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Photos/Review: Rough seas couldn’t stop 70000tons of Metal 2026

Photos/Review: Rough seas couldn’t stop 70000tons of Metal 2026

by Mar Morannon | Feb 19, 2026 | Photos, Reviews

Metal Insider returned to 70000tons for another voyage in 2026. Artist spotlights will resume once announcements for the 2027 voyage begin. Stay tuned, more coming SOON. On January 29, 2026, the fourteenth edition of 70000tons of Metal set sail from Miami bound for...
Photos/Review: Halestorm brought Everest to Madison, WI – 9/21/25

Photos/Review: Halestorm brought Everest to Madison, WI – 9/21/25

by Mar Morannon | Sep 26, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

A cool September night in Madison set the stage for an eclectic and unforgettable triple bill: Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm at Breese Stevens Field. Each act brought their own brand of theatricality and firepower, creating a show that felt as much...
Photos/Review: Be’lakor triumphs on first-ever North American tour stop at The Forge – 9/13/2025

Photos/Review: Be’lakor triumphs on first-ever North American tour stop at The Forge – 9/13/2025

by Mar Morannon | Sep 19, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

The Forge in Joliet saw a slow burn of a Saturday night as metal fans trickled in after VIP doors. By the end of the night, though, the venue was brimming with energy for Be’lakor’s long-awaited first North American tour. Local openers Withering Soul set the stage...
Photos/Review: GWAR closes Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 Day 3 with Taylor Swift dissection

Photos/Review: GWAR closes Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 Day 3 with Taylor Swift dissection

by Mar Morannon | Jun 4, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Day 3 of Milwaukee Metal Fest closed the weekend with a mix of chaos, catharsis, and just the right dose of absurdity. While some fans had already packed up and headed home, those who stayed were rewarded with one of the most diverse lineups of the entire fest....
Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 – Day 2 delivers non-stop energy

Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 – Day 2 delivers non-stop energy

by Mar Morannon | Jun 3, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Milwaukee Metal Fest returned for its second day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with larger crowds, tighter sets, and nonstop energy across The Rave’s three stages. While attendance was noticeably higher than Day 1, the venue never felt overcrowded, and festival-goers...
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Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more

California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...

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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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New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...

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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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