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New York, NY — Witches Brew, the premier underground metal label founded by Cheryl Schindler, is proud to announce an explosive onslaught of new music, with four highly-anticipated releases hitting the streets on Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

This coordinated strike showcases the label’s commitment to unearthing raw, authentic talent from across the globe, with new albums from FLESH STORM, IN YOUR BLOOD, MEGAHERA, and MENTAL DEVASTATION.

MENTAL DEVASTATION – The Delusional Mystery of the Self, Part II

Chile’s MENTAL DEVASTATION returns with the follow-up to their acclaimed work, The Delusional Mystery Of The Self Part II. This third album showcases the band’s mastery of technical and progressive thrash, blending violent precision with complex, philosophical themes. For fans of intricate, intelligent thrash in the vein of Coroner and Sadus, this album is a mind-bending journey that defies easy categorization.

LISTEN NOW: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/the-delusional-mystery-of-the-self-part-ii

MEGAHERA – Back To The 80s

Turning back the clock to a more anthemic era, MEGAHERA from Sardinia, Italy, proudly presents Back To The ‘80s. This album is a full-throated tribute to the golden age of heavy metal, with lyrical themes of rebellion, unity, and a defiant stand against authority. Back To The ‘80s is a nostalgic trip with a fresh perspective, a rallying cry for all true metal disciples.

LISTEN NOW: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-80s

IN YOUR BLOOD – In Your Blood

From Toronto, Canada, newcomers IN YOUR BLOOD make their mark with their savage self-titled debut. A masterclass in modern thrash and crossover, In Your Blood is packed with aggressive, neck-snapping riffs that prove the genre is alive and well. For those who live and breathe thrash, this album is a mandatory addition to your collection.

LISTEN NOW: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/in-your-blood

FLESH STORM – The Path of the War

The Costa Rican thrashers FLESH STORM deliver a relentless, fast-paced assault that has already been hailed as a complete energy bomb. This is raw, uncompromising thrash metal meant to ignite the mosh pit and leave listeners battered and bruised.

LISTEN HERE: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-of-the-war

All four albums will be available worldwide today, August 22nd, via Witches Brew. Physical copies are available now at the Witches Brew web store..

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