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Metal Devastation Radio and PR Obliterate 25 Million Views Milestone With Relentless March Surge March didn’t just keep the momentum going—it kicked the damn door off the hinges. Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR are tearing deeper... More

Metal Devastation Radio and PR Obliterate 25 Million Views Milestone With Relentless March Surge March didn’t just keep the momentum going—it kicked the damn door off the hinges. Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR are tearing deeper into uncharted territory, smashing past the 25 million total views mark and proving once again that the underground isn’t just alive—it’s evolving into a full-blown force. No gimmicks. No corporate safety nets. Just pure, unfiltered metal backed by a global army that refuses to sit quietly. Another Month, Another Level Unlocked March came in swinging with numbers that hit like a double-kick assault: • 225,000 active users locked in and raising hell• 222,000 new users diving headfirst into the underground• 908,000 total views blasting across the platform• 2,200,000 tracked events — clicks, streams, submissions, and all-out interaction chaos• 262,000 Google Search impressions fueling organic discovery That brings the all-time total to a crushing 25,008,428 views. Let that sink in for a second. That’s not a spike. That’s a pattern. Straight From the Frontlines “It’s wild seeing this thing blow past 25 million,” says Zach Moonshine.“That number means real bands are getting heard and real fans are showing up. March was another monster month, and it proves the underground doesn’t need permission to grow—we’re building this on our own terms. No shortcuts, no industry smoke and mirrors. Just real support and real reach.” Built by the Underground, For the Underground This milestone didn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s driven by the same machine that’s been grinding since day one: • Bands and labels pushing authentic, uncompromising heavy music• Zines and media spreading the signal far and wide• Fans worldwide streaming, sharing, and keeping the scene alive• DJs and staff keeping Metal Devastation Radio firing 24/7• Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest turning digital chaos into real-world destruction Every stream, every click, every submission—it all stacks up and fuels the fire. What’s Next Breaking 25 million isn’t the finish line—it’s a warning shot. The mission hasn’t changed: amplify real metal, cut through the noise, and give underground artists a platform that actually delivers results. “If you’re heavy and you mean it,” Moonshine adds,“this is where you belong. We’re not slowing down—we’re just getting warmed up.” Thank You This milestone belongs to every band, every fan, every listener, and every supporter who’s been part of the ride. The underground doesn’t fade away—it adapts, it grows, and it gets louder every single month. About Metal Devastation Radio and PR Founded in 2013, Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR stand as global pillars of underground and independent metal. With 24/7 radio, dedicated PR campaigns, and a far-reaching online presence, they continue to push heavy music beyond limits and across borders. Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Casket Kids Unleash “Through Death,” A Blood Soaked Blend Of Metal, Hardcore, And Punk From Upcoming Album Black Miasma Huntsville, AL – April 24, 2026 – Huntsville’s own underground horror merchants The Casket Kids... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Casket Kids Unleash “Through Death,” A Blood Soaked Blend Of Metal, Hardcore, And Punk From Upcoming Album Black Miasma Huntsville, AL – April 24, 2026 – Huntsville’s own underground horror merchants The Casket Kids return with a brand new slab of chaos titled “Through Death,” the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming album Black Miasma. This time around, the band digs even deeper into the dark side of myth and consequence, delivering a track that warns of the horrors of necromancy, the price of forbidden rites, and what happens when the dead do not stay quiet. “Through Death” is a fierce fusion of metal, hardcore, and punk energy, built for fans who like their music raw, loud, and a little dangerous. It is the kind of track that does not just play in your speakers, it crawls around in your head after. “Through Death, They Live!” That is the band’s own chilling declaration behind the single, and it sets the tone perfectly for what The Casket Kids are building with Black Miasma. The band continues to sharpen their identity with a sound that pulls from old-school rebellion and horror soaked theatrics, carving out a lane that feels both familiar and twisted in all the right ways. FFO: The Misfits, Ramones, Black Flag, Pentagram ABOUT THE BAND The Casket Kids are:Christian Youngblood on vocalsPaul “Tokin” Dupont on guitarJohnny “Decay” Perna on bassBrennan “Pepper” Persing on drums Born out of the Huntsville underground, the band