FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HELLUCINATION UNLEASH “PETRIFIED” — A DARK AND CRUSHING FIRST CHAPTER OF UPCOMING ALBUM PENUMBRAL Italian Death Metal Force Returns With a Modern Blend of Brutality, Technicality, and Atmospheric Darkness Release Date:... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HELLUCINATION UNLEASH “PETRIFIED” — A DARK AND CRUSHING FIRST CHAPTER OF UPCOMING ALBUM PENUMBRAL Italian Death Metal Force Returns With a Modern Blend of Brutality, Technicality, and Atmospheric Darkness Release Date: September 1, 2026Genre: Death MetalFor Fans Of: Gojira, Whitechapel, Meshuggah, Cult of Luna ROME, ITALY — Italian modern death metal force Hellucination officially unleash their new single “Petrified”, September 1, 2026. The track serves as the first single from the band's upcoming full-length album, Penumbral, opening the door to a darker, more introspective chapter in the band's evolution. Built on crushing riffs, extreme aggression, intricate rhythmic structures, and atmospheric textures, “Petrified” offers a powerful introduction to the sonic world of Penumbral. Drawing from death metal, black metal, progressive metal, djent, hardcore, and post-metal, Hellucination have crafted a sound that balances sheer brutality with emotional depth and experimentation. “Petrified” is the beginning of a much larger story. Penumbral: A Story of Mourning, Obsession, and Letting Go Penumbral is conceived as a true concept album, built around an original narrative exploring grief, obsession, the dissolution of identity, and ultimately the necessity of letting go. The story follows two people connected by an exceptionally deep bond. When one dies, the survivor becomes consumed by grief, unable to accept the loss. That overwhelming mourning mysteriously disrupts the deceased's passage into the afterlife, bringing them back to the world of the living through an unnatural form of reincarnation. At first, their reunion appears to be a miracle. But as time passes, the consequences of defying the natural order become impossible to ignore. The deceased is no longer truly part of the living world, while the survivor begins to recognize the distance and transformation separating them. Ultimately, the natural cycle must be restored. The deceased finds peace beyond life, while the survivor learns that true healing requires accepting loss, releasing grief, and moving forward. In this sense, Penumbral becomes a journey through mourning and obsession that culminates in symbolic death, acceptance, and rebirth. A Sound Built From Darkness and Experimentation Musically, Penumbral represents several years of creative development as Hellucination searched for a sound capable of bringing together the different sides of their musical identity. The band's influences stretch from the crushing intensity and aggression of Gojira and Whitechapel to the technical complexity and atmospheric approach of Meshuggah and Cult of Luna. Rather than simply replicating those influences, Hellucination use them as foundations for a sound where heaviness, emotional depth, rhythmic complexity, and experimentation coexist. Compared with their previous album, Multiverse, Penumbral pushes the band into darker and more introspective territory, mirroring the record's central themes. The album's production was shaped through collaboration with Stefano Morabito at 1Gth Cellar Studio, resulting in a massive, contemporary production designed to preserve the personality and authenticity at the heart of Hellucination's music. A Decade-Plus of Evolution Formed in Rome in October 2010, Hellucination began as a four-piece featuring Massimiliano on bass, Andrea on drums, and Lorenzo Sicuro and Francesco Xella on guitars. The band quickly began writing original material and establishing themselves on the Roman metal circuit. After several lineup changes, the band released their debut three-track EP, Ruins, in March 2013, followed by their first European tour through Slovakia and Poland. Their first full-length album, Katabasis, arrived in March 2015. In 2017, Hellucination signed with Rome-based label Time To Kill Records and began work on their second full-length. That album, Multiverse, was released in May 2018, preceded by the single “Overhumanist.” Silvia Pistolesi joined the band on bass during the same period. The years that followed saw Hellucination continue performing throughout Italy and Europe while developing partnerships with various gear and string brands. In 2020, the band also launched a Kickstarter campaign with Nebulae to fund their first post-pandemic concert. The campaign reached its goal in only six days, leading