NICARUS UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “DEGREE OF DONENESS” — A RAW, UNFILTERED SONIC EXPERIENCE FORGED IN REALITY - @thebeast

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NICARUS UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “DEGREE OF DONENESS” — A RAW, UNFILTERED SONIC EXPERIENCE FORGED IN REALITY

Israel – Emerging from the underground with intensity, purpose, and zero compromise, one-woman force Nicarus returns with her latest single, “Degree Of Doneness,” out May 1, 2026 via GreenMuzic.

Blending post-grunge grit, stoner rock weight, blackened atmosphere, and alternative edge, Nicarus continues to carve her own lane with a sound that feels as unpredictable as it is deeply personal. Fans of Neurosis, Deftones, and Foo Fighters will find familiar ground here, but make no mistake, this is something entirely her own.

At its core, “Degree Of Doneness” is a reflection of pressure, survival, and transformation. It’s heavy, it’s honest, and it doesn’t hold your hand. This is music that hits you straight in the chest and lingers long after the final note fades.

Nicarus isn’t just another studio project. She’s a fully independent artist who has been building her vision since 2017, handling every aspect of her work from writing and performing to producing and engineering. Her journey has taken her across the globe, including recording drums at Electrical Audio in Chicago with Sanford Parker and sessions at Urban Sound Studio in Norway, all while continuing to shape her sound in her own GreenLab studio in Israel.

And here’s where it gets wild, she doesn’t just record everything herself, she performs it live too. Armed with full gear and amplifiers, Nicarus delivers a complete “one woman band” experience on stage, what she calls her “Re-Amping” live show. No backing band, no shortcuts, just pure, controlled chaos done the old-school way with real amps and real energy.

This new release arrives as she works on her upcoming sixth project, an EP written in just three days during a time of war in her home country. That urgency bleeds into everything she creates. One track from the project even incorporates a Persian poem as a tribute to the Iranian people and culture, pushing back against division through art and expression.

As one early statement puts it:

“Nicarus creates music that doesn't just ask to be heard, it demands to be felt. Her voice carries stories of resilience, transformation, and the courage to stand fully in your truth. The music reflects a very immediate and personal response to reality, capturing vulnerability, urgency, and resilience in a way that feels explosive and refreshingly real.”

With “Degree Of Doneness,” Nicarus proves she’s not here to follow trends or play it safe. She’s here to build something real, something loud, and something that matters.

“Degree Of Doneness” drops May 1, 2026.

Label: GreenMuzic
Production: The GreenLab of Tali Green – fully written, recorded, produced, and engineered by Nicarus
Management: GreenMuzic
Contact: Tali Green – greenmuzicpro@gmail.com



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Website:
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https://youtube.com/@nicarus8468 /> Bandcamp:
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SIGNO ROJO UNLEASHES CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “GROWTH” OUT APRIL 17, 2026 VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS - @thebeast

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SIGNO ROJO UNLEASHES CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “GROWTH” OUT APRIL 17, 2026 VIA MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RECORDS

Karlshamn, Sweden’s underground heavyweights Signo Rojo return with a thunderous new statement in the form of their latest single, “Growth,” set for release on April 17, 2026 via Majestic Mountain Records .

For over fifteen years, Signo Rojo have been grinding their way through the depths of the Swedish underground, forging a sound that refuses to sit still. Blending the oppressive weight of sludge and doom with the raw urgency of hardcore and punk, the band has built a reputation the old-fashioned way: DIY, no shortcuts, no compromises. Their output may come slow, but when it lands, it hits like a collapsing glacier.

With “Growth,” Signo Rojo deliver exactly what you’d expect and then some. This is a mammoth, riff-driven assault packed with spine-rattling low end, towering melodies, and the kind of atmosphere that sticks to your ribs. Fans of Neurosis , Big Business , and Baroness will feel right at home, but make no mistake, Signo Rojo aren’t chasing anyone’s shadow. They’ve carved out their own lane and they’re driving straight through it.

Lyrically, “Growth” takes a hard look at modern society’s obsession with self-improvement. Instead of buying into the glossy, instant-gratification version being sold everywhere, the band flips the script. The track digs into how personal development has been commodified, turned into something people think they can purchase, hack, or shortcut. The result? More often than not, people end up stuck, misled, or worse, exploited by systems that prey on vulnerability.

