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Photos/Review: Pantera pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in epic Long Island set with Amon Amarth – 7/26/2025

Photos/Review: Pantera pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in epic Long Island set with Amon Amarth – 7/26/2025

by Andrew Fiero | Aug 1, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

On July 22nd, the world lost an icon as Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76, and the metal scene is still mourning. The vocalist had built an unrivaled legacy among his fans and his peers from his Black Sabbath days through his solo career. Two and a half weeks...
Photos/Review: FolkFest 2025 closes strong in NY with Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Trollfest & NiNi

Photos/Review: FolkFest 2025 closes strong in NY with Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Trollfest & NiNi

by Andrew Fiero | Apr 5, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

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...
Photos/Review: HANABIE. and Kim Dracula takeover Long Island on 3/16/2025

Photos/Review: HANABIE. and Kim Dracula takeover Long Island on 3/16/2025

by Andrew Fiero | Mar 24, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Australia’s Kim Dracula and Japan’s HANABIE. are currently tearing it up throughout North America for a two-punch combo for one can’t miss show. Along for the ride are supporting acts Kaonashi for the entirety of the tour and Crystal Lake for select dates. Acting as...
Dropkick Murphys Embark on St. Patrick’s Day Tour This Month

Dropkick Murphys Embark on St. Patrick’s Day Tour This Month

by Andrew Fiero | Feb 11, 2025 | Touring

St. Patrick’s Day comes with many built in traditions, but it’s not wearing green or enjoying a pint that has many along the East Coast most excited every year. As has come tradition for the band, Dropkick Murphys have announced their St. Patrick’s...
Photos/Review: Set It Off take on Long Island w/ From Ashes To New, New Years Day & If Not For Me – 11/2/2024

Photos/Review: Set It Off take on Long Island w/ From Ashes To New, New Years Day & If Not For Me – 11/2/2024

by Andrew Fiero | Nov 11, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

Set It Off are proving to be road warriors in 2024. The red-hot band spent the latter parts of the summer on tour with Nothing More, Post Profit and From Ashes to New through late September as part of Nothing More’s CARNAL TOUR.  After capping off that tour on...
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Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”

Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2059 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...

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Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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