Metal Devastation Radio and PR Hit 23.1 Million Views and Snag Another Google Search Trophy
December 2025 closed out the year with a heavy stomp, and the underground answered loud and clear. Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR tore through the month with numbers that prove this machine just doesn’t quit.
Once again, Google handed over a shiny Search Trophy after logging 228,000 web impressions and 2,520 clicks for the month. No shortcuts, no corporate fluff—just the raw push of an underground community that refuses to dial it down.
Another Month, Another Mountain Moved
December’s stats hit like a riff you can’t shake:
• 148,000 active users keeping the underground alive
• 147,000 new users jumping into the fray
• 226,136 total views blasting across the site
• 769,000 tracked events showing clicks, streams, chaos, and pure metal energy
All-time total views now sit at a whopping 23,149,909 . That’s not noise. That’s a legacy being forged in real time.
Straight From the Frontlines
“It’s insane seeing the all-time count surpass 23 million,” says Zach Moonshine.
“Month after month we keep pulling in more metalheads, giving new bands a platform, and proving the underground still scares the algorithms in all the right ways. These Google trophies aren’t just digital flair—they’re proof that real metal still matters.”
Fueled by the Underground
This milestone hits across the entire scene:
• Bands and Labels – Bringing the music that matters straight to fans
• Zines and Media – Keeping the story of metal alive and documented
• Fans Worldwide – Streaming, sharing, and spreading the truth louder than any budget
• DJs and Staff – Running the 24/7 backbone of Metal Devastation Radio
• Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest – Bringing the online energy into the dirt and onto the stage
Every click is another spark in a wildfire that refuses to die.
What’s Next
With 23 million views and counting, the mission is simple: keep lifting the bands that the system ignores, keep pushing heavy music into the spotlight, and keep championing the spirit that built the metal underground.
“If you’ve got something heavy and real,” Moonshine adds,
“Metal Devastation is your spot. A real audience, global reach, and a scene that shows up. This isn’t just PR—it’s a movement.”
Thank You
This milestone belongs to everyone who streamed, clicked, submitted, shared, and believed. The underground doesn’t weaken. It evolves. It multiplies. And it gets louder every single month.
About Metal Devastation Radio and PR
Founded in 2013, Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR are global pillars of underground and independent metal. With nonstop radio, powerful PR campaigns, and a widely read online zine, they continue pushing DIY heavy music worldwide.
Contact:
Zach Moonshine
zach@metaldevastationradio.com
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
DISTANT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “NOTHING LEFT TO HATE” Dutch/Slovakian Deathcore Powerhouse Drops Brutal New Track Ahead of Massive 2026 Touring Cycle - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DISTANT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “NOTHING LEFT TO HATE”
Dutch/Slovakian Deathcore Powerhouse Drops Brutal New Track Ahead of Massive 2026 Touring Cycle
Out Now: January 7, 2026
Genre: Deathcore
For Fans Of: Spite, Lorna Shore, Slaughter To Prevail
Dutch/Slovakian deathcore juggernauts DISTANT have officially released their new single and video, “Nothing Left To Hate,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Following the crushing impact of October’s “Desolation,” the band delivers one of their most aggressive and uncompromising tracks to date.
Watch the official video here:
The band comments:
“‘Nothing Left To Hate’ is DISTANT at full destructive force. Thicker riffs, deeper grooves, and a raw dive into self-destruction and chaos. This track is built for circle pits, rage workouts, and letting the anger out.”
The release lands just days before DISTANT hit the road with Sylosis for a massive European tour beginning January 16, putting the band in front of thousands of new fans across the continent. The momentum follows an already relentless run, including the Evisceratour across the USA and Canada with Ingested and Ov Sulfur , plus their own Dutch Xmas Special supporting the local scene.
DISTANT have become one of the defining forces in modern European deathcore. Blending brutal death metal, slam, noise, and beatdown with a hyper-dissonant atmosphere of impending doom, the band has evolved far beyond their early metalcore roots formed among friends in Rotterdam and Bratislava. What remains is pure sonic annihilation, refined and weaponized.
