VENOM INC. guitarist Curran Murphy has sparked a discussion among his social media followers after sharing a lengthy and outspoken post addressing his experiences with the United States and his views on American society. Murphy's comments center... More

VENOM INC. guitarist Curran Murphy has sparked a discussion among his social media followers after sharing a lengthy and outspoken post addressing his experiences with the United States and his views on American society. Murphy's comments center around what he describes as the difference between the way America is presented to its citizens and what he believes people encounter when they travel outside the country. "The weirdest thing about leaving America is realizing how much of America is just a sales pitch," Murphy wrote. He went on to compare aspects of life in the United States with what he says he has encountered overseas, pointing specifically to public transportation, healthcare, worker vacation time, pedestrian-friendly cities and other social infrastructure. "You spend your whole life hearing 'greatest country on Earth,' then you go overseas and see clean trains, safer streets, affordable medicine, cities where people can walk without playing Frogger with an SUV, and workers who take vacations without acting like they committed treason," he wrote. Murphy then turned his attention toward issues he believes Americans have become accustomed to tolerating, including infrastructure, healthcare costs, gun violence, homelessness and political polarization. "And somehow we're all supposed to stand there, hand over heart, and pretend this is normal," he wrote. Despite the criticism, Murphy made a point of distinguishing his frustration with the country's problems from hatred of America itself. "I don't hate America. I hate what America has been taught to tolerate," he stated. Murphy also challenged the idea that policies such as universal healthcare, paid leave, environmental protections and increased protections for children should be considered inherently radical. "Healthcare? Radical. Paid leave? Radical. Clean air? Radical. Kids not getting shot in math class? Somehow political," he wrote. The guitarist also took aim at what he described as performative patriotism, arguing that symbols of national pride cannot substitute for addressing problems affecting ordinary Americans. "A flag doesn't pay rent. A bald eagle doesn't cover insulin. Fireworks don't fix bridges. And chanting 'USA' doesn't make a broken system less broken," Murphy wrote. Murphy concluded by arguing that criticism of the United States does not necessarily represent a rejection of the country itself, but can instead come from a desire to see conditions improve. "America has incredible people. That's the tragedy. The people are better than the system they've been forced to defend," he wrote. He finished the post with a statement that summarizes the central argument behind his comments: "Real patriotism isn't pretending the country is perfect. Real patriotism is being angry that it isn't." Murphy's post has generated discussion among followers, with reactions ranging from agreement with his criticisms to disagreement over his characterization of American society and the country's political system. Regardless of where one stands on the issues Murphy raises, his message is unmistakably direct: he believes loving a country and criticizing its problems are not mutually exclusive. The post comes from Murphy's personal social media account and represents his own views. Less

SIX STRING REVOLVER’S RAVENHAWK TALKS ‘BE SOMEBODY,’ BREAKING FREE, MUSIC, AI AND THE POWER OF ROCK AND ROLL There are plenty of bands making noise in the underground, but every once in a while you come across an artist whose music is tied... More

SIX STRING REVOLVER’S RAVENHAWK TALKS ‘BE SOMEBODY,’ BREAKING FREE, MUSIC, AI AND THE POWER OF ROCK AND ROLL There are plenty of bands making noise in the underground, but every once in a while you come across an artist whose music is tied directly to the life they've lived. For “RavenHawk” of Six String Revolver, the songs are more than just riffs, hooks and volume. They are a vehicle for telling stories, confronting darkness and, in his words, being “the voice for the voiceless.” RavenHawk recently joined The Zach Moonshine Show for a wide-ranging conversation covering the band's history, their latest album Be Somebody, the stories behind several of their songs, growing up in a high-control religious environment, his love of classic rock and metal, the importance of physical music and magazines, the growing presence of AI in music, and what lies ahead for Six String Revolver. One of the songs discussed during the interview was “Sick Mind,” a track RavenHawk describes as a statement song dealing with online predators and the dangers facing children on the internet. “You see injustice in the world like that, man. You want to speak out,” RavenHawk explained. “And the way I know how to speak out is through our music.” That philosophy appears to run throughout Six String Revolver's material. RavenHawk says longtime producer Chris Richardson once told him to “be the voice for the voiceless,” a phrase that has stayed with him. FROM A LAST-MINUTE GIG TO SIX STRING REVOLVER Six String Revolver came together in somewhat unconventional fashion. RavenHawk had previously stepped away from music after a former band dissolved. Then came an opportunity to open for Saving Abel and P.O.D. There was just one problem. He didn't actually have a band. “I got a call to open up for Saving Abel, the band, Saving Abel and P.O.D.,” RavenHawk recalled. “And I was like, ‘Oh, I don't have a band, but OK, I want to do it.’” So he assembled what he describes as some of the best musicians he could find locally and revived the Six String Revolver name