THUNDERCHIEF, GODS & PUNKS & MOTHERTOMB FEATURED IN THE LATEST DOOM CHARTS - @thebeast

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THUNDERCHIEF, GODS & PUNKS & MOTHERTOMB FEATURED IN THE LATEST DOOM CHARTS


Metal Devastation PR is proud to spotlight three of our clients featured in this month’s Doom Charts , representing the crushing diversity of today’s doom, stoner, psychedelic, and heavy underground.

THUNDERCHIEF – With Hatchet, Pike or Morning Star…
Thunderchief have officially unleashed their brand new full-length album via ASR Records , delivering a powerful dose of underground heavy music.
Listen on Bandcamp

GODS & PUNKS – A Shrine by the Sea
The Rio de Janeiro psych/progressive/stoner rock veterans return with an expansive release praised for its massive riffs, deep grooves, atmospheric doom, and psychedelic textures. Justin Wittenmeier of DoomedForMetal praised the record for its “massive” riffs and ocean-sized grooves.
Listen on Bandcamp

MOTHERTOMB – Dying to Live
Michigan doom/stoner outfit Mothertomb make a powerful debut with Dying to Live , combining dark atmosphere, crushing riffs, and the commanding vocals of Alice Gawlinski. Steve De Rique of Howls from The Hollows, Doomed & Stoned, and Stoner HiVe called the release “Impressively oppressive!”

Listen on Bandcamp

Metal Devastation PR congratulates all three artists on their Doom Charts recognition and continues to bring underground heavy music to the attention of fans and media worldwide.

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HERETIC’S “SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME” FEATURED BY BLABBERMOUTH - @thebeast

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In Case You Missed It: Blabbermouth Spotlighted the Southern California Metal Veterans Ahead of Their New Album’s Release


Los Angeles, CA – August 2026 – Southern California heavy metal veterans HERETIC are celebrating the release of their latest album, Shape Of Things To Come , now available worldwide via Candlepower Records, while taking a moment to highlight a major piece of media coverage that may have flown under the radar.

Ahead of the album's July 24 release, Blabbermouth featured HERETIC and Shape Of Things To Come , shining a spotlight on the band's latest chapter and their continued commitment to classic heavy metal.

In the feature, Blabbermouth described HERETIC's approach as taking the band's songs to new levels with “pure intensity and grit.”

That description is fitting for a band that has been delivering heavy metal since its formation in Los Angeles in 1985.

Founding guitarist and songwriter Brian Korban discussed the inspiration behind Shape Of Things To Come , explaining that he wanted to pay tribute to the classic metal bands and early HERETIC recordings that helped shape the band's identity.




“I made a conscious effort to create songs with a wide spectrum of styles. You will hear thrash, slow songs that end fast, an acoustic ballad and medium-paced power riffs. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.”




The album was produced by Steve Watson at Watson House Studios in Pasadena, California, with the goal of capturing the band's live power while giving the songs the production they deserve.

Watson, who is also a longtime HERETIC fan, offered high praise for the finished record, stating that with Shape Of Things To Come , “HERETIC takes a stand that they are, more than ever, a heavy metal band to be reckoned with.”

Now that Shape Of Things To Come is officially out, HERETIC invites longtime fans and a new generation of metalheads to discover the 12-track album for themselves.

From thrash and power riffs to slower material, an acoustic ballad, and plenty of classic heavy metal fire, Shape Of Things To Come showcases a band embracing its history without simply living in it.

HERETIC


Brian Korban – Guitar
Angelo Espino – Bass
Stewart Fujinami – Guitar
Julian Mendez – Vocals
Sean Scott McCormick – Drums

Formed in 1985, HERETIC made their mark with “Impulse” on Metal Blade Records' Metal Massacre VII , followed by the acclaimed releases Torture Knows No Boundary and Breaking Point . Following their initial run, founding member Brian Korban went on to form REVEREND before reforming HERETIC in 2011.

The band has since released A Time Of Crisis (2012) and A Game You Cannot Win (2017), while their legacy was documented in the 2023 film Don't Turn Your Back - The Story Of Heretic .

