FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUM OF SEVEN, GREG C. BROWN, ARCHFIEND, DRAGONBORN, DAY 40 & FALSE MESSIAH FEATURED IN LATEST ROCK HARD MAGAZINE Six Metal Devastation PR Clients Earn Reviews and Feature Coverage Alongside Moonspell, Judas Priest, Acid... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUM OF SEVEN, GREG C. BROWN, ARCHFIEND, DRAGONBORN, DAY 40 & FALSE MESSIAH FEATURED IN LATEST ROCK HARD MAGAZINE Six Metal Devastation PR Clients Earn Reviews and Feature Coverage Alongside Moonspell, Judas Priest, Acid Bath, Left to Die, and More Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that six artists and projects represented by the agency are featured in the latest issue of Rock Hard Magazine, one of Europe's longstanding and respected heavy music publications. The issue features Moonspell on the cover and includes coverage of major names including Judas Priest, Acid Bath, Left to Die, and many more. Among that impressive lineup, six Metal Devastation PR clients have secured their own space throughout the issue, with coverage ranging from album reviews and ratings to an extensive interview. Featured artists include Sum of Seven, Greg C. Brown, Archfiend, Dragonborn, Day 40, and False Messiah, showcasing an impressive cross-section of progressive, traditional, epic, death, thrash, and symphonic metal. SUM OF SEVEN The Seventh Element Finnish metal band Sum of Seven are featured with coverage of their new album The Seventh Element, a record built around seven different personalities coming together to express a shared musical vision. Rock Hard describes the project as a combination of progressive metal with melodic and cinematic influences, with the album exploring human emotions and the constant search for balance between light and darkness. The review characterizes The Seventh Element as an immersive listening experience, with each track representing a different facet of human existence. The band's emphasis on authenticity and emotional depth is also highlighted, as the group seeks to create a personal connection with listeners. The feature additionally spotlights the band's collaboration with photographer Oliver Weber, whose visual work reinforces the album's themes of introspection and transformation. GREG C. BROWN Solar Winds Rating: 7.5/10 Acclaimed guitarist Greg C. Brown receives a 7.5/10 rating for Solar Winds. Rock Hard praises Brown as an extremely eclectic guitarist with superb technique, noting the variety of his solo discography and his ability to combine virtuoso technique with emotional depth. The review specifically points to the transition between Phobos and Deimos, highlighting guitar work worthy of the great guitar heroes, before moving into the cosmic and contemplative atmosphere of Theia. Tracks including Solar Winds and Mist at Dawn reveal another side of Brown's musical personality, with Rock Hard praising the delicate and dreamy sensitivity found within the record. The result, according to the review, is an engaging record where quality and quantity coexist in balance, once again demonstrating Brown's compositional and interpretive abilities. ARCHFIEND Lost Forever Rating: 7/10 The solo project of singer and multi-instrumentalist Brian LaFave, Archfiend earns a 7/10 rating for Lost Forever. Rock Hard describes Archfiend as rooted in solid, traditional heavy metal, while emphasizing the project's dramatic tension and emotional weight. At the center of Lost Forever is the story of Jenna Lee, a teenager attempting to leave behind a troubled environment and build a better future, only to encounter another series of difficult and painful circumstances. The review praises the record's dark, decadent melancholy, noting how effectively the music reflects Jenna's increasingly troubled emotional state. With arrangements recalling the atmosphere of the 1980s, combined with LaFave's anguished vocals and straightforward but effective songwriting, Lost Forever delivers a strong nostalgic quality while maintaining its own emotional identity. DRAGONBORN No Mercy Rating: 8/10 Turkish metal band Dragonborn deliver one of the strongest scores among the MDPR clients featured in the issue, earning an impressive 8/10 for No Mercy. The release opens with an extended instrumental introduction filled with symphonic elements, immediately establishing the band's cinematic direction. Rock Hard highlights Warhorns for Liars, where the band's grand and theatrical approach reinforces its preference for gripping narratives and medieval-inspired settings. That cinematic and narrative quality continues throughout the four-track EP, which also features an instrumental interlude serving as a clear homage to fantasy literature and the battle imagery deeply associated with epic heavy metal. Tracks such as Revenge of Pagan Storms and Execution allow Dragonborn to explore their passion for myths and legends through arrangements combining grandeur and majesty. Rock Hard ultimately describes No Mercy as a true musical soundtrack, making the 8/10 rating a significant achievement for the Turkish quintet. DAY 40 Phenomenon London-based Day 40, led by vocalist and guitarist Den Dimitrov, are featured in Rock Hard with coverage surrounding their latest album Phenomenon. The article explores the long road behind the album, which began taking shape years ago before ultimately being reshaped following major lineup changes. Dimitrov discusses the importance of the band's current lineup and the chemistry that comes from four musicians sharing the same passion. As he puts it, when that combination comes together, "magic happens." Rock Hard also digs into one of Phenomenon's most important strengths: its lyrical depth and substance. Rather than relying solely on familiar metal subjects, Day 40 tackle ancient mysteries, conspiracies, philosophical questions, freedom of speech, and access to knowledge. Musically, the band brings together death and thrash metal in their rawest and most traditional forms, with Dimitrov drawing equally from the classic 1980s thrash movement and the early 1990s death metal scene. That combination of influences has helped Day 40 create a sound that bridges two important eras of extreme metal while maintaining its own identity. FALSE