NARCOTIC WASTELAND's "Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour" Earns Coverage Across Major Metal Media - @thebeast

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NARCOTIC WASTELAND's "Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour" Earns Coverage Across Major Metal Media


The upcoming Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour from Narcotic Wasteland continues to gain momentum, with announcements now featured by several leading heavy metal publications, including KNAC.COM , Lambgoat , and Metal Addicts .

The nationwide tour, featuring Visitant on the main run with select appearances from Monochromatic Black , IATT , and Yotuma , has generated strong interest from the metal press ahead of its August launch.

Fronted by Dallas Toler-Wade , widely recognized for his two decades as guitarist and vocalist with Nile , Narcotic Wasteland has built a reputation for combining crushing death metal with hard-hitting lyrical themes that confront addiction, societal decline, and the darker realities of modern life.

The growing media attention reflects the anticipation surrounding the band's upcoming trek, which will hit venues across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and beyond before concluding on August 30 in Charleston, West Virginia. Both Narcotic Wasteland and Visitant will also appear at this year's Michigan Metal Fest.

Recent media coverage includes:

KNAC.COM
Lambgoat
Metal Addicts

With more press coverage continuing to roll in, the Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour is shaping up to be one of the standout underground death metal tours of the summer.

Fans are encouraged to check local listings for ticket availability and follow the bands' official social media pages for tour updates, additional coverage, and exclusive content.

Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour 2026


Featuring Narcotic Wasteland & Visitant

Aug. 10 • Pensacola, FL • The Handlebar (Visitant only)

Aug. 12 • Columbus, OH • Spacebar

Aug. 14 • Akron, OH • Afterlife (Narcotic Wasteland only)

Aug. 14 • Battle Creek, MI • Michigan Metal Fest (Visitant only)

Aug. 15 • Battle Creek, MI • Michigan Metal Fest (Narcotic Wasteland only)

Aug. 16 • Chicago, IL • Liars Club

Aug. 18 • Minneapolis, MN • Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Aug. 19 • Cudahy, WI • X-Ray Arcade (with Yotuma)

Aug. 21 • Scranton, PA • The Ritz Theater (with IATT)

Aug. 22 • Wallingford, CT • Cherry Street Station

Aug. 23 • Lowell, MA • Taffeta

Aug. 26 • Atlanta, GA • 529 (with Monochromatic Black)

Aug. 27 • Nashville, TN • The Cobra (with Monochromatic Black)

Aug. 28 • Raleigh, NC • Chapel of Bones (with Monochromatic Black)

Aug. 29 • Salisbury, MD • Lurking Class Skate Shop (with Monochromatic Black)

Aug. 30 • Charleston, WV • Live at the Shop (with Monochromatic Black)

More media coverage and tour announcements are expected in the coming weeks.



 Band Links

Narcotic Wasteland:
https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland /> Visitant:
https://linktr.ee/visitantofficial /> Monochromatic Black:
https://linktr.ee/monochromaticblack /> IATT:
https://www.iattrealm.com/ /> Yotuma:
https://yotuma.com/ />

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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 07/06/26 - 07/10/26 - @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, ANOTHER DEMON , crushed the competition with a staggering  78,786,044 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 10th at 9PM EST!








Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 07/06/26 - 07/10/26


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Sebastian Bach Rocks Iowa With Ozzy Osbourne And Twisted Sister Covers During Fourth Of July Set - @thebeast

Sebastian Bach Rocks Iowa With Ozzy Osbourne And Twisted Sister Covers During Fourth Of July Set


Former Sebastian Bach delivered a high energy Independence Day performance at the Abate of Iowa Freedom Rally on July 4 in Algona, Iowa, treating fans to a set packed with classic favorites, solo material, and a pair of legendary cover songs honoring Ozzy Osbourne and Twisted Sister.

During the show, Bach tore through fan favorites including "Slave To The Grind," "18 & Life," "Monkey Business," and "Youth Gone Wild" before surprising the crowd with powerful renditions of Ozzy Osbourne's "I Don't Know" and Twisted Sister's anthem "I Wanna Rock."

The full setlist included:




Slave To The Grind

Here I Am

18 & Life

Piece Of Me

American Metalhead

Monkey Business

I Don't Know (Ozzy Osbourne cover)

I Wanna Rock (Twisted Sister cover)

Youth Gone Wild

Get The Fuck Out



The performance showcased the same mix of classic material and newer songs that Bach has made a priority since releasing his acclaimed 2024 solo album, Child Within The Man.

In a recent interview with the Iron City Rocks podcast, Bach explained why he refuses to become a nostalgia act. Rather than relying exclusively on the songs that made him famous, he continues to perform tracks like "What Do I Got To Lose?," "Freedom," "Future Of Youth," and "(Hold On) To The Dream" at nearly every show.

"I understand that way of thinking, but that would be so boring to me," Bach said of artists who only play their biggest hits. "I'm always gonna be putting out new stuff, because that's what I enjoy doing."

