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SAXON – Update On New Album – Announce Major 2013 Festival Appearance!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on SAXON (Official) facebook:

Saxon live plans – Saxon Facebook has cracked 70k followers!!!

We are still busy with the last final details for the new album! Major announcement re the new album will follow shortly!

In the meantime we want to thank you all for your support! That gives us the strength and the will to move on and to work as hard as we can! Your support is not only viewable in all the nice letters and emails and everything you are sending but also in the fantastic amount of Facebook followers! We have reached the unbelievable number of 70.273!!!

To give you a little bit back we confirmed to play the Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany on the second July weekend. The great thing is that we don’t just play a “normal” headline gig. We are bringing the mighty “Heavy Metal Thunder” Production we already used on this years Wacken Festival! We will see where else we are able to take this production and keep you of course updated. Further live dates will be also announced soon.

Saxon

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SAXON:

Biff Byford – lead vocals

Paul Quinn – guitar

Doug Scarratt – guitar

Nibbs Carter – bass

Nigel Glockler – drums

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

http://www.saxon747.com

facebook: Saxon (Official)

LONG LIVE SAXON.

Stone.

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MORDBRAND – Kolumbarium Vinyl 7″ EP Out Now on Deathgasm Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Kolumbarium, the latest slab of old school darkness from masters of Swedish Death Metal MORDBRAND is now available on vinyl 7″ from Deathgasm Records.

MORDBRAND (Swedish for arson) offers two new deadly hymns to the rotten here and when that needle drops into the groove it’s the  putrid and unsettling atmosphere you’ll recognize immediately as 100 percent genuine Swedish-made Death!

Kolumbarium – Track Listing:

1. Consume Them

2. Let Them Slumber

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Stone Says: The Death Metal assault that MORDBRAND unleashes with their song Consume Them has branded my brains with this inscription: Thou Shall Uphold The Swedish Death Metal Of MORDBRAND. Death Metal fans worldwide absolutely must hear and breathe in the Death Metal of MORDBRAND. Metal be thy name.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

http://mordbrand.bandcamp.com/

facebook: Mordbrand

* For more info & shop on DEATHGASM Records, click the links below!

http://www.deathgasm.com

facebook: Deathgasm Records

LONG LIVE MORDBRAND.

LONG LIVE DEATHGASM RECORDS.

Stone.

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ADORNED BROOD – Reveal “Kuningaz” Track List; Album Releases November 23rd via Massacre Records

Posted in Black Metal, folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ADORNED BROOD’s new album is going to be released on November 23, 2012 via Massacre Records!

“Kuningaz” was recorded at the Kohlekeller Studio in Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany, with producer Kai Stahlenberg and will also be available as limited digipak. It will include a new recording of ADORNED BROOD’s old song “Totenmarsch” as bonus track.

The album’s track list looks like this:

01. Einkehr

02. Kuningaz

03. Call Of The Wild

04. Victory Or Valhall

05. Hugin

06. Men!

07. Kreuzeslast

08. Just A Fight

09. Munin

10. A War Poem

11. We Are Legion

12. Totenmarsch (Limited Edition Digipak Bonus Track)

“Victory Or Valhall” is the first single off the album. It’s already been released on October 26th and is available as a digital single only.

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Source:

* For more info on ADORNED BROOD, click on the links below!

www.adornedbrood.de

www.facebook.com/Adorned.Brood

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE ADORNED BROOD.

Stone.

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DEUS OTIOSUS – Deepsend Records To Release DEUS OTIOSUS’ Godless On November 20th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey


Deepsend Records will release Godless, the new album from Danish old school Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS on November 20th. The Danes’ sophomore effort (and first for Deepsend) is the follow-up to debut album Murderer, which was released by FDA Rekotz and American Line Productions.

Take a listen to album track Pest Grave below!

Visit the Deepsend Records Webstore for ordering information:

http://www.deepsend.com

In a world where no god watches or guides, humankind is left to fend for itself like feral children. And in this world, horror and cruelty of every unspeakable kind lives and breathes amongst us. These horrors are echoed in Godless. This is old school death metal with nuances of black and thrash, creating a heavy, down-tuned force that will appease the servants of Hell while they slave for their sins.

