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THE STRIPMINERS – Release New Album FRAIL HOPE RANCH On November 13th

Posted in alternative punk, alternative rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 24, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Hometown L.A. Pre-Record Release Party Set For October 27th

Limited Edition White Vinyl Albums Will Be Available For Sale

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(Los Angeles – September, 2012) – The Los Angeles-based alt-punk band behind the critically-praised debut album, Movies, THE STRIPMINERS announce the November 13th release of their sophomore record Frail Hope Ranch.  THE STRIPMINERS are Brett Anderson, vocalist for rock dynamos The Donnas, Paul Stinson from punkers The Radishes, producer/guitarist Scrote (Daniel Johnston, Puscifer), Brett Simons (Brian Wilson, Fiona Apple, Melissa Etheridge) on bass, DJ Bonebrake (of X fame) on drums and Holland Greco (Anais Mitchell, The Peak Show) multi-instrumentalist, singer.

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THE STRIPMINERS debut album, Movies, proved the band’s penchant for an eclectic and varied mix of punk, alternative country, garage rock and Pixies-like flair. Frail Hope Ranch takes on a more cohesive musical theme, comprised almost entirely of moody alt-country ballads conveying the visual of the name behind the title track.  Interestingly, these songs were written and recorded at the same time as their debut, but the band chose to save these to be packaged together in this standout sophomore release. Thematically the songs revolve around a male/female duo: “Sometimes we’re siblings, sometimes we’re lovers, it’s a little sick, but who wants to hear songs about healthy people?” states Lady Brett.
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Song choice is critical to a record’s success and these veterans of the alt-punk genre knew exactly what they were doing.  The album jolts the senses with “Gothic”, a spooky, guitar/violin instrumental, painting a picture of fear, pathos and confusion. The tracks continue with a cinematic flair in “Y’all Part 1” and “Y’all Part 2” which frame the album’s standout track and first single, “The Twins,” demonstrating the album’s lyrical poetry, depth and complexity.  THE STRIPMINERS slow-motion fuzzy guitars, lethargic, deep bass picking and atmospheric cymbal rolls, blend with lyrics that are equally dark, matching heartbreaking refrains sung by Stinson and Anderson, “I’m still hiding away with you” and “I’m still pining away over you”. The album finale, a rockin’ cover of The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”, is perhaps the most impressive cover of the song to date, incorporating vibes, tight harmonies, and (eventually) the anger that the lyrics convey.
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On October 27th, the band will play a pre-release party in Los Angeles at Echo Country Outpost. An evening of hand selected bands, chosen by THE STRIPMINERS will perform around the complex. In addition, there will be Special Guests sitting in when THE STRIPMINERS take the stage.  The band will be pre-selling their new album with a limited edition version in white vinyl for fans to pick up.
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THE STRIPMINERS hinted toward their alt-country leanings with Movies tracks “Better Than A Song’ and the sultry “Like a Harp”. Now, Frail Hope Ranch takes the band even further and is as sure to bring in new fans, as it is to satisfy the faithful.
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Check out the first single The Twins below!

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* For more info on THE STRIPMINERS, click on the links below!
http://thestripminers.com/

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

LONG LIVE THE STRIPMINERS.

Stone.

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA – The Golden Ticket: Win A Trip To New York

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, progressive rock, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 23, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Check this out all you COHEED AND CAMBRIA fans! Whoa!

Every fan that purchases The Afterman Limited Edition Box Set is entered to win the Golden Ticket. The winner will see and hang out with Coheed and Cambria at the SOLD OUT Webster Hall (Oct. 11) show and spend the day at New York Comic Con. The ticket will include flight, hotel, show, and NYCC pass costs. Pre-order your Box Set HERE for a chance to win!

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* For more info on COHEED AND CAMBRIA, click on the links below!

Official facebook: Coheed and Cambria

http://www.coheedandcambria.com

http://www.twitter.com/coheed

LONG LIVE COHEED AND CAMBRIA.