He also reflected on how the pandemic gave him the rare opportunity to focus completely on creating Child Within The Man, while noting that today's audiences seem more eager than ever to experience live music after spending so much of their lives behind screens.

Earlier this year, Bach also revealed another unexpected goal for his future. Speaking with This Day In Metal, he said he'd love to record a traditional Christmas album inspired by the church music he sang growing up in Peterborough, Ontario. Rather than creating a heavy metal holiday record, Bach envisions a piano and organ driven collection of classic Christmas songs.

Bach's current touring lineup features a family connection, with his son Paris Bach behind the drum kit, alongside guitarist Bruiser Brody DeRozie and bassist Fede Delfino.

Released in 2024, Child Within The Man marked Bach's first full length studio album in more than a decade and earned widespread praise for both his vocal performance and songwriting. The album features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, Orianthi, and Myles Kennedy, while production duties were handled by renowned producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette.

Looking ahead, Bach will also step into another iconic role this fall when he fronts Twisted Sister for a handful of select live dates. Those appearances will not interfere with his ongoing solo tour, which continues in support of Child Within The Man.

For fans, the Iowa performance served as another reminder that Sebastian Bach isn't content to simply relive the past. Whether he's belting out Skid Row classics, paying tribute to metal legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Twisted Sister, or showcasing his latest material, Bach continues to prove he's still one of hard rock's most electrifying frontmen.


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Marilyn Manson Performs "Exit Wound" Live for the First Time at Resurrection Fest - @thebeast

Marilyn Manson Performs "Exit Wound" Live for the First Time at Resurrection Fest


Marilyn Manson kicked off his European summer tour in explosive fashion, treating fans to the live debut of his brand new single, "Exit Wound," during his headlining performance at Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Spain, on July 4.

The performance marked the first time the track has been played live and offered fans an early taste of Manson's upcoming album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, which is scheduled for release on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Taking the stage at Campo de fútbol Celeiro, Manson opened the night with "Nod If You Understand" before delivering a career-spanning set packed with fan favorites from across his catalog. Midway through the performance, the band launched into "Exit Wound," giving festivalgoers the first-ever live performance of the new single.

The set also featured tracks including "Disposable Teens," "Angel With the Scabbed Wings," "The Nobodies," "The Dope Show," "mOBSCENE," and the perennial closer "The Beautiful People." Fans were also treated to "As Sick as the Secrets Within," another recent track from the current album cycle.

One of the night's biggest surprises came during the encore, when Manson closed the show with his cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," marking the first time he had performed the song live since 2017.

The European tour continues with additional dates across Spain before Manson heads back to the United States later this year for a series of special performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of Antichrist Superstar.

Marilyn Manson Resurrection Fest Setlist (July 4, 2026)





Nod If You Understand

Disposable Teens

Angel With the Scabbed Wings

Great Big White World

This Is the New Shit

Dried Up, Tied and Dead to the World

The Love Song

Exit Wound (Live debut)

The Nobodies

Diary of a Dope Fiend

The Dope Show (preceded by an "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)" snippet)

As Sick as the Secrets Within

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Eurythmics cover)

(s)AINT

mOBSCENE

The Beautiful People

Tourniquet

Personal Jesus (Depeche Mode cover, first live performance since 2017)



Fan-shot footage of "Exit Wound" has already begun circulating online, giving fans who couldn't make it to Resurrection Fest a first look at the newest addition to Marilyn Manson's live show. With One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 arriving next month, the new material appears poised to become a major part of the band's setlist throughout the remainder of the tour.


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ANOTHER DEMON CROWNED JULY 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 78,786,044 VOTE VICTORY - @thebeast

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ANOTHER DEMON CROWNED JULY 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 78,786,044 VOTE VICTORY


D eath/thrash metal powerhouse Another Demon have officially been crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month for July 2026 after an astonishing 78,786,044 votes , making it one of the biggest victories ever recorded in the competition.

The overwhelming show of support from metal fans around the globe propelled the band to a landslide victory throughout June, proving that Another Demon continue to build serious momentum within the international underground metal scene.

Leading the charge is their crushing single "Drawn and Quartered" , featuring legendary guitarist James Murphy . Murphy delivers melodic lead guitar work throughout the song's haunting interludes while unleashing a blistering second guitar solo that perfectly complements the band's relentless assault.

Originally released on September 22, 2023 through Ragebreed Records as part of the EP As Above So Below , "Drawn and Quartered" remains a standout example of Another Demon's uncompromising approach to extreme metal.

Driven by savage riffs, crushing rhythms, and vivid lyrical storytelling inspired by one of history's most brutal methods of execution, the track delivers an intense listening experience from beginning to end. The song's relentless pacing and uncompromising aggression have made it a fan favorite among listeners who crave old school death and thrash metal brutality with modern precision.

The As Above So Below EP showcases the band's signature blend of ferocious death metal intensity and razor sharp thrash influences. Packed with crushing guitar work, punishing rhythms, and dark, menacing atmosphere, the release has earned praise from fans of extreme metal for its unapologetically heavy sound and unwavering commitment to the genre.

