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Metal Devastation PR Clients Pontifex and Donefor Advance to Round Two in Wacken Open Air Competition!

The metal world is abuzz as Pontifex and DONEFOR , two exceptional bands represented by Metal Devastation PR, make waves in the Wacken Open Air competition, advancing to round two. These rising stars are showcasing the best of the underground metal scene and capturing the attention of fans worldwide.

Meet the Contenders

DONEFOR : Metalcore Powerhouse with Kellin Quinn Collaboration

DONEFOR , based in Fort Myers, Florida, has been electrifying the metalcore scene with their latest single, "Paradigm" , featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens . Released on November 15, 2024 , the track blends heavy breakdowns, melodic choruses, and Kellin Quinn’s iconic vocals, earning praise from fans of Breaking Benjamin , Sleep Theory , and early 2000s metalcore.

Following their breakout hit "You’re Welcome" , which garnered over 150,000 streams, DONEFOR has solidified their place in the scene with a debut album, Sleep On It , amassing over 250,000 Spotify plays. Their high-energy performances and collaborations with acts like Sublime , 311 , and Norma Jean make them a force to be reckoned with.

Pontifex : Symphonic Black Metal Innovators

From Orlando, Florida, Pontifex released their powerful debut album, "From the Pale Mist" , on May 7, 2024 . Featuring the drumming talent of Mike Smith , formerly of Suffocation , the album blends ambient atmospheres, melancholic orchestrations, and aggressive thrash influences to create a genre-defying symphonic black metal experience.

Inspired by legends like Satyricon and Horna , Pontifex delivers a dark, dynamic sound that resonates with fans of symphonic and black metal. Tracks like "Abandon of All Hope" showcase their ability to transport listeners to hauntingly vivid realms while pushing the boundaries of traditional black metal.

A Call to the Metal Community

As Pontifex and DONEFOR continue their journey in the Wacken Open Air competition, they carry the torch for underground metal. Both bands have already achieved remarkable milestones and are poised for even greater success.

Stay connected and support their music:

• Stream DONEFOR’s single "Paradigm" on all major platforms. https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/26532/new-promo-donefor-unveils-new-single-paradigm-featuring-kellin-quinn-of-sleeping-with-sirens-out-november-15-2024
• Experience the dark symphony of Pontifex ’s From the Pale Mist today. https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/25711/new-promo-pontifex-unveils-debut-album-from-the-pale-mist-featuring-former-suffocation-drummer

Best of luck to both bands—may the metal gods guide them to victory! \m/\m/

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