really seeing a spectre back in the late 80’s. No, I wasn’t drunk or high at that particular time. At 12:47, Skull Shaped Hell is one hell of a blackened jam! This song is so damn good that it seems like it’s only 4 minutes long to me.

Blood And Twilight at 8:23 long, continues the guitar driven and darkened good-times. Is it proper to use “good-times” within an album review that is Black Metal themed? Hey. At my age it’s good-times just going to buy a 6-pack of Yuengling. The Junction clocks in at 9:40. As you can see, these songs are long. However, these songs kick some blackened backwoods ass. Dendrite Fumes entertains at 9:15 long. There’s a ton of bang for your Metal buck with this ZUD album; and it’s underground Metal that’s saturated with quality song writing, musicianship and vocals.

With Black Metal vocals, Classic Rock intervals of guitar jamming, intense drumming and moments of Metal extremity with evil lyrics, ZUD is a band that I’m more than happy to embrace and welcome into my Metal world of loyalty. Shit. I used the word “happy” in this album review. Whatever. Y’all get my Metal point. ZUD is the real Metal deal and if you think that sounds cliché then go read some old copies of Reader’s Digest. Metal be thy Maine. Oops. I meant name.

The Good, The Bad And The Damned – Track Listing:

1. Portal To Infinity

2. Skull Shaped Hell

3. Blood And Twilight

4. The Junction

5. Dendrite Fumes

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* For More Info On ZUD:

http://zud666.blogspot.com

https://soundcloud.com/thetruezud

LONG LIVE ZUD.

LONG LIVE MAINE.

BEWARE OF MOOSE CROSSING.

Stone.

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DAVE MUSTAINE & MEGADETH – Can We Stop Throwing Stones At These METAL Legends?

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags dave mustaine, megadeth, megadeth super collider, Metal News, Thrash Metal on August 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

It seems to me, since the legendary Dave Mustaine made public he is a man of Christian faith, that the insults, negative comments and bullshit, nonsensical rhetoric has been thrown his way like a tsunami. It’s a mob rules mentality when it comes to throwing stones at Dave Mustaine and Megadeth.

Gee, if Dave Mustaine announced himself as an atheist, would that make him more cool? Gee, if Dave Mustaine announced himself as a Satanist, would it make him more attractive and bitchin? If Dave Mustaine made it clear he was a die-hard liberal, would ALL fans and critics praise his every step in life? If Dave Mustaine was constantly being found passed out in the gutters of Hollywood Boulevard, would it make him a Metal hero?

Many fans, critics and those not in the know have labeled the new album from Megadeth, Super Collider, as a terrible and/or worst Megadeth album ever. Give me a fucking break. That’s totally insane. Have y’all ever listened to Metallica’s crap from the 90’s? Save for The Black Album, Metallica did everything they could to get on the good side of Rolling Stone magazine and the bullshit Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, with their radio friendly and garbage pail albums from the 90’s.

Dave Mustaine has made his mistakes in life, there’s no doubt. He’s admitted it all in his fantastic and sincere 2011 biography. Gigantour has given bands a commercial lift when they needed it most, while keeping the Metal fires burning in the mainstream spotlight. Dave Mustaine is not a perfect human being; nor is Megadeth a perfect Metal band.

If y’all want to bitch and moan about something in the world of Metal, then bitch about how Sharon Osbourne has controlled the Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne machines. Bitch and shit your pants about how The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is an anti-Metal good-ol-boys-club and ignores the facts that Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen, Iron Maiden, KISS, Motörhead, Scorpions and Helloween even exist.

Enough is enough. Dave Mustaine helped (in an ENORMOUS way) to pioneer the legacy of Metallica. The proof is right in front of you. For the Megadeth and Dave Mustaine haters out there, do your fucking Metal homework. Dave Mustaine and Megadeth are every bit the Thrash Metal pioneers that Metallica are. Dave Mustaine and his Megadeth band are not just Metal legends, they’re Metal icons. For those haters out there, show some fucking respect or get the hell out of our Metal family. Metal be thy name.

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* For More Info On MEGADETH:

Facebook: Megadeth

http://www.megadeth.com

http://www.twitter.com/megadeth

LONG LIVE DAVE MUSTAINE.

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

Stone.

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SOULFLY – REVEAL “SAVAGES” COVER ART; GUEST VOCALISTS COMMENT ON THEIR APPEARANCES!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags marc rizzo, max cavalera, metal albums 2013, Metal News, soulfly, soulfly savages on August 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Legendary Brazilian extreme metallers SOULFLY have revealed the cover art of the band’s forthcoming studio effort, Savages, which is set for release on October 4, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

The artwork was created by renowned artist Paul Stottler, who is best known for SACRED REICH’s legendary Surf Nicaragua cover.

Furthermore, main man and Metal legend, Max Cavalera, commented on the album:

“Recording Savages was an amazing experience for me. I was so excited to work with Terry Date, whom I consider to be one of the best producers of all time. He has done some great records and we have been in contact for awhile since he mixed three SOULFLY albums in the past. He came to see SOULFLY whenever we played in Seattle, and we finally made it work that he would be the producer for Savages. My teammates were awesome. Marc did some crazy guitar noises and we did a ‘Mars Part Two’ at the end of ‘El Comegente’ – it’s very LED ZEPPELIN influenced and Marc kicked some ass on it. I wrote ‘El Comegente’ with Tony Campos. It’s in Portuguese and Spanish and it’s about Vargas – a Venezuelan cannibal from the 80’s. He is the Hannibal Lecter of the Andes. Crazy shit! I worked for the first time on a full album with my son, Zyon. Before recording the album I first worked closely at home with him in preproduction, and it was great to spend weeks on the songs with Zyon, shaping the sound of the record. Zyon did a great job and he hits really hard just like his uncle Iggor – it was amazing recording with my son. A whole record! A dream come true for a father whose life is dedicated to metal. Savages is a celebration of all that.” – Max Cavalera

Produced, engineered and mixed by renowned sound guru Terry Date (PANTERA, DEFTONES, WHITE ZOMBIE), Savages will be released as a limited edition digpack CD, 2LP vinyl and digital download.

