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Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band on stage in Chicago

Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band on stage in Chicago

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 1, 2025 | News, Video

System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian surprised fans in Chicago on Saturday (30) when he jumped on stage with tribute act Peephole: Tribute to System of a Down at Cubby Bear. Malakian joined the band mid-set to perform SOAD’s “Cigaro.”  Malakian has shared...
Metallica honor Ozzy Osbourne at intimate SiriusXM club show

Metallica honor Ozzy Osbourne at intimate SiriusXM club show

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 29, 2025 | News, Video

Metallica marked the launch of their new SiriusXM channel, Maximum Metallica, with an exclusive performance on Thursday night (28) at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY. The rare club show featured staples like “Master of Puppets”, “Seek & Destroy”, and “Fade to...
Dig into Mudvayne’s first new song since 2009

Dig into Mudvayne’s first new song since 2009

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 28, 2025 | New Music, News, Video

The months of teasing and promises are finally over; Mudvayne are officially back with new music. Their first release in sixteen years, since 2009’s self-titled album. Dig into “Hurt People Hurt People,” the comeback single accompanied by a lyric video. Produced by...
Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 27, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video

New music continues to spiral its way in. Since our chunk last week with 36 new songs, this week brings a slightly larger round of 37 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including The Halo...
Mastodon honor Brent Hinds with onstage tribute and personal statements

Mastodon honor Brent Hinds with onstage tribute and personal statements

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

Mastodon have continued to pay homage to their co-founding guitarist, Brent Hinds, who died on August 20 in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta at the age of 51. The band used their August 22 performance at the Alaska State Fair to pay tribute, with drummer/vocalist...
Explore 30 new albums just announced – 8/19/2025

Explore 30 new albums just announced – 8/19/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 19, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video

We’re nearing the final quarter of 2025, with 1,284 New & Noteworthy metal releases already on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal...
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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024

New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024

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 will see the returns of P.O.D., Better Than Ezra and Dååth, the debut of Return To Dust and new works from the...

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New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024

New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024

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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...

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New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024

New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...

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