from an earlier project. The newly assembled lineup went directly onto the stage opening for P.O.D. and Saving Abel, and according to RavenHawk, things took off from there. One of the key pieces of the Six String Revolver lineup is guitarist Hawkeye Pierce, whom RavenHawk describes as a “living legend” around Southern Utah. “He really is the sixth string of Six String Revolver,” RavenHawk said. “If I'm the revolver, he's the sixth string.” MUSIC AS AN ESCAPE Perhaps the most revealing portion of the conversation came when RavenHawk discussed his childhood. Born into a doomsday religious cult, he grew up in an environment where music and popular culture were heavily restricted. His parents were members of the group, and RavenHawk says his childhood was dominated by fear, control and the belief that the end of the world could arrive at any moment. His first major musical obsession came from an unlikely source: a library book about Jim Morrison. “I ran across the book called No One Gets Out of Here Alive, the Jim Morrison story,” he explained. He hadn't even heard The Doors at that point. After reading about Morrison, however, RavenHawk knew exactly what he wanted. “I was like, ‘I want to be freaking Jim Morrison.’” A video of The Doors performing at the Hollywood Bowl cemented it. From there, he began secretly seeking out music and eventually discovered bands including Guns N' Roses. RavenHawk says music ultimately became his escape from the environment in which he was raised. “I went out and got in a band and started touring with a band,” he said. “Music was basically my escape from all of this that I had to go through.” He later wrote an entire book about his experiences and says helping people who have escaped high-control groups has become an important part of his life. “DEAD JAIL ROCK'N'ROLL” IS PERSONAL That personal history also finds its way directly into the Six String Revolver catalog. RavenHawk discussed “Dead Jail Rock'n'Roll,” explaining that the song contains an event from his own life. “I once threw a knife at my boss's ever-loving head,” he said. “That's an absolute true story.” The song reflects his deep resistance to being controlled, something he connects directly to his childhood. “I was taught to be a slave my whole life,” RavenHawk explained. “I just can't do it, man.” For him, rock and roll represents the opposite of that experience. “That's what rock'n'roll is about, man. Freedom.” THE INFLUENCE OF JIM MORRISON, AXL ROSE AND THE CLASSIC ERA RavenHawk's musical education may have started with The Doors, but his influences eventually expanded into the hard rock and metal world. Guns N' Roses made a particularly strong impact. When he heard Axl Rose's vocals on Appetite for Destruction, he heard something raw and unpredictable that connected with him. RavenHawk also spoke about how reading stories about musicians who had survived difficult childhoods affected him personally. He specifically discussed Axl Rose's background and the way discovering similarities between their experiences gave him inspiration. “If he can do it from a very similar environment, why can't I?” RavenHawk recalled thinking. That became part of the reason he chose to tell his own story publicly. “Maybe it'll be some kid listening and going, ‘Hey, that guy can do it. I can do it too.’” SIX STRING REVOLVER AND THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF MUSIC The conversation eventually turned toward the current state of the music industry and the growing presence of artificial intelligence. RavenHawk isn't completely opposed to AI as a tool. He explained that he can see value in using technology to build out a song idea when presenting material to other musicians. But when it comes to Six String Revolver, he is clear about one thing. “No AI on it at all,” he said. The band's music is performed by the musicians themselves, with the record having been recorded in California with engineer Tom and produced by the band's drummer, known as Monster. For RavenHawk, the imperfections of human musicianship are part of what makes rock and metal special. He wants to hear what an artist has experienced, what they have to say and what they bring to the music. “I want to hear the passion. I want to hear the message,” he said. He also wants the complete album experience, from the lyrics and artwork to the production choices and the little details hidden inside the recordings. That human connection is something he doesn't believe can simply be replicated by a machine. BRING BACK THE MAGAZINES The discussion also took a nostalgic turn as RavenHawk and Zach Moonshine talked about the golden era of metal magazines. Titles such as Metal Edge, Hit Parader, Circus, Metal Maniac and RIP were all part of the conversation, along with the posters, advertisements and interviews that introduced an entire generation of fans to new bands. Before streaming algorithms and social media feeds, the record store and magazine rack were discovery engines. You bought a cassette. You read the liner notes. You checked out the advertisements. You saw a band you'd never heard of and went looking for their music. For RavenHawk, that physical connection still matters. He wants to know who made the music, what the musicians are doing, what they believe in and what their lives look like outside the songs. It's also one reason he believes the human side of underground music remains so important in the age of AI. BE SOMEBODY AND WHAT COMES NEXT Six String Revolver is currently promoting its latest album, Be Somebody, while also working on new videos and continuing to push the band's music forward. The road ahead, however, has included a major challenge. Guitarist Hawkeye Pierce is currently battling stage 3 cancer and had recently undergone surgery at the time of the interview. Despite the difficult