Australian female fronted power metal band NIGHT LEGION release free self titled advance track from upcoming debut album.

Forged in the fires of internationally acclaimed acts ranging from Death Dealer and Knightmare to Empires of Eden and Aussie metal royalty Dungeon, Night Legion unleashes razor-sharp power metal to make your ears bleed – in the best possible way.

In addition to songwriting and production credits on Blasted To Static, a recent release fronted by Jeff Martin (Racer X), Stu Marshall stepped off the stage of Motörhead’s Motorboat just over a year ago. His band Death Dealer – with Ross the Boss (Manowar) on guitar – was one of the headline acts on the cruise.

In Night Legion, Marshall reunites with bassist Glenn Williams, a crowd favourite on Dungeon’s large-scale tours, and Clay T, of Blasted To Static fame. Joining them is James Munro (4Arm/Knightmare) – a veteran of tours in support of Slayer – on guitar, with metal maiden Shannon Tipene (The Deadly) providing lead vocals.

But don’t be expecting any of that operatic mezzo-soprano wailing we’ve become painfully familiar with. With an uncompromising and aggressive style that echoes Doro’s greatest triumphs, or Ann Wilson’s trademark microphone abuse, Tipene’s voice cuts a blazing trail of destruction that is second to none.

When asked what inspired him to take a new direction in forming a band with a female singer, Marshall answers simply: “The power of her voice. Shannon and I have worked together on various mixing projects, and she sang on the last Death Dealer album [Hallowed Ground]. Ever since I heard her unleash on ‘Way of the Gun’, I’ve known she’s exactly what we needed to lead the Legion.”

Night Legion has recently begun work on recording their debut, slated for a 2017 release, and is in the early stages of exploring which label will offer the most suitable home for the album. This unconquerable touring animal also has its sights on Japan, Europe and possibly Australia in early to mid-2017.

Free full song mp3 download - Night Legion - "Night Legion" (2016)

Promotional Video - Night Legion

For the latest band news, visit the official Night Legion website and Facebook page:

Official Night Legion website

Official Night Legion Facebook page

CORNERS OF SANCTUARY release "Wrecking Ball" video.

Former Focus on Metal guests CORNERS OF SANCTUARY have announced the official release of their second music video for "Wrecking Ball" from the album Metal Machine released on Metalizer Records from Germany. The new effort follows last December's video for "Left Scarred.”

Corners of Sanctuary "Wrecking Ball" video link

Corners of Sanctuary guitarist Mick Michaels has checked in with the following comment: We planned to include a heavier visual support for Metal Machine, more than we had done in the past with previous albums.Expect at least two more videos to follow in the coming months.

The Wrecking Ball video, as with the previous one, was produced and directed by Philadelphia-area Indie artist Zen Say. who stated: "It's been a pleasure working with Corners of Sanctuary and sharing ideas across multiple mediums".

"Wrecking Ball" incorporates the now public domain scenes from the 1936 British science-fiction film, “Things to Come” – an adaptation of H.G. Well’s story depicting a world at war. The original film was produced by Alexander Korda and directed by William Cameron Menzies. The music video is also laced with on location shots filmed with the band.

The video's message is centered on the horror and devastation brought on during such conflicts and the effects it has on every walk of life. "Though the clips of the movie are based on a fictional story, the reality of what war holds is all too real to simply dismiss," added Zen Say.

"Wow, holy freakin’ fudge pop intense," exclaimed lead singer Frankie Cross, who again finds himself the focal point of the video's imagery.

"This song captures the horror, patriotism and pride of war while the images convey a seriously, emotional landscape. The metaphor of the song will be clearly felt by some... like a wrecking ball, “stated lead singer Frankie Cross when asked about his take on the video's backdrop of war for the song. ”It's just so beautifully frantic... the true star is the production team," he added.

Corners of Sanctuary is currently supporting Metal Machine with a string of live performances throughout 2016 including shows with Butcher Babies, Mind Assassin, and Killen along with performances at the 2016 NEPA Metal Meltdown Festival and this summer’s Metal Eternal Fest Tour.

A COS Crowdfunding page has been created to support the band’s touring efforts and is now live at their official website: :

Corners of Sanctuary - 2016 Wrecking Ball Tour Crowfunding Site Link

Fans’ financial support is being gifted with several Official COS Metal Machine Merchandise Packages which include autographed photos and CDs, concert shirts, patches and supporters having their names listed on the COS website.

