Hegeroth Unleash “You May Call Me a Witch” – First Taste of Upcoming Album Soaked In Rot - @thebeast

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Hegeroth Unleash “You May Call Me a Witch” – First Taste of Upcoming Album Soaked In Rot

Polish black metal force Hegeroth return with ‘You May Call Me a Witch’ , the first single from their sixth album Soaked In Rot , out March 25, 2026 . The track debuts new vocalist Chors (Eclipse – PL) , injecting fresh aggression, energy, and venom into the band’s uncompromising sound.

Hegeroth have never followed the crowd. From symphonic beginnings to high-speed, chaotic black metal, their music thrives on unorthodox structures, raw intensity, and a refusal to pander. Lyrically, the band targets dogma, blind obedience, and societal decay.

Watch the lyric video here:
Pre-save/stream here:
https://www.hegeroth.pl/you_may_call_me_a_witch.html

Soaked In Rot features nine tracks recorded at HH Soundlab Studios and mastered by Bene , with cover art by Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Nunslaughter). Self-released and fully DIY, the album drops on CD, digital, and streaming platforms .

For fans of Emperor, Satyricon, Edge of Sanity , Hegeroth’s latest is black metal done their way—relentless, inventive, and unapologetic.



Connect with the band:


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http://www.facebook.com/Hegeroth />
https://www.instagram.com/Hegeroth_Official/ />
Contact: hegeroth@gmail.com


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LLOTH’s “ARCHEES LEGEONES (Ancient Legions)” Out Now Hellenic Black/Death Metal Forged in Legacy and Fire - @thebeast

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LLOTH’s “ARCHEES LEGEONES (Ancient Legions)” Out Now
Hellenic Black/Death Metal Forged in Legacy and Fire

Available Now via Theogonia Records (Poland)

Hellenic Black/Death Metal legends LLOTH have officially unleashed their new release “ARCHEES LEGEONES (Ancient Legions)” , available now worldwide through Theogonia Records (Poland) . Steeped in ritualistic intensity and unflinching extremity, the album cements LLOTH’s place among the genre’s finest.

Founded in 1995 by Tristessa of ASTARTE , LLOTH continues her legacy under the guidance of her husband and former Astarte member Nicolas SIC Maiis , alongside Thanos, Vaelor, Pope, and Nick Samios. After Tristessa’s passing, the band also helped release ASTARTE’s long-unreleased final album, bridging the past and present of Hellenic extreme metal.

Fans of Rotting Christ, Septicflesh, and Dimmu Borgir will find a masterclass in Hellenic Black/Death Metal: commanding riffs, epic atmospheres, and vocals that channel the dark power of ancient legions.

Production Credits:
Produced by Nicolas Maiis and George Emmanuel (Lucifer’s Child)
Mixed and mastered by George Emmanuel

Band Lineup:
Nicolas SIC Maiis – Vocals
Thanos – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Vaelor – Guitars
Pope – Bass
Nick Samios – Drums

Quote:
“Hellenic Black Metal finest!”

Stream and Download:

https://www.submithub.com/link/lloth-hellenicblack-metal

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:





Connect with the band: 


https://llothofficial.bandcamp.com/album/archees-legeones-ancient-legions />
https://www.facebook.com/LLOTHOFFICIAL/ />
https://www.instagram.com/llothband/ />
https://theogonia-records.com/lloth/ />
Contact: lloth_band@yahoo.gr


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HOOK & LACE IGNITE WITH NEW SINGLE “BLAZE” Debut Full-Length Album “Unblossoming” Arrives in 2026 - @thebeast

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HOOK & LACE IGNITE WITH NEW SINGLE “BLAZE”
Debut Full-Length Album “Unblossoming” Arrives in 2026

UK-based solo artist Hook & Lace , the project of musician and producer Matt Corné , unleashes “Blaze” , the first single from the upcoming full-length album Unblossoming , out Friday, January 30th via Malonche Records .

“Blaze” hits hard and fast, blending technical riffing, crushing groove, soaring vocals, and a space-like atmospheric edge. It’s aggressive without being mindless, melodic without being soft, and completely uninterested in staying inside neat genre lines. Call it progressive metal if you need a label, but Hook & Lace plays by feel, not rules.

Created entirely independently by Corné, Hook & Lace thrives in the tension between noise and catchiness, heaviness and restraint. Fans will hear shades of Meshuggah’s rhythmic precision and Avenged Sevenfold’s melodic ambition , filtered through a singular vision that values impact over trends.




“ Blaze is the first single from Hook & Lace’s upcoming first full-length album, Unblossoming . It’s meant to hit immediately, then stick around. Heavy riffs, groove, atmosphere, and melody all colliding at once.”




