Archive for Thrash Metal

WARBRINGER “IV: Empires Collapse” – Releasing October 29th In North America; Pre-Orders Available

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on October 1, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Warbringer - IV - promo cover pic

Thrash maniacs WARBRINGER will release their new album “IV: Empires Collapse” on October 28th in Europe and on October 29th in North America.

Be sure to check out the exclusive package deals which are exclusively available via CM Distro & CM Distro Europehttp://smarturl.it/warbringer-CMD

WARBRINGER - IV - promo album banner - 2013

John Kevill – Vocals

John Laux – Guitar

Jeff Potts – Guitar

Ben Mottsman – Bass

Carlos Cruz – Drums

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* For More Info On WARBRINGER:

Facebook: Warbringer

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LONG LIVE WARBRINGER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

SYLOSIS – After Tour Bus Accident, Band Needs Support From Metal Community

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Sylosis - Tour Bus Crash - pic - 2013 - Sept. 26

SYLOSIS – As many of you know (or may not know), Sylosis was involved in a terrible tour bus crash, this past week. Fortunately there were no casualties; however there were injuries, resulting in the band’s tour cancellation with Trivium and DevilDriver. Money is now a huge issue for these unfortunate Metal lads from Reading, England.

I’ve posted below, the (2) actual Facebook entries from Sylosis’s guitarist/vocalist Josh Middleton. Maybe you can (please) help this great Metal band get back on their feet to recover their funds lost, due to this accident. Metal be thy name.

Sylosis - Monolith - promo banner pic - 2012

As reported by guitarist/vocalist Josh Middleton, on the Sylosis Facebook page, on September 26th.

Hey guys. Josh here again and again wanting to thank everyone for their support these past few days. It’s been overwhelming.

We’re really feeling it pretty hard today and are looking like a bunch of slow, old men when we walk. Aside from the physical issues that prevent us from continuing on with the tour it has also put us in thousands of pounds worth of debt due to losing the deposit (and now paying extra) on the RV, damaged trailer, booking new flights home, equipment damage and we’re now incurring all kinds of transport/accommodation costs as we make our journey home.

The last thing we want is for people to think we’re now cashing in on the accident and taking advantage of people’s sympathy, but we need some help right now so we’ve just released two exclusive tshirts where all the profits will go towards clearing our debts. Both of the shirts are available as a pre-order.

http://sylosis.myshopify.com/

One is the tour tshirt (now with the majority of the dates cancelled) and the other is a brand new design we were waiting to release when we launch all our new designs in the a few months time. We like the idea of you guys helping us and actually getting something for your money but we will also accept paypal donations of any kind to:

sylosis@hotmail.com.

I can’t stress enough that we do not intend to exploit the situation.

Thanks to all of you guys and the entire metal community right now for showing us so much support these past few days.

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Below is an injury and band status report for Sylosis, As reported by guitarist/vocalist Josh Middleton on the Sylosis Facebook page on September 25th, 2013:

Hey everyone, Josh here. Myself, Rob and Bailey have just been released after over ten hours in hospital. Carl is being kept in overnight as he’s in too much pain to walk but should hopefully be released tomorrow morning (Montreal time) once some of his muscle pain/swelling has subsided.

All four of us and our driver were hospitalised but seeing as Bailey was the only one who didn’t get taken in on a stretcher and a neck brace he wasn’t treated as urgently. He’s just had his back sewn up and is off to the scrap yard where the RV was taken to get people’s clothes and some personal items – hero.

We’re all very lucky. We’ve mostly just been stitched up (my eyebrow, a few on Carl’s legs and Bailey’s back), badly bruised and what feels like full body whiplash. In car accident terms we’re alright but in general terms we’re not physically capable of continuing on with the tour and aim to get back to our families and friends asap to recover.

We want to thank the paramedics, the passers-by who came to our help, the staff at the hospital and all of the fans and bands that have wished us well. It means the world to us.

Stay safe,

Josh

Sylosis - band logo - 2012

SYLOSIS:

Josh Middleton – Guitar/Vocals

Alex Bailey – Guitar

Carl Parnell – Bass

Rob Callard – Drums

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* For More Info On SYLOSIS:

Facebook: Sylosis

http://www.sylosis.com

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STAY STRONG, SYLOSIS.

LONG LIVE SYLOSIS.

Stone.

CLIFF BURTON – A Metal Warrior For Eternity, Rest In Peace

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock bass guitarists, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on September 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Cliff Burton - Kerrang! - 1988 - promo cover pic

Above: KERRANG! – April 30th, 1988, No. 185

On September 27th, 1986, Clifford Lee “Cliff” Burton passed away from injuries sustained in a bus accident, in Sweden, at the very young age of 24. It seems like yesterday, when I first heard the tragic news. I feel lucky, no, I feel blessed that I was able to see Cliff Burton perform live on stage, with Metallica, so many years ago.

