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HELLOWEEN “Straight Out Of Hell” – Releases On January 22nd, In North America > Some Metal Thoughts…

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Helloween - Straight Out Of Hell - promo cover pic!

HELLOWEEN – Straight Out Of Hell, the fourteenth studio album from HELLOWEEN, will be released on January 18th in Europe and on January 22nd in North America. All HELLOWEEN fans surely can agree, that the days leading up to the release of Straight Out Of Hell are exciting times for certain!

HELLOWEEN are currently posting a track-by-track commentary, on their facebook page, each day leading up to the release of this highly anticipated album! (Check out their facebook link at the bottom of this post). I’m probably not alone in stating: the album cover artwork for Straight Out Of Hell is absolutely kick-ass! That’s Metal! Whoa!

Martin Häusler created the front cover for Straight Out Of Hell; he also created the artwork for 7 Sinners (2010) and Gambling With The Devil (2007) as well.

As pioneers of Power Metal and widely accepted as top-tier Metal legends, HELLOWEEN’s family tree boasts both Kai Hansen (founding member) and Michael Kiske; their vocals and multi-instrumental contributions are revered among the Metal community. In my Metal opinion, HELLOWEEN can truly be labeled as a national treasure of Germany. Metal be thy name.

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Straight Out Of Hell – Track Listing:

01. Nabataea

02. World Of War

03. Live Now!

04. Far From The Stars

05. Burning Sun

06. Waiting For The Thunder

07. Hold Me In Your Arms

08. Wanna Be God

09. Straight Out Of Hell

10. Asshole

11. Years

12. Make Fire Catch The Fly

13. Church Breaks Down

Helloween - Straight Out Of Hell - promo banner!

HELLOWEEN:

Andi Deris – lead vocalist

Michael Weikath – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Sascha Gerstner – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Markus Grosskopf – bass, backing vocals

Dani Löble – drums

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* For more info on HELLOWEEN, click on the links below!

http://www.helloween.org/

facebook: Helloween

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LONG LIVE HELLOWEEN.

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NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL To Celebrate 15th Anniversary

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on January 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival - XV - promo poster pic!

2013 Installment Of Iconic Fest Confirmed

MassConcerts proudly presents the first details for NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2013, today confirming the dates and preliminary list of bands for this year’s occurrence of the long-running annual event.

For the 2013 installment, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Commented the festival’s founder Scott Lee of MassConcerts: “I am excited with how far we have come and am ecstatic for this to be on our 15th year! It has been a long, interesting journey. We always try to make it a memorable event and we really hope you all enjoy the festival this year.”

With more than forty acts from all realms of the extreme music world already set to storm the two stages of NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV — and with many more to be announced in the coming weeks — the confirmed headliners for the event will include Hatebreed, Opeth and Suicidal Tendencies, as well as legendary thrash titans Anthrax performing their Among The Living album in its entirety, as part of their headlining spot on the Metal Alliance Tour.

View the full list of bands set to confirm this year below. Tickets for the event will go on sale next Wednesday, January 16th.

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NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV:

Anthrax

Hatebreed

Opeth

Suicidal Tendencies

After The Burial

Alpha & Omega

Antagonist AD

Ark Of The Covenant

Black Breath

Born Of Osiris

The Contortionist

Dead By Wednesday

Death Before Dishonor

Ensiferum

Erra

Exodus

Expire

Fit For An Autopsy

Heidevolk

Hellsot

Holy Grail

I Declare War

Incendiary

Katatonia

Legion

The Mongoloids

Mother Of Mercy

Municipal Waste

No Mercy

Power Trip

Rude Awakening

Saving Grace

Shadows Fall

Suburban Scum

Those Who Fear

Trap Them

Trollfest

Twitching Tongues

Tyr

Within The Ruins

Xibalba

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of metal and hardcore acts across two stages, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium.

