After taking the summer of 2026 off, Jon “The Vernomatic” Verno has announced the return of Metal Mayhem ROC Live to Metal Devastation Radio on Monday, September 28.
The return marks the beginning of Verno’s sixth season behind the mic, with the live radio show returning to its familiar Monday night home from 6:00–8:30 PM ET.
“I took the summer off, stepped away for a few months, and now I’m rejuvenated, reloaded, and ready to ROC,” Verno says. “There’s a ton of new music that came out while we were away, plenty of stuff I’ve been digging through, and I’m really looking forward to getting back behind the mic and starting our sixth season.”
Metal Mayhem ROC Live returns with the mix that has defined the show over its first five seasons — classic cuts, deep tracks, hidden gems, new releases, listener requests, and plenty of heavy stuff from the vault.
Regular features will also return, including Shredder’s Buffet, Arena Rock Remembered, Southern Cal’s Metal Minute, and the heavier sounds of the Third Leg.
The show returns to a platform that has spent more than a decade supporting heavy music around the world. Founded in 2013, Metal Devastation Radio is a worldwide heavy-metal radio station offering 24/7 streaming, multiple DJs, live shows and artist interviews. It is part of the larger Metal Devastation media network, which also encompasses underground metal news, album reviews, festival coverage and worldwide artist promotion. Metal Devastation
In July 2026, Metal Devastation Radio and Metal Devastation PR announced that their combined online reach had surpassed 29.5 million total views, reflecting the continued growth of a platform built around supporting independent and underground heavy music. Metal Devastation
“It’s still Metal Mayhem ROC Live,” Verno adds. “We’re not reinventing what the show is. We’re coming back refreshed, with months of new material to work with, and ready to have some fun again.”
Metal Mayhem ROC Live returns Monday, September 28, from 6:00–8:30 PM ET on Metal Devastation Radio.
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