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On This Day In METAL History – April 12th… From Bill Haley And His Comets To Ozzy Osbourne

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 12, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Bill Haley And His Comets - Rock Around The Clock - promo 45rpm - #33033ILMFG66

On April 12th, 1954 – Bill Haley And His Comets recorded (We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock for Decca Records. The rest is Rock and eventual Metal history, folks.

Sweet - Fox On The Run - promo pic - 45rpm cover sleeve - #1976BC

On April 12th, 1975SWEET had their huge hit Fox On The Run reach #2, in the UK.

Led Zeppelin - On Tour Now - promo album tour flyer - 1977 - #MO0990ILMF

On April 12th, 1977 – The iconic LED ZEPPELIN performed at the Met Center, in Bloomington, Minnesota. Whoa!

OZZY OSBOURNE - 1986 - Johnstown War Memorial Concert - promo flyer - #MO00999ILMFW

On April 12th, 1986OZZY OSBOURNE performed at the Johnstown War Memorial (Arena), in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Special Guest was: METALLICA. Pretty cool stuff, huh? By the way, this venue is now known as: Cambria County War Memorial Arena.

I was fortunate to see OZZY and METALLICA on this tour, at the New Haven Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. This was OZZY‘s The Ultimate Sin Tour. It was good Metal times!

Ozzy Osbourne - Promo Banner Pic - #MO999333ILMFN

On April 12th, 2002 – The super legendary OZZY OSBOURNE received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Ozzy’s star is located in front of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum at 6780 Hollywood Boulevard. Yup.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DIMMU BORGIR – Extends Partnership With Nuclear Blast Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Dimmu Borgir - promo band pic - 2016 - #909066ILMFN

As reported by Nuclear Blast:

“We wish to inform you that Dimmu Borgir and Nuclear Blast once again put pen to paper, acknowledging the past, present and future by opening another chapter in the history of extreme music! Stay tuned and watch this space for more updates on the new album and the Forces of The Northern Night Live DVD/Blu-Ray release as it becomes available!”

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http://shop.nuclearblast.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DIMMU BORGIR.

Stone.

WITHEM – Sophomore Studio Album “The Unforgiving Road” Releases On June 3rd, Via Frontiers Music SRL

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 11, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Withem - The Unforgiving Road - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #009339ILMF

WITHEM is an upcoming Progressive Metal band from Norway, inspired by the likes of Symphony X, Pagan’s Mind, Dream Theater, and Circus Maximus. Withem’s music incorporates elements of Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal and straightforward Heavy Metal. “The Unforgiving Road” is the band’s sophomore release and is set to put the band on the radar of all Prog Metal fans thanks to virtuoso musicianship and the amazing soaring melodies!

The Unforgiving Road releases on June 3rd, 2016, via Frontiers Music SRL.

Withem - promo album - band promo banner - 2016 - The Unforgiving Road - #MOIG99366

For more info on WITHEM:

Facebook: Withem

Source:

Frontiers Music srl - promo record label logo - 2015 - #33MNSMOSCT

http://www.frontiers.it

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WITHEM.

Stone.

KISS – ANNOUNCES 2016 SUMMER AMERICAN “FREEDOM TO ROCK” TOUR

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on April 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Freedom To Rock Tour - 2016 - promo flyer - #MO099073ILMF

36+ CITY TOUR TO KICK OFF JULY 7TH IN BOISE, IDAHO – TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING FRIDAY APRIL 15TH – at: http://www.kissonline.com/tour

America’s # 1 Gold Record Award Winning Group of all time KISS, has announced its 2016 Summer American “Freedom To Rock” Tour and will visit 36+ cities nationwide with more markets being announced soon. The long-awaited & highly anticipated “Freedom To Rock” Tour will kick off on July 7th in Boise, Idaho and will travel the country throughout July and August and will close September 10th in Huntington, West Virginia.

Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday April 15th for all concert dates (The Grand Rapids, MI and Youngstown, OH shows go on sale Monday April 18th).

A KISS ARMY Fan Club Exclusive Pre-sale will begin April 12th.

The KISS “Freedom To Rock” Tour will bring epic rock to 25+ cities it hasn’t been to in over 10+ years and four brand new cities as well. KISS specifically wanted to take the “Freedom To Rock” Tour to its fans in markets that haven’t had the chance to see them in some time or ever at all. This 36+ city tour will rock those markets and allow fans across the country to see America’s favorite rock band of all time, KISS.

