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AEGROR Release Atmospheric Cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Road to Nowhere” on All Major Streaming Platforms German extreme metal band AEGROR have unveiled their haunting interpretation of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic track “Road to Nowhere,” with the new... More

AEGROR Release Atmospheric Cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Road to Nowhere” on All Major Streaming Platforms German extreme metal band AEGROR have unveiled their haunting interpretation of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic track “Road to Nowhere,” with the new version now available worldwide across all major digital streaming platforms. Originally recorded exclusively for ANTICHRIST Magazine’s international compilation A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, AEGROR’s rendition first surfaced on Bandcamp and YouTube alongside contributions from artists around the world paying tribute to one of heavy metal’s most influential and enduring figures. Following the track’s initial release, the band have now made their interpretation available as a standalone digital single. Rather than attempting a note-for-note recreation, AEGROR have approached “Road to Nowhere” through the dark and atmospheric lens of their own musical identity. Crushing riffs, shadowy textures, and an intense emotional weight reshape the familiar composition while preserving the heart of the original. The result is a version that clearly honors Ozzy’s legacy while sounding unmistakably like AEGROR. Adding further weight to the production, the single was mastered by Nikita Kamprad of Der Weg Einer Freiheit, whose work brings additional depth, clarity, and power to the finished track. Speaking about the release, AEGROR explain: “Ozzy Osbourne has inspired generations of musicians, ourselves included. Being invited to contribute to this tribute was both an honour and a responsibility. We wanted to preserve the emotional core of ‘Road to Nowhere’ while translating it into our own musical language. This release is our way of expressing gratitude to one of metal’s most influential voices.” The release arrives following AEGROR’s worldwide signing with EMG, marking another significant step in the band’s continuing evolution. While “Road to Nowhere” is first and foremost a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, AEGROR have also incorporated the song into the mythology surrounding their own Plaguebreeder Universe. In the band’s hands, the familiar story becomes another dark fragment within that expanding world, a recognizable shadow recast through AEGROR’s own narrative and musical vision. For fans of atmospheric and extreme metal, the new single offers a fresh way to experience a classic Ozzy composition while highlighting the increasingly distinctive identity AEGROR have built for themselves. “Road to Nowhere” by AEGROR is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, and all major digital streaming platforms. Listen Now [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="HYhJXIXO98Q"] AEGROR Linktree:https://linktr.ee/aegror Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANIFEST Featured At BraveWords With Ferocious New Single “World Is For Sale” Norwegian thrash/death metal force earns new international coverage ahead of Nothing Left To Kill TRONDHEIM, Norway, August 17, 2026 – Norwegian... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANIFEST Featured At BraveWords With Ferocious New Single “World Is For Sale” Norwegian thrash/death metal force earns new international coverage ahead of Nothing Left To Kill TRONDHEIM, Norway, August 17, 2026 – Norwegian thrash/death metal force MANIFEST continues to make noise internationally as the band’s latest single, “World Is For Sale,” has been featured by BraveWords. The feature shines a spotlight on the second single from MANIFEST’s upcoming sixth full-length album, Nothing Left To Kill, describing the track as a full-throttle thrash metal assault driven by blistering riffs, relentless momentum, and an unmistakable old-school metal attitude. “World Is For Sale” delivers a raw, aggressive punch that showcases MANIFEST’s collision of thrash and death metal. The track offers another hard-hitting preview of Nothing Left To Kill, which is set for release September 18, 2026 via Sound Pollution, ViciSolum, and Violent Media. Formed in Trondheim in 2000, MANIFEST have built a reputation for explosive live performances and have shared stages with heavyweights including Meshuggah and Napalm Death. With their new album, the band continues to channel the uncompromising spirit of classic extreme metal while pushing their sound forward. The full BraveWords feature is available now. https://bravewords.com/news/manifest-unleash-ferocious-new-single-world-is-for-sale-ahead-of-upcoming-nothing-left-to-kill-album/ Stream/download “World Is For Sale”:https://orcd.co/vm002s2 Pre-order/pre-save Nothing Left To Kill:https://orcd.co/vm002 [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="qAr-_De237I"]   Connect:  https://www.manifestmetal.com/https://www.instagram.com/manifest.metalhttps://www.facebook.com/manifestnorway Contact:Ole Marius Larmerud – ole@manifestmetal.comViolent Media – contact@manifestmetal.com Photo Credit: Raymond Eide Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE B.F. Raid Unleashes New Album Combat Zone And Spotlights Crushing Single “Punchdrunk” Massachusetts metal outfit turns the streets, memories, and overlooked stories of Greater Boston into a ten-track musical documentary... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE B.F. Raid Unleashes New Album Combat Zone And Spotlights Crushing Single “Punchdrunk” Massachusetts metal outfit turns the streets, memories, and overlooked stories of Greater Boston into a ten-track musical documentary BOSTON, Massachusetts — Massachusetts heavy metal band B.F. Raid has released its second full-length album, Combat Zone, aand is currently spotlighting the hard-hitting track “Punchdrunk” as the album's featured single. Released July 30, 2026, Combat Zone is far more than a conventional heavy metal record. Recorded at The Record Co. in Boston with engineer Jamie Rowe, the album serves as an audio documentary about growing up and living in and around Boston, combining the band's distinctly heavy sound with stories rooted in real places, people, memories, and experiences. At the center of the current campaign is “Punchdrunk,” one of the album's ten tracks and a strong representation of B.F. Raid's ability to balance traditional heavy metal power with the progressive structures, unconventional harmony, punk directness, and melodic foundations that define the band's sound. The track sits within an album inspired by Boston's former Combat Zone and the present-day area surrounding Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. Across Combat Zone, B.F. Raid explores addiction, isolation, memory, desire, difficult relationships, survival, and the people whose stories are often overlooked. "Combat Zone is more than a collection of songs—it’s an audio documentary about growing up and living in Boston. Every track is rooted in a real place, person, memory or hard-earned experience, delivered through the heaviest and most diverse music B.F. Raid has ever recorded." B.F. Raid features Bill Kotowski on vocals, Bruce Owens on guitar and keyboards, Matt "Moose" Howard on bass, and Jamie Forbes on drums. Kotowski, Owens, and Forbes are originally from Malden, Massachusetts, while Howard hails from Dallas, Texas. The band's sound draws from the classic heavy metal tradition while refusing to remain confined by it. Progressive arrangements, punk attitude, unconventional harmonic ideas, dissonance, atmospheric textures, and strong melodic writing all play a role in B.F. Raid's music, making Combat Zone a natural fit for fans of Motörhead, Iron Maiden, and Pantera. The songwriting process is equally collaborative. While an individual member may introduce the initial idea for a song, every composition is developed collectively, with all four musicians contributing to the final arrangement. Guitarist and keyboardist Bruce Owens frequently incorporates atonal ideas, unexpected intervals, dissonance, and unresolved movement into his compositions. Bassist Matt "Moose" Howard often establishes the tonal center of a song while stepping forward as a featured or solo instrument. Vocalist Bill Kotowski provides the emotional and narrative direction, while drummer Jamie Forbes drives the movement, dynamics, and structure. That collective approach is particularly important to Combat Zone. "No song reached the finish line exactly the way it started," the band explains. "Once all four of us began working on it, the structure, mood, and direction could change completely. Every member helped shape what the listener ultimately hears." “Punchdrunk” now serves as the band's featured single from the album, giving listeners a direct entry point into the world of Combat Zone while highlighting the chemistry of the current lineup. The album follows B.F. Raid's 2024 full-length Raided Again, which introduced the current lineup to a wider audience. Tracks including "Becky," "Hollywood With Snakes," and "Angel" received independent radio airplay and helped establish the band with listeners and broadcasters in the United States and abroad. With Combat Zone, B.F. Raid takes that foundation considerably further. While the title Combat Zone may suggest violence, the album contains no violent themes. Its heaviness comes from emotional tension, personal struggle, difficult circumstances, and the realities of the environments described throughout the record. B.F. Raid does not attempt to romanticize Boston's past, pass judgment on its present, or offer easy answers to complicated problems. Instead, the band documents what it has seen, experienced, remembered, and lived through. The result is an album that is unmistakably heavy metal and unmistakably connected to Greater Boston. B.F. Raid's Combat Zone is out now, with “Punchdrunk” serving as the album's featured single. https://bfraid.bandcamp.com/album/combat-zone About B.F. Raid B.F. Raid is a Massachusetts heavy metal band featuring Bill Kotowski on vocals, Bruce Owens on guitar and keyboards, Matt "Moose" Howard on bass, and Jamie Forbes on drums. Combining traditional heavy metal with progressive composition, punk energy, unconventional harmony, melodic foundations, and story-driven songwriting, the band has developed a sound that is heavy, unpredictable, and deeply rooted in the character of Greater Boston. Their second full-length album, Combat Zone, was released July 30, 2026. For Fans Of: Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Pantera Connect:  https://linktr.ee/BFRAID Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAZORFLOWER Announces Debut Self-Titled Album Out September 18, 2026 UK-based blackgaze and experimental black metal project Razorflower will release its debut self-titled album on September 18, 2026. Created by Benedikt... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAZORFLOWER Announces Debut Self-Titled Album Out September 18, 2026 UK-based blackgaze and experimental black metal project Razorflower will release its debut self-titled album on September 18, 2026. Created by Benedikt Willnecker, formerly of Ära Krâ, Razorflower pushes beyond the traditional boundaries of black metal, combining blistering intensity with elements of folk, ambient music, orchestral composition, and electronic sound design inspired by techno and modern experimental music. For fans of Deafheaven, Oathbreaker, and Mogwai, the album presents an immersive and emotionally charged listening experience that unfolds as one continuous composition rather than a collection of disconnected songs. Flowing seamlessly between aggressive black metal passages and expansive atmospheric sections, Razorflower embraces contrast and movement, creating a cinematic journey through sound, emotion, and tension. Lyrically, the album draws inspiration from early 20th-century poetry and the emotional and political instability that preceded both World Wars. These themes are explored through a contemporary lens, reflecting cycles of fear, alienation, social unrest, and emotional detachment in modern society. At its core, the album also represents a desire for distance and resistance against the overwhelming pressures of modern life. The release features contributions from several guest musicians, including drummer Filip Gäddnäs, harsh vocals from Thomas Blanc of Astral Lore, and clean vocals from Diego García Araujo. Additional elements include Spanish vocal melodies and lyrics by García Araujo, as well as western-style guitar work performed by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen in the album’s final section. The album was mixed and mastered by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen, known for his work with Sunken, helping shape the record’s dynamic blend of atmosphere, aggression, and sonic depth. Production Credits Vocals performed and recorded by Thomas Blanc (harsh vocals) and Diego García Araujo (clean vocals)Drums performed, recorded, and edited by Filip GäddnäsMixed and mastered by Johan Emanuel JørgensenVocal melody and lyrics in the Spanish section by Diego García AraujoWestern guitar in the final section performed by Johan Emanuel Jørgensen Razorflower will be released worldwide on September 18, 2026. For press inquiries, interviews, and review requests, contact zach@metaldevastationradio.com Connect:  https://razorflower.bandcamp.com/ Contact: razorflower.band@gmail.com Less

Mutation Unleash Primal Death Metal Fury on Debut Album Esoteric Order of Debauchery Swedish Death Metal Destroyers Set October 9 International Release Through Hells Headbangers Stockholm, Sweden's Mutation are preparing to unleash their... More

Mutation Unleash Primal Death Metal Fury on Debut Album Esoteric Order of Debauchery Swedish Death Metal Destroyers Set October 9 International Release Through Hells Headbangers Stockholm, Sweden's Mutation are preparing to unleash their long-awaited debut full-length, Esoteric Order of Debauchery, with Hells Headbangers announcing October 9 as the album's international release date. The record will be available on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape. Formed around 2019 by drummer S.N and guitarist K.L, Mutation began as a mutual obsession with the earliest and most savage forms of raw death metal. The pair eventually expanded the lineup in 2022 with vocalist N.S, guitarist S.Q, and bassist S.B, finally giving the band the firepower needed to record their first demo. Released in 2023, Demo '23 arrived like a punch to the throat, delivering utterly unhinged intensity alongside an authentically ancient atmosphere. The demo caught the attention of Perdition Temple's Gene Palubicki, who helped bring Mutation to the attention of Hells Headbangers. The label soon signed the band, setting the stage for what would become their first full-length assault. Now, that assault has arrived. Esoteric Order of Debauchery Forged in the spirit of death metal's most feral beginnings, Esoteric Order of Debauchery is raw, primitive, violent, and completely uninterested in modern polish. Mutation don't attempt to clean up the chaos. Instead, they embrace everything that made early death metal feel dangerous in the first place. Relentless blastbeats, savage riffs, filthy feedback, cavernous vocals, and an atmosphere soaked in menace come together in a sound that feels ripped straight from the genre's darkest underground origins. Every track is short, sharp, and savage, built around instinct rather than perfection. The songs hit fast and hard, with riffs that slash through the noise while the drums threaten to completely lose control. There's an unmistakable sense of danger running through the entire record, as though every note carries its own death sentence. This isn't death metal designed to be polished, progressive, or accessible. Mutation aren't here to evolve death metal. They're here to drag it back to its most