Live Gig Review: A Sold Out Racket (New York) of Rock ‘n’ Roll with Michael Monroe – 4/02/25
Ya'll. Like. Woah! There was a kind of restless anticipation of a U.S. headline circuit opening in New York when we noticed a small run of ten American dates for Michael Monroe to grace us with his kinetic presence, charging up these very special gigs at Racket NYC...
Concert Calendar (04/04-04/06) Metal’s Hellacious Spring 2025, Welcome to April: Deftones, Visions of Atlantis, & more
Hi, everyone. I’m just now recovering from Wednesday’s glorious Michael Monroe gig (my goodness what a show) and very happy to that spring has finally spring. Anybody attending any must see gigs over this weekend? Did I highlight the best of them in this listing for...
Photos/Review: FolkFest 2025 closes strong in NY with Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Trollfest & NiNi
When the Folkfest of the North Tour was announced back in October of last year, North American fans knew they were in for some fun. With Korpiklaani and Ensiferum, two of the most prominent names in folk metal, joining forces, the tour was already can’t miss. Adding...
Warfield break down new album ‘With The Old Breed’ in track-by-track guide
German thrashers Warfield are celebrating the release of their latest full-length album, With The Old Breed, out today (April 4th) via Napalm Records. Channeling the raw energy of thrash legends like Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction, the trio delivers a relentless...
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer speaks out in first interview since Capitol Riot arrest
Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer has given his first in-depth interview since being sentenced to probation and community service for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Appearing on It Is Later Than You Think, a podcast from Cornerstone Church in...
Godsmack confirm split with Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola
Earlier today, reports surfaced regarding the status of Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. The band has now issued an official statement via social media, confirming the news. The statement reads: "To our dearest friends and fans, we send this...
Bad Wolves announce lineup changes
Doc Coyle and Kyle Konkiel have officially parted ways with Bad Wolves. Stepping in to replace them are returning guitarist Chris Cain and new bassist Kevin Creekman. The revamped lineup is set to move forward with upcoming plans. Coyle expressed the following via...
Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola reportedly quit Godsmack in 2024
According to multiple reports, Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola left Godsmack last year, though the band has yet to make an official statement. In a since-deleted video, Larkin reportedly explained that after discussions with Sully Erna and Robbie Merrill, he and...
Burning Witches announce summer 2025 U.S headline tour
Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches will make their return to the U.S. this summer for a headline tour. The trek kicks off on August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL and wraps up on September 20 in Sanford, FL. The band comments: "We are super happy to announce our next...
Architects announce summer 2025 North American Tour
UK metalcore giants Architects will return to North America for a headlining summer tour supporting their 11th album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between. The run kicks off with festival stops at Rock Fest, Upheaval, and Inkcarceration in July, followed by 21...
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Warfield break down new album ‘With The Old Breed’ in track-by-track guide
German thrashers Warfield are celebrating the release of their latest full-length album, With The Old Breed, out today (April 4th) via Napalm Records. Channeling the raw energy of thrash legends like Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction, the trio delivers a relentless...
Babymetal announce new album ‘Metal Forth’
Japanese pop-metal outfit Babymetal have signed with Capitol Records and will release their new album, Metal Forth, on June 13. The record, meaning "beyond metal," features collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to...
Warfield unleash “Appetitive Aggression” video
German thrashers Warfield have dropped a video for their new song, "Appetitive Aggression." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, With The Old Breed, out April 4 via Napalm Records, a first with the label. Warfield on the new single: “This...
New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
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 spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...
New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025
March 14, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are highly-anticipated albums from the likes of Coheed and...