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METAL NEWS: Megadeth 2013 NAMM Show Signing Schedules Posted, Black Star Riders Wrap Up Recording New Studio Album!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on January 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

METAL NEWS!

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BLACK STAR RIDERS

Photo Credit: Mattia Zoppellaro

From the facebook of Caveman! (Kevin Shirley – Record Producer) on January 20th:

We wrapped up the recording of the Black Star Riders (formerly Thin Lizzy) recording yesterday. Twelve great Classic Rock songs in the can for the album… and today is setup day, for tomorrow we begin ANOTHER album – this to be the second Beth Hart/Joe Bonamassa collaboration – more Soul covers coming your way…

BLACK STAR RIDERS:

Ricky Warwick – Vocals/Guitar

Scott Gorham – Guitars

Damon Johnson – Guitars

Marco Mendoza – Bass

Jimmy DeGrasso – Drums

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From the facebook of Megadeth on January 20th:

MEGADETH AT THE NAMM SHOW: SIGNING SCHEDULES POSTED

Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover will be appearing at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California as part of the 2013 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that takes place January 24-27.

Friday, January 25:

David Ellefson
1:00pm – Hartke (at the Samson Technologies booth)
5:00pm – EMG Pickups

Saturday, January 26:

David Ellefson
11:00am – Beamz Interactive
12:00pm – SIT Strings
2:00pm – Jackson Guitars (at the Fender booth)

Chris Broderick
2:00pm – Jackson Guitars (at the Fender booth)

Shawn Drover
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Ddrum
1:30pm – 2:00pm – Gibraltar

Sunday, January 27:

Dave Mustaine
2:00pm – 3:15pm – Dean Guitars booth #5466B

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For more info on BLACK STAR RIDERS:

facebook: Black Star Riders

http://www.blackstarriders.com

For more info on JOE BONAMASSA:

facebook: Joe Bonamassa

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LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

LONG LIVE BLACK STAR RIDERS.

LONG LIVE JOE BONAMASSA & BETH HART.

LONG LIVE CAVEMAN.

…AND LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF THIN LIZZY

MOTHERSHIP – Ripple Music To Release MOTHERSHIP Debut On February 12th

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 20, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MOTHERSHIP – On February 12th, Ripple Music will give worldwide release to the self-titled debut album from Dallas-born heavy rock trio Mothership.

70’s-tinged U.S. Hard Rock with a sound that satisfies like a steaming hot stew of UFO and Iron Maiden, blended with the southern swagger of Molly Hatchet and ZZ Top, Mothership’s goal from the beginning has been to carry on the tradition of the Classic Rock style; updated and amped up for the modern-day. Originally self-released in 2012, Mothership and Ripple Music have joined forces to re-release this stunning debut record on CD (includes lyrics) and LP (packages to include an 11″ x 17″ poster and download cards).

Select tracks from Mothership are streaming at this location: www.youtube.com/mothershipusa

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The band will be playing two Dallas-area CD release shows next month and is currently putting together a West Coast tour. Confirmed dates are as follows:

February 8th @ Curtain Club – Dallas, TX

February 9th @ Lola’s Saloon – Ft. Worth, TX

March 8th @ Club Red/ Red Owl – Tempe, AZ

March 29th @ Johnny B’s – Medford, OR

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MOTHERSHIP:

Kells Juett – Guitars/Vox

 Kyle Juett – Bass/Vox

Judge Smith – Drums

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Critical Praise:

“Such a killer find, man. Can’t wait to see them live!” – Dom Lawson (Metal Hammer / Classic Rock)

“Been listening to Mothership all day now and if feels like UFO and Orange Goblin got drunk with St. Vitus, smoked some weed with Blue Cheer and spewed out the tuffest blues-drenched, no frills love child I’ve heard all month. Some ridiculously badass guitars. And heavy above all else!” – Sword of Doom

“Try to resist a band that plays blues-laden metal with heavy guitar riffs that is also hoping for intergalactic travel. Mothership is a three-piece from Dallas that alternates between an almost AC/DC-like sound on a track like ‘City Nights’ and a broader, heavier and more epic sound on tracks like ‘Cosmic Rain,’ ‘Angel of Death’ and the opener, ‘Hallucination.’  – Vue Weekly.com

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Listen to the guitar-driven and heavy hittin’ Win Or Lose below! Win Or Lose is the 5th track off the self-titled debut from MOTHERSHIP.

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MOTHERSHIP – BIO:

Rock n’ Roll history is rife with brothers working together to create their artistic vision. But rarely do we hear about a full-fledged family unit embarking down the treacherous path of a musical career. In the case of Texas-based Mothership, the Brother Juett (Kyle on bass, younger brother Kelley on guitar) enlisted the aid of their father, John Juett, to help get the ‘ship off the ground. Raised on a healthy dose of their father’s 70’s-era record collection, the brothers began crafting songs fueled on the raucous and raw good time vibe when music seemed to know no bounds.

Lifting off the pad for the first time in 2010, the band began to gain momentum and notoriety with their unabashed live shows. Knowing that the service of the family patriarch was temporary, Father Juett actively helped his boys find his replacement, and in late 2011, enter the mighty Judge Smith to hammer away on the skins.

In early 2012, Mothership entered Crystal Clear Studios with Wo Fat mastermind Kent Stump manning the boards and by mid-year, the band self-released their debut album. It was the combination of the 70’s-era heavy rock fuzz and fury mixed with the blistering guitar solos of the NWOBHM-era that drew the bands attention to California-based Heavy Rock label, Ripple Music. In the waning months of 2012, after a successful year of traveling regionally throughout Texas and opening for national acts such as Prong, Red Fang, Gypsyhawk, Earthen Grave, and Lo-Pan, Mothership officially dubbed Ripple Music as its Home Port and began plotting a course for their first U.S. Tour in early 2013.

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

facebook: Mothership

www.youtube.com/mothershipusa

www.ripple-music.com

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LONG LIVE MOTHERSHIP.

Stone.

MASS – To Rock The House At Maddy’s In Saugus, MA, On February 9th! bigtalkahh Are Special Guests!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MASS – As this concert flyer says it all! If you are anywhere near the Saugus, Massachusetts area on February 9th, then this is the Rockin’ place to be! MASS with special guests and fellow Boston Rockers… bigtalkahh! Metal be thy name!

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

http://www.massrocks.com

facebook: Mass

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

http://www.bigtalkahh.com

facebook: Bigtalkahh

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LONG LIVE MASS.

LONG LIVE BIGTALKAHH.

Stone.

ORANGE GOBLIN To Release Live CD/DVD – Additional Dates With CLUTCH Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 19, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Candlelight Records today confirms March 12 as the North American release date for A Eulogy For the Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012. The CD/DVD is the first proper live recording from Orange Goblin and will be released in tandem with the band’s first full stateside tour in over eight years. The special recording kicks off a planned year of non-stop touring and continues the success found in 2012 in which the band appeared/topped countless “Best Of” magazine and fan generated polls.

A Eulogy For The Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012 includes Orange Goblin’s complete performances professionally recorded at Bloodstock Open Air Festival (England-August 11, 2012) and Hellfest (France-June 15, 2012). The DVD further includes the official Tom Cronin directed videos for “Red Tide Rising” and “Acid Trial,” the latter courtesy of Scion A/V, plus the Matt Chance directed “Red Tide Rising Documentary” and Gaetan Chataigner directed “Highway To Hellfest Documentary.” Art and design was once again provided by Jimbob Isaac under the direction of vocalist Ben Ward.

Discussing the album, Ward says, “for years people have been asking us to release a live album. It’s a warts and all recording to highlight exactly what you get at an Orange Goblin show. It’s not over-produced; you can hear the bum-notes and the forgotten lyrics as well as the energy and power emanating from the stage. And the crowd! I think that’s what a good live album is all about. It’s just the sound of us getting up on stage, plugging in and going hell for leather. Crack open a beer, turn it up loud and bang your head.”

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England’s Classic Rock Magazine says, “put simply, Orange Goblin are the best metal band in Britain.” A permanent fixture on the metal landscape since their formation in 1995, Orange Goblin recordings have been embraced by fans the world over. Their live performances have been hailed as one of the best. Kerrang! says, “Orange Goblin shows are very predictable… you know they are going to be brilliant before they even hit the stage.” Orange Goblin signed to Candlelight Records late 2008 and immediately began writing new material for the first time in over five years. Teaming with producer Jamie Dodd and two-time Grammy-nominated engineer Andy Jackson (Pink Floyd), the band completed recording of A Eulogy For The Damned late September 2011.

The record was released February 14, 2012 entering the UK Top 200 at 96 and landed on Billboard’s Heat Seekers chart at 38. The album hit the top of CMJ’s Loud Rock album chart on March 7 and ended the year at position 6 on the Top 50 Year-End Album chart. Decibel Magazine called the album,” maximum riffage, turbo-doom biker rock… awesome!.” Hellbound proclaimed, “this dish is one spicy meatball.” Popdose confirmed, “possibly the best record from start to finish that they have released yet.”

A Eulogy For the Fans-Orange Goblin Live 2012 features songs that span the band’s extensive repertoire including fan favorites “Stand For Something,” “Scorpionica,” “Quincy The Pigboy,” “Blue Snow,” “Time Travelling Blues,” and the album’s single “The Filthy & The Few” which is set to impact loud rock radio on February 26.

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Complete dates with Clutch are noted below. Ticket preorder goes live via Artist Arena Fanclub on January 22. Public on sale date for tickets is January 25.

Orange Goblin – Live 2013:

3/08/2013 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
3/09/2013 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
3/10/2013 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
3/11/2013 Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom – Little Rock, AR
3/12/2013 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
3/14/2013 Palladium Ballroom – Dallas, TX
3/18/2013 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
3/19/2013 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
3/21/2013 House of Blues – W. Hollywood, CA
3/22/2013 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ
3/23/2013 Hard Rock Café – Las Vegas, NV
3/24/2013 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
3/26/2013 Regency Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
3/27/2013 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV
3/29/2013 Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA
3/30/2013 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
3/31/2013 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
4/01/2013 Wilma Theater – Missoula, MT
4/02/2013 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
4/03/2013 Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
4/05/2013 Flames Central – Calgary, AB
4/06/2013 Odeon Events Centre – Saskatoon, SK
4/07/2013 Union Hall – Edmonton, AB
4/09/2013 Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB
4/10/2013 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
4/11/2013 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
4/12/2013 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
4/13/2013 Orbit Room – Grand Rapids, MI
4/15/2013 Wescott Theater – Syracuse, NY
4/16/2013 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT
4/18/2013 Sound Academy – Toronto, ON
4/19/2013 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
4/20/2013 Ram’s Head Live – Baltimore, MD

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Orange Goblin is vocalist Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, bassist Martyn Millard, and drummer Chris Turner. The band delightfully use/endorse Meinl Cymbals, Lace Pick Ups, Fender Guitars, Marshall Amps, Vater Sticks, Orange Amps, Natal Drums, Rotosound, and Jagermeister.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on ORANGE GOBLIN, click on the links below!

http://www.orange-goblin.com

http://www.facebook.com/orangegoblinoffi…

http://www.youtube.com/orangegoblinofficial

http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

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LONG LIVE ORANGE GOBLIN.