Earsplit PR is an official sponsor of this year’s event.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on this amazing event, click on link below!

http://www.metalandhardcorefestival.com/

https://twitter.com/moshfest

http://www.massconcerts.com

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CIRCLE OF SILENCE – Power Metal Guardians Reveal New Album Title And Artwork

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Circle Of Silence - The Rise Of Resistance - promo cover pic!

CIRCLE OF SILENCE are currently recording their new album The Rise Of Resistance at the Maranis Studios in Backnang, Germany.

The band speaks about the sound of the upcoming record:

“The first impression is that the new ones are a bit heavier than the stuff from The Blackened Halo and a bit more straight forward. A lot of double-bass action is going on in those first songs!”

The guys have already posted the artwork of  The Rise Of Resistance, which was created by Francisco Garcés (a.k.a. Dibujante Nocturno).

CIRCLE OF SILENCE have also released a couple of song titles, that will be featured on the album: Eyes Of Anarchy, Mind Conspiracy,  An Oncoming Storm, Slave To The Greed Machine, Blood Of Enemies and One Moment Of Hate.

Get your copy of CIRCLE OF SILENCE’s latest album The Blackened Halo here: http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/11521?lang=en

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CIRCLE OF SILENCE:

Nick – vocals

Tobias – guitar

Chris – guitar

Björn – bass

Pit – drums

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Source:

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* For more info on CIRCLE OF SILENCE, click on the links below!

www.circle-of-silence.de

www.facebook.com/circleofsilence

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE CIRCLE OF SILENCE.

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES “Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones” Is Out Now! The Cool Places Selling This CD Are…

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Black Veil Brides - The Story Of The Wild Ones - promo cover pic!

BLACK VEIL BRIDES – As a Metal reminder, in case you were vacationing on the Moon or were stranded on the Arctic Circle on its release date of January 8th, the new BLACK VEIL BRIDES CD is OUT NOW! Here’s where you can buy Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones:

Hot Topic – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-ht

Bestbuy – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-bb

Target – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-target

F.Y.E. – http://tinyurl.com/bvb-wad-fye

iTunes – http://tinyurl.com/wretched-and-divine-iTunes

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES:

Andy Biersack – Vocals

Ashley Purdy – Bass

Jinxx – Guitar

Jake Pitts – Guitar

Christian Coma – Drums

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* Released via Universal Republic

* For more info on BLACK VEIL BRIDES, click on the links below!

http://www.blackveilbrides.net

facebook: Black Veil Brides

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LONG LIVE BLACK VEIL BRIDES.

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TEARS OF MARTYR – Signs With Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Tears Of Martyr - group promo pic - 2013 - #1

From MASSACRE RECORDS:

We’re happy to welcome TEARS OF MARTYR from Madrid, Spain, to the Massacre Records family!

The band was formed in the mid-90’s in Gran Canaria, Spain. They released their first demo The Essence Of Evil in 1996, which gained good reviews. The second demo Renascence followed in 2005.

They already played several club shows, for example with: To/Die/For, Swallow The Sun, Draconian and Epica.

Entrance, TEARS OF MARTYR’s debut album was released in 2009 via STF Records.

The band won an award as the best Spanish band of the year at the Female Metal Awards in 2009.

TEARS OF MARTYR are now ready to deliver their second album Tales, which was recorded in August 2012 at the New Sin Studios in Loria, Italy, with Enrik Garcia and Luigi Stefanini.

The band commented:
“We are happy and excited to work with MASSACRE RECORDS. We are looking forward to the release of Tales and we hope you’ll enjoy it!”

Tears Of Martyr - Tales - promo cover pic!

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TEARS OF MARTYR:

Berenice Musa – Soprano

Miguel Angel Marqués – Guitars & Vocals

Adrián Miranda – Bass

Doramas Párraga – Drums

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on TEARS OF MARTYR, click on the links below!

www.tearsofmartyr.com

www.facebook.com/tearsofmartyr

www.twitter.com/tearsofmartyr

www.youtube.com/tearsofmartyr

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE TEARS OF MARTYR.

