CONJURIST Unleash Debut Album I Am The Earth — A Primal Fusion of Atmosphere, Aggression, and Arcane Themes - @thebeast

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CONJURIST Unleash Debut Album I Am The Earth — A Primal Fusion of Atmosphere, Aggression, and Arcane Themes

Nashville, TN – Rising from the underground with a sound as immersive as it is unrelenting, atmospheric extreme metal project CONJURIST has officially released their debut full-length album, I Am The Earth , on Friday the 13th, March 2026.

Clocking in at just under 40 minutes across 10 tracks, I Am The Earth is a dense and dynamic sonic journey that blurs the lines between melodic death metal, post-black and blackgaze, doom, and hardcore. Written and recorded by Blake Bailey and brought to life through mixing and mastering by Robbie Bingham, the album delivers a carefully crafted balance of technical precision, raw intensity, and haunting atmosphere.

CONJURIST’s music dives deep beyond surface-level aggression, pulling listeners into a conceptual world steeped in mysticism, ancient history, mythology, and existential reflection. Themes of ritual, primal energy, and humanity’s connection to the Earth run throughout the record, giving it both a cerebral and visceral weight.

This vision extends into the band’s visual identity as well. The music video for the track “Solace for the Shaman” features members adorned in animal skull masks, evoking ritualistic imagery and a raw connection to something ancient and otherworldly. It’s not just music, it’s an experience rooted in symbolism and atmosphere.

Sonically, CONJURIST channels a wide range of influences while carving out something distinctly their own. Fans of bands like Gojira , Fallujah , Alcest , Meshuggah , Pallbearer , Converge , and Acid Bath will find familiar elements woven into the project’s expansive sound.

Early reactions are already highlighting the album’s unique identity. Mark’s Metal Minute praised the release, stating:

“This album is heavy, atmospheric, and weird in the best way. Musically it lives somewhere between blackened metal, doom, experimental, and extreme metal. The riffs seem ancient — slow, crushing sections suddenly explode into faster chaos. The theme leans hard into Earth, ritual, and ancient power. It feels primal.”

With I Am The Earth , CONJURIST doesn’t just introduce themselves, they make a statement. This is a band unafraid to push boundaries, blending genres and ideas into something that feels both timeless and forward-thinking.

The album is available now on all major streaming platforms.

For fans of: Atmospheric extremity, conceptual depth, and genre-defying metal that hits as hard as it haunts.

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Crucial Velocity Returns with “Mortal Fallacy,” First in a Trilogy of New Singles - @thebeast

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Crucial Velocity Returns with “Mortal Fallacy,” First in a Trilogy of New Singles

Veteran hard rock/metal band Crucial Velocity is set to unleash their latest single, Mortal Fallacy , within the next four to six weeks via Golden Robot Records’ distribution platform, Robot Distro. Marking their first new music in over a year, the track also serves as the opening strike in a planned series of three singles set for release over the coming months.

Mortal Fallacy dives into the eternal search for something pure, only to uncover that the so-called “new messiah” is no better than the last. Frontman Androo O’Hearn delivers soaring, Queen-inspired layered vocals, while guitarist Michael Harris brings his signature virtuosity with a sharp prog edge. Behind the kit, Matt Thompson, fresh off touring with King Diamond, lays down the heaviest and most technical drum performance ever captured on a Crucial Velocity release.

“All music and lyrics are written by Nate Bauer,” the band states. “Musically, we’re picking up right where we left off after the Controller album. After two full-length releases, we’ve really locked in a sound that blends classic ’80s and ’90s metal with something modern. Heavy groove, strong melody, and a clear identity. This single is exactly what Crucial Velocity stands for.”

Fans of Queensrÿche, Black Sabbath, and Ghost will find plenty to latch onto, but Mortal Fallacy stands firmly on its own with layered harmonies, driving riffs, and a powerful, modern production.

Mortal Fallacy will be distributed digitally through Golden Robot Records and available on all major streaming platforms.

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TAZER Unleashes Debut Album “Taze Is The Rule” — A High-Voltage Electro-Industrial Assault - @thebeast

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TAZER Unleashes Debut Album “Taze Is The Rule” — A High-Voltage Electro-Industrial Assault

Release Date: April 30, 2026
Genre: Electro-Industrial
For Fans Of: Combichrist , Rammstein , Rob Zombie
Label: Hellektrokution Records

Emerging from the shadows of Norway with a sound built to shock the system, TAZER is set to detonate the electro-industrial scene with their debut full-length album, “Taze Is The Rule” , arriving digitally on April 30, 2026 via Hellektrokution Records .

