Metal Devastation Radio & PR Crank Past 22.4 Million Views + Another Google Search Trophy! - @thebeast

Metal Devastation Radio & PR Crank Past 22.4 Million Views + Another Google Search Trophy!


October 2025 — The underground just keeps climbing higher! Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR wrapped up September with 171,000 views , blasting the all-time total to an absolutely crushing 22,457,330 views .

And once again, Google took notice — awarding another Search Trophy to celebrate 340,000 search impressions in September alone. That’s proof that the underground is still dominating the digital battlefield , one search at a time.




⚠️ Another Month, Another Win


September might have cooled off in temperature, but the numbers are still red hot. Over 170,000 new hits means the metal underground continues to roar forward, fueled by passion, riffs, and community. Month after month, Metal Devastation keeps proving that DIY never dies — it only gets louder.




🎙️ From the Frontlines





“It’s wild to think we’re already at over 22.4 million views,” says Zach Moonshine .
“Every month, more people are searching for the underground, discovering new bands, and joining the movement. Those Google trophies aren’t just stats — they’re proof the scene’s alive and kicking harder than ever.”







💥 Powered by the Underground


This isn’t just our milestone — it’s everyone’s victory.

Bands & Labels – Dropping killer records and keeping the scene fresh.
Zines & Media Outlets – Keeping the fire burning through reviews, interviews, and word of mouth.
Fans Worldwide – Streaming, sharing, and spreading the noise louder than algorithms can contain.
DJs & Staff – Holding it down 24/7 with the heaviest playlists on the planet.
Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest – Where all this energy explodes into reality.




🚀 What’s Next


With 22.4 million views and climbing , the mission hasn’t changed — it’s only growing stronger: keep promoting real bands, real metal, and real underground passion.




“If you’ve got something heavy to share,” adds Moonshine,
“this is the place to do it. Our reach is global and our audience is real. Metal Devastation isn’t just PR — it’s a movement.”







🙌 Thank You


Every click, share, stream, and shoutout matters. This milestone belongs to the fans, the artists, the writers, the promoters, and everyone keeping metal’s heart beating loud.

The underground doesn’t fade — it multiplies.




About Metal Devastation Radio & PR


Founded in 2013 , Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR stand as global hubs for underground and independent metal. With 24/7 radio , PR campaigns , and a widely read online zine , they remain a driving force for DIY heavy music worldwide.

Contact:
Zach Moonshine
📧 zach@metaldevastationradio.com


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Battle Of The Bands Championship For The Week Of 10/06/25 - 10/17/25 - @thebeast

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 Tooth & Dagger Won Battle of the Bands and Became Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio with a Massive  209,126 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 10/17/25.








Battle Of The Bands Championship For The Week Of 10/06/25 - 10/17/25


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🔥 Band of the Month – October 2025: Tooth & Dagger 🔥 - @thebeast

🔥 Band of the Month – October 2025: Tooth & Dagger 🔥

Birmingham’s own Tooth & Dagger have emerged victorious in our October Battle of the Bands, racking up a staggering 209,126 votes and claiming the crown as Band of the Month, October 2025 !

This five-piece alt-metal powerhouse isn’t here to play it safe. Tooth & Dagger are unpredictable, feral, and genre-blending , crafting a sound that’s equal parts thunderous and slick . Their music effortlessly fuses metal with dubstep, EDM, and funk , creating a sonic assault that’s as brutal as it is beautiful. Think Architects meets Bring Me The Horizon with a touch of Pendulum-style chaos —then add a layer of sharp, electrifying edge, and you’ve got T&D.

Their standout track, “Survive,” is a battle cry for anyone wrestling with their own demons. It’s about pushing through, making the conscious choice every single day to keep fighting , no matter how heavy the weight on your mind. It’s raw, relentless, and resonates with anyone who’s faced the internal struggle and refused to quit.

With their explosive live energy and fearless approach to pushing the boundaries of alt-metal, Tooth & Dagger are a band to watch—and worship—this fall.

Catch them in action, stream their music, and see why they earned 209,126 votes from fans who know true metal innovation when they hear it.



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🎙️ Misfits Market, Raven Moonshine & The Art of the Underground — On The Zach Moonshine Show - @thebeast

🎙️ Misfits Market, Raven Moonshine & The Art of the Underground — On The Zach Moonshine Show


This past Friday night , we got together on The Zach Moonshine Show for one hell of a ride — hanging out with Jessica from Misfits Market and Raven Moonshine , my partner-in-crime and co-owner of Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest . What started as a few laughs and drinks turned into a real-deal deep dive into community, creativity, and how the world of oddities and metal continue to grow side by side here in Jackson, Tennessee .

As soon as the mics came on, it was pure Friday night energy.




