Industrial nü-metallers Spineshank have encountered a setback at the start of their first UK tour since 2023. Frontman Jonny Santos was unable to make the trip due to a passport issue, leading the band to bring in James Mills of Hostile as a temporary fill-in for the opening dates. The band shared the update in a statement issued this morning, November 6th: “HI EVERYONE. WE’VE ARRIVED IN THE UK…WELL MOSTLY. UNFORTUNATELY JONNY ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE WITH HIS PASSPORT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FLY. THIS IS BEING CORRECTED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AND WE EXPECT HIM TO JOIN US BY THE WEEKEND.…
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South African deathcore band Vulvodynia are facing backlash following resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct involving their new frontman, Zion Bittenbender. The band had only recently announced Bittenbender’s addition, with guitarist Luke Haarhoff calling him a key part of Vulvodynia’s “best music to date.” After their first live performances with Bittenbender, an online post began circulating in which an individual accused the vocalist of sexual assault and other forms of misconduct. The post included screenshots of alleged messages exchanged between the two. In light of the situation, Vulvodynia issued an official statement on November 6th: “We’re aware of the serious allegations…
UPDATE: Since this article was originally published, both Vulvodynia and Zion Bittenbender have issued official statements addressing the allegations. You can read both statements in full here. Just days after being announced as the new vocalist of Vulvodynia, Zion Bittenbender has been accused of sexual assault. An individual came forward via Instagram, sharing a detailed post alleging multiple instances of assault by Bittenbender. The accuser included screenshots of messages they claim support their account, alleging that Bittenbender assaulted partners while they were asleep and engaged in relationships with significantly younger individuals, including one who was allegedly 16 at the time.…
Chicago thrash metal outfit Misfire have dropped the official video for their track “All Over The Place”, directed by Alex Zarek. The performance-driven clip captures the band’s raw energy and intensity on stage — a fitting preview of what’s to come as they prepare to hit the road this fall. The band will join Death Angel, Vio-lence, and Lions At The Gate on a U.S. run celebrating the 35th anniversary of Act III. Tour Dates:11/26 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater11/28 Joliet, IL – The Forge11/29 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theater11/30 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater12/02 Indianapolis, IN – Vogue12/03 Pittsburgh,…
Upon A Burning Body have announced the departure of longtime drummer Tito Felix, who has been a key member of the Texas metal outfit for the past 11 years. In a statement, the band shared: “As we prepare to enter 2026, we would like to let our fans know that our drummer, Tito, has decided to focus on a new chapter in his life. Tito has been part of UABB for the last 11 years and his energy, skill, and dedication will have a lasting impact. We wish him the best in his new chapter, and he will always be…
From Ashes To New have officially scored their first RIAA gold certification in the United States. The Pennsylvania-based nü-metal revivalists reached the milestone with their 2016 single “Through It All”, which was awarded gold status on November 4th, 2025. Originally released as the lead single from their debut album “Day One” in November 2015, the track has remained a fan favorite and a defining moment in the band’s early catalog. For context, the RIAA gold certification signifies 500,000 units in combined sales and streams in the U.S., with 1,500 streams equaling one album unit and 150 song streams equating to…
Progressive metalcore innovators Candiria have announced a new vinyl reissue of their acclaimed 2001 album “300 Percent Density”. The updated pressing is set to arrive February 20th through Svart Records. The reissue will be available in multiple variants, including brown/orange swirl, transparent, and standard black vinyl editions. Pre-orders are now live at svartrecords.com. 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…
Sunny Day Real Estate will kick off 2026 with a short run of East Coast shows, leading up to their February 1st appearance at the ‘Something In The Way Fest’ in Boston, MA. The influential emo rock pioneers will headline the festival’s second day, which also features Explosions In The Sky, Citizen, and more. Ahead of the fest, the band will perform two intimate headlining dates with support from Pool Kids: 01/29 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl01/30 New York, NY – Irving Plaza Pre-sale tickets are available now (November 5th) using the code ‘SDRE26’, with general on-sale beginning Friday, November…
Integrity and Skarhead have officially joined forces for a new split release that dropped digitally on October 31st, with a physical edition arriving November 15th via Static Era Records. The collaboration marks the end of a decades-long feud between Dwid Hellion (Integrity) and Danny Diablo (aka Lord Ezec, Skarhead). Pre-orders are now live at staticerarecords.com. According to No Echo, the reconciliation between the two hardcore veterans began over a shared disdain for Tony “Chubby Fresh” Pines (One Life Crew). Diablo explained: “Dwid and I started talking online within the past year, making jokes about Chubby and then we started talking…
An unauthorized documentary centered on Wayne Static (Static-X) and his late wife Tera Wray is set to begin production in January 2025. The project is being spearheaded by Matt Zane, a longtime friend of the couple, who plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign to support the film’s completion. Zane discussed his personal connection to the pair, stating: “Most people are unaware that I knew Wayne for about 14 years, and I actually knew his wife Tera before him. We were all close, and I worked on every project he did after leaving Static-X.” He added that the film was something…
