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VESPERIAN WELCOMES THE MOSAIC WINDOW, ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ANSWERED PRAYERS Black Metal Project Led by Andrew Steven Brown Returns to Its Rawest Roots With New Single “What Sage Could Not Cleanse” Vesperian has officially welcomed The Mosaic... More

VESPERIAN WELCOMES THE MOSAIC WINDOW, ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ANSWERED PRAYERS Black Metal Project Led by Andrew Steven Brown Returns to Its Rawest Roots With New Single “What Sage Could Not Cleanse” Vesperian has officially welcomed The Mosaic Window, the black metal project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Andrew Steven Brown, to its roster. The signing arrives alongside the release of the project's new single, “What Sage Could Not Cleanse,” which serves as the first preview of the forthcoming studio album Answered Prayers, due November 13, 2026. With Answered Prayers, The Mosaic Window takes a deliberate step away from the more polished, progressive approach heard on 2024's Hemasanctum, returning instead to the project's original foundation of first and second wave black metal. The result is described as a rawer and more stripped-down expression of the project, built around atmospheric rasps of despair, buried death growls, and an intentionally unpolished sense of darkness. At the heart of Answered Prayers is a bleak nihilistic concept. Across ten tracks, the album explores a world in which humanity is erased retroactively, centuries before the Industrial Revolution, presented as the only possible cure for a poisoned world. It is a concept that fits naturally with The Mosaic Window's increasingly bleak musical identity. “What Sage Could Not Cleanse” The newly released “What Sage Could Not Cleanse” offers the first glimpse into this return to the project's roots. An older composition revived for Answered Prayers, the track represents the direction Brown wanted to take with the new record. Raw, atmospheric, and stripped of unnecessary polish, it establishes the album's central philosophy: some things cannot be purified once they have already crossed the point of no return. Rather than chasing a modernized or overly polished interpretation of black metal, The Mosaic Window embraces the genre's darker traditions, allowing atmosphere, aggression, and bleakness to carry the weight. The accompanying video for “What Sage Could Not Cleanse” is available now. A Return to the Beginning Answered Prayers follows a progression that has seen The Mosaic Window evolve across three previous releases. Brown first introduced the project with the Hollow EP in 2021, followed by the full-length Plight of Acceptance in 2023. The 2024 album Hemasanctum expanded the project's sound into a more progressive death/black metal hybrid. With Answered Prayers, Brown is intentionally looking backward rather than forward, returning to the raw black metal foundation that originally shaped The Mosaic Window. The album features Brown handling all instruments and vocals, with Dmitry Kim, known for his work with Jinjer and other projects, contributing session drums. Production duties were handled by Alex Sedin of Ghostalgy Productions, who mixed and mastered the album. The cover artwork comes from Luciana Nedelea, whose work has also appeared on releases from Mare Cognitum, Sepulchral Curse, and others. The Mosaic Window The Mosaic Window remains a one-person black metal project centered entirely around Andrew Steven Brown, allowing the project's musical and conceptual direction to remain firmly under his control. The upcoming Answered Prayers continues that approach while stripping away much of the polish of its predecessor in favor of something harsher, colder, and more rooted in the foundations of the genre. For listeners drawn to the atmosphere and uncompromising spirit of early black metal, Answered Prayers looks to be a significant return to form for the project, while “What Sage Could Not Cleanse” provides the first dark glimpse into what awaits in November. Answered Prayers will be released November 13, 2026 via Vesperian. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="PPHt_ZuVOww"] Line-Up Andrew Steven Brown - All Instruments, Vocals Listen & Follow The Mosaic Window Bandcamp: https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themosaicwindow More From Vesperian Website: https://www.vesperian.worldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesperian.world 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, ANOTHER DEMON, crushed the... 