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SIX STRING REVOLVER Unleashes Hard-Hitting New Single and Video “Sick Mind”
Southern Utah Hard Rock Powerhouse Takes a Stand Against Internet Predators With an Unapologetic New Anthem
HURRICANE, UT – August 25, 2026 – American hard rock powerhouse SIX STRING REVOLVER is turning up the volume and shining a light into some of the darkest corners of the internet with the release of their powerful new single and video, “Sick Mind,” available now via Ragebreed Records and Earache Digital Distribution .
Released August 21, “Sick Mind” is more than another hard rock anthem. It is a direct confrontation of internet predators and sexual deviants who hide behind screens while exploiting vulnerable people. With its heavy riffs, thunderous groove, commanding vocals, and unapologetic message, SIX STRING REVOLVER delivers a song designed not only to make listeners move, but to make them pay attention.
“Sick Mind” is a statement song confronting internet predators and sexual deviants who hide behind screens to exploit others. This song was written to expose the predators who perpetrate these heinous acts and to shine a light into some of the darkest corners of the internet.
The band continues:
“When we witness evil in this world, we believe we have a responsibility to speak up and expose it. Six String Revolver will never hesitate to stand against abuse, exploitation, or those who prey upon the innocent.”
Musically, “Sick Mind” captures everything SIX STRING REVOLVER stands for: loud guitars, honest lyrics, massive grooves, and the kind of hard rock attitude that refuses to disappear. The band combines classic rock swagger with modern intensity, creating a sound that feels equally at home blasting from a stage or through a pair of headphones.
The track was produced by Peggy Foster and Robert Cantu and mixed by Tom Chandler at Elite Studios in Hollywood, California .
A HARD ROCK FORCE BUILT ON EXPERIENCE
Based in Hurricane, Utah, SIX STRING REVOLVER has quickly established itself as a Southern Utah hard rock force built on grit, soul, musicianship, and an old-school commitment to putting on a killer rock show.
At the front of the band is Raven Cain , whose life story and musical career have shaped him into the charismatic driving force behind SIX STRING REVOLVER. A vocalist, occasional guitarist, songwriter, and veteran touring musician, Cain has performed alongside major acts including Henry Rollins, L.A. Guns, Sevendust, Ratt, Saliva, Faster Pussycat, BulletBoys, and Hed PE .
Cain's career has also included work with major labels including Universal Music Group, multiple #1 hits on the 365 Music Charts, and appearances as the subject of books, television programs, and educational films. His soulful delivery and introspective, hard-hitting songwriting provide the emotional core of SIX STRING REVOLVER.
On lead guitar, Hawkeye Pearce brings years of experience, technical firepower, and arena-sized melodic instincts to the band. Pearce has opened for legendary artists including Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Great White, Nazareth, and Rick Derringer , while also performing with a Las Vegas Best Entertainer-nominated act.
Bill “Ash” Dent anchors the low end with a combination of precision, power, and decades of experience as a bassist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, session musician, and audio engineer. His massive grooves provide the foundation for the band's relentless sound.
Behind the kit is Robert “Monster” Cantu , a high-octane drummer whose influences range from John Bonham, Buddy Rich, and Peter Criss to modern masters Mike Mangini and Matt Garstka. A veteran of venues including the Whisky a Go Go, The Troubadour, The Roxy, and Galaxy Theatre, Cantu has toured extensively and shared bills with King's X, Fates Warning, and George Lynch .
Together, these four seasoned musicians have created a band that is less interested in following trends and more interested in keeping real rock music alive.
SIX STRING REVOLVER doesn't follow trends. They load the chamber, pull the trigger, and let the music speak.
For Fans Of:
Shinedown, Godsmack, Saving Abel
“Sick Mind” Is Available Now
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Genre: Hard Rock
Label: Ragebreed Records
Digital Distribution: Earache Digital Distribution
Management: Karina Sher
Contact: Raven Cain
Email: kaiso@ravenselfdefense.com
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
DEMON CHRIST UNLEASHES “CURSE YOU ALL” AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM SINS BURN BLACK - @thebeast
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DEMON CHRIST UNLEASHES “CURSE YOU ALL” AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM SINS BURN BLACK
BLACKENED DEATHCORE ASSAULT ARRIVES HALLOWEEN 2026 VIA RAGEBREED RECORDS & EARACHE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
Demon Christ isn't here to ask for permission.
Following the well-received release of the self-titled Demon Christ debut album in 2025, founder and vocalist Dave the Demon Christ Incognito is taking things even further into the darker and more brutal realms of blackened deathcore, death metal, and black metal with the band's second full-length album, Sins Burn Black , arriving October 31, 2026 through Ragebreed Records with Earache Digital Distribution .
The first taste of the new album has already arrived in the form of “Curse You All,” which was released on July 31, 2026 . The single serves as the opening salvo for a record built around one simple philosophy: absolute sonic carnage with zero compromise.
Stream it here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Hfzuhxzjb9dmudenoVHcI
Masterminded by Dave the Demon Christ Incognito , Demon Christ delivers a vicious collision of black metal darkness, death metal brutality, and deathcore punishment. With veteran musicians contributing to the attack, including Mike LePond of Symphony X on bass, along with live bassist [veteran loss of breath] , keyboardist and backing vocalist Shannon Red , the new album expands the Demon Christ sound while pushing its extreme-metal foundation even harder.
There is no polished-up, watered-down version of Demon Christ. No apologies. No concern for delicate sensibilities. This is music built for listeners who want their extreme metal loud, hostile, uncompromising, and unapologetically fucking heavy.
“Curse You All” sets the tone immediately, unleashing the kind of crushing intensity that makes it clear Sins Burn Black isn't coming to play nice. The forthcoming album takes that attack even further, exploring the more brutal realms of blackened deathcore, death metal, and black metal while maintaining the relentless aggression that defines Demon Christ.
After establishing the band's identity with the self-titled debut, Dave the Demon Christ Incognito returns with a second album that aims to go darker, heavier, and more extreme. Sins Burn Black isn't simply a continuation of the Demon Christ story. It's the next step in its evolution.
And this time, the curse comes with a bigger hammer.
Sins Burn Black arrives October 31, 2026 , bringing the second chapter of Demon Christ to life through Ragebreed Records and Earache Digital Distribution .
The curse has already begun.
DEMON CHRIST
Sins Burn Black
Release Date: October 31, 2026
Label: Ragebreed Records
Distribution: Earache Digital Distribution
Genre: Blackened Deathcore / Death Metal / Black Metal
“CURSE YOU ALL”
Single Released: July 31, 2026
LISTEN / FOLLOW DEMON CHRIST
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DEMON CHRIST
Blackened deathcore. No compromise. No mercy.
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DEMON CHRIST UNLEASHES “CURSE YOU ALL” AHEAD OF SECOND ALBUM SINS BURN BLACK
BLACKENED DEATHCORE ASSAULT ARRIVES HALLOWEEN 2026 VIA RAGEBREED RECORDS & EARACHE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
Demon Christ isn't here to ask for permission.
Following the well-received release of the self-titled Demon Christ debut album in 2025, founder and vocalist Dave the Demon Christ Incognito is taking things even further into the darker and more brutal realms of blackened deathcore, death metal, and black metal with the band's second full-length album, Sins Burn Black , arriving October 31, 2026 through Ragebreed Records with Earache Digital Distribution .
The first taste of the new album has already arrived in the form of “Curse You All,” which was released on July 31, 2026 . The single serves as the opening salvo for a record built around one simple philosophy: absolute sonic carnage with zero compromise.
Stream it here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Hfzuhxzjb9dmudenoVHcI
Masterminded by Dave the Demon Christ Incognito , Demon Christ delivers a vicious collision of black metal darkness, death metal brutality, and deathcore punishment. With veteran musicians contributing to the attack, including Mike LePond of Symphony X on bass, along with live bassist [veteran loss of breath] , keyboardist and backing vocalist Shannon Red , the new album expands the Demon Christ sound while pushing its extreme-metal foundation even harder.
There is no polished-up, watered-down version of Demon Christ. No apologies. No concern for delicate sensibilities. This is music built for listeners who want their extreme metal loud, hostile, uncompromising, and unapologetically fucking heavy.
“Curse You All” sets the tone immediately, unleashing the kind of crushing intensity that makes it clear Sins Burn Black isn't coming to play nice. The forthcoming album takes that attack even further, exploring the more brutal realms of blackened deathcore, death metal, and black metal while maintaining the relentless aggression that defines Demon Christ.
After establishing the band's identity with the self-titled debut, Dave the Demon Christ Incognito returns with a second album that aims to go darker, heavier, and more extreme. Sins Burn Black isn't simply a continuation of the Demon Christ story. It's the next step in its evolution.
And this time, the curse comes with a bigger hammer.
Sins Burn Black arrives October 31, 2026 , bringing the second chapter of Demon Christ to life through Ragebreed Records and Earache Digital Distribution .
The curse has already begun.
DEMON CHRIST
Sins Burn Black
Release Date: October 31, 2026
Label: Ragebreed Records
Distribution: Earache Digital Distribution
Genre: Blackened Deathcore / Death Metal / Black Metal
“CURSE YOU ALL”
Single Released: July 31, 2026
LISTEN / FOLLOW DEMON CHRIST
Spotify / Streaming:
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DEMON CHRIST
Blackened deathcore. No compromise. No mercy.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
TEXAS CREEPER SIGNS WITH COMBAT RECORDS AND KICKS OFF NEW ERA AT FREE GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW - @thebeast
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TEXAS CREEPER SIGNS WITH COMBAT RECORDS AND KICKS OFF NEW ERA AT FREE GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW
Formerly Known as Creeper, Texas Metal Outfit Enters a New Chapter With Legendary German Label
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX — A new chapter has officially begun for Texas metal outfit Texas Creeper , formerly known simply as Creeper , as the band announces its signing with legendary German label Combat Records .
After months of anticipation, the band has finally revealed the news that fans have been waiting for. Texas Creeper is now officially part of the Combat Records family, joining a label whose historic legacy includes early signings and releases associated with some of metal's most influential names, including Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus , and many more.
But the record deal isn't the only major change.
As part of what the band describes as "a whole new beast," Creeper has officially rebranded as Texas Creeper , embracing its Texas roots while entering an entirely new era for the band.
"We are beyond honored and completely stoked to be a part of the Combat Records family and are looking forward to taking our music to the entire world!" the band announced.
The rebrand arrives at a pivotal moment for Texas Creeper. Following the release of their crushing full-length Crushing , the band is now preparing to take the next step in its evolution with the backing of an established international metal label.
And there is no waiting around to celebrate.
Texas Creeper is gearing up to hit the stage this Saturday night, September 5, at the Haltom Theater in Haltom City, Texas, as part of the Gammacide CD Release Show.
The event will feature an absolutely stacked Texas metal lineup with Gammacide, Texas Creeper, Diavola, Silvertongue Devil, and Arkhon .
Best of all, the show is FREE , and FREE PARKING is also available.
GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW
Haltom Theater
Haltom City, Texas
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Featuring:
Gammacide
Texas Creeper
Diavola
Silvertongue Devil
Arkhon
FREE SHOW
FREE PARKING
With a major record deal now secured, a new name and identity in place, and a hometown-area stage waiting this weekend, Texas Creeper is wasting no time launching the next phase of its career.
From Creeper to Texas Creeper , the name may be changing, but the mission remains the same: deliver heavy Texas metal and take it to as many ears around the world as possible.
The next chapter starts now.
Texas Creeper is here.
For more information, music, updates, and announcements, follow Texas Creeper on social media and visit the band's official online channels.
Follow the band here at these links:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasCreeperOfficial
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Contact: Creepermetal@gmail.com
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TEXAS CREEPER SIGNS WITH COMBAT RECORDS AND KICKS OFF NEW ERA AT FREE GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW
Formerly Known as Creeper, Texas Metal Outfit Enters a New Chapter With Legendary German Label
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX — A new chapter has officially begun for Texas metal outfit Texas Creeper , formerly known simply as Creeper , as the band announces its signing with legendary German label Combat Records .
After months of anticipation, the band has finally revealed the news that fans have been waiting for. Texas Creeper is now officially part of the Combat Records family, joining a label whose historic legacy includes early signings and releases associated with some of metal's most influential names, including Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus , and many more.
But the record deal isn't the only major change.
As part of what the band describes as "a whole new beast," Creeper has officially rebranded as Texas Creeper , embracing its Texas roots while entering an entirely new era for the band.
"We are beyond honored and completely stoked to be a part of the Combat Records family and are looking forward to taking our music to the entire world!" the band announced.
The rebrand arrives at a pivotal moment for Texas Creeper. Following the release of their crushing full-length Crushing , the band is now preparing to take the next step in its evolution with the backing of an established international metal label.
And there is no waiting around to celebrate.
Texas Creeper is gearing up to hit the stage this Saturday night, September 5, at the Haltom Theater in Haltom City, Texas, as part of the Gammacide CD Release Show.
The event will feature an absolutely stacked Texas metal lineup with Gammacide, Texas Creeper, Diavola, Silvertongue Devil, and Arkhon .
Best of all, the show is FREE , and FREE PARKING is also available.
GAMMACIDE CD RELEASE SHOW
Haltom Theater
Haltom City, Texas
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Featuring:
Gammacide
Texas Creeper
Diavola
Silvertongue Devil
Arkhon
FREE SHOW
FREE PARKING
With a major record deal now secured, a new name and identity in place, and a hometown-area stage waiting this weekend, Texas Creeper is wasting no time launching the next phase of its career.
From Creeper to Texas Creeper , the name may be changing, but the mission remains the same: deliver heavy Texas metal and take it to as many ears around the world as possible.
The next chapter starts now.
Texas Creeper is here.
For more information, music, updates, and announcements, follow Texas Creeper on social media and visit the band's official online channels.
Follow the band here at these links:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasCreeperOfficial
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https://www.instagram.com/texascreeperofficial/
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https://www.youtube.com/@Creeperusa
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Contact: Creepermetal@gmail.com
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BLIND ILLUSION Announces “STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre” Featuring Original Vocalist David White - @thebeast
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BLIND ILLUSION Announces “STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre” Featuring Original Vocalist David White
Progressive Thrash Metal Pioneers Capture Historic 2025 Performance for New Live Album Due October 16, 2026
BERKELEY, CA — Progressive thrash metal pioneers Blind Illusion are set to unleash their new live album, STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre , on October 16, 2026 through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records . The release captures a historic 2025 performance featuring original Blind Illusion vocalist David White , recorded at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, California, during a special celebration of Exodus’ 40th anniversary of Bonded by Blood .
For fans of Coroner, Watchtower, and Exodus , STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre showcases Blind Illusion at full power, bringing the band’s progressive approach to thrash metal to the stage in a performance that connects the group’s legendary past with its continuing evolution.
Originally established in 1978 , Blind Illusion has spent nearly five decades carving out its own distinctive place within the underground metal landscape. Led by mastermind Mark Biedermann on lead guitar and vocals, the band’s current lineup features Phil Cosentini on drums, Avery Thurman on bass, and Martin Lacour on lead guitar.
