Zero Tolerance Earn 8/10 Praise from Headbangers Australia for New Album A Test of Strength Out Now via Witches Brew Records - @thebeast

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Zero Tolerance Earn 8/10 Praise from Headbangers Australia for New Album A Test of Strength
Out Now via Witches Brew Records

Metal Devastation PR clients Zero Tolerance are gaining serious traction following a strong new review from Headbangers Australia , who awarded the band’s latest album A Test of Strength an 8/10 and praised the record for its discipline, focus, and pure thrash metal impact.

In their review, Headbangers Australia highlights Zero Tolerance’s no-nonsense approach to modern thrash, stating:




“Zero Tolerance’s A Test of Strength arrives with no pretense and no disguise. It is a straight line document of intent with eight tracks, thirty minutes, and no deviation from their mission… The Canadian quartet operates inside thrash’s classic framework, but they refuse to reenact it. They sharpen it, condense it, and strip it down to the core mechanics of velocity, articulation, and impact.”




The review goes on to spotlight standout tracks such as “Hexengeist,” “Leather Lung,” “Point Blank,” and “Breach for Terror,” noting the band’s understanding of momentum, tight execution, and controlled yet aggressive production. The title track “A Test of Strength” is praised as the album’s hinge point, while “Kill the Colony,” “N.O.Y.C.” and closing track “Incendiary” push the record to a focused, blistering finish.




“ A Test of Strength succeeds because of its refusal to excess. Zero Tolerance knows the lineage they’re entering, and they answer it with discipline, clarity, and complete impact.”
— Headbangers Australia (8/10)




With A Test of Strength out now via Witches Brew Records , Zero Tolerance continue to prove that modern thrash does not need gimmicks or nostalgia to hit hard. This is pure intent, pure aggression, and pure metal.

Check it out here:
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Label: Witches Brew Records
PR: Metal Devastation PR
FFO: Slayer, Exodus, Kreator, Testament

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CYANATE Release New Single and Official Music Video “Fade Away” – Out Now - @thebeast

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CYANATE Release New Single and Official Music Video “Fade Away” – Out Now


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Reno, Nevada — Progressive metalcore bruisers CYANATE have dropped their latest single and official music video, “Fade Away,” available now on all major platforms as of February 4, 2026 . The track continues the band’s forward momentum, blending technical precision with crushing heaviness and emotionally charged atmospheres.

Hailing from Reno’s high desert metal underground, CYANATE have carved out a sound rooted in progressive aggression, intricate timing, and modern metalcore intensity. “Fade Away” leans hard into that formula, pairing layered guitar work and dynamic shifts with a raw, urgent vocal delivery that hits where it hurts.

Serving as a new standalone release and visual statement, the “Fade Away” music video captures the band’s darker edge and cinematic vision, matching the track’s emotional weight with striking imagery. It is a bold snapshot of where CYANATE are headed next, sharper, heavier, and more focused than ever.

CYANATE have previously shared the stage with Fear Factory, Orbit Culture, Rivers of Nihil, and Cradle of Filth , earning their stripes alongside some of the most respected names in modern heavy music. With momentum building, the band is actively preparing for a busy run of regional and international touring in 2026.

For Fans Of: Periphery, Between the Buried and Me, Rivers of Nihil

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Vicar Blood Added to Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026 Lineup Metal Devastation PR Clients Join Massive Multi Day Bill at Historic Ohio State Reformatory - @thebeast

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Vicar Blood Added to Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026 Lineup
Metal Devastation PR Clients Join Massive Multi Day Bill at Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Mansfield, OH | July 17–19, 2026

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that their clients Vicar Blood have been officially added to the lineup for Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026 , one of North America’s premier rock and metal destination festivals. The event takes place July 17–19, 2026 at the legendary Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

Inkcarceration 2026 features a stacked lineup of some of the biggest names in heavy music, including Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Gojira, Bad Omens, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Lorna Shore, A Day To Remember, Papa Roach, Machine Head , and many more. With Vicar Blood now joining the bill, the band steps onto one of the largest stages of their career to date.

Known for their relentless energy and hard-hitting sound, Vicar Blood have been steadily building momentum through touring, new releases, and a growing fanbase. Their inclusion on the Inkcarceration lineup marks a major milestone and places them alongside some of the most respected and influential acts in modern heavy music.

“This is a huge opportunity for Vicar Blood and a well-earned spot on one of the most stacked festival lineups of the year,” said Metal Devastation PR. “Inkcarceration has become a landmark event for heavy music fans, and seeing our clients represented on this stage is exactly what the grind is about.”

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents and continues to be a key destination for rock and metal fans, blending music, tattoo culture, and the unique atmosphere of one of the most iconic venues in the United States.

Fans attending Inkcarceration 2026 are encouraged to catch Vicar Blood live and experience the next wave of heavy music rising through the ranks.

