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VISE MASSACRE – Debut LP Obtainable Via Band’s Online Store; Tour Dates Announced

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 15, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

After many harrowing months of delays, disruptions, natural disasters and narrowly thwarted assassination attempts, the bastards in VISE MASSACRE are proud to finally be unleashing their self-financed debut LP through their new online store.

Having recently received the wax attack of their Expendable Humans full-length from the pressing plant, VISE MASSACRE redesigned their website with a gnarly new online store heavily supplied with tons of fresh new threads and urban battle gear in addition to both the vinyl and digital versions of the new album. Support D.I.Y. Metal/Hardcore and stock up RIGHT HERE.

With the LP now in-hand, VISE MASSACRE will comb the lands for live opportunities throughout the tri-state and beyond with more heavy tour action in the planning stages for later in the Summer. Several shows have been confirmed and more are being locked down now, including an Earsplit PR showcase at Lit Lounge in NYC on June 18th…

Expendable Humans is streaming in its beastly, nihilistic entirety via METAL UNDERGROUND.

VISE MASSACRE Confirmed Live Savagery:

5/26/2012 Tommy’s Tavern – Brooklyn, NY w/ Parakeets, Respect, All The Heathers Are Dying

6/18/2012 Lit Lounge – New York, NY @ Earsplit PR throwdown

7/07/2012 Elks Lodge – Glen Cove, NY

7/15/2012 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

http://www.visemassacre.com

http://facebook.com/ViseMassacre

http://twitter.com/visemassacre

LONG LIVE VICE MASSACRE.

Stone.

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WARFATHER – Ex-Morbid Angel Member Steve Tucker Forms New Death Metal Unit; Signs To Greyhaze Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Greyhaze Records is proud to announce the formation and signing of brand new Death Metal act WARFATHER, a devastating new unit conceived by ex-Morbid Angel gladiator Steve Tucker!

In a statement on what Metal fans are to expect from WARFATHER, Tucker stated: “This is my new band; it will be my main focus…. it is my kind of Death Metal.” Having been known for his vocal and bass skills in all of his previous acts, while still holding down vocal duties here, Tucker has moved on to guitar with this project. “I have always played the guitar and I think now is the time for me to make the move. I think doing solos and extra guitar parts will allow me to express myself in a whole new way!”

Also on guitars is Armatura, formerly of Cincinnati-based Death Metal band Dominion. Recruited to the drum kit is Deimos, a Death Metal veteran currently playing in the band Temple and also having played with bands such as Severe Torture. The bass is dispatched by Nick McMaster (Krallice, Nader Sadek, Castevet). Additional guitar contributions will be tracked by friends of WARFATHER, which include many notable Death Metal stalwarts; full details will be announced shortly.

WARFATHER are currently in the final stages of tracking the yet-to-be-titled album, with mixing to take place immediately after. Tucker himself is producing the entire release, as he did for the 2011-released Nader Sadek album In the Flesh, which Tucker also performed on. The artwork is in the final stages as well, and will be unveiled shortly, along with the details on the album, which is being slated for release this Fall. Upon its’ release, WARFATHER will take their battle to the highways of the planet on tour in support of the album.

After starting out as vocalist/bassist for Death/Thrash act Ceremony, Steve Tucker moved on to handle bass and vocals on Morbid Angel’s infamous Formulas Fatal to the Flesh, Gateways to Annihilation and Heretic LPs. In 2009 Tucker was recruited to take part in the Nader Sadek album In the Flesh for release through then brand new label Greyhaze Records and licensed to Season of Mist Records. The project also featured Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), Rune Eriksen (Mayhem, Ava Inferi) and more. During this time Tucker struck up a great relationship with Greyhaze Records, and together they decided to bring the reality of WARFATHER to fruition.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steven-Tucker/153640528038846

http://www.greyhazerecords.com

http://www.facebook.com/greyhazerecords

LONG LIVE STEVE TUCKER.

LONG LIVE WARFATHER.

Stone.

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HELLDORADOS – Announce Cover Artwork and Track List; Album Releases This July, Via Massacre Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, sleaze metal with tags , , , , , , on May 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Album release date: 07-13-12 via Massacre Records

With the publication of the cover artwork and the whole track list, Stuttgart’s Sleaze Metal band Helldorados are giving an inside look into their debut album that will be released on July 13th. The internationally known artist and Unesco prize winner Timo Wuerz is responsible for the design.

After just signing  a worldwide recording contract with the Traditional Heavy Metal label Massacre Records in March, Helldorades were able to win another high-quality partner:  the artist and comic draftsman Timo Wuerz. “We have gotten to know Timo Wuerz by accident at an art and commerce congress. Between all of the geeks he looked more like us,“ claims Helldorados singer Pierre. At the same time they discovered many things they have in common, the love for rock music and art.“Moreover, we both grew up in the same small town. That probably connects“ complements Pierre, smiling. At the age of 14 Timo Wuerz already had his first exhibition, at the age of 20 he published his first album Aaron and Baruch.

Today he lives in Hamburg and is responsible for dozens of comics and books, among others Marvel, and for the creation of films, shows, theme parks, architecture, stamps, toys, posters and CD covers. The works of the Unesco prizewinner can also be seen in international galleries and museums, for example, in the museum of modern art, New York.

