Death by Design FL Featured Interview At Metal Hammer Italia Magazine! - @thebeast

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Death by Design FL Featured Interview At Metal Hammer Italia Magazine!

Metal devastation PR clients Death by Design FL are featured in the latest issue of Metal Hammer Italia , showcasing their groundbreaking solo project Metal Multiverse . Casey Sicher-Ford, the mind behind the project, takes readers on a journey through the creative process that blends technical death metal precision, mythological storytelling, and Marvel-inspired cosmic chaos .

In the exclusive interview, Sicher-Ford explains how the narrative of the Metal Multiverse guided every musical choice, from tempo and odd-time signatures to character-specific leitmotivs for Thor, Loki, and Stark. He also reveals the challenges and rewards of producing the entire album solo, using DIY methods to craft a unique sonic identity.

Highlighted tracks, including “Rocket’s Requiem,” showcase the emotional depth and storytelling power that goes far beyond technical virtuosity, emphasizing intention, resonance, and human connection . Easter eggs and mythological references throughout the album provide fans with a deeper, immersive experience.

This month’s issue of Metal Hammer Italia also features Lemmy from Motorhead on the cover , alongside Avatar, Deftones, Mastodon , and more, making it a must-read for heavy metal enthusiasts worldwide.

Read the full feature here:
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Chemicide’s “Violence Prevails” Named One of 2025’s Best Thrash Metal Albums by Loudwire - @thebeast

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Chemicide’s “Violence Prevails” Named One of 2025’s Best Thrash Metal Albums by Loudwire

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that Chemicide , the Costa Rican thrash metal powerhouse, has earned high praise from Loudwire , naming their latest release Violence Prevails as one of the best thrash metal albums of 2025 .

Loudwire praised the band’s fifth full-length as “a classic thrash tour de force, harking back to the halcyon days of leather jackets, battle vests, acid-washed skinny jeans and high-top sneakers.” The review highlights the album’s intense riffs, blistering solos, relentless rhythms, and bellicose vocals, noting that the band delivers powerful messages about violence and its effects on society without ever preaching.

The album concludes with a daring, high-speed cover of Metallica’s “72 Seasons” , which Loudwire calls “one of the boldest decisions we’ve heard on a thrash album this year — and a roaring affirmation of Chemicide’s bonafides.”

Violence Prevails is available now on all major streaming platforms and for purchase worldwide. Fans of old-school thrash and modern thrash titans alike will find themselves drawn into Chemicide’s relentless energy and uncompromising sound.

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Metal Devastation PR Clients Earn Major Year-End Honors from No Clean Singing and The Obelisk - @thebeast

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Metal Devastation PR Clients Earn Major Year-End Honors from No Clean Singing and The Obelisk

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that two of its artists, ChestCrush and Black Moon Cult , have been recognized among the Best Releases of 2025 by two of the most respected voices in underground heavy music, No Clean Singing and The Obelisk .

ChestCrush – Soul Extractor
Named one of the Best Releases of 2025 by No Clean Singing , Soul Extractor was praised for its uncompromising aggression, bleak worldview, and sheer sonic punishment. Released in April 2025, the album marked a stark evolution for the now multinational death metal act, leaning fully into disdain, rage, and hostility without offering a second of relief.

No Clean Singing highlighted the album’s lasting impact, describing it as a relentless barrage that leaves listeners worn down long after it ends. Tracks such as “Total Rejection” , “As The Damned Writhe In Eternal Woe” , and the infamously titled “Every Single Word That Comes Out Of Your Filthy Hole Is An Infectious Lie Spreading Disease” were singled out for their suffocating heaviness and unfiltered hatred. Soul Extractor was recognized as a standout release for its refusal to compromise and its ability to transcend genre lines through pure brutality.

Black Moon Cult – Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig)
Also earning high praise in 2025, Black Moon Cult were included in The Obelisk’s Best Releases of the Year , with Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig) additionally receiving the honor of Debut Album of the Year . Released via Black Doomba Records , the album was lauded for its volatile blend of heavy rock, metal, and psychedelia, and for establishing the Toledo, Ohio trio as a powerful new presence in the heavy underground.

The Obelisk praised the record’s cohesive identity, dynamic songwriting, and forward-looking potential, noting how its twisting rhythms, groove-heavy foundation, and distinctive atmosphere made it both nascent and accomplished. The album’s ability to merge multiple heavy styles into something uniquely its own ultimately secured its place as one of the year’s most important debuts.

Metal Devastation PR extends sincere thanks to No Clean Singing and The Obelisk for their continued support of underground and independent heavy music, and congratulates ChestCrush and Black Moon Cult on these well-earned achievements.

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Unreleased Wayne Static Footage Discovered During Early Documentary Preparation - @thebeast

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Unreleased Wayne Static Footage Discovered During Early Documentary Preparation
Previously unseen 1999 interview surfaces during archival digitization

As preliminary work quietly gets underway on an upcoming documentary exploring the relationship between Wayne Static and Tera Wray, filmmaker Matt Zane has uncovered rare, unreleased footage of Wayne Static that has remained unseen for more than 25 years.

Although the documentary is not slated to officially enter production until January, Zane has already begun the process of digitizing hours of archival tapes filmed with the couple. During this early review, one tape stood out from the rest, marked only with a handwritten label that read: “1999.”

Once digitized, the tape revealed a previously unseen interview with Wayne Static, filmed shortly after STATIC-X completed its first run on Ozzfest in 1999. The footage captures Wayne at a pivotal moment, right as the band was gaining traction and his career was beginning its rapid ascent.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Zane. “It was raw footage from the first time I officially filmed Wayne. Almost 20 minutes of him right when everything was starting to happen. The tape is over 25 years old and it still plays.”

