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FEARPARK ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “KILLING MATCH” AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM THIS IS HOW YOU DIE
German True and Melodic Speed Metal outfit FearPark set October 16 release date for first single from upcoming debut album
For Fans Of: Blind Guardian, Helloween, Judas Priest, Defender
Balingen, Germany | September 2026
The next generation of traditional heavy metal is coming out swinging from Balingen, Germany. FearPark have announced the October 16, 2026 release of “Killing Match,” the first single from their upcoming debut album, This Is How You Die , due later this year.
Formed in 2022, FearPark have built their identity around True Metal, melodic speed metal, and old-school power metal , drawing heavily from the classic sound and spirit of the 1980s while bringing their own youthful energy to the formula. With influences ranging from Helloween, Blind Guardian, and Judas Priest to Iron Maiden and early Metallica, the five-piece delivers a combination of twin-guitar attack, driving riffs, melodic leads, soaring vocals, and classic heavy metal songwriting.
And FearPark have wasted little time making their presence known.
Just three shows into their existence, the band won a local band contest, earning them the opportunity to open the Wolfweez Open Air 2023 . The performance generated strong feedback from the attending crowd and helped establish FearPark as a band to watch within the local metal scene.
“Powerful True Metal without unnecessary frills, but with clear influences from Iron Maiden and Blind Guardian, flows from the instruments of the five musicians from Balingen. Highly motivated and with astonishing dexterity, the guys fired up the first nearly 100 guests. Add to that a vocalist who plays to his strengths wonderfully.”
- Tribe-Online Magazine
FearPark continued building their live résumé with appearances alongside established acts including Vicious Rumors, Absolva, and Traitor , while also performing at Metal Night Tübingen and the Balingen Garden Show. In July 2024, the band opened the inaugural RVBang Festival in Balingen , once again earning positive reactions from the local metal community.
Their first demo was recorded in fall 2023 and released on January 20, 2024, with the material mixed by Luke Appleton , formerly of Iced Earth.
Metal Factory Magazine later described the band's sound as a blend of True Metal and strong '80s influences, highlighting FearPark's twin-guitar approach, Iron Maiden-inspired riffs, occasional early Metallica flavor, and touches of Power Metal.
Since spring 2025, FearPark have been focused on writing and preparing the material that would become their first full-length album.
Now, that work is ready to emerge.
“Killing Match” will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM CEST , marking the first step toward the band's debut full-length, This Is How You Die . A second single, “The Eagles Crest,” will follow at a later date, with the full album currently planned for release in late November or early December 2026.
The album represents the culmination of several years of development for the young German band, combining their devotion to traditional heavy metal with the speed, melody, and epic songwriting associated with the classic European metal tradition.
Production on This Is How You Die was handled entirely by FearPark alongside Heiko Irmscher of Noplies . Mixing and mastering were completed by a collaborator who has chosen to remain anonymous for the time being, with the band planning to credit him under a yet-to-be-revealed anagram.
FearPark remain independent and self-managed, continuing to build their career on their own terms.
With “Killing Match,” the band are ready to take the next step.
FearPark are from Balingen. They play True Metal. And they're here to rule them all.
Killing Match
FearPark
Single Release: October 16, 2026
Release Time: 12:00 AM CEST
Genre: Heavy Metal / Melodic Speed Metal / Old-School Power Metal
Label: Independent
Connect With FearPark
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Narcotic Wasteland announces 2026 Morbidfest European tour dates as Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse arrives worldwide. Detroit Death Metal Force joins I Am Morbid, Atheist, and Cancer for major European run. - @thebeast
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Narcotic Wasteland announces 2026 Morbidfest European tour dates as Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse arrives worldwide. Detroit Death Metal Force joins I Am Morbid , Atheist , and Cancer for major European run.
Narcotic Wasteland is heading back across the Atlantic.
The uncompromising death metal project led by former Nile guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade has officially been announced as part of the 2026 Morbidfest European tour , joining a powerhouse lineup featuring I Am Morbid , Atheist , and Cancer .
Narcotic Wasteland will appear on eight dates spanning the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, bringing their brand of brutal, technically precise death metal to European audiences this November and December.
The tour dates with Narcotic Wasteland include:
November 21 | Iduna | Drachten, Netherlands
November 22 | Bibelot | Dordrecht, Netherlands
November 23 | DVG | Kortrijk, Belgium
November 24 | Musikbrauerei | Berlin, Germany
November 25 | Pumpehuset | Copenhagen, Denmark
November 28 | Collosseum | Kosice, Slovakia
November 29 | Barrák | Ostrava, Czech Republic
December 1 | Dynamo | Zürich, Switzerland
The Morbidfest announcement arrives as Narcotic Wasteland continues promoting its latest single, “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” which is out now worldwide .
Driven by punishing riffs, razor-sharp musicianship, and unflinching social commentary, “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse” confronts the devastating impact of the synthetic opioid crisis. The track continues Narcotic Wasteland 's tradition of tackling addiction, corruption, and societal decay through uncompromising death metal.
The single was released alongside the band's Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour , which brought Narcotic Wasteland to stages across the United States throughout August, with support from acts including Visitant , Monochromatic Black , Yotuma , and IATT on select dates.
