Coheed and Cambria announce Summer 2025 tour with Taking Back Sunday
Coheed and Cambria recently dropped a Mason Mercer-directed video for their latest single, "Someone Who Can," from the upcoming album The Father Of Make Believe, due March 14 via Virgin Music Group. The video coincided with the announcement of their North American...
Omnium Gatherum part ways with guitarist Nick Cordle
Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum have faced another lineup change, as guitarist Nick Cordle has left to focus on his own musical projects. The group announced his exit on Tuesday (14th) just in time for their European tour while welcoming Joonas "Jope"...
As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis speaks out on band split as additional leaked footage emerges
The As I Lay Dying frenzy continues. Weeks ahead of the band's new album, Through Storms Ahead, which arrived in November 2024 via Napalm Records, all members aside from Tim Lambesis left the group. While reasons behind the split appeared vague at the time, it was not...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Inhuman Condition
Countdown to 2025: 13 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Brujeria perform first show since the passing of frontman Juan Brujo
Brujeria kicked off their Europa Rigor Mortis Part I tour on Wednesday (15th) in Antwerp, Belgium. The show marked the group's first performance since the passing of frontman and co-founder Juan Brujo (John Lepe) at 61 and longtime vocalist Pinche Peach (Ciriaco...
Ritualmord drop a new single, “Inifrån och ut;” reveals title of debut album
On January 16, Ritualmord dropped a stunning music video for “Inifrån och ut,” the brilliant third single, after “Spår” and “Stonerpop,” from their upcoming debut album. Ritualmord is the project of two ex-Lifelover legends: Kim “( )” Carlsson’ and 1853. The music for...
Babylon LA donating 100% proceeds to disaster relief this week
For a limited time, Babylon LA, owned by Trash Talk, who recently launched Babylon Tokyo, are donating 100% of their proceeds to disaster relief in response to the California Wildfires. Vocalist Lee Spielman shared the following via X: https://t.co/eDzYteUN1H...
Lacuna Coil share “Gravity” video
Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new song, "Gravity." The track is the fifth single taken from their forthcoming album, Sleepless Empire, scheduled to arrive on February 14 via Century Media Records. The group comments on the...
Vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza leaves Exodus; Rob Dukes returns
San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends Exodus have parted ways with vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and welcomed back former frontman Rob Dukes. The band announced the lineup change on social media today (15th), stating: "Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve...
Coal Chamber officially cancel ‘Fiend For the Fans’ tour
Coal Chamber have officially canceled their Fiend for the Fans tour. Initially slated for 2024 and rescheduled to 2025 due to frontman Dez Fafara's health, the trek has now been scrapped entirely to allow Fafara to focus on his well-being. In a statement, Fafara...
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Coheed and Cambria announce Summer 2025 tour with Taking Back Sunday
Coheed and Cambria recently dropped a Mason Mercer-directed video for their latest single, "Someone Who Can," from the upcoming album The Father Of Make Believe, due March 14 via Virgin Music Group. The video coincided with the announcement of their North American...
Lacuna Coil share “Gravity” video
Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new song, "Gravity." The track is the fifth single taken from their forthcoming album, Sleepless Empire, scheduled to arrive on February 14 via Century Media Records. The group comments on the...
Venamoris unveil Scorpions cover “Animal Magnetism;” new album arriving in February
Darkwave-metal duo Venamoris, featuring Paula and Dave Lombardo, will release their second album, To Cross or To Burn, on February 28 via Ipecac Recordings. Along with the announcement, the duo shared a Displaced/Replaced-created video for the haunting cover of...
New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday includes the latest works from Franz Ferdinand, Stick To Your Guns, Tremonti and The Halo Effect, as well as the...
New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To Start off 2025, this week sees new music from the likes of Megafauna and Patriarkh among the outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Don’t Die 12/27/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of 2024 includes new music from Dominum and Genocide Kommando among the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...