The new live album also serves as another chapter in the remarkable history of Blind Illusion and its landmark debut, The Sane Asylum . Originally released in 1988, the album has gone on to become regarded as a classic of progressive thrash metal. The record featured Biedermann alongside guitarist Larry Lalonde , bassist Les Claypool , and drummer Mike Miner , delivering now-classic tracks including “Vengeance Is Mine,” “Death Noise,” “Kamikaze,” “Smash The Crystal,” and “Blood Shower.”
Biedermann’s musical history extends well beyond Blind Illusion. In 1987, while working with legendary producer Sandy Pearlman , he contributed rhythm guitar and guitar leads to four songs for Blue Öyster Cult’s Imaginos , working alongside musicians including Joe Satriani and Robbie Krieger of The Doors .
Blind Illusion continued to evolve throughout the following decades. The band returned in 2010 with Demon Master , shifting toward a more traditional heavy metal sound. In 2014, bassist Harald Oimoen of D.R.I. joined forces with Biedermann and helped inspire a return to the progressive thrash metal style that defined The Sane Asylum .
Further lineup changes followed, including a 2017 incarnation featuring Doug Piercy of Heathen and Anvil Chorus on lead guitar. The band released the 2018 EP and toured Europe. In 2020, legendary Death Angel drummer Andy Galeon joined Blind Illusion, contributing to the band's Wrath of the Gods album, released in 2022, followed by additional European touring and festival appearances.
In 2024, Blind Illusion introduced its current lineup and returned to the live stage. Then, in 2025, the band reunited with original vocalist David White , performing alongside Exodus, Death Angel, and Nukem at the UC Theatre in Berkeley on Paul Baloff’s birthday as part of the celebration surrounding Exodus’ 40th anniversary of Bonded by Blood .
That performance became the foundation for STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre .
The story didn't stop there. Blind Illusion later appeared at the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California, where the band performed The Sane Asylum in its entirety for the first time in its history, giving longtime fans the opportunity to hear the influential album performed live as a complete work.
With STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre , Blind Illusion once again proves that nearly five decades into its existence, the band remains a vital force in progressive thrash metal. The release captures a significant moment in the band's history while celebrating the music, musicians, and underground metal spirit that have kept Blind Illusion moving forward since 1978.
STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre will be released October 16, 2026 as a 12-inch vinyl LP , pressed at 33 RPM , through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records .
Release Information
Artist: Blind Illusion
Title: STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre
Release Type: Live Album
Genre: Progressive Thrash Metal
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Label: Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records
Catalog Number: Hectic 009
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
RPM: 33
UPC: 810213561508
Current Lineup
Mark Biedermann – Lead Guitar / Vocals
Martin Lacour – Lead Guitar
Avery Thurman – Bass
Phil Cosentini – Drums
Blind Illusion
Established 1978
Progressive Thrash Metal
For Fans Of: Coroner, Watchtower, Exodus, Heathen
Connect:
https://blindillusion.bandcamp.com/album/stage-flight-live-at-the-uc-theatre
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Contact:
David Hecht
Hectic Records
david@hectic.com
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BLIND ILLUSION Announces “STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre” Featuring Original Vocalist David White
Progressive Thrash Metal Pioneers Capture Historic 2025 Performance for New Live Album Due October 16, 2026
BERKELEY, CA — Progressive thrash metal pioneers Blind Illusion are set to unleash their new live album, STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre , on October 16, 2026 through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records . The release captures a historic 2025 performance featuring original Blind Illusion vocalist David White , recorded at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, California, during a special celebration of Exodus’ 40th anniversary of Bonded by Blood .
For fans of Coroner, Watchtower, and Exodus , STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre showcases Blind Illusion at full power, bringing the band’s progressive approach to thrash metal to the stage in a performance that connects the group’s legendary past with its continuing evolution.
Originally established in 1978 , Blind Illusion has spent nearly five decades carving out its own distinctive place within the underground metal landscape. Led by mastermind Mark Biedermann on lead guitar and vocals, the band’s current lineup features Phil Cosentini on drums, Avery Thurman on bass, and Martin Lacour on lead guitar.
The new live album also serves as another chapter in the remarkable history of Blind Illusion and its landmark debut, The Sane Asylum . Originally released in 1988, the album has gone on to become regarded as a classic of progressive thrash metal. The record featured Biedermann alongside guitarist Larry Lalonde , bassist Les Claypool , and drummer Mike Miner , delivering now-classic tracks including “Vengeance Is Mine,” “Death Noise,” “Kamikaze,” “Smash The Crystal,” and “Blood Shower.”
Biedermann’s musical history extends well beyond Blind Illusion. In 1987, while working with legendary producer Sandy Pearlman , he contributed rhythm guitar and guitar leads to four songs for Blue Öyster Cult’s Imaginos , working alongside musicians including Joe Satriani and Robbie Krieger of The Doors .
Blind Illusion continued to evolve throughout the following decades. The band returned in 2010 with Demon Master , shifting toward a more traditional heavy metal sound. In 2014, bassist Harald Oimoen of D.R.I. joined forces with Biedermann and helped inspire a return to the progressive thrash metal style that defined The Sane Asylum .
Further lineup changes followed, including a 2017 incarnation featuring Doug Piercy of Heathen and Anvil Chorus on lead guitar. The band released the 2018 EP and toured Europe. In 2020, legendary Death Angel drummer Andy Galeon joined Blind Illusion, contributing to the band's Wrath of the Gods album, released in 2022, followed by additional European touring and festival appearances.
In 2024, Blind Illusion introduced its current lineup and returned to the live stage. Then, in 2025, the band reunited with original vocalist David White , performing alongside Exodus, Death Angel, and Nukem at the UC Theatre in Berkeley on Paul Baloff’s birthday as part of the celebration surrounding Exodus’ 40th anniversary of Bonded by Blood .
That performance became the foundation for STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre .
The story didn't stop there. Blind Illusion later appeared at the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California, where the band performed The Sane Asylum in its entirety for the first time in its history, giving longtime fans the opportunity to hear the influential album performed live as a complete work.
With STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre , Blind Illusion once again proves that nearly five decades into its existence, the band remains a vital force in progressive thrash metal. The release captures a significant moment in the band's history while celebrating the music, musicians, and underground metal spirit that have kept Blind Illusion moving forward since 1978.
STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre will be released October 16, 2026 as a 12-inch vinyl LP , pressed at 33 RPM , through Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records .
Release Information
Artist: Blind Illusion
Title: STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre
Release Type: Live Album
Genre: Progressive Thrash Metal
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Label: Hectic Records / Bleeding Priest Records
Catalog Number: Hectic 009
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
RPM: 33
UPC: 810213561508
Current Lineup
Mark Biedermann – Lead Guitar / Vocals
Martin Lacour – Lead Guitar
Avery Thurman – Bass
Phil Cosentini – Drums
Blind Illusion
Established 1978
Progressive Thrash Metal
For Fans Of: Coroner, Watchtower, Exodus, Heathen
Connect:
https://blindillusion.bandcamp.com/album/stage-flight-live-at-the-uc-theatre
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https://www.instagram.com/blindillusionofficial
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https://www.facebook.com/officialblindillusion
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https://ffm.to/bclink1
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https://www.hectic.com/product/blind-illusion-live
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Contact:
David Hecht
Hectic Records
david@hectic.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29362/blind-illusion-announces-stage-flight-live-at-the-uc-theatre-featuring-original-vocalist-david-white?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Monday, August 31, 2026
PLUSMINUSZERO RELEASES UPTEMPO NEW SINGLE “RUNNER’S HIGH” VIA DOWNFALL RECORDS - @thebeast
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PLUSMINUSZERO RELEASES UPTEMPO NEW SINGLE “RUNNER’S HIGH” VIA DOWNFALL RECORDS
Finnish Hard Rock / Metal Outfit Continues Its First Run of Releases Ahead of Upcoming Album
HELSINKI, FINLAND | AUGUST 31, 2026 Finnish hard rock and metal band Plusminuszero have released their new single “Runner’s High,” available digitally now via Downfall Records . Released on August 28, 2026, the track is the third single from the band’s upcoming album , with further details surrounding the full-length still to be announced.
“Runner’s High” delivers an uptempo, melodic blend of hard rock and metal , showcasing the band’s ability to combine driving energy with strong melodies and a classic heavy-rock foundation. The new single continues the momentum established by Plusminuszero’s first releases since the band formed in Helsinki in 2025.
While the name Plusminuszero may be new, the musicians behind the band are far from strangers to one another or to the Finnish heavy music scene.
The members have a history that stretches back to the early 2000s, when several of them released three full-length albums with a previous band and spent years touring across Finland. Their experience took them everywhere from small bars and clubs to some of the major festivals of the era, building the kind of road-tested chemistry that only comes from years of playing music together.
Eventually, the desire to create and perform heavy music brought them back together.
Plusminuszero began when guitarist Toni Sundström and bassist Ilkka Rasi started working on new material. Vocalist Petri Korhonen and drummer Janne Kaartinen later completed the lineup, bringing the project into full form.
Since then, the band have taken an independent approach to their music, recording and mixing their material themselves while reconnecting with the hard rock and metal roots that originally shaped them.
That combination of experience and renewed energy is at the heart of Plusminuszero. There is no need to pretend these musicians are discovering heavy music for the first time. They have already spent years writing songs, recording albums, touring, and standing on stages across Finland. Now they are bringing that experience into a new chapter.
“Runner’s High” represents the latest step in that return.
With three singles now released, anticipation continues to build for Plusminuszero’s upcoming album. More information about the album is expected to be revealed at a later date.
“Runner’s High” is out now digitally via Downfall Records.
PLUSMINUSZERO
Band: Plusminuszero
Single: “Runner’s High”
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Label: Downfall Records
Format: Digital
Genre: Hard Rock / Metal
Country: Finland
Runner´s High by Plusminuszero
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PLUSMINUSZERO RELEASES UPTEMPO NEW SINGLE “RUNNER’S HIGH” VIA DOWNFALL RECORDS
Finnish Hard Rock / Metal Outfit Continues Its First Run of Releases Ahead of Upcoming Album
HELSINKI, FINLAND | AUGUST 31, 2026 Finnish hard rock and metal band Plusminuszero have released their new single “Runner’s High,” available digitally now via Downfall Records . Released on August 28, 2026, the track is the third single from the band’s upcoming album , with further details surrounding the full-length still to be announced.
“Runner’s High” delivers an uptempo, melodic blend of hard rock and metal , showcasing the band’s ability to combine driving energy with strong melodies and a classic heavy-rock foundation. The new single continues the momentum established by Plusminuszero’s first releases since the band formed in Helsinki in 2025.
While the name Plusminuszero may be new, the musicians behind the band are far from strangers to one another or to the Finnish heavy music scene.
The members have a history that stretches back to the early 2000s, when several of them released three full-length albums with a previous band and spent years touring across Finland. Their experience took them everywhere from small bars and clubs to some of the major festivals of the era, building the kind of road-tested chemistry that only comes from years of playing music together.
Eventually, the desire to create and perform heavy music brought them back together.
Plusminuszero began when guitarist Toni Sundström and bassist Ilkka Rasi started working on new material. Vocalist Petri Korhonen and drummer Janne Kaartinen later completed the lineup, bringing the project into full form.
Since then, the band have taken an independent approach to their music, recording and mixing their material themselves while reconnecting with the hard rock and metal roots that originally shaped them.
That combination of experience and renewed energy is at the heart of Plusminuszero. There is no need to pretend these musicians are discovering heavy music for the first time. They have already spent years writing songs, recording albums, touring, and standing on stages across Finland. Now they are bringing that experience into a new chapter.
“Runner’s High” represents the latest step in that return.
With three singles now released, anticipation continues to build for Plusminuszero’s upcoming album. More information about the album is expected to be revealed at a later date.
“Runner’s High” is out now digitally via Downfall Records.
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Single: “Runner’s High”
Release Date: August 28, 2026
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Genre: Hard Rock / Metal
Country: Finland
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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 08/02/26 - 08/07/26 - @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, OKL'S FRUITLOOPS, crushed the competition with a staggering 5,083,542 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, September 4th at 9PM EST!
Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 08/24/26 - 08/28/26
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29360/who-will-rise-as-this-weeks-champion-on-the-mdr-battle-of-the-bands-08-02-26-08-07-26?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
And who will dominate next month as Band of the Month on Metal Devastation Radio?
Last month’s winners, OKL'S FRUITLOOPS, crushed the competition with a staggering 5,083,542 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, September 4th at 9PM EST!
Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands? 08/24/26 - 08/28/26
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29360/who-will-rise-as-this-weeks-champion-on-the-mdr-battle-of-the-bands-08-02-26-08-07-26?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
OKL'S FRUITLOOPS CROWNED SEPTEMBER 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 5,083,542 VOTE VICTORY - @thebeast
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OKL'S FRUITLOOPS CROWNED SEPTEMBER 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 5,083,542 VOTE VICTORY
Slovenian melodic death metal force Okl's FruitLoops have officially been crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month for September 2026 after dominating the competition with an incredible 5,083,542 votes , securing a massive victory in Battle of the Bands history.
The overwhelming support from metal fans across the globe propelled Okl's FruitLoops to the top of the competition, proving once again that the underground metal community has no shortage of passion when it comes to supporting the bands they believe in.
Formed in 2022 , Okl's FruitLoops have quickly established themselves as a rising force in the Slovenian metal scene. The band delivers an aggressive blend of melodic death metal , combining crushing riffs, dark melodies, intense musicianship, and high-energy live performances.
The band's sound draws influence from legendary melodic death metal acts including In Flames, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, and Kalmah , while Okl's FruitLoops bring their own identity and intensity to the style.
Their debut album, "Scream Of Silence," was officially released on March 30, 2026 , marking a major milestone for the band. The album features ten tracks packed with aggressive guitar work, dark atmosphere, melodic hooks, and relentless metal energy.
The full track listing includes:
1. Scream Of Silence
2. Icons Of Insanity
3. Nightmare Rhapsody
4. Mr. Grim
5. Timeless Chaos
6. Fearless Knights
7. Fallen Demon
8. At the End of This World
9. Their Time Will Fall
10. Call For Freedom
"Scream Of Silence" was mixed and mastered by Simon Jovanović at Studio Evolucija in Ljubljana , with Timotej Hrastar handling drum recording. The finished album showcases the band's ability to balance melodic songwriting with the aggression and intensity expected from modern melodic death metal.
The band's massive 5,083,542 votes in the Battle of the Bands competition represent an incredible showing of support from metal fans around the world. Their victory demonstrates the power of the underground metal community and the growing international reach of Okl's FruitLoops.
As September 2026 Band of the Month , Okl's FruitLoops now join the ranks of Battle of the Bands champions who have earned their place through the votes and support of metal fans worldwide.
Congratulations to Okl's FruitLoops on an absolutely massive victory and a well-earned place in Battle of the Bands history!
Keep your horns raised for Slovenia and get ready for more from Okl's FruitLoops!
