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DESTABILIZER – Sign To Horror Pain Gore Death Productions “Violence Is The Answer!” Set For Release On September 22nd

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 23, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Pre-Orders + Single Live Now

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the debut album from Denmark’s vicious Thrash assassins Destabilizer. Violence Is The Answer! is up now for pre-order and will be released September 22nd on CD and Digital formats along with merch.

Formed in 2020 in Denmark, Destabilizer perform vicious and uncompromising chaotic Thrash metal. With lyrics that provoke and challenge, Violence Is The Answer! delves into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, with a fast-paced and guitar-driven sound that is a furious storm of intensity, accompanied by blistering solos that ignite the senses.

Destabilizer deliver a relentless sonic assault that pushes the boundaries of aggression… a chilling atmosphere that transports listeners to a darker realm. Violence Is The Answer! showcases ten tracks of explosive Thrash complimented by the gory and satanic imagery of renowned artist Mario Lopez, which adds a visually striking dimension to the work.

For fans of Exodus, Exumer, Kreator, Razor, Rigor Mortis, Slayer, Sodom, Tankard, Vio-lence and Voivod 

Listen to the single “Progress” at youtube.com/watch?v=4iFHBVseocA

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/destabilizer-violence-is-the-answer-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/violence-is-the-answer

Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/destabilizer

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Violence Is The Answer!
  2. Iconoclast
  3. The Road To Hell
  4. Progress
  5. Matchday
  6. Invocation
  7. King Paimon
  8. Ex Inferis
  9. Panic
  10. Terrorist

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Chile’s J.P. Krom Conjures The Mystical With “Luna Plutón” Off Upcoming Gothic Metal EP “AstroMetal”

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 20, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

A son of Poseidon, J.P. Krom is a Chilean writer/composer, singer/guitarist, and one of a few who cultivate the gothic metal style in the country. His music is a blend of astrological /esoteric concepts overlaid with the sounds and structures of gloomy metal, which are further enhanced with stunning visuals. Initially inspired by an astral chart, an irresistible invitation to the esoteric he began to hone his classical training into the both brooding and effervescent music that is found on the third album “AstroMetal” set to be released later this fall. In the meantime, he offers the Spanish single “Luna Plutón”, which invokes harmonious leads and bassy vocals that draw you in. Krom comments:

“Luna Plutón tells us about dark family secrets, kept in the dark of our minds. Secrets we all have, and some know and they use them to manipulate, generating resentment and an obsession with these emotions fixed in the deep. It seems that nothing can purge our blame, that most of the time we try to deny.”

Artwork by: José Canales/Valeria Jara

“Astrometal” contains six intense, deep, and powerful tracks, which are an obvious evolution from the 2021 EP “YOD”, affirming the gothic metal style that better suits J.P. with his “smoke voice”. Alongside “Luna Plutón”, the forthcoming EP has tracks “Woman Hermit” (dedicated to a Tarot card), “I Tried” (for Venus and Saturn), and “Breaking the Walls”, which features an epic symphonic arrangement that takes us to the past through ancient times. “You & I” is a love song, a declaration from a father to his son, and finally rounded out with the experimental-electronic track “I Don’t Feel Love”, a sad and introspective tune.

With “Astrometal”, the listener is invited to travel to dark passages, with sticky melodies, and uncover an esoteric listening experience, a polished and powerful sound, with a deep “smoky” voice crooning out into the abyss. J.P. Krom is recommended for fans of Type O Negative, Lacrimas Profundere, and Paradise Lost.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Luna Plutón” at https://youtu.be/T34TkGnv5JU

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/OJPO

EP Band Lineup:
J.P. KROM – Vocals & Guitars
Dean Gaudoin – Bass
Braulio Morales – Synthesizers
Guillermo Pereira – Drums

Live Band Lineup:
J.P. KROM – Vocals & Guitars
Kagno – Lead Guitar
Reynaldo Catalán – Bass
Braulio Morales – Synthesizers
Guillermo Pereira – Drums

Source: Asher Media Relations

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Finnish Thrash Metal Band JUSTICE THEORY’s New Single Is An Anthem For The Oppressed Individuals

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 19, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture: Santeri Punnala

The melodic metal band Justice Theory from Finland releases a new song “Fireborn“. 2012 founded thrash metal band has evolved towards a more melodic sound.

Liste to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-fireborn

Guitar player and vocalist Valtteri Saharinen backgrounds the single:
“‘Fireborn’ is an anthem for all individuals who have been oppressed or pulled down by nonbelievers. They want You to believe that You are nothing and all Your attempts to succeed in Life Will ultimately fail. That’s not true…

I wanted to tell You By this Song that no matter what They say it’s YOU in The end WHO decides what You can achieve in Your Life. No One can tame The Flame inside You – that makes You Fireborn.”