Guest vocal appearances on Savages include bass player Tony Campos, Max Cavalera’s son Zyon Cavalera (LODY KONG), CLUTCH’s Neil Fallon, NAPALM DEATH’s Mitch Harris and Jamie Hanks of I DECLARE WAR fame.

Read, what all the guest vocalists share:

“I was super pumped when I got the call to add vocals to ‘Bloodshed’. It’s badass that Nuclear Blast chose it as the first single.“ – Zyon Cavalera (LODY KONG)

“It was pretty incredible working with heavy metal legends like Max and all of SOULFLY.” – Jamie Hanks (I DECLARE WAR)

“I am stoked to have been asked by Max to participate on the ‘Ayatollah Of Rock ‘N’ Rolla’ track! Max brought CLUTCH out on some of our earliest and most formative tours and this brought back some very fond memories of singing with Max all those years ago.“ – Neil Fallon (CLUTCH)

„It was an honor for me to finally collaborate on a song with Max and co. It’s something we’ve been talking about for the last 9 years. I’ve always felt like part of the Cavalera extended family, and for me it was a truly uplifting, comforting and memorable experience after say 26 years or so. We ran through all the takes together, trying to capture the carnal energy, the push and pull between force and action. Friction, charisma, and something true directing the sole intent of the message, that was my general angle on it. Art and expression are about capturing the moment, the essence of a connection between like-minded souls, expanding on concise ideas that start small and end up big.“ – Mitch Harris (NAPALM DEATH)

“Getting to share vocals with Max on “El Comegente” was great. The song was coming along so quick, I pretty much wrote lyrics for that on the spot. I showed Max a couple of different things and used the stuff he thought was cool and made him laugh.“ – Tony Campos (SOULFLY)

Savages – Tracklist:

01. Bloodshed (feat. Zyon Cavalera)

02. Cannibal Holocaust

03. Fallen (feat. Jamie Hanks)

04. Ayatollah Of Rock ‘N’ Rolla (feat. Neil Fallon)

05. Master Of Savagery

06. Spiral

07. This Is Violence

08. K.C.S. (feat. Mitch Harris)

09. El Comegente (feat. Tony Campos)

10. Soulfliktion

Limited Edition CD & 2LP Vinyl Bonus Tracks:

11. Fuck Reality

12. Soulfly IX

**More on Savages:**

Studio trailer #2: http://youtu.be/ml1cqN5dwAM

Studio trailer #1: http://youtu.be/g1SDAt2jco4

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SOULFLY:

Max Cavalera – vocals & guitar

Marc Rizzo – guitar

Tony Campos – bass

Zyon Cavalera – drums

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Entertainment)

* For More Info On SOULFLY:

Facebook: Soulfly

http://www.soulfly.com/

http://www.twitter.com/TheSoulflyTribe

LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ZOMBIEFICATION “At The Caves Of Eternal” – A Catastrophic Album Of Grisly Death Metal

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags at the caves of eternal album review, Death Metal, death metal bands, metal albums 2013, Metal News, zombiefication on August 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

ZOMBIEFICATION – On May 14th of this year, At The Caves Of Eternal, from Mexico’s ZOMBIEFICATION, was released in North America, via Pulverised Records. The first moment I caught news of this new ZOMBIEFICATION album’s imminent release, I was psyched-out to the Metal maximum! I’m even more psyched-out, now that I’ve been listening to this new offering of Death Metal from Mexico’s deadliest Metal band.

Last year’s Death Metal gem from ZOMBIEFICATION was (the) Reaper’s Consecration EP and it landed on the Metal Odyssey Best Of list for 2012 Metal albums. At The Caves Of Eternal is guaranteed a position on this year’s list as well. ZOMBIEFICATION has once again created an album that bestows full-blown, evil, mind melting and groove saturated Death Metal.

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ALL 9 songs on At The Caves Of Eternal are on fucking fire with blackened approval from the administrative offices of hell… and I’m not exaggerating, my Metal brethren. ZOMBIEFICATION always seems to set me on the correct path to underground Metal loyalty; for this I’m grateful. ZOMBIEFICATION doesn’t do mathematical bullshit or use smoke and mirrors with their Death Metal; instead, this is Death Metal that reveres the classics of the genre’s past, fused with both extreme and melodic originality that barrels straight into your face with no remorse.

ZOMBIEFICATION already had me convinced they were a Death Metal band to be reckoned with among the entire Metal universe. With At The Caves Of Eternal, ZOMBIEFICATION have illuminated their legendary status, while earning their rightful place as a Death Metal beacon for the Metal underworld. Metal be thy name.

At The Caves Of Eternal – Track Listing:

At The Caves Of Eternal

Disembodied Souls

Soul Collector

In The Mist

Passage Of Darkness

In The Gallery Of Laments

The Crypt

In The Shadowed Garden

Slaves Whisper Your Name

ZOMBIEFICATION:

Mr. Hitchcock – Vocals

Mr. Jacko – Bass

Live Musicians:

Mr. Kim – Guitars

Mr. Brain – Guitars

Mr. Hammer – Drums

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* For More Info On ZOMBIEFICATION:

Facebook: Zombiefication

http://www.twitter.com/zombiefication

http://www.zombiefication.bandcamp.com

Pulverised Records

http://www.pulverised.net

LONG LIVE ZOMBIEFICATION.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

Stone.

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EYEHATEGOD – Announces 25th Anniversary Shows; Tickets On Sale NOW!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags eyehategod, eyehategod tour dates 2013, hardcore, Metal News on August 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, New Orleans’ legendary purveyors of Hardcore, blues-based, post-amplified audio wreckage, EYEHATEGOD, are pleased to announce three very special performances next month.

The ruckus begins September 13 where EYEHATEGOD will return to the Ottobar in Baltimore for the first time since 2009, alongside New York Hardcore progenitors Agnostic Front and Cro Mags and the original lineup of Los Angeles crossover legends Final Conflict! That same weekend,EYEHATEGOD will cause maritime chaos for the second time as part of The Rocks Off Boatshow! Confirmed dates and ticket links are included below.

