Death Has Spoken Announce First-Ever Vinyl Release of Elegy Polish death-doom metal band Death Has Spoken will release their third full-length album, Elegy, on 180g black vinyl for the first time on September 11, 2026, through Meuse Music... More

Death Has Spoken Announce First-Ever Vinyl Release of Elegy Polish death-doom metal band Death Has Spoken will release their third full-length album, Elegy, on 180g black vinyl for the first time on September 11, 2026, through Meuse Music Records. Limited to just 200 copies worldwide, the release marks the band's first-ever vinyl edition. Almost one year after Elegy originally arrived on CD and digital platforms, Death Has Spoken are bringing the album to vinyl, a format that feels particularly suited to the record's crushing weight, melancholic atmosphere and immersive songwriting. Originally released in October 2025, Elegy serves as the final chapter in a trilogy that began with the band's debut album Fade. Across seven original compositions, Death Has Spoken explore themes of mortality, loss and the unknown, blending crushing death-doom heaviness with atmospheric passages and deeply melancholic melodies. For collectors and fans of physical releases, the new edition has been given special attention. The 180g black vinyl includes the album's original artwork, a full-size lyric insert and a band photo. Mastering duties were handled by Greg Chandler of legendary UK doom metal outfit Esoteric at Priory Recording Studios in Birmingham, England. The vinyl edition also features a slight difference from the original CD and digital versions of Elegy. To preserve the best possible sound quality throughout the vinyl's running time, the release contains only the seven original Elegy tracks. The Agalloch cover featured on the CD and digital editions has been omitted from the vinyl pressing. With only 200 copies being pressed worldwide, the release is set to become a highly collectible addition to the Death Has Spoken catalog. The Elegy vinyl will be available through the Meuse Music Records store, Death Has Spoken's Bandcamp page, and directly from the band at live shows. To celebrate the release, Death Has Spoken will also perform two special concerts in Poland: September 11, 2026Sześcian, Białystok, Poland September 12, 2026VooDoo Club, Warsaw, Poland For fans who have followed Death Has Spoken through the Fade trilogy, the arrival of Elegy on vinyl offers a chance to experience the trilogy's final chapter in a definitive physical format. And with only 200 copies available, this is one of those releases where waiting until later probably isn't the smartest move. Listen to Death Has Spoken Death Has Spoken Bandcamp:http://deathhasspoken.bandcamp.com/ Meuse Music Records:https://www.m9music.eu/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3i6Su11UGj2B6dPcDRZxNv?si=Sqt9FS8USoiUqLGiscQjUQ Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/in/album/elegy/1814283689 "Within the Hills" Official Music Video:[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="NNPK6etFFDM"] "Through Shaded Ways" Lyric Video:[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="QFad3QsPhj0"] Follow Death Has Spoken Website: http://deathhasspoken.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deathhasspokenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathhasspoken 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 28th at 9PM EST! Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 08/24/26 - 08/28/26 Less

Louisiana metal powerhouse BRAT is back with another savage preview of its upcoming sophomore album, Manslayer, dropping the retaliatory new single “Trophy Hunting.” Set for release September 25, Manslayer follows BRAT’s 2024 debut Social Grace... More

Louisiana metal powerhouse BRAT is back with another savage preview of its upcoming sophomore album, Manslayer, dropping the retaliatory new single “Trophy Hunting.” Set for release September 25, Manslayer follows BRAT’s 2024 debut Social Grace and pushes the band’s filthy blend of primitive death metal, garroting thrash, and swamp-drenched hardcore even further into the darkest corners of the underground. The album was recorded at Chicago’s Bricktop Recording, with Weekend Nachos’ Andy Nelson handling production, engineering, and mixing. Brad Boatright, whose credits include Deadguy, Pig Destroyer, and Lathe of Heaven, handled mastering, giving the record the kind of massive, punishing sound BRAT’s material demands. At the center of “Trophy Hunting” is vocalist Liz Selfish’s exploration of reactive abuse and the cycle of control that can ultimately reach a breaking point. “Trophy Hunting is a classic tale of older men seeking a trophy wife that they can control,” explains Selfish. “The video showcases the brutal aftermath of a young wife who has had enough.” The accompanying video takes that concept and turns it into a violent reckoning, bringing the song’s themes of manipulation, control, and retaliation to life with the same