by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 12, 2025 | News, Touring
Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced they are unable to tour Europe in 2026 in support of their latest album, Parasomnia. The band, currently on their US leg of the An Evening With Dream Theater tour, has been performing Parasomnia in full along with...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 12, 2025 | News
Extreme metal legendary drummer Nick Barker, known for his work with Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, and Brujeria, has revealed he is battling stage five chronic kidney failure. In a recent appearance on the Pod Scum podcast, Barker shared that he has been on...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 12, 2025 | News
Thommy Price, longtime drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, has died at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by his wife in a post on Facebook, stating: “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of beloved husband, friend, and legendary musician...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 12, 2025 | News
Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in northern England, on Saturday morning (11). The 48-year-old, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses, reportedly had his...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 12, 2025 | Lists, Touring
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...