Edi Žorž Joins Celtic Hills as Lead Guitarist, Opening a New Chapter for Slovenia’s Esteemed Metal Guitarist - @thebeast

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Edi Žorž Joins Celtic Hills as Lead Guitarist, Opening a New Chapter for Slovenia’s Esteemed Metal Guitarist

Slovenian heavy metal guitarist Edi Žorž is taking the next step in his career, joining Italian heavy metal band Celtic Hills as the band’s new lead guitarist . After nearly two decades of dedication to the craft, Žorž brings his technical precision, musical versatility, and passion for classic heavy metal to an exciting new international chapter.

Born on May 26, 1982, in Slovenia , Edi Žorž has established himself as one of the country’s most respected metal guitarists and musicians. Known for his powerful playing style, attention to detail, and deep connection to heavy metal , Žorž has built a reputation through years of hard work, consistency, and a genuine commitment to the music.

His musical journey began with Fosgen before he joined Nova Gorica thrash metal band Keller , where he developed his skills within Slovenia’s underground metal scene . He later expanded his musical experience through Shutdown , while also becoming a key member of Madbringer , a tribute band dedicated to the legendary Slovenian heavy metal pioneers Pomaranča .

Žorž’s long-standing connection with Pomaranča reached a defining moment in 2024 when he was invited to perform as the surprise guitarist during the band’s 45th anniversary reunion concert at Kino Šiška in Ljubljana . Sharing the stage with founding guitarist Mijo Popovič , Žorž delivered a standout performance that earned widespread praise from the Slovenian music press , which described him as the “sixth horseman” of the legendary band .

In 2026 , Edi Žorž begins a new international chapter by joining Celtic Hills as lead guitarist . He joins a powerful lineup featuring bassist Luca Fumagalli and drummer Luka Stone , whose career history includes collaborations with former Europe guitarist Kee Marcello and former Crimson Glory vocalist Wade Black .

For Celtic Hills , the addition of Edi Žorž represents more than the arrival of an outstanding heavy metal guitarist . It marks a powerful collaboration between two respected European metal scenes , combining the rich traditions of Slovenian metal and Italian heavy metal into a new creative direction.

With his experience, professionalism, and unmistakable guitar style , Žorž brings a unique voice to the next chapter of Celtic Hills , helping push the band’s sound forward while staying true to the spirit of classic heavy metal .

Edi Žorž’s career has always been built on talent, dedication, and respect for heavy metal. From his work with Keller , Madbringer , and Pomaranča , to his new role with Celtic Hills , he continues to represent the strength and passion of the Slovenian metal community on an international stage.

The next chapter has begun. Celtic Hills and Edi Žorž are ready to bring their heavy metal vision to the world.

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Nickelback Announce New Studio Album Everything Under The Sun Arriving October 30, 2026 via Virgin Music Group - @thebeast

Nickelback Announce New Studio Album Everything Under The Sun Arriving October 30, 2026 via Virgin Music Group


Explosive New Single “Rattle The Cage” Featuring John 5 Unleashed Today


Rock superstars Nickelback have officially announced their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun , arriving October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unleashed the explosive new single “Rattle The Cage” featuring legendary guitarist John 5, giving fans their first taste of a powerful new chapter from one of rock’s most successful acts.

The new single is available now across all major streaming platforms and serves as the opening strike from Everything Under The Sun , Nickelback’s first new studio album since 2022’s Get Rollin’ .

Following the massive success of their acclaimed documentary Hate to Love: Nickelback and the record-breaking Get Rollin’ World Tour , which became the fastest-selling and highest-attended tour of the band’s career, Nickelback are entering this next era with the same fire and ambition that has fueled them for more than three decades.

With Everything Under The Sun , Nickelback deliver a full-spectrum collection that embraces everything fans have come to love about the band. The album blends massive arena-ready rock anthems with emotional songwriting, huge guitar-driven moments, unforgettable melodies, and the undeniable chemistry that has made Nickelback one of the defining rock bands of the modern era.

Leading the charge is “Rattle The Cage” featuring John 5, a hard-hitting, high-energy anthem built around crushing riffs, soaring hooks, and the adrenaline-fueled connection between Nickelback and their worldwide fanbase.

The track captures the intensity of the band’s legendary live performances, channeling the energy of packed arenas and the unmistakable electricity that happens when Nickelback take the stage.

“This album has every side of the band on it,” says frontman Chad Kroeger. “There are songs that hit as hard as anything we've ever done, songs that take chances, and songs that remind us why we've been doing this together for so long. ‘Rattle The Cage’ felt like the perfect way to kick the door open. It has the energy we've been feeding off every night on stage, and we can’t wait for people to hear it.”



