Archive for rock albums 2013

Rock Super Group The Wondergirls Reunite With Iron Man 3 Soundtrack Single “Let’s Go All The Way” Featuring Robbie Williams

Posted in Hard Rock, movie soundtracks, movies, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Iron Man 3’s Ashley Hamilton Leads Star-Studded Group to Explosive Comeback

Los Angeles, CA –Appropriately packed with adrenaline rushing action, like its corresponding famous superhero movie Iron Man 3, is the latest single Let’s Go All the Way from rock super-group The Wondergirls. Included on the Iron Man 3: Heroes Fall movie soundtrack, the single was inspired by the movie and is available for download now on iTunes. The track features British superstar Robbie Williams as well as band members, actor Ashley Hamilton, Chris Lloyd (former VP/ A&R executive at Flip Records), Jay Gordon (Orgy) and Doug Ardito (Puddle of Mudd). Complete with a star-studded lineup, the group is back to showcase a fresh new image and pick up where they left off – with fans screaming their names.

The recording of “Lets Go All The Way” was recorded over several years, numerous times and every location possible. “We’ve recorded at some of the best recording facilities available, as well as rehearsal rooms, houses, garages, you name it” says Gordon. The song itself has brought this band of friends through unchartered territories and unpredicted experiences. While recording the vocals with Robbie Williams on Super Bowl Sunday, Gordon went to root for his team only to find Adele making tea and watching the game, piercing him star-struck. It’s this type of untraditional structure of recording and experiences around the song that have all influenced this power packed track.

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“The original 80’s (Sly Fox) version has its unique character and signature…(but) everyone is loving this version” answers Gordon.  The band charged the track with an electric beat that is driven by classic rock drums, crunchy guitar licks and raging synths all supported by refined vocal chops. The superhero anthem stirs up the perfect inclination of raw emotion and energy, which in turn is infused into the listeners. Opening with subtle intensity in the verses, leading to an explosion in the chorus that holds until the end of the song.

In its beginnings, The Wondergirls, who are based in Los Angeles, included numerous notable names such as Scott Weiland and Mark McGrath. When the group first formed, politics held The Wondergirls back from truly capitalizing and flourishing. While filming Iron Man 3, Hamilton felt it was the perfect storm for The Wondergirls to be revived and bring his initial plan into fruition. The Wondergirls recently signed to Across The Universe Records, with an expectant EP out soon.

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The Wondergirls have made it clear that they are back and here to stay with music to excite and tantalize their huge and still-growing fan base. Keep up with the super-group by visiting their Facebook page and downloading Iron Man 3’s “Let’s Go All The Way” now on iTunes.

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(Source: LaFamos PR & Branding)

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LONG LIVE THE WONDERGIRLS.

LONG LIVE IRON MAN.

Stone.

THE KINKS Legend DAVE DAVIES To Release New Album ‘I Will Be Me’ On June 4th, 2013

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock albums, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Los Angeles, CA – The man who forever changed the sound of Rock ‘n’ Roll when he invented distortion, Kink’s legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material! To be released on Cleopatra Records on June 4th, I Will Be Me features guest appearances by The Jayhawks, Anti-Flag, award-winning UK blues guitarist Oli Brown, Chris Spedding, US Stoner Rock band Dead Meadow, Aussie rockers The Art, Geri X and others! In support of Dave’s new album release, a special engagement of Live performances in New York and Los Angeles are scheduled for the end of May to mid-June! (see below for complete list of shows).

Dave Davies founded the Kinks in the early 1960s and forever changed music after he sliced up the speaker cone of a little green amp and created a revolutionary, distorted guitar tone and frenetic solo on the song “You Really Got Me”. Musicologist Joe Harrington described the Kinks influence: ” ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘All Day And All Of The Night’ … were predecessors of the whole three-chord genre … The Kinks did a lot to help turn Rock ‘n’ Roll into Rock.”

In 1998, writer Bill Crowley wrote, “As lead guitarist and founder of The Kinks, Dave Davies is one of the most unpredictable and original forces in Rock, without whom guitar-Rock styles including Heavy Metal and Punk would have been inconceivable. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave’s massive guitar sounds have inspired bands from Van Halen to Green Day.”

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Dave’s new album ‘I Will Be Me’ is a return to his groundbreaking guitar sound and innovative songwriting. His classically English voice shows off a new depth but still hits his famous high notes in this collection. The hard rocking track “Livin’ In The Past”, takes a look at obsession with all things retro but, ever the Mod, Dave surprises with the lyric, “No matter what they do or say, the future’s here to stay!” He takes a look back with “Little Green Amp”, a playful, punk homage to days when his jagged, blues driven sound wave ripped ahead of the British Invasion through stereos the world over.

“Cote du Rhone (I Will Be Me)”, an uncensored look at ugliness in the world today, is as angry and biting as any song in Dave’s repertoire with an innovative yet heavy slide guitar tone. Soothing lyrics and sounds of Jonathan Lea’s sitar playing on “Healing Boy” show Dave’s sensitive side. In a recent radio interview he said, “Rock music is a positive force for good.” This hopeful and optimistic vision manifests and bridges themes personal, social and universal in ‘I Will Be Me’.

Since the early days, Dave Davies has worked on a slew of critically acclaimed records, ranging from solo hit single “Death of a Clown”, to experimental Kinks records like ‘Village Green Preservation Society’ and ‘Arthur’ as well as the classic single “Lola” in the ’70s. In the ’80s Dave released experimentally prescient solo work like the eponymous album titled ‘Dave Davies’ or ‘AFL1-3603’ named after himself and/or the barcode symbol face cover art. His mainstream success continued in the 80s on hit Kinks albums ‘Low Budget’ and ‘State of Confusion’.

