LESS THAN PERFECT Unleash Powerful New Singles "Casting Stones" and "Never Surrender" as They Begin Their Next Evolution - @thebeast

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LESS THAN PERFECT Unleash Powerful New Singles "Casting Stones" and "Never Surrender" as They Begin Their Next Evolution

Colorado Alternative Metal Band Continues Momentum Following TENET While Preparing for Their Next Full-Length Album in 2027

Colorado-based alternative metal band Less Than Perfect (LTP) is stepping into a powerful new era with the release of their latest singles "Casting Stones" and "Never Surrender." These emotionally charged tracks serve as the first glimpse into the band's next chapter as they continue building momentum following their acclaimed album TENET .

Following their signing with DI Records , Less Than Perfect is expanding their reach while writing and recording their third full-length album, scheduled for release in early 2027.

More music. More stories. More stages. It’s never too late... our journey has just begun.

Built around the dynamic father-daughter partnership of guitarist Andrew Matson and vocalist Kyra Matson , the explosive rhythms of drummer Chris Van Meter , and the rock-solid foundation of bassist Denny Underwood , Less Than Perfect blends crushing alternative metal riffs, soaring melodies, and deeply personal lyrics into a sound that delivers both intensity and inspiration.










The band’s music is centered around a message of hope, resilience, and redemption. Rather than dwelling on the struggles of the past, Less Than Perfect focuses on what comes next: finding strength through adversity, choosing hope over fear, and proving that every person has the power to rewrite their story.

Since forming in 2022, Less Than Perfect has shared the stage with national acts including TRAPT, Smile Empty Soul, HED PE, Faster Pussycat, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, and Crashing Wayward , earning a reputation for energetic live performances and authentic connections with audiences.

Their latest album TENET introduced fans to standout tracks including "Man in the Mask," "Own Worst Enemy," "Habitual," and "Take It All," showcasing the band's ability to combine heavy instrumentation with honest, relatable storytelling.

Now, with "Casting Stones" and "Never Surrender," Less Than Perfect delivers two anthems written for anyone who has ever been judged, underestimated, knocked down, or told they were not enough.

According to the band:




"Casting Stones and Never Surrender represent everything Less Than Perfect stands for. They're for anyone who's ever been judged, knocked down, or told they weren't enough. Our message is simple: your past doesn't define you, your scars don't determine your future, and giving up is never the answer. We hope our songs remind people to lift each other up, keep fighting, and never stop believing that their best chapter is still ahead. If our music reminds even one person that their story isn't over and gives them the strength to keep moving forward, then we've succeeded."




With new music on the horizon and their sights set on bigger stages, Less Than Perfect continues to prove that setbacks can become the foundation for something stronger.

The next chapter has begun.

LESS THAN PERFECT


Genre: Alternative Metal / Hard Rock

For Fans Of: Halestorm, September Mourning, Skillet, Shinedown

Latest Releases:

"Casting Stones"
"Never Surrender"
TENET (2025)

Label: DI Records

Production Credits:
Producer: Andrew Matson & Tyler Duffus
Sound Engineer: Tyler Duffus
Mix/Master Engineer: Tyler Duffus

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MORTALIS Unleash Reimagined Thrash Metal Attack With New Single “Split (2026)” August 28 - @thebeast

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MORTALIS Unleash Reimagined Thrash Metal Attack With New Single “Split (2026)” August 28


California Thrash Metal Outfit Enters a Ferocious New Era With New Frontwoman PatienceLa Puente,

California, August, 2026 — California thrash metal outfit Mortalis are stepping into a new chapter with the release of “Split (2026)” , arriving August 28, 2026 at midnight. A newly recorded and reimagined version of one of the band's original songs, the track marks a significant turning point for Mortalis as the first release featuring their new frontwoman, Patience .