MESSIAH Seven The mysterious international project False Messiah receives one of the issue's most extensive pieces of coverage with an in-depth interview surrounding its debut concept album Seven. The identities of the project's members remain deliberately concealed. Instead, False Messiah describes itself as a "controlled creative entity", placing the story and music ahead of individual personalities. The project was created around a musical universe exploring themes including technology, artificial intelligence, social division, and the concentration of power, while deliberately approaching those subjects through speculative storytelling rather than political messaging. According to the project, False Messiah was born in Montréal and has an international identity spanning Canada, Finland, France, and the UK. Rock Hard's interview explores the band's description of its sound as symphonic dark metal, combining symphonic and cinematic elements with influences that reach from the darkness of Black Sabbath to the adventurous spirit of Iron Maiden and the melancholy of Sisters of Mercy. At the center of Seven is a dystopian future where humanity has surrendered control to automated systems, power structures, and artificial intelligence. But the album is ultimately not about machines. It is about resilience. Each song represents another chapter in a journey through fear, loss, courage, and ultimately hope, with False Messiah maintaining that even in its darkest moments, Seven leaves room for redemption. SIX MDPR CLIENTS. ONE ISSUE. A HELL OF A STATEMENT. For Metal Devastation PR, seeing six represented artists appear throughout the same issue of Rock Hard Magazine is a significant accomplishment. The coverage demonstrates not only the international reach of the artists working with MDPR, but also the diversity of music coming through the agency. Progressive metal. Cinematic metal. Traditional heavy metal. Epic metal. Death metal. Thrash metal. Symphonic dark metal. Six very different artists. Six very different stories. And all six are now represented in the pages of the same issue alongside some of the biggest names in heavy music. With Moonspell commanding the cover and major features involving Judas Priest, Acid Bath, Left to Die, and many others, this latest issue represents exactly the kind of environment where underground and independent artists deserve to be seen. Zach Moonshine of Metal Devastation PR states: "This is what it's all about. You don't want every band you work with sounding the same or telling the same story. You want great artists with something to say, and you want to get them in front of the right people. Seeing six of our clients in one issue of Rock Hard, alongside bands like Moonspell, Judas Priest, Acid Bath, and Left to Die, is fucking awesome. And the fact that we're looking at everything from an 8/10 for Dragonborn to a 7.5/10 for Greg C. Brown, a 7/10 for Archfiend, plus features on Sum of Seven, Day 40, and False Messiah, makes it even better. These artists earned this." Metal Devastation PR congratulates Sum of Seven, Greg C. Brown, Archfiend, Dragonborn, Day 40, and False Messiah on their appearances in the latest issue of Rock Hard Magazine. This is another reminder that independent metal is alive, kicking, and still finding its way onto the pages of major international publications. Rock Hard Magazine. Six MDPR clients. One issue. No small achievement. ABOUT METAL DEVASTATION PR Metal Devastation PR is an independent heavy music publicity and promotional agency dedicated to helping metal, rock, punk, and extreme music artists reach new audiences through press coverage, interviews, reviews, radio promotion, social media campaigns, and targeted media outreach. Metal Devastation PRPromoting the Underground. Supporting the Music. Destroying the Silence. Grab a copy here: https://www.rockharditaly.com/ Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rise From Your Grave Unleash Final Single “Like Mother Said” Ahead of Upcoming Seventh Album “Choose Your Scare” Pittsburgh Horror Punk Veterans Deliver Another Dose of Macabre Hooks, Heavy Riffs, and Old-School... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rise From Your Grave Unleash Final Single “Like Mother Said” Ahead of Upcoming Seventh Album “Choose Your Scare” Pittsburgh Horror Punk Veterans Deliver Another Dose of Macabre Hooks, Heavy Riffs, and Old-School Horror-Inspired Chaos Release Date: August 7, 2026 Stream “Like Mother Said”:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/risefromyourgrave/like-mother-said/ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s horror punk force Rise From Your Grave have officially unleashed their latest nightmare-fueled offering, “Like Mother Said,” the final single leading into their highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Choose Your Scare,” arriving September 18, 2026. Blending the raw energy of classic punk with crushing heavy metal influences and vivid horror storytelling, Rise From Your Grave have built a reputation for delivering unforgettable hooks, dark atmosphere, and a sound that feels right at home between the worlds of punk rock and metal. “Like Mother Said” continues that tradition, bringing the band’s signature blend of aggression, melody, and macabre creativity to the forefront. As the final preview of “Choose Your Scare,” “Like Mother Said” offers fans another glimpse into an album that showcases the band’s continued evolution while remaining firmly rooted in the horror punk sound that has earned them a dedicated underground following. Mixed and mastered by Tom Gaffron, the single captures the full impact of Rise From Your Grave’s energetic sound, combining sharp punk attitude, metallic weight, and cinematic horror-inspired songwriting. For fans of The Misfits, Blitzkid, and Evelyn’s Casket, Rise From Your Grave deliver the perfect soundtrack for those who like their punk rock loud, their riffs heavy, and their stories soaked in darkness. About Rise From Your Grave Formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rise From Your Grave are a heavy metal-influenced horror punk band known for their high-energy performances, love of the macabre, and instantly memorable hooks. Drawing inspiration from classic horror, punk rebellion, and heavy metal intensity, the band has created a distinctive identity within the underground scene. With seven albums of material behind them, Rise From Your Grave continue to bring their own brand of horror-fueled chaos to fans worldwide, proving that the spirit of horror punk is alive and kicking. “Like Mother Said” is out now.“Choose Your Scare” arrives September 18, 2026. Follow Rise From Your Grave https://linktr.ee/rfyghorrorpunkhttps://risefromyourgrave.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rfyg_horrorpunk/https://www.facebook.com/rfyghorrorpunk Contact: thomasgaffron@gmail.com Less