HELLDORADOS:

Pierre – Vocals

Chris – Drums

Steve – Guitar

Gunnar – Bass

From February to April Helldorados spent time in the famous Horus Sound Studios in Hannover to record their album. A total of 12 pieces of music were created for the self entitled album. It was produced under the direction of Mirko Hofmann who already took up the four songs strong promotional EP a year ago. ELOY frontman and founder of the Horus Sound Studios, Frank Bornemann, acted as “a godfather”.

The result is musically versatile, somewhere between Metallica, Hardcore Superstar, the old Scorpions and ABBA. The track list reads as follows:

01. IN THE BEGINNING

02. NEVER GONNA STOP

03. YOU LIVE, YOU LEARN, YOU DIE

04. GO TO HELL

05. CHANGES

06. SHOUT OUT

07. HUNTER

08. DOUBLE DEALER

09. GONE

10. TORTURE IS MY NAME

11. GIRLS

12. GOT LAID

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(Source: Massacre Records)

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

http://www.helldorados.com

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE HELLDORADOS.

Stone.

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An Open Letter To All Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Legends

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on May 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

I am writing this open letter to all Hard Rock & Heavy Metal legends for legitimate reasons. 1. I respect any legend of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal; these said “legends” are those who have pioneered, innovated and paved the way for our beloved Heavy Music to exist in 2012.. 2. I want these said legends to understand that this fan is fed up with some of these legends forgetting their roots.

Broadway albums. Humorous books on personal health. Scripted Reality Television Shows. Lulu. Judging a Pop-crap, televised singing contest. Performing on the same Pop-crap, televised singing contest; one which has discovered only one legitimate Rock/Hard Rock superstar known as Chris Daughtry. These legends know who they are. It appears that once you’ve been elevated to Hollywood superstar status, the old school roots are no longer looked upon as anything more than a lost chapter in these legends autobiographies.

We’re not talking about a Metal legend making a Rock album here or creating fine art, nor is this about my not liking artistic diversity; instead, this is about decisions that are being made by prominent figures in Heavy Music, which essentially affect the long-standing integrity of their being… real.

There are fans out there that do give a shit. I’m one of them. It’s just like being a pro athlete; when is enough suitcases of millions enough? Legends of Heavy Music must understand: you don’t have to accept every lame-ass and mainstream offer that comes your way. These same legends of Heavy Music that used to write, sing and preach about “not taking any bullshit from the man” are the same ones who are being manipulated by the man today. That “man” is the almighty Hollywood dollar and mainstream popularity contest.

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Whatever happened to keeping it real? Staying true? Sure, I will write about some mellow albums here on Metal Odyssey once in a great while… only they are not so far out of the realm that it causes me embarrassment. These legends have to understand, there are fans out there who are not going to like everything you stamp your name on. That’s it. That’s reality.

I’ve come to the realization, that there is enormous truth about forgetting where you came from. I’ll never forget where I came from. Hell no. I turn down requests to review Pop albums on a weekly basis. Why? I’m keeping it F’n real; to both myself and the visitors to Metal Odyssey. I’ll acknowledge when a Pop legend passes away, I feel it’s the right thing to do. I do listen to a cornucopia of music. Still, I’m not jumping onto every popular bandwagon that chugs into town either, unlike some of these legends are doing.

In the end, is it any of my F’n business as to what any Legend of Heavy Music does with their respective fame and fortune? No and yes. No, due to this is a free society in America and capitalism reigns. Each man and woman for themselves. Yes, cause I’ve been suckered after decades of thinking that some of these legends were “really” street and against the same plastic people they are now making a fortune with. Make no mistake, there are countless Heavy Music legends out there that are keeping it real and won’t jump at every dumb-ass offer that’s left on their voice mail.

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They don’t make them like Cronos of Venom anymore. You’d never see that legend cow-tow to any moron who doesn’t give a rats ass about Metal. The morons are out there looking for our Heavy Music legends, to make millions on their “name” (a means to an end) and haven’t a clue about Hard Rock or Heavy Metal history.

It’s just like the iconic AC/DC song: MONEY TALKS. It’s like the legendary TESTAMENT song: Practice What You Preach. In this case, it’s practice what you used to preach. Just as the legendary Dee Snider of Twisted Sister once riveted my Metal soul with We’re Not Gonna Take It… well… I’m not taking it. I’m also not buying it. Metal be thy name.

LONG LIVE KEEPING HARD ROCK & METAL REAL.

Stone.

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GRAVEWORM – Fragments Of Death Tour: Dates & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, melodic death metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Italy’s Dark Metal Band, GRAVEWORM, will be embarking on an European tour this coming Autumn! The Fragments Of Death Tour 2012! GRAVEWORM’s special guests will be: Agathodamion, Hellsaw & Kadavrik. Check out the dates and venues below to see if the Fragments Of Death Tour will be near you!

FRAGMENTS OF DEATH – Tour Dates:

08.11.12 (DE) Hamburg – Ballroom

09.11.12 (DE) Oberhausen – Helvete

10.11.12 (NL) Kerkrade – Rock Temple

11.11.12 (DE) Berlin – K 17

12.11.12 (CZ) Prag – Exite Club

13.11.12 (DE) München – Backstage Club

14.11.12 (CH) Pratteln – Z7

15.11.12 (DE) Siegburg – Kubana

16.11.12 (DE) Rostock – Alte Zuckerfabrik

17.11.12 (DE) Erfurt – Club Centrum

18.11.12 (NL) Rotterdam – Baroeg

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(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

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

http://www.graveworm.de

LONG LIVE GRAVEWORM.

