CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Ignite Europe on “CHAOS ACROSS EUROPE/UK MMXXVI” Summer Run Cavalera Conspiracy - @thebeast

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Ignite Europe on “CHAOS ACROSS EUROPE/UK MMXXVI” Summer Run


Cavalera Conspiracy are back on the road this summer, tearing through Europe with their “CHAOS ACROSS EUROPE/UK MMXXVI” tour. The setlist leans hard into the band’s legacy, built around the seismic impact of Chaos A.D. and its continued relevance more than three decades later.

From packed festival fields to a handful of tightly held club shows, this run blends massive stages with more intimate chaos. Those smaller headliner dates are already pushing toward sold-out status, proving the demand is still very real for the Cavalera brothers’ brand of controlled destruction.

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY 2026 EUROPE TOUR DATES





4 June – Gdańsk, Poland – Mystic Festival

6 June – Maxeville, France – Heavy Week-End

7 June – Maastricht, Netherlands – South of Heaven

11 June – London, U.K. – Electric Ballroom

12 June – Donnington, U.K. – Download Festival

14 June – Ferrara, Italy – Summer Sessions

18 June – Alkmaar, Netherlands – Victorie

19 June – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting

20 June – Clisson, France – Hellfest

23 June – Gothenburg, Sweden – Filmstudion

24 June – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock

26 June – Tallinn, Estonia – Helitehas

27 June – Riga, Latvia – Palladium

28 June – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja

30 June – Lyon, France – Transbo

1 July – Montpellier, France – Rockstore

3 July – Viveiro, Spain – Resurrection Festival

4 July – Lisbon, Portugal – Evil Live

5 July – Barcelona, Spain – Rock Fest

7 July – Aix-en-Provence, France – 6MIC

8 July – Bern, Switzerland – Bierhübeli

12 July – Istanbul, Turkey – Ataköy Marina

13 July – Sofia, Bulgaria – Maimunarnika

14 July – Belgrade, Serbia – Dorćol Platz

15 July – Zagreb, Croatia – Boogaloo

16 July – Leoben, Austria – Area 53 Festival

17 July – Vizovice, Czechia – Masters of Rock



The band’s live focus continues to orbit the Chaos A.D. era, a record still considered one of the defining heavy releases of the 90s. Tracks like Refuse/Resist , Territory , Slave New World , and Propaganda remain battle cries for a generation that never really stopped needing them.

The energy behind the revival has been fueled by the brothers’ recent re-recording work, including their renewed take on Schizophrenia . The official video for “Nightmares of Delirium” is available here:


About the CHAOS Legacy


Originally released over 30 years ago, Chaos A.D. still hits with the same weight it did in its first wave. The album’s themes of conflict, unrest, and survival continue to mirror a world that has not exactly gotten quieter.

The Cavalera brothers built a reputation on turning that tension into sound, and that mission has not changed. The live show reflects that same spirit, fast, loud, and unapologetically direct. No polish, no filter, just impact.

With European festivals locked in and U.S. dates following later in the year, Cavalera Conspiracy are treating 2026 like a full-scale takeover. The message is simple: the chaos never left, it just found a bigger stage.


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Lindsay Schoolcraft’s “Vague” Delivers a Haunting, Cinematic Deep Dive Into Heartbreak and Clarity - @thebeast

Lindsay Schoolcraft keeps leveling up with “Vague,” and this one hits like a late-night confession you were not quite ready to sit with.

This track leans hard into atmosphere and emotion, less about flash and more about that slow emotional weight creeping in. It is stripped of any pretense, just raw feeling carried by haunting melodies and a vocal delivery that sounds like it has lived through every line. The string work from Spencer Creaghan is the secret weapon here, giving it this cinematic ache that hangs in the air long after it ends.

What stands out most is how controlled the vulnerability is. Nothing feels overdone. It is the sound of someone sitting in the wreckage of a relationship and choosing clarity over chaos, even when it hurts. That is not easy territory to pull off without slipping into melodrama, but she keeps it grounded.

