OBVURT Ignite Minds with “Artificial Consciousness” — A Technical Death Metal Guitar Playthrough That Redefines Precision - @thebeast

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OBVURT Ignite Minds with “Artificial Consciousness” — A Technical Death Metal Guitar Playthrough That Redefines Precision


Quebec City, Canada — Canadian death metal innovators OBVURT are back with a jaw-dropping new guitar playthrough video for “Artificial Consciousness” , now streaming worldwide via Brutal Mind . This performance highlights the mind-blowing musicianship and technical precision of guitarist/vocalist Philippe Drouin , showcasing his signature double-guitar mastery in full force.

Following the success of their previous single “Patience” , OBVURT continue to push the limits of modern death metal with “Artificial Consciousness” — a track that combines surgical-level technique with raw emotional drive. This is more than a playthrough — it’s a glimpse inside the creative engine of one of the most innovative minds in extreme music today.




“This song represents the next step in human and musical evolution,” says Drouin. “The idea of artificial consciousness connects perfectly with what I’m doing on the double-guitar — merging two instruments, two sides of the brain, and two approaches to expression into one cohesive force.”




Filmed with surgical precision, the “Artificial Consciousness” playthrough captures every note, every transition, and every ounce of intensity behind OBVURT’s unique style. The visual clarity of the video mirrors the band’s musical mission: to challenge what’s possible in technical death metal while staying true to its brutal roots.

With comparisons to Decapitated , Suffocation , and Dying Fetus , OBVURT continue carving their path through the underground with a blend of virtuosity and ferocity that’s entirely their own.

🔥 Watch the “Artificial Consciousness” Guitar Playthrough now:


🎧 Listen / Pre-order the upcoming album An Alternate Dimension:

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OBVURT lineup:
Philippe Drouin – Guitars / Vocals
Enzo Roussel – Bass
Michel Gagné Bouchard (Mitch) – Drums

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For fans of: Decapitated, Suffocation, Dying Fetus

Streaming now on Bandcamp:

An Alternate Dimension by OBVURT








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WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Opens Band Submissions - One Band To Conquer Them All & Play WACKEN OPEN AIR 2026 - @thebeast

One Band To Conquer Them All! After another successful year in 2025, to send one unsigned and independent American to play the world's most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals, Wacken Open Air , Wacken Metal Battle USA announces submissions for the 2026 battle are now open as of October 1st until December 1st.

"I am beyond stoked to bring back the Wacken Metal Battle to the US. Every year we get invited to participate is an opportunity to grow. This year will be no different. We will be bringing back some cities that haven't participated in a few years, and we will be adding at least one new city/state to the competition. Do you have what it takes to represent the US at Wacken? Sign up now!" - Eric Dow - Artist & Promoter Relations.

American bands interested in participating can apply at
https://www.metal-battle.com/ countries/ (please select the United States as your country)

Watch - Wacken Metal Battle 2025 - Aftermovie | Have You Heard the Future of Metal? - ​

Wacken Battle Trailer Video – ​

The 2026 WMBU champion will receive the following:
- A slot at the 2025 Wacken Open Air Festival.
- Full professional backline provided.
- $1,000 USD towards flights to Germany.
- VIP camping at the festival.

At the 2025 WMBU national finals held this past June at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, Southern California and Arizona-based band ​ MOURNING HIGH ​ emerged as the seventh champion selected to represent the United States at the prestigious international showdown, Wacken Open Air , that took place from July 30th to August 2nd in Wacken, Germany, where over 185,000 attendees from around the world gathered.

Mourning High , crowned the West Coast Winner, competed alongside five other standout American bands: ​ PRIME PROPHECY (New Jersey), ​ WHAT’S WRONG (Pacific Northwest), ​ PONTIFEX ​ (Florida), ​ FIREHAZE (East Coast), and BROKEN TIME (Texas). A panel of seasoned industry professionals, including Jeff Buttermark (FM Management), Shawn Quinn (Napalm Records/FM Management), and Rob Caggiano (formerly of Anthrax and Volbeat), ultimately selected Mourning High as the top U.S. act to perform at the International Wacken Battle.

Spotify - 2025 WMBU National Finalists Playlist -
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List of previous WMBU national winners: Cascade Effect (2024 - San Diego), Fadrait (2023 - San Diego), Mythraeum (2022 - San Diego), Monarch (2019 - San Diego), Voices of Ruin (2018 - Anaheim), and Corpse Hoarder (2017 - Philadelphia).

