WHAT WEAPONS BRING WAR UNLEASH “CROWN OF BLOOD” FEATURING DEVIN SWANK OF SANGUISUGABOGG - @thebeast

WHAT WEAPONS BRING WAR UNLEASH “CROWN OF BLOOD” FEATURING DEVIN SWANK OF SANGUISUGABOGG


Connecticut Death Metal Outfit Builds Toward October Release of Crown of Blood / Noose Rot


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Connecticut death metal outfit What Weapons Bring War have unleashed their latest single, “Crown of Blood,” featuring Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg , delivering a brutal and psychologically charged descent into nihilism, human agency, and the consequences of choice.

Released September 10, 2026, “Crown of Blood” serves as the first chapter of What Weapons Bring War's upcoming two-song digi-pack EP, Crown of Blood / Noose Rot , now scheduled for release October 5, 2026 .

“Crown of Blood” presents a reimagining of the death of God at the hands of one man, then turns its attention toward the aftermath. Having confronted his choices and discovered the immense power and agency he possesses, the protagonist is left to reckon with what that realization means.

Rather than offering easy answers, What Weapons Bring War plunge directly into the existential fallout.

The song paints a bleak and nihilistic portrait of humanity while challenging listeners to consider some of existence's deepest questions: What gives life meaning? What happens when passion becomes obsession? How much agency does an individual truly possess, and what are the consequences of discovering that power?

Caught somewhere between revelation and destruction, “Crown of Blood” exists within a “bloodlust surreal,” where violence, existence, and meaning become increasingly difficult to separate.

The track features Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg , bringing additional death metal firepower to What Weapons Bring War's latest assault.

The accompanying music video premiered through Slam Worldwide on September 10 , coinciding with the single's release and providing a visual counterpart to the track's dark conceptual foundation.

Now, What Weapons Bring War are using the weeks ahead to build momentum toward the full release of Crown of Blood / Noose Rot . The two-song digi-pack EP will arrive October 5, 2026 , giving the band and label additional time to expand the campaign and complete new visual material, including an upcoming visualizer.

With “Crown of Blood,” What Weapons Bring War aren't interested in offering comfortable answers. They leave the listener standing in the wreckage, staring directly into the consequences of choice, power, mortality, and existence.

The bloodlust has only begun.

“Crown of Blood” featuring Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg is out now.



Crown of Blood / Noose Rot
Two-song digi-pack EP
October 5, 2026

WHAT WEAPONS BRING WAR


Death Metal | Connecticut, USA

“Crown of Blood” featuring Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg
Released September 10, 2026

Music Video: Premiered via Slam Worldwide, September 10, 2026



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RED VINTER SINK THE SUMMER WITH FESTIVAL SPECTACLES, RADIO SUPPORT, AND LIVE CRUSHING - @thebeast

RED VINTER SINK THE SUMMER WITH FESTIVAL SPECTACLES, RADIO SUPPORT, AND LIVE CRUSHING


Minnesota Doom/Death Metal Force Continues Momentum Behind Ghost In The Fog


St. Paul, Minnesota – Minnesota doom/death metal force Red Vinter are keeping the underground burning with a summer run of festival appearances, international radio support, and growing attention surrounding their latest full-length album, Ghost In The Fog .

Following the release of Ghost In The Fog , Red Vinter have been taking the album's crushing combination of doom, death metal, and industrial darkness to stages across the Midwest. The band recently delivered a set at Northern Wisconsin Metalfest , and now a live video clip from the performance captures Red Vinter bringing the full weight of their sound to the festival stage.

The live footage arrives on the heels of another standout festival appearance at Sparta Metal Fest on August 22nd , where Red Vinter's set was described as "massively crushing." The performance made such an impression that the band was immediately invited back for the 5th Annual Sparta Metal Fest .





While the band's live presence continues to grow, Ghost In The Fog is also finding its way into metal radio programming on both sides of the Atlantic.

The track "Swampflesh" has been spotlighted by High Speed Hangover , a metal radio show based in London, bringing Red Vinter's swampy, crushing brand of doom/death to an international audience.

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Meanwhile, "Kill The Sun" , also from Ghost In The Fog , has received spotlight treatment from Here There Be Dragons , the metal radio show on KMSU .