There shall never be another bassist like Cliff Burton. I and my fellow Metal brethren shall celebrate the Metal accomplishments of Cliff Burton, today and every day. Life is to be cherished. Metal be thy name.

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CLIFFORD LEE BURTON

February 10th, 1962 – September 27th, 1986

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MetalOdyssey

GOD BLESS CLIFF BURTON.

REST IN PEACE, CLIFF BURTON.

Stone.

EARTHLING – Takes Their Blackened Thrash Back On The Attack As Month-Long Tour Is Underway

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on September 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Earthling - October Tour - 2013 - promo flyer

The latest live expedition for Harrison, Virginia-based EARTHLING is now underway, starting yesterday with an invasion of the nation’s capital. The band will lay waste to city after city for a full month, pummeling a counter-clockwise arc through the Midwest, down to the Gulf Coast and then eastward closing the trek with a home state show on October 26th, bludgeoning audiences with Vektor, Lord Almighty, Ashencult, Primitive Man and countless others along the way.

EARTHLING Fall Tour 2013:

9/26/2013 The Fillmore – Washington, DC w/ Vektor, Midnight Eye

10/01/2013 house show – Boston, MA w/ Lord Almighty

10/02/2013 Union Pool – Brooklyn, NY w/ Mutilation Rites, Syphilitic Lust

10/03/2013 Millcreek Tavern – Philadelphia, PA w/ Casket, Ashencult, Repellers

10/04/2013 Sidebar – Baltimore, MD

10/05/2013 31st Street Pub – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Liquified Guts

10/06/2013 Elimination Chamber – Morgantown, WV

10/07/2013 Carabar – Columbus, OH w/ Artillery Breath, Nail Bat

10/08/2013 Casa Demise – Dayton, OH

10/09/2013 Brass Rail – Fort Wayne, IN w/ Nakay, Shamesquats, ShitHearts

10/10/2013 The Mutiny – Chicago, IL w/ Warboner, Gnarly Death, Savas

10/11/2013 TBA – Milwaukee, WI

10/12/2013 TBA – Appleton, WI

10/13/2013 The Hexagon – Minneapolis, MI

10/14/2013 The V-Spot – Madison, WI w/ Primitive Man, Mellow Harsher

10/15/2013 house show – Cincinnati, OH w/ Impia, Valdrin

10/16/2013 Sidecar – Lexington, KY

10/17/2013 PK’s – Carbondale, IL

10/18/2013 Murphy’s – Memphis, TN w/ Hosai Bro’s

10/19/2013 The Taquaria – Dallas, TX

10/21/2013 The Grand – Austin, TX w/ Widower, Dethroned

10/22/2013 – TBA

10/23/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

10/24/2013 – TBA – Birmingham, AL

10/25/2013 Static Age Records – Asheville, NC w/ Shadow Of The Destroyer

10/26/2013 Screamers – Radford, VA @ Samhain Fest w/ Death Shroud, Evicera

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A furious and infectious maelstrom of doom-infused thrash mastery, Dark Path – the blazing debut LP from the Harrison-based EARTHLING quartet — was released via their cohorts at Forcefield Records in May, and was well-received by humans involved in the underground music media as well as innocent bystanders. Through an organic, blackened, thrashing hybrid of metal drawing influences from across the spectrum of extreme music, the band’s corrosive live attack was finally captured on record.

Recorded by Garret Morris (Windhand, Cough, Parasytic, Bastard Sapling) and mastered by Mikey Allred (Inter Arma, Hellbender, Across Tundras), Dark Path is a coarse, diverse display of the band’s terrorizing spirit; a ravenous force that has guided the group through countless shows, relentless demo recordings, and over five years of sheer sacrifice.

Stream all of Dark Path AT THIS LOCATION.

Critical Praise:

“…a ripping blend of crust and proto-black metal riffs that boil from a vast melting pot of extremity; their truly diverse extreme sound also brings with it the incessant need to thrash.” – Terrorizer

 

“…like bong ripping yourself into a black hole where the other side is the embodiment of Mob Rules era Sabbath with the addition of some major Mega Man shred duals.” – Mxdwn

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

Facebook: Earthling

http://www.earthlingva.com

FORCEFIELD RECORDS:

http://www.forcefieldrecords.org

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LONG LIVE EARTHLING.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MEGADETH SUPER COLLIDER U.S. TOUR ANNOUNCED – FAN CLUB TICKETS/VIP PACKAGES PRESALE BEGINS TODAY

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on September 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Megadeth - Super Collider - US Tour - 2013 - promo flyer

Nashville, Tenn. – Following the success of GIGANTOUR 2013 and sold-out shows with Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, Megadeth confirms the long-awaited Super Collider Tour. The cross-country tour kicks off in St. Paul, MN., on Nov. 23 and make stops in Detroit, Boston and Charlotte, along with other markets.