DISTANT – TOUR DATES 2026
DISTANT
w/ Sylosis, Revocation, Life Cycles:
Jan. 16, 26 (DE) Oberhausen - Kulttempel
Jan. 17, 26 (DE) Hamburg - Gruenspan
Jan. 18, 26 (DE) Berlin - Hole44
Jan. 19, 26 (DK) Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
Jan. 21, 26 (FIN) Helsinki - Tavastia Club
Jan. 23, 26 (SE) Stockholm - Fryshuset Klubben
Jan. 24, 26 (NO) Oslo - John Dee
Jan. 25, 26 (SE) Göteborg - Pustervik
Jan. 27, 26 (DE) Nürnberg - Hirsch
Jan. 28, 26 (DE) Wien - Szene
Jan. 29, 26 (DE) München - Backstage
Jan. 30, 26 (HUN) Budapest - Barba Negra
Jan. 31, 26 (CZ) Prague - MeetFactory
Feb. 1, 26 (DE) Karlsruhe - Substage
Feb. 3, 26 (CH) Zürich - Dynamo
Feb. 4, 26 (AT) Dornbirn - Conrad Sohm
Feb. 5, 26 (IT) Milan - Legend Club Milano
Feb. 6, 26 (FR) Villeurbanne - La Rayonne
Feb. 7, 26 (ES) Barcelona - Salamandra
Feb. 8, 26 (ES) Madrid - Sala MON Live Madrid
Feb. 10, 26 (FR) Paris - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
Feb. 11, 26 (NL) Haarlem - Patronaat
Feb. 12, 26 (BE) Gent - Vierde Zaal
Feb. 13, 26 (NL) Eindhoven - Dynamo
Feb. 14, 26 (DE) Dresden - Reithalle Dresden
Feb. 15, 26 (PL) Kraków - Klub Kwadrat
Feb. 17, 26 (DE) Frankfurt - Zoom
Feb. 18, 26 (DE) Hannover - Musikzentrum Hannover
Feb. 20, 26 (UK) London O2 Forum Kentish Town
Feb. 21, 26 (UK) Manchester - O2 Ritz Manchester
Feb. 22, 26 (IE) Dublin - The Academy
May 10, 26 (US) Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville
Jun. 18–21, 26 (BE) Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun. 24, 26 (CZ) Pilsen - Basinfire Festival
Jun. 26–27, 26 (DE) Leipzig - Impericon Festival
Jun. 27, 26 (NL) Ysselsteyn - Jera On Air
Jul. 4, 26 (ES) Viveiro - Resurrection Fest
Oct. 31, 26 (DE) Göppingen - Core Fest
Listen / Stream / Pre-save:
https://distantband.lnk.to/NothingLeftToHate-Single
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DISTANT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “NOTHING LEFT TO HATE”
Dutch/Slovakian Deathcore Powerhouse Drops Brutal New Track Ahead of Massive 2026 Touring Cycle
Out Now: January 7, 2026
Genre: Deathcore
For Fans Of: Spite, Lorna Shore, Slaughter To Prevail
Dutch/Slovakian deathcore juggernauts DISTANT have officially released their new single and video, “Nothing Left To Hate,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Following the crushing impact of October’s “Desolation,” the band delivers one of their most aggressive and uncompromising tracks to date.
Watch the official video here:
The band comments:
“‘Nothing Left To Hate’ is DISTANT at full destructive force. Thicker riffs, deeper grooves, and a raw dive into self-destruction and chaos. This track is built for circle pits, rage workouts, and letting the anger out.”
The release lands just days before DISTANT hit the road with Sylosis for a massive European tour beginning January 16, putting the band in front of thousands of new fans across the continent. The momentum follows an already relentless run, including the Evisceratour across the USA and Canada with Ingested and Ov Sulfur , plus their own Dutch Xmas Special supporting the local scene.
DISTANT have become one of the defining forces in modern European deathcore. Blending brutal death metal, slam, noise, and beatdown with a hyper-dissonant atmosphere of impending doom, the band has evolved far beyond their early metalcore roots formed among friends in Rotterdam and Bratislava. What remains is pure sonic annihilation, refined and weaponized.
DISTANT – TOUR DATES 2026
DISTANT
w/ Sylosis, Revocation, Life Cycles:
Jan. 16, 26 (DE) Oberhausen - Kulttempel
Jan. 17, 26 (DE) Hamburg - Gruenspan
Jan. 18, 26 (DE) Berlin - Hole44
Jan. 19, 26 (DK) Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
Jan. 21, 26 (FIN) Helsinki - Tavastia Club
Jan. 23, 26 (SE) Stockholm - Fryshuset Klubben
Jan. 24, 26 (NO) Oslo - John Dee
Jan. 25, 26 (SE) Göteborg - Pustervik
Jan. 27, 26 (DE) Nürnberg - Hirsch
Jan. 28, 26 (DE) Wien - Szene
Jan. 29, 26 (DE) München - Backstage
Jan. 30, 26 (HUN) Budapest - Barba Negra
Jan. 31, 26 (CZ) Prague - MeetFactory
Feb. 1, 26 (DE) Karlsruhe - Substage
Feb. 3, 26 (CH) Zürich - Dynamo
Feb. 4, 26 (AT) Dornbirn - Conrad Sohm
Feb. 5, 26 (IT) Milan - Legend Club Milano
Feb. 6, 26 (FR) Villeurbanne - La Rayonne
Feb. 7, 26 (ES) Barcelona - Salamandra
Feb. 8, 26 (ES) Madrid - Sala MON Live Madrid
Feb. 10, 26 (FR) Paris - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
Feb. 11, 26 (NL) Haarlem - Patronaat
Feb. 12, 26 (BE) Gent - Vierde Zaal
Feb. 13, 26 (NL) Eindhoven - Dynamo
Feb. 14, 26 (DE) Dresden - Reithalle Dresden
Feb. 15, 26 (PL) Kraków - Klub Kwadrat
Feb. 17, 26 (DE) Frankfurt - Zoom
Feb. 18, 26 (DE) Hannover - Musikzentrum Hannover
Feb. 20, 26 (UK) London O2 Forum Kentish Town
Feb. 21, 26 (UK) Manchester - O2 Ritz Manchester
