NO GUEST. NO FILTER. JUST PURE SONIC DAMAGE. - @thebeast

NO GUEST. NO FILTER. JUST PURE SONIC DAMAGE.


Sometimes you don’t need interviews. You don’t need small talk. You don’t need anything polished or pretty.

Sometimes you just need riffs. Volume. And a full-on sonic beating.

That’s exactly what went down on this latest episode of Metal Devastation Radio.

After getting knocked flat on my ass all week by the lovely little plague known as the rhinovirus, I wasn’t about to line up a guest and risk crashing mid-show. So instead of canceling or dialing it back, I did what any sane metalhead would do, cranked it up and let the music do the talking.

No guest. No filter. Just straight-up heavy metal chaos.

This episode kicks off with the rising underground crushers who tore it up in the Battle of the Bands, bands that are hungry, dangerous, and ready to rip their way out of the scene. From there, it spirals into a relentless mix of legends, underground filth, and brand new tracks that hit like a brick to the teeth.

You’ve got icons like Ozzy Osbourne and Darkthrone holding down the old guard, while bands like Jungle Rot and Six Feet Under keep things nasty and grounded in pure death metal tradition.

Then there’s the new blood and underground war machine bringing the heat with zero compromise. No trends. No gimmicks. Just riffs, aggression, and attitude the way it’s supposed to be.

If you’ve been feeling burned out on overproduced, overhyped nonsense, this episode is your reset button.




Full Tracklist


Battle of The bands Top Six Winners: 

1 - NIKOLA'S CAGE - Chopped Up Jesus - (39,914 votes)
2 - Ethereal Darkness - The Cycle -  (26,049 votes)
3 - Day 40 - Tunguska -  (26,049 votes)
4 - Mistress - Terrified eyes - (5,113 votes)
5 - DoomsVein - Unholy - (3,359 votes)
6 - Resumption - Somethings Are Too Broken - (3,340 votes)

The Zach Moonshine Intro

7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Fire In The Sky/Killer Of Giants
8 - Spillage - Realize
9 - Engorgement - Rot Beneath Our Floor/Resurrection
10 - Darkthrone - Pre-Historic Metal
11 - Jungle Rot - Apocalyptic Dawn
12 - Mindy Jackson From Dying Oath - Desire (Cover)
13 - Skullchurn - Of Death and Rebirth
14 - SAL, Barney Greenway - Blazing In The Sun
15 - The Invid - Virus
16 - Tanin'iver - Hope Dies Last
17 - Paralicyst - Conjure The Flames
18 - FALSE MESSIAH - Rise of the Seven
19 - Pig's Blood - Strikeforce of Isolate Will
20 - Burnt Witch - Bastard
21 - Witch Piss - Beggars and Horses
22 - Phantom - Dracula's Curse
23 - HÖWLER - The 9 to 5 Trap
24 - Six Feet Under - Unmistakable Smell of Death




Full show streaming now on Mixcloud!



Final Word


No interviews. No distractions. Just a reminder of why we all got into this in the first place.

Turn it up loud enough to piss off your neighbors.

If it doesn’t rattle the walls, you’re doing it wrong.



Super massive shout out and thanks to the 163,828 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in to the live devastation Friday night! 


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DRAGSHOLM’S THE BLOODLINES OF BRAM FEATURED IN Metal Injection’S WEEKLY INJECTION – OUT NOW VIA FAITHLESS ENTERTAINMENT - @thebeast

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DRAGSHOLM’S THE BLOODLINES OF BRAM FEATURED IN Metal Injection ’S WEEKLY INJECTION – OUT NOW VIA FAITHLESS ENTERTAINMENT

Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For Fans Of: Deicide , Immortal , Archgoat

Stream Now:
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Blackened death metal force Dragsholm continue their ascent into the extreme metal underground with their debut full-length The Bloodlines Of Bram , now officially featured in Metal Injection ’s Weekly Injection of New Releases You Need to Check Out.

Landing in a lineup alongside heavy hitters like Exodus , Gaerea , The Dear Hunter , Egregore , Filth Is Eternal , Gutvoid , and Poison the Well , the feature cements Dragsholm’s place among both rising acts and established legends in today’s heavy music landscape.

Originally formed by Vlad Rituals in 2017, Dragsholm began as a raw black metal project rooted in the traditions of Mayhem , Gorgoroth , and Dark Funeral . Over time, the band evolved into a savage blackened death metal entity, sharpening their sound into a relentless assault that channels the ferocity of Belphegor and Marduk .

The Bloodlines Of Bram , released March 20th, 2026 via Faithless Entertainment, delivers exactly what extreme metal demands: blistering riffs, punishing blastbeats, and a suffocating atmosphere soaked in horror and gothic influence. Recorded at Backroom Studios and produced, mixed, and mastered by Scot Moriarty, the album captures Dragsholm at their most focused and ferocious.

