Knoxville’s Dissonance Unleashes Blistering New Video Induced Mentacide Featuring Ricky Myers of Suffocation - @thebeast

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Knoxville’s Dissonance Unleashes Blistering New Video Induced Mentacide Featuring Ricky Myers of Suffocation

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Knoxville, TN – Rising death/black thrash forces Dissonance have officially unleashed their devastating new single, Induced Mentacide , via Maelstrom Records . Fans of At the Gates, Death, and Skeletal Remains are in for a punishing, high-octane ride through relentless riffs and unrelenting aggression.

Formed in 2024 by Levi Fuselier (whose metal roots include stints in brutal death giants Disgorge and Pathology) and Dustin Hurt , Knoxville-based Dissonance has quickly made waves in the underground extreme metal scene. The current lineup features Jonathan Joubert on vocals, Fuselier on rhythm guitar, Hurt on lead guitar, and Nick Ziros on bass, with the band actively seeking a permanent drummer.

The single features a jaw-dropping guest appearance by Ricky Myers of Suffocation, adding a layer of technical brutality that takes Induced Mentacide to a new level of intensity. Recorded by Fuselier and Ziros, and mixed and mastered by Fuselier, the track delivers the raw precision and chaos Dissonance has become known for.




“ Induced Mentacide is everything we wanted death and black thrash to feel—raw, punishing, and absolutely unrelenting. Having Ricky on this track pushed us all to the edge,” says Levi Fuselier.




The official video for Induced Mentacide is out now, bringing the track’s ferocity to life visually. The single is available everywhere, proving Knoxville’s Dissonance is ready to crush the scene and remind metal fans what true extremity sounds like.

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EMG partners with California progressive metalcore band Baby On A Rampage! - @thebeast

Based out of Oakland, CA, Baby on a Rampage is a metalcore band formed in early 2022. The band creates a vivid soundscape, where mind bending grooves and soaring riffs surge into violence-inducing breakdowns in an instant. Their politically and emotionally charged lyrics scorch through the music, leading their listeners on a journey of catharsis. The band embraces a restless DIY spirit, and tours have brought them from Vancouver to Texas in support of their 2025 debut album ‘Fall With Disgrace’.


“We are hyped to be working with EMG as we take on bigger tours and work on new music. This is a big step for us and we can’t wait to show you all what’s in store for this year; it’s shaping up to be amazing!”


Baby on a Rampage is Ash Lee, Lyra Renninger, and John Muir, with live guitarist Lucas Garstke. They are in the process of writing their next release, and planning out a full tour of the US this summer.


Baby On A Rampage are a must for fans of acts such as Gojira, Karnivool, Baroness, and Lamb of God


LINKS:


Website: babyonarampage.com


Youtube: youtube.com/@babyonarampage


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Cryptopsy Claim Second Decibel Magazine Cover as 2026 Tour Dominance Continues! - @thebeast

Cryptopsy Claim Second Decibel Magazine Cover as 2026 Tour Dominance Continues!


There are death metal bands, and then there is Cryptopsy. The Canadian extreme metal legends have officially landed their second Decibel Magazine cover in under a year, cementing 2026 as another career peak for one of the most vicious and technically lethal bands the genre has ever produced.

Fresh off tearing through a largely sold-out European headline tour, Cryptopsy show zero signs of slowing down. The band is once again nominated for Best Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards , a category they already conquered just two years ago. Now, they are set to headline the longest-running heavy metal tour in North America as the featured act on the Decibel Magazine Tour 2026.

Their latest album, An Insatiable Violence , has been a major catalyst behind this renewed surge of momentum. The record sees the band blending surgical precision with savage intent, proving they are not just surviving in the modern death metal landscape, but dominating it. The Decibel cover also nods to Cryptopsy’s legendary legacy, with 2026 marking the 30th anniversary of their genre-defining album None So Vile , a release that remains a benchmark for technical brutality.

Decibel Magazine Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian summed it up best, calling this era “Peak Cryptopsy,” a rare moment where a band’s ferocious present and untouchable past collide at full force. The issue also features tourmates Necrot, Fulci, and Blood Monolith, who will be supporting Cryptopsy on the road during the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour.