With Shape Of Things To Come , HERETIC continues that legacy with a record that proves the fire is still burning.

SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME IS OUT NOW VIA CANDLEPOWER RECORDS.

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James Legendforge Unleashes Cinematic Power Metal Debut “The Witchfinder’s Flame” Ahead of Upcoming Album - @thebeast

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James Legendforge Unleashes Cinematic Power Metal Debut “The Witchfinder’s Flame” Ahead of Upcoming Album

UK Independent Artist Combines Dark Fantasy Storytelling, Symphonic Metal Grandeur, and AI-Assisted Production in a Bold New Chapter of Modern Metal

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United Kingdom-based independent power metal project James Legendforge has opened the gates to a new world of cinematic storytelling with the release of debut single “The Witchfinder’s Flame,” the first chapter in an ambitious multi-release campaign leading toward the upcoming debut album The Witchfinder’s Flame , arriving September 20, 2026.

Blending symphonic power metal, melodic hard rock, dark fantasy themes, and dramatic orchestration, James Legendforge creates an immersive sound built around epic melodies, anthemic choruses, and stories of myth, conflict, transformation, and inner struggle.

“The Witchfinder’s Flame” introduces listeners to a world of ancient fears, judgement, and defiance. Driven by soaring vocal melodies, powerful guitar work, theatrical arrangements, and a cinematic atmosphere, the track captures the feeling of a legendary tale brought to life through modern metal production.




“The Witchfinder’s Flame is the first spark of the James Legendforge world, a dark, cinematic power metal track about fear, judgement and defiance. It brings together my own lyrics and original vocal source recordings with AI-assisted production to create something that feels huge, cinematic, theatrical and completely true to the story I wanted to tell.”







— James Legendforge




The creative force behind the project, UK artist James Spreadbury, brings together original songwriting, human-created lyrics, and original vocal source recordings with AI-assisted production tools supporting arrangement, instrumentation, sound design, and studio effects. This unique approach allows James Legendforge to achieve the scale and atmosphere of a full production team while maintaining a personal and independent creative vision.

The debut single is only the beginning. The upcoming release campaign will continue with additional singles including “Alter Ego – The Beast Within” arriving August 2, 2026, and “The Grip of Insanity” arriving August 23, 2026, before the full 10-track debut album The Witchfinder’s Flame is unleashed on September 20, 2026.

Drawing inspiration from the worlds of fantasy, folklore, history, and personal reflection, James Legendforge delivers melodic metal for fans of Dionysus, Rhapsody, Avantasia, and listeners who crave powerful hooks, epic arrangements, and music that tells a story.

With “The Witchfinder’s Flame,” James Legendforge begins a journey where myth meets melody, and where the past, present, and imagination collide in a blazing new era of independent metal.

Release Details


Artist: James Legendforge
Release: “The Witchfinder’s Flame”
Release Date: July 19, 2026
Upcoming Album: The Witchfinder’s Flame
Album Release Date: September 20, 2026
Genre: Cinematic / Symphonic / Melodic Power Metal / Melodic Hard Rock
Label: Independent / Self-Released via DistroKid

Credits


Lyrics: James Spreadbury / James Legendforge
Original Vocal Source Recordings, Melodies & Creative Direction: James Spreadbury / James Legendforge
Arrangement, Instrumentation, Production Support, Sound Design & Studio Effects: AI-assisted production workflow utilizing Suno and related digital audio tools
Final Mastering / Audio Preparation: Mixea Mastering via DistroKid

Management: Self-managed / Independent Artist

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BLEEDING ANTLERS Return With Darker, Heavier Sophomore Album Songs of Praise Out August 22, 2026 - @thebeast

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BLEEDING ANTLERS Return With Darker, Heavier Sophomore Album Songs of Praise Out August 22, 2026

For Fans of Pallbearer, Candlemass, and Type O Negative

Six years after emerging from the shadows with their critically acclaimed debut Stagmata , UK doom metal collective Bleeding Antlers return with their long-awaited sophomore album, Songs of Praise , arriving August 22, 2026 .