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In the ’90s he released more solo work such as ‘Bug’ and the compilation ‘Unfinished Business’. His songs have been featured in films by John Carpenter and on TV shows like ‘The Sopranos’, which used his tune “Living On A Thin Line”. His tell-all autobiographical book ‘Kink’ was well received in the late ’90s as well. In recent years, Dave has collaborated creatively with his sons. In 2010 he worked with son Russell Davies to create the hauntingly, beautiful Rock Electronica album, the Aschere Project. The film ‘Mystical Journey’, directed by son Martin Davies, narrates Dave’s longtime interest in the paranormal, Eastern philosophies and spirituality (the film inspired Julien Temple s BBC documentary ‘Kinkdom Kome’). No matter how diverse the ambition, Dave Davies puts his heart and soul in all of his projects.

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Tracks Include:

1. Little Green Amp

2. Livin’ In The Past

3. The Healing Boy

4. Midnight In L.A.

5. In The Mainframe

6. Energy Fields

7. When I First Saw You

8. The Actress

9. Erotic Neurotic

10. You Can Break My Heart

11. Walker Through The Worlds

12. Remember The Future

13. Cote Du Rhone (I Will Be Me)

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Dave Davies Tour Dates:

May 27, 28 & 29 – City Winery – New York, NY

May 30 – The Bull Run – Shirley, MA

May 31 – Infinity Hall – Norfolk, CT

June 1 – Musikfest Cafe – Bethlehem, PA

June 2 – The Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL

June 6 – Sainte Rocke – Hermosa Beach, CA

June 7 – Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA

June 9 – The Canyon Club – Agoura Hills, CA

June 11- Del Mar Fairgrounds – Del Mar, CA

More dates to come!

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To pre-order Dave Davies – ‘I Will Be Me’ CD: 

http://www.amazon.com/Dave-Davies-Will-Be-Me/dp/B00CA9VQBQ/ref=sr_1_17?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1366047104&sr=1-17&keywords=dave+davies

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

For more info on DAVE DAVIES, click on the links below!

facebook: Dave Davies

http://www.davedavies.com

http://www.thekinks.info/

www.CleopatraRecords.com

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LONG LIVE DAVE DAVIES.

LONG LIVE THE ROCK LEGACY OF THE KINKS.

Stone.

Legendary ‘Dutch Woodstock’ Featuring Pink Floyd, Santana, T-Rex, The Byrds, Soft Machine, Jefferson Airplane And Others Now Available On Double CD/DVD Set

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Featuring performances by Pink Floyd, Santana, T.Rex, The Byrds, Canned Heat, Jefferson Airplane, Soft Machine, It’s A Beautiful Day, Family, Country Joe, Dr. John & the Night Trippers, Flock and Al Stewart

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London, UK – One of the most historic concert events of the early ’70s, The Dutch Woodstock, also called the ‘Holland Pop Festival’, has now been released on a double CD/DVD set by UK’s Gonzo MultiMedia. Featuring rare and exciting performances by Pink Floyd, Santana, T.Rex, The Byrds, Canned Heat, Jefferson Airplane, Soft Machine, It’s A Beautiful Day, Family, Country Joe, Dr. John & The Night Trippers, Flock and Al Stewart, makes this extraordinary release a must for fans of music everywhere!

The three-day festival was held in August 1970 at the Kralingse Bos (Kralingse Forest) in Rotterdam, and despite the rain, an estimated 100,000 people attended the astounding event!

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Featuring…

Pink Floyd – Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun, A Saucerful Of Secrets

Santana – Gumbo, Savor, Jingo

The Byrds – Old Blue

Canned Heat – Human Condition, So Sad

T-Rex – Pavillions Of Sun

Jefferson Airplane – Saturday Afternoon, White Rabbit, Ballad Of You & Me & Pooneil plus interviews with Paul Kanter & Grace Slick

Soft Machine – Esther’s Nose Job

It’s A Beautiful Day – Wasted Union Blues, Open Up Your Hearts

Family – Drowned In Wine

Country Joe – Freedom Is A Constant

Dr. John & The Night Trippers – Mardi Gras Day

Flock – Big Bird

Al Stewart – Zero She Flies

The Dutch Woodstock double CD/DVD set will be released by GONZO MultiMedia UK on March 22, 2013

To Purchase The Dutch Woodstock Double CD/DVD Set: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15545

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF THE DUTCH WOODSTOCK.

LONG LIVE ROCK N’ ROLL.

Stone.

OLIVA “Raise The Curtain” – Legendary Jon Oliva: His First Solo Album Releases On June 21st, Via AFM Records

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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OLIVA – The extraordinary and legendary, multi-instrumentalist Jon Oliva will be seeing his first solo album released, via AFM Records, on June 21st, 2013. This release date is taken directly from the AFM Records website. Jon Oliva fans need no introduction to his musical genius; with his legacy being built upon Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Doctor Butcher and Jon Oliva’s Pain.

Jon Oliva continues to build upon his formidable and immeasurable career in music, with his forthcoming and highly anticipated solo album: Raise The Curtain. Check out the track listing below and sensational album artwork above. Metal be thy name.

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Raise The Curtain Track Listing:

01. Raise The Curtain

02. Soul Chaser

03. Ten Years

04. Father Time

05. I Know

06. Big Brother

07. Armageddon

08. Soldier

09. Stalker

10. The Witch

11. Can’t Get Away

12. The Truth (bonus track)

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For more info on JON OLIVA, click on the links below!

facebook: Jon Oliva’s Pain

http://www.afm-records.de

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LONG LIVE JON OLIVA.

A LEGENDARY MAN OF MUSIC.

Stone.

Bass Player Antoine Fafard To Release Second Album ‘Occultus Tramitis’ Featuring Former Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Mahavishnu Orchestra, King Crimson Members!

Posted in instrumental rock, jazz fusion, jazz rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Featuring! Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree), Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech), Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto), Chad Wackerman (Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa) and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern)

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London, UK – Much to the excitent of music aficionados across the globe, the second solo album by composer and bass player Antoine Fafard, ‘Occultus Tramitis’, will be released digitally on May 15 and on CD June 1, 2013. Featuring the contributions of a number of jazz-rock legends including Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree), Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech), Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto), Chad Wackerman (Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa) and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern), ‘Occultus Tramitis’ encompasses 11 tracks presenting almost an hour of exciting new music.

