Neckbreaker, Nocturnal Ceremony, Acerbic, Thy Sanatorium, and Rotten Blasphemy - Featured In Metalegion Magazine! - @thebeast

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Neckbreaker, Nocturnal Ceremony, Acerbic, Thy Sanatorium, and Rotten Blasphemy - Featured In Metalegion Magazine! 


Five Metal Devastation PR clients earn reviews and exclusive interviews in the newest issue of Metalegion Magazine

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that several of its clients are featured throughout the latest issue of Metalegion Magazine , further showcasing the strength and diversity of the underground metal scene.

This month's issue shines a spotlight on the following Metal Devastation PR artists:




Neckbreaker receives a review for their debut album Mental Void , with the magazine praising the band's passionate delivery, aggressive guitar tone, and standout tracks including "Rotten Clue" and "The Flight of the Puma."

Nocturnal Ceremony earns both a strong 7.5/10 review for their crushing new album Obsidian and an in-depth feature interview. The magazine highlights the Norwegian band's triumphant return after a 30-year hiatus, applauding their devastating blend of old-school death metal, blackened aggression, modern deathcore elements, and cinematic atmosphere. The interview explores the band's origins, reunion, songwriting process, and the passion that fueled their long-awaited comeback.

Acerbic is featured with a review of their EP Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind , alongside an exclusive interview discussing the band's rebirth from a studio project into a full lineup. Guitarist Chris Thompson shares insight into the band's evolution toward a darker death metal sound, their collaboration with producer Todd Doyle at Witch Ape Studio, and their commitment to carrying old-school extremity into a new era.

Thy Sanatorium receives a 7/10 review and a full interview celebrating the band's ambitious self-titled debut. Metal Legion praises the group's gothic atmosphere, symphonic textures, experimental songwriting, and layered vocal approach. The interview delves into the band's anonymous identity, collaborative writing process, and philosophical themes centered on mortality, introspection, and artistic freedom while offering a glimpse into plans for an even more expansive future release.

Rotten Blasphemy is recognized for their latest release Worshippers of Chaos , with reviewers praising the Colombian band's savage black/thrash assault, underground authenticity, and uncompromising dedication to the genre's raw spirit.



These features represent yet another major milestone for the artists working with Metal Devastation PR and demonstrate the continued impact independent heavy metal bands are making on the international stage.

Metal Devastation PR extends its sincere thanks to the entire staff at Metalegion Magazine for their continued support of underground metal and for giving these deserving artists the platform they have earned.

Congratulations to Neckbreaker , Nocturnal Ceremony , Acerbic , Thy Sanatorium , and Rotten Blasphemy on this well-deserved recognition.

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THUNDERCHIEF Featured By BraveWords Following New Album and Summer 2026 Tour Announcement - @thebeast

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THUNDERCHIEF Featured By BraveWords Following New Album and Summer 2026 Tour Announcement


Richmond, VA heavy metal/punk force THUNDERCHIEF continues to build momentum as BraveWords has featured the band's recent announcement of their upcoming full-length album, With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... , due out July 1, 2026 via ASR Records.

The feature spotlights the band's latest release plans, including a four-week U.S. tour beginning July 6 in support of the album. Blending aggressive heavy metal, hardcore punk, and hard rock influences, THUNDERCHIEF's newest effort promises a relentless mix of crushing riffs, driving rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrical themes.

Metal Devastation PR congratulates THUNDERCHIEF on the well-deserved coverage and extends sincere thanks to the editorial team at BraveWords for continuing to champion independent heavy music.

With the album release and extensive touring just around the corner, THUNDERCHIEF is poised to deliver one of their strongest chapters yet.

