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On This Day In METAL History – June 28th… From KISS To NONPOINT

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

KISS - Alive - Worldwide - promo tour program cover pic - #00330628NASFAE

On June 28th, 1996KISS launched their reunion tour, aka the Alive/Worldwide Tour at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Alice In Chains was the opening band.

RUSH - Vapor Trails - promo album cover pic - 2002 - #0030628NLS

On June 28th, 2002RUSH began their tour at the Meadows Music Theater, in Hartford, Connecticut,  in support of their seventeenth studio album: Vapor Trails. Whoa. Shown above is the original front cover for Vapor Trails.

August Burns Red - Found In Far Away Places - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0417ABRMO

On June 28th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Found In Far Away Places (Deluxe Edition), from August Burns Red is ranked at #1, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album releases on June 30th, 2015.

Nonpoint - The Return - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #0003369SCNAHG

On June 28th, 2015 – The fabulous NONPOINT have their eighth studio album, The Return, ranked at #59, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy mayo and tuna salad! By the way, this album was released back in September of 2014.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

DESOLATE PATHWAY – Announce Two-Track Single For Later This Year

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 28, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Desolate Pathway - promo live band pic - 2015 - #062815MOGNLSLBVM

Traditional Doom merchants Desolate Pathway have unveiled plans for new material which explores a different direction to their début album Valley Of The King – a two-track single, titled: Into The Realms. Guitarist Vince Hempstead has called it “a foot into our journey of Greek mythology.”

The A-side, entitled “Into The Realms Of Poseidon”, features acclaimed Sorrows Path guitarist Kostas Salomidis for a dose of Greek authenticity. On the B-side is a five-minute instrumental titled “Tales Of Glaucus”, a prophetic sea-god who came to the rescue of sailors and fishermen.

Along with the usual digital formats, there will be a limited amount of CDs available at the Fest Of Hades performance in Wakefield, UK. The band have stated on their Facebook page that they may look into a small vinyl run, depending on costs. In addition, their second album is on the horizon, with a tentative deadline of early 2016.

“Into The Realms” has a release date of October 31st, 2015 to tie in with the Fest Of Hades performance that day. Facebook event is here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/633317746795099/

The band is also due to hit the road several times this year. Dates are as follows:
Aug 29th: Power and Glory Festival, Hatfield w/ Stampede, Savage, Martyr, Sacrilege, Lord Volture, Toledo Steel, Salem, Dealer and more
Aug 30th: The Carlisle, Hastings, w/ Lord Volture & Toledo Steel
Sept 19th: The Carlisle, Hastings w/ Famyne
Oct 31st: Fest of Hades, Wakefield w/ Hamerex, Kaine, Aonia, Promethium and more.
Nov 13th: The Haunt, Brighton, w/ Temperance, Seventh Sin & Proscenium*
Nov 14th: The Anvil, Bournemouth, w/ Ded Orse, Bitter Divide & Seventh Sin*
Nov 28th: The Unicorn, London w/ Sir Admiral Cloudesley Shovell

* A Black Phoenix Rising Promotions special

“Into The Realms” has a release date of 31st October 2015 to tie in with the Fest Of Hades performance that day.

Bio:
Having formed in April 2014, Desolate Pathway bring together their love of traditional and retro doom bands such as Candlemass, Cirith Ungol and Solitude Aeternus, as well as ideas drawn from epic fantasy such as Lord Of The Rings, A Song Of Ice And Fire and the Vikings TV series. Channeling these into their début album Valley Of The King, the band has been met with great success and praise. Among the high-scoring reviews and top-notch gig offers, one of the standout unique moments is an appearance on iFood.tv’s Brutally Delicious program, a heavy metal cooking show hosted by Bruce Moore.

Desolate Pathway online:

www.desolatepathway.com

www.desolatepathway.bandcamp.com

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Source: Dewar PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DESOLATE PATHWAY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

STRYPER “FALLEN” – New Studio Album Releasing On October 16th, via Frontiers Music srl

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Stryper - Fallen - full image - promo abum cover pic - 2015 - #0625MOGNLLBSOGWL

As reported on Frontiers Music srl:

It is time for all the Stryper fans out there to get psyched as we will be unleashing their new album, FALLEN on October 16th! The first song from the album, “Yahweh” will be released the week of July 6th!

In the meantime, enjoy the awesome artwork for the album!

“We are so excited about our new album, “Fallen”! We always try to outdo ourselves and take things to a new level with each release. We could not be more pleased with the way this project turned out and we’re absolutely thrilled to be able to start giving you sneak peeks at music in the very near future as we begin the countdown to 10/16! Love & Respect to all our friends/fans worldwide!!” – Michael Sweet

As reported on Stryper Facebook:

On the album artwork for “Fallen” we’re proud to say that we had the honor of working with Stanis Decker again (who also did “No More Hell To Pay”). We sent Stanis the concept about Lucifer being cast out of heaven and he sent us this amazing illustration, capturing the original idea perfectly. We’re excited to be able to finally show all of you!

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Stone Says: I absolutely cannot wait to hear this new Stryper album! I love the album cover art for Fallen, it’s unreal good! Metal Be Thy Name!!

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 27th… From MÖTLEY CRÜE To METALACHI

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 27, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Motley Crue - Girls Girls Girls - promo cover pic - 1987 - #2MCMO05

On June 27th, 1987 – The fabulous Mötley Crüe peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with Girls, Girls, Girls which went on to sell four million (plus) copies in the United States. Outstanding!

Aerosmith - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #11077

On June 27th, 1994 – The super-duper Aerosmith became the huge name band to release a song on the internet as a free download. Head First was the song that was available on CompuServe for one week; unfortunately fans had to endure an hour’s worth (or much more) of download time to hear the song. Those were the days. Head First was an unused song from Aerosmith’s Get A Grip sessions.

Kiss - Coffeehouse - publicity photo - #00856MO33

On June 27th, 2006The KISS Coffeehouse opened for business, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For this happy grand opening, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley made their appearance. Unfortunately, the KISS Coffeehouse closed in late September of 2013, due to a lack of growth in sales. A clearance sale of all KISS novelty items took place during the closing days of this establishment as well. Goodness gracious.

Act Of Defiance - Birth And Burial - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062715AODNWMSC02111Y

On June 27th, 2015 – Former Megadeth members, guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover, have recently formed their own Thrash/Speed Metal band: Act Of Defiance. Their forthcoming debut studio album, Birth And The Burial, is ranked at #86, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Jiminy Cricket! This album is scheduled to release on August 21st, 2015.

UNO - Metalachi - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #SWTFN0627

On June 27th, 2015METALACHI, The world’s first and only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band, have their new studio album UNO ranked at #66, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. ¡Ay, caramba!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

REST IN PEACE, JOHN ENTWISTLE.

Stone.

BAT – Speed Metal Miscreants Added To Mammoth Gwar B-Q Lineup; Additional Live Abrasions Confirmed + New Living Fast Episode Available

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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BAT, the unholy supergroup featuring Municipal Waste guitarist Ryan Waste on bass/vocals, former DRI drummer Felix Griffin and Volture guitarist Nick Poulos, is very pleased to announce their recent addition to this year’s Gwar B-Q in Richmond, Virginia alongside the likes of The Descendents, Cro-Mags, Ghoul, Ringworm, Child Bite and more! The band’s Gwar B-Q appearance follows a headlining performance in Raleigh and serves as a precursor to a rare run of live abrasions through Richmond, Cleveland, Chicago and Pittsburgh in September.

Comments Waste of the oncoming onstage demolitions, “After finishing up our debut full length album on Hells Headbangers this summer, we in BAT are gearing up for a short run around some rad US festivals. The first being the Gwar B-Q in our hometown of Richmond, which is always wet and wild. Come September, we hit the road again to play in Cleveland at the Hell’s Headbash. We’re thrilled to play with our pals in High Spirits and Midnight on the opening night. Beforehand, we’re cramming in another hometown gig and hitting Chicago and Pittsburgh to round out the Labor Day weekend. Come rage with us and always beware of the BAT!”

BAT:

8/14/2015 Southland Ballroom – Raleigh, NC

8/15/2015 Gwar B-Q @ Hadad’s Lake – Richmond, VA

9/03/2015 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA 
9/04/2015 Hell’s Headbash (Agora) – Cleveland, OH

9/05/2015 El Rey Ballroom – Chicago, IL
9/06/2015 Smiling Moose – Pittsburgh, PA

Bat - large logo - B&W - #1

The Virginia/Texas meta punk marauders in BAT released their Primitive Age EP last year on cassette via Tankcrimes and on 12″ vinyl via Hells Headbangers. Channeling the spirits of Venom, Hellhammer, Motörhead and Discharge, the EP features five filthy numbers of confrontational Kill ‘Em All angst and enough vocal venom to level a nation. Said Last Rites of the offering, “This nasty little beast is a crust-a-licious demo-nic hybrid of ugly gutter thrash with a vicious punk spirit and a dose of injected blackness. Jump back thirty years to an uncomfortable-yet-awesome three-way between Cronos, Lemmy, and Tom Warrior (or, whatever, Satanic Slaughter) – then BOOM, BAT! A close 21st-century equivalent would be Midnight, only with less sleazy Satanic debauchery and more of an all-encompassing generalized rebelliousness.”