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LED ZEPPELIN – ‘Celebration Day’ Double CD Releases November 19th, 2012, Via Atlantic Records

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock concerts, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 22, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LED ZEPPELIN – Celebration Day is a historically documented Rock Music event, in which the ultra iconic Led Zeppelin performed onstage, on December 10th, 2007, at The O2 Arena in London. This was a tribute concert for the late Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records.

Over two hours of Led Zeppelin classics were filmed and recorded on this amazing night of Rock Music history, showcasing the everlasting talents of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and (the late John Bonham’s son) Jason Bonham.

Releasing on November 19th, 2012, via Atlantic Records, Celebration Day will be available as 2-CD, 2-CD + 1-DVD and 2-CD + 2-DVD formats.

With this event being the first concert for Led Zeppelin in 27 years, 20 million fans (worldwide) put in for tickets, with only 18,000 lucky fans obtaining a once-in-a-lifetime seat.

Check out the Celebration Day concert movie trailer below! Celebration Day hits the cinemas this October!

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* Special thanks to Scott Coverdale for contributing.

* For more info on LED ZEPPELIN, click on the links below!

Official facebook: Led Zeppelin Official

http://www.ledzeppelin.com

LONG LIVE THE LEGACY OF LED ZEPPELIN.

Stone.

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NEUROSIS – Track From Forthcoming Album Streaming At NPR

Posted in experimental metal, experimental rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

With the new studio full-length from NEUROSIS set to erupt in late October, today the first track of the massive Honor Found In Decay to be made publicly available has been set loose via National Public Radio. The pyroclastic surge of “At The Well” coalesces the emotive and expansive elements of the act into a ten minute hymn, which helps reaffirm why NEUROSIS remain one of the most important heavy acts in existence.

Experience the slow burn of “At The Well” via NPR RIGHT HERE.

The fifth NEUROSIS album to be handled by engineering sorcerer Steve Albini, the hour-long Honor Found In Decay is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated albums of 2012. The seven tracks harnessed within this release capture the unit’s output at its most emotional and diverse yet, forming what the band members themselves are referring to as their pinnacle studio effort. NEUROSIS recently unveiled a visual trailer for the album using imagery shot and created by their own visual artist Josh Graham, and edited together by video architect Kenneth Thomas, who directed their 2007 Given To The Rising documentary. For the first time in the band’s history, intimate details of the handcrafted cover artwork have been made publicly available, allowing the installation to be viewed in motion, not just still photographs. View the trailer and more on Honor Found In Decay AT THIS LOCATION.

Set to see release through the NEUROSIS’ own Neurot Recordings, the CD and deluxe download versions of Honor Found In Decay will be unleashed in Germany October 26th, in the rest of Europe October 29th, and in North America on October 30th, with their previous label home Relapse Records handling the vinyl edition. Preorders will begin on October 15th via Neurot’s webstore HERE.

NEUROSIS confirmed UK performances:

11/30-12/02/2012 ATP’s Nightmare Before Christmas – Camber Sands Holiday Camp, England [info]

12/02/2012 HMV Forum – London, England w/ Godflesh [info]

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://neurosis.com/

http://www.facebook.com/officialneurosis

http://www.neurotrecordings.com

http://www.facebook.com/neurotrecordings

LONG LIVE NEUROSIS.

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TOM KEIFER – Set To Release Long-Awaited, Solo Album Spring 2013

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on September 20, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on Tom Keifer Official & MEROVEE RECORDS websites:

Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Tom Keifer is finally releasing his long-awaited and highly anticipated solo album in the Spring of 2013 after entering into a partnership with Merovee Records (a joint venture with Worldwide Pants, Inc.). The as-yet-untitled collection of 14 new songs ranges from intimate, organic, acoustic tracks to driving hard rock. It embraces the blues, rock and country roots that have always been present in his unique sound that has generated the sale of over 15 million records worldwide.

The upcoming release is a raw, introspective look at the roller coaster ride that has been Keifer’s life for the past 15 years. From being told that he would never sing again as a result of a partially paralyzed left vocal cord, to the emotional and personal battles that followed, his solo debut is a story of perseverance, a testament to the power of passion and will, when combined with a true love of music.

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(Sources: Tom Keifer Official & Merovee Records)

Special Thanks to Scott Coverdale for news lead!