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, ANOTHER DEMON, crushed the competition with a staggering 27,455,987 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, October 9th at 9PM EST! Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 10/07/26 - 10/09/26 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GAMMACIDE UNLEASHES TOXIC MERCENARIES ON LIMITED-EDITION VINYL OCTOBER 30 Texas Thrash Metal Veterans Celebrate Their First New Studio Album in More Than 35 Years With Toxic Neon-Green and Ultra-Limited Blood Moon Vinyl... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GAMMACIDE UNLEASHES TOXIC MERCENARIES ON LIMITED-EDITION VINYL OCTOBER 30 Texas Thrash Metal Veterans Celebrate Their First New Studio Album in More Than 35 Years With Toxic Neon-Green and Ultra-Limited Blood Moon Vinyl Pressings For Fans Of: Exodus, Dark Angel, Nuclear Assault, Sacred Reich, Overkill Dallas, Texas | October 2026Vinyl Release: October 30, 2026CD Release: September 11, 2026 Texas thrash metal cult legends Gammacide are bringing their long-awaited comeback album to vinyl. Following the September 11 CD release of Toxic Mercenaries, the band's first full-length collection of new material in more than 35 years will receive its highly anticipated vinyl release on October 30, 2026, through NoLifeTilMetal Records. The vinyl edition will be available as a limited-edition toxic neon-green pressing, with an even more limited "Blood Moon" red/black swirl vinyl edition available directly through NoLifeTilMetal Records. For longtime followers of the Texas underground and collectors of classic thrash, this marks a fitting physical release for one of the year's most unlikely and ferocious metal comebacks. Toxic Mercenaries delivers eight brand-new tracks that prove Gammacide's trademark attack has lost none of its bite. Blistering riffs, chaotic lead work, bulldozing drums and Varnam Ponville's unmistakable vocals tear through songs including "Overload," "Sinkhole," "Predator Or Prey" and "Soldier of Fear." The album follows Gammacide's triumphant return to the stage in 2025, when the band reunited to perform at Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas. The response was overwhelming, leading to an East Coast tour, shows in Mexico and, ultimately, the decision to enter the studio in January 2026 and create the first new Gammacide music since the band's breakup in 1992. FROM TEXAS THRASH CULT HEROES TO A 35-YEAR COMEBACK Formed in 1986 by guitarist Rick Perry and bassist Eric Roy, Gammacide quickly established themselves as one of the most vicious young bands emerging from the Texas metal scene. Their 1987 five-song demo became a prized release throughout the international tape-trading and fanzine underground. With guitarist Scott Shelby joining the lineup in 1988, Gammacide developed the dual-guitar assault that would define their sound. The band recorded Victims of Science at Sound Logic Studios in Dallas in 1989, with the album released by Wild Rags Records in early 1990. More than three decades later, Victims of Science remains a cult favorite among underground thrash devotees. Now, Toxic Mercenaries carries that legacy forward without attempting to recreate the past. The new material sounds like Gammacide, because it is Gammacide: fast, hostile, chaotic and unapologetically rooted in the Texas thrash tradition. THE VINYL EDITION Toxic Mercenaries arrives October 30 on vinyl through NoLifeTilMetal Records, giving fans the opportunity to add Gammacide's historic comeback album to their physical collection. Vinyl formats include: Limited "Toxic" Neon-Green Vinyl Ultra-Limited "Blood Moon" Red/Black Swirl Vinyl, available directly through NoLifeTilMetal Records The album's artwork and layout were created by Scott Waters, whose extensive metal design credits include Mortification, Lizzy Borden, Hades, Patriarchs in Black and Anger As Art. Toxic Mercenaries was produced by Gammacide vocalist Varnam Ponville alongside David Treadway of DDTstudio Productions. THE TOXIC MERCENARIES HAVE RETURNED Gammacide's story could have ended in 1992. Instead, more than three decades later, the band has returned with an album that sounds less like a nostalgic reunion and more like unfinished business. With the CD already released and the vinyl arriving October 30, Toxic Mercenaries gives the band's old-school supporters and a new generation of thrash maniacs eight fresh reasons to turn the volume up and hit the pit. Gammacide is: Varnam Ponville – VocalsRick Perry – GuitarScott Shelby – GuitarChance Lehman – BassJoey Gonzalez – Drums Toxic Mercenaries is available on CD now, with the limited-edition vinyl release arriving October 30, 2026, via NoLifeTilMetal Records. https://roxxrecords.com/collections/nltm-2019-releases/products/gammacide-toxic-mercenaries-cd-2026-brand-new-album-copy-1 Check out this video:  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="oO-naAxsMsE"] Connect:  https://www.facebook.com/gammacide/https://www.instagram.com/gammacidetx/https://gammacide1.bandcamp.com/album/toxic-mercenaries Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLIGHT OF ODIN UNVEILS HAUNTING VIDEO FOR “INSIDIOUS DISGUISE” Critically Acclaimed Doom Metal Outfit Brings Victorian Horror, Steampunk Imagery and Dark Mythology to Life Washington, D.C.