🔥 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, Dragonborn, 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, Dragonborn, crushed the competition with a staggering 213,754 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, November 28th at 9PM EST! 👇 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 11/24/25 - 11/28/25 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR Featured in Decibel Magazine Issue 255 Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce its latest appearance in Decibel Magazine, issue 255, which is now available. This month’s Recommendations Advert Page... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Metal Devastation PR Featured in Decibel Magazine Issue 255 Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce its latest appearance in Decibel Magazine, issue 255, which is now available. This month’s Recommendations Advert Page spotlights a powerful lineup of MDPR artists including Trunk, LiveKill, Al-Namrood, Cultic, Fierce Atmospheres, Obvurt, St. Unholyness, and Sugar Virus. Issue 255 is a stacked edition of Decibel, showcasing GWAR on the cover as they celebrate forty years of unfiltered chaos, creativity, and cultural impact. Readers will also find a limited edition Morbikon flexi disc, Decibel’s Top 40 Albums of 2025, features on Morbikon and Blut Aus Nord, and a comprehensive Hall of Fame piece on the making of Pallbearer’s Sorrow and Extinction. Additional coverage includes Phobocosm, Drain, Cold Steel, and more. Metal Devastation PR continues its mission of elevating underground and independent metal artists through dedicated press, promotion, and industry reach. Bands interested in securing placement in upcoming Decibel advert features or exploring PR opportunities are encouraged to contact Metal Devastation PR. Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Grab a copy here before they are all sold out: https://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/january-2026-255 Check out the bands at these links: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28049/sugar-virus-unleashes-dark-southern-infused-horror-metal-with-new-video-his-name-is-father https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28318/st-unholyness-premiere-hybrid-music-lyric-video-for-dampflok-des-todes-a-steamtrain-of-death-through-life-and-doom https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28256/obvurt-ignite-minds-with-artificial-consciousness-a-technical-death-metal-guitar-playthrough-that-redefines-precision https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28011/fierce-atmospheres-release-the-versailles-records-sessions https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28065/cultic-premieres-nomad-video-with-decibel-magazine-drops-crushing-new-single-night-grifter-ahead-of-upcoming-album https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/27892/al-namroods-al-aqrab-a-saudi-black-metal-masterpiece-still-shattering-boundaries https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28257/livekill-unleashes-blistering-new-heavy-metal-single-evil-ecstasy-out-now https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28296/trunk-drop-raw-and-ruthless-new-video-brain-rot-filmed-live-at-a-philly-tattoo-party Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trip To The Morgue Crash The Zach Moonshine Show: Thrash, Chaos, and a Whole Lot of Grave Digging Southern California crossover thrash crew Trip To The Morgue stormed into The Zach Moonshine Show for one of the wildest... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trip To The Morgue Crash The Zach Moonshine Show: Thrash, Chaos, and a Whole Lot of Grave Digging Southern California crossover thrash crew Trip To The Morgue stormed into The Zach Moonshine Show for one of the wildest episodes we’ve had in a while. With their new album Toe Tagged and Body Bagged dropping via Wormholedeath, the timing couldn’t have been better. These guys came ready to swing, joke, riff, and tear through the whole history of this new record like they were ripping open a body bag. I kicked the show off blasting their track Digging Your Grave, featuring none other than Mitch Harris (Napalm Death, Righteous Pigs). And like I said live, those chugs and that breakdown… man, that’s the kind of riff work that reminds you why this genre refuses