Stone.

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INCANTATION To Tour Brazil With IMMOLATION – Avalanche Metalfest Date Scheduled

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

This could the ultimate NY Death Metal package of all time. INCANTATION are teaming up with their long-time friends IMMOLATION for a series of dates in Brazil.

Guitarist Alexander Bouks and band founder John McEntee (FUNERUS) commented: “This is going to be some historical shows to be sharing the stage with our longtime brothers in Immolation. We are ready to devastate the Brazilian Metal legions with our Death Metal darkness.”

John added : ‘”Yes it will be great. It’s always an honor to play for them, there are many true Death Metal Incantation supporters in Brazil.

INCANTATION w/ IMMOLATION:

July 5th – Curitiba, Brazil @ Hangar Bar

July 6th – Belo Horizont, Brazil @ Music Hall

July 7th – São José do Rio Preto, Brazil @ Avalanche Metalfest

July 8th – São Paulo, Brazil @ Hangar 110

July 9th – Porto Alegre, Brazil @ Beco

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INCANTATION are currently completing the songwriting process for their forthcoming album to be released later this year.

Watch INCANTATION’s video below for “Dying Divinity” (with former bassist Joe Lombard who sadly passed away earlier this year, RIP).

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info, click on the links below!

http://www.incantation.com/

http://www.facebook.com/immolation

LONG LIVE INCANTATION & IMMOLATION.

Rest In Peace, Joe Lombard.

Stone.

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Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 12, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Another week, another Metal dollar (or many Metal dollars) spent on paying bills and taxes. Expendable income is something I always try to handle with care. I like looking for deals when shopping for Metal. Finding a cool buy makes Stone a happy dude. The top photo of PANTERA 1990 – 2000 A Decade Of Domination proved to be my Metal surprise buy of the week.

I paid $5 (U.S. funds) for this PANTERA CD, at my local Super Walmart. A (10 song) greatest hits of PANTERA at 50 cents per song! Whoa. I already have these iconic PANTERA songs, still the “Only At Walmart” sticker on the wrapper made the completist collector side of me make the buy. Having this CD handy and at the ready has served me right.

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Is it just me or does that Honda Odyssey commercial that plays The Hellion from the ultra-legendary Judas Priest rub you the wrong way? This commercial has been aired for over a year (it seems) and it takes the air out of a Metal classic, in my Metal opinion.

The Hellion is a psyche-you-out intro that leads into the (also) Metal classic: Electric Eye. Just the mass commercialization of The Hellion hasn’t sat right with me ever since I first saw this commercial. I guess it’s what you call: money talks.

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Speaking of selling out… Aerosmith will be playing live, on the season finale of American Idol. This season finale will be aired on May 23rd, on the Fox network. Money and mammoth publicity reigns. I truly miss 70’s Aerosmith.

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Scott Coverdale (Best Metal Buddy and Metal Odyssey correspondent) brought to my attention what the legendary Dee Snider is up to. You see, Scott and I both consider Dee Snider as a True American Metal Hero. Nothing shall ever change this mindset for us. With that said, I’m a bit bewildered as to Dee Snider’s current album project. Well… here is what Dee Snider is up to:

Dee Does Broadway. Metal be thy name. Metal be thy name… again. I’m thinking of that classic Cinderella song right about now. Which Cinderella song? Somebody Save Me.

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Apocalyptic Love from SLASH – Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators will be released on May 22nd, 2012. I will buy this CD. Hopefully I can land it for around $10 at (you guessed it) Super Walmart. Best Buy will surely have it. Target won’t have it. No way. Hell, the Target near me hasn’t yet stocked the new Iron Maiden En Vivo! and that’s startling to say the least. This same Target location has made it a point to stock at least 250 copies of that new Nicki Minaj. Um, make that 500+ copies.

Yes, I did get off topic here. It happens. My closing thought on this new SLASH album is: excellent cover art! The cover art for Apocalyptic Love screams… ROCK ‘N ROLL! Then again, this is SLASH we’re talking about and I don’t think he’d have it any other way.

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Those are my Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts for Saturday, May 12th, 2012. So let it be Metal written, so let it be Metal told. Metal be thy name.

LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N ROLL & METAL.

Stone.

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DORO – That Metal Show Episode Airs Tomorrow

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Episode 7 of That Metal Show’s tenth season will air tomorrow and features none other than the Queen of Metal herself, DORO PESCH.

Tune in to VH1 Classic on Saturday night, May 12th, at 8 p.m. PACIFIC / 11 p.m. EASTERN to watch DORO, Billy Duffy, and Ian Astbury of The Cult visit with That Metal Show hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine.

Catch a sneak-peek of Saturday’s episode here. Check out behind-the-scenes photos (“Recent Images”) at Twitter.com/#!/thatmetalshow.

DORO is busy working on the follow-up to last September’s 25 Years In Rock mammoth 2 DVD/CD set, which has immortalized her 2,500th live concert. Her Raise Your Fist In The Air EP will be released later this year.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

Keep up with all things DORO at:

http://www.DORO.de

http://www.facebook.com/DOROOFFICIAL

http://www.Twitter.com/DOROOFFICIAL

http://www.YouTube.com/DOROOFFICIAL

 LONG LIVE DORO.

Stone.