With multiple tracks from the new album now receiving radio attention and the band continuing to land festival appearances, Red Vinter are steadily expanding the reach of Ghost In The Fog while building their reputation onstage.

Recorded at the legendary 14:59 Studios in Minneapolis , Ghost In The Fog was co-produced by vocalist/bassist Mike Bullock and engineer Will Maravelas , continuing the creative partnership established on Red Vinter's debut release, Lumbering Menace .

Across eight tracks, Ghost In The Fog delivers massive riffs, bleak atmosphere, death metal brutality, and industrial influence, creating a sound that is as punishing as it is immersive.

The album has also received praise from Frank Rini of Teeth of the Divine , who highlighted Red Vinter's doom/death foundation alongside influences from Winter, Skin Chamber, and Godflesh , ultimately describing Ghost In The Fog as the band's "best release" and praising its memorable, heavy songwriting.

Now, with live festival footage surfacing and tracks from Ghost In The Fog continuing to receive airplay, Red Vinter are proving that the record was built for more than headphones. It was built to be played loud.

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RED VINTER


Doom / Death Metal
St. Paul, Minnesota

Ghost In The Fog is available now.




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TEMPLUM SILVA CHALLENGE THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING ON NEW ALBUM TO LEAVE BEHIND THE GIVEN - @thebeast

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TEMPLUM SILVA CHALLENGE THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING ON NEW ALBUM TO LEAVE BEHIND THE GIVEN

Bulgarian Metal Project Delivers a Philosophical Collision of Melodic Death, Progressive, and Post-Metal


Templum Silva invite listeners to question the realities they have been taught to simply accept with the release of their new album, To Leave Behind the Given , released August 20, 2026. Blending melodic death metal, progressive metal, and post-metal , the album presents a dark and introspective exploration of suffering, despair, existence, and the human tendency to rationalize the circumstances of life.

Written and recorded entirely by Yovan Parlikov , To Leave Behind the Given is built around a conceptual framework and additional lyrics contributed by Denislav Nedyalkov . Rather than treating suffering and misery as unavoidable components of some predetermined universal order, Templum Silva challenge the idea that human beings should simply accept the uglier aspects of existence because they are considered necessary or inevitable.

The album's central philosophy confronts a familiar human tendency: to explain difficult events by convincing ourselves that they happened for a reason, or that things unfolded exactly as they were supposed to. While such thinking can provide a sense of order, To Leave Behind the Given questions whether accepting that supposed order actually allows us to overcome suffering, or simply teaches us to swallow it.

"Reality is not a shared totality and is not predetermined by it."

That concept sits at the heart of Templum Silva's latest work. To Leave Behind the Given asks listeners to reconsider the assumptions placed upon existence and to recognize that suffering does not necessarily need to be justified simply because it exists.

Musically, the album's combination of melodic death metal, progressive elements, and post-metal atmosphere provides a fitting foundation for those themes, moving between heaviness, complexity, and darker expansive passages. The result is an album that approaches extreme metal not simply as an outlet for aggression, but as a vehicle for confronting difficult questions about existence and the ways people make peace with things they perhaps should not accept.

The album was mastered at Silent Observer Studio by Tomáš Svoboda , with artwork created by Nini Taneva .

To Leave Behind the Given Credits


Artist: Templum Silva
Album: To Leave Behind the Given
Release Date: August 20, 2026
Genre: Melodic Death / Progressive / Post-Metal
Music & Recording: Yovan Parlikov
Conceptual Framework & Additional Lyrics: Denislav Nedyalkov
Mastering: Tomáš Svoboda, Silent Observer Studio
Artwork: Nini Taneva

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CHRIS MARAGOTH REVISITS HIS MUSICAL BEGINNINGS WITH CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE “THE ENTRANCE (RENASCENTIA)” - @thebeast

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CHRIS MARAGOTH REVISITS HIS MUSICAL BEGINNINGS WITH CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE “THE ENTRANCE (RENASCENTIA)”

German Solo Artist Unveils First Chapter From Upcoming Album Bonds of Grief on September 25


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Release Date: September 25, 2026
Genre: Cinematic Gothic / Symphonic Metal
For Fans Of: Apocalyptica, Dark Sanctuary, Nightwish
Location: Dessau, Germany

DESSAU, GERMANY — German solo artist Chris Maragoth is set to release The Entrance (Renascentia) on September 25, 2026, introducing the first chapter of his forthcoming album Bonds of Grief . Blending cinematic gothic and symphonic metal with baroque-inspired classical elements, the instrumental single revisits one of Maragoth’s earliest compositions and transforms it through a dramatically expanded musical vision.

