Ice Nine Kills guitarist Ricky Armellino has announced that he will be stepping away from the band’s ongoing European/UK touring plans. Armellino cited ongoing nerve pain issues and care needs for his aging dog as the primary reasons for taking an extended break—one that he estimates will last about six months. In a series of comments directed at fans, Armellino explained that he has dealt with persistent shoulder and nerve pain, having already seen “as many professionals as I can afford.” He added that the situation with his dog involves “advancing age and specific care needs,” making touring unrealistic for…
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Boys Like Girls drummer John Keefe revealed on social media that he was shot following the band’s set at the Orlando stop of the Van’s Warped Tour. Keefe posted a short video from what appears to be a medical setting, speaking with nurses about the festival and appearing to remain in good spirits despite the incident. The clip shows Keefe talking with staff while discussing the Warped Tour, offering little detail about how or when the shooting occurred. At this time, no official details surrounding the circumstances have been confirmed. Keefe posted a brief statement in his video: “I got…
November 21, pointing toward a reveal scheduled for December 1. The short clip, shared across the band’s social platforms, flashes artwork and iconography tied to Spiritbox, Poppy and K.Flay — a trio of artists whose inclusion immediately raised eyebrows among fans watching for the band’s next move. The teaser offers no narration or caption beyond the date, but its imagery isn’t subtle. Each artist’s visual motif appears in sequence before fading out, suggesting a coordinated project of some kind. The concept isn’t without precedent — the last time Evanescence incorporated Spiritbox and Poppy imagery into their pre-release marketing, the collaboration…
Tommy Vext is stirring up conversation again — this time over the future of Bad Wolves and a new project he’s building alongside former guitarist Chris Cain. According to Vext, the two have been quietly shaping a new band, and at one point even attempted to reclaim the Bad Wolves name outright. Industry chatter earlier this year suggested Vext and Cain were considering a full-scale reboot of the multi-platinum outfit, with Vext returning as frontman. The timing aligned with a major shakeup inside the current Bad Wolves lineup: Doc Coyle and Kyle Konkiel exited in April, while Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz…
Norwegian shape-shifters Ulver have unveiled their fourteenth studio album, Neverland, set to arrive digitally on December 31st, with physical editions following on February 27th. Described as a largely instrumental release, the band say this new chapter came with fewer boundaries than usual. As they explained, “With Neverland we embraced a more ‘punk’ spirit — more dreaming, less discipline — freer, quite simply.” The album marks the group’s first since the passing of longtime keyboardist/programmer Tore Ylwizaker in 2024. Rather than bringing in a new member, Ulver opted to take on additional duties themselves. The lineup for Neverland includes: Kristoffer Rygg…
Capsize have taken another step in their ongoing comeback, releasing a new single titled “The Fracture.” The melodic hardcore group’s career came to a halt in 2019 following sexual misconduct allegations involving vocalist/guitarist Daniel Wand and former guitarist Nick Lopez, which led to the band being removed from their tour with blessthefall and additional fallout at the time. Lopez soon exited the band, while reporting from Alternative Press stated that multiple women had come forward with accusations. After a handful of independently released singles over the years, the band has now officially resumed activity through a signing with Roux &…
Platinum-certified alt-metal staples Powerman 5000 are gearing up for a full Spring 2026 U.S. run, bringing a rotating support lineup along for the ride. 12 Stones will join them for the bulk of the dates, while Adema step in for select shows throughout the route. Makes My Blood Dance will open the entire tour. With Adema & Makes My Blood Dance:04/23 Fresno, CA – Sanctuary04/25 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post With 12 Stones & Makes My Blood Dance:04/26 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge04/28 Glendale, AZ – The 4404/30 Dallas, TX – Trees05/01 Houston, TX – Scout Bar05/02 Shreveport,…
My Ticket Home have returned with “Pure To A Fault,” their first full-length album in eight years. The self-dubbed puke rockers dropped the record today through their own label, Puke Rock Records, marking a long-awaited comeback that’s been teased through sporadic single releases throughout the year. Speaking on the band’s renewed spark, one of the Giumenti brothers shared: “I am extremely grateful to be making music with my best friends again. Somehow, our time away from the band has made us into better musicians, at least in my opinion. I have re-fallen in love with heavy music during the past…
Australian progressive metalcore outfit Polaris have secured what they’re calling “the honour of a lifetime,” landing the opening slot on Linkin Park’s 2026 Australian tour. The diamond-selling nü-metal giants will be headlining arenas across the six-date run, with multiple nights booked in each city. 2026 Australian Tour Dates03/03 Brisbane, AUS – Entertainment Centre03/05 Brisbane, AUS – Entertainment Centre03/08 Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena03/10 Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena03/14 Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena03/15 Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal…
Between The Buried And Me have released a deluxe edition of their eleventh studio album, The Blue Nowhere. The original version arrived this past September, running over an hour across its 10 tracks—but the new expanded edition adds the previously vinyl-exclusive bonus track “Overture.” The deluxe edition also includes instrumental versions of the album’s full tracklist, giving fans a fresh way to experience the band’s latest prog-metal offering. Fresh off a North American tour, BTBAM will head overseas next year for a full Europe/UK tour in 2026. Dates include: Europe / UK Tour 202602/19 London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall02/20…