Feb. 22, 26 (IE) Dublin - The Academy
May 10, 26 (US) Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville
Jun. 18–21, 26 (BE) Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun. 24, 26 (CZ) Pilsen - Basinfire Festival
Jun. 26–27, 26 (DE) Leipzig - Impericon Festival
Jun. 27, 26 (NL) Ysselsteyn - Jera On Air
Jul. 4, 26 (ES) Viveiro - Resurrection Fest
Oct. 31, 26 (DE) Göppingen - Core Fest
Listen / Stream / Pre-save:
https://distantband.lnk.to/NothingLeftToHate-Single
Connect with the band:
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Battlesoul Unleash “The Wheel,” A Pagan Folk Metal Journey Through Fate, Fire, and Ancestral Memory - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Battlesoul Unleash “The Wheel,” A Pagan Folk Metal Journey Through Fate, Fire, and Ancestral Memory
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Genre: Pagan / Folk Metal
For Fans Of: Blind Guardian, Moonsorrow, early In Flames
Presave:
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Battlesoul return with The Wheel , a thunderous new release steeped in pagan mysticism, folk melodies, and metallic grit. Drawing from ancient cycles of fate, rebirth, and struggle, The Wheel is both a spiritual statement and a battle cry, forged in steel and tradition.
Blending sweeping folk passages with aggressive riffing and epic atmospheres, Battlesoul channel the storytelling grandeur of Blind Guardian, the ritualistic weight of Moonsorrow, and the raw fire of early In Flames. This is metal that respects its roots without sounding stuck in the past. Old gods, new blood.
About Battlesoul
Battlesoul is a pagan folk metal band rooted in mythology, history, and the eternal cycle of conflict and renewal. Their sound fuses melodic folk elements with driving metal arrangements, creating music that feels ceremonial, powerful, and timeless. Each release is crafted as a chapter in a larger saga, where atmosphere matters just as much as impact.
With The Wheel , the band sharpen their vision, delivering a more immersive and focused release that captures both the ferocity and the spirit of pagan metal at its core.
Production Credits
The Wheel was produced and engineered by Thomas Ireland in Goderich, Ontario, Canada , capturing a balance of organic feel and modern weight.
Mastering was completed by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering in California, USA , ensuring clarity, depth, and power across all formats.
Release Details
Artist: Battlesoul
Title: The Wheel
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Label: Self-Released
Format: Digital
Stream / Download:
https://battlesoul.bandcamp.com/
Check them out on YouTube!
Connect with the band:
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Battlesoul Unleash “The Wheel,” A Pagan Folk Metal Journey Through Fate, Fire, and Ancestral Memory
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Genre: Pagan / Folk Metal
For Fans Of: Blind Guardian, Moonsorrow, early In Flames
Presave:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/battlesoul/the-wheel
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Battlesoul return with The Wheel , a thunderous new release steeped in pagan mysticism, folk melodies, and metallic grit. Drawing from ancient cycles of fate, rebirth, and struggle, The Wheel is both a spiritual statement and a battle cry, forged in steel and tradition.
Blending sweeping folk passages with aggressive riffing and epic atmospheres, Battlesoul channel the storytelling grandeur of Blind Guardian, the ritualistic weight of Moonsorrow, and the raw fire of early In Flames. This is metal that respects its roots without sounding stuck in the past. Old gods, new blood.
About Battlesoul
Battlesoul is a pagan folk metal band rooted in mythology, history, and the eternal cycle of conflict and renewal. Their sound fuses melodic folk elements with driving metal arrangements, creating music that feels ceremonial, powerful, and timeless. Each release is crafted as a chapter in a larger saga, where atmosphere matters just as much as impact.
With The Wheel , the band sharpen their vision, delivering a more immersive and focused release that captures both the ferocity and the spirit of pagan metal at its core.
Production Credits
The Wheel was produced and engineered by Thomas Ireland in Goderich, Ontario, Canada , capturing a balance of organic feel and modern weight.
Mastering was completed by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering in California, USA , ensuring clarity, depth, and power across all formats.
Release Details
Artist: Battlesoul
Title: The Wheel
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Label: Self-Released
Format: Digital
Stream / Download:
https://battlesoul.bandcamp.com/
Check them out on YouTube!
