Photo credit: Ryan Segedi (courtesy of Cosa Nostra PR) In a recent interview with Luiz Cesar Pimentel of Brazil's Cucamonga, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King revealed candid details about his relationship with bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, especially in... More

Photo credit: Ryan Segedi (courtesy of Cosa Nostra PR) In a recent interview with Luiz Cesar Pimentel of Brazil's Cucamonga, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King revealed candid details about his relationship with bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, especially in the aftermath of Jeff Hanneman's death in 2013. When asked how Hanneman's passing affected his bond with Araya, King responded (via Blabbermouth transcription): "I think Jeff's passing weighed harder on Tom than it did me. Of course it was horrible, but it really weighed on Tom. I think that's what led to him wanting to retire earlier than me, because I think he felt the band was different." King explained that despite Araya expressing a sudden interest in playing SLAYER shows again last year, the two have never been personally close outside of the band: "Just like it was in [the earlier years of] SLAYER, [Tom and I] don't talk on the phone. We rarely text each other. He's not the guy I started the band with. He's a different person. I basically stayed very similar to who I've been in my twenties." Despite these differences, King insists there’s no bad blood. After SLAYER's reunion shows at Riot Fest and Aftershock Festival in 2023, he and Araya even shared tequila shots backstage: "We got together after the second one, had a shot after the show. He'll drink tequila and I love tequila, so that's what we had." How Jeff Hanneman's Death Impacted SLAYER In January 2011, Jeff Hanneman contracted necrotizing fasciitis — a life-threatening infection — from a spider bite. After numerous surgeries and hospitalizations, Hanneman tragically passed away in 2013 from alcohol-related cirrhosis. His death left an undeniable hole in SLAYER, especially considering his role in writing classics like "Angel of Death" and "South of Heaven." King acknowledged that Hanneman’s death hit Araya particularly hard, accelerating his desire to leave the relentless touring lifestyle behind. Why Tom Araya Chose to Retire From SLAYER In a 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, King recalled the moment he realized Araya wanted out: "We were on tour and some kid was interviewing him. He said, 'I've got to get together with Kerry and talk before we talk about the next record.' I was just assuming, 'Oh fuck, what's this going to be?' And it was, 'I'm done.'" King respected Araya’s decision but admitted it wasn't what he expected. The physical and emotional wear and tear of the road, combined with a growing desire for a quieter life, contributed to Araya's retirement. Unlike King, who "tolerates fame," Araya has always been more reclusive, much like Hanneman was. Personality Differences and Political Tensions in SLAYER Kerry King also pointed out that personality differences were always present in SLAYER: "Me and Tom have never been on the same page... We're just different people. And together, we made great music and a great live show." One source of friction came in 2017 when Araya made a controversial political post about then-president Donald Trump using SLAYER’s official Instagram account. King was "super pissed off" but clarified that the political rift alone wasn’t enough to split the band. "That's what your personal social media is for. You're the only one in this band that gives a shit about this idiot." King confirmed that neither he, nor fellow bandmates Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph, supported Trump's presidency, highlighting how Araya’s actions misrepresented the rest of the band. SLAYER's Reunion: A New Chapter, But A Different Band Prior to SLAYER’s 2024 reunion, Kerry King admitted he hadn’t spoken to Tom Araya since their final farewell show in 2019. "Not even a text. Not even an email." However, when the opportunity to perform again arose — including a special Black Sabbath tribute show in Birmingham, UK — both musicians set aside differences to honor SLAYER’s legacy. King summed it up perfectly: "We're not going to hang out or anything because we are very different people. And together, we made great music and a great live show." Conclusion Kerry King's brutally honest comments about his relationship with Tom Araya offer a raw glimpse into the reality behind one of metal’s most legendary bands. Though they’ve grown apart personally, their ability to reunite for monumental shows proves that SLAYER’s legacy is bigger than any single difference between its members. Fans eagerly await what’s next, even if it’s clear that SLAYER — and its members — will never be quite the same. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="3BwDCcpr61o"] Less

Who will be the winning champion this week on 'MDR Battle Of The Bands' and who will be next months band of the month? Last Month IN THE DISTANCE Won Battle of the Bands and Became Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio with a Massive... More

