Runescarred Cover Elton John’s 'Madman Across The Water' - @thebeast

ICYMI: Runescarred premiere their cover of Elton John’s 'Madman Across The Water'. Progressive power metallers, Runescarred, premiere their cover of Elton John’s 'Madman Across The Water' exclusively via Ghost Cult Magazine. The new track lands ahead of the re-release of their 2020 album, The Distant Infinite on September 24th 2021.  Listen to the release here: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-premiere-runescarred-shares-their-cover-of-elton-johns-madman-accross-the-water/ The band comments: “Madman Across the Water” has always been a song I wanted to cover. We talked about making it heavier, doing something different with it. Ultimately, the song is perfection as it is and we can’t top that. So we just rocked it as best we could and dig the shit out of playing it!” Pre-order the album here: https://runescarred.com/music Combining epic, soaring clean and guttural, harsh vocals with powerful instrumentation, Runescarred deliver a dynamic sound. The quintet’s composition draws upon grounded metal attributes but elevates their music through incorporating their distinctive identity. Whether delivering a hard-hitting metal track, or delving into a softer acoustic piece, Runescarred pour utter emotion and storytelling into the heart of their sound. There is even an element of theatricality to their sound that elevates the atmosphere. From ludicrously intense shredding and melodic riffs to ethereal acoustic melodies, their music reaches another level. Runescarred bring an exhilarating contribution to the world of metal, developing their music through inspired compositional techniques and performances. This re-release with new material celebrates their achievements and provides a glimpse into the band’s continuing evolution. Social links: Website: https://runescarred.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runescarred/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runescarred/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/runescarredband  
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State Of Mind - Interview 2021 - The Zach Moonshine Show

FYI: State Of Mind joins us this week on the show to talk about the bands self titled release, their history and future. We also take questions from the audience and play new music from the band. Find more info on the band here: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/12723/new-promo-state-of-mind-self-titled-ep-heavy-metal listen to the full show here: https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/state-of-mind-featured-interview-the-zach-moonshine-show/ Catch us live every Friday night 9pm est at: https://metaldevastationradio.com/
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New Promo: Incognito Theory - Self Titled - (Southern Hard Rock) - @thebeast

FYI: Release Date: June 25, 2021 FFO: Hellyeah, Texas Hippie Coalition, Down Incognito Theory was formed in 2009 by lead singer lyricist and founder Dave Incognito. Incognito Theory have set the bar high to bring their unique blend of crossover hard rock southern groove metal. Fast-forwarding and moving forward, with the help of producer, Steve Zing bassist of Danzig, drummer of Samhain has produced the new album. In addition, Symphony X bassist, Ross the Boss, Silent Assassins, and good friend Mike LePond has appeared on the album. Drummer and backing vocalist John Mosco appear on the album who is also lead vocalist and founder of Sixty miles Down. Dave Crum lead guitarist of Sixty Miles Down lending his session services. The new permanent guitarist is Steve Bloodgood who is now playing guitar for the band. The Band of Brothers Incognito Theory Dare to be different. To bring you up to date with their newest and darkest release. Self-titled “Incognito Theory “ Check out this video! Live Band: Dave Incognito - Vocals Steve Bloodgood - Lead guitarist/Backing vocalist Mike LePond - Bassist/Backing vocalist John Mosco - Drummer/Backing vocalist Incognito Theory is always Fired Up!!! They are prepared to take on anything that stands in their way embrace this monster y'all help created!! They bring you the sounds of perseverance and diligence. Jersey's own. Incognito Theory! Follow the band at these links: http://www.incognitotheory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/incognitotheory https://www.instagram.com/incognitotheory/ https://www.youtube.com/user/incognitotheory https://twitter.com/incognitotheory https://www.reverbnation.com/incognitotheory https://incognitotheory.bandcamp.com/ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/incognito-theory/336353660 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BXmH330TL4ArAtvN99TYV?si=2heIE0ERRWK3M0V_fSotSg&dl_branch=1 Check them out on Spotify and add them to your playlists:
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VARNOK announce new EP "Anthropogenic" - @thebeast

