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SIX FEET UNDER – Crushing “Crypt Of The Devil” First-Week Chart Numbers Revealed

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Death Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, six feet under on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Crypt Of The Devil, the latest platter of brutality from iconic death metal merchants, SIX FEET UNDER, crushed the Billboard Charts this week debuting at #13 on the Hard Music Chart, #13 on the Heatseekers Chart, #32 on the Independent Albums Chart, #49 on the Rock Albums Chart, #120 on the Physical Albums Chart and #161 on the Top 200 Current Albums Chart!

In Canada, Crypt Of The Devil placed at #33 on the Hard Music Chart and #198 on the Top Sellers Chart. On the Official Top 100 Charts in Europe, the record earned the #42 spot in Germany marking it SIX FEET UNDER‘s highest charting record pillaging Bringer Of Blood‘s German entry at #36 and True Carnage‘s entry at #40. Additionally, Crypt Of The Devil nabbed the #20 spot on the Media Markt/Saturn Charts.

Composed by notorious growl tsar, Chris Barnes with Cannabis Corpse bassist/vocalist Phil “Landphil” Hall, Crypt Of The Devil serves as SIX FEET UNDER‘s eleventh studio offering and delivers ten venomous odes of murderous death metal barbarity ornamented in Barnes’ haunting prose. Surveying the blackest depths of the human mind, the record is disquieting in both sound, mind and spirit.

Sample the album in all its menacing glory, courtesy of High Times, at THIS LOCATION as well as the band’s Mitch Massie (Cattle Decapitation, Murder Construct, The Locust etc.) directed “Open Coffin Orgy” video HERE.

SIX FEET UNDER began as a side project while Barnes – owner of what would become one of the most dominating, groundbreaking and instantly distinguishable voices of the death metal genre – was fronting Cannibal Corpse. SIX FEET UNDER would eventually become a full-fledged entity in 1995 and now stands among the longest standing and successful acts in death metal history, with all but their debut appearing on a Billboard chart.

Crypt Of The Devil is out now on Metal Blade Records. Various order bundles are available today at metalblade.com/sixfeetunder.

“…absolutely fantastic…one of the best in their entire discography.” – Metal Injection

“If you’re a fan of death metal and you’ve never heard SIX FEET UNDER before, then you don’t know death metal.” – KNAC.com

“…one of death metal’s most reliable and exciting acts two-decades into an otherwise laughable carrier.” – The Metal Observer

“A solid effort all around and a fun time to be had by all you death metal maniacs.” – About.com

“If they open a Death Metal Hall of Fame, Chris Barnes should have a wing… another classic.” – Wicked Channel

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more SIX FEET UNDER:

http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

http://www.twitter.com/sixfeetofficial

http://www.facebook.com/sixfeetunder

LONG LIVE SIX FEET UNDER.

LONG LIVE DEATH METAL.

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ATRIA BOOKS SIGNS DEF LEPPARD LEAD GUITARIST PHIL COLLEN FOR MEMOIR

Posted in books, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock guitarists, rock music with tags classic rock, metal odyssey, phil collen, rock music books, rock news on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

(NEW YORK) – May 15, 2015. Atria Books has acquired North American and audio rights to a memoir by Phil Collen, lead guitarist for rock band Def Leppard for more than 30 years. ADRENALIZED: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond, written with veteran journalist and author Chris Epting and scheduled for publication on October 27, is the first book written by a member of the group that holds claim to being one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. Featuring personal, never-before-seen photos of Collen and his band mates on stage and off, Adrenalized is a fascinating account of the failures, triumphs, challenges, and rock-hard dedication it takes to make dreams come true.

“It’s fascinating for even me to look back at my life from working in a factory at 16 years old to eventually traveling the world selling over one hundred million records and all the experiences that come with that journey,” Collen says. “I realize that there is a constant evolution of ‘me’ that is still a work in progress even as I continue to be vital and dynamic in my same occupation for the past 35 years well into my late fifties.”

Def Leppard will be touring this summer with Styx and Tesla. The 48-date outing will kick off in Tampa, Fla., on June 23 and will wrap in Jacksonville., on Oct. 17.

The book was acquired by Atria’s Vice President and Editorial Director Peter Borland from Peter McGuigan at Foundry Literary+Media.

Phil Collen is the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Def Leppard. He has been a vegetarian for thirty-one years, alcohol-free for twenty-eight years, and vegan for over four years, busting the myth of the classic rock star stereotype.