Now, with the new single out and the Morbidfest European dates officially announced, Narcotic Wasteland is carrying its attack overseas.
“Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse” is available now.
Listen / Download:
https://orcd.co/fentanylzombieapocalypse
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Artist: Narcotic Wasteland
Genre: Death Metal
Featuring: Dallas Toler-Wade
For press inquiries, interviews, coverage, or promotional opportunities, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Connect with Narcotic Wasteland:
https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland
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Narcotic Wasteland announces 2026 Morbidfest European tour dates as Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse arrives worldwide. Detroit Death Metal Force joins I Am Morbid , Atheist , and Cancer for major European run.
Narcotic Wasteland is heading back across the Atlantic.
The uncompromising death metal project led by former Nile guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade has officially been announced as part of the 2026 Morbidfest European tour , joining a powerhouse lineup featuring I Am Morbid , Atheist , and Cancer .
Narcotic Wasteland will appear on eight dates spanning the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, bringing their brand of brutal, technically precise death metal to European audiences this November and December.
The tour dates with Narcotic Wasteland include:
November 21 | Iduna | Drachten, Netherlands
November 22 | Bibelot | Dordrecht, Netherlands
November 23 | DVG | Kortrijk, Belgium
November 24 | Musikbrauerei | Berlin, Germany
November 25 | Pumpehuset | Copenhagen, Denmark
November 28 | Collosseum | Kosice, Slovakia
November 29 | Barrák | Ostrava, Czech Republic
December 1 | Dynamo | Zürich, Switzerland
The Morbidfest announcement arrives as Narcotic Wasteland continues promoting its latest single, “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” which is out now worldwide .
Driven by punishing riffs, razor-sharp musicianship, and unflinching social commentary, “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse” confronts the devastating impact of the synthetic opioid crisis. The track continues Narcotic Wasteland 's tradition of tackling addiction, corruption, and societal decay through uncompromising death metal.
The single was released alongside the band's Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour , which brought Narcotic Wasteland to stages across the United States throughout August, with support from acts including Visitant , Monochromatic Black , Yotuma , and IATT on select dates.
Now, with the new single out and the Morbidfest European dates officially announced, Narcotic Wasteland is carrying its attack overseas.
“Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse” is available now.
Listen / Download:
https://orcd.co/fentanylzombieapocalypse
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Artist: Narcotic Wasteland
Genre: Death Metal
Featuring: Dallas Toler-Wade
For press inquiries, interviews, coverage, or promotional opportunities, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Connect with Narcotic Wasteland:
https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland
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NARCOTIC WASTELAND’S 2026 MORBIDFEST TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT GARNERS MAJOR METAL MEDIA COVERAGE - @thebeast
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NARCOTIC WASTELAND’S 2026 MORBIDFEST TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT GARNERS MAJOR METAL MEDIA COVERAGE
Coverage Lands Across BraveWords , Metal Anarchy , Metal Rules , Lambgoat , The PRP , Metal Addicts , and More
Narcotic Wasteland is hitting the road across Europe this November and December as part of the massive 2026 Morbidfest European Tour , and the announcement is already making serious waves throughout the international metal press.
Led by former Nile guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade , Narcotic Wasteland will join a powerhouse lineup featuring I Am Morbid, Atheist, and Cancer for eight European dates spanning the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
The tour announcement, along with news of Narcotic Wasteland's new single “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” has now been featured by major metal media outlets including BraveWords, Metal Anarchy, Metal Rules, Lambgoat, The PRP, Metal Addicts , and more.
Among the latest coverage, BraveWords reports that Narcotic Wasteland will bring their “brutal, technically precise death metal” to European audiences across the upcoming tour.
The confirmed Narcotic Wasteland dates include:
NOVEMBER 2026
November 21 – Iduna – Drachten, Netherlands
November 22 – Bibelot – Dordrecht, Netherlands
November 23 – DVG – Kortrijk, Belgium
November 24 – Musikbrauerei – Berlin, Germany
November 25 – Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, Denmark
November 28 – Collosseum – Kosice, Slovakia
November 29 – Barrák – Ostrava, Czech Republic
DECEMBER 2026
December 1 – Dynamo – Zürich, Switzerland
The European run comes as Narcotic Wasteland continues promoting “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” the latest single from the project, adding another dose of uncompromising death metal to an already highly anticipated tour campaign.
With coverage continuing to spread across the international metal media landscape, the Morbidfest announcement is putting Narcotic Wasteland directly in front of fans of death metal throughout Europe and beyond.
NARCOTIC WASTELAND
2026 MORBIDFEST EUROPEAN TOUR
I AM MORBID • ATHEIST • CANCER • NARCOTIC WASTELAND
More coverage and additional tour information will continue to be shared as the campaign rolls forward.
Check out Narcotic Wastelands latest single:
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29439/narcotic-wastelands-2026-morbidfest-tour-announcement-garners-major-metal-media-coverage?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
NARCOTIC WASTELAND’S 2026 MORBIDFEST TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT GARNERS MAJOR METAL MEDIA COVERAGE
Coverage Lands Across BraveWords , Metal Anarchy , Metal Rules , Lambgoat , The PRP , Metal Addicts , and More
Narcotic Wasteland is hitting the road across Europe this November and December as part of the massive 2026 Morbidfest European Tour , and the announcement is already making serious waves throughout the international metal press.