-area melodic psychedelic doom... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLIGHT OF ODIN UNVEILS HAUNTING VIDEO FOR “INSIDIOUS DISGUISE” Critically Acclaimed Doom Metal Outfit Brings Victorian Horror, Steampunk Imagery and Dark Mythology to Life Washington, D.C.-area melodic psychedelic doom metal outfit FLIGHT OF ODIN has unveiled a haunting new video for “Insidious Disguise,” featured as Track 3 on Disc Two of the band's 2026 double album, I Traveled The Crooked Path. The video draws heavily from Victorian-era, Steampunk, and medieval Romanian imagery, evoking the shadowy presence of Count Dracula while exploring themes of deception, control, religion versus paganism, and self-identity. Is the mask slipping? Is the veil lifting? The theatrical visuals provide a dark counterpart to Flight of Odin's atmospheric blend of melodic doom, psychedelic rock, progressive music, classical influences, and traditional heavy metal. The new video arrives following significant recognition for I Traveled The Crooked Path. Rock Hard Magazine awarded the album a 9/10 rating and named it Self-Production Of The Month, praising the band's dreamlike psychedelic atmosphere, melodic sensibility, experimental passages, prominent piano work, and the warm, magnetic vocals of Xyra. Flight of Odin has also been featured on Metallurg Music Compilation No. 8 - Part 2, further expanding the band's presence throughout the underground metal community. Released June 30, 2026 through Riding The Dragonfly LTD, I Traveled The Crooked Path showcases Flight of Odin's most ambitious work to date. The double album combines material from the band's current lineup with remastered material from the Goddess In Smoke era, creating a release that connects the band's past with its evolving present. The current lineup features Xyra on vocals, Tyler Beddow on guitar, Andrew Cann on bass and keyboards, and Kenny Finger on drums and percussion. The band recently discussed the album, songwriting, recording without click tracks, classic metal influences, and the importance of keeping music human during an extensive interview on The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio. FOR FANS OF: Nightwish | Tool | Alunah Melodic Doom Metal | Psychedelic Doom Metal | Progressive Metal WATCH “INSIDIOUS DISGUISE” Flight of Odin - “Insidious Disguise”[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="8Ar2Q0tboDg"] LISTEN TO FLIGHT OF ODIN https://linktr.ee/Odinmaiden Press, Interviews & Media Inquiries:zach@metaldevastationradio.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POSTLUVEN SIGNS WITH CDN RECORDS, PREPARES DEBUT FULL-LENGTH OF RAW THRASH AND SPEED METAL Montreal Underground Four-Piece Joins CDN Records for Upcoming Debut Album MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA | Montreal's underground metal... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POSTLUVEN SIGNS WITH CDN RECORDS, PREPARES DEBUT FULL-LENGTH OF RAW THRASH AND SPEED METAL Montreal Underground Four-Piece Joins CDN Records for Upcoming Debut Album MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA | Montreal's underground metal scene is about to get another dose of old-school speed and aggression as high-octane four-piece Postluven officially announces its signing with CDN Records. Hailing from the heart of Montreal's underground, Postluven channels the raw, uncompromising spirit of classic thrash metal and speed metal, combining the attitude and intensity of the 1980s with a modern edge. The band's sound is built for the pit, driven by ripping riffs, relentless momentum, and the kind of high-energy attack that pays tribute to metal's roots without simply trying to recreate the past. Since forming, Postluven has established a reputation for delivering intense live performances that capture the band's uncompromising approach to heavy metal. Their music bridges old-school metal nostalgia and modern aggression, creating a sound that feels both familiar and fiercely alive. Now, the band is taking the next major step in its