FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOMADIC NARWHAL CHART DEEPER WATERS WITH NEW SINGLE “CALL OF THE CURRENT” OUT NOW Cinematic Metal visionaries Nomadic Narwhal return with their most personal and stripped-down release to date, “Call of the Current,” out now... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOMADIC NARWHAL CHART DEEPER WATERS WITH NEW SINGLE “CALL OF THE CURRENT” OUT NOW Cinematic Metal visionaries Nomadic Narwhal return with their most personal and stripped-down release to date, “Call of the Current,” out now via Seaborne Records. Blending Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal, and Cinematic Rock textures, the new single marks a shift from oceanic mythology into raw emotional current. Built for fans of Deftones, Max Cavalera, and Devin Townsend, Nomadic Narwhal continues to carve out its own lane in heavy music, a space where atmosphere, weight, and storytelling collide. Following early breakout singles “Arrival” and “Monolith” in 2022, and the critically praised four-part release Fathoms, the project quickly gained attention from outlets like Loudwire and Decibel, earning recognition for shaping what many began calling Cinematic Metal. But “Call of the Current” pulls things inward. Nomadic Narwhal founder Jesse Beisner explains the shift in tone plainly. “I wrote how I wanted to feel. Sometimes you just need to write to get through some things.” Unlike earlier releases built around vast oceanic themes and conceptual scale, “Call of the Current” leans into something more immediate and human. It is self-produced, emotionally direct, and intentionally unpolished in spirit. Even the name came from fans, and the artwork was hand painted, reinforcing the DIY ethos behind the project. Beisner adds, “The one with the feelings.” This is Nomadic Narwhal at its most exposed, trading mythic scale for something closer to the surface, where emotion hits harder and lingers longer. Release Details Artist: Nomadic NarwhalTitle: Call of the CurrentRelease Date: Out NowGenre: Cinematic Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Symphonic MetalLabel: Seaborne RecordsProduced by: Jesse Beisner (Self-Produced) For Fans Of Deftones, Max Cavalera, Devin Townsend About Nomadic Narwhal Nomadic Narwhal is a symphonic and cinematic metal project inspired by the mystique and power of Earth’s oceans. Emerging in 2022 with “Arrival” and “Monolith,” the project quickly built a global following of music and ocean enthusiasts. Their early work and subsequent Fathoms release established them as a unique voice in modern heavy music, blending cinematic atmosphere with progressive heaviness and emotional depth. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="35mKfulFcaw"] Connect: https://linktr.ee/NomadicNarwhal Contact: Jesse@nomadicnarwhal.net Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATT ZANE DISCUSSES UNRELEASED WAYNE STATIC / TERA WRAY DOCUMENTARY IN NEW “WE WERE LOUD ONCE” INTERVIEW Filmmaker and musician Matt Zane appears on the latest episode of We Were Loud Once for an emotional and revealing... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATT ZANE DISCUSSES UNRELEASED WAYNE STATIC / TERA WRAY DOCUMENTARY IN NEW “WE WERE LOUD ONCE” INTERVIEW Filmmaker and musician Matt Zane appears on the latest episode of We Were Loud Once for an emotional and revealing conversation surrounding his unreleased documentary project focused on Wayne Static and Tera Wray. During the interview, Zane discusses his personal relationship with Wayne Static and Tera Wray, the inspiration behind the documentary, and the challenges that have prevented the project from receiving a traditional release. The conversation explores Zane’s personal experiences surrounding the later years of Wayne and Tera’s lives, as well as the emotional and creative impact the unfinished documentary has had on him over the years. Drawing from archival footage and firsthand experiences, Zane reflects on the controversy surrounding the project and explains why he continues to stand behind it despite public criticism and legal obstacles. “This conversation gets deep, uncomfortable, emotional, and very real,” say the hosts of the show. “We were blown away by everything Matt shared.” For fans of Static-X, Wayne Static, and Tera Wray, the interview offers an in-depth discussion about the unreleased documentary and the stories behind its creation. The episode of We Were Loud Once featuring Matt Zane is available now. Link: Watch the Interview [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="NqKS5bJOVHM"] 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, ANTIPOPE , 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, ANTIPOPE , crushed the competition with a staggering 721,717 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, May 15th at 9PM EST! Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 05/11/26 - 05/15/26 Less