EYEHATEGOD is currently crumbling stages throughout Europe. The live debauchery kicked off on July 19th in Warsaw, Poland and continues to systematically bludgeon the eardrums of the willing and unwilling throughout the lands. The journey will come to a ceremonial close on August 20th in Toulouse, France.

In related news, the band will make an appearance at Philip Anselmo’s first annual Housecore Horror Film Festival this Fall in Austin, Texas. Set to take place October 24th – October 27th team EYEHATEGOD will share the stage with an explosive lineup that includes Down, Gwar, Goblin, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Crowbar, Goatwhore, Warbeast, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion and many, many more! For further info, point your browser HERE.

Stay tuned for further EYEHATEGOD intelligence – including new album details – to be disclosed in the coming weeks.

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EYEHATEGOD – Undermining Society’s Rules Since 1998 European Tour 2013 [remaining dates]:

8/03/2013 The Garage – London, UK
8/04/2013 The White Rabbit – Plymouth UK
8/06/2013 Beta – Copenhagen, Denmark
8/07/2013 Kuudas Linja – Helsinki, Finland
8/08/2013 Kuudas Linja – Helsinki, Finland
8/10/2013 Sylak Festival – Lyon, France
8/12/2013 Backstage – Munchen, Germany
8/13/2013 K4 – Nurnberg, Germany
8/14/2013 Keller Klub – Stuttgart, Germany
8/15/2013 Provinz Pudua Mav Fest – Trebaseleghe, Italy
8/16/2013 Rock Altitude Fest – Le Locle, Switzerland
8/17/2013 Glazart – Paris, France
8/18/2013 Motocultor 2013 – Theix, France
8/19/2013 Raymond – Clermont-FD, France
8/20/2013 Le St Des Seins – Toulouse, France

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EYEHATEGOD 25th Anniversary Shows:

9/13/2013 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD w/ Agnostic Front, Cro Mags, Final Conflict [tickets]

9/14/2013 Mojo 13 – Wilmington DE w/ Agnostic Front , Final Conflict [tickets]

9/15/2013 Rocks Off Boat Show – New York, NY w/ Final Conflict [tickets]
10/25 – 27/2013 – Housecore Horror Film Fest – Austin, TX

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On EYEHATEGOD:

Facebook: EYEHATEGOD

http://eyehategod.ee/

http://www.mikeix.com

LONG LIVE EYEHATEGOD.

Stone.

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SATAN “LIFE SENTENCE” – SATAN REIGNS ONCE AGAIN!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags metal albums 2013, Metal News, nwobhm, satan, satan life sentence, satan the band, true metal on August 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

SATAN – On June 18th, 2013, NWOBHM legends, SATAN, returned with a new studio album: Life Sentence (Listenable Records). This sensational comeback album from SATAN is their first since 1987’s Suspended Sentence. SATAN has become one of the best comeback stories of 2013 and have solidly proved it to me with ALL ten songs on Life Sentence.

Each time I listen to this new SATAN album, I marvel at the quality of the musicianship, vocals and songs. Life Sentence is a complete SATAN package! Lyrically ominous and invitingly dark is this album; with haunting vibes that seems to cast a hypnotic Metal spell on my brain, which to me, makes SATAN so significant within this pioneering and sacred Metal genre that they helped bolster so many years ago.

SATAN delivers their retrospective Metal sound with authority; a sound that numerous newer bands are trying to recreate today. The NWOBHM was and forever will be an era of profound importance in Metal history; SATAN’s Life Sentence is a magnificent reminder of just that. With history aside, this new album from SATAN unleashes an enormous wave of relevancy; accentuating that their Metal sound is indeed timeless.

I can easily label Life Sentence as a guitar-driven album, with guitarists Steve Ramsey and Russ Tippins leaving me helpless in numerous momentary lapses of Metal awe. Vocalist Brian Ross sounds excellent, tapping into his melodic and falsetto strengths. Listening to Brian Ross take command of the song is unreal. Graeme English on bass and Sean Taylor on drums are a non-stop force of Metal thunder! Whoa.

Siege Mentality, Cenotaph, Testimony and the title track are just four out of ten kick-ass songs that I could carry on about for another five hundred or more words. My Metal brethren who’ve already gotten into Life Sentence should surely share in my Metal passion I’ve expressed here. For those others in my Metal family who’ve not yet picked up this new SATAN album… you absolutely must!! Life Sentence is without question, one of the finest Metal albums released in 2013. SATAN reigns once again!

Metal be thy name.

LIFE SENTENCE – Track Listing:

Time To Die

Twenty Five Twenty Five

Cenotaph

Siege Mentality

Incantations

Testimony

Tears Of Blood

Life Sentence

Personal Demons

Another Universe

Brian Ross – Vocals

Steve Ramsey – Guitar

Russ Tippins – Guitar

Graeme English – Bass

Sean Taylor – Drums

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* The cover art for the album cover (pictured at top of post) was drawn by famed artist Eliran Kantor (SODOM, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED) –http://www.elirankantor.com

* For More Info On SATAN:

Facebook: Satan (Band)

http://www.satanmusic.com

LISTENABLE RECORDS:

Facebook: Listenable records

http://www.listenable.net

LONG LIVE SATAN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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SINISTER REALM “WORLD OF EVIL” = METAL FANTASTICAL!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags metal albums 2013, Metal News, sinister realm, sinister realm world of evil, traditional metal, true metal on August 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

SINISTER REALM – The greatest Metal band to ever call Allentown, Pennsylvania home is SINISTER REALM. There, I’ve said it. The greatest Metal band to ever call Pennsylvania home is SINISTER REALM. There, I’ve said that as well. Now… onto the Metal Odyssey album review for SINISTER REALM’s WORLD OF EVIL…

There are many average, good and grand Metal albums that I’ve listened to thus far in 2013. Let’s just forget the bad Metal albums for they take up precious life moments, you know? What category does the 3rd studio album, World Of Evil, from SINISTER REALM fall into? Try: Fantastical. Anyone familiar with SINISTER REALM knows: this band of Metal Defenders will never deliver filler or artificial flavoring to an album with their name on it.