* For more info on this Tom Keifer solo album, click on the links below!

http://www.TomKeifer.com

http://www.MeroveeRecords.com

LONG LIVE TOM KEIFER.

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ROYAL THUNDER – Announce New Round Of Autumn North American Tour Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, metal music, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, stoner rock with tags , , , , , on September 13, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

ATLANTA QUARTET SPIN MAGAZINE DESCRIBED AS “A BLUESY MIX OF LED ZEP AND SLEATER-KINNEY” ADDED TO FUN FUN FUN FEST

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Sept. 2012, Philadelphia – Royal Thunder, the co-ed quartet who released their acclaimed debut album CVI this Spring, embark on their first headlining tour on Oct. 21.

The Atlanta-based band has also been added to Fun Fun Fun Fest, perform two Texas dates with Valient Thorr and will join Pig Destroyer on Oct. 19 for a show in Baltimore. Royal Thunder is currently on the road with Pallbearer, with the tour wrapping up on Sunday in Lawrence, Kan.

With the June release of CVI, Royal Thunder stepped out of the Metal underground, garnering a  great deal of praise from a variety of outlets including Spin (“a stunning breakthrough”), NPR ( “not only builds on the promise of a great EP, but it’s also a portrait of songs that have been painstakingly lived in”), Pitchfork (“Mlny Parsonz is a nontraditional blues-rock banshee of a woman, equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva”) and Revolver (“essential”).

Vocalist/guitar player Mlny Parsonz recently appeared on the cover of Decibel Magazine‘s inaugural Women in Metal issue. The album is currently streaming in its entirety at www.royalthunder.bandcamp.com.

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Royal Thunder – Tour Dates:

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* To read my album review of CVI, click on the link below!

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

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(Source: Speakeasy PR & Marketing)

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

www.facebook.com/royalthundermusic

LONG LIVE ROYAL THUNDER.

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PAPA ROACH – ‘THE CONNECTION’ Releases October 2nd, 2012; Pre-Order & VIP Packages Available Now!

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 11, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

PAPA ROACH – The seventh studio album (eighth album overall), The Connection, from California’s Papa Roach will be released on October 2nd, 2012, via Eleven Seven Music. Check out below for this album’s track listing, along with pre-order and VIP details! Metal be thy name.

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THE CONNECTION – Track Listing:

Engage

Still Swingin

Where Did The Angels Go

Silence Is The Enemy

Before I Die

Wish You Never Met Me

Give Me Back My Life

Breathe You In

Leader Of The Broken Hearts

Not That Beautiful

Walking Dead

Won’t Let Up

As Far As I Remember

What’s Left Of Me (Deluxe Edition Track)

9th Life (Deluxe Edition Track)

You can now pre-order “The Connection” in several different exclusive packages at PapaRoach.com.

1. CD Only (You’ll find it cheaper here than anywhere on the web)

2. Gold Package (CD + digital download + exclusive t-shirt)

3. Titanium Package (CD + digital download + exclusive t-shirt + VIP meet & greet in city of choice)

You won’t find these deals anywhere else!  Make sure you get your orders placed today as these items are limited in quantity and WILL sell out!!

PAPA ROACH:

Jacoby Shaddix – vocals

Jerry Horton – guitar

Tobin Esperance – bass

Tony Palermo – drums

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* For more info on PAPA ROACH, click on the links below!

http://www.paparoach.com

http://www.youtube.com/paparoach

http://www.twitter.com/paparoach

LONG LIVE PAPA ROACH.

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LOVERBOY – HEARTBREAKER (Official Video); Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Available Now!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

HEARTBREAKER (Official Video) Is Here!

Taken from “Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival”: LOVERBOY’s return with 3 brand new tracks (2 of them produced by Bob Rock of AC/DC and Metallica fame) and fabulous live versions of such classics as Working For The Weekend; Lovin’ Every Minute of It; Turn Me Loose and more !

 Available now !

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

* For more related LOVERBOY info, click the link below!

LOVERBOY – Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival EPK (Official); Album Releases August 24th On Frontiers Records

* For more info on this LOVERBOY album, click on the link below!

http://www.frontiers.it

LONG LIVE LOVERBOY.

