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...
GWAR announce 2026 spring tour with Soulfly & King Parrot
GWAR will return to the road next spring for the 2026 Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour. The run features Soulfly as direct support, with King Parrot opening each night. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time. Lead Vocalist The Berserker Blothar...
LAPD confirms Nick Reiner’s arrest in deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner
The Los Angeles Police Department has released an official statement confirming the arrest of Nick Reiner, who they state is "responsible" for the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Earlier today (15th), the LAPD issued the following...
Battle Beast part ways with vocalist Noora Louhimo
Finnish heavy metal outfit Battle Beast are set to make another new change as vocalist Noora Louhimo has decided to call it quits. The singer, who joined in 2012 and contributed to six records, is now leaving thirteen years later, with Steelbound, released in October,...
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...
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in apparent homicide
Metal Insider is devastated to report the horrifying news that acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner, most recognized in the metal community as the director of the iconic Spinal Tap mockumentary film series — Spinal Tap: The Final Tour – Short (1981), This Is Spinal...
Metal By Numbers: don’t wrap up October charts – 10/31/2025
Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from October 31, 2025. Yes, we’re catching up, stay tuned, there’s more to come! From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts....
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Metsatöll
Countdown to 2026: 46 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...
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,...
Uada and Mortiis announce 2026 North American co-headlining tour
Uada and Mortiis are teaming up in 2026 for a special 2026 North American co-headlining tour running from April 10 through May 16. The trek will feature exclusive anniversary sets commemorating Uada's 2016 debut, Devoid of Light, in full. Mortiis will showcase...
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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,...
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...
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...