World Of Evil is 100% True Metal and boasts an Epic Metal atmosphere of invade and conquer. The vocals of Alex Kristof (alone) are epic! John Kantner and John Risko on guitars are epic! John Gaffney’s bass takes center stage; reminding me of how the legendary Steve Harris has always made his presence known with his iconic Iron Maiden. John’s bass is absolutely killer on World Of Evil. Chris Metzger on drums (once again) dazzles with his classic Metal style.

World Of Evil has 8 Metal glorious songs; with 4 songs surpassing the 6 minute mark. Each song on World of Evil bestows its prominent mystique and melodically heavy uniqueness. Bell Strikes Fear gives me super Metal powers. Well, that’s what I like to think anyways. The album’s title track, The Ghosts Of Nevermore and (album closer) Four Black Witches are high points, among an album of luminous songs that have raised the Metal bar for American True Metal bands everywhere.

You’ve now been briefed. You’ve been given the Metal invitation. The time has cometh for you to enter The Metal Realm, aka the Metal world of SINISTER REALM. Metal be thy name.

SINISTER REALM:

Alex Kristof – vocals

John Gaffney – bass, guitar, background vocals

John Kantner – rhythm & lead guitar

John Risko – lead guitar

Chris Metzger – drums

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* For More Info On SINISTER REALM:

Facebook: Sinister Realm

http://www.sinisterrealm.net/

SINISTER REALM World Of Evil will be released via Shadow Kingdom Records on August 20th, 2013.

Facebook: Shadow Kingdom Records

http://shadowkingdomrecords.com

LONG LIVE SINISTER REALM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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UNHOLY ANARCHY RECORDS Releasing AGATHOCLES / HOGRA Split 7-inch

Posted in Extreme Metal, extreme music, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, vinyl albums with tags agathocles, grind, hogra, metal albums 2013, Metal News, metal vinyl, unholy anarchy records on August 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

In conjunction with At War With False Noise (UK), Jerkoff Records (USA) and Blackseed Records (USA), Unholy Anarchy Records is set to release a brand new split 7-inch featuring Belgian grind gods AGATHOCLES and HOGRA.

AGATHOCLES have been around for over 25 years and in that time have appeared on well over 100 split 7-inch releases, as well as numerous comps, EPs, demos and full-length albums. This release sees the legendary trio take an unexpected departure from their traditional and patented mincecore style of grind and unleash two tracks that were written to compliment the power electronics of Pittsburgh’s HOGRA, who have built a solid catalog of splits, tapes and EPs over the past year.

The split is scheduled for an early September release. For ordering information, visit http://www.unholyanarchy.com.

A1. AGATHOCLES – “I Don’t Wanna See You (No More)”

A2. AGATHOCLES – “From Grey… To Black”

B1. HOGRA – “Vomica”

B2. HOGRA – “Bezoar”

http://hogranoise.tumblr.com

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Straight from the underground comes the newly launched Unholy Anarchy Records and Distro. Launched in the summer of 2013, Baltimore-based Unholy Anarchy is guided by the philosophy to release quality underground extreme music without boundaries – the only criteria being quality music from great bands.

Run by true Metal fans for true Metal fans, Unholy Anarchy focuses primarily on vinyl releases, but is open to a variety of mediums from acts that share a similar vision. The label’s first release will be a seven-inch split with Belgium’s AGATHOCLES and Pittsburgh, PA’s HOGRA. Due out in early August, the split will be a co-release with Blackseed Records, Jerk Off Records and At War With False Noise.

On the distro side of things, Unholy Anarchy has hundreds of titles on picture disc, 12″, 10″, 7″, CD and cassette formats in stock. Unholy Anarchy always offers free shipping on any order over $50.

Unholy Anarchy is an independently owned and operated family business that focuses on maintaining the importance of physical music formats, especially vinyl. The label was founded with the hopes of delivering quality underground Metal, Punk and Hardcore from artists and labels we respect. They are dedicated to helping the scene, the bands, and delivering music to you. Unholy Anarchy has made every effort to stock rare imports and hard to find albums for our U.S. customer base, and hope you find Unholy Anarchy a collective that you can stand behind.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

LONG LIVE UNHOLY ANARCHY RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL & EXTREME MUSIC.

Stone.

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WITCH CROSS “Axe To Grind” – A Legendary Return To Metal Prominence!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags axe to grind album review, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, witch cross, witch cross axe to grind on July 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

WITCH CROSS – With two original band members (guitarist/songwriter Mike Koch, bassist Jan Normark), the legendary True Metal attack of WITCH CROSS has returned for their sophomore studio album: Axe To Grind (Hells Headbangers). These Danish Metal warriors indeed have returned! Fans of WITCH CROSS and Traditional Metal most likely never thought a follow-up to 1984’s (debut) Fit For Fight would ever come to pass; I was certainly one of them! Now I’m forever psyched-out… Metal be thy name.

Once news broke of a WITCH CROSS reunion, with live gigs and Festival performances taking flight in Europe these last two years, the momentum of this dynamic Metal band metamorphosed into a flaming Metal juggernaut! Axe To Grind has proven to my Metal soul and senses that it’s truly a spectacular return to Metal prominence for WITCH CROSS; with the songwriting and musicianship capturing the spirit, sound, energy and total atmosphere of what this grand band was and always shall be about.

Below, Check Out The Official Video For Demon In The Mirror:

The addition of new vocalist Kevin Moore has proven to be synonymous with capturing lightning in a bottle; his experience, songwriting and frontman presence has glistened on Axe To Grind; solidifying his place in both WITCH CROSS and Metal history. Mike Koch and Kevin Moore combined to write the majority of Axe To Grind and their skillful success at combining this bands vibes of the past with today’s Metal relevancy is jaw-dropping commendable!