Cold, aggressive, and unapologetically intense, “Taze Is The Rule” delivers a crushing fusion of mechanical beats, searing riffs, and relentless energy. Spearheaded by the title track released March 9, the album stands as both a mission statement and a warning shot: this is discipline through sound, impact through voltage.

The album opens with “Your Sins Will Taze You Out,” deceptively pulling listeners into a moment of calm before unleashing a sonic assault that sets the tone for what follows. From there, the title track “Taze Is The Rule” establishes the band’s manifesto: direct, punishing, and absolute.

Tracks like “You Stabbed (Until He Was Dead)” explore the darker edges of human nature, weaving narratives of violence and consequence, while “Tazer Erazer” pushes toward transformation, wiping the slate clean with razor-sharp industrial force. “Raise the Voltage” cranks the intensity to dangerous levels, urging listeners to live at full throttle, while “Rest in Beatz” injects groove into the chaos without losing its crushing backbone.

“The Tazer Way” and “Taze Your God” double down on the band’s uncompromising ethos, rejecting authority and redefining belief systems under the TAZER doctrine. Closing tracks “Taze Like Me” and “Hellektroshot” drag listeners deeper into the experience, ending the album on a hypnotic, almost addictive high that lingers long after the final note.

Formed in 2024, TAZER has quickly carved out a distinct identity within the electro-industrial underground. Their debut single, “A Razor Can Slit, A Tazer Can Kill,” introduced audiences to their brutal, precision-driven sound. This was followed by their self-released EP “9001 Volts” , which expanded their reach and showcased their ability to blend electronic aggression with metal intensity.

Their breakout single “Striptazers” continues to gain momentum across streaming platforms, pulling in new listeners and building anticipation for this debut album.

TAZER’s lineup consists of:
Calico InHell – guitar & programming
Drumnibal – drums & vocals
Oni X01 – vocals & programming

Driven by a strict philosophy of impact, tension, and execution, TAZER isn’t just making music, they’re building a movement. And with “Taze Is The Rule” , that movement hits critical mass.





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Contact:
Oni X01 – tazeistherule@gmail.com
Salem – management@hellektrokution.com


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DEFEATED SANITY Vocalist JOSH WELSHMAN Talks New Music, U.S. Tour, And Death Metal’s Resurgence Defeated Sanity - @thebeast

DEFEATED SANITY Vocalist JOSH WELSHMAN Talks New Music, U.S. Tour, And Death Metal’s Resurgence

Defeated Sanity vocalist Josh Welshman recently spoke with Metal Devastation Radio’s Zach Moonshine for an in-depth interview covering the band’s latest activity, upcoming U.S. tour, and the current state of the death metal scene.

The conversation took place shortly after the band returned from a run of European festival appearances.

“We actually just came home,” Welshman said. “We were over in Europe for a week or so. We played a festival in Zurich two weeks ago, and then this past weekend we played Heidelberg Deathfest in Germany… it was great to be back over in Europe, especially as a primer for this U.S. run we have coming up.”

He added that the shows helped the band get back into performance mode following a break from touring.

“It was nice to kind of shake the cobwebs out a little bit before we hit the ground running on this U.S. tour.”

Regarding the band’s upcoming North American trek, Welshman clarified that while Defeated Sanity has headlined before, this marks their first U.S. headlining run in several years.

“It’s our first headlining tour in a few years in the U.S.,” he said. “We’re hoping the amount that we’re hyped for it is reflected in the audience every night.”




NEW MUSIC IN THE WORKS


Welshman also confirmed that new material is currently being developed, though he suggested it may surprise some fans.

“New music is on the way,” he revealed. “It might not be what people are particularly expecting… it’s material that Defeated Sanity has explored one time before about ten years ago.”

He continued: “Real fans will know what I’m talking about when I say it’s not like the brutal stuff. It’s something else. But we’ll also be doing the brutal stuff after that is complete.”

Despite the stylistic shift, Welshman emphasized that evolution has always been part of the band’s identity.

“Every album evolves a little bit in its own way. We stay true to the brutality, but every album does something a little different.”




SUCCESS WITH SEASON OF MIST


Defeated Sanity’s most recent album, Chronicles Of Lunacy , has seen increased visibility since the band joined Season of Mist .

“It’s been great,” Welshman said of the partnership. “The step up in PR has been great for us. Chronicles Of Lunacy has been a great success… our listeners have gone up, our PR has been better, and even the shows feel like the turnouts have been better.”

“I have nothing bad to say,” he added. “I’m very happy to be part of the Season Of Mist roster.”




FROM FAN TO FRONTMAN


Welshman, who has now spent over a decade with the band, reflected on his journey from fan to member.

“Defeated Sanity was one of my favorite bands,” he said. “To this day, it’s still very surreal to be in the band and to have contributed what I’ve contributed.”