In the band’s own words:
“‘Growth’ is a mammoth-stomping slab of doom-infused sludge that delivers spine-shaking riffs and soaring choruses.”

Behind the scenes, the band kept things tight and true to their roots. The single was produced by Signo Rojo themselves, with mixing and mastering handled by Elias Mellberg, giving the track a raw but massive sonic punch that feels both deliberate and unfiltered.

This release marks the beginning of a heavy onslaught from the band in 2026, with more material locked, loaded, and ready to fire. If “Growth” is any indication, Signo Rojo aren’t easing into anything, they’re kicking the door clean off the hinges.

Release Date: April 17, 2026
Label: Majestic Mountain Records
Genre: Sludge/Doom Metal, Hardcore

Keep your ears open. This one doesn’t just hit hard, it lingers.





Connect: 

Website:
https://signorojo.com/ /> Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/signorojo/ /> Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/signorojo/ /> YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/SignoRojoswe /> Bandcamp:
https://signorojo.bandcamp.com/ /> Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NDCT0LD3UWaTNEBoGC4er /> Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/signo-rojo/1449415688 />
Contact: info@signorojo.com


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Haze Mage Unleashes Final Album High Fantasy Alongside Last-Ever Live Show - @thebeast

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Haze Mage Unleashes Final Album High Fantasy Alongside Last-Ever Live Show

Baltimore, MD – Haze Mage, the Baltimore-based purveyors of sword-and-sorcery doom metal, are set to release their highly anticipated full-length album High Fantasy on April 18, 2026. Coinciding with the album drop, the band will perform their final live show at The Ottobar during their signature Grim Reefer Fest, bringing six years of riff-driven fantasy metal to a triumphant close.

Since forming in late 2015, Haze Mage has forged a distinctive sound steeped in doom, stoner, and hard rock influences, drawing inspiration from legends such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. Their music conjures vast dark forests, savage beasts, and haunting mystical realms, earning them a dedicated following in the Baltimore metal scene.

Haze Mage’s debut EP, Blood Mist (2017, Grimoire Records), was praised by outlets like The Obelisk , Worldwide Underground , and Heavy Planet for its atmospheric, psychedelic, and unforgettable sound. Over the years, the band has delivered commanding live performances at Artscape, Days of Darkness Festival (Maryland Death Fest), Shadow Woods Metal Fest, and Light City, while maintaining a strong presence at local venues including Metro Gallery, The Ottobar, Nevermore Hall, and Soundstage.

High Fantasy is an epic 9-track journey that represents the culmination of Haze Mage’s saga. As the band explains, “This album is the culmination of six years of songwriting through an ever-changing world of soaring victories, eternal struggles, and finding support in those around you when you need it most. It’s also about mysteriously magical weed shops and vampiric brains flying out of bodies and terrorizing villages at night.”

Recorded between January and March 2026 at Tiny Castle with producer, mixer, and mastering engineer Noel Mueller, and featuring artwork by John DeCampos/Ghost Bat Illustration, High Fantasy delivers the full Haze Mage experience in both sound and story.

The band lineup for this final chapter includes Kevin Considine (Guitar), Nick Jewett (Guitar), John De Campos (Drums), Scott Brenner (Bass), and Matthew Casella (Vocals). While Haze Mage will be taking an indefinite hiatus after April 18, they plan to continue Grim Reefer Fest, supporting the underground metal community they helped cultivate.

High Fantasy is available for pre-order now on Bandcamp:
https://hazemage.bandcamp.com/album/high-fantasy, with the full release arriving April 18th, 2026, alongside their final live performance.



Contact & Links:


https://linktr.ee/hazemage />
hazemagemetal@gmail.com


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DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS UNLEASH DEBUT ALBUM “MARTYR INCIPIT” VIA WITCHES BREW - @thebeast

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DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS UNLEASH DEBUT ALBUM “MARTYR INCIPIT” VIA WITCHES BREW

France’s DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS rise from the ashes with their brutal debut full-length, Martyr Incipit , out March 20, 2026 via Witches Brew. Forged in the spirit of old-school 90s Death Metal, this six-track assault blends Thrash aggression with melodic precision, delivering a sonic onslaught for fans of SLAYER, DEICIDE, KRISIUN, and the raw intensity of early SEPULTURA.