“Working on Antoines project was a real treat…his compositions and playing made it a unique experience. Both challenging and joyful at the same time! He put together a great team of players and I only wish we could have been playing in the same room!” – Jerry Goodman

Says Antoine, “I started to work on this CD in September 2011, right after the release of the ‘Solus Operandi’ album, and was still working on it in April 2013. I began to compose music with specific players in mind, hoping that they would eventually agree to participate. I guess that the players themselves were a great source of inspiration during the composition process. Interestingly, I wasn’t present during the recording sessions of any of the collaborators on this CD (all 15 of them). Each player on this album recorded their tracks in their home studios and all the songs were mixed in my home studio.”

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Drum legend Terry Bozzio comments on the track he performs on: “This is a really challenging piece. It was very subtle – it’s in eleven and it’s very sneaky… It is deceptively simple because it has an open, very flowing feel to the piece.”

Antoine Fafard’s recording career began with his band Spaced Out, who released their first album in 2000. By 2008 Spaced Out had recorded five studio albums, one live album and two DVDs, and had performed on international stages including Nearfest, USA in 2002 and Crescendo, France in 2006.

In 2010, Antoine decided to begin recording under his own name, without the limitations of the band format. His first solo album, ‘Solus Operandi’, released in August 2011, features more than an hour of original instrumental music by Antoine, working with a total of 13 collaborators, including world-class performers such as Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern), guitarist Jerry De Villiers Jr and drummer Magella Cormier. ‘Solus Operandi’ was composed on electric fretless bass and classical guitar, after Antoine re-acquainted himself with the guitar following many years focusing on the bass.

Which brings us to 2013 and the release of Antoine’s highly anticipated new solo album, ‘Occultus Tramitis’. The music on ‘Occultus Tramitis’ differs between the tracks, and the fusion of influences that characterizes Antoine’s music means it doesn’t fall easily into a single style or genre. However, the album was composed as a complete work. Melodic aspects are beautifully realized by Jerry Goodman, who is featured on more than half of the tracks among odd time signatures, multiple modulations and rhythmical illusions. There are exceptional performances from all Antoine’s collaborators, including spectacular solos.

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“Antoine is a fantastic musician. It was a real joy to play on this CD.” – Chad Wackerman

‘Occultus Tramitis’ is an independent release presenting exciting and powerful new music for any fan of instrumental jazz-rock, progressive and fusion music.

Antoine Fafard’s ‘Occultus Tramitis’ can be puchased on Amazon.com, itunes and most online music stores.

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To listen to audio excerpts and pre-order a signed copy of the CD, go to www.antoinefafard.com

To Pre-order ‘Occultus Tramitis’ CD via Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Occultus-Tramitis-Antoine-Fafard/dp/B00CMDPTEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367604370&sr=8-1&keywords=occultus+tramitis

Digital release: May 15, 2013

CD release: June 1, 2013

Antoine’s website: www.antoinefafard.com

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Unicorn Digital’s website: www.unicorndigital.com

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

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LONG LIVE ANTOINE FAFARD.

Stone.

TOM KEIFER “The Way Life Goes” – Debut Solo Album Out Now And Available Everywhere!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 6, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Tom Keifer’s Long Awaited Debut Solo Album!

The Way Life Goes – Released On April 30th!

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Where To Purchase The Way Life Goes:

iTunes (USA): http://bit.ly/14Il9Um

iTunes (UK): http://smarturl.it/TomKeiferiTunes

iTunes (Canada): https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/the-way-life-goes/id634693996

iTunes (Russia): https://itunes.apple.com/ru/album/the-way-life-goes/id634693996?l=en

Amazon (USA): http://amzn.to/15UGJoD

Amazon (UK): http://bit.ly/TomKeiferAmazon

Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Way+Life+Goes+%5B4/29%5D+-+CD/8848427.p?id=2683074&skuId=8848427&st=tom+keifer&lp=1&cp=1

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-life-goes-tom-keifer/25982959?ean=859073003247

Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/23876465

FYE: http://www.fye.com/music/product-detail.jsp?id=3139950#.UYBCe4J58t4

Newbury Comics: http://www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=103&upc=103-1836268N

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For more info on TOM KEIFER, click on the links below!

http://www.TomKeifer.com

facebook: Tom Keifer (Official)

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LONG LIVE TOM KEIFER.

LONG LIVE CINDERELLA.

Stone.

NEKTAR – UK Prog Legends Nektar To Tour The US Summer 2013!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, prog rock, progressive rock, progressive rock bands, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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London, UK – One of the summer’s most highly anticipated tours, “Legends of U.K. Classic Rock”, will feature progressive rock legends Nektar, beginning in June 2013. After a bit of an absence from U.S. Stages, Nektar is sure to be a treat for concert-goers who will be fortunate enough to catch one of the shows!

Nektar founding member Roye Albrighton (guitars/lead vocals) says, “We can promise you high quality performances wherever we play. I know I speak on behalf of the band when I say we are all looking forward to it.”

Nektar, featuring Albrighton, founding drummer Ron Howden, keyboardist Klaus Hentasch and bassist Lux Vibratus, is British, but was formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1970. Their early albums featured a heady, exhilarating mix of progressive, experimental rock sounds that soon caught on worldwide at the height of the international prog-rock boom. Touring the world behind numerous album releases throughout the ‘70s & ‘80s helped to cement the band’s reputation as an influential prog-rock legend.

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Having undergone a variety of personnel changes over the past decade or so, the band now boasts its strongest lineup in years and is ready to prove so yet again to its many fans throughout North America. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the original release date of the band’s classic album, Remember the Future, Nektar is looking to perform in its entirety this most heralded release from its vast catalog, a rarity in that the band has not performed the entire album live in years.

Nektar’s new album, Time Machine, featuring the band’s first album of new original material in several years, will be released on Cleopatra Records on June 18.