A New Chapter for One of Rock’s Biggest Bands


Formed in Hanna, Alberta, Nickelback have become one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 21st century. Since breaking worldwide with their landmark album Silver Side Up and the massive global hit “How You Remind Me,” the band has built an impressive catalog of rock staples including “Photograph,” “Rockstar,” “Far Away,” “Someday,” and “Burn It to the Ground.”

Throughout their career, Nickelback have sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, accumulated billions of streams, and continue to reach more than 50 million monthly listeners across digital platforms. Their music has crossed generations, maintaining a loyal worldwide audience while introducing new fans to their signature sound.

The band’s impact was further celebrated in recent years with their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing their status as one of Canada’s most successful musical exports. Their achievements also include multiple Grammy Award nominations, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, JUNO Awards, and international recognition as one of rock’s premier touring acts.

The 2023 documentary Hate to Love: Nickelback introduced the band’s journey to a new generation of fans, becoming a global streaming success, while the Get Rollin’ World Tour reinforced their reputation as one of the biggest live rock attractions in the world.

Nickelback Partner With Virgin Music Group


Everything Under The Sun marks Nickelback’s first release with Virgin Music Group, beginning an exciting new partnership with one of the world’s leading music partners for artists, independent labels, and entrepreneurs.

Virgin Music Group President, North America, Jacqueline Saturn, shared her excitement about the collaboration:

“Nickelback have built one of the most remarkable careers in music, and it's a huge honor for everyone at Virgin Music Group to work alongside a band with such an enduring legacy and global impact. We're thrilled to partner with them as they begin this exciting new chapter and can't wait for fans to experience Everything Under The Sun .”

More than thirty years into their career, Nickelback continue to prove that their creative drive remains stronger than ever. With Everything Under The Sun , the band celebrates everything they have achieved while looking toward the future with a renewed sense of purpose.

The next chapter begins October 30, 2026.

Nickelback:
Chad Kroeger
Ryan Peake
Mike Kroeger
Daniel Adair

New Album: Everything Under The Sun
Release Date: October 30, 2026
Label: Virgin Music Group
New Single: “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) Out Now

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Fahrenheit Paradox, Devil In Disguise, Balistic, Banished Truth, The Prodigal Son, Nocturnal Ceremony, Shiny New Toyz, and Creeper Featured in Decibel Magazine Issue #262 - @thebeast

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Fahrenheit Paradox, Devil In Disguise, Balistic, Banished Truth, The Prodigal Son, Nocturnal Ceremony, Shiny New Toyz, and Creeper Featured in Decibel Magazine Issue #262 


Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce its latest feature advert in Decibel Magazine Issue #262 , highlighting eight incredible artists from the underground metal scene.

This month's Metal Devastation PR spotlight showcases:

Fahrenheit Paradox
Devil In Disguise
Balistic
Banished Truth
The Prodigal Son
Nocturnal Ceremony
Shiny New Toyz
Creeper

Metal Devastation PR continues to bring attention to the hard-working bands pushing heavy music forward, giving these artists additional exposure among one of metal's most dedicated audiences.

Issue #262 of Decibel Magazine features “Transformers: 40 Years of Metal's Gateway Soundtrack” on the cover, celebrating the legendary soundtrack that introduced generations of fans to the power of heavy metal. The issue also includes an exclusive Spirit Adrift limited edition flexi disc, the Decibel Hall of Fame feature on Crumbsuckers' Life of Dreams , reviews of Maryland Deathfest XXI and Northwest Terror Fest 2026 , plus features on Mortiis, Warning, Nunslaughter, Junius, Tzompantli, Frozen Soul, Solace, Extinction of Mankind, Ripper , and more.

Metal Devastation PR is honored to continue supporting independent artists and providing opportunities for the underground metal community to be heard on a global level.

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Bay Area Thrash Force Frolic Unleash Legacies of Cybernetica as Banger TV Spotlights Album in Metal Monthly - @thebeast

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Bay Area Thrash Force Frolic Unleash Legacies of Cybernetica as Banger TV Spotlights Album in Metal Monthly

Technical melodic thrash outfit Frolic continue to push the evolution of the legendary Bay Area sound with their explosive new album, Legacies of Cybernetica, out now via Hectic Records.

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California's rising progressive thrash metal powerhouse Frolic officially released their highly anticipated sophomore album, Legacies of Cybernetica , on July 3, 2026 , delivering one of the year's most ambitious and technically impressive modern thrash records. Released on vinyl through Hectic Records , the album is also available independently on CD, cassette, digital platforms, and select streaming services.