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THE KOSHER KONCERT SERIES – Is Coming To The Inland Empire This Summer; Free Kosher Koncert Series Comp Available

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on May 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Los Angeles, California-based online metal radio station Kosher Metal have crossed over into the realm of concert promotion. The first Kosher Koncert Series event will take place on Saturday, August 4th 2012 at The Vibe in Riverside, CA – located at 1805 University Ave. This event will be all ages with raffle prizes provided in part by Sam Ash Music, Nuclear Blast Records and RH Merch.

Tickets for the event go on sale Saturday, May 12th at 10am PST via TicketLeap at www.koshermetal.ticketleap.com.

An official trailer for the event can be seen at http://youtu.be/TPEfNQSDRGk.

There is also a compilation available for FREE download that contains one track from each band performing. Performers include: Ana Kefr, Sangre, Nekrogoblikon, Dyer, Awaiting the Apocalypse, Portrait of Gray, Xanthochroid & Head Transfer Process. The compilation can be downloaded via www.koshermetal.bandcamp.com.

Kosher Metal founder, and on-air personality, Max ‘ManJewky’ Wallis had this to say about the new venture: “It feels good to get back in the promoting game. I worked for a major promoter in the Hollywood area for a couple of years and they were some of the most fun years of my life. It’s all part of the all-encompassing passion that is helping local bands get to the next level, the more I can do the happier I am. Of course, it can be very stressful at times… but there’s nothing like seeing a bunch of people having a good time at an event that you created. ”

Kosher Metal is an online radio station that can be heard via the web and most smartphones. It started as a weekly radio program in June 2010 and became a 24 hour operation in April of 2011. Kosher Metal founder and on-air personality, ManJewky, is a graduate of the Music Business Program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.

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(Source: Sundisc PR)

* For more info on KOSHER METAL, click the links below!

www.koshermetal.com

www.facebook.com/KosherMetalOfficial

LONG LIVE KOSHER METAL.

Stone.

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DISINTEGRATE “SHATTER THEM” – Official Music Video… That Shreds!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, heavy metal videos, melodic death metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

DISINTEGRATE – There is some kick-to-the-teeth Melodic Death Metal coming from the north of Holland and DISINTEGRATE is bringing it on! Signed to Massacre Records, the forthcoming album from DISINTEGRATE, Parasites of a shifting future, will be released on July 27th, 2012.

Take a look and listen below to the NEW and official music video for Shatter Them. Let the blazing Melodic Death Metal of DISINTEGRATE kick-start your Metal adrenaline for the weekend and beyond! This Dutch Metal pack means Metal business… so crank it up… and… Metal be thy name!

DISINTEGRATE:

Danny Boonstra – Vocals & Keyboards

Jos Hindriks – Guitars

Leo van Leijen – Guitars

Sander Stegeman – Bass

Joran Dijkstra – Drums

DISINTEGRATE – Parasites of a shifting future

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(Source: Massacre Records)

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

www.disintegrate.nl

www.facebook.com/disintegrateband

www.youtube.com/user/Disintegrateofficial

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE DISINTEGRATE.

Stone.

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VESPERIA – Offer Free Download From New Demo ‘The Swordsman’, Plus Tour Dates Announced!

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Vesperia formerly known as Bolero as it was previously announced last week are proud to release the title track from their new demo ‘The Swordsman’ as the first of four free downloads set to be unleashed over the month of May.

FREE download at the following link here.

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Vesperia will also be on tour with fellow Metal warriors Crimson Shadows playing the following dates in Ontario.

‘For the Glory of the Swordsman’ Tour Dates:

May 18, 2012 – The Port – Barrie, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Goliath, The Isosceles Project

June 1, 2012 – The Granite Club – North Bay, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, The Killing Field, Face the Hate, Sign of the Raven

June 2, 2012 – The Serbian Centre – Sudbury, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Before the Black Gates

June 8, 2012 – The Corktown Pub – Hamilton, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Deathmarch

June 9, 2012 – Dominion House Tavern – Windsor, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Aeron’s Wake, Final Stage, Nepenthe

June 22, 2012 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON w/ Crimson Shadows

June 29, 2012 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON w/ Sonburst, Crimson Shadows, Signs of Chaos

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VESPERIA:

Morgan Rider – vocals, bass & keys

Tim Ferriman – guitar, vocals & mandolin

Casey Elliot – guitar

Cory Hofing – drums

The Swordman – Track Listing:

1. The Swordsman 04:42

2. Huntress 03:28

3. To Times End We Ride 07:47

4. A Silence Prolonging (In Longing) 04:58

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ABOUT VESPERIA: After several months of deep thinking and more than half a decade of live shows, line-up changes and the constant shake-ups in the music industry, the four musicians behind Bolero decided it was time for a big move – a change in name and mentality. Ladies, gentlemen and metal Vikings, we present to you, VESPERIA formerly known as Bolero.

Continuing to derive influences from thrash, black metal and traditional folk music, Vesperia are not leaving their epic orchestrations, throat-crushing speed nor ear-piercing guitar riffs behind, rather, they’re intensifying each element, adding more energy to their live shows just when fans thought they couldn’t get any more amped up and prepping to release their new demo as Vesperia, entitled ‘The Swordsman’.

Converting listeners and critics across the globe into believers and preachers of symphonic Celtic death metal since 2007, it’s clear VESPERIA has no plans of slowing down.

VESPERIA (Official) ‘PINTS HELD HIGH’ Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlaCcVvVfVY

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(Source: Asher Media Relations)

LONG LIVE VESPERIA.

Stone.