Stone.

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‘Re-Machined A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head’ – Album Releases On September 25th!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Superstar-filled tribute to one of the greatest Classic Rock albums of all time!  Available on CD September 25!

2012 is the 40th anniversary of the release of Deep Purple’s landmark album Machine Head. In recognition of Deep Purple’s influence, and that of the “Machine Head” album in particular, some of rock music’s biggest names have each contributed a version of their favorite track on the album to create “Re-Machined – A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head”.

1) Smoke On The Water – Carlos Santana & Jacoby Shaddix

2) Highway Star – Chickenfoot

3) Maybe I’m A Leo – Glenn Hughes & Chad Smith

4) Pictures Of Home – Black Label Society

5) Never Before – Kings Of Chaos (Joe Elliott, Steve Stevens, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum)

6) Smoke On The Water – Flaming Lips

7) Lazy – Jimmy Barnes with Joe Bonamassa

8) Space Truckin’ – Iron Maiden

9) When A Blind Man Cries – Metallica

10.) Highway Star – Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai, Chad Smith, Lachlan Doley

Check out the making of Re-Machined on our YouTube page!

Pre-order the CD now!

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Stone Says: What a grand album and band, in all the history of Rock ‘N Roll! Re-Machined certainly is a celebration of an iconic band, album and Heavy Rock sound! Machine Head is an album that shall forever live on for generations! Metal be thy name.

If you’d like to read my piece on Deep Purple’s Machine Head, click on the link below!

DEEP PURPLE – “MACHINE HEAD” A Once In A Lifetime Hard Rock Album

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(Source: Eagle Rock Entertainment)

LONG LIVE DEEP PURPLE.

Stone.

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PANTERA – Original Album Series Box Set Is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in groove metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 9, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

PANTERA – What more can be said or written about the legendary PANTERA and their seminal catalog of albums, which hasn’t already been communicated? Metal excellence. Groove Metal pioneers. Total Metal domination during the 90’s. The reverence that PANTERA receives from their fans only grows stronger by the second and there shall never be another band like them. Metal be thy name.

PANTERA – Original Album Series Box Set is a 2011 UK import from Rhino Entertainment and is currently selling for $19.99 (U.S.) on Amazon.com. For those new fans or fans that need to upgrade their collection, this PANTERA box set is an unbelievable bargain!

PANTERA – Original Album Series Box Set Includes:

Cowboys From Hell (1990)

Vulgar Display Of Power (1992)

Far Beyond Driven (1994)

The Great Southern Trendkill (1996)

Reinventing The Steel (2000)

(Box Set Back Cover)

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

http://www.pantera.com

http://www.panterastore.com

LONG LIVE PANTERA.

Rest In Peace, Dimebag.

Stone.

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NIGHT RANGER – To Release Live CD/DVD Package: “24 STRINGS & A DRUMMER – LIVE & ACOUSTIC” Due Out In October Via FRONTIERS RECORDS

Posted in acoustic rock, classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 8, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As a celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album, DAWN PATROL, and hot on the heels of their 10th studio album, SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA, Night Ranger will release a very special newly-recorded live “greatest hits” CD/DVD package: 24 STRINGS & A DRUMMER – LIVE & ACOUSTIC is due out on October 19th in Europe and October 22nd in North America via Frontiers Records.

The album and DVD were recorded live in an intimate, all-acoustic setting with a select number of fans at TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA in May, 2012 and features some of their greatest hits such as “(You Can Still) Rock In America” and “Sister Christian” with refreshing new acoustic arrangements. The result is a testament to Night Ranger’s stellar live show and the strength of their songwriting abilities. Please see below for the full track listings.

Night Ranger’s profile has been particularly high of late, with the band recently appearing on an episode of ABC’s “Bachelor Pad” during the final challenge and Night Ranger frontman Jack Blades performing live during the Republican National Convention. Night Ranger’s legendary hits “Sister Christian,” “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” are songs that have each significantly impacted popular culture and expanded their ever-growing fanbase since the band’s inception thirty years ago.