For the last 7 years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to COVID, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2026 will be the 35th edition of the festival and will be held from July 29th to August 1st. The 2026 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Def Leppard, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Powerwolf, Emperor, Sepultura, and Running Wild, among others. Details here .

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among over 55 other countries’ champions, and represent the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air . The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade and give independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience, along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works: ​
​Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter, where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2024 and compete against the winners of 30 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Links: ​
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Lode Star Announce New Single “Angel Of Darkness” Featuring Jonell Elliott - @thebeast

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Lode Star Announce New Single “Angel Of Darkness” Featuring Jonell Elliott

Release Date: November 7, 2025
Genre: Alternative Rock / Hard Rock / Metal
For Fans Of: Evanescence, Halestorm, Lacuna Coil

Lode Star, the transatlantic studio project delivering emotionally charged hard rock and metal, returns with their latest single, “Angel Of Darkness” , featuring the haunting vocals of Jonell Elliott. The track drops November 7, 2025, and is set to captivate fans with its blend of heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and cinematic intensity.

Kate Glock (vocals, synth, Ireland) and Jensen Rodolfo (guitar, bass, drums, Canada) built Lode Star during the pandemic, creating music remotely that connects across continents. Known for their viral cover of Cryoshell’s Creeping in My Soul and features in Rocksmith 2014 , Lode Star has been recognized by Powerplay Magazine , Metallurg , and Odyssey . Their sound—doom-tinged, melodic, and heavy—offers a guiding light for listeners navigating life’s highs and lows.

Fans can stream “Angel Of Darkness” now on Spotify, follow the band for updates, and get a first look at their upcoming 2026 album. Don’t miss the chance to join the growing community of listeners drawn to Lode Star’s powerful, emotive sound.

Listen on Spotify and follow Lode Star:
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Wolfenstein Signs to CDN Records, Announce New Album “Death Brigade” - @thebeast

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Wolfenstein Signs to CDN Records, Announce New Album “Death Brigade”

New York’s Death-Speed Dogs of War Prepare for Relentless Onslaught — Pre-Orders Begin November 13th


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New York, NY – The battlefield is set, and Wolfenstein is charging forward. The feral death-speed trio has officially signed to CDN Records and will soon release their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Death Brigade.” Pre-orders go live November 13th across all major platforms.

Emerging from the raw chaos of New York’s underground metal scene, Wolfenstein delivers an uncompromising blend of death, thrash, and speed metal. Channeling the ferocity of Bathory, Sodom, Kreator, Morbid Saint, Razor, Whiplash, and Venom , the band’s music is a merciless assault on the senses — a sonic blitzkrieg for the brave.

Formed in late 2021/2022 by founding members Peter “The Crippler” Aversa, Miles “Animal” Manuse, and Nicholas Wesely , Wolfenstein made their mark with their debut album, Capital Punishment (2025). Now, as a power trio of original members, they return with “Death Brigade” , promising a new era of bloodlust-fueled chaos and neck-snapping intensity.

“ There is no discharge in the war! ” declares the band, and fans should brace themselves — Wolfenstein is here to crush everything in their path.

Pre-Orders for Death Brigade go live November 13th. Prepare for total annihilation.

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Check out this video while you wait!





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SLOWREPEAT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AQUA HAZE — COMING JANUARY 23, 2026 - @thebeast

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SLOWREPEAT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM AQUA HAZE — COMING JANUARY 23, 2026
First Single “Singularity” Drops November 21, 2025 | Second Single “Renewal” Follows December 19, 2025

Electric Desert Records proudly presents the return of stoner doom visionaries Slowrepeat , who are set to unleash their second full-length album, Aqua Haze , on January 23, 2026 . Fans can get an early taste of the cosmic fuzz when the first single “Singularity” lands on November 21, 2025 , followed by the meditative groove of “Renewal” on December 19, 2025 .

Emerging from the heat and haze of the Mediterranean underground, Slowrepeat conjures hypnotic waves of distortion and desert psychedelia. Their signature sound—thick with fuzz, drenched in atmosphere, and pulsing with a ritualistic sense of rhythm—draws comparisons to Electric Wizard, Acid King, and Elder , while blending traditional Middle Eastern textures such as the bouzouki into the mix.