Check it out here:
https://bravewords.com/news/thunderchief-announces-new-album-with-hatchet-pike-or-morning-star-and-summer-2026-tour/ />










THUNDERCHIEF


With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star...
ASR Records
Release Date: July 1, 2026 (CD/Digital)

Track Listing



Malaise

Chintzy

Catch My Fall

Entrance of the Devil (Zior)

Lie Nation

Slurpee






Summer Tour 2026


7/6 Alexandria, VA — Galactic Panther
7/7 New Hope, PA — John & Peters
7/8 Harrisonburg, VA — Coffee Hound
7/9 Pittsburgh, PA — Rock Room
7/10 Detroit, MI — Paris
7/11 Chicago, IL — Liars Club
7/12 Madison, WI — Gamma Ray (Matinee)
7/13 Minneapolis, MN — Underground
7/15 Columbus, OH — Dirty Dungarees
7/16 Wheeling, WV — Carins Pub
7/17 Akron, OH — The Matinee
7/18 Buffalo, NY — Ask a Punk
7/19 Reading, PA — Gnome Hutch
7/20 Saratoga Springs, NY — Desperate Annie’s
7/22 Manchester, NH — The Bungalow
7/23 Worcester, MA — Ralph’s Rock Diner
7/24 New London, CT — 33 Golden
7/25 Portland, ME — Madrids
7/26 Bangor, ME — Old Towne Theater
7/27 Henniker, NH — Henniker Brewing
7/29 Providence, RI — Alchemy
7/30 Medford, MA — Deep Cuts
7/31 Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
8/1 Philadelphia, PA — O’Malley’s


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NEGATIVE SIXXX, GRAVEMASS, PHILOJAIN, BLACK REUSS, HZ THEORY, HELLFROST, SINCE THE FIRE & ELEMENT OF FATE IN NEW DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE FEATURING HULDER AND LEGENDARY EXTREME METAL COVERAGE - @thebeast

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METAL DEVASTATION PR SPOTLIGHTS NEW DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE FEATURING HULDER, LEGENDARY FEATURES, AND HALF-PAGE ADVERT SHOWCASING EIGHT UNDERGROUND METAL ACTS


Metal Devastation PR is proud to be featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine , a packed edition highlighting some of the most respected names in extreme metal alongside a powerful mix of rising underground talent.

This month includes a half-page Metal Devastation PR advertisement showcasing curated recommendations for eight bands currently in active promotion: Negative Sixxx , Gravemass , Philojain , Black Reuss , HZ Theory , Hellfrost , Since the Fire , and Element of Fate . The placement continues Metal Devastation PR’s long-running commitment to pushing underground metal directly into the hands of dedicated print readers and extreme music supporters worldwide.

This issue is fronted by a striking cover feature on Hulder titled The Acclamation of Bonds , and includes an exclusive limited edition VENOM flexi disc, continuing Decibel’s tradition of collectible physical media for fans who still value the format.

Inside, readers will find extensive coverage of Neurosis , Spirit Adrift , Panopticon , Godthrymm , along with an exclusive excerpt from Sodom: The Official Authorized Biography featuring Sodom . Additional highlights include Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2026 coverage and the Decibel Hall of Fame feature on The Making of Acheron’s Rites of the Black Mass featuring Acheron and longtime underground figure Vincent Crowley , whose legacy includes work with Acheron as well as prior promotional collaboration history with Metal Devastation PR, reinforcing a shared connection within the underground extreme metal community.

Further coverage in this edition includes In Flames , Napalm Death , Monolord , Fires in the Distance , Stormkeep , and Lair of the Minotaur , reinforcing the magazine’s balance of modern heaviness and foundational extreme metal.

Of special note, Fires in the Distance continue their rise following their appearance at the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest in 2023, further proving the long-term impact of underground touring, promotion, and exposure.

Metal Devastation PR remains committed to bridging the gap between underground artists and global metal audiences through consistent promotion, trusted media placement, and an old-school approach that still gets real results.