Led by former Nile guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade , Narcotic Wasteland will join a powerhouse lineup featuring I Am Morbid, Atheist, and Cancer for eight European dates spanning the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
The tour announcement, along with news of Narcotic Wasteland's new single “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” has now been featured by major metal media outlets including BraveWords, Metal Anarchy, Metal Rules, Lambgoat, The PRP, Metal Addicts , and more.
Among the latest coverage, BraveWords reports that Narcotic Wasteland will bring their “brutal, technically precise death metal” to European audiences across the upcoming tour.
The confirmed Narcotic Wasteland dates include:
NOVEMBER 2026
November 21 – Iduna – Drachten, Netherlands
November 22 – Bibelot – Dordrecht, Netherlands
November 23 – DVG – Kortrijk, Belgium
November 24 – Musikbrauerei – Berlin, Germany
November 25 – Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, Denmark
November 28 – Collosseum – Kosice, Slovakia
November 29 – Barrák – Ostrava, Czech Republic
DECEMBER 2026
December 1 – Dynamo – Zürich, Switzerland
The European run comes as Narcotic Wasteland continues promoting “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” the latest single from the project, adding another dose of uncompromising death metal to an already highly anticipated tour campaign.
With coverage continuing to spread across the international metal media landscape, the Morbidfest announcement is putting Narcotic Wasteland directly in front of fans of death metal throughout Europe and beyond.
NARCOTIC WASTELAND
2026 MORBIDFEST EUROPEAN TOUR
I AM MORBID • ATHEIST • CANCER • NARCOTIC WASTELAND
More coverage and additional tour information will continue to be shared as the campaign rolls forward.
Check out Narcotic Wastelands latest single:
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29439/narcotic-wastelands-2026-morbidfest-tour-announcement-garners-major-metal-media-coverage?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Friday, September 25, 2026
RISING ALMA EARNS STRONG METAL HAMMER REVIEW FOR NEW EP “YOUR OWN STORY” - @thebeast
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RISING ALMA EARNS STRONG METAL HAMMER REVIEW FOR NEW EP “YOUR OWN STORY”
Metal Hammer praises the Berlin-based alternative rock and melodic hard rock outfit, calling the EP “worth discovering” and declaring that Rising Alma is “a band that should be followed closely”
Berlin, Germany — September 25, 2026 — Berlin-based alternative rock and melodic hard rock outfit Rising Alma are celebrating a major new piece of international media coverage following a detailed review of their latest EP, Your Own Story , in Metal Hammer .
Published by Metal Hammer Spain and written by Marta Grimaldi, the August 16, 2026 feature takes an in-depth look at Rising Alma's five-song EP, released independently on July 24, while examining the band's development from their earlier alternative rock material toward a sound with an increasingly prominent hard rock and guitar-driven edge.
The review highlights the band's current lineup featuring Alīse Elme on vocals and keyboards, Maximo Marset on guitar, arrangements and production, and Sebastian Rätz on bass.
According to the review, Your Own Story demonstrates how Rising Alma are evolving while maintaining the melodic foundation that has defined their work. The article specifically praises the weight of the guitars, the band's vocal melodies, the use of keyboards to create contrasting passages, and the clear, modern production across the EP.
The review takes a closer look at all five tracks, including the title track “Your Own Story,” which opens with what the reviewer describes as one of the EP's strongest riffs. Marset's guitar work receives particular attention, while Elme's clean vocal performance is praised for allowing the vocals and guitars to occupy their own space.
“Underneath” is highlighted for its more intimate approach, with keyboards and vocals taking the forefront as Rising Alma explore themes of mourning and finding balance after loss.
The review also singles out “Colors Flow All Around Us” for its memorable vocal melody and combination of heavier and more open passages, while “Authenticity” is noted for its darker guitar tone, prominent bass and subtle connection to Elme's Latvian roots.
Closing the EP, “Endless” receives attention for its intimate opening, gradual build and the guitar solo from Maximo Marset. The production across the record is also recognized, with the review noting the clarity and definition of the individual instruments.
Metal Hammer ultimately concludes that five songs are enough for Your Own Story to leave “a good taste in the mouth and wanting to hear it again,” describing the EP as “worth discovering” and Rising Alma as “a band that should be followed closely.”
For an independent band continuing to build its international presence, the feature represents another significant step forward for Rising Alma and their growing catalog.
Your Own Story is available now on major streaming platforms.
RISING ALMA
Alīse Elme – Vocals, Keyboards
Maximo Marset – Guitar, Arrangements, Production
Sebastian Rätz – Bass
Listen to “Your Own Story”
https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/6heEVIIn5XAq4E2N3gZmb6
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Read the Metal Hammer Review
https://metalhammer.es/rising-alma-your-own-story/
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For additional information, interviews, promotional requests, or media inquiries, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Watch the official video:
Connect:
https://linktr.ee/risingalma
Contact: contact@risingalma.com
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RISING ALMA EARNS STRONG METAL HAMMER REVIEW FOR NEW EP “YOUR OWN STORY”
Metal Hammer praises the Berlin-based alternative rock and melodic hard rock outfit, calling the EP “worth discovering” and declaring that Rising Alma is “a band that should be followed closely”
Berlin, Germany — September 25, 2026 — Berlin-based alternative rock and melodic hard rock outfit Rising Alma are celebrating a major new piece of international media coverage following a detailed review of their latest EP, Your Own Story , in Metal Hammer .
