Author: Seneca

Alternative metal pioneers Deftones took center stage on November 1st to headline their annual ‘Dia de los Deftones’ festival at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The 2025 edition featured a sprawling 21-song setlist, including multiple live debuts from their tenth studio album, this past August’s private music. The band performed “locked club,” “souvenir,” “cut hands,” and “i think about you all the time” live for the first time, while “Street Carp” from their 2x platinum 2000 classic White Pony made its first live appearance since 2019. Complete Setlist: Encore: Fan-filmed footage from the festival is available below. This year’s…

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Japanese metal sensation BABYMETAL delivered a special moment for fans last night (November 1st) at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, performing their song “My Queen” live alongside Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante for the very first time. Although BABYMETAL have performed “My Queen” on three previous occasions, this marked the first time the collaboration unfolded onstage exactly as intended. The track is taken from their latest release, METAL FORTH, and was released as a single this past August. Fans in attendance witnessed a rare and memorable live pairing between two of modern metal’s most exciting acts. Do you love independent…

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Thrash metal stalwarts Toxic Holocaust have been forced to withdraw from their upcoming tour with Death Angel, Lions At The Gate, and Misfire due to injury. The band’s vocalist and guitarist Joel Grind revealed on October 31st that he recently broke his hand and will need time to recover. His full statement reads: “HEY FRIENDS.I’M SORRY TO REPORT THAT TOXIC HOLOCAUST HAS TO PULL OUT OF THE UPCOMING DEATH ANGEL TOUR.LAST WEEKEND I HAD AN ACCIDENT AT HOME AND BROKE MY HAND. SADLY THAT MEANS I WILL NOT BE HEALED IN TIME FOR THE TOUR. WE HOPE NOTHING BUT AN…

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Finnish ‘northcore’ outfit ATLAS have unveiled the official music video for their haunting new single “I Whisper Your Name Like A Curse.” The visual, directed by Riivata Visuals, captures the band’s signature blend of atmosphere and aggression, pairing cinematic darkness with emotionally charged intensity. The track was mixed by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, thrown) alongside Tuomas Kurikka, with Odeholm also handling mastering duties. The result is a polished yet punishing sound that continues to push the boundaries of the modern metalcore landscape. ATLAS will take their new material to stages across Finland this December as openers for Amorphis and Wheel, with…

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AJ Channer, the former Fire From The Gods vocalist, has officially launched his new solo project under the moniker CHNNR. Marking his first release since parting ways with the band, Channer has unleashed his debut single “FUCKT”, which is now available to stream below. 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…

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Attila frontman Chris Fronzak has opened up about the band’s ongoing absence from the state of Nevada, revealing that the group is still not permitted to perform there following their controversial 2018 show in Las Vegas. That night — August 22nd, 2018 at Hard Rock Live — became infamous after members of Attila reportedly clashed with venue security during their set. According to the band, the altercation stemmed from security allegedly using excessive force on fans in the crowd, a claim Fronzak recently revisited on X (formerly Twitter). At the time, Fronzak commented on the situation, stating: “Man I wish…

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Blood Vulture celebrated Halloween in true hometown fashion this year, honoring legendary WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart during their October 31st performance at MacEwan Hall in Calgary, Alberta. Fronted by Jordan “Gwarsenio Hall” Olds of ‘2 Minutes To Late Night’ fame, the goth rock outfit leaned into their love of covers for the occasion. Dressed as The Hart Foundation, the band not only paid visual tribute but also delivered a live rendition of Bret Hart’s classic entrance theme, earning cheers from the hometown crowd. Usually, we’d embed the video down here for you to check out, but…

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Former Anti-Flag bassist/vocalist Chris “No. 2” Barker has issued a new public statement addressing the fallout surrounding the sexual assault allegations made against his former bandmate Justin Sane (aka Justin Geever). The politically charged punk band disbanded in July 2023 after a then-anonymous survivor came forward with allegations against Sane. In the weeks following the band’s breakup, Sane denied the accusations, while the remaining members claimed to be “shocked” and stated they had “no prior knowledge” of his behavior. However, a Rolling Stone exposé published in September 2023 revealed that more than a dozen women had come forward with additional…

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Australian melodic hardcore outfit Bloom have unveiled the music video for “Keep You”, coinciding with the release of their sophomore album ‘The Light We Chase’ through Pure Noise Records. The track features guest vocals from Patrick Miranda of Movements, with Jack Fontes directing the stunning visual accompaniment. The band shared the following statement to mark the release: “Our sophomore album ‘The Light We Chase’ is out now. There’s a lot we could say about album 2, but we’ll keep it brief. This record came together incredibly naturally and it feels like only a few months ago it was just an…

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Swedish metalcore outfit ADEPT have revealed a new round of European headlining shows this February, hitting key cities across Scandinavia. The band will be joined by Rain City Drive, Resolve, Intohimo (for Swedish dates only), and Abbie Falls on the trek. Tickets for the Swedish shows are available now, while fans planning to attend the Finnish and Norwegian dates will need to wait until Monday, November 3rd at 11:00am CET. 02/06 Joensuu, FIN – Kerubi02/07 Tampere, FIN – Tavara-Asema02/08 Helsinki, FIN – Tavastia02/10 Oslo, NOR – Rockefeller02/11 Trondheim, NOR – Byscenen02/12 Lund, SWE – Mejeriet02/13 Goteborg, SWE – Filmstudion02/14 Stockholm,…

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