Megadeth’s Cyber Army fan club exclusive tickets presale and VIP packages presale begins Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. and ends Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. local time. Presale details will be provided to club members at http://cyberarmy.megadeth.com. Megadeth has partnered with On The List Presents to offer a variety of VIP packages, including meet & greets and exclusive Megadeth guitar packages. For more info, please visit: www.megadeth.com.

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MEGADETH:

Dave Mustaine – vocals & guitar

Chris Broderick – guitar

David Ellefson – bass

Shawn Drover – drums

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(Source: Megadeth Facebook)

* For More Info On MEGADETH:

http://www.twitter.com/megadeth

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LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

Stone.

TESTAMENT – Meet And Greet At Velvet Margarita Cantina, Los Angeles, This Tuesday!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on September 21, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Testament - Velvet Margarita - promo flyer - Sept - 24 - 2013

Vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson of Testament, will be available for a meet and greet at the Velvet Margarita Cantina (1612 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90028) next Tuesday in Los Angeles.

The event will start at 10 pm PST and a Monster Energy Drink guitar signed by the band will also be given away throughout the evening.

For more information on the occasion and to RSVP visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/248829568575188/

Testament - Banner:Header - promo

* For More Info On TESTAMENT:

Facebook: Testament

http://www.testamentlegions.com

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE TESTAMENT.

Stone.

ONSLAUGHT “VI” – Here’s Where To Order This Thrashterpiece! “Chaos Is King” Lyric Video Streaming!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on September 18, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Onslaught - VI - promo cover pic!

ONSLAUGHT – The sixth studio album from UK Thrash Legends, ONSLAUGHT, will be released in Europe on September 20th; a U.S. release is slated for September 24th, via AFM Records. Below is where you can order this piece of Thrash history; along with the Official (face melting) Lyric video for Chaos Is King:

Order At EMP:

Digipak CD: http://www.emp.de/onslaught-vi-cd/art_267690/

Standard CD: http://www.emp.de/onslaught-vi-cd/art_267689/

Black Vinyl: http://www.emp.de/onslaught-vi-lp/art_267704/

Military Green Vinyl: http://www.emp.de/onslaught-vi-lp/art_267705/

Below, check out the Official Lyric Video for Chaos Is King. Warning: This new Thrash serving from ONSLAUGHT will kick your ass into tomorrow!

Order At Nuclear Blast:

Digipak CD: http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/produkte/tontraeger/cd/cd-digi/onslaught-vi.html

Standard CD: http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/produkte/tontraeger/cd/cd/onslaught-vi.html…See More

Order At AMAZON Here: Onslaught

Onslaught - VI - promo album banner - 2013

* For More Info On ONSLAUGHT:

Facebook: Onslaught official

http://www.myspace.com/onslaughtuk

AFM Records - new logo - 2013 - #1

AFM RECORDS:

 www.afm-records.com

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LONG LIVE ONSLAUGHT.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

METAL BE THY NAME.

Stone.

DESTRUCTION – To Perform Surprise Show In Recife Antigo, Brazil, On September 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 September 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Destruction - Recife Antigo - promo flyer - September - 2013

A ROCK IN RIO WARM UP!

As reported on the DESTRUCTION Facebook page:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: RECIFE will get a last minute surprise warm up for Rock in Rio! After the show earlier this year was the best of all latin concerts, the band decided to do this exclusive warm up as a SPECIAL SURPRISE! Get your ticket NOW – limited access!!!

Destruction - Spiritual Genocide - Promo Banner!!

* For More Info On DESTRUCTION:

Facebook: Destruction

http://www.destruction.de/

DOWNTOWN PUB INFO:

http://www.downtownpub.com.br

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LONG LIVE DESTRUCTION.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

KREATOR – HUGE, SIGNED “DYING ALIVE” PRINTS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF FOR CHARITY!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on September 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kreator - promo band banner - 2013 - #444

German Thrash titans KREATOR, Nuclear Blast, Janmedia and animal rights organization PETA Germany have teamed up for charity. Together three huge prints of parts of the stunning artwork (by renowned artis Jan Meininghaus) of the band’s most recent DVD/Blu Ray Dying Alive are being auctioned off via eBay.

All three prints are signed by all band members – all proceeds will go directly in favor of PETA Germany.