Born from what was originally meant to be nothing more than a stag party adventure across Europe in 2016, Bleeding Antlers transformed an unlikely brotherhood into one of underground doom's most distinctive voices. Blending crushing doom metal with progressive rock, sleaze, folk shanties, and gothic atmosphere, the band has carved out a sound that is both theatrical and deeply immersive.

Where Stagmata introduced the world to Bleeding Antlers, Songs of Praise pushes their vision even further into the darkness.




" Stagmata was us finding the sound of Bleeding Antlers. Songs of Praise is us learning what to do with the silence around it. More space, more weight, and a lot darker in tone than Stagmata. "




Produced, mixed, and mastered by Simon Bismarck , Songs of Praise presents seven haunting compositions that explore temptation, loss, mythology, mortality, and spiritual conflict. Despite its title, this is no traditional hymnbook. These are songs of devotion aimed toward altogether different altars.

From the apocalyptic groove of "When the Sun Bursts" to the folk-horror atmosphere of "Meet Me in the Woods at Midnight," the Norse-inspired weight of "Fimbulwinter," and the haunting reinterpretation of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans," the album offers a diverse yet cohesive journey through doom-laden storytelling. It concludes with "Crooked Lines," an epic meditation on faith, temptation, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.

Track Listing


The Devil of Mariazell
Meet Me in the Woods at Midnight
Blue Jeans
When the Sun Bursts
The Ghost of Oliver Reed
Fimbulwinter
Crooked Lines

Bleeding Antlers first captured attention with Stagmata , earning widespread praise throughout the underground metal community.

Critical acclaim for Stagmata :

"Behind the satyr masks and cloven-hoofed animal obsession they have genuinely excellent songs and an album that draws you in with each listen."
4.5/5 – Emerging Rock Bands Magazine

"Perhaps the finest set of sleazy psychedelic doom shanties ever committed to record."
The Metal Show

"Folk-goth glamour, Hammer-horror camp and drunken satanic swagger... you'd have a hell of a good time."
No Clean Singing

"Stagmata is the sound I wish Metallica had evolved into after Reload."
7.5/10 – Rock Hard Greece

To celebrate the release, Bleeding Antlers will embark on a series of UK headline performances beginning in September, followed by appearances at Rustfest , North West Doom Fest , Godivageddon , and additional festival dates extending into 2027.

With Songs of Praise , Bleeding Antlers have crafted an album that is darker, more dynamic, and more emotionally powerful than its predecessor while remaining unmistakably their own. Equal parts cathedral doom, occult folk tale, and drunken midnight sermon, the record stands as the band's boldest statement to date.

Album Information


Artist: Bleeding Antlers

Album: Songs of Praise

Release Date: August 22, 2026

Genre: Doom Metal

For Fans Of: Pallbearer, Candlemass, Type O Negative

Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Simon Bismarck

Band Lineup



Simon Bismarck – Vocals
Good Luke – Guitar
Prince Ben – Bass
Bad Luke – Brown Notes
Ghost Pete – Drums & Vocals

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METAL DEVASTATION RADIO AND PR CLOSE IN ON 30 MILLION TOTAL VIEWS - @thebeast

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METAL DEVASTATION RADIO AND PR CLOSE IN ON 30 MILLION TOTAL VIEWS


July Growth Pushes Underground Metal Platform to 29.9 Million Views With Historic Milestone Within Reach


The countdown is on.

Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR have continued their unstoppable growth, adding 369,317 views during July 2026 and pushing the platform's all-time total to an incredible 29,928,478 views .

With less than 75,000 views remaining before reaching the historic 30 million view milestone , Metal Devastation is closer than ever to achieving one of the biggest milestones in its history.

Built from the ground up through dedication, independent spirit, and a relentless commitment to underground heavy music, Metal Devastation continues proving that independent metal media can reach a worldwide audience without corporate backing or industry gatekeepers.

JULY KEEPS THE UNDERGROUND MOVING


The July numbers continue to show the strength and reach of the Metal Devastation community:




369,317 total views

88,000 active users

86,000 new users

1.2 million tracked events , including article views, radio streams, submissions, clicks, and fan engagement

957,000 Google Search impressions



Those numbers pushed Metal Devastation's lifetime view count from 29,559,161 to 29,928,478 .

