THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UNMERCIFUL CONFIRMED FOR MARYLAND DEATHFEST XXI 2026 – BRINGING “UNNATURAL FEROCITY” TO THE STAGE

Brutal death metal juggernauts UNMERCIFUL have officially been added to the stacked lineup of Maryland Deathfest XXI , set to take place May 21–24, 2026. Celebrating its 21st edition, MDF returns with one of the most devastating lineups to date—and Unmerciful will be delivering their trademark brand of technical devastation live alongside legendary acts including Kreator (Deep Cuts), Dying Fetus (first 3 albums), Sarcófago (Gerald “Incubus” Minelli), Death Angel (Act III), Pig Destroyer, Mortician, Batushka, God Dethroned, Solitude Aeturnus, !T.O.O.H.!, Witch Vomit, Putridity , and many more .

Unmerciful’s addition to the festival follows the release of their latest music video for “Unnatural Ferocity” , a feral standout from their critically acclaimed new album Devouring Darkness , out now via Willowtip Records .

▶️ Watch “Unnatural Ferocity” now:

Blistering with precision, relentless blastbeats, and guttural power, “Unnatural Ferocity” encapsulates everything fans have come to expect from Unmerciful: high-speed brutality sharpened into a surgical assault. The track showcases the band’s renewed lineup, featuring the return of guitarist Jeremy Turner and the ferocious debut of vocalist Josh Riley .

💿 Listen to Devouring Darkness here:
https://unmerciful.bandcamp.com/album/devouring-darkness

Formed in 2001, Unmerciful has toured and shared stages with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus , and Necrophagist , earning a fierce reputation as one of the most punishing live bands in the genre. With their inclusion at MDF 2026, the band continues to solidify their legacy in the underground metal scene.

🎟️ Get your MDF tickets now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maryland-deathfest-xxi-tickets-1348200787849

Brace yourselves for a live experience that will redefine sonic savagery. Unmerciful is coming to crush.

For fans of: Suffocation, Origin, Hate Eternal, Cryptopsy
Label: Willowtip Records
Management & Booking: Continental Concerts
Press Inquiries: Zach Moonshine – zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/1A7qyjUuQGJTkOL8LUmmtG
https://www.pandora.com/station/play/98443676228797847
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Contact: unmercifulbooking@gmail.com