Connect with the band:
https://www.facebook.com/BattlesoulOfficial
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLXfzKsKSOm1xUpWSYWtwQ
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https://battlesoul.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4P1Uy9C866snVJngOauZPl
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https://music.apple.com/us/artist/battlesoul/659846013
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Contact: mikegrund84@hotmail.com
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SORROWSEED IGNITES THE PITS WITH NEW SINGLE “INCINERATE” First Taste of Upcoming EP Hydra Brings Melodic Death Metal Fury to Fans Worldwide - @thebeast
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SORROWSEED IGNITES THE PITS WITH NEW SINGLE “INCINERATE”
First Taste of Upcoming EP Hydra Brings Melodic Death Metal Fury to Fans Worldwide
New York, NY – December 30, 2025 – After a long period of creative hibernation, Sorrowseed is back, and they’re bringing the fire. The NYC-based melodic death metal outfit unleashes their first single, “Incinerate” , from their forthcoming EP, Hydra . Recorded, mixed, and mastered at 2525 Studio , this track represents a rebirth for the band, showcasing their evolved sound and current lineup.
“We're incredibly excited to present the first single from our upcoming EP, Hydra,” says the band. “‘Incinerate’ is pure melodeath rage ripped straight from the pits of our souls, and represents a new era for Sorrowseed. This EP will be our first full release in some time, and the first with our current lineup - we're very grateful to be able to share this first piece of it with all of you.”
With influences spanning Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy, and Hypocrisy , Sorrowseed fuses relentless riffs, searing melodies, and guttural intensity to craft a sound that is both vicious and intricately layered. “Incinerate” is a declaration of their return, a siren call to fans of melodic death metal seeking something dark, uncompromising, and fiercely alive.
The single is available now for download and streaming via
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For fans of:
Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy
Production Credits:
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at 2525 Studio, NYC
Management: Self-managed
Press Inquiries, Interviews, Reviews:
Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:
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Contact: Booking@Sorrowseed.com
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SORROWSEED IGNITES THE PITS WITH NEW SINGLE “INCINERATE”
First Taste of Upcoming EP Hydra Brings Melodic Death Metal Fury to Fans Worldwide
New York, NY – December 30, 2025 – After a long period of creative hibernation, Sorrowseed is back, and they’re bringing the fire. The NYC-based melodic death metal outfit unleashes their first single, “Incinerate” , from their forthcoming EP, Hydra . Recorded, mixed, and mastered at 2525 Studio , this track represents a rebirth for the band, showcasing their evolved sound and current lineup.
“We're incredibly excited to present the first single from our upcoming EP, Hydra,” says the band. “‘Incinerate’ is pure melodeath rage ripped straight from the pits of our souls, and represents a new era for Sorrowseed. This EP will be our first full release in some time, and the first with our current lineup - we're very grateful to be able to share this first piece of it with all of you.”
With influences spanning Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy, and Hypocrisy , Sorrowseed fuses relentless riffs, searing melodies, and guttural intensity to craft a sound that is both vicious and intricately layered. “Incinerate” is a declaration of their return, a siren call to fans of melodic death metal seeking something dark, uncompromising, and fiercely alive.
The single is available now for download and streaming via
https://linktr.ee/Sorrowseed
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https://linktr.ee/Sorrowseed
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For fans of:
Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy
Production Credits:
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at 2525 Studio, NYC
Management: Self-managed
Press Inquiries, Interviews, Reviews:
Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:
Connect with Sorrowseed:
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https://www.facebook.com/Sorrowseed
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https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sorrowseed/350103498
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Contact: Booking@Sorrowseed.com
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METALIZED MAGAZINE CONTINUES TO FLY THE FLAG FOR UNDERGROUND METAL, FEATURING MULTIPLE METAL DEVASTATION PR ARTISTS IN LATEST ISSUE - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
METALIZED MAGAZINE CONTINUES TO CHAMPION UNDERGROUND AND LEGACY METAL IN LATEST ISSUE, FEATURING MULTIPLE METAL DEVASTATION PR ARTISTS AND A STANDOUT ROYAL HUNT REVIEW
When it comes to real metal journalism, Metalized Magazine remains one of the last true lifers. Founded in Denmark in 1987 , Metalized has survived every trend shift, format change, and industry shakeup imaginable and is still standing tall. No algorithms. No hype farming. Just honest coverage of heavy music, from global institutions to the deepest corners of the underground.
Their latest issue drives that legacy home, featuring Alter Bridge on the cover while giving meaningful space to extreme, doom, and progressive metal from around the world. Once again, Metalized proves that experience, taste, and credibility still matter.
This issue proudly features multiple artists represented by Metal Devastation PR , spanning acoustic doom, progressive death metal, sludge, and underground extremity.