The band themselves did not downplay the significance of the moment, expressing pride in returning to the cover of what many consider the world’s foremost authority on heavy metal. With a stacked lineup, a milestone anniversary, and one of the most punishing live sets in modern extreme metal, these shows are shaping up to be the kind people brag about surviving.

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 will span 21 dates across the U.S. and Canada, with Cryptopsy performing material from both None So Vile and An Insatiable Violence. For longtime fans, it is a celebration of three decades of sonic violence. For newer listeners, it is a front-row seat to a band that refuses to age quietly.

If there is any doubt left about Cryptopsy’s place at the top of the death metal food chain, 2026 is here to shut that down. Loudly.


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Metal Devastation PR Client The Trousers Featured in Metal Hammer Magazine - @thebeast

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Metal Devastation PR Client The Trousers Featured in Metal Hammer Magazine

February 12, 2026 — Hungarian hard rock stalwarts The Trousers are turning heads across Europe and beyond, now featured and interviewed on the highly trafficked Metal Hammer website . This month’s issue, hitting stands now with legendary AC/DC on the cover! The interview showcases the band’s latest album, Necessary Evil , and delves into their philosophy of staying free, independent, and uncompromising in a changing music landscape.

Since their formation in Budapest in 2008, The Trousers have forged a reputation as one of the most solid and noisy names in European underground rock. Their sound fuses visceral garage rock, 70’s hard rock muscle, and the alternative darkness of the ’90s and early 2000s. Their seventh album, Necessary Evil (Music Fashion Records), is a direct and unflinching statement of identity, packed with incendiary riffs and a stage-ready attitude honed over years of touring Europe.

In the interview with Metal Hammer, the band reflects on their evolution, independence, and the challenges of breaking out from Hungary’s underground scene:




“The Trousers have never depended on music as a livelihood; it was a necessary choice to remain free and independent. Existing against the mainstream gives you strength, healthy anger, and determination.”




The feature highlights the band’s DIY ethos, international recognition, and their ability to remain authentic while embracing influences from classic rock and modern hard rock alike. Standout tracks like Second Hand Suicide have been praised internationally as true rock classics, reinforcing the band’s commitment to albums as full artistic statements in an era dominated by streaming and singles.

The Metal Hammer feature cements The Trousers’ place as ambassadors of Hungarian rock on the European stage and a band that continues to push boundaries while staying true to their roots. Fans can read the full interview here:  
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman Diagnosed With ALS - @thebeast

Heavy metal and punk rock legend Ross “The Boss” Friedman, founding guitarist of MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

According to a statement from Friedman’s publicist, the 72 year old musician received the diagnosis after months of unexplained physical symptoms, including weakness in his hands and legs. Doctors initially believed a series of minor strokes may have been responsible, but changes in diet, exercise, and physical therapy did not slow the progression of symptoms, leading to further testing and the eventual ALS diagnosis.

Friedman shared his own words with fans following the news:




“It’s difficult to know what lies ahead, and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong. I’m absolutely blown away by the love and support from family, friends, and fans. I love you all.”




Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventual loss of voluntary muscle control. There is currently no cure.

Ross “The Boss” is widely regarded as one of the true architects of classic heavy metal guitar. As a founding member of MANOWAR, he recorded six studio albums with the band, including genre defining releases such as Battle Hymns (1982), Into Glory Ride (1983), Hail To England (1984), and Kings Of Metal (1988). His riff driven, no frills approach helped shape MANOWAR’s signature sound and influence generations of metal guitarists.

Before his time in MANOWAR, Friedman was already a trailblazer in punk rock with THE DICTATORS. The band’s 1975 debut Go Girl Crazy! predates landmark releases by RAMONES, THE CLASH, and the SEX PISTOLS, cementing Ross as a pioneer at the ground floor of the punk movement. Albums like Manifest Destiny (1977) and Bloodbrothers (1978) further solidified the band’s cult status.

Throughout the decades, Friedman continued to bridge the worlds of punk and metal. He reunited with fellow DICTATORS members in MANITOBA’S WILD KINGDOM, collaborated with Albert Bouchard of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT in BRAIN SURGEONS, and later returned fully to heavy metal with projects such as DEATH DEALER and his solo band ROSS THE BOSS. His career stands as a rare example of an artist who helped shape two major underground movements from the inside out.