“So it’s Friday night, and we’re sitting here having some drinks. Are you having some drinks, Jessica?”
“Oh yes — Miller High Life, the champagne of beers!”
“You gotta hold your pinky out when you drink it!”




The conversation rolled from there, touching on everything from skulls and preserved specimens to supporting local vendors and building an underground community that actually lasts.

Jessica talked about the Misfits Market Expo , an event that’s become a major hub for local artists, crafters, and creators who love the darker side of art.




“It’s more than just selling stuff,” she said. “It’s about connection — about bringing people together who love weird, beautiful things and giving them a space to share it.”




We also got into what’s coming next — Misfits Market Expo 2026 — and from what Jessica teased, it’s going to be bigger, louder, and stranger than ever. Every year, this event keeps pulling in new vendors, musicians, and fans who get that same underground thrill we live for in metal.

And of course, we talked about the big one — Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest , happening Saturday, October 11th . Misfits Market isn’t just showing up — they’re sponsoring and vending the fest again this year, bringing that creative spark right into the metal madness.

Raven summed it up perfectly:




“It’s about everyone lifting each other up — that’s what this whole scene is built on.”




That’s what makes it all worth it. Whether it’s music, art, or oddities — this community is built by people who aren’t afraid to create, to support, and to show up for each other.

If you missed the live broadcast, don’t worry — you can catch the full episode now on Mixcloud or right here on Metal Devastation Radio . Grab a drink, kick back, and get ready to celebrate the strange, the heavy, and the underground with us.

Track List: 

Battle Of The Bands Top Six:

1 - LiveKill - Evil _ Ecstasy - (47,768 votes)
2 - Dragonborn - Revenge Of Pagan Swords - (32,964 votes)
3 - Richthammer - Parasitismus - (29,176 votes)
4 - Tooth & Dagger - Survive - (17,246 votes)
5 - Mistress - Cherity - (2,126 votes)
6 - War Grave - BREAK THESE CHAINS - (1,189 votes)

The Zach Moonshine Intro

7 - Black Sabbath - War Pigs/N.I.B.
8 - Filth - Chin Check/Stay Gutter
9 - The Red Mountain - N.I.B.

Misfits Market Expo - Interview

10 - Kinda Mad - VOUS DANSE
11 - Summoner's Circle - Irreverence of the Cross
12 - Outburst - Devouring The Masses (feat. Nikolay Atanasov)
13 - SPIRIT OF REBELLION - Pernicious Supremacy
14 - Hubris - Lightless Lantern
15 - Megadeth - Tipping Point/Go to Hell
16 - Age of Fire - Children Of The Night
17 - NEMESIS - Hell's Last Kiss
18 - CODEX NERO - LET THE DARKNESS REBORN
19 - Bogwrought - Deathcaster’s Golden Dice
20 - The Red Mountain - The Devils Whiskey (feat Zach Moonshine) Live
21 - CREEPER - Big Bad Wolf
22 - Venom Inc. - Ave Satanas/Forged In Hell/There's Only Black
23 - Wolfenstein - Biosuicide
24 - June 1974 - Trauma
25 - SONNY DAI - PONZI POP-ularity
26 - Psyc 6 - Swallow The Pill
27 - The Trousers - Restless in peace
28 - Cultic - Executioner's Tale
29 - Cannibal Corpse - I Cum Blood (94 live)

Streaming now on Mixcloud:










Also available on Spotify. YouTube, Apple etc:




Super huge thanks to the 132,983 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in to the live broadcast with us!



Get tickets to the fest here:
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BLACK MOON CULT STORMS THE DOOM CHARTS WITH DEBUT ALBUM OPHIDIAN FUTURE (THE CHILDREN OF YIG) - @thebeast

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BLACK MOON CULT STORMS THE DOOM CHARTS WITH DEBUT ALBUM OPHIDIAN FUTURE (THE CHILDREN OF YIG)


Rising heavy psych and stoner doom trio Black Moon Cult have made a massive impact with their debut full-length Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig) , out now via Black Doomba Records . The record has officially entered the Doom Charts at #8 , securing the band’s place among some of the genre’s most revered names.

The Doom Charts praised the young band’s fresh yet crushing approach to the genre, stating:




“As a young band, BLACK MOON CULT sure know how to bring the psych-drenched stoner rock to the parishioners who worship their chosen deity, with the delivery vessel of choice being their debut record… Kaleb Riser is the next guitar virtuoso, and along with the rest of the trio, they’ve got the youth and enthusiasm to make even the most curmudgeon listener admit that rock is not, in fact, dead.”




Mixed and mastered by renowned producer Tony Reed , Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig) delivers a potent mix of psychedelia, fuzz-drenched riffs, and doom-laden atmosphere. The band’s fast rise in recognition highlights their ability to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with scene giants such as Slomatics, Castle Rat, Stoned Jesus, Paradise Lost, and more.

