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On This Day In METAL History – October 15th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland - promo cover pic - #1965

On this day in 1965Jimi Hendrix signed his first recording contract with PPX Productions for just one dollar and 1% of royalties. Whoa! And to think that bands today complain about record label royalties… unreal.

Led Zeppelin - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #016601

On October 15th, 1968 – The iconic Led Zeppelin performs their first show, at Surrey University in England.

Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling - promo single cover pic - #720

On this day in 1972My Ding-A-Ling by the legendary Rock ‘N Roll pioneer Chuck Berry was a hit.

Van Halen - classic band logo - #77797

On October 15th, 1989 – At Stonebridge Ranch in Dallas, Texas, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony of Van Halen participated in the first World Music Invitational Pro/Am celebrity golf tournament.

Bon Jovi - New Jersey - promo deluxe cover pic - 1988

On this day in 1988 – The fourth studio album from Bon Jovi, New Jersey, begins its four-week stay at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 Album Chart.

Bon Jovi - New Jersey - promo band pic - album flyer

On October 15th, 1988 – Bon Jovi officially switches on MTV Europe in Oslo, Norway. This was back when MTV really did give a crap about music videos, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone. 

On This Day In METAL History – October 14th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Monster Mash - Bobby Boris Pickett and The Crypt Kickers - promo album cover pic

On October 14th, 1962 Monster Mash (Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers) was a sensational hit! Monster Mash has since become a beloved Halloween song, even covered by the likes of the Misfits.

Pretty Things - Silk Torpedo - vinyl promo pic - Swan Song Records

On this day in 1974 – London, England’s The Pretty Things sign to Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song label.

Aerosmith - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #11077

On October 14th, 1976Aerosmith kicked off their first European tour, at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Kiss - Alive II - promo album cover pic - #11977

On this day in KISSTORY – October 14, 1977, KISS released their double platinum album: ALIVE II. This was, in all likelihood, the first album cover to depict a Rock star that is spitting up blood.

Rush - Hemispheres - promo cover pic - #19662

On This day in 1978Rush began their tour in support of Hemispheres, at the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. To date, this was the longest tour by Rush.

Motley Crue - Dr Feelgood - promo cover pic - #1980S

On October 14th, 1989Mötley Crüe reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first and only time with Dr. Feelgood. This fabulous album had a two-week run on top of the album chart.

Iron Maiden - "Live After Death" large album pic!!

On this day in 1985 – The double live album, Live After Death, was released by the British Metal legends: Iron Maiden. If you’re like me, you’ll stare at the cover art (created by Derek Riggs) for hours.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 13th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, metal music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 13, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

ACDC - Back In Black - promo album cover pic - #1980

On October 13th, 1980 AC/DC’s Back In Black is certified platinum by the RIAA. This was the first AC/DC album to feature Brian Johnson on vocals, replacing the late Bon Scott. If you don’t own Back In Black, then hold your head down in shame.

KIss - Creatures Of The Night - promo album cover pic - #7740

On this day in 1982KISS releases their comeback studio album: Creatures Of The Night. This would be the last KISS album on the Casablanca Records label. I highly recommend this KISS album, their heaviest and finest album from the 80’s decade, in my Metal opinion. Vinnie Vincent plays guitar on this album instead of Ace Frehley. Still, to me, Space Ace looks really cool on this album cover.

Baroness - Blue Record - promo album pic - 2009 - #9902

On October 13th, 2009Blue Record, the second studio album from Baroness is released, via Relapse Records. This album is SOLID from beginning to end, in my Metal opinion. Call me bias, yet Baroness ROCKS.

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OCTOBER 13TH BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

Born on this day back in 1947 is the super-duper legendary…

SAMMY HAGAR!

THE RED ROCKER!

WHOA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMMY!

Sammy Hagar "Street Machine" large album pic!!

Sammy Hagar – Street Machine (1979)

Sammy Hagar & Friends - promo cover pic - 2013

Sammy Hagar & Friends – (2013)

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 10th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 10, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - promo cover pic - #BS667

On this day in 1970 – Black Sabbath were at #1 on the UK chart with their second album: Paranoid. This seminal album includes the timeless Metal songs War Pigs, Iron Man and the title track.

Aerosmith - Classic Band Logo - B&W - #11077

On October 10th, 1978 – Guitarist Joe Perry and vocalist Steven Tyler of Aerosmith are injured in Philadelphia, after a dumb-ass in the crowd tosses a cherry bomb onstage.

Europe - Carrie - vinyl single cover sleeve art - promo

On this day in 1987 – Europe peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their power ballad: Carrie. This song would become Europe’s biggest hit in the United States. Carrie is featured on Europe’s third studio album: The Final Countdown.

Whitesnake - promo album cover pic - #DC50

On this day in 1987 – Whitesnake hits #1 with on the Billboard Chart with their power ballad: Here I Go Again. This song is featured on Whitesnake’s self-titled album from 1987.

Kiss - Psycho Circus - back cover promo - #K4

On this day in KISSTORY, October 10th, 1998 – KISS entered the Billboard 200 Album Chart, at its chart peak of #3, with Psycho Circus. This album was the first studio album by the original lineup of KISS, in nearly twenty years.

Pearl Jam - Backspacer - promo cover pic - #PJ003

On this day in 2009 – Pearl Jam went to #1 on the US Billboard album chart with their ninth studio album: Backspacer.