He also spoke about performing older material he once listened to as a fan.

“It’s a very surreal experience to play songs that you were so familiar with as a listener… it hits different.”

Welshman noted that he is now the longest-serving vocalist in the band’s history.

“At this point, I’m the longest-standing vocalist… and I think technically been on the most releases. It’s nice to have that feeling after so many years, because imposter syndrome is totally a thing.”




MUSICAL ROOTS


Discussing his early influences, Welshman cited an entry point that may be familiar to many fans of his generation.

“Korn was one of the first metal bands I ever heard… Slipknot too,” he said. “That kind of got me into the sound of extreme music.”

However, his introduction to death metal came shortly after.

“The first death metal album I ever got was Cannibal Corpse’s Live Cannibalism . I saw the cover and thought, ‘This is insane.’ I was hooked.”

From there, he discovered bands such as Dying Fetus, Nile, and Disgorge.




DEATH METAL IS “GOING THROUGH A BOOM”


Welshman also weighed in on the current state of the genre, noting a noticeable increase in interest, particularly among younger fans.

“I feel like death metal is going through a boom at the moment,” he said. “The attendance at shows is going up, and a lot of younger kids are coming out.”

He attributed part of that resurgence to the post-pandemic live music landscape.

“After things bounced back, it felt like a lot of people discovered death metal while they were locked up… and now people are very hungry for live music.”

“The community has always been strong,” he added, “and I think it always will be.”




TOUR AND FESTIVAL PLANS


Looking ahead, Defeated Sanity will embark on a month-long U.S. tour beginning April 16 and running through May 16, covering much of the country.

“We’re literally on tour the entire month,” Welshman said. “So I just encourage anybody to come check out the shows… especially if you haven’t seen us before.”

In addition, the band is scheduled to appear at Hellfest in June.

“We’ve never played Hellfest before,” he noted. “So we’re all super excited—not just to play, but to watch all the bands too. It’s going to be like kids in a candy shop.”




As for what fans can expect next, Welshman kept it simple.

“New music is coming, the tour is coming… and we’re just excited to get back out there and see what’s on the horizon.”

Full Track List:

Battle Of The bands Top Six Winners:

1 - NIKOLA'S CAGE - Chopped Up Jesus
2 - Ethereal Darkness - The Cycle
3 - Matanzick - Shattered Omen
4 - Severed Sun - Complex
5 - Mistress - Terrified eyes
6 - DoomsVein - Unholy

The Zach Moonshine Intro

7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Babies/Sweet Leaf
8 - Black Label Society - Pedal to the Floor/Ozzy’s Song

Defeated Sanity - Interview featuring Accelerating The Rot/The Odour Of Sanctity

9 - Dimmu Borgir - Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel
10 - HELLRIPPER - Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm
11 - Nocturnal Ceremony - Seasons of hate
12 - Too Much Said The Nature - Eat The Rich
13 - Eternal Dialtone - Third Song
14 - Burnt Witch - Bastard
15 - Rhinderpest - Clown Puppet
16 - Riftpatrol - I DO
17 - Sight Of Emptiness - Break Stuff
18 - Worldwide Panic - The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen
19 - Filth - Rollin

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Super massive shout out to the 194,125 metal maniacs that tuned in to the live devastation Friday night as well as everyone that also joined us in our Discord chat! We had a blast! 



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Cruel Bomb Earns Major Recognition on Banger TV Following Explosive Self-Titled Album Release - @thebeast

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Cruel Bomb Earns Major Recognition on Banger TV Following Explosive Self-Titled Album Release

Release Date: August 15, 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal
FFO: Slayer, Hatebreed, Power Trip

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Pennsylvania thrash metal force Cruel Bomb continues their upward trajectory with a major spotlight moment, earning a strong recommendation on Banger TV’s Overkill Reviews during their coverage of Hellripper’s Coronach . The feature places the band alongside elite company and further solidifies their growing reputation in the global metal scene.

This recognition comes on the heels of the band’s crushing self-titled full-length album, released August 15, 2025. A relentless barrage of razor-sharp riffs, punishing rhythms, and aggressive vocals, Cruel Bomb delivers a modern thrash assault rooted in the genre’s golden era while pushing forward with undeniable intensity.

Formed in 2018, Cruel Bomb has built their name the old-school way—through grit, sweat, and a no-compromise DIY ethic. Following a string of hard-hitting EPs ( Manhattan Mischief (2019), Trinity Terror (2020), and Man Made (2022)), the band’s debut full-length marks a defining moment in their evolution.