LONG LIVE CLUTCH.

Stone.

ANTHRAX – To Release “ANTHEMS” EP and Announce Stand-In Guitarist

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on January 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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2013-01-18 – ANTHRAX are set to release a special edition of their 11th studio album Worship Music through Nuclear Blast on March 22nd, 2013.

ANTHRAX, one of Heavy Metal”s all-time great acts who, along with SLAYER, METALLICA and MEGADETHThe Big Four – are credited with co-founding the Thrash genre, return with a special edition of Worship Music. The “Special Edition” includes a bonus “Anthems” disc which includes 6 covers, “Anthem” (RUSH cover), “Jailbreak” (THIN LIZZY), “TNT” (AC/DC), “Big Eyes” (CHEAP TRICK), “Smokin” (BOSTON) and “Keep On Runnin” (JOURNEY) as well as a remix of the track “Crawl”. “Worship Music” was the bands first release in seven years and marked the return of singer Joey Belladonna, an essential part of ANTHRAX”s line-up from 1985 to 1992.

The band who picked up the highly prestigious “Metal Guru” award at the Classic Rock Awards last November will be returning to the live circuit this year with an appearance at the annual Bloodstock Open Air festival on Sunday 11th August 2013. SHADOWS FALL guitarist Jon Donais will temporarily fill in for the departed Rob Caggiano when the band plays previously announced dates in India, Australia and North America.

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ANTHRAX – LIVE 2013:

02.08. PL Przystanek – Woodstock

03.08. D Wacken – Wacken Open Air

11.08. UK Derbyshire – Bloodstock

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Anthems – Tracklist:

01. TNT (AC/DC)

02. Smokin’ (BOSTON)

03. Keep On Runnin’ (JOURNEY)

04. Big Eyes (CHEAP TRICK)

05. Jailbreak (THIN LIZZY)

06. Crawl (Albumversion)

07. Crawl (Remix)

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Anthems will be available both as a package along with Worship Music, but also separately on CD or Vinyl.

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(Source: Nuclear Blast Records)

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

http://anthrax.com

http://anthraxarmy.com

http://twitter.com/anthrax

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE ANTHRAX.

Stone.

CORONATUS – Writing New Album; Carmen R. Lorch Returns As Soprano Voice

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, symphonic metal with tags , , , , , on January 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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CORONATUS are currently writing new material for their upcoming album!

They plan to enter the studio in May/June 2013.

Carmen R. Lorch will join the band on the upcoming album!

Carmen was the soprano voice of CORONATUS from 2004 until 2010.

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Carmen R. Lorch

The band has released the video clip for the song “Vor Der Schlacht” a couple of months ago. You can watch it on the Massacre Records YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/mszW-6LoaMA

You can get CORONATUS’ releases here:

http://massacre.musiclogistics.net/search?lang=en&search=coronatus

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Source:

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

http://www.coronatus.de

facebook: Coronatus

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LONG LIVE CORONATUS.

Stone.

CORRECTIONS HOUSE – Premiere New Song/Video On Pitchfork.TV

Posted in acoustic rock, experimental music, Hard Rock, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Hoax The System, the first track from CORRECTIONS HOUSE — the new collective featuring Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod), Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium), Scott Kelly (Neurosis), and Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) — has debuted on Pitchfork.TV. The video, created by Mortichrome Productions, can be seen HERE.

As previously announced, the band will kick off a stretch of rare live shows on January 21, 2013 in Brooklyn, New York. Shows will feature each of the four members doing solo sets of spoken word, acoustic and experimental music with an end times collaboration as CORRECTIONS HOUSE to close out the night. Full dates are below.

CORRECTIONS HOUSE recorded one  additional track, Grin With A Purpose, that will be released with Hoax The System as a limited edition 7” and will be out on Parker and Lamont’s own label, War Crime Recordings, soon. Further details to be revealed soon.

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CORRECTIONS HOUSE – Winter Tour 2013

1/21/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY

1/22/2013 Great Scott – Boston, MA

1/23/2013 BAR – New Haven, CT

1/24/2013 DC9 – Washington, DC

1/25/2013 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD

1/26/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA

1/27/2013  Kings Barcade – Raleigh, NC

1/28/2013 The Atlantic – Gainesville, FL

1/30/2013 Churchill’s – Miami, FL

1/31/2013 Crowbar – Tampa, FL

2/01/2013 529 – Atlanta, GA

2/02/2013 Bottletree – Birmingham, AL

2/05/2013 Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA

2/06/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

2/07/2013 Walter’s Downtown – Houston, TX

2/08/2013 Korova – San Antonio, TX

2/09/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

2/10/2013 Bryan Street Tavern – Dallas, TX

2/11/2013 Opolis – Norman, OK

2/12/2013 Hero’s – Fort Smith, AR

2/13/2013 Slowdown – Omaha, NE

2/15/2013 Moon Room – Denver, CO

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

For more info on CORRECTIONS HOUSE, click on the link below!

facebook: Corrections House

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LONG LIVE CORRECTIONS HOUSE.

Stone.

WITCH CROSS – Vocalist Kev Moore Announces New WITCH CROSS Album Goes Into Mixing Stage With Chris Tsangarides; April Release Date Slated

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Here’s some really exciting Metal news, regarding the forthcoming Witch Cross studio album of brand new material! As spoken by Witch Cross vocalist Kev Moore:

“The new Witch Cross album goes into the mixing stage on January 24th with the legendary Chris Tsangarides at the desk, who boasts an impressive Metal CV including Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Anvil, Thin Lizzy and Helloween.

We’re really happy to have Chris on board for this project, his record speaks for itself, and he’s just the man to help us deliver the next Witch Cross album!