KISS - Promo band - classic logo - pic promo - 2013 - #3

On this day in KISSTORY – Oct. 10, 2012, KISS performed on the Late Show with David Letterman. After their appearance, KISS performed a concert in the world-famous Ed Sullivan Theater, celebrating the 50th webcast of CBS Interactive’s award-winning live webcast concert series Live On Letterman.

OCTOBER 10th BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Eric Martin - (Mr. Big) - Promo Photo - #1

Photo Credit: Frontiers Records

Eric Martin – solo artist and Mr. Big lead vocalist, was born on this day, back in 1960. Happy Birthday Eric! Whoa!

David Lee Roth "Skyscraper" large promo album pic!

David Lee Roth – solo artist and lead vocalist for Van Halen, was born on this day, back in 1955. Whoa, man!

Sharon Osbourne - Survivor - promo book cover - 2008

Sharon Osbourne – the wife of Ozzy Osbourne, was born on this day, back in 1952. Yup.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 9th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 9, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

RUSH - Debut Album - large pic!!

On this day in 1974 – Rush made their American television debut on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. Rush didn’t perform again on American television, until a 2008 episode of The Colbert Report.

Aerosmith - band publicity card - #ST88

On October 9th, 1993 – Aerosmith made their second appearance on Saturday Night Live. Aerosmith performed their songs Cryin’ and the timeless classic: Sweet Emotion.

Nirvana - In Utero - promo album cover pic - #N67

On October 9th, 1993 – Nirvana entered the U.S. Billboard album chart at #1 with In Utero. This would become Nirvana’s third and final studio album. In Utero has gone on to sell 5 million copies in the United States alone.

Joe Elliott - Def Leppard - promo pic - #1 - 2012

On this day in 2008 – Before the start of the Toronto Maple Leafs versus Detroit Red Wings game, Def Leppard performed at Detroit’s Fox Theatre nearby. Vocalist Joe Elliott received criticism by many NHL fans for placing the (sacred) Stanley Cup upside down. Bad move, Joe. Bad move.

KISS - Monster - cover promo pic!

On this day in KISSTORY, October 9, 2012 – KISS released Monster, their 20th studio album. Oh… this album kicks 100% Metal ass too. Yup, it does.

OCTOBER 9th BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

John Lennon - Lennon Legend - promo cover pic

The iconic John Lennon was born in 1940, at Oxford Street Maternity Hospital in Liverpool, England. Rest in peace, John Lennon.

John Entwistle - Thunderfingers - promo album cover pic

The legendary John Entwistle, bassist for The Who was born in 1944. Rest in peace, John Entwistle.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 7th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 7, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Rolling Stones - Some Girls - promo cover pic

On October 7th, 1978 – The Rolling Stones perform their smash “Beast Of Burden” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Beast Of Burden is featured on the 1978 Some Girls album.

twisted-sister-the-best-of-large-promo-album-pic

On October 7th, 1984Twisted Sister’s charismatic singer Dee Snider was arrested after a concert in Amarillo, TX for using “profane and abusive” language. Dee Snider would pay a fine of $75.

South Park - Chef Aid - promo cover pic

On this day in 1998 –  Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John, Meat Loaf & Joe Strummer of The Clash were among the guest stars on the animated series South Park. A benefit concert for Chef is performed in this episode.

Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil - promo cover pic!!

On October 7th, 2004Mötley Crüe’s legendary guitarist Mick Mars underwent hip replacement surgery, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Rigor Mortis - Slaves To The Grave - promo cover pic - 2014

On this day of October 7th, 2014 – The legendary Speed Metal pioneers, Rigor Mortis, releases Slaves To The Grave. This incredible new album features the guitar wizardry of the late Mike Scaccia.

Rockin’ Birthday Announcement!

Tico Torres - Drum Club magazine - promo cover

Tico Torres – Cover of Drum Club – September 4th, 2010

Legendary drummer Tico Torres for Bon Jovi was born on October 7th, 1953. Happy Birthday, Tico! Whoa!

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.

On This Day In METAL History – October 4th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on October 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced - promo cover pic - #67JH

On October 4th, 1967The Jimi Hendrix Experience reaches Number Five on the U.S. album charts with Are You Experienced.

Cream - The Very Best Of - promo album cover pic

On this day, in 1968Cream began their farewell tour at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The iconic Cream featured: Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce.

Queen - The Game - promo album cover pic - #33FM

On October 4th, 1980Queen began a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Another One Bites The Dust, featured on their 1980 studio album: The Game.

Discografía Van Halen – 5150 (1986)

On this day, in 1986 – The Sammy Hagar fronted Van Halen hits #22 with with their single: Love Walks In. This song is featured on Van Halen’s 1986 studio album: 5150, the first Van Halen album without vocalist David Lee Roth.

Van Halen - III - promo album cover pic - #GC3

On October 4th, 1996Van Halen made the announcement, that former Extreme singer Gary Cherone would be replacing Sammy Hagar. Gary Cherone only sang on one Van Halen album, 1998’s Van Halen III.

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality album logo pic!

On October 4th, 1999Ozzy Osbourne issued a press release asking the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to remove Black Sabbath from the ballot. Black Sabbath was later inducted in 2006.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL HAS EVOLVED AND BEEN MOLDED FROM TRUE LEGENDS AND PIONEERS OF ROCK AND HARD ROCK. NEVER FORGET THE ROOTS OF METAL.

Stone.