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...

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...

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...

Sick New World 2025 canceled amid financial challenges and ambitious lineup

The 2025 edition of Sick New World has been officially canceled, with organizers citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the cause. Scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Las Vegas, the event was set to feature headliners Metallica and Linkin Park, along with the return of...
Emperor announce 2025 U.S. tour dates

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...

Jeff “Mantas” Dunn quits Venom Inc.

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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ICYMI: Jinjer unleash “Green Serpent” video
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...

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New & Noteworthy: The Last Will and Releases 11/22/2024

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...

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New & Noteworthy: From Releases – 11/15/2024

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...

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