Upcoming 2016 Corners of Sanctuary shows

March 5 - Memories - Waldorf, MD
March 11 - Reverb w/BUTCHER BABIES - Reading, PA
April 1 - 3065 Live - Buzzards Bay, MA
April 8 – Bar XIII - Wilmington, DE
April 15-16 - 2016 NEPA Metal Metaldown Fest - Pittson, PA
May 12 - The Wire w/MIND ASSASSIN - Berwyn, IL
May 13 - The Headquarters w/MIND ASSASSIN - Indianapolis, IN
May 14 - New Dodge Lounge w/MIND ASSASSIN - Hamtramck, MI
May 21 - Diane’s Cafe w/KILLEN - Pittston, PA
May 28th - Metal Eternal Fest Tour - Ardmore, PA

For the latest band news and show dates, visit their official website and Facebook page:

Official Corners of Sanctuary website

Official Corners of Sanctuary Facebook page

LOVE N WAR announce upcoming Texas shows and recording of new album.

LOVE N WAR, the Houston, Texas melodic hard rock / meta band has announced their first run of dates for 2016.

Love N War guitarist John Adams has checked in with the following comment:

We are pleased to announce that Love N War are starting 2016 off with a bang, as the band will be providing direct support during five killer upcoming Texas shows. These dates will be followed by the recording of our new 2nd album with a release date scheduled for summer 2016! The untitled new album, will be the highly requested follow-up to the blistering debut album "Up The Annie".

Upcoming Love N War Shows:

2/13/16 - Concert Pub North - Houston, Texas
(supporting Y&T)

2/19/16 - Acadia Live - Houston, Texas
(supporting Dangerous Toys)

2/26/16 - Scout Bar - Houston, Texas
(supporting ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley)

3/4/16 - 18th St. Pier Bar & Grill - San Leon, Texas
(Supporting Don Jamieson & Killer Bee featuring ex-UFO guitarist Paul Chapman)

3/13/16 - Concert Pub North - Houston, Texas
(supporting UFO)

Love N War band line-up:

John Adams - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Jeff Vandenberghe - Lead Vocals
Donnie Bragg - Drums
Ray Soliz - Bass Guitar

Love N War - "Hungry" and "710 Groove" live in concert

For the latest band news and show dates, visit their official website:

Official Love N War Facebook page

THE RODS re-record CRANK IT UP single for 35th Anniversary of self titled album.

Veteran New York heavy metal power trio THE RODS have re-recorded the song "Crank It Up" which originally appeared on their 1981 self titled album, as part of the album's upcoming 35th Anniversary celebration.

The re-recorded song is available for purchase via itunes, Amazon and CD Baby.

Guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein has checked in with the following comment:

"CRANK IT UP", what more is there to say? It's kind of been our "motto" since day one. Thirty-five years later, we are still slamming our audiences with great powerful music. It's amazing to see all the different generations singing along to this classic RODS "Anthem". Call it "Rock n' Roll", or call it "Heavy Metal", it's meant to be played loud with a passion, and that't what we have done for thirty-five years.

Drummer / producer Carl Canedy has checked in with the following comment:

We felt re-recording our very first single, "Crank it Up", would be a fitting way to commemorate our 35 years together. Originally we'd pressed a few hundred 45's and sent them off to radio stations and record companies without much hope of getting any response. I'll never forget how thrilled I was when I contacted the DJ at a Rochester, NY radio station, asking if he'd received our song and what he thought of it. His response was, "Yeah, we received it, and Crank it Up sounds great on air!". I was floored. It was the first time we'd received any recognition for our music. 35 years later I still love playing the song and the fans still seem to love hearing it.

Bassist Garry Bordonaro has checked in with the following comment:

Re-recording The Rods most recognized early release seemed like an obvious way to celebrate having survived 35 years, almost a miracle! We wanted to show that we still have the same energy and dedication to our fans we had in the beginning. They deserve it after the faith they have shown in us!

The Rods early years saw them open up for Judas Priest, Motorhead, Krokus, Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Foghat, as well as playing alonside Virgin Steele, Exciter, Def Leppard, a rising new band called Metallica and tapped by Iron Maiden to open up their legendary "The Number of the Beast" UK tour".