to their November 2021 return to the stage at Traffic Live Club in Rome. In 2022, Hellucination joined Nebulae for the Pulses from the Multiverse 2022 Tour, performing across Italy and San Marino. Now, the band enters its next chapter with Penumbral. Hellucination Are: Francesco Xella — Vocals & GuitarLorenzo Sicuro — GuitarSilvia Pistolesi — BassAndrea Scimò — Drums All songs written, arranged, and produced by Hellucination. Mixed & Mastered by: Stefano Morabito at 1Gth Cellar Studio“Aeternum Vale” Recorded by: Leonardo Bellavista at Void StudioSpoken Word on “Joy and Sorrow”: Nicole PyrathonVisualizer: Motus InsaniamArtwork: Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration LISTEN TO “PETRIFIED” NOW Watch the official visualizer: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="DmEmR6nPo7Y"] Listen / Pre-Save “Petrified”: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hellucination/petrified?ref=release PRE-ORDER PENUMBRAL Physical CD and vinyl editions are available through the band's official webstore: https://hellucination.net/shop/ FOLLOW HELLUCINATION LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/hellucination Contact: hellucinationroma@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TALIA HOIT SET TO TAKE SYMPHONIC METAL TO THE HIGH SEAS AT 70,000 TONS OF METAL 2027 Following the Release of Her Acclaimed New Album “When The Skies Fall,” Talia Hoit Joins a Stacked International Lineup Featuring Exodus,... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TALIA HOIT SET TO TAKE SYMPHONIC METAL TO THE HIGH SEAS AT 70,000 TONS OF METAL 2027 Following the Release of Her Acclaimed New Album “When The Skies Fall,” Talia Hoit Joins a Stacked International Lineup Featuring Exodus, Wolfheart, Brymir, Avaland and More September 3, 2026 – The timing couldn't be better for Talia Hoit. Just days after the release of her powerful new full-length album “When The Skies Fall” via SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH, symphonic metal artist Talia Hoit has been officially confirmed for 70,000 Tons of Metal 2027, bringing her music to one of the most prestigious and unique metal festivals in the world. Hoit's appearance aboard the 2027 sailing comes at a pivotal moment in her career. Her second full-length album, released August 28, has already received international attention, including an impressive 8/10 rating from legendary metal publication Rock Hard Magazine. Now, she is taking that music to sea. 70,000 Tons of Metal 2027 will feature 60 bands performing two sets each, bringing thousands of metal fans together for an unparalleled festival experience aboard the ship. And the lineup is getting seriously heavy. Among the latest wave of artists announced alongside Talia Hoit are legendary thrash metal veterans Exodus, Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse Wolfheart, Finnish melodic metal act Brymir, cinematic metal project Avaland, and Famous Strangers, adding even more international firepower to an already massive 2027 lineup. For Talia Hoit, being selected for the festival represents a major new chapter following the release of When The Skies Fall. The album finds Hoit pushing her deeply personal songwriting into a larger symphonic metal landscape, combining intimate piano and vocal compositions with sweeping orchestration, powerful metal instrumentation, and emotionally charged performances. Rock Hard Magazine's Iberis praised the album as an “even more powerful and evocative evolution” of Hoit's 2024 debut Oceans, ultimately describing When The Skies Fall as: “A work as powerful as it is fragile.” The publication also characterized Hoit's songwriting as “art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation.” Those words speak directly to the heart of Hoit's music. Long before the songs became fully realized symphonic metal compositions, many began as personal reflections, poems, melodies, and emotional processing. Hoit describes this foundation as her “piano confessional”, where deeply personal experiences become the starting point for songs about identity, transformation, love, grief, loss, resilience, and emotional survival. Now those songs are headed to one of metal's most legendary stages. And in the case of 70,000 Tons of Metal, the stage just happens to be floating in the middle of the ocean. FROM “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” TO 70,000 TONS The release of When The Skies Fall marks a significant evolution in Talia Hoit's artistic journey. Following her 2024 debut album Oceans, Hoit has expanded her sound into a cinematic and emotionally expansive form of symphonic metal while maintaining the intimate