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Buckle up, mayhem-makers. This week, the Mistresses of Mayhem are diving deep into the trenches of melodic metal, underground filth, and high-stakes controversy. We’re spinning the latest tracks from the frontlines and discussing the community events that matter. We’re breaking down three powerhouse releases that range from heart-wrenching resilience to uncompromising social carnage: Deep 6 – “2022”: Houston’s melodic metal heavyweights return with a track that balances raw muscle with soaring clean vocals. It’s a song about the grind, the growth, and the ghost of the past. Reflection of Flesh – “Souls Reign Fire”: Straight from Milwaukee’s Harbor District, this trio delivers a masterclass in dark, infectious grooves. If you live for the melodic death metal sounds of At the Gates or In Flames, this relentless assault is your new anthem. KÜNTSQUÄD – “Piss N Purge”: Explicit, confrontational, and utterly necessary. We peel back the layers of this censored track to discuss its sharp critique of disposable consumption and the "bigger machine" that feeds on human life. Beyond the music, we’re covering the stories shaking the industry and the local community: Resurgence & The Heart Transplant Fundraiser: A call to action for the metal family. We’ve got the details on the upcoming benefit show for the daughter of Resurgence’s lead singer. If you’re near Liquid Joes on August 5th, find out how you can support this vital cause alongside ViciouS SoulS and Death Persona. The Static-X Documentary Drama: Things Are Getting Messy. We discuss Matt Zane’s defiant defense of his unauthorized Wayne Static and Tera Wray documentary in the face of a cease-and-desist order from the band’s estate. HUMP! Film Festival: Sapphire heads to Missoula to review the latest curated lineup of DIY erotic shorts. Does the "World's Best Dirty Little Film Fest" live up to the hype? "It is aggressive when it needs to be and melodic where it counts." Tune in for the chaos, stay for the community. Mistresses of Mayhem is available now on all your favorite streaming platforms.

Grab your tequila and whiskey, and crank the volume—the Mistresses of Mayhem are back to dissect the shifting landscape of the Treasure State's heavy music scene. In this episode, we’re navigating the "changing of the guard" as legendary Montana acts call it quits while powerhouse new projects rise from the ashes. Helena’s New Punk Spirit: We dive into Counter Intent, the fresh, "fun side of rock ‘n’ roll" project from Shelby Bean. Hear about his transition from AP’s hibernation to this high-energy winter creation and how you can get involved in his first music video. The Rebirth of Ceres: We have a "Wilson Phillips moment of silence" for the end of Ceres, only to celebrate their resurrection as Drown the Sky. We break down this new metalcore collective featuring Missoula veterans. Tour Alerts & Local Noise: Everything you need to know about the upcoming Static-X, Dope, and Render Me Silent show at The Pub Station. Plus, we check in on Hibernator’s latest TikTok teasers and new music drops. Warning: Contains heavy riffs, harsh vocals, and a fair share of mayhem. Inside This Episode:Featured Tracks:

Buckle up, metalheads! We’re kicking off 2026 with a lethal dose of tequila, whiskey, and the heaviest tracks hitting the scene. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the "frozen prairie" deathcore of Canada’s From Beneath, the haunting melodies of Missouri’s Generation Z, and the anthemic fury of Texas warriors Lockjaw. But it’s not just about the music—it’s about the chaos. We’re laying out our (highly questionable) New Year’s Resolutions, ranging from "Circle Pits of Politeness" to "Taco Bell soul-searching." Whether we're haunting the aisles of Hot Topic or letting crowd-surfers hit the floor "Drowning Pool style," we’re bringing the energy you need to survive the mosh pit. 🤘 The Playlist: From Beneath – Misbegotten (Brutal Deathcore from the Canadian prairies) Generation Z – Something Wicked (Female-fronted intensity from Springfield, MO) Lockjaw – We Won’t Back Down (A fist-raising anthem against corruption) Epic Death – Poison (A grand, brutal Alice Cooper cover from Houston, TX) End Ever – Ol' 13 (Soberphobic) 🔥 In This Episode: Music Reviews: First impressions of the Diatribe demo and upcoming 2026 releases. The Resolution Segment: Is not to get mad every time I see a metal band I like being sold at Hot Topic Tour Talk: Upcoming shows and the concerts we’re dying to hit. The Bar: Powered by Hornitos Tequila, Crown Royal, and White Claw (and maybe a drop of water... maybe). Join the Metalhood:Visit us at MetalLocal.com to buy us a "coffee" (which we will definitely spend on White Claws). Want to tell us we're crazy? Send your hate mail to [email protected]. Support the Scene:If you love the show, share the mayhem with your friends. If they don’t like it, get better friends! It’s a Brotherhood, It’s a Sisterhood, It’s OUR METALHOOD! See you in the pit!

