FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR Clients Crystal Skull and W T M Featured in Latest Issue of Rock Hard Magazine Metal Devastation PR is thrilled to announce that our clients Crystal Skull and W T M have received glowing reviews in the... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR Clients Crystal Skull and W T M Featured in Latest Issue of Rock Hard Magazine Metal Devastation PR is thrilled to announce that our clients Crystal Skull and W T M have received glowing reviews in the latest issue of the legendary Rock Hard Magazine. This issue also features Black Sabbath on the cover, alongside Doro, Dark Angel, Scorpions, and many more metal icons. Crystal Skull – Arcane TalesFormed in 2007 by three Italian veterans of bands like Silverbones and Future Is Tomorrow, Crystal Skull delivers a full-throttle Fantasy Power Metal experience on their latest release, Arcane Tales. Drawing inspiration from Blind Guardian and mid-era Running Wild, the album cranks the anthem factor to eleven. Arcane Tales earned a 7.5/10 rating from Stefan Glas of Rock Hard Magazine. Fans can grab the digipak at crystalskullwarriors.bandcamp.com. W T M – Witness The MadnessW T M brings together Danish musicians and Italian vocalist Marica Moire to deliver a diverse mix of melodic Heavy Metal with Prog and Modern Metal elements. Former Artillery vocalist Michael Bastholm Dahl joins Ole Quist (bass) and Peter Mogensen (drums) for a dynamic sonic journey ranging from crushing riffs to intricate, Hammond-infused passages. Witness The Madness was also rated 7.5/10 by Stefan Glas, who praised the album’s variety and technical depth. Fans can explore the band’s sound via YouTube by searching “wtmband.” Metal Devastation PR continues to support and promote artists pushing the boundaries of metal, and we’re proud to see Crystal Skull and W T M featured in one of the world’s premier metal publications. For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Grab the issue here https://www.rockhard.de/ausgaben/rock-hard-vol-462 Check out the bands at these links: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/27739/crystal-skull-unleashes-epic-new-album-arcane-tales-out-june-25-2025-via-underground-symphony https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/27863/wtm-hits-1-on-kxci-913-fms-heavy-chart Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Tennessee Doom Four-Piece Burnt Witch Unleash Crushing New EP Dopelich West Tennessee – Rising from the smoke and swamp of West Tennessee, Burnt Witch are dragging slow, crushing riffs straight through the mud with the... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Tennessee Doom Four-Piece Burnt Witch Unleash Crushing New EP Dopelich West Tennessee – Rising from the smoke and swamp of West Tennessee, Burnt Witch are dragging slow, crushing riffs straight through the mud with the release of their new EP Dopelich, out now as an independent release as of February 13, 2026. Burnt Witch is a doom and sludge four-piece dealing in suffocating heaviness, occult atmosphere, and Southern grit. Built on fuzz-drenched bass, monolithic riffing, cavernous drums, and vocals that swing from blues-soaked cleans to unhinged screams, the band channels the oppressive weight of classic doom while keeping one boot planted firmly in Tennessee soil. Formed from a shared obsession with bands like Electric Wizard, Crowbar, and Eyehategod, Burnt Witch craft songs that feel summoned rather than written. Their sound leans into hypnotic repetition, bleak atmospheres, and grooves that hit like a slow collapse. It is immersive. It is uncomfortable. It lingers. The band recently caught the attention of Weedian, who featured Burnt Witch with the following praise: “Burnt Witch is a West Tennessee doom/sludge band delivering crushing low-tuned riffs, occult atmosphere, and slow, punishing heaviness rooted in Southern grit. They bring a unique twist to the doom genre that could only be achieved in the deep south, melding clean bluesy vocals with extreme screams, and groovy stoner riffs with soul crushing slams and spacy leads. From the ritual sacrifice of biker cults, to fortune tellers, to evil wizards with drug problems, you won't wanna miss what Burnt Witch brings to the table.” That kind of recognition from a respected name in the underground doom community only reinforces what Dopelich proves front to back. Released February 13, 2026, Dopelich pushes deeper into the smoke. The EP blends sludge-soaked aggression with creeping doom textures that feel both familiar and freshly unearthed. Each track unfolds like a ritual, thick with tension and drenched in distortion. Early reactions have already started turning heads: “Move over Electric Wizard, here comes Burnt Witch!”- Reaper’s Underground, Black Flame Entertainment & Tracks of the Damned Podcast “Doom is not supposed to save the world. It is supposed to scorch it one riff at a time.”