Who will be the winning champion this week on 'MDR Battle Of The Bands' and who will be next months band of the month? Last Month IN THE DISTANCE Won Battle of the Bands and Became Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio with a Massive 963,585 votes! Check it out HERE! This is the weekly Championship addition to the Band Of The Month – Battle Of The Bands we host every month on MDR! How does this work you ask? Well what we will do is run a poll with the bands that submit music each week on metaldevastationradio.com starting each Sunday and ending each Friday! The winning band each week will be blog posted on site and played and announced on The Zach Moonshine Show, getting thousands of listens on Mixcloud! At the end of the month we will tally the scores from all weeks polls for that month and the band with the highest score of votes will be the winning band for Band Of The Month which includes a feature on our Facebook page reaching thousands of fans, a feature on the front page of metaldevastationradio.com which gets around 100s of thousands of views a month! A free email blast from our PR department, reaching well over 40k contacts including other metal websites, radio stations, record labels, zines and more! Airplay every hour on our stream during general rotation and lots of shares on social media! If you want the world to know who your band is, this is the easiest way to make it happen! If you want to compete in this battle, comment below with the name of your band and we will add you to next weeks battle or send me an email via zach@metaldevastationradio.com every week for battle submissions! Any band can compete an unlimited amount of times in this competition! (If the same band competes each week during the Month, the votes will be combined at the end of the Month) Click on the bands below you would like to vote for as many times as you like or add your own! Poll will be open till 9pm est 5/02/25 Battle Of The Bands Championship For The Week Of 04/28/25 - 05/02/25 Less

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phantom and Brick By Brick Featured in Metal Injection’s "Weekly Injection" Metal fans, take notice! Two crushing new releases have been spotlighted in last week’s edition of Metal Injection’s Weekly Injection! Phantom... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phantom and Brick By Brick Featured in Metal Injection’s "Weekly Injection" Metal fans, take notice! Two crushing new releases have been spotlighted in last week’s edition of Metal Injection’s Weekly Injection! Phantom unleashes a storm with their latest album, Tyrants Of Wrath (High Roller Records). Delivering a ferocious blend of speed metal and thrash, Phantom’s relentless riffs and searing solos are a must-hear for fans of classic aggression and new-school fire. Meanwhile, Brick By Brick brings the heavy with their brutal new record, Collapse (Upstate Records). Packed with crushing hardcore and beatdown anthems, Collapse cements Brick By Brick’s status as a powerhouse in today’s heavy music underground. Both albums are out now — check them out, crank them loud, and support true heavy music! #Phantom #TyrantsOfWrath #BrickByBrick #Collapse #MetalInjection #WeeklyInjection #ThrashMetal #SpeedMetal #Hardcore #Beatdown #HighRollerRecords #UpstateRecords #NewMusic #SupportTheScene #UndergroundMetal #HeavyMusic Check out the feature here: https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/the-weekly-injection-new-releases-from-ghost-machine-head-more-out-this-week-4-25 Check out the bands below:  https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/18345/new-promo-brick-by-brick-dismal-existence-hardcore-crossover https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/27177/phantom-signs-with-high-roller-records-prepares-to-unleash-tyrants-of-wrath-gets-featured-on-banger-tv Less

Amerakin Overdose Premiere New Single “Point Of No Return” via The PRP Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that Amerakin Overdose has premiered their brand-new single and music video, "Point Of No Return," through The PRP. Produced by... More

Amerakin Overdose Premiere New Single “Point Of No Return” via The PRP Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that Amerakin Overdose has premiered their brand-new single and music video, "Point Of No Return," through The PRP. Produced by Jonny Santos (Spineshank), “Point Of No Return” showcases the band's explosive energy and evolution, blending aggressive riffs with a hard-hitting industrial edge. Check out the full premiere now on The PRP and experience the next chapter of Amerakin Overdose! For fans of nu-metal, industrial metal, and hard-hitting modern heavy music — don't miss it! Check it out here: https://www.theprp.com/2025/04/26/news/amerakin-overdose-premiere-video-for-their-jonny-santos-spineshank-produced-new-single-point-of-no-return/ Follow them on Spotify and add to your playlists! Follow Amerakin Overdose: https://www.amerakinoverdoseband.comhttps://www.facebook.com/amerakinoverdosehttps://linktr.ee/amerakinoverdosehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3uPe12fxvWYISA0jvjPlMF Less

Serpent Rider and Gaffed joined The Zach Moonshine Show for a crushing double-feature interview on Metal Devastation Radio! First up, Brandon Corsair of Serpent Rider joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for an epic interview... More