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KING KOBRA, RON KEEL, REVERENCE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE – To Perform At Rock Harvest II 2013 > Updated List Of Bands Performing!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 9, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

King Kobra - Promo Group Pic - 2013 - #1

HERE IS THE UPDATED LIST OF PERFORMERS FOR RHII; Bands will be spread out over three days, November 7 – 9, 2013, with more acts to be named. VIP and General Admission Tickets on sale NOW at:

 http://www.showclix.com/event/3734624/pre-sale

Venue is: House Of Rock 11445 Pulaski Hwy White Marsh, Maryland 21162

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* ROCK HARVEST II is an all-day/multi-day Rock & Metal concert that benefits the police non-profit, Fallen Blue.

* For more info on ROCK HARVEST II 2013:

facebook: Rock Harvest

* For more info on Fallen Blue:

http://www.fallenblue.org

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BANDS APPEARING:

Attackhead

DC4

Deathriders

Russ Dwarf

Ron Keel

Mitch Malloy

Xander Demos

Leatherwolf

Silent Rage

Modern Superstar

King Kobra

FarCry

Reverence

Edge Of Paradise

Stonebreed

Tango Down

Michael Angelo Batio

Raven

Twisted Tower Dire

Seven Kingdoms

Ghost of War

London

Alloy 20

Mystic Force

Order of Nine

A Sound of Thunder

Hangmans Cry

Line of Fire

Widow

Circle II Circle

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* For more info on RON KEEL:

http://ronkeel.com

http://keelnation.com

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* For more info on CIRCLE II CIRCLE:

http://www.circle2circle.net

facebook: Circle II Circle

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* For more info on REVERENCE:

http://www.reverencemetal.com

facebook: Reverence

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* For more info on KING KOBRA:

facebook: Official King Kobra

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LONG LIVE ROCK HARVEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

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THE SWORD – January 2013 UK & European Tour Dates > Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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January Tour Dates

CLICK HERE for Tickets

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January 8 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 3

January 9 – Bristol, UK – Fleece

January 10 – London, UK – Underworld

January 12 – Antwerp, Belgium – Muzickcentrum Trix

January 13 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje

January 14 – Cologne, Germany – Underground

January 15 – Berlin, Germany – Magnet Club

January 16 – Hamburg, Germany – LOGO Hamburg

January 18 – Goteborg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers

January 19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Slussen

January 21 – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia

January 22 – Tampere, Finald – Klubi

January 24 – Oslo, Norway – John Dee

January 25 – Karlstad, Sweden – Rockbaren

January 26 – Malmo, Sweden – Debaser Malmo

January 27 – Vesterbro, Denmark – Lille Vega

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* For more info on THE SWORD, click on the links below!

http://www.swordofdoom.com

facebook: The Sword

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Stone.

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HELLFEST OPEN AIR FESTIVAL – June 21/22/23 2013 In Clisson, France – Here’s Info You Need!

Posted in Black Metal, classic rock, Death Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal festivals, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 8, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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HELLFEST will take place June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2013 in Clisson, France.

KISS And ZZ TOP As Headliners! WHOA!

SAXON, TWISTED SISTER, KORN, AVANTASIA, ACCEPT, DOWN, KREATOR, TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, HELLOWEEN, VOLBEAT, STONE SOUR, NEUROSIS, AT THE GATES, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, BAD RELIGION and SINISTER at this same festival! WHOA!

THE LIST OF BOTH AMAZING AND LEGENDARY BANDS GOES ON… WHOA!

* Click on the links below for ALL the HELLFEST 2013 info you NEED!

http://www.hellfest.fr

facebook: Hellfest Open Air Festival

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* For more info on KISS, click on the links below!

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

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LONG LIVE HELLFEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE HEAVY ROCK.

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DEADLANDS – Debut Album “Evilution” Releasing On February 22nd, 2013, via Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

DEADLANDS GROUP - Promo Pic - 2012

From Massacre Records:

We’re excited that DEADLANDS’ debut album will be released via Massacre Records!