Over the years, the band’s music has made notable contributions to and been featured in many different areas of media and popular culture. Night Ranger’s songs can be heard in the Rock Band and Guitar Hero video games; Rock of Ages hit Broadway musical and film; the Oscar-nominated film Boogie Nights; FOX’s hit TV Show American Dad; JBL’s “Hear The Truth” campaign; and many more! To date, Night Ranger has sold 17 million units worldwide and boasts several platinum- and gold-certified albums.

Night Ranger is Jack Blades (bass guitar, vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals), Brad Gillis (lead & rhythm guitars), Joel Hoekstra (lead & rhythm guitars) and Eric Levy (keyboards).

24 STRINGS & A DRUMMER – LIVE & ACOUSTIC CD track listing:

  1. This Boy Needs To Rock
  2. When You Close Your Eyes
  3. Sing Me Away
  4. Growin’ Up In California
  5. The Secret Of My Success
  6. Sentimental Street
  7. Four In The Morning
  8. Let Him Run/Goodbye
  9. Forever All Over Again
  10. Don’t Tell Me You Love Me
  11. Sister Christian
  12. (You Can Still) Rock In America
  13. Boys Of Summer – bonus track

24 STRINGS & A DRUMMER – LIVE & ACOUSTIC DVD track listing:

  1. This Boy Needs To Rock
  2. When You Close Your Eyes
  3. Sing Me Away
  4. Growin’ Up In California
  5. The Secret Of My Success
  6. Sentimental Street
  7. Four In The Morning
  8. Let Him Run/Goodbye
  9. Forever All Over Again
  10. Don’t Tell Me You Love Me
  11. Sister Christian
  12. (You Can Still) Rock In America

Bonus Features: Night Ranger All Access/Growin’ Up In California video/Making of the album SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA

DVD Stereo Mix 2.0/5.1 – Screen 16:9

Total DVD length approximately 100 minutes

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(Source: Frontiers Records)

For more info on Night Ranger please visit:

www.nightranger.com

www.frontiers.it

LONG LIVE NIGHT RANGER.

Stone.

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NEW KEEPERS OF THE WATER TOWERS – Swedish Stoner Rock Band Issue Album Update

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news, stoner rock with tags , , , , on September 6, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Main songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Rasmus of Sweden’s NEW KEEPERS OF THE WATER TOWERS has issued the following update regarding the long-awaited third album from the celebrated Stoner Rock outfit:

“For the past year and a half we have been working in and out of the studio on this, our third, album. It’s been a long process of developing and enriching our music with more genre defying sounds, dark lyrics about life and death, a lot of experimenting with musical directions and tinkering with richer harmonic arrangements. To put it bluntly, we’ve been recording an epic. None of us have ever put this much effort and emotion into a piece of music, so it means a lot to us and now that we are in the final steps of recording we feel very proud of what we have accomplished and I don’t think there is any doubt in our minds that we have succeeded in creating the album we set out to record.”

Song titles to be featured on the upcoming album include “Visions of Death,” “Cosmic Child,” “He Who Greets With Fire” and “The Great Leveler.” A spring 2013 release through Listenable Records has been scheduled for the album.

Video footage of the band performing “Rise of the Lizard King” at Roskilde Festival 2010 is below!

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(Source: ClawHammer PR)

* For more info, click on the links below!

http://www.myspace.com/nkotw

http://www.listenable.net

LONG LIVE NEW KEEPERS OF THE WATER TOWERS.

Stone.

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LZZY HALE – Is Revolver Magazine’s ‘Hottest Chick In Hard Rock’

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

LZZY HALE – Check out the front cover of Revolver Magazine’s annual (2012) Hottest Chicks In Hard Rock. The beautiful and vocally/musically talented Lzzy Hale of Halestorm gets the #1 spot! Metal be thy name.

The second studio album from Halestorm, The Strange Case Of…, was released via Atlantic Records on April 10th, 2012.

Buy The Strange Case Of … on iTunes: http://atlr.ec/HFue2m.

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* For more info on LZZY HALE & HALESTORM, click on the links below!

http://www.halestormrocks.com

http://www.myspace.com/halestorm

* For more info on REVOLVER Magazine, click on the link below!

http://www.revolvermag.com/

LONG LIVE LZZY HALE.