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ROYAL THUNDER “CVI” – Unreal Is The Word And This Heavy Album MUST Be Heard!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal with tags , , , , , , on May 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ROYAL THUNDER – Ann Wilson of Heart. (the late) Janis Joplin. Melissa Etheridge. Bonnie Raitt. Joan Jett. Mlny Parsonz. These women of Rock all have one essential talent in common; they all sing from the heart and Rock ‘N Roll soul, while singing with believable passion. I also revere each of their voices too. Who is Mlny Parsonz your asking? Mlny is the vocalist and bassist for Royal Thunder. Mlny and Royal Thunder will be bigger than they probably ever fathomed… so they better get used to the accolades that will be coming their way.

I seriously believe a band like Royal Thunder only comes around every several years. Their debut full-length album, CVI, is easily one of the best albums I’ve listened to in years; crossing all Rock genres. Royal Thunder’s sound weaves Hard Rock, Metal, some psychedelia and meaty Stoner Metal with a thunderous vibe of Classic Rock. If there is that one can’t miss band you need to catch onto in 2012, it’s Royal Thunder; and that’s a sincere fact I am delivering to you.

Lyrically personal, emotional and dark, the songs on CVI are all equally sensational; while both the vocals of Mlny and the music are an astonishing match. If there is one legendary vocalist that Mlny is channeling in, that legend would be Janis Joplin. Regardless of comparisons, Mlny’s vocals are as refreshingly new like a long-awaited rain shower, during a late Summer’s drought.

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The band plays their music with a driving passion as well, again, both vocals and music compliment each other on CVI and it’s a thrill a second to listen to. With a sonic retrospective flair being echoed throughout CVI, Royal Thunder still uncannily comes across as relevant with nary a remote hint of pretension. Even though Royal Thunder hasn’t invented the Rock ‘N Roll wheel, they didn’t try to reinvent it either on CVI; and that’s something many other up and coming bands should take note of.

Overall and (most importantly) consistently memorable throughout, CVI comes musically packaged as complete. Sleeping Witch and the opening track Parsonz Curse offer up substantial riffs and enough heavy texture to make any warm-blooded Metalhead jump for Metal joy. Even when Mlny and band tone things down during songs such as South Of Somewhere and Minus, they’re still heavy with the atmosphere of what’s to come next and what they’re all about.

I am very excited about Royal Thunder and their new album CVI; I imagine it obviously shows. What I’m also excited about is this band (albeit a conscientious maneuver or not) has connected the dots of Heavy Metal, Rock and Hard Rock’s past and written songs that bubbles over with admirably heavy substance in 2012. In a world of fake mainstream Rock and Pop crap that suffocates and kidnaps our youth and misinformed, real talent will always surface to the top and save us all, the crème de la crème which in this instance is… Royal Thunder.

ROYAL THUNDER:

Mlny Parsonz – bass & vocals

Josh Weaver – lead guitar

Lee Smith – drums

Josh Coleman – rhythm guitar

* CVI release dates: May 22 (U.S.), May 28 (UK), June 1 (Ger/Benelux) and June 4 (World). CVI will be available on CD and 2xLP and of course digital, via Relapse Records.

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CVI – Track Listing:

Parsonz Curse

Whispering World

Shake and Shift

No Good

Blue

Sleeping Witch

South of Somewhere

Drown

Minus

Black Water Vision

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* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER, click on the link below:

www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

http://bit.ly/RoyalThunderStore

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

Stone.

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WITCH CROSS – To Perform At METAL MAGIC 5, In Fredericia, Denmark

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal festivals, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Courtesy of Kev Moore)

WITCH CROSS – The reunited Danish Metallers known across the Metal land as WITCH CROSS, are scheduled to perform at METAL MAGIC 5 on July 13th, 2012, in Fredericia, Denmark. Fronted by vocalist Kev Moore, he recently shared the top photo with Metal Odyssey. This photo was taken at this year’s Keep It True Festival XV; which was held in the Metal grand country of Germany.

Kev Moore has stated that WITCH CROSS is currently writing new material for a forthcoming album! That type of Metal news is what I’m talkin’ about! Check out the METAL MAGIC 5 poster below and you’ll realize that there will be some serious Metal being played at this festival!

Many excellent Metal bands on the bill for certain; I raise the horns seeing that DAMIEN THORNE  and CRYSTAL VIPER will be sharing the stage with WITCH CROSS! Metal be thy name!

WITCH CROSS:

Mike “Wlad” Koch – guitar

Kevin “Kev” Moore – vocals


Jan “Little John” Fields – bass

Anders “AC” Hjort
 – drums

Poul Martin Nielsen – guitar

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* For more info on WITCH CROSS, click the link below!

http://www.witchcross.dk

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* Metal Fast Fact: Back in 1650, Frederick III founded Fredericia, therefore, this town is named after him.

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

Stone.

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ROYAL THUNDER – Confirm U.S. Tour, NPR Feature And “Parsonz Curse” MP3 Available Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Christy Parry

May 8, 2012, Philadelphia — Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based quartet Brooklyn Vegan described as “Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde fronting Black Sabbath,” will tour with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail this Summer.

Mlny Parsonz and Josh Weaver were recently interviewed by NPR with that piece and an mp3 of “Parsonz Curse” available today here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/05/08/151945138/behind-parsonz-curse-the-bellowing-howl-of-royal-thunder.

CVI, the band’s debut album, is available May 22 via Relapse Records with pre-orders offered here:  http://www.relapse.com/label/cvi-cd.html.