unrelenting intensity that defines BRAT’s music. Watch “Trophy Hunting” here:[jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="dL-4K_GyVLo"] Interestingly, one of the influences behind Manslayer comes from a place that might not be the first thing you'd expect when listening to BRAT: country music. Selfish drew inspiration from country songs centered around women getting revenge and taking their power back after being wronged. Songs such as The Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl,” Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats,” and Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead” provided an unlikely but fitting source of inspiration. There is something undeniably metal about those stories. Betrayal, revenge, rage, and consequences have been staples of heavy music forever. Country music just sometimes delivers them with a different accent. With 17 tracks of uncompromising heaviness, Manslayer looks set to continue BRAT’s assault on the underground while expanding the band's already distinctive perspective. “Trophy Hunting” offers another taste of what is coming, and if this track is any indication, BRAT isn't interested in pulling its punches. Manslayer arrives September 25. Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DREAD WITCH Unleash a Cinematic Descent Into Darkness With New Doom Metal Album CULT Danish doom metal force DREAD WITCH will release their crushing second album, CULT, on October 31, 2026 via DHU Records and Gateway Music... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DREAD WITCH Unleash a Cinematic Descent Into Darkness With New Doom Metal Album CULT Danish doom metal force DREAD WITCH will release their crushing second album, CULT, on October 31, 2026 via DHU Records and Gateway Music Danish doom metal outfit DREAD WITCH are preparing to unleash CULT, their second full-length album and a darker, heavier and more cinematic evolution of the band's sound. Set for release on October 31, 2026, CULT is a 36-minute descent into an occult nightmare built from colossal riffs, crushing drums, ritualistic vocals and an immense wall of sound. Formed in Denmark in 2023 by former members of Scamp, Horned Almighty, Stone Cadaver and The World State, DREAD WITCH came together with one simple mission: create exceedingly heavy and dark doom metal inspired by horror literature, cult cinema and bands such as Pink Floyd and Triptykon. With CULT, that vision has been pushed even further into the darkness. The album unfolds like a horror movie translated into sound. From the unsettling opening instrumental "Born Again," where the cries of a bawling infant collide with dissonant guitars, to the monumental eight-minute closing journey "Omen of Oblivion," DREAD WITCH create a bleak and immersive universe inhabited by serpents, witches, human sacrifices and unspeakable horrors. The title track, "Cult," drives the listener deeper with bone-shattering riffs and dark psychedelic textures, while "The Summoning" introduces occult chanting, sinister lyrics and an eerie atmospheric passage before erupting into a crushingly groove-heavy finale. The pace picks up on "Cyclops," the album's shortest and most aggressive track, delivering an in-your-face barrage of riffs built for serious headbanging. "Altar" brings another dimension to the record with a guest appearance from Sofia Schmidt of Ethereal Kingdoms, who takes on the role of the Dread Witch herself in a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply unsettling. Then comes "Marrow," where up-tempo death metal phrasing and staccato riffs collide with the unexpected sound of a didgeridoo, creating what feels like an infernal freight train barreling straight into the abyss. Instrumental "Vesexuff" serves as an ominous prelude to the album's epic finale, "Omen of Oblivion," completing a journey through dark landscapes of monumental riffs, powerful vocals and oppressive atmosphere. At the center of the sonic assault is an immense wall of sound created from three low-tuned guitars, distorted bass, crushing drums, ritualistic vocals and ambient textures. The result is doom metal that is massive without sacrificing dynamics, atmosphere or detail. CULT was engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by legendary Danish producer Tue Madsen, whose extensive credits include Meshuggah, Baest, Moonspell, The Haunted and Belphegor, among many others. The album was recorded at Antfarm Studios, with artwork created by Deliriavision and layout by Andreas Cadaver. DREAD WITCH previously established their reputation with their 2023 debut, Tower of the Severed Serpent, which Deathrattle Podcast praised for its "riffs of gravitational force and neutronium density." The band has continued to develop that crushing foundation on CULT, creating what is arguably an even more immersive and sinister statement. DREAD WITCH creates Boschian landscapes of doom that, as RockHard Italy said, "capture the listener in a magnetic whirlpool