Check out and spread all three auctions here: http://ebay.eu/164ns2G

Kreator - Charity Prints - PETA - 2013

KREATOR – Charity Prints

Commented KREATOR mainman and active vegan Mille Petrozza: “Our favorite artist Jan Meininghaus did an amazing job creating the cover art for Dying Alive and the prints look just awesome. We are happy to support PETA and all the hard-working people who help to make this world a better place – not only for humans, cats, dogs and other pets, but for ALL our animal friends on this planet.”

Added PETA Germany representative Jobst Eggert: Animals need our voice as they can´t speak for themselves. We are happy that the animals have such a strong and charismatic voice like Mille’s who stands up for their rights. Making people aware of wrongs in this world is something KREATOR and PETA have in common and we are extremely grateful that the proceeds from these auctions will help us keeping up our work and make this world a better place for animals.“

PETA Deutschland e.V. is a an affiliate of PETA USA who is the biggest animal rights organization (more than 3 million supporters) worldwide whose main goal is to raise awareness by revealing animal cruelty, wise up the general public and change ways of life to help every animal living a better life.

Kreator - Dying Alive - promo cover pic - #66 - 2013

Dying Alive features the band’s sold out homecoming show in Oberhausen, Germany on December 22, 2012 after an extensive 45 day European tour in support of their highly successful album Phantom Antichrist. The packed and sweat driven show was filmed by 24 cameras as well as guitar and even mosh pit cams.

The DVD/Blu Ray contains the show, a behind the scenes documentary as well as video clips. Approximate total running time: 115 minutes.

Dying Alive is available in various formats:

DVD/2CD
Blu Ray/2CD
Earbook (DVD/Blu Ray/2CD + Bonus CD feat. Phantom Antichrist demo songs)
Earbook + 7“ (DVD/Blu Ray/2CD + Bonus CD feat. Phantom Antichrist demo songs) – Nuclear Blast Mailorder ONLY

Audio-Format:

Limited 2CD incl. live bonus tracks
2LP (black, 180g, gatefold + poster)
2LP (red, 180g, gatefold + poster) – Nuclear Blast Mailorder ONLY
2LP (orange, 180g, gatefold + poster) – Nuclear Blast Mailorder ONLY

Order Dying Alive via: http://smarturl.it/KreatorDyingAlive

KREATOR – LIVE:

13.09. D Berlin – Kulturbrauerei, Kesselhaus, Metal Hammer Awards
21.09. F Mennecy – Mennecy Metal Part Festival

Kreator - Band Classic Logo - Red & Black

(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For More Info On KREATOR:

Facebook: Kreator Official

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

http://www.kreator-terrorshop.com

Nuclear Blast USA - large logo!!

NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE KREATOR.

LONG LIVE PETA.

Stone.

KREATOR + OVERKILL = LEGENDS OF THRASH TOUR 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on September 4, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kreator - Overkill - Legends Of Thrash Tour 2013 - promo flyer

Thrash Metal icons KREATOR and OVERKILL will be touring North America together, beginning October 30th in Baltimore Maryland! This “Legends Of Thrash Tour 2013” will no doubt be raising the fiery depths of hell, for our Metal masses to revel in! Thrash Metal warriors WARBRINGER will be lending their lethal support as well! Metal be thy name!

Check out the tour dates and venues below! The “Legends Of Thrash Tour 2013” will be raging right through November! Whoa!

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KREATOR – OVERKILL – WARBRINGER – 2013 North American Tour Dates:

10/30 – Baltimore, Md. @ Soundstage

10/31 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ The Trocadero

11/01 – Worcester, Mass. @ The Palladium

11/02 – Montreal, Quebec @ Club Soda

11/03 – Toronto, Ontario @ Opera House

11/04 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Altar Bar

11/05 – Columbus, Ohio @ Al Rosa Villa

11/06 – Joliet, Ill. @ Mojoes

11/07 – Lawrence, Kansas @ Granada

11/08 – Englewood, Colo. @ Gothic Theater

11/09 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ In the Venue

11/11 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ Rickshaw Theater

11/12 – Seattle, Wash. @ El Corazon

11/13 – Portland, Ore. @ Hawthorne Theatre

11/14 – San Fran, Calif. @ Filmore

11/15 – Anaheim, Calif. @ The Grove

11/16 – Tempe, Ariz. @ Marquee Theatre

11/17 – Albuquerque, N.M. @ Sunshine Theater

11/18 – Dallas, Texas @ Trees

11/19 – San Antonio, Texas @ Backstage Live

11/21 – Louisville, Ky. @ Diamond Pub & Billiards

11/22 – W. Springfield, Va. Empire

11/23 – New York, N.Y. @ Stage 48

11/24 – New York, N.Y. @ Stage 48

Kreator - Band Classic Logo - Red & Black

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

Overkill - classic logo - green & black!

http://www.wreckingcrew.com

Warbringer - band logo - red-white-black - 2013

http://www.warbringermusic.com

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(Source: http://www.wreckingcrew.com)

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LONG LIVE KREATOR.

