Who will be the winning champion this week on 'MDR Battle Of The Bands' and who will be next months band of the month? Last Month TRIVAN Won Battle of the Bands and Became Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio with a Massive 484,883 VOTES!... More

Who will be the winning champion this week on 'MDR Battle Of The Bands' and who will be next months band of the month? Last Month TRIVAN Won Battle of the Bands and Became Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio with a Massive 484,883 VOTES! Check it out HERE! This is the weekly Championship addition to the Band Of The Month – Battle Of The Bands we host every month on MDR! How does this work you ask? Well what we will do is run a poll with the bands that submit music each week on metaldevastationradio.com starting each Sunday and ending each Friday! The winning band each week will be blog posted on site and played and announced on The Zach Moonshine Show, getting thousands of listens on Mixcloud! At the end of the month we will tally the scores from all weeks polls for that month and the band with the highest score of votes will be the winning band for Band Of The Month which includes a feature on our Facebook page reaching thousands of fans, a feature on the front page of metaldevastationradio.com which gets around 100s of thousands of views a month! A free email blast from our PR department, reaching well over 40k contacts including other metal websites, radio stations, record labels, zines and more! Airplay every hour on our stream during general rotation and lots of shares on social media! If you want the world to know who your band is, this is the easiest way to make it happen! If you want to compete in this battle, comment below with the name of your band and we will add you to next weeks battle or send me an email via zach@metaldevastationradio.com every week for battle submissions! Any band can compete an unlimited amount of times in this competition! (If the same band competes each week during the Month, the votes will be combined at the end of the Month) Click on the bands below you would like to vote for as many times as you like or add your own! Poll will be open till 9pm est 5/16/25 Battle Of The Bands Championship For The Week Of 05/12/25 - 05/16/25 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Larcenia RoɆ Confirmed for Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest 2025Deathcore’s Rising Force to Make Explosive Festival Debut in Jackson, TN The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest has announced the addition of... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Larcenia RoɆ Confirmed for Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest 2025Deathcore’s Rising Force to Make Explosive Festival Debut in Jackson, TN The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest has announced the addition of Larcenia RoɆ, one of the fastest-rising bands in the modern deathcore scene, to its already stacked 2025 lineup. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at The AMP in Jackson, Tennessee, and promises a full day of relentless music, art, and underground culture. Formed in early 2023, Larcenia RoɆ has rapidly built a name for themselves with a savage blend of surgical precision and spine-snapping brutality. Their debut EP Dereliction (2024) ignited major buzz across the extreme metal community, earning attention from online tastemakers, metal media, and diehard fans alike. Their rise caught the attention of Unique Leader Records, with whom the band inked a deal less than a year later. Now, with their debut full-length album Extraction dropping this month, the band is primed to take their crushing sound to the next level — and Tennessee Metal Devastation Fest 2025 will be the stage for their first-ever appearance at the event. “This will be one of the most intense sets of the day,” said fest organizers. “Larcenia RoɆ brings a live energy that’s utterly feral. If you love your metal fast, punishing, and razor-sharp — don’t miss them.” Tickets are available now for this all-ages (PG-13) event, featuring over 50 vendors, food trucks, dark art showcases, and 12 straight hours of the heaviest music in the region. Bring your own coolers and chairs and prepare for a full-day metal takeover. Check out the teaser video and share: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="qAw90mK6mOc"] 🎫 General Admission Tickets & Festival Info:https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025 🖤 Limited Collector’s Edition Tickets:https://metal-devastation-radio-store.myshopify.com/products/2025-collectors-edition-festival-tickets 📢 Get to know Larcenia RoɆ: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="BAj9YsYnkOg"] https://larceniaroeofficial.myshopify.com/ Tennessee Metal Devastation Fest 2025 Lineup (So Far): Filth (HEADLINER – NC) Larcenia RoɆ (NC) Frayle (OH) Divisive (TN) Casket Robbery (WI) NinjaWitch (TN) Quiescent Mantis (TN) Ov Ruin (TN) THE RED MOUNTAIN (MS) 4 More Bands To Be