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WARMEN – Finnish Metal Powerhouse Unleashes “Here For None” Full-Length Via Reaper Entertainment!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Marek Sabogal

Here For None, the new album from Finnish metal powerhouse featuring Janne Wirman (Children Of Bodom) is out now worldwide via Reaper Entertainment!

Here For None heralds a new era. True to the motto, “The king is dead, long live the king,” WARMEN is not only headed towards heavier shores musically due to the band’s updated lineup, but it can also be said with justification that WARMEN is taking on the musical legacy of Wirman’s former band in a spectacular way.


“I will always be Janne from Bodom. That’s okay with me. I’m happy about it and I don’t have to hide my past. I also see that as a positive thing for WARMEN,” Wirman notes of his good reputation and the attention he gets within the metal scene. Together with his brother Antti Wirman and longtime friend Jyri Helko, the trio has recuited Seppo Tarvainen on drums as well as Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum) on vocals to make Here For None a true masterpiece of melodic death metal.

The band adds, “We are not only super excited about the release of the new album that we are so proud of but also about the fact that the album release show [took place] at the great Summer Breeze festival!”

Here For None is available on vinyl, digipak CD, and digital formats at THIS LOCATION.

Watch WARMEN’s previously released video for “Hell On Four Wheels,” “Warmen Are Here For None,” the band’s making of “Hell On Four Wheels” clip, and two album trailers at THIS LOCATION.

WARMEN:
Janne Wirman – keyboards
Petri Lindroos – vocals
Antti Wirman – guitar
Jyri Helko – bass
Seppo Tarvainen – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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WINTERSTORM – Premieres “Fate Of The Atlanteans” Lyric Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, Power Metal with tags , , , , , , on August 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

In support of their hotly-anticipated, fifth studio album “Everfrost”(postponed for a release on September 22, 2023) via AFM Records, pre-order HERE!

“In “Fate of the Atlanteans” we ask humanity, if it does not realize that if we do not change our way of dealing with our planet, we will face the same fate as in Atlantis history and thus the destruction of our world.” The band comments. Watch their new lyric video now streaming HERE:

As the “Winter” stands for nordic viking and folk metal, the “Storm” for fast-paced power metal, combined with epic and orchestral metal facettes, on “Everfrost”, WINTERSTORM shines in a new splendor. It’s the melodic grandeur, that clearly marks the foreground of WINTERSTORM, reflected in heavily catchy choruses and colossal, polyphonic vocals. Striking elements of different metal styles merge with each other and get a completely new impression, that WINTERSTORM’s new album may be their most versatile and powerful album to date; one that does not have to hide behind proved genre colleagues such as Blind Guardian or Rhapsody Of Fire.

“Everfrost” will be coming out as CD Digipak, limited clear blue Vinyl and Boxset on September 22, 2023 via AFM Records, the pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!

“Everfrost” – track listing:

  1. Origin
  2. To The End Of All Known
  3. The Phoenix Died (Remember)
  4. Circle Of Greed
  5. Future Times
  6. Everfrost
  7. Final Journey
  8. Fate Of The Atlanteans
  9. Crusade
  10. Overcome The Fear
  11. Silence

Source: AFM Records

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METALITE – Premieres Music Video For Powerful, New Album Single “Blazing Skies”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

On January 19, 2024, Swedish melodic power metal act METALITE will release their forthcoming studio album, Expedition One, and sees them unleash their most gigantic record to date!

Following the previously-released, first single, “Disciples Of The Stars” and a haunting, in-depth album trailer, today, METALITE are premiering a music video for the powerful anthem “Blazing Skies“! Join the Expedition One, and watch their official, new music video now premiering HERE:

Expedition One tells a fictitious story about life on our planet in the year 2055. The band’s upcoming magnum opus inspires with a wide range of diverse compositions and an intelligent sci-fi story that couldn’t be more topical. In addition, their fourth album offering manifests the musicians’ amazing artistic development.

METALITE‘s visionary sci-fi trip is told over sixteen multi-faceted songs that combine the quintet’s many strengths: powerful and at the same time delicate guitar riffs and solos, anthemic melodies courtesy of vocalist Erica Ohlsson, driving rhythms and cleverly positioned keyboard parts. Expedition One was produced by guitarist Edwin Premberg, and was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen. The pre-sale of this early 2024 album highlight, one that belongs into every well-sorted power- and melodic metal record colection, is available via AFM Recordsat THIS LOCATION!

“In the past four or five years, our sound has evolved considerably,”Premberg recently said. “The quality of our production in particular has progressed considerably since our debut.”

“We are really excited to release this bombastic song together with this epic video made by Ted Lindén at Bullsize Production.” METALITE comments.“The song is truly a blast in a classic Metalite style and it feels that we have leveled up a few steps since last time. We hope everyone will like it and we looking forward to play it live!”

