Necrofier have officially found a new label home with Metal Blade Records. The Texas black metal unit will unleash their next full-length, Transcend Into Oblivion, on February 27th through their just-inked deal — and fans can already dive into the darkness via the newly-released music video for “Servants Of Darkness, Guide My Way I.” Frontman/guitarist Christian “Bakka” Larson shared his excitement over the creative direction of this upcoming release: “This album really ended up where I always wanted us to go. It also had me digging deeper into the journey, into myself and basically everything to get it here. I…
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Snot have seen several vocalists step up to the mic over the years, but Andy Knapp’s arrival in 2024 has arguably had the biggest impact yet. Pulled from his local scene and thrust into the role once held by Lynn Strait (as well as Tommy Vext), Knapp has quickly earned the respect of longtime fans who see him as a natural fit for the job. In a recent conversation with AudioEclectica.com, Knapp spoke about what getting the call from Snot meant to him — particularly given how deeply they influenced his earliest years in music: “This whole thing, I still…
Bad Omens will be broadcasting a brand-new global livestream next week, giving fans around the world a chance to catch their ongoing European/UK run from home. The platinum-certified alternative metal group will film the December 12th stop of the tour — the penultimate show of the trek — live from AFAS Live in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tickets for the stream are available now via Veeps. The band are currently out on the road with Bilmuri and The Ghost Inside, closing out the year overseas: With Bilmuri & The Ghost Inside:12/05 Nuremberg, GER – PSD Bank Nurnberg Arena12/06 Berlin, GER – Mac…
Circa Survive have remained inactive since October 2022, when they announced what was then described as an “indefinite hiatus.” According to vocalist Anthony Green, that term doesn’t accurately reflect the band’s current status. During a newly-released episode of HardLore, Green openly stated that the post-hardcore outfit are, in his view, broken up. At the time of their hiatus announcement, the band issued a message to their supporters: “Hi creature family, wanted to share the statement below with you all first. it will be getting posted publicly sometime today. love you all so much. Many of you have asked where things…
Diamond-certified alternative metal outfit Evanescence will take the stage at this year’s 2025 ‘The Game Awards’, held at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA on December 11th. The band is scheduled to perform their track “Afterlife”, originally written for the Netflix animated adaptation of the iconic Devil May Cry video game franchise. This live performance is expected to coincide with the reveal of the second season of the series, continuing the band’s connection to the gaming world. Evanescence joins a legacy of artists whose music has been tied to Devil May Cry, alongside Rage Against The Machine, Limp Bizkit,…
Californian beatdown hardcore outfit Lionheart have unveiled “Death Grip”, the third single from their upcoming album Valley Of Death II, arriving January 9th via Arising Empire. The track features a guest appearance from Kevin Skaff of A Day To Remember, adding a melodic edge to the relentless hardcore assault. Valley Of Death II follows up Lionheart’s 2019 album Valley Of Death and continues to showcase the band’s signature high-intensity sound. This rapid-fire rollout of singles highlights the anticipation building around the record. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal…
Avant-garde metal supergroup Nightmarer have unleashed “Shame Spiral”, the first single from their upcoming EP Hell Interface, set for release on January 30th. The track marks the debut of new permanent co-vocalist Christian Kolf of Valborg, adding a fresh dynamic to the band already featuring members and alumni of The Ocean, War From A Harlots Mouth, and Gigan. A press release detailed the sonic direction of the track: “Shame Spiral captures the band in a state of deliberate transformation: a rawer, more immediate evolution of the suffocating dissonance and meticulous sound design heard on their previous album Deformity Adrift. Blackened…
Static-X have unveiled a fresh visualizer for “Down”, a bonus track from the Japanese edition of their 1999 debut, Wisconsin Death Trip. The clip features rare and previously unreleased photos and video from 1998, offering fans a nostalgic glimpse of the band in their early days. Reflecting on the release, the band shared: “We’ve always known there were gems buried in the ‘Wisconsin Death Trip‘ archives but seeing Exum’s images come to life in this new visualizer feels like stepping back into 1998. ‘Down‘ was a track we always loved and giving it this new visual energy is our way…
Poppy has shared a new track, “Guardian”, giving fans another glimpse of her forthcoming seventh studio album, Empty Hands. The song and its accompanying visualizer dropped online today, December 4th, with the video directed by Orie McGinness (Bad Omens, Volumes), who also helmed her recent “Bruised Sky” clip. Produced and co-written by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist Jordan Fish, “Guardian” continues the sonic direction Poppy has been exploring, blending her signature experimental pop-metal elements with atmospheric layers. The full album, Empty Hands, is scheduled for release on January 23rd via Sumerian Records. Fans can check out the visualizer now…
Scars On Broadway, the alternative metal project led by System Of A Down guitarist Daron Malakian, has come under intense scrutiny following the release of their latest visualizer for the track “Your Lives Burn.” Originally appearing on the band’s third studio album Addicted To The Violence (July 18, 2025), the song has sparked criticism from fans and commentators alike for its lyrical approach and musical execution. Unlike the politically charged and socially conscious tone often associated with System Of A Down, “Your Lives Burn” opts for a neutral perspective, condemning media manipulation and political theatrics without aligning with a particular…