has already carved a reputation for blending horror imagery with punk attitude and heavy hitting metal aggression. Their debut album SHI opened the door. Black Miasma looks like the one kicking it off the hinges. Produced with the same raw intensity that defines their sound, The Casket Kids continue pushing forward without cleaning anything up for comfort. This is grit, distortion, and storytelling with teeth. LISTEN “Through Death” is available now on all major streaming platformshttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thecasketkids/through-death Press Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com  Connect with the band: https://thecasketkidsofficial.com/homehttps://www.facebook.com/TheCasketKids13https://instagram.com/thecasketkidsofficialhttp://twitter.com/TCKCongregationhttps://youtube.com/@thecasketkids5735https://thecasketkidsofficial.bandcamp.com/album/shihttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thecasketkids/midnight Contact: christianyoungblood13@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FALSE MESSIAH RETURNS WITH CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE “SHADOWS OF FAITH” False Messiah keeps building their dark symphonic world with the release of “Shadows of Faith”, arriving April 22nd, 2026! False Messiah is a cinematic... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FALSE MESSIAH RETURNS WITH CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE “SHADOWS OF FAITH” False Messiah keeps building their dark symphonic world with the release of “Shadows of Faith”, arriving April 22nd, 2026! False Messiah is a cinematic symphonic dark metal collective known for fusing orchestral drama with modern heavy production and dystopian storytelling. This new single continues the unfolding narrative from previous releases like Iron Sky and Rise of the Seven, all leading toward the upcoming full-length album Seven, due June 19 via Semetery Records. “Shadows of Faith” digs deeper into the psychological fallout of collapse and betrayal. As belief systems fracture and symbols lose their weight, the track turns inward, exploring how conviction survives when everything familiar falls apart. It is heavy, atmospheric, and emotionally charged, carrying that signature cinematic weight the band has been carving out since day one. Think sweeping orchestration colliding with modern metal aggression, wrapped in a story that feels both mythic and uncomfortably human. FOR FANS OF: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Arch Enemy, Lord of the Lost, Epica, In This Moment GENRES: Cinematic Metal, Symphonic Metal, Dark Metal, Gothic Thrash, Heavy Metal, Emo Nu Metal This is not just another release. It is another fracture in the system. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="g1rKgn_gfvE"]  Connect:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTGhUpDfU/https://www.instagram.com/false.messiah.666 Contact: promotion@semetery.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Evil Age Return with Crushing New Single “Demon Grip” – Video Premieres May 5, 2026 Niagara Escarpment – There’s no easing into this one. Evil Age are back, and they’re coming in swinging. Fresh off their signing with CDN... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Evil Age Return with Crushing New Single “Demon Grip” – Video Premieres May 5, 2026 Niagara Escarpment – There’s no easing into this one. Evil Age are back, and they’re coming in swinging. Fresh off their signing with CDN Records, the band unleashes their latest single, “Demon Grip,” a vicious descent into the darker corners of the human mind. Where their debut established the tone, “Demon Grip” digs deeper and hits harder. This track is all about letting the wrong forces take hold. It explores what happens when you feed the negative, obsess over destructive thoughts, and slowly shut out anything good trying to break through. It’s not subtle. It’s not pretty. It’s a full-on psychological spiral set to bone-crushing riffs and relentless aggression. Evil Age continue to carve out their identity with a sound that feels ancient and hostile, blending suffocating heaviness with feral speed. This isn’t just music you throw on in the background. It’s something that drags you under and makes you sit in it. Lyrically, “Demon Grip” paints a bleak picture of transformation. Over time, the damage builds. The person you were fades out. What’s left is something colder, something unrecognizable. A shell overtaken by something you willingly let in. That’s the hook right there. This isn’t possession forced on you. It’s invited. And once it’s got you, it doesn’t let go. The official video for “Demon Grip” premieres May 5, 2026, and if it matches the intensity of the track, it’s going to leave a mark. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="8zzTfl0uo54"] CDN Records continues to back artists that don’t play it safe, and Evil Age fit that mold perfectly. No trends, no compromises. Just raw, punishing metal with something to say, even if it’s staring straight into the abyss. Stay locked in. This is just the next chapter, and it’s already getting darker. Stream and follow Evil Age:https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/evil-age/  Follow Evil Age: https://www.facebook.com/evilageofficial/https://www.instagram.com/evil_age_official/https://evil-age.bandcamp.com/https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/evil-age/ Contact: evil.age.band@gmail.com Less