Opening for KISS will be Recording Artist Caleb Johnson (American Idol Season 13 winner) for shows July 7 – August 10 while the All-Star rock band THE DEAD DAISIES will open for KISS for shows August 10 – September 10. The “Freedom To Rock” Tour is produced by: National Shows 2 (nationalshows2.com), Frank Productions (frankproductions.com), and CMoore Live (cmoorelive.com).

KISS - Freedom To Rock Tour - 2016 - promo tour flyer - #3333ILMFP9

“Freedom To Rock” Tour Dates Include:

July 7 Boise, Idaho – Taco Bell Arena
July 9 Eugene, Oregon – Matthew Knight Arena
July 10 – Kennewick, Washington – Toyota Center
July 15 – Spokane, Washington – Spokane Arena
July 16 – Bozeman, Montana -Breeden Fieldhouse
July 18 – Colorado Springs, Colorado – World Arena
July 20 – Independence, Missouri – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
July 22 – Lincoln, Nebraska – Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 23 – Springfield, Missouri – JQH Arena
July 25 – Wichita, Kansas – Intrust Bank Arena
July 27 – Sioux City, Iowa – Tyson Events Center
July 29 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 30 – Minot, North Dakota – North Dakota State Fair
August 1 – Mankato, Minnesota – Verizon Wireless Center
August 3 – Duluth, Minnesota – Amsoil Arena
August 5 – Moline, Illinois – iWireless Arena
August 6 – La Crosse, Wisconsin – La Crosse Center
August 8 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – BMO Harris Bradley Center
August 10 – Green Bay, Wisconsin – Resch Center
August 12 – Fort Wayne, Indiana – Allen County Memorial Coliseum
August 13 – Grand Rapids, Michigan – Van Andel Arena
August 15 – Saginaw, Michigan – Dow Event Center
August 17 – Springfield, Illinois – Illinois State Fair
August 20 – Rockford, Illinois – BMO Harris Bank Center
August 22 – Dayton, Ohio – Nutter Center
August 24 – Toledo, Ohio – Huntington Center
August 26 – Youngstown, Ohio – Covelli Centre
August 27 – Erie, Pennsylvania – Erie Insurance Arena
August 29 – Rochester, New York – Blue Cross Arena
August 30 – State College, Pennsylvania – Bryce Jordan Center
September 1 – Allentown, Pennsylvania – Great Allentown Fair
September 3 – Worcester, Massachusetts – DCU Center
September 4 – Portland, Maine – Cross Insurance Arena
September 7 – Bridgeport, Connecticut – Webster Bank Arena
September 9 – Richmond, Virginia – Richmond Coliseum
September 10 – Huntington, West Virginia – Big Sandy Arena

** Additional markets to be announced soon

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – Release New Original Song “Iron Maiden” – Band Launches Landing Page For Forthcoming Self-Titled Studio Album!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on April 9, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Flotsam And Jetsam - promo band pic - 2016 - #MO99099777ILMF

As reported by Flotsam And Jetsam:

We’ve just launched our new Flotsam and Jetsam landing page! Find out a little more about the band’s brand new album, the formats available and… don’t stop before scrolling down to the bottom… you really should… a little surprise is waiting for you there

http://promo.afm-records.de/flotsam_jetsam/en.html

U.S. Thrash veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released a first brand new track taken from the upcoming self-titled studio album, which will drop on May 20th! Debuting their crushing new (tribute) track called “Iron Maiden” and no it’s not a cover of the Iron Maiden classic. Pure original Flots ’til death!

Flotsam And Jetsam - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO99099ILMF834

Listen to “Iron Maiden” below! This song is so freaking amazing! This is an ass-kicking song! I am so excited about this “Iron Maiden” song! True Thrash!!! – Stone

AFM Records - logo - white background - 2015 - #MOGNALS

http://www.afm-records.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Five METAL Albums You Should NEVER Buy…

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 8, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Metallica - Death Magnetic - promo album cover pic - #MO9099ILMF

METALLICA – Death Magnetic

The only song missing on this Metallica (gulp) album is: Thanks For The Memory.

Ozzy Osbourne - "Scream" large promo album pic!