Axe To Grind is a Metal album you absolutely cannot overlook in 2013! WITCH CROSS have delivered and the totality of Metal splendor explodes from such mega-memorable tracks as: Demon In The Mirror, Ride With The Wind, Bird Of Prey and Metal Nation (Raise Your Hands). Axe To Grind is one of those rare Metal albums that flows together so brilliantly; I feel as if I’m discovering a Metal gem for the very first time with each thorough listen!

The double axe attack fury of Mike Koch and Paul Martin are both melodic and blazing, leaving their numerous riffs, leads and solos within my subconscious long after I’ve listened to Axe To Grind. Incredible. The vocals of Kevin Moore have been ingrained into my subconscious as well; his standout performance on Axe To Grind is absolute.

Jan Normark on bass and Lars Bjornstad on drums are a consummate rhythm section that provides the old school boom and thundercracks, further solidifying what is undeniably one of the greatest comebacks in Heavy Metal history that’s forever known as WITCH CROSS.

WITCH CROSS:

Kevin Moore – Vocals

Mike Koch – Guitars

Paul Martin – Guitars

Jan Normark – Bass

Lars Bjornstad – Drums

AXE TO GRIND – Track Listing:

March Of The Vikings

Demon In The Mirror

Ride With The Wind

Metal Nation (Raise Your Hands)

Awakening / Pandora’s Box

Axe To Grind

Bird Of Prey

Lost Without Warning

Part Of The Machine

The Killing Of Chelsea 100

Beyond The Veil

* Mastered by Flemming Rasmussen and mixed by Chris Tsangarides

FEATURED GUEST ARTISTS:

* Jax Chambers (Girlschool) – guitar solo is featured on The Killing Of Chelsea 100

* Marta Gabriel (Crystal Viper) – vocals featured on Bird Of Prey

* Anders “AC” Hjort (original Witch Cross drummer) – drums on instrumental Axe To Grind

* Graham Oliver (former SAXON) – guitar solo on Ride The Wind

* For More Info On WITCH CROSS:

Facebook: Witch Cross

http://www.witchcross.dk

HELLS HEADBANGERS:

http://www.hellsheadbangers.com

Facebook: HELLS HEADBANGERS

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING – In Mix Mode For Initial Digital Releases

Posted in electro-metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags beauty in the suffering, beauty in the suffering the crazies, dietrich thrall, electro-metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News on July 31, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

CHICAGO, IL (DLSP) – BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING, the newly launched electro-metal studio project from producer, multi-instrumentalist, programmer, and vocalist Dietrich Thrall (MARAZENE), are officially in mix mode for music the band plans to introduce to fans starting this fall with the release of “THE CRAZIES”.

“The pace is quickening as we begin the jog towards fall – these are exciting times and I am extremely happy to be with you all in the here and now,” commented DieTrich on the bands official blog at http://www.BeautyInTheSuffering.com.

BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING in post production at Pirated Sound Studios. DieTrich Thrall (left) and Provo Provenzano (right).

The band is currently locked away with SKINLAB guitarist PROVO PROVENZANO (RIKETS, EVERYBODY PANIC!) at Pirated Sounds Studio located in Oklahoma City, OK mixing the bands first three songs which will drop this fall. The band will immediately follow-up the digitally released singles by beginning production on a full length debut album with a release date targeted for sometime in 2014.

After spending the majority of 2012 locked away in a personal studio writing, arranging, and programming 40+ songs, producer DIETRICH THRALL began laying the foundation for a new musical manifesto. CHRIS EMERY of AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE was immediately recruited and quickly tracked 7 songs in a marathon 15 hour drum session while ANGEL BARTOLOTTA (DOPE, TEAM CYBERGEIST) contributed drums for ‘THE CRAZIES.’

Dietrich (pronounced Dee-Trick) is best known for his co-founding and co-visionary role in the Industrial-Metal band MARAZENE (later called MARAZENE MACHINE) based in Chicago.

From managing the band during its most active and successful national touring years (2006-2008), to co-producing the band’s critically hailed cover of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s “Live Wire” in 2011 as well as the band’s lone official full-length album (“MachiNation”, 2006), to writing fan-favorite tracks such as “Give”, to guiding the band’s philosophical and edgy lyrical approach (“AnTiThesis”, “Infidel Society”), to producing multiple videos for the band, Dietrich’s contributions and influence are heavily noted.

More information at http://www.beautyinthesuffering.com

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

LONG LIVE DIETRICH THRALL.

LONG LIVE BEAUTY IN THE SUFFERING.

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ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH – “The Coming Bloodbath” Is Out Now!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, horror, horror metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags da-morgue magazine, Death Metal, horror, horror metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, zombie death stench on July 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH IS FEATURED IN THIS KILLER ISSUE (SHOWN ABOVE) OF DA-MORGUE

I have tried to locate any websites/social sites for DA-MORGUE, only with no success. Definitely an underground Horror Mag? Does this Horror Mag really exist? If anyone out there has more info on DA-MORGUE, drop a comment!! – Metal be thy name… Stone

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NEW ALBUM FROM ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH, THE COMING BLOODBATH, WAS RELEASED ON MARCH 26TH, 2013, VIA TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS / DISTRIBUTED BY BUNGALO RECORDS & UMG

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH – BAND BIO:

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH doesn’t fit into any one specific genre of Metal, instead playing what they like to call “Horror Metal.” Mixed within and between their aural assaults are cold analog keyboard sounds that are evocative of Horror and Sci-Fi films of the late 70’s and 80’s. Their music is cold, dark, violent and ugly. There is nothing flashy, nothing pretty and nothing about it is clean. It is Metal in its purest rotting undead form. Nothing is sacred to them…only the undead.

Formed in 2007 and, after many line-up changes, the band has found their sound with the current four core members. With three albums, (Here I Die…Zombified, The Redeadening, The Coming Bloodbath) under their belt, they are weaving their way into the Metal mainstream with much more to come in the future.

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH are from Central Valley, Bay Area, California.

