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KATATONIA ‘Sounds of Decay’ EP (Vinyl preorder) Available Now!

On vinyl for the first time, Katatonia’s classic 1997 EP Sounds of Decay was recorded at Stockhom’s Sunlight Studios and featured Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt on vocals.

Sounds of Decay was seen as a perfect companion piece to the band’s sublime 1996 breakthrough album, Brave Murder Day (a masterpiece of hypnotic, melodic Doom Metal melancholy).

The EP is presented on 10″ 100gm vinyl, includes the bonus track Untrue, and new liner notes from guitarist/founder member Anders Nystrom.

Pre-order for 7th October release. Pre-order here: http://bit.ly/14ZZyaM

Side A:

1. Nowhere

2. At Last

Side B:

1. Inside The Fall

2. Untrue

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* For More Info On KATATONIA:

http://www.katatonia.com

PEACEVILLE RECORDS:

http://www.peaceville.com

LONG LIVE KATATONIA.

LONG LIVE PEACEVILLE RECORDS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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EPYSODE – New Album “Fantasmagoria” To Be Released On October 11th!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags epysode, epysode fantasmagoria, Metal, metal albums 2013, metal concept albums, Metal News, metal odyssey on August 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The dark progressive/power metal project EPYSODE returns with its sophomore album Fantasmagoria on October 11th.

The successor to “Obsessions” (2011) was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen studio in Denmark (Volbeat, Pretty Maids, Amaranthe a.m.m.)

Beside band leader Samuel Arkan, the following vocalists and musicians contributed to “Fantasmagoria”:

Tom S. Englund (Evergrey)

Henning Basse (Melium, Uli Jon Roth)

Ida Haukland (Triosphere)

Matt Marinelli (Borealis)

Tezzi Persson (Between The Silence)

Mike LePond (Symphony X)

Léo Margarit (Pain Of Salvation)

Julien Spreutels (Ethernity)

Simone Mularoni (DGM)

The quite unusual thing is that all these guests came to the Noise Factory studio (Belgium) to track down their parts. Nobody recorded his/her parts at home, like with some many other projects.

“I wanted the whole thing to get a real “band” feeling”, Arkan says. “Therefore having all vocalists and musicians here was very important to me. We got to know each other better and better while spending time together. The new material sounds very fresh, dark, heavy, modern and “true” with “straight in the face” guitar riffs, intense voices and melodies, massive work on progressive atmospheres and orchestral parts. All the artists who participated in this album gave their soul to it, gave their best, they travelled deeper into sensitivity and sincerity. That’s probably the best words which define “Fantasmagoria”… sincerity & spontaneity ! This album comes from the heart of each musician and vocalist who worked on it, and you can feel it when you listen to this new EPYSODE album.”

Fantasmagoria – Track Listing:

01. File-41-80-2

02. The Arch

03. Morning Rose

04. Venom

05. The Black Parade

06. T.H.O.R.N.S.

07. Garden Of Exile

08. Raven’s Curse

09. Living Fortress

10. Fantasmagoria

11. The Inheritance

12. Now And Forever

13. Forgotten Symphony

14. Unreal

(Source: AFM Records)

* For More Info On EPYSODE:

Facebook: EPYSODE

AFM RECORDS:

http://www.afm-records.de

http://shop.afm-records.de

LONG LIVE EPYSODE.

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DANZIG – 25th Anniversary Tour – October Dates And Support Announced!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, horror, horror metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Danzig, danzig 25th anniversary tour, danzig tour dates 2013, doyle abominator, Metal, metal albums 2013, metal odyssey on August 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

DANZIG – 25th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The 25th Anniversary Tour celebrating the iconic DANZIG will be spreading mayhem across the U.S. this October; DOYLE, Butcher Babies, Texas Hippie Coalition and A Pale Horse Named Death will be the unbelievable support!!

This looks to be one Hell of a tour! Holy shit and Metal be thy name.

OCTOBER – 2013 TOUR DATES:

Tue/Oct-08 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution

Wed/Oct-09 – Tampa, FL Cuban Club

Fri/Oct-11 – Nashville, TN Marathan Music Works

Sat/Oct-12 – Atlanta, GA Center Stage

Sun/Oct-13 – Charlotte, NC Fillmore

Tue/Oct-15 – Norfolk, VA The Norva

Thu/Oct-17 – Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theater

Fri/Oct-18 – New York, NY Roseland

Sat/Oct-19 – Worcester, MA Palladium/Rock and Shock

Mon/Oct-21 – Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE

Wed/Oct-23 – Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room

Thu/Oct-24 – Louisville, KY Expo 5

Sat/Oct-26 – Houston, TX Warehouse Live

Sun/Oct-27 – Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom

Tue/Oct-29 – El Paso, TX Tricky Falls

* For More Info On DANZIG:

Facebook: Danzig

http://www.danzig-verotik.com/

* For More Info On DOYLE:

Facebook: Doyle

www.OfficialDoyle.com

* For More Info On BUTCHER BABIES:

Facebook: Butcher Babies

www.ButcherBabiesOfficial.com

* For More Info On TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION:

Facebook: Texas Hippie Coalition

http://www.thcoutlaw.com

* For More Info On A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH:

Facebook: A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH

http://WWW.APALEHORSENAMEDDEATH.COM

LONG LIVE DANZIG.

