HEXECUTIONER Announces New Single “Shapeshifter” and Upcoming Album Ascension Rock - @thebeast

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HEXECUTIONER Announces New Single “Shapeshifter” and Upcoming Album Ascension Rock

Psych Doom / Stoner Doom / Heavy Metal

“Shapeshifter” Single & Music Video Arrive September 25, 2026
Ascension Rock Full-Length Album Arrives October 23, 2026

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Hexecutioner is preparing to unleash a new chapter of heavy, psychedelic darkness with the upcoming release of “Shapeshifter,” the first single from the band’s forthcoming full-length album, Ascension Rock .

Set for release on September 25, 2026 , “Shapeshifter” introduces listeners to the strange and expansive sonic world of Ascension Rock , with an accompanying official music video also in the works. The single will lead into the album’s full release on October 23, 2026 .

Drawing from doom metal, stoner rock, psych doom, hard rock, and traditional heavy metal, Hexecutioner crafts a sound built around massive riffs, melodic weight, psychedelic atmosphere, and a sense of ominous exploration. Ascension Rock pushes that formula into more epic territory, creating a record where crushing heaviness meets the feeling of something far more mysterious lurking just beyond the veil.

The band describes the world surrounding Ascension Rock as one of “high strangeness,” where energies of darkness and light, old and new, collide through wormholes, unseen forces, altered dimensions, and sound frequency rituals.

Following Hexecutioner’s well-received 2025 sophomore album, Tornit , Ascension Rock marks another step forward for the band. The new album features six tracks recorded with Dylan Wall at 7Hills Studio and introduces bassist Daniel McManus to the lineup alongside Erin Gravina (vocals/guitar) and Bryce Hebner (drums) .

The result is a carefully constructed slab of psychedelic heaviness designed to leave a lasting impression.

“Shapeshifter” arrives September 25, with Ascension Rock following October 23.

Hexecutioner Is:


Erin Gravina – Vocals / Guitar
Daniel McManus – Bass
Bryce Hebner – Drums

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Doom Metal • Stoner Rock • Stoner Doom • Psych Doom • Heavy Metal • Hard Rock

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DARREN MICHAEL BOYD Unveils Dreamy Instrumental Surf Rock Journey With “The Day Beneath Yesterday” - @thebeast

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DARREN MICHAEL BOYD Unveils Dreamy Instrumental Surf Rock Journey With “The Day Beneath Yesterday”

From the album Perpetual Night | Released January 25, 2026

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Instrumental guitarist and composer DARREN MICHAEL BOYD takes listeners on a haunting, atmospheric journey with “The Day Beneath Yesterday,” a standout track from his album Perpetual Night . Released January 25, 2026, the track blends dreamy, exotic textures with Boyd’s hard rock roots, creating an instrumental experience that is equal parts mysterious, melodic, and cinematic.

Described as Instrumental Spooky Surf , “The Day Beneath Yesterday” showcases Boyd’s approach to guitar-driven composition, where melody takes center stage and every note has a purpose.




“The Day Beneath Yesterday has a bit of a dreamy, exotic sound going on, while staying true to my Hard Rock roots. Melody is always my main focus – no wasted notes.”




The accompanying music video adds another layer of personality to the track, featuring Boyd putting a guitar through a particularly brutal visual experience. Eagle-eyed viewers may also spot a very special guest appearance from Bo the dog , who apparently had a great time watching a tornado of bubbles unfold during the shoot.

And as Boyd explains, the guitar had already reached the end of its useful life before filming, so no perfectly good instrument was harmed in the making of the video. Probably.

“The Day Beneath Yesterday” has also earned a notable distinction in Nashville, Tennessee, becoming the only instrumental Rock song currently in regular rotation on the JMA Network Music TV Channel .

Boyd’s momentum throughout 2025 and 2026 has been impressive. In 2026, he was nominated for three Josie Music Awards , including Instrumental Album of the Year for Perpetual Night , Instrumental Song of the Year for “The Day Beneath Yesterday,” and Musician of the Year – Guitarist .

His recent accomplishments also include having the Perpetual Night music video selected for the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival in 2026. In 2025, Perpetual Night won Best Music Video at The Alternative Film Festival in Toronto (ALTFF) , while Boyd became a three-time finalist with an honourable mention at the Guitarist Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina . In 2024, he was named Composer of the Year at the Red Carpet Awards Show in Europe .