Blending razor-sharp musicianship with futuristic themes and relentless aggression, Legacies of Cybernetica expands upon the classic Bay Area thrash blueprint while forging a sound that is unmistakably Frolic . Fans of Kreator, Exodus, Revocation, and The Black Dahlia Murder will find plenty to sink their teeth into, from blistering riff work and soaring twin guitar leads to intricate rhythm changes and crushing, high-energy performances.

Adding to the momentum surrounding the release, Legacies of Cybernetica was recently featured on Banger Films' Metal Monthly , where host Blaine Smith praised the album as one of July's standout metal releases.

During the segment, Smith highlighted the band's remarkable artistic growth, calling attention to "a big upgrade to the cover art and a big upgrade to the band." He also praised Frolic for carving out a unique space within the thrash landscape, describing the group as filling "a hole that isn't really filled" by blending the intensity of German thrash with the technical precision and sci-fi atmosphere of the Bay Area scene.

The review also applauded the band's explosive songwriting, emphasizing songs that hit listeners immediately with relentless speed and aggression while showcasing originality rarely heard in today's thrash movement. Smith concluded that Frolic is "doing something fairly original" and performing well above expectations, further cementing the band's growing reputation within the global metal community.

Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frolic stands as proof that the birthplace of thrash metal continues to produce innovative new voices. Rather than simply recreating the sounds of the 1980s, the band embraces evolution by combining technical death metal precision, progressive arrangements, blackened vocal intensity, and unforgettable melodic guitar work.

Frontman and guitarist Edgar delivers a fierce vocal performance that recalls the venomous edge of classic European thrash while sharing lead guitar duties with Lenny , whose dynamic twin-guitar attack provides soaring solos and memorable hooks throughout the record. The rhythm section is equally formidable, with Zak bringing highly technical, death metal-inspired bass lines and Elijah combining jazz and funk influences into powerful drumming built for maximum mosh pit destruction.

Produced by Ivan Garcia, Ben Bennett, and Andrew Peacock , Legacies of Cybernetica captures the band's explosive live energy while showcasing a level of songwriting and musicianship that marks a major step forward in Frolic 's evolution.

With critical praise already arriving from respected outlets like Banger TV and an ever-growing reputation throughout the Bay Area underground, Frolic are poised to become one of the most exciting names carrying thrash metal into its next generation.

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Album: Legacies of Cybernetica
Artist: Frolic
Release Date: July 3, 2026
Genre: Technical Melodic Thrash Metal
Label: Hectic Records
For Fans Of: Kreator, Exodus, Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder



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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 07/13/26 - 07/17/26 - @thebeast

🔥 Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 🔥
And who will dominate next month as Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio?

Last month’s winners, ANOTHER DEMON , crushed the competition with a staggering  78,786,044 VOTES , claiming the title of Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio! You can check them out HERE !

This is the weekly championship edition of the Band Of The Month – Battle Of The Bands that we host every month on MDR!

How does it work?
Every Monday, we launch a new poll featuring bands that submit music each week on metaldevastationradio.com. Voting runs until Friday at 9PM EST .

Each Friday night , at the start of The Zach Moonshine Show , I’ll be spinning the Top Six weekly winners , and announcing the #1 band of the week live on air — getting thousands of listens on Mixcloud !

At the end of the month , all weekly votes are added up, and the band with the highest total votes becomes our Band of the Month !

Winning Band of the Month gets:

A featured post on our Facebook page, reaching thousands of fans

A front-page spotlight on metaldevastationradio.com , which pulls in hundreds of thousands of views every month

A free PR email blast from Metal Devastation PR, hitting 40,000+ contacts including labels, zines, stations, and more

Airplay every hour during general rotation

Tons of social media shares and exposure across our network

If you want the world to know who your band is, this is the easiest way to make it happen!

💥 Want in on the next battle?
Comment below with your band name and we’ll add you to next week’s poll — or email me at zach@metaldevastationradio.com with “Battle Submission” in the subject line.

Bands can compete as many times as they want , and if you enter multiple weeks in the same month, your votes combine toward the Band of the Month title!

👇 Click on the bands below to vote as many times as you like, or add your own! Poll closes Friday, July 17th at 9PM EST!








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Six String Revolver Unleash "Be Somebody" Out Now via Ragebreed Records - @thebeast

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Six String Revolver Unleash "Be Somebody" Out Now via Ragebreed Records


Hurricane, Utah's hard-hitting rock outfit Six String Revolver are making serious noise with their latest release, "Be Somebody," available now via Ragebreed Records. Delivering a loud, no apologies dose of original American hard rock soaked in southern grit, outlaw fire, and modern muscle, the band proves that straight-up rock and roll is alive and kicking.