DEE CALHOUN – “ANGRY OLD MAN”
Veteran doom musician Dee Calhoun , best known for his work with Iron Man , is spotlighted in an in depth feature centered around his solo album Angry Old Man . Stepping away from full band distortion in favor of stripped down acoustic storytelling, Calhoun explores what he calls “Americana acoustic doom.”
Rooted in 1970s hard rock and influenced by folk and country icons such as Neil Young and Johnny Cash , the album reflects a no compromise approach shaped by decades in heavy music. Metalized digs into his transition to solo work, the freedom that comes with it, and his current tour opening for former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson . A follow up album and a written story collection are already planned for 2026.
MORDETH – BRAZILIAN DEATH METAL WITH COSMIC DEPTH
Legendary Brazilian underground death metal band Mordeth return with Hermetic Creation , their first full length album since 2018. Metalized explores the album’s conceptual foundation, drawing from science fiction, occultism, and existential philosophy.
Influenced by Celtic Frost , Morbid Angel , Death , and Voivod , alongside literary figures like H.P. Lovecraft and William Blake , Mordeth continue to deliver complex, atmospheric extreme metal. Despite personal and technical challenges, including the pandemic, Metalized highlights the band’s unwavering passion as the force behind their continued evolution.
ST. UNHOLYNESS – DOOM, DISTORTION, AND VULNERABILITY
Metalized delivers an in depth feature on Christina Earlymorn , the multi instrumentalist behind German doom duo St. Unholyness . Known for using the legendary BOSS HM-2 pedal, infamous for its Swedish death metal buzzsaw tone, Christina bends that sound into a groove driven doom style that stands apart from the pack.
The article also addresses the deeply personal nature of the project. Christina writes all music and lyrics herself, using St. Unholyness as a way to process trauma and turn pain into something constructive. Influences cited include Dimebag Darrell , Zakk Wylde , and Jimi Hendrix , guitarists known for unmistakable tone and authenticity.
ROYAL HUNT – “BEHIND THE CURTAIN” EARNS 9/10 PRAISE
Metalized delivers a glowing 9/10 review of Royal Hunt’s latest release, Behind the Curtain , written by Stephen Royal Rocky . The double maxi single was made possible through a major crowdfunding campaign from the band’s global fanbase and marks their first new release in three years.
Described as beautifully produced, refined, and powerful, the release reinforces Royal Hunt’s status as a respected institution of progressive rock. The epic new track “Ride Into the Sunset” stands as a cinematic centerpiece, while acoustic versions of “Half Past Loneliness” and “Sign of Yesterday” reveal new emotional depth. Live recordings and a remixed version of “Fistful of Misery” round out a release praised as both nostalgic and forward looking.
KÜNTSQUÄD – AUSTRALIAN GORE DEATH WITH ZERO FILTERS
Australian extreme metal outfit Küntsquäd receive a 7/10 review for their album Satan’s Cock , released via Wormholedeath . Metalized notes that it makes perfect sense for a band this unhinged to hail from Australia, a region known for pushing metal further into the red.
With deliberately offensive track titles and unapologetic lyrical themes, Küntsquäd embrace shock as part of their identity. Vocalist and guitarist Paula Damnzal is compared to Lori Bravo of Nuclear Death , commanding the chaos with authority.
Musically, the album blends filthy Autopsy style gore death with crust punk energy and smashed up old school death metal. Metalized praises the record’s grit and conviction, even noting interest in seeing the band tear it up live at festivals like Kill-Town Copenhagen .
ADDITIONAL ALBUM REVIEWS
On The Loose – Path to Serenity
Genre: Doom Metal
Rating: 9/10
Described as a Portuguese “secret weapon,” featuring long, progressive compositions, extreme attention to detail, and a standout cover of “Simple Man.”
Dee Calhoun – Angry Old Man
Genre: Acoustic Doom
Rating: 7/10
Atmospheric and raw, compared to a hybrid of Johnny Cash and an “angry Cajun,” recommended for fans of Wino Weinrich .
St. Unholyness – Through High Holy Haze
Genre: Sludge / Doom
Rating: 7/10
A strong debut blending sludge, stoner doom, and psychedelic rock with impressive guitar work.
Mordeth – Hermetic Creation
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
Rating: 6/10
Praised for atmosphere and ambition, with a strong sci fi and cosmic foundation.
LEGACY METAL MEDIA STILL MATTERS
In a time dominated by disposable content and short attention spans, Metalized Magazine continues to prove that long form journalism, honest critique, and genuine passion for heavy music still matter. Their ability to balance legacy acts with underground extremity is exactly why they remain relevant nearly four decades later.
Metal Devastation PR proudly thanks Metalized Magazine for their continued dedication to real metal and for giving these artists the thoughtful, earned coverage they deserve. Old school values. Real journalism. Heavy music done right.