🔥 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 🔥And who will dominate next month as Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio? Last month’s winners, ETHEREAL DARKNESS, crushed... More

🔥 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 🔥And who will dominate next month as Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio? Last month’s winners, ETHEREAL DARKNESS, crushed the competition with a staggering  339,768 VOTES, claiming the title of Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio! You can check them out HERE! This is the weekly championship edition of the Band Of The Month – Battle Of The Bands that we host every month on MDR! How does it work?Every Monday, we launch a new poll featuring bands that submit music each week on metaldevastationradio.com. Voting runs until Friday at 9PM EST. Each Friday night, at the start of The Zach Moonshine Show, I’ll be spinning the Top Six weekly winners, and announcing the #1 band of the week live on air — getting thousands of listens on Mixcloud! At the end of the month, all weekly votes are added up, and the band with the highest total votes becomes our Band of the Month! Winning Band of the Month gets: A featured post on our Facebook page, reaching thousands of fans A front-page spotlight on metaldevastationradio.com, which pulls in hundreds of thousands of views every month A free PR email blast from Metal Devastation PR, hitting 40,000+ contacts including labels, zines, stations, and more Airplay every hour during general rotation Tons of social media shares and exposure across our network If you want the world to know who your band is, this is the easiest way to make it happen! 💥 Want in on the next battle?Comment below with your band name and we’ll add you to next week’s poll — or email me at zach@metaldevastationradio.com with “Battle Submission” in the subject line. Bands can compete as many times as they want, and if you enter multiple weeks in the same month, your votes combine toward the Band of the Month title! 👇 Click on the bands below to vote as many times as you like, or add your own! Poll closes Friday, April 24th at 9PM EST! Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 04/21/26 - 04/24/26 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST WORLD APPETITE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “GET DOWN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM ANGEL SHADES DEMISE A cinematic industrial alt-metal assault continues its descent https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/firstworldappetite/get-down... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST WORLD APPETITE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “GET DOWN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM ANGEL SHADES DEMISE A cinematic industrial alt-metal assault continues its descent https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/firstworldappetite/get-down Dutch alternative industrial metal project First World Appetite has just dropped its crushing new single “Get Down,” the latest taste of the upcoming full-length album Angel Shades Demise, arriving June 12th. Led by Ronald de Groot, the project continues its mission of turning personal struggle into sonic confrontation, channeling mental health battles, inner conflict, and societal decay into a sound that hits like a machine with no off switch. The new single “Get Down” delivers a relentless blend of mechanical aggression, nu metal groove, and raw emotional intensity, setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be the project’s most punishing and honest release to date. Check out the new video on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="EedbgIGQkdI"] Each visual release adds another layer to the project’s bleak, industrial aesthetic, reinforcing themes of internal war, manipulation, and survival under pressure. SOUND AND INFLUENCES Angel Shades Demise pulls from the industrial force of Ministry, the theatrical darkness of Marilyn Manson, and the groove-heavy punch of Rob Zombie, while also embracing the raw intensity of Slipknot and Korn. Expect distorted guitars, rapid-fire riffs, industrial synth layers, relentless drumming, and vocals that ride the razor’s edge between control and total collapse. ABOUT FIRST WORLD APPETITE Formed in 2017 by Ronald de Groot, First World Appetite is built on confrontation rather than escapism. The project dives headfirst into themes of mental health, identity collapse, social corruption, and the psychological cost of modern life. Previous releases include the 2022 album LXIV and a 2024 industrial reimagining of Tom Waits’ “Goin’ Out West,” further cementing the project’s commitment to raw, unfiltered expression. This isn’t polished fantasy. It’s pressure, release, and truth wired straight into distortion. PRODUCTION CREDITS Art Direction: Ronald de GrootWritten, recorded, produced, guitars, bass, synths, vocals: Ronald de GrootDrums and co-production: Ayhan AlakusMixing and mastering: Joel WanasekMixing assistant: Joe WohlitzLyric video design: M. Irvan Dionisi CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_world_appetite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063702990432 Contact: firstworldappetite@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rise From Your Grave Unleash New Horror Punk Anthem “Stay Awake” May 15, 2026 Pittsburgh, PA – Horror punk fiends Rise From Your Grave are back from the crypt with a brand-new single, “Stay Awake,” dropping May 15, 2026.... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rise From Your Grave Unleash New Horror Punk Anthem “Stay Awake” May 15, 2026 Pittsburgh, PA – Horror punk fiends Rise From Your Grave are back from the crypt with a brand-new single, “Stay Awake,” dropping May 15, 2026. Packed with snarling attitude, sinister hooks, and a healthy dose of midnight madness, the track delivers exactly what fans of the macabre crave. Blending the raw punch of classic punk with heavy metal muscle, Rise From Your Grave have built a reputation for high-energy chaos, dark humor, and horror-soaked storytelling. Drawing inspiration from legends like The Misfits, Blitzkid, and Calabrese, the band continues to sharpen their sound while keeping one boot firmly planted in the graveyard. “Stay Awake” serves as the first taste of their upcoming seventh full-length album, Choose Your Scare, set for release on September 18, 2026. The single hits hard with driving riffs, infectious choruses, and a cinematic horror vibe that feels like a late-night slasher flick blasting through your speakers. Mixed and mastered by Tom Gaffron, the track captures the band’s signature blend of grit and polish, delivering a sound that’s as tight as it is feral. If you’ve been sleeping on this band, now’s the wrong time to start. “Stay Awake” is a call to arms for horror punk fans everywhere. Pre-save the single here:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/risefromyourgrave/stay-awake Release Details:Artist: Rise From Your GraveSingle: Stay AwakeRelease Date: May 15, 2026Genre: Horror PunkUpcoming Album: Choose Your Scare (Out September 18, 2026) For fans of horror, hooks, and a little blood on the strings, Rise From Your Grave are kicking the coffin lid wide open once again. Stay loud. Stay weird. And whatever you do… stay awake. Connect:  https://linktr.ee/rfyghorrorpunk Contact: Tom@rfyghorrorpunk.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carcharodon Unleash “Putrid Future” Music Video; Track Confirmed for Upcoming Bloodwater TTRPG Soundtrack Liguria, Italy – Italian sludge death crushers Carcharodon have unleashed the official music video for their latest... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carcharodon Unleash “Putrid Future” Music Video; Track Confirmed for Upcoming Bloodwater TTRPG Soundtrack Liguria, Italy – Italian sludge death crushers Carcharodon have unleashed the official music video for their latest single “Putrid Future,” delivering a raw and punishing audiovisual experience that embodies the band’s long-standing devotion to pure riff-driven extremity. Check out the promo video here:[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="JZbbpE3A1xg"] Flying the banner of “Pure Riff Worship since 2003,” Carcharodon continue to carve out their niche with a filthy blend of turbosludge weight and old-school death metal aggression. Fans of Entombed, Bolt Thrower, and Obituary will feel right at home in the band’s dense wall of distortion and groove-laden brutality. While “Putrid Future” stands on its own as a standalone single and video release, the track will also be featured as part of the upcoming Bloodwater tabletop role-playing game soundtrack. In addition, Carcharodon are contributing further material to the project, strengthening their presence within the game’s bleak and violent universe. Published by Swimming with Sharks Entertainment and Zombie Shark Games, Bloodwater is the brainchild of Noah “Shark” Robertson (Motograter, The Browning, Jeffrey Nothing). The game plunges players into a savage oceanic nightmare filled with cursed treasure, monstrous threats, and the looming terror of the Sharklord, Kharkass. “Carcharodon’s sound feels like it crawled straight out of the depths of Bloodwater,” says Robertson. “It’s dark, crushing, primal, and exactly the kind of energy this world demands.” With multiple tracks set to appear on the soundtrack, Carcharodon help anchor the sonic identity of Bloodwater, which draws inspiration from cult favorites like Mörk Borg and Pirate Borg, blending fast, brutal gameplay with a grim and immersive setting. Fans can follow the Kickstarter pre-launch