The Primitive Age EP is available digitally at the official BAT BandCamp page HERE and on cassette via Tankcrimes HERE (where you’ll also find additional merch). You can also nab a copy of BAT‘s recently issued “Cruel Discipline” seven-inch out on Hells Headbangers HERE as well as the 12″ version of Primitive Age.

In related news, Living Fast, the heavy metal talk show created by Waste continues to reap views from the headbanging public. The first episode featured John Gallagher of Raven while the second episode, divided into two parts, takes place during the Caulture Shock Tour with Cauldron and Waste’s heavy metal band, Volture, where Waste visits with Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate) at Beat Bop Records, his second-hand vinyl shop located in the heart of Copenhagen. Recently unleashed, Canadian edition third episode features Dave Carlo and Mike Campagnolo of Razor and number one Anvil fan, Colin “Maddog” Brown. Get viewing at THIS LOCATION.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://bat.merchtable.com

http://www.facebook.com/bewareofthebat

http://www.living-fast.com

http://www.bewareofthebat.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE BAT.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 26th… From BAD COMPANY To HIGH ON FIRE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 26, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bad Company - debut album cover - 1974 - promo pic - #0626MONASOAFD

On June 26th, 1974 – Supergroup Bad Company released their self-titled debut album on Led Zeppelin‘s Swan Song Records. This terrific album went on to reach #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, while eventually selling five million copies (plus) in the United States. Man, oh man and hot damn!

Aerosmith - Rocks - promo studio album - 1976 - #AMO76011

On June 26th, 1976 – The amazing Aerosmith peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with their fourth studio album: Rocks. This was Aerosmith’s first album to reach the top ten on the U.S. album chart. Rocks features the ass-kicking songs: Back In The Saddle and Last Child, among others. If you don’t own this album, then it is obvious you collect rabbit poop in mason jars.

High On Fire - Luminiferous - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33066MO

On June 26th, 2015 – The legendary High On Fire have their newly released studio album, Luminiferous, debuting at #110, on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Hell, yes!!

KISS - promo band pic - 2015 - #060415GSMOS

On June 26th, 2015 – The iconic KISS has been voted as the best live act in the world 2015 in MusicRadar‘s poll! Check it out below:

http://www.musicradar.com/…/40-best-live-acts-in-the-wor…/41

Suicide Silence - The Black Crown - 2011 - promo album cover pic - #0626GNLLBS02295

On June 26th, 2015Suicide Silence has their third studio album, The Black Crown, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa, man! This cool album was released back in 2011. Rest in peace, Mitch Lucker.

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

SUPERSUCKERS FANS FLY THE FINGER AT CANCER

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on June 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Supersuckers - Eddie Vedder - credit - Brian Kasnyik - 2015

Eddie Spaghetti - Supersuckers - promo photo - 062215MOSLNFC

​Supersuckers with Eddie Vedder (photo credit Brian Kasnyik)

Launch Eddie Spaghetti Cancer Fight Fund

Eddie Vedder Joins Band Onstage at Last Show … for Now

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Eddie Spaghetti, front man for Seattle’s ass-kicking saviors of rock and roll, the Supersuckers, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 oropharynx cancer.

In order for Eddie to undergo immediate surgery and radiation treatment, the band has cancelled its upcoming European tour and also postponed work on the follow-up to last year’s Get the Hell.

Within hours of learning this news, friends of the Supersuckers responded in the ass-kickin’, never-say-die manner you’d expect from fans of “the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World,” by raising more than $20,000 in the first 24 hours of the campaign to Support Eddie Spaghetti’s Cancer Fight.

“I have been blown away by the incredible generosity of friends and strangers,” says Eddie. “It shows you that even the darkest times can offer some light, some hope. Thanks everyone.”

The Supersuckers played its last show (for now) on Thursday, June 18 to a packed house at Seattle’s Tractor Tavern. Among the evening’s highlights was a performance of the Ramones’ “I Believe in Miracles,” featuring surprise guests Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and Blind Marky Felchtone from Zeke.