circumstances, RavenHawk remains determined to keep the band's music moving. “He's going to come back better than ever,” he said. And apparently Hawkeye hasn't lost his sense of humor. While recovering in the hospital, he has reportedly been attempting to convince hospital staff to ditch their scrubs in favor of Six String Revolver merchandise. He has even tried recruiting nurses for the band's imaginary dance team. So far, hospital policy has prevented the campaign from succeeding. But Hawkeye apparently isn't giving up. A LADDER IN THE SKY Outside of Six String Revolver, RavenHawk has also released a solo song titled “Ladder in the Sky,” written years ago and recently released by Rage Breed around the 25th anniversary of September 11. Although the song moves outside the normal Six String Revolver style, RavenHawk says it allowed him to revisit material he'd written long ago. He also revealed that his experience as a volunteer firefighter influenced the song's focus on the firefighters who rushed into danger during the attacks. Whatever questions people may have about the events themselves, RavenHawk says the people who risked and lost their lives trying to save others deserve to be remembered. THE REVOLVER KEEPS SPINNING What comes through most clearly during the conversation with RavenHawk is that Six String Revolver isn't simply another band releasing another album. The music is connected to a lifetime of experiences. From discovering Jim Morrison in a library to secretly listening to rock and metal as a kid, from escaping an abusive environment to building a career in music, RavenHawk has spent decades turning those experiences into songs. And now, with Be Somebody out in the world and Six String Revolver continuing to release music, that story is still being written. “I love expressing myself,” RavenHawk said. “I love trying to help other people that are in need of a message and a story that they can grab onto, that can inspire them.” In an era where an endless stream of new music can disappear almost as quickly as it arrives, that's perhaps the most important thing an underground artist can do. Have something real to say. Then turn it up loud. Full Track List From the Show: Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners: 1 - Another Demon - Reduced to Ash - (4,716,530 votes)2 - Soul Of Sheol - Paradise Is Not For Us - (38,205 votes)3 - Sharp n' Loud - Armored sexy girl - (11,541 votes)4 - ELICERE - Erased I : The dome - (4,176 votes)5 - Mistress - Terrified eyes - (3,020 votes)6 - Adam Zar Novafall - Ashes Don't Lie - (1,327 votes) The Zach Moonshine Intro 7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Suicide Solution - Live From Blizzard Of Ozz Tour8 - MIDNIGHT - You Can't Stop Steel (Live)9 - L.A. Guns - Space Truckin'10 - Peeling Flesh - Murderous Intent (feat. Mike from Missing Link)11 - 200 Stab Wounds - Pangs of Conscience Six String Revolver - Interview featuring Sick Mind/Death, Jail, Rock & Roll 12 - NervoChaos - Embrace Chaos13 - THE BLEEDING - Born in a Casket14 - Falling In Reverse - "Joseph" (feat. Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian)/God Is A Weapon - Feat Marilyn Manson15 - Droid Killer - 2030 JiHad16 - Templum Silva - The Soil Soaked Our Blood17 - Netherdred - Necrodancer18 - PS:23 - The Angel They Call Evil19 - Frequency Overload - Buoyancy20 - Culak - Crossfire21 - Estertor - Evil Black Church22 - Phenomy - Death May Die23 - Black Hole Zion - I Don't Care if This Thing Crashes Streaming now on mixcloud:  You can also hear the interview on YouTube, Spotify, Apple etc. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="E2PF1TMZJZk"] Super massive thanks to the 112,843 headbangers from around the world that tuned in live to the broadcast Friday night! Less

METAL DEVASTATION PR CLIENTS TAKE OVER METALLURG MAGAZINE No. 8 AND METALLURG MUSIC COMPILATION No. 8 28 Metal Devastation PR Clients Featured Across Nine Interviews and Two Compilation CDs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR is proud to... More

METAL DEVASTATION PR CLIENTS TAKE OVER METALLURG MAGAZINE No. 8 AND METALLURG MUSIC COMPILATION No. 8 28 Metal Devastation PR Clients Featured Across Nine Interviews and Two Compilation CDs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce a massive showcase of independent metal talent in Metallurg Magazine No. 8, with Metal Devastation PR clients featured throughout the issue and across the accompanying Metallurg Music Compilation No. 8, presented in two parts. The latest issue features nine Metal Devastation PR clients in interview features, while 19 additional and overlapping MDPR clients appear across the two compilation CDs, giving Metal Devastation PR an impressive presence throughout this edition of Metallurg. INTERVIEWS IN METALLURG MAGAZINE No. 8 The latest issue of Metallurg Magazine features in-depth interviews with: AYDRA BLACKENED ROSE CELTIC HILLS ENBOR ARNASA HELLRAZOR HEXJAKT JAMES LEGENDFORGE MACHINE CULT RITUAL SÖNUS! These interviews give readers an opportunity to go deeper into the artists, their music, their backgrounds, and what they are bringing to the international metal scene. METALLURG MUSIC COMPILATION No. 8 - PART 1 The first part of Metallurg Music Compilation No. 8 features the following Metal Devastation PR clients: Celtic HillsHellrazorElement of FateAydraFirst World AppetiteNothing SacredBlood of AngelsBlood DesecrationJohn FlyBleeding AntlersEnbor ArnasaJames Legendforge METALLURG MUSIC COMPILATION No. 8 - PART 2 The second part of Metallurg Music Compilation No. 8 features: BrainmazeHexjaktSönusMachine Cult RitualPaindemicUncle HaukFlight of Odin With 19 Metal Devastation PR clients represented across the two compilation releases, the Metallurg Music Compilation provides an extensive snapshot of artists currently working with Metal