We’re looking at a provisional release date of April on Hell’s Headbangers Records.

Keep rockin’!” – Kev Moore

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Kev Moore

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(Photo courtesy of Kev Moore)

For more info on WITCH CROSS, click on the links below!

www.witchcross.dk

facebook: Witch Cross

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LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

Stone.

TOMAHAWK – NEW SINGLE “ODDFELLOWS” STREAMING VIA BROOKLYN VEGAN

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock albums, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SPIN STREAMING FULL ALBUM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd

San Francisco – With less than two weeks until Tomahawk’s first album in six years is released (Oddfellows, Jan. 29), Brooklyn Vegan is streaming the title track:

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2013/01/tomahawk_readie.html

Spin will stream the album in its entirety, accompanied by an interview with all four band members (Duane Denison, Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton and John Stanier), on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Tomahawk return to the road on Feb. 12, kicking off a west coast tour at The Showbox in Seattle.  The band join the touring Soundwave Festival in Australia on Feb. 23.

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Tour Dates:

February 12    Seattle, WA    The Showbox

February 13    Portland, OR    Wonder Ballroom

February 15    San Francisco, CA    Great American Music Hall

February 16    San Francisco, CA    Great American Music Hall

February 17    Santa Ana, CA    The Observatory

February 19    Los Angeles, CA    The Mayan Theater

February 23    Brisbane, Australia    RNA Showgrounds

February 24    Sydney, Australia    Olympic Park

February 26    Sydney, Australia    The Metro

February 27    Melbourne, Australia    Billboard

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March 1    Melbourne, Australia    Flemington Racecourse

March 2    Adelaide, Australia    Bonython Park

March 4    Perth, Australia    Claremont Showground

March 30    Sao Paulo, Brazil    Lollapalooza Brazil

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April 2    Buenos Aires, Argentina    Malvinas Argentinas Stadium (w/A Perfect Circle)

April 4    Santiago, Chile    Teatro La Cupula del Parque O’Higgins

April 6    Santiago, Chile    Lollapalooza Chile

Pre-orders for Oddfellows on CD and vinyl are available via Amazon (http://tinyurl.com/dywgzr8) and digitally via iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id585568597).

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/tomahawkband

www.facebook.com/ipecac

www.ipecac.com

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LONG LIVE TOMAHAWK.

Stone.

BARONESS’ “MARCH TO THE SEA” VIDEO MONTAGE AVAILABLE VIA SPIN

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 17, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Photo Credit: Jimmy Hubbard

Philadelphia — Baroness have released a live montage for the song  March to the Sea via Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/baroness-video-march-to-the-sea-yellow-and-green-tour). The clip, filmed by Jimmy Hubbard, also features candid backstage footage filmed during the band’s 2012 tour.

“So here is another video for everyone out there!” shared guitarist Pete Adams. “This was filmed while we were on tour with Meshuggah in the Spring of 2012.  Some of you may recognize the footage from several of those shows and the ‘Take My Bones Away’ video as well.  We were excited to be back out as it had been since December of 2010 when we had our last tour before taking time off to write Yellow & Green.  You can see from the video we were happy to be back on the road. We’re happy now to have this video to share with you all. Enjoy.”

Yellow & Green was released in July via Relapse Records and debuted at #30 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart.  The double-album was dubbed a “thrilling hard-rock epic” by Rolling Stone, the New York Times said the 18-track release included “a grand sprawl of riffs and ruminations” and Artist Direct, after awarding the band “Rock Band of the Year” honors said “they epitomize the spirit of the greats like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, while remaining wholly unique.  It’s something we need more of.  Baroness are everything that a rock band should be — and more.”

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As the year came to a close, Baroness dominated year-end lists with Entertainment Weekly and Spin both naming Yellow & Green their #1 Metal release of 2012 and iTunes awarding “Take My Bones Away” the distinction of best Metal song of the year.  Decibel (#2), Guitar World (#15), Loudwire (#4), Magnet (#12), Pitchfork (#3 on Metal Albums, #25 Best Albums of 2012), Revolver (#4), Stereogum (#18) and the Village Voice (#6) also gave the album top honors.

Internationally, the album fared similarly, receiving top honors from Terrorizer (#2), BBC Music (#13), Metal Hammer Germany (#4), Metal Hammer Norway (#4), Metal Hammer UK (#14), Close Up Sweden (#4) and Visions Germany (#4).

Stay tuned for more Baroness news.

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/yourbaroness

www.baronessmusic.com

www.relapse.com

www.facebook.com/relapserecords

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LONG LIVE BARONESS.

Stone.

PRETTY MAIDS – Danish Dynamite Rockers PRETTY MAIDS To Release Their New Album “MOTHERLAND” On Frontiers Records In March!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of PRETTY MAIDS anticipated new album entitled Motherland on March 22nd in Europe and March 26th in North America.

After their successful and highly acclaimed 2010 album “Pandemonium”, Danish melodic Hard Rockers, Pretty Maids celebrated their 30th anniversary with their debut visual release “It Comes Alive (Maid in Switzerland)” in 2012. “Pandemonium” showed the world that Pretty Maids were in a creative spring again, with the band in their finest moment. The melodic approach brought a return to the “Future World / Red Hot and Heavy” era of the eighties, but with an updated sound and freshness that consolidated Pretty Maids as strong as ever.

In late spring 2012, the band gathered to finally write the follow-up album. Singer Ronnie Atkins tells: “We knew it was going to be a tough one to follow ! I remember back in the day when we had to follow-up albums like “Future World”, we tried more or less to copy the songs from the previous album to keep the same kind of balance. But this time we just wrote what came natural to us and that’s what became “Motherland”.