“Now apparently the battle begins,” adds Eddie. “Friday I went in for my pre-op physical (I’m pretty sure I got a D+) and then surgery is slated for this week … It’s weird because I feel fine right now, but I know that I’m not fine and need to go through all this crap to get better.”

Donate to Support Eddie Spaghetti’s Cancer Fight.

Watch the Supersuckers and Eddie Vedder performing “I Believe in Miracles” on Consequence of Sound.

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Source: MAD Ink PR

MetalOdyssey

STAY STRONG, EDDIE SPAGHETTI.

Stone.

Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Featured On New CD By Dual Female Fronted Power Trio TANG

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on June 25, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Tang - Blood & Sand - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062515MOHPTSLN

“TANG Rocks!” – Dee Snider

NYC – One of the hottest releases of 2015 is undoubtedly the new album by dual female fronted alternative metal power trio TANG featuring a guest appearance by legendary Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider! Titled “Blood & Sand”, TANG’s new CD features a duet with Dee Snider on the track “Reign of Blood”!

Says guitarist Denny Colt, “Bonnie knew Dee from back in the day when they both did the club circuit…I hooked up with Dee when I was in Van Helsing’s Curse with him..so we have quite the connection. He’s a really nice guy & did such a great job on the duet with Bonnie on ‘Reign of Blood.’”

Hailing from New York, TANG features Bonnie Parker on Vox & Bass and Denny Colt on Vox, Lead Guitar & Keyboards, and have been trading phrases back and forth in their own ripping style since 1999. Mark Edwards, formerly of Criss Angel & Burning Star, now brings skull-splitting drum beats and a monster attitude. TANG has toured Europe, Canada and the US opening shows for such artists as Crucified Barbara, Girlschool, W.A.S.P., Dokken, Hammerfall, Helloween, Dee Snider, Symphony X and many, many other cool bands.

Denny played guitar, toured & recorded in Dee Snider’s “Van Helsing’s Curse”, the gothic rock orchestra. Bonnie & Denny have currently played, toured & recorded, with Corky Laing from Mountain in his new band “Corky Laing & The Memory Thieves”. They are also working with Corky in Finland, writing, recording & performing on a rock opera called “Playing God” which was presented in Helsinki in 2014. The opera was presented in the US in April 2015 at Yale University & Hunter College.

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I love the total rock vibe of the new TANG CD! It’s real, it’s vital – it’s brilliant.” – Corky Laing

TANG is featured in the new Fred Carpenter film, “Charlie Mantle”, performing their song “Crashing”. The film debuted summer of 2014 and stars Armand Assante, Sean Young and Robert Funaro. Says Bonnie, “TANG was in the film performing the song in a Russian mob club as the lead character, Robert Funaro (of The Soprano’s), is at the end of his dirty cop career & everything is ‘crashing’ down around him. Great concept by director Fred Carpenter!”

Watch TANG’s new video: https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/video/958796

Now much to the excitement of their fans worldwide, on September 1, 2015, TANG is releasing their new CD “Blood & Sand”!

Says Denny, “TANG is currently promoting the release of ‘Blood & Sand’ doing shows in the tri-state area. We are talking with promoters in Europe, Scandinavia & the US about setting up a tour. Our first CD, ‘Mental Pollution’ was on a Swedish label, Raw Power UK and we toured Scandinavia to support it. The tours were very successful culminating with TANG performing at the Sweden Rock Fest.”

TANG:

Denny Colt – Guitar, keys & vocals

Bonnie Parker – Bass & vocals

Mark Edwards – Drums

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To purchase TANG’s “Blood & Sand”:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blood-sand/id978043771

Tang - classic band logo - #002MOs

Source: Glass Onyon, PR

* For more TANG:

http://www.tangnyc.com/merch

www.tangnyc.com

www.reverbnation.com/tangnyc

www.facebook.com/tangnycusa

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MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TANG.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 24th… From CINDERELLA To FEAR FACTORY

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Cinderella - Coming Home - 45rpm cover sleeve - 1989 - #062489NBASAIL

On June 24th, 1989 – Philadelphia’s Cinderella had their hit single, Coming Home, ranked at #20, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This cool song is featured on Cinderella’s second studio album from 1988: Long Cold Winter. Whoa!

KISS - The Auction - promo cover of auction book - June 24 - 25 - 2000 - #KMOSANLEO001

On June 24th, 2000 – The iconic KISS began a two-day auction of various stage props, instruments and costumes worn and used throughout their storied Rock ‘N Roll domination. Over $880,000 in KISStoric items were sold on this day, back in 2000.

