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Metal Insider roundup: 21 recent tour and festival announcements – 11/05/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 21 recent tour and festival announcements – 11/05/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 5, 2025 | Metal on Metal, 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 21 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on...
Hatebreed to headline Summer Slaughter Tour 2025

Hatebreed to headline Summer Slaughter Tour 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | May 1, 2025 | Metal on Metal

After celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024, Hatebreed will now headline Summer Slaughter Tour 2025. The trek kicks off July 8 in St. Petersburg, FL, and concludes on July 28 in Grand Rapids, MI. Support will come from Fugitive, Gridiron, Malevolence, Incite,...
Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 11, 2025 | Interviews, Metal on Metal

The legendary Kim Carlsson triumphantly stands as one of the greatest contemporary musicians, frontmen, and composers. By means of his uncompromising and ingenious creations, he has achieved immortality. In 2005, Carlsson, or “( ),” founded Lifelover, which he helmed,...
Louder Than Life 2025: Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Rob Zombie & more lead massive lineup

Louder Than Life 2025: Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Rob Zombie & more lead massive lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 26, 2025 | Metal on Metal

Louder Than Life 2025 will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, from September 18-21, boasting its largest lineup ever. With over 160 bands across six stages, the festival will feature major performances from...
Photos: Emo’s Not Dead Cruise 2025 w/ The Used, Boys Like Girls and More

Photos: Emo’s Not Dead Cruise 2025 w/ The Used, Boys Like Girls and More

by Elise Yablon | Feb 25, 2025 | Metal on Metal, Photos

The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise took place earlier this month, running from February 4 through 8. Featuring a line-up of top artists in the pop-punk, “emo” and hardcore space against the stunning backdrop of Nassau, Bahamas, attendees were privy to an epic weekend of music,...
Metal Festivals in Czechia 2025 – Preview

Metal Festivals in Czechia 2025 – Preview

by Siegfried Samer | Feb 12, 2025 | Festivals, Metal on Metal

Avid readers of Metal Insider will have noticed by now that I have a certain soft spot for metal festivals in the Czech Republic, notably Metalfest in Pilsen, Masters of Rock in Vizovice, and Rock Castle Open Air in Moravsky Krumlov. This has several reasons: Firstly,...
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Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”

Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2059 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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Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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