Published by Metal Hammer Spain and written by Marta Grimaldi, the August 16, 2026 feature takes an in-depth look at Rising Alma's five-song EP, released independently on July 24, while examining the band's development from their earlier alternative rock material toward a sound with an increasingly prominent hard rock and guitar-driven edge.
The review highlights the band's current lineup featuring Alīse Elme on vocals and keyboards, Maximo Marset on guitar, arrangements and production, and Sebastian Rätz on bass.
According to the review, Your Own Story demonstrates how Rising Alma are evolving while maintaining the melodic foundation that has defined their work. The article specifically praises the weight of the guitars, the band's vocal melodies, the use of keyboards to create contrasting passages, and the clear, modern production across the EP.
The review takes a closer look at all five tracks, including the title track “Your Own Story,” which opens with what the reviewer describes as one of the EP's strongest riffs. Marset's guitar work receives particular attention, while Elme's clean vocal performance is praised for allowing the vocals and guitars to occupy their own space.
“Underneath” is highlighted for its more intimate approach, with keyboards and vocals taking the forefront as Rising Alma explore themes of mourning and finding balance after loss.
The review also singles out “Colors Flow All Around Us” for its memorable vocal melody and combination of heavier and more open passages, while “Authenticity” is noted for its darker guitar tone, prominent bass and subtle connection to Elme's Latvian roots.
Closing the EP, “Endless” receives attention for its intimate opening, gradual build and the guitar solo from Maximo Marset. The production across the record is also recognized, with the review noting the clarity and definition of the individual instruments.
Metal Hammer ultimately concludes that five songs are enough for Your Own Story to leave “a good taste in the mouth and wanting to hear it again,” describing the EP as “worth discovering” and Rising Alma as “a band that should be followed closely.”
For an independent band continuing to build its international presence, the feature represents another significant step forward for Rising Alma and their growing catalog.
Your Own Story is available now on major streaming platforms.
RISING ALMA
Alīse Elme – Vocals, Keyboards
Maximo Marset – Guitar, Arrangements, Production
Sebastian Rätz – Bass
Listen to “Your Own Story”
https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/6heEVIIn5XAq4E2N3gZmb6
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Read the Metal Hammer Review
https://metalhammer.es/rising-alma-your-own-story/
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For additional information, interviews, promotional requests, or media inquiries, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Watch the official video:
Connect:
https://linktr.ee/risingalma
Contact: contact@risingalma.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29438/rising-alma-earns-strong-metal-hammer-review-for-new-ep-your-own-story?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
METAL DEVASTATION RADIO AND PR SURPASS 30 MILLION VIEWS - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
METAL DEVASTATION RADIO AND PR SURPASS 30 MILLION VIEWS
Independent Metal Platform Reaches Historic Milestone With More Than 30.2 Million Lifetime Views
The milestone is official.
Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR have officially surpassed 30 million lifetime views , reaching an incredible 30,234,002 total views following another 305,524 views during August 2026 .
After closing July at 29,928,478 lifetime views , Metal Devastation crossed the 30 million mark and continued climbing, marking one of the biggest milestones in the platform's history.
Built independently from the ground up through a relentless commitment to heavy music, Metal Devastation has spent more than a decade connecting underground artists with listeners, media outlets, labels, promoters, festivals, and metal fans around the world.
30 million views. One independent platform. More than a decade of underground metal.
30 MILLION AND COUNTING
August delivered another powerful month of growth for Metal Devastation, adding 305,524 views and bringing the platform's all-time total to:
30,234,002 VIEWS
The August numbers also demonstrate just how far the platform's reach continues to expand:
305,524 total views
161,000 active users
160,000 new users
1.1 million tracked events
1.22 million Google Search impressions
11,600 Google Search clicks
30,234,002 lifetime views
The growth from July to August pushed Metal Devastation from 29,928,478 views to 30,234,002 , adding more than 305,000 views in a single month .
But the milestone isn't just about the number of views.
It's about the people behind them.
160,000 NEW USERS DISCOVERED METAL DEVASTATION
One of the biggest stories behind August's numbers was the platform's continued ability to reach people who were discovering Metal Devastation for the first time.
Of the 161,000 active users recorded during August, approximately 160,000 were new users .
That means thousands upon thousands of people who had never previously interacted with the platform were discovering Metal Devastation, its artists, its coverage, its radio programming, and its growing collection of underground metal content.
Every new visitor represents another opportunity for an artist to be heard.
Another band to be discovered.
Another song to be played.
Another interview to be read.
Another metalhead to find something new.
SEARCHING FOR METAL
Google Search continues to be a major source of discovery for Metal Devastation.
During August, the platform generated 1.22 million Google Search impressions , resulting in 11,600 clicks from search results .
That means Metal Devastation content continues appearing in front of people actively searching for heavy music, bands, albums, interviews, reviews, news, festivals, and other metal-related content.
For independent artists, that visibility matters.
A band doesn't necessarily need a massive corporate machine behind it to be discovered.
Sometimes it starts with a search.