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METALIZED MAGAZINE CONTINUES TO CHAMPION UNDERGROUND AND LEGACY METAL IN LATEST ISSUE, FEATURING MULTIPLE METAL DEVASTATION PR ARTISTS AND A STANDOUT ROYAL HUNT REVIEW
When it comes to real metal journalism, Metalized Magazine remains one of the last true lifers. Founded in Denmark in 1987 , Metalized has survived every trend shift, format change, and industry shakeup imaginable and is still standing tall. No algorithms. No hype farming. Just honest coverage of heavy music, from global institutions to the deepest corners of the underground.
Their latest issue drives that legacy home, featuring Alter Bridge on the cover while giving meaningful space to extreme, doom, and progressive metal from around the world. Once again, Metalized proves that experience, taste, and credibility still matter.
This issue proudly features multiple artists represented by Metal Devastation PR , spanning acoustic doom, progressive death metal, sludge, and underground extremity.
DEE CALHOUN – “ANGRY OLD MAN”
Veteran doom musician Dee Calhoun , best known for his work with Iron Man , is spotlighted in an in depth feature centered around his solo album Angry Old Man . Stepping away from full band distortion in favor of stripped down acoustic storytelling, Calhoun explores what he calls “Americana acoustic doom.”
Rooted in 1970s hard rock and influenced by folk and country icons such as Neil Young and Johnny Cash , the album reflects a no compromise approach shaped by decades in heavy music. Metalized digs into his transition to solo work, the freedom that comes with it, and his current tour opening for former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson . A follow up album and a written story collection are already planned for 2026.
MORDETH – BRAZILIAN DEATH METAL WITH COSMIC DEPTH
Legendary Brazilian underground death metal band Mordeth return with Hermetic Creation , their first full length album since 2018. Metalized explores the album’s conceptual foundation, drawing from science fiction, occultism, and existential philosophy.
Influenced by Celtic Frost , Morbid Angel , Death , and Voivod , alongside literary figures like H.P. Lovecraft and William Blake , Mordeth continue to deliver complex, atmospheric extreme metal. Despite personal and technical challenges, including the pandemic, Metalized highlights the band’s unwavering passion as the force behind their continued evolution.
ST. UNHOLYNESS – DOOM, DISTORTION, AND VULNERABILITY
Metalized delivers an in depth feature on Christina Earlymorn , the multi instrumentalist behind German doom duo St. Unholyness . Known for using the legendary BOSS HM-2 pedal, infamous for its Swedish death metal buzzsaw tone, Christina bends that sound into a groove driven doom style that stands apart from the pack.
The article also addresses the deeply personal nature of the project. Christina writes all music and lyrics herself, using St. Unholyness as a way to process trauma and turn pain into something constructive. Influences cited include Dimebag Darrell , Zakk Wylde , and Jimi Hendrix , guitarists known for unmistakable tone and authenticity.
ROYAL HUNT – “BEHIND THE CURTAIN” EARNS 9/10 PRAISE
Metalized delivers a glowing 9/10 review of Royal Hunt’s latest release, Behind the Curtain , written by Stephen Royal Rocky . The double maxi single was made possible through a major crowdfunding campaign from the band’s global fanbase and marks their first new release in three years.
Described as beautifully produced, refined, and powerful, the release reinforces Royal Hunt’s status as a respected institution of progressive rock. The epic new track “Ride Into the Sunset” stands as a cinematic centerpiece, while acoustic versions of “Half Past Loneliness” and “Sign of Yesterday” reveal new emotional depth. Live recordings and a remixed version of “Fistful of Misery” round out a release praised as both nostalgic and forward looking.
KÜNTSQUÄD – AUSTRALIAN GORE DEATH WITH ZERO FILTERS
Australian extreme metal outfit Küntsquäd receive a 7/10 review for their album Satan’s Cock , released via Wormholedeath . Metalized notes that it makes perfect sense for a band this unhinged to hail from Australia, a region known for pushing metal further into the red.
With deliberately offensive track titles and unapologetic lyrical themes, Küntsquäd embrace shock as part of their identity. Vocalist and guitarist Paula Damnzal is compared to Lori Bravo of Nuclear Death , commanding the chaos with authority.
Musically, the album blends filthy Autopsy style gore death with crust punk energy and smashed up old school death metal. Metalized praises the record’s grit and conviction, even noting interest in seeing the band tear it up live at festivals like Kill-Town Copenhagen .
ADDITIONAL ALBUM REVIEWS
On The Loose – Path to Serenity
Genre: Doom Metal
Rating: 9/10
Described as a Portuguese “secret weapon,” featuring long, progressive compositions, extreme attention to detail, and a standout cover of “Simple Man.”
Dee Calhoun – Angry Old Man
Genre: Acoustic Doom
Rating: 7/10
Atmospheric and raw, compared to a hybrid of Johnny Cash and an “angry Cajun,” recommended for fans of Wino Weinrich .
