by Ian Weber | Feb 24, 2026 | Photos, Reviews
Is anyone here a fan of extreme metal? For those of us who thrive on attending the most intense concerts, this winter season seemed unusually quiet, with few notable shows—until now. The long-anticipated extreme metal event featuring Belphegor, Incantation, Hate, and...
by Emily Schneider | Feb 20, 2026 | Photos, Reviews
After conquering the seas on 70000 Tons of Metal, symphonic metal bands Ad Infinitum and Seven Spires teamed up along with Texas-based melodic metal/rock band Tulip for a speedy 10-date North American tour. I was quite delighted that one of those dates happened to be...
by Emily Schneider | Feb 19, 2026 | Photos, Reviews
When it comes to bands that are often paired together on rosters, one of the most revered is the sorrowful duo of Opeth and Katatonia. This double dose of sad has reunited for a North American tour as a perfect midwinter treat. On February 10th, they played at the...
by Mar Morannon | Feb 19, 2026 | Photos, Reviews
Metal Insider returned to 70000tons for another voyage in 2026. Artist spotlights will resume once announcements for the 2027 voyage begin. Stay tuned, more coming SOON. On January 29, 2026, the fourteenth edition of 70000tons of Metal set sail from Miami bound for...
by Chris Loomis | Feb 4, 2026 | Photos, Reviews
The Ronnie Montrose Remembered 10th anniversary concert took place Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Grand Theater in Anaheim, CA, during NAMM 2026, celebrating the legacy of legendary rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose. The show, produced and hosted by Keith St. John...
by Chris Loomis | Jan 27, 2026 | Photos, Reviews
The third week in January can only mean one thing: the annual NAMM convention takes over Anaheim, CA. The ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology, NAMM not only lets you discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything...