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.

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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.



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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.

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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.

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The Haunted North Unleash “Savage Ghost” – Randy V Talks Origins, Heavy Hitters, and What’s Next on Metal Devastation Radio - @thebeast

The Haunted North Unleash “Savage Ghost” – Randy V Talks Origins, Heavy Hitters, and What’s Next on Metal Devastation Radio


If you like your heavy with grit, groove, and zero plastic polish, this one hits like a hammer.

On a recent episode of The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio, The Haunted North stormed in with their crushing new single “Savage Ghost” , and frontman Randy V pulled back the curtain on how this whole thing came together. The result is a band rooted in real history, real connections, and a sound that doesn’t chase trends, it bulldozes through them.




“It’s like a freaking hammer” – The Sound of Savage Ghost


Right out of the gate, the vibe was clear. This isn’t overproduced, copy-paste rock. This is weight.




“It is smash your head… it’s like a freaking hammer, isn’t it?”




That pretty much sums up Savage Ghost . Thick, groove-heavy riffs with a dark, almost cinematic feel. You can hear the DNA of classic heavy hitters, but it never feels like imitation. It feels lived-in.




Heavy Hitters in the Mix: JD DeServio & Jeff Fabb


One of the big talking points was the involvement of some serious players behind the scenes.

Randy V broke it down:




“JD jumped in… Jeff did the last two singles… these guys literally did their tracks and then jumped on a plane to LA to start rehearsing.”




That kind of commitment shows up in the final product. The rhythm section alone gives Savage Ghost that undeniable punch, the kind that hits you in the chest and sticks.




A Wild Origin Story You Can’t Make Up


The Haunted North didn’t form the usual way. No Craigslist ad, no “hey let’s start a band” moment.

This thing is built on what can only be called pure rock and roll fate.

From gym meetups in Canada…
To connections through Black Label Society circles…
To a chance encounter with Layne Staley’s mother…

Yeah, seriously.

Randy V shared one of the most surreal moments:




“I realized… that’s Layne Staley’s mom… and we ended up becoming really good friends.”




That connection eventually led to the creation of music tied to tribute material, which snowballed into something much bigger.




“It wasn’t coincidental… all that had to happen for us to meet.”




You don’t script stuff like that.




From One-Off Track to Full-Blown Band


What started as a single turned into something else entirely.




“He said, ‘What if I could get Jeff and JD to play on it?’ I said… ‘well, then I’d have to reconsider.’”




That reconsideration turned into a full project, and now The Haunted North is building serious momentum.




Influences: From European Metal to Grunge Darkness


Randy V didn’t shy away from talking influences, and it paints a clear picture of where that sound comes from.




“We were more into European metal… Priest, Schenker… then when everything shifted, the two bands that grabbed you… Soundgarden and Alice In Chains.”




That blend explains a lot. You’ve got the precision and power of classic metal mixed with the mood and weight of early 90s darkness.

And it shows.




No Fake Emotion. No Industry BS.


One of the real standout moments was Randy talking about authenticity in music.




“People know when you’re… not real… when you actually felt it, they hear it.”




That’s the difference between something that sounds good and something that sticks with you.

The Haunted North leans hard into that second category.




Gear Talk… Sort Of


For the tone chasers out there, there were a few nuggets dropped, even if Randy laughed off being “the wrong guy” for full gear breakdowns.

What we do know:

Friedman amps are part of the tone equation

Gibson-style guitars in the mix

A serious, dialed-in setup from guitarist Sean




“I know tones very well… if it sounds like shit, I’ll call it instantly.”




Fair enough.




What’s Next: Live Shows and More Releases


The focus now is simple. Take this thing to the stage.




“We’re hyper focused on getting out and playing live this summer.”




Plans are pointing toward shows around Sturgis and beyond, with more content rolling out, including:

The Bleed video gaining traction

A new Savage Ghost lyric video using 30+ year old footage

A growing catalog of heavy tracks like Medusa , 21 Grams , and The Beast




The Haunted North Is Just Getting Started


There’s something refreshing about a band that isn’t trying to fit into whatever the algorithm says is hot this week.

The Haunted North is building this the old-school way:

Real connections

Real players

Real stories

Real heavy music

And it shows in every riff.