OZZY OSBOURNE – Scream

By far, the worst Ozzy Osbourne studio album. Ever. If I wrote anything positive about this album in the past, it was because I ate too many wild mushrooms. To this day, I’m embarrassed for Gus G having to play guitar on this record.

Philm - Harmonic - promo album cover pic - #MO0097733ILMF

PHILM – Harmonic

I got sucked into this album due to the great Dave Lombardo (of Slayer fame) being a founding member and drummer for PHILM. Honestly, it’s one of the worst albums I’ve ever listened to of any genre.

Guns N' Roses "The Spaghetti Incident" x-large album pic!

GUNS N’ ROSES – “The Spaghetti Incident?”

This cover song album features a song written by Charles Manson and performed by GNR. Classless. ‘Nuff said.

Iced Earth - Horror Show - promo album cover pic - #MO33660ILMF4

ICED EARTH – Horror Show

I absolutely love ICED EARTH, still, this album is not their crowning glory. Horror Show goes on and on and on, like a bad dream. I truthfully fell asleep numerous times while trying to listen to this album. It was a grand idea though, with wicked excellent cover art to boot.

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MetalOdyssey

NOT ALL METAL IS GOOD METAL.

Stone.

Metal Odyssey’s Stone Has Several Very Brief Rants…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on April 7, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Stone - Metal Odyssey - biting pillow - 2015 - #MO990099

Guns N’ Roses are having a reunion tour! Who gives a shit!? Not me.

GHOST won a 2016 Grammy for “Best Metal Performance” and… who gives a shit!

AC/DC are gonna tour with “guest” lead singers. AC/DC might as well see if Jim Nabors and/or Anne Murray are available to sing for them too.

What the freak is Baby Metal? NO, I don’t really give a shit.

IRON MAIDEN is still NOT in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, while Madonna was inducted into the hall back in 2008. What a bunch of stupid, stupid shit.

Supposedly, man walked on the moon. Guess what? I’m a billionaire.

Ted Nugent - President - 2016 - #MO99099ILN

A neighbor of mine still has their Christmas tree lit up at night, outside their front door. For real. Now, that’s some crazy shit.

My local Best Buy has Sunday store hours of 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Now, that’s some messed up shit. By the way, my local Walmart, Marathon and Kroger are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Someone should remind Best Buy that it’s 2016 and NOT 1980.

In the USA, the minimum wage back in 1988 was $3.35 per hour. In 2016, the minimum wage in Ohio is $8.15. You do the math and then look up what our USA politicians are worth. It’s bullshit.

Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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MetalOdyssey

Stone.

Vancouver’s ASTRAKHAN Releasing Full-Length Debut “Reward in Purpose” June 10th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 6, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Astrakhan - promo band pic - 2016 - #99903ILMFNVM

Photo by Amy Ray Photography

Vancouver, Canada’s ASTRAKHAN are proud to announce the upcoming release of debut full-length album, Reward in Purposeon CD and vinyl formats. The highly anticipated follow-up to 2014 EP A Tapestry of Scabs and Skin will be released June 10 on War on Music and Sunmask Records. Check out the Reward in Purpose teaser video at this location or below:

Recorded by Jesse Gander and Mastered by Stu McKillop at Rain City Recorders, Reward in Purpose stands as a singular piece of music and is meant to be taken as it is; the whole is indeed bigger than the sum of its parts. This album explores the perceptions and experience of the band over the last few years together and culminates with the realization that the true reward for which we search with any passionate endeavour is ultimately a matter of experiencing the highs and lows that come with the pursuit of pure expression. It is simply a matter being occupied with something that matters to you.

A video of the band performing new song “Omajod” at Vancouver Psychfest can be viewed at this location or below:

Album artwork comes courtesy of Nick Patterson. ASTRAKHAN vocalist/guitarist Rob Zawistowski created the design and layout. Thanks to Amy Ray Photography for band photos, including the album’s back cover.

Astrakhan - Reward In Purpose - promo cover pic - 2016 - #MO0999ILMNF

Track Listing:

1 .Omajod
2. Turgid Waters
3. Of Sage and Other Herbs
4. The Traveler
5. Hatchet
6. Rabbits
7. Microcosmic Design
8. Forgetfulness
9. Hand on the Stone

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Clawhammer PR - promo logo - 2015 - #0323CHMO

For more info:

www.facebook.com/astrakhanofficial

www.astrakhanofficial.com/

astrakhanofficial.bandcamp.com

www.waronmusic.com/

Sunmask Records

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE ASTRAKHAN.