The next milestone is already in sight.

30 million views is within reach.

FROM THE FRONTLINES


"Watching this continue to grow is absolutely incredible," says Zach Moonshine.

"Every month proves what happens when independent artists, fans, media, and supporters come together. These numbers aren't just statistics. Every view represents someone discovering a band, hearing a new song, reading an interview, or finding an artist they may have never encountered otherwise."

"We're less than a milestone away from 30 million views, and that achievement belongs to everyone who has supported Metal Devastation over the years."

BUILT BY THE UNDERGROUND, FOR THE UNDERGROUND


Behind every number is a worldwide community keeping heavy music alive:




Independent bands creating powerful new music

Labels supporting the next generation of metal

Promoters and publicists creating opportunities

Media outlets covering the scene

DJs sharing new sounds with listeners worldwide

Fans discovering and supporting underground artists

Metal Devastation Radio delivering heavy music around the clock

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest bringing the community together in person



Every article, interview, stream, submission, premiere, and share continues expanding the reach of underground metal.

SEARCHING FOR METAL


Search visibility continues to be one of Metal Devastation's strongest growth engines.

During July alone, Metal Devastation generated 957,000 Google Search impressions , helping connect fans with underground bands, breaking news, interviews, reviews, festival coverage, and new music discoveries.

Every search is another chance for an independent artist to be discovered.

THE FINAL PUSH TO 30 MILLION


The road that started with a passion for heavy music is now approaching another historic milestone.

Metal Devastation Radio and PR will continue supporting independent artists, promoting new releases, interviewing legendary musicians and rising talent, covering the underground scene, and providing a worldwide platform for bands that deserve to be heard.

"The numbers are exciting, but the real victory is the community behind them," Moonshine adds.

"Thirty million views represents millions of moments where someone connected with heavy music. That's what this has always been about."

THANK YOU


This milestone belongs to every musician, listener, label, promoter, venue, festival organizer, journalist, DJ, and supporter who continues standing behind independent heavy music.

The underground doesn't wait for permission.

It builds its own stage.

And together, we're about to cross 30 million views .

About Metal Devastation Radio and PR


Founded in 2013, Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR have become leading voices in the global underground metal community. Through 24/7 radio programming, worldwide promotional campaigns, artist interviews, news coverage, festival production, and dedicated support for independent bands, the platform continues connecting heavy music fans across the globe.

Contact:
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zach@metaldevastationradio.net


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Kelly Osbourne Appears To Respond To Sid Wilson Rumors As Slipknot Drama Continues - @thebeast

Kelly Osbourne Appears To Respond To Sid Wilson Rumors As Slipknot Drama Continues


The ongoing speculation surrounding SLIPKNOT turntablist Sid Wilson’s reported departure from the band has taken another unexpected turn after Kelly Osbourne shared a series of emotional messages on social media that many fans believe were aimed at her former fiancé.

Although Osbourne never directly mentioned Wilson by name, the timing of the posts and the subject matter have led many followers to connect the messages to the recent reports surrounding the longtime SLIPKNOT member.

In one Instagram Story, Kelly wrote:




“Wake the fk up take some responsibility I will not take your st anymore! I’m done. I want to be happy and I have a beautiful son to raise. Leave me alone. let me heal. I can’t protect you from yourself anymore.”




She followed that message with another post appearing to address personal matters, writing:




“Also while I’m at it can I have my dogs back and all my possessions. Oh yeah and maybe some child support?”




Earlier in the series of posts, Osbourne shared the statement:




“The loudest defense of the guilty is rarely innocence.”




She continued with another message about accountability and blame, writing:




“When the mask slips, they don’t face the mirror they throw it at someone else. This is why I always take accountability!”




Kelly also reposted quote cards focused on protecting her son and shared music alongside the posts, including songs by Lewis Capaldi and “Love the Hell Out of You.”

Kelly Osbourne And Sid Wilson’s Relationship Timeline


The posts come several months after Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson reportedly ended their engagement.

The couple, who share a son named Sidney, born in November 2022, became engaged backstage during BLACK SABBATH’s final concert in July 2025. Reports later indicated that the engagement ended in March 2026.