Devastation PR. Combined with the nine client interview features in Metallurg Magazine No. 8, this represents an extraordinary amount of exposure for the independent artists represented through the Metal Devastation PR roster. REAL COVERAGE FOR INDEPENDENT METAL Metal Devastation PR was built to help independent metal artists reach media outlets, listeners, and industry audiences beyond their immediate circles. Coverage such as the latest Metallurg issue and compilation demonstrates the value of sustained, legitimate promotion and getting music into the hands of actual metal media. From established underground acts to emerging artists, Metal Devastation PR continues working to put its clients in front of new audiences around the world. Major Metal Media. Real Coverage. Worldwide Exposure. For more information about Metal Devastation PR and available promotional packages, visit the Metal Devastation PR store: https://metal-devastation-radio-store.myshopify.com/collections/metal-devastation-pr-packages Metal Devastation PRPowered by Metal Devastation RadioIndependent. Family-Owned. Worldwide. MEDIA CONTACT:Zach MoonshineMetal Devastation PRzach@metaldevastationradio.com Go grab the magazine and compilation here: https://metallurg.bandcamp.com/merch/metallurg-music-magaziene-no8 Metallurg Music Compilation 8.1 + digital Magazine No8 by Metallurg Music Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DROID KILLER ANNOUNCES NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM 2030 JIHAD Antarctica-Based Sci-Fi Metal Cult Act Unleashes Title Track Ahead of May 2027 Album Release FFO: Megadeth, White Zombie, Six Feet Under Black Halo The new era of... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DROID KILLER ANNOUNCES NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM 2030 JIHAD Antarctica-Based Sci-Fi Metal Cult Act Unleashes Title Track Ahead of May 2027 Album Release FFO: Megadeth, White Zombie, Six Feet Under Black Halo The new era of Droid Killer begins. Antarctica-based Sci-Fi Metal force Droid Killer has officially announced its highly anticipated new full-length album, 2030 JiHad, the epic sequel to the band's 2023 debut album, The Terminator vs. The Preacher. The magnum opus is set for release May 21, 2027 via Black Halo, with the album's explosive title track, "2030 JiHad," available now following its release on September 11, 2026. "The new era of Droid Killer begins! Droid Killer announces full length album 2030 JiHad, the highly anticipated sequel to The Terminator vs. The Preacher. The Droid Killer magnum opus 2030 Jihad is coming! Welcome to The Apocalypse." Droid Killer is the definitive Sci-Fi Metal experience, based in Antarctica and chronicling a human/machine war apocalypse in real time. As the glaciers of Antarctica melt, something ancient and imprisoned beneath the subterranean ice is unleashed. Humanity has become enslaved by its own technology, and resistance rises as soulless death machines wage war against organic life. With 2030 JiHad, Droid Killer takes the saga deeper into its apocalyptic universe. The story began with the band's debut EP, The Hive, introducing a grim future where demonic machines begin cleansing the world of human life. That story expanded with Droid Killer's 2023 debut full-length, The Terminator vs. The Preacher, which explored the origins of the machine war and followed The Preacher as he travels through time from the Old West into the future to confront the machines. Now, 2030 JiHad moves the story onto the battlefield of the future. The remnants of conscious, living humanity fight for their very existence on a death-star planet where mind-controlled zombies wage war against conscious human life and artificial intelligence feeds upon human souls. Each Droid Killer full-length album is accompanied by a companion Sci-Fi novel, expanding the band's mythology beyond the music and further developing its apocalyptic universe. At its core, Droid Killer chronicles the timeless battle between good and evil, life and death, the synthetic and the organic, while exploring the mythology of creation rising against its creator. The band's music serves as the soundtrack to a world where technology, prophecy, humanity and destruction collide. Musically, Droid Killer describes its sound as Death Metal / Doom Metal / Life Metal, combining a distinctive "electric voodoo" guitar style with Death Metal that moves like classic rock and the crushing weight of Doom Metal. The result is a future-primitive sound built around molten riffs, subterranean arena anthems and a relentless celebration of the human spirit. The production team behind 2030 JiHad includes Brian J. Sienkevich on mixing and production, with legendary mastering engineer Ted Jensen handling mastering. The album artwork was created by Zachary Jackson Brown, photography comes from Trevor Bexon, and the Droid Killer logo was created by Ross Sewage. 2030 JiHad arrives May 21, 2027, with the companion novel and merchandise also slated for May 2027. The title track "2030 JiHad" is available now. I AM HUMAN! Droid Killer is your lifeline during the human/machine war apocalypse as the future unfolds. 2030 JIHAD Droid KillerBlack HaloRelease Date: May 21, 2027 Title Track: "2030 JiHad" - Out Now 2030 JiHad by Droid Killer Connect: https://linktr.ee/droidkiller Contact: droidkillermilitia@disciples.com Less

FALLING IN REVERSE UNLEASH “JOSEPH” FEATURING COREY TAYLOR & SERJ TANKIAN New Single Marks the First Time Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian Have Performed Together on a Song Falling In Reverse are back with their... More

