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Rush return to the stage in 2026 for “Fifty Something” tour

Rush return to the stage in 2026 for “Fifty Something” tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 6, 2025 | Touring

Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will reunite for the first time in eleven years on the Fifty Something tour, set for summer 2026. The run celebrates the band’s legacy and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The tour kicks off June 7, 2026, at...
Nine Inch Nails announce Winter 2026 North American tour

Nine Inch Nails announce Winter 2026 North American tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 1, 2025 | Touring

Nine Inch Nails have announced the second North American leg of their Peel It Back tour. The run kicks off on February 5th in New Orleans, LA and runs through March 16th in Sacramento, CA. Longtime collaborator Boys Noize will join as support. Tickets go on sale on...
Agnostic Front share “Way of War” single; new album arriving in November

Agnostic Front share “Way of War” single; new album arriving in November

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 24, 2025 | New Music, Releases, Touring, Video

Agnostic Front have announced their new album, Echoes in Eternity, is scheduled to arrive on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. To give a taste for what’s to come, the NYC hardcore legends have shared the album’s first single, “Way of...
Opeth announce 2026 North American Tour w/ Katatonia

Opeth announce 2026 North American Tour w/ Katatonia

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 24, 2025 | Touring

Opeth have announced The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2, set to kick off in February 2026. The run follows the release of the band’s 14th studio album, 2024’sThe Last Will And Testament. Direct support will come from Katatonia, who will bring...
Concert Calendar (09/22-09/27) Heavy Metal’s Grand Slams: Rhapsody of Fire, Judas Priest, & more

Concert Calendar (09/22-09/27) Heavy Metal’s Grand Slams: Rhapsody of Fire, Judas Priest, & more

by Ian Weber | Sep 22, 2025 | Touring

Summer’s over, party people. It was GLORIOUS. For those of you that were following any of the coverage that Ian and anyone else was posting on their personals or on Metal Insider, you’ll see that it was very heavy on the arena events since every band was almost...
Metal Insider roundup: 13 recent tour and festival announcements – 9/22/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 13 recent tour and festival announcements – 9/22/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 22, 2025 | Lists, Touring

Another week brings us new music and live announcements, with no signs of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 13 of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may have missed or revisit the...
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Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide

Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...

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Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’
Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’

French melodic death metal outfit Aephanemer are celebrating the release of their fourth studio album, Utopie, out today, October 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. To continue with the celebration, the group has teamed up with Metal Insider for a track-by-track guide....

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ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature
ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature

French modern rock outfit ODC have dropped their long-awaited debut album, Twisted Love, out now (31st) via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the release, ODC teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Album Overview — Twisted Love Twisted Love is a distorted...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)

New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)

April 25, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of April will see the return of Billy Idol, new works from Ghost, Machine Head and Wednesday...

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