Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith has spoken out regarding the controversy surrounding his band’s planned involvement with the annual ‘Rock The Country’ festival. Earlier this month, the multi-platinum hard rock outfit withdrew from the touring festival, citing intense social media pushback and the potential for division among fans. The festival, led by Kid Rock, has been widely viewed as a politically charged, MAGA-oriented bill due to the frequent booking of artists aligned with Republican-held beliefs. While Shinedown were not the first artist to exit the 2026 lineup, drummer Barry Kerch’s public comment calling rapper Ludacris a “coward” for withdrawing shortly after…
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Alternative metal artist Poppy will hit the road this summer for a North American headlining run on the ‘Constantly Nowhere Tour’, supported by French metalcore band LANDMVRKS and Californian post-hardcore act Thousand Below. Citi cardholders can access a pre-sale starting tomorrow, February 18th at 10:00am local time, with an artist pre-sale following at 12:00pm. General on-sale begins Friday, February 20th at 10:00am local time. The trek spans major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Seattle, and more, with appearances at several festivals along the way. Summer North American Dates If you’re rocking with The…
Real-life incarnation of the animated Dethklok, the metal powerhouse behind the Metalocalypse series, has unveiled a set of spring 2026 headlining shows. These stops expand upon their previously announced ‘The Amonlok Conquest’ tour with Amon Amarth and Castle Rat, offering fans extra chances to see the band in action across North America. The new standalone dates will hit major cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego. VIP pre-sales begin today, February 17th, at 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST via Citi. Artist pre-sales will follow an hour later at dethkloklive.com with the code BRUTAL, and general onsale launches…
Gold-certified post-hardcore heavyweights Dance Gavin Dance have mapped out a summer headlining North American tour for 2026. Support on select legs will come from post-hardcore innovators The Fall Of Troy, Nintendocore pioneers HORSE the band, Wolf & Bear, and French metalcore outfit Novelists. The trek spans major markets from Austin to Las Vegas, hitting festivals like Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple along the way. Fans can catch different supporting acts on various legs, ensuring unique lineups at several stops. VIP pre-sales for the tour kick off today, February 17th at 12:00pm PST, with the general onsale starting Friday, February…
Multi-platinum hard rock staples Shinedown have revealed details surrounding their upcoming eighth studio album ‘EI8HT’, which is slated to arrive on May 29th. Alongside the announcement, the band have released the new single “Safe And Sound” as another preview of the record. Frontman Brent Smith reflected on the effort behind the album and the band’s excitement to finally unveil it: “This album is over a year in the making. Without question as a band we pushed ourselves like never before. Especially when it comes to Eric. Myself, Zach, and Barry are so honored to create, and work with such an…
Multi-platinum hard rock outfit Breaking Benjamin have mapped out a summer and fall run across North America, bringing along fellow heavy hitters Chevelle, cinematic alt-rock outfit Starset, and rising artist Kami Kehoe as support. Pre-sales for the trek begin tomorrow, February 18th via Citi, with additional pre-sale opportunities rolling out throughout the week. General ticket sales are scheduled to launch this Friday, February 20th at 10:00am local time. The dates announced for the run are as follows: 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…
Swedish post-metal collective Cult Of Luna have revealed the dates for a stretch of spring and summer appearances across Europe and the UK. The run finds the band scheduled for several major festival stops and select headline performances, including a billed appearance alongside Julie Christmas later in the summer. The confirmed dates are as follows: 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…
Austin, TX post-hardcore quartet Current Comfort have returned with a fiery new single, “Collateral.” Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Randy Leboeuf (The Acacia Strain, Orthodox, Boundaries), the track delivers the band’s signature “Big Hooks // Big Breakdowns” energy, blending post-hardcore, pop-punk, and metalcore elements into a high-intensity anthem. Frontman Miles McMillan shared some insight on the song’s meaning: “Collateral is a track about a failed relationship and reflecting upon it afterwards. As you process all the feelings that come with that, you start to see the relationship for what it was instead of what you thought of it. You…
NYC hardcore legends Judge are set to take over Europe this June, with a new string of headline shows confirmed across Germany and the Netherlands. The June 2026 itinerary includes: 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 A post shared by Official page of NYC's JUDGE (@judge_nyhc)
Louisiana thrash outfit Void have officially joined the roster at Metal Blade Records, marking a major step forward for the rising band. The label — long considered a cornerstone institution within heavy music — will serve as the group’s new home as they prepare their next chapter. Speaking on the signing, the band shared their enthusiasm about aligning with the iconic imprint: “Metal Blade has been a cornerstone for heavy metal for decades, so joining the roster is an absolute honor and we feel right at home. We are sharpening the fangs for our most vicious material yet. It’s about…
