Album Review: Kyūketsuki — ‘Oni’
At an astoundingly rapid pace, the internationally revered French-born luminary Maxime Taccardi continues to present us with utterly mesmerizing new musical releases as well as magnificent pieces of visual art. Taccardi’s New York-based, Japanese-inspired behemoth...
Countdown to Meshuggah’s North American Tour: Cyhra’s Alex Landenburg on the impact of ‘ObZen’
Swedish metal legends Meshuggah are returning to North America later this month for a headlining tour with special guests Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. With such an incredible lineup, this is a trek you won’t want to miss. The tour kicks off on March 28 in Quebec...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...
Guns N’ Roses welcome drummer Isaac Carpenter for 2025 Tour
Guns N’ Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer for their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East tour, where they will headline stadiums and festivals throughout the summer. Tickets are available at this location. Carpenter replaces longtime drummer...
Deftones announce August/September 2025 North American Tour
Deftones have been touring across the U.S. since last month, with the run set to continue until April 9th. For those who missed it, or unable to attend this leg, the band has recently announced a second North American leg for August and September. Support will come...
Possessed replace Deicide on upcoming tour with Exodus
On Tuesday, Florida death metal giants Deicide announced via social media that they were pulling out of their upcoming spring tour with Exodus due to "scheduling conflicts." The Swarm of Horror trek, set to begin on April 27, was announced earlier this month, and it...
Top 10 Performances of 2024: A Prelude to Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025
Milwaukee Metal Fest will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with a pre-party on May 15. As anticipation builds for another year of festivities, Metal Insider looks back at last year’s successful event with a list of the top ten performances....
Interview: Abduction’s A|V talks new album ‘Existentialismus’
UK extreme metal outfit Abduction have recently celebrated the release of their new album, Existentialismus, on February 21, 2025, via Candlelight Records. Following the success of their 2022 album Black Blood, the new record follows themes of existential turmoil,...
Guns N’ Roses part ways with drummer Frank Ferrer
Guns N’ Roses have announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, who has been with the band since 2006. The band expressed gratitude for his nearly two-decade tenure, stating: "Thank you, Frank. For the friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the last 19...
Candlemass celebrate 40 years with new EP Black Star
Swedish doom legends Candlemass mark their 40th anniversary with a new four-track EP, Black Star, set for release May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP features two new songs and covers of Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and Pentagram's "Forever My Queen."...
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Candlemass celebrate 40 years with new EP Black Star
Swedish doom legends Candlemass mark their 40th anniversary with a new four-track EP, Black Star, set for release May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP features two new songs and covers of Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and Pentagram's "Forever My Queen."...
Epica unveil new single “T.I.M.E.”
Epica have unveiled a Dave Letelier-directed video for their latest single, "T.I.M.E." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album Aspiral, scheduled to arrive on April 11. Taking meanings to philosophical perspectives, the track explores...
Volbeat share “By a Monster’s Hand” video; new album arriving in June
Danish rockers Volbeat, featuring Michael Poulsen (vocals/guitar), Jon Larsen (drums), and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass), have announced their ninth studio album, God of Angels Trust, set for release on June 6 via Republic/Universal. Alongside the album announcement, the...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...
New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025
March 14, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are highly-anticipated albums from the likes of Coheed and...
New & Noteworthy: This Sleepless Releases – 2/14/2025 & 2/21/2025
February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...