Black Label Society frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde has opened up about the passing of his late friend and mentor, reflecting on decades spent alongside the heavy metal legend. Wylde was a cornerstone of Osbourne’s solo band for much of his career — a run that helped cement Osbourne’s legacy as a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, both as a solo artist and as the frontman of Black Sabbath. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times about “the boss,” Wylde remembered Ozzy’s unmatched humor, resilience, and warmth — along with the wild moments the two…
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Deftones vocalist/guitarist Chino Moreno has revealed his favorite song of all time — and it’s a timeless classic from the late, genre-defying icon Prince. During an appearance on ‘Totally Committed (The AWOLNATION Podcast)’, hosted by Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION (and The Barbarians Of California), Moreno was asked which song stands above all others for him. Without hesitation, he named “The Beautiful Ones” from Prince’s 1984 film ‘Purple Rain’ and its legendary 13x multi-platinum soundtrack. Moreno explained his choice, saying: “My favorite song of all-time would have to be ‘The Beautiful Ones’ [by] Prince. [It’s] an emotional rollercoaster. Great vocals, music’s…
Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen has made all four studio albums from his pre-Volbeat death metal band Dominus available on streaming services for the first time. The records — ‘View To The Dim’, ‘The First 9’, ‘Vol. Beat’, and ‘Godfallos’ — have been newly remastered by Adam Boose and are now streaming across major digital platforms. Poulsen shared the following message: “…Some of you might know that back in the days I had a death metal band called Dominus. We released a couple of demos, I believe, 30 years ago, and a seven-inch vinyl, and we did have four albums out.…
It appears that Slipknot are actively working on new music. In a recent interview with Drummer’s Review, the band’s new drummer Eloy Casagrande confirmed that the group has been developing fresh material since he joined earlier this year. Casagrande explained: “What I can tell you right now is that we are cooking, we are doing some new music, for sure. Yes, we are. Since I joined the band, we have been working on some new ideas. We keep exchanging guitar riffs, drum beats, so we are always doing something. We had also some jam sessions. So we have a lot…
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of former Lostprophets vocalist Ian Watkins, who was killed inside HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England on October 11th. The 48-year-old disgraced musician was found dead while serving a 29-year sentence, with an additional six years on extended licence, for a series of horrific child sex offenses. Watkins was convicted and sentenced in December 2013. According to the West Yorkshire Police Department, two men—aged 25 and 43—were taken into custody following the incident. Their official statement reads: “Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the death…
The ongoing feud between Hellfest founder Keith Allen and Trustkill Records founder Josh Grabelle has reportedly given rise to a new rival festival. Earlier this summer, Allen publicly accused Grabelle of “hijacking” the Hellfest brand to launch his Hellphyra festival, claiming the move was an attempt to wrest control of the iconic event from him. Now, Allen’s team has begun promoting the debut of a new festival, Endless Fires Festival, and Allen himself confirmed his involvement on social media. The announcement comes shortly after Grabelle revealed plans for Hellfest West, which Allen criticized in no uncertain terms. Commenting on the…
Dead Heat have unveiled a new music video for their track “The Order”, directed by Zack Perez, ahead of the October 10th release of their upcoming album Process Of Elimination via Metal Blade Records. Vocalist Chris Ramos shared insight into the track: “‘The Order’ is about understanding your place and respecting it. Just because something is handed to you doesn’t mean you’ve earned it. Some people leech off others and take without giving back. Real recognizes real, and knowing the order is essential—if you can’t follow it, you don’t belong.” The Oxnard, CA-based crossover band will support the new album…
Industrial supergroup Black Cross Hotel, featuring members of Stabbing Westward, The Atlas Moth, Broken Hope, and more, have unveiled a lyric video for “Eyes From Nowhere”, the opening track from their upcoming album Songs For Switches. The band draws lyrical inspiration from the late ’80s sci-fi classic RoboCop. Bassist Sanford Parker commented: “‘Eyes From Nowhere‘ started with me channeling a raw, Jesus Lizard-type energy, then Marcus and Andrew pulled it in a completely unexpected direction – right into dark, punk-fueled Depeche Mode.” Keyboardist Andrew Ragin added: “To me, this track screams ‘RoboCop‘ (1987). It’s a sophisticated blend of elements that…
Orthodox have released a brand-new in-studio session recorded at Audiotree on July 10th, 2025. The nü-metalcore outfit performed six tracks during the session, all of which are now available to stream both as video and audio across major digital platforms. The set included: Fans can watch the full performance and experience the band’s intense live energy, showcasing their signature blend of heavy riffs and aggressive melodies. 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…
Hard rock outfit Dark Chapel, led by Black Label Society guitarist Dario Lorina, have unveiled a new track, “Sign Of Life,” along with a music video directed by Justin H. Reich (Black Label Society, Saint Asonia). The single is one of several bonus tracks featured on the upcoming deluxe edition of their debut album, Spirit In The Glass, set for release this Friday, October 10th. Lorina will return to the road later this month, joining his Black Label Society bandmate Zakk Wylde as support on Zakk Sabbath‘s fall U.S. tour. Tour Dates: With Use Your Illusion:10/30 Rancho Mirage, CA –…