ICYMI: Set to be released on October 1st, 2021, Anthropogenic is Varnok's new offering; the culmination of the work done throughout the lockdown, which was spent writing and recording new material. Going for the old-school thrash metal sound they had committed to, this time Varnok are also pushing towards a bit of a more technical sound, a positive consequence caused by the departure of their bassist, something that forced the band to act as a two-piece in the interim period and be more productive than ever. The concept of Anthropogenic presents the idea of human extinction being self-inflicted, as a lot of what is on this EP reflects self-destructive tendencies. «We tried to make the most of the lockdowns by writing and recording as much as possible», the band comments. «Now that we are out of the dark in that regard, we want to get out there and tour as much as we have the opportunity for, especially places we haven't been.» Anticop [single] by Varnok FOLLOW  VARNOK Bandcamp: varnok.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VarnokOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varnok_official/
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BROKEN HOPE Joins Psycho Las Vegas + Announces Surprise "Swamped In Gore" Anniversary Shows - @thebeast

ICYMI: BROKEN HOPE  is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their debut album,  Swamped in Gore , and in that spirit, will make their first-ever appearance at  Pyscho Las Vegas  this month, where they will join a lineup of esteemed artists at one of the US’s premier rock and metal music festivals.   In addition to their appearance at  Psycho Las Vegas ,  BROKEN HOPE  will also join forces with legendary death metallers Devourment for two special concerts.   “On behalf of  BROKEN HOPE , we’re extremely excited to be appearing at  Psycho Las Vegas ,”  says guitarist Jeremy Wagner.  “This festival constantly brings only the best in metal and rock of all types and it’s an honor to play amongst such talent - and for the greatest fans. Thanks for having us,  Psycho Las Vegas . Also, the  Psycho -sponsored shows we’re playing afterward in both San Diego and Los Angeles are going to be unreal! We haven’t hit these markets in YEARS, and what’s even cooler is that we’re also being joined by the incomparable  DEVOURMENT !!! These shows are gonna be sick! Last, we’ve been sitting around wondering if we were going to do anything really special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our first album ‘Swamped in Gore’…yes, it’s 30 years old this year…and now, thanks to  Psycho Las Vegas  and these other  Psycho -sponsored shows,  BROKEN HOPE  has a legit reason to celebrate with EVERYONE as we deliver to you all LIVE. See you all soon!”     BROKEN HOPE live dates: 8/22 – Las Vegas, NV @  Psycho Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay 8/23 - San Diego, CA @  Brick By Brick  (w/Devourment) 8/24 - Los Angeles, CA @  Catch One  (w/Devourment)   Born in 1988,  BROKEN HOPE  was the brainchild of guitarist/chief-lyricist- songwriter Jeremy Wagner. Though Wagner was still attending High School, his passion and drive for bringing the band out of obscurity was apparent from the start. In 1990,  BROKEN HOPE  recorded two demo tapes which landed them a deal with the underground label Grind Core International Records. In 1991,  BROKEN HOPE  released their debut album,  Swamped in Gore , which subsequently launched the band out of the underground and into the mainstream.  Swamped in Gore  was received well, going into three pressings in the first year. The production quality was fantastic for its time and  Swamped in Gore  is noted for being the first digitally recorded death metal album.    By 1993,  BROKEN HOPE  had signed with Metal Blade Records and the label re-released  Swamped in Gore .  BROKEN HOPE  would release their second album,  The Bowels of Repugnance , and continued on with writing and recording more albums for Metal Blade, including  Repulsive Conception  and  Loathing . 1995’s  Repulsive Conception  reached  CMJ New Music Monthly ’s Metal Top 25 chart, as did the follow-up, 1997’s  Loathing .   The first four albums are stellar examples of the fury and sheer brutality possessed by  BROKEN HOPE  and are also the albums that etched  BROKEN HOPE ’s place in death metal history. The first decade for the band was filled with non-stop writing, touring and constant visibility with each album.    By the end of the ‘90s,  BROKEN HOPE  produced and released their fifth album, 1999’s,  Grotesque Blessings . After North American and European tours, Wagner cleaned house and put  BROKEN HOPE  into “metal hibernation” in 2002.   In 2007,  BROKEN HOPE ’s original  Loathing  lineup sat down face-to-face to discuss reuniting and doing a world tour. Due to personal scheduling conflicts, the guys were unable to make anything happen after this special meeting.   On January 20, 2010, original  BROKEN HOPE  vocalist  Joe Ptacek took his life . He was only 37 years old. Before his death, Ptacek met with Wagner and discussed the resurrection of  BROKEN HOPE . With Ptacek’s death, Wagner wanted to bring  BROKEN HOPE  back in honor of Joe.   In 2012, he resurrected  BROKEN HOPE  and vowed to make the band a full-time monster - forever.  BROKEN HOPE  made their long-awaited return to the realm of death metal on the highly successful Carnival of Death tour where the band was direct support for the mighty  Obituary .  BROKEN HOPE ’s high-intensity COD live offerings received top-praise, and confirmed that not only was  BROKEN HOPE  back, they were also more rabid than ever.   The band went on to perform at the 2013 editions of Extremefest (Germany) and Maryland Death Fest to stellar reviews which leads us to a new chapter in the annals of  BROKEN HOPE .   In 2013,  BROKEN HOPE  put pen to paper and signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Their sixth album,  Omen Of Disease , released in October 2013 release.  Omen of Disease  opened with a big first week, hitting #2 most added at US metal radio, nearly breaking into the top 10 at CMJ and with the track “Womb Of Horrors” added as a Flavor Track at Music Choice.  Omen of Disease  also dropped with nearly 1,100 copies sold in its first week of release. BROKEN HOPE  released their seventh studio album,  Mutilated and Assimilated , in 2017. This album was their strongest, most critically-acclaimed release to date and has garnered new-perfect scores in  Metal Hammer ,  Decibel ,  Kerrang! ,  Rock Hard ,  Spark  and many more.   In 2021,  BROKEN HOPE  is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their  Swamped In Gore  album and is also writing a new studio album and making limited/exclusive appearances in San Diego, Los Angeles, and at legendary festivals such as Psycho Las Vegas and Mexico Metal Fest.   BROKEN HOPE DISCOGRAPHY: Studio Albums: Swamped in Gore  (1991) The Bowels of Repugnance  (1993) Repulsive Conception  (1995) Loathing  (1997) Grotesque Blessings  (1999) Omen of Disea se (2013) Mutilated and Assimilated  (2017)   EPs: Hobo Stew  (1993)   Live Albums: Live Disease (2015)   Demos: Broken Hope  (1990) Demo 2  (1990) Label Demo '93  (1993)   BROKEN HOPE is: Damian Leski - Vocals Jeremy Wagner - Guitars Diego Soria - Bass Matt Szlachta - Lead Guitars Mike Miczek - Drums BROKEN HOPE online: www.brokenhope.com www.facebook.com/brokenhopeofficial www.instagram.com/brokenxhope www.twitter.com/brokenhopeband
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State Of Mind - Featured Interview & The Zach Moonshine Show - @thebeast