primal form and make it bleed again. Join the Esoteric Order of Debauchery or fall before their ritual blade. Hear "Necromantical Holocaust" In anticipation of the album's release, Mutation have unleashed the brand-new track "Necromantical Holocaust", available now through the official Hells Headbangers YouTube channel. Fans can also hear the previously released track "Pestilent Whore", offering another vicious preview of what Esoteric Order of Debauchery has in store. International Release Date: October 9, 2026Label: Hells HeadbangersFormats: CD, Vinyl LP, CassetteBand: MutationAlbum: Esoteric Order of DebaucheryOrigin: Stockholm, SwedenGenre: Raw Death Metal Mutation's Esoteric Order of Debauchery arrives October 9 through Hells Headbangers. If you're craving death metal stripped down to its ugliest, most primitive, and most dangerous form, this one belongs on your radar. Listen to "Necromantical Holocaust," hear "Pestilent Whore," and find preorder information through Hells Headbangers. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="ECoa78s5Ydw"] Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The End of Melancholy Return With Powerful New Single "Halo" Out Now | Gothic Alternative Metal Rising From Adversity For Fans Of: Lacuna Coil, Infected Rain, Spiritbox After years of international touring, major support... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The End of Melancholy Return With Powerful New Single "Halo" Out Now | Gothic Alternative Metal Rising From Adversity For Fans Of: Lacuna Coil, Infected Rain, Spiritbox After years of international touring, major support slots, and overcoming extraordinary challenges, Georgia-based gothic alternative metal outfit The End of Melancholy have unleashed their emotionally charged new single "Halo," marking a powerful new chapter for the band. Fronted by haunting female vocals and backed by crushing modern metal instrumentation, The End of Melancholy have spent years carving out their place in the international metal scene. The band has shared stages with artists including Motionless in White, Theatres des Vampires, and Hanzel und Gretyl, while touring extensively across Europe with performances in Poland, Lithuania, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Switzerland, Estonia, and beyond. One of the band's defining career moments came in 2019 when Chris Motionless personally selected The End of Melancholy as the support act for Motionless in White's show in St. Petersburg. Their momentum continued in 2020 when they signed with renowned European booking agency Massive Music, home to artists including Infected Rain, Nile, Gorgoroth, and Vader. The band has also earned praise from Chris "The Lord" Harms of Lord of the Lost, who publicly shared and complimented their cover of one of his band's songs across social media. Following the release of their acclaimed sophomore album Nature Unleashed in 2021, supported by multiple music videos and an international PR campaign with Maria Ferrero of Adrenaline PR, The End of Melancholy signed with DI Records in the United States before releasing the single "No Karma" in 2023. Now operating independently once again, the band is preparing for the release of their next full-length album while actively seeking the right label and industry partners to help propel the project to the next level. Leading the charge is "Halo," a deeply personal and significant release for the band. "'Halo' is the band's most significant release since being forced to leave Russia. It is only our second release since relocating and marks another important step toward our new full-length album. The song was professionally recorded in the studio and accompanied by a full-scale music video filmed in Georgia. The entire process, from writing and recording the track to producing the video, took approximately one year." Produced by Andrew Petroff, who handled the songwriting, production, studio recording, mixing, mastering, and music video production, with all lyrics written and vocals recorded by Olly Lex, "Halo" showcases the band's continued artistic evolution while delivering the cinematic atmosphere, emotional intensity, and modern heaviness fans have come to expect. With a renewed sense of purpose and years of international experience behind them, The End of Melancholy continue proving that adversity can fuel creativity. "Halo" stands as both a statement of resilience and an exciting preview of what's to come from one of gothic alternative metal's most determined independent acts. "Halo" Is Out Now Listen to "Halo" on Bandcamp:https://theendofmelancholy.bandcamp.com/album/halo All Streaming & Music Links:https://linktr.ee/theendofmelancholy CONNECT WITH THE END OF MELANCHOLY Linktree:https://linktr.ee/theendofmelancholy [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="CImbcuQDgR8"] Follow The End of Melancholy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theendofmelancholy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theendofmelancholy Linktree https://linktr.ee/theendofmelancholy Less

🔥 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, TRIVAN, 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, TRIVAN, crushed the competition with a staggering 10,525,129 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, August 21th at 9PM EST! Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 08/17/26 - 08/21/26 Less