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH:

Jason Rossetti – Lead Guitar

Sean Walusko – Rhythm Guitar, vocals

Matt Howe – Bass, vocals

Mark Burkett – Drums

Michelle “Mischa” Benge – Official ZDS model

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* (Band Bio Source: ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH Official Facebook)

* For more info on ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH:

Facebook: Zombie Death Stench (Official)

Facebook: TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS

http://www.turkeyvulturerecords.com

LONG LIVE ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH.

LONG LIVE DA-MORGUE MAGAZINE.

LONG LIVE TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS.

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WILT – Canadian Black Metal Outfit Announces 2013 Noctis Metalfest Appearance

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, Metal, Metal News, noctis metalfest 2013, wilt, wilt moving monoliths, wilt noctis metalfest on July 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Central Canadian Black Metal duo, WILT, will be taking part in this year’s Noctis Metalfest in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 19th – 21st.

WILT finds themselves amongst legendary company at Noctis, as performances by CARCASS, EXITER, POSSESSED, SACRIFICE, CANDLEMASS and many more have already been announced. WILT is scheduled to play on Thursday, September 19th. For more information, visit:

http://www.noctisvalkyries.com

In other news, WILT has enlisted Nick Keller (Black Dahlia Murder, Beast Wars and Heresiarch) to design the cover art for their forthcoming new release, Moving Monoliths.

Moving Monoliths is the follow-up to the band’s self-titled debut, which was released in October of last year as a digital download, and is now being offered as a limited editions (300 copies only), 180-gram white vinyl 12-inch. WILT is available on vinyl and digital formats at:

http://wiltmanitoba.bandcamp.com

As if the oldest tree in the forest pulled up its roots and migrated to its afterlife, a ghostly procession of bark and withered leaves. Death and decay are legion, but there’s a real sense of grace to the airy melodies they embed deep into the compositions, while never being as frivolous or cheap sounding as some of the tunes I’ve heard by Agalloch or Woods of Ypres (bands who possess a similar thematic approach to expression). – From the Dust Returned

WILT was unearthed in the winters of 2010. Founded by Jordan Dorge, later recruited Brett Goodchild to capture Jordan’s vision. Experience WILT, dark deprived Black Metal in its truest form hailing from the frozen prairies of Central Canada, WILT intends to take you on a journey into the depths of your soul and every crevice of the earth.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on WILT:

http://wiltmanitoba.bandcamp.com

http://waronmusic.com

LONG LIVE WILT.

LONG LIVE BLACK METAL.

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MERCILESS TERROR – To Release “Vile Extinction” October 7th On Devil’s Clause Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags Death Metal, merciless terror, merciless terror vile extinction, metal albums 2013, Metal News, Thrash Metal on July 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

UK-based thrashers MERCILESS TERROR will release their full-length debut, Vile Extinction, on October 7th via Devil’s Clause Records.

The album comes on the heels of last year’s self-released EP, Eternal Decay, and sees the band overcome a series of obstacles in the form of lineup changes. Earlier this year, Michael Brush (ex-HELLBASTARD) stepped in to take over drum duties and original guitarist David Siddons took his leave and was recently replaced by shredder Luke Tasker.

Frontman Dale Linsdell commented: “‘It has been tough this past year, with new line up changes/touring and recording the album itself, we are glad to finally unleash it upon the world. This will be 11 tracks of pure terror”

Vile Extinction was recorded at Stuck on a Name Studios by co-producer Ian Boult and was mixed and mastered by Neil Williams at Abysmal Audio. The album artwork was handled by legendary artist Jon Zig and the bands logo was revamped by local artist Gary Ronaldson of Bite Radius Designs.

“When Merciless Terror are not pummeling you with savage drumming then they are berating you with speed freak like riffs and a vocal style that will make lesser music fans cower in fear!” – Destructive Music

On Sunday, August 11th, MERCILESS TERROR will be performing on the New Blood stage at this year’s Bloodstock Festival. The band has also announced several more live dates, including a September tour of Russia. Dates are as follows:

August 11th – BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL (New Blood Stage)

August 29th – Exeter, UK @ THE CAVERN

August 30th – Brighton, UK @ THE GREEN DOOR STORE

August 31st – Bristol, UK @ The Hatchet Inn

September 7th – Moscow, RU @ Under The Ground

September 8th – Samara, RU @ Zvevda

September 9th – Ufa, RU @ Dance Bar

September 10th – Chelyabinsk, RU @ Club Ozz

September 11th – Perm, RU @ 13 Komnata

September 12th – Kotlas, RU @ Club Pila

September 13th – Arkhangelsk, RU @ Black Wings of Death Fest

September 14th – Vologda, RU @ Iris Club

September 15th – St. Petersburg, RU @ Stoker

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MORE BAND BIO:

Death/Thrash Aggressors MERCILESS TERROR Hail from Nottingham, UK. Formed in April 2009, the band takes influence from the likes of: Slayer, Malevolent Creation, Early Sepultura & Bolt Thrower. Creating a powerful blend of Crushing Death Metal with a delivery of relentless Thrash Metal battery!

In 2011 the critically acclaimed debut E.P Perpetual Devastation was released onto the world mastered by James Murphy. Since its release the Quartet have undergone several line-up changes, to finally form a solid and ferocious unit. MERCILESS TERROR are an unstoppable force that have already laid waste to audiences Internationally from the UK/IRE & Europe, to the likes of Scandinavia and even Japan.

Along their trail of Terror they have also tore it up with the likes of Bolt Thrower, Benediction, Maleovlent Creation, Bonded By Blood, Desecration, Cerbral Bore and many more! The band have recently recorded their new full-length album Vile Extinction which will be released August 2013 worldwide via Devils Clause Records! The Reign of Terror has just begun…

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on MERCILESS TERROR:

Facebook: Merciless Terror

http://www.mercilessterror.com

DEVIL’S CLAUSE RECORDS:

Devil’s Clause Records

http://dcr.xanden.co.uk

LONG LIVE MERCILESS TERROR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ZUD – Portland, Maine’s Obscure Blackened Jam Horde Drops Debut Album

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, zud, zud the good the bad and the damned on July 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

ZUD – There are a few of them left out there. None are nearby and most are dead anyway. The castle has been under a long siege and strange things go on behind walls when death is such a good old pal… In one sense four years in the making, yet in another thrown together in six months. And so, out of the dead-end peninsula of Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine, ZUD presents their debut full-length, The Good, The Bad And The Damned.

