CDN RECORDS WELCOMES CANADIAN THRASH LEGENDS SOOTHSAYER FOR NEW ALBUM “CHAPTER IV” - @thebeast

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CDN RECORDS WELCOMES CANADIAN THRASH LEGENDS SOOTHSAYER FOR NEW ALBUM “CHAPTER IV”

Canadian thrash metal is getting a serious shot of old-school fire as CDN Records proudly announces the signing of legendary Quebec City outfit Soothsayer for their upcoming full-length album Chapter IV.

Formed in 1985 in Quebec City, Soothsayer were right there in the trenches when Canadian thrash was carving its identity into the underground. Fast, raw, and built on pure attitude, the band helped shape the sound of the late 80s scene with a no-nonsense approach that still hits just as hard today.

After a long run that earned them cult status across the metal underground, the original lineup reunited in 2007 and has been active ever since, carrying the torch forward without softening a single edge. No reinvention games, no watering it down. Just thrash the way it was meant to be played.

Chapter IV keeps that legacy burning bright. Expect savage riff work, razorwire solos, and that venom-soaked attitude that Soothsayer has never let go of. This is a band that never chased trends because they helped define the blueprint in the first place.

The first single, “Kick Throat,” is out now and already making noise. You can stream it on the CDN Records YouTube channel here:


This is not nostalgia. This is continuation. Loud, fast, and unapologetically underground the way it always was.

Soothsayer are back in full force, and Chapter IV is ready to remind everyone what real thrash still sounds like when it refuses to age quietly.


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KOMODO UNLEASH SECOND STUDIO ALBUM BATTLE PASS — OUT MAY 29, 2026 - @thebeast

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KOMODO UNLEASH SECOND STUDIO ALBUM BATTLE PASS — OUT MAY 29, 2026

Panama City, Panama — Panamanian metal force Komodo are ready to hit the next level with the release of their highly anticipated second studio album Battle Pass , arriving on all digital platforms May 29, 2026 via Soman Records.

Forged through relentless touring, international recognition, and a fearless creative evolution, Komodo have built serious momentum leading into this release. The band claimed victory at the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle Central America, shared stages during Sepultura Farewell Tour , and took home “Band of the Year” and “Metal Single of the Year” at the Rockzany Music Awards. With performances across seven countries, they’ve proven they’re not just another rising act, they’re a band with teeth.

Instead of rushing into a traditional album cycle, Komodo took a sharp left turn after 2022. They ditched the conventional formula and embraced a “Battle Pass” mindset inspired by gaming culture. Rather than writing an album front to back, they focused on crafting standalone singles, each with its own identity, visual style, and sonic direction. No filler, no safety net, just high-impact releases.

That gamble paid off.

Battle Pass is the culmination of that era. It pulls together this series of singles along with four brand-new, unreleased tracks into a 10-song record that hits hard from every angle. The sound is dynamic and unapologetic, blending the razor-sharp aggression of Megadeth , the melodic ambition of Avenged Sevenfold , and the unpredictable vocal edge reminiscent of System of a Down . You get crushing breakdowns, soaring melodies, and hooks that stick whether you like it or not.

What makes this record stand out is its contrast. It’s heavy without being one-note, melodic without losing bite. You can hear the freedom in it. No label pressure, no forced cohesion. Just a band doing exactly what they want, and doing it well.

Now they’re wrapping that chapter up and kicking the door open to the next one.

With Battle Pass , Komodo deliver a record that not only defines where they’ve been but sets the tone for where they’re headed. And if this is them “between phases,” the next full-scale assault ought to be something else entirely.

Album Details:
Title: Battle Pass
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Tracks: 10 (including 4 unreleased)
Location: Panama City, Panama
Label: Soman Records

Production Credits:
Produced by Komodo
Recorded at Ilicito Studios
Recording Engineer: Azael Buendía
Mixed by Ignacio “Nacho” Molino (except “The Lingering,” mixed by Ernesto Shnack)
Mastered by Daniel Ovie
Co-Produced (select tracks): Ivan Marchosky

Streaming & Purchase:
DistroKid:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/komodo18/battle-pass /> Bandcamp:
https://somanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/battle-pass />
Komodo aren’t slowing down either. With work already underway on album number three, 2026 is shaping up to be their biggest year yet.

Fear the Komodo.







