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Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Kalmah

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Kalmah

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 26, 2025 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 64 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
Former Tactosa/Peacemaker FL guitarist Joseph Schultz arrested on multiple child exploitation charges

Former Tactosa/Peacemaker FL guitarist Joseph Schultz arrested on multiple child exploitation charges

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 26, 2025 | News

Former Tactosa and Peacemaker FL guitarist Joseph Schultz has been arrested on a series of disturbing charges. The 24-year-old was booked on October 17th, 2025, in Volusia County, Florida, on twenty counts, including possession of a sexual performance by a child...
Metal By Numbers – September Ares topped the charts – 9/19/2025

Metal By Numbers – September Ares topped the charts – 9/19/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 25, 2025 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from September 19, 2025. Yes, we’re catching up, stay tuned, there’s more to come! From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts....
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Incantation

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Incantation

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 25, 2025 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 64 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
Angra announce Alírio Netto as vocalist for historic 2026 reunion show

Angra announce Alírio Netto as vocalist for historic 2026 reunion show

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 25, 2025 | News

Angra have announced that Alírio Netto will handle vocals for their historic reunion performance at Bangers Open Air on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The update follows the band’s major reveal, reuniting their classic Rebirth-era lineup for a special set at Memorial...
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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 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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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide

Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...

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New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...

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New & Noteworthy: Through Armageddon Madness Releases – 6/27-7/11/2025

New & Noteworthy: Through Armageddon Madness Releases – 6/27-7/11/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last few weeks (July 11 - June 27) have seen new music from the likes of Fishbone, Dropkick Murphys, Jonathan Richman, Born Of Osirus and Impureza,...

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New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases –  6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

June 20, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...

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