METALITE live:
20.09.2023 Full Metal Cruise Part II

https://www.instagram.com/metalitesweden

Source: AFM Records

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Australian Heavy Metal Act ELM STREET Returns With New Album “The Great Tribulation” & Shares Music Video For First Single

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 17, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Following an ambitious multi-year tour that saw the band bring their heavy metal power to Europe, Canada and the USA, the Australian heavy metal band ELM STREET finally returns with their third studio album: “The Great Tribulation”! The album will be released as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats on October 27, 2023 via Massacre Records, the pre-sale is now available at THIS LOCATION!

A soundtrack for troubled times, or a charred mirror reflecting the state of the world today, “The Great Tribulation” provides commentary on the darker side of life, and pairs it with the band’s most ambitious and hard-hitting music to date. While ELM STREET‘s first two albums, “Barbed Wire Metal” and “Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist”, have both been revered as modern classics by fans of traditional-flavoured heavy metal, “The Great Tribulation”seeks to take the template set by the two albums preceding it, and amplifies it by several notches, resulting in the band’s most powerful, complex, and heavy performances recorded to date.

Everything about “The Great Tribulation” encapsulates a band at the peak of their powers, ELM STREET have left no stone un-turned in expressing their diverse musical palette, resulting in a wide-ranging collection of songs that stand tall individually, but extremely powerful as a collective unit.

Give ear, as tthe band is premiering a music video for their first single “Take The Night”! At just over 2 minutes long, it’s the shortest and most direct song the band has produced to date, without sacrificing any of the trademark power and fretboard fireworks they are known for.

Watch the new ELM STREET video clip now streaming HERE

ELM STREET:
Ben Batres – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Aaron Adie – Lead Guitar
Nick Ivkovic – Bass Guitar
Tomislav Perkovic – Drums

“The song was written at the very start of the writing sessions, and is a throwback to simple, catchy, party metal anthems we’ve all grown up enjoying.“ The band comments.

“The Great Tribulation” – track listing:

  1. Seven Sirens
  2. Take The Night
  3. The Price Of War
  4. If Provoked, Will Strike
  5. Behind The Eyes Of Evil
  6. The Last Judgement
  7. The Darker Side Of Blue
  8. A State Of Fear

Source: Massacre Records

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Thrashers INTENT Release “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)” Ahead Of New EP

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Brutal thrash four-piece INTENT are following up their 2022 full-length Exile with an equally bloodthirsty offering. The upcoming EP, Sins of the Past that will be released on September 1st, breathes new life into a selection of tracks originally released on their debut record Vox Populi. The new single “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)” is streaming now.

Stream “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)” here: https://intentbandaz.bandcamp.com/track/number-12-looks-just-like-you-3

More on Sins of the Past:
The band comments:

“We wanted to record these tracks because when we recorded our first album, our budget and other resources were very limited. In the end we felt we didn’t do the songs justice. Years later, now that we have more experience producing our own records, we thought it would be fun to take some of our favorite tracks from our debut and do them the way they were intended.”

Sins of the Past – Track List:

  1. Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)
  2. Insight
  3. Network Failure

Kicking off with “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)”, INTENT deliver a ferocious onslaught of high speed rhythms and thundering percussion. The incessant crushing bass drum hits and heavy rhythms are utterly relentless. Continuing to inject a monumental display of power, “Insight” brings a vicious attack of unceasing riffs, aggressive chugs and menacing vocals. Entering into foreboding realms, “Network Failure” begins with intriguing groove bass lines and rhythmic percussion, before bursting into a full on offensive strike of raging heavy.

About INTENT:
Formed in 2015, the Arizona based INTENT subsequently underwent a number of line-up changes and spent time developing their sound before heading into the live scene. The outfit soon began opening up for bands like OVERKILL, DRI, and HAVOK to name a few. 2018 saw the release of their debut album Vox Populi, and in 2022 the release of Exile showcased the thrashers’ hard work as they cultivated the next era of their sound. The upcoming EP sees the quartet continue on that trajectory.

INTENT:
Jeremy Lambert – vocals/guitar
Alec Trow – Guitar
Patrick Murphy – bass
Garrett Loper (Rest in Peace) – drums

Source: C Squared Music

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GOATWHORE – To Kick Off Second Leg Of US Tour Supporting Eyehategod Later This Month!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 15, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

GOATWHORE will kick off the second leg of the 30 Years Of Take As Needed For Pain Tour supporting Eyehategod later this month! The journey begins on August 31st in Austin, Texas and runs through September 23rd in Lafayette, Louisiana. Additional support will be provided by Cancer Christ on select dates. Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