Mass Punishment Make Their Japanese Debut, Face Tragedy, and Rise Again New Jersey metalcore/extreme metal outfit Mass Punishment opened their first-ever night in Japan for Warbringer at The Cyclone in Shibuya, Tokyo, on April 15, 2026. What... More

Mass Punishment Make Their Japanese Debut, Face Tragedy, and Rise Again New Jersey metalcore/extreme metal outfit Mass Punishment opened their first-ever night in Japan for Warbringer at The Cyclone in Shibuya, Tokyo, on April 15, 2026. What began as a long-awaited international debut would quickly become one of the most unforgettable nights in the band's history. There are certain moments a band spends years working toward. For Mass Punishment, finally stepping onto a stage in Japan was one of them. On April 15, 2026, the New Jersey-based four-piece made their Japanese debut at The Cyclone in Shibuya, Tokyo, opening for legendary thrash metal outfit Warbringer. It was the first night of the band's Japanese tour, and Mass Punishment wasted no time making their presence known. The opening notes of "Blood Dirt" immediately hit the room. The song came out swinging, delivering exactly what Mass Punishment has built its reputation around: aggressive, uncompromising metal driven by heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and lyrics rooted in the harsh realities of the world around us. From the opening moments, the Tokyo crowd responded. Then something happened that the band will never forget. The audience was singing along. For a band playing Japan for the first time, thousands of miles from home, hearing the crowd participate in the songs was a powerful reminder of just how far heavy music can travel. Language, borders, and distance suddenly meant very little. The music connected. Mass Punishment was humbled by the reception. What they could not have known at that moment was that the night would soon take a dramatic and frightening turn. A Night That Changed Everything Following the performance, bassist George Pond suffered a heart attack. What had begun as Mass Punishment's first night performing in Japan suddenly became a fight for survival. Pond would spend the next three weeks hospitalized in Tokyo. According to the band, he survived dying on the operating table twice, making his recovery nothing short of a miracle. For a band that had traveled halfway around the world to perform, the situation was devastating and terrifying. But Pond fought through it. And Mass Punishment stayed together. The experience ultimately changed the band's future as well. Pond, who had already been closely connected with Mass Punishment as their producer since 2021, became a permanent member of the lineup. His history with the band runs deep. Pond produced Mass Punishment's previous album, Proving Grounds Devastation, as well as the band's upcoming EP, Darkness Descends. He has also performed with bands including Swim The Current, Disciples of Verity, and Negative Sky. Originally brought into the lineup when the band was booked for the Japan tour without a bassist, Pond's ability to learn and perform the band's lead bass harmonies and compositions quickly established him as the right man for the job. After everything that happened, there was no question. George Pond was family. And now he is officially part of the artillery. From the Front Lines to the Stage Mass Punishment's story has always been rooted in real-world experience. The band was established after guitarist Chris "Axe" Milos returned to the United States after serving in the Army and fighting on the front lines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A lifelong guitarist, Axe began developing the riffs and lyrics that would eventually form the foundation of Mass Punishment. He later connected with vocalist Erick "Maverick" Laurino, with both musicians sharing the same goal: create a metal band that would stand apart from the crowd. The result was Mass Punishment. The band's mission is simple: ALL KILLER, NO FILLER. That philosophy is reflected in both their music and their lyrical subject matter. Mass Punishment writes about current events, civilization, division, conflict, destruction, and the increasingly fractured world around us. Their songs confront uncomfortable realities while exploring the possibility of unity, understanding, compromise, and peace. Or, as the band puts it, the choice is between finding a way to understand one another or facing the absolute destruction of us all. A Name With a Meaning Even the band's name comes from a military concept. "Mass Punishment" refers to a form of retaliation in which an entire group can suffer for the actions of individuals, even when members of that group had no direct involvement or control over what happened. For Axe, the concept became a perfect representation of the band's philosophy. "If one of us fail, we all fail. If one of us is to be punished, we all get punished." That idea extends beyond the military meaning. It also speaks to the band's view of society and the world around them. Their music examines what happens when people become divided, when societies are manipulated, and when ordinary people end up suffering the consequences of decisions made by others. Built on Metal's Strongest Foundations Mass Punishment's sound draws from generations of heavy music. Axe credits James Hetfield of Metallica and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth as early inspirations for picking up the guitar, while his listening habits extend into modern extreme metal with artists such as Extermination Dismemberment, Behemoth, Thy Art Is Murder, Megadeth, and