Death metal outfit Vitriol will press forward following the dramatic mid-tour collapse that left frontman Kyle Rasmussen, his girlfriend, and their dog stranded in New York after the rest of the band abruptly quit. According to Rasmussen, now that he has returned home...
According to local News WSPA, ticket reseller StubHub issued an apology after a listing error led some fans to believe Lamb of God were playing Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. In reality, the venue hosted Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God, a Christian concert...
Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...
Milwaukee Metal Festival is gearing up for the 2026 edition returning to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5–7, with a pre-party kicking things off on June 4. Alongside headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, the festival has expanded its lineup with...
Swedish metal legends Meshuggah are returning to North America later this month for a headlining tour with special guests Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. With such an incredible lineup, this is a trek you won’t want to miss. The tour kicks off on March 28 in Quebec...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...
Guns N’ Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer for their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East tour, where they will headline stadiums and festivals throughout the summer. Tickets are available at this location. Carpenter replaces longtime drummer...
Deftones have been touring across the U.S. since last month, with the run set to continue until April 9th. For those who missed it, or unable to attend this leg, the band has recently announced a second North American leg for August and September. Support will come...
On Tuesday, Florida death metal giants Deicide announced via social media that they were pulling out of their upcoming spring tour with Exodus due to "scheduling conflicts." The Swarm of Horror trek, set to begin on April 27, was announced earlier this month, and it...
Milwaukee Metal Fest will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with a pre-party on May 15. As anticipation builds for another year of festivities, Metal Insider looks back at last year’s successful event with a list of the top ten performances....
UK extreme metal outfit Abduction have recently celebrated the release of their new album, Existentialismus, on February 21, 2025, via Candlelight Records. Following the success of their 2022 album Black Blood, the new record follows themes of existential turmoil,...
Guns N’ Roses have announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, who has been with the band since 2006. The band expressed gratitude for his nearly two-decade tenure, stating: "Thank you, Frank. For the friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the last 19...
Swedish doom legends Candlemass mark their 40th anniversary with a new four-track EP, Black Star, set for release May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP features two new songs and covers of Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and Pentagram's "Forever My Queen."...
Maryland rockers Clutch have announced the second leg of their Full Ahead Flank MMXXV North American tour. Kicking off July 30 in Little Rock, AR, the trek will feature support from Blacktop Mojo and The Inspector Cluzo. Tickets go on sale this Friday (21) at 10:00 AM...
Norwegian folk masters Wardruna have released “Hibjørnen,” the latest single and video from their upcoming album Birna, due January 24, 2025 via Sony Music/By Norse Music. The album, rooted in Norse traditions, explores themes of nature with the bear as a central...
Ghost will release their concert film Rite Here Rite Now on December 6 in various physical formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K, and VHS. The film, capturing Ghost's sold-out two-night event at Los Angeles's Kia Forum, features the complete setlist along with a...
Linkin Park have dropped a video for their new song, "Over Each Other," directed by the band's Joe Hahn, known for creating classic videos like "Numb." The clip was shot in South Korea following the band's September 28 concert. The track is taken from the band's...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a new Punk Goes Pop album, and new music from Silverstein and Edguy. If you would like to check out last week’s...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new studio releases from Melvins and Orden Ogan, and a live Blind Guardian album too. If you would like to check...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new studio releases from Stone Sour and The Acacia Strain, as well as a live Mayhem album. If you would like to...
