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Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

by Sean Matthews | Feb 28, 2024 | Festivals, News

  Aftershock, the West Coast’s largest rock festival, is back for its 12th year, and the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents are really stepping it up this time around. Dropping an earthquake inducing lineup that consists of more than 130 bands, on 5 stages over...
Shiprocked 2025: Miami to U.S. Virgin Islands & Half Moon Cay aboard Carnival Magic

Shiprocked 2025: Miami to U.S. Virgin Islands & Half Moon Cay aboard Carnival Magic

by Sean Matthews | Feb 27, 2024 | Festivals, News

  As only Shiprockers know, after boarding the ship on embarkation day, we all gather on the main deck at the main stage for a “family” photo, followed by the video announcement for the following year’s cruise. This year’s Sold-Out 14th Shiprocked treated more...
Inkcarceration takes Shinedown, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust to Prison for 2024

Inkcarceration takes Shinedown, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust to Prison for 2024

by Sean Matthews | Feb 7, 2024 | Festivals, News

    Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival will take place once again this upcoming July 19th-21st, 2024 at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Headlining the festival in its 6th year is none other than Shinedown, Godsmack and...
Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit & Slipknot to headline 13th annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida

Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit & Slipknot to headline 13th annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida

by Sean Matthews | Nov 8, 2023 | Festivals, News

    Announced today (8th), the 13th annual Welcome To Rockville festival will host a powerful collective of artists, with 150 bands performing over 4 days. This coming May 9th-12th, 2024, Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida will once...
Shiprocked announces Stowaways; Tattoo Parlor returns to the high seas

Shiprocked announces Stowaways; Tattoo Parlor returns to the high seas

by Sean Matthews | Nov 1, 2023 | Festivals, Metal on Metal, News

  After an initial lineup announcement earlier this year and the complete lineup released late last month, the powers that be, Ask4 Entertainment, have chosen this Hallow’s Eve to name the Stowaways for our Thriller-themed cruise in February 2024! For those...
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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 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 announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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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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