LOUDWIRE FEATURES MATT ZANE IN COVERAGE OF ONGOING STATIC-X LAWSUIT - @thebeast

LOUDWIRE FEATURES MATT ZANE IN COVERAGE OF ONGOING STATIC-X LAWSUIT


Metal Devastation PR client Matt Zane has been featured by Loudwire in recent coverage of the ongoing legal dispute surrounding his documentary about Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

The coverage comes as Zane continues to defend his position in a lawsuit involving Static-X. Zane has stated that the case seeks more than $1 million and centers in part on disputed ownership of footage he personally filmed while working with the band.

Zane has also maintained that he never signed a work-for-hire agreement transferring ownership of his footage and that his work involved two separate documentary projects, including his own film about Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

In a recent video update, Zane discussed the case, the footage at issue, and his plans to continue moving forward with the documentary.

Metal Devastation PR would like to thank Loudwire for covering the story and providing its readers with an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing case and Zane's position.

The lawsuit remains ongoing, and the allegations and legal positions of the parties have not been finally determined by the court.

Read the Loudwire coverage and follow Matt Zane's ongoing story.
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MATT ZANE PROVIDES UPDATE ON $1 MILLION+ STATIC-X LAWSUIT OVER WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY - @thebeast

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MATT ZANE PROVIDES UPDATE ON $1 MILLION+ STATIC-X LAWSUIT OVER WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY


Filmmaker says ongoing legal dispute centers on ownership of footage, an alleged two-film agreement, and his efforts to complete an unauthorized documentary about Wayne Static and Tera Wray


LOS ANGELES, CA — September 15, 2026 — Filmmaker Matt Zane has released a new video providing an update on the ongoing legal dispute between himself and Static-X concerning his planned documentary about the late Static-X frontman Wayne Static and his wife, Tera Wray.

According to Zane, the lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages and centers primarily on copyright claims involving footage he personally filmed during his work with Static-X.

Zane disputes the band's claims regarding ownership of that footage. He says he never signed a work-for-hire agreement or another contract transferring ownership of his footage to Static-X.

"I never signed a work for hire agreement or any other contract to relinquish my ownership of the footage," Zane says in his latest video update.

A central part of Zane's position is his claim that his work with Static-X involved two separate documentary projects. According to Zane, one project was intended to be a film involving Static-X, while the second was his own documentary focusing on Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

Zane says he repeatedly attempted to formalize the arrangement through a written agreement but that those efforts were postponed. He also says communications with Static-X management support his account that the second documentary project was known to members of the band's organization.

"The facts are the facts, and I can back them up," Zane states.

Zane also addresses the scope of the copyright dispute. He says his documentary has not yet been released and that the current dispute involves less than 15 minutes of footage that he has publicly posted online.

According to Zane, the completed documentary has not been made available to the opposing side, and he believes the litigation is also an effort to prevent him from completing and releasing the film.

While confident in his position, Zane acknowledges that the outcome of the case remains uncertain.

"I don't necessarily think that it's an open and shut case," he says. "But obviously I have to try because the facts are the facts and I can back them up."

The case is expected to proceed to a jury trial. Zane says he intends to continue defending his position and moving forward with the documentary.

"Full steam ahead," Zane says.

The lawsuit remains pending, and the allegations, defenses, and legal positions of the parties have not been finally determined by the court. The statements above regarding the dispute represent Zane's account and position in the litigation.

Watch Matt Zane's full video update:

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ABOUT MATT ZANE


Matt Zane is a filmmaker, musician, photographer, and longtime figure in the industrial metal and alternative music scene. His current documentary project examines the life and legacy of Wayne Static and his relationship with Tera Wray.

MEDIA CONTACT


Metal Devastation PR
Zach Moonshine
zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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MYHRDING RETURN WITH NEW EP “ECHOES FROM THE PAST” SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH DOWNFALL RECORDS - @thebeast

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MYHRDING RETURN WITH NEW EP “ECHOES FROM THE PAST” SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH DOWNFALL RECORDS


Swedish black metal veterans draw from Nordic tradition, history, darkness and melancholy on their latest release


Swedish black metal veterans Myhrding will return on September 25, 2026, with their new EP, “Echoes from the Past,” through Downfall Records . Nearly two decades after forming in the deep, dark woods of Sweden, the band continues to forge a distinctly Nordic form of black metal rooted in Swedish history, folklore, anger, sorrow and melancholy.

Formed in 2006 , Myhrding have spent the past 20 years developing their own interpretation of the Nordic black metal tradition. Rather than simply looking toward the past, the band channels the atmosphere and spirit of Sweden's darker history into music that feels both ancient and fiercely alive.

“Echoes from the Past” features five tracks that explore themes of death, history, destruction, humanity and the inevitable darkness that surrounds it all. The EP opens with “The Genesis of Death” , followed by “Småland,” “Echoes from the Past,” “Ruins of Mankind,” and “Den Slutgiltliga Striden.”