Upcoming The Rods shows:

4/22-23, 2016 - Keep It True XIX festival - Lauda-Königshofen, Germany
4/29-30, 2016 - Very 'Eavy festival - Stadskanaal, Holland

For the latest The Rods news and show dates, visit the following sites:

Official The Rods website

Official The Rods Facebook page

CORNERS OF SANCTUARY release "Driven Snow", A Merry Metal Xmas III - free album download.

To celebrate this holiday season, CORNERS OF SANCTUARY have announced that they have put together a 10 track Holiday album titled "Driven Snow", A Merry Metal Xmas III" which will be available as a free download during the entire month of December.

Corners of Sanctuary - "Driven Snow", A Merry Metal Xmas III" - Free Album Download Link

Corners of Sanctuary guitarist Mick Michaels has checked in with the following comment:

"We are excited to release our new Holiday bum "Driven Snow" for 2015. This album marks the fourth installment of this seasonal release. It is a great mixture of traditional favorites and modern arrangements capturing the metal style of COS. The album includes four all new, all original tracks. Driven Snow will definitely make your merry metal!"

Have a Merry Metal Xmas - COSnROLL!

For the latest band news and show dates, visit their official Facebook page:

Official Corners of Sanctuary Facebook page:

AZRAEL'S BANE, ENVENOMED, LORD, LOVE N WAR, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT and others featured on new free compilation.

ONLINE METAL PROMO, FOCUS ON METAL podcast (USA) and MARIC MEDIA (Australia) have partnered to offer "Metal of Oz", a free digital download music compilation featuring a mix of 40 past, current and unreleased original songs from established and up and coming bands from the United States, Canada and Australia.

Legendary Australia rock / metal industry publicist Chris Maric has checked in with the following statement: Australia’s impact on the global scene is at an all time high and in the last few years the quality of musicianship coming out of our country has been world class. The bands represented on this compilation cover so many of metals intricate genres that Im sure there is something there for everyone. Enjoy!!

Bands featured on the compilation include:

1. Arcane Saints

2. Azrael’s Bane

3. Blackened Angel

4. Blasted to Static

5. Broken Teeth

6. Canedy

7. Corners of Sanctuary

8. Daemon Pyre

9. Diamond Lane

10. Envenomed

11. Eternal Voyager

12. Flames of Fury

13. Gods of Eden

14. Gundriver

15. Hasta La Muerte

16. Hazmat

17. Heaven The Axe

18. Jimmy Lardner Brown

19. Kara and the Dam Band

20. Killen

21. Killrazer

22. Lillye

23. Lord

24. Lords of the Trident

25. Love N War

26. Maxxxwell Carlisle

27. Melody Black

28. One Kingdom

29. Orpheus Omega

30. Our Last Enemy

31. Outlaws & Moonshine

32. Platinum Brunette

33. Rabid Assassin

34. Segression

35. Shallow Ground

36. Silent Knight

37. The Arbitrary Method

38. Vanlade

39. Whoretopsy

40. Witchcross

Download the free songs, compilation artwork and track listing at the following location:

OMP / FOM / MM free promotional compilation download link

Focus on Metal podcast official website

Maric Media official website

Online Metal Promo

From The Underground to Above Ground

Website

Facebook

E-Mail

AZRAEL'S BANE sign to HIGHVOLMUSIC (USA).

Houston, Texas re-activated melodic hard rock band AZRAEL'S BANE are proud to announce their signing to HIGHVOLMUSIC (USA) for the 2016 re-release of their two highly sought after albums "Wings of Innocence" (2004) and "Modern Day Babylon" (2009).

AZRAEL'S BANE vocalist Trey Gadler has checked in with the following update:

"The band and I are all very excited to announce our signing with HighVolMusic! HVM are great people who share our vision and game plan making them the perfect partner for us in getting our music out to the world. Stay tuned because this is going to be awesome!"

HIGHVOLMUSIC label boss Bill Chavis has checked in with the following update:

We are super stoked to announce that Azrael's Bane has signed with HighVolMusic! An amazing metal band, Azrael's Bane is comprised of top notch musicians with their own signature sound loaded with crushing rhythms, blazing guitars, 5 part vocal harmonies and the man up front Trey Gadler. Welcome home boys..."

The band is currently writing music for their 3rd album to be released in 2017..

Azrael's Bane have announced their reunion show to be held on October 17, 2015 at THE OFFICE live venue in their hometown of Houston, Texas.

Special guests will be local melodic hard rock partners in crime LOVE N WAR

Azrael's Bane 2015 line-up:

Trey Gadler (Vocals)
Jeff Clifton (Guitars)
Chuck McFadden (Guitars)
Brent Marches (Bass)
Van Turner (Drums) - Formerly of Z-LOT-Z.