KISS The Auction was held at the Paramount Theatre at Paramount Studios in Hollywood California, along with internet and phone bids. KISS The Auction was presented by Greg Manning Auctions and Butterfields. Whoa and whoa again!!

Iron Maiden - Large Classic Logo!

On June 24th, 2014 – The unbelievable IRON MAIDEN performed at INEA Stadion in Poznań, Poland. Holy moly! Long live IRON MAIDEN!

The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal - 2015 - #062415MOSLN

On June 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Abysmal, from Detroit’s The Black Dahlia Murder, is ranked at #1, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album will be out worldwide on September 18th, 2015. Jiminy Cricket and Hell Yeah!

Fear Factory - Genexus - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #062415FFSCN

On June 24th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Genexus, from the legendary Fear Factory is ranked at #9, on the U.S. iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Genexus will be released worldwide on August 7th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Genexus will be the 9th studio album from Fear Factory. Hot damn!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Chicago’s TRIALS To Release “This Ruined World” On July 24th

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Chicago-based Metal powerhouse TRIALS will release their third full-length, “This Ruined World” on July 24.

Following a pair of critically acclaimed independent releases – Witness to the Downfall (2011) and In the Shadow of Swords (2013), TRIALS has returned with their most evolved effort to date. Featuring nine tracks of intricately woven, relentless and forward-thinking metal, This Ruined World blends aggression and progression for devastating results. Diehard DIYers, TRIALS is a band determined to blaze its own path, free from label interference. This unwavering dedication to substance over style has never been more apparent than it is on This Ruined World.

This Ruined World contains some of the darkest, most complex music that we have made yet. We put a lot of blood and sweat into this project, and ended up with a record that represents us at our very best,” stated guitarist / vocalist Mark Sugar.

The album was recorded by Pete Grossmann at Bricktop Recording (Weekend Nachos, Hollow Earth) and mixed by Quentin Poynter at Gunpoint Recording (The Skull, Veil of Maya), with art work courtesy of Eva Bialecki (Jar’d Loose).

TRIALS will self-release This Ruined World on July 24, on CD and digital formats. Stream album track “Don’t Believe the Word” and the band’s cover of Strapping Young Lad’s “Far Beyond Metal” at trials.bandcamp.com or below:

This Ruined World – Track List:

Truth Defiled
Don’t Believe The Word
Digging My Own Grave
Disgraced and Erased
Blink Of An Eye
Beat The System To Death
They Hide Behind the Law
Inheritance
This Ruined World

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Mark Sugar – Vocals, Guitar
Ryan Bruchert – Guitar
Adam Kopecky – Drums
Usha Rajbandari – Bass

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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* For more info on TRIALS:

www.facebook.com/trialsmusic

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE TRIALS.

LONG LIVE CHICAGO.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

DELTA DEEP – FEATURING DEF LEPPARD’S PHIL COLLEN & STONE TEMPLE PILOT’S ROBERT DELEO SELLS OUT LOS ANGELES SHOW

Posted in Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on June 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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DEBUT ALBUM OUT JUNE 23

Album Special Guests include Joe Elliott, David Coverdale, CJ Vanston,
Paul Cook & Simon Laffy

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(Los Angeles) DELTA DEEP, the new blues-based music project featuring Phil Collen (lead guitarist of Def Leppard) and Robert DeLeo (bassist for Stone Temple Pilots) in addition to Debbi Blackwell-Cook (back-up vocalist for such artists as Michael Buble & Luther Vandross) and Forrest Robinson (drummer for India.Arie, Joe Sample & The Crusaders, TLC) played their first live show to a SOLD-OUT crowd, including Def Leppard bandmate Vivian Campbell, on June 17th at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.

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Delta Deep “heated up the room with a set of songs from their self-titled debut album. From the kickass opening number, Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog”, the gathering was introduced to Blackwell-Cook’s husky, swampy, deliciously bluesy voice,” raved New Noise Magazine

The band tore through originals such as “Bang The Lid”, “Miss Me” and “Shuffle Sweet” as well as covers like “Mistreated,” to the delight of the fans. Collen exclaimed, “We were totally blown away by the response from our sold out debut performance. It was above and beyond what we expected but we were ready and hit Hollywood with everything we had. We can’t wait to tour this monster!”

