RIFTPATROL DESCENDS DEEPER INTO DARKNESS WITH NEW SINGLE “SPLITTER IN DER HAUT” - @thebeast

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RIFTPATROL DESCENDS DEEPER INTO DARKNESS WITH NEW SINGLE “SPLITTER IN DER HAUT”


Riftpatrol, the boundary-pushing project formed in 2025, continues expanding its cinematic universe with the release of their new single “Splitter in der Haut,” available now on all major platforms.

Built as more than just a music project, Riftpatrol fuses modern heavy music with cinematic storytelling and an ever-growing visual world inspired by manga and webtoon aesthetics. The sound moves between alternative rock, goth, metal, and atmospheric layers, focusing on emotional contrast, immersive narrative, and a dark, unmistakable visual identity.

At the center of the Riftpatrol universe is The Captain, a detective navigating fractured realities, emotional collapse, and disturbing cases where perception and truth constantly blur. Each release acts as another chapter in this unfolding story, where music and visual storytelling evolve together and feed into one another.

“Splitter in der Haut” marks one of the project’s darkest and most emotionally charged releases to date. Drawing inspiration from Neue Deutsche Härte and cold wave influenced goth rock, the track is built on heavy guitars, icy synth textures, and haunting vocal delivery that locks the listener into a hypnotic, melancholic atmosphere.

Lyrically, the song explores emotional pain, internal conflict, and the weight of scars that sit deeper than the surface. It captures that quiet, lingering damage that never fully fades, even long after the moment has passed.

Unlike earlier multilingual releases, “Splitter in der Haut” fully embraces the intensity of the German language, sharpening the track’s emotional impact and giving its atmosphere a colder, more direct edge.

Riftpatrol continues to evolve as a collaborative and immersive creative force, blending music, storytelling, and visual art into a connected universe built from global influences and shared artistic vision. The goal is not to fit into a scene, but to build one from the ground up.

“Splitter in der Haut” is out now.

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About Riftpatrol


Riftpatrol is a 2025-born multimedia music project blending heavy music genres with cinematic storytelling, visual narrative, and cross-cultural collaboration.



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IRON WINGS UNLEASH NEW HEAVY/THRASH METAL ASSAULT “ALPHA & OMEGA” OUT NOW - @thebeast

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IRON WINGS UNLEASH NEW HEAVY/THRASH METAL ASSAULT “ALPHA & OMEGA” OUT NOW

Riga, Latvia, April 24, 2026 — Latvian heavy/thrash metal force Iron Wings has officially released their crushing new full-length album, Alpha & Omega , available now on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

Blending the melodic power of classic heavy metal with the aggressive precision of thrash, Iron Wings continue to sharpen their own identity with a record that hits hard both musically and lyrically. Fans of Lamb Of God , Machine Head , and Slayer will find plenty to sink their teeth into on Alpha & Omega .

Formed in 2016 in Riga, Iron Wings has built a reputation across Latvia, the Baltic States, and Poland through relentless live performances and a sound fueled by fast, aggressive riffs, harsh vocals, pounding drums, and undeniable stage energy. The band consists of Andris Veinbergs (bass, vocals), Dainis Andersons (guitar), and Dainis Paškēvičs (drums).

Created between 2023 and 2025, Alpha & Omega was carefully crafted without compromise, allowing every detail to be refined for maximum impact.

“The album was not rushed, so every detail has been polished to give listeners the most powerful experience,” the band states.

The 11-track album delivers a wide range of moods while staying firmly rooted in heavy/thrash metal intensity. Opening fire with the explosive “Burning Man,” Iron Wings immediately set the tone with razor-sharp riffs and commanding vocals. Tracks like “Cyanide” and “Warrior (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum)” dive headfirst into aggressive thrash territory, while songs such as “Snake Eater” and “Halo from Hell” bring groove-driven heaviness without sacrificing momentum.

Lyrically, Alpha & Omega reflects the tension and chaos of the modern world. Rather than staying silent, Iron Wings channels frustration, fury, and resistance into music designed to confront listeners head-on.

“We cannot remain indifferent and silent about what is currently happening in the world,” the band explains. “Fury, energy, not being afraid to speak out and standing up against what is happening in the world in the way we as a band can do best, creating an unambiguous message both musically and thematically.”

