Swedish progressive metal legends Opeth will return to North America in early 2026 for a headlining run in support of their upcoming fourteenth studio album, The Last Will And Testament. Joining them as direct support will be fellow Swedes Katatonia, making this one of the must-see tours of the year for progressive and atmospheric metal fans. Pre-sale tickets go live today, September 23rd, at 12:00pm EST / 9:00am PST, with general on-sale opening this Friday, September 26th, at 10:00am local time. Tour Dates: 02/05 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater02/06 Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre02/07 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore…
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Creed have released a brand-new career-spanning compilation, The Best Of Creed, which is now available digitally. Physical editions will arrive November 21st through Craft Recordings, with multiple vinyl variants and an exclusive CD pressing prepared for collectors. The compilation features remastered versions of Creed’s biggest hits, including “Higher”, “My Own Prison”, “My Sacrifice”, and “With Arms Wide Open.” Several exclusive formats are planned: Walmart will also carry a limited CD edition that includes a commemorative satin tour pass. The Best Of Creed track listing: 01 – “Higher” (radio edit)02 – “One Last Breath”03 – “My Own Prison” (radio edit)04 –…
Fans at this year’s Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY were treated to a special moment on Sunday, September 21st, when Evanescence brought out Paul McCoy of 12 Stones to perform their breakthrough hit “Bring Me To Life.” McCoy, who originally provided guest vocals on the diamond-certified single, joined the band onstage to close out their set. This reunion marked the first time he had performed the track live with Evanescence since 2016, making the performance a rare highlight for longtime fans. Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a…
Fans of Metallica can add to their collections this fall, as a new series of Funko Pop! figures has been announced. Standing 3.75″ tall, the vinyl figures capture the legendary thrash metal band in their current 72 Seasons era. While the miniatures are highly detailed, some collectors have noted the figures take a playful approach to accuracy—particularly when it comes to the band’s current greying locks. Pre-orders are now live via Amazon, with a release date set for November 30th. Interestingly, drummer Lars Ulrich is priced slightly higher than his bandmates, making him the priciest Pop! in this round. For…
2025 marked the end of an era for Oceano, but their farewell year was anything but smooth. The Chicago deathcore veterans faced a wave of controversies—ranging from tour disputes to artwork drama—before ultimately closing the book on nearly two decades of brutality. Formed in 2006 in Chicago, Oceano quickly became a staple of the deathcore scene with their 2009 debut album Depths. Over nearly two decades, the band released multiple acclaimed albums, including Incisions and Ascendants, and toured extensively worldwide, helping define the brutal sound and culture of modern deathcore. The first storm came when Oceano agreed to join the…
Californian post-hardcore veterans Thrice will be heading overseas in March 2025 for a run of European and UK shows. The tour will come in support of their upcoming album Horizons/West, which is set to arrive on October 3rd. French post-rockers Lysistrata will be joining as support across all dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 26th, at 10:00am local time. The band shared: “We’re thrilled to announce we’re heading back to Europe and the UK next March to share some new music, reconnect with you all, and play some cities we haven’t played in ages. And we’re beyond stoked…
Progressive psych rock outfit Elder have returned with a special two-song release, unveiling “Liminality” and “Dream State Return.” While divided into separate tracks, the pieces were written as one continuous work of music, clocking in at 18 minutes in total. The band dropped the release today, September 22nd, alongside a short film directed by Malachi Cull, designed to match the sprawling and cinematic nature of the music. The full video can be viewed now on YouTube. In a statement, Elder explained the project’s origins: “After a sort of creative sabbatical in most of 2024, the band reconvened in Berlin last…
British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are taking a firmer stance against smartphones at their live shows, inspired in part by multi-platinum occult rockers Ghost, who implemented phone-free experiences across their 2025 world tour. Ghost’s approach involved using Yondr pouches during the filming of their 2024 live concert film Rite Here Right Now, which locks away audience phones in select areas. This created a more immersive concert environment, something Iron Maiden noticed firsthand. Earlier in 2025, Iron Maiden had already begun appealing to fans to minimize phone use. Manager Rod Smallwood said in May: “We really want fans to enjoy…
Following the release of their fifth album, Amen, French avant-garde metal mastermind Gautier Serre’s project Igorrr has unveiled the music video for “Daemoni” today, September 22nd. The track appears on the band’s latest full-length, and the visual was directed by Grupa 13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth). Serre commented on the new video, saying: “The Earth has a demon inside it. The bright side attempted to convert it but didn’t succeed, and the gong marked the end of all hope. You can hear the demon’s heart. You can hear the ceremony for it to wake up. You can hear the mud and…
The Violent Hour played their first-ever live shows this past weekend, marking a major milestone for the band fronted by ex-Butcher Babies co-vocalist Carla Harvey. The Hollywood, CA debut took place at the iconic Whisky A Go Go, where the band opened for Buckcherry during a pair of back-to-back performances. Originally conceived as a collaboration between Harvey and her significant other Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera), The Violent Hour has since grown into a full-fledged band. Their complete lineup, revealed in late August, includes: The group released their self-titled debut EP this past July, offering a taste of the heavy, melodic…
