Metal Insider’s Jillian Drachman’s Top 15 Albums of 2024
Now that 2024 is almost over, the time has arrived to reflect upon the accursed year that we are about to leave behind, marching onward toward new and ever-worsening obstacles. After all, in the words of one charming gentleman, whose work we will be celebrating today:...
System of a Down expand 2025 stadium tour, add South American dates
System of a Down have added second shows to their stadium tour in response to overwhelming demand. New dates include East Rutherford, NJ, at MetLife Stadium on August 27 with KoRn, Chicago, IL, at Soldier Field on September 1 with Avenged Sevenfold, and Toronto, ON,...
New & Noteworthy: Fasomas releases – 12/13/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s releases include works from the likes of Mörk Gryning, Fatal Embrace, Dark Embrace and Orbiter among the...
Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)
After a long and challenging year, Metal By Numbers returns in full force. We're diving into the top metal sellers and notable debuts of each week, catching up from where we left off on April 26th through November 22nd. November 22, 2024: Notable Debuts:...
Trollfest share “Doomsday Christmas Song” lyric video
Norwegian folk metal band Trollfest brings unconventional holiday spirit with a lyric video for their new single, "Doomsday Christmas Song." Trollfest will hit the road in February, joining Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, and NiNi on the Folkfest of the North tour. See all...
Eluveitie share “Premonition” video
Swiss folk-metal giants Eluveitie are back with their first new release in two years and some new faces. The group has unveiled a video for their brand new single, "Premonition." The track is taken from their upcoming album, set to release in 2025, with more details...
Pearl Jam announce spring 2025 Tour Dates
Pearl Jam has announced a string of April and May 2025 tour dates. The group will continue to support their latest album, Dark Matter. Joining them on the tour will be indigenous punk/post punk art band Dead Pioneers and Australian rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean...
Steel Panther announce 2025 Tour Dates
Steel Panther have announced two additional legs for their Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary World Tour. The US leg kicks off March 5 in Lincoln, NE, and wraps up March 28 in Dubuque, IA. This summer, Steel Panther will head to Europe, beginning June 18 in Dublin,...
Tesseract & Evil Dead added to Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 lineup
Milwaukee Metal Fest returns to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, following the success of its 2024 edition. A pre-party will kick off the festivities on May 15. Newly added bands include Tesseract and Evil Dead. Additional artists will be revealed as...
Concert Calendar (12/13-12/20): Concert Tickets, the Perfect Gift – Moritcian, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, & more
Seasons bleedings! It's Ian again. It would mean a metric fuck-ton to me if you took a moment to look through some of 2024's final parties below before you get back to coasting through more important things like finals, work, and gift shopping. And take a break to...
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Patriarkh (formerly Batushka) share “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” video; new album arriving in January
Polish black metal band Patriarkh, formerly known as Batushka, has released a music video for their new single, "ВЕРШАЛИН IV," from their upcoming concept album ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, due January 3, 2025, via Napalm Records. The album weaves Orthodox-inspired vocals and...
Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video
Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...
Sicksense (ex-The Agonist) share “Masquerade Parade” video; debut album arriving in February
Phoenix-based nu-metal band Sicksense featuring Killer V (ex-The Agonist) have unveiled a video for their latest single, "Masquerade Parade." The track is taken from their upcoming debut album, Cross Me Twice, set to release on February 14, 2025, via Earache Records....
New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024
Metal Insider's New & Noteworthy, the weekly column highlights the latest and most notable rock and metal releases hitting the shelves each week. As we kick off 2024, we see a wave of fresh albums from artists like At The Plates, Cancer Christ, Haywire,...
New & Noteworthy: The end of 2023 Releases 12/29/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this final Music Friday of 2023, we can expect a cover’s album from Lord Of The Lost and the debut of Dominum, among other titles....
New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases – 12/22/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be seeing new works from more independent and underground artists, along with AI generated works...