While the documentary’s primary focus centers on the relationship between Wayne Static and Tera Wray, the newly discovered interview predates that chapter of Wayne’s life by several years. Despite that, Zane believes the footage offers meaningful insight into Wayne beyond the public persona.

“There are a few things in there that really show Wayne’s depth as a person and his sense of humor,” Zane explained. “It adds context, and I’ll definitely be including some of it.”

Further details regarding the documentary will be announced as production progresses.




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According to Zane, the film is intended to be a personal, emotionally driven account centered on the bond between Wayne Static and Tera Wray—a story he maintains the couple explicitly wanted him to tell.

The crowdfunding campaign for the documentary is currently live on IndieGoGo.

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Antania Signs with Sound Works Direct Japan, Joining Ranks of Marduk, Archspire, Obscura, Origin, and Skaphos - @thebeast

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Antania Signs with Sound Works Direct Japan, Joining Ranks of Marduk, Archspire, Obscura, Origin, and Skaphos

California-based genre-defying extreme metal innovators Antania continue their meteoric rise, now announcing their partnership with Sound Works Direct Japan (SWD) for representation in Europe and Japan. The deal places Antania alongside some of the heaviest hitters in extreme music, including Marduk, Archspire, Obscura, Origin, and Skaphos , solidifying their status as one of the most inventive forces in modern metal.

After storming stages across the globe with their unique fusion of black, death, doom, industrial, and experimental bass music, Antania’s unorthodox approach— no guitars, no strings, only crushing basslines, feral beats, and sheer metallic aggression —continues to set them apart. Their latest video for “ BloodLove ,” directed by Matt Zane and inspired by British serial killer Joanna Dennehy, showcases the band’s ability to merge dark storytelling with relentless sonic brutality.

Joel Spielman , manager at Extreme Management Group , comments:
"Antania has always pushed boundaries in extreme music. This partnership with SWD is a natural step for them, opening doors to new audiences and territories that are hungry for something truly unique."

Representing Antania in Asia, SWD Japan adds:
"After touring Japan with Marduk last November, it’s a real pleasure to work with ANTANIA and represent them in the Asian territory, helping them grow their presence here. This marks the beginning of a long journey together."

With influences ranging from Ministry to Slayer to The Prodigy , Antania’s sound hits like a sledgehammer— uncompromising, intense, and unapologetically brutal . Fans in Europe and Japan can now expect increased activity from the band, from festival appearances to exclusive releases, as they continue expanding their dark, genre-defying empire.

For more information and to stream Antania’s “ BloodLove ” video, visit Metal Devastation Radio and follow the band’s ongoing journey into the extreme.

Links:
Sound Works Direct Japan –
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As The Palaces Burn Unleash “UNITED OBSOLETION” Video — A Stark Reflection of Society on the Edge - @thebeast

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As The Palaces Burn Unleash “UNITED OBSOLETION” Video — A Stark Reflection of Society on the Edge

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Brazil’s relentless metal force, As The Palaces Burn , return with a searing new single and video, UNITED OBSOLETION , premiering December 16, 2025. Taken from their acclaimed album ZODIAC , the track delivers a raw, uncompromising vision of a society teetering on collapse, where manipulation overrides critical thought and chaos becomes a calculated tool.

UNITED OBSOLETION doesn’t pull punches. It exposes collective exhaustion, institutional decay, and the emergence of a world driven by disinformation, fear, and division. From empty rhetoric to blind passions, the song captures the suffocating pressure of a system reshaping itself over the weakest.

The music video translates this grim reality into a visual manifesto, portraying moral decay, social unrest, and the unseen forces guiding our choices. It’s an unflinching reflection of modern times — a statement that sometimes silence is complicity, and obsolescence is shared.

As The Palaces Burn comment on the track:




“UNITED OBSOLETION is our mirror to the world we see — a reminder that to question, resist, and stay awake is more crucial than ever. The video amplifies that message with imagery as bold as the music itself.”




With ZODIAC already cementing the band’s reputation for crushing riffs, precise musicianship, and melodic heft, UNITED OBSOLETION pushes their message further — challenging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths and find strength in awareness.

For fans of: Gojira, Trivium, Lamb of God, Parkway Drive, Jinjer, Killswitch Engage

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Velvetcut Unleashes Grunge-Infused Anthem “Chameleon” – Out Now - @thebeast

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Velvetcut Unleashes Grunge-Infused Anthem “Chameleon” – Out Now!

Helsinki, Finland – Finnish alternative rock outfit Velvetcut is back with a blistering new single, “Chameleon” , released Thursday, December 18th via Rockhopper Music . Following their comeback album The Great Chameleon (New Skin) , this track acts as an “afterparty single,” carrying forward the band’s bold, transformative sound.

“Chameleon” merges gritty, grunge-infused riffs with a contemporary alternative edge, drawing sonic nods to Stone Temple Pilots, Life of Agony, and System of a Down . With punchy, anthemic energy, Velvetcut delivers soaring vocal harmonies over electrifying guitars and a driving rhythm section, creating a track that is both familiar and fresh.

Thematically, “Chameleon” explores transformation and adaptability, reflecting Velvetcut’s growth as musicians and songwriters. The evocative lyrics and dynamic arrangements make it a standout track that resonates with long-time fans while attracting new listeners.

Velvetcut has carved out a distinct place in the alternative rock scene, fusing grunge’s raw power with melodic sensibilities. Their previous release marked a triumphant return after a brief hiatus, and “Chameleon” continues that journey, pushing the boundaries of their evolving sound.




“Chameleon is kind of an afterparty single for The Great Chameleon (New Skin) album,” the band says.




Production Credits:

Engineering & Mixing: Sami Jormanainen / Topi Wiio

Mastering: Svante Forsbäck

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Label: Rockhopper Music
Management: Rockhopper Agency

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