GOATWHORE w/ Eyehategod, Cancer Christ:
8/31/2023 The Mohawk – Austin, TX
9/01/2023 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
9/02/2023 Launchpad – Albuquerque, MN
9/03/2023 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
9/04/2023 The Nile – Mesa, AZ
9/05/2023 Transplant Brewery – Palmdale, CA
9/06/2023 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA w/ Hirax, Bl’ast!
9/07/2023 The Regent – Los Angeles, CA w/ Hirax, Bl’ast!
9/08/2023 Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA w/ Final Conflict
9/09/2023 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
9/10/2023 Vets Hall – Santa Cruz, CA
9/11/2023 John Henry’s – Eugene, OR
9/12/2023 Dante’s – Portland, OR
9/13/2023 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
9/14/2023 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
9/15/2023 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT
9/16/2023 Ernie’s November – Cheyenne, WY
9/17/2023 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
w/ Eyehategod:
9/18/2023 Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
9/19/2023 Trees – Dallas, TX
9/20/2023 Bears – Shreveport, LA
9/21/2023 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
9/22/2023 Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA
9/23/2023 Feed N Seed – Lafayette, LA

GOATWHORE released their Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven full-length last October via Metal Blade Records. Their most accomplished album to date in sound, concept, and execution, the twelve-track offering earned the #9 position on Billboard’s Current Hard Music Albums chart upon its first week of release and stands among the most dangerous records to come out of 2022.

GOATWHORE:
Louis B. Falgoust II – vocals
Sammy Duet – guitars, vocals
Zack Simmons – drums
Robert “TA” Coleman – bass

Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven is available on CD, LP on multiple color variants, and digitally. Preview and purchase yours today at:metalblade.com/goatwhore.

View the band’s videos for “Born Of Satan’s Flesh” at THIS LOCATION and the title track at THIS LOCATION.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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DEATH CULT Mark 40-Year History With Special Show On October 23rd At The Theatre At The Ace Hotel

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 14, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

SINGLE U.S. PERFORMANCE SEES THE BAND EXPLORE THEIR POST-PUNK ORIGINS WITH A SETLIST THAT SPANS THE THREE INCARNATIONS OF THE SEMINAL BAND

Aug. 14, 2023 – Death Cult returns. The storied post-punk progenitor to The Cult returns for a sole U.S. performance on Oct. 23 at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.

The evening, while centered around Death Cult and their eponymous EPs, will boast a setlist that spans the three phases of the band, from Southern Death Cult, to Death Cult, and The Cult’s first two albums: Dreamtime (1984) and Love (1985).

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy follow the Los Angeles outing with a U.K. trek featuring the same, remarkable celebration of The Cult’s origins:

October 23 Los Angeles, CA The Theatre at The Ace Hotel
November 6 Belfast, UK Telegraph
November 7 Dublin, IE 3Olympia
November 9 Sheffield, UK Foundry
November 10 Liverpool, UK Guild of Students
November 12 Glasgow, UK Barrowland
November 13 Nottingham, UK Rock City
November 14 Birmingham, UK O2 Institute
November 16 Bournemouth, UK O2 Academy
November 17 Norwich, UK UEA
November 18 Manchester, UK Albert Hall
November 20 London, UK Brixton Electric
November 21 London, UK Brixton Electric

Tickets for all dates are on-sale this Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 am local time. Check for local pre-sale options.

Southern Death Cult formed in 1981, releasing their sole, self-titled album posthumously in 1983. That same year, Death Cult formed, with Astbury joining forces with Duffy for a musical partnership that has endured for 40-plus years. The band released two 12-inches that same year, one being the Death Cult EP, which were subsequently combined and released as a CD. Death Cult is a vital transmission from the generation of Shamanic post-punk gothic futurists.

Death Cult became The Cult in 1984. Releasing Dreamtime that same year and going on to experience a career that has seen the release of 11 full-length albums, as well as numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications.

The band previously announced a series of traditional performances, spanning The Cult’s discography:

October 5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
October 6 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Grand Theatre *
October 8 Eugene, OR Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Soreng Theatre *
October 11 Spokane, WA Northern Quest Resort & Casino
October 12 Boise, ID Revolution Concert House *
October 14 Shelton, WA Little Creek Casino Resort – Skookum Event Center
October 15 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre *
October 17 Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery
October 19 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts by the Bay *
October 20 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts by the Bay *
October 21 Rancho Mirage, CA Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage – The Show
October 26 Chandler, AZ Gila River Hotels & Casino – The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass
October 27 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl *
October 28 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl *

*Cold Cave opens

Source: Speakeasy PR

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TERMINALIST – Danish/American Thrash Metal Collective Issues “Mutating Fractures” Video/Single

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

photos by Theis Wilmer Poulsen

Second LP “The Crisis As Condition” Nears September Release On Indisciplinarian

Watch TERMINALIST’s “Mutating Fractures” video HERE.