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Nektar Tour Dates:

June 20 – Chantilly, WV – Sully’s

June 21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar

June 22 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre

June 23 – New York City – B.B. King’s

June 26 – Cleveland, OH – The Winchester Music Hall

June 28 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall

June 29 – Lincolnshire, IL – Viper Alley

June 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Famous Dave’s Blues Club

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For Further Information:
 

Nektar facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nektar/198355536955655

Nektar website: http://nektarsmusic.com/nn/home/home_new.asp

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

For more info on NEKTAR, click on the link below!

http://www.cleopatrarecords.com

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LONG LIVE NEKTAR.

Stone.

RUSS DWARF “WIRELESS” – An Acoustic Rock Prize… From Start, Middle To Finish

Posted in acoustic rock, classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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RUSS DWARF – The legendary Russ Dwarf, (most famous as the frontman/founding member of Killer Dwarfs) has taken me on an acoustic Rock journey; one that is so memorable, it’s like being given a prize! The prize is Wireless and it’s the new Acoustic Rock album that Russ Dwarf has released, filled with songs from his Killer Dwarfs catalog and featuring some of the finest musicians in the industry today. (See musicians listed at end of post).

I am now convinced that Russ Dwarf has become equally famous as a solo artist; now that he’s excelling in such quality musical fashion during his post-Killer Dwarfs era. Transforming Heavy Rock songs into acoustic versions of themselves can be a risky move for any famous name within said genre; Tesla, Mr. Big, Nirvana and Foreigner (to name a few) have all succeeded with an unplugged stopover and Russ Dwarf can be rightfully added to that grand list, in my respectful opinion.

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On Wireless, the vocals of Russ Dwarf are as engaging as they’ve ever been, with his immediately identifiable voice reminding me of an era when Heavy Metal was loud, proud and unequivocally colorful. With that said, the atmosphere of Wireless is upbeat and gives way to a feel-good listening experience. Wireless and its ten songs comes across as such a natural progression of acoustic gladness, that it’s undeniably refreshing to even my Extreme Metal soul.

Once I listened to the album opener Keep The Spirit Alive, the realization had set in that Russ Dwarf hasn’t lost a micro step as a veritable Rock star; he has brought his Rockin’ past into the present with a confidence that I both hear and feel. Wireless isn’t the acoustic Rock album to wind the party down to; it’s actually just the opposite! The animated vocals of Russ Dwarf, coupled with the vibrant acoustic tones that blankets Wireless, makes this album one of the foremost of its kind that I’ve listened to in years.

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WIRELESS – Track Listing:

Keep The Spirit Alive

Stand Tall

I’m Alive

Startin’ To Shine

Doesn’t Matter

Comin’ Through

Dirty Weapons

Look Around

Four Seasons

Driftin’ Back

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Musicians:

Russ Dwarf – vocals

Glenn Belcher – guitars, sitars, banjo, wood

Rob “Zaks” Zakojc – bass, all backing vocals

Additional Musicians:

Kevin Simpson (guitar), Dan Lear (guitar), Kevin Reid (guitar), Fred Duvall (bottles of anger), Cosimo Crupi (keyboards), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (guitar) and Glen Drover (guitar).

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For more info on RUSS DWARF, click on the links below!

facebook: Russ DWaRf

http://www.russdwarf.com/

https://twitter.com/RussDWaRf

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LONG LIVE RUSS DWARF.

Stone.

DEEP PURPLE – Current Classic Rock Magazine Covers Are: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Above: CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE – RUSSIA – MAY, 2013

The new issue of Classic Rock also comes with a fabulous free CD: 24 Carat Gold with 15 nuggets from Deep Purple, Big Country, Alice In Chains, Black Star Riders, Tracer and more…

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Above: CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE – UK – JUNE, 2013

Stone Says: Deep Purple has spanned across 6 decades. Deep Purple has had world-class musicians representing their Mark I through Mark VIII lineups, with sub-lineups in-between. Legends ALL.

The family tree of Deep Purple is a Rock History lesson in and of itself! Deep Purple helped pioneer Heavy Metal and Hard Rock simultaneously. There shall never be another band like Deep Purple. Metal be thy name.

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NOW WHAT?! is the 19th studio album from DEEP PURPLE, released on April 30th in North America, via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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* For more info on DEEP PURPLE:

facebook: Deep Purple

www.deeppurple.com

http://www.deeppurple-nowwhat.com

http://www.eagle-rock.com

* For more info on CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE:

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com

facebook: Classic Rock Magazine

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LONG LIVE DEEP PURPLE.

LONG LIVE CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE.

WHY ISN’T DEEP PURPLE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?

Stone.

Debut Release By UK Prog Band LIFESIGNS Featuring Guest Appearances By Steve Hackett, Thijs Van Leer (Focus) and Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson) Now Available On Esoteric Antenna Records

Posted in Music, progressive rock, progressive rock bands, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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London, UK – Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the latest release on new front-line label, Esoteric Antenna, dedicated to new releases by both new acts and established artists. Lifesign’s eponymous release has the hallmarks of being one of the finest Progressive Rock albums of 2013! Making the album even more impressive is the guest appearances from such respected figures in progressive music as Steve Hackett, Thijs Van Leer (focus), Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson), and Robin Boult (John Young Band).

Lifesigns features John Young (keyboards, lead vocals), Nick Beggs (bassist, Chapman Stick player, backing vocals) and Frosty Beedle (drums). The material reflects the excellence of the musicians who perform on the album. John Young is a classically trained composer, keyboardist and vocalist, who has worked with the likes of Asia, the Strawbs, Greenslade, Fish, Uli Jon Roth and his own John Young Band. He also tours with Bonnie Tyler. Bassist/Stick player Nick Beggs was the founding member of 80s group Kajagoogoo and has worked with artists like Alphaville, Belinda Carlise, John Paul Jones, Gary Newman, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Tina Turner and many others. He is currently on tour with Steven Wilson. Drummer Frosty Beedle has worked with the likes of the Cutting Crew, Sarah Brightman, Russell Watson and Zucchero.

