METAL DEVASTATION PR BACKS “QUIESCENT MANTIS LIVE FROM THE HIVE” FREE ALL-AGES METAL TAKEOVER IN DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE - @thebeast

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METAL DEVASTATION PR BACKS “QUIESCENT MANTIS LIVE FROM THE HIVE” FREE ALL-AGES METAL TAKEOVER IN DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE


Knoxville, TN – Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT

Downtown Knoxville is about to get loud in the best possible way as the free all-ages event Quiescent Mantis Live From the Hive invades Market Square on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Presented in part with support from Metal Devastation PR , this stacked summer night brings together a heavy hitting lineup of underground and rising metal acts for a four hour outdoor assault right in the heart of the city.

This one is open to everyone, no ticket required, no excuses needed.

LINEUP





Autumn Lies Buried

Quiescent Mantis Official

Warclown

Do Yourself In

Once More Again

Plus a special secret set still under wraps



EVENT DETAILS


Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
Free show, all ages welcome
Music runs 6 PM to 10 PM
Outdoor stage takeover featuring multiple heavy sets and a surprise moment built for true metalheads

ABOUT THE EVENT


“Live From the Hive” brings the underground spirit right into the city center, turning Knoxville’s historic square into a full scale metal gathering. Expect crushing sets, community chaos in the best way, and that raw DIY energy that keeps this scene alive.

With Metal Devastation PR backing the event, the goal is simple: amplify the underground, pack the square, and give the scene a night to remember without barriers or gatekeeping.

FINAL WORD


This is not a background music situation. This is a full volume, boots on the ground, shake-the-pavement kind of night. Show up early, bring the crew, and let Knoxville feel it.

Let’s make Market Square shake.

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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 06/29/26 - 07/03/26 - @thebeast

🔥 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 🔥
And who will dominate next month as Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio?

Last month’s winners, TRIVAN  , crushed the competition with a staggering  6,396,074 VOTES , claiming the title of Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio! You can check them out HERE !

This is the weekly championship edition of the Band Of The Month – Battle Of The Bands that we host every month on MDR!

How does it work?
Every Monday, we launch a new poll featuring bands that submit music each week on metaldevastationradio.com. Voting runs until Friday at 9PM EST .

Each Friday night , at the start of The Zach Moonshine Show , I’ll be spinning the Top Six weekly winners , and announcing the #1 band of the week live on air — getting thousands of listens on Mixcloud !

At the end of the month , all weekly votes are added up, and the band with the highest total votes becomes our Band of the Month !

Winning Band of the Month gets:

A featured post on our Facebook page, reaching thousands of fans

A front-page spotlight on metaldevastationradio.com , which pulls in hundreds of thousands of views every month

A free PR email blast from Metal Devastation PR, hitting 40,000+ contacts including labels, zines, stations, and more

Airplay every hour during general rotation

Tons of social media shares and exposure across our network

If you want the world to know who your band is, this is the easiest way to make it happen!

💥 Want in on the next battle?
Comment below with your band name and we’ll add you to next week’s poll — or email me at zach@metaldevastationradio.com with “Battle Submission” in the subject line.

Bands can compete as many times as they want , and if you enter multiple weeks in the same month, your votes combine toward the Band of the Month title!

👇 Click on the bands below to vote as many times as you like, or add your own! Poll closes Friday, July 3rd at 9PM EST!








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HEXJAKT UNLEASH OCCULT DOOM RITUAL ON FOUR ALTARS OF SIN SPLIT OUT NOW VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS - @thebeast

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HEXJAKT UNLEASH OCCULT DOOM RITUAL ON FOUR ALTARS OF SIN SPLIT OUT NOW VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS

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Västmanland, Sweden — Swedish doom force Hexjakt emerge from the underground with a crushing contribution to the four-way split Four Altars of Sin, out now via Majestic Mountain Records.

Formed in 2024, Hexjakt have rapidly established themselves within the Scandinavian doom and stoner underground with a sound defined by weight, patience, and atmosphere. Their approach feels less like a traditional band and more like a slow-moving ritual, where repetition becomes pressure and distortion becomes environment.

Built on thick, fuzz-drenched guitars, cavernous low end, and deliberate pacing, Hexjakt’s sound sits at the intersection of collapse and transcendence. Every passage is stretched, sharpened, and allowed to breathe until it becomes something heavier than structure alone.

A SOUND ROOTED IN OCCULT ATMOSPHERE

Hexjakt’s identity draws from occult symbolism, existential dread, human fragility, and the unknown forces shaping perception and control. Nothing in their music is rushed. It unfolds gradually, layering tension until it becomes immersive and consuming.

Their contribution to Four Altars of Sin reflects this philosophy, delivering a bleak, unfiltered vision of modern existence where power, decay, and shadowed intent sit just beneath the surface.

FOUR ALTARS OF SIN — A SHARED NORTHERN RITUAL

The release unites four distinct voices from the Nordic underground:

Doomherre — Blood Relics of Old (6:51)
Ordos — Inferno (10:50)
Hexjakt — Svartkonst (6:38)
Kaiser — Sonic Satan (11:14)

Each band contributes exclusive material, forming a unified statement of heaviness, atmosphere, and intent. The split functions as a collective ritual space, highlighting the evolving identity of Scandinavian doom at its most uncompromising.