Get ready to headbang and hydrate! In this episode of The Mistresses of Mayhem, we’re cracking open the tequila and whiskey to toast the absolute chaos that is the 2026 Tour Circuit. Who’s taking our money, and who we’re heckling from the front row. We’ve got a heavy-hitting playlist featuring local legends and face-melting tracks to get you through the mayhem. Grab a glass, turn it up, and let’s talk shop. 🎸 Playlists & Featured Artists IntroOn The Loose - 1977 Simple Man (Cover)KILLERWITCH - Silent Angel (Track 1)Project BC - Of Soil and CedarMistress BreakLost Legacy - My FaithEnd Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic)Mistress Break🤘 Stay Connected Love the show? Support the scene! Share this episode with your fellow metalheads, find us in the mosh pit, and don't forget to follow us for your dose of mayhem.

Get ready to headbang, because the Mistresses of Mayhem are diving deep into the Big Sky's heavy music scene for a massive episode dedicated to Montana Metal! Join the ladies as they pour the tequila and whiskey, crank the volume, and highlight their favorite acts from across the state. They’re spinning tracks from Missoula's crushing giants Walking Corpse Syndrome and everyone's favorite anihereos blessiddoom, plus Great Falls death metal powerhouse Aclavaria, and the classic metal energy of Devilution. This episode is a fierce tribute to the region's dedicated and vibrant heavy music community. But the mayhem doesn't stop there! The Mistresses are laying down their Fantasy Super Bowl Halftime Show Picks! With Bad Bunny taking the real stage, who would they choose to deliver the ultimate, unforgettable 15-minute metal performance? Expect arguments, unexpected choices, and a full dose of metal mayhem. Plus, don't miss out on important show announcements, including the monumental news about Elephant Graveyard sharing the stage with legends Soulfly! Featured Artists & Tracks: Devilution - Bounce Walking Corpse Syndrome - Threat Aclavaria - Maggot blessiddoom - Stepford Life

🤘🔥 Mayhem, Metal, and Missoula: Static-X, DOPE & All the New Noise! 🎂 Saddle up, mayhem-makers! This week, the Mistresses are pouring the tequila and whiskey to celebrate a very important Mistress Birthday and deliver a fresh assault of heavy-hitting tracks and massive concert announcements! First up, we're reliving the absolute chaos of the recent Static-X and DOPE show in Missoula! Tune in as we dissect the power-packed, moshing-fueled energy, break down DOPE's "power packed 30 minute set" (which included "Bitch" and "Burn"), and marvel at the 17 hard-hitting tracks from Static-X. Find out our favorite moments, discuss the stage effects, and see if the show with Mudvayne is still coming to a city near you! Music reviews include: PHAZED - "Cardinal": We're diving into the "blistering" sound of the Pottsville, PA metalcore trio's new EP, "Ashes & Echoes." Learn the emotional story behind their single "Cardinal," written about the vocalist's grandmother. BOUM PATAT - "Mort Subite": Get ready for "electro-fun-metal"! We discuss the Belgian project's signing with Wormholedeath for the re-release of their debut, "Ma Belgitude," and their darkly humorous anthem about living fast. KÜNTSQUÄD - "Satan's C**k": From Melbourne's female-fronted crustmetal/deathpunk scene, we spin the title track from their controversial, chart-topping new album. Discover the social commentary behind the "tongue-in-cheek" depravity! Angelic Foe - "Discordia": A shift into the symphonic darkwave/neoclassical sound from former members of Arcana and Pain of Salvation. Check out the "immersive, cinematic soundscape" of their highly-praised album, "Amulets and Charms." Grab your poison, buckle up, and join the party—we got the heavy metal and the microphones, so let's have some fun! Featured Mayhem-Makers & New Music Spotlights: IntroPhazed - CardinalMistress BreakBOUM PATAT - Mort SubiteKÜNTSQUÄD - Satan's CockMistress BreakAngelic Foe - DiscordiaAXN Ass - Last Breath Resurgence - Mind Grind End Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic)Mistress Break

