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Slipknot and AC/DC (with Brian Johnson) are rumored to headline several 2020 North American festivals

by Chris Annunziata | Oct 9, 2019 | Festivals, Rumors, Rumors and Gossip, Updates

According to Chicago-area DJ and promoter Nick Fury, who claims to have inside knowledge, Metallica, Slipknot and AC/DC will be headlining all Danny Wimmer Presents festivals in 2020 (aka Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, Louder Than Life,...

Brian Johnson reportedly back in AC/DC

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 30, 2019 | Rumors and Gossip

While the future of AC/DC has been up in the air since September of 2016, it looks like there’s a possibility of not only the band continuing on, but with vocalist Brian Johnson back in the fold. The unlikely source of this still unconfirmed reunion comes from...

Bleeding Through set to release new music for the first time since 2012

by Metal Insider | Mar 28, 2018 | New Music, Rumors and Gossip

Bleeding Through are set to release new music for the first time since 2012 The Great Fire. The band has not made an official announcement yet regarding the release, however multiple online retailers such as Amazon have promoted the album’s preorder. The album...

Is KISS ready to retire?

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 19, 2018 | Rumors and Gossip

KISS has been rocking and rolling nearly every night and partying most days since the early ’70s. And as bands like Rush, Black Sabbath, and Lynyrd Skynyrd have or are announcing their final tours, there will come a time when even KISS call it a day. No...

Rumor: Slayer, Anthrax, Testament, Lamb of God and Behemoth touring this Summer

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 12, 2018 | News, Rumors and Gossip, Touring

Last week, Testament’s Alex Skolnick revealed that the group will embark on a huge North American Tour. Today (12th), according to Lambgoat, a date leaked, and if this rumor is true, it will most likely be the biggest metal tour of the year. This trek will allegedly...

Is there new Ghost coming in December?

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 16, 2017 | News, Rumors and Gossip

We know that it’s been a busy year or two for Ghost. In addition to winning a Grammy last year, the band have toured nonstop, replaced most of its members, and have been in the studio working on an album that will allegedly be out in April of next year. However,...

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Spiritbox unveil “Perfect Soul” video; new album arriving in March

Spiritbox have revealed their second album, Tsunami Sea, set to release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord and Rise Records. To accompany the announcement, the group has unveiled a Dylan Hryciuk-directed video for their new single, "Perfect Soul." The Canadian metal...

Poppy unveils “the centers falling out” performance video

Poppy's new album, Negative Spaces has dropped today (15th) via Sumerian Spaces. The innovative artist has unveiled a performance video for the song "the centers falling out," in celebration of her latest effort's arrival. Poppy is set to kick off 2025 supporting...

Linkin Park announce 2025 World Tour, drop new single “Two Faced”

Linkin Park have announced a massive world tour in 2025, supporting their new album, From Zero, out tomorrow (15th) via Warner. The trek will cover North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America with special guests on select dates, including Queens of the Stone Age,...

New & Noteworthy: From Releases – 11/15/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees the return of Linkin Park, the debut of Primal Code and new full-lengths from the likes of Poppy, As I Lay Dying...

New & Noteworthy: Permanent Releases – 11/8/2024

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 albums from the likes of Primal Scream, State Champs, Sólstafir, Neal Morse & The Resonance, Bad Astronaut and an...

New & Noteworthy: Sub Rosa in Releases – 11/1/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of November will see the long-awaited returns of The Cure, Beardfish, Planes Mistaken For Stars and Warren...