“Finally!  We get to tour with our new album,CVI, coming out before we hit the road,” said Parzonz about the six-week U.S. trek.  “I’ve seen Valient Thorr several times and every time they make me smile from ear to ear.  To be doing this run with them , the Kick Ass and Holy Grail is sure to be a good time.”

Royal Thunder tour dates (all shows with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail except May 26):

May 26    Atlanta, GA    The Earl

June 10    Richmond, VA    Strange Matter

June 12    Huntington, WV    V Club

June 13    Pittsburgh, PA    The Smiling Moose

June 14    Lancaster, PA    Chameleon Club

June 16    Allston, MA    Great Scott

June 17    New York, NY    Mercury Lounge

June 19    Cleveland, OH    The Grog Shop

June 20    Chicago, IL    Double Door

June 21    Detroit, MI    Small’s

June 22    Grand Rapids, MI    The Pyramid Scheme

June 23    Madison, WI    The Frequency

June 24    Minneapolis, MN    Triple Rock Social Club

June 26    Lincoln, NE    Rye Room @ Bourbon Theatre

June 27    Denver, CO    The Marquis Theater

June 28    Salt Lake City, UT    In The Venue

June 29    Boise, ID    Neurolux

June 30    Seattle, WA    El Corazon

July 1    Portland, OR    The Star Theatre

July 2    Sparks, NV    The Alley

July 3    San Francisco, CA    Bottom of the Hill

July 5    Los Angeles, CA   The Down & Out

July 6    San Diego, CA    The Casbah

July 7    Santa Ana, CA    The Constellation Room @ The Observatory

July 10    Phoenix, AZ    Rhythm Room

July 12    Colorado Springs, CO    The Black Sheep

July 13    Omaha, NE    Sokol Underground

July 14    Columbia, MO    Mojo’s

July 15    Indianapolis, IN    Birdy’s Live

July 18    Chattanooga, TN    JJ’s Bohemia

July 19    Charlotte, NC    Chop Shop

Royal Thunder recently recorded a live performance of “Sleeping Witch” for indieATL, an online partner of Georgia State University radio station WRAS 88.5.  The clip can be seen here: http://indieatl.com/indieatl-videos/first-video-from-royal-thunder-indieatl-session-sleeping-witch/.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

* For more info on ROYAL THUNDER, click on the links below!

http://bit.ly/RoyalThunderStore

www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

Stone.

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HEMOPTYSIS Song “M.O.D.” Wins Award At 11th Annual Independent Music Awards

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , on May 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hemoptysis are proud to announce that the song “M.O.D.” from their debut full length album “Misanthropic Slaughter”, has won the award for best Metal / Hardcore song at the 11th annual Independent Music Awards. This years winners were selected by a panel of Industry professionals including “Ozzy” Osbourne and Keith Richards, among others.

Hemoptysis is also still in the running to receive The Independent Music Awards’ Vox Pop honors, the fan-determined portion of The IMAs.

To cast your vote for Hemoptysis please visit: http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/11th/Album/Metal-Hardcore

You can check out the music video for “M.O.D.” here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRy7sW7cxlU

In other news, the band are currently in the process of writing new material for their follow-up to “Misanthropic Slaughter”, expected to be released later this year.

Upcoming Live Dates:


Sun, June 3 @ Chasers in Scottsdale, AZ

Sat, June 16 @ The Juggernaut in Gallup, NM

Fri, June 29 @ The Rock in Tucson, AZ

Sun, Sep 16 @ TBA in Denver, CO (Wolves of Apocalypse Fest)

Mon, Sep 17 @ SlapShot Billiards, Gallup, NM

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(Source: Hemoptysis)

* For more info on HEMOPTYSIS, click on the links below:

http://www.hemoptysismetal.com

www.misanthropicslaughter.com

http://www.youtube.com/hemoptysismetal

CONGRATULATIONS & LONG LIVE HEMOPTYSIS.

Stone.

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MASTIC SCUM – Sign To Massacre Records

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

We want to introduce you to our latest signing, MASTIC SCUM from Austria!

The four-piece was originally formed in 1992. A year later, the band released their first 12” EP “Ephemeral Cerebral Butchery”. Several demos, EPs and split CDs followed, leading to the release of their debut album “Zero” in the summer of 1999 through Noise Variations.

Within the following years, MASTIC SCUM released their albums “Scar” (Cudgel Agency, 2002), “Mind” (Cudgel Agency, 2005) and the latest album “Dust” (Twilight Rec., 2009), which was nominated for an Amadeus Austrian Music Award in 2010.

The band has already played a lot of club and festival shows in Europe, Asia and the US, joining Marduk and Vader at their “Funeral Nation Tour” through Europe in early 2010, for example!

There were a few line-up changes in the past years and when Alex joined vocalist Maggo, guitarist Harry and drummer Man in spring 2010 as bassist, MASTIC SCUM were stronger than ever!

Guitarist Harry about the signing:

“We are proud to announce that we signed a worldwide deal with one of our favorite labels. We know Massacre Records since quite a long time and are happy to be a part of it now!”

The band’s currently working on their fifth studio album, which is scheduled to be released in fall 2012!

MASTIC SCUM:

Maggo Wenzel – Vocals

Harry Gandler – Guitars

Alex Schmid – Bass

Man Gandler – Drums

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(Source: Massacre Records)

* For more info on MASTIC SCUM, click on the links below!

www.masticscum.com

www.facebook.com/MasticScum

http://www.youtube.com/masticscum

http://www.massacre-records.com

LONG LIVE MASTIC SCUM.

