Author: Seneca

Fresh from the Pinkpop Festival archives comes pro-shot footage of Limp Bizkit’s entire 2014 performance — now available for fans to relive in full. The nü-metal heavyweights first tore up the Pinkpop stage back in 1997 (footage of that debut set dropped this past May), and have since returned in 2001, 2014, and most recently at last year’s edition. This newly released set was filmed on June 8th, 2014, capturing the band in peak form with a career-spanning setlist that mixed classics, fan favorites, and covers. Limp Bizkit – Pinkpop 2014 Setlist Do you love independent bands, or are you…

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masked metal titans Slipknot are reportedly on the verge of a massive payday. According to Billboard, the Iowa icons are in talks to sell their share of the band’s publishing and recorded master royalties — a deal that could be worth up to $120 million. Unnamed sources point to HarbourView Equity Partners as the potential buyer. The most significant portion of the sale would come from the band’s publishing rights, while their master recordings remain under Warner Music Group, which acquired them through its purchase of Roadrunner Records back in 2007. Industry data from Luminate suggests Slipknot’s combined royalty pool…

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On August 14, 2002, the metal world was shaken when Drowning Pool frontman Dave Williams was found dead on the band’s tour bus. He was just 30 years old. At the time, the Dallas quartet was on the road with Ozzfest, traveling between shows in Noblesville, Indiana and Manassas, Virginia. The band had played the Verizon Wireless Music Center the night before, and Williams’ body was discovered the next afternoon. Early speculation suggested that the singer’s death may have been linked to alcohol consumption, but the truth would turn out to be very different. The Day Ozzfest Stood Still News…

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Matt March, guitarist of Portland, Maine hardcore/hip-hop outfit Hard Ca$h, was hospitalized this past weekend after being shot multiple times in the leg in Philadelphia, PA. March suffered a shattered tibia and will require several surgeries. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover his mounting medical expenses. The shooting took place on August 9 in Center City Philadelphia and reportedly stemmed from an argument between the alleged shooter and two men, including March, outside a nearby music venue. Shortly afterward, the suspect fired multiple rounds into an Airbnb where March was staying, striking him approximately five times in the…

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In the wake of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne’s passing on July 22nd, fans around the world gathered at Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, UK—Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s hometown—to pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness. Flowers, letters, paintings, and other personal tributes quickly transformed the site into a heartfelt memorial. Sadly, not everyone who visited the site came with good intentions. According to the BBC, a 45-year-old man identified as Parviz Jafari was arrested and charged with theft on August 2nd for allegedly taking flowers left in honor of Osbourne. Jafari is scheduled to appear in court on September…

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System Of A Down guitarist and vocalist Daron Malakian recently opened up about the challenges he faced while creating the band’s final albums, Mezmerize and Hypnotize, and how that period shaped his perspective on the band’s future. In a new interview with Spin, he also discussed his current work with Scars On Broadway, who released their third album Addicted To The Violence last month. The band’s long-standing creative impasse has been widely documented, with tensions first going public in 2018 when vocalist Serj Tankian called for a more balanced approach to songwriting, publishing, and overall decision-making. Tankian expressed frustration that…

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British ‘nü-hardcore’ outfit Bodyweb—featuring members of Higher Power, Pest Control, and more—have shared their latest track, “Sugarcoated”. The song is the second of four tracks from their upcoming EP Deadwired, set for release on September 5th via Flatspot Records. Currently, Bodyweb have one live show scheduled ahead of the EP, performing on August 29th at Cafe Kino in Bristol, UK. 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,…

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Gold-certified hard rockers Alter Bridge are set to headline their inaugural ‘Blackbird Festival’ at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, UK on June 27th, 2026. So far, the festival lineup includes support from Skindred, Florence Black, and Cardinal Black, with additional opening acts to be announced in the coming months. Pre-sale tickets go live next Tuesday, August 19th, at 9:30am local time via depotlive.co.uk/blackbirdfestival2026, with general on-sale beginning Friday, August 22nd, also at 9:30am. Vocalist Myles Kennedy commented on the festival’s launch: “We realized we haven’t played Wales in over 7 years. To make up for lost time, we thought it would…

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After teasing fans with cryptic messages and a countdown timer, GRAMMY Award-winning thrash metal titans Megadeth have officially revealed their plans for the next chapter. In a surprise announcement today, August 14th, the band confirmed that their upcoming studio album will be their final release, accompanied by a global farewell tour in support of it next year. The band shared a teaser video featuring their iconic mascot Vic Rattlehead, who delivered the announcement. Pre-orders for the untitled seventeenth album are expected to open in approximately 43 days, and a first single is slated for release later this year. Tour dates…

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Metalcore supergroup Better Lovers have unveiled a brand-new music video for “Lies Between The Lines”, the opening track from their debut album, last year’s Highly Irresponsible (SharpTone Records). The visual was directed by Cheyne Smith and showcases the intensity fans have come to expect from the project, which features current and former members of Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Fit For An Autopsy. The band is already deep into the writing and recording process for their sophomore album, sharing updates from the studio across their social media in recent weeks. With GRAMMY Award-winning producer Will Putney…

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