Tuesday, December 16, 2025

STELLAGEN Releases New Album A Fraction of Infinity — Out Now - @thebeast

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STELLAGEN Releases New Album A Fraction of Infinity — Out Now

Sydney’s rising metal force STELLAGEN has officially unleashed their second full-length album, A Fraction of Infinity , out now on all major streaming platforms and available physically via Bandcamp.

Known for blending the melodic punch of power metal with the aggression of melodic death and thrash, STELLAGEN delivers their most ambitious and emotionally charged release to date. The album features eleven tracks packed with intense riffing, soaring choruses, dynamic vocal shifts, and a relentless sense of scale.

The previously released single “I Regret” stands as a centerpiece of the album, showcasing the band’s signature balance of melody and ferocity, pairing raw emotion with crushing heaviness and memorable hooks.

A Fraction of Infinity dives deep into themes of existential dread, cosmic insignificance, betrayal, survival, and transformation. Musically, the album fuses intricate melodic death metal riffing with powerful, anthemic choruses, weaving clean and harsh vocals together with shredding leads and complex arrangements that reward repeat listens.

Led by vocalist and guitarist Phil Brown, STELLAGEN continues to carve out their identity with emotionally driven songwriting and tight, technical musicianship. The album features Robin Stone on session drums, with mixing handled by Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Dream Theater) and mastering by Brett Caldas-Lima at Tower Studio. Album artwork by Ben Fowler of 4th Perspective perfectly captures the dark, expansive atmosphere of the release.

For fans of Rage, Dark Tranquillity, and Children of Bodom, A Fraction of Infinity is a powerful statement from a band pushing forward without forgetting where metal came from.

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Metal done right. Loud, melodic, and built to last.

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NinjaWitch Unleashes New EP Frequency of Gods — Out Now! - @thebeast

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NinjaWitch Unleashes New EP Frequency of Gods — Out Now!

Release Date: September 12, 2025

Knoxville, TN – The cosmic void is alive again. Following the earth-shattering impact of their debut Order of the Red Horse (2024), Knoxville’s space doom overlords NinjaWitch return with their new EP Frequency of Gods , officially released today. Fans can dive into the interstellar heaviness right now with the track “Star Ghost,” streaming everywhere.

Forged from a dark blend of cosmic distortion, thundering doom, and hypnotic groove, Frequency of Gods delivers five colossal tracks that push NinjaWitch into their most otherworldly realm yet. The EP was recorded, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Danielle Fehr at The Wizard Productions, capturing a perfect collision of psychedelic atmosphere and bone-crushing riffs.

Listeners who worship the sonic majesty of Monster Magnet, Hawkwind, and Black Sabbath will find themselves pulled into a black hole of sound where doom meets space rock mysticism.

Fresh off a crushing set at the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest , now available for viewing on the Brutal Media YouTube channel, NinjaWitch continues to prove their momentum is unstoppable. Their live performance confirmed exactly what fans already know: when these five maestros take the stage, the universe itself shakes.

With Nathan Wright’s commanding vocals, Herb Himes’ searing leads, Haley Clark’s riff wizardry, John Springer’s earth-rumbling bass, and Brandon Clark’s devastating percussion, NinjaWitch cements their position as one of the most exciting new forces in doom.

Frequency of Gods is out now in high-quality digital formats via Bandcamp, with “Star Ghost” streaming immediately for those ready to drift into the abyss.

EP Details:

Title: Frequency of Gods

Release Date: September 12, 2025

Genre: Cosmic Space Doom

For Fans Of: Monster Magnet, Hawkwind, Black Sabbath

Listen/Buy:
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NinjaWitch Lineup:

Nathan Wright – Vocals

Herb Himes – Lead Guitar

Haley Clark – Guitar

John Springer – Bass

Brandon Clark – Drums

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zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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Blabbermouth, Metal Injection, MetalSucks, Lambgoat, The PRP & MetalAddicts Amplify Ongoing Matt Zane Documentary Controversy - @thebeast

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Blabbermouth , Metal Injection , MetalSucks , Lambgoat , The PRP & MetalAddicts Amplify Ongoing Matt Zane Documentary Controversy

Wayne Static, STATIC-X , and Matt Zane at Center of Widely Covered Metal Industry Dispute

Metal Devastation PR proudly acknowledges and thanks the metal media community for the extensive coverage surrounding our client, filmmaker Matt Zane, and his forthcoming documentary centered on the lives of the late Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

Major outlets including Blabbermouth, Metal Injection, MetalSucks, Lambgoat, The PRP, MetalAddicts, and numerous others have published detailed reports addressing the recent cease and desist issued by the Wayne Static estate, as well as Zane’s response and continued commitment to completing the film.