The new release continues a discography that stretches back to the band's 2008 debut demo , followed by the 2011 Myhrding Mini-CD , 2012's “A Legacy Of Shadows,” 2014's “Nordens Mörkaste Kapitel,” and 2016's “1350.” With “Echoes from the Past,” Myhrding add another chapter to a catalog built on the raw, atmospheric spirit of Swedish black metal.

At its core, Myhrding's music is driven by a combination of anger, sadness, melancholy and folklore , creating a sound and atmosphere aimed squarely at listeners who appreciate black metal with deep roots in Nordic tradition.

“Echoes from the Past” Track Listing:


The Genesis of Death
Småland
Echoes from the Past
Ruins of Mankind
Den Slutgiltliga Striden

Myhrding:


T. Bergström – Drums, Vocals
J. Thelander – Bass
A. Green – Guitars
D. Jonasson – Guitars

Myhrding – “Echoes from the Past”
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Label: Downfall Records
Catalog Number: FALLCD065
Origin: Sweden
Style: Black Metal

For nearly 20 years, Myhrding have remained connected to the darker side of Sweden's musical and historical heritage. With “Echoes from the Past,” that tradition continues.



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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 09/15/26 - 09/18/26 - @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, OKL'S FRUITLOOPS, crushed the competition with a staggering 5,083,542 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, September 18th at 9PM EST!








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CULAK UNVEILS ECLECTIC METAL ODYSSEY TWELVE GATES - @thebeast

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CULAK UNVEILS ECLECTIC METAL ODYSSEY TWELVE GATES





Experimental Metal Project Channels Suffering, Bliss, Wonder, Escape, and Gnosis Into a Twelve-Part Journey Within


There are albums that tell a story, and then there are albums that take the listener somewhere.

Culak enters the latter territory with Twelve Gates , an ambitious and eclectic metal album set for release December 12, 2026 , through independent imprint Song & Silence . Conceived as a journey through twelve trials within a single being, Twelve Gates explores an unpredictable landscape of darkness, revelation, suffering, bliss, perseverance, quietude, escape, and gnosis.

Rather than confining itself to a single stylistic lane, Culak embraces the uncertainty of the journey itself. The result is an album built around contrast, atmosphere, experimentation, and emotional catharsis, with each passage serving as another doorway into the larger narrative.

Originally established as an experimental project in January 2013 , Culak has evolved into a lifelong vessel for processing and expressing the extremes of human experience. Over the years, the project has developed a discography defined by its willingness to follow inspiration wherever it leads, leaving listeners with one question after each release: what comes next?

Twelve Gates continues that philosophy.

The album's twelve-trial concept follows a being moving inward, confronting the obstacles and experiences that exist within itself. Rather than presenting a straightforward linear narrative, Culak uses metal as the language through which those experiences can be explored and interpreted.




“Twelve Gates is an eclectic metal album that conveys a being's journey through twelve trials within itself.”




The album's accompanying narrative expands upon that concept and will be available as a bonus item with the album's Bandcamp pre-order , offering listeners another way to experience the world behind the music.

Entirely written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Christian Culak , Twelve Gates represents a deeply personal and self-contained creative vision. The album's artwork comes courtesy of Xenoyr , adding another dimension to the atmosphere surrounding the release.

For listeners drawn to adventurous, progressive, experimental, and boundary-pushing metal, Culak's Twelve Gates offers an experience that refuses to reveal all of its secrets at once.

For Fans Of: So Hideous, Uneven Structure, and Mastodon

TWELVE GATES


Culak

Release Date: December 12, 2026
Release Type: Full-Length Album
Genre: Metal
Label: Song & Silence
Written, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Christian Culak
Artwork by: Xenoyr

ABOUT CULAK


Originating as an experimental project in January 2013, Culak has blossomed into a lifelong vessel for catharsis. Through an ever-evolving approach to metal, the project channels an extensive range of experiences including suffering, bliss, wonder, escape, perseverance, quietude, and gnosis. The result is an unpredictable discography that continually challenges the listener to embrace the unknown and wonder what will come through the next gate.

Twelve Gates by Culak




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Press Contact:
Christian Culak
cculak@protonmail.com


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BLIND ILLUSION FEATURED BY BRAVEWORDS AHEAD OF STAGE FLIGHT: LIVE AT THE UC THEATRE RELEASE - @thebeast

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BLIND ILLUSION FEATURED BY BRAVEWORDS AHEAD OF STAGE FLIGHT: LIVE AT THE UC THEATRE RELEASE

Progressive Thrash Metal Pioneers Prepare to Unleash Historic Live Album Featuring Original Vocalist David White

Progressive thrash metal pioneers Blind Illusion have been featured by BraveWords in a new article spotlighting the band's upcoming live album, Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre , arriving October 16 through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records.

The album captures a historic 2025 performance at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, California, featuring the return of original Blind Illusion vocalist David White during a special celebration surrounding Exodus' 40th anniversary of Bonded By Blood .

BraveWords highlights Blind Illusion's unique progressive approach to thrash metal and the band's nearly five-decade history, describing Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre as a release that connects the group's legendary past with its continuing evolution.