LONG LIVE DOYLE.

LONG LIVE BUTCHER BABIES.

LONG LIVE TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION.

LONG LIVE A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

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MESSENGER – New Album News; New Song “Salvation” Streaming Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, rock music, rock music news with tags messenger, messenger power metal band, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, metal odyssey, Power Metal, true metal on August 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

MessengeR’s new album Starwolf – Pt. I: The Messengers will be out on September 6, 2013 via Massacre Records!

Produced by Rolf Munkes at Empire Studio, mastered by Andy Horn at Red Room Studios.

Artwork by Wiebke Scholz.

Listen to the new MessengeR song “Salvation” feat. Primal Fear’s Ralf Scheepers. From the new album “Starwolf Pt. I: The Messengers”

The album will also be available as limited edition digipak with exclusive bonus tracks!

Siegfried Schüssler – Vocals

Patrik Deckarm – Rhythm Guitar

Frank Kettenhofen – Lead Guitar

Benny Strauß – Bass

Markus Merl – Drums

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MessengeR are from Neunkirchen; it’s a town and a municipality in Saarland, Germany.

* For More Info On MESSENGER:

Facebook: MessengeR

http://www.messengerband.de

MASSACRE RECORDS:

http://www.massacre-records.com

Facebook: MASSACRE RECORDS

LONG LIVE MESSENGER.

LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.

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STRANGELIGHT To Release Debut EP Via Sacrament Music This Fall

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Metal, rock music news, strangelight, strangelight 9 days on August 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Featuring members of various other collectives including Made Out Of Babies, Thursday, Red Sparowes, Pigs, United Nations, Goes Cube, Mussels and Kiss It Goodbye, STRANGELIGHT was forged in a small basement studio. While their past and current bands share little in common, STRANGELIGHT – Brendan Tobin, Cooper, Kenneth Appel, John Niccoli and Geoff Rickly – share an adoration for all things angular, discordant, rhythmic and driving.

Drawing heavily upon DC visionaries, Amphetamine Reptile destroyers and Touch & Go noisemakers and named in honor of a track off Fugazi’s last record, The Argument, STRANGELIGHT offers up all the signature makings of an early ’90s Dischord band: Drums and bass rumble along like a tornado. The guitars stab their way out of the mix like broken glass. The fact that they’re not distorted only makes them heavier. The vocals, mumble, shout, indict and accuse. Anyone with a deep record collection will understand that STRANGELIGHT aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel, just taking the dust jackets off the old classics and melting the vinyl down for fun.

STRANGELIGHT will release their debut EP, 9 Days, on October 1, 2013 via Brooklyn-based Sacrament Music. Written and recorded at Tobin’s own Ice Cream Audio in Brooklyn, New, York in just nine days (hence the title), 9 Days is an honest and simple name for a simple, honest record.

9 Days – Track Listing:

1. Split And Divide

2. Mosh Party

3. High Five Hailstorm

4. Tiers Of Joy

5. Xmas

6. White Feather

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On STRANGELIGHT:

Facebook: Strangelight

Facebook: Sacrament Music

Facebook: Saint Vitus Bar

LONG LIVE STRANGELIGHT.

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ORBWEAVER – Full EP Now Playing; New Video Posted

Posted in experimental metal, experimental rock, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Death Metal, experimental metal, Metal, metal albums 2013, orbweaver, psychedelic metal on August 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Floridian psychedelic noise weavers, ORBWEAVER, recently dropped their brain-fraying Strange Transmissions from the Neuralnomicon EP upon unsuspecting masses. Christened “twitchy, trippy tech death” by Invisible Oranges, the five-track Strange Transmissions from the Neuralnomicon is a harrowing, multifaceted sound voyage through modulating realities recorded at Miami’s Pinecrust Studios with Jonathan Nunez of Torche and mixed/mastered with Brian Elliot at Mana Recording Studios (Hate Eternal, Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore, Exhumed).