to die. The band got into the whole backstory too. They even talked about leaning into their Righteous Pigs influence on purpose to craft something Mitch could step into naturally. And yeah, it worked. The guys also talked about leveling up from a three piece to a four piece, which cracked things wide open for bigger hooks, heavier riffs, and a whole lot more muscle on stage. We got into influences, old school thrash roots, crossover attitude, writing styles, gear, and all the chaos they drag with them from show to show. And if you’ve been spinning the record, you already know it hits hard from the first second to the last. Funny thing too. During the interview they mentioned they were hunting for a booking agency to help line up tours and shows. I told them to reach out to our friends at DNA Bookings. Next day they hit social media announcing they officially signed with DNA for bookings. Perfect timing and perfect fit. Below you can check out the full interview as it premiered on YouTube. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="qkXEp102hoo"] And as always, the full podcast version of The Zach Moonshine Show is up on Mixcloud with ALL the new music releases, listener requests, underground discoveries, and the usual madness that happens when the chat goes off the rails. Full Track List: Battle Of the Bands Top Six Winners: 1 - ANTISAINT - SNAFU -  (10,201 votes)2 - Eden On Fire - Brigade - (5,549 votes)3 - Beheading Samsara - Face the Face - (2,311 votes)4 - KODEM - Sorrow Of Down - (2,003 votes)5 - Saturnine Sorrows - When Empires Fall - (1,372 votes)6 - FUELED BY FEAR - Edge Of Sanity - (1,107 votes) The Zach Moonshine Intro 7 - Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Know/Suicide Solution8 - Metal Church - F.A.F.O9 - ROB ZOMBIE - Heathen Days 10 - Trip To The Morgue interview featuring DIGGING YOUR GRAVE (FEATURING MITCH HARRIS OF NAPALM DEATH)/NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST 11 - To Fight For - Clarity12 - MAGEFA - War on Innocence13 - ACERBIC - Shallow Grave14 - The Trousers - Necessary evil15 - NEPTHISIS - History Dies16 - EverFelt - Tombstone17 - NetherDred - Spellbound18 - Chris Maragoth - Dance of the Damned (feat. Sanya Smileska)19 - St. Unholyness - St. Unholyness20 - Cÿanide - 21 Gun Salute (Feat. Keith Robert)/Back the Fuck Off (Feat. John Zito)21 - The Red Mountain - N.I.B.22 - Sun Mantra - Snowblind23 - VELVETCUT - Carnival Of Lust24 - Küntsquäd - ZOMBIE CUM25 - KNOW - VAULTLORD M2 This episode had it all: laughs, deep cuts, nostalgic talk about the old days, and a whole lot of energy pointing forward. Trip To The Morgue are keeping that crossover-thrash spirit alive by doing it the way it’s always been done — loud, raw, and without asking permission. If you missed the live broadcast, no worries. Here’s your second chance to jump in, crank it loud, and support underground metal the way it deserves. Toe Tagged and Body Bagged is out now via Wormholedeath. Go spin it, buy it, share it, and make damn sure people hear it. Stay loud, stay stubborn, and keep digging graves in the pit. —Zach MoonshineMetal Devastation Radio / Metal Devastation PRTennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="EgETwrjmxcE"] Super massive thanks to the 127,931 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in live to the broadcast with us Friday night! Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MetalSucks, Bravewords, Lambgoat, Metal Injection, Metal Rules, and Metal Insider Spotlight Narcotic Wasteland Joining Belphegor, Incantation, and Hate on North American Tour Rising extreme metal act Narcotic Wasteland is... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MetalSucks, Bravewords, Lambgoat, Metal Injection, Metal Rules, and Metal Insider Spotlight Narcotic Wasteland Joining Belphegor, Incantation, and Hate on North American Tour Rising extreme metal act Narcotic Wasteland is set to tear through North America, joining legendary forces Belphegor, Incantation, and Hate for a 15-city tour, and receiving major media attention from MetalSucks, Bravewords, Lambgoat, Metal Injection, Metal Rules, and Metal Insider. The tour kicks off at Brooklyn Monarch in Brooklyn, NY on February 19, 2026, and wraps up at The Observatory in Anaheim, CA on March 10. Fans can expect relentless riffs, crushing rhythms, and an unrelenting