Iron Wings’ previous releases include the EP Tumšie miglāji (2017), the album Dzejnieks (2020), and Ritual of Rage (2022). With Alpha & Omega , the band pushes their sound further than ever before, delivering a record built for both old-school metalheads and modern thrash maniacs alike.

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FROLIC ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “LEGACIES OF CYBERNETICA” ON VINYL VIA HECTIC RECORDS Pre-Orders Live Now Ahead of July 3, 2026 Release - @thebeast

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FROLIC ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “LEGACIES OF CYBERNETICA” ON VINYL VIA HECTIC RECORDS
Pre-Orders Live Now Ahead of July 3, 2026 Release

Bay Area thrash unit FROLIC are set to unleash their second full-length album, Legacies of Cybernetica , arriving July 3, 2026 on vinyl through HECTIC Records , with CD, cassette, and digital editions releasing independently the same day.

Pre-orders for the vinyl edition are available now, with all shipments scheduled to go out on or before release day.

Built from the grit of the Bay Area underground and sharpened by years of relentless live shows, Legacies of Cybernetica pushes FROLIC further into technical, melodic, and progressive extremes while still keeping one foot planted firmly in old school thrash tradition. No polish for polish’s sake here. Just impact, speed, and intent.

About the Release


Legacies of Cybernetica continues FROLIC’s evolution beyond their 2022 debut Fusion of Spirits , expanding their sound into more aggressive, technical, and experimental territory while keeping the core thrash identity intact. Expect sharp riff work, high velocity drumming, and arrangements that swing between chaos and control without warning.

Fans of Kreator, Exodus, Death Angel, and Revocation will feel right at home, but not too comfortable.

Lineup


Edgar Sanchez – Guitar, Lead Vocals

Lenny Ramirez – Guitar, Vocals

Zak Kufeld – Bass, Vocals

Elijah Post – Drums

Band Background


FROLIC’s rise through the Bay Area circuit has been hard earned and loud enough to get attention well beyond the underground. Since their debut, the band has shared stages with acts including Suicidal Tendencies, Death Angel, Possessed, Forbidden, Biohazard, Eyehategod, Warbringer, Goatwhore, and more, while carving out their own identity in a crowded modern thrash landscape.

Their reputation is built the old way, through live shows, word of mouth, and records that hit harder every time you spin them.

Album Availability


Legacies of Cybernetica will be available July 3, 2026 on vinyl via HECTIC Records , with additional formats released independently by FROLIC including CD, cassette, digital, and select streaming platforms.

Closing Statement


This is thrash with forward motion. Rooted in tradition, built for now, and loud enough to carry into whatever comes next.

Pre-orders are live now. Shipping begins on or before July 3, 2026.

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THE PHOENIX WITHIN IGNITE NEW ERA WITH SINGLE “MEAT BAGS” AND ANNOUNCE “REIGN OF THE PHOENIX” TOUR - @thebeast

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THE PHOENIX WITHIN IGNITE NEW ERA WITH SINGLE “MEAT BAGS” AND ANNOUNCE “REIGN OF THE PHOENIX” TOUR

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NYC-based alternative progressive rock outfit The Phoenix Within return with a searing new single, “Meat Bags,” out April 16, 2026. The track arrives as a raw, confrontational blast of hardcore energy, sharpening the band’s already volatile blend of metal, punk, and emotionally charged alternative rock.

Fronted by Omar Feliciano , and backed by Nick Narlis (bass), John Narlis (guitar), James Narlis (drums), and Steve Khan (drums) , The Phoenix Within continue building a sound that lives in the tension between aggression and vulnerability. Their work has always carried that underdog spirit, but “Meat Bags” leans harder into confrontation, pulling no punches.

Recorded and mastered by Robert Freeman at Audio Pilot Studio (Byram Township, NJ) , the single channels frustration with power structures and resistance into something unfiltered and urgent.




“Meat Bags is about stripping away illusion. It’s about what happens when you stop pretending systems are built for you and start calling things what they are.” – The Phoenix Within

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Rage Against the Machine , Knocked Loose , Deftones

The release sets the stage for their upcoming “Reign of the Phoenix” Tour , a relentless run across the East Coast and Midwest, bringing the band’s volatile live energy directly to the people.