FALLING IN REVERSE UNLEASH “JOSEPH” FEATURING COREY TAYLOR & SERJ TANKIAN New Single Marks the First Time Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian Have Performed Together on a Song Falling In Reverse are back with their first new song in more than a year, and they have returned with an absolutely massive collaboration. The band has unleashed “Joseph,” a new single featuring guest vocals from two of modern hard rock and metal’s most recognizable voices, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian. The collaboration marks the first time Taylor and Tankian have performed together on the same song, bringing two iconic vocalists together alongside Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke for one seriously heavyweight track. The song also arrives with a cinematic official music video directed by Jensen Noen, featuring appearances from both Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian. A Song With a Personal Title “Joseph” takes its title from Ronnie Radke’s middle name, giving the new track a more personal connection to the Falling In Reverse frontman. The release follows the band’s massive 2024 album Popular Monster, which has continued to rack up enormous numbers since its release. The album has accumulated more than four billion streams and is nearing platinum status. Falling In Reverse have also established a reputation for bringing unexpected artists into their world. Their 2024 single “All My Life,” featuring country-rock superstar Jelly Roll, became a major crossover success. The track spent five weeks at No. 1 on the rock radio charts, debuted at No. 1 across Billboard’s hard rock charts, and went on to spend 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. Then came “God Is a Weapon,” featuring Marilyn Manson, which has reportedly surpassed 350 million streams while also finding a massive audience through TikTok. Now, “Joseph” adds another heavyweight collaboration to the band's growing catalog. Corey Taylor Meets Serj Tankian The pairing of Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian is arguably the biggest talking point surrounding the new track. Taylor has spent decades at the forefront of Slipknot while also building a successful solo career and extensive body of work outside the band. Tankian, meanwhile, has been the unmistakable voice of System of a Down, known for his distinctive delivery and genre-defying approach. Hearing those two voices collide on a Falling In Reverse track makes “Joseph” a particularly notable release. Rather than simply bringing in another guest vocalist, Falling In Reverse have assembled a three-way vocal combination involving artists who have each carved out very different identities within heavy music. And yes, that's one hell of a guest list. Falling In Reverse Continue Their Run Since the release of Popular Monster, Falling In Reverse have continued expanding their reach well beyond the traditional boundaries of heavy music. Their ability to combine metal, hard rock, hip-hop, pop, electronic elements and massive production has helped make the band one of the most commercially visible acts in the modern rock scene. “Joseph” continues that trajectory while bringing together three distinctive frontmen for a collaboration that is impossible to overlook. With Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian joining Ronnie Radke, Falling In Reverse have once again gone big. Photo Credit: Joseph Oswaldo Cepada Watch the official video here:[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Tk9TM7-eTmw"] Less

PEELING FLESH ANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, UNLEASH “MURDEROUS INTENT” FEATURING MIKE RYAN OF MISSING LINK Oklahoma slam outfit return with their most brutal release yet, featuring collaborations with Sanguisugabogg, Stabbing,... More

PEELING FLESH ANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, UNLEASH “MURDEROUS INTENT” FEATURING MIKE RYAN OF MISSING LINK Oklahoma slam outfit return with their most brutal release yet, featuring collaborations with Sanguisugabogg, Stabbing, Extermination Dismemberment and more Oklahoma's slam machine Peeling Flesh are back, and they're bringing an absolutely filthy new record with them. The band has officially announced their sophomore full-length, Peeling Flesh, due November 27, 2026 via Unique Leader Records. Along with the announcement, the band has unleashed the album's first single, “Murderous Intent,” featuring Mike Ryan of Missing Link. Stream or pre-order Peeling Flesh:https://orcd.co/PEELINGFLESH Watch the “Murderous Intent” video:[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="-nGjVNCyDU0"] Built on crushing slam riffs, death metal brutality, hardcore aggression, and the band's unmistakable hip-hop influence, Peeling Flesh promises to push the Oklahoma outfit's already punishing sound even further. Vocalist Damonteal Harris describes the album as a project the band has poured everything into over the past year. “This has been our baby for the last year. An insane mixture of drop G and Drop F songs that are some of our favorite and craziest songs we've written to date and we're extremely stoked to get them out finally.” As for “Murderous Intent,” Harris keeps things appropriately blunt, calling the track “ruthless and vicious” while highlighting the collaboration with Mike Ryan as a way of solidifying the Oklahoma/New York connection. And if the first single is any indication, Peeling Flesh aren't exactly planning on easing listeners into this thing. A STACKED LINEUP OF COLLABORATORS The guest list on Peeling Flesh is loaded with familiar names from across the modern extreme-metal underground. The album features Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg, JayWay, Bridget Lynch of Stabbing, and Extermination Dismemberment, alongside Mike Ryan of Missing Link. Peeling Flesh Track Listing: Crash Out Murderous Intent feat. Mike Ryan of Missing Link Wig Split feat. Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg Lethal Interjection feat. JayWay T.D.C.U. Crackology No Alibi feat. Bridget Lynch of Stabbing Find Around Fuck Out Full Clip It's Goin Down Part 2 feat. Extermination Dismemberment 〈Bottom Text〉 FROM THE G CODE TO A NEW ERA OF PEELING FLESH Formed in 2021, Peeling Flesh quickly established themselves as one of the most recognizable names in the modern slam and death metal underground. Their 2024 debut full-length, The G Code, helped put the Oklahoma quintet firmly on the radar, earning praise from Blabbermouth, which described the band's approach as a “full-throttle” assault. The band followed that momentum with last year's PF Radio 2 EP, further expanding their signature collision of slam, death metal, hardcore, and hip-hop. Their sound has become just as recognizable for its personality as its sheer heaviness. Hip-hop samples, crushing low-tuned guitars, a charismatic frontman, and an increasingly relentless songwriting output have helped Peeling Flesh carve out a lane that is distinctly their own. That reputation has also translated to the road. The band has shared stages with heavyweights including Lorna Shore, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Sanguisugabogg, while collaborations with artists such as Svdden Death, YVM3, and NIMDA have continued to demonstrate the band's willingness to cross genre lines without sacrificing their brutality. Now they're taking the next step with Peeling Flesh. PEELING FLESH HIT THE ROAD THIS OCTOBER Before the new album arrives in November, Peeling Flesh will embark on a massive U.S. headlining run throughout October. The tour features Grounds For Assault, Snuffed On Sight, Mongrel, Gridiron, Outta Pocket, Fatal Realm, Final Resting Place, and Two-Piece on select dates. The trek kicks off October 1 in Los Angeles and runs through October 30 in Jacksonville, with stops across the United States. PEELING FLESH TOUR DATES Oct. 1 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720Oct. 2 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock *Oct. 3 – San Diego, CA @ House Of BluesOct. 4 – Fresno, CA @ StrummersOct. 6 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne TheatreOct. 7 – Seattle, WA @ El CorazonOct. 9 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music HallOct. 10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ SoundwellOct. 11 – Denver, CO @ Red Rocks *Oct. 13 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly'sOct. 14 – Chicago, IL @ MetroOct. 15 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PreservingOct. 16 – Worcester, MA @ The PalladiumOct. 17 – Albany, NY @ Empire LiveOct. 18 – Brooklyn, NY @ WarsawOct. 20 – Baltimore, MD @ SoundstageOct. 21 – Charlotte, NC @ The UndergroundOct. 22 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)Oct. 23 – New Orleans, LA @ House Of BluesOct. 24 – Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World *Oct. 25 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House Of RockOct. 27 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music HallOct. 28 – Tampa, FL @ OrpheumOct. 29 – West Palm Beach, FL @ The Banyan LiveOct. 30 – Jacksonville, FL @ Albatross * Peeling Flesh only With Peeling Flesh arriving November 27, the band is setting up a two-month stretch that puts their new material directly in front of audiences across the country before unleashing the full album. For a band that has built its reputation on relentless live performances and an unapologetically heavy sound, that's a pretty damn effective way to roll into a new record. The new era of Peeling Flesh officially begins with “Murderous Intent.” And judging by that title, they aren't exactly here to make friends. Peeling Flesh is: Mychal Soto – GuitarsDamonteal Harris – VocalsJoe Pelletier – DrumsJason Parrish – GuitarsChip Smith – Bass Peeling Flesh Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peelingfleshokFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeelingFleshOKSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40DbKvYvADTiks7hZIUPHG Photo credit: Frances Koehn Less

THY LEGACY Unleash Debut Album The Call Through Nameless Graves Records Greek Heavy Metal Newcomers Draw From Manowar, Omen, Eternal Champion, Battleroar and the Ancient Spirit of True Metal There is something about the Greek metal underground... More

THY LEGACY Unleash Debut Album The Call Through Nameless Graves Records Greek Heavy Metal Newcomers Draw From Manowar, Omen, Eternal Champion, Battleroar and the Ancient Spirit of True Metal There is something about the Greek metal underground that continues to produce bands with a deep respect for the foundations of the genre. From epic heavy metal to traditional and extreme metal, Greece has developed a reputation for keeping the old flame burning while adding its own distinctive character. Now, a new name has entered the ranks. Hailing from Crete, Greece, THY LEGACY have officially unleashed their debut album, The Call, through independent label Nameless Graves Records. Released September 11, 2026, the eight-track album is a full-throttle celebration of traditional heavy metal, drawing heavily from the classic Greek and Italian epic metal traditions alongside the high-energy attack of US Power Metal. For listeners who believe heavy metal should still sound like heavy metal, The Call arrives with plenty of ammunition. The band's influences include legendary acts such as Manowar, Omen, Eternal Champion, Battleroar, Wrathblade and other champions of epic and traditional metal. Rather than chasing modern trends, THY LEGACY have devoted themselves to what they describe as the preservation of True Metal, building their sound around driving riffs, majestic guitar harmonies, powerful vocals and the kind of larger-than-life atmosphere that has defined epic heavy metal for generations. From the opening attack of "Heavy Metal Rising" to the charging