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Here’s what the press have been raving about Lifesign’s debut album:

“’Lifesigns’ is a tremendous listening experience… It’s extremely well written, the playing is superbly engaging, tones are tweaked to perfection, and the vocals are just amazing!” – Tony Conley, Rock Guitar Daily

“This is a stunning example of when Prog gets it right!” – Music-News.com

“These fine musicians have created quite their own ‘voice’, a fresh new leaf on the solid old progtree and what a leaf!!” – Prog Planet

“There have been precious few modern British bands making albums on the same level as the classic symphonic bands, you know, the ones who invented progressive rock. Which makes Lifesigns a nearly a national treasure. You’ll hear similarities to Peter Gabriel, YES, Genesis, National Health, Happy The Man, Bruford, and a couple of others we’re overlooking, but it doesn’t sound retro or derivative. We don’t often write ‘must have’ but there, we’ve done it!” – Kenesis

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Working with engineer Steve Rispin (Asia, Uriah Heep, Dave Kilminster, Snakecharmer), ‘Lifesigns’ is a tuneful, innovative and hugely impressive debut album certain to appeal to those who appreciate the finer aspects of modern Progressive Rock.

To purchase Lifesigns -‘Lifesigns’ CD:

http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3965

For more information: 

www.lifesigns.me

www.esotericrecordings.com

ESOTERIC RECORDINGS LOGO Promo HI RES

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(Source: Glass Onyon PR)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE LIFESIGNS.

Stone.

KYLESA – REDDIT CHAT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20th At 1:00 PM EASTERN

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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April 18, 2013, Philadelphia – Southern hard rock quintet Kylesa have scheduled a Reddit live chat session/AMA this Saturday, April 20, at 1:00 PM EST (4 PM PST). The band will respond to fans directly, via an “Ask Me Anything” thread.

One of the most popular Reddits is IAmA (“I am a”) where a user may post “AMAs” (for “Ask Me Anything”), or similarly “AMAAs” ( for “Ask Me Almost Anything”) – prompts for others to ask questions on any topic. AMAs are open to all Reddit users, and use the site’s comment system for both questions and answers. A number of notable individuals have participated in the IAmA Reddit.

Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” (AMAs) are one of the most popular features on the heavily trafficked site. Past AMA’s have included sessions with President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Deadmau5 among others.

Recently, Kylesa announced a new summer tour. The “Ultraviolet Summer 2013 Tour” will kick off on May 10 in Gainesville, Fla. and end on June 22 in Savannah, Ga. The tour will see support from Blood Ceremony, White Hills and Lazer/Wulf. A full list of tour dates can be found below.

Kylesa previously released a new song, called “Vultures Landinghere.  Kylesa also premiered the tracks “Quicksandhere, and “Unspokenhere. Ultraviolet pre-orders are available now via the Season of Mist’s E-Shop.

One of the most anticipated hard rock releases of 2013, and the follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Spiral Shadow, Kylesa is set to release Ultraviolet on May 28. The Savannah-based quintet recorded Ultraviolet at The Jam Room in Columbia, S.C. with the band’s guitar player/songwriter, and sought-after producer, Phillip Cope (Baroness, Black Tusk) once again overseeing production.

Kylesa - Ultraviolet - promo cover pic

KYLESA Tour Dates:

April 19 Savannah, GA The Dollhouse (Free show)

May 10 Gainesville, FL High Dive

May 11 Orlando, FL Backbooth

May 12 Miami, FL Churchhill’s

May 13 Tampa, FL The Orpheum

May 14 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jack’s

May 16 Houston, TX Walters

May 17 Dallas, TX Trees

May 18 Austin, TX Mohawk

May 20 Albuquerque, NM Blackwater

May 21 Denver, CO Marquis Theater

May 22 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge

May 24 Santa Cruz, CA Catalyst

May 25 San Francisco, CA Slim’s

May 27 Portland, OR Star Theater

May 28 Seattle, WA Chop Suey

May 29 Vancouver, BC Electric Owl

May 31 Calgary, AB Dickens

June 01 Regina, SK The Exchange

June 02 Winnipeg, MB The Zoo

June 03 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club

June 04 Iowa City, IA Gabe’s Oasis

June 05 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge

June 06 Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme

June 07 St. Louis, MO The Firebird

June 08 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups

June 09 Lexington, KY Cosmic Charlies

June 11 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace

June 12 Ottawa, ON Maverick’s

June 13 Montreal, QC Il Motore

June 14 Brooklyn NY Northside Fest (Music Hall of Williamsburg)

June 15 Albany, NY Bogie’s

June 16 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs

June 18 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts

June 19 Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel

June 20 Asheville, NC Asheville Music Hall

June 21 Atlanta, GA The Earl

June 22 Savannah, GA The Jinx

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on KYLESA, click on the links below!

http://www.kylesa.com

facebook: KYLESA

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LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

PURSON – PREMIERE “SPIDERWOOD FARM” VIA DECIBEL MAGAZINE

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, psych-rock, psychedelic rock, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on April 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Purson - Group Pic - Ester Segarra - 2013

Photo credit: Ester Segarra

DEBUT ALBUM, THE CIRCLE AND THE BLUE DOOR, OUT APR. 30

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Apr. 10, 2013, LOS ANGELES – Purson, the female-fronted UK band that the BBC has said are “channeling the power of the psychedelic ‘70s,” premiere the song “Spiderwood Farm” today via Decibel (http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-purson-spiderwood-farm/).

The London-based band, having already made a name quite a splash overseas with their glam-influenced psych-rock, release The Circle and The Blue Door on Apr. 30 via (Metal Blade/Rise Above Records).  Kerrang said singer/guitar player Rosalie Cunningham “will have you spellbound” and added that Purson’s music is “like the best bits of ‘60s and ‘70s rock – think Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Cream and loads of other classic rock cats – brought to 2013 in a sweet-smelling musical haze.”

Spiderwood Farm is about ghosts,” explains Rosalie (who is also known for her previous stint as the front woman in the all-girl goth outfit Ipso Facto).  “I was looking through a copy of Sounds from 1972 when I saw a band mentioned called Spiderwood Farm.  From there I thought of a song about ex-dwellers, who are, of course dead.  The council is trying to evict them, but they’re not doing anything wrong.”