The band teamed up again with producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe) for the new album. Ronnie says:

Jacob was a natural choice since we had a great experience with him producing the “Pandemonium” album. The recordings went smooth to begin with, but then we had to start touring again during the weekends and this created some stress. Though I really feel strongly about “Motherland”. In my view it has all the ingredients of a good Pretty Maids album, maybe even more melodic than “Pandemonium” and absolutely, as far as I’m concerned a worthy follow-up”.

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Founded in early 1982 by guitarist Ken Hammer and singer Ronnie Atkins, Pretty Maids soon established themselves as a band to be taken seriously in the early eighties, having their breakthrough with the release – in April 1987 – of the album “Future World”. This record soon gathered a universal recognition as a “Classic”, which endures to date, and allowed the band to perform in front of large audiences thanks to their tour with Deep Purple and their appearances in the “Monsters of Rock” festival. The following album “Jump The Gun” kept the momentum for the band, particularly in Europe and Japan.

Throughout the nineties Pretty Maids continued to release albums, usually followed by European and Japanese tours with the band still maintaining a very high songwriting and production standards. The release of “Wake up to the Real World” in 2006 started the band’s relationship with Frontiers Records.

“Motherland”  will include the following tracks:

Mother Of All Lies; To Fool A Nation; Confession; The Iceman; Sad To See You Suffer; Hooligan; Infinity; Why So Serious; Motherland; I See Ghosts; Bullet For You; Who What Where When Why; Wasted.

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The release of the new album will be preceded by the release of the single / video “Mother of All Lies” which will hit the streets on January 22nd 2013. A sample of the single can be heard following this link:

http://youtu.be/KuqCwrdojho

Pretty Maids will play numerous festivals this summer such as Wacken Open Air and Bang Your Head !!!, followed by an extensive world tour in support of “ Motherland”.

Pretty Maids are stronger than ever – don’t miss them on tour !!!

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PRETTY MAIDS:

Ronnie Atkins – vocals

Ken Hammer – guitars

Morten Sandager – keyboards

Allan Tschicaja – drums

Rene Shades – bass

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

For more info on PRETTY MAIDS, click on the links below!

http://www.prettymaids.dk

http://www.facebook.com/prettymaids

http://www.twitter.com/pmaids

http://www.youtube.com/prettymaidsdenmark

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LONG LIVE PRETTY MAIDS.

Stone.

Electric/Pop Duo Ugly Kids Club Releases New EP “Rain & Bones”

Posted in electro-rock, electronic rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Ugly Kids Club - Rain & Bones - large promo cover pic!

Two-song EP Delivers Raw Emotion of Rebellious Lovers

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Los Angeles, CA – The evolution of the electric pop duo Ugly Kids Club always leaves you craving more, in response the duo is releasing a two-song EP, Rain & Bones, available now on iTunes. Known for making their own rules, Ugly Kids Club have once again found a way to pour their hearts and souls into every lyric to create an eclectic masterpiece with Rain & Bones. As more of the world discovers the magic of Ugly Kids Club, they continue to mould and shape their art to perfection.

Gut-wrenching harmonies and heart-bearing lyrics take the lead on the Ugly Kids Club’s new arrival. Band members Aliegh Shields, a part-time model, and Grammy-nominated producer Steve Wilson (The Juliana Theory and Jonezetta) each use their dynamic talents to add texture and depth to Steve’s own production Rain & Bones. The first track, “Rain,” brings to life the story of two lovers whose relentless love causes them to ignore each other’s tainted pasts. Driven by soft guitar chords and rumbling percussion’s, the song is taken to climactic heights by Aliegh’s strong, rich vocals. Wild guitars, swift melodic transitions and raging synths preside over the rebellious follow-up “Bones,” as Steve’s smooth tone dances under Aliegh’s soaring notes throughout the song.

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Nashville’s fireball duo met in 2011 and soon decided to join forces after they realized they shared a love of minimalistic rock duos like Sleigh Bells, Crystal Castles, and The Kills. Soon after they released a self-titled EP and a music video that showcased their visual imagination as well as their musical chops. Both prolific songwriters, Aliegh and Steve also play the guitar, but have had diverse musical trainings.

Steve studied classical music formally and has played in a few professional bands, where as Aliegh developed her gifts performing on stage in church and at school. Though they walked different paths before the music gods brought them together, Ugly Kids Club effortlessly combine compelling musical elements and emotions as cohesive as a seasoned band would.

Check out below UGLY KIDS CLUB as they Rock-Out their single Get It All from their 2011 debut/ST album! Whoa!

Major rock bands such as The Police and Nirvana have influenced Ugly Kids Club’s raw and unfiltered sound. Their edgy personas carry over musically and have proven to be magnetic among crowds at music venues all around Tennessee. Aliegh and Steve aim to reach audiences across the nation with their music, and by the looks of it, that might not be long.

Stay tuned for the next installment of the duo’s six-part deluxe single & video series.

For more information about Ugly Kids Club, visit www.UglyKidsClub.com.

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(Source: LaFamos PR & Branding)

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE UGLY KIDS CLUB.

Stone.

COLDSTEEL – NYC Thrash Legends COLDSTEEL Release “America Idle” February 20th On Stormspell Records; New Single Hits January 20th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on January 16, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Coldsteel - American Idle - promo cover pic!

Prepare for a Thrashing with the return of COLDSTEEL! New EP America Idle breaks the 20-year hiatus of this New York City Underground Thrash Metal band. America Idle will be released on February 20th on Stormspell Records. Conceptually, America Idle expresses current societal anxiety and proclaims an anthem to rouse the unbreakable spirit of America.

Listen to the title track from American Idle below! Whoa! 