FYI: State Of Mind joins us this week on the show to talk about the bands self titled release, their history and future. We also take questions from the audience and play new music from the band. We also play new releases from Guns N' Roses, MASSACRE, CRADLE OF FILTH, VADER, NUNSLAUGHTER, Enslaved, UNDEAD, Skrog, Brundarkh, Ashen (Australia), Monsoon, NecroticGoreBeast, Children Of The Void, Alfa Bravo, Godeth, GraveReign, Pray U Prey, Dead Soul Alliance, Mastiv, Sargassus, Occulsed, Supreme Unbeing, The Age of Ore, and Tentation. We also play classics from KIX, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Queensryche, and Brutal Death Fuck. Track List: 1 - Blow My Fuse/Red Lite, Green Lite, TNT/Cold Blood - KIX 2 - The Zach Moonshine Show 3 - ABSUЯD/Nightrain - Guns N' Roses 4 - The Innsmouth Strain - MASSACRE 5 - Crawling King Chaos - CRADLE OF FILTH 6 - Blood Of Kingu - VADER 7 - Annihilate the Kingdom of God - NUNSLAUGHTER 8 - Caravans To The Outer Worlds (Radio Edit) - Enslaved 9 - Haunted by Hate - UNDEAD 10 - State Of Mind - Interview featuring Nightmare/Wardance/Bloodlust 11 - Enter Sandman (Metallica Cover) - Skrog 12 - For Whom the Bell Tolls/The Thing That Should Not Be/Last Caress/Am I Evil?/Battery (Live) - Metallica 13 - Symptom Of The Universe (live) - Ozzy Osbourne 14 - Queen Of The Reich/The Lady Wore Black - Queensryche 15 - Bells Of The Drowned - Brundarkh 16 - Alcohol - Brutal Death Fuck 17 - Godless Oath - Ashen (Australia) 18 - Chameleon Evolution - Monsoon 19 - Blood Clot Climax - NecroticGoreBeast 20 - Dreamcrusher - Children Of The Void 21 - Zulu - Alfa Bravo 22 - Animal Side - Godeth 23 - On the Wings of Fafnir - GraveReign 24 - Life Within the Reflection - Pray U Prey 25 - Mental Comatose - Dead Soul Alliance 26 - Undone - Mastiv 27 - Tiamat - Sargassus 28 - Unction Of Muliebrous Broth - Occulsed 29 - At The End Of The Day (Animals Acoustic) - Supreme Unbeing 30 - The Call - The Age of Ore 31 - Heavy Metal - Tentation Check out the episode on Mixcloud below! Check out the interview on Spotify: Check out the interview on YouTube: Check out the interview on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-moonshine-show/id1533618474 In 1994, four friends got together and decided they wanted to entertain the world. They decided to name their band ' State Of Mind' ( SOM ) because that is what music is to them, a State of Mind . Their influences are old school metal gods such as, Ronnie James Dio , Judas Priest , Black Sabbath , Queensryche , Iron Maiden , Pantera , Led Zeppelin etc.  The music is hard hitting and described as New Classic Metal . With the flavor of their influences guiding their way. The lyrics are written to describe ones State of Mind in any given situation, and to give those feelings an outlet other than addiction or suicide. They have lost two band members to addiction that resulted in death. RIP Scott and Brett. They put out their first studio recording in 1995. A six song, self titled cassette recorded on the only ADAT machine in their area at that time. The latest CD was released in 2019 along with a music video released in Dec 2019. They are now composing new music for their second CD which will be titled “ Shattered ”, and working on another music video. Add them to your playlists on Spotify! Check them out on YouTube! Find more info and follow the band at these links: https://linktr.ee/AStateofMind https://shop.spreadshirt.com/state-of-mind2/ https://open.spotify.com/album/6EYu7Xfw5eLYHKKKrUxwH6?si=nCkkaEz-RwKVUdIoKmJ08w https://www.facebook.com/AstateofmindJohnFerris/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWNGmpmTbYMgbMV_jRA3iA https://www.reverbnation.com/stateofmind81 https://sttefmnd.bandcamp.com/music https://misanthropikrecords.com/
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Runescarred Cover Elton John’s 'Madman Across The Water' - @thebeast

