Former Dream Theater vocalist Charlie Dominici has passed away
With sadness, we share the passing of former Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici. The news was confirmed by Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who shared on social media earlier today (17th), along with photos of their time together. Dominici, the band's...
7 Metal Music Festivals That Rock The World
Metal music is renowned for its sheer power and unbridled energy, with roaring guitars, thundering drums, and screaming vocals that have captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. And what better way to get fully immersed in this thrilling genre...
Ihsahn unveils “Pilgrimage To Oblivion;” new solo album arriving in February
Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn, known for his work with Emperor, is set to release his self-titled solo album on February 16, 2024 via Candlelight Records. To coincide with the announcement, Ihsahn has unveiled a video for his latest single,...
EP Stream: Kilter (Imperial Triumphant) – ‘The Suspended Woman’
Metal jazz band Kilter, featuring Imperial Triumphant's Kenny Grohowski, are set to release their EP, The Suspended Woman, tomorrow (17th). Today (16th), the trio has teamed up with Metal Insider for an early exclusive stream. The EP, featuring Andromeda...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Dark Tranquillity
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Extreme extend 2024 Tour w/ Living Colour
Hard rock legends Extreme have added additional tour dates to their Thicker Than Blood trek with special guests Living Colour. The new dates have ultimately extended their January/February shows into March. Check out the added dates below and see the...
When We Were Young Festival 2024: My Chemical Romance & Fall Out Boy to Headline
The When We Were Young festival is set to return on October 19, 2024, with headliners My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Over 50 bands will perform full albums featuring bands A Day to Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce the Veil, and more. Presale starts...
Starset announce 2024 Spring U.S. tour dates
Cinematic rockers Starset will embark on Immersion: The Final Chapter, their upcoming U.S. spring tour. The trek, framed by a dystopian narrative, is set to coincide with Dustin Bates' second novel, A Brief History of the Future, out April 8th, 2024. Tickets...
Slayer’s ‘Show No Mercy’ returns on vinyl for 40th anniversary celebration
Metal Blade Records is set to release two distinct versions of Slayer's Show No Mercy on vinyl to celebrate the album's 40th anniversary. The debut studio album by these thrash metal legends was initially released on December 3, 1983, will now be honored with a...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Cynic
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
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Exclusive Album Stream: King Ov Wyrms – ‘The Womb Ov Borealis’
Prepare for a dark journey into the realms of Arizona black metal as King Ov Wyrms have teamed up with Metal Insider for an early stream of their sophomore album, The Womb Ov Borealis. The album is more like a three-year labor of love, beginning with Michael...
Sodom drop “1982 (Remix)” video
German thrash metal legends Sodom have dropped a lyric video for their single, "1982 (Remix)." The track is taken from their upcoming EP, 1982, out November 10th via Steamhammer / SPV. The song pays homage to the band's formative years, taking fans back 41...
Betraying the Martyrs end 15-year career with final video release
After a 15-year run, Betraying the Martyrs has officially called it quits. The group has shared one final statement along with two impactful new videos, resulting in their EP, Godspeed, marking their last release. The French metalcore outfit shared the news on...
New & Noteworthy, September 18th – Adrenaline
The wave of excellent release weeks continues today with a jam-packed schedule that will have your ears begging for the music to never stop. Read on for what may be one of the busiest weeks of the entire year! Shinedown, Threat to Survival (Atlantic) Album...
New & Noteworthy, September 11th – Beauty Through Order
The past few weeks have seen metal taking over the charts, with several of the genre's biggest names releasing albums and scoring top 20, top 10, and top 5 debuts. This week sees another genre mainstay releasing a new album, and it's sure to be a big seller. Read on...
New & Noteworthy, September 4th – The Man Who Would Be King
This past week has been rough for the classic metal bands. Between final tour announcements and scary health conditions, the first generation of metal is not in the greatest shape. However, we can take heart in the fact that one of those first-generation bands still...