LONG LIVE CANADA.

Stone.

QUIET RIOT – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 QUIET RIOT Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 5, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Quiet Riot - circa 1983 - publicity band card - #1984KD

QUIET RIOT will forever have a place in my Metal heart; their #1 studio album Metal Health  is one incredible reason why. Oh, the good-times memories of partying to QUIET RIOT. Whoa. Both Scott Coverdale and I must mention QUIET RIOT to each other at least twice a week; perhaps at times, twice a day.

Without question, QUIET RIOT exploded onto the Heavy Metal scene with their groundbreaking 1983 Metal Health album along with their historic performance at the 1983 US Festival on Heavy Metal Day (March 29). The rest is QUIET RIOT history that shall never be ignored here at Metal Odyssey.

Quiet Riot - live at the US festival 1983 - promo cover pic!

Scott and I have picked our top 5 songs from QUIET RIOT, respectively. Check ’em out below and agree or disagree, please feel free to comment! Please list your top 5 QUIET RIOT songs as well, for the more the Metal merrier! Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

Quiet Riot - Metal Health - promo cover pic #21

Stone’s Top 5 QUIET RIOT Songs:

  1. Metal HealthMetal Health (1983)
  2. Winners Take AllCondition Critical (1984)
  3. The Wild And The YoungQR III (1986)
  4. Don’t Wanna Let You GoMetal Health (1983)
  5. Mama Weer All Crazee NowCondition Critical (1984)

Quiet Riot - Condition Critical - promo album cover pic - #MO1984ILMNSM

Scott’s Top 5 QUIET RIOT Songs:

  1. Metal HealthMetal Health (1983)
  2. Mama Weer All Crazee NowCondition Critical (1984)
  3. Cum On Feel The NoizeMetal Health (1983)
  4. The Wild And The YoungQR III (1986)
  5. Party All NightCondition Critical (1984)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE QUIET RIOT.

REST IN PEACE, RANDY RHOADS.

REST IN PEACE, KEVIN DUBROW.

Stone.

ROCKHARZ Open Air Festival – To Feature Legendary AFM Records Artists

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 5, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Rockharz Open Air - 2016 - Promo Flyer - #MO99099ILN

AFM Records will celebrate its 20th Anniversary, on July 6th, with a special “label night” on this year’s Rockharz festival in Ballenstedt, Germany. Confirmed live acts are U.K.’s Thrash icons ONSLAUGHT, German Hard Rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE, Swiss riff rockers SHAKRA, Finland’s Melo Death grandmasters MORS PRINCIPIUM EST and Germany’s fun Metal chart breakers J.B.O..

ROCKHARZ OPEN AIR will take place July 7th thru 9th, 2016.

AFM Records - logo - white background - 2015 - #MOGNALS

http://www.afm-records.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE ROCKHARZ OPEN AIR.

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

Stone.

KISS ROCKS VEGAS – European Cinema Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 5, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Rocks Vegas - European Tickets Promo Flyer - #MO2016ILMF9933

Cinema tickets for the BIGGEST global one night film event that is KISS ROCKS VEGAS are now AVAILABLE in EUROPE! Head over to www.kissmycinema.com/cinemas to grab yours!

More European and worldwide screens to be announced soon. Stay Tuned!

Facebook event: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/760297844071100/

Rest of the world on sale soon – follow KISS My Cinema for the latest updates!

This historic cinema event happens on May 25th, 2016!

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

PARADOX – Reveal Cover Art And Track List For New Studio Album “Pangea”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 4, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Paradox - Pangea - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO099033

Paradox reveal cover art and track list!
 German Thrash icons PARADOX reveal cover artwork and track list from their upcoming new studio album “Pangea”! 
The album will be out in Europe on June 3rd and in the USA on June 24th, available as CD and Gatefold 2-Vinyl. Japan release (with a special bonus track) date will be announced soon.