Stone.

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PERPETUATE “Above And Beyond” – Debut Official Music Video; Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on May 7, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Gene Schilling)

PERPETUATE – From Windsor, Ontario, Canada arrives the up and coming and talented Metal band Perpetuate. Their debut and self-titled CD is available now (see details below) and they are a band to keep a Metal eye on! With Symphonic and Classic Metal stylings, Perpetuate capitalizes on melodic sound with guitar parts that are standout. The vocals of Kim McInnis are emotion packed and heightens the total impact of their debut music video: Above And Beyond.

What I appreciate about Kim’s Soprano delivery, is she doesn’t attempt to sound pristine and keeps it real with her range. Kim is a delight to hear and watch, while Perpetuate plays their instruments with impressive clarity and aptitude. I hope you enjoy this debut from Perpetuate as much as I do; this is Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day! Now, feel free to turn up the volume and let the Metal of Perpetuate amplify your mood for the better!

PERPETUATE:

Kim McInnis (vocals, keyboards)

Jamie Hush (guitars, vocals)

Chris Rafinski (guitars, vocals)

Michael Wiznuk (drums, vocals)

Calvin Love (bass, vocals)

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Above And Beyond video and debut CD background info:

The video was directed by Spectre Sound owner and celebrated Metal producer Glenn Fricker. It features a bombastic light show from Marz Media and dizzying slow motion effects.

Fricker’s other video credits include “Primal Citizen” by Central Slang, “I Once Was” by Assassinate the Following and “Kill or Be Killed” by Aquila.

“Above and Beyond” is the fearless first track from Perpetuate’s self-titled debut CD. The mini-album is distributed by CDN Records and now available from Century Media Distro, iTunes, and other digital retailers everywhere.

Perpetuate is a five-piece Heavy Metal act featuring wild lead guitar and the soaring soprano vocals of keyboardist Kim McInnis.

Be sure to follow Perpetuate online at www.perpetuate.ca and facebook.com/perpetuate for upcoming show dates and other announcements.

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

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/perpetuate

http://www.reverbnation.com/perpetuate

LONG LIVE PERPETUATE.

Stone.

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CATTLE DECAPITATION – “Monolith Of Inhumanity” Streaming In Its Entirety At MetalSucks

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Band Added To Shockwave Festival Tour 2012 Lineup

MetalSucks will help you kick off your weekend in veggie-gorging Progressive Grind style with an exclusive stream of CATTLE DECAPITATION’s Monolith Of Inhumanity. Set for a North American release on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, the 11-track long player is an achievement that stands out as one of the most volatile, ambitious, and impossible-to-pigeonhole records of 2012.

Produced by Dave Otero of Denver’s Flatline Audio, Monolith Of Inhumanity sees the band investigating inventive new techniques in songwriting without abandoning their signature formula of confrontational audio wreckage. Conceptually, the record revolves around a potent distaste for contemporary civilization and the damage wrought in the name of progress.

In addition, Monolith Of Inhumanity features a host of guests including Mike Majewski of Devourment (guest vocals on “Projectile Ovulation”), Lenard Leal of Cephalic Carnage (backing vocals by on “A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat”), The Cephalic Carnage Community Men’s Choir, consisting of all current Cephalic members and alumni Jawsh Mullen and Zac Joe (gang choir vocals on “The Carbon Stampede”), and ambient and noise interludes by Los Angeles’ most extreme decimator of sound, John Wiese.

In related news, CATTLE DECAPITATION will crush souls on this Summer’s Shockwave Festival Tour 2012 announced earlier this week. The band will be joined by Fear Factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame. Tickets are on sale TODAY at THIS LOCATION.

Comments vocalist Travis Ryan: “It’s been a great start of the year for us what with the new album already getting great reviews from fans and press and all, but we’re very excited for the announcement of this kick ass USA tour. It marks our return to Canadian soil after a three year absence and is looking to be an extremely heavy hitter. Very honored to be asked by the Shockwave Festival to be a part of it!”

Sear your eardrums HERE.

In the meantime, the band is currently bringing their audio pummel to the stage on the Occupation Domination 2012 Tour alongside Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross and more!

CATTLE DECAPITATION – Occupation Domination 2012 – w/ Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross [remaining dates]

5/05/12 The Clubhouse – Tempe, AZ

5/06/12 The Whisky a Go-Go – Hollywood, CA

5/07/12 Slidebar – Fullerton, CA

5/08/12 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA

5/09/12 Plea For Peace Center – Stockton, CA

5/10/12 The Alley – Sparks, NV

5/11/12 Branx – Portland, OR

5/12/12 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

5/13/12 The Venue – Boise, ID

5/14/12 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT

5/15/12 The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO

5/16/12 People’s Court – Des Moines, IA

5/17/12 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

5/18/12 The Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS

CATTLE DECAPITATION – Shockwave Festival Tour 2012 Presented By Full Metal Jackie – w/ Fear Factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning, Forged In Flame

7/06/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

7/07/2012 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC

7/11/2012 Pyramid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB

7/12/2012 Station 4 – St Paul, MN

7/13/2012 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI

7/14/2012 Kool House – Toronto, ON

7/17/2012 Imperial Theater – Quebec City, QC

7/18/2012 Club Soda – Montreal, QC

7/20/2012 Northern Lights – Clifton, NY

7/21/2012 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

7/22/2012 Reverb – Reading, PA

7/25/2012 Palladium – Worcester, MA

7/26/2012 Empire – Springfield, VA

7/29/2012 Tebala Shrine – Rockford, IL

8/02/2012 Nakai Hall – Window Rock, AZ

8/03/2012 The Marqee Theater – Tempe, AZ

8/04/2012 House Of Blues – Hollywood, CA

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on CATTLE DECAPITATION, click on link below!

http://www.metalblade.com/cattle decapitation

LONG LIVE CATTLE DECAPITATION.