1) Snakes of the Low

2) In Harm’s Way

3) New Dawn

4) Pest Grave

5) Surrounded By The Dead

6) Cast From Heaven

7) Face The Enemy

8) Death Dance

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on DEUS OTIOSUS, click on the links below!

http://www.deus-otiosus.com

facebook: Deus Otiosus

LONG LIVE DEUS OTIOSUS.

Stone.

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MANOWAR – Will Perform On German Cult TV Show “TV Total” – New Album “The Lord Of Steel” Is Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

– Show To Air On Thursday, October 30th –

As reported on the Official MANOWAR Website – The Kingdom Of Steel:

MANOWAR will return to Germany’s cult show ‘TV Total’ on October 30 and reunite with TV Total host and entertainer Stefan Raab.

2012 not only marks the 10 year anniversary of MANOWAR’s hit album ‘Warriors Of The World’, but also the band’s last visit on TV Total and Stefan’s memorable performance during the Warriors Of The World Tour.

MANOWAR will perform ‘Touch The Sky’ live, a track from the new album ‘The Lord Of Steel’ that is now available in stores and on iTunes worldwide.

“Stefan is a really cool guy and a true metal brother.” said Joey DeMaio. “We look forward to meeting him again and to shake the studio walls with the new sound of MANOWAR!”

The show will be aired on October 30, 2012 at 11:10PM CET on Pro7.

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MANOWAR:

Eric Adams – Vocals

Donnie Hamzik – Drums, Percussion

Karl Logan – Guitars, Keyboards

Joey DeMaio – Bass Guitars, Keyboards

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

http://www.manowar.com

www.thekingdomofsteel.com

www.metalondemand.com

facebook: MANOWAR

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

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SUICIDE SILENCE – Mark Heylmun Guitar Contest Online!

Posted in Extreme Metal, Guitar, guitarists, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

SUICIDE SILENCE fans can now win one of guitarist Mark Heylmun’s signature LTD MKH-7 guitars! Simply head over to Mark’s official Facebook, like the page, and then enter your details to be placed into the drawing to win one of these awesome guitars. This competition is open to anyone in any country. Contest ends November 15th.

SUICIDE SILENCE recently announced that they have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new division of Nuclear Blast formed by Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner A&R chief, Monte Conner. As one of the leaders of the Extreme Modern Metal movement, it is only fitting that their new home be one of the biggest Metal labels on the planet. It’s a union that is sure to bring much success to both parties in the not so distant future.

SUICIDE SILENCE’s Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut is tentatively scheduled for a Summer 2013 release.

Go to Mark Heylmun’s facebook by clicking on link below!

Mark Heylmun (Official)
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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For more info on Mark Heylmun and  SUICIDE SILENCE, click on the links below!

http://www.mark-heylmun.com

https://twitter.com/MarkHeylmun

facebook: Suicide Silence

LONG LIVE SUICIDE SILENCE.

LONG LIVE MARK HEYLMUN.

Stone.

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THE WRETCHED END “INROADS” – This Dark & Extreme Metal Album Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Black Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on October 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

THE WRETCHED END – The second studio album, Inroads, from Norway’s The Wretched End was released this past Summer, via Candlelight Records. The Metal muscular supergroup of Samoth (lead/rhythm guitars), Cosmo (lead/rhythm guitars, bass & vocals) and Nils Fjellström are so incredible together that it’s scary. These three musicians are at the very top of their Metal tier once again with Inroads.

Dark lyrically, Extreme with a blackened atmosphere and mood; I cannot get enough of this sophomore release from The Wretched End. The combination of Cosmo’s vocals and the Metal music are for all intents and purposes… Extreme perfection. If our Metal community needs an ambassador band to stand up to all the societal bullshit we must (all) endure, then I’m electing The Wretched End.