Serpent Rider and Gaffed joined The Zach Moonshine Show for a crushing double-feature interview on Metal Devastation Radio! First up, Brandon Corsair of Serpent Rider joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for an epic interview diving into the band’s new album The Ichor of Chimaera (out now via No Remorse Records)! We talked about Brandon’s journey into music, guitar playing, early influences, and the fantasy books that shaped his vision — including writers like Michael Moorcock. 📚⚔️ He also shared stories about live shows and launching his own event, the Soldiers Of Steel Festival! Then, Gaffed joined The Zach Moonshine Show for a brutal deep dive into their crushing new release I Can Feel Myself Rot (out now via CDN Records)! We talked about the band’s old-school death metal roots, raw recording style, early influences, live shows, and their devotion to the underground death metal spirit. 🤘🦴 ⚔️ Two killer bands, back-to-back, sharing their origins, influences, and what’s coming next — a true feast for fans of heavy and death metal alike. Track list: Battle Of The Bands Top Three Winners: 1 - Trivan - Blackened Heart's Pledge - (122,820 votes)2 - Virya - Seed Of Doubt - (87,517 votes)3 - One Of the Last - Sands of Time - (10,204 votes) The Zach Moonshine Intro 4 - OV RUIN - INFERNAL FLAME (FT. CASEY NEEDLER)5 - Quiescent Mantis - Primal Form Of Aggression6 - Necrotion - Son Of Dog7 - Tonic Breed - The Die is Cast ft. Michael Gilbert (Flotsam and Jetsam)8 - Lost Circus - Uninvited9 - Implant Soul - Drawn To The Flame (feat. Kyle Thomas)10 - Smoulder - Warrior Witch Of Hell Serpent Rider - Interview featuring Tyrant's March/The Hero's Spirit/The Wretch 11 - EZRA BROOKS - Legions (Ironsword Cover) Gaffed - Interview featuring Unclean Spirit/I Can Feel Myself Rot 12 - Hypocrisy - Life of Filth13 - Pungent Stench - Tony14 - Kataklysm - Eternal, I Reach Infinity15 - Skeleton Kru - Snake Bite16 - Webb Of Deceit - In My Wake (Feat. Raven & Jason Aaron Wood)17 - The Red Mountain - The Devils Whiskey (feat Zach Moonshine)18 - Brutal Death Fuck - Alcohol/Cunts of Disease19 - Skullgrinder - House Of Death20 - Skulls Of Death - Carnival Of Death21 - EVERYBODY DIES - EVERYBODY DIES22 - VADER - Unbending23 - Osiah - Street Justice (Live in Norwich)24 - Percipient - Portals25 - Carcass - Corporal Jigsore Quandary/Heartwork26 - Chironex - Blood Of The Beast27 - TMSTN feat. Joni Mustonen - Falling Masterpiece28 - Dead Within Days - Lost Light29 - Seventh Eve - Carnival30 - Amerakin Overdose - Point of No Return31 - Inherently Lost - Art Of Corruption32 - AntiMozdeBeast - Devil's Quarters Streaming now on Mixcloud! Check out the interviews isolated on YouTube, Spotify and apple. [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="tof-drPu8vI"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Ev1LwTlmas8"] Super massive shout out to the 63,178 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in to the live broadcast of the show Friday night! Check out the bands at these links: https://serpentrider.bandcamp.com/album/the-ichor-of-chimaera https://cdnrecords.com/shop/gaffed-i-can-feel-myself-rot/ Less

📸 Photo by Jordan Burke (@200ios) Today marks a monumental release for fans of extreme metal as Osiah—the North East England deathcore juggernauts—drop their brand-new live album, recorded primarily at Bloodstock Open Air... More

📸 Photo by Jordan Burke (@200ios) Today marks a monumental release for fans of extreme metal as Osiah—the North East England deathcore juggernauts—drop their brand-new live album, recorded primarily at Bloodstock Open Air 2024, with additional tracks captured at shows across the UK. Released via Unique Leader Records, this release delivers all the brutality and chaos that Osiah are known for, now immortalized in raw, unrelenting live form. 🎧 Stream “Osiah - Live” now: https://orcd.co/osiahlive📺 Watch the Bloodstock performance: https://youtu.be/trCxWfE1a_M?si=h-iEJGmCOpwfZBY0 Live Tracklisting – A Sonic Assault of Epic Proportions: Seeds of Despair (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)Temporal Punishment (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)A Great Nothing (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)Eye of the Swarm (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)Kardashev Denied (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)Ascension (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)H.V. (Live at Bloodstock Open Air)Street Justice (Live in Norwich)Queen of Sorrow (Live in Bournemouth)Perennial Agony (Live in Norwich) With a performance that showcases crushing breakdowns, blistering riffs, and vocal devastation, Osiah - Live captures the band at the height of their powers. Whether it’s the thunderous roar of "Temporal Punishment" or the relentless grind of "Eye of the Swarm", this is a set that fans of deathcore and extreme metal can’t afford to miss. A Legacy of Relentless Progression Osiah exploded onto the scene with their debut full-length Terror Firma in 2016 via Siege Music, earning accolades from Metal Hammer, Bloody Disgusting, and more. The band’s ascent continued with their signing to Unique Leader Records, releasing Kingdom of Lies (2019) and Loss (2021), both showcasing their evolving technicality and emotional range. Their most recent studio album, Kairos (2023), received universal praise. Distorted Sound hailed it as “masterfully executed,” while Everything Is Noise called it “one of the strongest releases of 2023.” 🎥 Dive into Kairos with: “The Inherited Sorrow”: Watch here “A Great Nothing”: Watch here What's Next? After this explosive live release, Osiah shows no signs of slowing down. The band has confirmed new music is on the way in 2025, hinting at even more brutality to come. Fans should keep their eyes and ears open—something monstrous lurks on the horizon. Osiah is: Ricky Lee Roper – Vocals Chris Keepin – Guitar Andy Mallaby – Guitar Danny Yates – Drums For fans of deathcore, blackened chaos, and uncompromising heaviness, Osiah - Live is not just a record—it’s a full-scale assault on the senses. Press play, feel the devastation, and prepare for what’s coming next. 🔥 Stream it. Crank it. Survive it. Less