Azrael's Bane - "Shine" video (2004)

For the latest band news and show dates, visit their official website:

Official Azrael's Bane website

Official HighVolMusic website

VANLADE announce "Rage on Earth" U.S. tour 2015 - Chapter 1.

American melodic speed / true heavy metal band VANLADE announces their "Rage on Earth" U.S. tour 2015 - Chapter 1 consisting of 10 dates sweeping through Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah and Nebraska.

Vanlade vocalist Brett Blackout has checked in with the following comment:

West coast, we are coming for you like a screaming metal deathtrap! Our new 2nd album "Rage of the Gods" drops on September 16 and we are way past excited to rip into this upcoming tour. Check out the tour schedule and come see us play some new tunes with some killer bands in your town! Buckle up, because Rage on Earth is upon you all! Remember to grab a copy this September, and as always - stay heavy or die!

VANLADE recently signed to Metalizer Records (Germany) for the European release of "Rage of the Gods" on both cd and vinyl formats.

"Rage Of The Gods" features ten brand new tracks of epic melodic speed / true heavy metal from Kansas City's own "Defenders of the Faith.

The album was mastered by guitarist / producer Stu "The Hammer" Marshall (Death Dealer / Empires of Eden / Blasted to Static / Ex-Dungeon) at his Frontier Studio in Sydney, Australia.

Vanlade - "Rage of the Gods" track listing:

Act I: Virtue
1. Rage Of The Gods
2. Frozen For All Time
3. Jaws Of Life
4. Hail The Protector
5. Hellrazor
Act II:
6. Moonbound
7. Aeons Of Madness
8. Acid Reign
9. Carnicidal
10. As Above, So Below

Vanlade - Frozen for All Time

Vanlade - Hail The Protector

For the latest Vanlade news, visit their official Facebook page:

Vanlade Facebook page

GUNDRIVER selected as winners of the 2015 AKADEMIA music awards for best hard rock album.

Past Focus on Metal guests GUNDRIVER have recently been selected as the winners of the 2015 AKADEMIA Music Awards Best Album in the Hard Rock category. "Gundriver has the kind of monumental talent we think of in the same sense as Pantera and Black Sabbath, allowing them to overwhelm listeners by sheer technical skill and pulse-pounding energy". Hollywood, California's GUNDRIVER released their scorchin earth debut album "What's Inside" in early 2015 and immediately hit the road in the USA as the direct support act for MICHAEL SCHENKER's TEMPLE OF ROCK nationwide tour. Gundriver is a Rip-Roaring hard rock band that combines Blues and Metal elements, inspired by Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and AC/DC, featuring Tom Potter on lead guitar, Alex on drums and Tomes on bass. lead vocals, keyboards and guitar. Gundriver - "What's Inside" song clip For the latest band news, visit their official website and Facebook page: Gundriver official website Gundriver Facebook page:

CANEDY releases video for "My Life, My Way".

CANEDY, the solo project from The Rods drummer / producer Carl Canedy has released a new video for the song "My Life, My Way" from the independently released debut album "Headbanger".

Carl Canedy has checked in with the following comment:

My Life, My Way is a song written for and about my best friend, Jim Nunis, who died from Cancer 4 years ago. It is dedicated to the memory of both Jim Nunis and Billy Hilfiger. Two great guitarists and even greater people who left us way too soon. Gone, but not forgotten.

Canedy - "My Life, My Way" video

For the latest Canedy news, visit their official Facebook page:

Canedy official Facebook page

Exorcism Unveil 'World In Sin' EP Details, Cover, Tracklist, Release Date

EXORCISM will release their new EP, ‘World In Sin‘ on June 1, 2015, via Dream Records on CD and digital formats. The limited edition EP of 666 copies will be made exclusively available through the band’s website. The album artwork made by ‘Gragoth‘ can be viewed below.

The EP was produced, mixed and mastered by Zvekan with the help of Dominus at Total Master Sound in Spain. All lyrics melodies and music by Csaba Zvekan for Corvus Publishing.

Track listing:

1. World in Sin
2. Black Day in Paradise
3. Virtual Freedom
4. Sahara
5. Black Star

‘World In Sin‘ can be pre-ordered here: www.exorcism13.com/exorcism-world-in-sin-limited-edition-ep

Exorcism is:

Csaba Zvekan – Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Keyboards

Gear: VGS Guitars, Gibson Custom Guitars, Elixir Strings, EMS Pick Ups, Audio Technica, Warwick Bass, Dunlop Effects, Laney, Mesa Boogie, Randall.

