Editorial: Reopening Kurt Cobain’s death means confronting the ’90s we survived
The first thing that needs to be said before we start plotting the Netflix docuseries is this: there are real, breathing people struggling with heroin and suicidal ideation right now. They are not symbols. They are not case studies. They are not aesthetic backdrops...
Metallica announce Life Burns Faster Sphere residency in Las Vegas 2026
After months of speculation, Metallica have officially confirmed their Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The eight-show run will take place October 1 & 3, 15 & 17, 22 & 24, and 29 & 31, 2026, continuing the band’s No Repeat...
Louder Than Life 2026: Louder Than Ever with Tool, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit to headline
After dropping two major names a few months ago and slowly dropping names all last week… the gargantuan lineup for Louder Than Life 2026 was released today in all its glory. When one sees My Chemical Romance, and Iron Maiden headlining two of four days, it’s really...
Metal En Route (02/24-03/08) The Highlights Are All That’s Needed: Lynch Mob, Baroness, & more
WINTER'S STILL SLUGGISH ON SHOWS: Metal Insider's gig informant Ian Weber listed the absolute best as we enter March metal madness next week! February 24th - March 8th: Tues. Feb. 24th, 2026: Arkona, Malphas, Winter Nights at the Meadows in Brooklyn, NY Wed....
Gig review: Belphegor Unleashed the Baphomet Upon the Brooklyn Monarch – 2/19/26
Is anyone here a fan of extreme metal? For those of us who thrive on attending the most intense concerts, this winter season seemed unusually quiet, with few notable shows—until now. The long-anticipated extreme metal event featuring Belphegor, Incantation, Hate, and...
Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...
Death Angel announce 2026 US spring tour
Thrash metal veterans Death Angel have announced the second leg of their Act III US Tour, set to run in late spring from May 1 in Phoenix, AZ, through June 21 in Santa Cruz, CA. The trek will feature support from fellow Bay Area thrashers Vio-Lence and groove metal...
Tomahawk announce first tour in 13 years with the Melvins
Tomahawk will return to the stage this summer for their first tour in 13 years, celebrating the band’s 25th anniversary. The Melvins will join the run, dubbed A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money US Tour, for the first time since their joint 2003 “Geek Show” trek....
New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...
Interview: Geoff Thorpe reflects on recovery, touring, and Vicious Rumors’ future
California power/groove metal veterans Vicious Rumors are set to embark on their U.S. tour in support of their latest record, The Devil's Asylum, which was released in August 2025. Metal Insider caught up with founder/guitarist Geoff Thorpe to discuss the upcoming...
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Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...
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...
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...
New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...
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...
New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026
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 February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...