Samoth is a Metal legend. Period. His presence is heard and remarkably felt all over these songs on Inroads and it’s a grand experience to take in. Nils Fjellström on drums is so damn great to listen to. Honestly, this band was meant-to-be and they play like they’ve been together forever. This entire album is a favorite for me, with each song blazing into the next in all of its Extreme and Blackened Metal glory.

Inroads is easily one of the very best among Metal albums of 2012, in my personal Metal opinion. This is an album you must hear and spread the Metal word about. Fans of Emperor, Dark Funeral, Scum and Zyklon know these guys are unreal at mastering their Metal craft. What’s important to know is – The Wretched End bestows Black Metal, Death Metal, Thrash Metal and all grand attributes of Extreme Metal, all wrapped into one.

The Wretched End blew my Metal mind with their 2010 debut Ominous; this follow-up titled Inroads has had the same, if not more of an effect on me; in turn, solidifying my highest level of recommendation of their Metal to all my fellow Metal brethren. The Wretched End is what Metal is all about. Metal be thy name.

THE WRETCHED END:

Samoth – lead/ rhythm guitar

Cosmo – lead/ rhythm guitar, bass, vocals

Nils Fjellström – drums

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INROADS – Track Listing:

Tyrant of the Mountain

Deathtopian Society

Death by Nature

Cold Iron Soul

The Haunting Ground

Fear Propaganda

Blackthorn Winter

Hunger

Throne Renowned of Old

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* For related posts on THE WRETCHED END featured on Metal Odyssey, click on the links below!

THE WRETCHED END “INROADS” – Releases In North America, June 19th, 2012, Via Candlelight Records

THE WRETCHED END: New Track Streaming Via Decibel Magazine!

SAMOTH of The Wretched End – A Metal Odyssey Interview!

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

facebook: The Wretched End

WWW.OMERCH.COM

LONG LIVE THE WRETCHED END.

Stone.

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HATRIOT – Featuring Metal Legend Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza, Signs To Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on October 26, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massacre Records Announces:

We’re thrilled to announce the signing of HATRIOT!

Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza (Exodus, Legacy (now Testament)) takes his musical roots back in time to the 1980’s when Metal was fast, furious and yet still melodic.

He writes all of his own twisted lyrics, and with the help of his young guitar wizard, Kosta “V”, the two of them collaborate to bring you the music of HATRIOT.

Backed by his two sons, bassist Cody Souza and drummer Nick Souza, plus second guitarist Miguel Esparza, Zetro is out to crush and destroy everything in his path.

Few bands can be fast, loud, powerful and ferocious, while staying musical, melodical and crushing. HATRIOT gives you that, along with the pure intensity of a hungry band that wants nothing more than to tour and play live music to fans.

HATRIOT have earned worldwide respect supporting Testament and Forbidden. You’ve wanted something new and you’ve wanted something heavy. Look out! HATRIOT will hit the road and destroy a city near you very soon!

HATRIOT’s debut album “Heroes Of Origin” is expected to be released on January 25, 2013!

If you’re living California, you can see them live here:

02.11.2012 US Modesto, CA – The Fat Cat – www.facebook.com/events/370419476373906

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Source:

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

http://www.hatriotmetal.com

http://www.facebook.com/hat riot

http://www.twitter.com/hatriotmetal

http://www.myspace.com/hatriot_metal

LONG LIVE HATRIOT.

Stone.

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LYNCHMADA – Unleash New Single “Immerser”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Queensland crushers LYNCHMADA are about to slay across Australia on the WHIPLASH tour in support of the mighty MNEMIC (Nuclear Blast Records) and will unleash a new single “Immerser” to coincide with the tour.

The new single is now available through Truth Inc. Records via I-Tunes – buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/immerser/id570122291?i=570122298&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)

The mega track “Immerser” can also be streamed here, courtesy of Pure Grain Audio: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/lynchmada-immerser-song-stream

Commenting on the new single, label manager Greg Shaw states: “Immerser” is Lynchmada at the band’s very best, it demonstrates what this incredible band is truly capable of. The song is epic, anthemic and more aggressive than previous material, and also offers an appeal to a cross section of heavy music listeners. I really look forward to hearing what Lynchmada will offer next.”

