Testament announce spring 2026 tour with Overkill & Destruction
Testament have announced their spring 2026 Thrash of the Titans US trek with support from Overkill and Destruction. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. Testament frontman Chuck Billy comments: "2026 looks like it is going to...
Marilyn Manson announces May 2026 tour dates
Marilyn Manson has announced a string of tour dates while heading out to Sonic Temple in May 2026. Support will come from the Australian death-pop duo Vowws. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. 2026 US Tour Dates 04/23...
Nefarious announce new vocalist Sean Rivera; drop new single “Day After”
Bay Area thrash supergroup Nefarious have announced their next chapter with new vocalist Sean Rivera. To mark their next phase, the group has released a lyric video for their new single, "Day After." Nefarious, featuring Rivera (vocals), Rick Hunolt (guitar), Doug...
Battle Beast welcome new vocalist Marina La Torraca
Following yesterday's (15th) announcement of Noora Louhimo leaving the fold, Battle Beast have welcomed their new vocalist, Marina La Torraca. No stranger to the scene, La Torraca is known for her work in Exit Eden and the symphonic metal project Phantom Elite. It's...
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 expands lineup with Ministry, Obituary, Prong, & more
Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the first full wave of bands for the 2026 edition, unveiling more than twenty new acts alongside the official day-by-day headliner breakdown. The festival returns to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from the new weekend on June 5–7, 2026,...
Infected Rain announce 2026 World Tour dates
Moldovan metal outfit Infected Rain have stacked up the first half of 2026 with tour dates. The group has announced their spring Mutation Phase trek across Europe and the UK, featuring Butcher Babies and Black Spikes. The run kicks off on March 25th in Glasgow, UK,...
Bat & Voivod announce spring 2026 US tour
Richmond metal-punk trio Bat will team up with Canadian prog sci-fi legends Voivod this spring for a string of shows in March 2026. The tour kicks off March 20th at Hell's Heroes VIII in Houston, TX, and wraps March 27th in Tulsa, OK. Tickets are available at this...
Atoll announce 2026 ‘Swamp Survivors’ tour
Arizona slamming death metal force Atoll have announced the Swamp Survivors Tour, a week-long run across the American South, kicking off on January 30, 2026. Support includes Truckstop Dickpill and Squelching. Tickets are available at this location. Tour Dates 01/30...
Thy Art Is Murder to headline 2026 Chaos & Carnage tour
Australia's Thy Art Is Murder will headline the spring 2026 edition of the Chaos & Carnage US tour. Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates to Hell, and Bodybox will join as support for the run. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM...
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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...
New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...
New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...
New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025
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 releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...