songwriting foundation that makes her music uniquely personal. Singles including “All You Want” and “Again” have already introduced listeners to the album's emotional world, while the complete ten-track record tells a much larger story of what happens when everything familiar begins to crumble and the struggle to discover what remains. That journey now continues aboard 70,000 Tons of Metal. For an artist whose music explores the tension between devastation and hope, there may be no better setting than a ship filled with thousands of metal fans, surrounded by ocean, with some of the world's most respected metal acts performing just steps away. Talia Hoit is going to sea. And she's bringing When The Skies Fall with her. 70,000 TONS OF METAL 2027 70,000 Tons of Metal is the world's largest heavy metal cruise, bringing 60 metal bands and thousands of metal fans together for an unparalleled festival experience at sea. Every band performs two sets during the voyage, giving fans an opportunity to experience their favorite artists in an intimate and completely unique environment. The 2027 lineup continues to expand, with recent announcements including Talia Hoit, Exodus, Wolfheart, Brymir, Avaland, Famous Strangers and more. For official festival information and the latest lineup announcements: https://70000tons.com/home/ WHEN THE SKIES FALL Artist: Talia HoitAlbum: When The Skies FallGenre: Symphonic MetalRelease Date: August 28, 2026Label: SAOL, a division of CMM GmbHFormat: Full-Length AlbumTracks: 10Status: OUT NOW For Fans Of: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, Evanescence LISTEN TO “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” https://orcd.co/wtsf Listen to “Again”: https://music.suricatemusic.com/Again ROCK HARD MAGAZINE REVIEW 8/10 “A work as powerful as it is fragile.” “Art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation.” Rock Hard Magazine – Iberis PRESS / MEDIA For press inquiries, interviews, reviews, premieres, features, and coverage: zach@metaldevastationradio.com    Connect:  http://www.taliahoit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/taliahoitofficialhttps: //www.youtube.com/@taliahoit https://instagram.com/talia_hoit https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XtANhnSi6eU5Ol9zegWvWhttps://taliahoit.bandcamp.comhttps://patreon.com/taliahoit Contact: taliahoit.management@gmail.com Photo Credit: Jonathan Betz  Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIX STRING REVOLVER Unleashes Hard-Hitting New Single and Video “Sick Mind” Southern Utah Hard Rock Powerhouse Takes a Stand Against Internet Predators With an Unapologetic New Anthem HURRICANE, UT – August 25, 2026 –... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIX STRING REVOLVER Unleashes Hard-Hitting New Single and Video “Sick Mind” Southern Utah Hard Rock Powerhouse Takes a Stand Against Internet Predators With an Unapologetic New Anthem HURRICANE, UT – August 25, 2026 – American hard rock powerhouse SIX STRING REVOLVER is turning up the volume and shining a light into some of the darkest corners of the internet with the release of their powerful new single and video, “Sick Mind,” available now via Ragebreed Records and Earache Digital Distribution. Released August 21, “Sick Mind” is more than another hard rock anthem. It is a direct confrontation of internet predators and sexual deviants who hide behind screens while exploiting vulnerable people. With its heavy riffs, thunderous groove, commanding vocals, and unapologetic message, SIX STRING REVOLVER delivers a song designed not only to make listeners move, but to make them pay attention. “Sick Mind” is a statement song confronting internet predators and sexual deviants who hide behind screens to exploit others. This song was written to expose the predators who perpetrate these heinous acts and to shine a light into some of the darkest corners of the internet. The band continues: “When we witness evil in this world, we believe we have a responsibility to speak up and expose it. Six String Revolver will never hesitate to stand against abuse, exploitation, or those who prey upon the innocent.” Musically, “Sick Mind” captures everything SIX STRING REVOLVER stands for: loud guitars, honest lyrics, massive grooves, and the kind of hard rock attitude that refuses to disappear. The band combines classic rock swagger with modern intensity, creating a sound that feels equally at home blasting from a stage or through a pair of headphones. The track was produced by Peggy Foster and Robert Cantu and mixed by Tom Chandler at Elite Studios in Hollywood, California. A HARD ROCK FORCE BUILT ON EXPERIENCE Based in