Announced Soon Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Location: The AMP – 91 New Market St., Jackson, TN 38301Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMAll Ages – PG13 | Rain or Shine For more info, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Follow #larceniaroe #metaldevastationfest2025 #deathcore #extrememetal for updates. Thank you to all of our sponsors: Dark Sails Entertainment Misfits Market EXPO DNA Entertainment, LLC Reaper’s Underground Defiler Of The Crown Art Metal Devastation PR Metal Devastation RadioBlack Doomba RecordsWayne Edwards and Shardik MediaClassy Lonnie METAL SmithodditieS Enchanted Inks' Tattoo & Piercing StudioThe Lost Reserve WanderLisa PhotographyExtreme Management Group, Inc.Metalheads against animal cruelty/ neglect (Fans of ALL music welcome) Salem and Sage Studios Less

Gene Hoglan of Dark Angel Joins The Zach Moonshine Show – Talks New Album Extinction Level Event, Jim Durkin Tribute, Slayer Memories, and Hilarious Road Stories On May 9th, 2025, the legendary Dark Angel drummer Gene Hoglan—affectionately dubbed... More

Gene Hoglan of Dark Angel Joins The Zach Moonshine Show – Talks New Album Extinction Level Event, Jim Durkin Tribute, Slayer Memories, and Hilarious Road Stories On May 9th, 2025, the legendary Dark Angel drummer Gene Hoglan—affectionately dubbed “The Atomic Clock” for his world-renowned precision—joined The Zach Moonshine Show for an unmissable live interview. Hoglan delivered a candid and wide-ranging conversation that offered fans an intimate look into the past, present, and future of Dark Angel, one of thrash metal’s most iconic bands. New Music from Dark Angel: Extinction Level Event Hoglan confirmed that Dark Angel is officially back with a vengeance. Their latest single, “Extinction Level Event,” marks a thunderous return, and a full-length album is confirmed for release by the end of 2025. “We are finally moving forward on getting the new Dark Angel album Extinction Level Event out,” Hoglan said. “It’s coming to everybody really soon — definitely before the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.” The album will feature unreleased compositions by Jim Durkin, the band’s founding guitarist who sadly passed away in 2023. Hoglan spoke emotionally about the impact of Durkin’s songwriting on the new material. “Jim took me aside one time and said, ‘Hey man, I’ve got this song that I wrote. If we ever get a chance to record with Dark Angel again, this is my most Dark Angel-esque song,’” Gene shared. “It was so killer, so catchy—so Jim Durkin.” Slayer Stories, Drum Lessons, and High-Speed Cop Chases Beyond the music, the interview took a wildly entertaining turn as Hoglan recounted hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from the glory days of thrash metal. One standout tale involved Slayer and an early studio session: “I was hanging around with Slayer a lot back in the day,” Gene said. “I even sang on the first Slayer record and gave Dave Lombardo some early double-bass drum tips—back when he was still getting the hang of it.” And then there’s the now-legendary water pistol incident from Dark Angel's tour in 1989, when their RV was surrounded by a dozen cop cars in Dunsmuir, California: “The cops thought we were a rolling meth lab because someone saw us waving what they thought were real guns,” Gene laughed. “Turns out, they were toy water pistols we bought in Utah that looked super realistic. The cops were furious—they thought they had the bust of the year. I just wanted to take a nap and ended up face-down on the pavement with rifles aimed at me… But hey, I did get a good 15-minute nap out of it!” The Legacy of Dark Angel and the Road Ahead The interview touched on Dark Angel’s early days at Downey High School, their rise alongside peers like Metallica, and their influence through classic albums like Darkness Descends and Time Does Not Heal. Hoglan also discussed his work with Death, Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, and Testament, offering fans a look behind the curtain of some of metal’s most groundbreaking bands. Hoglan also revealed that the new Dark Angel album will feature comic book-style artwork, with panel-based designs visually reflecting the themes and lyrics of the songs — a unique touch that adds to the album’s storytelling. Don’t miss the full interview with Gene Hoglan on The Zach Moonshine Show, now available on all streaming platforms and podcast services. For fans of thrash metal, Slayer, Testament, Death, or any of Hoglan’s legendary projects — this episode is a must-hear. Track List: Battle Of The Bands Winners: 1 - Vyr Muk - Era of Rot - (150,583 votes)2 - Virya - Seed Of Doubt - (93,244 votes)3 - Dysphoros - Lifeless - (804 votes) The Zach Moonshine Intro 4 - The Red Mountain - Your Decay5 - Frayle - Sacrifant6 - EYEHATEGOD - Agitation! Propaganda! (LIVE)7 - EXHORDER - Desecrator (Live)8 - Testament - Night Of The Witch DARK ANGEL - Interview featuring EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT/Act