riffs of "Metal Legion," The Call is built around momentum. The songwriting favors strong melodies, commanding vocals and guitar work designed to sound equally at home on a battle standard or blasting through a pair of battered speakers in a metalhead's garage. The album's title track, "The Call," serves as a brief atmospheric centerpiece before the band launches back into the heavy metal charge. Tracks such as "Holy Storm," "Chasing Glory" and "Seven Witches" continue the album's epic journey, while the closing "The Road to Helheim" brings the record to its conclusion with its longest track. At just over 32 minutes, The Call doesn't overstay its welcome. Instead, THY LEGACY deliver a compact dose of steel that gets in, makes its presence known and leaves the listener ready to hit play again. The album's visual identity also fits perfectly with its musical mission. The cover artwork was created by Mars Triumph, known for his work with the Greek epic metal band Triumpher, further connecting THY LEGACY's debut to the modern Greek traditional metal scene. Behind the recording are Giannis Pratikakis, who handled recording of guitars, bass and drums, Nikos Trialonis, who recorded vocals and handled mixing, and Bart Gabriel, who handled mastering. The Call Tracklisting Heavy Metal Rising - 05:47 The Call - 01:57 Metal Legion - 04:20 Holy Storm - 03:42 Chasing Glory - 04:26 The Amulet - 01:51 Seven Witches - 03:34 The Road to Helheim - 06:41 Total Running Time: 32:18 THY LEGACY Nikos Frantzeskakis - BassBabis Antaloudakis - DrumsA.D. Guillotine - Rhythm GuitarsJim Ritsopoulos - Vocals, Guitars With The Call, THY LEGACY are planting their flag firmly in the territory of epic and traditional heavy metal. There are no shortage of bands looking backward for inspiration, but the real challenge is turning those influences into something that feels alive rather than simply nostalgic. THY LEGACY clearly understand the assignment. The result is an unapologetically metal debut built around riffs, melodies, soaring vocals and the timeless spirit of epic steel. For anyone who still believes in leather, denim, big riffs and songs that sound like they were written for battle rather than algorithms, The Call deserves a place on the listening list. THY LEGACY's journey has only just begun. The Call is available now through Nameless Graves Records and is streaming across major platforms. The Call by Thy Legacy Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE METAL DEVASTATION PR CLIENTS FEATURED IN DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 264 Eight Current MDPR Clients Featured in the Monthly Recommendations Ad, While Former Client Accursed Womb Also Earns Album Review Coverage September 17,... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE METAL DEVASTATION PR CLIENTS FEATURED IN DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 264 Eight Current MDPR Clients Featured in the Monthly Recommendations Ad, While Former Client Accursed Womb Also Earns Album Review Coverage September 17, 2026 — Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that eight current clients are featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, Issue 264, through the publication's monthly Recommendations section. The half-page Metal Devastation PR Recommendations advertisement showcases Day 40, First World Appetite, Cthulhu Dreamt, Nomadic Narwhal, Broadslab, Iron Wings, Riftpatrol, and Eaten By Sharks, bringing a diverse collection of independent metal and heavy music projects before Decibel's international readership. The issue also features a review of Hymns Of Blasphemous Fornication, the new album from Accursed Womb, a former Metal Devastation PR client. Seeing a former client continue to land major coverage is another meaningful connection between MDPR's past campaigns and the artists' continued growth. THE EIGHT CURRENT MDPR CLIENTS FEATURED DAY 40 London metal force Day 40 recently released their full-length album Phenomenon, along with the new single and official music video "Lunar Enigma." Following previous singles including "Tunguska" and "Tyrant of Syracuse" featuring Kris Norris, the band continues developing a cinematic modern metal sound built around precision, atmosphere, melody, and controlled intensity. FIRST WORLD APPETITE Dutch industrial alt-metal project First World Appetite recently earned coverage from BraveWords for the official lyric video for "Silence Of God" featuring DIFFY. The track appears on the project's latest full-length album, Angel Shades Demise, which combines industrial aggression, nu-metal weight, dark electronic textures, and cinematic atmosphere. CTHULHU DREAMT Cthulhu Dreamt is a cinematic metal project built around a larger creative universe exploring themes of loss, fear, depression, and confronting forces larger than ourselves. The project incorporates metal, progressive elements, cinematic soundscapes, and original music created for its TTRPG world, including its expanding collection of soundtrack and encounter releases. NOMADIC NARWHAL Cinematic metal project Nomadic Narwhal recently released "Call of the Current" via Seaborne Records. The new single represents a more personal and emotionally direct side of founder Jesse Beisner's work, blending progressive, symphonic, cinematic, and rock elements while moving beyond the project's earlier oceanic mythology. BROADSLAB North Carolina's self-described "Hellacious Soul Metal" outfit Broadslab recently unleashed the official video for "Leslie," a track from their latest album The Fifth Essence, released through Electric Desert Records. The psychedelic visual was filmed at the Ancient Gallery with filmmaker Garret Barefoot of BlackPlate Productions. IRON WINGS Latvian heavy/thrash metal force Iron Wings released their full-length album Alpha & Omega earlier this