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Funeral Doom Architects Aphonic Threnody Announce New Album Grace My Heart - @thebeast

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Funeral Doom Architects Aphonic Threnody Announce New Album Grace My Heart


Release Date: August 7th, 2026
Genre: Funeral Doom / Death Doom Metal
For Fans Of: My Dying Bride , Ennui , Pantheist

International funeral doom collective Aphonic Threnody return with their most focused and emotionally devastating statement to date, Grace My Heart , arriving August 7th, 2026 via self-release.

Forged from members of the global extreme metal underground, Aphonic Threnody have long been known for crafting massive, slow-burning compositions that feel less like songs and more like collapsing cathedrals of sound. Across previous releases such as When Death Comes and The Great Hatred , the band built a reputation for blending crushing funeral doom weight with mournful melody, distant choirs, and an overwhelming sense of spiritual decay and transcendence.

With Grace My Heart , that vision is refined into something even more intentional.

This is doom stripped of decoration and left in its purest emotional form.

The album moves through themes of endurance, loss, and spiritual fracture. Each composition unfolds with patience and restraint, allowing heaviness and silence to coexist in equal measure. Moments of crushing distortion are balanced by fragile passages that feel almost suspended in time.

The band comment on the record:

“This album isn’t about despair. It’s about endurance. How grief becomes grace when you allow it to remain.”

Following When Death Comes and The Great Hatred , this new chapter stands as Aphonic Threnody’s most unified and deliberate work to date, a record that leans fully into atmosphere, weight, and emotional truth.




Production Credits


Mixing and Mastering: Riccardo Veronese




Listen / Stream / Purchase


Official streaming and updates:
https://aphonicthrenody.hearnow.com /> Bandcamp:
https://aphonicthrenody.bandcamp.com />



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Connect: 


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aphonic-Threnody/527080693991442 />
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THUNDERCHIEF Announces New Album With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... and Summer 2026 Tour - @thebeast

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THUNDERCHIEF Announces New Album With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... and Summer 2026 Tour


Virginia-based heavy metal/punk outfit THUNDERCHIEF will release its new full-length album, With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... , via ASR Records on CD and digital platforms on July 1, 2026. The band will follow the release with a four-week U.S. tour beginning July 6 in support of the album, with additional regional touring planned for October.

Continuing their signature fusion of aggressive metal, raw punk energy, and hard rock influence, With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... stands as THUNDERCHIEF’s most focused and direct release to date. Across its runtime, the album delivers a relentless collection of heavy riffs, frantic rhythms, and unsettling lyrical themes, touching on modern social tension, politics, humanity, and the ongoing frustration surrounding concert ticket pricing and music streaming economics.

The band comments: “We are really excited about this album. It hits on everything we like about making music. We pushed ourselves in a few new directions this time, adding elements that weren’t present on earlier records. We’re really stoked on how fans have responded to hearing these songs live.”

Formed in Richmond, Virginia, THUNDERCHIEF has built its identity on a raw and abrasive blend of metal and hardcore punk, balancing weight and urgency in equal measure. This new release expands on that foundation with a sharper focus on momentum, intensity, and groove, while avoiding overproduction or modern studio excess. The album also features a reinterpretation of the 1973 cult classic “Entrance of the Devil” by Zior.

With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star... will be released July 1, 2026 via ASR Records, followed immediately by a four-week national tour beginning July 6.

For more information and updates, visit: www.thethunderchief.com







THUNDERCHIEF


With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star...
ASR Records
Release Date: July 1, 2026 (CD/Digital)

Track Listing



Malaise

Chintzy

Catch My Fall

Entrance of the Devil (Zior)