Danish/American hyperthrash band TERMINALIST today unleashes a new video for “Mutating Fractures,” the second single from their impending second LP, “The Crisis As Condition”, out in early September on Indisciplinarian.

Just as on their debut album, TERMINALIST teamed up with producer Lasse Ballade, “The Crisis As Condition” recorded and mixed at Ballade Studios in Copenhagen and mastered by V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress) at Woodshed Studios in Germany. Also, the same as the first album, British painter Ryan T. Hancock is again responsible for the unique artwork, and photography is handled by Theis Wilmer Poulsen.

The disturbing video for “Mutating Fractures” was created in cooperation with videographer Johan Von Bülow. TERMINALIST vocalist, lyricist, and guitarist Emil Hansen elaborates on the song theme, stating, “The crises we face affect and worsen each other. Whether we’re talking climate, war, or inequality, these issues each play a part in a larger whole. ‘Mutating Fractures’ is an attempt to convey this message through imagery inspired by the Covid crisis where the crises resemble fractures constantly mutating, presenting new problems along the way. It’s a deeply pessimistic track which, although catchy and riffy, also itself mutates, diverting from the original theme before the last reprise.”

Watch the video for the new TERMINALIST single “Mutating Fractures” RIGHT HERE and stream the single HERE.

“The Crisis As Condition” will be released September 8th on LP – gatefold with 100 on Orange Vinyl and 300 on Black Vinyl – as well as CD, CS, and digital formats via Indisciplinarian. physical formats can now be preordered at the label webshop HERE. Also watch the video for the album’s title track HERE.

TERMINALIST has just supported sci-fi legends Voivod in Copenhagen, where the band will also play its release show at Loppen, Christiania on September 8th with support from power thrashers Exelerate. Additional live excursions are to be expected following the album’s release.

TERMINALIST Live:

9/08/2023 Loppen – Copenhagen, DK *LP Release show w/ Exelerate [tickets]

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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IRON SAVIOR – Returns With “In the Realm of Heavy Metal” In New Single & Video Off Upcoming Album “Firestar”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, Power Metal with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 12, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

German power metal frontrunners, IRON SAVIOR, have announced the release of their new studio album, titled Firestar, for October 6, 2023 via AFM Records. The pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!

Following previously-released songs, “Through the Fires of Hell” and the blistering, fast-paced album title track, IRON SAVIOR are premiering a music video for their new single “In the Realm of Heavy Metal”! The new clip is now streaming HERE.

Firestar track listing:

IRON SAVIOR have again come up with an exceptional studio album in Firestar, enhanced by Felipe Machado Franco’s impressive cover artwork presenting the band’s mighty spaceship that has been aroundr since 2011. The cherry on the cake is the powerful production courtesy of Hamburg’s Powerhouse Studio, including intelligently positioned keyboard parts and the anthemic background choirs, supported by Sielck’s 17-year-old daughter Frida and her boyfriend. Without any doubt, Firestar promises to be a bonfire in many respects!

IRON SAVIOR:
Piet Sielck (vocals, guitars)
Joachim “Piesel” Küstner (guitars)
Jan S. Eckert (bass)
Patrick Klose (drums)

Firestar track listing:

  1. The Titan
  2. Curse of the Machinery
  3. In the Realm of Heavy Metal
  4. Demise of the Tyrant
  5. Firestar
  6. Through the Fires of Hell
  7. Mask, Cloak and Sword
  8. Across the Wastelands
  9. Rising from Ashes
  10. Nothing Is Forever
  11. Together as One

Source: AFM Records

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Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest Unveil 2023 Lineup w/ Casket Robbery, Raven Black, Summoner’s Circle

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 11, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest 2023
Saturday, October 14th at The Amp in Jackson, TN Get tickets now for only $30.00!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2023-tickets-542779246337

Check out the bands playing in this Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DohLYRafzhQS20PAHEGwu

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is proud to unveil its lineup for its 2023 edition in Jackson, TN on October 14th. The lineup will feature the following:

Casket Robbery
Raven Black
Summoners Circle
Fires In The Distance
Autumn Lies Buried
Blood Stained Dusk
The Red Mountain
Gravehuffer
Tombstone Blue
The Band Repent
Temple Of The Fuzz Witch
Crazy Mad Ride
The Gunpowder Plot
(Exact order and set times to be announced at a later date)

About: The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is a one-day heavy metal music festival held in West Tennessee. It features bands from all over the USA, along with numerous art, craft, and food vendors, and is the only event of its kind in the Jackson, TN area. The aim of the festival is to connect bands and artists with new fans and supporters. The festival organizers are paving the way in allowing the bands and artists to perform and sell their goods while keeping 100% of their merchandise revenue with no vending fees or merch cuts.