year. Formed in Riga in 2016, the band combines classic heavy metal melody with aggressive thrash precision, delivering an 11-track record built around sharp riffs, forceful vocals, pounding drums, and themes of frustration, resistance, and the turbulent modern world. RIFTPATROL Dark cinematic rock project Riftpatrol continues expanding its interconnected multimedia universe with the single "DIVIDE" featuring Andreas Würth. The project combines alternative rock, gothic influences, modern metal, cinematic soundscapes, visual art, and narrative storytelling into an evolving world centered around fractured realities, mystery, emotion, and human connection. EATEN BY SHARKS Canadian extreme metal force Eaten By Sharks previously made a major appearance through Decibel Magazine's exclusive full-album premiere of their record The Undertow of Hate. Released through CDN Records, the album combines progressive death metal, deathcore, groove, technical precision, polyrhythmic elements, and nautical horror themes. The Decibel premiere gave readers an exclusive opportunity to hear the album ahead of its July 2026 release. A FORMER CLIENT RETURNS TO THE PAGES Also appearing in Issue 264 is Accursed Womb, whose new album Hymns Of Blasphemous Fornication receives a review in the magazine. For Metal Devastation PR, the appearance is particularly meaningful as Accursed Womb is a former MDPR client. The band's continued presence in major metal media demonstrates the lasting connections and momentum that can continue beyond an individual promotional campaign. MORE INSIDE DECIBEL ISSUE 264 The latest issue of Decibel Magazine features Chat Pile on the cover and includes a wide range of additional content for metal fans. Issue 264 includes an exclusive limited-edition SULACO flexi disc featuring Godflesh, Anthrax, Mastodon, and Russian Circles, along with coverage of Fire in the Mountains 2026 and a Decibel Hall of Fame feature examining the making of Agalloch's Ashes Against the Grain. The issue also features Green Lung, Street Tombs, Black Door, Castle, Sněť, and more. For Metal Devastation PR, having eight current clients represented in the Recommendations section while a former client also appears elsewhere in the same issue makes Issue 264 a particularly significant edition for the independent artists connected to the company. Metal Devastation PR continues its mission of connecting independent and emerging heavy music with established media outlets and audiences around the world. Major Metal Media. Real Coverage. Worldwide Exposure. ABOUT METAL DEVASTATION PR Metal Devastation PR is an independent, family-owned metal publicity and promotional company powered by Metal Devastation Radio. Founded in 2013, MDPR works with metal artists from around the world, providing press campaigns, media outreach, radio exposure, promotional support, and advertising opportunities. The company does not manage bands, book tours, or require contracts or exclusivity. Its focus is straightforward: helping independent metal artists get their music in front of real media, radio, and metal audiences. For press inquiries, promotional information, or campaign details:Metal Devastation PRzach@metaldevastationradio.com Grab a copy of the magazine here at this link: https://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/october-2026-264 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHENOMY ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “DEATH MAY DIE” FOR OCTOBER 2, 2026 Lebanese metal band draws on destruction, survival, and the possibility of resurrection with a powerful new single LEBANON | September 2026 | Lebanese... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHENOMY ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “DEATH MAY DIE” FOR OCTOBER 2, 2026 Lebanese metal band draws on destruction, survival, and the possibility of resurrection with a powerful new single LEBANON | September 2026 | Lebanese metal band Phenomy will release their new single “Death May Die” on October 2, 2026, delivering a dark and evocative piece inspired by the relentless cycle of destruction, survival, and rebirth. For Lebanon, death is not an abstract idea. It is something woven into generations of experience, where lives and communities have endured falling, fracturing, rebuilding, and rising again from the ruins. “Death May Die” draws from that reality and transforms it into a broader reflection on resilience and the human capacity to survive even when everything appears lost. At the heart of the song is the idea that nothing is necessarily permanent, not even death itself. Beneath the wreckage, something can remain alive: a pulse, a memory, a spark of hope. As long as that pulse survives, the possibility of resurrection remains. Musically, Phenomy channels these themes through a heavy metal framework that gives the song a sense of darkness and tension while leaving room for its underlying message of endurance to emerge. “Death May Die” will be released worldwide on October 2, 2026. Listen / Pre-Save https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/phenomy/death-may-die?ref=release About Phenomy Phenomy is a Lebanese metal band whose music reflects the darkness, intensity, and resilience found within their surroundings. With “Death May Die,” the band turns a deeply familiar cycle of destruction and survival into a statement about the possibility of rising again. For fans of: Heavy, dark, and emotionally driven metal. Release Details Artist: PhenomySingle: Death May DieRelease Date: October 2, 2026Genre: MetalOrigin: Lebanon Connect:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/phenomy/death-may-diehttps://www.facebook.com/Phenomyofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/phenomyofficialhttps://www.phenomyofficial.com/ Contact: phenomyband@gmail.com Less