America Idle will be available as a digital download through iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com and other online music retailers. The CD version and 12″ Vinyl LP (Limited to 1,000 units) will be available through Stormspell Records, http://www.coldsteelny.com and CD Baby. A 12″ Vinyl Picture Disc (Limited to 200 units) will also be available exclusively through http://www.coldsteelny.com.

For those of you that can’t wait that long, the title track will be released as a digital download on January 20th through iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and other online music retailers.

On the live performance front, COLDSTEEL’s first show in 20 years will be on April 9th as direct support for UDO at Revolution & Bar Music Hall in Amityville, NY. Advance tickets can be purchased at  http://www.coldsteelny.com/merchandise.

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AMERICAN IDLE – Track Listing:

America Idle

Blood Secrets

You Lose

Blink of an Eye

Ashes to Ashes

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

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

facebook: Coldsteel

http://www.stormspell.com

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LONG LIVE COLDSTEEL.

Stone.

STRYPER – Iconic Christian Rockers STRYPER Sign To FRONTIERS RECORDS For Multi-Album Deal

Posted in christian metal, christian rock, classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stryper - Second Coming - promo cover pic!

RE-RECORDED COLLECTION “SECOND COMING” DUE OUT IN MARCH

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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of iconic Christian rockers Stryper to a multi-album deal.  The first release due out will be a new re-recorded collection; SECOND COMING will hit streets on March 22nd in Europe and March 26th in North America.

The album features sixteen tracks, including new recordings of fourteen songs from the band’s early years as well as two brand new songs recorded especially for SECOND COMING, and is produced by Stryper frontman Michael Sweet.

Sweet commented:We’re really excited about this record. The re-recorded songs are sounding awesome…better than the originals in many ways!  One word to describe the record? Heavier. We’ve hooked up with some great people – we’ve got new management, a great album, a great label. We just feel like everything is coming together, and hopefully some big things are to follow.”  Please see below for the complete track listing.

Stryper is one of the top Christian Rock bands of all time. Comprised of the original line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1984, and is responsible for such ’80s metal classic albums as SOLDIERS UNDER COMMAND, TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL, IN GOD WE TRUST and such MTV hit singles/videos as “Calling on You,” “Free,” and “Honestly.”

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After a sabbatical for much of the 1990’s, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the band has sold upwards of 8 million records worldwide and is a Dove Award-winner and Grammy nominee.  Stryper is the first band to have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously.

SECOND COMING track listing: Loud N’ Clear; Loving You; Soldiers Under Command; Makes Me Wanna Sing; First Love; The Rock That Makes Me Roll; Reach Out; Surrender; To Hell With The Devil; Calling On You; Free; The Way; Sing Along Song; More Than A Man; Bleeding From Inside Out (New song); Blackened (New song)

Weblinks: www.stryper.com / www.frontiers.it

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

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LONG LIVE STRYPER.

Stone.

CLUTCH Concert Overview: CLUTCH At The Crocodile Rock Cafe, Allentown, PA, December 30, 2012

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news, stoner metal, stoner rock with tags , , , , , , on January 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Clutch - WINO - Saviours - mondo generator - show flyer - Dec - 2012

Stone’s Last Metal Hurrah In Allentown With Metal Buddies Danielle & Lee!

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CLUTCH – A packed house. No, make that a super-duper packed house to its maximum and (probably) illegal potential. The number of Heavy Rock and Metal fans that jammed into the Crocodile Rock Cafe, in Allentown Pennsylvania, on a very cold Sunday night on December 3oth was above alarming. There were so many people entering The Crocodile Rock Cafe on this night, that it was difficult to distinguish the ID/ticket line from the men’s rest room line! Yes, confusion was an uninvited guest.

My two Metal buddies, Danielle and Lee, picked me up at my house, with plenty of time to spare for seeing this undeniable kick-ass lineup of bands. The three of us were certain we would see WINO, Saviours and Mondo Generator; as well as the highly anticipated headliner of this bill: CLUTCH. Instead, our night of Hard & Heavy Rockin’ jubilation came to a disappointing stop (before CLUTCH hit the stage) due to the size of the unexpected crowd that filled this famous venue.

Apparently, a sold-out CLUTCH show from the Starland Ballroom (Sayreville, New Jersey) was re-scheduled for this same night at the Crocodile Rock Cafe. Both shows were sold-out, hence the over-capacity crowd. Hurricane Sandy did some extensive damage to the Starland Ballroom, that’s why the re-scheduling took place. It would have made more sense to have CLUTCH perform on consecutive nights or on separate dates to accommodate so many ticket holders to “2” different shows, in my Metal opinion. Shit happens, I guess.CLUTCH - Croc Rock - ticket - December 2012

We ordered and ate some pizza slices at the adjoining restaurant; Lee and I guzzled down some beer (Yuengling Lager), while Danielle smacked down some mixed drinks that were tempting to me. However, I stuck to the brews. As the venue continued to fill, we couldn’t find it in ourselves to even attempt breaking into the line… that’s not Metal. This “line” of fans seemed endless to us. We missed the acoustic set of the legendary WINO and that super sucked. Saviours we did hear in the distance and it broke my Metal heart in two to have missed them as well.

Time was passing and we were getting screwed out of a night of Heavy Rockin’ bliss. Hanging out in the bar and sharing laughs with fellow Metal buddies isn’t a total loss, however. You can’t put a price on hanging out with people who make you feel good. As a bonus, I got introduced to mutual friends of Danielle and Lee’s and they were downright cool as hell. As the venue became a sea of humans all seeking the same Metal fix we were, I became worried that I wouldn’t see any band perform live at all!