The band was formed in the summer of 2010 by lead vocalist Brian O’Connor (Consfearacy, ex-Vicious Rumors), lead guitarist Michael J. Gardner (The Council), lead guitarist Kevin Rohr (Spectre), bassist extraordinaire Steve “Dedbass” Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council).

Their intention was to write and produce their own brand of Heavy Metal, while utilizing their past and present influences as a foundation and inspiration for their musical direction.

DEADLANDS is quickly establishing a large fan base, being nominated for a 2012 Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIES), playing live, and sharing the stage with artists such as Exodus, Anvil, Y&T, Great White, Death Angel and more.

DEADLANDS’ debut album features guest solo appearances by legendary Heavy Metal guitarists: Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Claudeous Creamer (Dragonlord), Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond), Glen Alvelais (Forbidden/Testament/HateFX) and Steve Smyth (Nevermore/Forbidden).

“Evilution” was mixed and mastered by DEADLANDS and Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament) at Trident Studios.

You can already listen to the song Pandemic Genocide off the debut album here:

http://youtu.be/UNkQhuWozco

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* DEADLANDS are from Sacramento California.

DEADLANDS:

Brian O’Connor – Lead Vocals

Michael J. Gardner – Lead Guitar

Kevin Rohr – Lead Guitar

Steve “Dedbass” Northam – Bass

Dan Sablan – Drums

DEADLANDS’ debut album “Evilution” will be released on February 22, 2013 via Massacre Records!

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on DEADLANDS, click on the links below!

http://www.DeadlandsMusic.com

www.facebook.com/DeadlandsMusic

http://www.massacre-records.com

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SINISTER “Years Of Massacre” Digital-Only Release Available On February 1st, via Massacre Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sinister - Years Of Massacre - promo cover pic!

DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: SINISTER -Years Of Massacre

(18-track-compilation including 9 tracks (!!) that have never been available for download until now)

To buy your digital-only release of SINISTER – Years Of Massacre, available on February 1st, 2013, just click on the link below!

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19910?lang=en

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THE DEATH METAL MASTERS FROM THE NETHERLANDS!

SINISTER:

Adrie Kloosterwaard – vocals

Dennis Hartog – guitars

Batiaan Brussaard – guitars

Mathijs Brussaard – bass

Toep Duin – drums

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on SINISTER, click on the links below!

facebook: Sinister Official

http://www.myspace.com/sinisterwingsofdeath

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE SINISTER.

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CATAMENIA “The Best Of Catamenia” – Digital-Only Release Available On February 8th, 2013 via Massacre Records

Posted in dark metal, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 5, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Catamenia - The Best Of Catamenia - promo cover pic!

DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: CATAMENIA – The Best Of CATAMENIA

 (21-track-compilation including 1 track never before available for download until now)

Beginning February 8th, 2013, you can purchase the digital-only release of CATAMENIA – The Best Of CATAMENIA by clicking the link below!

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/20166?lang=en

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CATAMENIA – Band Bio:

Catamenia (FI) is a Melodic Dark Metal band, founded in ‘95 by their original members Riku Hopeakoski and Mika Tönning in Oulu, Finland. Their first two demos caught attention and lead to signing a contract in ‘97 with Massacre Records, with whom they are cooperating till today.

Catamenia - Group Promo Pic - 2012 - #1

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Source:

Massacre Records - large logo! Red:black:white

* For more info on CATAMENIA, click on the links below!

http://www.catamenia.net

facebook: Catamenia

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE CATAMENIA.

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SANNHET – Brooklyn Group To Drop Debut LP Via Newly Founded Sacrament Music

Posted in Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, post-metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sannhet - group promo pic - 2013 - #1

The dawn of 2013 also saw the birth of a brand new indie record label, founded by the owners of Brooklyn’s premier dark music institution and watering hole, Saint Vitus Bar… welcome Sacrament Music. “Sacrament’s mission is to proliferate the culture that is experienced by thousands every year at our club through recordings, merchandise, mixtapes, and of course EPIC shows” states the label’s freshly launched website.