Slayer. Maverick's path toward becoming a vocalist was influenced by Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory, with current influences including Machine Head, Beneath the Massacre, and Meshuggah. The band's broader influences include Pantera, Slayer, Fear Factory, Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Korn, Emmure, Slipknot, and Soulfly. It is an appropriately wide-ranging foundation for a band that refuses to sit comfortably inside a single box. Sharing the Stage With Metal's Heavy Hitters Mass Punishment has already shared stages with an impressive collection of established metal and hardcore acts, including Warbringer, Infernal Tenebra, Nuclear Warfare, Oceans Harvest, Emmure, The Acacia Strain, Upon A Burning Body, Texas in July, Unearth, Machine Head, Soulfly, Mastodon, Meshuggah, God Forbid, Goatwhore, Twelve Tribes, Ill Niño, Crisis, Mushroomhead, Motograter, DevilDriver, Mucky Pup, Decapitation, Marc Rizzo, Agnostic Front, Bile, Motionless in White, It Dies Today, Dropkick Murphys, and GWAR. But their first night in Japan was different. This wasn't simply another show. It was a milestone. And after what happened to George Pond, it became something much bigger. A New Chapter The Japan experience also led to another important addition. During the tour, Mass Punishment crossed paths with drummer Addison Fowler, who was performing in Japan with Oceans Harvest and is a founding member of Celestial Exile. The connection was immediate. Fowler's personality and enthusiasm clicked with Maverick and Axe, while his playing quickly caught Axe's attention. Conversations about potentially joining Mass Punishment followed, eventually turning into a mutual commitment based on respect for one another's musical abilities and chemistry. With Pond now permanently holding down the bass and Fowler joining behind the kit, Mass Punishment has emerged from the Japan experience with a new lineup and a renewed sense of purpose. The band is now preparing to unleash this lineup through upcoming music videos, tour dates, and the release of Darkness Descends. Japan Was Only the Beginning The story of Mass Punishment's first night in Japan is ultimately about much more than a concert. It is about a band traveling across the world and discovering that the music they created in New Jersey could resonate with an audience on the other side of the planet. It is about hearing Japanese fans sing along to "Blood Dirt" on the band's first night in the country. It is about friendship, perseverance, and the terrifying realization of how quickly everything can change. And most importantly, it is about George Pond surviving. Mass Punishment promises that the story isn't over. The band intends to return to Japan with George and finish what they started, bringing the full force of Mass Punishment back to the country that welcomed them so warmly on that unforgettable night. The first night in Japan may have ended in tragedy. But it did not end the story. If anything, it started a new chapter. Mass Punishment is ALL KILLER, NO FILLER. And when they return to Japan, they plan on proving it all over again. New Jersey metalcore/extreme metal outfit Mass Punishment opened their first-ever night in Japan for Warbringer at The Cyclone in Shibuya, Tokyo, on April 15, 2026. What began as a long-awaited international debut would quickly become one of the most unforgettable nights in the band's history. There are certain moments a band spends years working toward. For Mass Punishment, finally stepping onto a stage in Japan was one of them. On April 15, 2026, the New Jersey-based four-piece made their Japanese debut at The Cyclone in Shibuya, Tokyo, opening for legendary thrash metal outfit Warbringer. It was the first night of the band's Japanese tour, and Mass Punishment wasted no time making their presence known. The opening notes of "Blood Dirt" immediately hit the room. The song came out swinging, delivering exactly what Mass Punishment has built its reputation around: aggressive, uncompromising metal driven by heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and lyrics rooted in the harsh realities of the world around us. From the opening moments, the Tokyo crowd responded. Then something happened that the band will never forget. The audience was singing along. For a band playing Japan for the first time, thousands of miles from home, hearing the crowd participate in the songs was a powerful reminder of just how far heavy music can travel. Language, borders, and distance suddenly meant very little. The music connected. Mass Punishment was humbled by the reception. What they could not have known at that moment was that the night would soon take a dramatic and frightening turn. A Night That Changed Everything Following the performance, bassist George Pond suffered a heart attack. What had begun as Mass Punishment's first night performing in Japan suddenly became a fight for survival. Pond would spend the next three weeks hospitalized in Tokyo. According to the band, he survived dying on the operating table twice, making his recovery nothing short of a miracle. For a band that had traveled halfway around the world to perform, the situation was devastating and terrifying. But Pond fought through it. And Mass Punishment stayed together. The experience ultimately changed the band's future as well. Pond, who had already been closely connected with Mass Punishment as their producer since 2021, became a permanent member of the lineup. His history with the band runs deep. Pond produced Mass Punishment's previous album, Proving Grounds Devastation, as well as the band's upcoming EP, Darkness Descends. He has also performed with bands including Swim The Current, Disciples of Verity, and Negative Sky. Originally brought into the lineup when the band was booked for the Japan tour without a bassist, Pond's ability to learn and perform the band's lead bass harmonies and compositions quickly established him as the right man for the job. After everything that happened, there was no question. George Pond was family. And now he is officially part of the artillery. From the Front Lines to the Stage Mass Punishment's story has always been rooted in real-world experience. The band was