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Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest Announces 2026 Lineup

Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest Announces 2026 Lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 26, 2026 | Festivals, News

Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest has revealed its 2026 lineup, set to take over Fred Milne Park in Sooke, BC on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The all-ages, outdoor festival will be held on Vancouver Island with Juno-winning Canadian metal outfit Anciients headlining. The...
Inkcarceration 2026 brings Disturbed, Limp Bizkit and Bad Omens to Shawshank

Inkcarceration 2026 brings Disturbed, Limp Bizkit and Bad Omens to Shawshank

by Marie-Christine Quirion | Jan 21, 2026 | Festivals, News

In what has become a staple in the Midwest, Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the lineup for the 8th annual Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. Taking place in the small town of Mansfield, Ohio, known mainly for its historic old prison, (think Shawshank...
Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, and Gojira set to headline Rock Fest 2026

Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, and Gojira set to headline Rock Fest 2026

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 14, 2026 | Festivals, News

Rock Fest will return to Cadott, Wisconsin, from July 16–18, 2026, with a lineup led by Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, and Gojira. The three-day event takes over the festival’s signature hayfield and features a mix of major headliners, returning favorites, and more...
Headbangers Boat 2026: Death Angel, All Shall Perish, Kylesa & more added to lineup

Headbangers Boat 2026: Death Angel, All Shall Perish, Kylesa & more added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 13, 2026 | Festivals, News

Lamb of God’s Headbangers Boat has announced a new round of additions to the 2026 lineup, with Death Angel, All Shall Perish, Kylesa, Harm’s Way, Soilent Green, and Chained Saint joining the voyage. The metal cruise sets sail October 30 through November 3,...
Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 adds Armored Saint, John Bush, and more

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 adds Armored Saint, John Bush, and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 9, 2026 | Festivals, News

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 has announced another wave of bands to its already stacked lineup, including Armored Saint and John Bush, who will perform songs from his Anthrax era. Newly confirmed acts also include Waking the Cadaver, 9 Dead, Cardiac Arrest, The...
Hyperspace Metal Fest 2026 reveals first wave of bands with Sanctuary headlining

Hyperspace Metal Fest 2026 reveals first wave of bands with Sanctuary headlining

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 7, 2026 | Festivals, News

Vancouver’s Hyperspace Metal Fest has revealed the first batch of bands set to appear at its 7th edition in 2026 with Sanctuary headlining. Unfortunately, this year may be its last as after round seven, the Event will go on an indefinite hiatus. The Event will...
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Album Review: The Hirsch Effekt – ‘Der Brauch’
Album Review: The Hirsch Effekt – ‘Der Brauch’

I don't think I could possibly love a band more than when I'm watching them actively refuse to become a fixed idea. The Hirsch Effekt take up shop in the lab where music feels less like a product and more like a mid-thought transcription from a parallel universe....

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Ian’s Favorite Heffy Records of January ’26
Ian’s Favorite Heffy Records of January ’26

Hey, welcome to a new feature on Metal Insider, where it's all about the best of the best albums released throughout the month. Get ready to catch up with me - January was about riffs and heavy metal brakdowns! Bullet, Kosuke Hashida, and Megadeth all have that...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

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 albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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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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