“REIGN OF THE PHOENIX” TOUR DATES


May 15 – The Artemis – Washington, DC
May 16 – Oddfellows Liquor Bar – Cincinnati, OH
May 17 – West Church Social – Newark, OH
May 18 – Hidden Gem – Dayton, OH
May 19 – Cannonball Music Hall – Raleigh, NC
May 20 – Barzarre – Wilmington, NC
May 21 – Club 27 – Asheville, NC
May 22 – Cult Classic Brewing – Stevensville, MD
May 23 – Tompkins Square Park – New York, NY
May 24 – Taffeta Music Hall – Lowell, MA



Produced independently and driven by grassroots momentum, the tour is being coordinated by Distilled Entertainment , continuing the band’s reputation for building their own lane without waiting for permission.

The Phoenix Within have already made their mark on major stages including INKcarceration, Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Summit Fest, Launch Music Conference, and Electric City Music Conference. Now, they push forward with even more intensity, leaning into heavier territory while staying rooted in emotional honesty and resilience.

Their sound sits in that sweet spot where chaos meets control, and “Meat Bags” is the latest proof they are not easing up anytime soon.

ABOUT THE PHOENIX WITHIN


The Phoenix Within is an independent NYC-based alternative progressive rock band blending metal, hardcore, and emotionally driven rock into a sound built on resilience and raw honesty. Led by Omar Feliciano, the band continues to evolve through high-energy releases and relentless touring, carving out a reputation for intensity both on record and on stage.



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VESSEL OF LIGHT RETURNS WITH EXPANDED, REMASTERED SELF-TITLED DEBUT VIA NoLifeTilMetal RECORDS - @thebeast

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VESSEL OF LIGHT RETURNS WITH EXPANDED, REMASTERED SELF-TITLED DEBUT VIA NoLifeTilMetal RECORDS


Featuring Dan Lorenzo ( HADES ) and Nathan Opposition ( Ancient VVisdom )
Radio Impact: May 15, 2026 | Worldwide Release: July 3, 2026

NoLifeTilMetal Records is back in the trenches with a serious one, bringing new life to the long-out-of-print debut from Vessel of Light, the collaborative project led by veteran riff master Dan Lorenzo and vocalist Nathan Opposition. What started as a buried European-only release has now been fully remastered, expanded, and rebuilt for a proper global run in 2026.

This isn’t just a reissue. It’s a resurrection.

The self-titled Vessel of Light debut, originally tracked at Brainchild Studios in Cleveland, now returns louder, heavier, and more focused than ever thanks to a fresh remaster from Rob Colwell, whose credits include work with Nevermore , Flotsam and Jetsam , Helstar , King's X , and Hades.

Lorenzo and Opposition’s chemistry still hits the same way it did on day one, equal parts grit, doom, melody, and that unmistakable old-school heaviness that refuses to age out.

Dan Lorenzo reflects on how it all started:
“I decided to write about the band in NU’s Steppin’ Out magazine and I mailed Nathan Opposition a copy and an old Hades CD. We started talking, no real plan, no expectations. I wasn’t even really playing much guitar at the time. Then he asked if I wanted to write together and it just happened.”

Nathan Opposition adds:
“It started casually, almost jokingly. Then suddenly riffs were coming in nonstop and lyrics just started pouring out. It clicked fast, no overthinking it.”

What followed was more than a project. It became a catalog of releases including Woodshed , Thy Serpent Rise , and Last Ride , building a cult following in underground heavy music circles. But the debut album remained a hidden piece of history, only previously available in a limited European run.

Now it gets the treatment it always deserved.

THE NEW EDITION INCLUDES:


Four bonus tracks

A cover of Black Sabbath’s Wasp / Behind The Wall Of Sleep

Heavyweight crystal clear vinyl pressing (limited to 200 copies)

Two-sided insert with lyrics, rare photos, and new liner notes from Dan Lorenzo

Full remaster by Rob Colwell

Expanded CD edition with updated packaging

TRACKLIST


Where My Garden Grows
Dead Flesh And Bone
Meant To Be
Descend Into Death
Living Dead To The World
Vessel Of Light

BONUS TRACKS
Torture King
Meet and Bone
Son of Man
Wasp / Behind The Wall Of Sleep

For fans of Danzig, Corrosion of Conformity, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, Ancient Wisdom, and Patriarchs in Black, this release hits that sweet spot between doom-laced heaviness and raw, riff-driven rock truth.