Atria Publishing Group is a division of Simon & Schuster, a part of the CBS Corporation. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Online, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. For more information about Atria, visit our website at http://imprints.simonandschuster.biz/atria.

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Source: MAD Ink PR

LONG LIVE PHIL COLLEN.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 15th… From Mötley Crüe To Exodus

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 15, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 15th, 1987 – Mötley Crüe released their fourth album Girls, Girls, Girls which went on to peak at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This memorable album would go on to sell four million (plus) copies in the United States alone. Whoa!

On May 15th, 1997 – The Muzak company announced it would transform four KISS songs into elevator friendly instrumentals. The KISS songs that received the Muzak metamorphosis were: Beth, Sure Know Something, A World Without Heroes and Every Time I Look at You. This goes to show you, that weird shit happens and there’s nothing we can do about it. Nothing.

On May 15th, 2015 – The 2014 studio album from EXODUS, Blood In, Blood Out, is ranked at #55 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This is the tenth studio album from the legendary EXODUS and features the return of vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. EXODUS RULES!

On May 15th, 2015 – The eleventh studio album, Crypt Of The Devil, from the mighty SIX FEET UNDER is ranked at #92, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released on May 4th, 2015, via Metal Blade Records.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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“A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” 2 CD Releases On May 22nd, via Massacre Records!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, ronnie james dio on May 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

2 CDs. 12 bands. 20 songs.

“A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio out on May 22nd via MASSACRE RECORDS!

Pre-order the Ronnie James Dio 2-CD tribute “A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” on iTunes: http://geni.us/diotribute

* Every pre-order includes the instant grat track “Sacred Heart” by Crystal Ball!

Source:

http://www.massacre-records.com/

REST IN PEACE, RONNIE JAMES DIO.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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TRIXTER “Human Era” – New Studio Album Releasing The First Week Of June; “Rockin To The Edge Of The Night” Music Video Streaming!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags 80's hard rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums 2015, metal odyssey, trixter on May 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

TRIXTER will be releasing their new studio album, Human Era, via Frontiers Music srl, this coming June! The release dates are as follows: June 5th EU, June 8th UK and June 9th U.S. This highly anticipated new studio album from TRIXTER also has a new music video out: Rockin’ To The Edge Of The Night. I love this song, man! Check it out below and let the good-times vibes saturate your Rockin’ soul! Whoa!

Rockin’ To The Edge Of The Night

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Website: http://www.frontiers.it/

LONG LIVE TRIXTER.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 14th… From Led Zeppelin To Kamelot

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 14, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 14th, 1988 – The great Led Zeppelin reunites, with drummer Jason Bonham (the son of late John Bonham) and perform at Atlantic Records’ 40th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. Whoa, man! The five songs Led Zeppelin performed at this Rock historic event: Kashmir, Heartbreaker, Whole Lotta Love, Misty Mountain Hop and Stairway To Heaven.

On May 14th, 1993 – Four costumes worn by the iconic KISS sold for $26,000, at Christie’s Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction in London, England. That sounds like a bargain, at today’s prices! Whoa!!

On May 14th, 2015 – The forthcoming studio album from California’s High On Fire, Luminiferous, is ranked at #14 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This will be the seventh studio album from High On Fire, releasing on June 23rd, 2015.

On May 14th, 2015 – Nirvana Unplugged In New York returns to the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, at #49. Wow, that is a huge reentry! This former #1 album has spent 83 non-consecutive weeks on this Top 200 chart. This Nirvana album was originally released back in 1994.

On May 14th, 2015 – The new studio album from KAMELOT, Haven, debuts at #75 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Fabulous Metal news, indeed! Long live KAMELOT!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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SOTO – New Studio Album “Inside The Vertigo” Is Out Now; New Music Video “Break” Released!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock albums 2015, jeff scott soto, metal odyssey, music videos, soto on May 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Below, listen to and watch SOTO’s new music video for Break. This new song is grand and addicting Hard Rock stuff! Metal Be Thy Name!

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* For more info on SOTO:

Facebook: SOTO Official

Website: http://SOTOtheBand.com/

LONG LIVE SOTO.

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COAL CHAMBER – to visit hmv to sign copies of their new album ‘Rivals’

Posted in gothic, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags coal chamber, industrial metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on May 13, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

COAL CHAMBER SIGNINGS

Coal Chamber to visit hmv to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Rivals’.

When & Where?

