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It was 1959, and the future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was just 13 years old. Continue reading…

To celebrate 40 years of existence, the Australian thrashers Mortal Sin have announced a 3 week long touring run in Europe this August. This will be the group’s first European tour since 2011.
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Posted on April 20th 2026, 1:40p.m.

June 6, 2026 sees the release of Rotten Tomb‘s third full-length instalment dubbed Vestiges Of Tortured Souls. The 9-piece music output was recorded and mixed by Pablo Clares at DM6 Recording Studio. To taste a first piece of the new music, check out the song called “Mortified”.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FaceTwo Ignite New Single “Fight The Fire” – Out May 1st, 2026
Pre-Save Now: https://frontl.ink/kv9jeej
Bandcamp: https://facetwo.bandcamp.com/track/fight-the-fire
German rock duo FaceTwo return with their explosive new single “Fight The Fire,” set for release May 1st, 2026 across all major streaming platforms. Blending hard rock muscle, alternative edge, and modern melodic hooks, the track delivers a powerful statement on resilience, inner struggle, and pushing forward when everything’s working against you.
“Fight The Fire” channels raw emotion into a driving, anthemic sound. Leon’s commanding vocals cut through the chaos while Matze’s dynamic instrumentation fuels the track with grit and urgency. The result is a modern rock burner that balances intensity with atmosphere, built to hit hard and stick with you long after the last chord fades.
Produced by Toma Moon at Mondbasis Studio Hamburg, the single showcases FaceTwo’s evolving sound, sharper, heavier, and more focused than ever, while still holding onto the emotional core that defines their music.
Release Highlights:
Available on all major streaming platforms May 1st, 2026
85,000+ total streams across FaceTwo’s catalogue
347% global listener growth year-over-year
Airplay on 40+ international radio stations
Press coverage including Hamburger Wochenblatt, noa4 TV, podcasts, and live radio interviews
For Fans Of: Ozzy Osbourne , Black Stone Cherry , Nickelback
About FaceTwo:
Formed in Hamburg in 2020, FaceTwo consists of Leon (vocals, piano) and Matze (bass, multi-instrumentalist). Known for emotionally driven songwriting and high-energy performances, the duo fuse hard rock power with modern alternative flair. With “Fight The Fire,” FaceTwo step into a new phase, louder, bolder, and ready to leave a mark.

Connect with the band:
https://linktr.ee/face_two_
Contact: facetwoband@gmail.com

Before their debut studio record Running Across Steel officially drops this coming Friday, April 24th, heavy metallers Living Fast have debuted a music video for the latest single titled “Running Across Steel”.
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UCR is pleased to premiere the track, which comes from Nuclear Messiah, the all-star project featuring former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland. Continue reading…

Canadian progressive rockers Empyria revealed sad news that their long-time guitarist Steve Bifford has passed away at the age of 54.
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HÖWLER Drop Ferocious New Single “Rotten Cortex” Ahead of Upcoming Album Beyond Mortal Control
San José, Costa Rica – Thrash metal powerhouse Höwler are back with another crushing preview of their upcoming full-length album Beyond Mortal Control , set for worldwide release on May 8, 2026 via CDN Records.
The band has just unleashed their second single, “Rotten Cortex,” a blistering assault that dives deep into psychological domination and internal corruption. The track explores the idea of a hidden puppeteer, the force lurking within that seizes control and bends reality to its will. Fast, sharp, and absolutely unforgiving, “Rotten Cortex” shows Höwler operating at peak intensity.
Formed in 2009, Höwler have built their name on a no-nonsense blend of old school thrash aggression and surgical precision. Over the years, they’ve dominated stages across Latin America alongside heavy hitters like D.R.I., Whiplash, Angelus Apatrida, Destruction, Destroyer 666, and Malón.
With four full-length albums already under their belt— Back to Madness (2014), Fallen But Not Forgotten (2018), No More Circus (2020), and Descendants of Evil (2022)—the band continues to evolve without losing that raw, neck-snapping edge.
Now reloaded as a tighter, more focused three-piece, Höwler have sharpened their sound into something darker, leaner, and far more dangerous. Beyond Mortal Control is shaping up to be their most aggressive and technically refined release yet, and “Rotten Cortex” is proof they’re not holding anything back.
The album’s artwork was created by acclaimed artist Andrei Bouzikov, with logo and title design handled by MR WOLF, locking in the visual identity of this new era.
Beyond Mortal Control will be released worldwide on May 8, 2026 via CDN Records on CD and vinyl.
For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact:
zach@metaldevastationradio.com
About Höwler
Höwler is a Costa Rican thrash metal band forged in 2009, delivering an uncompromising mix of old school aggression and precision musicianship. Known for their relentless live performances and growing international presence, Höwler continues to carve their path as one of Central America’s most formidable thrash acts.
Check out the new single “Rotten Cortex” and subscribe now.


Connect with the band:
https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/howler/
Contact: höwler.cr@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ASEPTIC UNLEASHES DERANGED DISTURBANCE – OUT NOW + OFFICIAL VISUALIZER FOR “LUSTFUL BUTCHER”
San Jose, CA – Death Metal duo Aseptic return in full force with the release of their long-awaited full-length Deranged Disturbance , out now. Alongside the album drop, the band has unleashed the official visualizer for the feral standout track “Lustful Butcher” and revealed the album’s brutal cover art.
Since 2014, Philip Cortez (guitar, vocals) and Luis Guardado (drums) have carved out a reputation for raw, primitive Death Metal soaked in pure aggression. Deranged Disturbance pushes that chaos even further, delivering chainsaw riffs, relentless percussion, and guttural vocals that hit like a sledgehammer to the skull.
With the new visualizer, Aseptic drags listeners deeper into their twisted sonic nightmare, perfectly matching the unhinged energy of “Lustful Butcher.”
“We wanted the visuals to hit as hard as the music. ‘Lustful Butcher’ captures everything Aseptic is about—unfiltered intensity and total chaos,” says Philip Cortez.
Check out the official visualizer now and experience the madness.

Stream Deranged Disturbance and view the album artwork at: https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/aseptic/
Band Members:
Philip Cortez – Guitar, Vocals
Luis Guardado – Drums

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https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/aseptic/
https://www.facebook.com/asepticbandsj
https://www.instagram.com/asepticsj/
https://asepticmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/18xk0qQckxvDmEa6TdAOZ0
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCEdEGl71ZOqLkMGuTb1Pzfw
Contact: asepticbandsj@gmail.com