Delta Deep - promo band 4 panel - 2015 - #05PCMO003

DELTA DEEP’s self-titled debut album, a mix of original and hand-picked cover tracks, will be released on June 23, 2015 on Mailboat Records and also features special guest appearances by Def Leppard vocalists Joe Elliott, Whitesnake’s David Coverdale, Sex Pistols/MANRAZE drummer Paul Cook, and GIRL/MANRAZE bassist, Simon Laffy. Recently, song premieres have been placed on Guitar World, Billboard and Ultimate Classic Rock. On release day a premiere of the lyric video for “Down in the Delta” will take place on Huffington Post.

Collen initially started DELTA DEEP in 2012 after jamming over the course of a year with friend and relative, Debbi Blackwell-Cook. What started as a casual pairing singing Motown and classic blues staples quickly became a quartet who share a love for soul, funk and the blues when they added STP’s DeLeo and drummer Forrest
Robinson.

Check DELTA DEEP’s website http://www.deltadeep.net and facebook.com/deltadeepblues for breaking news, new content, and tour information.

Delta Deep -promo album cover pic - 2015 - #052215PCMO

Source: MAD Ink PR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DELTA DEEP.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – June 23rd… From BATMAN To VIRGIN STEELE

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 23, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Batman - promo movie poster pic - 1989 - #0623MKGNBLSLB

On June 23rd, 1989Batman was released to wide-screen theaters. The first film of this iconic franchise of sequels, Michael Keaton plays Batman and the great Jack Nicholson plays the twisted villain: The Joker. The lovely Kim Basinger and New Jersey born Robert Wuhl also star in this film. No matter what angle I scrutinize from… Batman… is Metal. The Joker is Metal too. Metal Be Thy Name!

Slaughter - Up All Night - promo 45rpm cover sleeve - 1990 - #0623MSRSLNSM

On June 23rd, 1990Slaughter has their hit Hard Rock anthem, Up All Night, sitting at #27, on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Whoa! This song is featured on Slaughter’s fantastic debut album from 1990: Stick It To Ya. Hell and yeah!

Iron Maiden - classic band logo - yellow - blue - black

On June 23rd, 2012 – The remarkable IRON MAIDEN performed at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood is in the company of 75 wooded acres too. Hot damn!

Crystal Ball - promo band pic - 2015 - #0623MOSLHNACB

Pictured above: CRYSTAL BALL

Crystal Ball - Liferider - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #CBLAGF0623

On June 23rd, 2015 – Switzerland’s Melodic Metal band CRYSTAL BALL releases their new studio album, Liferider, in the USA via Massacre Records. Long live CRYSTAL BALL!

Virgin Steele - Nocturnes of Hellfire & Damnation - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0623NIHSLBLN

On June 23rd, 2015 – The legendary VIRGIN STEELE release their new studio album, Nocturnes Of Hellfire & Damnation, in the USA. Long live VIRGIN STEELE! Pictured above is the CD jewel case cover version of this album.

For Today - Fight The Silence - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #0615ILNSMW

On June 23rd, 2015 – Christian Hardcore/Metal band For Today have their fifth studio album, Fight The Silence, ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy guacamole!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

THE WHO “Live At Shea Stadium 1982” – Blu-ray Releases On June 30th, 2015

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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From Eagle Rock Entertainment:

The Who’s 1982 tour, which was all in North America, apart from two warm-up dates at the Birmingham NEC in England, was their last to feature Kenney Jones on drums and they wouldn’t tour again until 1989. The tour promoted their recent “It’s Hard” album, which had been released in June of 1982 and the set list included a number of tracks from that album, some of which the band would only play live on this tour.

This concert film features the show from the second of their two nights at New York’s Shea Stadium and was filmed on October 13th of 1982. Although a couple of tracks have appeared on compilations, this is the first official release of the full show and features restored footage and newly mixed sound.

The release date is June 30th, 2015.

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For more info:

http://www.eagle-rock.com/

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LONG LIVE THE WHO.

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On This Day In METAL History – June 22nd… From THE JEFF BECK GROUP To FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 22nd, 1968The Jeff Beck Group, featuring Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood and Mickey Waller, makes its American performance debut at the Fillmore East in New York City. Above photo, L to R: Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck.

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On June 22nd, 1996 – The mighty Metallica debuted at number #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for the second time, with their sixth studio album: Load. This album spent four straight weeks on top of this chart and went on to sell five million (plus) copies in the United States. Holy head cheese! The classic Metallica band logo also changed for a more lame version, on this studio album too. That’s my Metal opinion.

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On June 22nd, 2001 – The first film in it’s incredibly successful franchise, Fast & Furious was released to wide-screen theaters. This film stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune and Chad Lindberg. Fast & Furious was directed by Rob Cohen. Fast muscle cars are… Metal. Rest in peace, Paul Walker.