If this is the direction of Harrowing , then we are looking at a record that is going to hit people where they actually live, not just where they listen. This is headphones-on, lights-low music with real weight behind it.

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SÖNUS CRACK TOP 10 ON DOOM CHARTS WITH “PLANES OF TORMENT” - @thebeast

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SÖNUS CRACK TOP 10 ON DOOM CHARTS WITH “PLANES OF TORMENT”

San Francisco heavy outfit SÖNUS have landed at #7 on the Doom Charts with their latest release Planes of Torment , marking a major breakout moment for the self-released record.

The album, a raw and unfiltered seven-track statement of heavy intent, has been praised for its “live in the studio” energy, old-school songwriting spirit, and the tight chemistry of the band’s current power-trio lineup. Blending heavy metal, stoner, doom, and proto influences, Planes of Torment has been described as sounding like a collision of The Cult, Danzig, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience in full flight.

Critic Rich Piva highlighted the release as an “underdog Album of the Year candidate,” calling attention to its authenticity and heavyweight presence in today’s doom and heavy underground landscape.

This milestone placement on the Doom Charts positions SÖNUS as one of the most talked-about rising acts in the scene right now, with Planes of Torment continuing to gain momentum among fans, critics, and underground tastemakers alike.

More to come as the record continues its climb.

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MENTAL ANGUISH Unleashes Brutal Grindcore Assault From the Buffalo and Niagara Underground New Release Out Now via CDN Records - @thebeast

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MENTAL ANGUISH Unleashes Brutal Grindcore Assault From the Buffalo and Niagara Underground
New Release Out Now via CDN Records

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Emerging from the gritty borderlands of Niagara Falls and Buffalo, New York, Mental Anguish arrives with a no-frills, full-force grindcore attack forged from decades of underground experience and a deep refusal to dial anything down.

While the name is new to the modern extreme metal landscape, the people behind it are anything but. The members have carved their reputations in the trenches of Western New York’s underground, cutting their teeth in bands like Immortal Terror, Grotesque Infection, Eternal Torment, Arsenic Disposal, and Anthropic. All that history gets funneled straight into something faster, heavier, and more merciless.

Mental Anguish operates with a simple lineup and a simple mission: destroy everything in their path.

Chris Hull delivers guttural, barked vocals that hit like a warning siren in a collapsing factory. Carl Pace carves out razor-edged guitar riffs with surgical precision. Russ Martin holds down the low end with thick, crushing bass lines. Jim Santillo turns the kit into a war zone, hammering out relentless blast beats and chaotic rhythms with zero restraint.

This is grindcore in its purest form. Fast. Ugly. Efficient. No wasted motion.

The band introduced themselves with their debut release, Demo '24 , recorded at Watchmen Studios. Across five tracks, including "Construct of Fear," "Perilous Grasp," and "Whore of Babylon," Mental Anguish laid down a statement of intent: songs that rarely stretch past two minutes but hit like they could level a city block. It is raw, unfiltered extremity captured exactly as it should be, loud, abrasive, and unapologetic.

What sets Mental Anguish apart is not just speed or heaviness, but the weight of where they come from. The Niagara and Buffalo underground has long been a breeding ground for DIY extremity, and this band carries that tradition forward without compromise. No trends. No polish. No dilution.

Just impact.

Now officially released through CDN Records, Demo '24 is making noise throughout the underground grindcore community and beyond. Mental Anguish is poised to push deeper into the modern extreme metal landscape while staying firmly rooted in the chaos that built them. Whether in cramped basement venues or spreading through underground networks worldwide, this is a band built to overwhelm.

Western New York grind is alive, loud, and not asking permission.

And Mental Anguish is leading the charge.

OUT NOW ON CDN RECORDS

Watch the video and experience the devastation for yourself.

For fans of uncompromising, old-school grindcore delivered with modern intensity, Mental Anguish is mandatory listening.