Listen Now


The full episode featuring Randy V of The Haunted North , including the interview and a stacked lineup of new underground releases, is now available on Mixcloud via Metal Devastation Radio.

Turn it up loud. This one wasn’t made for background noise.

Track List: 

Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:

1 - Antipope - The Maker - (289,749 votes)
2 - Another Demon - Drawn and Quartered feat. James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) - (131,632 votes)
3 - NIKOLA'S CAGE - RASCAL - (27,654 votes)
4 - Severed Sun - Complex - (25,239 votes)
5 - Mistress - Terrified eyes - (9,493 votes)
6 - Heidbekka - Völva - (6,412 votes)

The Zach Moonshine Intro

7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Over The Mountain
8 - Black Label Society - Pedal to the Floor/Lords Of Destruction

The Haunted North - Interview featuring Savage Ghost/The Beast

9 - Dark Chapel - Sign of Life/Hit of Your Love
10 - Zakk Sabbath - Electric Funeral/Lord Of This World
11 - Jeff Fabb - Listen to Hear
12 - Awaiting Abigail - Funhouse
13 - The Funeral Procession - Carrion
14 - SEEING HELL A.D - DISSECTION
15 - Empire of None - You
16 - Broadslab - Keep On Rollin'
17 - LANGUISH IN DESPAIR - Killing Spree
18 - Stygian Mind - Crown of Bullets
19 - Riftpatrol - Parasite (feat. Yuuko Sings, DJ Neon Nights & Amanda Power)
20 - Crystallion - Shell Shock (MANOWAR Cover)
21 - Bjarte K. Helland - The Final Count
22 - HELL-BORN - In Scarlet And Death
23 - Mephisto Odyssey - CRASH Feat. Brad Gillis, Wayne Static
24 - MARTYRED - WHERE THE BODIES LIE
25 - VITHIAL - War of the Gods, the Balance of Darkness and Light





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Super massive shout out to the 292,325 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in for the live devastation Friday night!



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EMPIRE OF NONE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “KEEPSAKE” OUT MAY 15, 2026 - @thebeast

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EMPIRE OF NONE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “KEEPSAKE” OUT MAY 15, 2026

From the coastal town of Sölvesborg, Sweden, rising alt-rock force Empire of None are stepping into the spotlight with their long-awaited debut full-length album Keepsake , set for release on May 15, 2026.

Blending modern alternative rock with alt-pop hooks, emo urgency, and flashes of punk and post-hardcore intensity, Empire of None carve out a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. Fans of A Day To Remember, Dayseeker, and Sleep Theory will find plenty to latch onto, but this band is clearly building something with its own fingerprints all over it.

Formed in 2018, the band has stayed true to a fully DIY ethos from day one. Every track has been shaped in-house, with the band handling recording, video production, and visual storytelling themselves. That grind has paid off in a sound that feels personal, raw, and unfiltered, no corporate gloss, no shortcuts, just real work and real emotion.

In 2023, Empire of None turned heads across Sweden by landing 2nd place out of 78 acts in the Rockflödet Unsigned competition, proving they can hold their own in any lineup and any room, from sweaty clubs to festival stages.

Now, with Keepsake , the band are ready for a much bigger stage.

About the Album


“Keepsake” is a deeply emotional collection of ten tracks that explore memory, identity, loss, and the moments that shape who we become. The band describes the record as a balance of darkness and light, built around honest storytelling and melodic impact.

“Keepsake is about the things we hold closest to our hearts. The memories, the emotions, everything that has shaped us. Across ten tracks, we have poured our soul into capturing a world where both darkness and light coexist. Every song tells a story. Every word, every note is meant to pull the listener in.”
– Empire of None

Production Credits


Music: Martin Karlsson, Filip Tell, Christoffer Eriksson, Henrik Eriksson
Recorded by: Filip Tell
Mix / Master: Erik Karlsson Productions
Artwork: Henrik Ivansson & Martin Karlsson
Press Photos: Filip Tell & Martin Karlsson

Label


Unsigned (actively seeking label partnership)

Empire of None aren’t chasing trends, they’re building momentum the old-school way: write strong songs, hit hard live, and let the music do the talking. With Keepsake , they’re not just releasing an album, they’re opening the door to everything that comes next.