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On June 22nd, 2015 – The new studio album from Australia’s The Amity Affliction is ranked at #22, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Tie your wallaby down! This album was released via Roadrunner Records.

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On June 22nd, 2015 – The 2013 studio album from Five Finger Death PunchThe Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1, is ranked at #180, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This album peaked at #2 and has spent 71 weeks on this chart. Great Caesar’s ghost!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

Philadelphia Power Trio ON TOP To Release “Topless” July 9, On Toil Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Philadelphia’s hard-hitting power trio ON TOP return with a new EP entitled Topless, set for digital release on July 9 via Toil Records. A release date for the CD version will be announced at a later date.

Topless is the band’s third offering, one demonstrative of their continuing musical evolution. Following up the band’s raucous 2014 EP Top to Bottom (HPGD Productions), the new EP features ON TOP’s signature rock/metal blend heard from on the previous two releases multiplied by 10. Topless contains more aggressive, yet dynamic vocals; a broader array of hooks, tastier licks, dynamite drums and a much fatter production.

Topless was recorded at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania, engineered by Brian Davis, and mix/mastered by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (KXM, Lynch Mob).

  1. Lie to Me
  2. Crazy
  3. 282
  4. Got Me Runnin

ON TOP are:

Jaron Gulino – Lead vocal/bass

Danny Piselli – Drums/vocals

Brian Davis – Guitar/vocals

Additional backing vocals by Damian Montecarlo

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Band Photo and Album Cover:  Dan Williams Photography

www.facebook.com/ontoprocks

www.youtube.com/ontoprock

http://www.toilinc.com/

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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LONG LIVE ON TOP.

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THE BLACK QUEEN PREVIEW EAGERLY AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM, “FEVER DAYDREAM”, VIA ROLLING STONE WITH “THE END WHERE WE START” VIDEO

Posted in Music, rock music with tags , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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 Photo credit: J. Whitaker; Left to right: Josh Eustis, Greg Puciato, Steven Alexander

BAND DISCUSSES VISUAL AND MUSICAL INFLUENCES IN ACCOMPANYING INTERVIEW; DIGITAL SINGLE AVAILABLE NOW

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LOS ANGELES – 2015 – The Black Queen, the Los Angeles-based trio featuring Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan), Josh Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv, Nine Inch Nails) and Steven Alexander, preview music from their upcoming debut album, Fever Daydream, via Rolling Stone with “The End Where We Start” video:

(http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/dillinger-escape-plan-singer-on-cathartic-new-electronic-project-20150615).

The digital single is available now via iTunes:

(https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-end-where-we-start-single/id998761453).

“There’s a really visual soundtrack element to the music,” Puciato says of The Black Queen’s music. “We talked a lot about the feel of ‘80s sci-fi, the sort of ‘used future’ thing where it sounds alien but also familiar and gives you nostalgia for a time you don’t remember ever existing. Stanley Kubrick was a big influence as well.”

Fever Daydream, which is slated for a late 2015 release, was written and recorded while the band cocooned in a Skid Row-adjacent, downtown Los Angeles loft. “That played a big part in the sound too,” continues Puciato. “Just being in this desolate environment of urban blight, completely self-contained, making this heavily emotional music together.”

The Black Queen produced the forthcoming album with Justin Meldal-Johnsen (M83, The Naked and Famous) executive producing.

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“The End Where We Start” digital single cover by Jesse Draxler.

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Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing

* For more info:

www.theblackqueen.com

www.facebook.com/theblackqueenofficial

instagram.com/theblackqueenofficial

www.twitter.com/feverdaydream

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LONG LIVE THE BLACK QUEEN.

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On This Day In METAL History – June 21st… From ALICE COOPER To TWISTED SISTER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 21st, 1975Alice Cooper had his ballad Only Women sitting at #12, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Alice Cooper’s first solo studio album, from 1975: Welcome To My Nightmare. Sweet molasses!

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On June 21st, 1985 – The sensational Mötley Crüe released their third studio album: Theatre of Pain. This album went on to reach #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, eventually selling four million (plus) copies in the United States. Heavens to Betsy! Yes, this album features the forever famous power ballad: Home Sweet Home.

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On June 21st, 2013 – The legendary Twisted Sister performed at Hellfest, at Val de Moine in Clisson, France. Rest in peace, A.J. Pero.

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On June 21st, 2014 – The mighty Avenged Sevenfold performed at Hellfest, at Val de Moine in Clisson, France. Great googly-moogly!