LYNCHMADA and Truth Inc. Records are also very pleased to announce that the band are now officially endorsed by one of the world’s leading guitar companies – ESP guitars. Commenting on the endorsement, guitarist Simon Connor states “We are so incredibly pleased to be a part of the ESP shredding community, a community that features some of the world’s leading metal bands. Be sure that our new axes will be getting a work out on the upcoming national tour alongside Mnemic”

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Check out LYNCHMADA on the following WHIPLASH dates with MNEMIC:

25TH OCTOBER – GOSFORD SIDESHOW
Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford NSW

26TH OCTOBER – NEWCASTLE^ 
Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW

27TH OCTOBER – CANBERRA
ANU Bar, Canberra ACT

28TH OCTOBER – MELBOURNE
Hi Fi, Melbourne VIC

also performing at
THE NEW DEAD METALFEST #3 – ADELAIDE
Fowlers Live, Adelaide SA

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(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)

Want to check out LYNCHMADA? Go to:

http://www.facebook.com/lynchmada

http://www.myspace.com/lynchmadaband

http://www.reverbnation.com/lynchmada

http://www.twitter.com/lynchmada

LONG LIVE LYNCHMADA.

Stone.

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DIO DISCIPLES – On Tour Now! U.S. Dates & Venues Posted!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DIO DISCIPLES are currently on the road, spreading “A Celebration of the Life and Music of Ronnie James Dio!”

Dio Disciples is comprised of singers Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest) and Oni Logan (Lynch Mob), guitarist Craig Goldy (Dio), bassist Bjorn Anglund (Yngwie Malmsteen), keyboardist Scott Warren (Dio,Heaven & Hell), and drummer Simon Wright (Dio, AC/DC, UFO).

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Check out the tour dates below to see if Dio Disciples will be jamming near you!

10/24 Hawthorne, Portland OR

10/26 Hard Rock On The Strip, Las Vegas NV

10/27 Club Red, Tempe AZ

10/28 Ventura Theater, Ventura CA

10/30 Brick By Brick, San Diego CA

10/31 Avalon Theater,

2nd Annual RJD Stand Up And Shout Gala, Hollywood CA

11/3 House Of Rock, El Paso TX

11/4 Trees, Dallas TX

11/7 Underground, Sandusky OH

11/8 Pierre’s Ft. Wayne IN

11/10 Harpo’s Detroit MI

11/11 Tap House, Akron OH

11/13 Asylum, Portland ME

11/15 Starland, Sayerville NJ

11/16 The Met, Providence RD

11/17 Revolution, Amyityville NY

11/18 The Chance, Poughkeepsie NY

11/20 Crocodile Rock, Allentown PA

DIO – THE VERY BEAST OF VOL. 2 was released on October 9th, 2012, via Niji Entertainment. My strong Metal advice is buy it and celebrate the legacy of Ronnie James Dio… loud and proud! Horns Up! Metal be thy name.

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(Source: Dio Disciples facebook)

* For more info on DIO DISCIPLES, click on the link below!

facebook: Dio Disciples

LONG LIVE DIO DISCIPLES.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF RONNIE JAMES DIO.

Rest In Peace, Ronnie James Dio.

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Lvcifyre – Blackened Death Metal Legion Signs To Dark Descent Records

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Dark Descent Records has recently inked (in blood) a deal with London blackened Death Metal band Lvcifyre for the release of their as-of-yet-untitled sophomore full-length, which is due out in early 2013. The band commented:

“We are proud to announce the addition of Lvcifyre to the Dark Descent Records roster. The label will be responsible for releasing Lvcifyre’s second full-length opus and follow-up to the seminal debut The Calling Depths.

Over the past three years, Dark Descent has built up a notorious reputation of delivering the highest-calibre works of Death Metal Darkness from the underground and proudly propagating the Fallen Light. Thus, it is the perfect lurking place for Lvcifyre. With the new album, Lvcifyre will unleash the most wrathful and apocalyptic sonic plague heard by Man; manifesting the hidden forces beyond the threshold to awaken the Darkness lurking deep inside you! HDHM!”

