Veteran Canadian technical death metal outfit Cryptopsy will be returning to Europe and the UK this summer for a series of festival and club appearances, collectively dubbed the ‘Malicious & Vile Summer Tour’. Select stops will feature support from Revocation, Bleed From Within, Internal Bleeding, Vulvodynia, and Celestial Sanctuary. Known for their intricate riffs and relentless precision, Cryptopsy have long been a cornerstone of extreme metal, and this summer’s trek promises a mix of festival sets and intimate club shows for fans across the continent. “We’re thrilled to be hitting Europe and the UK again this summer,” the band said.…
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Sparta vocalist and guitarist Jim Ward has publicly condemned the unauthorized use of the band’s song “Air” in a recent video shared by the El Paso, Texas Border Patrol. The clip — which documents a controlled explosion conducted near El Paso as part of border security preparations — drew criticism after featuring the track without the band’s approval. Ward, who grew up in El Paso and first gained widespread recognition as a member of At The Drive-In before forming Sparta in the early 2000s, addressed the situation via social media on March 17th. According to Ward, the band is actively…
Evergreen Terrace have undergone a lineup change behind the kit, officially parting ways with drummer Longineu Parsons III and reinstating former member Brad Moxey. News of the split surfaced via a statement shared by Parsons on March 17th, where he revealed the decision came unexpectedly and without much prior discussion. According to Parsons, he had reached out to the band earlier this month about rehearsals, only to learn that Moxey had asked to rejoin and that the group had decided to move forward with the switch. Parsons joined Evergreen Terrace in recent years following a long career that included time…
Crossover metal outfit Extinction A.D. have released their politically charged new single Thaw, now available to stream alongside an accompanying music video. The track marks the band’s second release since signing with M-Theory Audio earlier this year. Frontman Rick Jimenez (also of This Is Hell) explained that the song intentionally leans into outspoken political commentary, pushing back against authoritarianism and what he views as troubling ideological shifts within heavy music communities. “It’s very easy to assume writing an anti-authoritarian song is passé in heavy music in 2026, but as a band that exists in both the metal world and the…
Ice Nine Kills are continuing their run of horror-inspired collaborations, this time partnering with the upcoming film Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come. The project follows the band’s recent crossover with Scream 7 for the single “Twisting The Knife,” further cementing their growing presence within the horror film world. For the new sequel to 2019’s Ready Or Not, the band have adopted the fictional glam metal alter ego Grave Diggler, contributing an original track titled “Hell Or High Slaughter” to the film’s soundtrack. The song and its accompanying music video are scheduled to premiere this Friday, March 20th —…
In Flames have revealed via social media that they are “pretty much done” recording their 15th studio album. The band teamed up with producer Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, P.O.D.) at Sunset Sound Recorders for the initial sessions. Further details on the album, including its title and release date, have not yet been shared. While finishing their studio work, In Flames are turning attention to a busy 2026 tour schedule, spanning Latin America, North America, and Europe. Below are their confirmed dates: Latin America: With Thrown, Distant & Upon Stone (Select Dates): In Flames North America / International Shows: If…
The full lineup for the 2026 Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, IL has been announced. The iconic event will take place at Grant Park from July 30th to August 2nd, featuring a diverse mix of pop, rock, and alternative acts. Headlining the festival are The Smashing Pumpkins, alongside Charli XCX, Tate McRae, and Lorde. Fans of heavier and alternative sounds can look forward to performances from Turnstile, YUNGBLUD, The Story So Far, Loathe, and Die Spitz, offering a well-rounded slate of energy-driven sets. Ticket presales are scheduled to begin Thursday, March 19th at 10:00am CT, giving fans the first opportunity to…
British post-metalcore outfit Heriot have released a full in-studio performance for ‘Audiotree Live’, captured on November 14th, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The session features the band performing standout tracks from their catalog, including “Commander Of Pain,” “Siege Lord,” “Mourn,” and “At The Fortress Gate.” The episode also includes two brief interview segments, providing insight into the band’s creative process and recent activity. Fans can watch the full performance online or stream the audio via leading digital service providers. If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the link and add us as a Preferred Source on Google. That’s the easiest…
British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have unveiled the first official trailer for their upcoming documentary film, ‘Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition’. Directed by Malcom Venville (known for Churchill At War and 44 Inch Chest), the documentary spans the band’s 50-year career, featuring unprecedented access to their personal archives and behind-the-scenes footage. The film also includes insight and commentary from key figures in music and entertainment, including Rod Smallwood, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, and actor Javier Bardem, among others. ‘Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition’ is scheduled to open in cinemas…
Melodic Swedish death metal legends At The Gates have opened up about the creation of their upcoming final album, ‘The Ghost Of A Future Dead’, paying tribute to their late vocalist Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, who passed away last September after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma. In a heartfelt social media post on March 17th, the band shared photos and reflections from the studio sessions, offering insight into the making of what will now serve as Lindberg’s final recorded work. “In February 2024 we entered Fascination Street Studios with producer Jens Bogren where we recorded all the music between February…