Sacrament Music - large logo!

The Sacrament Music/Saint Vitus crew brought local outfit and close cohorts SANNHET on board, and have locked down the label’s maiden release. Founded in late 2010, the instrumental trio known as SANNHET has amassed a diehard audience within Brooklyn’s broad underground music circuit through their abundant live performances throughout the borough, always choreographed with electrifying visuals.

Known Flood, SANNHET’s sprawling debut LP, features nearly forty-five minutes of their electrified post-metal, fueled with domineering riff-building movements and intense percussive hostility, unifying in a slightly blackened and trance-inducing atmospheric style, captured by Colin Marston (Krallice, Behold… The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia) and mastered by Carl Saff. Sacrament Music will release the album digitally and on LP, the pressing limited to 500 with 100 on colored wax. Preorders are available HERE.

Today, BrooklynVegan is hosting a video for the opening track from Known Flood, “Absecon Isle,” created by SANNHET’s bassist AJ Annunziata. Get your first listen to the album and moreHERE.

Sannhet - Known Flood - promo cover pic!

SANNHET – Known Flood

Having performed with a plethora of local and international acts including Black Cobra, The Atlas Moth, Hull, Enabler, Yakuza, Altar of Plagues and countless others, SANNHET will book new shows throughout the coming months. A record release show is confirmed for February 22nd, of course set to take place at Saint Vitus Bar, and sponsored by BrooklynVegan and Invisible Oranges webzine. In addition to SANNHET, the lineup features Theologian and brethren Cleanteeth, in addition to headliners Deafhaven for an exclusive East Coast show.

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SANNHET Record Release Show:

2/22/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Theologian, Cleanteeth, Deafhaven [info]

Known Flood – Track Listing:

1. Absecon Isle

2. Safe Passage

3. Invisible Wounds

4. Endless Walls

5. Moral

6. Slow Ruin

7. Haunches

8. Still Breathing

9. Flatlands

SANNHET:

Christopher Todd – drums

John Refano – guitar

AJ Annunziata – bass

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SANNHET, click on the links below!

http://sannhetbk.com

facebook: Sannhet

* For more info on SACRAMENT MUSIC & SAINT VITUS BAR:

http://www.sacramentmusic.com

http://www.saintvitusbar.com

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LONG LIVE SANNHET.

LONG LIVE SACRAMENT MUSIC.

LONG LIVE SAINT VITUS BAR.

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INFALLING “Path Of Desolation” EP – A Full-Blown Hardcore Metal Assault You Should Know About!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Infalling - Path Of Desolation - promo cover pic!

INFALLING – From Cleveland, Ohio, cometh INFALLING. This (multi-genre influenced) trio of Metal musicians are worth every second of your time; especially if you’re into Metal that will assault your ears while  you beg for more! Their EP, Path Of Desolation, was released back in September of 2012 and carries a ton of shelf life; INFALLING have created a potent and quality crop of 5 songs. This is an EP I won’t be putting away anytime soon!

INFALLING are three Metal musicians that are gonna go places, I feel and hear it. Their Hardcore meets Metal assault is sandwiched between album instrumental opener Genesis and album instrumental closer Revelations. Both the intro and exit on Path Of Desolation truly defines this band’s Progressive and Classic Rock influences quite soundly.

As for the Hardcore Metal that’s smack-dab-in-the-middle of this astoundingly produced EP: whoop-ass to the maximum potential! Tony Balante is as fierce as a caged rattlesnake on vocals! Tony comes across as very comfortable in his surroundings; there’s nothing that sounds forced or ill contrived, a very confident vocalist is he.

What a Metal band across the Metal board. Seriously. When INFALLING came across my Metal path over this New Years holiday, I was completely impressed; from their totality of destructive Hardcore style of Metal sound to their top-tier quality of songs I inhaled from Path Of Desolation. Get into INFALLING now, before they are selling out the clubs consistently as a headliner. Metal be thy name.