Recording musicians:

Andy Drake – Rhythm Guitars (1, 2), Additional Guitars (5)
Joe Stump – Lead Guitars (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Rhythm Guitars (3, 4, 5)
Biggie P. Phanrath – Lead Guitar
Logan Christopher – Bass (1, 2)
Mirkko DeMaio – Drums (1, 2)
Alex Wind – Keyboards (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Maestro Mistheria – Keytar Solo (4)
Lucio Manca – Bass (3, 4, 5)
Garry King – Drums (3, 4, 5)
Dominus – Spoken Word (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

EXORCISM continuing the path and legacy of bands like BLACK SABBATH, DIO while EXORCISM is taking a more modern approach. With a groovy rhythm and bass section added with spherical pads and the signature vertigo guitar riffs down we go the underworld. On top of it hovering is always CSABA ZVEKAN‘s phenomenal work on vocals that have been nominated numerous time with the debut album “I Am God” for “the best record” last year.

GET READY FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF EXORCISM MONSTER STORIES!

www.exorcism13.com
www.facebook.com/exorcismband

RACER X, MSG, DEATH DEALER members unveil new shred band BLASTED TO STATIC.

Brace yourself for a vicious onslaught of shredding rock unlike anything you've heard in a long time. More explosive than a hailstorm of hand grenades, BLASTED TO STATIC delivers a cutting-edge offering that is both refreshingly new, and re-imagines the hallmarks of 80’s guitar histrionics as a sonic hurricane that will blow the roof off 2015.

Headed up by the incendiary vocals of Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Leatherwolf, Surgical Steel) and fret-melting wizardry of Stu Marshall (Death Dealer, Empires of Eden, Ex-Dungeon), with the rhythmic talents of Rev Jones (Steelheart, MSG, Black Symphony) on bass and session demigod Clay T on drums, Blasted to Static represents an uncompromising and intense odyssey from veterans of the metal scene.

But for all the high-octane, hook-laden riffing mayhem, the band’s versatility also encompasses acoustic elements and more subtle, understated interludes. “We’re embracing an organic approach with this band,” says guitarist Stu Marshall. “Don’t expect music from a single genre, Blasted to Static is all about full artistic freedom, so you might even hear echoes of Black Sabbath or Queen.”

Recording is already well underway for the currently untitled debut album, and concert dates for late 2015/early 2016 are in the planning stages.

Dangerous, unstoppable and impossible to predict, this savage yet focused shock-and-awe campaign will make any jaded metal fan sit the fuck up and take notice.

Shaking off the tired, formulaic monotony that many of us have become accustomed to, Blasted to Static blazes ahead into a golden future of guitar ripping rock.

For the latest band news, visit their official Facebook page:

Blasted to Static Facebook page

DIAMOND LANE and DELTA ROSE announce "Swingin Heavy" US tour.

Los Angeles, California up and coming hard rock bands DIAMOND LANE and DELTA ROSE have announced their joint "Swingin Heavy" US tour.

Both bands will be bringing their incendiary music and live shows to venues throughout the Southwest United States during the month of May 2015.

Diamond Lane lead vocalist Brandon Baumann has checked in with the following update:

"We're beyond thrilled to take a break from the studio to hit the road with our brothers in Delta Rose. There's nothing sweeter than taking two heavy hitters and introducing them to new audiences around the country. We have great shows in store and are blessed with the opportunity to not only earn new fans and family members, but bring the party with us wherever we go! And being able to throw down at the massive event that is Rocklahoma is a true treat! We'll be swingin' heavy and keeping the torch burning bright all across the Unites States --- let there be rock!"

Diamond Lane will be on the road promoting their critically acclaimed independently released 3rd album "Terrorizer", while Delta Rose will be supporting their debut album "Golden".

Diamond Lane - "The Enemy" video

For the latest band news, visit their official websites and Facebook pages:

Diamond Lane official website

Diamond Lane Facebook page

Delta Rose official website

Delta Rose Facebook page

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT announce upcoming US show dates and release "Light This City" official video.