ORBWEAVER spiral’s through the realms of psychedelia, noise, and a warped interpretation of Death Metal. Shifting between these erratic, trance-like elements, the foursome produce cosmic pandemonium reminiscent of a Zappa-esque brand of controlled chaos. Strange Transmissions from the Neuralnomicon was released earlier this month in alimited run of 100 cassette tapes via Primitive Violence Records:

http://www.primitiveviolence.com/index.html

Also available on CD direct through the band. The record is also available digitally via their official BandCamp page where you can twist your cranium to Strange Transmissions from the Neuralnomicon in full. Point your browser here:

http://orbweaver-official.bandcamp.com

ORBWEAVER was forged n 2010 by guitarist/vocalist Randy Piro (ex-Hate Eternal, Gigan) and drummer Mike Pena. Together they recorded a self-titled, three-song demo. Shortly after, lead guitarist Sally Gates (ex-Gigan) and bassist Jason Ledgard joined the fold. Mike Pena parted ways with the group in 2013, and was replaced by drummer/percussionist Scott Spasiano.

The band will continue their stampede through the Sunshine State with another round of live takeovers. Additional shows to be announced in the coming weeks. Can’t make it to Florida? Peep the band’s new tripped out video for “Tragic Orbit: A Doomed Cosmic Star Ship” below:

ORBWEAVER Live Actions 2013:

9/03/2013 Churchill’s Pub – Miami, FL w/ Wintersun, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Arsis
9/14/2013 Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL

10/11/2013 Churchill’s Pub – Miami, FL w/ Kult ov Azazel

11/07/2013 Churchill’s Pub – Miami, FL w/ Dysrhythmia

Critical Praise:

“…off-the-wall structureless noise tech that borders on the type of irreverence built by instrumental group Behold The Arctopus with insane space atmospherics.” – HeavyBlogIsHeavy

“Their uniqueness is engaging, but the fortitude of it is what really grasps you. With how immense and bizarre their spacey effects are, you will find yourself dumbfounded by the intensity of it. ” – The Age Of Metal

“…deranged, psychedelic death metal hurdling through space at speeds that make The Millennium Falcon look like your little sister’s moped.” — Orlandooom.com

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On ORBWEAVER:

Facebook: Orbweaver

http://www.orbweaverband.com/

LONG LIVE ORBWEAVER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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VENOM – STUDIO / NEW ALBUM NEWS

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal albums 2014, Metal News, new venom album 2014, venom on August 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the Official Venom Website:

Venom are currently in the studio adding the final touches to their new album. The album is being scheduled for release through UMG [Spinefarm Records] in early 2014. [ we will bring more information and album / song titles soon ]

Dante commented: “The new songs are sounding amazing, the whole album has a great feel. I’d say the strength of this band comes from our determination to create great music, and that comes from forward thinking, new ideas and fresh challenges”.

Cronos continued: “I believe this is Venom at it’s best, the song writing keeps getting better, and the live shows are tighter and heavier than ever. It’s clear to me now that all of the line up changes this band has been through over the years, has been an inspiring journey to find the right band of warriors. Venom continue to keep growing stronger, and unstoppable”.

“V. E. N. O. Fucking M. ~ Lay Down Your Souls”.

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* For More Info On VENOM:

http://www.venomslegions.com/

LONG LIVE VENOM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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SATYRICON – Announces Contest; “SATYRICON” Pre-Order Available

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, satyricon, satyricon tour dates 2013 on August 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

As announced on the REAL facebook page of SATYRICON:

For a chance to win a pair of guestlist spots to one of our European dates later this year plus a meet + greet with Satyr & Frost, sign-up to our newsletter by clicking the tab at the top of this page Satyricon Norway and entering your details (link in comments), also share this post publicly! We will pick a winner at the end of the month…

A full list of tour dates can be seen here:
https://www.stereoposter.com/artists/satyricon

Pre-order ‘Satyricon’ here:
http://www.omerch.eu/shop/satyricon/

* For More Info On SATYRICON:

OFFICIAL Facebook: Satyricon Norway

http://www.satyricon.no

LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

LONG LIVE BLACK METAL.

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ARGUS – “Beyond the Martyrs” Coming This October on Cruz Del Sur Music

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags argus, argus beyond the martyrs, doom metal, heavy metal albums 2013, Metal, metal albums 2013 on August 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Cruz Del Sur Music will release Beyond the Martyrs, from US Doom Metal outfit ARGUS, on October 1st in North America, with an October 7th release in the UK.

Beyond the Martyrs starts where their 2011’s release Boldly Stride the Doomed had left us…at the Ruins of Ouroboros. In between these two releases ARGUS has tested its strength and valor in several live shows both in their homeland and in Europe, receiving high praises from fans and from the record industry. Although a sense of impending fate marks again their compositions, the characteristic Doom Metal elements which were a distinguished trademark of ARGUS’ past releases have now given way to what is primarily to a genuine Heavy Metal approach, its nature rooted in the most classic environment of Heavy Metal tradition.

ARGUS’ third album is sure to force Metal Heads everywhere to raise horn-crested fists to the sky. Beyond the Martyrs contains the hallmarks of their previous works – twin guitars, soaring vocals, and a driving rhythm section; it is heavy, melodic, epic, and brooding all at once. After their successful shows at festivals such as Hammer of Doom in 2011 and Dublin Doom Days in 2012, the band will hit again the European soil with a proper tour in October 2013 in order to promote Beyond the Martyrs.