Their relationship had been closely followed by both rock and metal fans, as Wilson’s connection to SLIPKNOT and Osbourne’s longtime place in the rock world made them a high-profile couple.

Reports Claim Slipknot’s Split With Sid Wilson Was Long Developing


The latest social media developments follow a report from TMZ claiming that Wilson’s reported exit from SLIPKNOT was “a long time coming.”

According to the report, the band allegedly decided to part ways with the 49-year-old musician after members had “finally had enough” of issues involving his behavior and interactions with bandmates.

TMZ also reported that SLIPKNOT had planned to announce Wilson’s departure themselves but that the announcement was reportedly disrupted after the news leaked before the band’s expected statement.

At this time, SLIPKNOT has not publicly released an official announcement confirming Wilson’s departure.

Slipknot Members Share Cryptic Messages Amid Fan Speculation


Following the reports, several people connected to SLIPKNOT have shared messages online that fans have interpreted as reactions to the situation.

Guitarist Jim Root posted a message on Instagram urging fans not to rush to judgment:




“Don’t believe every thing you read. Stop. Think. Take a breath. Sit with it for awhile. Maybe. Just maybe even wait until there’s more information.”




Root’s post did not directly mention Wilson or SLIPKNOT’s reported lineup changes, but many fans viewed it as a reminder to wait for confirmed information.

Mick Thomson’s wife, Stacy Thomson, also shared a message that drew attention from fans.

She reposted a humorous quote from the 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off:




 “My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with a girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it’s pretty serious.”

Like Root’s message, Stacy Thomson’s post made no direct mention of Sid Wilson or the reports surrounding SLIPKNOT. However, many fans interpreted the playful quote as a commentary on the growing rumor cycle and the rapid spread of unconfirmed information across social media.

Wilson himself has remained publicly silent regarding the reports. His first Instagram post following the rumors focused on promoting his independent merchandise store and did not address SLIPKNOT or the speculation surrounding his status with the band. He later avoided answering questions from photographers who approached him about his reported departure while he was arriving at a recording studio in Los Angeles.


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Ola Englund Unleashes New Single and Video "Dogma Progma" Ahead of The Neverending Story - @thebeast

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Ola Englund Unleashes New Single and Video "Dogma Progma" Ahead of The Neverending Story

Acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and content creator Ola Englund returns with another crushing preview of his highly anticipated solo album.

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce the release of "Dogma Progma," the brand new single and official music video from Ola Englund . The track is the latest offering from his upcoming solo album, The Neverending Story , arriving October 14, 2026 .

Following the enthusiastic response to previous singles including "The Ember Saga" and "The Guillotine," Englund continues building anticipation for the album with another powerful display of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and cinematic songwriting.

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Blending technical precision, memorable hooks, and Ola's unmistakable guitar tone, "Dogma Progma" further showcases the ambitious scope of The Neverending Story . The album promises a dynamic journey inspired by fantasy, cinematic storytelling, and riff driven metal, while highlighting the musicianship that has made Englund one of modern metal's most respected guitarists and creators.

Previous singles from the album campaign have earned praise from leading metal media outlets including Metal Injection, BraveWords, Burn, Lambgoat, Metal Anarchy, Metal War, Eternal Terror, The Metal Mag, and The Metallist, helping build excitement for what is shaping up to be one of the year's most anticipated metal releases.

The Neverending Story features ten original tracks:

The Ember Saga
Game Over
The Astral Gate
Dogma Progma
The Guillotine
Means to an End
World Rift
The First of its Kind
Artax Reborn
Sun & The Moon Part 2

Known worldwide as the founder of Solar Guitars, a member of Feared, and for his work with The Haunted and Six Feet Under, Ola Englund has become one of modern metal's most recognizable guitarists. His massively successful YouTube channel and dedication to the global guitar community have earned him millions of followers and a reputation that extends far beyond the stage.

As anticipation continues to build toward the release of The Neverending Story , "Dogma Progma" stands as another powerful chapter in an album that promises to be Ola Englund's most ambitious solo work to date.

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