Connect:

Website:
https://www.fearthekomodo.com /> Main Hub:
https://bio.site/fearthekomodo />
Contact:
Email: fearthekomodo@gmail.com
Management: Edgardo Quijada


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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? - @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, ANTIPOPE , crushed the competition with a staggering  721,717 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, May 8th at 9PM EST!








Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 05/05/26 - 05/08/26


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ANTIPOPE CROWNED BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 721,717 VOTE VICTORY - @thebeast

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ANTIPOPE CROWNED BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 721,717 VOTE VICTORY

Finland — Underground titans Antipope have been officially crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month for May 2026, crushing the competition with an overwhelming 721,717 votes in one of the most decisive wins to date.

Forged in 2004 by vocalist and guitarist Mikko Myllykangas, Antipope have spent over two decades carving their own path through the metal underground, refusing to follow trends and never playing by anyone else’s rules. Rooted in classic heavy metal and black metal, their sound has evolved into a fearless fusion of styles, blending elements of prog, death, doom, and industrial metal into something truly their own.

From early demo releases that built a cult following in the online underground to a reputation as a relentless live act across Finland’s club and festival circuit, Antipope have consistently pushed boundaries. Their debut album Desert (2010) laid the foundation, followed by the critically praised House of Harlot (2011) and 3 Eyes of Time (2013) through Violent Journey Records.

After a brief silence, the band returned stronger than ever with Denial/Survival (2017), marking their international presence and a renewed progressive edge. That momentum carried into their breakthrough release Apostle of Infinite Joy (2020), where they sharpened their signature blend of melody, darkness, and raw intensity.

Their latest album, Rex Mundi (2022), stands as their most ambitious work yet, a full-scale concept album set during the 13th century Albigensian Crusade. Packed with atmosphere, historical weight, and unrelenting energy, the record solidifies Antipope as one of the most daring and uncompromising acts in modern extreme metal.

With over 720,000 votes backing them, this victory is more than just a title. It’s a statement. Antipope aren’t just surviving the underground. They’re shaping it.

Antipope is:

Mikko Myllykangas – Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Antti J. Karjalainen – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Joni Tauriainen – Bass
Tuska E. – Drums


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UNCLE HAUK RELEASES NEW ALBUM “LOSE YOUR ILLUSIONS” - @thebeast

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UNCLE HAUK RELEASES NEW ALBUM “LOSE YOUR ILLUSIONS”


A Bleak, Beautiful Collision of Post Punk, Progressive Metal, and Emotional Reckoning

OUT NOW – May 2026
Label: Baldur Rising Music

Uncle Hauk has officially released his new full-length album Lose Your Illusions , available now on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms .

This is not background music. This is the sound of everything cracking at once.

Built from a fusion of post punk grit, progressive metal weight, alternative atmosphere, and experimental jazz-inflected turns , Lose Your Illusions moves like a storm with no clear direction, only intent. It doesn’t settle into one shape long enough to be comfortable, and that’s exactly the point.

There comes a moment where illusions stop protecting you and start suffocating you. This record lives right in that space.

“There comes a point in a man’s life when he’s seen too much to give a fuck anymore,” the album’s emotional core suggests. What follows is a stripped-down confrontation with loss, survival, memory, and whatever stubborn spark refuses to die when everything else already has.

“The world is on fire, but I dream of rain,” echoes Uncle Hauk, a line that sits at the center of the album’s tension between collapse and quiet defiance.

For fans of New Model Army, Lake of Tears, and Paradise Lost , this release leans into that same tradition of heavy music that carries both weight and meaning, where darkness is not an aesthetic but a language.

A Career Built on Reinvention


Uncle Hauk’s work spans multiple sonic identities, including Black Hat Society , known for its dark outlaw fusion of blues, country, and rock, and Elf Queen , an electronic hard rock project that released three albums during the pandemic era.

The 2022 release Requiem was widely noted for its orchestral ambition and emotional depth, with Metal Digest calling it “a remarkable triumph that only stems from the purest emotion,” highlighting its cinematic scope and personal foundation.

Check out the videos: 





Production Details


Recorded at Talonspan Studios, Escalon, CA

Written, performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Uncle Hauk

Published 2026 by Baldur Rising Music (SESAC)

Endorsements


Cryotone Guitars, Wathen Audiophile Monitors, Gold Tone Musical Instruments, Optima Strings, StrumNComfort thumb picks, Anatomy of Sound picks, and G7th Capos.

This isn’t about reinvention anymore. This is what it sounds like when the mask is already off.

And it still keeps going.