NoLifeTilMetal Records sums it up best. They are not just reissuing an album, they are correcting history.

Vessel of Light (Remastered & Expanded) arrives July 3, 2026 worldwide. Radio impact begins May 15, 2026.

This one’s built for speakers turned up too loud.

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GODLESS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO “ARCHITECT OF TORMENT” WITH DECIBEL MAGAZINE - @thebeast

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GODLESS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO “ARCHITECT OF TORMENT” WITH DECIBEL MAGAZINE

Indian death metal force Godless have unleashed their brand new video for “Architect of Torment,” premiering through Decibel Magazine. The track marks a darker and more oppressive evolution in the band’s already devastating sound, pushing deeper into sinister territory while maintaining the precision and brutality fans have come to expect.

Decibel Magazine praised the single for its “tightly controlled aggression, jagged rhythmic turns, and suffocating atmosphere,” describing the song as “violent, focused, and mean enough to leave a mark.”

The accompanying video captures Godless performing “Architect of Torment” live for the very first time during their co-headlining appearance at the Wacken Open Air Pre-Party in Bangalore. Rather than relying on overproduced visuals or cinematic gimmicks, the band chose to present the track in its rawest form: live, loud, and completely unfiltered.

Speaking on the new release, Godless commented:

“‘Architect of Torment’ feels like a progression for us, leaning into a darker, more sinister atmosphere without losing the core of what Godless is. After over a decade of locking into a sound, it felt right to push things further and see where it goes.”

With more than a decade behind them, Godless continue proving why they remain one of India’s most relentless extreme metal exports. “Architect of Torment” showcases a band tightening the screws on their sound while continuing to evolve without compromise.

Watch the premiere now via Decibel Magazine:
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For fans of: Decapitated, Vader, Behemoth

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METAL DEVASTATION PR CLIENTS IATT AND EMPIRE OF NONE FEATURED IN LATEST ISSUE OF SWEDEN ROCK MAGAZINE ALONGSIDE IRON MAIDEN COVER STORY - @thebeast

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METAL DEVASTATION PR CLIENTS IATT AND EMPIRE OF NONE FEATURED IN LATEST ISSUE OF SWEDEN ROCK MAGAZINE ALONGSIDE IRON MAIDEN COVER STORY

The latest issue of Sweden Rock Magazine has landed, and two recent Metal Devastation PR clients are making noise in its pages alongside a cover feature celebrating none other than Iron Maiden .

Both Empire Of None and IATT received detailed reviews highlighting the ambition, musicianship, and creative vision behind their latest releases.

Sweden Rock Magazine praised Empire Of None’s debut album Keepsake for fully realizing the band’s artistic goals, drawing comparisons to major modern acts such as Linkin Park , Bring Me The Horizon , and Dead By April . The review recognized the album’s polished production, emotionally driven songwriting, and strong connection to the modern metalcore and alternative metal scene.

Meanwhile, IATT’s Etheric Realms of the Night earned recognition for its fearless experimentation and genre-defying approach. Sweden Rock Magazine noted the Philadelphia band’s ability to blend progressive black metal with elements of jazz, folk, piano passages, saxophone, and atmospheric soundscapes, placing them in the company of boundary-pushing artists like Cynic , Ihsahn , and Devin Townsend .

The review also highlighted the album’s ambitious thematic focus on dreams and human consciousness, calling it a “fascinating musical journey” packed with creative ideas and adventurous songwriting.

Getting coverage in one of Europe’s most respected rock and metal publications is a major accomplishment for both bands, and sharing pages with an issue fronted by Iron Maiden makes the moment even more legendary. Old-school metalheads know Sweden Rock Magazine has been a cornerstone of the underground and mainstream heavy music scene for decades. Landing coverage there is no small feat.

Congratulations to Empire Of None and IATT on the international recognition. The underground keeps pushing forward, one riff at a time.

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