A story.
A review.
An interview.
A premiere.
A radio stream.
A single click.
And then another.
1.1 MILLION EVENTS IN ONE MONTH
August also produced more than 1.1 million tracked events across the Metal Devastation platform.
Those events represent the constant activity happening across the network, including content views, radio activity, clicks, submissions, artist engagement, and other interactions throughout the platform.
Behind every statistic is something happening within the metal community.
Someone discovering a band.
Someone checking out a release.
Someone listening to MDR.
Someone reading an interview.
Someone sharing an article.
Someone finding their next favorite record.
That's what the numbers represent.
FROM THE UNDERGROUND TO 30 MILLION
When Metal Devastation was built, the goal wasn't to create another corporate media machine.
It was to create a platform where heavy music could exist on its own terms.
Since its founding in 2013 , Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR have continued building an independent ecosystem centered around underground metal.
That includes:
Metal Devastation Radio , delivering heavy music and programming to listeners worldwide
Metal Devastation PR , providing promotional campaigns and media exposure for independent artists
Artist interviews and original programming
News, reviews, premieres, and feature coverage
Support for independent labels and releases
Worldwide media outreach
Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest
Continued partnerships with artists, promoters, labels, DJs, journalists, and metal media
The platform has continued growing without losing sight of where it came from.
The underground.
FROM THE FRONTLINES
"Thirty million views is absolutely fucking incredible," says Zach Moonshine .
"When we started this, there was no giant corporation behind us, no major investor, and no industry machine pushing this thing forward. It was built because we love heavy music and we believed the underground deserved a platform that would keep showing up."
"Looking at that number now, 30,234,002 views , it's hard to put into words. But what really matters to me isn't just the number itself. It's what happened inside that number."
"Every one of those views represents somebody discovering something. A band. A song. An album. An interview. A festival. A radio show. Maybe even an artist that somebody had never heard before."
"That's the whole reason we do this."
BUILT BY THE METAL COMMUNITY
Reaching 30 million views isn't something Metal Devastation claims as an achievement belonging to one person.
It belongs to the community that continues making the platform possible.
To the bands creating the music.
To the labels putting out the records.
To the promoters putting shows together.
To the venues opening their doors.
To the festivals bringing people together.
To the DJs spinning new music.
To the journalists and media outlets covering the scene.
To the fans buying records, attending shows, sharing music, and keeping the underground alive.
And to every artist who has trusted Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR to help spread their music.
This milestone belongs to all of them.
THE NEXT 30 MILLION STARTS NOW
Crossing 30 million views doesn't mean the mission is finished.
It means the next chapter has started.
Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR will continue supporting independent artists, promoting new releases, interviewing musicians, covering the underground scene, delivering heavy music around the clock, supporting live events, and creating opportunities for bands to reach new audiences.
The numbers will continue to change.
The artists will continue to evolve.
The scene will continue to grow.
And Metal Devastation will continue doing what it has done since 2013.
Showing up.
Turning up the volume.
And keeping the underground moving.
THANK YOU FOR 30 MILLION
30,234,002 views.
More than 30 million moments of discovery.
More than 30 million connections between music and listeners.
More than 30 million reasons to keep pushing forward.
To every band, musician, label, promoter, venue, festival organizer, journalist, DJ, media outlet, listener, and fan who has been part of this journey:
Thank you.
The underground doesn't wait for permission.
It builds its own stage.
And this stage just crossed 30 million views .
About Metal Devastation Radio and PR
Founded in 2013, Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR are independent platforms dedicated to supporting heavy music and the global underground metal community. Through 24/7 radio programming, promotional campaigns, artist interviews, news coverage, media outreach, festival production, and dedicated support for independent bands and labels, Metal Devastation continues connecting heavy music with audiences around the world.
Contact:
Zach Moonshine
zach@metaldevastationradio.net
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METAL DEVASTATION RADIO AND PR SURPASS 30 MILLION VIEWS
Independent Metal Platform Reaches Historic Milestone With More Than 30.2 Million Lifetime Views
The milestone is official.
Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR have officially surpassed 30 million lifetime views , reaching an incredible 30,234,002 total views following another 305,524 views during August 2026 .
After closing July at 29,928,478 lifetime views , Metal Devastation crossed the 30 million mark and continued climbing, marking one of the biggest milestones in the platform's history.
Built independently from the ground up through a relentless commitment to heavy music, Metal Devastation has spent more than a decade connecting underground artists with listeners, media outlets, labels, promoters, festivals, and metal fans around the world.
30 million views. One independent platform. More than a decade of underground metal.
30 MILLION AND COUNTING
August delivered another powerful month of growth for Metal Devastation, adding 305,524 views and bringing the platform's all-time total to:
30,234,002 VIEWS
The August numbers also demonstrate just how far the platform's reach continues to expand:
305,524 total views
161,000 active users
160,000 new users
1.1 million tracked events
1.22 million Google Search impressions
11,600 Google Search clicks
30,234,002 lifetime views
The growth from July to August pushed Metal Devastation from 29,928,478 views to 30,234,002 , adding more than 305,000 views in a single month .
But the milestone isn't just about the number of views.
It's about the people behind them.
160,000 NEW USERS DISCOVERED METAL DEVASTATION
One of the biggest stories behind August's numbers was the platform's continued ability to reach people who were discovering Metal Devastation for the first time.