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT announce a list of upcoming US show dates:

4/30 - Madison, WI - With Japan's action comic punk band Peelander-Z
(LOTT will be performing with a special guest lead guitarist on this date!)
5/22 - Rio, WI Headlining MAYBASH
6/12 - Madison, WI - with Zephaniah
6/13 - Appleton, WI - with Zephaniah and Forcefield
8/22 - Madison, WI - with Automaton
11/7 - Madison, WI - Gamehole Con 2015 at the Alliant Energy Center!

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT have also released a new live performance official video of the song "Light This City" taken from their recently released album "Frostburn".

Lead vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein has checked in with the following update:

"Many loyal minions traveled far and wide to attend our CD release party on Friday the 13th in Madison, Wisconsin. Some chartered jets, some rustled horses, one hijacked a cruise liner and somehow made it. All of this was pleasing to your LORDS. However, we know that some of our minions could not make the party, and so we've released this music video for "Light This City", which is a mashup of us playing the song live along with some of the best moments of the party. Did you miss Killius falling into the drumset? Well now you can relive the moment digitally, over and over again!"

Lords of the Trident - "Light This City" video

Lords of the Trident are currently in the process of filming and editing a follow-up music video for the song "Knights of Dragon's Deep".

For the latest band news, visit their official website and Facebook page:

Lords of the Trident official website

Official Lords of the Trident Facebook page:

Zephaniah guests on this weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 218 - The Return of Zephaniah

Once again this week we feature a band we think you should know about. This time it's Zephaniah, a metal band that's returned after being out of action for several years. I was able to sit down with guitarist Justin Zych and find out the whole story as well as the scoop on their upcoming release "Reforged". Richie and I also manage to get in a bit of a rant, I mean discussion as well.

Track of the week is also from a band that has returned after a long hiatus. Messiah's Kiss has just released "Get Your Bulls Out" on Massacre Records this week. The last time we heard from these guys was 2007 and this new one is well worth your metal dollars.

Hook up with Zephaniah at: https://www.facebook.com/zephaniahmetal

You can find out about Messiah's Kiss at: http://www.messiahskiss.com/ or hit them up at https://www.facebook.com/MessiahsKiss

Be sure to check out all the great metal releases from Massacre at: http://www.massacre-records.de/

Grab it now from the Focus on Metal Site, The Focus on Metal RSS feed, or on iTunes

Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites.

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Corners of Sanctuary guest on this weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 217 - Corners of Sanctuary

This week we bring you some traditional heavy metal direct from Philadelphia with Corners of Sanctuary. We managed to get bassist James Pera and vocalist Frankie Cross on the line. These guys have been around as COS for a few years now and have been putting out material on a pretty regular basis. We are talking straight ahead metal done old school. We think you are gonna like these guys. Check them out online at http://cornersofsanctuary.com/ or at https://www.facebook.com/CornersofSanctuary

Track of the week is from the debut release by Serious Black entitled "As Daylight Breaks". This one was just released this week on AFM Records. They can be found on the web at: http://www.serious-black.com/

Grab it now from the Focus on Metal Site, The Focus on Metal RSS feed, or on iTunes

Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites.

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

RON KEEL, DAMIEN THORNE, FALLEN ANGEL, ARCHETYPE and others featured on new free download compilation.

ONLINE METAL PROMO and KILLER METAL RECORDS (Germany) are proud to jointly release "I Kill for Metal", a free download compilation featuring a mix of 40 current, advanced and unreleased original songs from established and up and coming OMP and KMR artist roster bands from the United States, UK, Portugal, Australia, Germany, Canada, Sweden and Poland.

International bands featured on the compilation include:

1. Annihilated

2. Archetype

3. Armory

4. Chris Violence

5. Colossus

6. Crimson Reign

7. Cyanide Scream

8. Damien Thorne

9. Dark Mirror

10. Diamond Lane

11. Dire Peril

12. Dragon’s Kiss

13. Dragonsclaw

14. Edge of Thorns

15. Enceladus

16. Fallen Angel

17. Hellscream

18. Hessler

19. Lords of the Trident

20. Maxxxwell Carlisle

21. Metalhead

22. Predatory Violence

23. Ravensthorn

24. Rezinwolf

25. Ritual Steel

26. Ron Keel

27. Seventrain

28. Shallow Ground

29. Skinner

30. Stu “The Hammer” Marshall

31. Taipan

32. Testor

33. The Loving Tongue

34. The Order of Chaos

35. Unity

36. Vanlade

37. Veritate

38. Virus

39. Witchcross

40. Zephaniah

Download the free songs, compilation artwork and track listing at the following location:

OMP / KMR free promotional compilation download link

KIller Metal Records Facebook Page

MAXXXWELL CARLISLE now available for worldwide online guitar lessons

After years of demands from fans and aspiring guitarists, Maxxxwell Carlisle has finally entered the realm of teaching with the announcement that, starting in November 2014, he will begin giving guitar lessons worldwide, via Skype.

