Industrial metal trio LEVELS are closing out 2025 with the premiere of their new music video for “Black Dove”. Hailing from Arkansas, the band describe the track as a dark meditation on lost faith and forbidden love. “‘Black Dove’ is a requiem for lost faith and forbidden love, a haunting prayer that drifts through the ruins of devotion to ghosts born in the mind.” 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…
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British nü-metal outfit Profiler have delivered a one-two punch today, December 04th, with the surprise release of their 6-track EP Masquerading Self and a music video for the song “Illusion”. The track sees the band diving into themes of relational obsession and ego-driven attachment, packaged in an aggressive, high-energy delivery. The band shared their thoughts on the song: “‘Illusion’ is a track about the infatuation of relationships and the attachment of ego. It is discussing how our desires and attachment can create suffering in human experience. It’s a fast-paced, in-your-face, heavy-hitting song that we are super excited about releasing.” Do…
Emerging teenage thrash sensations Chained Saint, mentored by Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall, have captured the raw energy of their live show with the release of ‘Live At The Whisky A Go Go’. The five-song EP documents the group’s August 15th set at the iconic West Hollywood venue, offering fans a glimpse into their explosive stage presence. A full performance video accompanies the release, making it accessible to those who couldn’t attend in person. The band commented on the release: “We love playing in Los Angeles and love playing at the Whisky a Go Go. Besides being an iconic…
If you can’t make it to Empire Live in Albany, NY next weekend for the 2025 edition of The Acacia Strain’s annual ‘Tune Low Die Slow’ holiday festival, you won’t be left out. Vocalist Vincent Bennett has confirmed that the entire two-day event will be broadcast live on his Twitch channel, giving fans everywhere a front-row view from home. The stacked lineup for the weekend is as follows: Saturday, December 13th The Acacia StrainSkinlessFuming MouthGates To HellNo CureAzsharaHorse GraveNOIRSurfaced Sunday, December 14th The Acacia StrainFull Of HellOn Broken WingsJivebombJarhead FertilizerFlatwoundsSunblocEvil MindViolent Streets Daily set times are available below, and the…
Masked British nü-metal revivalists Blackgold will return to the road this spring for a headline run across the United Kingdom. The announcement arrives shortly after the band abruptly exited their November UK tour with CKY, a move fueled by a heated fallout with CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg. This upcoming string of dates will see the group hitting intimate venues throughout April and May, giving fans a fresh chance to catch the masked outfit’s chaotic live energy up close. The confirmed shows are as follows: 04/23 Leeds, UK – The Key Club04/24 Newcastle, UK – Northumbria Uni04/25 Stockport, UK – Holy…
As Megadeth prepare to launch a multi-year farewell tour, founder Dave Mustaine has shut down the idea of bringing back any of the band’s most recognizable former players. The thrash icon says past “behavior” from one unnamed ex-member has made a classic-era reunion off the table. While the band has gone through an extensive lineup carousel across four decades, his comment appears aimed at longtime bassist David Ellefson. Ellefson became a key fixture of Megadeth’s defining albums alongside Marty Friedman, Chris Poland, and the late Nick Menza. But in 2021, he was swiftly dismissed after explicit online videos of a…
System Of A Down guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian made a rare return to the stage with his Scars On Broadway project last night (December 05th), packing The Hollywood Palladium for the project’s first show since October 2024. The Armenian-American musician pushed through a marathon 28-song performance — a setlist steeped with live debuts tied to the group’s latest album, Addicted To The Violence, which arrived over the summer. With Scars shows still few and far between, fans were treated to a catalog-spanning set that saw numerous tracks performed live for the first time, while several older cuts resurfaced after a five-year…
Rising metalcore project Showing Teeth have released a new video for their debut single, “Labyrinth,” featuring guest drumming from Periphery’s Matt Halpern. The track first surfaced in November and marks a powerful introduction to the artist’s blend of introspective lyricism and heavy grooves. Reflecting on the song’s meaning, the artist shared: “‘Labyrinth’ is a sad yet fun expression of my struggle to accept myself and escape the maze of people-pleasing. The verses are an angry outburst of grief for the parts of myself I’ve given so freely to feel accepted, while the chorus is the soft moment of bliss when…
Industrial metal icons Nine Inch Nails are marking two decades of their landmark fourth album, With Teeth, with the launch of a special merchandise capsule. Originally released on May 3, 2005, the album featured early contributions from Atticus Ross, who would later become an integral part of the band alongside Trent Reznor, now Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The “With Teeth 20” collection includes a range of apparel and collectibles, such as shirts, hoodies, a hat, an embossed poster, and a limited-edition pin art piece that sold out immediately. Fans can browse and purchase the remaining items at…
Finnish “Northcore” collective ATLAS have officially confirmed the details for their next studio release. The band will return on February 20th with Sunder, an eight-track record steeped in modern metal aggression and ancient-world mystique. Alongside the announcement comes the premiere of the album’s fourth advance single, “Coven Of Two,” complete with a new visual crafted by Riivata Visuals & Grim Visions. The album was mixed by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, thrown) and ATLAS guitarist Tuomas Kurikka, marking what the band describes as their most evocative and emotionally charged work to date. “Love conquers death – that’s the essence of ‘Sunder’. ATLAS’…