Beyond The Martyrs – Track Listing:

1. By Endurance We Conquer

2. No Peace Beyond The Line

3. The Hands of Time Are Bleeding

4. Trinity

5. Four Candles Burning

6. The Coward’s Path

7. Cast Out All Raging Spirits

8. Beyond The Martyrs

ARGUS:

Butch Balich – vocals

Jason Mucio – guitar

Erik Johnson – guitar

Andy Ramage – bass

Kevin Latchaw – drums

ABOUT ARGUS:

Pennsylvania’s ARGUS stormed onto the underground Metal scene with their twin guitar-driven, doom-tinged, working class Metal sound. Releasing a self-recorded demo in early 2007 on John Brenner’s (Revelation/Against Nature) DIY label, Bland Hand Records, the band was roundly welcomed by the Metal community at home as well as abroad and established its foundation amongst friends/fans within the scene. With this initial momentum, the band created a buzz that was only solidified by their punishing live performances.

Their self-titled debut album was released in May of 2009, receiving much critical praise. Following, was the 2011 release of the epic album Boldly Stride The Doomed, which also marks a switch to the record label, Cruz Del Sur. The band has continued to gain notoriety, traveling abroad and around the U.S. The release of their third full-length album, Beyond The Martyrs, is staged for release in October 2013.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For More Info On ARGUS:

Facebook: Argus

http://www.argusmetal.com

Cruz Del Sur Music:

http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/

LONG LIVE ARGUS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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TOXIC HOLOCAUST To Unleash Chemistry Of Consciousness This October Via Relapse Records; Cover Art Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, punk metal, rock music, rock music news with tags chemistry of consciousness, joel grind, Metal, metal albums 2013, Punk Metal, toxic holocaust on August 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Portland punk metal hellions, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, are pleased to unleash their most volatile offering to date. Titled Chemistry of Consciousness, the devious new full-length spews forth eleven tracks of revved up, road-raging bestial devastation. Chemistry Of Consciousness was recorded by the band, mixed with Kurt Ballou (Converge) at his own GodCity Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering.

Chemistry of Consciousness is the sound of Discharge on speed, Slayer with a punk rock chip on its shoulder, The Exploited on a Metallica overdose. It is the perfect marriage of punk angst and metal guitar hooks. If there’s one thing the punks and the heshers will agree on in 2013, it’s that TOXIC HOLOCAUST’s Chemistry of Consciousness is a rager of a record destined to top any worthwhile best of 2013 list. Recommended for devout followers of Municipal Waste, DRI, Sodom, Midnight, GBH etc.

Chemistry Of Consciousness will detonate in North America on October 29 (October 25 in Benelux/DE/Finland and October 28 in UK/World).

Further TOXIC happenings, including preorder packages and live takeovers, to be announced in the coming weeks.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On TOXIC HOLOCAUST:

http://www.toxicholocaust.com

Facebook: Toxic Holocaust

RELAPSE RECORDS:

www.relapse.com

LONG LIVE TOXIC HOLOCAUST.

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ANTHRAX “ANTHEMS” – A MUST Own! Legendary ANTHRAX Covers The Classics!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags anthems ep, anthrax, anthrax anthems, classic rock, cover song albums, Metal, metal albums 2013 on August 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

4 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

ANTHRAX – Any red-blooded Metalhead knows that the (unreal) legendary ANTHRAX likes to have some extra fun with their Metal; and this goes back to those golden years of the 80’s. With Anthems, ANTHRAX definitely exhibits their appetite for Classic Rock with contagious and Heavy Rockin’ fun once again! With 6 cover songs, along with their original studio version of Crawl and a Crawl Remix, ANTHRAX have delivered a doozie of an EP to their fans (like myself).

ANTHRAX doesn’t cover these Rock classics with a Thrash Metal attack, as I had expected they would; instead ANTHRAX stays quite true to the original’s structures and gives these songs a much more harder, heavier and energetic push. Joey Balladonna just has an incredible knack for sounding like he should have been a huge Classic Rock star back in the glorious ’70’s. Joey Belladonna sounds grand on every song, from top-to-bottom.

Above: Digipak Cover Art

The entire band grabs ahold of Anthem, TNT, Smokin’, Keep On Runnin’, Big Eyes and Jailbreak as if they truly thought this entire project over for years. There’s never a point where I wince or question as to why ANTHRAX have chosen to play these classics in such a classic way. Crawl (from 2011’s Worship Music) fits right into the mix of these Classic Rock gems. I guess I never listened upon Crawl as being such a genuine Classic Rock song, up until now. The Crawl Remix is given much higher vibes, courtesy of the orchestration from Michael Lord.