LONG LIVE HALESTORM.

LONG LIVE PENNSYLVANIA.

LONG LIVE REVOLVER MAGAZINE.

Stone.

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DEF LEPPARD LEAD GUITARIST – PHIL COLLEN – To Auction Custom Guitar For Charity; All Proceeds To Be Donated To The GERSON INSTITUTE Supporting A Holistic Cancer Therapy

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

Guitar Played Exclusively Throughout Def Leppard “Rock of Ages” Tour This Summer

(Los Angeles, CA) –PHIL COLLEN, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, announces plans for a charitable auction of “Wings”, a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that Collen has played throughout this summer’s Rock of Ages tour.  The auction, taking place exclusively on eBay, will begin on September 5th and end September 14th, the last date of the tour.  The winner will be announced in November which is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and all proceeds from the auction will benefit the Gerson Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Gerson Therapy, an alternative treatment for cancer and other degenerative diseases.

In early 2012, Jake Willoughby, a guitar and music store owner, asked Collen if he would assist in helping to raise money towards the fight against cancer with Jake’s mother having just passed away from pancreatic cancer after a courageous 13-month fight.  By tragic coincidence Phil’s own father, Kenneth succumbed to the same disease in 2004.  Jake donated a Collen signature guitar, the Jackson PC1 from his music store. In the spirit of hope it was named “Wings”.  Mike Learn, a noted artist whose graphics are well-known in the guitar world, donated the graphic custom paint job on the guitar.  Ironically, Mike lost two family members to the same disease.

Phil began researching companies that were not only looking to prevent cancer, but also reverse its devastating effects.  He initially had heard about The Gerson Institute located in San Diego, CA from Jeni Cook, a raw foods chef and the wife of Sex Pistols and Manraze drummer, Paul Cook.  As Phil watched “The Gerson Miracle” DVD he was incredibly moved by their cause wishing he would have known about them before his father passed. The Gerson Institute is a non-profit organization in San Diego, California dedicated to providing education and training in the Gerson Therapy – an alternative, non-toxic treatment for cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. The Gerson Therapy, developed by Dr. Max Gerson in the 1920s, activates the body’s extraordinary ability to heal itself through an organic, vegetarian diet, raw juices, detoxification, and natural supplements. Since this powerful, natural treatment boosts the body’s own immune system, it is an effective method for treating not only cancer, but a variety of degenerative diseases including arthritis, heart disease, allergies, and skin tuberculosis.

Dr. Gerson began developing the Therapy while looking for a way to manage his own debilitating migraines, a path that lead him to a holistic understanding of medicine that is finally gaining growing acceptance.

This year marks a number of anniversaries for COLLEN, namely the 30th anniversary of his joining Def Leppard as lead guitarist making his debut on the 10x platinum (in the USA) album Pyromania.  In addition, this year marks the 25th anniversary for the 13x platinum (USA) album Hysteria, as well as the 20th anniversary of its 5x platinum (USA) follow-up Adrenalize.

About The Gerson Institute:

The Gerson Institute is a non-profit organization in San Diego, California dedicated to providing education and training in the Gerson Therapy, an alternative, non-toxic treatment for cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases.

http://gerson.org/gerpress/

For more information on the auction and images of “Wings”, visit:

www.philcollen.com

To Bid on the Guitar, visit eBay:

http://tinyurl.com/9bbjmwh

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(Source: MAD Ink, PR)

(Photo Credit: Helen L. Collen)

LONG LIVE PHIL COLLEN.

LONG LIVE THE GERSON INSTITUTE.

Stone.

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Mark Abrahamian, Lead Guitarist For Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas – Rest In Peace

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit: Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas facebook)

It has been reported by numerous reliable sources throughout the media, that Mark Abrahamian (lead guitarist) of Starship featuring Mickey Thomas passed away from an apparent heart attack on Sunday, September 2nd, 2012, at the age of 46. It’s reported that Mark Abrahamian collapsed after a performance at the DeVent Center in Norfolk, Nebraska. Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas was an opening act that also featured Survivor and Boston at this concert.