With Perpetual Night , Darren Michael Boyd continues to carve out a distinctive space where instrumental hard rock, atmospheric soundscapes, exotic melodies, and cinematic visual storytelling collide.



“The Day Beneath Yesterday” is out now.

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RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE Announces New Album Choose Your Scare, Arriving September 18, 2026 - @thebeast

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RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE Announces New Album Choose Your Scare, Arriving September 18, 2026

Pittsburgh Horror Punk/Heavy Metal Outfit Returns With First New Music Since 2024’s Tales of Terror

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s horror punk/heavy metal fiends Rise From Your Grave are set to unleash their new album, Choose Your Scare , on September 18, 2026 , marking the band’s first release of new music since their 2024 album Tales of Terror .

Blending the raw aggression of classic punk with the crushing influence of heavy metal, Rise From Your Grave have built a reputation in the underground for high-energy music, vivid horror storytelling, a wicked sense of humor, and an unapologetic love of all things macabre. Their sound strikes a bloody balance between punk attitude and metal muscle, making Choose Your Scare a natural next chapter for the Pittsburgh outfit.

Fans of Blitzkid, The Misfits, and Evelyn’s Casket will find plenty to sink their teeth into as Rise From Your Grave deliver another dose of horror-fueled punk mayhem.

Adding an extra dose of sinister atmosphere to the album, the song “The Phantom” features Katie Garner of Freddy VS on guest vocals. The collaboration brings another distinctive voice into the band’s twisted musical universe and adds to the album’s already formidable horror aesthetic.

Choose Your Scare was self-produced by Rise From Your Grave, keeping the release firmly rooted in the band’s own creative vision and underground DIY spirit.

Following Tales of Terror , Choose Your Scare represents the next evolution of Rise From Your Grave’s signature blend of horror punk and heavy metal. With new songs, new nightmares, and plenty of dark humor in store, the band is ready to crawl back out of the grave and make some noise.

Rise From Your Grave – Choose Your Scare
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Genre: Horror Punk / Heavy Metal
Production: Self-Produced

For Fans Of: Blitzkid, The Misfits, Evelyn’s Casket

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MATT ZANE RESPONDS TO STATIC-X LAWSUIT: “THIS WON’T STOP ME” - @thebeast

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MATT ZANE RESPONDS TO STATIC-X LAWSUIT: “THIS WON’T STOP ME”

Filmmaker Addresses Lawsuit Seeking More Than $1 Million Over Disputed Wayne Static and Tera Wray Documentary


LOS ANGELES, CA — September 4, 2026 — Filmmaker Matt Zane is speaking out following a lawsuit filed by Static-X, bassist Tony Campos, and vocalist/manager Edsel Dope that seeks more than $1 million in damages and stems from an ongoing dispute surrounding Zane's documentary project focusing on the lives of late Static-X frontman Wayne Static and his wife, Tera Wray.

The lawsuit, filed in California on August 20, 2026, represents the latest escalation in a dispute that has developed around Zane's documentary project and his previous work with the Static-X camp. The lawsuit includes multiple claims, including copyright infringement, false light, breach of contract, breach of confidence, and alleged violations of California law. Those claims remain allegations and have not been adjudicated by a court.

Zane maintains that the origins of his documentary project go back years and that he had discussed the concept and received support for the project before circumstances surrounding his relationship with the Static-X camp changed.

According to Zane, the situation shifted once he was prepared to move forward with actively developing the film. He says Static-X subsequently withdrew its support, while the Wayne Static estate issued a cease-and-desist concerning the project.

Zane characterizes the lawsuit as the latest attempt to prevent the documentary from being completed and released.




“This is just another tactic to get me to stop making the documentary. It’s ridiculous. This won’t stop me,” said Zane.




Zane: “I Know What Wayne and Tera Wanted”


Zane says the documentary is intended to focus primarily on Wayne Static and Tera Wray, their relationship, and the final years of their lives, rather than functioning as another documentary about Static-X as a band.

The filmmaker has previously stated that he had discussed the concept with members of the Static-X camp and believed the projects could exist independently, with the official Evil Disco documentary focusing on Static-X while his film centers on Wayne and Tera as individuals. Zane has also publicly maintained that he had a longstanding personal and creative relationship with the couple.