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Did WHAT?! The FTC Lawsuit & Metal Mayhem Welcome to The Mistresses of Mayhem! It's a Brotherhood, a Sisterhood—it's OUR METALHOOD! Grab your tequila and whiskey because we're diving deep into the massive lawsuit against the giant ticket distribution companies, Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The FTC is suing Ticketmaster over alleged deceptive pricing practices, enabling scalpers, and "triple-dipping" on fees, building on previous antitrust cases that aim to break up their alleged monopoly. We're breaking down what this all means for fans and the future of live music. In true Mistresses of Mayhem style, we're pairing this week's discussion with a punishing soundtrack of new and legendary metal: Gravemass unleashes their devastating black/death metal single "Fallen," from their forthcoming debut album. This metal supergroup features veterans from bands like Zimmers Hole and 3 Inches of Blood. Get ready for the wild "electro-fun-metal" of BOUM PATAT with their track "Je Suis Zat" from their upcoming album Ma Belgitude. We're spinning "Absolutly Nothing" from Homicyde’s new melodic death metal album Immortal, straight out of the swamps of South Carolina. A powerful return to thrash! We'll blast "Pain" from the newly resurrected Return to Darkness and their full-length album Eternal. Plus, we'll give a shout-out to Freaker's Ball, Montana's longest-running music festival! Join us for a fair share of mayhem, heavy metal, and fun! Follow The Mistresses of Mayhem and learn more about your scene: MetalLocal.com Let's hear it: Are you tired of ticket fees? Tell us your worst concert ticket story in the comments!

Let's Get Freaky: A Metalhood Celebration Get ready for some glorious mayhem, because the Mistresses of Mayhem are back and celebrating their favorite month—October! We're kicking off the spooky season with a heavy dose of new music, concert announcements, and a whole lot of metal mayhem. In this episode, we're cracking open a bottle (or two) of tequila and whiskey to review Demon Doll's highly anticipated debut album, Finding Solace in the Suffering, dropping on October 31st. We'll give you an exclusive sneak peek with two new tracks, including the powerful single "Empty Homes." We're also getting freaky as we shine a spotlight on the upcoming Freaker's Ball, the longest-running music festival in Montana, featuring bands like Switch Off Safety, Blessiddoom, and Demon Doll. We've got a rundown of other must-attend events happening this month, including Ghoul Bash 2025, the Grotesque Burlesque Carnival of Flesh, and Hel-Fest. It's a Brotherhood, it's a Sisterhood, it's OUR METALHOOD! So grab your favorite drink, turn up the volume, and join us for some fun. We'll see you in the pit!

Get ready for an episode that’s a total train wreck in the best way possible. This week, we're celebrating our beloved Mistress Amaras' birthday, and believe us, we've got the pictures (and maybe some embarrassing stories) to prove it. But the party's just getting started! We're also diving into a concert review from a recent trip to Salt Lake City to see Nine Inch Nails, a show so good it's almost criminal. Speaking of criminal, we're talking about a recent Korn concertgoer who took "Freak on a Leash" a little too literally. We'll break down the bizarre, NSFW moment that had us saying, "Did he really just do that?" and the fan who was just as shocked as we were, taking matters into his own hands (literally). Plus, it's a new month, which means a new Bandcamp Pick. This month, we're spotlighting the Montana-based trio American Philosophy and their track "Devastation." We'll talk about why they're the perfect mix of rock, grunge, and electronica and why you should support them on Bandcamp Friday so all the money goes directly to the artists. So pour yourself a drink, grab your birthday hat, and get ready for an episode that's part celebration, part concert review, and all kinds of messed up. Playlists and Featured Artists:IntroSlanderus - Poet of the VineMistress BreakChief Ghoul - Harmonic RitesAmerican Philosophy - DevastationMistress BreakStoned Jesus - LowMistress Break - Concert announcementsEnd Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic)Mistress Break