Mondo Generator came on stage and that was it! The three of us finally were able to get into the venue. Lee fought his way to the merch table (on the side area of the stage) to buy himself a CLUTCH tee. Whoa! That took Metal courage. Lee is a bona-fide badass anyways. Danielle was nowhere to be found for a while, she and a friend took off into the crowd. That didn’t surprise me, cause Danielle is one badass gal. She could probably kick my ass without trying. I ventured back out into the bar cause I just couldn’t breathe. Really. I’ve been to more club shows than I can count over the years and this night was like being packed into a cardboard box of sweaty humans… with the heat turned on high. Unreal.

Eventually Danielle and Lee met up with me back in the bar. More Yuengling Lagers were consumed while good-times laughter swirled around us. As a steady flow of battle-scarred fans began to file out of the venue, their chatter was universal; “can’t breathe in there”, “never saw a crowd like this here, it’s scary” and “can’t move in there” were common remarks I heard.

Clutch - band logo!!

By the time CLUTCH hit the stage, we were all back inside the venue; no more than fifteen feet from the exit door to the bar. I actually had a prime view of the stage from standing at the end of the (inside) bar, with no obstructions, save for the cool bartender gal that served up the Yuengling Lager to me! Whoa. At this point of the night, I was getting overcome with a (rather welcomed) beer blitz that was top-tier and couldn’t write down the set-list that CLUTCH hammered out if I tried. Metal be thy name and let the good times roll! Hey, as they say back in Burrville, Connecticut: beer happens.

I’ll say this much, CLUTCH kicked legitimate, 100%, potent, high-octane, F’n unreal, Hard and Heavy Rockin’ ass on that December night. Holy Metal shit and tell all the villagers, CLUTCH is a band that was born to play live! If you look up the definition for Heavy Rockin’ Thunder, you’re gonna read: CLUTCH. If you look up the definition for CLUTCH, you’re gonna read: kicks severe and thunderous Heavy Rockin’ ass. It’s that simple. Seeing and hearing CLUTCH perform live was worth every penny of admission.

During my entire live CLUTCH experience, I had the feeling that the entire venue was gonna cave into one gigantic sinkhole; all due to the heavy as fuckin’ hell Rock ‘N’ Roll that CLUTCH was administering upon the thousands of fans inside the Crocodile Rock Cafe. What a band. What a night. Hanging out with Metal buddies Danielle and Lee, experiencing live CLUTCH and way too many Yuengling Lagers. What more can Stone ask for? Metal be thy name.

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I did buy some CLUTCH vinyl after the show and bought Danielle a CD. The merch table had their 2004 album Blast Tyrant (on double vinyl) for sale and I bought it! Whoa! The three of us hung out for a while in the back parking lot, waiting for CLUTCH to come out. We finally gave up around 1:00 a.m. and decided to call it a night.

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Due to my relocating to Ohio, this CLUTCH show marked the last time I’d be raising Metal hell at the Crocodile Rock Cafe. I’m gonna miss that place, with all the Grand Metal memories I’ve had there. I’m gonna miss Danielle and Lee more though… cause Metal buddies like them are without question: priceless.

This post is dedicated to my 2 Metal buddies for life: Danielle and Lee. I thank and love you both.

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LONG LIVE CLUTCH.

LONG LIVE MONDO GENERATOR.

LONG LIVE WINO.

LONG LIVE SAVIOURS.

LONG LIVE THE CROCODILE ROCK CAFE.

LONG LIVE YUENGLING LAGER.

Stone.

RuSS DWaRf “WiReLeSS” TeaZeR – Video Streaming Now!

Posted in acoustic rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on January 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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RuSS DWaRf WiReLeSS TeaZeR

The legendary Russ Dwarf (Killer Dwarfs) is currently in the mixing stages of his new all-acoustic album: RuSS DWaRf WiReLeSS. This new album will feature acoustic versions of Killer Dwarfs hits! Listen and watch below the TeaZeR for WiReLeSS! Metal be thy name!

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

https://twitter.com/RussDWaRf

facebook: Russ DWaRf

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LONG LIVE RUSS DWARF.

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF KILLER DWARFS.

Stone.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS “OCEANIA” – Some Thoughts On This Significant Album

Posted in alternative rock, alternative rock albums, alternative rock bands, Music, Rock, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on January 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS – I didn’t include Oceania from The Smashing Pumpkins on my 2012 Best Of Lists for Metal or Hard Rock for good reason. This 9th studio album from The Smashing Pumpkins accentuates the genius musical mind of Billy Corgan and it isn’t Metal; nor is it Hard Rock. Rock and Alternative Rock is The Smashing Pumpkins and I just didn’t compile a list of Top 10 Rock Albums for 2012… yet. I might still. Who knows?

While being in the heat of relocating my life from one state to another, writing original posts (album reviews, random blab and lists) is not entirely easy. I just had to get my thoughts out to the universe that I thoroughly enjoy Oceania; so much so, that I can easily sum up this important album by The Smashing Pumpkins in one simple word: beautiful.

If I did or was to compile a Top 10 list for Rock Albums released in 2012, Oceania would be #1.

Oceania is an album that must be heard and appreciated all the more, with the earphones on. Oceania is an album that must be heard to understand why I tag it as beautiful. The unique richness of sound and vibrant instrumentation is absolutely breathtaking. Lyrically thought-provoking is Oceania, regardless if that sounds cliché or not. Yes, Oceania does Rock like there’s no tomorrow; only this album Rocks in such a majestic way that it feels too damn special for me to overlook in writing about or acknowledging.

Sample, borrow and/or buy Oceania. Stone would never steer you wrong. Metal be thy name.

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For more info on THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, click on the links below!

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com

facebook: The Smashing Pumpkins

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LONG LIVE THE SMASHING PUMPKINS.

Stone.