Scream Of Silence by Okl's FruitLoops
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OKL'S FRUITLOOPS CROWNED SEPTEMBER 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 5,083,542 VOTE VICTORY
Slovenian melodic death metal force Okl's FruitLoops have officially been crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month for September 2026 after dominating the competition with an incredible 5,083,542 votes , securing a massive victory in Battle of the Bands history.
The overwhelming support from metal fans across the globe propelled Okl's FruitLoops to the top of the competition, proving once again that the underground metal community has no shortage of passion when it comes to supporting the bands they believe in.
Formed in 2022 , Okl's FruitLoops have quickly established themselves as a rising force in the Slovenian metal scene. The band delivers an aggressive blend of melodic death metal , combining crushing riffs, dark melodies, intense musicianship, and high-energy live performances.
The band's sound draws influence from legendary melodic death metal acts including In Flames, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, and Kalmah , while Okl's FruitLoops bring their own identity and intensity to the style.
Their debut album, "Scream Of Silence," was officially released on March 30, 2026 , marking a major milestone for the band. The album features ten tracks packed with aggressive guitar work, dark atmosphere, melodic hooks, and relentless metal energy.
The full track listing includes:
1. Scream Of Silence
2. Icons Of Insanity
3. Nightmare Rhapsody
4. Mr. Grim
5. Timeless Chaos
6. Fearless Knights
7. Fallen Demon
8. At the End of This World
9. Their Time Will Fall
10. Call For Freedom
"Scream Of Silence" was mixed and mastered by Simon Jovanović at Studio Evolucija in Ljubljana , with Timotej Hrastar handling drum recording. The finished album showcases the band's ability to balance melodic songwriting with the aggression and intensity expected from modern melodic death metal.
The band's massive 5,083,542 votes in the Battle of the Bands competition represent an incredible showing of support from metal fans around the world. Their victory demonstrates the power of the underground metal community and the growing international reach of Okl's FruitLoops.
As September 2026 Band of the Month , Okl's FruitLoops now join the ranks of Battle of the Bands champions who have earned their place through the votes and support of metal fans worldwide.
Congratulations to Okl's FruitLoops on an absolutely massive victory and a well-earned place in Battle of the Bands history!
Keep your horns raised for Slovenia and get ready for more from Okl's FruitLoops!
Scream Of Silence by Okl's FruitLoops
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29359/okls-fruitloops-crowned-september-2026-band-of-the-month-after-massive-5083542-vote-victory?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Sunday, August 30, 2026
TRIVAN: VANJA ŠANTAK TALKS LOSS, INNER DEMONS, AND THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND ETERNAL SHORE - @thebeast
TRIVAN: VANJA ŠANTAK TALKS LOSS, INNER DEMONS, AND THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND ETERNAL SHORE
Croatian extreme metal band TRIVAN recently joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for a powerful conversation about music, loss, self-discovery, the band's unique philosophy, and their upcoming debut album, Eternal Shore .
Vanja Šantak, the driving force behind TRIVAN, opened up about the deeply personal experiences that have shaped the band's music, including the recent loss of his beloved dog.
The conversation began with "Abyss of Crawling Shadows," an emotional track originally inspired by someone Vanja knew who was struggling with depression. At first, Vanja wanted to write about something he didn't personally understand. That changed after his dog suddenly became seriously ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Vanja was forced to make the heartbreaking decision to put his dog to sleep.
The experience gave the song an entirely different meaning.
For Vanja, dogs aren't simply pets. They're family, companions, and beings capable of communicating through a language of pure emotion. His loss became one of the major emotional forces behind the music he is now creating.
A STRANGE NEW BEGINNING
Not long afterward, Vanja encountered another dog under circumstances he described as almost impossible to explain.
He discovered a litter of puppies born on the same day as his previous dog. Among them was a black male puppy who wasn't originally shown in the photographs.
When Vanja eventually met the puppies, that particular dog immediately ran toward him.
After bringing the puppy home, another strange thing happened. Despite being only a few months old, the dog seemed to know exactly where he was going and already understood basic commands.
The experience even caused Vanja to reconsider his previous disbelief in reincarnation.
The story has already inspired another TRIVAN song, which is currently being mixed and mastered.
WHAT DOES TRIVAN MEAN?
The name TRIVAN combines the ideas of triviality and vanquish , representing the band's desire to defeat the trivial things that can consume our lives.
The band began taking shape in 2018 after Vanja had stepped away from music for several years. Following lineup changes and the disruption caused by COVID, he eventually returned to his original goal of creating darker and more extreme music.
By around 2023, the TRIVAN lineup had come together.
But the band wasn't interested in simply repeating the usual black metal themes.
Instead, TRIVAN's philosophy is about confronting your own darkness.
Vanja describes the band's demons as the darker parts of ourselves that we often try to avoid. Rather than simply destroying those demons, he believes we should understand them, confront them, conquer them, and ultimately learn from them.
It's a philosophy that runs through the band's music.
FROM PERSONAL PRESSURE TO "BLACK AND HARD PLEDGE"
One example is "Black and Hard Pledge," which came from a period when Vanja was working toward his PhD.
The pressure to become the best student of the year began consuming him. He stopped training, gained weight, and eventually realized he had lost sight of himself.
Looking in the mirror became the breaking point.
The song became a promise to himself to stop allowing outside pressure to destroy his inner peace and to become the best version of himself.
Another track, "Dance of Death," takes a wider look at society, conformity, hypocrisy, and the constant pressure people face to follow whatever trend comes next.
The title references the medieval concept of the Dance of Death, where death dances with everyone regardless of wealth or status.
The message is simple: eventually, everything ends.
Ironically, just weeks after the song was released, Vanja had to say goodbye to his dog, making the song's themes of mortality even more personal.
ETERNAL SHORE
All of these experiences eventually became part of TRIVAN's upcoming debut album, Eternal Shore .
Originally planned as a 13-song album, the record was eventually reduced to eight tracks because of the length and depth of the songs.
The album is heavily influenced by Vanja's own life.
One of its most personal songs, "Eternal Shore," came from spreading his dog's ashes on a beach where they had spent time together.
Vanja explained that he wants the same thing for himself someday.
Rather than being buried in a casket, he wants his ashes spread on that beach so he can symbolically spend eternity there with his dogs, watching the waves, sunsets, and sunrises.
It is a surprisingly peaceful image for an extreme metal record, but it perfectly captures what TRIVAN is about.
Darkness doesn't always mean despair.
Sometimes you have to walk through the darkness to find peace.
OLD-SCHOOL METAL AND THE CROATIAN SCENE
Vanja also talked about discovering metal growing up in what was then Yugoslavia.
His uncle played in a rock band, so guitars, drums, bass, and rehearsals were part of his childhood.
Later, Alice Cooper's Trash became a major influence, followed by bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Marduk, Cradle of Filth, Satyricon, and Immortal.
In the 1990s, discovering new music meant listening to radio programs, visiting record stores, and actually hunting down physical CDs.
Vanja reflected on how different that was from today's streaming world, where virtually every band on Earth is only a few clicks away.
The Croatian metal scene itself remains active, with concerts happening regularly and international bands frequently passing through the country.
TRIVAN hopes to eventually expand beyond Croatia, with plans for shows throughout Slovenia and Austria and, eventually, the United States.
MORE THAN 10 MILLION VOTES
TRIVAN also made serious noise recently by winning a Battle of the Bands competition with more than 10 million votes .
Vanja explained that the band's massive support network stretches across the globe, including Croatia, Chile, Japan, and elsewhere.
He even mobilized people in his own apartment building and neighborhood, including a local Facebook group with tens of thousands of members.
The band's supporters didn't simply click a button once and walk away.
They went to war.
And the results were undeniable.
THE ROAD TO AMERICA
TRIVAN is currently preparing Eternal Shore for its planned February release while continuing to release singles and build its audience.
The band is also working with Blood Red Covenant Records to expand its presence in the United States.
And Vanja has one particular American goal in mind.
Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest.
After watching footage and a documentary about the festival, Vanja said he and the band would love to make the trip to Tennessee, experience the festival's raw energy, and eventually share a stage there.
That would be one hell of a way to bring this story full circle.
TRIVAN's Eternal Shore is shaping up to be more than a metal album. It's a musical journey through grief, pressure, darkness, self-discovery, mortality, and ultimately finding your own path.
As Vanja Šantak puts it, the goal isn't simply to run from your demons.
Conquer them. Become friends with them. And come out stronger on the other side.
Listen to the full conversation with Vanja Šantak of TRIVAN on The Zach Moonshine Show below:
Full Track List:
Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:
1 - Okl's FruitLoops - Scream Of Silence
2 - Soul Of Sheol - Paradise Is Not For Us
3 - Rage of Justice - Digital Prison
4 - Heidbekka - Völva
5 - Leach - Serpent Of Time
6 - Mistress - Terrified eyes
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 - Ozzy Osbourne - See You On The Other Side
8 - Dolly Parton - Purple Rain
9 - Heaven & Hell - Heaven And Hell
Trivan - Interview featuring Abyss Of Crawling Shadows/Dance of Death/Dark Malicious Desire
10 - Ola Englund - DOGMA PROGMA
11 - Smoulder - Water Wars
12 - DOWN - Blood Oath
13 - Superjoint Ritual - Everyone Hates Everyone/Fuck Your Enemy/Dress Like A Target
14 - Burnt Witch - We Hate You - (Electric Wizard Cover)
15 - Hellripper - Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm
16 - Starved of Light - Wander the Holler
17 - Soothsayer - Catfish
18 - THE BLEEDING - Immortal Flesh
19 - Wildfire - Sweet Sensation
20 - Megaton Communion - Echo's in Time
21 - Dread Witch - Cult
22 - Lord Gryphus - Troops of Doom (Sepultura)
23 - Netherdred - Necrodancer
24 - The Red Mountain - N.I.B.
25 - Webb Of Deceit - Hellswithin (Feat. Dave Frost & Jason Aaron Wood)/In My Wake (Feat. Raven & Jason Aaron Wood)
26 - NEMESIS - Hell's Last Kiss
27 - Stryfe - Breathe
Full show streaming on Mixcloud:
The interview is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple..
Check out the band on bandcamp and support:
Abyss Of Crawling Shadows by Trivan
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29358/trivan-vanja-santak-talks-loss-inner-demons-and-the-philosophy-behind-eternal-shore?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Croatian extreme metal band TRIVAN recently joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for a powerful conversation about music, loss, self-discovery, the band's unique philosophy, and their upcoming debut album, Eternal Shore .
Vanja Šantak, the driving force behind TRIVAN, opened up about the deeply personal experiences that have shaped the band's music, including the recent loss of his beloved dog.
The conversation began with "Abyss of Crawling Shadows," an emotional track originally inspired by someone Vanja knew who was struggling with depression. At first, Vanja wanted to write about something he didn't personally understand. That changed after his dog suddenly became seriously ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Vanja was forced to make the heartbreaking decision to put his dog to sleep.
The experience gave the song an entirely different meaning.
For Vanja, dogs aren't simply pets. They're family, companions, and beings capable of communicating through a language of pure emotion. His loss became one of the major emotional forces behind the music he is now creating.
A STRANGE NEW BEGINNING
Not long afterward, Vanja encountered another dog under circumstances he described as almost impossible to explain.
He discovered a litter of puppies born on the same day as his previous dog. Among them was a black male puppy who wasn't originally shown in the photographs.
When Vanja eventually met the puppies, that particular dog immediately ran toward him.
After bringing the puppy home, another strange thing happened. Despite being only a few months old, the dog seemed to know exactly where he was going and already understood basic commands.
The experience even caused Vanja to reconsider his previous disbelief in reincarnation.
The story has already inspired another TRIVAN song, which is currently being mixed and mastered.
WHAT DOES TRIVAN MEAN?
The name TRIVAN combines the ideas of triviality and vanquish , representing the band's desire to defeat the trivial things that can consume our lives.
The band began taking shape in 2018 after Vanja had stepped away from music for several years. Following lineup changes and the disruption caused by COVID, he eventually returned to his original goal of creating darker and more extreme music.
By around 2023, the TRIVAN lineup had come together.
But the band wasn't interested in simply repeating the usual black metal themes.
Instead, TRIVAN's philosophy is about confronting your own darkness.
Vanja describes the band's demons as the darker parts of ourselves that we often try to avoid. Rather than simply destroying those demons, he believes we should understand them, confront them, conquer them, and ultimately learn from them.
It's a philosophy that runs through the band's music.
FROM PERSONAL PRESSURE TO "BLACK AND HARD PLEDGE"
One example is "Black and Hard Pledge," which came from a period when Vanja was working toward his PhD.
The pressure to become the best student of the year began consuming him. He stopped training, gained weight, and eventually realized he had lost sight of himself.
Looking in the mirror became the breaking point.
The song became a promise to himself to stop allowing outside pressure to destroy his inner peace and to become the best version of himself.
Another track, "Dance of Death," takes a wider look at society, conformity, hypocrisy, and the constant pressure people face to follow whatever trend comes next.
The title references the medieval concept of the Dance of Death, where death dances with everyone regardless of wealth or status.
The message is simple: eventually, everything ends.
Ironically, just weeks after the song was released, Vanja had to say goodbye to his dog, making the song's themes of mortality even more personal.
ETERNAL SHORE
All of these experiences eventually became part of TRIVAN's upcoming debut album, Eternal Shore .
Originally planned as a 13-song album, the record was eventually reduced to eight tracks because of the length and depth of the songs.
The album is heavily influenced by Vanja's own life.
One of its most personal songs, "Eternal Shore," came from spreading his dog's ashes on a beach where they had spent time together.
Vanja explained that he wants the same thing for himself someday.
Rather than being buried in a casket, he wants his ashes spread on that beach so he can symbolically spend eternity there with his dogs, watching the waves, sunsets, and sunrises.
It is a surprisingly peaceful image for an extreme metal record, but it perfectly captures what TRIVAN is about.
Darkness doesn't always mean despair.
Sometimes you have to walk through the darkness to find peace.
OLD-SCHOOL METAL AND THE CROATIAN SCENE
Vanja also talked about discovering metal growing up in what was then Yugoslavia.
His uncle played in a rock band, so guitars, drums, bass, and rehearsals were part of his childhood.
Later, Alice Cooper's Trash became a major influence, followed by bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Marduk, Cradle of Filth, Satyricon, and Immortal.
In the 1990s, discovering new music meant listening to radio programs, visiting record stores, and actually hunting down physical CDs.
Vanja reflected on how different that was from today's streaming world, where virtually every band on Earth is only a few clicks away.
The Croatian metal scene itself remains active, with concerts happening regularly and international bands frequently passing through the country.
TRIVAN hopes to eventually expand beyond Croatia, with plans for shows throughout Slovenia and Austria and, eventually, the United States.
MORE THAN 10 MILLION VOTES
TRIVAN also made serious noise recently by winning a Battle of the Bands competition with more than 10 million votes .
Vanja explained that the band's massive support network stretches across the globe, including Croatia, Chile, Japan, and elsewhere.
He even mobilized people in his own apartment building and neighborhood, including a local Facebook group with tens of thousands of members.
The band's supporters didn't simply click a button once and walk away.
They went to war.
And the results were undeniable.
