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Metallica Updates: New Concert Date, Hetfield’s Film Role, Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit, and More

Metallica Updates: New Concert Date, Hetfield’s Film Role, Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit, and More

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 24, 2024 | News, Touring, Updates, Video

01) Helping Hands Concert & Auction Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation will host its fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction on December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, this event returns to Los Angeles, where the...
It’s official! Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2024 is CANCELED

It’s official! Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2024 is CANCELED

by Zenae Zukowski | May 13, 2024 | News, Updates

While it may not be much of a surprise, considering the aftermath, that’s still taking place from the 2023 edition, Blue Ridge Rock Festival has been canceled for 2024. The cancelation comes from the ongoing battle of settling the insurance claim and ensuring the 2023...
Slipknot triple announcement: 2024 North American Tour, Knotfest lineup, & confirm new drummer

Slipknot triple announcement: 2024 North American Tour, Knotfest lineup, & confirm new drummer

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 30, 2024 | News, Touring, Updates

Twenty-five years ago, a small band at the time, Slipknot, from Des Moines, Iowa, with many members in orange jumpsuits, released their self-titled debut album. Twenty-five years later, they’re one of the biggest acts formed within the nu-metal, post-grunge era,...
Slipknot: announce intimate show, new lineup clues emerge, & Mexico Tour Dates added

Slipknot: announce intimate show, new lineup clues emerge, & Mexico Tour Dates added

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 23, 2024 | News, Touring, Updates

Slipknot’s intimate show @ Pappy + Harriet’s: Slipknot are gearing up for their appearance at this year’s Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, NV. To warm up for the upcoming event, the group has decided to surprise fans by announcing an intimate...
Jerry Cantrell’s “Blue Dress” G&L guitar found after being mistaken for stolen

Jerry Cantrell’s “Blue Dress” G&L guitar found after being mistaken for stolen

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 11, 2024 | News, Updates

Jerry Cantrell’s missing Rampage “Blue Dress” G&L guitar scare took a turn for the better when the guitarist/vocalist revealed it was merely misplaced. In an Instagram video posted yesterday (10th), Cantrell, in great relief, shared the news in a video...
Ultimate Guide to 2024 Spring & Summer Tours and Festivals: fresh lineups & changes

Ultimate Guide to 2024 Spring & Summer Tours and Festivals: fresh lineups & changes

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 5, 2024 | Festivals, News, Touring, Updates

  We thought 2023 had an extensive touring cycle. Well, it seems to continue in 2024, and then some. While sharing a list of treks to look forward to this year, there’s been plenty of announcements since.  We’ve collected an extensive list consisting of tour...
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Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”
Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”

Lawrence, KS post-metal trio Drifter have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, “The Flood.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Grigori, out this Friday (23). Known for their dark experimental blend, the new song highlights their...

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Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August
Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...

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John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October

Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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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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