- Zach Moonshine, Metal Devastation Radio “Dopelich will take you on a ride that will leave you feeling like you are deep in Occult ritual, begging for more.”- Cody Gray, Defiler Magazine & Tracks of the Damned Podcast Burnt Witch have also appeared on The Zach Moonshine Show via Metal Devastation Radio and on Tracks of the Damned Podcast with Reaper, further cementing their presence in the underground heavy scene. Fans of Dopethrone, Weedeater, Electric Wizard, Crowbar, Eyehategod, Dopelord, Down, Superjoint Ritual, Brainoil, Cough, and Coffinworm will find plenty to sink into here. Stream Dopelich now:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/burntwitch/dopelich-ep For press inquiries, interviews, or further information, contact zach@metaldevastationradio.com Burnt Witch are not here to be clean. They are here to be crushing. Check out this promo video and get ready!  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="rXOKAZhJVYw"] Connect:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/burntwitch/dopelich-ephttps://open.spotify.com/artist/19WSxNJAzrFZoivgL0f5Pehttps://burntwitch.bandcamp.com/album/dopelich-ephttps://www.facebook.com/burntwitch75/https://www.instagram.com/burnt_witch75/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/burnt-witch/1865047179https://shop.tonethreads.com/collections/burntwitchburntwitch75.com Contact: burntwitch75@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNMERCIFUL Unleashes James “Freight Train” Lee on Vocals for Maryland Deathfest Debut Kansas death metal powerhouse UNMERCIFUL is set to make their first-ever appearance at Maryland Deathfest 2026, and they’re bringing a... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNMERCIFUL Unleashes James “Freight Train” Lee on Vocals for Maryland Deathfest Debut Kansas death metal powerhouse UNMERCIFUL is set to make their first-ever appearance at Maryland Deathfest 2026, and they’re bringing a very special guest along for the carnage. James “Freight Train” Lee—renowned for his monumental work with Origin on III, Echoes of Decimation, and Antithesis—will be stepping in on vocals, delivering an unforgettable performance of UNMERCIFUL’s relentless death metal assault. The band shared the news directly: “Our first ever performance at Maryland Death Fest is just 3 months away. With that, we want to announce a very special guest that will be performing on vocals. This man is none other than the almighty James ‘Freight Train’ Lee!!! Hearing him performing our material will be something NOT to miss!! Also, Trynt is still dealing with some health issues, so Andy Vincent will be handling the relentless drum duties. We are in the process of booking some shows around this time (May 20th–May 28th). More information on show dates and venues coming soon. We look forward to delivering an unforgettably crushing set! We will see you all soon.” Following the recent tour cancellation with Vitriol and Weeping due to drummer availability, UNMERCIFUL is back stronger than ever, promising fans a blistering return to the stage. Their latest album, Devouring Darkness (Willowtip Records), has already been hailed as a brutal triumph: “Devouring Darkness is an unceasing beatdown of a death metal album where technicality takes a backseat to brutality.” – Angry Metal Guy “Malicious guidance does well to hold their focus tight on bludgeoning brutal death metal here, an ideal ratio of unreal skill and severe impact.” – Mystification Zine “Unmerciful are among us to blast our ears with Brutal Death Metal at its finest.” – The Headbanging Moose “A swirl of riffs will wrap themselves around you like a coiled snake, and the drums will cave your head in.” – Dead Rhetoric With longtime guitarist Jeremy Turner returning and Josh Riley debuting on vocals, UNMERCIFUL continues to define the cutting edge of American death metal. The record was engineered and produced by Clinton Appelhanz at Waveworks Studio, mastered by Alan Douches (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal), with artwork by Santiago Francisco Jaramillo. Fans can expect crushing new performances and select shows leading up to Maryland Deathfest. UNMERCIFUL’s blend of technical ferocity and unrelenting brutality guarantees that this set will be one for the ages. Stay tuned for full tour dates and ticket information. Devouring Darkness is available now wherever extreme metal is consumed. https://deathfests.com/  Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful/https://www.instagram.com/official_unmercifulhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/unmerciful/173905522https://open.spotify.com/artist/1A7qyjUuQGJTkOL8LUmmtGhttps://www.pandora.com/station/play/98443676228797847https://www.iheart.com/artist/unmerciful-393849/?autoplay=truehttps://www.deezer.com/us/artist/81522 Contact: unmercifulbooking@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, BROKEN TRINITY, 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, BROKEN TRINITY, crushed the competition with a staggering 46,705 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, February 27th at 9PM EST! 👇 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 02/23/26 - 02/27/26 Less