Founded in 1978 and led by mastermind Mark Biedermann , Blind Illusion continues to carry the legacy of its landmark 1988 debut, The Sane Asylum , while pushing its sound and history forward with a new generation of performances.

Stage Flight: Live At The UC Theatre will be released October 16 as a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl LP, with only 500 copies being pressed through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records. Digital pre-orders are also available.

Blind Illusion is:
Mark Biedermann – Lead Guitar / Vocals
Martin Lacour – Lead Guitar
Avery Thurman – Bass
Phil Cosentini – Drum

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Contact:

David Hecht
Hectic Records
david@hectic.com


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IN SPITE OF THUNDER UNVEILS “COLLATERAL DAMAGE,” A HAUNTING NEW EP OF SYMPHONIC GOTHIC DOOM AND GOTHIC FOLK - @thebeast

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IN SPITE OF THUNDER UNVEILS “COLLATERAL DAMAGE,” A HAUNTING NEW EP OF SYMPHONIC GOTHIC DOOM AND GOTHIC FOLK

French Gothic Composer and Classically Trained Soprano Cathy Isot Explores Grief, Fear, Consequences, and Lingering Shadows on New Three-Track Release


Release Date: November 6, 2026
Genre: Symphonic Gothic Doom / Gothic Folk
For Fans Of: Theatre of Tragedy, Draconian, Evanescence

French Gothic composer and classically trained soprano Cathy Isot , the creative force behind In Spite of Thunder , will release her new EP “Collateral Damage” on November 6, 2026. Blending delicate piano melodies, haunting vocals, symphonic Gothic doom, and acoustic Gothic folk, the three-track release offers a deeply atmospheric journey through heartbreak, political disillusionment, fear, and grief.

Drawing inspiration from nature, Gothic architecture, and her travels, In Spite of Thunder creates music where classical elegance meets the darker emotional landscapes of Gothic and doom metal. “Collateral Damage” showcases the breadth of Isot’s songwriting, moving between crushing symphonic darkness and intimate acoustic vulnerability.

The EP features two Symphonic Gothic Doom tracks, “Collateral Damage” and “Ancient Wounds,” alongside the acoustic Gothic Folk song “Beyond the Shadows.” Together, the three songs present different sides of Isot’s musical identity while remaining connected by a common thread of emotional intensity.

The title track, “Collateral Damage,” has its origins in an unreleased song from Isot’s former band, Spell of Enchantress. Rather than simply revisiting the past, Isot completely rewrote and re-recorded the piece, with production handled by Sermilion and Kublai Kapsalis . The song’s lyrics deliberately leave room for interpretation, functioning both as a deeply personal breakup song and as a broader statement about political greed and the human consequences of decisions made by those in power.

“Collateral Damage is about being fed up with the greed of politicians not caring about the consequences of their actions on civilians,” explains Isot, while acknowledging that listeners may also interpret the song through the lens of a fractured personal relationship.

“Ancient Wounds” continues the EP’s darker journey through a collaboration between In Spite of Thunder and Kublai Kapsalis. The song examines the way deeply rooted fears can become obstacles, preventing people from moving forward and fully embracing their lives.

The EP closes with “Beyond the Shadows,” an acoustic Gothic Folk reimagining of a Spell of Enchantress single. Stripped back from the heavier material surrounding it, the song explores lingering grief and the emotional weight of what remains after loss. Production for the acoustic version was handled by Daniel Francis .

“Collateral Damage” represents another step forward for an artist whose musical journey has continually crossed the boundaries between Gothic, classical, folk, and metal.

Isot first introduced In Spite of Thunder in 2022 with the Symphonic Metal single “Drama Queen.” She subsequently spent four years performing as the soprano and manager of Gothic Doom band Spell of Enchantress , gaining experience that would ultimately feed into the development of her solo work. Since 2025, she has also released three Gothic Folk singles: “Ships in the Dark,” “The Downward Spiral,” and “Drowning.”

With “Collateral Damage,” In Spite of Thunder brings those various influences together into a release that is both atmospheric and personal, balancing the grandeur of Symphonic Gothic Doom with the fragile intimacy of acoustic songwriting.

For listeners drawn to the dramatic Gothic metal of Theatre of Tragedy, the melancholic doom of Draconian, or the atmospheric accessibility of Evanescence, In Spite of Thunder offers a distinctly personal take on the darker side of music.

PRODUCTION CREDITS


Collateral Damage
Vocals: Cathy Isot
Music & Lyrics: Cathy Isot, Sermilion
Production: Sermilion, Kublai Kapsalis

Ancient Wounds
Music, Lyrics & Vocals: Cathy Isot
Production: Kublai Kapsalis

Beyond the Shadows
Vocals: Cathy Isot
Music & Lyrics: Cathy Isot, Sermilion
Production: Daniel Francis





CONNECT WITH IN SPITE OF THUNDER


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PRESS CONTACT


Cathy Isot
cathy@inspiteofthunder.com


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