ANTHRAX have proven to my ears their sincere appreciation for the Classic Rock era with Anthems. If you’re as loyal to the classics and ANTHRAX as I am, then this EP is an absolute, 100% must! ANTHRAX is a band that should be inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame… NOW! Metal be thy name.

ANTHEMS – Track Listing & Info:

Anthem (Rush)

TNT (AC/DC)

Smokin’ (Boston)

Keep On Runnin’ (Journey)

Big Eyes (Cheap Trick)

Jailbreak (Thin Lizzy)

Crawl

Crawl Remix

* Special guest keyboard performance on Smokin’ by Fred Mandel.

* Special guest guitar solo on Jailbreak by Phil Campbell.

Scott Ian – guitars

Charlie Benante – drums and guitars

Joey Belladonna – vocals

Frank Bello – bass

Rob Caggiano – lead guitar

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* ANTHRAX Anthems was released on March 19th, 2013, in North America, via Megaforce Records.

* Artwork: Steven Thompson

* Art Direction and Concept: Charlie

* Graphic Design: Douglas Heusser

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* For More Info On ANTHRAX:

Facebook: Anthrax

http://anthrax.com

http://anthraxarmy.com

http://twitter.com/anthrax

LONG LIVE ANTHRAX.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC ROCK.

Stone.

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DARK DESIGN – Debut “Prey For The Future” Available For Pre-Order

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags dark design, dark design prey for the future, heavy metal news, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News on August 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Heaven and Hell Records is now taking pre-orders for Prey For The Future, the debut from Raleigh, NC technical power thrashers DARK DESIGN. The album will be out worldwide on September 10th, with all pre-orders shipping at the end of August. The digital version is available now. To order, visit this location:

http://heavenandhellrecords.bandcamp.com/album/prey-for-the-future-pre-order

Since early 2010, DARK DESIGN, comprised of members Ray Lewis (guitar), Mike Joyner (guitar), Andrew Bertrand (vocals), and rhythm section Matt (bass) and Robbie Mercer (drums), have built a strong fan base in their local Metal scene. Their technical prowess and progressive song structuring have often been compared to that of Death, Toxik, and Anacrusis. As buzz of the band began to grow they were requested to play the 2012 Warriors of Metal Festival in Ohio. Meanwhile, the band remained focused on material for their debut album. Prey For The Future was recorded earlier this year by John E Wooten (Widow U.S) and mastered by Jamie King at The Basement Studios.

Heaven and Hell Records is pleased to offer their newest digital sampler, Over the Top, as a FREE download. The comp features 21 tracks from DARK DESIGN, WITCHES MARK, TWISTED TOWER DIRE and more. Download Over the Top FREE of charge at: http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com/blog/?page_id=95.

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For a related article on DARK DESIGN, featured on Metal Odyssey:

DARK DESIGN – Signs With Heaven & Hell Records

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on April 17, 2013.

(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info on DARK DESIGN, click on the links below!

facebook: Dark Design

http://www.reverbnation.com/darkdesignband

http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com

LONG LIVE DARK DESIGN.

LONG LIVE METAL.

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SATYRICON – Self Titled Album Releasing September 17th, Via Nuclear Blast Entertainment

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, satyr, satyricon on August 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The eighth studio album by Norwegian Black Metal band SATYRICON will be released in North America on September 17th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

SATYRICON:

“We are back. Sorry it took so long, but we needed the time to be able to pull off a record like this,” states band frontman Sigurd “Satyr” Wongraven. “Comparing this one to previous records is time wasted, it is SATYRICON; constantly on the move. Naming this record Satyricon was the most obvious thing in the world. We have never done a record which captures the spirit of this band in such a way. Ever. It will demand a lot from you as a listener, but I know you will love it. It will grow on you and that is why it will stay with you forever. We won’t tour as much in the future as we used to, and that will just make every tour more special. This album is for you and ourselves. It is our moment!”

Above Left: Satyr (Sigurd Wongraven) – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass

Above Right: Frost (Kjetil-Vidar Haraldstad) – drums & percussion

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Satyricon was recorded in Norway, produced by Sigurd “Satyr” Wongraven, and mixed by Adam Kasper. The album features a guest vocal appearance by fellow Norwegian Sivert Høyem of the Rock group MADRUGADA. In-studio photos can be viewed on the band’s official Facebook page: Satyricon Norway

Satyricon will be released in North America as the following formats:

• deluxe jewel case with three bonus tracks

• vinyl LP in assorted colors (release date TBA)

A pre-order bundle with an exclusive t-shirt + the deluxe CD is available on the Nuclear Blast USA Webshop at: http://store.nuclearblastusa.com/

Track listing for Satyricon Is:

01 – Voice Of Shadows

02 – Tro Og Kraft

03 – Our World, It Rumbles Tonight

04 – Nocturnal Flare

05 – Phoenix

06 – Walker Upon The Wind

07 – Nekrohaven

08 – Ageless Northern Spirit

09 – The Infinity Of Time And Space

10 – Natt

Bonus Tracks:

11 – Phoenix (Recording Session Mix)

12 – Our World, It Rumbles Tonight (Deeper Low Mix)

13 – Natt (Wet Mix)

Next month on September 8th, SATYRICON will be participating in the Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival and will perform with Norway’s National Opera Chorus at an exclusive show at the Norwegian National Opera House in Oslo.

