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Concert Calendar (11/25-11/30) A Cornucopia of Heavy Metal Delights: Blind Guardian, Entheos, & more

Concert Calendar (11/25-11/30) A Cornucopia of Heavy Metal Delights: Blind Guardian, Entheos, & more

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...
Blind Guardian announce fall 2025 North American tour with Ensiferum and Seven Kingdoms

Blind Guardian announce fall 2025 North American tour with Ensiferum and Seven Kingdoms

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...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Blind Guardian

Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Blind Guardian

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...
Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 1: Blind Guardian, Autopsy, Kamelot, etc. – 5/17/2024

Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 1: Blind Guardian, Autopsy, Kamelot, etc. – 5/17/2024

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,...
Live Gig Review: Palladium Times Square Sings – With Blind Guardian on 5/12/24

Live Gig Review: Palladium Times Square Sings – With Blind Guardian on 5/12/24

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...
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The Saddest Landscape announce new album ‘Alone With Heaven’
The Saddest Landscape announce new album ‘Alone With Heaven’

I love bands that reappear, like a long-forgotten feeling you suddenly remember in a grocery store aisle. The Saddest Landscape obviously enjoy this sort of vibe as their new album, Alone With Heaven (out April 24 via Iodine Recordings), is their first full-length in...

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Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’
Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’

For over forty years, Norwegian black metal legends Mayhem have paved the way for darkness and chaos. Throughout their own history, the group has entered new chapters and eras while continuing to unleash bleak realities through a ruthless musical awakening. Their...

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Record Store Day 2026 Releases: Meshuggah, Babymetal, Megadeth, Motorhead, etc.
Record Store Day 2026 Releases: Meshuggah, Babymetal, Megadeth, Motorhead, etc.

While we highlighted Slipknot's long-awaited, rumored collection, Look Outside Your Window, will get a Record Store Release, there are many more for 2026 to explore. Highlights include records from Megadeth, Meshuggah, Puscifer, Babymetal, Motorhead, and more. Metal...

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Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’

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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