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Path of Desolation EP is currently up now for free Download & Streaming! Check it out on the INFALLING Band Profile on their facebook here:Infalling – Also, this EP hardcopy is now available!

INFALLING:

Tony Balante – vocals

Justin Endres – guitars & Bass

Eric Frabotta – drums

Infalling - Group Promo Pic - Logo - 2012

Path Of Desolation – Track List:

Genesis

Forthcoming

Pain Breeds Fury

Nonexistent

Revelations

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INFALLING – Band Bio:

INFALLING are three musicians coming from a wide array of musical backgrounds, ranging from Hardcore, Jazz, Prog-Rock to Rap and of course Metal. INFALLING blends together to form a bond between different types of genres. Tony Balante (A FEW ASKEW, STRESSLORD) applies dynamic vocals, Justin Endres (ODIOUS SANCTION, PALE CREATION, STRESSLORD, LAW OF DESTRUCTION) implements brutal riffing, Eric Frabotta (INHUMATION, STRESSLORD) produces explosive percussion.

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* For more info on INFALLING, click on the links below!

http://www.infalling.com

http://www.facebook.com/infalling

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LONG LIVE INFALLING.

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VALDUR – New Track From Black/Death Occultists Streaming Courtesy Of Decibel Magazine

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Alpine Black/Death occultists VALDUR recently unveiled a teaser track from their upcoming new full-length. Titled Blast Beast, the tune was recorded at the infamous Bloody Mountain Bunker and is currently streaming for all your unholy enjoyment courtesy of Decibel Magazine, who notes: “The guitars swirl like a wicked blizzard at night, the drums blaaast! an unheard of brutality, and the vocals sound like they come from the blackest depths of the Mammoth Mountain. And then there’s that ominous horn-like sound permeating the soundscape. The end of the world or the beginning of an evil era, VALDUR certainly understand Black Metal’s key dynamics without making them sound tired.”

Comments guitarist/vocalist Samuel of the track: “As VALDUR continues to make it a priority to create our music for ourselves first and foremost, we decided this ‘Blast Beast’ should be heard. For us, it is an exciting stepping stone into what will soon unfold into a very aggressive new full length.”

Witness “Blast Beast” at THIS LOCATION.

The  recording of  their as-yet, untitled long player will be completed later this month Earhammer Studio in Oakland. The offering will feature nine tracks in total. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

In related news, the band will be performing a rare live ritual alongside Genocide Coven, Ritual Combat and more at the Nihilistic Death Fest V in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19. The gathering is being held at The Shred Shed. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show. For more info, point your browser HERE.

If you missed it, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, Conjuring The Fire Plagues, at the band’s Official BandCamp Page.

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“…this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook.”—The Metal Crypt

“…the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of.” – About.com

“…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”—Thrash Pit

VALDUR:

Samuel: guitars/vocals

William: bass

Sxuperion: drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on VALDUR, click on the link below!

VALDUR on Facebook

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LONG LIVE VALDUR.

Stone.

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Relocation Is On The Horizon For Stone… What’s Next For Metal Odyssey?

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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I did mention back in the Fall of 2012 (both here and on twitter) that my family and I were in the beginning phases of relocating to Ohio. It’s time to report that we are now in the mosh pit of relocating. Things are crazy around here with schedules, packing and basically uprooting our lives to another state. My love and commitment to my family has and always shall be #1, while my everlasting devotion to Metal will never exit my soul.

From now until the beginning days of March (2013) there may not be as many posts launched on Metal Odyssey that you are normally used to. Days and perhaps (worst case scenario) weeks may go by without seeing a new feature or post launched on this site. In the meantime, there will be posts launched throughout January and the archives of Rock N’ Metal will forever be at your reach; right here at Metal Odyssey. Please enjoy them, any or all!

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* During the down periods of posting on Metal Odyssey, I will make every attempt to get on twitter to communicate my Metal thoughts and non-sensical blab to the world! You can always communicate to me on twitter, 24/7 and I will be grateful for your Metal support.

