The legacy of the Cleveland sound is returning to the stage in its most iconic form as The Ex-Faces—a powerhouse collective featuring seven former members of the masked-metal juggernaut Mushroomhead—officially announce a massive six-week U.S. headlining tour this summer. This isn’t just a tribute; it’s a high-octane reunion of the definitive eras that shaped industrial metal, bringing the classic atmosphere and dual-vocal attack back to the masses. The roster brings together fan-favorite heavyweights from across the band’s storied history, including the formidable vocal pairing of J-Mann and Waylon Reavis, alongside Gravy (guitar), St1tch (keys/samples), Lil Dan (drums), and Mr. Murdernickel…
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Connecticut metalcore outfit Balmora have reportedly unveiled a new frontman. Fans at Hellfest West in Orange County, CA—a festival presented by Trustkill Records—spotted Paul Cole, formerly of Since My Beloved, performing on vocals for the first time. The band has yet to confirm the lineup change, but speculation is growing that founding vocalist Senti is no longer with Balmora, following his removal of the band from his Instagram profile. A short fan-filmed clip from the performance is circulating online, giving fans a first glimpse of Cole in action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DAZE (@dazeofthefuturespast) If…
Flyleaf is officially taking the reunion from the festival stages to the pavement. The alt-metal icons have announced a massive U.S. headlining trek to celebrate 20 years of the band’s legacy—and yes, the “Voice” is back. Lacey Sturm will be fronting the group for their first full-scale tour since reuniting in 2022. Tour dates: If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the link and add us as a Preferred Source on Google. That’s the easiest way to keep our latest metal, hardcore, and alternative news, tours, and releases showing up directly in your feed. View this post on Instagram…
Several more artists have been added to the 2026 edition of the Vans Warped Tour, with the latest wave including Taking Back Sunday, Holywatr, SUCKERPUNCH!, Origami Angel, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, and Lakeview. The long-running festival will once again span multiple cities across North America this year. Updated lineups for each stop can be found below. June 13–14 – Washington, DC Festival Grounds at RFK Campus July 25–26 – Long Beach, CA Shoreline Waterfront August 21–22 – Montreal, QC Parc Jean-Drapeau September 12–13 – Mexico City, MX Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez November 14–15 – Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium…
The 2026 Aftershock Festival has officially announced the date for its full lineup reveal. Fans can tune in next Wednesday, March 4th at 11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST to see the complete roster of artists. This year’s festival is set to take place October 1st–4th at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. While the full lineup remains under wraps, a teaser posted over the past weekend has already sparked excitement among rock and metal fans anticipating the festival’s return. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aftershock Festival (@aftershockfestival) If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the link…
Technical and extreme metal heavyweights Fallujah and Allegaeon are set to perform at the 2026 ‘Loud As Hell’ festival, taking place July 31st through August 2nd at Dinosaurs Down Stampede in Drumheller, Alberta. Other confirmed acts include Summoning The Lich, Gravemass, Crimson Shadows, Starkill, Super Monster Party, Mourning High, and several more, promising a diverse lineup for fans of death, progressive, and extreme metal. The festival represents one of the largest gatherings of heavy music in the region this summer, blending established acts with emerging talent for three days of high-intensity performances. If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit…
Shoegaze veterans Nothing have shared a music video for their latest single, “Never Come Never Morning”, arriving just ahead of this Friday’s (February 27th) release of their new album, a short history of decay. The track serves as the album’s opening song, and the video was directed by Walt John Pearce. The band will be hitting the road on an extensive North American and European tour in support of the new release. Fully Body 2, Cryogeyser, and Violent Magic Orchestra will join as support for select North American dates, while the UK/Ireland leg will feature Nothing performing headlining shows. Later…
Allt have unveiled their biggest European and UK headlining run to date. The Swedish progressive metalcore outfit will hit the road this November for an extensive fall trek, bringing along AVRALIZE and Bite Down as support. The tour will see the band make stops across the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Scandinavia and beyond, culminating with a hometown show in Stockholm. Dates for the run are as follows: With AVRALIZE & Bite Down: This run marks a major step up for Allt, positioning the band in larger rooms across multiple territories as their profile continues to grow throughout Europe…
Escape The Fate have officially secured their first platinum-certified single in the United States. The Las Vegas post-hardcore/metalcore outfit saw their 2013 track “One For The Money” surpass the platinum threshold, with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifying the song gold and platinum on February 20th, 2026. The track originally appeared as the third single from the band’s fourth studio album, Ungrateful. This milestone follows another major achievement for the band. In July 2025, their 2006 debut album, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion — released during the band’s early era with former frontman Ronnie Radke — was certified…
Ghost frontman Tobias Forge has revealed that he intends to take a step back from performing live once the band wraps up its current touring cycle. Speaking with Full Metal Jackie, Forge explained that after years of near-constant touring, he feels it’s time to prioritize his family life. The band is currently finishing up the North American leg of their ‘Skeletour,’ which launched in the UK last year in support of their latest album, Skeletá. According to Forge, once this run concludes, he plans to pause live performances for the foreseeable future in order to spend more time at home.…