Built on heavy guitars, massive hooks, and a live-wire energy that feels made for the stage, Six String Revolver continue carving out their own lane in today's rock landscape. The band channels the swagger of classic hard rock while pushing forward with a sharper, more modern edge, blending storytelling, rebellion, and pure volume into every track.

Fronted by vocalist Raven Cain alongside Hawkeye Pearce on guitar and vocals, Bill "Ash" Dent on bass, and Robert "Monster" Cantu on drums, the band brings a battle-tested chemistry that shines throughout the record and translates directly into their explosive live performances.

For fans of Guns N' Roses, Black Stone Cherry, and Saving Abel, "Be Somebody" delivers the familiar rawness and attitude of modern American hard rock while confidently standing on its own.

Frontman Raven Cain describes the release as a statement of survival and determination.




"Be Somebody is a battle cry for anyone who has ever been counted out, knocked down, or told they would never make it. This record is about standing up, turning the amps on, and proving that rock 'n' roll still has teeth."
Raven Cain, Six String Revolver




More than just an album title, "Be Somebody" serves as a mission statement. It speaks to the fighters, the dreamers, the outlaws, and anyone refusing to fade quietly into the background. The record explores themes of resilience, rebellion, love, freedom, and the relentless drive to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you.

Recorded and engineered by Tom Chandler at Elite Studios, the release was produced by Peggy Foster and Robert Cantu, capturing the band's raw performance energy while refining it into a powerful modern hard rock statement.

Managed by Ragebreed Records, Six String Revolver continue building momentum as one of the most authentic voices in today's American hard rock underground.

"Be Somebody" doesn't ask permission. It kicks the door open, cranks the amps, and reminds listeners that rock music still hits hardest when it comes from real life, real scars, and real volume.







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Venom Inc. Guitarist Curran Murphy Produces Megaton Communion's New Album Three of Cups - @thebeast

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Venom Inc. Guitarist Curran Murphy Produces Megaton Communion's New Album Three of Cups


Desert Rock Outfit Reveals Album Title and Artwork by Jonathan Grimm Ahead of Delta Doom Fest Performance


Megaton Communion has officially revealed the title and cover artwork for its highly anticipated sophomore album, Three of Cups , produced by Curran Murphy , acclaimed guitarist for Venom Inc.

For fans of heavy music, Murphy's name carries serious weight. Known for his crushing guitar work with Venom Inc. and his long history in the metal scene, Murphy brings his signature production style and decades of experience to Megaton Communion's latest release, helping shape an album that blends massive riffs, desert rock atmosphere, and powerful songwriting.

Recorded at Custom Audio Mutation and featuring stunning artwork by Jonathan Grimm , Three of Cups represents the band's next evolution while benefiting from the creative vision of one of modern metal's most respected musicians.

The album takes its name and inspiration from the Three of Cups tarot card, a symbol of friendship, emotional connection, celebration, and hope. The imagery of three raised cups reflects unity and shared experiences, while the clear sky symbolizes optimism and brighter days ahead. The result is an album centered around one simple but powerful message: celebrate being alive.

Fans of desert rock, stoner rock, and groove-heavy metal should have Three of Cups firmly on their radar.

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Megaton Communion will also be bringing these new songs to the stage when they perform at the inaugural Delta Doom Fest on Saturday, October 17, 2026 , at Growlers in Memphis, Tennessee.

The festival features an outstanding lineup including:

Tommy Stewart's Dyerwulf
Ninja Witch
Red Sun Sermon
Stonewielder
Ponddigger
Megaton Communion
Burnt Witch
Ruined God



Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR are proud sponsors of Delta Doom Fest alongside Does It Doom, Woodrite Guitars, Black Doomba Records, Brutal Media, Pinebox Coven Records, BlackOak Productions, and Blackbird Designs.

Doors open at 2:00 PM , with music beginning at 3:00 PM . The event is all ages and promises a full day of doom, stoner, sludge, and heavy metal from some of the region's finest acts.

With Venom Inc. guitarist Curran Murphy behind the production, striking artwork from Jonathan Grimm, and a standout appearance at Delta Doom Fest on the horizon, Megaton Communion is poised to make Three of Cups one of the most anticipated underground heavy rock releases of the year.

Follow Megaton Communion through their Linktree for upcoming singles, videos, album news, and social media updates as Three of Cups continues its journey toward release.


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