evolution. Postluven has officially signed with CDN Records, joining the label's growing roster as the band prepares to unleash its debut full-length album. The forthcoming record is currently expected to arrive around the new year, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Montreal outfit and its partnership with CDN Records. The debut promises to showcase Postluven's full-throttle approach to thrash and speed metal, delivering a record rooted in the classic traditions of the genre while carrying the urgency and aggression of a band operating in today's underground. With the label partnership now official, Postluven is ready to bring its particular brand of riff-driven mayhem to a much wider audience. The old-school spirit is alive. The next generation is ready to turn it up. Postluven is signed to CDN Records. The debut full-length is coming. Listen to Postluven “Abraxas”[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="n2LhjhE9ki4"] Follow Postluven Stay tuned for additional announcements regarding the band's upcoming debut album, release date, new music, and more. About Postluven Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Postluven is a four-piece metal band dedicated to the raw, uncompromising spirit of old-school thrash and speed metal. Known for their high-energy live performances and aggressive sound, the band bridges 80s metal influences with a modern sense of intensity and attack. About CDN Records CDN Records is an independent record label supporting Canadian and international heavy music and bringing underground artists to a wider audience through physical releases, digital distribution, promotion, and label support. Connect:  https://cdnrecords.com/artists/postluven/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560894581744https://www.instagram.com/postluven_/https://postluven.bandcamp.com Contact: postluven.booking@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GHOST PIPE OPENS THE DOOR TO THE UNKNOWN WITH NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING ALBUM THE AWAKENING Grand Rapids, Michigan Stoner/Doom Outfit Delivers a Dense, Psychedelic Journey Into Darkness, Transformation, and Self-Discovery... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GHOST PIPE OPENS THE DOOR TO THE UNKNOWN WITH NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING ALBUM THE AWAKENING Grand Rapids, Michigan Stoner/Doom Outfit Delivers a Dense, Psychedelic Journey Into Darkness, Transformation, and Self-Discovery GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids, Michigan stoner/doom metal outfit Ghost Pipe has unleashed a new single from its forthcoming full-length album The Awakening, offering listeners a first glimpse into a record built around crushing riffs, swirling psychedelia, introspection, and the darker corners of the human experience. Blending elements of stoner rock, heavy psych, doom metal, sludge, and doomgaze, Ghost Pipe creates a sound that feels equally at home in a smoke-filled basement, a windswept forest, or somewhere far beyond the known universe. For fans of Acid Bath, Monster Magnet, and Monolord, the band's music moves between massive fuzz-driven grooves and expansive atmospheric passages, creating a sonic landscape that is heavy without sacrificing depth or imagination. The new single serves as an introduction to the world of The Awakening, an album that challenges listeners to look beyond the surface and confront the parts of themselves that are often left unexplored. “The Awakening is a journey beneath the surface, into the dark roots of the self. It asks you to open your mind, confront what lies hidden within, and face the parts of yourself that are easier to leave in the shadows. Like roots growing unseen beneath the earth, the deepest knowledge often comes from places we rarely choose to explore. These songs move through darkness, transformation, and the strange spaces between the known and unknown. What you find down there is yours to carry, and yours to grow from.” Rather than simply delivering another collection of heavy songs, Ghost Pipe approaches The Awakening as a cerebral experience, encouraging the listener to open their mind, look inward, and grow through the knowledge discovered along the way. The album was recorded and mixed by Joel Ferguson of The Verve Pipe at Planet Sunday Studio and mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, whose extensive credits include mastering and remastering work for artists including Elder. The record's visual identity comes through artwork by Nathan Galusa, with photography by Jessica Taboada. Ghost Pipe's lineup features: Allen Milbourne – Vocals, EffectsTravis Federau – Guitar, VocalsWyatt Federau – Guitar, SamplesGeorg Rumpf – Bass, SynthesizerSimon Hill – Drums All music by Ghost Pipe. The Awakening will be released through Black Doomba Records on November 20, 2026, with the album's pre-sale beginning October 30, 2026. For Ghost Pipe, The Awakening is an invitation to go deeper. Beneath the distortion, the feedback, the massive grooves, and the psychedelic haze is a record about confronting what lives beneath the surface and emerging with something new. The journey has begun. Ghost Pipe – The AwakeningGenre: Stoner/Doom MetalPre-Sale: October 30, 2026Global Release: November 20, 2026Label: Black Doomba RecordsNew Single: Out Now For Fans Of: Acid Bath, Monster Magnet, Monolord Production Credits Recorded and Mixed by Joel Ferguson at Planet Sunday StudioMastered by Carl Saff at Saff MasteringAlbum Artwork by Nathan GalusaPhotography by Jessica TaboadaReleased by Black Doomba Records Wanderer (single from 'The Awakening') by Ghost Pipe Contact:  https://www.instagram.com/ghostpipe1/https://ghostpiperocks.bandcamp.com/track/wanderer-2https://www.facebook.com/GhostPipe1/ Contact Travis FederauGhost Pipefederaut@yahoo.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BORIS BILLING’S “I’M COMING HOME” VIDEO FEATURED BY SCREAMER MAGAZINE Australian Heavy Rock and Metal Artist Continues Solo Campaign With New Media Coverage Australian heavy rock and metal artist Boris Billing is receiving... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BORIS BILLING’S “I’M COMING HOME” VIDEO FEATURED BY SCREAMER MAGAZINE Australian Heavy Rock and Metal Artist Continues Solo Campaign With New Media Coverage Australian heavy rock and metal artist Boris Billing is receiving new media attention following the release of his debut solo single and official music video, “I’m Coming Home,” with Screamer Magazine now featuring the video as part of its latest coverage. Released through Ribcage Records and Extreme Management Group, “I’m Coming Home” marks the beginning of Billing’s solo career and serves as the first original track from his forthcoming debut album. The song delivers a powerful, riff-driven tribute to Australia, embracing both the breathtaking beauty and unforgiving nature of the country Billing calls home. Fire, floods, brutal heat, rugged landscapes and dangerous wildlife all contribute to the song’s identity, giving “I’m Coming Home” a distinctly Australian character without turning it into a postcard cliché. The accompanying official music video expands on that vision, bringing the atmosphere and imagery behind the song to life. Screamer Magazine’s feature adds another piece of major media coverage to Billing’s growing solo campaign and puts the new video in front of another audience of rock and metal fans. With “I’m Coming Home” now officially out, Boris Billing is laying the foundation for his forthcoming debut solo album and establishing a musical identity built around heavy riffs, powerful songwriting and a distinctly Australian perspective. Watch the official music video for “I’m Coming Home” through the Screamer Magazine feature and support Boris Billing’s new solo chapter. “I’M COMING HOME” Boris BillingRibcage Records / Extreme Management GroupReleased October 2, 2026 Connect with Boris Billing:https://linktr.ee/Borisbillingofficial Check out the Screamer Magazine feature and official “I’m Coming Home” music video https://screamermagazine.com/press-releases/watch-boris-billing-launches-solo-career-with-thunderous-debut-single-and-video-im-coming-home-via-ribcage-records/ Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PORTALS OF THE TOMB GUARD UNLEASH THE DARK WORLD OF KURIO WITH NEW ALBUM SEASONS OF HELL Heavy Metal Outfit Explores Demonic Realms, Afterlife Concepts and the Dark Corridors of Humanity on New Full-Length Album Heavy... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PORTALS OF THE TOMB GUARD UNLEASH THE DARK WORLD OF KURIO WITH NEW ALBUM SEASONS OF HELL Heavy Metal Outfit Explores Demonic Realms, Afterlife Concepts and the Dark Corridors of Humanity on New Full-Length Album Heavy metal outfit Portals of the Tomb Guard officially open the gates to a world where death is only the beginning with the release of their new full-length album, Seasons of Hell, available now. Built around heavy metal foundations and a sprawling conceptual mythology, Seasons of Hell takes listeners deep into the strange and sinister world of Kurio, the curious one who serves as the central figure throughout the band's evolving narrative. Through Kurio's journey, Portals of the Tomb Guard explores the darker corridors