established after guitarist Chris "Axe" Milos returned to the United States after serving in the Army and fighting on the front lines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A lifelong guitarist, Axe began developing the riffs and lyrics that would eventually form the foundation of Mass Punishment. He later connected with vocalist Erick "Maverick" Laurino, with both musicians sharing the same goal: create a metal band that would stand apart from the crowd. The result was Mass Punishment. The band's mission is simple: ALL KILLER, NO FILLER. That philosophy is reflected in both their music and their lyrical subject matter. Mass Punishment writes about current events, civilization, division, conflict, destruction, and the increasingly fractured world around us. Their songs confront uncomfortable realities while exploring the possibility of unity, understanding, compromise, and peace. Or, as the band puts it, the choice is between finding a way to understand one another or facing the absolute destruction of us all. A Name With a Meaning Even the band's name comes from a military concept. "Mass Punishment" refers to a form of retaliation in which an entire group can suffer for the actions of individuals, even when members of that group had no direct involvement or control over what happened. For Axe, the concept became a perfect representation of the band's philosophy. "If one of us fail, we all fail. If one of us is to be punished, we all get punished." That idea extends beyond the military meaning. It also speaks to the band's view of society and the world around them. Their music examines what happens when people become divided, when societies are manipulated, and when ordinary people end up suffering the consequences of decisions made by others. Built on Metal's Strongest Foundations Mass Punishment's sound draws from generations of heavy music. Axe credits James Hetfield of Metallica and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth as early inspirations for picking up the guitar, while his listening habits extend into modern extreme metal with artists such as Extermination Dismemberment, Behemoth, Thy Art Is Murder, Megadeth, and Slayer. Maverick's path toward becoming a vocalist was influenced by Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory, with current influences including Machine Head, Beneath the Massacre, and Meshuggah. The band's broader influences include Pantera, Slayer, Fear Factory, Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Korn, Emmure, Slipknot, and Soulfly. It is an appropriately wide-ranging foundation for a band that refuses to sit comfortably inside a single box. Sharing the Stage With Metal's Heavy Hitters Mass Punishment has already shared stages with an impressive collection of established metal and hardcore acts, including Warbringer, Infernal Tenebra, Nuclear Warfare, Oceans Harvest, Emmure, The Acacia Strain, Upon A Burning Body, Texas in July, Unearth, Machine Head, Soulfly, Mastodon, Meshuggah, God Forbid, Goatwhore, Twelve Tribes, Ill Niño, Crisis, Mushroomhead, Motograter, DevilDriver, Mucky Pup, Decapitation, Marc Rizzo, Agnostic Front, Bile, Motionless in White, It Dies Today, Dropkick Murphys, and GWAR. But their first night in Japan was different. This wasn't simply another show. It was a milestone. And after what happened to George Pond, it became something much bigger. A New Chapter The Japan experience also led to another important addition. During the tour, Mass Punishment crossed paths with drummer Addison Fowler, who was performing in Japan with Oceans Harvest and is a founding member of Celestial Exile. The connection was immediate. Fowler's personality and enthusiasm clicked with Maverick and Axe, while his playing quickly caught Axe's attention. Conversations about potentially joining Mass Punishment followed, eventually turning into a mutual commitment based on respect for one another's musical abilities and chemistry. With Pond now permanently holding down the bass and Fowler joining behind the kit, Mass Punishment has emerged from the Japan experience with a new lineup and a renewed sense of purpose. The band is now preparing to unleash this lineup through upcoming music videos, tour dates, and the release of Darkness Descends. Japan Was Only the Beginning The story of Mass Punishment's first night in Japan is ultimately about much more than a concert. It is about a band traveling across the world and discovering that the music they created in New Jersey could resonate with an audience on the other side of the planet. It is about hearing Japanese fans sing along to "Blood Dirt" on the band's first night in the country. It is about friendship, perseverance, and the terrifying realization of how quickly everything can change. And most importantly, it is about George Pond surviving. Mass Punishment promises that the story isn't over. The band intends to return to Japan with George and finish what they started, bringing the full force of Mass Punishment back to the country that welcomed them so warmly on that unforgettable night. The first night in Japan may have ended in tragedy. But it did not end the story. If anything, it started a new chapter. Mass Punishment is ALL KILLER, NO FILLER. And when they return to Japan, they plan on proving it all over again. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="9oUGfduRHI4"] Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETH PROVIDER GARNERS NEW COVERAGE FROM BRAVEWORDS Bay Area Death Metal Collective Featuring Members of Death Angel, Exhumed, Necrot, Ripped to Shreds, Insanity, Molten & Deathgrave Continues to Make Noise With... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETH PROVIDER GARNERS NEW COVERAGE FROM BRAVEWORDS Bay Area Death Metal Collective Featuring Members of Death Angel, Exhumed, Necrot, Ripped to Shreds, Insanity, Molten & Deathgrave Continues to Make Noise With Self-Titled Debut San Francisco, California – August 2026 – The Bay Area death metal collective Deth Provider, featuring Will Carroll of Death Angel alongside an impressive roster of musicians from some of the region's most respected extreme metal bands, has picked up new media coverage from BraveWords for its crushing self-titled debut album. Check it out here: https://bravewords.com/news/deth-provider-feat-death-angel-exhumed-necrot-members-release-digital-edition-of-self-titled-debut-album/ Originally released on 12" vinyl in June 2026 through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records, Deth Provider was recently re-launched digitally, bringing the project's nine-track assault of old-school death metal brutality to listeners worldwide. Rather than functioning as a conventional band, Deth Provider was conceived as a gathering of Bay Area metal veterans and rising forces, with different musicians contributing vocals, guitars, solos and other elements throughout the album. At the center of the project is rhythm guitarist and songwriter Kenneth Dutton, who began developing the material in 2024 from a collection of raw, phone-recorded ideas. What started as three songs eventually grew into a nine-track album after Dutton recruited Herman Bandala and Chris Corona of Molten and brought in Will Carroll to provide the album's powerful drumming. The resulting lineup reads like a who's who of Bay Area extreme metal. The album features: Will Carroll (Death Angel) – Drums Herman Bandala (Molten) – Bass Chris Corona (Molten) – Guitar Solos, Production, Recording & Cover Art Kenneth Dutton – Rhythm Guitar & Songwriting Brandon Bristol (Molten) – Vocals Dave Gorsuch (Insanity) – Vocals & Guitar Solos Matt Harvey (Exhumed) – Vocals & Guitar Solos Andre Cornejo (Deathgrave) – Vocals Andrew Lee (Ripped to Shreds) – Guitar Solos Sonny Reinhardt (Necrot) – Guitar Solos The new BraveWords coverage adds another important piece of exposure for the project as Deth Provider continues reaching metal fans beyond the Bay Area scene. Musically, the album draws heavily from the traditions of classic death metal, combining filthy riffs, crushing grooves, punishing drums and an unmistakably old-school atmosphere. For listeners who grew up on Entombed, Obituary and the foundational sounds of death metal, Deth Provider delivers a record that embraces those traditions while allowing each contributor to bring their own personality to the music. The band's name itself has an unusual Bay Area connection. During an appearance on Zetro's Toxic Vault, Forbidden bassist Matt Camacho discussed his former occupation as a caretaker and jokingly referred to himself as a "death provider." Host Steve "Zetro" Sousa suggested it would make a great band name, and Kenneth Dutton immediately knew he had found the title for the project. Deth Provider was produced by Chris Corona and Kenneth Dutton, recorded and mixed by Corona at Secret Studios in San Francisco, California, and mastered by Justin Weis at S.S.F. The album artwork was created by Corona, with insert design by Dave Gorsuch and jacket and label design by Hectic Records. With the album now available digitally as well as on 12" vinyl, Deth Provider is continuing to bring the sound and spirit of Bay Area death metal to a wider audience. DETH PROVIDER Self-Titled Debut Album Available now digitally and on 12" vinyl LP via Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records 🎧 Listen to Deth Provider on Bandcamp:https://dethprovider.bandcamp.com/album/deth-provider For More Information Deth ProviderBandcamp: https://dethprovider.bandcamp.com/ Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records Press Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com About Metal Devastation PR:Metal Devastation PR is an independent metal publicity and promotion company dedicated to helping underground, independent and established metal artists reach new audiences through targeted media promotion, radio exposure, interviews, press coverage and digital marketing. Less

OLA ENGLUND Featured in New Metal Injection Interview Metal Injection has just published a new in-depth interview with acclaimed guitarist and YouTube creator Ola Englund, discussing his upcoming solo album The Neverending Story and the evolution... More

OLA ENGLUND Featured in New Metal Injection Interview Metal Injection has just published a new in-depth interview with acclaimed guitarist and YouTube creator Ola Englund, discussing his upcoming solo album The Neverending Story and the evolution of his songwriting and playing. In the interview, Englund talks about his musical roots, his years with The Haunted and Feared, the inspiration behind his new material, and why the riff remains at the heart of everything he creates. He also discusses his latest single, “DOGMA PROGMA,” and his approach to using guitar melodies as the voice of his instrumental music. The Neverending Story is set for release October 14, 2026. Read the full interview: https://metalinjection.net/interviews/ola-englund-interview-qa-august-2026 Stream “DOGMA PROGMA” and pre-order The Neverending Story: https://olaenglundshop.com/pages/the-neverending-story Acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and content creator Ola Englund returns with another crushing preview of his highly anticipated solo album. Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce the release of "Dogma Progma," the brand new single and official music video from Ola Englund. The track is the latest offering from his upcoming solo album, The Neverending Story, arriving October 14, 2026. Following the enthusiastic response to previous singles including "The Ember Saga" and "The Guillotine," Englund continues building anticipation for the album with another powerful display of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and cinematic songwriting. Watch the official video for "Dogma Progma" here: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="_KWZcx_--2w"] Stream, listen, and pre-order The Neverending Story here: https://olaenglund.com/dogma Blending technical precision, memorable hooks, and Ola's unmistakable guitar tone, "Dogma Progma" further showcases the ambitious scope of The Neverending Story. The album promises a dynamic journey inspired by fantasy, cinematic storytelling, and riff driven metal, while highlighting the musicianship that has made Englund one of modern metal's most respected guitarists and creators. Previous singles from the album campaign have earned praise from leading metal media outlets including Metal Injection, BraveWords, Burn, Lambgoat, Metal