Unblossoming marks the next chapter for Hook & Lace, expanding on this balance of intensity and space while continuing to defy easy categorization. Every note on the project was written, performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Corné himself, keeping the sound raw, focused, and fully uncompromised.

Artist: Hook & Lace
Release: “Blaze” (Single)
Release Date: Friday, January 30th
Label: Malonche Records
Production: Matt Corné
Management: n/a

Pre-save and stream “Blaze” here:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hookandlace/blaze

If you want heavy music that still thinks for itself, this one’s worth your time. Turn it up and let it burn.

Get ready for the premiere below:





Connect with the band: 


https://www.facebook.com/hookxlace/ />
https://www.instagram.com/hookxlace/ />
https://hookxlace.bandcamp.com/ />
Contact: hookxlace@gmail.com


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Unauthorized Wayne Static & Tera Wray Documentary to Be Self-Funded by Filmmaker Matt Zane - @thebeast

Unauthorized Wayne Static & Tera Wray Documentary to Be Self-Funded by Filmmaker Matt Zane

Los Angeles, CA — Filmmaker Matt Zane has announced that his unauthorized documentary focusing on late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static and his wife Tera Wray will move forward as a self-funded project , following the failure of its recent crowdfunding campaign.

The campaign faced immediate challenges after the estates of both Wayne Static and Tera Wray publicly objected to the project less than 24 hours before its launch. The following day, Zane was issued a cease-and-desist notice from both estates , prompting significant backlash from fans and contributing to the campaign falling short of its funding goals.

Despite the setback, Zane says he remains committed to completing the documentary and will personally finance the project.




“I’m sure the estates and everyone over in the current STATIC-X camp thought that if they could prevent my funding, that would be the end of it,” said Zane. “I’m here to tell you I’ll move forward regardless and will self-fund this project to ensure that it’s made.”




A segment of the fan community previously accused Zane of pursuing the documentary as a “cash grab.” However, with the project now self-funded, all financial risk rests solely with the filmmaker, and the likelihood of profit is minimal. Zane maintains that financial gain has never been his motivation.




“Wayne and Tera asked me to make this. They were my friends,” Zane explained. “I couldn’t get it done while they were here, but I can do it now. They wanted their truth and their story out there, and they trusted me with all of their video projects. I won't let them down.”




Zane has also expressed a continued desire to engage in dialogue with the families of Wayne Static and Tera Wray regarding the film’s intent.




“I sincerely hope their families watch it,” he said. “I truly believe they will come to understand that my intention was always to honor Wayne and Tera’s wishes.”




Weekly updates on the progress of the documentary will be shared via Matt Zane’s Instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/lordzane/ />

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WitcheR Unveil Fourth Full-Length Album “Öröklét” and Release New Ritualistic Music Video - @thebeast

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WitcheR Unveil Fourth Full-Length Album “Öröklét” and Release New Ritualistic Music Video

Hungarian atmospheric black metal visionaries WitcheR have returned with their fourth full-length album, Öröklét (“Eternity”), now fully available on CD, cassette, and vinyl via Filosofem Records and Beveria Productions .

Building on the darkly immersive legacy of Lélekharang , Öröklét draws listeners into a vast, mystical soundscape where icy black metal grandeur meets the solemn elegance of classical composition. The album features four original compositions alongside a reimagined interpretation of Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 – Andante con moto , seamlessly merging atmospheric black metal with centuries-old musical tradition.

Formed in 2010, Gere Karola (synths, vocals) and Neubauer Roland (guitars, drums, vocals) have steadily refined WitcheR’s ritualistic approach, drawing inspiration from Summoning , early Dimmu Borgir , and Wolves in the Throne Room . Their sound balances expansive synth layers, haunting melodies, and lyrical themes rooted in witchcraft, Hungarian folklore, and resistance to the modern world. Previous releases include Csendes domb (2015) and A gyertyák csonkig égnek (2019).




“This record is not merely music. It is a gateway. A moment of realization, when one understands that everything fades… and yet, everything remains eternal.”
— WitcheR




Recorded at Vrag’s Forest Studio between 2023 and 2025, Öröklét was entirely engineered, mixed, and mastered by the band. Artwork was created by Grafit & Hamu Artworks , visually echoing the album’s themes of time, ritual, and transcendence.

In addition to the album’s full release, WitcheR have unveiled a new music video for the title track “Öröklét.” The video stands as a unique visual document, created over the course of an entire year and inspired by ancient pagan rituals tied to solstices, witch traditions, and the natural cycle of the seasons.




“We didn’t just want to make a video clip, we wanted to experience the entire year in the spirit of the song.”
— WitcheR




The year-long creative process allows the video to convey the passage of time itself, reinforcing the song’s central themes of cyclicality, renewal, and the permanence left behind by all things that pass.




“This song and this video are about time. About how everything returns, and nothing passes without leaving a trace.”




