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Photos/Review: Metal Allegiance Celebrate Heavy Metal at House of Blues in Anaheim on 01/22/2026

Photos/Review: Metal Allegiance Celebrate Heavy Metal at House of Blues in Anaheim on 01/22/2026

by Chris Loomis | Jan 27, 2026 | Photos, Reviews

The third week in January can only mean one thing: the annual NAMM convention takes over Anaheim, CA. The ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology, NAMM not only lets you discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything...
Ronnie Montrose Remembered: NAMM 2026 – 10 Year Anniversary All-Star Memorial Concert

Ronnie Montrose Remembered: NAMM 2026 – 10 Year Anniversary All-Star Memorial Concert

by Chris Loomis | Jan 12, 2026 | News

It’s January, and that can only mean one thing: the annual NAMM convention is on the horizon. The ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology, NAMM not only lets you discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything that...
Metal Insider’s Chris Loomis Top 10 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Chris Loomis Top 10 Albums of 2025

by Chris Loomis | Dec 23, 2025 | Lists, Top 10

An enormous amount of great music was released in 2025 across all genres of Rock n Roll and Heavy Metal, which always makes it a challenge when asked, “What is your favorite album released this year?” After scouring my playlists and reminiscing about...
Photos/Review: GWAR unleash Gor Gor at House of Blues Anaheim with Helmet, Dwarves, and Blood Vulture – 10/23/2025

Photos/Review: GWAR unleash Gor Gor at House of Blues Anaheim with Helmet, Dwarves, and Blood Vulture – 10/23/2025

by Chris Loomis | Oct 28, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Not much in life is guaranteed, but you can always count on Richmond, Virginia’s, scumdogs of the universe, GWAR to do an October/November fall tour every year to deliver their over-the-top bloody massacre on stage. Here in 2025, the band is headlining their...
Photos/Review: Dark Angel level Los Angeles with an Extinction Level Event at The Belasco Theater with Hirax, Vio-lence and Sacred Reich – 10/16/2025

Photos/Review: Dark Angel level Los Angeles with an Extinction Level Event at The Belasco Theater with Hirax, Vio-lence and Sacred Reich – 10/16/2025

by Chris Loomis | Oct 20, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Southern California-based Dark Angel have made a triumphant return in 2025 by releasing their first album in 34 years, Extinction Level Event. They have also completed their first US headline tour in 30 years, supporting their latest musical contribution to their...
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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

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 new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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