THE ROAD TO AMERICA
TRIVAN is currently preparing Eternal Shore for its planned February release while continuing to release singles and build its audience.
The band is also working with Blood Red Covenant Records to expand its presence in the United States.
And Vanja has one particular American goal in mind.
Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest.
After watching footage and a documentary about the festival, Vanja said he and the band would love to make the trip to Tennessee, experience the festival's raw energy, and eventually share a stage there.
That would be one hell of a way to bring this story full circle.
TRIVAN's Eternal Shore is shaping up to be more than a metal album. It's a musical journey through grief, pressure, darkness, self-discovery, mortality, and ultimately finding your own path.
As Vanja Šantak puts it, the goal isn't simply to run from your demons.
Conquer them. Become friends with them. And come out stronger on the other side.
Listen to the full conversation with Vanja Šantak of TRIVAN on The Zach Moonshine Show below:
Full Track List:
Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:
1 - Okl's FruitLoops - Scream Of Silence
2 - Soul Of Sheol - Paradise Is Not For Us
3 - Rage of Justice - Digital Prison
4 - Heidbekka - Völva
5 - Leach - Serpent Of Time
6 - Mistress - Terrified eyes
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 - Ozzy Osbourne - See You On The Other Side
8 - Dolly Parton - Purple Rain
9 - Heaven & Hell - Heaven And Hell
Trivan - Interview featuring Abyss Of Crawling Shadows/Dance of Death/Dark Malicious Desire
10 - Ola Englund - DOGMA PROGMA
11 - Smoulder - Water Wars
12 - DOWN - Blood Oath
13 - Superjoint Ritual - Everyone Hates Everyone/Fuck Your Enemy/Dress Like A Target
14 - Burnt Witch - We Hate You - (Electric Wizard Cover)
15 - Hellripper - Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm
16 - Starved of Light - Wander the Holler
17 - Soothsayer - Catfish
18 - THE BLEEDING - Immortal Flesh
19 - Wildfire - Sweet Sensation
20 - Megaton Communion - Echo's in Time
21 - Dread Witch - Cult
22 - Lord Gryphus - Troops of Doom (Sepultura)
23 - Netherdred - Necrodancer
24 - The Red Mountain - N.I.B.
25 - Webb Of Deceit - Hellswithin (Feat. Dave Frost & Jason Aaron Wood)/In My Wake (Feat. Raven & Jason Aaron Wood)
26 - NEMESIS - Hell's Last Kiss
27 - Stryfe - Breathe
Full show streaming on Mixcloud:
The interview is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple..
Check out the band on bandcamp and support:
Abyss Of Crawling Shadows by Trivan
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29358/trivan-vanja-santak-talks-loss-inner-demons-and-the-philosophy-behind-eternal-shore?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Saturday, August 29, 2026
METAL FOR NEPAL Launches Emergency Appeal Following Devastating Nepal Floods - @thebeast
METAL FOR NEPAL Launches Emergency Appeal Following Devastating Nepal Floods
The organization rooted in Nepal's metal and arts community is calling on the global heavy music family to help communities devastated by catastrophic flooding
The global metal community has never exactly been known for sitting quietly on the sidelines when people need help. Now, Metal For Nepal is asking that community to once again come together following a devastating natural disaster that has torn through communities in Nepal.
On the morning of August 26, 2026 , a sudden and catastrophic flash flood surged through the Bhotekoshi River system in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, after originating from the Tibetan side of the border. Villages, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure were swept away or severely damaged, leaving families displaced and communities facing an enormous humanitarian crisis.
The exact chain of events that triggered the disaster is still being investigated. Initial assessments pointed toward a possible glacial lake outburst flood, while subsequent geological assessments have examined the possibility of an ice avalanche creating a temporary debris blockage that later failed. What is beyond dispute is the scale and speed of the destruction.
The flood traveled downstream through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, affecting communities well beyond the initial impact zone. Search-and-rescue operations involving the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police remain underway, while damaged roads, bridges and difficult mountain terrain continue to make access extremely challenging.
Communities Were Hit With Almost No Warning
According to Metal For Nepal, the disaster swept through settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, including areas around Timure and Syabrubesi in Rasuwa.
The organization reports that six major hydropower and transmission facilities were damaged, resulting in an estimated 430 MW of lost generating capacity , roughly one-eighth of Nepal's installed power capacity. Flood warnings have also been extended to downstream districts including Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
For the people living in these communities, however, the statistics only tell part of the story.
Homes, belongings and food supplies have been destroyed. Families have been displaced. Children are among those facing the immediate consequences, including loss of shelter, clean water and access to basic necessities.
And that is where Metal For Nepal is stepping in.
Metal For Nepal Is Mobilizing Again
Metal For Nepal was founded in 2015 by members of Nepal's metal community , including the band Underside, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country that year.
Working alongside international supporters and local partners, the organization helped rebuild more than 300 homes in Gorkha following the earthquakes. Since then, its work has expanded to include food distribution, vaccination campaigns, hot meals, education initiatives and other humanitarian projects.
Now, the organization is once again activating its network.
Metal For Nepal says it is working with established local NGO partners in Nepal to deliver emergency assistance to affected communities, including emergency supplies, clean water and longer-term rebuilding support.
While children are a particular priority because of their vulnerability following a disaster, the organization stresses that the response will serve affected people of all ages.
"We need to come together exactly like we did after the 2015 earthquake. The heavy metal and tattoo community has always shown up for people in need, and this moment is no different. Every donation goes straight toward getting families and children the support they need right now."
Flower KC, Director, Metal For Nepal
This Is Where The Metal Community Comes In
This isn't about a record release. It isn't about streaming numbers, chart positions or who is headlining the next festival.
It's about people.
The heavy music community is spread across virtually every corner of the planet, and Metal For Nepal has spent more than a decade proving that the connections created through music can be turned into something tangible when disaster strikes.
A donation doesn't have to be enormous to matter. Metal For Nepal is asking people to contribute whatever they can, while also encouraging musicians, promoters, media outlets, artists, tattoo communities and fans to help spread the word.
If you can't donate, share the appeal .
If you're a band, post it.
If you're a promoter, put it in your newsletter.
If you're a metal media outlet, run the story.
If you have a platform, use it.
Sometimes the most valuable thing you can give is simply helping the right message reach the right people.
How You Can Help
Metal For Nepal has established an Emergency Appeal for the August 2026 Nepal floods , with donations supporting its response alongside local partners on the ground.
Emergency Appeal:
Metal For Nepal Emergency Appeal 2026
Donate:
Metal For Nepal Donation Page
Main Website:
Metal For Nepal
The organization says the situation remains fluid and that its emergency appeal will be updated as verified information becomes available.
The Metal Family Has A Long Memory
Nepal's metal community has already shown the world what can happen when musicians and fans decide that their scene can be about more than music.
After the 2015 earthquake, the international metal community answered the call.
Now Nepal needs that same spirit again.
This is one of those moments when the metal family needs to turn the volume up for something that actually matters.
Share the appeal. Donate if you can. Get the word out.
Because when disaster strikes, the heavy metal community has always had a pretty simple rule:
We take care of our own.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29354/metal-for-nepal-launches-emergency-appeal-following-devastating-nepal-floods?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The organization rooted in Nepal's metal and arts community is calling on the global heavy music family to help communities devastated by catastrophic flooding
The global metal community has never exactly been known for sitting quietly on the sidelines when people need help. Now, Metal For Nepal is asking that community to once again come together following a devastating natural disaster that has torn through communities in Nepal.
On the morning of August 26, 2026 , a sudden and catastrophic flash flood surged through the Bhotekoshi River system in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, after originating from the Tibetan side of the border. Villages, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure were swept away or severely damaged, leaving families displaced and communities facing an enormous humanitarian crisis.
The exact chain of events that triggered the disaster is still being investigated. Initial assessments pointed toward a possible glacial lake outburst flood, while subsequent geological assessments have examined the possibility of an ice avalanche creating a temporary debris blockage that later failed. What is beyond dispute is the scale and speed of the destruction.
The flood traveled downstream through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, affecting communities well beyond the initial impact zone. Search-and-rescue operations involving the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police remain underway, while damaged roads, bridges and difficult mountain terrain continue to make access extremely challenging.
Communities Were Hit With Almost No Warning
According to Metal For Nepal, the disaster swept through settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, including areas around Timure and Syabrubesi in Rasuwa.
The organization reports that six major hydropower and transmission facilities were damaged, resulting in an estimated 430 MW of lost generating capacity , roughly one-eighth of Nepal's installed power capacity. Flood warnings have also been extended to downstream districts including Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
For the people living in these communities, however, the statistics only tell part of the story.
Homes, belongings and food supplies have been destroyed. Families have been displaced. Children are among those facing the immediate consequences, including loss of shelter, clean water and access to basic necessities.
And that is where Metal For Nepal is stepping in.
Metal For Nepal Is Mobilizing Again
Metal For Nepal was founded in 2015 by members of Nepal's metal community , including the band Underside, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country that year.
Working alongside international supporters and local partners, the organization helped rebuild more than 300 homes in Gorkha following the earthquakes. Since then, its work has expanded to include food distribution, vaccination campaigns, hot meals, education initiatives and other humanitarian projects.
Now, the organization is once again activating its network.
Metal For Nepal says it is working with established local NGO partners in Nepal to deliver emergency assistance to affected communities, including emergency supplies, clean water and longer-term rebuilding support.
While children are a particular priority because of their vulnerability following a disaster, the organization stresses that the response will serve affected people of all ages.
"We need to come together exactly like we did after the 2015 earthquake. The heavy metal and tattoo community has always shown up for people in need, and this moment is no different. Every donation goes straight toward getting families and children the support they need right now."
Flower KC, Director, Metal For Nepal
This Is Where The Metal Community Comes In
This isn't about a record release. It isn't about streaming numbers, chart positions or who is headlining the next festival.
It's about people.
The heavy music community is spread across virtually every corner of the planet, and Metal For Nepal has spent more than a decade proving that the connections created through music can be turned into something tangible when disaster strikes.
A donation doesn't have to be enormous to matter. Metal For Nepal is asking people to contribute whatever they can, while also encouraging musicians, promoters, media outlets, artists, tattoo communities and fans to help spread the word.
If you can't donate, share the appeal .
If you're a band, post it.
If you're a promoter, put it in your newsletter.
If you're a metal media outlet, run the story.
If you have a platform, use it.
Sometimes the most valuable thing you can give is simply helping the right message reach the right people.
How You Can Help
Metal For Nepal has established an Emergency Appeal for the August 2026 Nepal floods , with donations supporting its response alongside local partners on the ground.
Emergency Appeal:
Metal For Nepal Emergency Appeal 2026
Donate:
Metal For Nepal Donation Page
Main Website:
Metal For Nepal
The organization says the situation remains fluid and that its emergency appeal will be updated as verified information becomes available.
The Metal Family Has A Long Memory
Nepal's metal community has already shown the world what can happen when musicians and fans decide that their scene can be about more than music.
After the 2015 earthquake, the international metal community answered the call.
Now Nepal needs that same spirit again.
This is one of those moments when the metal family needs to turn the volume up for something that actually matters.
Share the appeal. Donate if you can. Get the word out.
Because when disaster strikes, the heavy metal community has always had a pretty simple rule:
We take care of our own.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29354/metal-for-nepal-launches-emergency-appeal-following-devastating-nepal-floods?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
MINISTRY Unleashes New Single “We Hate” Ahead Of Final Album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) - @thebeast
MINISTRY Unleashes New Single “We Hate” Ahead Of Final Album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)
Industrial metal pioneers Ministry have released their new single “We Hate,” the second track to emerge from what is being billed as the band’s final studio album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery).
After more than four decades of industrial noise, political fury, controversy, experimentation and enough sonic destruction to make a busted factory sound like a recording studio, Ministry is preparing to call it a day.
The Al Jourgensen-led outfit has unleashed “We Hate,” the latest single from Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), which is scheduled for release October 30, 2026 through Cleopatra Records.
And if the title wasn't already a pretty big clue, Jourgensen apparently isn't planning to go quietly.
The new track takes aim squarely at the current political climate, with Ministry once again using its music as a weapon against what Jourgensen sees as the increasingly absurd state of American society. The accompanying video, directed by Joshua Bradford, continues that confrontational approach.
The song follows “Burned Out,” which was released in July and served as the first preview of the forthcoming record.
Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will feature 10 tracks:
Crickets
Voices of Hate
Clown Car
We Hate
Delete
Grifter
The White Man Lied
Singularity
Burned Out
We're Still Here (feat. Paul Barker)
One of the most significant moments on the album comes with its closing track, “We're Still Here,” which features the return of longtime Ministry bassist and collaborator Paul Barker. Barker's involvement gives the album an especially interesting connection to Ministry's past as Jourgensen prepares to close the book on the band's studio career.
The current Ministry lineup contributing to the record includes guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D'Amour, keyboardist John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña, alongside Jourgensen.
45 Years Of Ministry
Founded in Chicago in 1981, Ministry began life with a considerably different sound from the industrial-metal juggernaut that would eventually emerge.
The band's early material leaned heavily into synth-pop and the emerging electronic sounds of the era, culminating in the 1983 debut With Sympathy. Jourgensen soon began pushing Ministry into considerably darker and heavier territory, resulting in landmark releases including Twitch (1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988) and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989).
Then came 1992's Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs, which propelled Ministry to its biggest level of mainstream recognition and earned the band its first Grammy nomination.
Over the decades, Ministry became one of the defining forces behind industrial metal, influencing countless bands while maintaining Jourgensen's reputation for saying exactly what he thinks, whether anyone asked him to or not.
The band has released 17 studio albums, eight live releases and numerous side projects, while touring across five continents. Jourgensen has also survived enough personal and professional chaos to fill several bands' worth of memoirs, documentaries and rock 'n' roll cautionary tales.
Ministry went on an indefinite hiatus in 2013 before returning in 2018 with AmeriKKKant. That record continued the band's long tradition of political commentary, something that remained central to subsequent releases including 2021's Moral Hygiene and 2024's HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES.
Last year's The Squirrely Years Revisited saw Jourgensen revisit and rework material from Ministry's early synth-pop period.
Now, with Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), Jourgensen appears ready to put a final stamp on the Ministry legacy.
One Last Trip Around The World
Ministry will support the album with an international farewell tour, giving fans one more opportunity to experience the band's blend of industrial metal, electronic chaos and politically charged aggression in the live setting.
The European portion of the farewell campaign is currently scheduled to kick off April 2, 2027, in Utrecht, Netherlands, and will continue through May 1 in Helsinki, Finland.
The “Goodbye Europe 2027” run includes 21 shows and will feature Die Krupps as special guests.
The scheduled dates are:
April 2 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Ronda
April 3 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage
April 4 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
April 6 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
April 7 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia
April 9 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
April 10 – London, UK – Troxy
April 12 – Paris, France – Bataclan
April 14 – Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
April 15 – Barcelona, Spain – Paral-lel
April 17 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Docks
April 18 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle
April 19 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
April 21 – Prague, Czech Republic – Forum Karlín
April 22 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
April 24 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
April 25 – Hamburg, Germany – Grosse Freiheit 36
April 26 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
April 27 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
April 29 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
May 1 – Helsinki, Finland – House of Culture
Special meet-and-greet packages with Jourgensen will also be available for the tour, including a photo opportunity, souvenir laminate, silk-screen poster and commemorative tour coin.