Infectiously and seamlessly merging the aesthetics of Black Metal and Classic Rock, delivering tunes with an exceedingly organic delivery and live-for-now outlook, ZUDsomehow does something vibrant and fresh while simultaneously paying homage to those who forged the paths the four members have traveled thus far in life.

Recorded and mixed by Todd Hutchinson (Falls of Rauros, AOK Suicide Forest) at Acadia Recording Company in Portland, Maine and mastered by Tore Stjerna (Watain, Repugnant) at Necromorbus Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, The Good, The Bad And The Damned hits fucking hard with more than forty minutes of killer, free-form, high-octane Metal, perfect for those late Summer night parties full of suds and bud, while keeping you aware of the fact that no matter how good or bad life may be, death is always within spitting distance.

Check out “Blood And Twilight” RIGHT HERE.

ZUD self-released The Good, The Bad And The Damned on the Summer Solstice in a limited run of 333 hand-numbered gatefold digipak CDs, available for order direct from the band HERE.

For those who lack imagination, ZUD plays old-school sleazy n’ cheesy blues-rockin’ black metal, like old Mayhem and older Bathory mixed with Roky Erickson, early Van Halen, Ash Ra Temple and a slew of other classic rock, psyche and various NWOBHM influences. It is harsh, it shreds, it kills and crushes, but it is also hypnotizing, trance-inducing and still catchy and fun as all fucking hell. This is music to die to, to cry to, to get high to, to bang your fucking head to. But most of all it is fuel for the souls of those true rock n’ roll outlaws who still wander around on their infinite journeys; be it on the iron dragons, an iron horse or on foot. Those who know that no friends or glory await at the end of the line, only death… and that there is nothing to do about it but to learn to enjoy the torture that is life in the bizarre but unique opportunities which it can present. To embrace the wastelands in the pouring rain. To smile at death. To wink back at the world when the time comes, knowing that the only thing left to say is “later twerps…”

Stay tuned for infiltrations of sheds and recluse vicinities with ZUD and their vicious live assault and be ready for plenty of surprises…

The Good, The Bad And The Damned Track Listing:

1. Portal To Infinity

2. Skull Shaped Hell

3. Blood And Twilight

4. The Junction

5. Dendrite Fumes

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on ZUD:

http://zud666.blogspot.com

https://soundcloud.com/thetruezud

LONG LIVE ZUD.

Stone.

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Dark Descent Records – Holding Showcase Festival This October!

Posted in Black Metal, concerts, Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags dark descent records, dark descent showcase festival, extreme metal bands, Metal, metal festivals 2013, Metal News on July 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Dark Descent Records, in association with Parasitic Records and Ash St. PDX, have announced a two-day showcase festival taking place on October 4th and 5th at the Ash St. Saloon in Portland, OR.

The line-up, much like the label’s roster, is comprised of some of the best that today’s underground Death Metal scene has to offer. Tickets for the showcase are $13 for Friday’s show, $15 for Saturday’s show and $26 for both and can be purchased at this location:

http://darkdescentfest.brownpapertickets.com

For updates and details, visit the event Facebook page

Check out streams and live footage of many of the acts slated to play, courtesy of Decibel Magazine, at this location:

http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/dark-descent-records-announce-showcase-festival-oct-4th-and-5th-portland-or/

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Dark Descent Records Showcase lineup:

Mitochondrion

Anhedonist

Gravehill

Weregoat

Dire Omen

Insanity

Horrendous

Vassafor

Ritual Necromancy

Sempiternal Dusk

* For more info:

Event Facebook page

*Dark Descent on Facebook

http://www.darkdescentrecords.com

*Hotels in Portland, OR 

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

LONG LIVE DARK DESCENT RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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HER DYING REGRET – Announce New EP “Legacy”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music lyrics with tags her dying regret, her dying regret legacy ep, metal albums 2013, Metal News, metalcorre on July 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

‘Heartfelt, passionate and heavy’ is how Metalcore six-piece, Her Dying Regret describe their new EP ‘Legacy’ which will be self-released this September 19th.

Following up from their debut EP ‘The Siren’ [2012] which was a dramatic introduction to the Reading based band, ‘Legacy’, recorded at Avenue Studios, Camberley with producer Daniel Kerr shows a new side to the band and the direction they want to go in musically following the release of the first EP. “We want that to be a distant memory and for ‘Legacy’ to be what we’re remembered for”, says guitarist Craig Mayor.

“On ‘Legacy’ the lyrical content and vocal style is very different as we have two vocalists providing a new dynamic that allows us to be more creative and versatile, we’ve also taken some elements out of different sub genres of Metal to fuse it with our own sound to create something different.”

The hourglass inspired artwork designed by Abyss Art’s Vincent Bolar is an important addition to the feel of ‘Legacy’ furthers Craig. “There has a lot of emphasis on time and a few songs on our EP have the message of making the most of the time you have, the hourglass represents lifespan, the EP almost has a seize the day kind of theme to it.”

Track Listing:

01 Intro

02 Ashes

03 All Judge, No Jury

04 The Shallow

05 Legacy

06 The Last Lie

07 The Filthy Truth

Listen To A Teaser Of Title Track ‘Legacy’ below!

‘Legacy’ is out 19th September 2013.

www.facebook.com/herdyingregret

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* Her Dying Regret are from Reading, UK.

(Source: Future PR)

LONG LIVE HER DYING REGRET.

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MANOWAR – Announce Next Studio Project And Plans For 2014

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags manowar, manowar kings of metal 2014, metal albums 2013, Metal News, true metal on July 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the MANOWAR Facebook page:

MANOWAR’s “Kings Of Metal” album, a milestone in Metal history, was first released on November 18, 1988.