Anarchy, Metal War, Eternal Terror, The Metal Mag, and The Metallist, helping build excitement for what is shaping up to be one of the year's most anticipated metal releases. The Neverending Story features ten original tracks: The Ember SagaGame OverThe Astral GateDogma ProgmaThe GuillotineMeans to an EndWorld RiftThe First of its KindArtax RebornSun & The Moon Part 2 Known worldwide as the founder of Solar Guitars, a member of Feared, and for his work with The Haunted and Six Feet Under, Ola Englund has become one of modern metal's most recognizable guitarists. His massively successful YouTube channel and dedication to the global guitar community have earned him millions of followers and a reputation that extends far beyond the stage. As anticipation continues to build toward the release of The Neverending Story, "Dogma Progma" stands as another powerful chapter in an album that promises to be Ola Englund's most ambitious solo work to date. Check out the previous videos below:  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="MXXMLRD9mz8"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="-yXpa7zCpbM"]  Connect with Ola: https://olaenglundshop.com/https://www.facebook.com/olaenglundhttps://www.instagram.com/olaenglund Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visions of Morpheus Announce Progressive Metal Concept Album Dreaming In Binary Featuring Guest Vocalist Nils K. Rue of Pagan's Mind and Lex LegionFirst Single "I Will Arise" Arrives August 14th, 2026 via Indie Tunz... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visions of Morpheus Announce Progressive Metal Concept Album Dreaming In Binary Featuring Guest Vocalist Nils K. Rue of Pagan's Mind and Lex LegionFirst Single "I Will Arise" Arrives August 14th, 2026 via Indie Tunz Records https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/visionsofmorpheus/i-will-arise-feat-nils-rue Oshawa, ON — Progressive metal project Visions of Morpheus have announced their upcoming full-length concept album, Dreaming In Binary, an ambitious and immersive journey exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology, and the future of humanity. Blending cinematic atmosphere with modern heavy production, intricate musicianship, and soaring melodic intensity, Dreaming In Binary presents a powerful exploration of a world caught between innovation and consequence. The album navigates themes of technological advancement, human identity, uncertainty, and the search for hope in an increasingly digital age. Musically, Visions of Morpheus deliver a dynamic fusion of crushing low-end riffs, expansive layered textures, and unforgettable melodic hooks. The album balances aggression and emotion, combining the precision of modern progressive metal with the sweeping scope and storytelling power of a cinematic experience. A major highlight of the record comes with the first single, "I Will Arise," featuring guest vocalist Nils K. Rue, best known as the voice of Norwegian progressive metal powerhouse Pagan's Mind, along with Lex Legion. Rue delivers a commanding vocal performance that elevates the track's dramatic intensity, making it a defining moment on the album. "I Will Arise" will be released on August 14th, 2026 via Indie Tunz Records. Over the coming weeks, Visions of Morpheus will continue unveiling new singles from Dreaming In Binary, revealing the album's evolving narrative and sonic landscape piece by piece. Each release offers another glimpse into the project's most ambitious and fully realized work to date. With Dreaming In Binary, Visions of Morpheus push the boundaries of progressive metal while confronting one of the most important questions of the modern era: as technology continues to evolve, where does humanity end and its own creations begin? Follow Visions of Morpheus: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/visionsofmorpheus/i-will-arise-feat-nils-ruehttps://visionsofmorpheus.com/https://www.facebook.com/visionsofmorpheushttps://www.instagram.com/visionsofmorpheus/ Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOOTHSAYER Unleash New Album Chapter IV and Official “Catfish” Visualizer via CDN Records Quebec City Thrash Veterans Celebrate Their 40-Year Legacy With a New Full-Length Album and New Video Listen to Chapter IV +... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOOTHSAYER Unleash New Album Chapter IV and Official “Catfish” Visualizer via CDN Records Quebec City Thrash Veterans Celebrate Their 40-Year Legacy With a New Full-Length Album and New Video Listen to Chapter IV + Official Artist Page: https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/soothsayer/Purchase Chapter IV on Vinyl: https://cdnrecords.com/shop/soothsayer-chapter-iv/ Quebec City old-school thrash veterans SOOTHSAYER have officially unleashed their new full-length album, Chapter IV, via CDN Records. To celebrate the album's arrival, the band have also released a brand-new official visualizer for “Catfish,” giving fans another vicious taste of the record's relentless old-school attack. Watch “Catfish” now. With Chapter IV officially out, SOOTHSAYER continue a 40-year tradition of delivering raw, aggressive, uncompromising Canadian thrash metal. There is no attempt to chase trends, soften the edges, or dress up the band's sound for modern expectations. Chapter IV is SOOTHSAYER doing what they have always done best: playing fast, furious, pissed-off thrash with attitude to spare. “Catfish” follows the previously released single “Kick Throat,” another savage preview of the album that showcased the band's razor-sharp riffs, breakneck pacing, and venomous vocal attack. Together, the tracks set the tone for Chapter IV, an album that sounds like it came straight out of the underground but carries the experience of musicians who have spent decades refining their craft. Formed in 1985, SOOTHSAYER carved their name into the foundations of the Canadian thrash underground during the genre's most explosive era. Their infamous 1986 demo To Be a Real Terrorist spread rapidly through tape-trading networks, establishing the band as one of Canada's most aggressive and uncompromising underground acts. Songs such as “Death Radiation,” “Troops of Hate,” and “Kill Oppression” helped