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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...
Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 Kicks Off with a Bang – Day 1 5/16/2025

Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 Kicks Off with a Bang – Day 1 5/16/2025

by Mar Morannon | Jun 2, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

The first day of Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 roared to life with a diverse and devastating lineup that proved the fest’s legacy is alive and well on Day 1, May 16, 2025. The Rave was packed with metalheads from all walks, ready for everything from blackened fury...
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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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