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Slayer announce massive East Coast headline show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer announce massive East Coast headline show at Hersheypark Stadium

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 27, 2025 | News, Touring

Slayer have confirmed a one-night-only headline concert for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, their only East Coast appearance of the year. WWE star Damian Priest will host the event and features a stacked lineup including Knocked...
Michael Monroe undergoes knee surgery, withdraws from Buckcherry U.S. tour

Michael Monroe undergoes knee surgery, withdraws from Buckcherry U.S. tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 27, 2025 | News, Touring

Former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe has pulled out of his planned U.S. tour with Buckcherry this fall after undergoing knee surgery. On Tuesday (26), Monroe issued the following update via social media: “Unfortunately, Michael Monroe will be unable to...
Metal Insider roundup: 10 recent tour and special event announcements – 8/26/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 10 recent tour and special event announcements – 8/26/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | Lists, Touring

Another week brings us new music and live announcements, with no signs of slowing down for live shows. From major returns to special performances, Metal Insider has rounded up 10 of the latest tour announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
Kim Dracula’s tour bus catches fire, forces show cancellations

Kim Dracula’s tour bus catches fire, forces show cancellations

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Touring

Kim Dracula’s tour bus caught fire over the weekend during the band’s run with Ice Nine Kills, Dayseeker, and The Funeral Portrait. The incident left the group unable to perform their immediate shows, hoping to make it to Madison, WI set for Wednesday (27th). On...
Concert Calendar (08/22-08/31) Summer Rides On: The Who, Rage of Armageddon Fest ’25, & more

Concert Calendar (08/22-08/31) Summer Rides On: The Who, Rage of Armageddon Fest ’25, & more

by Ian Weber | Aug 22, 2025 | Touring

More music? Lots of amazing gigs are coming down the pike during these final false fall days of August. Next week is Brooklyn’s big week! If you’re in the New York area, you gotta come through all three days of Rage of Armageddon ’25. If you...
Biff Byford clarifies cancer diagnosis as Saxon update 2025–2026 tour plans

Biff Byford clarifies cancer diagnosis as Saxon update 2025–2026 tour plans

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | News, Touring

Clarifying recent media misconceptions, Saxon frontman Biff Byford has revealed that he does not have prostate cancer. Instead, he opened up further about his personal health struggles, explaining that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On Tuesday (19th), Byford...
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Dayseeker drop “Crawl Back to My Coffin” video
Dayseeker drop “Crawl Back to My Coffin” video

So, Dayseeker just dropped the most epic Love song about emotional necromancy ever written.  Just being real: no one writes a song called “Crawl Back to My Coffin” because they’re fine. It’s not an upbeat anthem for people who still believe in dual-income...

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Puscifer announce first album in five years ‘Normal Isn’t,’ plus 2026 tour and new video
Puscifer announce first album in five years ‘Normal Isn’t,’ plus 2026 tour and new video

Puscifer, the ever-evolving project led by Maynard James Keenan, alongside Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will return with Normal Isn't, their first new album in over five years, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026, via Puscifer Entertainment / Alchemy Recordings...

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When cops crash an interview, Biohazard’s Evan Seinfeld keeps talking on Divided We Fall, fitness, and pushing forward
When cops crash an interview, Biohazard’s Evan Seinfeld keeps talking on Divided We Fall, fitness, and pushing forward

Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard, who redefined the genre and influenced bands now rising into the spotlight like Knocked Loose and Turnstile, are finally back with their new album, Divided We Fall, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. This album doesn’t only mark their...

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New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024

New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024

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 the debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...

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New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024

New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...

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New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024

New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024

  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 the final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...

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