No trends. No compromises. Just pure, unfiltered extremity.

Album: The Bloodlines Of Bram
Artist: Dragsholm
Release Date: March 20th, 2026
Label & Management: Faithless Entertainment
Recorded at: Backroom Studios
Produced, Mixed, Mastered by: Scot Moriarty

Listen / Purchase:
https://dragsholm.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-bloodlines-of-bram />
Dragsholm aren’t chasing the spotlight. They’re dragging it into the abyss with them.

Check it out here:
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Jungle Rot Unleashes 12th Album, “Cruel Face Of War,” Drops First Single & Video, Hits Europe This Summer - @thebeast

Kenosha, Wisconsin’s old-school death metal stalwarts Jungle Rot are back to remind the world why they’ve been a cornerstone of the underground scene for over three decades. The band will release their 12th full-length album, Cruel Face Of War , on May 15th via Unique Leader Records, and fans can get a first taste with the lead single and video, “Apocalyptic Dawn,” streaming now
https://orcd.co/CRUELFACEOFWAR. Artwork for the album comes courtesy of Gyula Havancsak.



Frontman Dave Matrise reflects on the milestone: “Let's start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases in my career. Never would I think I'd still be doing this 30+ years later. I guess be careful what you wish for. I'm very grateful to all of our fans that have supported us for so many years and for never giving up on us. 'Cruel Face Of War' will not disappoint. It's full of crushing grooves and violent hooks that will surely break anyone's neck.”



The album, produced once again by Chris Djuricic at Bell City Sound Company and mixed/mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio, continues Jungle Rot’s signature blend of old-school death metal, thrash, crossover, and punk-infused grooves. Track highlights include the title track, “Suffer in Silence,” “Blade of Betrayal,” and a special collaboration on “Horrors Vile” featuring David Ingram of Benediction.

Jungle Rot’s style has never been about maximum gore or flashy technicality—it’s about efficiency, infectious grooves, and songs that hit hard and stick in your head. With Cruel Face Of War , they continue this tradition, crafting a punishing, relentless album that old-school death metal fans will devour.

To celebrate the album, Jungle Rot will hit Europe this summer for their “Back to the Old School Tour,” sharing the stage with KHNVM and Rats of Gomorrah while playing festivals and clubs across the continent.

Selected Dates – “Back to the Old School Tour” 2026

June 5 – Karpaty Festival, Salvin, CZ

June 6 – Pitfest Festival, Emmen, NL

June 7 – Freihafen, Göttingen, DE

July 3 – Obscene Extreme Festival, Trutnov, CZ

Aug. 1 – DortmundDeathfest, Dortmund, DE



For the full lineup, pre-orders, and more, check out
https://orcd.co/CRUELFACEOFWAR />
Lineup for Cruel Face Of War :

Dave Matrise – Vocals, Guitars

James Genenz – Bass

Geoff Bub – Guitars

Spenser Syphers – Drums

Three decades deep, Jungle Rot are still grinding, still grooving, and still showing the new generation how old-school death metal is done.


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BURNT WITCH RACKS UP CREDIBILITY WITH WEEDIAN FEATURE AND MATT PIKE PRAISE - @thebeast

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BURNT WITCH RACKS UP CREDIBILITY WITH WEEDIAN FEATURE AND MATT PIKE PRAISE

West Tennessee – West Tennessee doom and sludge four-piece Burnt Witch continue to cement their place in the underground heavy scene. Their EP Dopelich , released independently on February 13, 2026, was recently featured in Weedian ’s Best Releases of February , earning recognition for its dense riffs, hypnotic grooves, and swamp-soaked Southern atmosphere.

Building on this momentum, the band has released a rig rundown video showcasing lead guitarist Matt Page’s setup, giving fans an in-depth look at the gear behind their massive tone. The video has since caught the attention of Matt Pike (of Sleep / High on Fire ), who praised the breakdown—a major nod of approval from one of modern doom and sludge’s foremost guitar titans.

The rig features several standout pedals from Does It Doom , including the devastatingly heavy Baghdad, giving Dopelich its thick, cavernous tone that fans of Electric Wizard , Crowbar , and Eyehategod crave.

“Burnt Witch are not here to be clean. They are here to be crushing,” said Zach Moonshine , Metal Devastation Radio.

Watch the Matt Page Rig Rundown here:


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SAL Unleashes Self-Titled EP – Experimental Metal, Noise, and Industrial Devastation Arrives May 1 - @thebeast

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SAL Unleashes Self-Titled EP – Experimental Metal, Noise, and Industrial Devastation Arrives May 1

Release Date: May 1, 2026
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https://linktr.ee/SAL_EP">
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SAL, the experimental metal project that fuses industrial weight, doom-laden atmospheres, and spatial sound design, announces the release of their self-titled EP on May 1, 2026. This immersive four-track EP features the tracks Doldrums , Blazing In The Sun , Exhaust , and Flesh Circuit , and includes guest vocals from the legendary Barney Greenway of Napalm Death.