With youthful energy, undeniable musicianship, and a debut record that refuses to be ignored, Black Moon Cult are quickly proving themselves as one of the most exciting new names in the underground heavy scene.

Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig) is available now via Black Doomba Records . Fans are encouraged to support the release on Bandcamp Friday and beyond.

Go check it out here:
https://doomcharts.com/2025/10/02/doom-charts-september-2025/ />


Watch “Ophidian Future: The Children of Yig” now:


Stream and purchase on Bandcamp:

https://blackmooncult3.bandcamp.com/




ALBUM INFO
Title: Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig)
Release Date: September 4, 2025
Pre-Sale Launch: August 15, 2025 (Bandcamp Exclusive)
Label: Black Doomba Records
Genre: Heavy Psych / Doom / Psychedelic Rock
FFO: Nebula, The Sword, Captain Beyond

Track Credits:

Kaleb M. Riser – Vocals, Guitar, Synth, Electric Sitar

Kevin Lewis – Vocals, Bass, Keyboard, Pipe Organ

Jeff Vandebussche – Vocals, Drums, Percussion

Produced by Black Moon Cult
Mixed & Mastered by Tony Reed at HeavyHead Recording Co., Port Orchard, WA
Recorded at The Mohawk Studio by S. Daley




Black Moon Cult invites listeners to surrender to the coils of the Ophidian Future — where crushing riffs, cosmic visions, and serpentine prophecy intertwine. Plug in, drop out, and embrace the venom.

📬 For interviews, press inquiries, or review requests:
zach@metaldevastationradio.com






“The garden was never yours.” – Black Moon Cult

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For booking: Kaleb Riser at psychedelicbmc@gmail.com Patrick Brinke at superkoolbooking@gmail.com


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METAL INJECTION SPOTLIGHTS CRUENTUS & CULTIC IN WEEKLY INJECTION OF NEW RELEASES - @thebeast

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METAL INJECTION SPOTLIGHTS CRUENTUS & CULTIC IN WEEKLY INJECTION OF NEW RELEASES

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that two of our artists— Cruentus and Cultic —have been featured in this week’s Weekly Injection of New Releases by Metal Injection .

Cruentus unleashes their crushing new album End Without End , out now via Kvlt Und Kaos Productions .

Cultic delivers their dark and immersive new release Lore , available now via Eleventh Key Records .

Both bands are highlighted alongside major acts including Author & Punisher, Orbit Culture, Agriculture, Gore., Hooded Menace, Today Is The Day , and more, showcasing their place among some of the most exciting new releases in heavy music today.

With Bandcamp Friday in full effect, now is the perfect time to support these artists directly and add their latest offerings to your collection.

Listen. Support. Share.

Check it out here:
https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/the-weekly-injection-new-releases-from-author-punisher-orbit-culture-more-out-this-week-10-3 />


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BRAVEWORDS FEATURES GATES OPEN AND THEIR NEW SINGLE / LYRIC VIDEO “THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS” - @thebeast

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BRAVEWORDS FEATURES GATES OPEN AND THEIR NEW SINGLE / LYRIC VIDEO “THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS”


Finland — Finnish blackened death/thrash force Gates Open has unleashed their latest single, “The Blood On Their Hands,” and earned a feature in BraveWords , one of metal’s most respected outlets.

Following their critically acclaimed singles and the explosive Black Clouds Over The World EP, this new release marks another punishing chapter in the band’s ascent through the Scandinavian underground.

BraveWords writes:




“Gates Open, the Finnish blackened death/thrash metal powerhouse, is back with their latest single, ‘The Blood On Their Hands.’ Following a string of critically acclaimed singles and the explosive Black Clouds Over The World EP, this release marks another brutal chapter in the band’s rise through the Scandinavian metal underground.”




“The Blood On Their Hands” strikes with relentless blackened death aggression fused with thrash precision, drawing comparisons to Children Of Bodom, Arch Enemy, Norther, and Witchery.

The single was brought to life by the creative vision of Jere Neejärvi (composition, guitars, bass, drums, production) alongside the venomous vocals and lyrics of Tommi Manninen . Accompanying the track is a haunting lyric video crafted by Deep S (Fiverr) , immersing listeners further into Gates Open’s dark and unflinching world.

Released through Inverse Records , the band continues to self-manage their career, maintaining full creative control over their uncompromising sound and vision.

Check it out here:
https://bravewords.com/news/gates-open-returns-with-new-single-lyric-video-the-blood-on-their-hands/ />




For press inquiries, interviews, or promo requests, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

Check out the video premiere:





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Contact: gatesopenband@gmail.com


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