Beyond Creation Return with New Single “Reverence” Canadian technical death metal titans Beyond Creation rise from the ashes with their first new song in eight years. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of their landmark debut The Aura on a Latin... More

Beyond Creation Return with New Single “Reverence” Canadian technical death metal titans Beyond Creation rise from the ashes with their first new song in eight years. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of their landmark debut The Aura on a Latin American tour, the Montréal four-piece—Independent Music and Lit Music Award winners and Canadian Grammy nominees—deliver a stunning reminder of why they’ve become a cornerstone of modern progressive death metal. Metal Hammer hails the band’s comeback as “…a triumph for technical prowess, songwriting suss and passion,” and fans will find that description more than apt in “Reverence”. A Phoenix Rising From the outset, Beyond Creation carved their own path by blending brutal technicality with progressive curiosity and memorable melodies. Their new single continues that legacy. Simon Girard, vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist, explains: “Our new single explores the fragile line between clarity and illusion, between introspection and insanity, where the search for meaning can either elevate us or consume us. But the truth is simple and powerful: the moment you stop comparing and start focusing on who you truly are and what you genuinely want to express, something beautiful happens. You create from a place of honesty. You grow with purpose.” Watch the music video for “Reverence” on the [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="64f4SKak_IY"] Exclusive Reverence merch is available via Loudtrax,and Beyond Creation’s full discography can be found on Season of Mist. The Sound of True Metal “Reverence” opens with uninhibited creativity, as Girard and guitarist Kevin Chartré trade riffs and ideas honed over 15 years together. But the track doesn’t shy from the crushing weight of expectation. Girard screams over chugging riffs: “Thrown into a sea of endless thoughts / A quiet war within my core.” The song’s tension mirrors the internal struggle that many musicians face in a world dominated by social media comparisons. Girard elaborates: “The more we compare, the further we drift from our true selves and our authentic voice. We feel our ideas lack value, our techniques insufficient, and our identity flawed. But once we stop with the comparisons, we free ourselves to grow.” Drummer Philippe Boucher guides the band through complex, maze-like rhythms, while bassist Hugo Doyon-Karout lifts the coda with mind-bending runs, elevating the track to a higher plane of technical brilliance. A Visual Experience Directed by Francois Bertrand and Girard himself, the Reverence video features actor Etienne Defresne and showcases a cinematic approach that mirrors the track’s themes of struggle, introspection, and ultimate triumph. Key visual credits include: Director of Photography: Francois Bertrand Editor & Visual Effects: Simon Girard Key Grip: Raphaël Fortin Makeup Artist: Elycia St. Amand Praise for Beyond Creation “…a go-to act for the tech-side of death metal for the better part of this decade” – Dead Rhetoric “…there are still extremely few musicians that can sound like Beyond Creation” – Heavy Blog is Heavy “…might just be the pinnacle of modern tech-death” – Angry Metal Guy “The kind of technical death metal band that I can really get behind” – BangerTV With “Reverence”, Beyond Creation prove they are not just returning—they are redefining the standard for technical death metal once again. Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR Featured in Decibel Magazine Issue 258 Metal Devastation PR is thrilled to announce that this month’s Decibel Magazine (Issue 258) includes a dedicated advertisement showcasing our roster of artists.... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR Featured in Decibel Magazine Issue 258 Metal Devastation PR is thrilled to announce that this month’s Decibel Magazine (Issue 258) includes a dedicated advertisement showcasing our roster of artists. The featured bands include Vulnificus, A.D.A.M. Music Project, Pathos & Logos, Friday Dies, Acerbic, Brainmaze, Interceptor, and Sons Of Hades, highlighting the diverse and relentless talent represented by the company. Issue 258 is stacked with heavy-hitters, including Lamb Of God, Exhumed, Worm, Temple Of Void, Fulci, Blood Monolith, Necrot, and Cryptopsy, who land their second-ever Decibel cover. In a serendipitous twist, Matt from Cryptopsy will join Metal Devastation PR’s radio show The Zach Moonshine Show this week to discuss the Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 and their latest record An Insatiable Violence—mirroring their last appearance on the magazine’s cover. “We’re proud to support