Motionless In White announce summer 2026 headline tour

Motionless In White have announced their summer 2026 North American headline run, The Sweat and Blood Tour, featuring support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress. The tour begins July 14 in Bridgeport, CT, and concludes on August 15 in Sterling Heights,...

The Exploited’s Wattie Buchan collapses on stage in Germany, upcoming shows canceled

The Exploited frontman Wattie Buchan collapsed during the opening song of the band's January 31 performance at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany, prompting immediate medical attention. According to reports shared at the venue, Buchan was responsive and transported to...

Grammy Awards 2026 highlights: Frank Bello leaves 70000tons early, performances, winners, and snubs

The 2026 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday (1st) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 68th annual awards ceremony started at 8:00 p.m. ET, with a pre-recorded early Grammy Awards ceremony kicking off hours earlier at 3:30 p.m. ET. Metal Insider has looked at some...

Omnium Gatherum’s Jukka Pelkonen diagnosed with lymphoma

Finnish melodic death metal veterans Omnium Gatherum have long been recognized as one of the hardest-working bands in the scene, touring relentlessly year after year. Beyond the music itself, vocalist Jukka Pelkonen's energy, openness, and genuine devotion to metal...
Crowbar & Eyehategod announce spring 2026 tour

Crowbar & Eyehategod announce spring 2026 tour

Crowbar are teaming up with Eyehategod once again this spring for a US tour. The trek kicks off in Baton Rouge, LA, on March 19th and runs through April 18th in New Orleans. Tickets are available at this location. Tour Dates 03/19 Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live...

Rob Halford celebrates 40 years of sobriety

Rob Halford celebrates 40 years of sobriety

Legendary Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is celebrating a huge milestone: 40 years of sobriety. The Metal God shared the moment on Tuesday (6th) in a video message via Instagram, reflecting on the decision he made four decades ago to change the course of his life....

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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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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: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...

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