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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,...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Infected Rain

Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Infected Rain

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2025 | Metal on Metal

Countdown to 2025: 15 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
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Edenbridge return to Steamhammer/SPV; new album arriving in January 2026
Edenbridge return to Steamhammer/SPV; new album arriving in January 2026

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have announced their return to Steamhammer/SPV and will release their new album, Set the Dark on Fire, on January 16, 2026. Led by guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, the band is ready for their...

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Eleine announce new EP We Stand United, out this September
Eleine announce new EP We Stand United, out this September

Swedish symphonic metal outfit Eleine will release their new EP We Stand United on September 5, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, coinciding with the launch of their European Domination tour alongside Primal Fear. The EP will feature five tracks, including two...

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Sun Don’t Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar) release new single “Coming Down”
Sun Don’t Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar) release new single “Coming Down”

Sun Don’t Shine, formerly known as Eye Am, have released a video for their new single, "Coming Down." The band features Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative), and Todd Strange (Crowbar, Down). The track is the title track from...

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New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases –  6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

June 20, 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 Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...

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New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final New Music Friday of May will see new music from the likes of Garbage, The Haunted, Rivers Of Nihil and Wolves At The Gate, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

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 new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...

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