here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zombiesharkgames/bloodwater-rpg About the Band Hailing from Liguria, Italy, Carcharodon have been delivering relentless, riff-heavy destruction since 2003. Their sound is raw, aggressive, and unapologetically heavy, rooted in sludge-soaked grooves and old-school death metal ferocity. Lineup:Pixo – vocals, motorbassBoggio – guitar, backing vocalsNuzzi – drums, keyboards Production Credits “Putrid Future” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andrea Cipriani (Cerealiciros) at Il Pozzo Studios, capturing the band’s crushing, no-frills intensity. About Bloodwater Bloodwater is an upcoming tabletop RPG set in a doomed aquatic realm of sharks, corruption, and survival. With a rules-light system and a heavy emphasis on atmosphere, it throws players into a brutal world where danger lurks beneath every wave. More details on the game, soundtrack, and additional collaborations will be revealed soon. Brace yourself. The water isn’t safe. And neither are the riffs. Connect: https://www.facebook.com/Carcharodonbandwww.swimmingwithsharksentertainment.comhttps://carcharodon.bandcamp.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60XffwPRhVFP7Ql2FKaS1a Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KÜNTSQUÄD Unleash Banned and Uncensored Video “Piss N Purge”A Savage, Satirical Gut-Punch from Satan’s Cock Melbourne, Australia – If subtlety is your thing, turn back now. KÜNTSQUÄD are kicking the door clean off with... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KÜNTSQUÄD Unleash Banned and Uncensored Video “Piss N Purge”A Savage, Satirical Gut-Punch from Satan’s Cock Melbourne, Australia – If subtlety is your thing, turn back now. KÜNTSQUÄD are kicking the door clean off with their latest visual assault, the banned and uncensored video for “Piss N Purge.” Pulled from their notorious full-length Satan’s Cock, the clip arrives as the second entry in a series of five videos already deemed too extreme for standard streaming platforms. Naturally, that just makes it hit harder. Watch “Piss N Purge” (Uncensored Official Video):[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="TJAOaKxQTZY"] Originally flagged and forced into censorship for mainstream outlets, “Piss N Purge” stands as one of the band’s most confrontational pieces to date. Beneath the chaos, there’s a razor-sharp message. The track tears into the normalization of excess, dragging humanity’s obsession with disposable consumption into the spotlight and smashing it to pieces. This isn’t just about drugs or reckless living. KÜNTSQUÄD zoom out and take aim at the bigger machine. The same mindset that fuels self-destruction on a personal level also feeds a wider system built on greed, class warfare, and the expendability of human life. Acquisition, consumption, domination… all sold as necessary. The end result is always the same: someone gets purged. And yeah, they make it ugly on purpose. Visually, the clip leans hard into grotesque humor and raw, unfiltered imagery. It’s the kind of thing that’ll make some people laugh, others squirm, and a few slam the laptop shut. The “rockstar lifestyle” gets dragged through the mud and left there, exposing the absurdity of it all through a lens that’s equal parts satire and straight-up filth. Musically, it’s everything you expect from KÜNTSQUÄD and then some. Filthy, down-tuned riffs. D-beat fury. And Paula VC Damnzal delivering vocals like a possessed preacher at the end of the world. It’s loud, fast, and hits like a bar fight you didn’t see coming. For those playing it safe, a censored version is available via the band’s official YouTube channel. For everyone else, the uncensored cut is where the real damage gets done. STREAM THE ALBUM — Satan’s Cock:https://orcd.co/scalbum Already stirring up controversy across the underground, Satan’s Cock continues to earn praise for its unapologetic extremity, even landing the top spot on Sentinel Daily’s Top 30 Chart. Love it or hate it, it’s not going quietly. ABOUT KÜNTSQUÄD KÜNTSQUÄD (pronounced Kountskard) are Melbourne’s resident degenerates, fusing crust, deathpunk, and blackened satire into one unholy racket. Known for pushing boundaries both sonically and visually, the band thrives in the space where bad taste meets brutal honesty. For fans of Autopsy, Discharge, Nunslaughter, Sadistik Exekution, and anything that spits in the face of good manners. Lineup:Paula VC Damnzal – Guitar, VocalsNikronomiconSatanik – Lead GuitarBrett Eldridge – BassAdam Holmes – Drums Label: Wormholedeath RecordsRecorded/Mastered: Goatsound Studios (Jason Fuller & Jamie Collic)Cover Art: Rok (Sadistik Exekution)Management: Black Roos Entertainment PRESS & CONTACT For interviews, media requests, or promotional inquiries:Zach Moonshine – zach@metaldevastationradio.com   Follow Küntsquäd: https://www.facebook.com/kuntsquad666https://www.instagram.com/kuntsquad_cdmetal/https://open.spotify.com/artist/28anif90N0jw54NXcLlh4Mhttps://kuntsquad.bandcamp.com/track/psychotropic-lyfe Contact: Paula VC Damnzal – pauladamnzal@gmail.com Less