Official Sponsors:
Dragonfly Hemp Company
Lisa Adkins Photography & Marketing
Black Doomba Records
Dark Sails Entertainment
Charlotte’s Mystical Web
Sacred Adornments
Reverie Compass
The Herbal Connection
(More spots available, contact us today!)

Media Sponsors:
Pete’s Rock News And Views
Asher Media Relations
(More spots available, contact us today!)

Over 40 Food & Craft Vendors TBA!​
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or playing at next year’s event or have any questions regarding the event please send an email to submit@metaldevastationradio.com​

Don’t forget to enter the raffle at the official Metal Devastation Music Fest Booth on October 14th and get a chance to win a brand new Ibanez guitar pictured below!

Source: Asher Media Relations

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LUTHARO – To Support UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, East Coast Tour With PALADIN Kicks Off Next Month

Posted in canadian heavy metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 10, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Hot on the heels of their recent co-headline tour announcement, Canadian melodic metal outfit LUTHARO has now announced a string of Canadian dates supporting power metal powerhouses UNLEASH THE ARCHERS. They will be joined by tourmates PALADIN for all four dates. Tickets are available HERE.

LUTHARO will also be riding across the East Coast of the US this Fall on a co-headlining run with thrashy power metal affront PALADIN. The tour kicks off on September 20th in Knoxville, TN and wraps on October 8th in Louisville, KY. Full dates and more information are available below.

LUTHARO commments: “IT’S TIME TO SHRED! We are super stoked to be joining our friends in Paladin for an epic tour this fall! Tickets are available and we hope to see you on the road! 🤘❤️‍🔥”

LUTHARO will be touring in support of their latest album, Hiraeth. This new album launches into an epic exploration of the band’s technical, musical and compositional abilities. They expertly balance hauntingly beautiful atmospheres with raw power and aggression. Hiraeth is an astounding new album, a fantastically epic journey that needs to be experienced to be believed. Stream Hiraeth HERE.

LUTHARO:
Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals
Victor Bucur – Guitars, backing vocals
Chris Pacey – Bass
Cory Hofing – Drums
Jeff WIlson – Guitar (Live)

LUTHARO/PALADIN – Tour Dates:

9/22 Fri – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl (Downstairs)
9/23 Sat – Cleveland, OH – No Class
9/24 Sun – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
9/26 Tue – Nashville, TN – DRKMTTR
9/27 Wed – Birmingham, AL – The Nick
9/28 Thu – Tallahassee, FL – The Bark
9/29 Fri – Gainesville, FL – Loosey’s
9/30 Sat – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
10/1 Sun – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
10/3 Tue – Baltimore, MD – The Crown
10/5 Thu – Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland
10/6 Fri – Providence, RI – Dusk

LUTHARO w/ UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, PALADIN:

10/19 Thu – Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey
10/20 Fri – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix
10/21 Sat – Montreal, QC – Studio TD
10/22 Sun – Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell

Connect With Lutharo:
Bandcamp: https://lutharoband.bandcamp.com/album/hiraeth
Website: https://www.lutharo.com/

Source: C Squared Music

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UNEARTH Announce Co-Headline Run With REVOCATION

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 9, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

“The adventure continues,” as they celebrate 25 years as a band, metalcore juggernauts UNEARTH are joining forces with progressive death metal stalwarts REVOCATION for a North American string of tour dates. Featuring support from ENTHEOS and HIGH COMMAND, the tour will kick off on September 29th in Brooklyn, NY at the legendary St. Vitus bar and wrap on October 20th in Ottawa, ON at The Brass Monkey. Tickets go on sale Friday August 11 at 10:00am local time and will be available HERE.

“We are more than ready for round two of touring North America in support of our new album ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’,” shares UNEARTH. “We’ll be joined by the killer Revocation on this co-headlining run with support coming from the viciously heavy and progressive Entheos and our Massachusetts brothers in High Command. Let’s tear it up friends.”

UNEARTH + REVOCATION w/ ENTHEOS, HIGH COMMAND:

Sep 29 – Brooklyn, NY – St. Vitus
Sep 30 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s
Oct 01 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s
Oct 02 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
Oct 03 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s
Oct 04 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
Oct 06 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
Oct 07 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
Oct 08 – West Palm, FL – Respectables
Oct 09 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
Oct 10 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
Oct 11 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
Oct 12 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
Oct 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Upstairs
Oct 14 – Horsehead, NY – The Pit @ The L
Oct 15 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s
Oct 16 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinere
Oct 17 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre
Oct 18 – Barrie, ON – The Queen Barrie
Oct 19 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
Oct 20 – Ottawa, ON – The Brass Monkey

The Wretched, The Ruinous Track List:
The Wretched; The Ruinous
Cremation of the Living
Eradicator
Mother Betrayal
Invictus
Call of Existence
Dawn of the Militant
Aniara
Into the Abyss
Broken Arrow
Theaters of War

Metal titans UNEARTH have left their undeniable mark on heavy metal history through their relentless determination to deliver indisputable classics with every album. Now, 25 years into their career, the Boston bruisers’ legacy has never been more evident than on their most recent release, The Wretched, The Ruinous, which can be purchased HERE.