of Contrition/Leave Scars (Live) 9 - Strapping Young Lad - Aftermath/Bring On The Young/Love?10 - Death - Jealousy/The Philosopher/Zero Tolerance11 - Gravehuffer - Destroyer (Twisted Sister cover)12 - Autumn Lies Buried - Told Off Witta Sawed Off Feat. FILTH13 - Filth - Chin Check14 - Larcenia Roe - Carolina Crowd Killer (feat. Dustin of Filth)15 - Behemoth - Sowing.Salt16 - Arsenic Addiction - Miseria17 - Blood Desecration - Demonvangelist (Feat Nick Alan)18 - Stormbreaker - Femme Fatale19 - King Parrot - Get What Ya Given20 - Last ii - Cloud Connected - In Flames Cover21 - Allie Riot - Gimme Some Head (GG Allin)/Cherry Bomb22 - Post Death Soundtrack - DESERT WIND23 - Epic Death - Warrior24 - Desolator - Call Of The Void25 - KILL ALL THE GENTLEMEN - Come Die With Me26 - Bangover - Scum of the Earth27 - Alarum - The Visitor Streaming now on Mixcloud! Also check out the isolated interview on YouTube, Spotify, Apple! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="8FdNEo7emf8"] Super massive thanks to the 71,279 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in live to the broadcast with us Friday night! Go grab the new single here and support! https://store.reversedrecords.com/products/extinction-level-event-single Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRAYLE JOINS THE TENNESSEE METAL DEVASTATION MUSIC FEST 2025 LINEUP Jackson, TN – The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is thrilled to unveil the addition of a truly unique force to its 2025 lineup: FRAYLE, the... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRAYLE JOINS THE TENNESSEE METAL DEVASTATION MUSIC FEST 2025 LINEUP Jackson, TN – The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is thrilled to unveil the addition of a truly unique force to its 2025 lineup: FRAYLE, the hauntingly heavy and ethereal doom act from Ohio. The band will take the stage on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at The AMP in Jackson, TN, delivering what promises to be one of the most captivating performances of the event. FRAYLE is known for crafting a spellbinding sonic ritual, blending ethereal female vocals, crushingly heavy doom riffs, and a gothic ambiance that channels raw emotion and atmosphere. Fronted by the mesmerizing Gwyn Strang, their live shows are immersive experiences that blur the line between performance and ceremony—entrancing audiences with a sound that is as delicate as it is devastating. This is not just a concert; it’s a journey into the nightmarish and beautiful depths of emotion, sound, and shadow. Festival Details:📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025📍 Venue: The AMP, Jackson, TN🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM🎟️ Tickets & Info: https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025🎫 Collector's Edition Physical Tickets: https://metal-devastation-radio-store.myshopify.com/collections/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2024-merch Current Lineup Includes: Filth (Headliner – North Carolina) Frayle (Ohio) Divisive (Tennessee) Casket Robbery (Wisconsin) NinjaWitch (Tennessee) Quiescent Mantis (Tennessee) Ov Ruin (Tennessee) The Red Mountain (Mississippi)...5 more bands to be announced! This all-ages, all-day metal fest features more than just killer music. Fans can bring their own coolers and chairs and enjoy over 50+ vendors of art, oddities, food, and band/festival merch. Attractions include a guitar raffle, costume contest, and non-stop live music from 13 bands representing a wide spectrum of heavy music. Proudly Sponsored by:Dark Sails Entertainment, Misfits Market, EXPO DNA Entertainment LLC, Reaper’s Underground, Defiler Of The Crown Art, Metal Devastation PR, Metal Devastation Radio, Black Doomba Records, Wayne Edwards and Shardik Media, Classy Lonnie, METAL SmithodditieS, Enchanted Inks' Tattoo & Piercing Studio, The Lost Reserve, Lisa Adkins Photography & Marketing, Extreme Management Group Inc., Metalheads Against Animal Cruelty/Neglect, and Salem and Sage Studios. Don't miss your chance to experience the dark magic of Frayle—live, loud, and unforgettable. #Frayle #TennesseeMetalDevastation #MetalFestival #GothicDoom #HeavyMetal #SupportUndergroundMetal #JacksonTN [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="GB-uWz1hN_g"] Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE RED MOUNTAIN RETURNS TO TENNESSEE METAL DEVASTATION MUSIC FEST 2025 FOR THEIR FOURTH APPEARANCE Jackson, TN – The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is thrilled to announce the return of one of its most beloved... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE RED MOUNTAIN RETURNS TO TENNESSEE METAL DEVASTATION MUSIC FEST 2025 FOR THEIR FOURTH APPEARANCE Jackson, TN – The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is thrilled to announce the return of one of its most beloved acts—THE RED MOUNTAIN from Corinth, Mississippi—set to perform at the 2025 edition of the festival on Saturday, October 11th at The AMP in Jackson, TN. This marks the fourth time THE RED MOUNTAIN will take the stage at TMDF, a testament to the overwhelming demand from fans and the band’s undeniable impact on the regional metal scene. Known for delivering an earth-shaking blend of sludgy doom, southern groove metal, and raw, unrelenting riffs, THE RED MOUNTAIN creates an atmosphere that’s as thick and heavy as the southern humidity. Their thunderous live shows have become the stuff of legend, combining sonic devastation with a commanding stage presence that keeps audiences riveted. With deep roots in Mississippi’s metal underground, the band continues to be a standout in the Southeast and beyond. Festival Details:📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025📍 Venue: The AMP, Jackson, TN🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM🎟️ Tickets & Info: https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025🎫 Collector's Edition Physical Tickets: https://metal-devastation-radio-store.myshopify.com/collections/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2024-merch Lineup So Far Includes: FILTH (Headliner - North Carolina) Divisive (Tennessee) Casket Robbery (Wisconsin) NinjaWitch (Tennessee) Quiescent Mantis (Tennessee) Ov Ruin (Tennessee) THE RED MOUNTAIN (Mississippi) ...6 more bands to be announced soon! This is an all-ages, family-friendly event with BYO coolers & chairs encouraged. Attendees will enjoy over 50 vendors offering unique oddities, art, food, band merch, and festival memorabilia. Additional attractions include a guitar raffle, costume contest, and a full day of heavy-hitting performances from 13 bands across the metal spectrum. Sponsored by:Dark Sails Entertainment, Misfits Market, EXPO DNA Entertainment LLC, Reaper’s Underground, Defiler Of The Crown Art, Metal Devastation PR, Metal Devastation Radio, Black Doomba Records, Wayne Edwards and Shardik Media, Classy Lonnie, METAL SmithodditieS, Enchanted Inks' Tattoo & Piercing Studio, The Lost Reserve, Lisa Adkins Photography & Marketing, Extreme Management Group Inc., Metalheads Against Animal Cruelty/Neglect, and Salem and Sage Studios. Get ready for a day of unrelenting metal mayhem. The Red Mountain is back—feel it in your bones. #TheRedMountain #TennesseeMetalDevastation #MetalFestival #MississippiMetal #SupportLocalMetal #MetalDevastationRadio [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="8e2sJeLwP0Y"] Less

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announces 2025 National FinalistsKILLOTINE, SOULTHIEF, BEYOND SUFFERING, and YEGG Prepare for the Final Showdown in Vancouver The road to Wacken is nearly complete. Wacken Metal Battle Canada (WMBC) has officially... More

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announces 2025 National FinalistsKILLOTINE, SOULTHIEF, BEYOND SUFFERING, and YEGG Prepare for the Final Showdown in Vancouver The road to Wacken is nearly complete. Wacken Metal Battle Canada (WMBC) has officially announced the four national finalists for its 2025 competition, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated moments in Canadian underground metal. After months of brutal battles and intense performances across the country, four bands have risen to the top and will clash at the national final on May 31st, 2025, at Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC. One will emerge victorious and claim their spot at Wacken Open Air, the legendary German festival that draws over 80,000 metalheads from around the world. The Finalists Are: KILLOTINE (Ontario) SOULTHIEF (Eastern Canada) BEYOND SUFFERING (Alberta) YEGG (British Columbia) 🎧 Listen to the WMBC 2025 Finalists on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3Z55AFy THE FINAL BATTLE: Vancouver, BC – May 31, 2025 Venue: Rickshaw Theatre – 254 East Hastings StreetTime: Doors at 6:00 PM PSTTickets: Available hereEvent Info: Facebook Event A stacked panel of judges will preside over this showdown, including: Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) Claine Gorgoth Lamb (The Hallowed Catharsis, Misyrion) JJ Tartaglia (WMBC Organizer) JJ Caithcart (SCRAPE Records / Different Stages Radio) Kris Schulz (Empower Through Music / Horizon School of Music) Abelardo Mayoral (The Invisible Orange / OrangeTickets) Stan Schinners (Broken Neck Radio) WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia shared his excitement:"Once again, we are at our Finals for the Metal Battle, and it’s a very special one this year, as we host them in Vancouver for the first time! What a testament to Canadian talent we have, showcasing some of the top metal acts from across our great country. Stoked to make the trek to attend and can’t wait to see who will be our champions bound for Wacken Open Air." BC promoter Abelardo Mayoral adds:"The response and attendance to each round have been outstanding. Vancouver is ready to welcome bands and fans from all over the country—and to showcase the talent, strength, and unity of the metal scene in all of BC." MEET THE FINALISTS KILLOTINE (Hamilton, ON) A sonic wrecking ball from Ontario, KILLOTINE delivers relentless, raw metal with explosive riffs, breakneck solos, and pounding drums. Known for their no-compromise approach, their live shows are pure chaos and adrenaline.