Connect: 



https://hauk.bandcamp.com/album/lose-your-illusions />
https://www.facebook.com/Haukmusic/ />
https://www.haukrules.com/ />
https://open.spotify.com/artist/39L6sKa8iSpoIYwlIoal7l />
Contact: haukmusic@gmail.com


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GODLESS Release “Architect of Torment” Official Video Out Now - @thebeast

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GODLESS Release “Architect of Torment” Official Video Out Now

Indian extreme metal force GODLESS have dropped the official video for their new single “Architect of Torment,” delivering one of their darkest and most oppressive statements to date. The track continues the band’s ten year run of uncompromising death metal intensity while pushing deeper into atmosphere, tension, and controlled chaos.

“Architect of Torment” sees GODLESS locking into tightly wound aggression, sharp rhythmic shifts, and a suffocating sense of unease that leans heavier on mood and pressure than anything they have released before. It is precise, punishing, and built with intent from the ground up.

What sets this release apart is the visual capture. The video was filmed live during their co-headlining set at the Wacken Open Air Pre-Party in Bangalore , documenting the very first time the track was ever performed. No studio polish, no tricks, just raw stage energy and a crowd witnessing the song come alive in real time.

From the band:
“ Architect of Torment feels like a progression for us, leaning into a darker, more sinister atmosphere without losing the core of what GODLESS is. After over a decade of locking into a sound, it felt right to push things further and see where it goes.”

Formed in 2015, GODLESS have carved their place in the global extreme metal underground with a sound rooted in thrash driven death metal brutality. From Centuries of Decadence (2016) through States of Chaos (2021) , the band has built momentum across India and beyond, earning attention from Rolling Stone India, Metal Injection, and Invisible Oranges, and sharing stages at Wacken Open Air, Obscene Extreme Festival, and SWR Barroselas Metalfest.

“Architect of Torment” stands as both a milestone and a warning shot, signaling a heavier and more atmospheric direction while staying locked into the band’s signature precision and force.

Watch the official video now:



Media Contact:
zach@metaldevastationradio.com










 Connect with GODLESS:


https://linktr.ee/godlessindia /> www.godless.in

Contact: Abbas Razvi | godlessindia@gmail.co


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Mephisto Odyssey’s “CRASH: Reborn (Falling Star Edition)” Featuring Wayne Static Gains Major Spotlight Following The PRP Coverage - @thebeast

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Mephisto Odyssey’s “CRASH: Reborn (Falling Star Edition)” Featuring Wayne Static Gains Major Spotlight Following The PRP Coverage

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that Mephisto Odyssey’s powerful reimagining, CRASH: Reborn (Falling Star Edition) , featuring the late Wayne Static of Static-X , has been featured on the widely read platform The PRP , bringing renewed attention to the release and the story behind it.

The track, originally tied to the 2000 animated film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker , has been completely reimagined by Mephisto Odyssey founder Mikael Johnston as part of the project’s 25th anniversary celebration. The updated version delivers a darker, more refined take on the original, blending industrial aggression with modern production.

The new release also features contributions from legendary guitarist Brad Gillis (Ozzy Osbourne, Night Ranger), adding an additional layer of depth and musicianship to the track.

According to Johnston, the project was years in the making. After revisiting original demos in 2023, he rebuilt the song from the ground up, alongside remastering efforts by Maor Appelbaum and a full 4K restoration of the original music video using long-lost 35mm footage. The reimagined visual also introduces a darker narrative direction, including a female Joker concept portrayed by Mandy Rachael Perez.

In recent statements covered by The PRP, Johnston also addressed challenges surrounding the release, alleging that Edsel Dope , current frontman and manager of Static-X, attempted to block the track’s rollout despite it being a Mephisto Odyssey composition. Johnston emphasized that the project ultimately moved forward with label support and has since resonated strongly with fans worldwide.

Despite the controversy, CRASH: Reborn (Falling Star Edition) has already made a major impact, surpassing over 1.3 million views and reigniting interest in both the original track and Wayne Static’s enduring legacy.

For fans of industrial metal and the legacy of Wayne Static, this release stands as both a tribute and a bold step forward.

Media Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

Check it out here:
https://www.theprp.com/2026/05/01/news/mephisto-odyssey-accuse-edsel-dope-of-trying-to-block-the-release-of-a-new-remix-of-their-2000-collaboration-with-wayne-static/ />


To experience the Mephisto Odyssey / Wayne Static “Crash: REBORN” collaboration, click here:


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