Accompanying this announcement, Maxxxwell has released a promotional video describing his style and goals as a teacher with the included message that he, "is not responsible for injuries or legal problems which may result from his advanced teaching techniques".

Maxxxwell Carlisle Lesson Preview

In addition, Maxxxwell has a new solo compilation cd expected to be released worldwide in early 2015, as well as other yet to be unveiled musical projects in the works.

Currently Maxxxwell is on the Hellion North American Tour.

For the latest Maxxxwell Carlisle news, visit his official Facebook page:

Official Maxxxwell Carlisle Facebook page

SEVENTRAIN, ZEPHANIAH, VANLADE, CHRIS VIOLENCE and others featured on new free download compilation

ONLINE METAL PROMO and METAL TO INFINITY webzine (Belgium) are proud to jointly release "By The Grace of US Metal", a free download compilation featuring a mix of 34 current, deep, lost and unreleased original songs from up and coming as well as established hard rock and heavy metal artists from the United States.

Highlights of the compilation include:

The old school Scorpions sounding previously unavailable song "Arise" from San Diego, California power metal kings Cage off of their pre UNVEILED cd recording sessions from 1998.

The brand new unreleased song "Summoning of the Dark Ones (Skull, Rose and Dagger) from Chicago, Illinois horror heavy metal masters Ravensthorn from their upcoming cd "The Bell Tower Mansion".

The brand new unreleased song "Not On My Own" from Dallas / Ft. Worth, Texas classic melodic hard rock band Millennial Reign led by Aska bassist Dave Harvey from their upcoming cd "The God Particle".

1. ATTACKER

2. CRIMSON REIGN

3. VERMITHRAX

4. OUTLIAR

5. LADY BEAST

6. MAXXXWELL CARLISLE

7. FEVER VEIN

8. MINDMAZE

9. STATION

10. DIAMOND LANE

11. ENCELADUS

12. DIRE PERIL

13. GROSS REALITY

14. SKINNER

15. CAGE

16. CORNERS OF SANCTUARY

17. HESSLER

18. MILLENIAL REIGN

19. STEVE CONE

20. WORWYK

21. THE MIGHTY SWINE

22. ARCHETYPE

23. ARMORY

24. HELLSCREAM

25. DAVE REFFETT

26. RAVENSTHORN

27. LORDS OF THE TRIDENT

28. PREY ON THE FALLEN

29. WITCHCROSS

30. DECYPHER

31. ZEPHANIAH

32. SEVENTRAIN

33. CHRIS VIOLENCE

34. VANLADE

Download the free songs, compilation artwork and track listing at the following location:

OMP / MTI August 2014 FREE promotional compilation download link

Metal To Infinity webzine (Belgium)

SKINNER, MAXXXWELL CARLISLE, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT, DIAMOND LANE and others featured on new free download compilation

ONLINE METAL PROMO and THE METAL MADMAN radio show (USA) have combined forces to release "The Root of All Madness", a free download compilation featuring a mix of 27 current, deep cuts and unreleased songs from up and coming as well as established hard rock and heavy metal artists from around the world.

1. STU “THE HAMMER” MARSHALL

2. DEATH DEALER

3. TREN LOCO

4. SKINNER

5. WITCHCROSS

6. STATION

7. ZEPHANIAH

8. DIAMOND LANE

9. METRALLA

10. CAGE

11. MINDMAZE

12. MAXXXWELL CARLISLE

13. LORDS OF THE TRIDENT

14. IGNITOR

15. ARCHETYPE

16. PATAN

17. HESSLER

18. HELLSCREAM

19. LADY BEAST

20. MALIGNO

21. RENACER

22. RAVENSTHORN

23. DIRE PERIL

24. SERPENTOR

25. ENCELADUS

26. SINISTER REALM

27. TALES OF PAIN

Download the free songs, compilation artwork and track listing at the following location:

OMP / TMM June 2014 FREE promotional compilation download link

The Metal Madman radio show official website

The Metal Madman official Facebook page