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HELLSLAUGHT, NECKBREAKER & SLOWREPEAT DOMINATE TRANSCENDING THE MUNDANE ISSUE #61 WITH GLOBAL UNDERGROUND TAKEOVER
Seattle, WA / Santiago, Chile / Tel Aviv, Israel – The underground metal world just got a serious jolt of voltage as three Metal Devastation PR clients— Hellslaught , Neckbreaker , and Slowrepeat —are prominently featured in Transcending the Mundane Issue #61, shining a spotlight on the raw power and diversity of today’s international extreme metal scene.
From the rain-soaked streets of Seattle to the thrash-fueled chaos of Chile and the hazy doom depths of Israel, this issue captures a worldwide movement that refuses to play it safe—and these three bands are leading the charge.
🔥 Hellslaught (Seattle, USA) – Death/Thrash Ascension
Fresh off the release of their debut full-length Violent Iconoclasm via Witches Brew, Hellslaught deliver what they describe as their most vicious and “pure” offering to date. In their interview, the band dives deep into their uncompromising approach to metal, blending esoteric intensity with old-school ferocity.
Drawing inspiration from Slayer’s legendary Reign in Blood and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with underground forces like Sölicitör and Ares Kingdom, Hellslaught embodies “pure metal worship” both on record and on stage. Their philosophy is as unrelenting as their sound—rejecting conformity and embracing a fiercely independent mindset.
⚡ Neckbreaker (Chile) – Thrash Metal Persistence
Chilean thrashers Neckbreaker bring grit, determination, and pure riff-driven aggression to Issue #61, with guitarist Leon Cox detailing the long road behind their debut album Mental Void , released via Witches Brew.
Forged through lineup changes and pandemic-era setbacks, Mental Void stands as a testament to staying the course. Blending Bay Area intensity with Teutonic precision and South American fire, the band channels influences like Exodus, Kreator, and Sepultura into a sound that hits hard and sticks.
Leon’s message is simple and timeless: support the underground, buy physical media, and never compromise. With a major release show set for April 11, 2026 in Santiago, Neckbreaker is ready to tear it up live and keep the thrash spirit alive the way it was meant to be—loud, fast, and real.
🌊 Slowrepeat (Israel) – Stoner Doom Evolution
Representing the heavy, hypnotic end of the spectrum, Slowrepeat step forward with their second album Aqua Haze , released via Electric Desert Records. Frontman Ben Salomon describes the record as a “low-end album at a high-end level”—and that pretty much tells you everything you need to know.
With upgraded gear, a refined lineup, and a deeper sonic identity, Slowrepeat have evolved into a crushing force of stoner doom. The band has already shared stages with acts like Great Machine and is setting sights on expanding into the U.S. and European touring circuits in 2026.
Offstage, Ben keeps it grounded—running a bar and record shop while living by a simple code: play rock ‘n’ roll and love what you do. No fluff, no nonsense.
🌍 A Global Underground United
Issue #61 of Transcending the Mundane highlights more than just three killer bands—it showcases a thriving global network of underground metal built on passion, authenticity, and community. With strong ties to labels like Witches Brew and Electric Desert Records, and a continued emphasis on vinyl, tapes, and CDs, the message is clear: the underground is alive and kicking.
Metal Devastation PR is proud to stand behind these artists as they push boundaries, break rules, and keep the spirit of true metal burning worldwide.
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