The coverage outlines the complex and highly publicized dispute between an artist’s estate and a filmmaker with a long-standing personal and professional relationship with the subjects of the documentary. Zane, who directed multiple music videos and projects for Wayne Static and STATIC-X, has publicly stated that his intention is to honor the story Wayne and Tera personally asked him to tell, emphasizing that his film differs in scope and purpose from the officially sanctioned STATIC-X documentary currently in production.

Media reports have also highlighted Zane’s extensive background in the rock and metal world, including award-winning documentary work and collaborations with artists such as Zakk Wylde, John 5, DMC, Wednesday 13 , and STATIC-X themselves. Despite public criticism and legal pressure, Zane has reiterated that the project will move forward while respecting the estate’s control over unreleased music and officially licensed material.

As the situation continues to develop, the widespread coverage demonstrates the metal community’s ongoing interest in discussions surrounding artistic legacy, creative rights, and the preservation of music history. The conversation has sparked strong reactions across fans, artists, and industry professionals alike, reinforcing the importance of responsible, accurate press coverage in moments of controversy.

Metal Devastation PR extends its appreciation to all media outlets involved for presenting the facts, providing context, and keeping the discussion transparent and accessible to the global metal audience.



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Monday, December 15, 2025

Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 12/15/25 - 12/26/25 - @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, Farewell From the Gallows , crushed the competition with a staggering 31,226 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, December 26th at 9PM EST ! 👇











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Wayne Static Estate Issues Cease and Desist to Matt Zane — He Vows: “This Won’t Stop Me” - @thebeast

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Wayne Static Estate Issues Cease and Desist to Matt Zane — He Vows: “This Won’t Stop Me”


Los Angeles, CA — The estate and family of late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static have issued a cease and desist letter to filmmaker Matt Zane , following their recent public statement in which they “strenuously object” to Zane’s announcement of an unauthorized documentary focusing on Wayne Static and his wife, Tera Wray .

The legal notice arrived just days after the family made clear they were prepared to take action to halt any unapproved production. In a statement, the families said, “We are not interested in the further development of any unauthorized biography or documentary...”

Zane, however, remains defiant.




“This won’t stop me. I’m ready and willing to take this as far as it goes. If it ends up in court, so be it. This movie will be made and released if it’s the last thing that I do,” said Zane.




Zane has also questioned why his project has been singled out when multiple unauthorized documentaries about Wayne Static already exist online.




“If you go to YouTube right now you’ll see multiple unauthorized documentaries about Wayne Static with hundreds of thousands of views. None of them were threatened with legal action. I’m the only one served with a cease and desist letter — and I haven’t even started production yet. Why am I being singled out?” Zane stated.




Since news of the estates disapproval broke, Zane has faced intense backlash from segments of the fan community. He believes much of the criticism stems from a lack of awareness about his long-standing personal and professional relationship with Wayne Static and Tera Wray.




“Most people attacking me simply don’t know my history with Wayne and Tera or the work I’ve done over the past 15 years,” Zane explained.




Zane pointed to his filmmaking credentials and extensive work within the rock and metal world.




“My first documentary, DV Karloff: The Altered Noise , won an award at the American Horrors Film Festival. I’ve worked with Zakk Wylde, John 5, DMC, Wednesday 13 and more, directing commercials and music videos. STATIC-X themselves hired me for multiple music videos, commercials, and social media content. Wayne hired me for all of his video work after STATIC-X. My career may have started in adult films, but I haven’t been in that world for many years.”




Despite presenting what he considers clear facts, Zane says some critics refuse to reconsider their stance. The controversy has prompted him to reflect on a private exchange he once had with Wayne Static.




“Since this all started, it made me remember something Wayne told me once that’s helped me stay focused. I actually searched to see if I still had the email so I could relay it properly,” said Zane.




According to Zane, Wayne Static wrote:




“I’ve always felt people are too dumb to understand what’s really going on around us. It seems like you share that feeling.”




As tensions escalate, the dispute appears far from over. Whether resolved privately or in court, Zane insists the documentary will move forward — setting the stage for a highly publicized clash between an artist’s estate and a filmmaker claiming to honor his late friend’s legacy.




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Rock Hard Magazine Spotlights Metal Devastation PR Artists in Massive New Issue - @thebeast

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Rock Hard Magazine Spotlights Metal Devastation PR Artists in Massive New Issue

Big wins still matter, and this one is a monster.

Metal Devastation PR proudly sends a huge thank you to the legendary Rock Hard Magazine for featuring several of our artists in the latest issue. This edition is stacked to the ceiling, with Alter Bridge, Yungblud, Moonspell, Amorphis and more on board, which means serious circulation and real-world exposure. The kind that actually moves the needle.