Pangea – Track List:

1. Apophis
2. Raptor
3. The Raging Planet
4. Ballot Or Bullet
5. Manhunt
6. Cheat & Pretend
7. Pangea
8. Vale Of Tears
9. Alien Godz
10. El Muerte

Album Credits:

Produced by Charly Steinhauer
Mixed & Mastered by Panagiotis Katsaounis
Coverart by Claudio Bergamin
Release date: June 3rd, 2016 (EU) June 24th (USA)
Label: AFM Records

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Source:

AFM Records - logo - white background - 2015 - #MOGNALS

http://www.afm-records.de

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE PARADOX.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

RATT – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 RATT Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on April 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Ratt - promo band card - circa 80's - #MO9909988ILF

Scott Coverdale and I dig RATT. Really, RATT songs embody what 80’s mainstream Heavy Metal was all about: big, booming, melodic, colorful and loaded with charisma. I’ve always stated: once you go RATT, you can’t go back.

RATT - Invasion Of Your Privacy - promo cover pic!

Scott and I both talk about RATT with each other so often, therefore, we decided it was time to post our Top 5 songs from ’em, respectively. Enjoy our choices or ridicule ’em, please! Don’t forget to post your top 5 songs from RATT as well, via comment! Dig it. – Stone

Ratt - Out Of The Cellar - promo album cover pic - #MO0909333ILMFM

Stone’s Top 5 RATT Songs:

  1. Back For MoreOut Of The Cellar (1984)
  2. In Your DirectionOut Of The Cellar (1984)
  3. Lay It DownInvasion Of Your Privacy (1985)
  4. As Good As It GetsInfestation (2010)
  5. Way Cool Jr.Reach For The Sky (1988)

Stone’s Favorite RATT Album: Out Of The Cellar (1984)

Ratt - Detonator - promo cover pic - 1990 - #MORILF9943303

Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 RATT Songs:

  1. Shame, Shame, ShameDetonator (1990)
  2. Back For MoreOut Of The Cellar (1984)
  3. One Step AwayDetonator (1990)
  4. You’re In LoveInvasion Of Your Privacy (1988)
  5. Nobody Rides For FreePoint Break Soundtrack (1991)

Scott’s Favorite RATT Album: Detonator (1990)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE RATT. 

REST IN PEACE, ROBBIN CROSBY.

Stone.

WHITECHAPEL – Featured On Warped Tour This Summer!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on April 1, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

Vans Warped Tour - 2016 - promo logo - #MO0099ILMF

Currently putting the finishing touches on their forthcoming sixth full-length, WHITECHAPEL has announced their appearance on this year’s edition of Warped Tour, which runs from June 24th through August 13th. Joining them on the annual expedition will be Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Every Time I Die, Motionless In White, and many more. For further info visit vanswarpedtour.com. WHITECHAPEL will be touring in support of their as-yet-untitled new album.

Prior to their Warped Tour takeover, WHITECHAPEL will conclude their campaign for their latest album, Our Endless War, with a US headlining trek with support provided by Fit For A King, The Plot In You, and Enterprise Earth. See below for all confirmed dates.

Whitechapel - Decade Of The Blade Tour - 2016 - promo banner - #MO99339

WHITECHAPEL w/ Fit For A King, The Plot In You, Enterprise Earth:
5/04/2016 Georfe’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR
5/05/2016 The Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO
5/06/2016 89th Street Collective – Oklahoma City, OK
5/07/2016 Jakes Sports Cafe – Lubbock, TX
5/08/2016 Rock Island – Wichita, KS
5/10/2016 Lefty’s Live Music – Des Moines, IA
5/11/2016 Gabe’s – Iowa City, IA
5/12/2016 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
5/13/2016 Basement Transmissions – Erie, PA
5/14/2016 Reverb Concerts – Reading, PA
5/15/2016 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD
5/17/2016 Higher Ground South – Burlington, VT
5/18/2016 Upstate Concert Hall – Clifton Park, NY
5/19/2016 The Canal Club – Richmond, VA
5/20/2016 The Blind Tiger – Greensboro, NC
5/21/2016 New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC
5/22/2016 Ziggy’s by the Sea – Wilmington, NC