“The Wretched; The Ruinous is about the eight billion people on this planet,” describes vocalist Trevor Phipps. “We’ve created a man-made mass extinction event and have been too slow to correct our faults. Extreme weather, drought, famine, disease, erosion of land, culture wars, civil wars, wars for natural resources, and the displacement of billions of people, is all a current reality. This isn’t a future problem; it is a now problem and I take this record to talk about it.”

Source: C Squared Music

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Melodic Death-Thrash Outfit RAIDER On North American Tour Right Now!

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 7, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Ontario-based melodic death-thrash outfit RAIDER are going to tear open North America this month on their North American tour. With support from INVICTA and WARHEAD on select dates, the tour kicks off on August 4th in Montreal, QC and wraps on August 27th in Cleveland, Ohio. The band is touring in support of their most recent album, Trial By Chaos, which is out now.

RAIDER:

Angelo Bonaccorso – Vocals
Gabriel Rosa – Guitars
Bennett Smith – Guitars
Aaron Tanner – Bass

04/08- Montreal, QC*
05/08 – Toronto, ON*
06/08 – Cincinnati, OH*
07/08 – Knoxville, TN
09/08 – Tulsa, OK
10/08 – Houston, TX
11/08 – San Antonio, TX
12/08 – Dallas, TX
13/08 – Albuquerque, NM
15/08 – Tuscon, AZ**
16/08 – Tempe, AZ**
18/08 – Fresno, CA **
19/08 – Santa Rosa, CA **
20/08 – Palmdale, CA**
22/08 – Santa Fe, NM
23/08 – Oklahoma City, OK
24/08 – Des Moines, IA
25/08 – Kansas City, MO
26/08 – Chicago, IL
27/08 – Cleveland, OH

*with Invicta
**with Warhead

While RAIDER is known for their sheer unbridled savagery, the overarching theme of their music is deceptively positive. “Life is hard the whole way through and each and every one of us has our own personal hell to contend with in order to find meaning,” the band elaborates. “We want to be a voice that is in your corner of the ring for the battles we face together, and the battles you face alone. That being said, there is no rule that facing life’s challenges should make us perpetually miserable and that is what our live show is all about. We want people to feel welcome no matter who they are or where they come from, and to have FUN with us. If we can bring people joy and empower them even just a little bit to take on the next big thing, we have done our work.”

Website: https://www.raiderofficial.com/
Bandcamp: https://raiderofficial.bandcamp.com

Source: C Squared Music

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Enough With The “Greatest/Ranked” Guitar Player Lists Already!

Posted in classic rock, guitar legends, guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 6, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

I’m so exceedingly exhausted of the thousands of lists I see on social media ranking who the greatest guitarists of all-time are. I won’t name the very popular publication that “ranked” Brian May as #1 aka “the greatest ever”. That ranking alone was enough for me to vomit and luckily I didn’t. My point is these clickbait lists are completely biased, whether compiled by a single person or group of people.

I’m not saying Brian May is a terrible guitarist; in fact he would probably be in my personal list of 100 greatest guitarists somewhere. Just not at #1 for the love of God. The only good that these lists generate are debate and discussion, I suppose many would say. End of my opinion. To conclude, without posting a nonessential list, the guitarist that is my #1 all-time is Jimi Hendrix and that resonates more historical than picking Brian May.

Metal be thy name – Stone.

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LIEWEAVER – Ukrainian Death Metallers Share “Last Hope” Single

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 4, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Ukraine’s death metallers LIEWEAVER have today shared a new single entitled “Last Hope”. Stream it HERE.

LIEWEAVER convince with a dark mixture of everything that is extreme, but with grooves and modern sounding, recognizable songs, that basically can be described as black hymns with pit-stirring mentality.

LIEWEAVER first began to coalesce in October 2018 through the union of vocalist Vasiliy Kutsenko, guitarist Alex Choopov, and drummer Bogdan Fesenko. Soon, guitarist Alex Reshetnuk joined the group, and together they released a a debut single, “Paradox Of Creation“. A few months later bassist Bogdan Khoroshilov joined the band, and in February 2021 Ruslan Kovtun (keys/synth) completed the line-up for the recording of “The Origin” EP, which released by Lethal Scissor Records a few months later.

After release of the EP, the band kept themselves busy by playing gigs and working on new material. The outbreak of war made the band’s activities difficult for some time, but lately LIEWEAVER have managed to return on stage and to focus on songwriting once again.