The wait is over. After months of anticipation and a storm of teasers, the new era of GHOST has officially begun. The band’s sixth studio album, SKELETÁ, is out now via Loma Vista Recordings, marking yet another monumental chapter in the band’s... More

The wait is over. After months of anticipation and a storm of teasers, the new era of GHOST has officially begun. The band’s sixth studio album, SKELETÁ, is out now via Loma Vista Recordings, marking yet another monumental chapter in the band’s ever-evolving legacy. 👉 [Order SKELETÁ https://i.ghost-official.com/Skeleta-1]🎧 [Listen to SKELETÁ https://fm.ghost-official.com/peacefield] A Worldwide Phenomenon Reignited GHOST’s global fanbase—an army of ghouls, outcasts, and loyal disciples—has waited with bated breath, and SKELETÁ delivers in every conceivable way. Released today, April 25th, the album arrives amidst a whirlwind of global celebration. Earlier this week, the band unveiled the recorded version of the monumental new single "Peacefield", the track that opens both the album and the explosive live setlist on the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025. The single sets the tone for an album that is equal parts theatrical, heavy, melodic, and unmistakably GHOST. In celebration of the release, nearly 150 record stores worldwide hosted SKELETÁ-Eve Midnight Sales, drawing fans in full costume and spiritual fervor. When the demand overwhelmed physical capacity, GHOST answered the call with a live-streamed “SKELETÁ Rockin’ Eve”, extending the ritual to devotees across the globe. The Songs That Summoned the Album Before the full release, GHOST dropped two lead singles that ignited the inferno: "Satanized", praised by VICE as a “catchy goth-rock epic” "Lachryma", described by PASTE as “economical, vicious, and contemporary,” and dubbed “phantasmagoric” by REVOLVER Both tracks have dominated streaming charts and stoked anticipation for SKELETÁ's arrival. GHOST currently boasts more than 10 million monthly Spotify listeners and a rabid YouTube following, proving their reach is as massive as their sound. Papa V Perpetua Takes the Stage The launch of the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025 has been nothing short of historic. The spectacle kicked off on April 15th at the AO Arena in Manchester, UK, with deafening applause greeting the live debut of GHOST’s newest frontman incarnation—Papa V Perpetua. With arena dates already sold out across the UK and Europe, the tour is set to hit North America beginning July 9 in Baltimore, including the band’s first-ever headlining performance at Madison Square Garden on July 22. KERRANG! hailed the Manchester performance as “bones and wings and sparkling and bedazzled macabre glory… f***ing brilliant,” setting the tone for what promises to be GHOST’s most ambitious tour to date. GTV & Ghoulbangers’ Ball Adding to the buzz, GHOST has launched GTV, a new digital channel serving up exclusive content from the tour. Hosted by Vanessa Warwick, the Ghoulbangers’ Ball invites fans into the backstage madness, rehearsals, fan rituals, and more—providing a deeper look into the supernatural world of GHOST. Whether you’re a long-time follower of the clergy or a curious newcomer, SKELETÁ is a sonic cathedral of darkness and light, ready to be explored. From shimmering hooks to apocalyptic grandeur, it’s a celebration of the eerie, the theatrical, and the divine. For more information on GHOST:🌐 Website | 📷 Instagram | 👍 Facebook | 🐦 X (Twitter) | 📺 YouTube | 🎵 TikTok Less