Of the 161,000 active users recorded during August, approximately 160,000 were new users .
That means thousands upon thousands of people who had never previously interacted with the platform were discovering Metal Devastation, its artists, its coverage, its radio programming, and its growing collection of underground metal content.
Every new visitor represents another opportunity for an artist to be heard.
Another band to be discovered.
Another song to be played.
Another interview to be read.
Another metalhead to find something new.
SEARCHING FOR METAL
Google Search continues to be a major source of discovery for Metal Devastation.
During August, the platform generated 1.22 million Google Search impressions , resulting in 11,600 clicks from search results .
That means Metal Devastation content continues appearing in front of people actively searching for heavy music, bands, albums, interviews, reviews, news, festivals, and other metal-related content.
For independent artists, that visibility matters.
A band doesn't necessarily need a massive corporate machine behind it to be discovered.
Sometimes it starts with a search.
A story.
A review.
An interview.
A premiere.
A radio stream.
A single click.
And then another.
1.1 MILLION EVENTS IN ONE MONTH
August also produced more than 1.1 million tracked events across the Metal Devastation platform.
Those events represent the constant activity happening across the network, including content views, radio activity, clicks, submissions, artist engagement, and other interactions throughout the platform.
Behind every statistic is something happening within the metal community.
Someone discovering a band.
Someone checking out a release.
Someone listening to MDR.
Someone reading an interview.
Someone sharing an article.
Someone finding their next favorite record.
That's what the numbers represent.
FROM THE UNDERGROUND TO 30 MILLION
When Metal Devastation was built, the goal wasn't to create another corporate media machine.
It was to create a platform where heavy music could exist on its own terms.
Since its founding in 2013 , Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR have continued building an independent ecosystem centered around underground metal.
That includes:
Metal Devastation Radio , delivering heavy music and programming to listeners worldwide
Metal Devastation PR , providing promotional campaigns and media exposure for independent artists
Artist interviews and original programming
News, reviews, premieres, and feature coverage
Support for independent labels and releases
Worldwide media outreach
Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest
Continued partnerships with artists, promoters, labels, DJs, journalists, and metal media
The platform has continued growing without losing sight of where it came from.
The underground.
FROM THE FRONTLINES
"Thirty million views is absolutely fucking incredible," says Zach Moonshine .
"When we started this, there was no giant corporation behind us, no major investor, and no industry machine pushing this thing forward. It was built because we love heavy music and we believed the underground deserved a platform that would keep showing up."
"Looking at that number now, 30,234,002 views , it's hard to put into words. But what really matters to me isn't just the number itself. It's what happened inside that number."
"Every one of those views represents somebody discovering something. A band. A song. An album. An interview. A festival. A radio show. Maybe even an artist that somebody had never heard before."
"That's the whole reason we do this."
BUILT BY THE METAL COMMUNITY
Reaching 30 million views isn't something Metal Devastation claims as an achievement belonging to one person.
It belongs to the community that continues making the platform possible.
To the bands creating the music.
To the labels putting out the records.
To the promoters putting shows together.
To the venues opening their doors.
To the festivals bringing people together.
To the DJs spinning new music.
To the journalists and media outlets covering the scene.
To the fans buying records, attending shows, sharing music, and keeping the underground alive.
And to every artist who has trusted Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR to help spread their music.
This milestone belongs to all of them.
THE NEXT 30 MILLION STARTS NOW
Crossing 30 million views doesn't mean the mission is finished.
It means the next chapter has started.
Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR will continue supporting independent artists, promoting new releases, interviewing musicians, covering the underground scene, delivering heavy music around the clock, supporting live events, and creating opportunities for bands to reach new audiences.
The numbers will continue to change.
The artists will continue to evolve.
The scene will continue to grow.
And Metal Devastation will continue doing what it has done since 2013.
Showing up.
Turning up the volume.
And keeping the underground moving.
THANK YOU FOR 30 MILLION
30,234,002 views.
More than 30 million moments of discovery.
More than 30 million connections between music and listeners.
More than 30 million reasons to keep pushing forward.
To every band, musician, label, promoter, venue, festival organizer, journalist, DJ, media outlet, listener, and fan who has been part of this journey:
Thank you.
The underground doesn't wait for permission.
It builds its own stage.
And this stage just crossed 30 million views .
About Metal Devastation Radio and PR
Founded in 2013, Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR are independent platforms dedicated to supporting heavy music and the global underground metal community. Through 24/7 radio programming, promotional campaigns, artist interviews, news coverage, media outreach, festival production, and dedicated support for independent bands and labels, Metal Devastation continues connecting heavy music with audiences around the world.
Contact:
Zach Moonshine
zach@metaldevastationradio.net
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29437/metal-devastation-radio-and-pr-surpass-30-million-views?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Thursday, September 24, 2026
FALSE MESSIAH CONTINUE INTERNATIONAL PRESS RUN WITH STRONG METALLIAN COVERAGE FOR “SEVEN” - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FALSE MESSIAH CONTINUE INTERNATIONAL PRESS RUN WITH STRONG METALLIAN COVERAGE FOR “SEVEN”
Mysterious International Metal Project Featured Across Rock Hard Italy, Metalized, and Metallian
September 24, 2026 — International modern symphonic metal project False Messiah continue to build momentum for their debut concept album Seven , with recent coverage appearing across respected metal publications in Europe.