* Here’s where you can follow and/or leave a message for (me) Stone on twitter; just copy and paste into your browser: https://twitter.com/metalodyssey

* The Metal Odyssey contact email will not change! Bands, PR, Record Companies and Metal Buddies can always reach me (in the meantime) via my email, by clicking on this link below:

*Want your music reviewed or to be interviewed by Stone?

I extend my sincerest Metal apologies to everyone for this temporary curve in the Metal road and promise to all of you that Metal Odyssey is NOT closing Metal shop! In fact, Metal Odyssey will once again be back for the Metal attack… and there’s no looking back! Plus, I have a ton of writing to do still once I jump in full-tilt for Hard Rock Nights. Ring that relocation bell and tell all the posers to go straight to hell. Metal be thy name.

YOU come to Metal Odyssey cause YOU are a DEFENDER OF THE FAITH and YOU ROCK.

THANK YOU, TO ALL MY METAL BRETHREN.

Stone

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OHIO, HERE WE COME.

PENNSYLVANIA FOREVER ROCKS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Stone.

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STONE SOUR And PAPA ROACH – Are Co-Headlining U.S.! Tour Dates For 2013 Listed!

Posted in concerts, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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STONE SOUR and PAPA ROACH will head out on a co-headlining U.S. tour in January 2013. Stone Sour, currently in the midst of a tour across five continents, will close out every show. Dates are as follows:

January 20 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Events Center

January 22 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theatre

January 23 New York, NY Terminal 5

January 25 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom

January 27 Chicago, IL The Congress

January 29 Minneapolis, MN The Myth

February 1 Amarillo, TX Aztec Music Hall

February 2 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Pavilion

February 4 Midland, TX Midland Horseshoe Arena

February 5 College Station, TX Hurricane Harry’s

February 7 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre

February 8 Pharr, TX Pharr Entertainment Center

February 9 Laredo, TX Laredo Energy Center

February 12 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre

February 13 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia

February 15 Las Vegas, NV The Joint

February 16 Salt Lake City, UT Salt Air

February 17 Denver, CO Fillmore

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(Source: Roadrunner Records)

* For more info on STONE SOUR and PAPA ROACH:

http://www.stonesour.com

http://www.paparoach.com

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LONG LIVE STONE SOUR.

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

Stone.

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WEDNESDAY 13 – “THE DIXIE DEAD” – Releases In U.S. February 19th!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, horror metal, horror punk, Metal, metal music, Music, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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The Dixie Dead – Available Feb 19 (Feb 18 in the UK)

As reported on the facebook of Wednesday 13:

Wednesday 13 – The Dixie Dead (limited edition packing with expanded artwork) available only in the US or thru a US source for initial orders. Retail limited edition will have a pull out poster and expanded artwork – comes in DVD packaging. The version ordered during the website pre-orders comes with the above and an exclusive patch and an exclusive sticker.

So far this site has it the cheapest:

regular version – http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=W13009CD

retail limited version – http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=W13009CDLTD

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* For more info on WEDNESDAY 13, click on the links below!

http://www.wednesday-13.com

facebook: Wednesday 13

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LONG LIVE WEDNESDAY 13.

Stone.

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Happy METAL New Year 2013 – From Metal Odyssey!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, holidays, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , on January 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Happy METAL New Year 2013!

THANK YOU to all the visitors that have stopped by during 2013; both loyal and new visitors ALL! You are all the reason why it’s worth spreading the news, album reviews, interviews and miscellaneous Metal blab that Metal Odyssey has become known for.

THANK YOU to ALL the PR Agencies for supporting Metal Odyssey each and every day. Whoa. THANK YOU to ALL the record companies both large and small that have given Metal Odyssey the Metal ear candy needed to stay updated.

THANK YOU to ALL the bands and musicians that have appeared on Metal Odyssey during 2012 and in years past; you’re ALL the reason why Metal Odyssey exists!

