by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 3, 2025 | News
Wacken Metal Battle USA has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, running from October 1 through December 1, giving unsigned American bands the chance to earn a slot at the sold-out Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The winning band will receive a...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 3, 2025 | Artist Spotlight
Countdown to 2026: 118 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...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 2, 2025 | News
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has completed his latest round of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with bowel cancer, and he’s already looking ahead to returning to the stage. In a new video message shared on social media, Byford expressed: “Hi, it’s Biff...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 2, 2025 | Halloween Countdown
Metal Insider is getting into the Halloween spirit this year with something a little different. Throughout October, we’re sharing the history and eerie tales behind venues across the world. Checkout our latest column, Halloween Countdown for more, and Enjoy!...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 2, 2025 | Premieres
Canadian death metal outfit Harvested have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the playthrough video for their song, “Voices of the Void.” The track is taken from the band’s latest album, Dysthymia, continuing the group’s blended style...