Live footage of Lvcifyre performing the song “The Faceless One” can be seen/heard below!

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

facebook: Lvcifyre

http://www.myspace.com/lvcifyre

http://www.reverbnation.com/lvcifyre

Dark Descent Records:

http://www.darkdescentrecords.com

facebook: Dark Descent Records

LONG LIVE LVCIFYRE.

LONG LIVE BLACKENED DEATH METAL.

Stone.

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KYLESA – Cover Of BUZZOV-EN’S “DRAINED” Streaming Now On CVLT NATION

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on October 23, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Oct. 23, 2012, Philadelphia — Kylesa is streaming Drained, their previously unreleased Buzzov-en cover which will be available on From The Vaults, Vol. 1 (Nov. 20, Season of Mist), now via Cvlt Nation. (http://www.cvltnation.com/exclusive-cvlt-nation-streaming-kylesa-drained/).

Drained was originally recorded by Kylesa for a Buzzov-en tribute album which was ultimately never released.  Also included in the 12-song collection of rarities is the new song, End Truth, which can be heard via Pitchfork at: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/14403-end-truth/.

Kylesa is currently recording a new album at The Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina with band member Phillip Cope once again producing the album.  Cope has previously produced releases from Baroness, Withered and Black Tusk.

A unique collection of pre-order bundles for From the Vaults, Vol. 1 are available now via IndieMerch. (www.indiemerch.com/kylesa/pre-orders).

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From The Vaults, Vol. 1 – Track Listing:

01.  Intro  **
02.  Inverse  **
03.  111 Degree Heat Index ***
04.  Between Silence and Sound II ***
05.  Paranoid Tempo  **
06.  End Truth *
07.  Bottom Line II ***
08.  Wavering **
09.  Bass Salts **
10.  Drained **
11.  Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun **
12.  Drum Jam **

* New
** Previously unreleased/limited availability
*** Alternate Version

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

http://www.kylesa.com

facebook: KYLESA

LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

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ANGEL WITCH “As Above, So Below” Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on October 23, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ANGEL WITCH – One Metal release I couldn’t wait to get my ears into this year is the new studio album from London’s True Metal ambassadors known as Angel Witch. As Above, So Below is the newly forged Metal release from Angel Witch (and 5th overall) released back on March 26th, via Metal Blade Records. What a Metal album! Whoa!

It doesn’t bother me one bit if some material I hear on this album was written years ago… this is pure, 100%, with no fillers added Metal. Old School, raw, tough and dark is this new Metal offering from Angel Witch. This is just the way I (and countless other fans) wanted and needed it from Kevin Heybourne and his band!

To say I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this Angel Witch release is as truthful as it gets. Kevin Heybourne on vocals and guitar is stellar! Andrew Prestiedge on drums and Will Palmer on bass are equally stellar! Angel Witch are NWOBHM pioneers and Metal legends. I couldn’t put it any more simple than that. This is a Metal band that deserves any and all the Metal applause they have received this past year and I’m right up front jumping up and down.

The consistent thought among fellow Metal Music writers has been what could have been with a more expansive discography from Angel Witch over the decades. I myself wish that Angel Witch could have been more of a powerful force, however, this is the here and now and Angel Witch is alive and well in 2012. Angel Witch is as important to our Metal world today as they were in the early 80’s. Our underground world of Metal has their pit bull back and As Above, So Below is rabid proof of this. Metal legends such as Angel Witch thrive and they’ve risen once again.

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Side Note: I was fortunate to receive a brand new hard copy of As Above, So Below from a long-distance Metal Buddy named Mike. This very cool Metal Buddy knew I was having difficulty locating it at the retail store level where I live and he hooked me up by ordering it at his local record shop! I very much appreciated this old school gesture from Metal Buddy Mike. I’ve always said: Metal unites us all. (I’ve stopped purchasing CD’s online cause I’m trying to curb (some) spending with my credit card(s). Every little bit of cutting back on the plastic does help, I say!)

