The Agony Scene are officially back in action, currently working on their first new album since 2018’s Tormentor. Earlier this month, frontman Mike Williams confirmed the metal outfit’s return and the ongoing progress of their fifth full-length in a video update shared online. Now, the band has revealed that BJ Sampson — formerly of Enterprise Earth — has joined their ranks as a guitarist and songwriter. Sampson is no stranger to the group’s creative circle, having previously collaborated with Williams and former The Agony Scene bassist Ryan Folder in the 2021 project Imperium AD. With Sampson now officially on board…
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UPDATE: The tour was announced officially today (10/28/25) and full itinerary can be found here. A major North American tour announcement from Bad Omens appears to be just around the corner. The platinum-certified alternative metal outfit have been teasing their upcoming ‘Do You Feel Love Tour’, encouraging fans to sign up for updates via their mailing list. Rumors suggest that Beartooth — the platinum-certified melodic metalcore powerhouse — and rising masked UK band PRESIDENT will serve as support for the trek. Although Bad Omens have yet to make the official announcement, several dates have already surfaced online through local radio…
Mark Hunter, vocalist for Ohio groove metal veterans Chimaira, has revealed plans for the band to unearth a new collection of deep cuts and forgotten gems. The upcoming compilation, Creepers Vol. 1, will feature b-sides and rarities recorded between 2011 and 2014, a turbulent but creatively rich chapter that marked the final era of the band’s original run. The compilation arrives digitally this Halloween (October 31st) and spotlights material created following major lineup changes, which left Hunter rebuilding Chimaira with a fresh roster. Discussing the release, Hunter commented: “We’ve been working to bring you streaming versions of some of our…
Lee Gaze, best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the now-defunct Lostprophets, appears to be returning to familiar musical territory with a brand-new project. While full details are still being kept under wraps, Gaze has confirmed that work on the material is well underway — and that Stuart Richardson, his former Lostprophets bandmate and No Devotion collaborator, is also involved, overseeing mixing duties. Following the downfall of Lostprophets, both Gaze and Richardson went on to form No Devotion in 2014 with Geoff Rickly (Thursday). Though that band has been plagued by scheduling issues and other hurdles over…
Norwegian progressive rock heavyweights Leprous have unveiled a live performance video for their track “Passing.” The footage was captured during the band’s February 7th, 2025 concert at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands. That same performance is featured on their newly released live album “An Evening Of Atonement,” out today, October 24th. Upcoming Shows: 10/03 Stavanger, NOR – Stavanger Rockfest With Gåte & Royal Sorrow:10/29 Rennes, FRA – L’antipode10/30 Bordeaux, FRA – Le Rocher Palmer10/31 Perpignan, FRA – El Médiator11/01 Murcia, SPA – Mamba Club11/02 Lisbon, POR – Republica da Musica11/03 Porto, POR – Hard Club11/05 Barcelona, SPA – Sala Apolo11/06…
Seattle-based melodic metalcore outfit AVOID have officially announced their upcoming EP, “Creature Of Habit,” which arrives November 14th via UNFD. To mark the occasion, the band has dropped the opening track “Sour Apple”, now streaming everywhere. Speaking on the new single, the band shared: “We’re so stoked to release our new track ‘Sour Apple.’ What’s funny is this name initially came up just as a demo name ’cause there was a Sour Apple-flavored vape in the room. We worked out the instrumentals, and then when we finished the vocals and the lyrics, we were trying to come up with what…
Canadian alt-metal outfit Sumo Cyco have unveiled a brand-new music video for “Stronger Now”, taken from their newly released album “NEON VOID.” The video was once again directed by the band’s powerhouse vocalist Skye Sweetnam, who also opened up about the song’s deeply personal origins. According to Sweetnam, the track began on an upright piano gifted to her by guitarist Matt Drake, and it marked a turning point in her creative journey: “We didn’t have much money at the time. I started sitting at this piano every day, relearning skills from lessons I’d taken 20 years ago. It was slow,…
Mathy post-hardcore outfit pulses. have unveiled a music video for their latest track, “I Wish Elijah Wood.” Hailing from Northern Virginia, the band continues to blend sharp musicianship with a sense of humor and self-awareness, as reflected in the song’s tongue-in-cheek title. The official video for “I Wish Elijah Wood” is 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…
Following a lengthy buildup, VOWWS have officially released their new album, I’ll Fill Your House With An Army, today, October 24th. To coincide with the record’s arrival, the death-pop duo have unveiled a self-directed music video for the single “Pulls Me Apart.” The album was co-produced by Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle) and features guest appearances from members of Korn and Nine Inch Nails, further blending the band’s dark pop and industrial roots into their most ambitious work to date. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal news website,…
Mammoth, the alternative rock project led by Wolfgang Van Halen, have released their third studio album, The End, along with a new music video for the single “Same Old Song.” The clip was directed by J.T. Ibanez (Atreyu, Sevendust) and continues the band’s cinematic approach, following the horror-themed style established in their previous video for “The End,” which was helmed by Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, From Dusk Till Dawn). With the album now available, Wolfgang Van Halen is preparing to take Mammoth on the road with a headlining tour featuring Myles Kennedy: 10/31 Rancho Mirage, CA – Aqua Caliente Casino…