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FORMER WAYNE STATIC MANAGER ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF MATT ZANE’S UNAUTHORIZED WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY - @thebeast

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FORMER WAYNE STATIC MANAGER ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF MATT ZANE’S UNAUTHORIZED WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY

Former Wayne Static manager Lyndsi Hellard has issued a public statement regarding filmmaker Matt Zane’s unauthorized documentary project focused on the late Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static.

Hellard, who previously managed Wayne Static Tours LLC during the final chapter of Wayne’s career, says the project reflects wishes she understood were clearly expressed by both Wayne and Tera prior to their passing.

“This statement is provided to clarify my knowledge and to support the fulfillment of Wayne and Tera’s clearly expressed wishes to tell their story,” Hellard said.

She further explained her role working closely with both Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static during that period.

“For a period of time before Wayne’s last tour, I had the honor and responsibility of managing Wayne Static Tours LLC and working closely with both Wayne and his wife, Tera Wray Static.

During that time, Wayne and Tera were clear and committed about their desire to have a documentary created that would accurately reflect their lives, their relationship, and their experiences surrounding the evolution and dissolution of Wayne Static’s time in Static-X and his collaboration with Tony Campos.

This was not a vague or fleeting idea. Wayne spoke about it often and in detail, and had discussed plans to produce it with his wife’s close friend, Matt Zane.”

Hellard also addressed the broader context surrounding the band’s legacy and the complicated dynamics in the years leading up to Wayne’s passing.

“Since their passing, the estate and band name have been handled by separate parties, none of whom were actively involved in Wayne or Tera’s lives or careers in the years prior to their deaths,” Hellard continued.

“From my perspective, Wayne’s inability to tour or perform under the Static-X name during that time played a significant role in his desire to tell his story in a documentary format.

At the same time, I understand there were ongoing business and personal decisions within the band that contributed to those circumstances. It is a complex history with multiple perspectives.”

Hellard emphasized that while tensions existed, she is not speaking from a place of personal hostility.

“I respect Tony Campos and understand that every artist makes decisions based on their own circumstances and relationships,” she said. “There was a great deal of tension during that period, including around Tera’s involvement in performances, which has been publicly discussed in various contexts.

It is important to approach Wayne’s legacy with honesty and respect, and to recognize the complicated reality of those years.”

Hellard also commented on Wayne Static’s relationship with family members, noting it was a difficult subject during his lifetime.

“There were also strained relationships within Wayne’s family, which he openly struggled with at different points in his career,” she said.

In closing, Hellard reaffirmed her belief that Wayne and Tera wanted their story documented.

“Based on my experience and conversations with both Wayne and Tera, I believe they did want their story told.

Honoring their wishes is, in my view, the most respectful way to recognize Wayne’s legacy and the impact he had on fans and music as the voice behind Evil Disco.

This story belongs to Wayne and Tera, and it deserves to be heard as authentically as possible.”

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OPHIOLATRY SIGNS WITH LEGENDARY COMBAT RECORDS - @thebeast

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OPHIOLATRY SIGNS WITH LEGENDARY COMBAT RECORDS

Canadian/Brazilian Brutal Death Metal Force Enters New Era Following Acclaimed Return Album Serpent’s Verdict

The underground doesn’t hand out second chances. Ophiolatry never asked for one.

After nearly three decades of sonic warfare, the Canadian/Brazilian brutal death metal unit has officially signed with Combat Records, marking a major new chapter in the band’s long and uncompromising history.

Forged in the Brazilian extreme metal underground in 1998, Ophiolatry built its reputation through sheer brutality, technical precision, and an unrelenting refusal to soften its sound. From the early chaos of Opposite Monarchy to the devastating force of Anti-Evangelistic Process and Transmutation, the band carved its name into the international death metal scene alongside some of the genre’s most respected acts.

Now, after the triumphant return album Serpent’s Verdictand renewed momentum across the global metal community, Ophiolatry joins the reborn Combat Records roster, aligning themselves with one of the most historically important names in heavy music.