Zane says he has attempted to communicate directly with members of both Wayne Static's and Tera Wray's families in an effort to explain what he describes as the documentary's actual purpose and intentions.

“I believe Wayne and Tera's family were lied to about my intentions,” said Zane. “I've talked to various people in both families. Tera's family thankfully saw enough of what Static-X were trying to do and pulled permission for Tera to be used in their movie Evil Disco . Unfortunately, Wayne's family won't directly correspond with me anymore.”

Zane has previously described his documentary as a separate project from Evil Disco , stating that he believes both films can exist because they tell fundamentally different stories.

Documentary Project Continues Despite Litigation


The lawsuit now adds another legal chapter to a dispute that has been publicly developing for more than a year. Zane has continued to defend his decision to pursue the documentary and has repeatedly stated that he intends to finish the project.

Despite the litigation, Zane says his position has not changed.




“This won’t stop me,” Zane reiterated.




The lawsuit is ongoing, and the allegations made in the complaint remain disputed. Zane maintains that he intends to continue pursuing his documentary and telling the story he believes Wayne Static and Tera Wray wanted told.

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VALE END Unleash New Music Video for “Umbra” - @thebeast

VALE END Unleash New Music Video for “Umbra”


New England melodic/progressive metal band delivers a dark and atmospheric visual journey through fear, ghosts, and the demons within


New England melodic/progressive metal outfit VALE END have released their new music video for “Umbra,” available now exclusively through Metal Devastation Radio .

Blending eerie atmosphere, melodic heaviness, progressive musicianship, and powerful female-fronted vocals, Vale End have developed a sound that draws from influences ranging from Black Sabbath and Alice In Chains to Opeth, Mastodon, and Deftones . With “Umbra,” the band brings those elements together for a dark and visually engaging new release.

The band explains why they chose “Umbra” as their next single:




“We chose Umbra as our next single because we felt the lyrics complimented the slow, dark groove of the song. This lyric video has some excellent visuals tied into it as well that really make the lyrics come alive, wait until the end for some of the best of those visuals!”




Lyrically, “Umbra” explores the fear of allowing our darkest emotions to take control, using supernatural imagery to represent the ghosts, anxieties, and inner demons that can consume us.




“Umbra's lyrics tap into the fear of letting our darkest feelings take a hold of us in an almost supernatural way, being overwhelmed by the ghosts of our lives and the anxieties that become our demons. Death feels as if it looms over us in our dark thoughts but there is always a light to bring our souls back to better places.”




Those themes fit naturally with the band's overall identity.

Vale End takes its name from Vale End Cemetery in Wilton, New Hampshire , a historic cemetery with a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in New England. Dating back to before the American Revolution, the cemetery and the folklore surrounding it have helped inspire the band's fascination with the darker side of New England history.

Originally formed as a creative outlet for musicians who were involved in separate projects, Vale End quickly developed into a full-time band focused on writing and performing music they were passionate about.

Their sound combines powerful, sometimes soaring clean vocals with eerie guitar chord voicings, heavy riffs, intricate bass work, and hard-hitting, articulate drumming. The result is a style that manages to be melodic and progressive while still bringing plenty of weight and aggression.

The band's five-song EP Prosthetic Waltz established that foundation. Recorded in September 2024 at Seven West Studios in Charleston, West Virginia, the EP was produced, engineered, recorded, and mixed by Chris “OJ” Ojeda of Byzantine , with mastering handled by Alan Douches of West West Side Music in New York.

With the release of “Umbra,” Vale End continue building toward an ambitious future that includes expanding their live reach, connecting with new audiences, recording more material, and pursuing opportunities for touring, distribution, and label support.

VALE END


Jo’Rinda Johnsen – Vocals
Jason Kuntz – Guitar
Ty Snitko – Live Bass
Robert “Jamie” Clark – Drums

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The new Vale End music video for “Umbra” is available now.