Whitechapel - Vans Warped Tour - 2016 - promo band pic - #MO9339ILMF

WHITECHAPEL Warped Tour Dates:
6/24/2016 Gexa Energy – Pavilion Dallas, TX
6/25/2016 AT&T Center – San Antonio, TX
6/26/2016 NRG Park Main Street Lot – Houston, TX
6/27/2016 Port Of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
6/29/2016 The Fairgrounds Nashville – Nashville, TN
6/30/2016 Aaron’s Amphitheater At Lakewood – Atlanta, GA
7/01/2016 Vinoy Park – St. Petersburg,h FL
7/02/2016 Tinker Field – Orlando, FL
7/03/2016 Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
7/05/2016 PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
7/06/2016 Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatr – Virginia Beach, VA
7/07/2016 Lakeview Amphitheater – Syracuse, NY
7/08/2016 BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
7/09/2016 Nikon At Jones Beach Amphitheatre – Wantagh, NY
7/10/2016 Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT
7/11/2016 The Pavilion At Montage Mountain – Scranton PA
7/13/2016 Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
7/14/2016 Darien Lake PAC – Darien Center, NY
7/15/2016 First Niagara Pavilion – Pittsburgh, NJ
7/16/2016 Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
7/17/2016 PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
7/19/2016 Klipsch Music Center – Indianapolis, IN
7/20/2016 Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
7/21/2016 Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
7/22/2016 The Palace Of Auburn Hills – Detroit, MI
7/23/2016 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
7/24/2016 Canterbury Park – Shakopee, MN
7/26/2016 Marcus Amphitheatre – Milwaukee, MI
7/27/2016 Hollywood Casino – St. Louis, MO
7/28/2016 Providence Medical Center Amphitheater – Bonners Spring, KS
7/30/2016 Utah State Fairpark – Salt Lake City, UT
7/31/2016 Pepsi Center Arena Lot – Denver, CO
8/01/2016 Balloon Fiesta Park – Albuquerque, NM
8/02/2016 Salt River Fields – Phoenix, AZ
8/05/2016 Qualcomm Stadium Lot – San Diego, CA
8/06/2016 Shoreline Amphitheatre – San Francisco, CA
8/07/2016 Pomona Fairplex – Pomona, CA
8/09/2016 TBA – Las Vegas, NV
8/11/2016 Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater – Boise, ID
8/12/2016 White River – Auburn, WA
8/13/2016 Portland Expo Center – Portland, OR

Whitechapel - band saw logo - #MO119933ILMF

Never content to remain idle, WHITECHAPEL – who’ve spent the past few years on the road in the company of the likes of Slayer, King Diamond, Suicide Silence, and other premier acts – plans to tour North America this Summer and beyond, supporting their latest long player. Reuniting with producer Mark Lewis (Audio Hammer Studios), the follow-up to 2014’s Our Endless War – which debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart – is positioned to dominate. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Source: Earsplit PR

http://www.whitechapelband.com

http://www.metalblade.com/whitechapel

http://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WHITECHAPEL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

HATEBREED “The Concrete Confessional” – Releases May 13th, via Nuclear Blast

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 31, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

HATEBREED - The Concrete Confessional - promo album cover pic - 2016 - #MO99033ILMF

The Grammy nominated Connecticut based juggernaut, HATEBREED, will release their new album “The Concrete Confessional” on May 13th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The long-awaited follow-up to “The Divinity Of Purpose” was produced by longtime collaborator Zeuss (ROB ZOMBIE, SUICIDE SILENCE, WHITECHAPEL) and mixed by Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH). Artwork was created by Marcelo Vasco (SLAYER).

Regarding the artwork vocalist Jamey Jasta comments: “I think da Vinci said it best when he said painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. Marcelo was able to capture a feeling that will accompany our musical and lyrical vision and he put together a striking piece that speaks volumes.”

“The Concrete Confessional” – Track List:
01. A.D.
02. Looking Down The Barrel Of Today
03. Seven Enemies
04. In The Walls
05. From Grace We’ve Fallen
06. Us Against Us
07. Something’s Off
08. Remember When
09. Slaughtered In Their Dreams
10. The Apex Within
11. Walking The Knife
12. Dissonance
13. Serve Your Masters

THE CONCRETE CONFESSIONAL can be pre-ordered here:

NB International: http://nblast.de/HatebreedTCCNB

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Source: Hatebreed

For more HATEBREED:

Facebook: Hatebreed

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE HATEBREED.

Stone.

TWISTED SISTER – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 TWISTED SISTER Songs!

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 30, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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The U.S. West Coast may boast they have Metallica. Whatever. The East Coast can eternally boast they have… TWISTED F’N SISTER. Now we’re talking about a Metal band that never forgot their roots. Today, Scott Coverdale and I spoke about TWISTED SISTER and decided it was time to post our Top 5 songs from ’em… respectively.