Originally composed in 2019 as an instrumental piece, The Entrance (Renascentia) represents both a return to Maragoth’s musical roots and a reflection of how far his artistic approach has evolved. Rather than simply reproducing the original composition, the new version reinterprets its foundation through richer orchestration, heavier guitars, refined production and a broader dynamic range.

The track begins with the delicate interplay of harpsichord and string quartet , establishing an atmosphere steeped in classical elegance before gradually giving way to heavy guitars, sweeping orchestral arrangements and expressive live strings. Entirely instrumental, the composition allows its cinematic arrangement to carry the emotional narrative, creating a dark and immersive soundscape where gothic melancholy meets symphonic grandeur.

Adding an unmistakably human dimension to the production are returning collaborators Sanya Smileska of North Macedonia on viola and Polina Faustova of Ukraine on cello . Both musicians have previously contributed to Maragoth’s work, and their performances continue an international musical collaboration that brings warmth, depth and organic character to the orchestral arrangements.

The title itself, The Entrance (Renascentia) , reflects the song’s role within the larger project. It serves as the gateway into Bonds of Grief , an upcoming album centered around instrumental storytelling, cinematic atmosphere and emotionally driven compositions.




“Revisiting one of my earliest instrumental compositions from 2019, the new version transforms the original into a cinematic blend of gothic and symphonic metal enriched by baroque-inspired elements,” says Chris Maragoth. “It is the first single from my upcoming album Bonds of Grief .”




The single also reflects Maragoth’s deliberate commitment to traditional, human-driven artistry. The Entrance (Renascentia) was created entirely without generative AI. From composition and orchestration to recording, artwork and visual promotion, every creative decision was made by human artists, emphasizing craftsmanship, collaboration and authenticity.

Mixed and mastered by Joker Tone Studio in Minden, Germany , the new production gives the composition the clarity and scale necessary to bridge its classical foundation with the weight and atmosphere of modern gothic and symphonic metal.

With The Entrance (Renascentia) , Chris Maragoth opens the door to Bonds of Grief , offering listeners the first glimpse into a larger musical journey built on emotion, orchestration, collaboration and cinematic storytelling.

The Entrance (Renascentia) will be available September 25, 2026.



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BLACK HOLE ZION UNVEILS NEW EP 21ST CENTURY NERVOUS BREAKDOWN | OUT NOW - @thebeast

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BLACK HOLE ZION UNVEILS NEW EP 21ST CENTURY NERVOUS BREAKDOWN | OUT NOW

For Fans Of: Rob Zombie, 3TEETH, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Devin Townsend

Prepare for a sonic descent into a fractured reality as Black Hole Zion , the ever-evolving musical project created by Mark Benincosa , officially unleashes its latest EP, 21st Century Nervous Breakdown .

Now available worldwide, the new EP delivers a collision of crushing metal riffs, industrial electronics, cinematic atmosphere, and moments of unexpected melody. 21st Century Nervous Breakdown expands the immersive universe Black Hole Zion has been building through concept albums, soundtracks, meditation music, and heavy music, resulting in an experience that feels intensely personal, metaphysical, and eerily futuristic.

Driven by Mark's fascination with science fiction, psychology, metaphysics, altered states of consciousness, and the transformative power of surviving life's darkest moments, Black Hole Zion exists as more than just a band. It is an interconnected artistic world where every release contributes another chapter to a larger mythology.

With 21st Century Nervous Breakdown , Black Hole Zion delivers an ambitious collection of songs that seamlessly fuses heavy guitars with jagged industrial textures, pulsing electronics, and memorable hooks. The EP balances raw emotional weight with fictional storytelling, creating an experience that reflects the anxieties, isolation, and resilience of modern existence.

The EP is further brought to life through its visual component, including the music video for "The War" and the upcoming video for "I'm Carrying Poison," offering listeners an even deeper glimpse into the project's visually rich and psychologically charged universe.