As taken from the facebook page of Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, the band wrote this statement:

“We are all shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of our guitar player Mark Abrahamian. Mark was a kind, thoughtful and innovative soul. He was also a friend and family member. Mark also happened to be one hell of a guitar player. We are devastated by the loss of our brother and just dealing with it the best we can.”

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Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Mark Abrahamian. May he rest in peace.

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* For more info, click on the links below:

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas

http://www.starshipcontrol.com

Stone.

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KORN – The Path Of Totality Tour: Live At The Hollywood Palladium (CD/DVD) Releases September 4th!

Posted in dubstep, electronic rock, electronica, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KORN– Releasing on September 4th, is the live CD/DVD from KORN – The Path Of Totality: Live At The Hollywood Palladium, via Shout! Factory. Joining Korn for this performance are the many DJs who collaborated on The Path Of Totality; they are: Skrillex, 12th Planet, Flinch, Downlink, Excision, Datsik and Kill The Noise.

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Take a look and listen to KORN Live At The Hollywood Palladium – Falling Away From Me below! WHOA! This stuff is F’n cool. Metal be thy name.

CD and DVD Disc- Track List:

01. Get Up!

02. Kill Mercy Within

03. Illuminati

04. Chaos Lives In Everything

05. My Wall

06. Way Too Far

07. Narcissistic Cannibal

08. Here To Stay

09. Freak On A Leash

10. Falling Away From Me

11. Predictable

12. Another Brick In The Wall

13. Shoots And Ladders

14. One

15. Got The Life

16. Blind

Bonus Features:

* Interviews with: Jonathan Davis, James “Munky” Shaffer, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, Ray Luzier, Zachary Baird and cover artist ROBOTO.

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KORN:

Jonathan Davis – Vocals

James “Munky” Shaffer – Guitar

Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu – Bass

Ray Luzier – Drums

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

http://www.korn.com

http://www.facebook.com/korn

http://www.twitter.com/korn

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

For more info on SHOUT! FACTORY, click on link below!

http://www.shoutfactory.com

LONG LIVE KORN.

Stone.

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KISS ‘Destroyer – Resurrected’ Lands On Billboard Album Chart!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock albums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 2, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

KISS – The newly remastered KISS Destroyer album became { Resurrected } by original and legendary producer Bob Ezrin. Along with Sweet Pain (Original Guitar Solo) as a new Bonus Track, sung by Gene Simmons, this is a KISS masterpiece to own! KISS Destroyer – Resurrected has debuted on the Billboard 200 at #58. What once was old… is new again! The Classic Rock ‘N Roll of KISS is timeless. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on KISS Destroyer – Resurrected, click the link below!

KISS – DESTROYER { RESURRECTED } – Releases On August 21st, 2012!

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

http://www.kissonline.com

LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

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SAMOTHRACE – Forced To Withdraw From East Coast Tour

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 31, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Seattle Doom quartet SAMOTHRACE have just issued a statement on their unfortunate but necessary withdrawal from the pending East Coast tour with Pallbearer and Royal Thunder, set to embark in just one week:

“Samothrace is very sorry to announce that we will have to cancel our part on the upcoming tour with Pallbearer and Royal Thunder due to an immediate illness in the family of a band member. The most important thing right now is family. We are stoked to have had the opportunity to do the tour and will be planning to make our way out east in the near future. We appreciate the understanding.”

SAMOTHRACE just wrapped up a five-city West Coast tour last week in support of their acclaimed sophomore LP Reverence To Stone, released via 20 Buck Spin at the end of July. The album was recorded at Soundhouse Studios in Seattle with producer Brandon Fitzsimmons (ex-Wormwood) and mastered at Earhammer by Greg Wilkinson (Brainoil, Graves At Sea).

Reverence To Stone is still streaming in its entirety via PITCHFORK:
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13910-samothrace-reverence-to-stone/

“…Samothrace position themselves on a weird axis between Sabbathian doom worship and psychedelic freak out sludge (á la Cough or Rwake), along with an Isis-esque rhythmic complexity and molten tempo. 8/10” – Decibel 

“…the  second full-length from Seattle quartet Samothrace for 20 Buck Spin comprises only two tracks, but they’re diverse and dynamic enough to prove that the breadth of doom is wider than a stylistic rut.” – Pitchfork

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

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

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samothrace/67987779185

http://www.myspace.com/samothraceproject

LONG LIVE SAMOTHRACE.