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As Above, So Below – Track Listing:

Dead Sea Scrolls

Into The Dark

Geburah

The Horla

Witching Hour

Upon This Cord

Guillotine

Brainwashed

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* Album cover artwork is titled: “The Last Judgement” – created by English Romantic Painter John Martin.

* For more info on ANGEL WITCH, click on the links below!

facebook: Angel Witch

http://www.myspace.com/youranangelwitch

LONG LIVE ANGEL WITCH.

Thank You, Metal Buddy Mike!

Stone.

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GRAVEWORM – Tour Trailer Online: Fragments Of Death Tour 2012

Posted in dark metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on October 23, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

South Tyrolean Dark Metallers GRAVEWORM have now uploaded the official trailer for their recently announced Fragments Of Death Tour 2012 in November. Watch the trailer below!

Main man Stefano Fiori comments:

“I´m happy to announce that we will be on tour in autumn. It’s a great package with awesome support bands (Agathodaimon, Emergency Gate & KadavriK) and this will be our first tour in a long time. I´m sure we’ll have a blast! A big thank you to all of our fans worldwide! I wanna see you out there – let’s party before, during and of course after the show! Cheers and rock on!”

Fragments Of Death Tour 2012 

Support: Agathodaimon, Emergency Gate, KadavriK

08.11.12 (DE) Hamburg – Headcrash

09.11.12 (DE) Oberhausen – Helvete

10.11.12 (NL) Kerkrade – Rock Temple

11.11.12 (DE) Berlin – K 17

12.11.12 (CZ) Prag – Exite Club

13.11.12 (DE) München – Backstage Club

14.11.12 (CH) Pratteln – Z7

15.11.12 (DE) Siegburg – Kubana

16.11.12 (DE) Rostock – Alte Zuckerfabrik

17.11.12 (DE) Erfurt – Club Centrum

18.11.12 (NL) Rotterdam – Baroeg

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

http://www.graveworm.de

facebook: GRAVEWORM OFFICIAL

http://www.nuclearblast.de

LONG LIVE GRAVEWORM.

Stone.

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EVILYN STRANGE – Reveal Debut Album Artwork, Debut Single Along With 6 Minute Epic “Everything” Streaming Online Now

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 22, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

EVILYN STRANGE are proud to reveal the new artwork for their forthcoming album Mourning Phoebe.  The band is also happy for people to hear a sample of the six-minute epic Everything taken from the debut album.  This latest sample showcases the work of Al Strange (drums) and Mikael Johannesson (lead guitar).  The debut album artwork and sample of the music can be seen and heard below!

This follows the recent release of the band’s debut single “The Ballad Of Evilyn Strange”

The full version of The Ballad Of Evilyn Strange can be heard on Soundcloud, just click the link below!

http://soundcloud.com/evilyn-strange/01-balladofevilynstrange/s-rHUwM

There is now also an official Twitter account for people to keep up to speed with developments leading up to the release of Mourning Phoebe:

http://twitter.com/#!/EvilynStrange

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EVILYN STRANGE:

Phillip (lead vox/ bass guitar)

Al (drums/ programming/ backing vox)

Mikael (lead guitar)

Chris (computer wizardry)

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Stone Says: Evilyn Strange are part English and Swedish. There’s no question in my Metal mind that Evilyn Strange are seriously on to something very special here, with their Melodic Metal meets Hard Rock sound. They’re modern and (then again) their Classic Rock influences seem to have taught them very well. With confident and astute musical vibes swirling about, there is something different about this band’s heaviness and melodies that makes them sound so damn refreshing to my ears… and I totally dig what I’m hearing! Metal be thy name.

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(Source: Phillip Hackney)

* Mourning Phoebe cover art by Rob Richardson of Fat Robot.

* For more info on EVILYN STRANGE, click on the link below!

facebook: Evilyn Strange

LONG LIVE EVILYN STRANGE.

Stone.