Wed 27th May – 5:00pm – hmv Exeter

Fri 29th May – 5:00pm – hmv Wolverhampton

Sat 30th May – 5:00pm – Fopp Manchester

Coal Chamber release their eagerly anticipated fourth album ‘Rivals’. Produced by Mark Lewis (Chimaira, Trivium), ‘Rivals’ is the band’s first record in thirteen years. Frontman Dez Fafara says of the record: “Rivals is solid through and through, there’s maturity and growth in the music while still maintaining the true Coal Chamber sound and delivering track after track of killer tunes! We had a great time working together on this record and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!”

Coal Chamber bring their tour to the UK in May beginning in the Copper Rooms, Warwick on 22nd and ending at Manchester’s Ritz on 30th.

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Source: HMV Retail Limited

LONG LIVE COAL CHAMBER.

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Outlaws & Moonshine Release New Single And Video

Posted in Music, music news, rock bands, rock music, southern rock with tags metal odyssey, outlaws & moonshine, rock news, southern rock on May 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Indiana southern rock band OUTLAWS & MOONSHINE released their new single and video for the track ‘WHISKEY’ today via HighVolMusic. ‘WHISKEY’ is currently available at iTunes and all other digital platforms.

OUTLAWS & MOONSHINE head to Red V Studios in New York on Memorial Day weekend to finish up recording their new EP. A working title, track listing, and physical release date will be revealed at a later date. More information can be found at www.outlawsandmoonshine.com.

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JOE SATRIANI SETS RELEASE OF HIS 15TH STUDIO ALBUM – “SHOCKWAVE SUPERNOVA” ON JULY 24TH

Posted in classic rock, guitarists, Hard Rock, Music, rock guitarists, rock music with tags classic rock, joe satriani, metal odyssey, rock guitarists, rock news on May 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

World Tour Begins September 17th in Europe – U.S. Tour Planned Early 2016

“CRYSTAL PLANET” – Satriani’s Sci-Fi Animation Series in the Works

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(Los Angeles – May 12, 2015) Legendary guitarist, JOE SATRIANI, announces plans to release his 15th solo studio album, Shockwave Supernova, on July 24th, making him one of the first to utilize the new “Friday, Global Release Day” for music.

It would be easy to call Shockwave Supernova a “masterpiece” or “the last word on guitar” from the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer. Satch, however, sees it much more personally. He has consistently advanced the artistry of the instrument; an effort he dedicated himself to on September 18, 1970, the day his idol Jimi Hendrix died.

Recorded late last year at Skywalker Sound in Lucas Valley, CA, Satriani assembled the dynamic trio of world-class musicians who had recently been part of his global tour; renowned keyboardist and guitarist Mike Keneally, a veteran of several Satch outings and recordings; along with drumming whiz Marco Minnemann and bass extraordinaire Bryan Beller. “I couldn’t have asked for a better band to help bring these songs to life,” says Satriani.

The album also sees Satriani once again joining forces co-producer and engineer John Cuniberti. Satch and Cuniberti share production on Shockwave Supernova, as they have on numerous albums – their shared history dates back to the guitar star’s 1986 debut album, Not Of This Earth and its follow-up, the platinum-selling, critically acclaimed, Surfing with the Alien.

Minnemann and Beller handle the bulk of Shockwave Supernova’s rhythmic duties, with the exception of four cuts – the driving “Keep On Movin’,” full of wondrous Satch guitar wizardry and Keneally’s playful piano, “In My Pocket,” a deliciously greasy, souped-up take on Swing, along with “Crazy Joey” (a deliriously effervescent romp) and “Scarborough Stomp” (a relentless upbeat rocker) – find Satriani joined by another powerhouse rhythm section: the esteemed drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (whose work includes the likes of Frank Zappa, Sting, Paul Simon, among others) and Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney (whose resume includes Alanis Morrisette, Celine Dion and Rob Zombie, to name a few).

Recently, during the final performance of his two-year Unstoppable Momentum tour, Satriani had an epiphany; he found himself, “playing the guitar with my teeth an awful lot. I thought, ‘Why are you doing this?’ It’s as if something else, or somebody else, was driving me to do it.” Satriani seized upon this moment of self-realization as the springboard and creative center for his alter ego “Shockwave Supernova,” the outlandish and extroverted ‘performance side’ of the normally shy and reserved guitar virtuoso. With this new persona as partner, Satriani launched his wildly ambitious 15th solo album, Shockwave Supernova.