Already a significant force with international success since their debut album “Battle Hymns”, this release and the following 1989 “Kings Of Metal” world tour catapulted MANOWAR to a new sphere. Songs like “Heart Of Steel”, “Kings Of Metal”, “Hail And Kill” and “Blood Of The Kings” became instant anthems and remain among the most demanded songs in concerts, celebrated not only by MANOWAR fans.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “Kings Of Metal”, MANOWAR are currently in the studio, recording a brand new special version of the album: “Kings Of Metal 2014”.

The new rendition will “honor the original as it’s inspiration, but with additional energy, fully utilizing the power of today’s technology and 25 years of experience, and it will contain new arrangements and changes that incorporate live performance elements added over the years” said MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio. “The album will feature additional bonus material and many other surprises,” he added.

The new recording is only one component of the “Kings Of Metal 2014” anniversary celebration.

For this special occasion, MANOWAR will also open their vaults and reveal never-before-seen video footage, photos, behind-the-scene interviews and insight into the history of MANOWAR and the “Kings Of Metal” era.

For the new narration on “The Warrior’s Prayer” the band will be joined by celebrated British actor Brian Blessed (“Henry V”, “Macbeth”). Mr. Blessed is a renowned Shakespeare and character actor who has starred, among others, in Kenneth Brannagh’s “Henry V” and “Much Ado About Nothing”, in “King Lear” and Oliver Stone’s “Alexander”. Brian also has an affinity with Heavy Metal music. In June 2013 he received the “Spirit of Hammer Award” at Metal Hammer UK’s Golden Gods Awards.

The new recordings will also feature guitarist Karl Logan’s and drummer Donnie Hamzik’s contributions, who, after having played these classic hymns many times live, will now have the opportunity to add to their legacy by including their own signature sound and performance.

The release of “Kings Of Metal 2014” is scheduled for the end of this year.

2014 will then see MANOWAR’s anniversary tour, performing the full “Kings Of Metal 2014” album along with their other metal hymns in a completely new stage production.

For more info and constant updates:
www.manowar.com
www.facebook.com/manowar

Eric Adams – Vocals

Donnie Hamzik – Drums, Percussion

Karl Logan – Guitars, Keyboards

Joey DeMaio – Bass Guitars, Keyboards

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LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT – Debut Album “A Life By Design?” Is Out NOW!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags fight or flight, fight or flight debut album, hard rock albums 2013, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News on July 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stone Says: FIGHT OR FLIGHT IS A SUPERGROUP? TRY… OUT OF THIS WORLD GROUP!

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The debut Fight Or Flight album “A Life By Design?” featuring Dan Donegan & Mike Wengren from Disturbed & Dan Chandler from Evans Blue is available now! Pick it up from your local retailer or download it on iTunes at: http://smarturl.it/fightorflight

I was persuaded to buy this debut album from FIGHT OR FLIGHT by the fine article written by Marisol over at her kick-ass blog site:

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Often times, I rely on my fellow Metal bloggers for whiz-bang recommendations on Heavy Music; Marisol at Music Junkie Press hit a Metal bullseye with FIGHT OR FLIGHT! Click on the link below to read and enjoy her full article, which includes the powerful music video for First Of The Last:

Fight or Flight’s new release “A Life by Design?” is one not to miss!

FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Dan Donegan – guitar

Mike Wengren – drums

Dan Chandler – vocals

Sean Corcoran – bass

Jeremy Jayson – guitar

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT was released on July 23rd, via Warner Bros. Records.

* For more info on FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

Facebook: Fight Or Flight

http://www.fightorflightofficial.com

http://www.twitter.com/FightOrFlight

LONG LIVE FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

LONG LIVE MARISOL & MUSIC JUNKIE PRESS.

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REPTILIAN DEATH – Signs With Old School Metal Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Death Metal, death metal albums 2013, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, reptilian death on July 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Mumbai-based Death Metal outfit REPTILIAN DEATH has signed with Old School Metal Records for the October 10th release of the band’s second full-length, The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence.

REPTILIAN DEATH has long existed in the shadows of the Indian metal scene as the side project of Demonic Resurrection frontman, Demonstealer. The band spent their first 12 years making sporadic live appearances and changing line-ups fairly often. During that time, REPTILIAN DEATH had an almost humorous disposition, writing little spoof Metal epics like ‘5 Easy Ways To Murder Someone’ and ‘Nursery Rhymes For Satan’s Children’ while balancing a handful of serious tracks which eventually found themselves on their 2004 debut, Total Annihilation. In 2006, the band’s direction took a turn for the serious with the release of their EP Intestinal Feast on the Defaced And Split album, which also featured Exhumation, Warface and Narsil.

Shortly after the release, the band returned to the shadows until resurfacing in early 2013. The band exploded on the scene and completely metamorphosed into a brand new beast. Fronted by Vinay Venkatesh (Bhaynak Maut), dressed in priestly robes with his face painted half black and half white and backed by a band of masked members REPTILIAN DEATH has moved out of the shadows and into the forefront of the global Metal community. The world will now see The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence.

More details to come…

Video footage of REPTILIAN DEATH performing at Domination: The Deathfest 2013 is below!

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on REPTILIAN DEATH:

Facebook: Reptilian Death

http://www.youtube.com/reptiliandeath

OLD SCHOOL METAL RECORDS:

http://www.osmrecords.net

Facebook: Old School Metal Records

LONG LIVE REPTILIAN DEATH.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH IS FEATURED IN THIS KILLER ISSUE (SHOWN ABOVE) OF DA-MORGUE

NEW ALBUM FROM ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH, THE COMING BLOODBATH, WAS RELEASED ON MARCH 26TH, 2013, VIA TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS / DISTRIBUTED BY BUNGALO RECORDS & UMG

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH – BAND BIO:

ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH:

LONG LIVE ZOMBIE DEATH STENCH.

LONG LIVE DA-MORGUE MAGAZINE.

LONG LIVE TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS.

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LONG LIVE WILT.

LONG LIVE BLACK METAL.

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LONG LIVE MERCILESS TERROR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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The Good, The Bad And The Damned Track Listing:

LONG LIVE ZUD.

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Dark Descent Records Showcase lineup:

LONG LIVE DARK DESCENT RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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Track Listing:

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