Runescarred premiere their cover of Elton John’s 'Madman Across The Water'. Progressive power metallers, Runescarred, premiere their cover of Elton John’s 'Madman Across The Water' exclusively via Ghost Cult Magazine. The new track lands ahead of the re-release of their 2020 album, The Distant Infinite on September 24th 2021.  Listen to the release here: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-premiere-runescarred-shares-their-cover-of-elton-johns-madman-accross-the-water/ The band comments: “Madman Across the Water” has always been a song I wanted to cover. We talked about making it heavier, doing something different with it. Ultimately, the song is perfection as it is and we can’t top that. So we just rocked it as best we could and dig the shit out of playing it!” Pre-order the album here: https://runescarred.com/music Combining epic, soaring clean and guttural, harsh vocals with powerful instrumentation, Runescarred deliver a dynamic sound. The quintet’s composition draws upon grounded metal attributes but elevates their music through incorporating their distinctive identity. Whether delivering a hard-hitting metal track, or delving into a softer acoustic piece, Runescarred pour utter emotion and storytelling into the heart of their sound. There is even an element of theatricality to their sound that elevates the atmosphere. From ludicrously intense shredding and melodic riffs to ethereal acoustic melodies, their music reaches another level. Runescarred bring an exhilarating contribution to the world of metal, developing their music through inspired compositional techniques and performances. This re-release with new material celebrates their achievements and provides a glimpse into the band’s continuing evolution. Social links: Website: https://runescarred.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runescarred/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runescarred/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/runescarredband  
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