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No matter how you slice it, the legendary Dee Snider has defended musical freedom like a rattlesnake. Dee is the undisputed Champion Of Metal. Like or despise the lists, let us know! Don’t forget to comment your top 5 TWISTED SISTER songs too, for we really appreciate that cool shit around here. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 Twisted Sister Songs:

  1. The Kids Are BackYou Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll (1983)
  2. Under The Blade – ” (1982)
  3. You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll – ” (1983)
  4. Stay Hungry – ” (1984)
  5. I Am, (I’m Me)You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll (1983)

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Stone’s Top 5 Twisted Sister Songs:

  1. Lookin’ Out For #1Come Out And Play (1985)
  2. Under The Blade – ” (1982)
  3. We’re Gonna Make ItYou Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll (1983)
  4. The Power And The GloryYou Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll (1983)
  5. Hot LoveLove Is For Suckers (1987)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TWISTED F’N SISTER.

REST IN PEACE, A. J. PERO.

Stone. 

TORMENTER – Announce New Guitarist

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on March 29, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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California-based thrashers TORMENTER are proud to introduce Randy Garcia as their new guitarist. The band parted ways with former guitarist Joey Cazarez earlier this year.

Randy said about joining the band:  “I’m very excited to be in Tormenter. I’m really looking forward to what the future has in store for us and I can’t wait to finish this new album.”

The band are currently in the beginning stages of writing new material and expect to have an album recorded by Spring of 2017. In the meantime, you can buy and stream their previous album Prophetic Deceiver at this location: https://statictension.bandcamp.com/album/prophetic-deceiver

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Source: Dewar PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE RANDY GARCIA.

LONG LIVE TORMENTER.

Stone.

WOLVERINE – Sensory Records Signs Swedish Progressive Metal Quintet; Fifth Studio Full-Length Coming This Summer

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 28, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Laser’s Edge division, Sensory Records, is proud to announce the label’s signing of Swedish progressive metal kingpins, WOLVERINE, for the Summer release of the band’s mighty fifth studio full-length release, Machina Viva.

A natural progression from Communication Lost, released in 2011 via Candlelight Records, Machina Viva invites the listener into the harmonious yet portentous and sullen musical dimensions of WOLVERINE with perhaps their most dynamic album to date. From the fourteen-minute epic and powerful “The Bedlam Overture” and the dark electronic landscapes of “Machina”, to the naked and organic nature of “Pile of Ash” and “Sheds,” Machina Viva is the next step in Wolverine’s explorations in the progressive field.

Recorded and produced by WOLVERINE in various locations throughout Sweden during the Autumn and Winter months of late 2015 and early 2016, Machina Viva was mixed at Spacelab Studio in Germany by Christian “Moschus” Moos (Everon, Haken, Delain, Cloverseeds), and mastered by Grammy Award winning audio engineer Bob Katz.

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Laser’s Edge/Sensory owner Ken Golden states of the signing, “WOLVERINE has been on my radar since their first release, The Window Purpose, back in 2001. I’ve followed their progression through the years and I’m honored to have them on the Sensory roster.”

Issues WOLVERINE on signing with Sensory Records, “We are very happy to work with someone like Ken and Sensory that has a genuine passion for and interest in the kind of music that we play.”

Machina Viva is being finalized for early Summer worldwide release; stand by for a confirmed release date and more on the album in the days ahead.

Swedish progressive act WOLVERINE was formed in 1995 by vocalist Stefan Zell and drummer Marcus Losbjer. Initially the band was all about death metal, but they soon allowed a more melodic approach to influence their sound. Since their inception, the band has pushed out of boundaries of heavy metal and evolved through inventiveness and explorative ambition, now incorporating a wider spectrum of musical elements into their own progressive sound.

Following the release of their Fervent Dream debut EP (1999, Zizania Entertainment Group), WOLVERINE has released four well-received albums through a variety of notable labels including The Window Purpose (2001, DVS), Cold Light Of Monday (2003, Earache), Still (2006, Candlelight, and Communication Lost (2011, Candlelight).

WOLVERINE was the first band on the bill of the first European edition of the ProgPower Festival in 1999. Since then, the band has performed at that festival several times with great acclaim. In 2006 WOLVERINE did a short UK tour supporting Anathema, and their first US appearance was at the ProgPower USA festival in 2013. Besides playing a regular heavy set on the main stage of the festival, a special stripped down set was also performed to an overwhelming response.

