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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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 muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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