define SOOTHSAYER's signature combination of Bay Area-inspired thrash velocity, crossover aggression, and punk-fueled hostility. Their classic-era release Have a Good Time and subsequent underground catalog further cemented their reputation. After stepping away from the scene, the original lineup, including members from the earliest demo era, reunited in 2007, reigniting the band's attack and continuing the legacy they had started decades earlier. Now, in 2026, SOOTHSAYER have reached another chapter with the release of Chapter IV. And make no mistake, this isn't some nostalgia trip. This is a veteran thrash band still swinging hard. With Chapter IV now available and the new “Catfish” official visualizer out now, SOOTHSAYER are proving that four decades of experience haven't dulled the blade. If anything, they've sharpened it. WATCH “CATFISH” NOW SOOTHSAYER - “Catfish” (Official Visualizer - CDN Records) [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Q9eVCWdjBqE"] https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/soothsayer/ CHAPTER IV IS OUT NOW Listen to Chapter IV and explore the complete SOOTHSAYER catalog through CDN Records: https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/soothsayer/ Physical vinyl copies are also available: https://cdnrecords.com/shop/soothsayer-chapter-iv/ SOOTHSAYER - Chapter IV. Out now via CDN Records. Four decades in, the mission hasn't changed. No trends. No compromise. No surrender. Just pure Canadian thrash.  Connect: https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/soothsayer/https://www.facebook.com/troopsofhate Contact: troopsofhate@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAY AREA DEATH METAL ALL-STARS DETH PROVIDER RE-LAUNCH SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM DIGITALLY VIA HECTIC RECORDS / BLEEDING PRIEST RECORDS Featuring Members of Death Angel, Exhumed, Necrot, Ripped to Shreds, Insanity, Molten... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAY AREA DEATH METAL ALL-STARS DETH PROVIDER RE-LAUNCH SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM DIGITALLY VIA HECTIC RECORDS / BLEEDING PRIEST RECORDS Featuring Members of Death Angel, Exhumed, Necrot, Ripped to Shreds, Insanity, Molten & Deathgrave For Fans Of: Entombed, Obituary, Old School Death Metal The Bay Area has long been a breeding ground for some of the most influential and uncompromising metal on the planet. Now, a new death metal force forged from that legendary scene is bringing together a devastating collection of musicians with Deth Provider, the self-titled debut album from a true Bay Area death metal collective. Originally released on vinyl June 19, 2026 through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records, Deth Provider is now being re-launched digitally, giving metal fans worldwide the chance to experience this crushing collaboration of old school death metal brutality, groove, and atmosphere. Born from the riffs of rhythm guitarist and songwriter Kenneth Dutton, Deth Provider began in 2024 when a collection of raw, phone-recorded ideas evolved into something much bigger. Dutton recruited Herman Bandala and Chris Corona of Molten to help bring the songs to life, but the search for the right drummer led to a legendary addition: Will Carroll of Death Angel. What started as three songs quickly expanded into a nine-track death metal assault, with Carroll’s powerful double bass work providing the foundation needed to unleash Dutton’s crushing riffs. From there, Deth Provider evolved into a Bay Area death metal supergroup featuring an impressive roster of scene veterans and rising forces. The band invited some of the region’s most respected musicians to contribute vocals, guitars, and solos, creating a unique collaboration that celebrates the history and future of Bay Area extreme metal. The album features contributions from: Will Carroll (Death Angel) – DrumsHerman Bandala (Molten) – BassChris Corona (Molten) – Guitar Solos, Production, Recording, Cover ArtKenneth Dutton – Rhythm Guitar, SongwritingBrandon Bristol (Molten) – VocalsDave Gorsuch (Insanity) – Vocals, Guitar SolosMatt Harvey (Exhumed) – Vocals, Guitar SolosAndre Cornejo (Deathgrave) – VocalsAndrew Lee (Ripped to Shreds) – Guitar SolosSonny Reinhardt (Necrot) – Guitar Solos Rather than functioning as a traditional band lineup, Deth Provider embraced the idea of a Bay Area death metal gathering, splitting the album’s nine tracks among the various contributors and allowing each musician to bring their own signature sound to the project. The result is a filthy, riff-driven death metal record rooted in the traditions of the genre while showcasing the personalities of some of the Bay Area’s most respected extreme metal musicians. The name Deth Provider itself comes from an unlikely source. During an appearance on Zetro’s Toxic Vault, Forbidden bassist Matt Camacho discussed his former occupation as a caretaker and referred to himself as a “death provider.” Host Steve “Zetro” Sousa suggested it would make a great band name, and Kenneth Dutton knew he had found the perfect title. Recorded and mixed by Chris Corona at Secret Studios in San Francisco, CA, and mastered by Justin Weis at S.S.F., the self-titled debut features artwork created by Chris Corona, with insert design by Dave Gorsuch and jacket and label designs by Hectic Records. Deth Provider Available now digitally and on 12” vinyl LP via Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records Production Credits: Produced by Chris Corona & Kenneth DuttonRecorded and Mixed by Chris Corona at Secret Studios, San Francisco, CAMastered by Justin Weis, S.S.F.Front & Back Cover Art by Chris CoronaInsert Design by Dave Gorsuch Special Thanks: Death Angel, Insanity, Molten, Deathgrave, Exhumed, Ripped to Shreds & Necrot For more information, music, and updates: Deth ProviderBandcamp: DethProvider.bandcamp.com Deth Provider by Deth Provider Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records FFO: Entombed, Obituary, Autopsy, Grave, Asphyx, and the classic Bay Area death metal underground Connect:  https://dethprovider.bandcamp.com/album/deth-providerhttps://www.hectic.com/https://www.sanfran666co.com/post/deth-provider-upcoming-release-spotlight Less