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WOLVERINE:
Per Henriksson – keyboards
Marcus Losbjer – drums
Thomas Jansson – bass
Jonas Jonsson – guitars
Stefan Zell – vocals

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/wolverinetheband

http://www.wolverine-overdose.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/wolverinetheband

http://www.lasersedgegroup.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE WOLVERINE.

Stone.

EYE – Ohio-Based Psychedelic Rock Quartet Signs With Laser’s Edge; New Album Due This Summer

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 27, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Laser’s Edge this week announces the addition of Ohio based quartet, EYE, to the label’s ever-expanding roster, as the band puts the finishing touches on their fourth record for release.

The music EYE generates is technical, thought driven and atmospheric, but also very dirty and simple, an aesthetic the band refers to as “garage-prog.” Retro in style without sliding into stoner rock, EYE is driven by a love of raw, fist-pounding 1970s Heavy Metal and progressive-space rock, tempered by mind warping 1960s psychedelic music. With decades of experience as musicians, and armed with an arsenal of vintage synthesizers, effects and gear, EYE bewitches audiences live throughout the Midwest region from their home base in Columbus, Ohio.

EYE continues to connect with established fans and newcomers alike with their fourth release, Vision And The Ageless Light, their first album through Laser’s Edge, which is due this Summer. Featuring vintage keys, mellotron, accomplished and dynamic songs, including an epic, full-side encompassing track, Vision And The Ageless Light will be the first EYE release to include new members: bassist Michael Sliclen and guitarist Jon Finley.

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The brainchild of drummer Brandon Smith, EYE‘s sound was fully realized in partnership with keyboardist/guitarist Lisa Bella Donna, who also engineered and mixed the first album, Center Of The Sun. The album was released on LP by Kemado Records in 2012, after which Lisa joined as a full-time member and work began on the sophomore album, Second Sight, which was independently released in 2013. EYE soon followed it with the live-in-the-studio Live At Relay album on LP and cassette through Dangerous Age Records in 2014. The impending Vision And The Ageless Light will be a welcome and exciting addition for both EYE and The Laser’s Edge catalogs.

Stand by for more info on Vision And The Ageless Light in the weeks ahead, followed by touring in support of the album through the Summer and Fall months. In the meantime, EYE will join an array of other local artists at a special show this Friday, March 25th dubbed, Columbus To Syria, in order to raise awareness of the global Syrian refugee crisis. The band will also support the mighty Zombi in Columbus on May 13th.

EYE Live:

3/25/2016 Cafe Bourbon St./ The Summit – Columbus, OH @ Columbus To Syria [info]

5/13/2016 Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH w/ Zombi [info]

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Source: Earsplit PR

For more info:

https://eyemusic.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/EYE00

http://eyemusic.bigcartel.com

http://www.lasersedgegroup.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE EYE.

LONG LIVE OHIO.

Stone.

JUDAS PRIEST – Metal Odyssey’s Staff Picks Their Top 5 JUDAS PRIEST Songs!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , , on March 26, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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Today, Scott Coverdale and I have decided to post our Top 5 songs from Judas Priest, respectively. (See below). Judas Priest. The band that made spiked leather and duo lead guitars a mainstay in the world of Metal. Judas Priest. The band that has been shunned by The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for such other acts like: Beastie Boys, Green Day and ABBA. Life isn’t always fair and really do any of us Metalheads give a smelly shit about that Rock Hall anyways?

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Without Judas Priest, would there have been such a remarkable New Wave Of British Heavy Metal era? You make the call, it’s an easy call to make. I and Scott Coverdale pledge our Metal Allegiance to Judas Priest, now and forever. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone

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Scott Coverdale’s Top 5 Judas Priest Songs:

  1. You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ – Screaming For Vengeance (1982)
  2. Love Bites – Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
  3. Rock Hard Ride Free – Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
  4. Locked In – Turbo (1986)
  5. Hell Bent For Leather – Hell Bent For Leather (U.S.) (1979)

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Stone’s Top 5 Judas Priest Songs:

  1. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll – Defenders Of The Faith (1984)
  2. Exciter – Stained Class (1978)
  3. Metal Gods – British Steel (1980)
  4. Touch Of Evil – Painkiller (1990)
  5. Hot Rockin’ – Point Of Entry (1981)

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE JUDAS PRIEST.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.