Event Details:
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026
July 17–19, 2026
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield, Ohio

More information and full lineup:

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Cleveland, OH – Rising from the depths of Ohio’s metal underground, Vicar Blood strikes with their debut single, “When War Comes,” released September 12th, 2025 . Delivering a ferocious mix of modern and classic death metal, the track is a relentless assault on the senses, perfect for fans of Dying Fetus, Suffocation, and Sanguishsugabogg .

Formed in 2025, Vicar Blood blends brutality, powerful melodies, explosive vocals, and crushing, chug-heavy riffs , rooted in the traditions of classic death metal. Their mission is simple: create music that hits as hard as it does fast while keeping the old-school death metal spirit alive.

The official music video for “When War Comes” premiered exclusively on The Circle Pit , delivering a visual punch as brutal as the track itself. Fans can watch the full video and experience the band’s intense energy firsthand.

“When War Comes” showcases the band’s mastery of dynamic riffing, guttural vocals, and tight rhythmic brutality, cementing Vicar Blood as a rising force in the modern death metal scene.

Fans and media can learn more about the band, stream demos, and access press materials at vicarblood.com.

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Producer : Dan Gates 

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Decibel Magazine Premieres New Beltfed Weapon Lyric Visualizer “Digital Genesis” - @thebeast

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Decibel Magazine Premieres New Beltfed Weapon Lyric Visualizer “Digital Genesis”

Metal Devastation PR Client Delivers Sci-Fi Dystopian Thrash/Death Assault

Seattle, WA — Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that legendary heavy music outlet Decibel Magazine has premiered the brand new lyric visualizer for Beltfed Weapon’s latest single, “Digital Genesis.”

Decibel praised the track as a speed-fueled thrash/death assault, driven by dystopian sci-fi themes exploring tech addiction, the erosion of free will, and humanity’s surrender to a machine-driven future. The song hits with old-school aggression while delivering razor-sharp modern execution, pairing relentless momentum with precision riffing, dynamic vocal shifts, and tightly wound rhythmic punches.

Anchored by founding guitarist Frank Hetzel , Beltfed Weapon’s current lineup brings serious firepower with Stu Block on vocals, Kragen Lum on lead guitar, Mike LePond on bass, and Bryan Newberry on drums. The result is a crushing blend of veteran intensity and modern extreme metal precision.

The lyric visualizer amplifies the track’s bleak digital narrative without overshadowing the music, reinforcing the themes of technological domination and spiritual collapse while keeping the focus on the song’s raw power.

Frank Hetzel comments on the creative process behind the single:

“When I started structuring this song, I envisioned lots of vocals and solos going on, which was a new approach to my writing. Giving Stu the reins to come up with a concept and write the lyrics paid off big time. He did an amazing job with the diversity in styles. Kragen added these well-thought-out, tasteful solos that gave the song exactly the feel it needed between the verses. Mike’s bass lines are throat-punching and sit so solid with Noobs and his fierce drumming. Together, they made this song everything and more than what I originally pictured.

This song is about the end of humanity being overtaken by a digital world of machines and destruction tied to religion. It was cool to do something different, and with the mixture of musical styles and the different vocal approaches, it all blended really well.”

The band’s merchandise store is temporarily offline, but fans can directly support Beltfed Weapon by streaming and sharing the track, and by purchasing the single via Bandcamp.

Watch the Decibel Magazine premiere:

https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/02/04/video-premiere-beltfed-weapon-digital-genesis/

Stream and purchase “Digital Genesis” via Bandcamp:

https://beltfedweapon.bandcamp.com/track/digital-genesis

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About Beltfed Weapon:
Formed in 1999, Seattle’s Beltfed Weapon have built a reputation for uncompromising heaviness, blending thrash and death metal with dystopian lyrical themes and relentless energy. With a powerhouse lineup of seasoned veterans, the band continues to push their sound forward while honoring the brutality of classic extreme metal.



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SÖNUS ANNOUNCE “PLANES OF TORMENT” – A HARD-HITTING ODYSSEY THROUGH ROCK AND METAL - @thebeast

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SÖNUS ANNOUNCE “PLANES OF TORMENT” – A HARD-HITTING ODYSSEY THROUGH ROCK AND METAL

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May 22, 2026 – Following the critical acclaim of 2022’s Usurper of the Universe , SÖNUS returns with their most ambitious work yet, Planes of Torment . Forged in the fires of personal trial and artistic vision, this album is a crushing journey through Hard Rock, Stoner Rock, Heavy Metal, Psychedelic Rock, and Prog Rock, crafted for fans of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Monster Magnet.

After the release of Usurper of the Universe , multi-instrumental mastermind David Wachsman confronted upheaval and loss that threatened both life and art. Emerging from the chaos, Wachsman rallied a formidable team to channel their collective fury into sound. With Wachsman leading on vocals, rhythm, and lead guitar, joined by Dave Reno on bass, Colin Drake Jaramillo on drums, Mike Gorman on rhythm guitar, and special guest Will Harper adding flute to the epic “Scorpio,” Planes of Torment became a labor of passion, spanning more than three years of dedication.