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On June 21st, 2015Deathalbum III from Dethklok is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This studio album was released back in 2012. Whoa!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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SOULFLY – Releasing Tenth Studio Album “Archangel” On August 14th, via Nuclear Blast

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On August 14th (worldwide) Metal icons Soulfly will release their 10th studio album, Archangel, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The stunning cover artwork was created by artist Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ICED EARTH, SODOM) for the band’s upcoming dark and atmospheric masterpiece.

”I am so proud to be releasing SOULFLY’s tenth album,” comments founder/vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera. “I feel it is my most mystic album since Prophecy. The guest collaborations have always been a trademark of SOULFLY and Archangel is no different! We can’t wait to play this live for the worldwide tribe!”

In regards to the band and the album cover, artist Eliran Kantor states:
”I’ve been a fan of Max’s music ever since discovering Beneath The Remains in high school. When my wife and I got married ‘Territory’ was even played at the dance party part of our wedding.

“Max asked me to do a traditional piece depicting Archangel Michael – and I tried to go beyond the straight-up neo-classical style as that has been perfected centuries ago, so I mixed in SOULFLY’s own visual world: hence the wings and spear being shaped like the SOULFLY tribal icon, the cliff with the ocean view just like on the first record, and the Brazilian flag being the core of its color scheme.”
Archangel was produced and mixed by Matt Hyde (SLAYER, BEHEMOTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM). Check out the track list for all formats and list of guest performers on the album below.

Pre-order Archangel in a bundle or by itself in multiple formats and from this location: http://nblast.de/SoulflyArchangelNB

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Archangel – track list:
1. We Sold Our Souls To Metal
2. Archangel
3. Sodomites (feat. Todd Jones of NAILS)
4. Ishtar Rising
5. Live Life Hard! (feat. Matt Young of KING PARROT)
6. Shamash
7. Bethlehem’s Blood
8. Titans
9. Deceiver
10. Mother Of Dragons (feat. Richie Cavalera of INCITE, Igor Cavalera of LODY KONG, Anahid M.O.P.)
BONUS TRACKS FOR CD/DVD SPECIAL EDITION:
11. You Suffer (NAPALM DEATH cover)
12. Acosador Nocturno
13. Soulfly X
Bonus DVD: Live At Hellfest 2014 (SPECIAL EDITION ONLY)
1. Cannibal Holocaust
2. Refuse/Resist
3. Bloodshed
4. Back To The Primitive
5. Seek ‘N’ Strike
6. Tribe
7. Rise Of The Fallen
8. Revengeance
9. Roots Bloody Roots
10. Jumpdafuckup/Eye For An Eye

SOULFLY will embark on a monumental North American headlining tour starting September 30th in Los Angeles, CA! Joining them on this epic campaign are Swedish melodic-death metal visionaries Soilwork, Polish technical death metallers Decapitated, and hot newcomers Shattered Sun.

Tour dates available at http://bit.ly/soulfly-on-tour.

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Source – Facebook: Soulfly

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LONG LIVE SOULFLY.

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HELLION – Legendary Heavy Metal Band Offering FREE Downloads! Again!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo credit: Hellion Headquarters – Above L to R: Ann Boleyn (vocalist) and bassist Bjorn Englen.

From HELLION Headquarters:

Hi Everybody:

FREE HELLION DOWNLOADS ARE BACK!!

Get your free download of a Hellion song at the official website.  We will be adding a new song to download most every day! for a month!!

Spread the word!  In order to get the free download, all you need to do is be on the Hellion email list!  To get your free song, just go to the official website and click at the bar at the bottom of the page!

Have a great weekend!

-HELLION-

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LONG LIVE HELLION.

LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – June 20th… From JIMI HENDRIX To SLAYER

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags , , , on June 20, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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On June 20th, 1969The Jimi Hendrix Experience received $125,000, the largest pay ever for that time period, for their headlining appearance at the Newport Pop Festival. This Rock historic event was held outside of Los Angeles, California. Man, oh, man!

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On June 20th, 1987Boston made their first live appearance in eight years, headlining the Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. That event’s legendary bill also included Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Poison and Tesla. Holy mandarin oranges!

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On June 20th, 1998Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters and Pantera headlined the first Ozzfest held in the United Kingdom, at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Milton Keynes. Far out, man!

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On June 20th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album, Repentless, from the mighty SLAYER is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums chart. Repentless will be released on September 11th, 2015, via Nuclear Blast. Hail SSSSLLLAAAYYERRR!!

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Metal Pup Ozzy Says: Whoa.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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