Melding slow-burn tension with environmental listening experiences, SAL crafts soundscapes that feel as heavy as they are expansive. Fans of Godflesh, Sielwolf, and Prurient will find themselves drawn into a realm where dark noise and industrial metal converge into something both hypnotic and punishing.

“Dark noise metal meets industrial in a slow-tempo dirge that will scare your neighbours…” — Van Richter Records, on Blazing In The Sun

Produced and written by Josh Cooper, with assistance from Lottie Holt and Tom Hatherley, SAL’s EP is designed to envelop listeners in immersive textures and unrelenting sonic weight. The collaborative energy with Greenway pushes the boundaries of what heavy music can be, taking metal beyond the stage and into an enveloping, environmental experience.

Pre-save, stream, and purchase the SAL EP here:
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VAULDERIE’s Sanguinoctum Scores 8/10 in Bringer of Death Zine: “A Killer Blend of Black and Thrash Metal” - @thebeast

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VAULDERIE’s Sanguinoctum Scores 8/10 in Bringer of Death Zine : “A Killer Blend of Black and Thrash Metal”

VAULDERIE is turning heads and racking up acclaim for their 2025 album Sanguinoctum . The underground black-thrash force has just been featured in Bringer of Death Zine , earning a solid 8/10 and praise for delivering a perfect mix of dark, aggressive, and ritualistic metal.

The review highlights VAULDERIE’s mastery of atmosphere, riffing, and vocals:




“VAULDERIE are a very great sounding mixture of black and thrash metal… Horror movie style keyboards kick things off, giving way to thrash riffs, blast beats, and high-pitched black metal screams. There’s a perfect mix of slow, mid-paced, and fast sections, with solos, leads, and even death metal growls adding depth. The production is professional, and the lyrics cover Occultism, Vampirism, and Ritualistic themes… Recommended tracks include ‘Calling The Blood,’ ‘Flight Of The Gargoyles,’ ‘From The Crypt,’ and ‘Among The Aeries.’ 8 out of 10.”
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Already celebrated for its raw energy and uncompromising underground edge, Sanguinoctum proves VAULDERIE isn’t just another black-thrash act—they’re a full-on force in the extreme metal scene.

For fans of dark, high-octane black and thrash metal, this review is confirmation: VAULDERIE delivers exactly what the underground craves.



Sanguinoctum by VAULDERIE



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False Messiah Unleashes “Rise of the Seven” – Second Single from Upcoming Album Seven (Out June 19) - @thebeast

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False Messiah Unleashes “Rise of the Seven” – Second Single from Upcoming Album Seven (Out June 19)

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MONTREAL, April 1, 2026 – Following the explosive debut single Iron Sky , cinematic symphonic dark metal project False Messiah returns with “Rise of the Seven,” the second single from their highly anticipated album Seven , set for release June 19 via Semetery Records.

Iron Sky introduced fans to a dystopian world dominated by surveillance, automation, and algorithmic authority—a place where humanity faces a stark choice: submission or conscious resistance. With Rise of the Seven , False Messiah turns the narrative toward action. From the ruins of collapsing institutions emerges a new force: the “Seven,” survivors who rise when systems fail and power becomes faceless and abstract.

Inspired by post-apocalyptic fiction, modern insurgency narratives, and real-world decentralized resistance movements, “Rise of the Seven” explores a world where hope no longer comes from governments or structures, but from those willing to stand, organize, and act. It is a declaration of defiance: humanity must become its own shield against extinction.

Musically, the track expands False Messiah’s cinematic universe. Monumental orchestral arrangements collide with aggressive modern guitars, dark electronic textures, and ritualistic atmospheres. The result is an immersive soundscape evoking underground movements, last stands, and cities collapsing under technological dominance. Symphonic grandeur meets extreme metal intensity, reinforcing themes of urgency, rebellion, and awakening.

Together, Iron Sky and Rise of the Seven form the opening fractures of Seven , a conceptually driven album that constructs a dark mythological universe where technological faith replaces traditional belief systems, and survival depends on lucidity rather than obedience.

Fans of Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Lord of the Lost, and In This Moment will find themselves drawn into this expansive, cinematic, and atmospheric metal journey.

Pre-save and stream the singles now:
Iron Sky:
https://idol-io.ffm.to/ironsky /> Rise of the Seven:
https://idol-io.ffm.to/riseoftheseven">
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Genres: Cinematic Symphonic Dark Metal
Label: Semetery Records



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