by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | Lists, Touring
Another week brings us new music and live announcements, with no signs of slowing down for live shows. From major returns to special performances, Metal Insider has rounded up 10 of the latest tour announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Sad News
Swedish blackened death metal outfit Sacramentum have announced the passing of founding member Nisse Karlén. Karlén has sadly lost his battle after a long struggle with mental health, and he died by suicide at 50. The band shared the news on Monday (25th) on social...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Touring
Kim Dracula’s tour bus caught fire over the weekend during the band’s run with Ice Nine Kills, Dayseeker, and The Funeral Portrait. The incident left the group unable to perform their immediate shows, hoping to make it to Madison, WI set for Wednesday (27th). On...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Video
Mastodon have continued to pay homage to their co-founding guitarist, Brent Hinds, who died on August 20 in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta at the age of 51. The band used their August 22 performance at the Alaska State Fair to pay tribute, with drummer/vocalist...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 25, 2025 | News
Metal veterans Raven were forced to postpone their planned summer/fall 2025 European tour as bassist/vocalist John Gallagher addresses health concerns. On Saturday (23rd), the band addressed the following via social media: “RAVEN LUNATICS GOT SOME UNFORTUNATE...