Recorded live in the studio by Adam Reed at Reed’s Recordings in Campbell, CA, and mixed by Dave Reno at Fuzzy Wizard Studios, the album captures the raw, untamed energy of SÖNUS’ performances. Mastered by Matt “Mojo” Denton at Ragged Birds Music, Planes of Torment is a hell-bent, blistering odyssey through madness, heartbreak, and triumph.

“Planes of Torment” is more than an album—it’s a testament to resilience and the enduring power of rock.

SÖNUS is:

David Wachsman – Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitars, Synths, Lyrics/Arrangements

Dave Reno – Bass, Backing Vocals

Colin Jaramillo – Drums, Backing Vocals

Featuring Mike Gorman – Rhythm Guitar

Special Guest Will Harper – Flute on “Scorpio”

Produced by SÖNUS, engineered and recorded live by Adam Reed, mixed by Dave Reno, and mastered by Matt “Mojo” Denton.

Release Date: May 22, 2026
Label: Independent / Self-released
Contact: David Wachsman – band@sonus.rocks
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GRATE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “YOUR LIFE SUCKS” ON SOCIAL BLASPHEMY RECORDS - @thebeast

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GRATE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “YOUR LIFE SUCKS” ON SOCIAL BLASPHEMY RECORDS

Stockholm, Sweden — February 2, 2026 — GRATE, the three-piece metal/noiserock powerhouse, is set to release their latest single, Your Life Sucks , on February 13, 2026. Blending elements of sludge, noiserock, doom, and post-metal, the track delivers a punishing yet melodic assault that fans of Buzzov-en, Cherubs, and Unsane are sure to devour.

GRATE, comprised of Nick Vincent (vocals/guitar), Rodolfo Montenegro (bass), and Samsam (drums), thrives on the philosophy that three musicians can create an immense wall of sound. Their music explores the harsh truths and dark absurdities of the world—stories of violence, vengeance, love, and twisted happiness—all wrapped in crushing riffs and relentless rhythms.

“Nothing is so bad that it can’t get any worse. The height of optimism,” says Nick Vincent about the single’s lyrics, encapsulating GRATE’s signature blend of bleak humor and existential insight. Drummer Samsam adds, “We made way heavier songs before, but this is relentless in a different way,” hinting at the unyielding energy listeners can expect from Your Life Sucks .

Fans of GRATE’s latest will also likely enjoy bands such as Buzzov-en, Cherubs, Unsane , and other heavy, noisy, and uncompromising acts in the sludge/noiserock realm.

The single will be available on all streaming platforms through Social Blasphemy Records. Fans can explore GRATE’s full catalog and stay up to date on future releases through their SubmitHub page and social media links via Linktree.

Contact:
Nick Vincent – grategbg@live.se

About GRATE:
GRATE defies simple genre labels, melding sludge metal, sludgecore, trash metal, noiserock, post-metal, doom, and stoner influences into a uniquely chaotic yet precise sound. Previous releases such as I For One , What You Think , There Be Monsters , and You Should Be each explore distinct themes—from slasher films and ’90s metal to mental illness and World War II—cementing GRATE’s reputation as a band unafraid to confront darkness with brutal creativity.



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BRAVEWORDS.COM SPOTLIGHTS ECHO CVLT DEBUT VIDEO “DIAMOND HANDS” - @thebeast

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BRAVEWORDS.COM SPOTLIGHTS ECHO CVLT DEBUT VIDEO “DIAMOND HANDS”

BraveWords .com has featured the debut single and video “Diamond Hands” from genre bending project Echo Cvlt, shining a light on the project’s fusion of hard style EDM and heavy metallic riffing.

The track features Derek Engemann of Cattle Decapitation, Scour, and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals , alongside Ragga Ragnars , known for her role as Gunnhild on History Channel’s Vikings . The BraveWords feature highlights the track’s high energy, club ready production paired with a dark, aggressive edge rooted in heavy music.

Filmed in Iceland and tracked across multiple locations, the “Diamond Hands” video sets the tone for Echo Cvlt’s forward looking approach and signals the beginning of a steady stream of new releases planned for 2026.

“Diamond Hands” is available now on all major streaming platforms, with the official video streaming online.




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Release Information

Artist: Echo Cvlt
Single: Diamond Hands (feat. Ragga Ragnars & Buzzsaw)
Release Date: January 30, 2026
Genre: EDM, Hard Dance, Hard Style, Pop, Dance Pop
FFO: Darren Styles, DJ Isaac, Steve Aoki




Credits

Producer: Derek Engemann
Music: Derek Engemann
Lyrics: Ragga Ragnars
Mixed & Mastered: Stefano Santi at SPVN Studio (2025)
Vocals Engineered: Steve Brogden at Forge Audio (2024)

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