The band’s new single, “Last Hope”, can be considered the swansong of their old sound. LIEWEAVER are now working on brand new material that while retaining the heaviness of the old style, will delve into a darker spectrum of sounds and concepts.

Watch for more news on other upcoming LIEWEAVER activities to be posted shortly.

LIEWEAVER:

https://www.instagram.com/lieweaverband/

https://www.facebook.com/lieweaverband

Lethal Scissor Records:

https://lethalscissor.bandcamp.com/

https://www.lethalscissor.com/

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Melodic Metal Project ELEMENT OF FATE Streaming “Dreamfall” Single

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 4, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

ELEMENT OF FATE, a Melodic Metal project consisting of fantasy artist and vocalist, Carol Phillips and guitarist/musician Scott Loose(Stellar Death, While Heaven Wept, et al), are streaming new single “Dreamfall” on Bandcamp! Visit the following link to stream it:

elementoffate.bandcamp.com/track/dreamfall

“Dreamfall” will be available on all digital platforms on August 25 through Bravemusic.

“Dreamfall is our third single release, and is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever chased a dream. It’s about finding the light in the darkness. When your soul feels hopeless and broken, and life seems impossible to endure, when you feel like you just can’t go on anymore. It’s about believing in yourself, and overcoming the fears, doubts and the negativity that can stop you from reaching your full potential. The song lyrics are a reflection of my own journey, and fighting these inner demons.” – Carol Phillips

Element of Fate primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol’s original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.

Line-Up:

Carol Phillips: Vocals, Lyrics
Scott Loose: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Programing

Credits: All music recorded at House Nine, and mixed/mastered by John Mario at JBG Records. Copyright 2023.

Individual Bios:

Carol Phillips is a fantasy artist and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She is a classically trained vocalist who began studying voice at age 13. She is primarily a lover of rock and heavy metal, but also enjoys singing many other styles of music. Her training and varied inspirations have allowed her to develop a very dynamic vocal range and tonality. Carol’s desire to explore all of the sounds and textures of the voice enables her to uniquely convey a story, and to emotionally connect with the listener. Element of Fate is her first foray into the world of songwriting and recording—merging her creative passion for both art and music, and fulfilling a life-long passion.

Scott Loose is a Washington, DC-based guitarist/musician and recording artist who has been writing music and playing in various rock/metal bands since the early 1990s. He has appeared on over 20 recordings, and has toured throughout the United States and Europe. Scott is also a founding member of the Bravemusic record label, whose motto is to create music “without boundaries” (www.bravemusic.com). Scott is best known for his work with As the Sea Parts, Brave, Day of Departure, Stellar Death, and While Heaven Wept.

Element of Fate on Spotify / instagram.com/carolphillipsart

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Rat Pak Records Set To Release George Lynch “Guitars At The End Of The World”

Posted in classic rock, guitar legends, guitarists, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 3, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

From Rat Pak Records:

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album “Guitars at The End of the World” via Rat Pak Records on September 08, 2023, an album which features 10 all new studio tracks along with 3 new bonus tracks. The album is the highly anticipated follow up to his 2021 opus “Seamless”, which fans of the shred-master embraced with open arms. Guitars at The End of the World features pro drumming legend Curt “Kirkee B.” Bisquera, who has worked with such greats as Elton John, Mick Jagger and Tom Petty, and also features renowned bassist Tony Franklin, who is known for his work with The Firm, Jimmy Page and Kenny Wayne Sheperd. Also appearing is Lynch Mob drummer Jimmy D’Anda on the track “The Crucible”.

Regarding George’s approach to instrumental albums, the virtuoso states, “I always focus on creating guitar-driven music that delivers something outside the realm of what most people would expect, coming from a semi-redeemed 80’s hair shredder. I want my instrumental records to be challenging, but not exhausting; personal, without being belligerently self-indulgent, include a fair amount of guitar histrionics, and pay tribute to the masters without making it sound like I’m competing to be the end-all summation of all guitar legacies that preceded me. I also wanted the underlying music to be more than vehicles for solos, I want the compositions to stand on their own”, explains Lynch. Fueled with driving guitar tracks like “Psycho Beta” and “The Crucible”, to the haunting outro of album closer “Contraflow”, it is clear there is no slowing down George’s creativity and Guitars at The End of the World is sure to be a fan favorite!

TRACK LISTING:

  1. The Knowing
  2. Psycho Beta
  3. The Crucible
  4. The Passage
  5. Borracho Boogie Delux
  6. Shadow of the Needle
  7. The Wolf
  8. Serpentarium
  9. The Ritual
  10. Contraflow
    BONUS TRACKS (CD & Digital versions only)
  11. Tone Bender
  12. Brilliant Lion From The Second Mountain
  13. Bitches Be Trippin’

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