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HOLY GRAIL – Sign Europe-Wide Deal With Nuclear Blast Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HOLY GRAIL – Hailing from Pasadena in Southern California, North American up-and-comers HOLY GRAIL have offered a unique blend of traditional tunes in the vein of the legendary NWoBHM and influences of several contemporary heavy metal subgenres since their inception in 2008. Now, after numerous celebrated festival appearances (“Wacken:Open:Air” & British “Download Festival” among others) and extensive touring together with famous bands of the order of BLIND GUARDIAN, EXODUS and ELUVEITIE, the time is right to take this more than promising quintet to the next level. In that regard, Nuclear Blast Records are proud to announce the Europe-wide signing of HOLY GRAIL!

Nuclear Blast A&R Jaap Wagemaker comments: 

“Already after we’d listened to their debut EP Improper Burial, it became pretty obvious that HOLY GRAIL – offering a modern version of the old-school heavy metal we’ve grown up with – were the most exciting metal band to emerge from the county of L.A. within the last two decades, as renowned American “Decibel” magazine had put it. After Metal Hammer UK had nominated the band as “best new band” at the Metal Hammer Awards even before they had even released their debut album Crisis in Utopia, we knew we had to keep an eye on them. All over Europe, music magazines loved that record and celebrated it by publishing rave reviews. And ever since we’ve seen them playing two awesome shows at Wacken Open Air and British Download Festival, there was no doubt whatsoever that HOLY GRAIL were bringing the leather and steel to a new generation of metal heads. So watch out for HOLY GRAIL’s second coming in 2013!!!”

The band states:

“We in the HOLY GRAIL camp are very proud and excited to announce that we have recently become part of the Nuclear Blast family. We feel honoured to join the ranks of metal legends and many of our favourite bands, including ACCEPT (who we’ve covered), BLIND GUARDIAN (who we’ve toured with) and TESTAMENT (who we’d love to tour with)! Fans of HOLY GRAIL can expect all the metallic elements we’ve built our name on taken to the next level on our forthcoming new record Ride The Void. Coupled with the unequivocal might of Nuclear Blast, European domination is inevitable for our new album. See ya on the road!”

The band’s upcoming second studio album Ride The Void is set for a European release via Nuclear Blast in early 2013; in North America, the record will be released via Prosthetic Records. Stay tuned for further information to follow soon!

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For more info on HOLY GRAIL, click on the links below!

http://www.holygrailofficial.com

http://twitter.com/holygrailband

facebook: Holy Grail (Official Page)

http://www.nuclearblast.de

LONG LIVE HOLY GRAIL.

LONG LIVE NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

Stone.

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KING DIAMOND – To Headline Bloodstock Open Air 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal festivals, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 21, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on KingDiamondCoven.com:

Hey Everyone! We have an official announcement regarding another festival!

“Here at Bloodstock HQ we’re excited to announce our first headliner for 2013. The Grammy-nominated, Danish metal legend KING DIAMOND will dazzle eyes and perforate eardrums in the Friday night top slot.

After a six-year touring hiatus, the band triumphantly returned to the stage in 2012 for European festivals, Hellfest and Sweden Rock. Friday night’s closing performance at Bloodstock Open Air 2013 marks not only their first ever UK festival appearance, but their first UK show of any kind in many years and will be their only UK date in 2013. When asked about Bloodstock, the mighty King quoth: “I’m looking so much forward to this, we all are. Finally back in England! The people at Bloodstock have gone the extra mile to make this possible, and will be expanding the stage to fit our full production. This is gonna be DARK and very HEAVY!”

Hugely-respected, with a 30+ year career, check out some spooktacular KING DIAMOND, both old and new, while you’re getting your scare on this October…

Sleepless Nights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwYS5rOf4Nc

Give Me Your Soul – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAOD2R-Kyxk

The Invisible Guests – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1mNwxt-8Vw

The Family Ghost – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wexpKeSFOQ

At The Graves – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFIuoRyC7Cc

Them – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNksBGFIM_o

…or even some fan-filmed footage of good friends Metallica and the King rockin’ out together at Metallica’s 30th Anniversary Show earlier this year – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STmyPGNPOJs

This special headline appearance racks up alongside the previously announced special guests, ANTHRAX and ACCEPT, and UK exclusive appearances from FIREWIND and FOZZY.