that is difficult to escape." With CULT, there may be no escape at all. DREAD WITCH - CULT Release Date: October 31, 2026Labels: DHU Records / Bottomless Pit / Gateway MusicFormats: Digital / CD / LPGenre: Doom / Death MetalFor Fans Of: Conan, Triptykon, Devin Townsend DREAD WITCH Mikael Rise - Lead Vocals & GuitarDennis Larsen - DrumsAndreas Cadaver - GuitarLeifur Nielsen - Bass & VocalsJesper Kragh - Lead Guitar Credits Recorded at Antfarm StudiosProduced, Mixed & Mastered by Tue MadsenArtwork by DeliriavisionLayout by Andreas CadaverMusic & Lyrics by Andreas Cadaver Discography Tower of the Severed Serpent - 2023CULT - 2026 The official "Cult" music video was directed by DREAD WITCH and edited by Leifur Nielsen. EPK, logos and additional band materials:https://linktr.ee/dreadwitch DREAD WITCH's CULT arrives October 31, 2026. Enter the darkness. Join the cult. No generative AI was used in the making of CULT. Check out the video:  [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="0KPPoWCZb9Q"] Connect: https://linktr.ee/dreadwitch Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEMESIS Unleashes New Wave of Thrash Metal With Sophomore Album Eye for an Eye Houston, Texas thrash metal force NEMESIS is set to unleash its highly anticipated sophomore album, Eye for an Eye, in late summer/early fall... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEMESIS Unleashes New Wave of Thrash Metal With Sophomore Album Eye for an Eye Houston, Texas thrash metal force NEMESIS is set to unleash its highly anticipated sophomore album, Eye for an Eye, in late summer/early fall 2026. For Fans Of: Megadeth, Slayer, Metallica Houston, Texas has a long history of producing bands that know how to bring the heat, and NEMESIS is carrying that tradition forward with a vicious brand of thrash metal built on relentless riffs, breakneck tempos, razor-sharp musicianship, and pure pit-ready aggression. Formed by Nick Broussard, Reagan Burkhardt, Ezra Terry, and Alex Fullerton, NEMESIS draws heavily from the classic 1980s thrash movement, taking inspiration from genre-defining acts including Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Forbidden, and Exodus, while delivering the sound with a modern underground intensity. The band's sophomore album, Eye for an Eye, follows their 2023 debut, False Reality, which introduced listeners to the band's raw and uncompromising attack through tracks including Aggressor, Slave of Mistakes, State of Pain, and Escape. The album earned attention for channeling the fury of Slayer and the early bite of Metallica while establishing NEMESIS as a force to watch within the American thrash underground. Now, NEMESIS is coming back harder. Eye for an Eye features the singles "Hell's Last Kiss," "Governed With Fear," and "Eternally Lost," three unhinged blasts of thrash that showcase a band operating at full power. The album is co-produced by NEMESIS and legendary producer Randy Burns, with Burns handling mixing and mastering. Steve Simpson of Subhuman Recordings provides drum engineering. Burns' legendary production credits include work with metal heavyweights such as Megadeth and Kreator, making his involvement with Eye for an Eye a particularly fitting collaboration for a band deeply rooted in the classic thrash tradition. The band's live reputation has become just as formidable as its recorded output. NEMESIS has shared stages with legendary acts including Armored Saint, Metal Church, Fueled By Fire, Eyehategod, Goatwhore, and ACCEPT, winning over both younger metalheads and longtime thrash veterans with dynamic performances that combine old-school nostalgia with a fresh, aggressive edge. That momentum helped NEMESIS reach the national finals of the Wacken Metal Battle USA Championship, while also earning the distinction of being crowned Texas State Champions. As JC of JC's Kick Ass Rock Show puts it: "NEMESIS is truly the NWOT (New Wave of Thrash)." The band's tightly locked musicianship has also earned praise from Vim Feugo of Metal Music Archives, who described NEMESIS as being "so tight, that when they play, you can't slip a credit card between them." With Eye for an Eye, NEMESIS is proving that thrash metal isn't a relic of the past. The riffs are still sharp, the tempos are still vicious, and the pit is still waiting. NEMESIS isn't just a band. It's a thrash uprising. Eye for an Eye NEMESISRelease: Late Summer / Early Fall 2026Genre: Thrash MetalLabel: Independent / Self-Released Watch the Official Video for "Hell's Last Kiss" [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="3R9gpCPVlJg"] Production Credits:Co-Produced by NEMESIS & Randy BurnsMixing & Mastering: Randy BurnsDrum Engineering: Steve SimpsonManagement: Self Managed Connect:  https://www.nemesisriffs.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095389874020https://www.instagram.com/nemesisriffshttps://nemesisriffs.bandcamp.