Hurricane, Utah, SIX STRING REVOLVER has quickly established itself as a Southern Utah hard rock force built on grit, soul, musicianship, and an old-school commitment to putting on a killer rock show. At the front of the band is Raven Cain, whose life story and musical career have shaped him into the charismatic driving force behind SIX STRING REVOLVER. A vocalist, occasional guitarist, songwriter, and veteran touring musician, Cain has performed alongside major acts including Henry Rollins, L.A. Guns, Sevendust, Ratt, Saliva, Faster Pussycat, BulletBoys, and Hed PE. Cain's career has also included work with major labels including Universal Music Group, multiple #1 hits on the 365 Music Charts, and appearances as the subject of books, television programs, and educational films. His soulful delivery and introspective, hard-hitting songwriting provide the emotional core of SIX STRING REVOLVER. On lead guitar, Hawkeye Pearce brings years of experience, technical firepower, and arena-sized melodic instincts to the band. Pearce has opened for legendary artists including Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Great White, Nazareth, and Rick Derringer, while also performing with a Las Vegas Best Entertainer-nominated act. Bill “Ash” Dent anchors the low end with a combination of precision, power, and decades of experience as a bassist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, session musician, and audio engineer. His massive grooves provide the foundation for the band's relentless sound. Behind the kit is Robert “Monster” Cantu, a high-octane drummer whose influences range from John Bonham, Buddy Rich, and Peter Criss to modern masters Mike Mangini and Matt Garstka. A veteran of venues including the Whisky a Go Go, The Troubadour, The Roxy, and Galaxy Theatre, Cantu has toured extensively and shared bills with King's X, Fates Warning, and George Lynch. Together, these four seasoned musicians have created a band that is less interested in following trends and more interested in keeping real rock music alive. SIX STRING REVOLVER doesn't follow trends. They load the chamber, pull the trigger, and let the music speak. For Fans Of: Shinedown, Godsmack, Saving Abel “Sick Mind” Is Available Now [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="yyth3-369rE"] Listen / Watch / Follow SIX STRING REVOLVER:https://linktr.ee/sixstringrevolver Connect With SIX STRING REVOLVER https://linktr.ee/sixstringrevolver Band: SIX STRING REVOLVERGenre: Hard RockLabel: Ragebreed RecordsDigital Distribution: Earache Digital DistributionManagement: Karina SherContact: Raven CainEmail: kaiso@ravenselfdefense.com Media & Booking: zach@metaldevastationradio.net Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEMON CHRIST UNLEASHES “CURSE YOU ALL” AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM SINS BURN BLACK BLACKENED DEATHCORE ASSAULT ARRIVES HALLOWEEN 2026 VIA RAGEBREED RECORDS & EARACHE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION Demon Christ isn't here to ask for... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEMON CHRIST UNLEASHES “CURSE YOU ALL” AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM SINS BURN BLACK BLACKENED DEATHCORE ASSAULT ARRIVES HALLOWEEN 2026 VIA RAGEBREED RECORDS & EARACHE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION Demon Christ isn't here to ask for permission. Following the well-received release of the self-titled Demon Christ debut album in 2025, founder and vocalist Dave the Demon Christ Incognito is taking things even further into the darker and more brutal realms of blackened deathcore, death metal, and black metal with the band's second full-length album, Sins Burn Black, arriving October 31, 2026 through Ragebreed Records with Earache Digital Distribution. The first taste of the new album has already arrived in the form of “Curse You All,” which was released on July 31, 2026. The single serves as the opening salvo for a record built around one simple philosophy: absolute sonic carnage with zero compromise. Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Hfzuhxzjb9dmudenoVHcI Masterminded by Dave the Demon Christ Incognito, Demon Christ delivers a vicious collision of black metal darkness, death metal brutality, and deathcore punishment. With veteran musicians contributing to the attack, including Mike LePond of Symphony X on bass, along with live bassist [veteran loss of breath], keyboardist and backing vocalist Shannon Red, the new album expands the Demon Christ sound while pushing its extreme-metal foundation even harder. There is no polished-up, watered-down version of Demon Christ. No apologies. No concern for delicate sensibilities. This is music built for listeners who want their extreme metal loud, hostile, uncompromising, and unapologetically fucking heavy. “Curse You All” sets the tone immediately, unleashing the kind of crushing intensity that makes it clear Sins Burn Black isn't coming to play nice. The forthcoming album takes that attack even further, exploring the more brutal realms of blackened deathcore, death metal, and black metal while maintaining the relentless aggression that defines Demon Christ. After establishing the band's identity with the self-titled debut, Dave the Demon Christ Incognito returns with a second album that aims to go darker, heavier, and more extreme. Sins Burn Black isn't simply a continuation of the Demon Christ story. It's the next step in its evolution. And this time, the curse comes with a bigger hammer. Sins Burn Black arrives October 31, 2026, bringing the second chapter of Demon Christ to life through Ragebreed Records and Earache Digital Distribution. The curse has already begun. DEMON CHRIST Sins Burn Black Release Date: October 31, 2026Label: Ragebreed RecordsDistribution: Earache Digital DistributionGenre: Blackened Deathcore / Death Metal / Black Metal “CURSE YOU ALL” Single Released: July 31, 2026 [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="1DGxcFi-p0g"] LISTEN / FOLLOW DEMON CHRIST Spotify / Streaming:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IeQi3gfYswWP8WSSJ4fES Bandcamp:https://demonchrist1.bandcamp.com/album/demon-christ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/demonchristofficial/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1HSBcgQzPk/ DEMON CHRIST Blackened deathcore. No compromise. No mercy. Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEXAS CREEPER SIGNS WITH COMBAT RECORDS AND KICKS OFF NEW ERA AT FREE GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW Formerly Known as Creeper, Texas Metal Outfit Enters a New Chapter With Legendary German Label DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX — A new... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEXAS CREEPER SIGNS WITH COMBAT RECORDS AND KICKS OFF NEW ERA AT FREE GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW Formerly Known as Creeper, Texas Metal Outfit Enters a New Chapter With Legendary German Label DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX — A new chapter has officially begun for Texas metal outfit Texas Creeper, formerly known simply as Creeper, as the band announces its signing with legendary German label Combat Records. After months of anticipation, the band has finally revealed the news that fans have been waiting for. Texas Creeper is now officially part of the Combat Records family, joining a label whose historic legacy includes early signings and releases associated with some of metal's most influential names, including Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus, and many more. But the record deal isn't the only major change. As part of what the band describes as "a whole new beast," Creeper has officially rebranded as Texas Creeper, embracing its Texas roots while entering an entirely new era for the band. "We are beyond honored and completely stoked to be a part of the Combat Records family and are looking forward to taking our music to the entire world!" the band announced. The rebrand arrives at a pivotal moment for Texas Creeper. Following the release of their crushing full-length Crushing, the band is now preparing to take the next step in its evolution with the backing of an established international metal label. And there is no waiting around to celebrate. Texas Creeper is gearing up to hit the stage this Saturday night, September 5, at the Haltom Theater in Haltom City, Texas, as part of the Gammacide CD Release Show. The event will feature an absolutely stacked Texas metal lineup with Gammacide, Texas Creeper, Diavola, Silvertongue Devil, and Arkhon. Best of all, the show is FREE, and FREE PARKING is also available. GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW Haltom TheaterHaltom City, TexasSaturday, September 5, 2026 Featuring:GammacideTexas CreeperDiavolaSilvertongue DevilArkhon FREE SHOWFREE PARKING With a major record deal now secured, a new name and identity in place, and a hometown-area stage waiting this weekend, Texas Creeper is wasting no time launching the next phase of its career. From Creeper to Texas Creeper, the name may be changing, but the mission remains the same: deliver heavy Texas metal and take it to as many ears around the world as possible. The next chapter starts now. Texas Creeper is here. For more information, music, updates, and announcements, follow Texas Creeper on social media and visit the band's official online channels. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="gA4aW01xrhI"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="eFG1KV3CFTs"]   Follow the band here at these links: https://www.facebook.com/TexasCreeperOfficialhttps://www.instagram.com/texascreeperofficial/https://www.youtube.com/@Creeperusa Contact: Creepermetal@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLIND ILLUSION Announces “STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre” Featuring Original Vocalist David White Progressive Thrash Metal Pioneers Capture Historic 2025 Performance for New Live Album Due October 16, 2026 BERKELEY,... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLIND ILLUSION Announces “STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre” Featuring Original Vocalist David White Progressive Thrash Metal Pioneers Capture Historic 2025 Performance for New Live Album Due October 16, 2026 BERKELEY, CA — Progressive thrash metal pioneers Blind Illusion are set to unleash their new live album, STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre, on October 16, 2026 through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records. The release captures a historic 2025 performance featuring original Blind Illusion vocalist David White, recorded at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, California, during a special celebration of Exodus’ 40th anniversary of Bonded by Blood. For fans of Coroner, Watchtower, and Exodus, STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre showcases Blind Illusion at full power, bringing the band’s progressive approach to thrash metal to the stage in a performance that connects the group’s legendary past with its continuing evolution. Originally established in 1978, Blind Illusion has spent nearly five decades carving out its own distinctive place within the underground metal landscape. Led by mastermind Mark Biedermann on lead guitar and vocals, the band’s current lineup features Phil Cosentini on drums, Avery Thurman on bass, and Martin Lacour on lead guitar. The new live album also serves as another chapter in the remarkable history of Blind Illusion and its landmark debut, The Sane Asylum. Originally released in 1988, the album has gone on to become regarded as a classic of progressive thrash metal. The record featured Biedermann alongside guitarist Larry Lalonde, bassist Les Claypool, and drummer Mike Miner, delivering now-classic tracks including “Vengeance Is Mine,” “Death Noise,” “Kamikaze,” “Smash The Crystal,” and “Blood Shower.” Biedermann’s musical history extends well beyond Blind Illusion. In 1987, while working with legendary producer Sandy Pearlman, he contributed rhythm guitar and guitar leads to four songs for Blue Öyster Cult’s Imaginos, working alongside musicians including Joe Satriani and Robbie Krieger of The Doors. Blind Illusion continued to evolve throughout the following decades. The band returned in 2010 with Demon Master, shifting toward a more traditional heavy metal sound. In 2014, bassist Harald Oimoen of D.R.I. joined forces with Biedermann and helped inspire a return to the progressive thrash metal style that defined The Sane Asylum. Further lineup changes followed, including a 2017 incarnation featuring Doug Piercy of Heathen and Anvil Chorus on lead guitar. The band released the 2018 EP and toured Europe. In 2020, legendary Death Angel drummer Andy Galeon joined Blind Illusion, contributing to the band's Wrath of the Gods album, released in 2022, followed by additional European touring and festival appearances. In 2024, Blind Illusion introduced its current lineup and returned to the live stage. Then, in 2025, the band reunited with original vocalist David White, performing alongside Exodus, Death Angel, and Nukem at the UC Theatre in Berkeley on Paul Baloff’s birthday as part of the celebration surrounding Exodus’ 40th anniversary of Bonded by Blood. That performance became the foundation for STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre. The story didn't stop there. Blind Illusion later appeared at the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California, where the band performed The Sane Asylum in its entirety for the first time in its history, giving longtime fans the opportunity to hear the influential album performed live as a complete work. With STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre, Blind Illusion once again proves that nearly five decades into its existence, the band remains a vital force in progressive thrash metal. The release captures a significant moment in the band's history