Bloodstock ‘Early Bird’ tickets are available from the Bloodstock store at the bargain price of £100 (plus booking fee) for a four-day weekend pass. Snap ‘em up quick, as this limited time offer won’t last forever!”

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Bloodstock Open Air 2013 will take place August 8th through August 11th. To find out more about this essential Metal festival, click on the links below!

http://www.bloodstock.uk.com

facebook: Bloodstock Festival

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(Source: http://www.covenworldwide.org/)

King Diamond facebook: King Diamond

http://www.twitter.com/realkingdiamond

LONG LIVE KING DIAMOND.

LONG LIVE BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL.

Stone.

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RAVEN – METAL Legends To Let Loose On Atlanta and Oakland This November!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

RAVEN – NWOBHM Pioneers, Godfathers of Thrash, Speed and Power Metal. In other Metal words, RAVEN are without a micro-doubt: Metal Legends. Newcastle, England’s very own RAVEN are coming back to America and it’s this November, my Metal brethren! Atlanta and Oakland best get their Metal game faces on! Take a look below at the concert flyers – for they tell all you need to know! Metal be thy name!

ATLANTA GEORGIA:

OAKLAND CALIFORNIA:

RAVEN:

John Gallagher – Bass Guitar, Vocals

Mark Gallagher – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Joe Hasselvander – Drums

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Back on April 29, 2010, I posted my review for RAVEN’s Walk Through Fire. Click that link below to read all about it! Whoa!

RAVEN – RETURNS WITH A METAL DROP KICK ON “WALK THROUGH FIRE”

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

http://www.ravenlunatics.com

facebook: Raven

LONG LIVE RAVEN.

Stone.

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ABIOTIC – CD Release Show On October 20th, In Tampa Florida > Here’s The Metal Info!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive death metal, rock music, rock music news, technical death metal with tags , , , , , , on October 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ABIOTIC – CD RELEASE SHOW

Kraken & Lightsout present:

When: Saturday October 20th

Where: Transitions Art Gallery – 4215 East Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida

This is the cd release show for Abiotic’s CD “Symbiosis” and this is the only Cd release show other than one in Miami. So be sure to come out and see all the other great bands playing with them and support Abiotic and buy their new CD.

Show starts at 6 pm!

$10 in advance / $12 at door

ABIOTIC (CD RELEASE)(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

www.facebook.com/Abioticfl

Adaliah (MEDIASKARE RECORDS)

www.facebook.com/Adaliahfl

Silence (1st SHOW IN OVER A YEAR)

www.facebook.com/SilenceBand

Every Passing Dream

www.facebook.com/EveryPassingDream

I Kept Silent

www.facebook.com/ikeptsilent

Aegeus (1st SHOW, EX. THE DIVINE PROCESS)

www.facebook.com/Aegeusfl

The Home Front

www.facebook.com/TheHomeFrontFL

City Of Seba

www.facebook.com/pages/City-Of-Seba/228237080537816

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Check out To Burgeon and Languish (Official) video below! Metal be thy name!

ABIOTIC:

Ray Jimenez – Vocals

John Matos – Guitars

Matt Mendez – Guitars

Andres Hurtado – Drums

Alex Vazquez – Bass

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SYMBIOSIS Releases on October 22nd, via Metal Blade Records

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* For more info on Metal Blade Records, click on the link below!

http://www.metalblade.com

LONG LIVE ABIOTIC.

Stone.

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PANTERA – WALK EP Set For Vinyl Release On November 6th!

Posted in groove metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Limited Edition, Red And Black Swirled Vinyl Available At Select Music Retail Outlets On November 6 From Rhino

To continue the year-long celebration of the 20th Anniversary Edition of Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power, Rhino has announced the first ever vinyl release of the band’s WALK EP. The six-track collection will be available on red and black swirled vinyl as a limited edition of 2,500 copies on November 6 for a suggested retail price of $16.98. The vinyl will be available exclusively at Hastings and FYE stores, as well as a few additional music retailers.

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(Source: Philip Anselmo Facebook)

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

http://www.pantera.com

facebook: Pantera

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF PANTERA.

Stone.

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