Rock has lost one of its true icons. Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of KISS, has passed away at the age of 74. According to TMZ, Frehley died Thursday after being hospitalized and placed on life support following complications from a serious fall in his studio several weeks ago. His family reportedly made the difficult decision to remove him from the ventilator. Frehley, known to millions as “The Spaceman,” was a key creative force in KISS, helping define the band’s sound and image alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. He performed with the band…
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German melodic metalcore outfit VENUES have released the official music video for their latest single “Duality.” Directed by Suprsteady, the video marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band, showcasing a refined blend of melody, emotion, and intensity. Alongside the video’s release, VENUES shared the following statement about the song’s creation and meaning: “Like roots breaking through the soil, this song grew from quiet moments and restless nights.It’s raw, alive, and finally ready to breathe.Turn it up and let it move through you.” Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not…
Rock legend and founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has reportedly been hospitalized and placed on life support following a serious fall at his studio several weeks ago, according to TMZ. The 74-year-old musician, best known as “The Spaceman,” reportedly suffered a brain bleed from the incident, which led to the cancellation of his upcoming tour dates. Initial statements from Frehley’s camp downplayed the severity, with a September 25th Instagram update stating: “He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time.” However, sources now claim his condition has worsened and that he…
Atlanta mathcore collective The Callous Daoboys have announced a short run of headlining shows this December, joined by PSYCHO-FRAME, fromjoy, and Rev3rent. The lineup blends mathcore chaos with deathcore and experimental metal influences, making for one of the winter’s most unpredictable tours. The band shared the following teaser when announcing the run: “MAYBE WE WILL PLAY SOME NEW SONGS MAYBE WE WON’T BUT IT WILL BE SO FUN AND AWESOME!!!” Catch the tour at the following stops: 12/11 Huntington, WV – The Loud (feat. fromjoy)12/12 Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall (‘Christmas Burns Red’)12/13 Harrisonburg, VA – Golden Pony12/14 Asbury Park,…
Progressive death metal veterans Persefone have announced their upcoming live album Live In Andorra, set to arrive December 5th through Napalm Records. The record captures the band’s one-of-a-kind performance alongside the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica d’Andorra, which took place in May 2024 at the National Auditorium in Ordino, Andorra. The special collaboration marked the band’s 20th anniversary and their first hometown show in a decade. To preview the release, the group have shared the live orchestral rendition of “Living Waves”, the first single from the 14-song set. Although Paul Masvidal (Cynic) wasn’t present to reprise his original studio vocals, his parts…
Canadian deathcore outfit AngelMaker have unleashed their latest single, “The Omen Part II: Acquiesce”, featuring a guest appearance from Ben Duerr, vocalist of fellow deathcore band Shadow Of Intent. This track follows July’s “Silken Hands” and will appear on their upcoming album This Used To Be Heaven, set for an independent release on November 20th. Pre-orders for the album aren’t available just yet, but fans can get an early listen to the track alongside the full tracklist, which is as follows: 01 – “The Silence”02 – “Rich In Anguish”03 – “Haunter”04 – “Silken Hands”05 – “Relinquished”06 – “Nothing Left”07 –…
Death metal innovators Entheos have dropped a brand new single and music video, “Empty On The Inside”, ahead of their first-ever North American headlining tour. This track is the band’s first new material of 2025 and finds them exploring their grunge and alternative metal influences. The video was directed by Malcolm Pugh, with production and mix oversight by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, DevilDriver). Vocalist Chaney Crabb shared the inspiration behind the song: “‘Empty On The Inside’ is a raw, cathartic song about pouring your entire soul into something that you thought would bring fulfillment to your life, but it only…
Cage Fight have unleashed their brand new single “PIG”, a brutal and unflinching track that takes aim at the widespread issue of online sexual harassment. Vocalist Rachel Aspe spoke candidly about the inspiration behind the song, saying: “‘PIG’ is the expression of my disgust of men sending unsolicited intimate pictures, messages, crossing boundaries and harassing women digitally. I’ve had hundreds over the years, and it’s crazy to think that everyday women regularly get these messages. I just wanted to scream my hatred to them, raise awareness of the issue and show solidarity to other women who experience this abuse.” The…
The 2026 edition of the ‘Sick New World’ festival hasn’t been officially announced yet — but a leaked press request application appears to have confirmed when and where the festival will return next year. According to the leaked document, the festival is set to take place on April 25th, 2026, once again returning to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV. The application link, which briefly appeared online before being pulled, has since circulated among members of the press and fans alike. While the lineup remains unconfirmed, it’s widely expected that System Of A Down will headline again.…
Post-hardcore band Excide have released a new music video for “Call Box”, a track from their upcoming sophomore album, Bastard Hymns, set to drop via SharpTone Records on November 28th. The video was directed by Anthony Altamura (Stray From The Path). Vocalist Tyler Washington shared the meaning behind the track: “‘Call Box‘ was the ‘click’ moment for the record. Though it formed from a later demo, it’s the song that most coherently synthesized every component of our desired outcome, and ended up being sort of the stencil we worked backwards from when in pre-production for the LP. I’ve referenced them…
