The first round of artists for the 2026 edition of the annual Sonic Temple festival has been revealed. This initial lineup highlights several prominent deathcore acts set to perform next year. First Wave Lineup: Lorna ShorePaleface SwissAttilaChelsea GrinBrand Of SacrificeDisembodied Tyrant A second wave of announcements is expected next week. Sonic Temple 2026 will take place May 14th–17th at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. 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…
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Australian hardcore group SPEED are set to return with new music this fall. The band have revealed that their upcoming EP, All My Angels, will be released on October 23rd. The record will be issued jointly through Flatspot Records and Last Ride Records. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SPEED (@gangcalledspeed) 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. It’s perfect…
Texan death metallers Frozen Soul have announced the 2025 edition of their annual ‘Wrecking Ball’ festival. The event will take place on October 25th at The Echo in Dallas, TX, with Frozen Soul headlining alongside a massive lineup of extreme metal acts, including Suffocation, Devourment, 200 Stab Wounds, and more. Full 2025 Wrecking Ball Lineup: Frozen SoulSuffocationDevourment200 Stab WoundsCreeping DeathIngrownNo CureBodyboxTribal Gaze (Inveighing Brilliance release show)FleshrotBastardaneMythcarverDysmorphiaBrain Injury UnitBrainmatter Tickets go on sale Friday, September 5th at 10:00 AM local time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frozen Soul (@frozensoultx) Do you love independent bands, or are you…
British mathcore trio Pupil Slicer have announced their third studio album, Fleshwork, set for release on November 7th. The record was tracked at Nø Studio in Manchester, UK with producer Joe Clayton (of Pijn) and features bassist Luke Booth joining the lineup. In a press release, the band described the album as: “‘Fleshwork‘ serves as a cathartic conduit for those who are ‘othered’ by a society distinctly lacking in empathy, as Pupil Slicer champions their own brand of ‘trans inclusive radical hatred.’” The band added: “‘Fleshwork’ is a deconstruction of what it means to be human, the penchant for personal…
A march honoring the life of late Mastodon vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds took place on August 31st in Atlanta, GA. Family, friends, and fans gathered in large numbers for the ‘March Of Hinds’ event, celebrating the beloved musician’s life and legacy. Members of Mastodon were in attendance, with vocalist/drummer Brann Dailor sharing footage from the march along with a touching tribute. He wrote: “The March of Brent Hinds started at El Myr and took over the streets, blocking traffic as hundreds of us walked together. The march ended at the Star Bar, where they were spinning the best of Brent. It…
Australian blackened nü-metal group MÉLANCOLIA have dropped the official music video for “Lithia”, taken from their newly released sophomore album random.access.misery. The record is out now through Greyscale Records and Nuclear Blast. The track features a guest appearance from Hunter Young of Moodring/PSYCHO-FRAME, with the video directed by Karl Steller. You can watch the video below. 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.…
Fleshwater’s upcoming tour in support of their sophomore album 2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky, due out September 5th, has gained two more openers. Ingrown will join the first leg alongside Angel Du$t, while Balmora is set to appear on the second half of the run with Chat Pile. With Angel Du$t & Ingrown: 09/17 Toronto, ON – The Opera House09/18 Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theater09/20 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life (no Angel Du$t)09/21 Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Fest (no Angel Du$t)09/23 Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex09/24 Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall09/26 St. Louis, MO…
Deftones frontman/guitarist Chino Moreno was recently introduced to the term “baddiecore” during a conversation with Metal Hammer. The term, first coined by Craig Reynolds of Stray From The Path, has been used to describe the wave of metalcore-driven bands weaving romantic or sensual themes into their music, including acts like Sleep Token and Bad Omens. Much like Faith No More’s indirect influence on nü-metal, Deftones have been cited as an inspiration for baddiecore—even if unintentionally. When asked about the label, Moreno admitted, “I have not, but there’s another genre we have to escape at some point, right?” He then reflected…
Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth has issued another statement regarding allegations of “theft” and “exploitation” from former keyboardist/vocalist Zoë Marie Federoff and guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda. Filth continues to deny the claims, while apologizing for sharing personal details in previous statements. In his latest statement, Filth said: “After a long day of reflection on the road, I want to make one final statement about recent events. First, I’ll acknowledge that in my last message I let fatigue and frustration steer me into sharing more personal detail than was probably necessary. For that, I apologise. The truth of my account…
Author & Punisher have unveiled the official video for their new single “Thrush”, co-directed by Lucile Lejoly and Arnaud Fournier. The track is the latest preview from the upcoming album Nocturnal Birding, set for release on October 3rd through Relapse Records. Project mastermind Tristan Shone shared the inspiration behind the song: “This song is really the epitome of this album. When I heard the wood thrush song, it immediately made me think of Neurosis or Jesu…the melodic heart wrenching tracks like ‘The Last You’ll Know’. The Wood Thrush made this one easy for me: I just followed the chord progression…