of human existence, the afterlife, demonic realms, rebellion against corrupt powers, and the mysterious forces responsible for designing and shaping worlds beyond our own. “Kurio is everywhere.” The origins of Portals of the Tomb Guard began simply enough. What started as a group of musicians meeting every week to jam for fun gradually developed into the possibility of creating something much larger. Drummer, guitarist, vocalist, and longtime musician Morgan Heck joined forces with Steven Eddie, whose background and conceptual approach helped establish the project's lyrical and musical direction. When Eddie and Heck entered the studio, the project initially evolved under two separate identities, Portals of the Damned and Tomb Guard. As the music and mythology continued to develop, the two entities eventually merged into one, giving birth to Portals of the Tomb Guard. At the heart of that evolution was Kurio. Curious and relentless, Kurio travels through a world filled with darkness, confronting the Kings of Theron, figures representing selfish rulers and established powers, while experiencing concepts surrounding death, the demonic world and realities beyond the known. His journey eventually leads toward the mysterious Inbetwixt, entities gifted with the ability to understand and conquer the puzzles of existence, becoming builders of puzzles and ultimately builders of worlds. Seasons of Hell serves as another chapter in that expanding universe. With Steven Eddie handling vocals and guitars, Morgan Heck contributing drums, vocals and guitars, David Lammons on bass, and Cameron Brown on keyboards, Portals of the Tomb Guard combine a traditional heavy metal foundation with theatrical darkness and a growing conceptual narrative. The album was produced and recorded by Steven Eddie at Hard Wall Studios / Bee Cave Records, with mixing and mastering handled by Rick Greenwood of Geneva Post Audio. And this chapter is far from the end. With the band's lineup now established and a new project already underway, Portals of the Tomb Guard are preparing to delve even deeper into the world of Kurio, expanding the mythology and continuing the journey through the realms that exist beyond the familiar. For those willing to step through the portal, Seasons of Hell is now open. Portals of the Tomb GuardSeasons of HellReleased September 8, 2026 For Fans Of: Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, AC/DC Seasons of Hell by Portals of the Tomb Guard Connect With Portals of the Tomb Guard https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589986756352https://www.youtube.com/@PortalsoIheTombGuardhttps://portalsoIheTombGuard.bandcamp.com/album/seasons-of-hellhttps://www.instagram.com/portals_of_the_tomb_guard/ Contact: crypticveil@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HELLIR DESCENDS DEEPER INTO THE DARKNESS WITH NEW EP HOLLOW MOON; APHELION Solo Blackened Progressive Metal Project Unleashes the Heavier, Angrier Second Chapter of the Hollow Moon Trilogy on October 26, 2026 There is... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HELLIR DESCENDS DEEPER INTO THE DARKNESS WITH NEW EP HOLLOW MOON; APHELION Solo Blackened Progressive Metal Project Unleashes the Heavier, Angrier Second Chapter of the Hollow Moon Trilogy on October 26, 2026 There is something inherently unsettling about being alive. The weight of existence, the darkness beneath the surface, and the things that linger in the spaces between despair and release all become fuel for hellir, the solo blackened progressive metal project of Daniel Shaneyfelt. On October 26, 2026, hellir will release hollow moon; aphelion, the second installment in the project's planned Hollow Moon trilogy. Following the singles “nebula” and “glint,” the new EP pushes hellir's sound into heavier, angrier, and more punishing territory while continuing to leave room for unexpected turns. “The second installment in the hollow moon trilogy. Heavier, angrier, meaner, with a couple surprises along the way.” That description gets straight to the point. hellir isn't interested in staying inside the boundaries of a single sound. The project moves freely between delicate piano passages, electronic and techno-inspired elements, atmospheric textures, and crushing heaviness, creating a soundscape that can shift from fragile to devastating without warning. At the center of it all is a bleak examination of what it means to be alive. Inspired by the intensity and genre-bending approach that may appeal to fans of Nott, Humanity's Last Breath, and Rolo Tomassi, hellir takes progressive metal into darker and more unpredictable territory. The contrast is essential to the project's identity. Moments of restraint give the heavier sections even more impact, while electronic elements and unconventional textures add another layer to the darkness. Entirely written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Daniel Shaneyfelt in his home studio, hollow moon; aphelion is a fully independent release with every aspect of its creation handled by the project's sole member. With hollow moon; aphelion, hellir continues building its own bleak universe and moves the larger trilogy one step closer to its conclusion. The moon is still hollow. The journey is getting darker. hellir's hollow moon; aphelion arrives October 26, 2026. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: hellirRelease: hollow moon; aphelionRelease Type: EPRelease Date: October 26, 2026Genre: Blackened Progressive MetalSingles: “nebula” / “glint”Written, Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Daniel ShaneyfeltLabel: IndependentFor Fans Of: Nott, Humanity's Last Breath, Rolo Tomassi [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="9Dk-IFstH_g"] glint by hellir ABOUT HELLIR hellir is a solo blackened progressive metal project created by Daniel Shaneyfelt. Exploring everything from delicate piano and electronic experimentation to crushing heaviness, hellir is a bleak look into what it means to be alive, using darkness, atmosphere, aggression, and unexpected sonic shifts to explore the heavier side of existence. Connect:  https://linktr.ee/_hellir Contact: Daniel Shaneyfelthellirsounds@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIRELANDS UNLEASH CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “LEVIATHAN” Houston Doom, Stoner, and Sludge Quartet Continues the Road to Altars With Another Dose of Riff-Driven Destruction Houston, Texas heavy quartet Direlands have officially... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIRELANDS UNLEASH CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “LEVIATHAN” Houston Doom, Stoner, and Sludge Quartet Continues the Road to Altars With Another Dose of Riff-Driven Destruction Houston, Texas heavy quartet Direlands have officially unleashed their crushing new single “Leviathan,” the latest chapter in the band’s ongoing campaign toward their forthcoming full-length album, Altars, due January 20, 2027. Built from the weight and atmosphere of doom, the grit of Gulf Coast sludge, and the muscular attack of stoner metal, “Leviathan” further establishes the sound Direlands have been developing throughout their recent releases. Massive riffs, dynamic songwriting, and a sense of scale give the track the feeling of a soundtrack to a world already collapsing around it. “Lay waste to the damned!” “Leviathan” follows the release of “The Wizard” on August 26 and marks the second scheduled chapter in Direlands' carefully planned rollout for Altars. With the latest single now available, the band will continue unleashing new material throughout the coming months, including “Blood Moon” on October 22, “Ancients” on November 19, and “Doombringer” on December 16. The campaign will culminate with the release of Altars on January 20, 2027, followed by additional promotional activity surrounding tracks including “Darkest Light,” “Iron God,” “Irony God,” “Mourning Bell,” and “In My Eyes.” Direlands features Troy Binegar on guitar, Jarett Dureell on vocals, Austin Clark on bass, and Tom Heyman on drums. The Houston quartet has carved out its own place within the American heavy underground, sharing stages with acts including The Obsessed, Duel, Warlung, and Stone Nomads. The band's sound draws from heavy metal, atmospheric doom, and Gulf Coast sludge, combining technically sharp musicianship with precise, riff-driven arrangements and volatile vocal dynamics. For listeners drawn to the crushing heaviness of Mastodon, High On Fire, and Down, Direlands delivers a similarly weighty experience while maintaining its own distinct identity. The band's foundation was established through the releases The Cave You Fear and Ascension, before Direlands began building toward Altars with the anthemic “Iron God.” The forthcoming album represents the next stage in that progression, bringing together the band's heavy, atmospheric approach with a deliberate visual identity and uncompromising live presence. With “Leviathan” now available, Direlands continue laying the groundwork for Altars one crushing riff at a time. “Leviathan” is out now. DIRELANDS Crushing Riffs Echoed in a Lost World “Leviathan”Out NowIndependent Release For Fans Of: Mastodon, High On Fire, Down Leviathan by Direlands Follow Direlands:https://linktr.ee/Direlands Contact:Direlandsband@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMON THE MOON REVISITS ITS BEGINNING WITH “GEMINI ASCENSION (THE SPECIAL EDITION)” Middle Tennessee Rockers Reimagine Their Debut Album With New Recordings, New Mix, and New Master Release Date: August 26, 2026Genre:... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMON THE MOON REVISITS ITS BEGINNING WITH “GEMINI ASCENSION (THE SPECIAL EDITION)” Middle Tennessee Rockers Reimagine Their Debut Album With New Recordings, New Mix, and New Master Release Date: August 26, 2026Genre: Rock / Hard Rock / MetalFor Fans Of: Clutch, Alice In Chains, Memphis May FireLabel: IndependentProduced by: Brandon Bell NASHVILLE, TN — What began as a studio project during the uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic has evolved into something far more enduring. Middle Tennessee rockers Summon The Moon are returning to where their journey began with the release of Gemini Ascension (The Special Edition), released August 26, 2026. Originally released in 2021, Gemini Ascension was the first full-length album from Summon The Moon. What started as a creative outlet quickly generated enough interest in future recordings and live performances to transform the project into an ongoing band. Now, Summon The Moon are revisiting that foundational release and giving it a completely renewed presentation. Rather than simply reissuing the original album, Gemini Ascension (The Special Edition) features new recordings, a new mix, and a new master, bringing fresh life and renewed energy to the songs that established the band's identity. “Gemini Ascension (The Special Edition) returns to where it all began, as Summon The Moon revisits their very first album with new recordings, a new mix, and a new master.” At the core of Summon The Moon are Brandon Bell (vocals/guitar), Dale Sheppard (lead guitar), Chad Grant (bass guitar), and Danny Bell (drums/vocals). Together, the group delivers a hard-hitting combination of aggressive guitar work, driving rhythms, memorable melodies, and emotionally charged songwriting. Since the band's beginnings, Summon The Moon have released three full-length studio albums, featuring several talented players from the Middle Tennessee area. While the lineup has evolved over the years, the band's commitment to heavy music and strong songwriting has remained constant. With influences ranging from classic hard rock and heavy metal to darker alternative and modern metal, Summon The Moon occupy a space where crushing guitars and powerful rhythms meet catchy, emotionally driven hooks. Fans of Clutch, Alice In Chains, and Memphis May Fire will find plenty to sink their teeth into, but Summon The Moon bring their own distinctly Middle Tennessee flavor to the mix. Gemini Ascension (The Special Edition) is ultimately a return to the band's roots, but it is anything but a trip backward. By rebuilding the album through new recordings, a new mix, and a new master, Summon The Moon have taken the record that started their journey and given it the sound and energy it deserves. STREAM AND LISTEN DistroKid HyperFollow:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/summonthemoon/gemini-ascension-the-special-edition Bandcamp:https://summonthemoon.bandcamp.com/ ABOUT SUMMON THE MOON Summon The Moon began as a studio project during the 2020 pandemic and gradually evolved into a full-fledged ongoing band and live music project. Based in the Middle Tennessee/Nashville area, the group combines heavy-hitting guitar and drum sections with emotional hooks and memorable songwriting. Core members include Brandon Bell, Dale Sheppard, Chad Grant, and Danny Bell, with the band's recordings also featuring musicians from the Middle Tennessee area. After releasing their debut album Gemini Ascension in 2021, Summon The Moon went on to release three full-length studio albums. Now, the band returns to its beginning with Gemini Ascension (The Special Edition), featuring new recordings, a new mix, and a new master. For interviews, promotional opportunities, review copies, or additional press information: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Check out this video:  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="aZ3jy7-8Zdw"] Connect: Summon The Moon Online:https://summonthemoon.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/summonthemoon/https://www.instagram.com/summon_the_moon/ Gemini Ascension (The Special Edition):https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/summonthemoon/gemini-ascension-the-special-edition Contact:  Brandon BellSummon The MoonEmail: BrandonLinzayBell@gmail.com Less