Stone.

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KISS RULES! Wanna See My KISS ARMY Patch I Bought? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on August 30, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Last Sunday I went out shopping for back-to-school stuff with the girls. Shopping for school supplies can get very boring for a middle-aged Metalhead; unless you stumble upon cool KISS stuff, like the KISS Army patch you see above! Whoa!

One of the stores we went to is called Michaels. This store sells arts and crafts galore. It’s a very clean and organized store too. Michaels is North America’s largest arts and crafts retailer, with 1,079 namesake stores.

As I walked around Michaels I saw this KISS Army patch for sale on an endcap display. Since my first KISS Army patch (on my first denim jacket) has been long gone for decades, I decided it was time to renew! What’s the price for this KISS Army patch you ask? $5 in U.S. funds. Whoa.

Here is what a Michaels store looks like:

In case you wanted to know, here is what the cardboard backing (the patch is on) looks like:

As you can see in the above photo, C&D Visionary Inc. distributes this cool KISS Army patch. C&D Visionary Inc. is a leader in selling to merchants tons of pop-culture and Rock ‘N Roll related items. They have a website, only it’s a wholesale site for retailers with valid sellers permits only. Still, it’s a fantastic site to check out if you’re  not a retailer: http://www.cdmerch.com

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DON’T FORGET… KISS MONSTER RELEASES OCTOBER 16TH, 2012! WHOA!

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(Source for Michaels statistical info: Reuters News)

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

http://www.kissonline.com

LONG LIVE KISS.

METAL. BE. THY. NAME.

Stone.

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MISFITS – 2012 North America Tour Dates For October Thru December

Posted in Heavy Metal, horror punk, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, rock and roll, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The Devil’s Rain continues pouring down across North America as the legendary MISFITS take to the stage! Starting in October, the band strikes the East Coast, Canada, Midwest, West Coast, and more on through December. Check out these MISFITS tour dates below, to see if they’ll be near you!

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10/12/12      WORCESTER, MA @ THE PALLADIUM

10/13/12      SAYREVILLE, NJ @ STARLAND BALLROOM

10/18/12      PITTSBURGH, PA @ ALTAR BAR

10/19/12      PHILADELPHIA, PA @ TROCADERO THEATRE

10/20/12      SPRINGFIELD, VA @ EMPIRE

10/21/12      ALLENTOWN, PA @ CROCODILE ROCK

10/25/12      TORONTO, ON @ THE OPERA HOUSE

10/26/12      LANCASTER, PA @ CHAMELEON CLUB

10/28/12      HAMPTON BEACH, NH @ WALLY’S PUB

10/30/12      NEW BRITAIN, CT @ CLUB INTERNATIONAL

10/31/12      NEW YORK, NY @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM

11/01/12      CLEVELAND, OH @ AGORA BALLROOM

11/03/12      DETROIT, MI @ HARPOS

11/04/12      BLOOMINGTON, IL @ CASTLE THEATRE

11/05/12      CHICAGO, IL @ HOUSE OF BLUES

11/08/12      SAN DIEGO, CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES

11/09/12      PHOENIX, AZ @ CELEBRITY THEATRE

11/10/12      LAKE ELSINORE, CA @ L.E MOTORSPORTS PARK

11/11/12      SANTA ANA, CA @ THE OBSERVATORY

11/14/12      SEATTLE, WA @ STUDIO SEVEN

11/16/12      SAN JOSE, CA @ RODEO NIGHT CLUB

11/17/12      VENTURA , CA @ VENTURA THEATRE

12/08/12      POUGHKEEPSIE, NY @ THE CHANCE

MISFITS:

Jerry Only – bass & vocals

Dez Cadena – guitar

Eric “Chupacabra” Arce – drums

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(Source: Official MISFITS Records Newsletter)

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

MISFITS – facebook

MISFITS – Official Website

MISFITS – MySpace Music Page

LONG LIVE MISFITS.

Stone.

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