our artists and help bring their music to a wider audience,” said Zach Moonshine, co-founder of Metal Devastation PR. “Having our advert featured alongside these legendary acts is a huge honor and a reminder of the thriving metal community we’re part of.” Grab a copy of Decibel Magazine Issue 258 at newsstands before it sells out, and support the devastations! https://www.decibelmagazine.com/ Check out the bands at these links: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28342/acerbic-unleashes-death-thrash-masterpiece-abhorrent-atrocities-against-all-humankind-out-february-2026 https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28632/vulnificus-unleash-debut-full-length-inclination-and-announce-gutting-north-america-tour-out-now-on-comatose-music https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28535/adam-music-project-unleash-explosive-new-single-fame https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28394/pathos-logos-reimagine-nirvanas-classic-with-new-single-in-bloom-out-december-17 https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28652/friday-dies-returns-with-new-single-id-rather-trust-a-stranger-a-tease-from-upcoming-album-the-sky-is-the-ocean https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28415/bulgarian-visionary-ivan-shishkov-unleashes-his-debut-metal-album-when-your-demons-come-under-the-project-name-brainmaze https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28606/interceptor-unleashes-savage-new-track-blood-on-the-kudzu-featuring-brandon-barker https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28481/sons-of-hades-summon-the-beast-with-new-video-the-omen Less

Samurai Pizza Cats Drop New Single/Video "T-Rex(plosion)" Featuring Ankor Samurai Pizza Cats are back with a blast from the past and a modern metal twist. The Castrop-Rauxel band has just released their latest single and video, "T-Rex(plosion)",... More

Samurai Pizza Cats Drop New Single/Video "T-Rex(plosion)" Featuring Ankor Samurai Pizza Cats are back with a blast from the past and a modern metal twist. The Castrop-Rauxel band has just released their latest single and video, "T-Rex(plosion)", featuring Spanish metal band Ankor, ahead of their upcoming album Press Start, out March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records. The video captures the chaotic energy and playful chemistry between both bands, delivering dino-sized riffs and over-the-top metal theatrics. Watch it now [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Xa2JeVD3F3Q"] Press Start is available for pre-order https://samuraipizzacats.lnk.to/PressStart-Bio in multiple formats, including CD, deluxe box set, limited vinyl, and digital. With this release, Samurai Pizza Cats continue to blend metalcore, deathcore, and electronic influences, proving their humor, energy, and shredding chops are as sharp as ever. Less

Worm Shepherd Return with New EP Dawn Of The Iconoclast; Single "Feast" Out Now After a two-year silence, Worm Shepherd are back and heavier than ever with their new EP, Dawn Of The Iconoclast, released via Unique Leader Records. Fans can stream... More

Worm Shepherd Return with New EP Dawn Of The Iconoclast; Single "Feast" Out Now After a two-year silence, Worm Shepherd are back and heavier than ever with their new EP, Dawn Of The Iconoclast, released via Unique Leader Records. Fans can stream and purchase the EP now https://orcd.co/DawnOfTheIconoclast , and check out the blistering new single "Feast." A masterclass in blackened brutality, this EP marks a major comeback for the band, now transformed into a deathcore powerhouse. Worm Shepherd’s lineup reads like a who’s who of extreme metal, featuring current and former members of Immortal Disfigurement, Ingested, and Archaic Epidemic, alongside the return of original drummer Leo McClain (also of Psycho Frame). Guitarist and orchestrator Tre Perdue shared his excitement about the new lineup: "I feel like we have the most talented members that we've had to date. Harry brings so much to the table for writing and meshes with my style perfectly. Tom is an absolute workforce on bass and adds flair to the rhythm guitars with his aggressive style. Having Leo back behind the kit gives some of that original tone from our first albums. Ian fits in perfectly with his aggressiveness and the tonality of our new music. This is the beginning of a new era for Worm Shepherd." Since their formation, Worm Shepherd have carved out a fearsome reputation as one of deathcore’s most uncompromising forces, blending immersive soundscapes, technical ferocity, and relentless intensity. With Dawn Of The Iconoclast, they emerge sharper, heavier, and more focused than ever, ready to set a new standard for their legacy. Fans can also revisit the EP’s previously released single "Whispers Of A Buried Land" with its official video [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="3y4_noIE9to"] With this release, Worm Shepherd prove that after the silence, the storm hits harder. Less