Recorded at Novro Studios, the album captures the raw energy and precision that fans have come to expect. Drawing influence from legends like Slayer, Anthrax, Metallica, and Exodus, while channeling the modern aggression of Power Trip and Hatebreed, Cruel Bomb hits with both nostalgia and fresh urgency.

The album’s visual punch is delivered by legendary artist Ed Repka, whose iconic work with Megadeth, Death, and Municipal Waste adds another layer of credibility and impact to the release.

Known for their ferocious live performances, Cruel Bomb has already shared stages with some of the scene’s heaviest hitters, building a reputation as one of the East Coast’s most punishing acts. With continued recognition from platforms like Banger TV, the band is proving they’re not just part of the underground—they’re leading the charge.

One thing’s clear: this bomb isn’t just dropping—it’s detonating worldwide.

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HELL-BORN Returns With Apocalyptic New Album “VII” and 30th Anniversary Re-Edition of Debut Mini Album - @thebeast

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HELL-BORN Returns With Apocalyptic New Album “VII” and 30th Anniversary Re-Edition of Debut Mini Album

Poland – Odium Records proudly announces the seventh full-length from cult Polish black/death metal veterans Hell-Born , simply titled “VII” . Formed in 1996 by Baal (co-founder of Behemoth) and Les (former Behemoth and Damnation member), Hell-Born has spent decades refining their signature blend of ominous, old-school black/death metal.

“VII” represents the band’s most complex, apocalyptic work yet. Featuring seven tracks of blistering blackened death metal, the album combines the raw aggression Hell-Born is known for with haunting melodic undertones that have defined their sound throughout the years. Recording, mixing, and mastering took place at Creme de la Creme Studio , ensuring a sonic experience that’s as dense and foreboding as the band’s vision.

The album will be available in multiple collector-ready formats:

11-panel digipak shaped like an inverted cross

Gatefold heavy vinyl

Limited edition wooden box

In conjunction with this new release, Hell-Born will also re-issue their cult mini album “Hell-Born” from 1996, celebrating its 30th anniversary. This first-ever vinyl and CD edition features new mastering and a treasure trove of previously unseen archival photos, honoring the legacy of a record that laid the groundwork for the band’s dark journey.



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Website:
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ROTTING EMPIRE Unleash Re-Recorded Classic “Images Of War” – New Single & Video Out March 29, 2026 - @thebeast

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ROTTING EMPIRE Unleash Re-Recorded Classic “Images Of War” – New Single & Video Out March 29, 2026

Ingolstadt, Germany – After a quarter-century of relentless riff warfare, German death metal veterans Rotting Empire return with a crushing new chapter in their legacy. The band will release their re-recorded single and official music video, “Images Of War,” on March 29, 2026 , delivering a modernized, bone-crushing take on the track that started it all.

Originally released as part of their 2006 demo, “Images Of War” has been resurrected and reforged for 2026 with devastating clarity and power. The new version captures the raw spirit of the early days while hitting harder than ever thanks to updated production and the band’s decades of experience sharpening their sound.

For 25 years, Rotting Empire have stood as a cornerstone of the German underground, carving out a reputation for blending classic European death metal with groove-laden brutality. Their sound sits firmly in the lineage of bands like Illdisposed, Bolt Thrower, Evocation, and Unleashed, while also channeling the weight and grit of Florida death metal.

Since forming in 2000 near Ingolstadt, the band has played over 100 shows and shared stages with heavyweights including Kataklysm, Crowbar, Asphyx, Grave, Vader, Six Feet Under, Fleshcrawl, and Vomitory. From festival appearances at Braincrusher Festival and Mammut Festival to club-level destruction, Rotting Empire have proven their staying power the old-school way: by getting on stage and leveling rooms.

Their discography includes the debut full-length Sui Generis (2012) and Buried In The Past (2022), both released via Rebirth The Metal Productions. Now, the band comes full circle by revisiting their origins with a re-recorded version of their very first release.




“Rotting Empire celebrated its 25-year band anniversary in 2025. Brand-new in 2026, we will release the re-recording of our debut release. The official music video and single mark the beginning, with the full album to follow later this year.”




The upcoming full-length album, also titled Images Of War , is scheduled for release on October 4, 2026 , continuing the band’s legacy of unfiltered, war-driven death metal.

The new single was mixed and mastered by Tobias Schill, delivering a massive, modern sound while staying true to the band’s old-school roots.




Release Details:
Artist: Rotting Empire
Title: Images Of War (Single & Video)
Release Date: March 29, 2026
Genre: Death Metal
Label: Rebirth The Metal Productions




For Fans Of:
Illdisposed, Bolt Thrower, Evocation, Unleashed






Watch & Listen:
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Label:
Rebirth The Metal Productions

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Contact:
Josef Landauer
booking@rottingempire.de


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