In a creative and engaging alternative venture, Satriani, a lifelong science fiction fan, has reached out to the future, through the medium of animation. Finally recognizing the on-stage symmetry with his alter ego allowed Satriani to also take a risk on this particular style of storytelling. He says, “Guitarist Ned Evett and I have created an animated series called Crystal Planet. The actual Crystal Planet is our very own Earth, set billions of years in the future. The hero of the show uses music generated by a unique electric guitar to travel through time while the show’s characters struggle to preserve the future and past of humankind.” More information on Crystal Planet and how and where fans will view the series will be coming shortly.

Fans are now able to pre-order the new album with an exclusive signed poster only at satriani.com. Joe will be selecting art for the poster from fan submitted art – check Joe’s FB page for more details (facebook.com/joesatriani). The album is available for pre-order on Amazon (http://smarturl.it/satriani_SS_amzn) and iTunes (http://smarturl.it/satriani_SS_itunes) and will also be available to order as 2 LP 120 gram vinyl.

As was previously announced, Satriani and Steve Vai, will perform at a third benefit concert in support of music industry veteran and their good friend, Cliff Cultreri. “A Benefit for Cliff III” is set for Friday, June 12th at 8pm at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. This event will feature performances by Satriani and Vai, as well as special guests, Animals As Leaders. In addition, Satriani and Vai, along with other artists, have graciously donated various items to be auctioned at the event. Among these items are autographed guitars as well as a chance to join Satriani’s “G4 Camp” taking place June 28 – July 2 in Cambria, CA.

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Source: MAD Ink PR

LONG LIVE JOE SATRIANI.

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SIMULACRUM – Reveals Album Cover, Tracklist and Release Date!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music with tags metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, progressive metal, simulacrum on May 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Fans of progressive metal are offered a real treat when Simulacrum release their new concept album, Sky Divided through Inverse Records on the 28th of August 2015. The artwork is by Jan Yrlund, who has worked with such artists as Manowar, Stratovarius & Sirenia and the cover portrays the post-apocalyptic mood of the album’s title track. The album is a hefty 62 minutes long and the track list is as follows:

Timelapse (02:50)
Behind The Belt Of Orion (05:32)
Broken (05:51)
Embrace The Animal Within (05:00)
Deep In The Trenches (05:25)
The Abomination (10:57)
Sky Divided (05:50)
Enter Hyperion (06:01)
A New Beginning (14:19)

To support the album, Simulacrum has tons of material packed away and it will be released every couple of weeks through the band’s website, social media and webzines. There will be two big budget music videos, multicam live video recordings from Turku Klubi, a teaser of the songs and making-of video snippets. Follow the band at www.simulacrum.fi and www.facebook.com/simulacrumofficial.

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Source: Inverse Music Group

LONG LIVE SIMULACRUM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 12th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 12, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 12th, 1990 – FASTER PUSSYCAT had their power ballad, House Of Pain, sitting at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on the second studio album from FASTER PUSSYCAT, released in 1989: Wake Me When It’s Over.

On May 12th, 2015 – The new studio album from VEIL OF MAYA is ranked at #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

On May 12th, 2015 – The new studio album from Norway’s SIRENIA is ranked at #8, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

On May 12th, 1950, Billy Squier was born. Happy Birthday, Billy Squier! Hell and yeah!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 11th… From IRON MAIDEN To ERIC BURDON

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock history, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 11th, 1982 – The incredible IRON MAIDEN began their North American leg of their tour in support of their third studio album: The Number of the Beast. This concert took place at the IMA Auditorium in Flint, Michigan, opening for Rainbow. During The Beast On The Road tour, IRON MAIDEN also opened for 38 Special, Scorpions and Judas Priest. Whoa!!

On May 11th, 1990 – Nelson’s hit single More Than Ever is ranked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on Nelson’s debut studio album from 1990: After The Rain.

On May 11th, 2015 – The cover song Bad Company, from Five Finger Death Punch, is ranked #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Songs Chart. This cover song is featured on the second studio album from Five Finger Death Punch from 2009: War Is The Answer.

The original song was recorded by Bad Company and is featured on their debut and self-titled studio album from 1974; it was written by vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company.

On May 11th, 2015 – In This Moment has their compilation album Rise Of The Blood Legion: Greatest Hits (Chapter 1) ranked at #5 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa! This album was released on May 4th, 2015, via Century Media.

Above: ‘Til Your River Runs Dry (2013)

ERIC BURDON

On May 11th, 1941, Eric Burdon was born in England. Happy Birthday, Eric Burdon! Whoa, man! Eric Burdon is world-famously known as the lead singer for Hard Rock pioneers: The Animals. Eric Burdon has also enjoyed a very successful solo music career, continuing to this day. The Animals were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame back in 1994.