St. Unholyness – Through High Holy Haze
Genre: Sludge / Doom
Rating: 7/10
A strong debut blending sludge, stoner doom, and psychedelic rock with impressive guitar work.
Mordeth – Hermetic Creation
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
Rating: 6/10
Praised for atmosphere and ambition, with a strong sci fi and cosmic foundation.
LEGACY METAL MEDIA STILL MATTERS
In a time dominated by disposable content and short attention spans, Metalized Magazine continues to prove that long form journalism, honest critique, and genuine passion for heavy music still matter. Their ability to balance legacy acts with underground extremity is exactly why they remain relevant nearly four decades later.
Metal Devastation PR proudly thanks Metalized Magazine for their continued dedication to real metal and for giving these artists the thoughtful, earned coverage they deserve. Old school values. Real journalism. Heavy music done right.
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Bone Gnawer Return With Idioms Of Gore: Old School Death Metal, No Apologies - @thebeast
Bone Gnawer Return With Idioms Of Gore : Old School Death Metal, No Apologies
Some bands don’t chase trends. They chase entrails. Bone Gnawer are back with Idioms Of Gore , their third full length slab of no nonsense death metal, and it lands exactly where it should. Right in the gut.
Released on CD December 26, 2025 via Iron, Blood and Death Corporation, Idioms Of Gore is pure old school filth, dripping with the kind of cannibalistic, horror soaked vibes that built this genre in the first place. No polish. No gimmicks. Just riffs, gore, and authority.
At the center of it all is Kam Lee. If you know death metal history, you know the name. Long before the rulebook existed, Lee was already breaking it. From his early days in Mantas, the band that soon became Death, to his tenure in Massacre starting in 1985, Kam Lee has been there since the primordial ooze. This record proves he never left the swamp.
Bone Gnawer have always lived in that classic gore lane, pulling equally from Swedish grit and Florida brutality. Formed in 2001, the band went quiet for a stretch before returning to active duty in 2023, and Idioms Of Gore sounds like a mission statement. This is death metal as it was meant to be. Chunky. Hook driven. Rotten to the core.
Joining Lee on this outing are Rogga Johansson on guitars and Jon Rudin on drums. That lineup alone tells you this is not a nostalgia act phoning it in. The album was recorded at the Rotpit and various locations, then mixed and mastered by Jonny Pettersson, giving it a thick, muscular sound that hits hard without sanding off the rough edges. Just how it should be.
If you’ve followed Bone Gnawer from Feast Of Flesh in 2009 through Cannibal Crematorium in 2015, this record feels like a natural continuation. Same DNA, sharper knives. The songs lock into that old Floridian tradition where riffs lead the charge and every track sticks in your skull like a cleaver.
The first taste comes via the video for “The Gory Details” , and it does exactly what the title promises. No metaphors. No mercy. Just straight to the point, because death metal doesn’t need a thesis statement.
Idioms Of Gore is not trying to reinvent anything, and that’s the whole point. This is a reminder of why this style still matters. If you like your death metal classic, bloody, and unapologetic, Bone Gnawer just served you a full plate.
Bottom line. Bone Gnawer are flying the flag high, the old flag, the one soaked in blood and history. Idioms Of Gore is proof that some traditions are worth keeping alive, even if they smell like a slaughterhouse.
Music (Bandcamp):
https://ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/album/idioms-of-gore
/> CD (label store):
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/> Bone Gnawer (Bandcamp):
https://bonegnawer.bandcamp.com/
/> Bone Gnawer (Instagram):
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Some bands don’t chase trends. They chase entrails. Bone Gnawer are back with Idioms Of Gore , their third full length slab of no nonsense death metal, and it lands exactly where it should. Right in the gut.
Released on CD December 26, 2025 via Iron, Blood and Death Corporation, Idioms Of Gore is pure old school filth, dripping with the kind of cannibalistic, horror soaked vibes that built this genre in the first place. No polish. No gimmicks. Just riffs, gore, and authority.
At the center of it all is Kam Lee. If you know death metal history, you know the name. Long before the rulebook existed, Lee was already breaking it. From his early days in Mantas, the band that soon became Death, to his tenure in Massacre starting in 1985, Kam Lee has been there since the primordial ooze. This record proves he never left the swamp.
Bone Gnawer have always lived in that classic gore lane, pulling equally from Swedish grit and Florida brutality. Formed in 2001, the band went quiet for a stretch before returning to active duty in 2023, and Idioms Of Gore sounds like a mission statement. This is death metal as it was meant to be. Chunky. Hook driven. Rotten to the core.
Joining Lee on this outing are Rogga Johansson on guitars and Jon Rudin on drums. That lineup alone tells you this is not a nostalgia act phoning it in. The album was recorded at the Rotpit and various locations, then mixed and mastered by Jonny Pettersson, giving it a thick, muscular sound that hits hard without sanding off the rough edges. Just how it should be.