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* For More Info On SATYRICON:

Facebook: Satyricon Norway

http://www.satyricon.no

NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Facebook: Nuclear Blast USA

LONG LIVE SATYRICON.

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KATAKLYSM “Waiting For The End To Come” – Multiple Album Artwork Info Revealed!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Death Metal, kataklysm, kataklysm waiting for the end to come, melodic death metal, Metal, metal albums 2013 on August 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

KATAKLYSM – The 11th studio album, Waiting For The End To Come, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada’s KATKALYSM, will be released in North America, on October 29th, via Nuclear Blast. The ever legendary Death Metal pack of KATAKLYSM have historically been known for their incredible album cover artwork; Waiting For The End To Come is no different!

There will be 2 album cover versions for Waiting For The End To Come. Read below about both album covers and what they truly depict, as spoken from KATAKLYSM vocalist Maurizio Iacono. Metal be thy name!

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As reported on the Facebook page of KATAKLYSM:

Set your eyes on the CD and Limited Cassette main artwork for WAITING FOR THE END TO COME from Peter Sallai!

“The album art depicts a child which represents innocence in humanity, covered in dirt and blood from life’s experiences. In front of him, his death represented by a reaper who comes to claim his soul for the afterlife, or the abyss. It’s open to the fans to decide with their own beliefs. In the end this is the transition between life & death.” – Maurizio Iacono (vocalist – KATAKLYSM)

…And below is the alternate album cover art! Read all about this cover image (below), via Nuclear Blast! Whoa!

KATAKLYSM have revealed the alternate cover art for their highly anticipated upcoming release Waiting for the End to Come. The artwork by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, HATEBREED) will be featured on the deluxe digipak and LP versions of their new album, which will be released on October 29th (North America) via Nuclear Blast.

The previously released cover by Peter Sallai (SABATON), will be featured on the standard jewel case and limited edition cassette tape versions.

“This other version of the new art made by Eliran Kantor represents a more iconic and epic approach,” commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono. “A man representing all of humanity, shaking the foundation of existence and ultimately beginning the process of destruction. The main foundation is depicted here as the famous KATAKLYSM ‘tribal sun’ logo. It does not represent the end of KATAKLYSM by any means; more the beginning of a new era after the end of a certain existence.”

KATAKLYSM:

Maurizio Iacono (Vocals)

Jean-Francois Dagenais (Guitar)

Stephane Barbe (Bass)

Oli Beaudoin (Drums)

* For More Info On KATAKLYSM:

http://www.facebook.com/kataklysm

http://www.twitter.com/kataklysmband

http://bit.ly/lpironwill

NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

Facebook: Nuclear Blast USA

LONG LIVE KATAKLYSM.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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SKELETONWITCH – New Album “Serpents Unleashed” Due This October

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags Extreme Metal, Metal, metal albums 2013, Metal News, skeletonwitch, skeletonwitch serpents unleashed on August 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Free Download Of New Track Available Now; Behind-The-Scenes Studio Footage Posted

Currently celebrating ten years of blackened Metal, SKELETONWITCH are proud to unveil details about their most venomous release yet — Serpents Unleashed. Set for release in North America on October 29 (October 28 EU/UK, October 25 Germany), the highly anticipated follow-up to 2011’s critical-lauded, Billboard-charting Forever Abomination was recorded earlier this year at GodCity Studio with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Trap Them, High on Fire), who expertly channeled the band’s colossal live sound into eleven blasts of abominable, frosty fire. Serpents Unleashed features cover artwork by John Baizley (Baroness, Kylesa, Kvelertak), who returns to the ‘WITCH fold for the first time since 2007’s Beyond The Permafrost.

Today, new track “Burned From Bone” — which the band debuted earlier this year during a headlining set at Pitchfork’s “Show No Mercy” showcase at South By Southwest — premiered on SiriusXM’s “Liquid Metal with Jose.” The song is available now as a free* download by texting SERPENTS to 24587. Behind-the-scenes studio footage of the band recording the track at GodCity can be view at:

http://www.earsplitcompound.com/site/2013/08/13/skeletonwitch-new-album-serpents-unleashed-due-this-october-free-download-available-footage-posted/

Serpents Unleashed Track Listing:

1. Serpents Unleashed
2. Beneath Dead Leaves
3. I Am Of Death (Hell Has Arrived)
4. From a Cloudless Sky
5. Burned From Bone
6. Unending, Everliving
7. Blade On The Flesh, Blood On My Hands
8. This Evil Embrace
9. Unwept
10. Born of the Light That Does Not Shine
11. More Cruel Than Weak

Preorder Serpents Unleashed digitally via:

http://skeletonwitch.bandcamp.com

…or physically on CD, audio cassette, three different 180-gram LP variants (black, clear or red) and a limited-edition 7-inch collector’s box via http://www.skeletonwitch.com.