A video for “Leaning On A Bear” debuted last month and is viewable here: http://youtu.be/c90mXA_Jrc4.   Directed by Chris Martin, Rosalie said of the setting: “We found this great place in Brixton, South London called Café Cairo that look as though it has been transplanted there from the souk in Marrakesh.”  The clip gives a perfect visual to the band’s trippy psychedelia, or as they call it “vaudeville carny psych.”

Decibel has been an early champion of the band with Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian calling The Circle and The Blue Door “the best debut of 2013” and featuring the band in their May issue.

Pre-orders of The Circle and The Blue Door are available via Metal Blade at this link: www.metalblade.com/purson.  Purson will make their debut U.S. performances this fall with tour dates forthcoming.

Purson - The Circle And The Blue Door - promo flyer

(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on PURSON, click on the links below!

facebook: Purson

http://www.youtube.com/PursonMusic

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LONG LIVE PURSON.

Stone.

EVILYN STRANGE – Announce Third Single ‘Everything’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Mourning Phoebe’

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, melodic rock, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock singles with tags , , , , , , on April 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Evilyn Strange_Everything - promo cover

EVILYN STRANGE are proud to announce their new single, Everything through Thirteen772 Music. The digital only single is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, Mourning Phoebe.  This follows on from the recent success of the song, ‘Love Finds You’, which hit number 4 on the Rock/Metal Hot New Release Chart over at Amazon (UK). The release is also a good opportunity to thank the internet radio stations, DJ’s and websites who have supported the band.

“We really appreciate the contribution that those guys make. They enable people to hear what we do and, just as importantly, let them know that we exist!” says Phillip Strange (vocals/bass).

Alongside Phillip, the band also features Al Strange (drums, backing vocals), and Mikael Johannesson (lead guitar). The trio have co-produced eleven songs with Chris Hughes at Oscillate Studios, Manchester (UK). More details can be found at the bands Official Facebook page… Evilyn Strange

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Stone Says: Evilyn Strange has delivered once again! Everything balances a Hard Rock essence with Melodic Rock splendor. Phillip Strange has the vocals that resonate with both Classic Rock and Modern Rock grandeur, atop this textured song that also showcases the striking guitar playing of  Mikael Johannesson. This trio comprising Evilyn Strange are masterly at their craft and will continue to win fans over worldwide with such accomplished songs as Everything.

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More Info:

Official Twitter:
https://twitter.com/EvilynStrange

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/artist/3LMtSV4i5ZbAdCsCJJa3yB

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B00898E4ES?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Evilyn%20Strange&index=digital-music&search-type=ss

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LONG LIVE EVILYN STRANGE.

Stone.

ASG RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “AVALANCHE” AND CONFIRM APRIL TOUR DATES

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, psych-rock, psychedelic rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

ASG - Group Promo Pic - 2013 - #1

BLOOD DRIVE AVAILABLE MAY 28; VINYL BONUS TRACK

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Philadelphia – ASG have released a lyric video for Avalanche, a song from the band’s forthcoming Relapse Records debut, Blood Drive (May 28).

Check out the Avalanche lyric video below!

The song will be available Tuesday via iTunes (pre-order link is: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/avalanche-single/id630889558).

The North Carolina Psych-Rock quartet has also added a handful of tour dates for later this month with stops in Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Boston.

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ASG Tour Dates:

April 21     Philadelphia, PA     North Star Bar *

April 22     Brooklyn, NY     Saint Vitus Bar *

April 23     Cambridge, MA     Middle East Downstairs *

April 26     Virginia Beach, VA     Smoked Out

April 27     Kill Devil Hills, NC     Outer Banks Brewing Station

* – with Orange Goblin and KEN mode

Blood Drive was recorded in the Fall of 2012 with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Fu Manchu).  An album trailer, featuring a portion of another new song, “Days Work,” is available via YouTube: (http://youtu.be/nYH71HgTXNY).

Pre-orders bundles for the CD/2xLP/Digital album are available now via Relapse:(http://www.relapse.com/asg).

The 2xLP version of Blood Drive features an exclusive bonus track: Mourning of the Earth.

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ASG:

Jason Shi – guitar & vocals

Andy Ellis – bass

Scott Key – drums

Jonah Citty – guitar

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on ASG, click on the links below!

facebook: ASG

www.asgshop.com

http://www.relapse.com

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LONG LIVE ASG.

ASG F’N ROCKS. ‘NUFF SAID.

Stone.

RUSS DWARF – Hits #1 With “WIRELESS”

Posted in acoustic rock, classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 30, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

russ dwarf - wireless

Canadian Rock legend Russ Dwarf’s new WIRELESS album has landed in the #1 spot on Bandcamp.com’s best selling rock CDs, only one week after its release. The album celebrates Russ’ thirty plus year musical legacy with a fresh acoustic perspective on his best known songs including ‘Keep The Spirit Alive’, ‘Stand Tall’, and radio staple ‘Doesn’t Matter’.

“I am over the top with the response I have been getting from press, the media and most importantly the fans,” says a very pleased RUSS DWARF and adds, “this is just the start of a number of new releases I will be delivering this year including a great “Lost” Killer Dwarfs album called Start @ One.”

Wireless is available at iTunes stores worldwide as well as Amazon.com or directly from RUSS at: http://russdwarf.bandcamp.com

Russ Dwarf - Publicity Pic - #7 - 2013

The track listing for Wireless is:

01. Keep The Spirit Alive

02. Stand Tall (with Glen Drover ex- Megadeth and Testament)

03. I’m Alive

04. Startin’ To Shine

05. Doesn’t Matter

06. Comin’ Through

07. Dirty Weapons

08. Look Around

09. Four Seasons

10. Driftin’ Back (with Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Bumblefoot)

Russ Dwarf - Publicity Pic - 2013 - #1

Bandcamp.com hosts over six million tracks and over 800 000 albums from artists spread amongst 183 countries. It’s one of the premiere sites for artists to sell their music directly to fans in this new Do It Yourself era of Rock.