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HELLUCINATION UNLEASH “PETRIFIED” — A DARK AND CRUSHING FIRST CHAPTER OF UPCOMING ALBUM PENUMBRAL - @thebeast

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HELLUCINATION UNLEASH “PETRIFIED” — A DARK AND CRUSHING FIRST CHAPTER OF UPCOMING ALBUM PENUMBRAL

Italian Death Metal Force Returns With a Modern Blend of Brutality, Technicality, and Atmospheric Darkness


Release Date: September 1, 2026
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans Of: Gojira, Whitechapel, Meshuggah, Cult of Luna

ROME, ITALY — Italian modern death metal force Hellucination officially unleash their new single “Petrified” , September 1, 2026. The track serves as the first single from the band's upcoming full-length album, Penumbral , opening the door to a darker, more introspective chapter in the band's evolution.

Built on crushing riffs, extreme aggression, intricate rhythmic structures, and atmospheric textures, “Petrified” offers a powerful introduction to the sonic world of Penumbral . Drawing from death metal, black metal, progressive metal, djent, hardcore, and post-metal, Hellucination have crafted a sound that balances sheer brutality with emotional depth and experimentation.

“Petrified” is the beginning of a much larger story.

Penumbral : A Story of Mourning, Obsession, and Letting Go


Penumbral is conceived as a true concept album, built around an original narrative exploring grief, obsession, the dissolution of identity, and ultimately the necessity of letting go.

The story follows two people connected by an exceptionally deep bond. When one dies, the survivor becomes consumed by grief, unable to accept the loss. That overwhelming mourning mysteriously disrupts the deceased's passage into the afterlife, bringing them back to the world of the living through an unnatural form of reincarnation.

At first, their reunion appears to be a miracle. But as time passes, the consequences of defying the natural order become impossible to ignore. The deceased is no longer truly part of the living world, while the survivor begins to recognize the distance and transformation separating them.

Ultimately, the natural cycle must be restored.

The deceased finds peace beyond life, while the survivor learns that true healing requires accepting loss, releasing grief, and moving forward. In this sense, Penumbral becomes a journey through mourning and obsession that culminates in symbolic death, acceptance, and rebirth.

A Sound Built From Darkness and Experimentation


Musically, Penumbral represents several years of creative development as Hellucination searched for a sound capable of bringing together the different sides of their musical identity.

The band's influences stretch from the crushing intensity and aggression of Gojira and Whitechapel to the technical complexity and atmospheric approach of Meshuggah and Cult of Luna . Rather than simply replicating those influences, Hellucination use them as foundations for a sound where heaviness, emotional depth, rhythmic complexity, and experimentation coexist.

Compared with their previous album, Multiverse , Penumbral pushes the band into darker and more introspective territory, mirroring the record's central themes.

The album's production was shaped through collaboration with Stefano Morabito at 1Gth Cellar Studio , resulting in a massive, contemporary production designed to preserve the personality and authenticity at the heart of Hellucination's music.

A Decade-Plus of Evolution


Formed in Rome in October 2010, Hellucination began as a four-piece featuring Massimiliano on bass, Andrea on drums, and Lorenzo Sicuro and Francesco Xella on guitars. The band quickly began writing original material and establishing themselves on the Roman metal circuit.

After several lineup changes, the band released their debut three-track EP, Ruins , in March 2013, followed by their first European tour through Slovakia and Poland.

Their first full-length album, Katabasis , arrived in March 2015. In 2017, Hellucination signed with Rome-based label Time To Kill Records and began work on their second full-length. That album, Multiverse , was released in May 2018, preceded by the single “Overhumanist.” Silvia Pistolesi joined the band on bass during the same period.

The years that followed saw Hellucination continue performing throughout Italy and Europe while developing partnerships with various gear and string brands. In 2020, the band also launched a Kickstarter campaign with Nebulae to fund their first post-pandemic concert. The campaign reached its goal in only six days, leading to their November 2021 return to the stage at Traffic Live Club in Rome.

In 2022, Hellucination joined Nebulae for the Pulses from the Multiverse 2022 Tour , performing across Italy and San Marino.

Now, the band enters its next chapter with Penumbral .

Hellucination Are:


Francesco Xella — Vocals & Guitar
Lorenzo Sicuro — Guitar
Silvia Pistolesi — Bass
Andrea Scimò — Drums

All songs written, arranged, and produced by Hellucination.