If you’ve followed Bone Gnawer from Feast Of Flesh in 2009 through Cannibal Crematorium in 2015, this record feels like a natural continuation. Same DNA, sharper knives. The songs lock into that old Floridian tradition where riffs lead the charge and every track sticks in your skull like a cleaver.
The first taste comes via the video for “The Gory Details” , and it does exactly what the title promises. No metaphors. No mercy. Just straight to the point, because death metal doesn’t need a thesis statement.
Idioms Of Gore is not trying to reinvent anything, and that’s the whole point. This is a reminder of why this style still matters. If you like your death metal classic, bloody, and unapologetic, Bone Gnawer just served you a full plate.
Bottom line. Bone Gnawer are flying the flag high, the old flag, the one soaked in blood and history. Idioms Of Gore is proof that some traditions are worth keeping alive, even if they smell like a slaughterhouse.
Music (Bandcamp):
https://ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/album/idioms-of-gore
/> CD (label store):
https://ibdclabel666.bigcartel.com/product/bone-gnawer-unnamed-productidioms-of-gore
/> Bone Gnawer (Bandcamp):
https://bonegnawer.bandcamp.com/
/> Bone Gnawer (Instagram):
https://www.instagram.com/bone_gnawer_band/
/> Label (Bandcamp):
https://ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/
/> Label (Instagram):
https://www.instagram.com/jaraantoniob/
/> YouTube: @ironblooddeathlabel4512
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Monday, January 5, 2026
KATHAREIN EARNS PRAISE FROM NO CLEAN SINGING FOR “AIN’T NOBODY” - @thebeast
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KATHAREIN EARNS PRAISE FROM NO CLEAN SINGING FOR “AIN’T NOBODY”
Romanian heavy music outfit Katharein , clients of Metal Devastation PR , are turning heads once again after receiving high praise from the legendary underground authority No Clean Singing for their song “Ain’t Nobody.”
Described as “not raucous, but absolutely transfixing,” the track stood out for its emotional depth, unsettling lyrical themes, and captivating vocal performance. No Clean Singing highlighted the song’s soaring chorus, passion fueled and range spanning vocals, and lyrics that hit close to home for many listeners.
Beyond the vocal performance, the review praised the song’s thick, weighty bass lines and exotic riffing that “pings and rings, swirls and sways, moans and grasps,” creating a dark and infectious atmosphere. Despite the bleak lyrical themes, the music balances shadow and brightness, capped off by a psychedelic guitar solo that leaves a lasting impression.
“Ain’t Nobody” appears on Katharein’s debut album Lucky Shots , released in December 2024. While the track itself is not brand new, the band closed out 2025 strong by releasing three new songs along with a new music video in December, further solidifying their momentum and creative evolution.
Hailing from Romania, Katharein continue to carve their own path in the heavy music underground, earning recognition for their ability to blend emotional honesty with immersive, hook laden songwriting.
Fans can stream “Ain’t Nobody,” the debut album Lucky Shots , and Katharein’s latest releases now on Spotify.
For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Check out the feature here:
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KATHAREIN EARNS PRAISE FROM NO CLEAN SINGING FOR “AIN’T NOBODY”
Romanian heavy music outfit Katharein , clients of Metal Devastation PR , are turning heads once again after receiving high praise from the legendary underground authority No Clean Singing for their song “Ain’t Nobody.”
Described as “not raucous, but absolutely transfixing,” the track stood out for its emotional depth, unsettling lyrical themes, and captivating vocal performance. No Clean Singing highlighted the song’s soaring chorus, passion fueled and range spanning vocals, and lyrics that hit close to home for many listeners.
Beyond the vocal performance, the review praised the song’s thick, weighty bass lines and exotic riffing that “pings and rings, swirls and sways, moans and grasps,” creating a dark and infectious atmosphere. Despite the bleak lyrical themes, the music balances shadow and brightness, capped off by a psychedelic guitar solo that leaves a lasting impression.
“Ain’t Nobody” appears on Katharein’s debut album Lucky Shots , released in December 2024. While the track itself is not brand new, the band closed out 2025 strong by releasing three new songs along with a new music video in December, further solidifying their momentum and creative evolution.
Hailing from Romania, Katharein continue to carve their own path in the heavy music underground, earning recognition for their ability to blend emotional honesty with immersive, hook laden songwriting.
Fans can stream “Ain’t Nobody,” the debut album Lucky Shots , and Katharein’s latest releases now on Spotify.
For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Check out the feature here:
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2026/01/01/seen-and-heard-on-a-new-years-day-karloff-tombseeker-hexer-1986-katharein-hursan/
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Check out the video:
Follow the band at these links:
https://www.youtube.com/@KATHAREIN-Official-Channel
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/41FLI0NFbPz2t3RLREfGfS?si=MgJYPqSiSUON1tQsSOmofA
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