RELEASE DETAILS

Four Altars of Sin
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Label: Majestic Mountain Records
Format: Limited Vinyl / Digital

Released via Majestic Mountain Records, the project continues the label’s commitment to underground heavy music and collaborative releases that push beyond traditional album structures.

ABOUT HEXJAKT

Hexjakt is a doom metal trio from Västmanland, Sweden, formed in 2024. The band crafts slow-moving, atmospheric heavy music built on dense fuzz, deep bass resonance, and hypnotic pacing.

Their work favors immersion over immediacy, constructing sonic environments rather than conventional song structures. Lyrical themes explore occultism, existential uncertainty, cosmic dread, and the fragility of human perception.

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Contact: Toni Åkerman / info@hexjaktband.com


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DOOMHERRE FEATURE ON FOUR ALTARS OF SIN — NEW NORDIC FOUR-WAY SPLIT OUT JUNE 26 VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS - @thebeast

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DOOMHERRE FEATURE ON FOUR ALTARS OF SIN — NEW NORDIC FOUR-WAY SPLIT OUT JUNE 26 VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS


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Stockholm doom trio Doomherre appear on the upcoming four-way split Four Altars of Sin , joining forces with Kaiser (Finland), Hexjakt , and Ordos for a crushing Nordic collaboration set for release on June 26 via Majestic Mountain Records.

Doomherre contribute Blood Relics of Old , a slow-burning descent through plague-ridden imagery and ancient weight. The track moves with deliberate force, circling themes of pursuit, excavation, and inevitability, digging into what has been buried and refusing to look away from what resurfaces. It follows the path of a forgotten figure with nowhere left to run, anchored in classic doom tradition with zero excess and no shortcuts.

Stripped, heavy, and unrelenting, the song stands firmly on its own while sharing spiritual ground with acts like Bonegoat and Plaguelords, carrying the same raw, grounded approach to doom without compromise.

Four Altars of Sin brings together four distinct visions of Nordic heaviness:

Four Altars of Sin
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Label: Majestic Mountain Records
Format: Limited vinyl / Digital

Tracklist:

Doomherre — Blood Relics of Old (6:51)
Ordos — Inferno (10:50)
Hexjakt — Svartkonst (6:38)
Kaiser — Sonic Satan (11:14)

Check it out on YouTube and subscribe!





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LORD GRYPHUS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “SUMMONING THE KING OF DEATH” - @thebeast

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LORD GRYPHUS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “SUMMONING THE KING OF DEATH”

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Austin, Texas death metal outfit Lord Gryphus have emerged from the underground with their debut full-length album Summoning the King of Death , set for release on July 17, 2026 . Built on the foundations of early 90s extreme metal, the band delivers a raw, ritual-driven sound that blends crushing aggression with oppressive atmosphere and a deep reverence for death.

Channeling the spirit of genre pioneers like Morbid Angel , Gorefest , Sepultura , Grave , Autopsy , Incantation , and Sinister , Lord Gryphus forge a sound rooted in primitive death metal execution, atmosphere, and confrontation.

The band operates as a three-piece anonymous unit, all masked, drawing from deep roots in the extreme metal underground. Their identity and concept revolve around execution, sacrifice, and ritual devotion to a carrion deity known as Lord Gryphus, inspired by Vultur gryphus , the Andean condor, a symbol tied to death, transcendence, and spiritual power.

Lyrically and thematically, the band confronts colonial violence, cultural erasure, and imposed religion, while honoring ancestral traditions and forgotten histories. The result is a release that is as ideological as it is sonic, built around ritual, resistance, and death as a force of reverence rather than fear.

Summoning the King of Death was recorded at Red Nova Ranch in Bastrop, Texas with Jeff Henson handling tracking, reamping, guitars, and bass. Vocals were recorded and produced by Kike Valderrama at Buziraco's Lair Studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Andrés Mauricio Gallón at Sound Blast Studios in Armenia, Colombia.

The record includes a cover of Troops of Doom originally by Sepultura, along with guest vocals from Reese Alavi (Creeping Death) and a guitar solo by Mike De León (Flesh Hoarder / Soulfly), adding further weight to its underground impact.

Lord Gryphus will also appear alongside legendary death metal veterans Internal Suffering on select dates of their 30th Anniversary North American tour this July, bringing their ceremonial style of devastation to stages across the southern United States.

Band Statement:
“This album is our declaration of allegiance to death metal in its purest form. Influenced by the savage spirit of the early 90s, Summoning the King of Death delivers raw aggression, ritualistic atmosphere, and a reverence for death that transcends time and culture.”

Album Details
Title: Summoning the King of Death
Release Date: July 17, 2026
Genre: Death Metal

For Fans Of: Morbid Angel, Gorefest, Sepultura, Grave, Necrot, Morgoth, Autopsy, Baphomet, Incantation, Sinister, and classic underground death metal.