Stone.

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Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Back at the beginning of the year, I purchased Revelator; the debut from Tedeschi Trucks Band. This is a CD that I found myself plopping into the car’s player and letting the Rock ‘N Roll from this exquisite band soar. Derek Trucks is simply put, a wow guitarist. Susan Tedeschi is simply put, a wow vocalist.

Fabulous songs and so many tones and rhythms happening from a vast assembly of musicians; that it’s a whirlwind of musical bliss. Anyone unfamiliar with Susan Tedeschi should think: Sheryl Crow. Fans of so many Rock genres can get a kick out of what Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have accomplished with their band here. Quality personified.

It was sad to hear that Adam Yauch passed away on Friday, May 4th. A founding member of the Beastie Boys is no longer around and he left way too young. Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, bandmates, friends and fans of Adam Yauch.

An album I have caught onto this past week is: Michael Thompson Band – Future Past. This potent dose of AOR and Melodic Hard Rock was released back on February 24th of this year, via Frontiers Records. Michael Thompson is superb on guitar and keyboards. Michael Thompson has been a name in the world of Rock and Pop since the late 80’s, with a who’s who list of legendary celebrities he has played for; from Michael Jackson and Celine Dion to Vince Neil.

Vocalist Larry King (no, not the dude who retired from CNN) has an amazing voice. A trademark AOR/Melodic Rock voice. My ears surely dig how he sings these songs on Future Past. I’ve enjoyed listening to Future Past so much, I am hoping Michael Thompson will create more studio albums with Larry King. Good stuff. I also hope to write more about this album in the near future.

I don’t know about you, yet I am blown away by the album artwork of the new Municipal Waste album cover for The Fatal Feast. Justin Osbourn of Slasher Design created this fantastic cover. If Metal Odyssey adds a new award category of album artwork for the “Best Of” year-end lists; The Fatal Feast will be a muscular Metal contender! Add this one to my list of Metal albums I want to write more about… soon.

Municipal Waste – The Fatal Feast was released back on April 10th of this year, via Nuclear Blast America.

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Okay. Those are my Metal and Rock ‘N Roll thoughts for Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Comment on them please! The Metal Odyssey boss said I need to draw more Metal commentary; otherwise I will be yelled at badly. Have a Rockin’ and cool Metal weekend. Also… If you still rent VHS tapes… “be kind and rewind.”

Rest In Peace, Adam Yauch. 1964 – 2012

Rest In Peace, Jeff.

Stone.

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KING GIANT “Dismal Hollow” – Stone’s Metal Pick Of The Day!

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KING GIANT – The thickly heavy, riff infested and insanely memorable Dismal Hollow, from Virginia’s King Giant, is my Metal Pick Of The Day. Released on January 31, 2012, Dismal Hollow is easily one of the must haves for any fan of blue-collar, Southern Metal. With legitimate comparisons to Corrosion Of Conformity, Clutch and Danzig; King Giant still resonates with originality and their Metal is a non-stop driving force! I feel Orange Goblin fans should get a Metal kick from King Giant’s Metal sound.

Honestly, the vocals of Dave Hammerly are eerily similar to that of Glenn Danzig. It all sounds grand to my ears and I get a Metal charge out of how contagious Dave’s vocals truly are. Strong and confident vocals from Dave makes this album of songs sound all the more muscular. Dismal Hollow never relents on its mission of Doom inspired thunder, coupled with more Metal grooves than you knew existed; the Metal psyche-out meter is smokin’ on all 8 songs here, my Metal brethren.

I can’t point out a favorite song that easily here, King Giant smacks it down so F’n thoroughly on Dismal Hollow. I have to say this album as a whole is my favorite; with the instrumental Road To Eleusis being damn near perfect. Something about this King Giant album has me reaching for my Sunrise On The Sufferbus CD from Masters Of Reality. Trust me, King Giant is heavier though.

If you are going Metal shopping today or this weekend, it is pertinent that you pick up Dismal Hollow. This is as imperative a Metal purchase as you’ll ever make in your entire Metal lovin’ life. Metal be thy name.

* Dismal Hollow was released on King Giant’s own imprint label, Graveyard Hill Records; with a split release on The Path Less Traveled Records.

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KING GIANT:

Floyd Walters III – bass

Todd “t.i.” Ingram – lead guitar

Dave Hammerly – vocals

Brooks – drums

David Kowalski – rhythm guitar

Photo Credit: Caroline Deutermann

Dismal Hollow – Track Listing:

Appomattox

Tale Of Mathias

A Steward’s Prayer

Pistols and Penance

6 O’clock Swill

The Fog

Road To Eleusis

O’ Drifter

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* For more info on KING GIANT, click on the links below:

http://www.kinggiant.com

http://www.facebook.com/kinggiantband

LONG LIVE KING GIANT.

Stone.

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