display of extreme metal mastery from these powerhouse acts. Tour Dates:2/19 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch2/20 Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall2/21 Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD2/22 Toronto, ON – Lees Palace2/23 Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Hall2/24 Joliet, IL – The Forge2/26 Denver, CO – HQ2/27 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad2/28 Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater3/1 Houston, TX – Scout Bar3/2 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger3/5 Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room3/6 San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick3/7 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge3/8 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post3/9 Los Angeles, CA – 17203/10 Anaheim, CA – The Observatory Tickets are available now https://www.stubhub.com/belphegor-tickets/performer/1511387. Don’t miss your chance to witness Narcotic Wasteland alongside extreme metal legends for an unforgettable tour experience. For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Featured in the Press Metal Injection – https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/belphegor-incantation-hate-narcotic-wasteland-announce-north-american-tour Metal Rules – https://www.metal-rules.com/2025/11/17/narcotic-wasteland-announces-praise-the-beast-north-american-tour-2026-w-belphegor-incantation-hate-narcotic-wasteland-headlining-eu-tour-dates-nov-dec-2025/ Metal Insider – https://metalinsider.net/touring/belphegor-announce-2026-north-american-tour-w-incantation-hate-narcotic-wasteland MetalSucks – https://www.metalsucks.net/2025/11/17/belphegor-announce-praise-the-beast-north-american-tour/ BraveWords – https://bravewords.com/news/former-nile-guitarists-narcotic-wasteland-joins-praise-the-beast-north-american-tour-2026-with-belphegor-incantation-hate/ Lambgoat – https://lambgoat.com/news/50517/belphegor-announce-north-american-tour-with-incantation-hate-narcotic-wasteland/ Connect with Narcotic Wasteland: https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aittala and Stone Nomads Featured in Metal Injection’s Weekly New Releases Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that its clients Aittala and Stone Nomads have been featured in Metal Injection’s latest weekly roundup of... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aittala and Stone Nomads Featured in Metal Injection’s Weekly New Releases Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that its clients Aittala and Stone Nomads have been featured in Metal Injection’s latest weekly roundup of new releases. Aittala’s new album, Ill-Gotten Gains, is out now via Exitus Stratagem Records. Stone Nomads’ latest release, Empires Of Stone, is out now via Ripple. Both bands share space in the feature alongside renowned acts such as THE HALO EFFECT, SPOCK’S BEARD, Depravity, The Pretty Wild, Dune Aurora, and Stryper, highlighting the diversity and strength of the metal scene today. “We’re thrilled to see our artists getting the recognition they deserve,” says Zach Moonshine, co-founder of Metal Devastation PR. “It’s always exciting to see the underground scene represented alongside such established names.” For more information, interviews, or review copies, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Check it out here: https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/the-weekly-injection-new-releases-from-the-halo-effect-spocks-beard-more-out-this-week-11-21 Listen to Aittala: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28184/doomed-stoned-premieres-aittalas-gritty-new-single-isolation-ahead-of-second-2025-ep-ill-gotten-gains Listen to Stone Nomads: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/24850/stone-nomads-at-the-gates-of-solitude-reviewed-by-rock-hard Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEPTHISIS UNLEASHES HISTORY DIES — FULL ALBUM OUT NOWA fearless, fire-soaked journey into endings, transformation, and raw emotional rebirth Listen everywhere:Bandcamp:... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEPTHISIS UNLEASHES HISTORY DIES — FULL ALBUM OUT NOWA fearless, fire-soaked journey into endings, transformation, and raw emotional rebirth Listen everywhere:Bandcamp: https://nepthisis.bandcamp.com/album/history-diesDistrokid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nepthisis/history-dies November 21, 2025 — Albuquerque, NM — NEPTHISIS steps out of the shadows and into the fire with the full release of History Dies, her most ambitious and emotionally charged album yet. After the lead single “All is Fair” lit the fuse earlier this month, the complete record is officially out now on all major platforms. This marks her second full-length release in just two months, a move most artists wouldn’t dare. NEPTHISIS pushes forward anyway, tapping directly into the themes that fuel her work: endings, devastation, rebirth, and the strange beauty that comes after everything falls apart. Blending dark pop with art rock and sweeping cinematic sound design, History Dies delivers a listening experience that cuts deep and lingers. It’s built for anyone who wants more than surface-level sound. This one stares straight into the fire. NEPTHISIS explains the heart of the record: “History Dies is about endings — not just of the world, but of the battles we fight inside ourselves. It’s the sound of collapse, reckoning, and transformation.” At the center of the album lies an intimate piece of poetry, a guiding spark for the emotional core of the project: Every flame was once a version of her — soft, reaching, pleading not to fade.She turns her back to the smoke, letting it linger, letting it teach her.Her past selves glow softly behind her, illuminating the steps she takes alone...She does not look back, and she does not walk away from love.Even in the letting go, she is whole.The air hums with what she’s lost — and still, she moves forward, illuminated by her own becoming. With History Dies, NEPTHISIS once again proves she’s carving her own lane in the dark pop world. Emotion, artistry, and rebellion crash together here, forging a sound that refuses to be ignored. Listen Now:Bandcamp: https://nepthisis.bandcamp.com/album/history-diesDistrokid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nepthisis/history-dies Release Details:Artist: NEPTHISISAlbum: History Dies — Out NowLead Single: “All is Fair”Genre: Dark Pop / Art Pop / ExperimentalLocation: Albuquerque, New Mexico For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com   Follow NEPTHISIS: https://www.sheilaeden.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/70vm3Zd4XlWqy4sVr3jZeZhttps://nepthisis.bandcamp.com/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nepthisis/1584530307https://www.facebook.com/Nepthisis/https://www.instagram.com/nepthisis/https://www.tiktok.com/@nepthisis/https://www.youtube.com/@nepthisis Contact: DarkIrisPR@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE TROUSERS UNLEASH NEW ALBUM “NECESSARY EVIL”Budapest’s Hard-Rock Heavy Hitters Are Back With Their Most Explosive Record Yet — Out Now Listen here: https://wmmd.lnk.to/thetrousers_necessaryevil Budapest, Hungary –... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE TROUSERS UNLEASH NEW ALBUM “NECESSARY EVIL”Budapest’s Hard-Rock Heavy Hitters Are Back With Their Most Explosive Record Yet — Out Now Listen here: https://wmmd.lnk.to/thetrousers_necessaryevil Budapest, Hungary – Europe’s riff-slinging troublemakers The Trousers have returned with their brand new full-length album “Necessary Evil,” out now via Music Fashion Records and ready to hit every platform like a runaway freight train. Built on the band’s no-nonsense blend of garage rock grit, 70s hard rock muscle, and the swaggering darkness of 90s and 2000s alt-rock, “Necessary Evil” delivers exactly what longtime fans expect — big riffs, sharp hooks, and enough attitude to level a barroom. If you dig AC/DC, The Hellacopters, Thin Lizzy, Motorhead, or Queens of the Stone Age, this record is going to feel like home. Produced by Zoltán Kőváry and Zoltán Cs. Szabó, with Szabó once again behind the mix and master, the new album keeps the band’s classic spirit intact while pushing their sound into even tougher, tighter territory. The Trousers have been firing on all cylinders since their 2022 release “Animal Gun,” which pulled in 7–10/10 reviews across Europe, and “Necessary Evil” looks ready to raise that bar again. Formed in 2008, The Trousers have stacked up six albums and several EPs, including fan favorites like the 2013 LP “Freakbeat,” which featured a