The latest comes from French metal magazine Metallian , where Seven receives a 💣💣💣💥½ review from François Alaouret. The review praises the project's seasoned musicianship, heavy and thrash influences, symphonic metal direction, powerful guest appearances from Stéphane Buriez of Loudblast and Craig Cairns of Tailgunner , and "flawless production."
False Messiah are also featured in Underground N°30 , the underground and extreme metal supplement included with Metallian N°153.
The new Metallian coverage follows an extensive Rock Hard Italy feature and interview centered on Seven . Rock Hard explores the project's deliberately concealed identities, its description as a "controlled creative entity," and the dystopian concept behind the album, which examines technology, artificial intelligence, social division, and concentrated power through speculative storytelling.
Meanwhile, Metalized awarded Seven an 8/10 , with reviewer Kim Vestergaard Nielsen praising its aggressive riffs, powerful production, dark atmosphere, and combination of melodic black metal and brutal death metal.
With coverage now spanning multiple European metal publications, False Messiah's Seven continues to introduce its dark, cinematic world to an international audience.
“First release for this mysterious entity named False Messiah. What is known about the quartet boils down to the fact that it consists of musicians from France, Canada, Scandinavia, and Latin America. So, as for guessing their identities, you might as well look for a guitar pick on the site of Hellfest, even if a few clues reveal themselves if you dig deep enough. One thing is for sure, the members of False Messiah are more than seasoned, and their inspirations draw as much from heavy and thrash as from more modern styles. Moreover, with their female vocalist, it's symphonic metal that stands out most, even if Stéphane Buriez from Loudblast and Craig Cairns from Tailgunner drop in to deliver a few deep ‘growls.’ In the end, Seven is a sharp and unifying album with flawless production!” - Metallian
Grab a copy of the issue here:
https://www.magzter.com/FR/METALLIAN-Editions-SARL/METALLIAN/Culture/2477047
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Seven is currently available via Semetry Records / Idol .
False Messiah
Seven
Semetry Records / Idol
Press & Promotion:
Metal Devastation PR
Major Metal Media. Real Coverage. Worldwide Exposure.
Connect:
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Contact: promotion@semetery.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29436/false-messiah-continue-international-press-run-with-strong-metallian-coverage-for-seven?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
FALSE MESSIAH CONTINUE INTERNATIONAL PRESS RUN WITH STRONG METALLIAN COVERAGE FOR “SEVEN”
Mysterious International Metal Project Featured Across Rock Hard Italy, Metalized, and Metallian
September 24, 2026 — International modern symphonic metal project False Messiah continue to build momentum for their debut concept album Seven , with recent coverage appearing across respected metal publications in Europe.
The latest comes from French metal magazine Metallian , where Seven receives a 💣💣💣💥½ review from François Alaouret. The review praises the project's seasoned musicianship, heavy and thrash influences, symphonic metal direction, powerful guest appearances from Stéphane Buriez of Loudblast and Craig Cairns of Tailgunner , and "flawless production."
False Messiah are also featured in Underground N°30 , the underground and extreme metal supplement included with Metallian N°153.
The new Metallian coverage follows an extensive Rock Hard Italy feature and interview centered on Seven . Rock Hard explores the project's deliberately concealed identities, its description as a "controlled creative entity," and the dystopian concept behind the album, which examines technology, artificial intelligence, social division, and concentrated power through speculative storytelling.
Meanwhile, Metalized awarded Seven an 8/10 , with reviewer Kim Vestergaard Nielsen praising its aggressive riffs, powerful production, dark atmosphere, and combination of melodic black metal and brutal death metal.
With coverage now spanning multiple European metal publications, False Messiah's Seven continues to introduce its dark, cinematic world to an international audience.
“First release for this mysterious entity named False Messiah. What is known about the quartet boils down to the fact that it consists of musicians from France, Canada, Scandinavia, and Latin America. So, as for guessing their identities, you might as well look for a guitar pick on the site of Hellfest, even if a few clues reveal themselves if you dig deep enough. One thing is for sure, the members of False Messiah are more than seasoned, and their inspirations draw as much from heavy and thrash as from more modern styles. Moreover, with their female vocalist, it's symphonic metal that stands out most, even if Stéphane Buriez from Loudblast and Craig Cairns from Tailgunner drop in to deliver a few deep ‘growls.’ In the end, Seven is a sharp and unifying album with flawless production!” - Metallian
Grab a copy of the issue here:
https://www.magzter.com/FR/METALLIAN-Editions-SARL/METALLIAN/Culture/2477047
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Seven is currently available via Semetry Records / Idol .
False Messiah
Seven
Semetry Records / Idol
Press & Promotion:
Metal Devastation PR
Major Metal Media. Real Coverage. Worldwide Exposure.
Connect:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTGhUpDfU/
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https://www.instagram.com/false.messiah.666
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Contact: promotion@semetery.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29436/false-messiah-continue-international-press-run-with-strong-metallian-coverage-for-seven?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
ELEMENT OF FATE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM “DREAMFALL” OUT NOW - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ELEMENT OF FATE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM “DREAMFALL” OUT NOW
Melodic Heavy Metal Duo Unleash a Cinematic Journey of Fantasy, Emotion, and Immersive Storytelling
Washington, DC / Portland, OR — Melodic heavy metal duo Element of Fate have officially released their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Dreamfall , available now worldwide.