This episode of The Mistresses of Mayhem, we're diving headfirst into a whirlwind of heavy metal with a side of chaos! We're celebrating PARALYSIS and their recently released third full-length album, "Spiral of Suffering." We'll be spinning their track "Fragile Flesh" and reminiscing about the glory days of 80s and 90s thrash. Then, we're taking a deep dive into the new album "Choke On This" from the alternative metal band STEREOPHOBIA, straight out of Lisbon, Portugal. We'll be giving our honest opinions on tracks like "Uncle Clarke's (Made Me Do It)," "Maggots," and "The Freak Show," and discussing the story behind the band's name. As always, we've got a rundown of upcoming concert announcements, including shows from Totfest, and some shows presented by Lot 13 including: From Nothing, Bloodless, AXN ASS, Cognitive, Anoxic, and Acalvaria. Plus, we'll be sharing new music from From Nothing, Acalvaria, and End Ever. So grab your favorite whiskey or tequila, turn up the volume, and join the Mistresses for a fair share of mayhem, heavy metal, and good times! Playlists and Featured Artists:IntroPARALYSIS - FRAGILE FLESHMistress BreakStereophobia - Uncle Clarke's (Made Me Do It)Stereophobia - MaggotsMistress BreakStereophobia - The Freak ShowFrom Nothing - Wilting Petals in a Glass VaseAcalvaria - Expulsion of the WhoreEnd Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic)Mistress Break

Join your delightfully deranged hosts, The Mistresses of Mayhem, for a riotous romp through the world of heavy metal news and events. Prepare for laughs, headbanging, and probably some questionable life advice! This week, we'rediscussing the impact of the legend himself, Ozzy (Don't worry, he's just really committed to his beauty sleep.) Mistresses spills the beans on how Ozzfest turned them into a professional mosher, and reminding us that Ozzy wasn't just the Prince of Darkness; he was the OG weirdo who taught us that being authentically odd is cooler than fitting in. So, grab your black eyeliner and let's toast to the man who truly earned his eternal nap! But enough with the sentimentality! We've got fresh, ear-splitting tunes to get your head bobbing! We're spinning ILLUSIONS PLAY's new track "Into Infinity" – perfect for when you want to feel deeply introspective but also kinda like you're in a haunted house. Then, buckle up for Alarum and their track "Zero Nine Thirty" from the new album Recontinue – described as "A Masterclass in Progressive Fusion Jazz Thrash Metal." Translation: it's gonna melt your face off in the most sophisticated way possible. And because we can't resist a good tribute (especially one with a wink), we're cranking Ninety Two Degrees and their perfectly timed new single, "Masters Only Know," dedicated to the one, the only, Ozzy. Plus, we've got more sonic delights from UNDUN with "My God" and End Ever with "Ol' 13 (soberphobic)" to keep the party going! And because metal isn't just for listening in your pajamas, we're dishing on some killer live events! Is UNDUN joining the fray at Freaker's Ball 2025 in Great Falls, Montana? We're on the edge of our seats (and possibly our couches) after Corey Hayes dropped their name in the band submission bucket! Then, prepare your stomachs and your eardrums for news on Totfest 2025 in Missoula, MT, with 20 bands including blessiddoom and Ceres, and the first-ever COREFEST in Knoxville, TN – an all-ages extravaganza featuring QUIESCENT MANTIS, NINJAWITCH, BELFAST 6 PACK, and many more! So, tune in, turn up, and prepare for some serious laughs. What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen in a mosh pit? Let us know! New Tunes & Mosh Pit Must-Haves!Upcoming Mayhem: Festivals, Tots, and Core!

