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New England Metal And Hardcore Festival to pause in 2026

New England Metal And Hardcore Festival to pause in 2026

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 22, 2026 | News

New England Metal And Hardcore Festival will sit out 2026, with organizers confirming the long-running event will take a planned break while assuring an inevitable return. The Worcester, Massachusetts-based festival, which first launched in 1999, originally ran...
Insomnium name Tomy Laisto as official third guitarist

Insomnium name Tomy Laisto as official third guitarist

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 22, 2026 | News

Insomnium have officially announced Tomy Laisto as their third guitarist. Laisto, known for his work with Hateform and Pain Confessor, has already been integrated beyond the live setting and is confirmed to be involved in the recording process for Insomnium’s...
Overkill tap Christian Olde Wolbers for 2026 ‘Thrash Of The Titans’ US tour

Overkill tap Christian Olde Wolbers for 2026 ‘Thrash Of The Titans’ US tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 22, 2026 | News, Touring

Overkill have recruited former Fear Factory bassist Christian Olde Wolbers to fill in for longtime bassist D.D. Verni on their upcoming US spring run. The March/April 2026 dates are part of the Thrash Of The Titans tour, where Overkill will support Testament, with...
Architects announce spring 2026 US tour; share “Broken Mirror” video

Architects announce spring 2026 US tour; share “Broken Mirror” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 21, 2026 | News, Touring, Video

Architects will return to the US this spring for a string of headline dates, kicking off on April 28 in Reno, NV. Support will come from Holywatr. Tickets go on sale this Friday (23rd) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. Alongside the tour announcement, the band...
Lorna Shore announce spring 2026 North American tour, drop “In Darkness” video

Lorna Shore announce spring 2026 North American tour, drop “In Darkness” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 21, 2026 | News, Touring

Lorna Shore have added a full string of North American tour dates for spring 2026, continuing to support their latest album, I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me (out now via Century Media). The run kicks off April 17 in Buffalo, NY and wraps May 22 in Montclair,...
Sepultura announce final 2026 North American tour with Exodus, Biohazard & Tribal Gaze

Sepultura announce final 2026 North American tour with Exodus, Biohazard & Tribal Gaze

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 21, 2026 | News, Touring

Sepultura have announced their final North American tour, part of their Life Through Death global farewell tour, marking the end of the band’s four-decade run as one of metal’s most influential acts. The North American farewell trek will feature support...
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Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge
Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge

Metalcore veterans Poison the Well have announced a Spring 2026 North American headline tour. Support will come from Converge, with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on select dates. The tour coincides with the release of Peace in...

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Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single
Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single

Megadeth have shared “Puppet Parade,” the final single from their upcoming self-titled album, which arrives this Friday (23). The record marks the band’s final studio release and is issued via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label...

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Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece
Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece

Trondheim’s revered Terratur Possessions has confirmed the release of Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s long-awaited self-titled debut record for February 20th. Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne! features an unsurpassed supergroup lineup of T.Skei, or “Cernunnus,” (Manes,...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

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 new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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