Forged in the backyard metal scene of La Puente, California in 2014 , Mortalis have built their identity around the raw power and precision of classic thrash and heavy metal while refusing to remain trapped in the past. With razor-sharp riffs, harmonized guitars, fierce vocals, technical musicianship, and an explosive live presence, the band carries the spirit of the genre's legendary pioneers into a new generation.

Now, with Patience stepping behind the microphone, Mortalis are ready to push that sound even further.

“ Split (2026) ” is more than a re-recording. It is a statement of transformation.

The song was originally featured on Mortalis' Earthworks EP and was handpicked by Patience as her favorite track from the band's earlier material. The new version captures the song with a renewed sense of aggression, power, and intensity, showcasing the band's evolving identity while retaining the foundation that made the original track stand out.

“Split (2026) by Mortalis is the seething battle cry of an internal war,” the band explains. “An anthem for those who once fiercely and loudly opposed the injustices of the world no matter the consequences, but now wither as they fall into line, a cowardly carcass of the renegade they once were.”

At its core, “Split (2026)” explores the conflict between rebellion and conformity, confronting the uncomfortable reality of watching people who once stood firmly against injustice slowly surrender the convictions they once fought for. It is aggressive, confrontational, and unapologetically metal.

For listeners drawn to the technical precision and controlled chaos of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Metal Church , “Split (2026)” delivers a familiar foundation with a distinctly modern attack.

The release also represents an important milestone in Mortalis' history.

As the first song recorded and released with Patience, “Split (2026)” officially ushers in the band's next era while also marking a transition following the departure of two longtime members. Rather than looking backward, Mortalis are using the moment to sharpen their identity and move forward with renewed purpose.

The band's evolution has also opened the door to contemporary influences including Drain, Gojira, and Power Trip , creating a sound that respects metal's roots while embracing the intensity of the modern underground.

“ We are incredibly excited to share this brand new re-recording showcasing a new ferocity, aggression, and power thanks to Riff Audio! ”

The track was mixed and mastered by Raul Cueller of Riff Audio , bringing additional weight and clarity to Mortalis' newly revitalized sound.

Since their formation in 2014, Mortalis have remained committed to one simple mission: keep metal alive .

That philosophy extends beyond the studio. Their live performances combine technical precision with raw energy, creating the kind of shows where harmonized guitars, crushing riffs, commanding vocals, and relentless momentum collide. Mortalis aren't interested in simply playing a set. They want audiences leaving with sore necks, ringing ears, and the feeling that they witnessed something unforgettable.

With “Split (2026),” that mission enters a new phase.

The past may have forged Mortalis, but the future is where they're headed.

“Split (2026)” arrives August 28, 2026 at midnight.


For Fans Of: Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica

Release: Split (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Genre: Thrash Metal / Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
Label: Independent
Mix & Mastering: Raul Cueller, Riff Audio
Band: Mortalis
Location: La Puente, California

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MisophoniA Unleash Their Most Unhinged Work Yet with New Album ‘The Fall’ - @thebeast

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MisophoniA Unleash Their Most Unhinged Work Yet with New Album ‘The Fall’

UK Blackened Melodeath Six Piece Seeking New Label Partnership for Their Next Chapter


UK-based blackened melodeath six piece MisophoniA are preparing to unleash their darkest and most ambitious creation yet with their upcoming album, The Fall . Combining crushing aggression, haunting atmosphere, and emotionally charged songwriting, the band’s latest offering pushes their signature “Misophonic Metal” sound into devastating new territory.

A record built around despair, collapse, and the fragility of the human mind, The Fall follows the journey of an unnamed protagonist spiraling toward complete mental oblivion, where every path leads to the inevitable conclusion: The Fall .

From the relentless opening assault of “I Grieve for What I’ve Lost,” driven by furious guitars and thunderous percussion, to the haunting symphonic weight of the title track, the emotional devastation of “A Mother’s Sorrow,” and the bleak closing moments of “Cruel December,” MisophoniA deliver a record designed to take listeners through darkness, anguish, and ultimately catharsis.