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(Source: Michael Brandvold Marketing)

For more info on RUSS DWARF, click on the links below!

http://www.russdwarf.com/

facebook: Russ DWaRf

https://twitter.com/RussDWaRf

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A ROCKIN’ CONGRATS TO RUSS DWARF!

LONG LIVE RUSS DWARF.

Stone.

KYLESA – STREAM “QUICKSAND” VIA SPIN; “ULTRAVIOLET” COVER ART & TRACK LISTING REVEALED

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on March 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kylesa - Ultraviolet - promo cover pic

Ultraviolet cover art by Sean Beaudry

Mar. 25, 2013, Philadelphia – Kylesa premiere Quicksand, a new song from their forthcoming album Ultraviolet (May 28, Season of Mist), via Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/kylesa-quicksand-ultraviolet-stream).

Quicksand is a quick 2:35 of ghostly dreamdoom that joins the melodies of ’90s shoegaze with the churn of modern sludge and a riff straight from the Billy Corgan playbook,” says Spin in a brief write-up accompanying the song stream, adding that the song is “a muscular swirl that should please anyone who thought m b v didn’t have enough shouting.”

The band has also unveiled the cover art for Ultraviolet, which was done by Sean Beaudry. Beaudry, a fellow Savannah resident, did the artwork for the band’s Time Will Fuse Its Worth reissue. Pre-order bundles for the new album are available now via (http://e-shop.season-of-mist.com/en/predefined-search/37879).

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Ultraviolet – Track Listing:

01. Exhale

02. Unspoken

03. Grounded

04. We’re Taking This

05. Long Gone

06. What Does It Take

07. Steady Breakdown

08. Low Tide

09. Vulture’s Landing

10. Quicksand

11. Drifting

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Kylesa will play a free, all ages show in their hometown of Savannah at The Dollhouse on Apr. 19 as a way to thank fans for their ongoing support.

Pitchfork, in the band’s first interview regarding Ultraviolet (http://pitchfork.com/features/show-no-mercy/9084-kylesa/), said of the album: “It’s the… heavy rock band’s darkest, most atmospheric record to date.  The collection, which features an array of subtle electronic elements, makes for an expressive, immersive listen that will likely find the double-drumming quintet a larger audience.”

Unspoken,” also from Ultraviolet, was released online in late February, leading Stereogum to say “… if the album’s first single is any indication, they’ve continued moving away from their peers as well as their own past, conquering new territory,” adding “it’s a total triumph.”  The song can be streamed here:  https://soundcloud.com/season-of-mist/kylesa-unspoken.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on KYLESA, click on the links below!

http://www.kylesa.com

facebook: KYLESA

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LONG LIVE KYLESA.

Stone.

BUCKCHERRY – “Confessions” Is Out Now And It’s: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Buckcherry - Confessions - promo - outside cover pic

BUCKCHERRY – I’ll call it this way, while I was eagerly anticipating the release of Buckcherry’s sixth studio album, Confessions, I knew it would just have to be really good. Let me say this much, my fellow Metal brethren and Rockaholics: Confessions is really, really, really good. Really. Confessions is this type of good: it’s running through the village square naked, while bellowing hallelujah to the Hard Rock and Rock ‘N’ Roll Gods. Now, that’s what Stone calls good.

My eardrums and whatever part of my brain that’s responsible for absorbing music has been thanking me, ever since I’ve been listening to Confessions. The hooks, rhythms, melodic continuance, psyche-you-out beats, vocals, backing vocals, mellow album closing and irresistibly grand presence of guitar driven songs makes Confessions a measuring stick for all other Hard Rock and Rock albums released in 2013. I’m not trying to bamboozle anyone here. Take my Metal word for it and go cash it in at the Rockaholic savings and loan and tell ’em you were sent by Stone.

Buckcherry - Confessions - promo - inside cover pic

Above: Cover artwork for inside cover of jewel case.

At top of post is the cover artwork for CD outer sleeve.

Apparently, Buckcherry realizes that there are many Rock, Hard Rock and Metal bands out there all competing for the same audiences and greenbacks. Therefore, obviously, Buckcherry decided to write and record a new album that would stand above the heap and kick the living shit out of my Hard Rock lovin’ ass. Has this new Buckcherry album done the same to you? If so, it feels damn fine… doesn’t it?

It’s like that old cliché of capturing lightning in a bottle; yet with Confessions, Buckcherry captured Hard Rock lightning in a case of bottles. With Confessions being an album of songs that carry the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins, (as seven song titles of Gluttony, Wrath, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Envy and Lust portray), this is an album that is as lyrically potent as its memorable music.

With songs like album opener Gluttony and the mid-tempo Rocker of The TruthConfessions is stacked and packed with song favorites I could continue to list; only what’s the point when the total package is my favorite? I will note that Dreamin’ Of You is a perfect song to end this album. With its inspiring lyrics and slower vibe, Buckcherry sends a clear message through Dreamin’ Of You; that there is still hope and a spirit of belief in oneself for us to reach for after all. Buckcherry can take a justified Hard Rockin’ and Rockin’ bow and I’m raising the horns to the sky for their accomplishment with Confessions. Metal be thy name.

Buckcherry – Confessions was released on February 19th, via Century Media.

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BUCKCHERRY:

Josh Todd – vocals

Keith Nelson – guitars & backing vocals

Stevie D. – guitars & backing vocals

Jimmy Ashhurst – bass

Xavier Muriel – drums & percussion

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Buckcherry - Confessions - promo ad - 2013

As you can see by the above promo ad, Confessions is available at many retail locations; therefore there’s no excuse for not scoring the whoop-ass Hard Rock of the new Buckcherry!

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For more info on BUCKCHERRY, click on the links below!

http://www.buckcherry.com

facebook: Buckcherry

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LONG LIVE BUCKCHERRY.

Stone.

THE UNCLEAN – Ohio Rock Trio Drops Second Full-Length: “The Eagle”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, news, Rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on February 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Ohio-based trio THE UNCLEAN has this month self-released their sophomore full-length album, in the process unleashing some of the most classic but contemporary, polluted but pristine Rock n’ Roll the underground has to offer.

