Photos/Review: Ad Infinitum lead symphonic metal showcase with Seven Spires in Detroit – 2/14/2026
After conquering the seas on 70000 Tons of Metal, symphonic metal bands Ad Infinitum and Seven Spires teamed up along with Texas-based melodic metal/rock band Tulip for a speedy 10-date North American tour. I was quite delighted that one of those dates happened to be...
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...
Captain Kirk goes metal: William Shatner announces all-star metal album
William Shatner, the actor and author known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek and the oldest person to go to space, is now preparing to release a new metal album. Built around collaborations with 35 hand-picked artists from across the metal world, worlds are...
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...
Photos/Review: Opeth & Katatonia cast midwinter gloom in Detroit – 2/10/2026
When it comes to bands that are often paired together on rosters, one of the most revered is the sorrowful duo of Opeth and Katatonia. This double dose of sad has reunited for a North American tour as a perfect midwinter treat. On February 10th, they played at the...
Arch Enemy unveil Lauren Hart as new vocalist, share single and tour plans
Following a week of intense speculation, Arch Enemy have officially revealed their new vocalist, and it's not who many expected. Rumblings across the metal community suggested a return from former vocalist Angela Gossow, but she publicly dismissed those rumors via...
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...
Photos/Review: Rough seas couldn’t stop 70000tons of Metal 2026
Metal Insider returned to 70000tons for another voyage in 2026. Artist spotlights will resume once announcements for the 2027 voyage begin. Stay tuned, more coming SOON. On January 29, 2026, the fourteenth edition of 70000tons of Metal set sail from Miami bound for...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...