LONG LIVE OVERKILL.

LONG LIVE WARBRINGER.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

KREATOR “DYING ALIVE” – Is Out Today, Via Nuclear Blast, In North America! Whoa!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on September 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kreator - Dying Alive - Best Buy - promo flyer - 2013

As reported on the Facebook page of KREATOR:

Hey North Americans, find DYING ALIVE at Best Buy! Order it online at http://bit.ly/dyalibb or find your nearest store at http://bit.ly/bbstores!

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Stone Says: I bought mine today! Hell yes, I did! The 2/CD version of DYING ALIVE! I am quite psyched-out by it all, to say the least! Hail KREATOR! German Thrash Metal Legends! Metal be thy name! Whoa!

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* For More Info On DYING ALIVE:

KREATOR “DYING ALIVE” – DVD/Blu-ray And 2CD Releasing September 3rd In USA

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on July 2, 2013.

Kreator - Dying Alive - promo cover pic - #66 - 2013

Kreator - Band Classic Logo - Red & Black

Miland “Mille” Petrozza – vocals & guitar

Sami Yli-Sirniö – guitar

Christian “Speesy” Giesler – bass

Jürgen “Ventor” Reil – drums

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* For More Info On KREATOR:

Facebook: Kreator Official

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

http://www.kreator-terrorshop.com

http://www.twitter.com/kreator

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

Nuclear Blast USA - Logo - promo

NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE KREATOR.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

TOXIC HOLOCAUST – “Chemistry Of Consciousness” Track Listing + Album Trailer Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, punk metal with tags , , , , , , , on August 29, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Toxic Holocaust - Chemistry Of Consciousness - promo cover pic

Today Portland punk metal assailants, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, disclose the official track listing of their forthcoming Chemistry of Consciousness full-length. Delivering 11 tracks of riotous animosity,Chemistry Of Consciousness was recorded by the band, mixed with Kurt Ballou (Converge) at GodCity Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering.

A perfect marriage of punk angst and metal guitar hooks, Chemistry Of Consciousness is the sound of Discharge on speed, Slayer with a punk rock chip on its shoulder, The Exploited on a Metallica overdose. TOXIC HOLOCAUST quite literally implode under the weight of their own debaucherous heaviness. Earnest, fast and maniacally catchy, Joel Grind and company have crafted what is inarguably their most crushing album of their career. Recommended for devout followers of Municipal Waste, DRI, Sodom, Midnight, GBH and the like.

Check out the Chemistry of Consciousness album trailer below: 

Chemistry of Consciousness – Track Listing:

1. Awaken the Serpent

2. Silence

3. Rat Eater

4. Salvation is Waiting

5. Out of the Fire

6. Acid Fuzz

7. Deny the Truth

8. Mkultra

9. I Serve…

10. International Conspiracy

11. Chemistry of Consciousness

Chemistry Of Consciousness will detonate in North America on October 29 (October 25 in Benelux/DE/Finland and October 28 in UK/World) on CD, LP, digitally and deluxe “Toxic” glow in the dark vinyl. Preorder packages are available now. Point your browser below:

http://www.relapse.com/label/view_all_by_artist/?artist=10194

TOXIC HOLOCAUST - Chemistry Of Consciousness - prom album banner - 2013

(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On TOXIC HOLOCAUST:

Facebook: Toxic Holocaust

http://www.toxicholocaust.com

http://bit.ly/ToxicHolocaustStore

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RELAPSE RECORDS:

Facebook: Relapse Records

www.relapse.com

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LONG LIVE TOXIC HOLOCAUST.

Stone.

ANNIHILATOR “FEAST” – Releases In U.S. On September 3rd!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , , on August 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Annihilator - Feast - promo cover pic

ANNIHILATOR – The 14th studio album from Canadian Thrash Metal warriors, ANNIHILATOR, will be released in the U.S. via UDR Music, on September 3rd, 2013! Metal and guitar legend Jeff Waters has his band back on full-throttle again, with 9 new killer tracks!

In Europe and UK, you can order ANNIHILATOR FEAST using the link below! Whoa!

http://www.udr-music.com/index.php/en/annihilator-products

* ANNIHILATOR FEAST will be available on Amazon, f.y.e. and iTunes (U.S.) on September 3rd!