That spotlight shines directly on St. Unholyness, Mordeth, On The Loose, Kaldeira, Psyc 6, and Jord , putting these artists in front of fresh eyes and new ears across the global metal community. This is exactly what strong, long-game PR is supposed to do.

Featured Artists Highlights


PSYC 6
Hailing from Sweden, melodic groove metal outfit Psyc 6 are currently forging ahead with a new lineup and new material. Their single Swallow the Pill pulls no punches, taking aim at a broken healthcare system and the emotional numbness it creates. Darker times demand darker music, and Psyc 6 are leaning into that truth with intent. A new album is planned for 2026.

MORDETH
Brazilian death metal veterans Mordeth return with Hermetic Creation , a brutal and thought provoking dive into sci-fi occultism. Blending atmosphere with raw aggression, the band explores the fusion of spirit, machine, creation, and destruction. Rooted in Hermetic philosophy and powered by South American intensity, this release proves Mordeth are still evolving without losing their teeth.

ON THE LOOSE
Portugal’s On The Loose deliver epic, theatrical doom metal on Path to Serenity . Founder Marco Marouco describes the album as a turning point, moving from depression toward balance and clarity. Lyrical themes explore awareness, resistance, and the reality that what matters most is how we choose to live between the beginning and the end.

KALDEIRA
From Reunion Island, Kaldeira introduce a bold new chapter with Fournaise . Formerly known as The Hill Is Burning, the band embraces a stronger identity tied to the volcanic origins of their home. Their progressive metal sound blends Western heaviness with the raw, ritualistic energy of Maloya, creating something fierce, cultural, and unmistakably their own.

ST. UNHOLYNESS
Germany’s St. Unholyness confront darkness head-on with Through High Holy Haze . Fueled by personal trauma and hard-earned self awareness, the band’s stoner doom approach thrives on contrast and provocation. Their message is blunt and honest. Growth comes from conflict, and light only exists because shadow does too.

JORD
Swedish atmospheric black metal project Jord draws inspiration directly from nature itself. Founder Jörgen Ström writes much of the material while walking alone through forests, allowing silence and space to shape the music. Influenced as much by Alcest, Katatonia, and cinematic composers as by black metal tradition, Jord delivers emotional weight, mystery, and quiet power.

Why This Matters


Rock Hard Magazine is not just another feature. It is a trusted institution in heavy music, with decades of credibility and a readership that still buys magazines, still listens deeply, and still supports bands that earn it.

This is what effective metal PR looks like. Real coverage. Real platforms. Real results.

Metal Devastation PR is proud of every artist featured, and grateful to Rock Hard Magazine for continuing to support underground and independent metal worldwide.

That’s what it’s all about.

Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/28087/kaldeira-unleashes-cataclysmic-new-album-fournaise-out-october-1-2025 />

https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/25869/new-promo-psyc-6-announces-new-ep-i-am-your-sin-melodic-groove-metal />

https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/24684/new-promo-jord-tundra-atmospheric-black-metal-folk-blackgaze />

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Friday, December 12, 2025

WOLFENSTEIN Signs to CDN Records, Preps Relentless New Album “Death Brigade” - @thebeast

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WOLFENSTEIN Signs to CDN Records, Preps Relentless New Album “Death Brigade”

New York’s Sonic Wrecking Crew Set to Unleash Chaos January 31st, 2026 — Pre-Orders Available Now


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New York, NY – The war drums are pounding and WOLFENSTEIN is storming the gates. The feral death-speed trio has officially joined forces with CDN Records and will strike hard with their forthcoming sophomore assault, Death Brigade , set to obliterate speakers on January 31st, 2026. Pre-orders are live now across all major platforms.

Emerging from the raw underground of New York’s metal scene, WOLFENSTEIN delivers an unrelenting cocktail of death, thrash, and speed metal that hits like a warhead. Channeling the fury of Bathory, Sodom, Kreator, Razor, Whiplash, and Venom, their sound is a merciless onslaught — a full-speed blitzkrieg for the brave and the bold.

Formed in late 2021/2022 by founding members Peter “The Crippler” Aversa, Miles “Animal” Manuse, and Nicholas Wesley, the trio made waves with their debut album Capital Punishment (2025). Now, fully armed and tighter than ever, Death Brigade promises an escalation of blood-fueled chaos, neck-snapping riffs, and a relentless pace that leaves nothing standing.

“There is no discharge in this war,” the band warns. Fans are advised to brace for total annihilation — WOLFENSTEIN is here, and nothing survives their sonic bombardment.

Pre-Orders for Death Brigade are live now. Lock and load.

For press inquiries, interviews, or album assets:
zach@metaldevastationradio.com

Watch the chaos unfold: WOLFENSTEIN on YouTube





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