Credits:
Produced by Lord Gryphus
Drums tracked and instruments reamped by Jeff Henson at Red Nova Ranch, Bastrop, Texas
Mixed and Mastered by Andrés Mauricio Gallón at Sound Blast Studios, Armenia, Colombia
Vocals recorded and produced by Kike Valderrama at Buziraco's Lair Studio
Artwork by Luisa (Subhuman Being)
CD Layout and Art Direction by Chalo
Photography by TYLORD

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https://lordgryphus.bandcamp.com/track/bloodpath-dominion />
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sW7Q2eHbT0hZgAjZJIm3U />
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lord-gryphus/1867239265 />
Contact:
Carlos Ramirez
lordgryphusband@gmail.com


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PRADHE UNLEASHES NEW ALBUM SIX TIMES OUT NOW - @thebeast

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PRADHE UNLEASHES NEW ALBUM SIX TIMES OUT NOW


Italian One-Man Melodic Death Metal Project Delivers an Uncompromising Journey Through Humanity's Darkest Truths


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Italian melodic death metal project Pradhe has officially released its latest full-length album, Six Times , available now on Bandcamp and YouTube , with streaming services to follow once distribution quality assurance is complete.

Founded in 2022 by multi-instrumentalist Matteo Nunziati , Pradhe is a one-man metal project rooted in melodic death metal while embracing elements of progressive metal, gothic doom, and atmospheric songwriting. Every instrument, vocal performance, programmed drum track, mix, and master on Six Times was crafted entirely by Nunziati, resulting in a deeply personal and uncompromising artistic statement.

While listeners may hear echoes of Insomnium, Opeth, and Dark Tranquillity, Pradhe also draws inspiration from the melancholic atmospheres of Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride. The result is a sound that balances memorable melodies, progressive arrangements, crushing heaviness, and emotional depth.

Reflecting on the creative process behind the album, Nunziati explains:

"Surely the most free of constraints I've done ever. Everything can be metal with the right attitude and guitar amplifier."

Rather than telling one continuous story, Six Times explores the darker realities of modern society through individual snapshots of human behavior. The lyrics confront the erosion of empathy, the pursuit of power, and the everyday decisions that reveal humanity's capacity for cruelty.

Musically, the album embraces diversity without abandoning its melodic death metal foundation. Blistering riffs and aggressive passages give way to progressive detours, haunting atmospheres, and doom-infused moments that blur the boundaries between multiple styles of heavy music. Throughout the record, Pradhe remains guided by the belief that metal has no creative limitations when driven by strong songwriting.

Adding another layer of authenticity, the album's cover artwork incorporates a wartime manifest from Belgium. Ambient sounds featured in "Over My Cold Ashes" were created by kyles , with original source credits available through the band's official website. The lyrics for "No Seasons in Hell" are adapted from biblical scripture.

Raw, introspective, and unafraid to challenge convention, Six Times marks another bold step forward for Pradhe, showcasing the creative freedom of an independent artist driven by passion rather than conformity.

Out Now


For Fans Of


Insomnium • Opeth • Dark Tranquillity • Paradise Lost • My Dying Bride

Credits


All music, lyrics, performances, programmed drums, mixing, and mastering by Matteo Nunziati (Pradhe) .

Cover artwork incorporates a wartime manifest from Belgium.

Ambient sounds featured in "Over My Cold Ashes" by kyles .

Lyrics for "No Seasons in Hell" adapted from biblical scripture.

Independent release.





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https://pradhe.bandcamp.com />
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https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pradhe/1708972373 />
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FALSE MESSIAH RELEASE SEVEN – A CINEMATIC METAL DESCENT INTO COLLAPSE AND SURVIVAL - @thebeast

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FALSE MESSIAH RELEASE SEVEN – A CINEMATIC METAL DESCENT INTO COLLAPSE AND SURVIVAL

OUT NOW | Released June 19, 2026


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False Messiah returns with Seven , a cinematic metal release built as a continuous narrative rather than a standard collection of songs. Created across Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Latin America, the project blends orchestral composition, crushing heavy guitars, electronic textures, and dark atmospheric production into one unified vision.

The album follows a structured story of collapse and survival, moving through themes of surveillance, resistance, internal fracture, and human endurance within a system on the brink of failure. Rather than offering escapism, Seven serves as a reflection of modern realities, exploring automation, algorithmic control, societal fragmentation, and the gradual erosion of human agency.

Musically, Seven shifts between symphonic grandeur, aggressive modern metal, and stripped-down emotional tension, mirroring the journey from global collapse to personal resilience. Each track forms part of a larger narrative arc, creating an immersive listening experience that unfolds from beginning to end.

Guest appearances include:

• Stéphane Buriez ( Loudblast , Sinsaenum ) on "Break the Silence"
• Craig Cairns ( Tailgunner ) on "Hold the Line"

Additional production by VLBIN.

Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound.

All music, lyrics, and artistic direction by False Messiah. Produced in Montreal, Canada.

Seven is available now on all major streaming platforms and digital retailers worldwide.


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For fans of Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Arch Enemy, In This Moment, and Sabaton.





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