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ANNIHILATOR FEAST – Track Listing:

1. Deadlock

2. No way Out

3. Smear Campaign

4. No Surrender

5. Wrapped

6. Perfect Angel Eyes

7. Demon Code

8. Fight The World

9. One Falls, Two Rise

Annihilator - Feast - album - CD - promo pic

The deluxe ECO-book version features a 15-song Bonus CD of re-recorded ANNIHILATOR Thrash Classics, with a 3D cover!! Metal be thy name!! Here’s the track listing:

Fun Palace, Alison Hell, King Of The Kill, Never, Neverland, Set The World On Fire, Welcome To Your Death W.T.Y.D., Nozone, Bloodbath, 21, Stonewall, Ultra Motion, Time Bomb, Refresh The Demon, Word Salad, Brain Dance

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* For More Info On ANNIHILATOR:

Facebook: Annihilator

http://www.annihilatormetal.com

UDR Music - logo - 2013

UDR Music:

http://www.udr-music.com

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LONG LIVE ANNIHILATOR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, HIRAX – THE METAL APOCALYPSE TOUR 2013

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on August 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Flotsam And Jetsam - Hirax - European Tour flyer - 2013

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM along with HIRAX will be embarking on a massive European tour beginning this October! The Metal Apocalypse Tour 2013! Both of these Thrash Metal legends together! Metal be thy name!

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Flotsam & Jetsam + HIRAX + supports

13.10 – Brno (Cze) “Melodka Klub”

14.10 – Warsaw (Pol) “Progresja”

15.10 – Katowice (Pol) “Mega Club”

16.10 – Ljubljana (Slo) “Gala Hala”

17.10 – TBA

18.10 – Brescia (Ita) “Colony Club”

19.10 – Rome (Ita) “INIT club”

20.10 – Bologna (Ita) “ZR Club”

21.10 – Toulouse (Fra) “TBA”

22.10 – Madrid (Spa) “Sala Arena”

23.10 – Barcelona (Spa) “Apollo 2”

24.10 – Montpellier (Fra) “Secret Place”

25.10 – Rennes (Fra) “Festival”

26.10 – TBA

27.10 – Dendermonde (Bel) “JH Zenith”

28.10 – Rushden (UK) “Athletic Club”

29.10 – Wolverhampton (UK) “Wulfrun Hall”

30.10 – London (UK) “The Garage”

31.10 – Eindhoven (Hol) “Effennar”

01.11 – TBA

02.11 – Bochum (Ger) “Matrix”

Click the link below for a complete list of tour updates and other essential tour info:

http://flotsam-and-jetsam.com/tour-dates

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* For More Info On FLOTSAM AND JETSAM:

Flotsam and Jetsam Official

http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com

* For More Info On HIRAX:

Hirax Thrash Metal Legions

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LONG LIVE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

LONG LIVE HIRAX.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

GENERATION KILL – SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , on August 23, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of New York City-based thrashers GENERATION KILL, headed by EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes.

Together with Rob Moschetti (ex-PRO-PAIN / M.O.D.) on bass & backing vocals, dual lead guitarists Jason Trenzcer (ex-MUTILATION) & Jason Velez, and James DeMaria (ex- MERAUDER) on drums, GENERATION KILL has completed work with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, AGNOSTIC FRONT, MUNICIPAL WASTE) on their second studio album (and follow-up to 2011’s Red, White And Blood) to be released later this year.

Culling the band name from the title of the 2004 book (also a HBO mini-series) written by Rolling Stone journalist Evan Wright, GENERATION KILL vocalist Rob Dukes comments on the band’s time in the studio & the recent worldwide signing:

“We all reached down and made a good record. Zeuss really helped us bring out things in all of us we didn’t know we had. We fought, we argued, and in the end, each of us rose up to the challenge and wrote good fucking songs. I want to thank everyone at Nuclear Blast for having GENERATION KILL become part of the greatest metal family.”

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ROB DUKES

Producer Zeuss adds: “This album is not an EXODUS clone. This is an album of music where five guys got together and explored our own roots of music, the records we grew up listening to and [then] wrote songs paying homage to what we love.”

Nuclear Blast A&R Manager Jaap Wagemaker weighs in on GENERATION KILL & their addition to the label roster:

“With the release of their debut, Red, White And Blood, we knew that something special was brewing in New York! The band is playing a different kind of thrash metal – not just straight in-your-face but also elements from hardcore and alternative are used, not only in the music, but also in the vocals. Rob is mostly known for his aggressive vocal style in EXODUS; you will be very surprised to hear a different side from him. Two months ago, we had the chance to see the band play as support for HEATHEN. We were blown away by the sheer live power of this outfit. All members have a lot of experience playing in New York and are longtime friends. They really know their music and it shows. We at Nuclear Blast are very impressed by the new tracks and are very pleased to welcome GENERATION KILL as new members to the Nuclear family. GENERATION KILL are here to destroy and leave no prisoners behind!”