Management & Contact

Heli Wiklund, HW Management
heli.hwmanagement@gmail.com


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CYANIDE Releases New Single “Get Up and Dance” May 15 - @thebeast

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CYANIDE Releases New Single “Get Up and Dance” May 15


Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas hard rock band Cyanide is set to unleash their new single “Get Up and Dance” on May 15, arriving on all major streaming platforms including Spotify. The track will also be available for CD release through Kivel Records.

Built on a foundation of classic hard rock energy with a modern punch, “Get Up and Dance” captures Cyanide at full throttle. Driving rhythms, bold vocals, and a straight-ahead rock attitude define the track, delivering a sound made for loud speakers and bigger crowds.

At the center of the single is a lyric that sums up the band’s connection with their fans:
“The power we get from you, it’s electric, you know it’s true.”

That line reflects the push-and-pull energy Cyanide thrives on, where the audience is just as much a part of the sound as the band on stage.

Recorded with the intent to bring a live-wire feel into the studio, “Get Up and Dance” leans into raw performance energy rather than overproduction. It is built to move bodies, shake rooms, and remind listeners what real hard rock is supposed to feel like.

With momentum building in their corner, Cyanide continues to stake their claim in the modern rock world by keeping things simple, loud, and honest.

“Get Up and Dance” drops May 15 on all streaming platforms.

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BROADSLAB UNLEASH “HELLACIOUS SOUL METAL” WITH NEW ALBUM THE FIFTH ESSENCE — OUT JUNE 26, 2026 - @thebeast

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BROADSLAB UNLEASH “HELLACIOUS SOUL METAL” WITH NEW ALBUM THE FIFTH ESSENCE — OUT JUNE 26, 2026

Benson, NC – From the dusty outskirts of North Carolina comes a sound that doesn’t ask permission and sure as hell doesn’t play it safe. Broadslab are set to drop their full-length album The Fifth Essence on June 26, 2026 via Electric Desert Records, delivering a heavy, groove-soaked punch they’ve branded as “Hellacious Soul Metal.”

Leading the charge is the first single, “Keep on Rollin’,” released April 24, 2026, followed by the second single “Leslie” arriving May 22, 2026. Both tracks give listeners a taste of the band’s raw blend of Southern grit, psychedelic soul, and no-frills heavy metal muscle.

Broadslab pull from deep roots, fusing the spirit of classic rock with a darker, modern edge. Think the swampy groove of Southern rock colliding head-on with thick, down-tuned riffs and outlaw attitude. Fans of Corrosion of Conformity, Superjoint Ritual, and Down will feel right at home, but Broadslab aren’t just rehashing the past, they’re dragging it into the present, kicking and screaming.

The band’s name traces back to a region steeped in moonshine history, and that outlaw DNA runs through everything they do. Their music channels stories of midnight runs, backroad chases, and a lifestyle that doesn’t clock in or punch out. It’s loud, it’s dangerous, and it’s got dirt under its fingernails.

Recorded and mixed by Mike Dean and produced by Broadslab alongside Dean, The Fifth Essence captures the band in full throttle, no studio polish masking the grit. Just honest, hard-hitting sound the way it was meant to be.

North Carolina concert promoter Tony “Dio” Leonard sums it up best:
"If the Allman Brothers, Black Sabbath and Captain Beyond had a threesome, Broadslab would be the dirty result."

This isn’t just another release, it’s a statement. Broadslab are here to carve out their own lane and leave tire marks all over it.




STREAM & PRE-SAVE:

The Fifth Essence (Album)

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“Leslie” (Single)

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Release Dates:
Album: June 26, 2026
“Keep on Rollin’”: April 24, 2026
“Leslie”: May 22, 2026

Label: Electric Desert Records
Genre: Hellacious Soul Metal

Production Credits:
Recorded & Mixed by Mike Dean
Produced by Broadslab & Mike Dean

For Fans Of: Corrosion of Conformity, Superjoint Ritual, Down




Contact:
booking@broadslab.com




If you’re tired of overproduced fluff and want something that hits like a shot of backwoods lightning, Broadslab’s The Fifth Essence is about to be your new addiction.

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