Get ready for a dose of pure, unadulterated mayhem with The Mistresses! In this episode, "Feeling the Vibe," we're diving headfirst into a whirlwind of new releases that have dropped over the past month. We'll be reliving some epic highlights from Ozzy Osbourne's unforgettable farewell show, sharing our thoughts on the Prince of Darkness's final bow. But it's not all headbanging and nostalgia! We're getting real about the passion that drives us and how, sometimes, even for the Mistresses, that motivation can be a little elusive. Plus, the summer is officially on, and our calendars are crammed with festival announcements, upcoming concerts, and a deluge of fresh new music. We'll break down what's got us excited for the season! All of this, of course, comes with a generous pour of chaos. We've got tequila, whiskey, White Claws, heavy metal, and a couple of open mics – so let's have some fun! Featured Artists: Vorpal Tongue Jesus on Extasy American Philosophy Anoxic End Ever

This episode highlights some great tunes and bands that exemplify the battle anthems! In other words, good ol' FIGHT music! If you are getting into a scrap, a brawl, a rumble, a throwdown, throw hands, or if you just want cash me outside, we got some music to amp up the experience.  We will get into conversations about our fighting experiences, also. We will celebrate National Drink with a Chicken Day and play some epic music! Playlists and Featured Artists Divini San - Ready to FightUniversal Choke Sign - Fight, Pain, LifeForce of Rage - Fight InsideTake No Shit - Take No ShitOperation Neptune Spear - Stand and FightDead Animal Assembly Plant - A Violent BreedHelldardo - Brass Knuckle PreistEnd Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic)

In this episode, we spotlight one of our favorites, Dragged Out. Dragged Out is a Butte band that kicks a lot of ass. As usual, we have a ton of shows to discuss as well! Paired with a fair share of mayhem, we got tequila, we got whiskey, we got some heavy metal, and some microphones, so let's have some fun.  Mistress Challenge: Exhale as far as you can, and before you inhale...scream!!!Shows discussed: May 22nd, 2025 Billings, MT at the Pubstation Tap Room Angelmaker with Elephant Graveyard and From Nothing Tickets are available through the venue AngelMaker is a seven-piece band from Northern Vancouver. Described as "deathcore of the highest order, injected with blackened thrash, a smattering of power violence, and the urgent ferocity of underground hardcore." June 7th, 2025 Portland, OR at Dante's  Nerve Damage with Gravewitch, Trials, and Hazard $12 and Tickets are available online at Ticketweb.com All the bands are from various parts of Oregon, except for Hazard, who comes from L.A. June 27th, 2025 Missoula, MT at the Dark Horse Bar Verota, with Blessiddoom, Acalvaria, and the New Nightmare $10 at the door - 21+ Verota is a vicious metal group from TacomaPlaylists and Featured Artists Intro Ophiolatry - Jesus Complex Mistress Break Dragged Out - Crooked Smile Dragged Out - Drown In Misery Mistress Break Dragged Out - Faces Ceres - Bury the Noise In Rapture - Ice Giants Haymaker - White Claw End Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic) Mistress Break

Making an earthquake like Metallica, we have the Mistresses of Mayhem getting a little riled up! In this episode, we will be talking about falling in love. We are gonna get all sappy and talk about our feelings (Gross). This is more about our moments when we fell in love with the bands we listen to, from hearing the right song at the right time, or the concert experiences that moved us. Also, summer is ramping up, and the concert list is continuing to grow, so we will share a few concerts with you as well. We have music from Axe of Volition, Ceres, End Ever, and many more.Paired with a fair share of mayhem, we got tequila, we got whiskey, we got some heavy metal, and some microphones, so let's have some fun. Playlists and Featured ArtistsIntroNoumenia - The CircleMistress BreakRising Alma - GamesCeres - Smoke ScreenAxe of Volition - PlanesMistress BreakSwitch Off Safety - It Hurts to Be DeadEnd Ever - The HandEnd Ever - Ol' 13 (soberphobic)Mistress Break