Confronting domestic violence and substance abuse in the metal community
Domestic violence is a serious issue that can arise in various circumstances, often exacerbated by substance abuse. Excessive drinking or drug use can cloud judgment and escalate conflicts, leading to incidents that cause profound harm to all involved. Acknowledging...
Killswitch Engage’s Adam Dutkiewicz and Light the Torch’s Howard Jones reveal name of new project
While December last year, Former Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones and guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz were nearing completion of new music, today (3rd), the duo have revealed the name of their collaborative project: Burn Eternal. After over two years of work, the duo...
Emperor announce 2025 U.S. tour dates
Norwegian black metal legends Emperor are returning to the United States in 2025. The trek kicks off on May 9th in Worcester, MA, and will run through May 18th in Anaheim, CA. Support comes from Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch, and Wayfarer. Tickets go on sale...
Spiritbox announce 2025 ‘Tsunami Sea’ North American Tour
Spiritbox will celebrate their new album with a headlining Tsunami Sea North American Tour in 2025. Beginning April 3 in Dallas, TX, the trek will feature support from Loathe, Dying Wish, and GEL.Tickets go on sale this Friday (6) at 10 am local time. The announcement...
Meshuggah announce 2025 North American Tour w/Cannibal Corpse & Carcass
Swedish metal giants Meshuggah are set to return to North America in 2025 for a headlining tour with special guests Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on March 28 in Quebec City, QC and will run through April 24 in NYC. Tickets go...
Photos/Review: Devastation on the Nation hits LA with I Am Morbid, Suffocation, and more
The question of how many bands make for the perfect heavy metal event or tour is highly debatable these days for multiple reasons. The current tour, Devastation On The Nation, made its way to Los Angeles, CA, at the Belasco on Tuesday evening, November 26th, and...
New & Noteworthy: Dreaming the strife for releases – 11/29/2024
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 November sees albums from the likes of Bedsore, Astral Doors, The Gates Of Slumber and Mefitis, among the many,...
Avantasia announce tenth studio album ‘Here Be Dragons’ arriving in February 2025
Avantasia, the symphonic power metal project led by mastermind Tobias Sammet, is set to release their tenth studio studio album, Here Be Dragons, via Napalm Records, on February 28, 2025. Marking the band's debut with the label, the record promises to deliver an...
ICYMI: Jinjer unleash “Green Serpent” video
Ukrainian progressive metal band Jinjer have unleashed a video for their latest single, "Green Serpent." The track is taken from their forthcoming fifth studio album, Duél, scheduled to arrive on February 7, 2025, via Napalm Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order...
Jeff “Mantas” Dunn quits Venom Inc.
Venom Inc .founder and former Venom guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has announced his departure from the group. Venom Inc formed in 2015 with bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan and drummer Antony "Abaddon" Bray, intending to reignite Venom's Prime Evil-era. The...
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Avantasia announce tenth studio album ‘Here Be Dragons’ arriving in February 2025
Avantasia, the symphonic power metal project led by mastermind Tobias Sammet, is set to release their tenth studio studio album, Here Be Dragons, via Napalm Records, on February 28, 2025. Marking the band's debut with the label, the record promises to deliver an...
ICYMI: Jinjer unleash “Green Serpent” video
Ukrainian progressive metal band Jinjer have unleashed a video for their latest single, "Green Serpent." The track is taken from their forthcoming fifth studio album, Duél, scheduled to arrive on February 7, 2025, via Napalm Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order...
Gary Holt’s memoir ‘A Fabulous Disaster’ arrives April 2025
Exodus/Slayer guitarist Gary Holt will release his memoir, A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way, on April 8, 2025, via Hachette Books. Featuring a foreword by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, the book chronicles Holt's journey...
New & Noteworthy: Dreaming the strife for releases – 11/29/2024
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 November sees albums from the likes of Bedsore, Astral Doors, The Gates Of Slumber and Mefitis, among the many,...
New & Noteworthy: The Last Will and Releases 11/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s roster of releases includes albums from the likes of Body Count, Kim Deal and Opeth, as well as the debut of Crossbone...
New & Noteworthy: From Releases – 11/15/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees the return of Linkin Park, the debut of Primal Code and new full-lengths from the likes of Poppy, As I Lay Dying...