Stream and purchase Dreamfall here:
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Released on July 27, 2026 , Dreamfall invites listeners into a cinematic world where heavy metal, fantasy, and storytelling collide. Featuring soaring vocals, intricate instrumentation, and a powerful blend of gothic, symphonic, and progressive metal influences, the album delivers an emotional and immersive listening experience that showcases Element of Fate’s dedication to crafting music that feels both timeless and cinematic.
The entire album is also now available to experience as a full-length video stream on YouTube , giving listeners the opportunity to hear Dreamfall from beginning to end while stepping further into the world Element of Fate have created.
Full Album Video:
The album’s release follows the unveiling of the “Fire Bird” lyric video and the dark, captivating visualizer for “Warhorse,” offering fans a deeper look into the world Element of Fate have carefully built around Dreamfall .
Watch “Fire Bird” here:
At its core, Dreamfall is more than an album. It is a complete artistic vision combining heavy metal, fantasy, visual storytelling, and a deeply personal creative journey.
“Dreamfall is the most personal and ambitious project I’ve ever created as an artist.”
— Madame Crol
“This project is about transformation, finding light even in darker places.”
— Element of Fate
“We wanted to create something that feels epic, emotional, and real.”
— Element of Fate
The creation of Dreamfall has been fueled by a passion for independent artistry and craftsmanship, including a cinematic music video produced entirely in-house by vocalist and visual artist Carol Phillips through her studio, Inlumined Arts .
Supporters of the project have also helped bring this vision to life through exclusive rewards and handcrafted collectibles inspired by the album’s mythic themes, including limited bronze key and coin pieces created as collector-grade works of art.
Formed between Washington, DC and Portland, Oregon , Element of Fate are carving out a unique space within modern metal by combining classic heavy metal foundations with cinematic arrangements, powerful vocals, and a striking visual identity.
With Dreamfall , Element of Fate invite listeners to step into a world created not only to be heard, but experienced.
The journey has begun.
Dreamfall is out now.
Stream Dreamfall , watch the full album on YouTube, follow Element of Fate, and experience the complete artistic vision:
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Contact: element.of.fate@gmail.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29433/element-of-fate-releases-debut-album-dreamfall-out-now?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
ELEMENT OF FATE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM “DREAMFALL” OUT NOW
Melodic Heavy Metal Duo Unleash a Cinematic Journey of Fantasy, Emotion, and Immersive Storytelling
Washington, DC / Portland, OR — Melodic heavy metal duo Element of Fate have officially released their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Dreamfall , available now worldwide.
Stream and purchase Dreamfall here:
https://linktr.ee/element.of.fate
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https://linktr.ee/element.of.fate
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https://linktr.ee/element.of.fate
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Released on July 27, 2026 , Dreamfall invites listeners into a cinematic world where heavy metal, fantasy, and storytelling collide. Featuring soaring vocals, intricate instrumentation, and a powerful blend of gothic, symphonic, and progressive metal influences, the album delivers an emotional and immersive listening experience that showcases Element of Fate’s dedication to crafting music that feels both timeless and cinematic.
The entire album is also now available to experience as a full-length video stream on YouTube , giving listeners the opportunity to hear Dreamfall from beginning to end while stepping further into the world Element of Fate have created.
Full Album Video:
The album’s release follows the unveiling of the “Fire Bird” lyric video and the dark, captivating visualizer for “Warhorse,” offering fans a deeper look into the world Element of Fate have carefully built around Dreamfall .
Watch “Fire Bird” here:
At its core, Dreamfall is more than an album. It is a complete artistic vision combining heavy metal, fantasy, visual storytelling, and a deeply personal creative journey.
“Dreamfall is the most personal and ambitious project I’ve ever created as an artist.”
— Madame Crol
“This project is about transformation, finding light even in darker places.”
— Element of Fate
“We wanted to create something that feels epic, emotional, and real.”
— Element of Fate
The creation of Dreamfall has been fueled by a passion for independent artistry and craftsmanship, including a cinematic music video produced entirely in-house by vocalist and visual artist Carol Phillips through her studio, Inlumined Arts .
Supporters of the project have also helped bring this vision to life through exclusive rewards and handcrafted collectibles inspired by the album’s mythic themes, including limited bronze key and coin pieces created as collector-grade works of art.
Formed between Washington, DC and Portland, Oregon , Element of Fate are carving out a unique space within modern metal by combining classic heavy metal foundations with cinematic arrangements, powerful vocals, and a striking visual identity.
With Dreamfall , Element of Fate invite listeners to step into a world created not only to be heard, but experienced.
The journey has begun.
Dreamfall is out now.
Stream Dreamfall , watch the full album on YouTube, follow Element of Fate, and experience the complete artistic vision:
https://linktr.ee/element.of.fate
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https://linktr.ee/element.of.fate
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Connect with the band:
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Contact: element.of.fate@gmail.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29433/element-of-fate-releases-debut-album-dreamfall-out-now?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
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