For fans of Paradise Lost, Dimmu Borgir, Borknagar, and Cradle of Filth , The Fall offers a powerful collision of black metal intensity, melodic death metal precision, and cinematic darkness.

As MisophoniA prepare for the next stage of their evolution, the band is currently seeking a new record label partner ready to help bring The Fall to a wider global audience.

About MisophoniA


Formed in the United Kingdom, MisophoniA consists of:

Jay – Vocals
Cristina – Bass
Jordan – Guitars
Neil – Guitars
Sean – Keys/Synths
Jura – Drums

Blending elements of black metal, thrash, doom, and atmospheric metal, MisophoniA have carved out their own identity with a sound they proudly define as “Misophonic Metal.”

After signing with Sliptrick Records in 2022, the band released three singles, two music videos, and their critically acclaimed debut album [De] void of Peace .

Throughout their journey, MisophoniA have shared stages with acts including Aephanemer, Arkona, Ghosts of Atlantis, Bones of Minerva, Once Awake, JADE, Infested Angel, Thulcandra, Ante Inferno, and The Infernal Sea .

Now, with The Fall , the band enters a new era with a renewed focus, a bigger vision, and a sound that refuses to compromise.

Album Credits


Artwork & booklet illustrations:
Jobert Melo of Sledgehammer Graphix
(Credits include Sabaton, Primal Fear, Ritchie Blackmore, Gus G/Firewind)

Recorded at: Park Lane Studio
Recording Engineer: Lewis Andrew

Mixed by: Tom Dring @ Thearchstudio
(Credits include Dragged Into Sunlight, Evergrey, Cancerous Womb, Acolyte, Venom Prison, The Infernal Sea, Craven Idol, DVNE)

Mastered by: Andy @ Black Cave Recordings

Label, Media & Interview Opportunities


MisophoniA are currently accepting label inquiries, interview requests, review opportunities, and media coverage surrounding The Fall .

The band is utilizing this campaign to introduce The Fall to media, industry professionals, and potential label partners ahead of its next chapter.

For press access, interviews, label inquiries, and industry opportunities:
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MisophoniA are ready to redefine blackened melodic death metal in 2026 and beyond.



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HELLRIPPER Announces Autumn U.S. Tour in Support of HAVOK - @thebeast

Scottish Blackened Speed Metal Maniacs To Lay Waste To North America From October 21 Through November 20, 2026

Scottish blackened speed metal force HELLRIPPER will return to North America this fall for an extensive U.S. tour in support of HAVOK .

The "Goat Kvlt" will embark on the 22-date trek beginning October 21 at Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, and will tear across the country before bringing the run to a close November 20 at the Gothic Theatre in Denver, Colorado.

The tour comes in support of HELLRIPPER's critically acclaimed latest album, Coronach , which was released worldwide on March 27, 2026, through Century Media Records . The album marks HELLRIPPER's debut release for the label.

Known for its ferocious collision of black metal, speed metal, thrash and rock 'n' roll, HELLRIPPER has built a reputation for delivering unrelenting old-school metal with a distinctly modern bite. Coronach continues that tradition while expanding the project's sonic and atmospheric palette.

The critical response has been equally savage.

No Clean Singing praised HELLRIPPER's distinctive blend of black metal, speed, thrash, punk and rock 'n' roll, while Angry Metal Guy described Coronach as an album that builds upon the project's earlier work while injecting it with "a lethal dose of vitality."

Heavy Metal Philosophy noted that the record manages to remain true to the spirit of heavy metal while still sounding "fresh and hungry," while KNAC highlighted the album's atmospheric and thematic elements as giving it an identity beyond simply being another high-speed metal record.

Other outlets have also delivered high marks, with Kerrang! awarding Coronach a 4/5 rating and calling it "45 minutes of scything magnificence both ancient and timeless." Distorted Sound went even further with a 10/10 review, while Metal Hammer gave the album an 8/10 and proclaimed HELLRIPPER "the new Celtic king of thrash."