Whether Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) ultimately proves to be Ministry's final album remains something only time will tell. Rock 'n' roll has never exactly been famous for keeping retirement plans simple.
But if this really is the end of Ministry's studio journey, Jourgensen certainly seems intent on leaving the building the same way he spent the last 45 years: loud, abrasive, unapologetic and pissed off.
Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) arrives October 30, 2026 via Cleopatra Records and will be released on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats.
Watch the video for “We Hate” below.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29353/ministry-unleashes-new-single-we-hate-ahead-of-final-album-hate-to-go-take-out-or-delivery?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Industrial metal pioneers Ministry have released their new single “We Hate,” the second track to emerge from what is being billed as the band’s final studio album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery).
After more than four decades of industrial noise, political fury, controversy, experimentation and enough sonic destruction to make a busted factory sound like a recording studio, Ministry is preparing to call it a day.
The Al Jourgensen-led outfit has unleashed “We Hate,” the latest single from Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), which is scheduled for release October 30, 2026 through Cleopatra Records.
And if the title wasn't already a pretty big clue, Jourgensen apparently isn't planning to go quietly.
The new track takes aim squarely at the current political climate, with Ministry once again using its music as a weapon against what Jourgensen sees as the increasingly absurd state of American society. The accompanying video, directed by Joshua Bradford, continues that confrontational approach.
The song follows “Burned Out,” which was released in July and served as the first preview of the forthcoming record.
Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will feature 10 tracks:
Crickets
Voices of Hate
Clown Car
We Hate
Delete
Grifter
The White Man Lied
Singularity
Burned Out
We're Still Here (feat. Paul Barker)
One of the most significant moments on the album comes with its closing track, “We're Still Here,” which features the return of longtime Ministry bassist and collaborator Paul Barker. Barker's involvement gives the album an especially interesting connection to Ministry's past as Jourgensen prepares to close the book on the band's studio career.
The current Ministry lineup contributing to the record includes guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D'Amour, keyboardist John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña, alongside Jourgensen.
45 Years Of Ministry
Founded in Chicago in 1981, Ministry began life with a considerably different sound from the industrial-metal juggernaut that would eventually emerge.
The band's early material leaned heavily into synth-pop and the emerging electronic sounds of the era, culminating in the 1983 debut With Sympathy. Jourgensen soon began pushing Ministry into considerably darker and heavier territory, resulting in landmark releases including Twitch (1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988) and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989).
Then came 1992's Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs, which propelled Ministry to its biggest level of mainstream recognition and earned the band its first Grammy nomination.
Over the decades, Ministry became one of the defining forces behind industrial metal, influencing countless bands while maintaining Jourgensen's reputation for saying exactly what he thinks, whether anyone asked him to or not.
The band has released 17 studio albums, eight live releases and numerous side projects, while touring across five continents. Jourgensen has also survived enough personal and professional chaos to fill several bands' worth of memoirs, documentaries and rock 'n' roll cautionary tales.
Ministry went on an indefinite hiatus in 2013 before returning in 2018 with AmeriKKKant. That record continued the band's long tradition of political commentary, something that remained central to subsequent releases including 2021's Moral Hygiene and 2024's HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES.
Last year's The Squirrely Years Revisited saw Jourgensen revisit and rework material from Ministry's early synth-pop period.
Now, with Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), Jourgensen appears ready to put a final stamp on the Ministry legacy.
One Last Trip Around The World
Ministry will support the album with an international farewell tour, giving fans one more opportunity to experience the band's blend of industrial metal, electronic chaos and politically charged aggression in the live setting.
The European portion of the farewell campaign is currently scheduled to kick off April 2, 2027, in Utrecht, Netherlands, and will continue through May 1 in Helsinki, Finland.
The “Goodbye Europe 2027” run includes 21 shows and will feature Die Krupps as special guests.
The scheduled dates are:
April 2 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Ronda
April 3 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage
April 4 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
April 6 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
April 7 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia
April 9 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
April 10 – London, UK – Troxy
April 12 – Paris, France – Bataclan
April 14 – Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
April 15 – Barcelona, Spain – Paral-lel
April 17 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Docks
April 18 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle
April 19 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
April 21 – Prague, Czech Republic – Forum Karlín
April 22 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
April 24 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
April 25 – Hamburg, Germany – Grosse Freiheit 36
April 26 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
April 27 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
April 29 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
May 1 – Helsinki, Finland – House of Culture
Special meet-and-greet packages with Jourgensen will also be available for the tour, including a photo opportunity, souvenir laminate, silk-screen poster and commemorative tour coin.
Whether Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) ultimately proves to be Ministry's final album remains something only time will tell. Rock 'n' roll has never exactly been famous for keeping retirement plans simple.
But if this really is the end of Ministry's studio journey, Jourgensen certainly seems intent on leaving the building the same way he spent the last 45 years: loud, abrasive, unapologetic and pissed off.
Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) arrives October 30, 2026 via Cleopatra Records and will be released on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats.
Watch the video for “We Hate” below.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29353/ministry-unleashes-new-single-we-hate-ahead-of-final-album-hate-to-go-take-out-or-delivery?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
BLEEDING ANTLERS UNLEASH DARKER, HEAVIER SOPHOMORE ALBUM SONGS OF PRAISE OUT NOW - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BLEEDING ANTLERS UNLEASH DARKER, HEAVIER SOPHOMORE ALBUM SONGS OF PRAISE OUT NOW
UK Doom Metal Collective Returns With Seven Tracks of Crushing Doom, Gothic Atmosphere, Folk Horror, and Occult Storytelling
UK doom metal collective Bleeding Antlers have officially unleashed their long-awaited sophomore album, Songs of Praise , out now as of August 22, 2026 .
Six years after emerging from the shadows with their critically acclaimed debut Stagmata , Bleeding Antlers have returned with a darker, heavier, and more expansive collection that pushes their bizarre and theatrical brand of doom metal even further into the darkness.
Originally formed out of what was supposed to be nothing more than a stag party adventure across Europe in 2016, Bleeding Antlers somehow turned an unlikely brotherhood into one of underground doom's most distinctive outfits. Their sound combines crushing doom metal with progressive rock, sleaze, folk shanties, gothic atmosphere, and a healthy dose of theatrical madness.
Where Stagmata introduced the world to Bleeding Antlers, Songs of Praise finds the band embracing the silence between the riffs and using it to make the heavy moments hit even harder.
"Stagmata was us finding the sound of Bleeding Antlers. Songs of Praise is us learning what to do with the silence around it. More space, more weight, and a lot darker in tone than Stagmata."
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Simon Bismarck , Songs of Praise delivers seven haunting compositions exploring temptation, loss, mythology, mortality, and spiritual conflict.
Despite its title, this is certainly no traditional hymnbook. These are songs of devotion aimed toward altogether different altars.
The album moves from the apocalyptic groove of "When the Sun Bursts" and the folk-horror atmosphere of "Meet Me in the Woods at Midnight" to the Norse-inspired weight of "Fimbulwinter" and the band's haunting reinterpretation of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans."
The journey concludes with "Crooked Lines," an epic meditation on faith, temptation, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
Bleeding Antlers first made their mark with Stagmata , earning widespread praise throughout the underground metal community for their uniquely theatrical approach to doom.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR STAGMATA
"Behind the satyr masks and cloven-hoofed animal obsession they have genuinely excellent songs and an album that draws you in with each listen."
4.5/5 – Emerging Rock Bands Magazine
"Perhaps the finest set of sleazy psychedelic doom shanties ever committed to record."
The Metal Show
"Folk-goth glamour, Hammer-horror camp and drunken satanic swagger... you'd have a hell of a good time."
No Clean Singing
"Stagmata is the sound I wish Metallica had evolved into after Reload."
7.5/10 – Rock Hard Greece
With Songs of Praise now available, Bleeding Antlers are taking the new material to the stage with a series of UK headline performances beginning in September, followed by appearances at Rustfest , North West Doom Fest , Godivageddon , and additional festival dates extending into 2027.
Equal parts cathedral doom, occult folk tale, folk-horror fever dream, and drunken midnight sermon, Songs of Praise represents Bleeding Antlers at their darkest, heaviest, and most ambitious.
The sermon has begun.
Turn it up.
ALBUM INFORMATION
Artist: Bleeding Antlers
Album: Songs of Praise
Release Date: August 22, 2026
Status: OUT NOW
Genre: Doom Metal
For Fans Of: Pallbearer, Candlemass, Type O Negative
Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Simon Bismarck
BAND LINEUP
Simon Bismarck – Vocals
Good Luke – Guitar
Prince Ben – Bass
Bad Luke – Brown Notes
Ghost Pete – Drums & Vocals
FOLLOW BLEEDING ANTLERS AND LISTEN TO SONGS OF PRAISE NOW
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Listen / Follow
Pre-Save:
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https://bleedingantlers.com
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Email: Bleedformedonington@gmail.com
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BLEEDING ANTLERS UNLEASH DARKER, HEAVIER SOPHOMORE ALBUM SONGS OF PRAISE OUT NOW
UK Doom Metal Collective Returns With Seven Tracks of Crushing Doom, Gothic Atmosphere, Folk Horror, and Occult Storytelling
UK doom metal collective Bleeding Antlers have officially unleashed their long-awaited sophomore album, Songs of Praise , out now as of August 22, 2026 .
Six years after emerging from the shadows with their critically acclaimed debut Stagmata , Bleeding Antlers have returned with a darker, heavier, and more expansive collection that pushes their bizarre and theatrical brand of doom metal even further into the darkness.
Originally formed out of what was supposed to be nothing more than a stag party adventure across Europe in 2016, Bleeding Antlers somehow turned an unlikely brotherhood into one of underground doom's most distinctive outfits. Their sound combines crushing doom metal with progressive rock, sleaze, folk shanties, gothic atmosphere, and a healthy dose of theatrical madness.
Where Stagmata introduced the world to Bleeding Antlers, Songs of Praise finds the band embracing the silence between the riffs and using it to make the heavy moments hit even harder.
"Stagmata was us finding the sound of Bleeding Antlers. Songs of Praise is us learning what to do with the silence around it. More space, more weight, and a lot darker in tone than Stagmata."
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Simon Bismarck , Songs of Praise delivers seven haunting compositions exploring temptation, loss, mythology, mortality, and spiritual conflict.
Despite its title, this is certainly no traditional hymnbook. These are songs of devotion aimed toward altogether different altars.
The album moves from the apocalyptic groove of "When the Sun Bursts" and the folk-horror atmosphere of "Meet Me in the Woods at Midnight" to the Norse-inspired weight of "Fimbulwinter" and the band's haunting reinterpretation of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans."
The journey concludes with "Crooked Lines," an epic meditation on faith, temptation, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
Bleeding Antlers first made their mark with Stagmata , earning widespread praise throughout the underground metal community for their uniquely theatrical approach to doom.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR STAGMATA
"Behind the satyr masks and cloven-hoofed animal obsession they have genuinely excellent songs and an album that draws you in with each listen."
4.5/5 – Emerging Rock Bands Magazine
"Perhaps the finest set of sleazy psychedelic doom shanties ever committed to record."
The Metal Show
"Folk-goth glamour, Hammer-horror camp and drunken satanic swagger... you'd have a hell of a good time."
No Clean Singing
"Stagmata is the sound I wish Metallica had evolved into after Reload."
7.5/10 – Rock Hard Greece
With Songs of Praise now available, Bleeding Antlers are taking the new material to the stage with a series of UK headline performances beginning in September, followed by appearances at Rustfest , North West Doom Fest , Godivageddon , and additional festival dates extending into 2027.
Equal parts cathedral doom, occult folk tale, folk-horror fever dream, and drunken midnight sermon, Songs of Praise represents Bleeding Antlers at their darkest, heaviest, and most ambitious.
The sermon has begun.
Turn it up.
ALBUM INFORMATION
Artist: Bleeding Antlers
Album: Songs of Praise
Release Date: August 22, 2026
Status: OUT NOW
Genre: Doom Metal
For Fans Of: Pallbearer, Candlemass, Type O Negative
Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Simon Bismarck
BAND LINEUP
Simon Bismarck – Vocals
Good Luke – Guitar
Prince Ben – Bass
Bad Luke – Brown Notes
Ghost Pete – Drums & Vocals
FOLLOW BLEEDING ANTLERS AND LISTEN TO SONGS OF PRAISE NOW
Check out the video:
Listen / Follow
Pre-Save:
https://bleeding-antlers.ffm.to/songsofpraise
/> Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/BleedingAntlers
/> Bandcamp:
https://bleedingantlers.bandcamp.com
/> Website:
https://bleedingantlers.com
/>
Email: Bleedformedonington@gmail.com
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TWISTED SISTER Plays First Show With SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals: "I'm The Lead Singer Of TWISTED SISTER" - @thebeast
TWISTED SISTER returned to the stage Friday night (August 28) at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, marking the first live performance of the band's current touring lineup featuring former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach on lead vocals.
The performance is part of a limited series of 2026 shows that sees Bach stepping behind the microphone following Dee Snider's departure from TWISTED SISTER earlier this year.
Joining Bach in the current lineup are founding guitarist Jay Jay French, longtime guitarist Eddie Ojeda, bassist Russell Pzütto and drummer Joey Cassata.
The show was originally announced under the BENT BROTHER name, a longtime TWISTED SISTER alter ego, before ultimately being promoted as the first live appearance of the Bach-fronted lineup.
The band delivered a 17-song set spanning several eras of its catalog, with a particularly heavy emphasis on the material from TWISTED SISTER's early years.
The setlist was:
What You Don't Know (Sure Can Hurt You)
You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll
We're Gonna Make It
Shoot 'Em Down
Tear It Loose
Destroyer
The Kids Are Back
Like A Knife In The Back
Ride To Live, Live To Ride
Under The Blade
The Beast
Burn In Hell
The Price
I Remember You (SKID ROW)
I Wanna Rock
Youth Gone Wild (SKID ROW)
We're Not Gonna Take It
Bach also performed two SKID ROW classics, "I Remember You" and "Youth Gone Wild," giving fans a chance to hear the singer revisit some of the material that originally made him a household name in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The pairing of Bach and TWISTED SISTER is hardly random. Bach has been an outspoken fan of the band for decades and has repeatedly talked about the influence TWISTED SISTER had on him during his formative years.
In a recent interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF, Bach explained that he considers himself an especially devoted TWISTED SISTER fan and singled out Under The Blade and You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll as particular favorites.
Bach also emphasized that he intends to bring the aggressive energy of TWISTED SISTER's early club days to the stage.
"When they were a club band, they would come out there like a punk rock band or a total thrash metal band," Bach said. "That's the kind of energy that I'm gonna bring."
He added: "I'm the lead singer of TWISTED SISTER. How much fun is that to say?"
For Bach, the opportunity is clearly something considerably more personal than simply filling a vacant microphone position. He has repeatedly described himself as a genuine fan of the band and has said that he received Snider's blessing before taking on the role.