Album:

https://witcherband.bandcamp.com/album/r-kl-t

Music Video – “Öröklét”:


For fans of atmospheric and symphonic black metal, Öröklét stands as a defining statement in WitcheR’s catalog, bridging the ephemeral and the eternal with unwavering conviction.

For interviews, features, or media inquiries:
zach@metaldevastationradio.com



 Follow the band at these links:


https://witcherband.hu />
https://www.facebook.com/witcherband />
https://www.instagram.com/witcherbandofficial/ />
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsJ0gvIp7gKv5SljsgJX4g />
https://twitter.com/witcherband />
https://www.tiktok.com/@witcherband />
https://witcherband.bandcamp.com />
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C9ErpFV88XztoqUPESRRb />
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/witcher/257232397 />
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9mJnERVUK5yAhF7_8ZP2g />
Contact: filosofemrecords@gmail.com


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STIGMA Launch “SECOND CHANCE (Deluxe US/Export Edition)” US & South American Touring Begins in 2026 - @thebeast

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STIGMA Launch “SECOND CHANCE (Deluxe US/Export Edition)”
US & South American Touring Begins in 2026

Melodic metal and dark rock unit Stigma have released “SECOND CHANCE (Deluxe US/Export Edition)” , a global-focused expanded edition that brings the band’s catalog to new markets. Their sound blends dark romantic hooks and metallic edge for fans of HIM , The 69 Eyes , Volbeat , and Type O Negative .

With their international footprint growing fast, Stigma is currently routing a US Midwest tour for July 2026 , with South America targeted for late 2026 following strong traction in Brazil and Mexico. The band recently passed 20,000 followers on Facebook , marking a measurable spike in overseas engagement.

Formed in 2021, the German quartet features Gerald Zinnegger (vocals, lyrics), Markus Mantau (guitar), René Chlebnitschek (bass), and Bernd Paptistella (drums). Early EPs “Last Order” (2022) and “First Call” (2023) built their foundation, while the band’s debut full-length is planned for May 2025 .

Stigma also received international attention for their award-winning “Lies of War” music video, earning honors at festivals in New York, London, and Cannes. On the streaming side, their catalog has reached listeners in 100+ countries , supported by playlist placement and college radio including a Top 30 showing at WLTL 88.1FM and placement on the NACC Next chart.

Stigma’s message centers on embracing personal stigmas rather than hiding from them, a theme that resonates deeply with their growing fanbase known as the Stigmaniacs .

US Midwest Tour – July 2026
South America – 2026 (TBA)
“SECOND CHANCE (Deluxe US/Export Edition)” Out Now

Check them out on YouTube:





Connect with the band at these links:

www.stigmarocks.com

https://www.facebook.com/stigma.rocks  />
https://www.instagram.com/stigma.rocks />
https://www.youtube.com/@stigma_rocks />
https://stigmarocks.bandcamp.com />
https://music.apple.com/de/artist/stigma/1617871738 />
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZiCBBwuen2axvx4FGng3y />
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15522356 />
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stigmaniacs />
Contact: info@musicmanialive.com


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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 01/19/26 - 01/23/26 - @thebeast

🔥 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 🔥
And who will dominate next month as Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio?

Last month’s winners, ANTISAINT , crushed the competition with a staggering 29,398 VOTES , claiming the title of Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio! You can check them out HERE !

This is the weekly championship edition of the Band Of The Month – Battle Of The Bands that we host every month on MDR!

How does it work?
Every Monday, we launch a new poll featuring bands that submit music each week on metaldevastationradio.com. Voting runs until Friday at 9PM EST .

Each Friday night , at the start of The Zach Moonshine Show , I’ll be spinning the Top Six weekly winners , and announcing the #1 band of the week live on air — getting thousands of listens on Mixcloud !

At the end of the month , all weekly votes are added up, and the band with the highest total votes becomes our Band of the Month !

Winning Band of the Month gets:

A featured post on our Facebook page, reaching thousands of fans

A front-page spotlight on metaldevastationradio.com , which pulls in hundreds of thousands of views every month

A free PR email blast from Metal Devastation PR, hitting 40,000+ contacts including labels, zines, stations, and more

Airplay every hour during general rotation

Tons of social media shares and exposure across our network

If you want the world to know who your band is, this is the easiest way to make it happen!

💥 Want in on the next battle?
Comment below with your band name and we’ll add you to next week’s poll — or email me at zach@metaldevastationradio.com with “Battle Submission” in the subject line.

Bands can compete as many times as they want , and if you enter multiple weeks in the same month, your votes combine toward the Band of the Month title!

👇 Click on the bands below to vote as many times as you like, or add your own! Poll closes Friday, January  23rd at 9PM EST ! 👇











Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 01/19/26 - 01/23/26


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