guest solo from Nicke Andersson of The Hellacopters. Their recent single “Second Hand Suicide” earned high praise abroad, being hailed as “a real rock classic” by Canadian radio. A seasoned touring machine, the band has conquered stages throughout Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, and Serbia. Along the way they’ve shared the spotlight with giants like Dirty Honey, Black Stone Cherry, Tygers of Pan Tang, MC5, Peter Pan Speedrock, Peter Hook & The Light, The Blue Van, Barb Wire Dolls, and more. “Necessary Evil” is out now and streaming worldwide. For press inquiries, interviews, or promo copies, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com  Follow the band at these links: https://thetrousersband.com/en/https://www.facebook.com/thetrousershttps://www.instagram.com/the_trousers/https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSharpshooter1969/https://open.spotify.com/artist/61XARqeYgeb8UoTOz7lNVChttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-trousers/78835419 Contact: thetrousersbandofficial@gmail.com Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACERBIC UNLEASHES DEATH-THRASH MASTERPIECE “ABHORRENT ATROCITIES AGAINST ALL HUMANKIND” – OUT FEBRUARY 2026 Olympia, WA – ACERBIC, the searing death-thrash powerhouse from Olympia, Washington, announces the release of their... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACERBIC UNLEASHES DEATH-THRASH MASTERPIECE “ABHORRENT ATROCITIES AGAINST ALL HUMANKIND” – OUT FEBRUARY 2026 Olympia, WA – ACERBIC, the searing death-thrash powerhouse from Olympia, Washington, announces the release of their debut EP, Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind, set to strike in February 2026. Fusing relentless aggression with melodic darkness, ACERBIC delivers six devastating tracks designed to thrill fans of Carcass, At The Gates, and Power Trip. Founded in 2013 as a solo project by guitarist Chris Thompson, ACERBIC has evolved over the years into a full-force band featuring Gabriel Glandon on vocals, Xander Provencher on bass, Chris Hannan on drums, and Thompson himself on guitar. With influences ranging from old-school death metal to melodic intricacy, ACERBIC’s sound blends vicious riffs, menacing grooves, and haunting melodies into a dark, visceral atmosphere. The band first grabbed attention with their 2023 demo, featuring session drums by Dirk Verbeuren and scorching leads from Kragen Lum on “Despondent.” The demo’s international recognition, including features in Slowly We Rot magazine (Romania) and Guts N Blood Records’ Rotten Pages #8 compilation (Peru), set the stage for a full band lineup and the creation of their debut EP. Recorded at Elektriccity Recording in Portland, Oregon (August 2025) and mixed/mastered by Charlie Koryn (October–November 2025), Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind showcases ACERBIC at their most brutal and precise. From Gabriel’s guttural growls and banshee highs to Chris Hannan’s punishing drumming and Xander Provencher’s 6-string bass melodies complementing Thompson’s guitar riffs, this EP is a front-to-back assault that will satisfy fans with a taste for extreme, melody-laden metal. The lead single, “Shallow Grave,” is accompanied by a striking music video produced by J. Donovan Malley, while the EP’s hand-painted cover art by Matt Stikker visually captures the EP’s dark intensity. Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind will be available in limited CD and cassette editions via ACERBIC’s Bandcamp page. Hailing from Olympia’s metal scene, ACERBIC continues to haunt stages along 4th Avenue, bringing uncompromising death-thrash to fans near and far. EP Release Date: February 2026Genre: Death-Thrash / Melodic Death MetalFormat: CD and Cassette (Limited)Recorded at: Elektriccity Recording, Portland, ORMixed & Mastered by: Charlie KorynProduced by: ACERBICVideo for “Shallow Grave” by: J. Donovan MalleyArtwork by: Matt StikkerLabel: Independent For interviews, review copies, or press inquiries: zach@metaldevastationradio.com Check them out on YouTube and subscribe: [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="NE1HH6y5IwY"] Connect: https://www.facebook.com/AcerbicMetalhttps://www.instagram.com/acerbic.metal/https://www.youtube.com/@AcerbicMetalhttps://acerbic.bandcamp.com Contact: riffsandspliffs666@gmail.com Less