Known for trolling Akron’s dive-bars and tattoo shops, the members of THE UNCLEAN collective pulled their resources together in 2007. Hailing from predominantly sludge/doom-scene acts including Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer, with this act the members crank out solid, no-frills, riff-heavy, Blues-based Rock anthems. With influences and comparisons tracing to classic acts like ZZ Top, Humble Pie, Thin Lizzy and Motörhead, the band self-released their debut album No Excuse Necessary in the Fall of 2008 and have since honed their soulful tunes even further on-stage regionally, alongside other hard-working local and touring acts.

At the end of 2012 the trio shacked-up in the studio to lay down the thunder that would culminate into their second full-length. The drums were recorded at Studio Time in Akron, Ohio (former Black Keys studio) by Jason Tarulli (current mastermind behind Black Keys live sound), and the rest of the album written, recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by the band in their own Unclean Studio. Now completed and available to the public once again in totally D.I.Y. fashion, THE UNCLEAN proudly offer their most honest and lively material yet with The Eagle.

Boasting nearly forty minutes of ballsy, Bluesy, beer-swilling anthems about good times and bad, guitarist/vocalist Bremmy (ex-Sofa King Killer, Honkeytonk Damnation), bassist Burns (ex-Rue, Nailblack, Fistula, Sofa King Killer), and drummer Frank The Tank (ex- Search Block) play it straight from hip, loud and in your face.

After releasing The Eagle this month digitally via all the usual online suspects (iTunes, Spotify, EMusic, Google Play and more), THE UNCLEAN will drop a CD version in the coming months alongside regional shows and sporadic touring in support of the record. Stay tuned for further info in the coming weeks.

The Unclean - Large Band Logo

The Eagle – Track Listing:

1. On We Go

2. Live For The Day

3. Million Dollar Jezabel

4. Away Too Long

5. Not So Bad

6. Strange Kind Of Living

7. Been Gone

8. Nothing Left To Say

9. The End

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on THE UNCLEAN, click on the link below!

http://www.myspace.com/theuncleanjunkie

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LONG LIVE THE UNCLEAN.

OHIO ROCKS.

Stone.

CONNY OCHS – Sophomore LP “Black Happy” From German Singer/Songwriter To See Release Via Exile On Mainstream

Posted in acoustic rock, Guitar, guitarists, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on February 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Conny Ochs - Black Happy - promo cover pic!

Following his debut solo album, as well as a collaborative LP with Doom legend Scott “Wino” Weinrich, German singer/songwriter CONNY OCHS is now gearing up to release his second solo studio full-length, Black Happy, once again via Exile On Mainstream. Having produced music for over a decade, local fans have endorsed and worshiped the man’s efforts for years. Yet, it was OCHS’ album co-written with Wino and the heavy touring across Europe and North America in support of the record that put him on the international map.

This leads into this new album Black Happy, the title an absolute indication to the atmospheres CONNY OCHS is able to create. Deeply rooted in the blackened parts of the human soul he carves a mixture of melancholy and catharsis into the rough edges of songs that come out so natural, so organic and sonically sparkling. While keeping his approach pure to the heart and the creation limited to just him and his guitar, OCHS reaches a stark authenticity that can only be worshipped. It draws you in, makes you a part of the music and leads to a deep admiration of the tunes, the pain and beauty relatable to everybody who hears them.

Bound to a tradition and history of great acoustic craftsmanship drawn from but not limited to the American continent, CONNY explores the realms of what of your inner self can sonically portray once you are on your own and armed with a guitar and voice. The path has been walked by many before, but that doesn’t make it a worn-out road.

Just like his previous solo album Raw Love Songs and the Heavy Kingdom album with Wino, Black Happy was engineered, mixed and mastered by Thommy Krawallo in Berlin in pure analog fashion. The album is set for official release in Germany on March 1st, throughout the rest of Europe on March 4th, and in North America on April 2nd, on LP, via digital download, and limited wooden box CD. Preorders are available here.

CONNY OCHS is currently embarked on a European tour in advance of the album’s release, with many more live excursions to be confirmed in the coming weeks. View the current list of dates here.

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Black Happy – Track Listing:

1. Exile

2. No Sleep Tonight

3. Die In Your Arms

4. Faces In The Crowd

5. Stable Chaos

6. Trust In Love

7. Borderline

8. Phantom Pain

9. Lead-Out

10. Blues For My Baby

11. Mouth

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on CONNY OCHS, click on the links below!

http://www.connyochs.com

facebook: Conny Ochs

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LONG LIVE CONNY OCHS.

Stone.

ASG’S RELAPSE RECORDS’ DEBUT TITLED “BLOOD DRIVE”

Posted in Hard Rock, Music, psychedelic rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 24, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BAND KICKS OFF NEW TOUR THIS WEEKEND IN NORTH CAROLINA

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Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 2013 – ASG, the psych-rock quartet from North Carolina, have named their Relapse Records debut Blood Drive.

The album, which was produced by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet) at Sunset Lodge in Los Angeles during the fall, is due out this Spring with an exact date to be announced soon.  “Days Work,” a new song from Blood Drive, will be available as a limited edition split 7″ with label mates Red Fang  via Relapse on Feb. 19 (pre-order link: http://www.relapse.com/redfangasg).

ASG hit the road this weekend, kicking off a brief Southeastern tour on Jan. 25 at The Soapbox in Wilmington, N.C.  The band will be at SXSW with more details to follow.

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Tour dates are:

January 25    Wilmington, NC    The Soapbox

January 30    Savannah, GA    The Jinx

January 31    Charleston, SC    The Skatepark of Charleston

February 1    Port Cavanveral, FL    Rusty’s

February 2    Jacksonville Beach, FL    Lynche’s

February 7    Vero Beach, FL    Filthy’s

February 8    New Smyrna, FL    Beachside Tavern

February 9    Boca Raton, FL    Black Rose Irish Pub

February 10    Lake Worth, FL    Propaganda

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

For more info on ASG, click on the links below!

www.facebook.com/asgnation

www.relapse.com

www.facebook.com/relapserecords

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LONG LIVE ASG.

Stone.