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KRQTIJyTao9YAOtekwqBDhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/nemesis/1611789985 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CANDLEPOWER RECORDS SIGNS LOS ANGELES PROGRESSIVE METAL POWERHOUSE STRYFE Dynamic Southern California Band Joins Candlepower Records Through Virgin Music Group/UMG; New Single “Breathe” Available Now LOS ANGELES, CA —... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CANDLEPOWER RECORDS SIGNS LOS ANGELES PROGRESSIVE METAL POWERHOUSE STRYFE Dynamic Southern California Band Joins Candlepower Records Through Virgin Music Group/UMG; New Single “Breathe” Available Now LOS ANGELES, CA — Candlepower Records and ElectraCast Media are proud to announce a new distribution agreement with Los Angeles-based progressive metal powerhouse Stryfe, bringing the band into the Candlepower Records family with distribution through Virgin Music Group/UMG. The partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Stryfe, whose dynamic combination of heavy rock, progressive metal, intricate arrangements, and commanding vocals has established the band as one of Southern California's distinctive rising metal acts. The first release from Stryfe through Candlepower Records, “Breathe,” is available now on all major streaming platforms. Listen to “Breathe” and find Stryfe online:https://music.stryfeband.com/breathe A Band Built for the Big Stage Candlepower Records first discovered Stryfe in a packed house at The Viper Room, where the band's commanding live performance immediately caught the attention of label co-founder Diego Negrete. Stryfe delivered a set so compelling that Negrete could instantly envision the band commanding a much larger stage. "It was easy for me to imagine the entire show on stage at The Forum," says Negrete. That ability to connect with an audience while delivering sophisticated, hard-hitting musicianship is at the heart of what makes Stryfe stand out. The band's sound brings together progressive metal and heavy rock while drawing from Armenian classical and folk traditions, creating a sonic identity that is both adventurous and accessible. Each member brings decades of musical experience and a diverse cultural and artistic background to the group, resulting in songs that are technically impressive without sacrificing emotion, melody, or impact. Stryfe isn't simply interested in writing songs that sound good on record. They're creating music designed to be experienced live, remembered long after the final note, and carried with listeners wherever they go. The Critics Have Spoken Stryfe's distinctive sound has already earned praise from music media: “Stryfe delivers a very lively sound consisting of heavy rock accents, harmonious chord arrangements and powerful captivating vocals. The best way to describe the sound is a modern metal band with progressive ambitions... Giving the group a unique yet familiar sound.”— Soundmagnet “A sound that has an alternative flavor but is ultimately dominated by progressive metal in a positive way.”— World Of Metal Magazine “Hard hitting. Riff driven. Both relentlessly upbeat and laced with brooding intensity.”— V13 Media “Metal rock powerhouse... Stryfe delivers music that is as technically compelling as it is emotionally resonant. Fusing intricate arrangements with influences ranging from progressive metal to Armenian classical and folk traditions, they create a rich sonic tapestry.”— Wormholedeath Records For fans of Tool, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Butterfly Effect, and Karnivool, Stryfe offers a powerful meeting point between progressive ambition, heavy riffs, memorable songwriting, and emotionally charged performance. This is Stryfe's next chapter. And they're ready to turn it up. Candlepower Records: Built By Musicians, For Musicians Founded by hard rock veterans Diego Negrete and Bill Metoyer, Candlepower Records is a division of ElectraCast Media built around decades of real-world experience in the music business. Negrete is a founding member of 1980s metal band MX Machine and a three-time Primetime Emmy Certificate recipient. Metoyer is the former Vice President of Metal Blade Records and has produced and engineered recordings for some of heavy metal's most influential names, including Slayer, D.R.I., Fates Warning, and Dark Angel. With Candlepower Records, that experience is now being brought directly to a new generation of artists. The signing of Stryfe represents a natural fit between a band with a powerful and forward-thinking sound and a label founded by musicians who understand what it takes to build a lasting career in heavy music. “Breathe” Is Available Now Stryfe's first Candlepower Records release, “Breathe,” is available now. Listen, stream, and connect with the band: Stryfe Official Music & Social Links:https://music.stryfeband.com/breathe [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="miPrULhGGNI"] Candlepower Records:https://candlepowerrecords.com/contact Candlepower Records and Stryfe are ready for the next level. Let's Go! Less