French deathgrind stalwarts Benighted have officially added 22-year-old drummer Matthias Biechler to their lineup and released a new single, “The Spineless Freak”, featuring his blistering performance. Biechler joins the band following a series of open auditions that began last December after the amicable departure of Kevin Paradis. His connection to the band came through Fleshgod Apocalypse drummer Eugene Ryabchenko, who had been mentoring Biechler. Vocalist Julien Truchan commented: “The whole story is pretty incredible. As we were casting other drummers, I got a message from my friend Eugene who told me he had a student in Paris who learns incredibly…
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Breaking Benjamin and Chevelle are joining forces for a headlining run across Europe and the UK this coming summer. Tickets for the non-festival dates of the tour will go on sale Monday, December 15th. For Breaking Benjamin frontman Ben Burnley, touring abroad has been a notable challenge in the past due to his fear of flying, which previously forced him to travel by sea. It remains unclear if he plans a similar approach for this 2026 European trek. 2026 European & UK Tour Dates 06/09 Leipzig, GER – Felsenkeller06/15 Hamburg, GER – Grosse Freiheit 3606/16 Cologne, GER – Live Music…
Guns N’ Roses have unveiled the opening acts for their 2026 North American tour, bringing together a diverse mix of artists across rock, rap, and post-hardcore. Highlights include rap icons Ice Cube and Public Enemy, blues rock veterans The Black Crowes, post-hardcore mainstays Pierce The Veil, and alternative metal newcomers The Barbarians Of California. The inclusion of rap pioneers Public Enemy and Ice Cube appears to be a personal nod from frontman Axl Rose, who has long shown respect for hip-hop and was famously seen sporting Public Enemy and N.W.A. merch in past decades. 2026 North American Tour Dates –…
Lionheart have released the official music video for “Valley Of Death II,” the title track from their upcoming album of the same name. Directed by Daniel Priess, the video premiered online today, December 10th, continuing the band’s momentum from a string of singles released in recent weeks. The new album, set for release on January 9th via Arising Empire, sees the Californian beatdown hardcore outfit picking up exactly where their 2019 album Valley Of Death left off—delivering punishing riffs, relentless energy, and signature hardcore intensity. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not…
Sepultura have confirmed the dates for what will be their final run of shows in Australia, continuing the global farewell trek they first revealed back in 2023. With the iconic Brazilian metal outfit set to officially close the book on their touring career in late 2026, this newly announced March leg marks the band’s last time performing down under. Presales begin Friday, December 12th at 9:00am local time, followed by the general onsale on Monday, December 15th at 9:00am local. Final Australian Tour Dates 03/20 Perth, AUS – Metrocity03/23 Adelaide, AUS – The Gov03/25 Melbourne, AUS – Northcote Theatre03/27 Sydney,…
The Summer Of ‘99 And Beyond Festival will officially return in 2026, with Creed and Limp Bizkit set to headline a two-day nostalgia-loaded weekend at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL on July 18 and 19. The lineup leans hard into late-90s/early-2000s energy—and honestly, it absolutely rules for that reason. The festival’s third edition pairs multi-platinum staples with new-wave alternative acts across two stages: the Higher main stage and the Are You Ready side stage. July 18 – Higher Main Stage (Headlined by Limp Bizkit) Are You Ready Side Stage July 19 – Higher Main Stage (Headlined…
Richmond, IN technical death metal unit Carrion Vael have unveiled their new single, “1972”, the second track to arrive from their upcoming album ‘Stay Utterly’, due out January 16th via Unique Leader Records. The track is accompanied by a frenetic, visually sharp music video that leans into the band’s trademark blend of melody, speed, and precise technical aggression. “1972” follows their previously issued lead single, “19(fucking)78”, offering another look at the sonic direction they’re carving out for ‘Stay Utterly’. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal news website, but…
Experimental grindcore force Full Of Hell have officially parted ways with founding guitarist Spencer Hazard. The band released a statement today (December 10th), marking the end of Hazard’s sixteen-year run with the group. “Hey everyone, today we announce that Spencer Hazard is no longer a member of Full of Hell. While this was a difficult decision to make, we are very thankful for the 16 years of dedication and a truly prolific amount of records together. Be sure to support @reapersgong, as well as @industrialhazard and his other solo and production projects. We appreciate the support and respect for our…
German melodic metalcore unit Any Given Day have returned with a new single, “Bleed To Shine”, released today through Arising Empire. The track lands alongside a sleek, high-impact music video directed by Daniel Priess, showcasing the band’s polished production style and razor-edged melodic hooks. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal news website, but it doubles as an independent band directory, designed so that visitors can browse independent bands by not just subgenre, but location as well. It’s perfect to keep your finger on the pulse of your area’s…
The families of the late Wayne Static (Static-X) and Tera Wray have issued a statement strongly opposing filmmaker Matt Zane’s plans for an unauthorized documentary about the couple. According to the relatives, they “strenuously object” to the project, emphasizing that any attempt to exploit the likenesses of Wayne or Tera without permission will face legal action. In their statement, the families clarified that they are not interested in any unauthorized biographies or documentaries, including unseen footage, private photos, or any other portrayals of Wayne Wells Static or Tera Lents Wray Static: “We are not interested in the further development of…
