Metal fans in Russia may soon find themselves under fire following a controversial new ruling from the Russian Supreme Court. The country’s top judicial body has officially labeled the so-called “International Movement of Satanists” as an extremist and terrorist organization—a vague designation that could have serious consequences for fans of heavy music. While there’s no official group by that name, the ruling appears to target a broad swath of behavior and artistic expression tied to Satanic or occult themes—longstanding staples in the world of metal. Those accused of being involved with the so-called movement could face up to eight years…
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Former Hatebreed bassist Chris Beattie has taken legal action against the band and frontman Jamey Jasta following his contentious dismissal in November 2024. While the band has remained mostly silent on the situation—only confirming his departure “for the foreseeable future” back in February—Beattie revealed in May that attorneys were involved in the ongoing dispute. According to a report from Billboard on July 30th, Beattie filed a lawsuit claiming he was unfairly removed from Hatebreed for financial reasons. The suit disputes Jamey Jasta’s explanation that Beattie was fired for allegedly harassing a Live Nation security guard during the band’s November 9th,…
Crucifiction — the crushing new outfit led by former Bloodbather vocalist Salem Vex — have dropped the official music video for their track “Endless Torture”. The pummeling cut originally appeared on their debut full-length Will To Power, which saw release in October 2024. The video, which matches the intensity of the track with grim, high-contrast visuals and unnerving energy, marks the band’s first official visual since the album’s arrival. Crucifiction are set to hit the road hard this fall, appearing on two stacked tour packages across North America. First, they’ll join Oceano, I Declare War, and LarcɆnia RoɆ for a…
In a time where band merch is getting weirder by the day—think body fluids and adult toys—Weedeater have joined the madness with a bathroom-ready twist. The long-running North Carolina sludge/doom trio was spotted slinging branded toilet seats at their July 29th show in Richmond, VA. According to a photo shared by Instagram account @merch_report, the custom lids are decked out with the Weedeater logo on top and boldly feature the phrase “DUMP 1” inside the seat. So far, there’s no sign of the item in the band’s official online store, making this a venue-exclusive oddity—for now. View this post on…
Alice In Chains legend Jerry Cantrell has announced that Sparta will be stepping in to replace Filter on his upcoming summer solo tour. “Due to ongoing recovery from back surgery, Filter will no longer be joining the tour,” Cantrell shared. “We wish Richard a speedy recovery and hope to see them back out soon.” In their place, Sparta—the post-hardcore/alt-rock band fronted by Jim Ward (formerly of At The Drive-In)—will now serve as direct support across all dates. The updated itinerary includes: 08/16 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park08/17 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues08/19 Tempe, AZ – Marquee…
Escape The Fate have officially earned their first RIAA certification in the United States. The Las Vegas-based post-hardcore/metalcore outfit’s 2006 debut Dying Is Your Latest Fashion was certified Gold on July 29th, marking a major milestone nearly two decades after its release. Gold certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recognizes 500,000 units moved. These totals include a combination of traditional sales, permanent digital downloads (with 10 song downloads equaling one album unit), and on-demand audio/video streams (with 1,500 streams equating to one unit). The album was the band’s only full-length release to feature Ronnie Radke on vocals…
Cloudkicker, the instrumental project helmed by Ben Sharp, has unveiled a new song titled “Follow Through”, continuing a recent stream of new material. The track arrives shortly after the release of “Things You Can’t Change”, and both songs now appear to be part of a developing album under the same title. In a message shared with the release, Sharp explained: “there is another song added to what is now a very short album called things you can’t change, as said in description: I make no guarantees about how often this will be updated or how many tracks it will have…
Belgian psychedelic post-metal trio Psychonaut have debuted their new single “Stargazer”, accompanied by a visually striking music video directed by Toon Persyn. The track is the first preview from the band’s upcoming full-length World Maker, due out October 24th via Pelagic Records. You can watch the video for “Stargazer” 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. It’s perfect to keep your finger…
Longtime drummer Josh Freese has officially confirmed his return to Nine Inch Nails, taking over the kit from Ilan Rubin in a twist that ties together the recent shakeups in both NIN and Foo Fighters. Freese—known for his work with The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, and more—previously drummed for Nine Inch Nails from 2005 to 2008. His unexpected rejoining of the industrial metal legends was announced on July 30th. Interestingly, Freese had publicly praised Rubin’s performance with the band just a few weeks ago. Now, with Rubin reportedly stepping into the Foo Fighters lineup—the same band that dismissed Freese this…
The 2026 edition of the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is scaling up in a big way. Organizers have announced that next year’s event will feature five stages, allowing for 30+ additional bands to join the already massive annual celebration of rock and metal. While the full lineup is still under wraps, the fest is confirmed to return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH from May 14th through 17th, 2026. Presale tickets began rolling out this week, with the public onsale scheduled for Monday, August 4th. Stay tuned for lineup details and daily breakdowns as they’re announced. View…