Originally responsible for helping launch and define bands like Megadeth, Exodus, Nuclear Assault, and Helstar during the 1980s thrash explosion, Combat Records returned in 2026 under new ownership with a renewed mission to champion uncompromising extreme music. Ophiolatry now stands among the first wave of artists carrying that banner into its next era.

“We at Combat Records are absolutely thrilled to work with Ophiolatry and look forward to spending time together,” states Combat Records CEO Alexander Stojak.

CEO Robert Dujmusic adds:

“They were good and pleasant conversations, and we were able to quickly reach an agreement on cooperation. This shows that we have the same vision of metal that we want to present to the world.”

Ophiolatry’s current lineup features Jaime Verón on vocals, founding member Jhorge “Dog” Duarte on drums, Diego Santiago on bass, and Joubert Thaumiel on guitars, forming what many consider the strongest and most focused incarnation of the band to date.

Known for combining merciless blast beats, savage rhythmic shifts, deep death metal vocals, and technically intense guitar work, Ophiolatry continues the tradition of legendary Brazilian extreme metal while pushing the genre into darker and more cinematic territory. Their lyrical themes explore spiritual revenge, resistance, and indigenous struggle with a depth rarely found in modern death metal.

The band’s latest full-length, Serpent’s Verdict, released through Wormhole Death Records, further cemented their evolution with thirteen tracks of focused aggression mastered by legendary producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Dissection, Dark Funeral). Their visual ambitions have also gained international recognition, with the video for “Jesus Complex” receiving a Badge of Honor at the Berlin Music Video Awards 2026.

With Combat Records now behind them, Ophiolatry enters this next phase with renewed fire, global reach, and no intention of slowing down.

More information regarding upcoming releases, videos, and tour dates will be announced soon.

Ophiolatry Lineup

Jaime Verón – Vocals
Jhorge “Dog” Duarte – Drums
Diego Santiago – Bass
Joubert Thaumiel – Guitar





Contact & Links

Combat Records


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Ophiolatry


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LANGUISH IN DESPAIR UNLEASH NEW ALBUM STRAIN OF PROFANITY AND RELEASE BRUTAL SINGLE “KILLING SPREE” - @thebeast

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LANGUISH IN DESPAIR UNLEASH NEW ALBUM STRAIN OF PROFANITY AND RELEASE BRUTAL SINGLE “KILLING SPREE”

Canadian/Australian death metal unit LANGUISH IN DESPAIR have officially unleashed their latest full-length assault, Strain of Profanity , available now worldwide via CDN Records. Accompanying the album's release is the savage standout track “Killing Spree,” a relentless display of the band's uncompromising approach to death metal.

This is not cleaned up, softened, or built for comfort. This is death metal stripped down to the bone.

Built on a foundation of pure hostility and minimalist extremity, LANGUISH IN DESPAIR operate as a two-piece with zero interest in polish, trends, or accessibility. What listeners get is raw execution, fast impact, and absolute underground intent. No filler. No gloss. No mercy.

The project features Jason, known for his work with Human Barbecue and Putrified J, alongside his transcontinental counterpart Marcel. Together they lock into a shared vision of relentless aggression, trading finesse for force and atmosphere for straight violence.

“Killing Spree” wastes no time. Blistering percussion, razor-edged guitar tone, and guttural vocal delivery collide in a track that feels less like it was written and more like it was unleashed. It hits hard and keeps hitting harder.

With Strain of Profanity , the duo expands that same philosophy into a full-length barrage of chainsaw riffs, suffocating speed, and unapologetic brutality. Every track is designed to deliver maximum impact while staying true to the raw spirit of underground death metal.

Two countries. One mission. Total death metal devastation.

ABOUT LANGUISH IN DESPAIR

LANGUISH IN DESPAIR is a Canadian/Australian two-piece forged in raw aggression and stripped-down extremity. Featuring Jason and Marcel, the project removes anything unnecessary and leaves only riffs, speed, and anger. No gimmicks. No image games. Just pure underground death metal delivered without compromise.

“Killing Spree” and the full-length album Strain of Profanity are available now via CDN Records.





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