The upcoming U.S. run will give American metalheads their chance to experience the chaos of Coronach in the live setting, with HELLRIPPER joining HAVOK for what promises to be a particularly violent stretch of the autumn touring calendar.



HELLRIPPER U.S. Tour Dates


10/21: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
10/22: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club Ballroom
10/23: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
10/24: Portland, OR @ Dante's
10/26: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
10/27: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Berkeley
10/28: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
10/29: Fresno, CA @ Strummer's
10/30: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar & Billiards
10/31: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
11/02: Dallas, TX @ AM/FM
11/03: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
11/04: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown
11/06: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
11/07: Nashville, TN @ Basement East
11/08: Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
11/09: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
11/11: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11/12: Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall
11/13: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
11/14: New York, NY @ Racket
11/15: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
11/17: Detroit, MI @ Catacombs at the Sanctuary
11/18: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
11/19: Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar
11/20: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre

Tickets are available now.

HELLRIPPER's Coronach is out now via Century Media Records. The album is available to stream, download and purchase through all major digital platforms and retailers.



The album's cover artwork was created by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration .



Photo by MM Photography


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Tårfödd Announces New Album En känsla av hopplöshet, Arriving September 28, 2026 - @thebeast

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Tårfödd Announces New Album En känsla av hopplöshet, Arriving September 28, 2026

Swedish One-Man Black/Progressive Metal Project Delivers a More Modern and Progressive Sound on a Deeply Personal New Album

Northern Sweden’s one-man black/progressive metal project Tårfödd is set to release its new full-length album, En känsla av hopplöshet , on September 28, 2026 through Purity Through Fire .

Created by Swedish multi-instrumentalist Simon Lindgren , Tårfödd is a solitary musical endeavor in which Lindgren handles songwriting, lyrics, guitars, bass, synths, and drums/drum programming. The project channels the bleak atmosphere of black metal while reaching into more progressive and modern territory, creating a sound that is both dark and expansive.

With En känsla av hopplöshet , Tårfödd takes a somewhat different musical direction than on previous material. The album embraces a more modern and progressive metal approach while retaining elements of black metal, resulting in a release that expands the project's sonic palette without abandoning its darker roots.

Written and recorded in late 2025, the album is driven by a deeply personal theme: the loss of someone close to Lindgren . That sense of grief, absence, and hopelessness forms the emotional foundation of En känsla av hopplöshet , giving the music a weight that goes beyond its instrumentation.




“It differs a bit from what I normally sound like. It’s more modern and more progressive metal with some black metal infused. It was written and recorded late 2025, but not released until now, and the theme of this album is the loss of someone close to me.”




The album was mastered by Simon Lundin , while the cover artwork was created by Vindur of Mörkvind , known for the artwork Drömskogen .

En känsla av hopplöshet offers a compelling meeting point between black metal’s emotional intensity and progressive metal’s broader sonic landscape, reflecting Tårfödd’s exploration of a more modern and progressive sound.

Check out the track premiere for Totalt Mörker: 



Artist: Tårfödd
Release: En känsla av hopplöshet
Format: Full-Length Album
Release Date: September 28, 2026
Label: Purity Through Fire
Genre: Black / Progressive Metal
From: Northern Sweden

En känsla av hopplöshet will be available September 28, 2026.



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KORPSE Releases New EP 'Forbid' Featuring LAMB OF GOD Cover - @thebeast

KORPSE Releases New EP 'Forbid' Featuring LAMB OF GOD Cover


Dutch slamming brutal death metal outfit KORPSE has released a new three-song EP, Forbid , via Unique Leader Records. The effort is available digitally as of August 21.

The EP features two original tracks, "Forbid" and "Imminent Immolation," along with a cover of LAMB OF GOD's "Now You've Got Something To Die For."

