King 810 have released the official music video for their latest single, “The Lotus Ruin Bloomed,” out today, October 10th. The Flint, MI-based nü-metal group described the track as “a story about two star-crossed lovers and the inspiration behind the cover artwork of K7 RBNM2.” The song appears on the band’s upcoming album ‘Rustbelt Numetal 2’, set for release on October 31st. Like its predecessor ‘Rustbelt Numetal’, the new record was captured during a series of intimate, live-in-studio sessions performed in front of roughly 50 fans. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is…
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Run For Cover Records have joined the growing ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign, announcing on October 8th that they’ve issued a label-wide digital takedown of their catalog in Israel. The move is part of a broader cultural boycott protesting what the organization describes as “the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.” In a statement, the label said: “Run For Cover Records is participating in @nomusicforgenocide, a cultural boycott of Israel in protest of the country’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. We have submitted a label-wide digital takedown specifically in the territory of Israel.” The label’s roster features numerous artists,…
The upcoming documentary ‘Love Is Forever, Blood Is Forever’ — which captures Misery Signals’ 2024 farewell tour — has officially secured a theatrical screening. Directed by Morgan Tedd, the film will be shown at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ, on November 8th. Former bassist Kyle Johnson will appear at the event, joining Tedd for a post-screening Q&A session. The evening will also feature a full multi-cam presentation of the band’s October 19th farewell performance at Union Hall in Edmonton, AB. Tickets for the New Jersey screening went on sale today, October 10th, while the documentary will make its online…
Emmure frontman Frankie Palmeri has once again sparked controversy with his outspoken political commentary on X. In recent weeks, he’s weighed in on several high-profile topics, including the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, while continuing his criticism of Antifa. Palmeri has voiced support for recent U.S. measures targeting the movement, including its designation as a terrorist organization and arrests of affiliated members. This political shift has surprised longtime followers, as Palmeri previously used social media largely to post about Emmure, classic fighting video games, and Japan-related culture. On October 10th, Palmeri addressed the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and a tentative…
The 2026 Sonic Temple festival continues to shape up with today’s (October 10) latest announcement. Six more artists have been confirmed, bringing the total to nearly 40 revealed acts so far. Among the newly added names are Viking-themed Swedish melodic death metal giants Amon Amarth, GRAMMY Award-winning crossover legends Body Count, and one of the final U.S. appearances from Brazilian metal icons Sepultura. Rounding out the latest wave are pioneering Swedish melodeath veterans In Flames, German thrash stalwarts Kreator, and Californian groove metal act DevilDriver. Over 100 more artists are expected to be announced for next year’s festival, which will…
As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis has pushed back against claims that his latest relaunch of the band is merely a “money grab.” With the band unveiling new music this week, Lambesis also reopened comments on their official social media accounts—a feature that had been disabled amid last year’s drama and allegations that led to the band’s second lineup collapsing in November 2024. Accompanied by an entirely new backing band and the release of the track “Echoes”, Lambesis debuted the third lineup he’s assembled for As I Lay Dying. He also addressed detractors directly on social media. When a…
The underground metal community is buzzing over controversy surrounding the recent Metal Threat Festival, which took place in Chicago, IL from October 2–5. The festival drew attention for its stacked lineup of international underground acts—and for the wave of cancellations that followed when several bands were denied U.S. visas just weeks before the event. The situation intensified when festival organizers added American band Arghoslent as an initially unnamed headliner. The band is widely known for featuring racist themes in their lyrics and imagery, making them a highly controversial inclusion. Nearly 40 other bands had already committed to traveling to Chicago,…
The 2026 Welcome To Rockville festival has added another wave of performers to its ever-growing lineup. Joining the roster are gold-certified horror-metalcore act Ice Nine Kills and platinum-selling gothic rockers Black Veil Brides. Additional additions include Crown The Empire, Wolves At The Gate, and Colorblind. The festival is set to take place at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL from May 07th–10th, and over 140 artists are still expected to be announced. Acts already confirmed for next year’s edition include: Fans can look forward to additional lineup announcements in the coming months as the festival builds toward its 2026…
In a recent appearance on ‘The Garza Podcast’, hosted by Chris Garza (Suicide Silence), CHEVELLE frontman Pete Loeffler and drummer Sam Loeffler opened up about the band’s split from their younger brother Joe Loeffler, who played bass during the band’s first decade. Discussing the 2005 decision, Pete explained: “There’s a certain amount of turmoil and a certain amount of poking you can do at each other. And if you can’t work through those times and become closer, you’re not gonna last… It didn’t work with our other brother. It couldn’t get very far.” Sam added: “He was not open to…
CKY have surprise-released their first new track since 2018, titled “Can’t Stop Running.” The single arrives ahead of the band’s extensive UK, Ireland, and Australian tour dates. Frontman Chad I Ginsburg shared that the song has been a long-time favorite for the band: “This song has been a favorite of ours since it was written and demoed, and it’s remained one of the standouts. It will be played on tour and we’re very proud of it. The rest of the upcoming tracks we’ll be releasing are all over the map — however, this one happens to be one of our…
