Hopeless Nation Release “My Curse” — New Music Video Out Now - @thebeast

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Hopeless Nation Release “My Curse” — New Music Video Out Now


Montreal, QC – June 1, 2026 – Quebec hardcore and metal veterans Hopeless Nation have officially released their new single and music video, "My Curse," available now on all major streaming platforms and YouTube.

Following the band's acclaimed return with "Silverspoon" in 2025 and the cinematic "Disaster" earlier this year, "My Curse" continues Hopeless Nation's resurgence after nearly a decade-long silence. The song explores addiction, self-destruction, and the internal battles that often remain hidden from the outside world.

"My Curse is about the battles people fight in silence. Addiction in all its forms can take control and slowly erase who you are. This song is a confrontation but also a reminder that no one has to face it alone," says vocalist Frédéric Marchand .

A Return Built From the Ground Up


The current chapter of Hopeless Nation began in the summer of 2024 with a high-energy reunion performance that revived material dating back to the band's 2014 era. What started as a celebration of the past quickly evolved into a renewed creative force, leading to a string of new releases and plans for an upcoming EP.

Rooted in Quebec's Hardcore and Metal Scene


The members of Hopeless Nation bring decades of experience from some of Quebec's most respected heavy music projects. Louis-Simon Bellerose is known for his work with hardcore punk veterans Genetic Error, while Steve DC and Guy Provencher represented Canada in Europe after winning the Wacken Battle of the Bands with Strigampire in 2024.

With more than 250 live performances collectively under their belts, the band continues to embody the DIY spirit and dedication that define the hardcore and metal underground.

A Visual Representation of Addiction's Endless Cycle


The "My Curse" music video embraces practical effects over artificial imagery, utilizing projection mapping, minimalist staging, and stroboscopic lighting to create an unsettling visual landscape. Recurring staircases, looping environments, and fragmented projections symbolize the repetitive nature of addiction and the struggle to reclaim control.

The result is an immersive visual experience that reinforces the song's themes without sacrificing the raw authenticity at the core of the band's identity.

Honoring the Past While Moving Forward


"My Curse" also serves as a tribute to former members Jonathan Houle (bass & guitar, 2012–2014, 2024) and Maxime Dupont (rhythm guitar, 1998–2014), whose contributions helped shape the band's foundation and sound.

Produced by Jonathan Houle and mixed and mastered by Francis Perron at Studio RadicArt, the single represents another step toward Hopeless Nation's next chapter and forthcoming EP.

Release Information


Single: My Curse
Release Date: Out Now (June 1, 2026)
Genre: Modern Metal / Hardcore
Label: Independent

Band Lineup


Frédéric Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar
Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar
Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums

Media Contact


Frédéric Marchand
Management – Hopeless Nation

Photo Credit: @willodoescontent

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Contact: fred@locomotive.ca


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Who Will Rise as This Week’s Champion on the MDR Battle Of The Bands?? 06/01/26 - 06/12/26 - @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, TRIVAN  , crushed the competition with a staggering  6,396,074 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, June 12th at 9PM EST!








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TRIVAN CROWNED BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER RECORD-SHATTERING 6,396,074 VOTE VICTORY - @thebeast

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TRIVAN CROWNED BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER RECORD-SHATTERING 6,396,074 VOTE VICTORY

Croatia — Rising metal force TRIVAN have officially been crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month after amassing an incredible 6,396,074 votes, securing one of the most dominant victories in the competition's history.

Founded in 2018 by guitarist Vanja Šantak and bassist Ivan Bertović, TRIVAN quickly established themselves as an ambitious force within the Croatian metal scene. Like many bands around the world, their momentum was temporarily halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the group emerged from the disruption stronger, more focused, and determined to push forward.

Following the pandemic, Vanja recruited vocalist Tomislav Žiljak and drummer Robert Vlašić from Darkendome, helping shape the band's modern identity and expanding their sonic capabilities. In 2025, rhythm guitarist Marin Buljan joined the lineup, further strengthening the band's sound with additional layers of melody, power, and aggression.

The overwhelming support shown during the Battle of the Bands competition reflects not only the band's growing fanbase but also the emotional connection listeners have formed with their music.

That connection is perhaps most evident in TRIVAN's latest single, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows," released on April 24, 2026. While the song unleashes a barrage of crushing riffs, dark atmospheres, and haunting imagery, its origins are deeply personal.

The track was written by Vanja following the loss of his beloved Cane Corso, Amon, who had been his loyal companion for nearly thirteen years. Drawing from the grief and silence that follows such a profound loss, the song explores themes of sorrow, despair, resilience, and ultimately triumph over darkness.

What begins as a descent into emotional devastation transforms into a declaration of survival. Through vivid lyrical imagery and relentless musical intensity, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows" confronts grief head-on before emerging with a powerful message of perseverance. The song's closing declaration, "I rise unbound, defiant in abyss," serves as a personal promise and testament to enduring loss without surrendering to it.

Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered at Studio Wormwood, the single showcases the band's continued artistic growth and commitment to creating music that is both emotionally resonant and sonically devastating. The production was handled by Dave Kaminsky, with mastering completed by Ryan Williams.

With more than six million votes behind them, TRIVAN's victory represents far more than a contest win. It marks a significant milestone in the band's evolution and demonstrates the tremendous support they have earned from metal fans around the world.

As TRIVAN continue to build momentum and reach new audiences, their record-setting Battle of the Bands triumph stands as clear evidence that this is a band whose journey is only beginning.

TRIVAN is:

Vanja Šantak – Guitar
Tomislav Žiljak – Vocals
Ivan Bertović – Bass
Robert Vlašić – Drums
Marin Buljan – Rhythm Guitar



Abyss Of Crawling Shadows by Trivan


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