Stream the track “Prophets Of War” on BandCamp.com: http://gkillofficial.bandcamp.com/track/prophets-of-war

See “Prophets Of War” performed live at Graspop Metal Meeting this past June: http://youtu.be/MIQrI_L2wFA

Watch GENERATION KILL’s official video for “Red, White And Blood” on YouTube: http://youtu.be/WOstntPrLD0

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(Source: Nuclear Blast)

* For More Info On GENERATION KILL:

Facebook: GenerationKillOfficial

http://www.Generationkillband.com

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

http://www.nuclearblast.de

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LONG LIVE GENERATION KILL.

Stone.

DEATH ANGEL – NEWS: New Album, 2013 North American Tour, CD Release Shows

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on August 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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From DEATH ANGEL’s Facebook page:

Our Record Release show at Slim’s on Oct 18th looks like its going to be a full house REAL soon! If you didn’t grab your ticket yet, ya’ might wanna get on that now! \m/
http://tickets.slims-sf.com/events/338248/Death-Angel-CD-release-show

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From NUCLEAR BLAST:

DEATH ANGEL are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour in support of their upcoming thrashsterpiece, “The Dream Calls For Blood”. Joining them on a savage aural assault across two nations are: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, BATTLECROSS, REVOCATION, and DIAMOND PLATE.

“We are so excited to announce this upcoming tour,” commented vocalist Mark Osegueda. “We worked so hard writing, and recording this record! Especially writing this while on the road for the last 3 years of touring. And it reflects the triumphs, and mainly hardships of all we went through while touring. The anger, perseverance, and energy was captured on the recording of The Dream Calls for Blood. This tour is the PERFECT spring-board to launch off of and back on the road; hungrier and more focused than ever! With a lineup of bands handpicked by us, you’re basically sonically ravaged from the moment the lights dim at the beginning of the night, until the lights turn back on at the end! I’m confident every band on this bill plan on sending you home feeling like you’ve survived a massacre that you can’t help but brag about. Look forward to feeding off each other’s energy! Stay hungry! Stay thrash! See you on the road, in the pit, and at the bar!!!”

The San Francisco, Hollywood and Ramona gigs are considered CD release shows and everyone that purchases a ticket will also receive a copy of the new DEATH ANGEL album at the show! Tickets are on sale now. VIP package will be on sale at http://deathangel.soundrink.com and include the following:

– One (1) General Admission Ticket
– Copy of the New Album: The Dream Calls For Blood
– Exclusive DEATH ANGEL T-Shirt
– 11 x 17 Poster
– DEATH ANGEL Drink Koozie
– VIP Laminate w/ Lanyard

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Mark Osegueda – vocals

Rob Cavestany – guitar

Ted Aguilar – guitar

Will Carroll – drums

Damien Sisson – bass

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NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2013:

DEATH ANGEL, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, BATTLECROSS, REVOCATION, DIAMOND PLATE

18.10. USA San Francisco, CA – Slim’s (no DIAMOND PLATE)
19.10. USA Hollywood, CA – The Whisky
20.10. USA Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage
21.10. USA Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theater
23.10. USA Austin, TX – Dirty Dog
24.10. USA Houston, TX – Scout Bar
25.10. USA Dallas, TX – South By So What
26.10. USA Oklahoma City, OK – Chameleon Room
27.10. USA St. Louis, MO – FuBar
29.10. USA New York, NY – Webster Hall (Marlin Room)
30.10. USA Springfield, VA – Empire
31.10. USA Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar
01.11. USA Wilmington, DE – Mojo 13
02.11. USA Boston, MA – Middle East
03.11. CND Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
04.11. CND Toronto, ON – Opera House
05.11. USA Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
07.11. USA Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
08.11. USA Alburquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
09.11. USA Tempe, AZ – Rocky Point
10.11. USA Santan Ana, CA – Observatory

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* For More Info On DEATH ANGEL:

http://www.deathangel.us

http://www.youtube.com/user/deathangelof…

http://www.facebook.com/deathangel

http://www.twitter.com/deathangel

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NUCLEAR BLAST:

Facebook: Nuclear Blast USA

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/

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LONG LIVE DEATH ANGEL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

TOXIC WALTZ – Thrash Metal Band From Germany Seeking A Record Label

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on August 13, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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In the beginning of 2009, TOXIC WALTZ were founded by lead guitarist Jimi and ex-drummer Tim.

Bass guitar player Rahman, vocalist Angelo and rhythm guitarist Alex joined the band soon to form a THRASH METAL ensemble that is clearly affected by the US BAY AREA style (e.g. EXODUS, HEATHEN, DARK ANGEL), neither leaving out influences from other genres nor lacking recognition value.

TOXIC WALTZ are delivering aggressive, but artistically demanding THRASH, characterized by diversified songwriting.

The band’s unique style and live experience, originated with many smaller gigs, earned them bigger venues soon.