Snider's departure came after TWISTED SISTER's planned 50th-anniversary world tour was cancelled earlier this year. Snider cited health challenges, including degenerative arthritis, as a major factor in his decision to step away from performing with the band. He has subsequently made it clear that he supports Bach taking over for the scheduled shows.
That leaves one obvious question hanging over the future of TWISTED SISTER:
What happens after the Bach shows are over?
At this point, there is no indication that Bach is permanently replacing Snider or that TWISTED SISTER has officially established a new long-term lineup. The current arrangement has been presented as a series of select 2026 performances, and the band's official website continues to promote the dates specifically as TWISTED SISTER featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals.
Whether Snider ever returns to the stage with TWISTED SISTER remains an open question.
For now, however, Bach has the microphone, and Friday night's performance marked the first time audiences got to hear exactly what that combination sounds like in a full TWISTED SISTER concert.
And judging by the setlist, the band wasn't simply trotting out the greatest hits.
Songs like "Shoot 'Em Down," "Tear It Loose," "Destroyer," "Under The Blade" and "The Beast" suggest that this version of TWISTED SISTER is leaning heavily into the band's rawer, heavier material, something Bach has specifically expressed excitement about.
The band has additional performances scheduled throughout the remainder of 2026.
For the moment, the experiment is officially underway.
Whether Sebastian Bach is simply the voice of TWISTED SISTER for this particular chapter, or whether this turns into something more permanent, remains to be seen.
But there's no denying that hearing the former SKID ROW frontman step onstage and scream "We're Not Gonna Take It" with Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda is one hell of a sight for metal fans.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29351/twisted-sister-plays-first-show-with-sebastian-bach-on-vocals-im-the-lead-singer-of-twisted-sister?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The performance is part of a limited series of 2026 shows that sees Bach stepping behind the microphone following Dee Snider's departure from TWISTED SISTER earlier this year.
Joining Bach in the current lineup are founding guitarist Jay Jay French, longtime guitarist Eddie Ojeda, bassist Russell Pzütto and drummer Joey Cassata.
The show was originally announced under the BENT BROTHER name, a longtime TWISTED SISTER alter ego, before ultimately being promoted as the first live appearance of the Bach-fronted lineup.
The band delivered a 17-song set spanning several eras of its catalog, with a particularly heavy emphasis on the material from TWISTED SISTER's early years.
The setlist was:
What You Don't Know (Sure Can Hurt You)
You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll
We're Gonna Make It
Shoot 'Em Down
Tear It Loose
Destroyer
The Kids Are Back
Like A Knife In The Back
Ride To Live, Live To Ride
Under The Blade
The Beast
Burn In Hell
The Price
I Remember You (SKID ROW)
I Wanna Rock
Youth Gone Wild (SKID ROW)
We're Not Gonna Take It
Bach also performed two SKID ROW classics, "I Remember You" and "Youth Gone Wild," giving fans a chance to hear the singer revisit some of the material that originally made him a household name in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The pairing of Bach and TWISTED SISTER is hardly random. Bach has been an outspoken fan of the band for decades and has repeatedly talked about the influence TWISTED SISTER had on him during his formative years.
In a recent interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF, Bach explained that he considers himself an especially devoted TWISTED SISTER fan and singled out Under The Blade and You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll as particular favorites.
Bach also emphasized that he intends to bring the aggressive energy of TWISTED SISTER's early club days to the stage.
"When they were a club band, they would come out there like a punk rock band or a total thrash metal band," Bach said. "That's the kind of energy that I'm gonna bring."
He added: "I'm the lead singer of TWISTED SISTER. How much fun is that to say?"
For Bach, the opportunity is clearly something considerably more personal than simply filling a vacant microphone position. He has repeatedly described himself as a genuine fan of the band and has said that he received Snider's blessing before taking on the role.
Snider's departure came after TWISTED SISTER's planned 50th-anniversary world tour was cancelled earlier this year. Snider cited health challenges, including degenerative arthritis, as a major factor in his decision to step away from performing with the band. He has subsequently made it clear that he supports Bach taking over for the scheduled shows.
That leaves one obvious question hanging over the future of TWISTED SISTER:
What happens after the Bach shows are over?
At this point, there is no indication that Bach is permanently replacing Snider or that TWISTED SISTER has officially established a new long-term lineup. The current arrangement has been presented as a series of select 2026 performances, and the band's official website continues to promote the dates specifically as TWISTED SISTER featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals.
Whether Snider ever returns to the stage with TWISTED SISTER remains an open question.
For now, however, Bach has the microphone, and Friday night's performance marked the first time audiences got to hear exactly what that combination sounds like in a full TWISTED SISTER concert.
And judging by the setlist, the band wasn't simply trotting out the greatest hits.
Songs like "Shoot 'Em Down," "Tear It Loose," "Destroyer," "Under The Blade" and "The Beast" suggest that this version of TWISTED SISTER is leaning heavily into the band's rawer, heavier material, something Bach has specifically expressed excitement about.
The band has additional performances scheduled throughout the remainder of 2026.
For the moment, the experiment is officially underway.
Whether Sebastian Bach is simply the voice of TWISTED SISTER for this particular chapter, or whether this turns into something more permanent, remains to be seen.
But there's no denying that hearing the former SKID ROW frontman step onstage and scream "We're Not Gonna Take It" with Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda is one hell of a sight for metal fans.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29351/twisted-sister-plays-first-show-with-sebastian-bach-on-vocals-im-the-lead-singer-of-twisted-sister?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Friday, August 28, 2026
TALIA HOIT UNLEASHES NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” OUT NOW VIA SAOL - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TALIA HOIT UNLEASHES NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” OUT NOW VIA SAOL
ROCK HARD MAGAZINE AWARDS “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” AN 8/10 RATING AS TALIA HOIT DELIVERS HER MOST PERSONAL SYMPHONIC METAL STATEMENT YET
Symphonic metal artist Talia Hoit has officially unleashed her highly anticipated second full-length album, “When The Skies Fall,” out now via SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH .
https://orcd.co/wtsf
The new album has already earned strong recognition from the international metal press, with Rock Hard Magazine awarding “When The Skies Fall” an impressive 8/10 rating . Reviewer Iberis describes the album as an “even more powerful and evocative evolution” from Hoit’s 2024 debut, “Oceans,” praising its ten intensely emotional tracks and its unique progression from the simplicity of piano and voice into richly layered symphonic metal.
Rock Hard Magazine highlights the deeply personal nature of Hoit’s songwriting, noting that each song gathers fragments of her past and brings them into a new sonic dimension. The review also praises the album’s personal melancholy and confessional quality, ultimately describing it as “art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation” and “a work as powerful as it is fragile.”
That vulnerability is at the heart of “When The Skies Fall.”
Combining intimate piano-driven songwriting with sweeping orchestral arrangements, soaring vocals, and crushing metal instrumentation, the album explores what happens when everything familiar begins to crumble and the struggle to find meaning, identity, and hope in the aftermath.
Across ten immersive tracks, Hoit delves into deeply personal themes including existential crisis, identity, transformation, love, grief, loss, resilience, and emotional survival . The result is an album that moves between vulnerability and power, darkness and beauty, intimate confession and cinematic grandeur.
At the heart of Talia Hoit’s music is something remarkably simple: piano and voice .
Long before the songs became fully realized symphonic metal compositions, they began as personal reflections, poems, melodies, and emotional processing. That foundation remains central to Hoit’s songwriting, giving even the album’s largest moments an unmistakably personal core.
“Writing poems or songs was my way of processing life and my emotions and things,” Talia explains. “A lot of what I have written was not originally intended to be a commercial product, so I guess it really fits under the idea of a ‘piano confessional.’”
That concept of a “piano confessional” is an important key to understanding “When The Skies Fall.” Beneath the massive orchestration and metal instrumentation are songs born from genuine human experiences, uncertainty, heartbreak, transformation, and the need to keep moving forward when the world seems determined to pull you backward.
The album continues the artistic journey Talia Hoit began with “Oceans” in 2024, expanding her sound while maintaining the emotional honesty that defines her work. Rather than simply relying on symphonic metal’s familiar cinematic scale, Hoit uses that scale to amplify deeply personal stories.
The result is music that can feel simultaneously massive and intimate .
Recent singles including “All You Want” and “Again” have already introduced listeners to different sides of the album. “Again,” in particular, captures the record’s recurring themes of uncertainty, destruction, painful memories, and resilience, offering another window into the larger emotional narrative of “When The Skies Fall.”
But the album is ultimately meant to be experienced as a complete journey.
“When The Skies Fall” explores the moments when life changes beyond recognition, when old identities begin to disappear, and when the things we once considered permanent prove anything but permanent. Yet beneath the darkness is a persistent thread of hope.
Talia Hoit does not present resilience as an easy victory. Instead, she explores the messy, painful process of continuing forward while carrying everything that came before.
That balance between devastation and hope gives “When The Skies Fall” its emotional weight.
For listeners drawn to the cinematic grandeur of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, and Evanescence , Talia Hoit offers a deeply personal take on symphonic metal, one built not only around powerful instrumentation, but around storytelling and emotional honesty.
With “When The Skies Fall,” Talia Hoit invites listeners into a world where darkness and beauty exist side by side, where vulnerability becomes strength, and where even after everything comes crashing down, there may still be a reason to rise again.
ROCK HARD MAGAZINE REVIEW
8/10
“A work as powerful as it is fragile.”
“Art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation.”
Rock Hard Magazine – Iberis
“WHEN THE SKIES FALL” RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Talia Hoit
Album: When The Skies Fall
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Status: OUT NOW
Label: SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH
Format: Full-Length Album
Track Count: 10
For Fans Of: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, Evanescence
Listen to “When The Skies Fall”
Listen to the album and previously released singles, including “Again”:
https://music.suricatemusic.com/Again
/>
https://orcd.co/wtsf
Press / Media
For press inquiries, interviews, reviews, premieres, and coverage: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Connect:
http://www.taliahoit.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/taliahoitofficial
/> https: //www.youtube.com/@taliahoit
https://instagram.com/talia_hoit
/>
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XtANhnSi6eU5Ol9zegWvW
/>
https://taliahoit.bandcamp.com
/>
https://patreon.com/taliahoit
/>
Contact: taliahoit.management@gmail.com
Photo Credit: Jonathan Betz
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29350/talia-hoit-unleashes-new-full-length-album-when-the-skies-fall-out-now-via-saol?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
TALIA HOIT UNLEASHES NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” OUT NOW VIA SAOL
ROCK HARD MAGAZINE AWARDS “WHEN THE SKIES FALL” AN 8/10 RATING AS TALIA HOIT DELIVERS HER MOST PERSONAL SYMPHONIC METAL STATEMENT YET
Symphonic metal artist Talia Hoit has officially unleashed her highly anticipated second full-length album, “When The Skies Fall,” out now via SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH .
https://orcd.co/wtsf
The new album has already earned strong recognition from the international metal press, with Rock Hard Magazine awarding “When The Skies Fall” an impressive 8/10 rating . Reviewer Iberis describes the album as an “even more powerful and evocative evolution” from Hoit’s 2024 debut, “Oceans,” praising its ten intensely emotional tracks and its unique progression from the simplicity of piano and voice into richly layered symphonic metal.
Rock Hard Magazine highlights the deeply personal nature of Hoit’s songwriting, noting that each song gathers fragments of her past and brings them into a new sonic dimension. The review also praises the album’s personal melancholy and confessional quality, ultimately describing it as “art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation” and “a work as powerful as it is fragile.”
That vulnerability is at the heart of “When The Skies Fall.”
Combining intimate piano-driven songwriting with sweeping orchestral arrangements, soaring vocals, and crushing metal instrumentation, the album explores what happens when everything familiar begins to crumble and the struggle to find meaning, identity, and hope in the aftermath.
Across ten immersive tracks, Hoit delves into deeply personal themes including existential crisis, identity, transformation, love, grief, loss, resilience, and emotional survival . The result is an album that moves between vulnerability and power, darkness and beauty, intimate confession and cinematic grandeur.
At the heart of Talia Hoit’s music is something remarkably simple: piano and voice .
Long before the songs became fully realized symphonic metal compositions, they began as personal reflections, poems, melodies, and emotional processing. That foundation remains central to Hoit’s songwriting, giving even the album’s largest moments an unmistakably personal core.
“Writing poems or songs was my way of processing life and my emotions and things,” Talia explains. “A lot of what I have written was not originally intended to be a commercial product, so I guess it really fits under the idea of a ‘piano confessional.’”
That concept of a “piano confessional” is an important key to understanding “When The Skies Fall.” Beneath the massive orchestration and metal instrumentation are songs born from genuine human experiences, uncertainty, heartbreak, transformation, and the need to keep moving forward when the world seems determined to pull you backward.
The album continues the artistic journey Talia Hoit began with “Oceans” in 2024, expanding her sound while maintaining the emotional honesty that defines her work. Rather than simply relying on symphonic metal’s familiar cinematic scale, Hoit uses that scale to amplify deeply personal stories.
The result is music that can feel simultaneously massive and intimate .
Recent singles including “All You Want” and “Again” have already introduced listeners to different sides of the album. “Again,” in particular, captures the record’s recurring themes of uncertainty, destruction, painful memories, and resilience, offering another window into the larger emotional narrative of “When The Skies Fall.”
But the album is ultimately meant to be experienced as a complete journey.
“When The Skies Fall” explores the moments when life changes beyond recognition, when old identities begin to disappear, and when the things we once considered permanent prove anything but permanent. Yet beneath the darkness is a persistent thread of hope.
Talia Hoit does not present resilience as an easy victory. Instead, she explores the messy, painful process of continuing forward while carrying everything that came before.
That balance between devastation and hope gives “When The Skies Fall” its emotional weight.
For listeners drawn to the cinematic grandeur of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, and Evanescence , Talia Hoit offers a deeply personal take on symphonic metal, one built not only around powerful instrumentation, but around storytelling and emotional honesty.
With “When The Skies Fall,” Talia Hoit invites listeners into a world where darkness and beauty exist side by side, where vulnerability becomes strength, and where even after everything comes crashing down, there may still be a reason to rise again.
ROCK HARD MAGAZINE REVIEW
8/10
“A work as powerful as it is fragile.”
“Art born from urgent necessity, not commercial calculation.”
Rock Hard Magazine – Iberis
“WHEN THE SKIES FALL” RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Talia Hoit
Album: When The Skies Fall
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Status: OUT NOW
Label: SAOL, a division of CMM GmbH
Format: Full-Length Album
Track Count: 10
For Fans Of: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Delain, Evanescence
Listen to “When The Skies Fall”
Listen to the album and previously released singles, including “Again”:
https://music.suricatemusic.com/Again
/>
https://orcd.co/wtsf
Press / Media
For press inquiries, interviews, reviews, premieres, and coverage: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Connect:
http://www.taliahoit.com/
/>
https://www.facebook.com/taliahoitofficial
/> https: //www.youtube.com/@taliahoit
https://instagram.com/talia_hoit
/>
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XtANhnSi6eU5Ol9zegWvW
/>
https://taliahoit.bandcamp.com
/>
https://patreon.com/taliahoit
/>
Contact: taliahoit.management@gmail.com
Photo Credit: Jonathan Betz
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29350/talia-hoit-unleashes-new-full-length-album-when-the-skies-fall-out-now-via-saol?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
STRYFE FEATURED BY BLABBERMOUTH AS “BREATHE” MAKES ITS MARK - @thebeast
STRYFE FEATURED BY BLABBERMOUTH AS “BREATHE” MAKES ITS MARK
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles progressive metal powerhouse STRYFE has been featured by major metal news outlet Blabbermouth in a feature highlighting the band’s new single “Breathe” and their recent partnership with Candlepower Records .