Lie Nation

Slurpee






Summer Tour 2026


7/6 Alexandria, VA — Galactic Panther
7/7 New Hope, PA — John & Peters
7/8 Harrisonburg, VA — Coffee Hound
7/9 Pittsburgh, PA — Rock Room
7/10 Detroit, MI — Paris
7/11 Chicago, IL — Liars Club
7/12 Madison, WI — Gamma Ray (Matinee)
7/13 Minneapolis, MN — Underground
7/15 Columbus, OH — Dirty Dungarees
7/16 Wheeling, WV — Carins Pub
7/17 Akron, OH — The Matinee
7/18 Buffalo, NY — Ask a Punk
7/19 Reading, PA — Gnome Hutch
7/20 Saratoga Springs, NY — Desperate Annie’s
7/22 Manchester, NH — The Bungalow
7/23 Worcester, MA — Ralph’s Rock Diner
7/24 New London, CT — 33 Golden
7/25 Portland, ME — Madrids
7/26 Bangor, ME — Old Towne Theater
7/27 Henniker, NH — Henniker Brewing
7/29 Providence, RI — Alchemy
7/30 Medford, MA — Deep Cuts
7/31 Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
8/1 Philadelphia, PA — O’Malley’s


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Cÿanide Featured in Metal Hammer Magazine Following Release of 21 Gun Salute - @thebeast

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Cÿanide Featured in Metal Hammer Magazine Following Release of 21 Gun Salute

Las Vegas hard rock and metal powerhouse Cÿanide continues to gain international recognition with an in-depth feature interview in Metal Hammer Magazine.

Fresh off the release of their acclaimed sophomore album, 21 Gun Salute , Cÿanide sat down with Metal Hammer to discuss the making of the record, the challenges behind its creation, and the band's unwavering passion for authentic hard rock and heavy metal.

Frontman Rob Hussey opens up about overcoming personal struggles, lineup changes, and the chaos of recording during the COVID era, while sharing the inspirations behind the album's blend of Sunset Strip swagger, classic heavy metal aggression, and arena-sized hooks. The interview also dives into the band's songwriting process, legendary guest musicians featured on the album, and their mission to carry the torch for the music that inspired them.

21 Gun Salute has already been earning praise from fans around the world for its explosive guitar work, powerful production, and unapologetic old school attitude. The Metal Hammer feature offers an inside look at the passion and perseverance that fueled the album's creation.

Metal Devastation PR congratulates Cÿanide on this well deserved feature in one of heavy music's most respected publications and looks forward to seeing what the band unleashes next.

Read the full interview in Metal Hammer Magazine.

For more information on Cÿanide, visit:

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Watch the official music video here:





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Contact: cyanidelv2003@gmail.com


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DANISH ROCK DUO J.S.P. RETURNS WITH EMOTIONAL NEW SINGLE - @thebeast

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DANISH ROCK DUO J.S.P. RETURNS WITH EMOTIONAL NEW SINGLE


“LOST WITHOUT YOU” OUT NOW


(Modern Rock | FFO: Within Temptation, Evanescence, The Cranberries)

Danish modern rock duo J.S.P. return with their powerful new single, “Lost Without You,” a dark and emotionally driven anthem that dives deep into obsession, emotional dependency, and the blurred line between love and toxicity.

Built on cinematic atmosphere and soaring vocal intensity, the track captures the signature J.S.P. blend of modern rock weight and melodic sensitivity, balancing vulnerability with raw intensity.

J.S.P. is formed by Jacob Kjaer (guitar) and Alexandra Andersen (vocals) , whose creative partnership first began through their work with Danish prog and symphonic metal veterans Royal Hunt . Since then, the duo has continued to refine a sound rooted in strong melodies, emotional storytelling, and polished modern rock production.

“Lost Without You” also features Kasper Gram on bass and Allan Tschicaja on drums , with mixing and mastering handled by Nicklas Sonne , delivering a tight, dynamic, and radio-ready production that still keeps its emotional edge intact.

With echoes of Within Temptation , Evanescence , and The Cranberries , J.S.P. stands firmly in the lane of modern melodic rock built for both airplay and deep listening.




STREAM / LISTEN


 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3G63LvQbEc83cHgSd9ZEJm />  Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/do/artist/j-s-p/1535356111 />


Contact:

info@northpoint-productions.com


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