Also available for pre-order now is a new vinyl pressing of Beyond The Permafrost, which is back in print on 180-gram black vinyl as well as a new 180-gram clear vinyl variant. Purchase it here:

http://www.indiemerch.com/prostheticrecords/item/14179

Over the past decade, SKELETONWITCH has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe with a who’s who of modern heavy metal in addition to leveling some of the genre’s largest festivals (Wacken, Graspop, Summer Breeze, Ozzfest, Tuska, Bloodstock), in the process gaining a dedicated legion of fans on both sides of the stage. The band recently completed a successful run of high-profile dates opening for Sweden’s Ghost B.C., a group they will again perform alongside this fall. Additional fall tour dates will be announced later this week.

SKELETONWITCH w/ Ghost B.C.

10/04/2013 Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI

10/07/2013 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH

10/14/2013 Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN

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SKELETONWITCH:

Chance Garnette – Vocals

Nate “N8 Feet Under” Garnette – Guitar

Scott “Scunty D” Hedrick – Guitar

Evan “Loosh” Linger – Bass

Dustin Boltjes – Drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On SKELETONWITCH:

Facebook: Skeletonwitch

http://www.skeletonwitch.com

http://www.twitter.com/skeletonwitch

PROSTHETIC RECORDS:

http://www.prostheticrecords.com

http://store.prostheticrecords.com

LONG LIVE SKELETONWITCH.

LONG LIVE OHIO METAL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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ENABLER “Shift Of Redemption” – This Hardcore Metal Will Smash You Senseless!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags enabler, enabler shift of redemption, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal albums 2013 on August 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

4.5 Out Of 5 METAL Fists!

ENABLER – The great Midwest cities of Milwaukee (WI), Dayton (OH) and Minneapolis (MN) are home to the unbelievably savage: ENABLER. Ever since I (finally) started to listen to their new EP, Shift Of Redemption, this band has made my Metal week! ENABLER fuses Metal, Hardcore and Punk into their own seamless form. If you’re into this scene of Hardcore Metal, get ready, cause ENABLER will smash you senseless!

Founding member, guitarist and vocalist Jeff Lohrber exhibits a top-tier Hardcore performance on this EP; as does this entire band and they have a raging chemistry that boils over through each song. If ENABLER’s musical hostility can’t get your ass moving, then, you’re already six feet beneath the ground. ENABLER has proven to me they are a fiery force to reckon with within this genre and Shift Of Redemption only magnifies my said belief. Metal be thy name.

Shift Of Redemption was released via Think Fast! Records worldwide on April 9th as a digital download and 7”; the first pressing was limited to 1,000 copies, with 350 copies pressed on gold wax and 650 on clear.

ENABLER:

Jeff Lohrber – guitar & vocals

Amanda Daniels – bass

Eric Dunn – lead guitar

Dave Mann – drums

Shift Of Redemption – Track Listing:

Shift Of Redemption

Live Low

Sacrifice

Fallselflessly

* Shift Of Redemption artwork by Raf W.

* For More Info On ENABLER:

Facebook: Enabler (MKE)

http://www.enablerband.com

LONG LIVE ENABLER.

Stone.

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WITCH CROSS – METAL Legends Have A NEW Website; And Yes It Kicks Ass!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags kev moore, Metal, metal albums 2013, metal websites, traditional metal, true metal, witch cross, witch cross axe to grind on August 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

WITCH CROSS HAS A BRAND NEW WEBSITE!

CHECK IT OUT NOW… CAUSE IT KICKS 100% METAL ASS!

YES… IT ROCKS TOO!

METAL BE THY NAME.

CLICK HERE: http://www.witchcross.dk

WITCH CROSS AXE TO GRIND IS OUT NOW!!

Read the Metal Odyssey album review for Axe To Grind:

WITCH CROSS “Axe To Grind” – A Legendary Return To Metal Prominence!

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on July 31, 2013.

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* For More Info On WITCH CROSS:

Facebook: Witch Cross

Twitter: https://twitter.com/witchcrossdk

HELLS HEADBANGERS:

Facebook: HELLS HEADBANGERS

http://www.hellsheadbangers.com

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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TOXIC WALTZ – Thrash Metal Band From Germany Seeking A Record Label

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags Metal, Metal News, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands, toxic waltz, toxic waltz german thrash metal band on August 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

In the beginning of 2009, TOXIC WALTZ were founded by lead guitarist Jimi and ex-drummer Tim.