Originally published August 15, the Blabbermouth feature spotlighted STRYFE ahead of the August 22 release of “Breathe,” discussing the band’s dynamic blend of progressive metal, heavy rock, intricate songwriting, and influences rooted in Armenian classical and folk traditions.
The article also highlights Candlepower Records’ discovery of STRYFE during a packed performance at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, where label co-founder Diego Negrete was immediately impressed by the band’s live performance.
Now that “Breathe” is officially out , STRYFE continues to build momentum with their latest release through Candlepower Records, with distribution through Virgin Music Group/UMG.
For fans of TOOL, FATES WARNING, DREAM THEATER, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, and KARNIVOOL , STRYFE delivers a unique combination of progressive ambition, heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting.
Read the full feature on Blabbermouth and listen to “Breathe” now.
Listen to “Breathe”:
https://music.stryfeband.com/breathe
/>
Check it out here:
https://blabbermouth.net/news/los-angeles-metal-band-stryfe-to-release-breathe-single-through-candlepower-records
/>
Candlepower Records:
https://candlepowerrecords.com/contact
Candlepower Records and Stryfe are ready for the next level.
Let's Go!
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29349/stryfe-featured-by-blabbermouth-as-breathe-makes-its-mark?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles progressive metal powerhouse STRYFE has been featured by major metal news outlet Blabbermouth in a feature highlighting the band’s new single “Breathe” and their recent partnership with Candlepower Records .
Originally published August 15, the Blabbermouth feature spotlighted STRYFE ahead of the August 22 release of “Breathe,” discussing the band’s dynamic blend of progressive metal, heavy rock, intricate songwriting, and influences rooted in Armenian classical and folk traditions.
The article also highlights Candlepower Records’ discovery of STRYFE during a packed performance at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, where label co-founder Diego Negrete was immediately impressed by the band’s live performance.
Now that “Breathe” is officially out , STRYFE continues to build momentum with their latest release through Candlepower Records, with distribution through Virgin Music Group/UMG.
For fans of TOOL, FATES WARNING, DREAM THEATER, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, and KARNIVOOL , STRYFE delivers a unique combination of progressive ambition, heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting.
Read the full feature on Blabbermouth and listen to “Breathe” now.
Listen to “Breathe”:
https://music.stryfeband.com/breathe
/>
Check it out here:
https://blabbermouth.net/news/los-angeles-metal-band-stryfe-to-release-breathe-single-through-candlepower-records
/>
Candlepower Records:
https://candlepowerrecords.com/contact
Candlepower Records and Stryfe are ready for the next level.
Let's Go!
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29349/stryfe-featured-by-blabbermouth-as-breathe-makes-its-mark?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Thursday, August 27, 2026
CHEMICAL BURN UNLEASH NEW VIDEO “THE FURY” OUT NOW VIA MEGASONIC RECORDS - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHEMICAL BURN UNLEASH NEW VIDEO “THE FURY” OUT NOW VIA MEGASONIC RECORDS
California groove metal powerhouse CHEMICAL BURN have officially unleashed their brand new video “The Fury,” out now via MegaSonic Records.
The track serves as the title cut from the band’s upcoming album The Fury, set for release May 22, 2026, and delivers a crushing display of groove-driven heaviness, explosive aggression, and raw emotional intensity.
Fueled by thunderous riffs, punishing rhythms, and a vocal performance that pushes beyond pure rage into melodic chaos, “The Fury” showcases a band reborn through adversity and sharpened by experience. After years of lineup changes, setbacks, and rebuilding, Chemical Burn return tighter, heavier, and more focused than ever.
Frontman Mike Garnica describes the material as some of the most intense and personal work the band has ever created, channeling years of struggle and resilience into a relentless sonic assault.
The video captures the same energy that has made Chemical Burn a force in the underground metal scene for over two decades. Rooted in the groove and grit of classic heavy hitters while embracing a modern production edge, the band continues to evolve without losing the raw power fans expect.
Produced alongside acclaimed producer Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios, “The Fury” hits with a massive sound that balances precision and chaos in equal measure.
FFO: Pantera, Machine Head, Testament
Watch / Stream:
https://chemicalburn.hearnow.com/
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Album Title: The Fury
Single / Video: “The Fury”
Album Release Date: May 22, 2026
Label: MegaSonic Records
Produced by: Chemical Burn and Juan Urteaga
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered at: Trident Studios
Chemical Burn are not slowing down. They are kicking the door wide open.
Connect:
https://linktr.ee/chemicalburnofficial
/>
Contact: chemicalburninfo@yahoo.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29346/chemical-burn-unleash-new-video-the-fury-out-now-via-megasonic-records?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
CHEMICAL BURN UNLEASH NEW VIDEO “THE FURY” OUT NOW VIA MEGASONIC RECORDS
California groove metal powerhouse CHEMICAL BURN have officially unleashed their brand new video “The Fury,” out now via MegaSonic Records.
The track serves as the title cut from the band’s upcoming album The Fury, set for release May 22, 2026, and delivers a crushing display of groove-driven heaviness, explosive aggression, and raw emotional intensity.
Fueled by thunderous riffs, punishing rhythms, and a vocal performance that pushes beyond pure rage into melodic chaos, “The Fury” showcases a band reborn through adversity and sharpened by experience. After years of lineup changes, setbacks, and rebuilding, Chemical Burn return tighter, heavier, and more focused than ever.
Frontman Mike Garnica describes the material as some of the most intense and personal work the band has ever created, channeling years of struggle and resilience into a relentless sonic assault.
The video captures the same energy that has made Chemical Burn a force in the underground metal scene for over two decades. Rooted in the groove and grit of classic heavy hitters while embracing a modern production edge, the band continues to evolve without losing the raw power fans expect.
Produced alongside acclaimed producer Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios, “The Fury” hits with a massive sound that balances precision and chaos in equal measure.
FFO: Pantera, Machine Head, Testament
Watch / Stream:
https://chemicalburn.hearnow.com/
/>
Album Title: The Fury
Single / Video: “The Fury”
Album Release Date: May 22, 2026
Label: MegaSonic Records
Produced by: Chemical Burn and Juan Urteaga
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered at: Trident Studios
Chemical Burn are not slowing down. They are kicking the door wide open.
Connect:
https://linktr.ee/chemicalburnofficial
/>
Contact: chemicalburninfo@yahoo.com
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29346/chemical-burn-unleash-new-video-the-fury-out-now-via-megasonic-records?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
NICARUS UNLEASHES NEW EP “DEGREE OF DONENESS” AND PREMIERES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “VEGAN” - @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NICARUS UNLEASHES NEW EP “DEGREE OF DONENESS” AND PREMIERES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “VEGAN”
A raw, unfiltered sonic experience forged in reality
Listen to “Degree Of Doneness”:
https://share.amuse.io/album/nicarus-degree-of-doneness
EP links:
https://degree-of-doneness.submithublinks.com/
Watch the official video for “Vegan” below.
Israel - Emerging from the underground with intensity, purpose, and zero compromise, one-woman force Nicarus has unleashed her new EP, “Degree Of Doneness,” via GreenMuzic. Alongside the release comes the official music video for “Vegan,” one of the standout tracks from the new EP.
Blending post-grunge grit, stoner rock weight, blackened atmosphere, and alternative edge, Nicarus continues to carve out her own lane with a sound that is as unpredictable as it is deeply personal. Fans of Neurosis, Deftones, and Foo Fighters may find familiar territory here, but Nicarus has created something unmistakably her own.
At its core, “Degree Of Doneness” is a reflection of pressure, survival, transformation, and the reality of living through turbulent times. It is heavy, honest, and unapologetically raw. This is music that hits straight in the chest and lingers long after the final note fades.
“VEGAN” OFFICIAL VIDEO
The new official video for “Vegan” brings another dimension to the EP, giving listeners a visual entry point into the world Nicarus has created with “Degree Of Doneness.”
The track and video are part of a larger body of work born from an intensely personal and immediate creative process. Rather than chasing trends or following a predetermined formula, Nicarus embraces the raw emotion and urgency that have become central to her music.
Watch “Vegan” and experience Nicarus’ latest sonic assault for yourself.
ONE WOMAN. ONE VISION. ZERO SHORTCUTS.
Nicarus isn’t simply another studio project. She is 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, while continuing to develop her sound in her own GreenLab studio in Israel.
And she doesn't stop at recording.
Nicarus also performs her material live as a complete one-woman band , armed with full gear and amplifiers. Her unique “Re-Amping” live show brings the same DIY spirit and controlled chaos to the stage. No backing band. No shortcuts. Just real amps, real instruments, and real energy.
MUSIC FORGED IN A TIME OF WAR
“Degree Of Doneness” was written in just three days during a time of war in Nicarus’ home country. That sense of urgency is woven throughout the EP.
One of the tracks also incorporates a Persian poem as a tribute to the Iranian people and culture, using music as a way to push back against division and create a space for connection through art and expression.
As one early statement about Nicarus’ music puts it:
“Nicarus creates music that doesn't just ask to be heard, it demands to be felt.”
That spirit runs throughout “Degree Of Doneness.” The EP captures vulnerability, urgency, resilience, transformation, and the courage to stand fully in your truth.
With “Degree Of Doneness,” Nicarus proves she isn't here to follow trends or play it safe. She is here to build something real, something loud, and something that matters.
“Degree Of Doneness” is out now via GreenMuzic.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Artist: Nicarus
EP: “Degree Of Doneness”
Featured Video: “Vegan”
Label: GreenMuzic
Production: The GreenLab of Tali Green
Written, Recorded, Produced & Engineered by: Nicarus
Management: GreenMuzic
Listen to “Degree Of Doneness”:
https://share.amuse.io/album/nicarus-degree-of-doneness
More EP links:
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NICARUS UNLEASHES NEW EP “DEGREE OF DONENESS” AND PREMIERES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “VEGAN”
A raw, unfiltered sonic experience forged in reality
Listen to “Degree Of Doneness”:
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EP links:
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Watch the official video for “Vegan” below.
Israel - Emerging from the underground with intensity, purpose, and zero compromise, one-woman force Nicarus has unleashed her new EP, “Degree Of Doneness,” via GreenMuzic. Alongside the release comes the official music video for “Vegan,” one of the standout tracks from the new EP.
Blending post-grunge grit, stoner rock weight, blackened atmosphere, and alternative edge, Nicarus continues to carve out her own lane with a sound that is as unpredictable as it is deeply personal. Fans of Neurosis, Deftones, and Foo Fighters may find familiar territory here, but Nicarus has created something unmistakably her own.
At its core, “Degree Of Doneness” is a reflection of pressure, survival, transformation, and the reality of living through turbulent times. It is heavy, honest, and unapologetically raw. This is music that hits straight in the chest and lingers long after the final note fades.
“VEGAN” OFFICIAL VIDEO
The new official video for “Vegan” brings another dimension to the EP, giving listeners a visual entry point into the world Nicarus has created with “Degree Of Doneness.”
The track and video are part of a larger body of work born from an intensely personal and immediate creative process. Rather than chasing trends or following a predetermined formula, Nicarus embraces the raw emotion and urgency that have become central to her music.
Watch “Vegan” and experience Nicarus’ latest sonic assault for yourself.
ONE WOMAN. ONE VISION. ZERO SHORTCUTS.
Nicarus isn’t simply another studio project. She is 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, while continuing to develop her sound in her own GreenLab studio in Israel.
And she doesn't stop at recording.
Nicarus also performs her material live as a complete one-woman band , armed with full gear and amplifiers. Her unique “Re-Amping” live show brings the same DIY spirit and controlled chaos to the stage. No backing band. No shortcuts. Just real amps, real instruments, and real energy.
MUSIC FORGED IN A TIME OF WAR
“Degree Of Doneness” was written in just three days during a time of war in Nicarus’ home country. That sense of urgency is woven throughout the EP.
One of the tracks also incorporates a Persian poem as a tribute to the Iranian people and culture, using music as a way to push back against division and create a space for connection through art and expression.
As one early statement about Nicarus’ music puts it:
“Nicarus creates music that doesn't just ask to be heard, it demands to be felt.”
That spirit runs throughout “Degree Of Doneness.” The EP captures vulnerability, urgency, resilience, transformation, and the courage to stand fully in your truth.
With “Degree Of Doneness,” Nicarus proves she isn't here to follow trends or play it safe. She is here to build something real, something loud, and something that matters.
“Degree Of Doneness” is out now via GreenMuzic.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Artist: Nicarus
EP: “Degree Of Doneness”
Featured Video: “Vegan”
Label: GreenMuzic
Production: The GreenLab of Tali Green
Written, Recorded, Produced & Engineered by: Nicarus
Management: GreenMuzic
Listen to “Degree Of Doneness”:
https://share.amuse.io/album/nicarus-degree-of-doneness
More EP links:
https://degree-of-doneness.submithublinks.com/
Follow Nicarus:
Website:
https://share.google/BtxON22vsPdcDGVbb
/> Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQ94bNQuV/
/> Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tg_nicarus
/> YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@nicarus8468
/> Bandcamp:
https://share.google/tPbuEG8nqv6nCEpz6
/> Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RFVoveiHCBOeHQPqfzbn7
/>
Contact : Tali Green - greenmuzicpro@gmail.com
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
TONY IOMMI Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'World Alone' Music Video - @thebeast
Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the music video for "World Alone," the first single from his highly anticipated third solo album, From The Dark .
Iommi shared footage from the video shoot on August 24, offering fans a glimpse into the production behind the song's dark, futuristic visual presentation.
From The Dark is scheduled for release on October 23 via BMG and marks Iommi's first full-length solo album since 2005's Fused .
"World Alone" originally premiered on July 29 during a special global streaming event held in Iommi's hometown of Birmingham, England. The event took place near the famous Black Sabbath Bridge, which was opened in 2019 as a civic tribute to the pioneering heavy metal band.
Musically, "World Alone" is a full-throttle showcase of Iommi's unmistakable guitar work, combining crushing riffs, soaring solos and a driving rhythm section with the powerful vocals of acclaimed Norwegian singer Jorn Lande .
The accompanying music video takes things into a decidedly dystopian direction. The story unfolds in a retro-futuristic universe in which a character known as The Believer is thrown into a twisted video game where he must fight to survive and ultimately find salvation.
For Iommi, the project represents another chapter in a remarkable solo career that has continued to evolve while remaining firmly rooted in the heavy guitar sound he helped create.
On From The Dark , Iommi is joined throughout the album by Lande, who also shares songwriting credits on every track. The lineup is rounded out by bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil .
The album was co-produced by Iommi and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter , who has worked with the guitarist extensively over the years.
Iommi previously described the album simply and confidently: "It's an album we've really enjoyed making. We're not trying to prove anything — it's a great album, it rocks!"
The eight-song main album opens with "Over The Violent Sun," built around a classic down-tuned Iommi riff and Lande's commanding vocals. From there, From The Dark moves through a series of heavy, atmospheric and increasingly dramatic tracks.
"Black Times" delivers another hard-hitting assault before "World Alone" kicks the album into high gear. "Beyond The Dead" shifts the mood with a darker, more orchestral approach, while "Stormwatcher" and "Death Wake" explore more expansive territory.
The album closes with "Return Of The Arbalist" and the epic "Legacy."
Lyrically, Lande's contributions explore themes of mortality, isolation, humanity and the uncertain nature of existence, with dystopian imagery appearing throughout the record.
A limited-edition seven-inch single of "World Alone," backed by an instrumental version of the song, is scheduled for release on September 4 . The single will be housed in a deluxe foiled sleeve. "World Alone" will also be featured on the Gibson learn-to-play-guitar app.
From The Dark will be released in multiple deluxe vinyl and CD formats, including a double-LP edition pressed in four different colors. The album will be cut at 45 RPM and packaged in a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring Iommi's signature cross design.
The deluxe CD edition will feature two bonus tracks: "Scent Of Dark" and an extended version of "Deified."
From The Dark Deluxe CD Track Listing:
Over The Violent Sun
Black Times
World Alone
Beyond The Dead
Stormwatcher
Death Wake
Return Of The Arbalist
Legacy
Scent Of Dark (exclusive bonus track)
Deified (extended version, exclusive bonus track)
The new album also connects to several pieces of Iommi's recent musical work. "Scent Of Dark," released in 2021, marked Iommi's first new music in eight years at the time and arrived alongside a fragrance created through his collaboration with perfumer and guitarist Sergio Momo of Xerjoff.
"Deified" followed in 2024 and reunited Iommi with Exeter. The recording featured Laurence Cottle on bass, Karl Brazil on drums and orchestral arrangements by Ben Andrews.
Iommi has previously revealed that he has an enormous collection of unused musical ideas, telling fans that he had "four or five hundred" riffs stored on his phone that could potentially be developed for future projects.
His solo catalog began with the 2000 album Iommi , which featured an extraordinary collection of guest vocalists and musicians, including Billy Corgan , Dave Grohl , Phil Anselmo , Henry Rollins , Serj Tankian , Skin , Peter Steele and Ian Astbury .
Iommi followed that album with 2005's Fused , which featured former DEEP PURPLE vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes and drummer Kenny Aronoff .
Of course, Iommi's greatest musical legacy remains BLACK SABBATH .
As the band's founding guitarist and primary composer, Iommi is widely regarded as one of the architects of heavy metal. His distinctive riffs and dark, down-tuned guitar sound became one of the defining musical signatures of the genre.
The guitarist's unique approach was born in part from tragedy. As a teenager, Iommi suffered an industrial accident that resulted in the loss of the tips of two fingers on his right hand. Rather than abandoning music, he adapted his technique and developed the playing style that would ultimately become one of the most recognizable sounds in rock history.
Alongside Ozzy Osbourne , Geezer Butler and Bill Ward , Iommi helped launch BLACK SABBATH and establish the foundation for an entire musical movement.
His career has since included multiple Grammy Awards, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame recognition, honorary academic distinctions and numerous civic honors. Most recently, in June 2026, Iommi was awarded an MBE , one of the United Kingdom's highest public honors.
Iommi has also continued pushing beyond traditional rock music. In 2023, he collaborated with the Birmingham Royal Ballet on Black Sabbath - The Ballet , a production inspired by his compositions and the band's legacy.
In 2025, BLACK SABBATH returned to Birmingham for the monumental "Back To The Beginning" concert, which served as the band's farewell celebration and brought together an enormous lineup of rock and metal legends.
The event would become especially poignant following the death of Ozzy Osbourne just weeks later.
Now, as Iommi prepares to release From The Dark , the guitarist is once again turning his attention toward the music itself.
And judging by the crushing riffs of "World Alone," Tony Iommi still has plenty of fire left in the furnace.
The man who helped invent heavy metal isn't finished yet.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29343/tony-iommi-shares-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-making-of-world-alone-music-video?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Iommi shared footage from the video shoot on August 24, offering fans a glimpse into the production behind the song's dark, futuristic visual presentation.
From The Dark is scheduled for release on October 23 via BMG and marks Iommi's first full-length solo album since 2005's Fused .
"World Alone" originally premiered on July 29 during a special global streaming event held in Iommi's hometown of Birmingham, England. The event took place near the famous Black Sabbath Bridge, which was opened in 2019 as a civic tribute to the pioneering heavy metal band.
Musically, "World Alone" is a full-throttle showcase of Iommi's unmistakable guitar work, combining crushing riffs, soaring solos and a driving rhythm section with the powerful vocals of acclaimed Norwegian singer Jorn Lande .
The accompanying music video takes things into a decidedly dystopian direction. The story unfolds in a retro-futuristic universe in which a character known as The Believer is thrown into a twisted video game where he must fight to survive and ultimately find salvation.
For Iommi, the project represents another chapter in a remarkable solo career that has continued to evolve while remaining firmly rooted in the heavy guitar sound he helped create.
On From The Dark , Iommi is joined throughout the album by Lande, who also shares songwriting credits on every track. The lineup is rounded out by bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil .
The album was co-produced by Iommi and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter , who has worked with the guitarist extensively over the years.
Iommi previously described the album simply and confidently: "It's an album we've really enjoyed making. We're not trying to prove anything — it's a great album, it rocks!"
The eight-song main album opens with "Over The Violent Sun," built around a classic down-tuned Iommi riff and Lande's commanding vocals. From there, From The Dark moves through a series of heavy, atmospheric and increasingly dramatic tracks.
"Black Times" delivers another hard-hitting assault before "World Alone" kicks the album into high gear. "Beyond The Dead" shifts the mood with a darker, more orchestral approach, while "Stormwatcher" and "Death Wake" explore more expansive territory.
The album closes with "Return Of The Arbalist" and the epic "Legacy."
Lyrically, Lande's contributions explore themes of mortality, isolation, humanity and the uncertain nature of existence, with dystopian imagery appearing throughout the record.
A limited-edition seven-inch single of "World Alone," backed by an instrumental version of the song, is scheduled for release on September 4 . The single will be housed in a deluxe foiled sleeve. "World Alone" will also be featured on the Gibson learn-to-play-guitar app.
From The Dark will be released in multiple deluxe vinyl and CD formats, including a double-LP edition pressed in four different colors. The album will be cut at 45 RPM and packaged in a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring Iommi's signature cross design.
The deluxe CD edition will feature two bonus tracks: "Scent Of Dark" and an extended version of "Deified."
From The Dark Deluxe CD Track Listing:
Over The Violent Sun
Black Times
World Alone
Beyond The Dead
Stormwatcher
Death Wake
Return Of The Arbalist
Legacy
Scent Of Dark (exclusive bonus track)
Deified (extended version, exclusive bonus track)
The new album also connects to several pieces of Iommi's recent musical work. "Scent Of Dark," released in 2021, marked Iommi's first new music in eight years at the time and arrived alongside a fragrance created through his collaboration with perfumer and guitarist Sergio Momo of Xerjoff.
"Deified" followed in 2024 and reunited Iommi with Exeter. The recording featured Laurence Cottle on bass, Karl Brazil on drums and orchestral arrangements by Ben Andrews.
Iommi has previously revealed that he has an enormous collection of unused musical ideas, telling fans that he had "four or five hundred" riffs stored on his phone that could potentially be developed for future projects.
His solo catalog began with the 2000 album Iommi , which featured an extraordinary collection of guest vocalists and musicians, including Billy Corgan , Dave Grohl , Phil Anselmo , Henry Rollins , Serj Tankian , Skin , Peter Steele and Ian Astbury .
Iommi followed that album with 2005's Fused , which featured former DEEP PURPLE vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes and drummer Kenny Aronoff .
Of course, Iommi's greatest musical legacy remains BLACK SABBATH .
As the band's founding guitarist and primary composer, Iommi is widely regarded as one of the architects of heavy metal. His distinctive riffs and dark, down-tuned guitar sound became one of the defining musical signatures of the genre.
The guitarist's unique approach was born in part from tragedy. As a teenager, Iommi suffered an industrial accident that resulted in the loss of the tips of two fingers on his right hand. Rather than abandoning music, he adapted his technique and developed the playing style that would ultimately become one of the most recognizable sounds in rock history.
Alongside Ozzy Osbourne , Geezer Butler and Bill Ward , Iommi helped launch BLACK SABBATH and establish the foundation for an entire musical movement.
His career has since included multiple Grammy Awards, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame recognition, honorary academic distinctions and numerous civic honors. Most recently, in June 2026, Iommi was awarded an MBE , one of the United Kingdom's highest public honors.
Iommi has also continued pushing beyond traditional rock music. In 2023, he collaborated with the Birmingham Royal Ballet on Black Sabbath - The Ballet , a production inspired by his compositions and the band's legacy.
In 2025, BLACK SABBATH returned to Birmingham for the monumental "Back To The Beginning" concert, which served as the band's farewell celebration and brought together an enormous lineup of rock and metal legends.
The event would become especially poignant following the death of Ozzy Osbourne just weeks later.
Now, as Iommi prepares to release From The Dark , the guitarist is once again turning his attention toward the music itself.
And judging by the crushing riffs of "World Alone," Tony Iommi still has plenty of fire left in the furnace.
The man who helped invent heavy metal isn't finished yet.
https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/29343/tony-iommi-shares-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-making-of-world-alone-music-video?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
WILDFIRE Unleashes Debut Single “Sweet Sensation” August 21st, Bringing 1980s Arena Rock Attitude Into the Modern Era - @thebeast
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WILDFIRE Unleashes Debut Single “Sweet Sensation” August 21st, Bringing 1980s Arena Rock Attitude Into the Modern Era
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NASHVILLE, TN, USA | August 18, 2026 | Forged in the furnaces of Music City, Nashville hard rock and arena metal newcomers WILDFIRE are ready to set the scene ablaze with their debut single, “Sweet Sensation,” arriving Friday, August 21st.
Built on heavy riffs, untamable rhythms, and soaring melodic vocals, WILDFIRE channels the larger-than-life spirit of classic arena rock while giving it a modern production edge. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts including Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Led Zeppelin, Ratt, Hardcore Superstar, and Avenged Sevenfold, the band delivers a sound that bridges the glory days of hard rock with the energy of a new generation.
“Sweet Sensation” is WILDFIRE’s first official statement, resurrecting the excitement, swagger, and attitude of 1980s arena rock as told through the lens of modern songwriting and production.
Produced by WILDFIRE, the single was engineered and mixed by Jordan Logue, with mastering handled by Wally Joseph Niemiec. The track was recorded at Sienna Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and mastered at Wheelhouse Studios in Andover, Minnesota. Artwork was created by Justin Whipple.
WILDFIRE features Daniel Winfree on lead vocals, Logan Stahlecker on guitar and vocals, and Tad Taddeo on drums and vocals.
Like their namesake, WILDFIRE is spreading uncontrollably.
The band has hit the scene hard and has no intention of slowing down. With the debut single marking only the beginning, WILDFIRE is positioning itself as one of the next generation of hard rock bands ready to bring big riffs, big melodies, and the larger-than-life attitude of arena rock back to the forefront.
One thing is certain: WILDFIRE will be a household name before you even smell the smoke.
“Sweet Sensation” Release Details
Artist: WILDFIRE
Release: “Sweet Sensation”
Release Type: Debut Single
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Genre: Hard Rock / Arena Metal
Label: Independent
Production: WILDFIRE
Engineering & Mixing: Jordan Logue
Mastering: Wally Joseph Niemiec
Artwork: Justin Whipple
Recording: Sienna Studios, Nashville, TN
Mastering: Wheelhouse Studios, Andover, MN
Listen / Follow WILDFIRE
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Official Links:
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WILDFIRE Is:
Daniel Winfree - Lead Vocals
Logan Stahlecker - Guitar, Vocals
Tad Taddeo - Drums, Vocals
Press / Contact:
Logan Stahlecker
lstahleckermusic@gmail.com
wildfirebandtn@gmail.com
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WILDFIRE Unleashes Debut Single “Sweet Sensation” August 21st, Bringing 1980s Arena Rock Attitude Into the Modern Era
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NASHVILLE, TN, USA | August 18, 2026 | Forged in the furnaces of Music City, Nashville hard rock and arena metal newcomers WILDFIRE are ready to set the scene ablaze with their debut single, “Sweet Sensation,” arriving Friday, August 21st.
Built on heavy riffs, untamable rhythms, and soaring melodic vocals, WILDFIRE channels the larger-than-life spirit of classic arena rock while giving it a modern production edge. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts including Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Led Zeppelin, Ratt, Hardcore Superstar, and Avenged Sevenfold, the band delivers a sound that bridges the glory days of hard rock with the energy of a new generation.
“Sweet Sensation” is WILDFIRE’s first official statement, resurrecting the excitement, swagger, and attitude of 1980s arena rock as told through the lens of modern songwriting and production.
Produced by WILDFIRE, the single was engineered and mixed by Jordan Logue, with mastering handled by Wally Joseph Niemiec. The track was recorded at Sienna Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and mastered at Wheelhouse Studios in Andover, Minnesota. Artwork was created by Justin Whipple.
WILDFIRE features Daniel Winfree on lead vocals, Logan Stahlecker on guitar and vocals, and Tad Taddeo on drums and vocals.
Like their namesake, WILDFIRE is spreading uncontrollably.
The band has hit the scene hard and has no intention of slowing down. With the debut single marking only the beginning, WILDFIRE is positioning itself as one of the next generation of hard rock bands ready to bring big riffs, big melodies, and the larger-than-life attitude of arena rock back to the forefront.
One thing is certain: WILDFIRE will be a household name before you even smell the smoke.
“Sweet Sensation” Release Details
Artist: WILDFIRE
Release: “Sweet Sensation”
Release Type: Debut Single
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Genre: Hard Rock / Arena Metal
Label: Independent
Production: WILDFIRE
Engineering & Mixing: Jordan Logue
Mastering: Wally Joseph Niemiec
Artwork: Justin Whipple
Recording: Sienna Studios, Nashville, TN
Mastering: Wheelhouse Studios, Andover, MN
Listen / Follow WILDFIRE
Pre-Save / HyperFollow:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wildfire18/sweet-sensation
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Bandcamp:
https://wildfireofficialband.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-sensation
/>
Official Links:
https://www.liinks.co/wildfireofficialband
/>
WILDFIRE Is:
Daniel Winfree - Lead Vocals
Logan Stahlecker - Guitar, Vocals
Tad Taddeo - Drums, Vocals
Press / Contact:
Logan Stahlecker
lstahleckermusic@gmail.com
wildfirebandtn@gmail.com
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