News of Friedman’s diagnosis has prompted an outpouring of support from fans, musicians, and members of the global metal community. While the road ahead is uncertain, his legacy is carved into the foundations of heavy music itself. Ross “The Boss” is not just a guitarist. He is part of the DNA of metal and punk, and his impact will continue to roar long after the final chord fades.


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GRAVEMASS UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “THIS IS THE WAY” — OUT FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - @thebeast

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GRAVEMASS UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “THIS IS THE WAY” — OUT FEBRUARY 13, 2026

West Coast Canada — Black metal wrecking crew Gravemass drop their debut album title track “This Is The Way” on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM via End Game Records Inc.

Genre: Black Metal
For Fans Of: Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, Napalm Death
ISRC: QZHN82628805

Emerging from the depths of the West Coast metal scene, Gravemass is a sonic war machine built from the combined fury of veteran players. The lineup reads like a who’s who of West Coast metal, featuring members and alumni of Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Just Cause, West of Hell, Savannah, Process, and The Golers . This is true Canadian black metal, sharpened by decades in the trenches.

On “This Is The Way,” Gravemass deliver a punishing blend of sinister, heavy riffs and savage vocal power, channeling the raw hostility of black metal with the blunt-force trauma of death metal. The result is a track that hits hard, stays mean, and does not apologize for it. This is the opening salvo from their debut album and it sets the tone loud and clear.

Known for an unrelenting live presence, Gravemass bring that same intensity to the studio. No polish for the sake of polish, no soft edges, just disciplined brutality from musicians who know exactly how to weaponize sound. This is not a hobby band. This is a unit of seasoned operators doing what they do best.

Label: End Game Records Inc.
Production: Produced and Mastered by Tim Creviston

If you like your metal hostile, uncompromising, and forged by players who have already paid their dues, “This Is The Way” is your wake up call. Turn it up and brace for impact.

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Stonewielder Unleash Crushing Doom With The Suffering Ritual EP | New Single “Burning Fire” Out Now - @thebeast

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Stonewielder Unleash Crushing Doom With The Suffering Ritual EP | New Single “Burning Fire” Out Now

Rising doom and sludge metal force Stonewielder return with their soul-crushing EP The Suffering Ritual , originally released on September 6, 2025 , now receiving renewed attention with the release of the single “Burning Fire” on January 5, 2026 .

Forged in slow-moving heaviness and emotional weight, Stonewielder specialize in massive riffs, brooding atmospheres, and cinematic doom-laden songwriting. Drawing influence from High On Fire, Electric Wizard, Eyehategod, Candlemass , and early sludge metal, the band balance classic doom foundations with modern production and a dynamic, immersive sound.

The EP delivers a punishing yet hypnotic experience, weaving seismic low-end grooves with gritty, soulful vocals and crushing mid-tempo rhythms. Tracks like “Bury Me,” “Suffering,” and the title cut “The Ritual” showcase Stonewielder’s ability to channel raw emotion through towering fuzz, thunderous percussion, and dense sonic weight. The result is a record that feels ritualistic, oppressive, and strangely cathartic, capturing the spirit of doom metal at its most primal.

“The Suffering Ritual” has been praised for its massive riffs, haunting atmosphere, and spellbinding moments of melody, blending Sabbath-worship doom with sludge-soaked aggression and hints of early Mastodon energy. The EP stands as a fully realized statement from a band that understands how to let heaviness breathe without losing intensity.

With the release of “Burning Fire,” Stonewielder continue to push their sound deeper into the abyss, offering another slow-burning slab of doom that reinforces their growing presence in the underground heavy scene.

Genre: Doom / Sludge Metal
For Fans Of: High On Fire, Electric Wizard, Eyehategod
Release Dates:
• The Suffering Ritual EP: September 6, 2025
• “Burning Fire” single: January 5, 2026

Production Credits:
Mixed and Mastered by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios

About Stonewielder:
Formed with the intention of crafting slow-moving, emotionally heavy music, Stonewielder quickly established an identity defined by seismic riffs and brooding, cinematic soundscapes. What began as a small creative project evolved into a fully realized force within the doom scene. Their live performances are marked by dense sonics, controlled intensity, and an atmosphere that pulls listeners into the depths of each narrative.

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