Kid Rock is drawing renewed scrutiny online ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Turning Point USA-organized ‘All-American Halftime Show’, an unofficial Super Bowl weekend event being promoted around themes of “faith, family and freedom.” The performance is positioned as counter-programming to the official halftime spectacle, with the veteran rocker framing it as an alternative aimed at a different cultural lane. Speaking about the approach, he recently remarked: “We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath. Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible…or is it? He’s said he’s having a dance party, wearing…
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Shinedown have announced they will no longer be appearing at the 2026 edition of the Kid Rock-backed ‘Rock The Country’ festival. The decision arrives shortly after drummer Barry Kerch publicly criticized rapper Ludacris for stepping away from the same event, calling him a “coward” in remarks that stirred debate online. The band confirmed their own withdrawal in a statement shared via social media, framing the move as being rooted in their broader outlook on unity and inclusivity: “Shinedown is everyone’s band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music…
Midwest death metal outfit Maul are set to take their crushing sound across the United States this spring with the ‘Traversing Across Afflicted Soils’ tour. The trek will include a notable stop at Stolen Land Fest in Phoenix, AZ, alongside a mix of intimate club shows and regional venues. Spring 2026 ‘Traversing Across Afflicted Soils’ U.S. 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…
Progressive metal and rock fans have a major event to look forward to this summer, as Cynic, Car Bomb, and Pure Reason Revolution are set to headline the 2026 edition of ‘Progstorm’ in Montreal, QC. The festival will take place August 21–23 at Club Soda, featuring a curated lineup of progressive acts across three days. 2026 Progstorm Festival Lineup Friday, August 21:CynicVulkanGreylotusAeternamFractal SunHillward Saturday, August 22:Car BombAnciientsAn Abstract IllusionExistDessideriumChronochromie Sunday, August 23:Pure Reason RevolutionWilderunDawn of OuroborosNospunHeaven’s CrySky Passage Fans can expect a mix of technical virtuosity, experimental soundscapes, and modern progressive metal highlights, making Progstorm 2026 a must-see for genre…
Californian progressive metalcore outfit Silent Planet are set to close out their spring/summer European and UK tour with a pair of performances in Ukraine. International concerts in the country have been rare since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, making these appearances particularly significant. Commenting on the announcement, the band said: “Our European summer, which will culminate with two shows in Ukraine, celebrating the spirit of resistance in the face of tyranny. Слава Україні” European/UK 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…
Technical death metal outfit Inferi will replace Vulvodynia as direct support on Defeated Sanity’s upcoming spring North American tour. The run will also feature Organectomy on all dates, with additional performances from Excrescence, Scasm, and Horrific Vision scheduled. The opportunity comes at an ideal moment for Inferi, who are gearing up to release their new album, ‘Heaven Wept’, on April 10th. Defeated Sanity addressed the lineup change, stating: “Unfortunately due to outside factors Vulvodynia are no longer able to make this tour. Thankfully Inferi were able to step up here and replace them on short notice.” Vulvodynia have not released…
The Amity Affliction have officially announced their ninth studio album, ‘House Of Cards’, set for release on April 24th via Pure Noise Records. Alongside the announcement, the band debuted a Daniel Daly-directed music video for the title track. This new record is the band’s first outing since the departure of former bassist/vocalist Ahren Stringer, with Jonny Reeves (formerly of Kingdom Of Giants) stepping in as his replacement. Vocalist Joel Birch revealed that the album’s title track draws on deeply personal experiences surrounding his late mother, who passed away in 2024: “Our mother died in 2024 and none of us had…
Tool / A Perfect Circle / Puscifer vocalist Maynard James Keenan has opened up about the sociopolitical themes surrounding ‘Normal Isn’t’, the upcoming Puscifer album set to arrive February 6th, while also addressing how the project is often perceived within his broader catalog. Keenan spoke with Kyle Meredith With… about the record, which marks a tonal pivot from the theatrical satire typically associated with Puscifer toward something more reflective of the current cultural climate. When first announcing the album last year, he framed its perspective bluntly: “‘Normal Isn’t‘ reflects this time we are living in. As storytellers and artists, our…
Hatebreed appear close to delivering new material, with guitarist/vocalist Frank Novinec revealing that the band’s ninth studio album is essentially finished and currently on track for release this year. The veteran Connecticut metalcore group have not issued a new full-length since ‘Weight Of The False Self’ in 2020, but Novinec recently discussed progress on the upcoming effort during an appearance on the ‘Hardlore’ podcast. According to him, work on the record has largely wrapped up. “Pretty much” done. While brief, the update confirms the band’s current intention to roll the album out in 2026, signaling their longest gap between studio…
The lineup for the 2026 edition of ‘Record Store Day’ has officially been revealed, and this year’s slate features a wide spread of metal, hard rock and alternative releases worth digging through the bins for. The annual event returns April 18th at independent record stores worldwide, bringing with it a mix of exclusive pressings, archival material and limited collectibles. Among the biggest talking points for heavier-leaning fans is the long-awaited arrival of the Look Outside Your Window album — the elusive 2008 project born out of Slipknot sessions — which will finally see a physical release on vinyl. Elsewhere, Sleep…