Mixed & Mastered by: Stefano Morabito at 1Gth Cellar Studio
“Aeternum Vale” Recorded by: Leonardo Bellavista at Void Studio
Spoken Word on “Joy and Sorrow”: Nicole Pyrathon
Visualizer: Motus Insaniam
Artwork: Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration

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70,000 TONS OF METAL 2027: TALIA HOIT SET TO TAKE “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” TO THE HIGH SEAS - @thebeast

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TALIA HOIT SET TO TAKE SYMPHONIC METAL TO THE HIGH SEAS AT 70,000 TONS OF METAL 2027

Following the Release of Her Acclaimed New Album “When The Skies Fall,” Talia Hoit Joins a Stacked International Lineup Featuring Exodus, Wolfheart, Brymir, Avaland and More


JACKSON, TN – September 3, 2026 – The timing couldn't be better for Talia Hoit .

Just days after the release of her powerful new full-length album “When The Skies Fall” via SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH , symphonic metal artist Talia Hoit has been officially confirmed for 70,000 Tons of Metal 2027 , bringing her music to one of the most prestigious and unique metal festivals in the world.

Hoit's appearance aboard the 2027 sailing comes at a pivotal moment in her career. Her second full-length album, released August 28, has already received international attention, including an impressive 8/10 rating from legendary German metal publication Rock Hard Magazine .

Now, she is taking that music to sea.

70,000 Tons of Metal 2027 will feature 60 bands performing two sets each , bringing thousands of metal fans together for an unparalleled festival experience aboard the ship.

And the lineup is getting seriously heavy.

Among the latest wave of artists announced alongside Talia Hoit are legendary thrash metal veterans Exodus , Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse Wolfheart , Finnish melodic metal act Brymir , cinematic metal project Avaland , and Famous Strangers , adding even more international firepower to an already massive 2027 lineup.

For Talia Hoit, being selected for the festival represents a major new chapter following the release of When The Skies Fall .

The album finds Hoit pushing her deeply personal songwriting into a larger symphonic metal landscape, combining intimate piano and vocal compositions with sweeping orchestration, powerful metal instrumentation, and emotionally charged performances.

Rock Hard Magazine's Iberis praised the album as an “even more powerful and evocative evolution” of Hoit's 2024 debut Oceans , ultimately describing When The Skies Fall as:




“A work as powerful as it is fragile.”




The publication also characterized Hoit's songwriting as “art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation.”

Those words speak directly to the heart of Hoit's music.

Long before the songs became fully realized symphonic metal compositions, many began as personal reflections, poems, melodies, and emotional processing. Hoit describes this foundation as her “piano confessional” , where deeply personal experiences become the starting point for songs about identity, transformation, love, grief, loss, resilience, and emotional survival.

Now those songs are headed to one of metal's most legendary stages.

And in the case of 70,000 Tons of Metal, the stage just happens to be floating in the middle of the ocean.

FROM “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” TO 70,000 TONS


The release of When The Skies Fall marks a significant evolution in Talia Hoit's artistic journey.

Following her 2024 debut album Oceans , Hoit has expanded her sound into a cinematic and emotionally expansive form of symphonic metal while maintaining the intimate songwriting foundation that makes her music uniquely personal.

Singles including “All You Want” and “Again” have already introduced listeners to the album's emotional world, while the complete ten-track record tells a much larger story of what happens when everything familiar begins to crumble and the struggle to discover what remains.

That journey now continues aboard 70,000 Tons of Metal.

For an artist whose music explores the tension between devastation and hope, there may be no better setting than a ship filled with thousands of metal fans, surrounded by ocean, with some of the world's most respected metal acts performing just steps away.

Talia Hoit is going to sea.

And she's bringing When The Skies Fall with her.

70,000 TONS OF METAL 2027


70,000 Tons of Metal is the world's largest heavy metal cruise, bringing 60 metal bands and thousands of metal fans together for an unparalleled festival experience at sea. Every band performs two sets during the voyage, giving fans an opportunity to experience their favorite artists in an intimate and completely unique environment.

The 2027 lineup continues to expand, with recent announcements including Talia Hoit, Exodus, Wolfheart, Brymir, Avaland, Famous Strangers and more.

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WHEN THE SKIES FALL


Artist: Talia Hoit
Album: When The Skies Fall
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Label: SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH
Format: Full-Length Album
Tracks: 10
Status: OUT NOW

For Fans Of: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, Evanescence

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ROCK HARD MAGAZINE REVIEW


8/10

“A work as powerful as it is fragile.”

“Art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation.”

Rock Hard Magazine – Iberis

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