Above: The Animals No. 2 (Record Store Day 2015)

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

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Bulgaria’s SOURCES OF I Sign To Tanquam Aegri Somnia

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Metal, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey, sources of i on May 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Kaotoxin is proud to announce that Bulgaria’s SOURCES OF I just inked a deal with its sub-label Tanquam Aegri Somnia, which will result in the release of the band’s debut EP sometime this Summer.

The band plays a unique style of Dark/Black Metal and features members of WE ALL DIE (laughing), C.O.A.G., MERDA MUNDI, YHDARL, The Cripple God, Dimholt, Upyr, and Center. SOURCES OF I deliver an epic, doomy, and blackened experience that is based on dark philosophies and negative introspection, full of crushing melodies and viciously intense, obsidian anthems with a strong personal identity.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more band info:

www.facebook.com/sourcesofi

www.kaotoxin.com

LONG LIVE SOURCES OF I.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 10th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock history, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 10th, 1984 – Twisted Sister released their third studio album Stay Hungry. This album went on to become the band’s most successful album, while selling three million (plus) copies in the United States alone.

On May 10th, 1986 – Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee married famed actress Heather Locklear (Dynasty, Melrose Place) in Santa Barbara, California. Unfortunately, the pair would later divorce in August of 1993. Shown above: Pearl Drums promotional banner.

On May 10th, 2003 – Aerosmith’s charismatic and legendary singer, Steven Tyler, received an honorary doctorate degree in music from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Whoa!

On May 10th, 2015 – The Who Hits 50! is ranked at #9 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. This compilation album also includes one brand new song from The Who: Be Lucky. Long live the legacy of The Who!

On May 10th, 2015 – The debut studio album Creatures, from Pennsylvania’s Motionless In White, is ranked at #100, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Creatures was released back in October of 2010, via Fearless Records.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 9th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 9th, 1987 – Europe was ranked at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with their studio album: The Final Countdown. This was Europe’s third studio album and it went on to sell three million (plus) copies in the United States alone.

On May 9th, 1992 – The great Def Leppard had their hit single, Let’s Get Rocked, ranked at #15. This song is featured on Def Leppard’s fifth studio album: Adrenalize.

On May 9th, 2015 – Göteborg, Sweden’s AVATAR have their studio album from 2012, Black Waltz (deluxe edition), ranked at #29, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.

On May 9th, 2015 – AVATAR also have their studio album from 2014, Hail The Apocalypse (deluxe edition), ranked at #32, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!

TOM PETERSSON

On May 9th, 1950, Tom Petersson was born. Tom Petersson is world-known as the bassist, co-songwriter, backing vocalist and founding member of the legendary Cheap Trick. Happy Birthday, Tom Petersson! Whoa and hell yeah!

Shown above is the July 2006 issue of Bass Player magazine.

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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Four Bizarre Mothers Day Album Covers

Posted in album covers, holidays, Music, news, rock music with tags metal odyssey, mothers day, mothers day album covers, news, world news on May 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Mothers Day is on Sunday, May 10th. I wish all the moms and grandmas a Happy Mothers day. Here at Metal Odyssey, our special way of celebrating Mothers Day is to present this list of Four Bizarre Mothers Day Album Covers. Each album cover on this list is clearly created by people that have not a clue, in my opinion.

The Mothers Day album cover (above) really has me questioning: who is the dummy that decided to combine Mothers Day with cherry pie for an album cover? WTF?! That is flat-out insane, immature and embarrassing! Of all the freaking pies in the world, why spotlight cherry pie? Apple pie, peach pie or any other stinking pie would have done just nicely, thank you very much.

Evidently the musical artist for this Mother’s Day song is: The Flexican & Sef. My big question is: what the hell does the artwork on this MP3 single have to with Mother’s Day? Two dudes and a city skyline, inside a burst, does not represent Mother’s Day to me. Un-freaking-real. Whatever.

The above Mother’s Day album cover is incredibly bizarre! That mother depicted is bloodied and in obvious pain! Did this mother really deserve such a dreadful situation as this? What is that piece of lumber that she is holding? What does this cover art mean? WTF?!

Lastly, I don’t dig the combination of Mother’s Day and massacre; it is grossly immature to combine the two. Really. The moron(s) that decided to attach The Mothers Day Massacre to a Heavy Metal compilation of songs needs to have their lame-ass brain(s) examined for worm rot. Once again, I’m reminded that dumb-asses are among us. This also reminds me that there are people still out there sniffing model glue and they are roaming among us.

