AFI have unveiled their latest single, “Ash Speck In A Green Eye,” just days before the release of their new album, Silver Bleeds The Black Sun… The visualizer for the track premiered online September 28th, giving fans one final preview ahead of the record’s arrival this Friday, October 3rd. The release marks the band’s twelfth studio album, continuing their legacy as one of goth punk’s most enduring and influential acts. Alongside the new music, AFI are set to embark on a headlining U.S. tour with support from TR/ST, launching September 30th in Madison, WI, and running through November 5th in…
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Swedish occult rock titans Ghost are set to bring their Billboard 200-topping album Skeletá back to North America in 2026. The band announced the next leg of The Skeletour today, September 29th, following a series of cryptic teases last week. The trek kicks off January 21st in Orlando, FL, and will once again enforce the group’s now-standard phone-free policy, creating an immersive live experience. Pre-sales begin today through Citi and Verizon, with an artist pre-sale launching tomorrow, September 30th at 10:00am local time using the code CENOTAPH. General tickets will be available Friday, October 3rd at 10:00am local time. Alongside…
South Carolina metalcore newcomers Wiltwither have officially signed with Periphery’s label, 3DOT Recordings. Their debut album, Pure Light, is set for release on Halloween, October 31st. The record’s first single, “Front Door Phobia,” will arrive this Thursday, October 2nd, and features a guest appearance from Andrew Herman of Johnny Booth. Speaking on the milestone, the band shared: “This is a monumental chapter in our little history. We hope you all rejoice with us and join us in this next step. We love you all.” Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just…
Finnish northcore outfit ATLAS have premiered their new single “Salt And Sulfur”, once again teaming up with Riivata Visuals for the music video. The track follows their recent single “Anodyne” and was mixed by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity’s Last Breath) alongside Tuomas Kurikka (Humanity’s Last Breath). Recording sessions for ATLAS’ upcoming follow-up to their 2021 album UKKO wrapped last summer, with more details expected soon. The band will return to the road this fall with Orbit Culture and Gaerea, playing the following shows: 10/21 Hamburg, GER – Markthalle10/22 Berlin, GER – Columbia Theater10/24 Warsaw, POL – Proxima10/25 Krakow, POL –…
British nü-metal force Profiler have announced their upcoming EP, Masquerading Self, set for release on December 4th. To mark the news, the band dropped a music video for “Luciferian”, one of six tracks featured on the effort. The EP’s tracklist is as follows: 01 – “Illusion”02 – “Dope”03 – “Waste”04 – “Luciferian”05 – “Upgrade”06 – “888” 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.…
The 2026 edition of the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, OH has added a fresh wave of extreme metal acts, highlighting the “blackened underbelly” of the event. This new batch features Behemoth, Dethklok, Cradle of Filth, Dying Fetus, Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, and Nekrogoblikon, promising fans a brutal mix of black metal, death metal, and grindcore. The festival returns to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus next year, with previously announced headliners including My Chemical Romance, Coheed And Cambria, Dance Gavin Dance, Atreyu, and more. The full lineup now spans a wide range of rock and metal genres, from melodic post-hardcore…
Post-hardcore outfit Excide have released their latest single, “Pariah,” from their upcoming sophomore album Bastard Hymns, due November 28th. The band shared a new visualizer video for the track, giving fans a first look at the song’s sound and vibe. Vocalist Tyler Washington explained the song’s meaning and creation: “Lyrically, ‘Pariah’ is an inward reflection on growing up feeling like you never fit in—struggling with the religion and politics of family and friends, and wondering if you’ll ever find your place. The song’s development was unexpected. We started with a big chorus hook, aiming for a radio rock feel, but…
New Jersey nü-metal stalwarts 40 Below Summer are set to drop their first studio album since 2015, titled Untethered, on October 10th. Ahead of the full release, the band has shared two singles, “King Ghidorah” and “Darkside”, giving fans a taste of what’s to come. A vinyl edition of Untethered is also in the works and will be available during 40 Below Summer’s 25th anniversary show on October 11th at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. That milestone performance will feature the band’s original lineup reuniting onstage, alongside a traditional set from the current roster. The band recently filmed a…
Acid Bath continue their reunion tour announcements with a newly revealed headlining stop on March 13th, 2026, at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland, OH. The legendary sludge metal outfit will be joined by Midnight, Amigo The Devil, Nunslaughter, and Radian for the night. This stop is part of Acid Bath’s ongoing touring run, which also includes: Additionally, Acid Bath will join System Of A Down and Queens Of The Stone Age for European stadium dates next summer, including stops in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Dusseldorf, London, and Warsaw. This is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated sludge…
Buffalo, NY hardcore outfit SPACED have shared a new single, “Pressure”, offering another glimpse into their signature ‘far-out hardcore’ sound. Vocalist Lexi Reyngoudt explained the meaning behind the track: “It’s a karmic story—a cautionary tale showing that if you tempt the fates, the universe will eventually respond. Sometimes these people aren’t caught right away, but if the universe seems slow, this song is your anthem. ‘Pressure’ is us standing up to those who try to hold us down. The lyrics are repetitive because that’s what pressure feels like—constantly bearing down on you.” The song comes ahead of SPACED’s new EP,…