Whether performing with a full band or crafting music as a solo visionary, Mark Benincosa and Black Hole Zion continue to blur the boundaries between heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic storytelling, inviting listeners to lose themselves inside a world that feels unsettlingly familiar.

21st Century Nervous Breakdown is out now via self-release .

Production Credits


Produced by: Mark Benincosa

Recording & Mixing:




Mark Benincosa: All tracks except I'm Carrying Poison and I Don't Care if This Thing Crashes

Mark Poole: I'm Carrying Poison and I Don't Care if This Thing Crashes



Mastered by: Mark Benincosa

Co-Produced by: Mark Poole ( I'm Carrying Poison and I Don't Care if This Thing Crashes )

Release Date: August 3, 2026

Genre: Metal / Industrial Metal

FFO: Rob Zombie, 3TEETH, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Devin Townsend





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LOUDWIRE FEATURES MATT ZANE IN COVERAGE OF ONGOING STATIC-X LAWSUIT - @thebeast

LOUDWIRE FEATURES MATT ZANE IN COVERAGE OF ONGOING STATIC-X LAWSUIT


Metal Devastation PR client Matt Zane has been featured by Loudwire in recent coverage of the ongoing legal dispute surrounding his documentary about Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

The coverage comes as Zane continues to defend his position in a lawsuit involving Static-X. Zane has stated that the case seeks more than $1 million and centers in part on disputed ownership of footage he personally filmed while working with the band.

Zane has also maintained that he never signed a work-for-hire agreement transferring ownership of his footage and that his work involved two separate documentary projects, including his own film about Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

In a recent video update, Zane discussed the case, the footage at issue, and his plans to continue moving forward with the documentary.

Metal Devastation PR would like to thank Loudwire for covering the story and providing its readers with an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing case and Zane's position.

The lawsuit remains ongoing, and the allegations and legal positions of the parties have not been finally determined by the court.

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MATT ZANE PROVIDES UPDATE ON $1 MILLION+ STATIC-X LAWSUIT OVER WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY - @thebeast

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MATT ZANE PROVIDES UPDATE ON $1 MILLION+ STATIC-X LAWSUIT OVER WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY


Filmmaker says ongoing legal dispute centers on ownership of footage, an alleged two-film agreement, and his efforts to complete an unauthorized documentary about Wayne Static and Tera Wray


LOS ANGELES, CA — September 15, 2026 — Filmmaker Matt Zane has released a new video providing an update on the ongoing legal dispute between himself and Static-X concerning his planned documentary about the late Static-X frontman Wayne Static and his wife, Tera Wray.

According to Zane, the lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages and centers primarily on copyright claims involving footage he personally filmed during his work with Static-X.

Zane disputes the band's claims regarding ownership of that footage. He says he never signed a work-for-hire agreement or another contract transferring ownership of his footage to Static-X.

"I never signed a work for hire agreement or any other contract to relinquish my ownership of the footage," Zane says in his latest video update.

A central part of Zane's position is his claim that his work with Static-X involved two separate documentary projects. According to Zane, one project was intended to be a film involving Static-X, while the second was his own documentary focusing on Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

Zane says he repeatedly attempted to formalize the arrangement through a written agreement but that those efforts were postponed. He also says communications with Static-X management support his account that the second documentary project was known to members of the band's organization.

"The facts are the facts, and I can back them up," Zane states.

Zane also addresses the scope of the copyright dispute. He says his documentary has not yet been released and that the current dispute involves less than 15 minutes of footage that he has publicly posted online.

According to Zane, the completed documentary has not been made available to the opposing side, and he believes the litigation is also an effort to prevent him from completing and releasing the film.

While confident in his position, Zane acknowledges that the outcome of the case remains uncertain.

"I don't necessarily think that it's an open and shut case," he says. "But obviously I have to try because the facts are the facts and I can back them up."

The case is expected to proceed to a jury trial. Zane says he intends to continue defending his position and moving forward with the documentary.

"Full steam ahead," Zane says.

The lawsuit remains pending, and the allegations, defenses, and legal positions of the parties have not been finally determined by the court. The statements above regarding the dispute represent Zane's account and position in the litigation.

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ABOUT MATT ZANE


Matt Zane is a filmmaker, musician, photographer, and longtime figure in the industrial metal and alternative music scene. His current documentary project examines the life and legacy of Wayne Static and his relationship with Tera Wray.

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