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Beyond the Gates 2025 reveal first wave of bands: King Diamond, Triptykon, etc.

Beyond the Gates 2025 reveal first wave of bands: King Diamond, Triptykon, etc.

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 15, 2024 | Festivals, News

The four-day metal festival Beyond the Gates returns to Bergen, Norway, from July 30 to August 2, 2025, across notable venues like USF and Grieghallen. The first wave of bands have been announced, including King Diamond’s first Norwegian show in nineteen years....
Download Festival 2025 announces Green Day, KoRn, and Sleep Token as headliners

Download Festival 2025 announces Green Day, KoRn, and Sleep Token as headliners

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 13, 2024 | Festivals

The 2025 edition of U.K.’s Download Festival is set for June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, marking its 22nd edition with a refreshed lineup branded as DLXXII. For the first time, the festival will feature first-time headliners Green Day, KoRn, and...
Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month

Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | Festivals, News

The Wings of Angels Festival will be held on November 23, 2024, at MECA in Swindon, U.K., celebrating the life of legendary Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett, who passed away in August 2022. Original Grim Reaper members Nick Bowcott, Dave Wanklin, and Mark Simon...
Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup

Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | Festivals, News

Fire in the Mountains Festival has unveiled additional artists for its 2025 lineup, including Norway’s Old Man’s Child, marking their first U.S. appearance. Added bands also include Blackbraid and Emma Ruth Rundle. The festival will be held at the new location...
DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed

DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 1, 2024 | Festivals, News

Louder Than Life 2025: Louder Than Life will return to Louisville, KY, in 2025, with Slayer headlining after their 2024 set was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The festival, held at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is set for...
Dismember and Exodus set to headline 2025 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philly

Dismember and Exodus set to headline 2025 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philly

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 31, 2024 | Festivals

The Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly returns on April 4-5, 2025, at the Fillmore, celebrating its eighth year as a two-day craft beer and metal event. Swedish death metal legends Dismember will headline the first night with a performance of their...
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Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...

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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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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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