A special THANK YOU to Best METAL Buddy Scott Coverdale, Rock Legends Kev Moore and Louis St. August and… Brian Basher’s Hard Rock Nights. To Lee and Danielle, I’m gonna F’N MISS YOU!

Another special THANK YOU to all the Metal Odyssey followers on twitter, who take the time to read what I have to say; from random Metal blabbing to nonsensical funny stuff.

Every visitor, PR Agency, record company, band and musician that make Metal Odyssey what it is are too many to mention… you ALL know who you are! Metal Buddies ALL! May each and every one of you have a healthy, prosperous and METAL New Year! Long live you ALL!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

2013 IS GONNA ROCK.

METAL. BE. THY. NAME.

Stone.

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ILLDISPOSED – “THE BEST OF ILLDISPOSED” Digital-Only Release Available On January 18th, via Massacre Records

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, metal albums, metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on December 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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On January 18th, Massacre Records will be releasing a DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE: ILLDISPOSED – The Best Of Illdisposed 2004-2012

You can listen to song samples and buy this digital-only release by clicking on the link below:

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/releases/19823?lang=en

ILLDISPOSED are an Extreme Metal band from Denmark. ILLDISPOSED are an ear scorching and brain crushing Extreme Metal band that you should seriously consider supporting! Metal be thy name.

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ILLDISPOSED:

Bo Summer – vocals

Jakob Batten – guitar

Ken Holst – guitar

Kussen – bass

Thomas Jensen – drums

Illdisposed - Happy New Year - promo banner - 2013

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Source:

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* For more info on ILLDISPOSED, click on the links below!

http://www.illdisposed.com

facebook: Illdisposed

http://www.massacre-records.com

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LONG LIVE ILLDISPOSED.

Stone.

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EXHALE – Signs With Pulverised Records; New Album Releasing In 2013

Posted in Death Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on December 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Pulverised Records has announced the official signing of Swedish Grind-guerrillas EXHALE!

With the group formed in 2004, EXHALE have already proven themselves to be a devastating force since their inception, bombarding the Grindcore community with two full-length albums Prototype in 2006 and Blind in 2010. Two years later into the band’s last effort, EXHALE sharpened their Grind-weapons and returns even more powerful than before!

With a brand new full-length entitled When Worlds Collide, this album sees EXHALE taking on a much more dynamic approach while still maintaining an extremely strict diet of sick and demented modern Grind-sanity.

When Worlds Collide will be scheduled for a 2013 release, with more announcements and further album details to be unleashed soon.

In an official press statement, the band stated: “We’re really proud to announce that we have inked a deal with Pulverised Records. The label has released some really good albums during the years (Bombs Of Hades, Desultory, Morbus Chron just to name a few), so it feels great to be among them.When Worlds Collide contains 14 tracks of Grinding Death Metal. You will recognize the sound of EXHALE but there are also a few surprises for you! Can’t wait to release this monster! See you on the road in 2013!”

Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin further commented: “Throughout the years of our search for the signing the ‘right’ bands, there were of course many bands that we felt were a great addition to our roster. Then came along EXHALE’s four-song promo by way of email one day, and those four tracks became an instant hit with us! There are some real serious chops and unbelievably stalwart songwriting amongst all that chaos; it is almost unreal. We are extremely proud to have EXHALE join the Pulverised family, and we cannot wait to present When Worlds Collide on a worldwide domination crusade. Onward to Grind-gotha we shall!”

EXHALE recently filmed a music video for Wrath Unleashed, the opening track from When Worlds Collide. The music video was filmed and directed by acclaimed Swedish videographer Daniel Falk from http://www.framednoise.com. Check out the music video for Wrath Unleashed below!

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EXHALE:

Martin Brzezinski – vocals

Johan Wold Ylenstrand – guitar

Gustav Elowson – drums

Johan Fogelberg – bass

Andreas Allenmark – guitar

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on EXHALE, click on the links below!

http://www.exhaleswe.com

http://www.facebook.com/officialexhale

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LONG LIVE EXHALE.

Stone.

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