From the opening riff of Abominations of the One God to the climactic fury of The Beheading , Martyr Incipit drags listeners through the horrors of Christian persecutions under Emperor Nero, all while showcasing crushing riffs, melodic leads, and relentless energy.

TRACKLIST:

1.Abominations of the One God – 04:27
2.Mass Apostasy – 03:06
3.BloodFeast – 03:52
4.Gardens of Decadence – 04:11
5.Punished Into Submission – 03:45
6.The Beheading – 05:30

LINEUP:

Morg – Bass / Vocals
Boar – Guitars / Backing Vocals
D.B.A. – Drums

CREDITS:

Mixed and mastered by Manu
Artwork by Alex Shadrin of Nether Temple Design

Martyr Incipit is now available for streaming and download via Witches Brew Bandcamp:
https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/martyr-incipit />
DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS prove that French Death Metal is alive, vicious, and unrelenting. This is not just a debut—it’s a statement.





Connect: 

BAND LINKS:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DamnatioAdBestiasFR/ /> Bandcamp:
https://damnatioadbestias.bandcamp.com/ /> Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/damnatioadbestias/ />
LABEL LINKS:
Shop:
https://www.witchesbrew.eu /> Bandcamp:
https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com /> Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/witchesbrewthrashes /> Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/witchesbrewthrashes/ />
Contact: witchesbrewthrashes@hotmail.com


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HORROR SCENE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “PORN STAR” FEATURING ARIANA TRONI - @thebeast

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HORROR SCENE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “PORN STAR” FEATURING ARIANA TRONI

Metal Devastation PR clients Horror Scene are back with a vicious new strike: their latest single and video, “Porn Star” , officially released on March 27, 2026 , featuring the haunting vocals of Ariana Troni . The track pushes the boundaries of industrial metal into uncharted territory.

Already featured by Rolling Stone for their dark, aggressive industrial metal and immersive horror aesthetics, Horror Scene continue to prove why they’re one of the most uncompromising acts in the underground heavy music scene. “Porn Star” combines crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and Ariana Troni’s chilling, cinematic vocals, all brought to life in a striking new video that blurs the line between performance and psychological horror.

The Rolling Stone feature highlights the band’s impact, noting their growing influence and ability to merge sonic brutality with visual and psychological experience. With this latest release, Horror Scene doubles down on their signature style, delivering a track that hits hard, sticks with you, and cements their reputation as leaders in modern industrial metal.

Watch the video now:
Stream & download:
https://horrorsceneband.bandcamp.com/album/porn-star
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DmniZAYHhoEOpFWcdaYzl />
This release is just the latest in Horror Scene’s relentless rise, with new material, live shows, and media attention all pointing to a massive 2026.

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Check out the Rolling Stone feature here: Horror Scene Turns Industrial Metal Into Psychological Warfare



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https://www.facebook.com/HorrorSceneBand/ />
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https://www.youtube.com/@horrorsceneband />
https://linktr.ee/HorrorScene />
https://horrorsceneband.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-your-hell-2 />
Contact: puppetmerch@gmail.com


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Spitfire Devours the Light with Latest Thrash Assault, Out Now Via Witches Brew! - @thebeast

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Spitfire Devours the Light with Latest Thrash Assault

Germany’s Spitfire has officially unleashed their latest record, Devour the Light , via Witches Brew, proving that thrash metal still bites as hard as ever. Available now on CD and set to hit vinyl on April 24, 2026, the album cements Spitfire’s reputation for ferocious riffs and relentless energy.

The lineup of R. Motörizer (vocals/guitar), D. Bolz (guitar), S. Moch (bass), and Thunder Manne (drums) delivers four tracks of pure thrash carnage:

Tracklist:

1.Devour the Light
2.Disregard
3.Spitfire’s Down (New Version)
4.Bomber

Mixed and mastered by Luke Becker and Phil Schimpgen, with artwork by Janosch Rudigier, the album balances raw aggression with razor-sharp clarity.

