The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 “Performer” nominees, with Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, and The Black Crowes among the 17 artists in contention for induction. This year’s ballot also includes first-time nominees Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Other returning or previously eligible acts on the list are Mariah Carey, and Sade.
Artists become eligible 25 years after the release of their first commercial recording. More than 1,200 artists, historians, and industry professionals will vote on the 2026 class, with official inductees set to be announced in April. Additional honors, including the Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and Ahmet Ertegun Awards, will also be revealed at that time. Iron Maiden has been eligible for induction since 2004 and was previously nominated in 2021 and 2023.
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:...
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...
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 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 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 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...