Founded by Ben Salomon in 2020 as a one-man stoner-doom experiment, Slowrepeat quickly evolved into a full band with drummer Yair Tavior and bassist Shay Leder . Their debut album Abra Cannabra (2024, Herby Records) cemented them as rising voices in the modern doom movement. Following lineup changes, Yotam Fadida (of Lachlann) stepped in on bass, helping the trio refine their massive, trance-inducing wall of sound that defines Aqua Haze .

Recorded under the scorching skies and mastered by Craig Lauinger at Mix Cave Mastering , Aqua Haze takes listeners on a heavy psych journey that dives deep into the elements—melding crushing riffs, ancient tones, and the endless drone of the desert horizon.

Fans of slow, low, and heavy—mark your calendars. The haze is coming.

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Album: Aqua Haze
Label: Electric Desert Records
Release Date: January 23, 2026
First Single: “Singularity” – November 21, 2025
Second Single: “Renewal” – December 19, 2025
Genre: Stoner Doom / Heavy Psychedelic / Stoner Rock
For Fans Of: Electric Wizard, Acid King, Elder

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Noisecide, Stormbreaker, Thorndale, Crystal Skull, and Illumina A.D. - Reviewed In Power Play Rock & Metal Magazine - @thebeast

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Power Play Rock & Metal Magazine Shines a Spotlight on Metal Devastation PR Artists In Issue 284

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that five of its artists — Noisecide, Stormbreaker, Thorndale, Crystal Skull, and Illumina A.D. — are featured in the latest issue of Power Play Rock & Metal Magazine , one of the UK’s leading publications for heavy music.

This issue, which also features Sabaton, Frayle, and Amorphis on the cover, includes glowing reviews that highlight the global reach and diversity of the Metal Devastation PR roster.

NOISECIDE – “Triangularity”
Described as “a cinematic industrial soundscape unlike pretty much anything else on the market… a genre-defying sound capturing inspiration from Rammstein, Bad Omens, and Poppy with a touch of Linkin Park.” (Adrian Hextall – 9/10 Powerpoints )

STORMBREAKER – “Enlightning”
“A dynamic mix of melodic and modern metal with dual vocals… If you were to merge Arch Enemy, Amaranthe, Evanescence, and Beast in Black, you’d get Stormbreaker!” (Tony Pijar – 8/10 Powerpoints )

THORNDALE – “Spiritual Chains”
“Riff-heavy and groove-driven… a solid, well-crafted release that proves Thorndale are players worth keeping an eye on.” (Lindy Rey Lovett – 7/10 Powerpoints )

CRYSTAL SKULL – “Arcane Tales”
“Story-fueled power metal with a twist… recommended for fans of Helloween, Tolkien, and all things fantasy.” (Adrian Hextall – 8/10 Powerpoints )

ILLUMINA A.D. – “Days of Blood and Fire”
“Unique and eclectic… the band throw everything but the kitchen sink into their sound, blending gothic, southern rock, and metal with fine vocals and big ideas.” (Paul Monkhouse – 6/10 Powerpoints )

This recognition further cements Metal Devastation PR’s role as a driving force in global underground metal, championing independent artists who push the boundaries of sound and creativity.

Pick up the latest issue of Power Play Rock & Metal Magazine before it’s gone, and support the underground metal movement that keeps the scene alive and screaming.
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Jawfane Drop Debut EP “Me And All My Demons” — Out Now via Exitus Stratagem Records - @thebeast

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Jawfane Drop Debut EP “Me And All My Demons” — Out Now via Exitus Stratagem Records

Rising metalcore/post-hardcore act Jawfane have officially unleashed their debut EP Me And All My Demons through Exitus Stratagem Records . The five-track collection is out now and streaming everywhere.

🎧 Listen:
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Purchase:
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“This record is a personal journey,” says the band. “Sonically, we brought the hammer. Lyrically, we brought a bigger hammer—and we intend to beat out a place in the world for our brand of metalcore.”




Originally self-produced, Me And All My Demons was re-recorded with Exitus Stratagem Records , capturing Jawfane’s mix of chaos, emotion, and intensity with sharpened focus.




Press Praise





“Flawless and filled with brilliance. Jawfane is the real deal.” — Project Metal Music
“A mission statement for chaos and catharsis.” — Metal Noise
“Heavy, passionate, cinematic—Jawfane have arrived.” — GBHBL







For Fans Of: King 810 | Wage War | The Ghost Inside | Norma Jean | Cane Hill

Label: Exitus Stratagem Records

Press Contact: Zach Moonshine – zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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