🎥 Live at Whiskey Pit🔗 https://linktr.ee/killotinemetal SOULTHIEF (Ottawa, ON) Blending melodic hardcore, thrash, beatdown, and slam, SOULTHIEF is an unstoppable crossover force. Their albums Citadel and The Bad Kind of Wet earned critical acclaim, while their live sets—shared with the likes of Stick to Your Guns and Left to Suffer—are pure energy.🎥 You Could Be My Gwen Stacy🌐 https://www.soulthief.ca BEYOND SUFFERING (Calgary, AB) This five-piece metal act mixes thrash and metalcore with melodic sensibilities and emotional punch. Their new demo “Buddha” teases what’s to come in their upcoming dual EPs Darkness and Light.🎧 Stream “Buddha”🔗 https://www.facebook.com/BeyondSuffering YEGG (Nanaimo, BC) Paying homage to death metal’s golden era, YEGG channels the brutality of Death, Obituary, and Cannibal Corpse into a live show that’s as ferocious as it is faithful. Pure, unfiltered OSDM.🎧 Offal Offering🔗 https://linktr.ee/yeggmetal About Wacken Metal Battle Canada Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of a worldwide competition where unsigned bands compete for a chance to play at the legendary Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. With over 30 participating countries, WMBC offers an unparalleled opportunity for Canadian metal bands to reach an international stage and audience. For over a decade, the competition has spotlighted the rising force of Canada's underground scene. 📖 Learn more about the rules and international structure:https://www.metal-battle.com/rules/ 📱 Stay connected:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Who will represent Canada on the global stage at Wacken Open Air 2025?Come to Vancouver on May 31st and witness one band to rule them all. Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Suicide Puppets Join Blind Anxiety Entertainment & Announce Sinister Brew Coffee Collaboration Catch Them on the Road to Warped Tour | New EP Where Killers Go To Die Out Now! Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Industrial... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Suicide Puppets Join Blind Anxiety Entertainment & Announce Sinister Brew Coffee Collaboration Catch Them on the Road to Warped Tour | New EP Where Killers Go To Die Out Now! Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Industrial horror metal juggernauts Suicide Puppets have officially joined the Blind Anxiety Entertainment booking agency family! Known for their explosive live shows and horror-infused aesthetic, Suicide Puppets are gearing up for an even more devastating year with a powerful team behind them. Be sure to follow the band for more updates, tour announcements, and exclusive content. In even more thrilling news, the band is collaborating with Sinister Brew Coffee to launch a special Suicide Puppets coffee blend! Fans can soon get their claws on this dark and delicious brew—stay tuned for more details and visit http://sinisterbrewcoffee.com for a taste of what's brewing. Meanwhile, the chaos continues as Suicide Puppets take the stage at this year’s Road to Warped Tour, happening June 12–15 at The Ritz Theater. Featuring a stacked lineup of Warped Tour favorites, the band promises to deliver their trademark theatrical mayhem and sonic brutality. Their latest EP, Where Killers Go To Die, dropped on February 14, 2025, just in time for a blood-soaked Valentine’s Day. A relentless mix of crushing riffs, eerie atmospheres, and industrial aggression, the release marks a new era for the band. “This EP is the culmination of years of pushing our boundaries both musically and lyrically,” says Twisty Suicide, vocalist of Suicide Puppets. “It’s raw, aggressive, and unapologetically heavy—exactly what our fans crave.” Where Killers Go To Die is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, with exclusive physical editions for collectors and die-hard fans. Recommended for fans of Dimmu Borgir, Static X, Fear Factory, and horror-themed industrial metal. For press inquiries, interviews, or additional info, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Check out this video and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="7z-asw0fSRA"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support them on Bandcamp! Where Killers Go To Die by Suicide Puppets Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/suicidepuppetsband  https://www.instagram.com/suicidepuppets https://www.twitter.com/suicidepuppets https://www.tiktok.com/@suicidepuppets https://www.youtube.com/@suicidepuppets https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aFWpABMXY1WtIfAPABlKfhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/suicide-puppets/1284029230 https://music.amazon.com/artists/B075QMDBKN/suicide-puppetshttps://sucidepuppets.bandcamp.com/music Less