TOXIC WALTZ has shared the stage with well-known bands like SIX FEET UNDER, ALPHA TIGER and DEBAUCHERY.

In the near future, the debut full-length record “tba” is ready to be released through a record company. The band is fully ambitious to reach the maximum success for them and the label!

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TOXIC WALTZ – LINE-UP:

Angelo – Vocals

Jimi – Lead Guitar

Alex – Rhythm Guitar

Rahman – Bass

Flo – Drums

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(Source: METALMESSAGE * Promotion * PR * Consulting)

http://www.metalmessage.de

* For More Info On TOXIC WALTZ:

Facebook: Toxic Waltz

http://www.youtube.com/user/toxicwaltzofficial
https://twitter.com/toxicwaltzband

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LONG LIVE TOXIC WALTZ.

LONG LIVE THRASH METAL.

Stone.

SKELETONWITCH – New Song To Premiere This Tuesday On Liquid Metal

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , on August 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Additional Live Dates With Ghost B.C. Announced; New Album Coming Soon

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Ohio Metal savages SKELETONWITCH will premiere a new song from their upcoming release, Serpents Unleashed, on Liquid Metal with Jose tomorrow (Tuesday, August 13) at 6:00pm EST on SiriusXM channel 40. The highly anticipated new album, which will be unleashed this Fall, was recorded earlier this year at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Trap Them, High on Fire). Stay tuned for additional details about the recording in the days ahead.

Additionally, SKELETONWITCH is pleased to announce three more shows with Ghost B.C. — a group with whom they recently toured — on off-dates of the Swedish occult rock group’s upcoming tour with Avenged Sevenfold and Deftones. Dates are as follows:

SKELETONWITCH – w/ Ghost B.C.

10/04/2013 Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI

10/07/2013 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH

10/14/2013 Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN

Over the last decade, SKELETONWITCH has toured with practically every major name in heavy metal in support of their four full-lengths released to date, the last two of which both cracked the Billboard Top 200. The band’s vigorous live performances, blue-collar work ethic and frosty/fiery/abominable Blackened Thrash have earned them legions of fans around the globe.

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Chance Garnette – Vocals

Nate “N8 Feet Under” Garnette – Guitar

Scott “Scunty D” Hedrick – Guitar

Evan “Loosh” Linger – Bass

Dustin Boltjes – Drums

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For More Info On SKELETONWITCH:

Facebook: Skeletonwitch

http://www.twitter.com/skeletonwitch

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http://www.prostheticrecords.com

http://store.prostheticrecords.com

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LONG LIVE SKELETONWITCH.

LONG LIVE OHIO METAL.

Stone.

SODOM – New Shows Announced For September, In Germany!

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , , on August 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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SODOM – New Shows Confirmed:


06.09.2013 (D) NAUEN / ROCK for Roots Festival
 www.rock-for-roots.de

07.09.2013 (D) BERLIN / Blackland – Berlin Rock & Metal Bar

http://www.blackland.eu/ – Sodom / Crossplane

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SODOM:

Tom Angelripper – Vocals/Bass

Bernemann – Guitars

Markus “Makka” Freiwald – Drums

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SODOM – EPITOME OF TORTURE IS OUT NOW!

Stone Says: There’s NO excuse if you don’t own Epitome Of Torture yet. Buy it muthas!! Metal be thy name.

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* For More Info On SODOM: 

Facebook: Sodom

http://www.sodomized.info

http://www.twitter.com/sodomized

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STEAMHAMMER:

Facebook: Steamhammer

http://www.spv.de

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LONG LIVE SODOM.

SODOM = THRASH METAL WARRIORS.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

ONSLAUGHT “VI” – Releasing On September 20th, Via AFM Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal, thrash metal bands with tags , , , , , on August 7, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Onslaught - VI - promo cover pic!

As Reported On AFM Records Facebook:

Your neck will hurt badly… U.K. Thrash veterans Onslaught official deliver the sweet pain with their new album “VI” on September 20th. It sounds just as the cover artwork looks like!

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Stone Says: 

Hell yeah!! Bring on the new ONSLAUGHT album!! That album artwork kicks incredible ass!! ONSLAUGHT has always kicked incredible ass!! Thrash Metal the ONSLAUGHT way!! I now have this album to be psyched-out for come late September!! Metal be thy name!!

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* For More Info On ONSLAUGHT:

http://www.myspace.com/onslaughtuk

http://www.reverbnation.com/onslaughtoff…

http://twitter.com/ONSLAUGHTUK

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AFM RECORDS:

Facebook: AFM-Records GmbH

http://www.afm-records.de

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LONG LIVE ONSLAUGHT.

LONG LIVE AFM RECORDS.

Stone.