I love my mother with all my heart and hope she has a fun day in heaven, alongside my sister. I miss them both dearly. Metal be thy name – Stone.

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.

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On This Day In METAL History – May 8th… From Aerosmith To Alex Van Halen

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, rock music with tags classic rock, hard rock history, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on May 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On May 8th, 1993 – The great Aerosmith reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart for the first time, with their eleventh studio album: Get a Grip. This album spent one week on top of this chart.

On this day in 2009 – Jane’s Addiction began their first tour, with their original band lineup for the first time in eighteen years. This concert took place in West Palm Beach, Florida, as a co-headlining tour with Nine Inch Nails.

On May 8th, 2015 – The mighty Metallica has their third studio album, Master Of Puppets, ranked at #130 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This iconic album of old school Thrash Metal was released back in 1986. Holy shit! Master Of Puppets has spent 81 non-consecutive weeks on this chart, peaking at #29.

On this day in 2015 – The third studio album from Bon Jovi, Slippery When Wet, has returned to the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, ranking at #168. Whoa! Slippery When Wet was released back in 1986. This former #1 album has spent 103 non-consecutive weeks on this chart.

On May 8th, 2015 – The fifth studio album from In This Moment, Black Widow, is ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Nice! This is the band’s first album with Atlantic Records.

ALEX VAN HALEN

On May 8th, 1953, Alex Van Halen was born. Happy Birthday, Alex Van Halen! Hell and yeah! Alex Van Halen is world-famous as a co-founding member and drummer for Van Halen. Above: Ludwig Drums promotional ad (circa 1984).

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LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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Loud As Hell Announce 2015 Fest Line Up w/ Obey The Brave, Ken Mode, Striker And More!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags loud as hell festival, Metal, metal festivals, Metal News, metal odyssey on May 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

CCE Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Metal Nation Radio, and Asher Media Relations are proud to announce the return of this year’s 2015 Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.

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With 3 days of face melting metal from July 31st – August 2nd in the heart of the Canadian badlands, Loud As Hell is one of the biggest metal shows in Western Canada showcasing some of Canada’s most talented bands and this year will feature an 100% all Canadian lineup with: Obey The Brave, Striker, Ken Mode, West of Hell, Death Toll Rising and 26 others emerging metal artists.

Moving into its fourth year Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year with three full days of metal, on site camping, vendors, tattoo artists, suspension demos, guitar and drum clinics, models and everything else that the big guy probably doesn’t approve of… Yes it’s Loud As Hell so bring your ear plugs and get ready for over 30 bands playing over 3 days. The festival has hosted artists such as Kill Devil Hill,Three Inches of Blood, Protest the Hero, Titans Eve, West of Hell and are excited to bring even more Canadian Metal to Western Canada!

Loud As Hell Fest info:

Friday, July 31 – Sunday August 2nd. .

Tickets will be on sale via www.loudashell.com

Ticket Info: Early Bird $80.00 (Includes camping) Regular (after May 9th) $100.00

For more info, please visit these links:

https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival

http://www.loudashell.com

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HOUSE OF ATREUS ‘The Spear and the Ichor that Follows’ Exclusive Album Stream

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags Death Metal, house of atreus, metal albums 2015, Metal News, metal odyssey on May 7, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

The Spear and the Ichor That Follows from Minneapolis Death Metallers HOUSE OF ATREUS is out now on Dark Descent Records.

Stream the Beast:

https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-spear-and-the-ichor-that-follows

The band’s debut full-length features eight tracks of battle-ready audio full of mid-paced riff glory, melodic death flourishes and lyrics inspired by ancient Greek tragedies and tales of war. The Spear and the Ichor That Follows is available on CD, vinyl and digital formats. Order it all HERE.

Side A

Trenches of Fortune
Messenger of a Shaken Host
Throne of Chariots
Oresteia – The Unforgotten Scorns

Side B

Heir to the Crown of Sodom
Beasts of Antiquity
Veiled in Dignities of Wrath
The River Black

Critical Praise:

“Outstanding first full length.” – Invisible Oranges

“House of Atreus look to be a fast rising star in US death metal and another notch in Dark Descent’s belt.” – Teeth of the Divine

“The Minnesota band have one eye on the great classic tragedies, and another on how to produce highly ambitious and melodic Death Metal.” – Metal Ireland

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Source: ClawHammer PR

* For more band info:

www.facebook.com/acclimatedbyforce

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/DarkDescentRecords

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HOUSE OF ATREUS KICKS METAL ASS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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