The EP features:

Frank Tosi , Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Max Capshaw , Bass and Vocals
Frank Vaturina , Drums

Music was written by Frank Tosi, with arrangements by Frank Tosi and Frank Vaturina. Lyrics were written by Max Capshaw.

The EP was produced by Frank Tosi, Max Capshaw, and Richie Kennon, and recorded during the winter of 2022-2023. Engineering, mixing, and mastering were handled by Richie Kennon at Barking Dog Studios in New York, delivering a powerful production that captures the band's crushing live energy.

Receiving 78,786,044 votes in the June Battle of the Bands competition is a remarkable achievement and reflects the incredible dedication of Another Demon's fanbase. Their victory is more than just a contest win. It is a testament to the band's growing reputation and the worldwide support they continue to earn through their uncompromising brand of extreme metal.

As July 2026 Band of the Month , Another Demon now join an elite group of Battle of the Bands champions whose music has resonated with metal fans across the globe.

Congratulations to Another Demon on an unforgettable victory and a well-deserved place in Battle of the Bands history.

As Above So Below by Another Demon



Connect:


https://anotherdemon.bandcamp.com/album/as-above-so-below />
https://www.instagram.com/another_demon_official/ />
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kNaNyl0Lcp2NffXJUwjT6 />
https://www.facebook.com/anotherdemonofficial />
Contact: tourdethrashproductions@gmail.com


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THY ANTICHRIST UNLEASH NEW SINGLE "SCORPIO" WORLDWIDE. STREAM IT NOW! - @thebeast

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THY ANTICHRIST UNLEASH NEW SINGLE "SCORPIO" WORLDWIDE. STREAM IT NOW!

International black metal force Thy Antichrist has officially unleashed their brand new single, "SCORPIO," now available on all major streaming platforms.

Forged in the spirit of black metal and ancient mysticism, "SCORPIO" is a journey through venom, darkness, power, and rebirth, showcasing the band's signature blend of crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere, and occult intensity.

Stream "SCORPIO" now:

https://ffm.to/nv3a9y7 />
The release follows the band's international "SCORPIO" Cover Art Contest , which attracted submissions from talented artists around the world. The winning design now serves as the official artwork for the single, celebrating the creativity and dedication of the global Thy Antichrist community while ushering in an exciting new era for the band.

The momentum continues as Thy Antichrist prepares to embark on their first-ever South American headlining tour , including a highly anticipated stop in São Paulo, Brazil , bringing their uncompromising live ritual to fans across the continent.

Turn up the volume, embrace the darkness, and experience the sting of "SCORPIO" today.

Cuernos Arriba!

Check out the lyric video: 





  Connect:


https://thyantichrist.bandzoogle.com/home#bio />
https://www.facebook.com/THYANTICHRIST />
Contact: thyantichrist@gmail.com


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DOOMHERRE, HEXJAKT, AND BROADSLAB EARN SPOTS ON DOOM CHARTS JUNE 2026 EDITION - @thebeast

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DOOMHERRE, HEXJAKT, AND BROADSLAB EARN SPOTS ON DOOM CHARTS JUNE 2026 EDITION


Majestic Mountain Records and Electric Desert Records artists recognized among the heaviest releases of the month


The underground heavy music world is once again turning its attention to the latest Doom Charts June 2026 , where multiple Metal Devastation PR clients have landed strong placements among the most talked about doom, stoner, and psych releases worldwide.

Leading the charge is the collaborative release ** DOOMHERRE / ORDOS / HEXJAKT / KAISER – The Four Altars of Sin , released via Majestic Mountain Records , landing at #17 with 1719 points .

At #20, North Carolina heavyweights BROADSLAB return in force with The Fifth Essence , released through Electric Desert Records , earning 1192 points and marking a powerful comeback after a 12 year gap between records.

Doom Charts praise highlights the impact


Of The Four Altars of Sin , Jon McGough noted:




“Four altars. Four bands. Four devious offerings forged in hellfire and doom. Four Altars of Sin unfolds like a forbidden ritual…”




The review goes on to describe the release as a unified journey of crushing atmosphere and towering riffs, with each artist contributing to a cohesive, ritualistic descent into doom worship rather than competing for dominance.

For The Fifth Essence , Rich Piva praised BROADSLAB’s return, calling it a long overdue comeback:




“We need their version of southern stoner soul metal now more than ever… a riff filled, swampy southern metal party that you can hear blasting from North Carolina to all points around the world.”




Underground momentum building


These placements continue a strong run of visibility for underground heavy music across global doom and stoner scenes, with both releases gaining traction among critics, radio programmers, and record collectors who continue to drive the genre’s resurgence in physical and independent formats.

For the artists involved, the Doom Charts recognition reinforces what fans already know. Heavy music is alive, evolving, and still being pushed forward by bands willing to take risks, stretch atmospheres, and keep things loud, slow, and unapologetically heavy.

More updates, interviews, and features coming soon through Metal Devastation PR and Metal Devastation Radio .

Stay loud. Stay underground.

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