Bass guitar player Rahman, vocalist Angelo and rhythm guitarist Alex joined the band soon to form a THRASH METAL ensemble that is clearly affected by the US BAY AREA style (e.g. EXODUS, HEATHEN, DARK ANGEL), neither leaving out influences from other genres nor lacking recognition value.

TOXIC WALTZ are delivering aggressive, but artistically demanding THRASH, characterized by diversified songwriting.

The band’s unique style and live experience, originated with many smaller gigs, earned them bigger venues soon.

TOXIC WALTZ has shared the stage with well-known bands like SIX FEET UNDER, ALPHA TIGER and DEBAUCHERY.

In the near future, the debut full-length record “tba” is ready to be released through a record company. The band is fully ambitious to reach the maximum success for them and the label!

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TOXIC WALTZ – LINE-UP:

Angelo – Vocals

Jimi – Lead Guitar

Alex – Rhythm Guitar

Rahman – Bass

Flo – Drums

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(Source: METALMESSAGE * Promotion * PR * Consulting)

http://www.metalmessage.de

* For More Info On TOXIC WALTZ:

Facebook: Toxic Waltz

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

https://twitter.com/toxicwaltzband

LONG LIVE TOXIC WALTZ.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

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TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION “Hands Up” Lyric Video Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags hands up lyric video, Metal, metal albums 2012, peacemaker album review, red dirt metal, texas hippie coalition, thc on August 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

BIG DAD RITCH

Photo Credit: Carved Records

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – Red Dirt Metal. THC. Straight from the grand state of Texas, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are here to stay and this badass band brings it! I’ve been spreading the Metal word about THC for quite some time now and I’ll NEVER stop. Below is the heavy hittin’ and tree splittin’ lyric video for, Hands Up; a hit from THC’s 2012 studio album Peacemaker. This lyric video for Hands Up is also:

Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Play it LOUD and be glad I told you so. Metal be thy name.

Big Dad Ritch – Vocals

John Exall – Bass Guitar

Cord Pool – Guitar

Gunnar Molton – Drums

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – PEACEMAKER

Released on August 12th, 2012, via Carved Records.

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If y’all wanna read the Metal Odyssey album review for THC’s Peacemaker, click on that kick-ass link below! Whoa!

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION ‘PEACEMAKER’ – A Paramount Hard & Heavy Rock Album; One You Should Be Required To Own

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on August 21, 2012.

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* For More Info On TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION:

Facebook: Texas Hippie Coalition

http://www.thcoutlaw.com

http://www.twitter.com/thcofficial

CARVED RECORDS:

http://www.carvedrecords.com

Facebook: Carved Records

LONG LIVE TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION.

LONG LIVE RED DIRT METAL.

Stone.

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INTER ARMA – Enters The Studio To Construct New Recording For Relapse

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags inter arma, Metal, metal bands, Metal News on August 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

With accolades from media outlets and fans alike still surging in on their sophomore LP, Sky Burial, following its release via Relapse in March, Richmond’s genre-destroying INTER ARMA is already back to work in the studio. For the next ten days, the band will be bunkered down in Madison, Tennessee-based Dark Art Studios with producer Mikey Allred — the same surroundings and setup that captured the monolithic Sky Burial LP — once again unifying their talents on a massive track, to also see release via Relapse.

“There’s no title yet, but it’s a forty-plus minute piece that was originally written during the summer of 2009 and only played out a few times” stated guitarist Trey Dalton on the track. “We’ll have some different people doing guest appearances (noise, synth, strings, vox, and more) as well. We’re trying to make the most completely off the wall shit yet.”

Further details on the recording will be released in the coming weeks upon completion. In the meantime, INTER ARMA has been confirmed to perform at a pair of late Summer stateside music festivals, including a set alongside Pig Destroyer, ASG, Sleep, Kurt Vile and more at this year’s massive Hopscotch Fest in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 5th, followed by a spot on Boomslang Festival in Lexington, Kentucky the weekend of September 20th with Blonde Redhead, Marnie Stern, Locrian, Grails, Chelsea Wolfe and a ton of others. They’ve also been confirmed to storm Holland in 2014 as part of the annual Roadburn Festival. Expect further tour actions to be announced shortly.

INTER ARMA Live:

9/05/2013 Hopscotch Fest – Raleigh, NC [info]

9/20-22/2013 Boomslang Festival – Lexington, KY [info]

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

Facebook: INTER ARMA

http://www.interarma.bandcamp.com

RELAPSE RECORDS:

http://www.relapse.com

LONG LIVE INTER ARMA.

Stone.

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CLICK HERE: http://www.witchcross.dk

WITCH CROSS AXE TO GRIND IS OUT NOW!!

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