STRATOVARIUS – NYC Listening Party For “Nemesis” To Be Held On January 21st

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Stratovarius - Nemesis - promo cover pic!

STRATOVARIUS – NEMESIS NYC LISTENING PARTY

Idle Hands Bar in NYC, welcomes members Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson of Stratovarius and fans to meet, talk and listen to the bands brand new CD Nemesis. The event is open to everyone and its free! Please note that unfortunately this is a 21+ event.

There will be $5 drink specials plus other giveaways from Eagle Rock Entertainment!

Stratovarius ‘Nemesis’ Meet & Greet Listening Party
Monday, January 21
7-9pm

Idle Hands Bar
25 Avenue B
b/w 2nd and 3rd streets, downstairs
www.idlehandsbar.com

The new 13 track Stratovarius studio album, Nemesis, will be released on February 26th, 2013, via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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

http://www.stratovarius.com

http://www.facebook.com/stratovarius

http://www.eagle-rock.com

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LONG LIVE STRATOVARIUS.

Stone.

OSAKA POPSTAR “Super Hero” – 12″ Ltd. Collector’s Edition Vinyl Releases February 5th, 2013!

Posted in Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Osaka Popstar - Super Hero - promo cover pic!

OSAKA POPSTAR “SUPER HERO”

OSAKA POPSTAR IS BACK!

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All-new original material from OSAKA POPSTAR surfaces for the first time ever in this super-sized Ltd collector’s edition vinyl 12-inch, debuting the brand new single: “Super Hero”!

Stunning front and back cover art by Josh Howard: creator/artist of the “Dead @ 17” comic book/graphic novel series, “Black Harvest” & more.

FREE super-power with every purchase! X-Ray Vision inside: Peel away the shrink-wrap to unleash ‘X-Ray Vision’—the inner sleeve reveals a super-sexy, 2-sided variant of the femme fatale cover art!

Download card w/ free MP3s of all tracks on the 12-inch vinyl + bonus animated music video download and more.

Includes lyrics, and for the first time in print on a physical release: “Where’s the Cap’n?—Extra Crunchy Mix”. Singer/producer, & longtime Misfits/Ramones collaborator, John Cafiero (aka Osaka Popstar) accompanied by members of the Misfits, Ramones, Black Flag & more (as guests in the backing band), plus sound bytes from vintage Cap’n Crunch TV commercials of the 60’s & 70’s blended into an ‘Extra Crunchy’ re-mix by DJ Product.

First pressing Ltd to 1,000 pcs on white vinyl

Also look for the Misfits Records Online Exclusive: WHITE VINYL W/ RED AND BLUE SPLATTER—ONLY 100 COPIES WORLDWIDE! Pre-order now @ http://misfitsrecords.com/ to guarantee one in your collection while supplies last.

Pre-order at http://misfitsrecords.com/ for an instant MP3 download and receive your physical copy by or before the February 5th release date + automatically be entered to win fiendish prizes!

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(Source: Misfits Records)

For more info on OSAKA POPSTAR, click on the links below!

http://osakapopstar.com

facebook: Osaka Popstar

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LONG LIVE OSAKA POPSTAR.

Stone.

MISFITS “DEA.D. ALIVE!” – Greatest Hits “Live” Album Releases February 5th, 2013!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, horror punk, Metal, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on January 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MISFITS DEA.D. ALIVE!

14 Fiendish ‘Fits Cuts Recorded Live!

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The raw ferocity of the legendary MISFITS captured DEA.D. ALIVE! in concert on All Hallows’ Eve, in the center of Times Square—New York City! Need we say more Fiends? The ‘Fits first proper live album since the 1980’s is entombed in the ultimate greatest hits live package for the next generation of horror kids…A.D.

With select tracks from the band’s encore set at their hometown show in NJ added for good measure, (recorded live on ‘Devil’s Night’ no less), DEA.D. ALIVE! is an audio Molotov cocktail guaranteed to have bonfires burning bright with pumpkin faces, day or night, all year round. Speakers will virtually melt as a torrential downpour of “Devil’s Rain” engulfs the senses, catapulting you front row center into a jam-packed house of horrors.

The diverse set of modern-day Misfits classics included range from current hits like “Land of the Dead” and “Curse of the Mummy’s Hand”, on through all-new live versions of earlier-era material like “Scream!”, “Dig Up Her Bones”, “Helena” and more—recorded live, with a level of precision and intensity garnered in over three decades of horror business. In addition to 13 fiendish faves from the band’s cryptic catalog, the live set also includes a cover version of the anthem “Science Fiction/Double Feature” (from the cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show”) performed by the Misfits for the first time ever on any release!

Features cover art by Jason Edmiston, cover artist for “Famous Monsters”, “Rue Morgue”, contributor to Topps “Mars Attacks” 50th Anniversary trading card set, and more.

Available on CD and Ltd Ed 12-inch vinyl + MP3 Card

First pressing on SOLID GOLD vinyl Ltd to 1,500 pcs

Also look for the Misfits Records Online Exclusive Edition: GOLD VINYL W/ RED AND GREEN SPLATTER—ONLY 100 COPIES WORLDWIDE! Pre-order @ http://misfitsrecords.com/ to guarantee one in your collection while supplies last.

Pre-order at http://misfitsrecords.com/ for an instant MP3 download and receive your physical copy by or before the February 5th release date + automatically be entered to win fiendish prizes!

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MISFITS:

Jerry Only – bass & vocals

Dez Cadena – guitars

Eric “Chupacabra” Arce – drums

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(Source: Misfits Records)

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

http://misfits.com/

http://misfits.cinderblock.com/

http://misfitsrecords.com/

http://twitter.com/themisfits

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LONG LIVE MISFITS.

Stone.