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Belphegor announce 2026 North American tour w/ Incantation, Hate & Narcotic Wasteland

Belphegor announce 2026 North American tour w/ Incantation, Hate & Narcotic Wasteland

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 18, 2025 | Touring

Belphegor will return to North America in early 2026 for their Praise the Beast headlining tour, marking their first major U.S. and Canadian run since signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. The blackened death metal veterans kick off the trek on February 19th in...
Narcotic Wasteland mastermind Dallas Toler-Wade’s 10 most influential death metal albums

Narcotic Wasteland mastermind Dallas Toler-Wade’s 10 most influential death metal albums

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 13, 2017 | Lists

Today, Narcotic Wasteland’s sophomore album, Delerium Tremens, was released on Megaforce/MRI. Initially started as a side project by former Nile guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade, the band is now his full time project. Being in such an influential death metal...
Metal En Route (02/13-02/21) These Highlights Are Too Damn Minimal: Nine Inch Nails, Belphegor, & more

Metal En Route (02/13-02/21) These Highlights Are Too Damn Minimal: Nine Inch Nails, Belphegor, & more

by Ian Weber | Feb 13, 2026 | Touring

Hi, hello! I know you guys around in the chilly Northeast are experiencing a bit more shows to attend – sometimes less is more! Have a look at the best options for your live music dollar below for the next two weeks and then visit Metal Insider to view a lot more than...
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Incantation

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Incantation

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 25, 2025 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 64 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 20, 2025 | Lists, Touring

The past two weeks have been packed with new singles and album announcements.The momentum shows no signs of slowing. From major tours to festival reveals, Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of the latest announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura

Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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