Devour the Light is streaming now and ready to scorch through your speakers:


https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/devour-the-light-2 />
Spitfire doesn’t just play metal—they annihilate it.

Press Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com







Connect: 

BAND LINKS:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/spitfirespeedmetal/ /> Homepage:
http://spitfire.band /> Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/spitfirespeedthrash/ />
LABEL LINKS:
Shop:
https://www.witchesbrew.eu /> Bandcamp:
https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com /> Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/witchesbrewthrashes/ /> Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/witchesbrewthrashes />
Contact: rico_stoeckle@web.de


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Neckbreaker, Stellagen, Brainmaze, Balistic, AntiMozdeBeast, and Hexjakt Featured in March Issue of Rock Hard Magazine Alongside Lamb of God Cover Story - @thebeast

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Metal Devastation PR Clients Neckbreaker, Stellagen, Brainmaze, Balistic, AntiMozdeBeast, and Hexjakt Featured in March Issue of Rock Hard Magazine Alongside Lamb of God Cover Story

Metal Devastation PR is proud to announce that a powerhouse lineup of its roster artists, Neckbreaker, Stellagen, Brainmaze, Balistic, AntiMozdeBeast, and Hexjakt, have been featured in the March issue of Rock Hard Magazine , appearing in an issue led by metal heavyweights Lamb of God. This recognition shines a spotlight on a diverse international wave of artists pushing metal forward while staying rooted in authenticity.

From politically charged thrash to cosmic concept albums, bass-driven collaborations, progressive storytelling, and experimental extremity, these bands prove the underground is alive, loud, and evolving.

Featured Artists:

Neckbreaker – “Rabbia Cilena” (Chilean Rage)
Hailing from Santiago, Chile, Neckbreaker deliver uncompromising thrash rooted in real-world struggle. Their debut Mental Void channels the legacy of Chilean metal born under dictatorship, tackling themes of social control, inequality, and modern alienation. With razor-sharp riffs and a refusal to follow trends, Neckbreaker embody thrash in its purest, most defiant form.
Check Them Out Here

Stellagen – “From Dying Stars to Infinity”
The brainchild of Australia’s Phil Brown, Stellagen merges death, power, and thrash metal into a sweeping sci-fi narrative. Across two interconnected albums forming a musical palindrome, the project explores cosmic origins, extinction, and existential decay. Influenced by melodic and progressive metal greats, Stellagen delivers both technical precision and conceptual depth.
Check them out here

Brainmaze – “When Your Demons Come”
Bulgarian bassist Ivan Shishkov brings a fresh twist to heavy metal with Brainmaze, an international collaboration built around bass-driven compositions. Recorded remotely with musicians worldwide, the album transforms isolation into creative fuel, delivering an emotional spectrum that ranges from love and trust to anger and disillusionment.
Check them out here

Balistic – “The Parson’s Tale”
U.S. progressive metal veterans Balistic return with an ambitious concept album exploring the seven deadly sins and their opposing virtues. Drawing from philosophy, theology, and classic progressive influences, The Parson’s Tale reflects on human nature while setting the stage for a potential future rock opera production.
Check them out here

AntiMozdeBeast – “The Vagrant Unkempt Grave”
A descent into chaos and nihilism, AntiMozdeBeast is the vision of Gabriel Palacio, blending black metal with industrial noise into a disturbing sonic landscape. This release is less an album and more an experience, dragging listeners into a fractured world of dissonance and decay.
Rating: 7.5/10
Check them out here


Hexjakt – “Blessing of the Damned”
Sweden’s Hexjakt storm the stoner-doom scene with a crushing debut full-length packed with sludge-heavy riffs and haunting atmospheres. Blending weight with psychedelic and progressive elements, the band explores existential themes while delivering a sound that hits hard and sticks with you.
Rating: 7.5/10
Check them out here





This feature in Rock Hard Magazine marks another major win for Metal Devastation PR and its growing roster of global talent. These artists aren’t chasing trends, they’re setting the tone for what’s next while keeping the spirit of metal exactly where it belongs: raw, honest, and unapologetic.

For press inquiries, interviews, or further information, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

Grab a copy here:
https://www.rockharditaly.com/ />

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