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Metallica opens newest leg of tour in Madison, Wisconsin on 9/2

Metallica opens newest leg of tour in Madison, Wisconsin on 9/2

by Alexander Stafford | Sep 5, 2018 | News, Photos, Reviews, Touring

Metallica opened the newest leg of their world tour in support of 2016’s Hardwired… To Self-Destruct this past Sunday (2nd) in Madison, Wisconsin. Playing for a sold out audience, comedian Jim Breuer opened the show with an hour set of heavy metal jokes,...
Ghost honoring fallen fan with “Back For The Second Act” Halloween Show.

Ghost honoring fallen fan with “Back For The Second Act” Halloween Show.

by Alexander Stafford | Sep 1, 2018 | News, Updates

On May 31st, Ghost’s show in Milwaukee, WI was tragically cut short due to the passing of fan, Jeffrey Fortune, who had passed away of natural causes during intermission. On Halloween Ghost will be “Back For The Second Act” at The Riverside Theater, as they will be...
Review/Photos: Hellfest 2018 ups it’s game once again

Review/Photos: Hellfest 2018 ups it’s game once again

by Alexander Stafford | Jun 28, 2018 | Photos, Reviews

Hellfest 2018 was one of the festival’s biggest years yet. With headliners Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Avenged Sevenfold, plus over 150 bands spread over six stages, Hellfest proved once again that it is one of the biggest and best heavy metal festivals around....
Download Festival 2018: Recap and Photos

Download Festival 2018: Recap and Photos

by Alexander Stafford | Jun 14, 2018 | Festivals, News, Photos, Reviews

As the Download festival at Donington Park concluded this past weekend, it proved to be one of their biggest and best years yet. Featuring headliners of Avenged Sevenfold, Guns n’ Roses, and Ozzy Osbourne, only proved there were no shortage of great bands on the bill....
Sleep appear to be releasing first album in fifteen years on 4/20

Sleep appear to be releasing first album in fifteen years on 4/20

by Alexander Stafford | Apr 19, 2018 | New Music, News, Releases

With tomorrow being 4/20, Sleep seems to be celebrating a little more than normal. After years of rumors it appears that Sleep will be releasing their first new album since 1998’s Jerusalem and 2003’s Dopesmoker (which was recorded in 1998 as well). iTunes has...
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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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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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