while celebrating the music, musicians, and underground metal spirit that have kept Blind Illusion moving forward since 1978. STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre will be released October 16, 2026 as a 12-inch vinyl LP, pressed at 33 RPM, through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records. Release Information Artist: Blind IllusionTitle: STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC TheatreRelease Type: Live AlbumGenre: Progressive Thrash MetalRelease Date: October 16, 2026Label: Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest RecordsCatalog Number: Hectic 009Format: 12" Vinyl LPlimited to 500 copiesUPC: 810213561508 Current Lineup Mark Biedermann – Lead Guitar / VocalsMartin Lacour – Lead GuitarAvery Thurman – BassPhil Cosentini – Drums Blind IllusionEstablished 1978Progressive Thrash Metal For Fans Of: Coroner, Watchtower, Exodus, Heathen  Check them out on YouTube:  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="MaMW_k7Xmy8"] Connect:  https://blindillusion.bandcamp.com/album/stage-flight-live-at-the-uc-theatrehttps://www.instagram.com/blindillusionofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/officialblindillusionhttps://ffm.to/bclink1https://www.hectic.com/product/blind-illusion-live Contact: David HechtHectic Recordsdavid@hectic.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLUSMINUSZERO RELEASES UPTEMPO NEW SINGLE “RUNNER’S HIGH” VIA DOWNFALL RECORDS Finnish Hard Rock / Metal Outfit Continues Its First Run of Releases Ahead of Upcoming Album HELSINKI, FINLAND | AUGUST 31, 2026 Finnish hard... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLUSMINUSZERO RELEASES UPTEMPO NEW SINGLE “RUNNER’S HIGH” VIA DOWNFALL RECORDS Finnish Hard Rock / Metal Outfit Continues Its First Run of Releases Ahead of Upcoming Album HELSINKI, FINLAND | AUGUST 31, 2026 Finnish hard rock and metal band Plusminuszero have released their new single “Runner’s High,” available digitally now via Downfall Records. Released on August 28, 2026, the track is the third single from the band’s upcoming album, with further details surrounding the full-length still to be announced. “Runner’s High” delivers an uptempo, melodic blend of hard rock and metal, showcasing the band’s ability to combine driving energy with strong melodies and a classic heavy-rock foundation. The new single continues the momentum established by Plusminuszero’s first releases since the band formed in Helsinki in 2025. While the name Plusminuszero may be new, the musicians behind the band are far from strangers to one another or to the Finnish heavy music scene. The members have a history that stretches back to the early 2000s, when several of them released three full-length albums with a previous band and spent years touring across Finland. Their experience took them everywhere from small bars and clubs to some of the major festivals of the era, building the kind of road-tested chemistry that only comes from years of playing music together. Eventually, the desire to create and perform heavy music brought them back together. Plusminuszero began when guitarist Toni Sundström and bassist Ilkka Rasi started working on new material. Vocalist Petri Korhonen and drummer Janne Kaartinen later completed the lineup, bringing the project into full form. Since then, the band have taken an independent approach to their music, recording and mixing their material themselves while reconnecting with the hard rock and metal roots that originally shaped them. That combination of experience and renewed energy is at the heart of Plusminuszero. There is no need to pretend these musicians are discovering heavy music for the first time. They have already spent years writing songs, recording albums, touring, and standing on stages across Finland. Now they are bringing that experience into a new chapter. “Runner’s High” represents the latest step in that return. With three singles now released, anticipation continues to build for Plusminuszero’s upcoming album. More information about the album is expected to be revealed at a later date. “Runner’s High” is out now digitally via Downfall Records. PLUSMINUSZERO Band: PlusminuszeroSingle: “Runner’s High”Release Date: August 28, 2026Label: Downfall RecordsFormat: DigitalGenre: Hard Rock / MetalCountry: Finland Runner´s High by Plusminuszero FOLLOW PLUSMINUSZERO Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/plusminuszeromusic/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590972147464 DOWNFALL RECORDS Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/downfallrecords666 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/downfallrecords_666/ Less