by Ian Weber | Nov 25, 2025 | Touring
2025 was a little too extra at gifting incredible tours (not that we also bought our weight in merch or anything), but we think you will find something amazing to attend this week before and after the feast of the beast! The remainder of this year is dissolving into a...
by Zenae Zukowski | May 6, 2025 | Touring
Blind Guardian will return to North America this fall for a headlining tour celebrating their classic album, Somewhere Far Beyond. The trek begins November 19 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and concludes on December 13 in Los Angeles with support from Ensiferum and Seven...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 17, 2024 | Artist Spotlight
Countdown to 2025: 44 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
by Mar Morannon | May 28, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
The first day of Milwaukee Metal Fest started pretty strong, considering doors opened mid-day on a Friday. Local favorites like Lords of the Trident, Illusion of Fate, and Macabre brought a decent turnout from their loyal fans, while larger bands like Blind Guardian,...
by Ian Weber | May 20, 2024 | Reviews
There are certain gigs I’ve wondered about reviewing since debuting on Metal Insider in 2022: Overkill (they’re bound to return to New York), a concert worth taking the night off work to provide coverage for, and a Blind Guardian show. The former two...