The title track is accompanied by a new visualizer, which can be viewed below.



Regarding the new EP, KORPSE stated: "'Forbid' is an uncompromising piece of brutality. Extended with lyrics and a message that adds a new layer of aggression. Make no mistake, this is not an attempt to fit into anyone's comfortable picture. Korpse will remain None So Brutal."

Forbid Track Listing:


Forbid

Imminent Immolation

Now You've Got Something To Die For (LAMB OF GOD cover)

KORPSE was formed in the Netherlands in 2013 by drummer Marten van Kruijssen . The band's current lineup is rounded out by vocalist Sven van Dijk , guitarist Floor van Kuijk and bassist Ante Zorić .

The band has built its reputation around an uncompromising brand of slamming brutal death metal, combining massive breakdowns, grinding speed and extreme vocals. KORPSE has also developed a reputation as a formidable live act, having performed extensively throughout Europe and North America.

The band has released three full-length albums in addition to its new EP, maintaining a consistent approach both on record and onstage.

KORPSE's current lineup:

Marten van Kruijssen - Drums
Sven van Dijk - Vocals
Floor van Kuijk - Guitars
Ante Zorić - Bass


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OLA ENGLUND Lands on the Cover of Sweden Rock Magazine Alongside Accept - @thebeast

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OLA ENGLUND Lands on the Cover of Sweden Rock Magazine Alongside Accept

Acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and Solar Guitars founder Ola Englund has reached another major milestone in his career, appearing on the cover of Sweden Rock Magazine alongside legendary German metal institution Accept as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The special feature brings together Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann with Swedish guitar heavyweights John Norum , Fredrik “Kulle” Åkesson , and Ola Englund for an extensive celebration of guitar, metal, musicianship, and the lasting influence of Accept.

For Englund, the feature represents another significant moment in a career that has seen him establish himself as one of modern metal's most recognizable guitarists through his work with The Haunted and Feared , his own solo music, and the worldwide success of Solar Guitars .

The Sweden Rock Magazine feature finds Englund discussing his approach to guitar, tone, creativity, influences, and the continuing evolution of metal guitar. Among the topics discussed is his longtime love of Flying V guitars , as well as the balance between technical ability and musical expression when creating guitar parts and solos.

The feature also captures a special moment in Swedish metal history, as Englund joined Hoffmann, Norum, and Åkesson around Accept's 50th anniversary celebration at Cirkus in Stockholm , bringing together generations of guitar players united by their love of heavy music.

Grab a copy of the issue here:
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While appearing alongside one of metal's most influential bands is certainly a milestone worth celebrating, Englund is far from looking backward.

He is currently building toward the release of his highly anticipated new solo album, The Neverending Story , arriving October 14, 2026 .

The album campaign has already delivered multiple singles, including “The Ember Saga,” “The Guillotine,” and the recently released “Dogma Progma,” with the latter showcasing Englund's continued focus on crushing riffs, soaring melodies, cinematic atmosphere, and his unmistakable guitar voice.

The official music video for “Dogma Progma” is available now:

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Featuring ten original tracks, The Neverending Story represents what Englund describes as some of his most ambitious solo work to date, blending technical precision, memorable hooks, heavy riffs, and cinematic storytelling into an instrumental metal journey.

The album tracklist includes:

The Ember Saga
Game Over
The Astral Gate
Dogma Progma
The Guillotine
Means to an End
World Rift
The First of its Kind
Artax Reborn
Sun & The Moon Part 2

With his latest Sweden Rock Magazine cover appearance adding another major achievement to an already impressive career, and a new solo album on the horizon, Ola Englund continues to prove that his place in the modern metal guitar world extends far beyond his work onstage.

From The Haunted and Feared to Solar Guitars , his massively successful YouTube channel, and now his increasingly ambitious solo work, Englund has built a career centered around one thing: the guitar.

And the story is far from finished.



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