The Comeback Wave 2025: The Sword, letlive., and Veil of Maya
The Sword, letlive., and Veil of Maya have either hinted at or announced their overall return in recent weeks. Stoner metal icons The Sword have announced new shows following their Levitation appearance, while letlive. is set for a full-scale return with their...
Ensiferum unveil “Victorious” video ahead of North American Tour
Finnish folk metal giants Ensiferum have released a new video for "Victorious." The track is taken from their latest album, Winter Storm, which released in 2024 via Metal Blade Records. Ensiferum will embark on the Folkfest Of The North co-headlining tour with...
Many Eyes drop “Speechless” video
Many Eyes have dropped a video for "Speechless," filmed during a break on their recent North American tour. The track comes from their 2024 debut album, The Light Age, out via Perseverance Media Group. Formed in 2022 by Keith Buckley (ex-Every Time I Die) alongside...
Melvins 1983 share “Victory of the Pyramids” single; new album arriving in April
Melvins 1983, the raw, early incarnation of the legendary band featuring Buzz Osborne and original drummer Mike Dillard, return with Thunderball, their first full-length in four years, arriving April 18 via Ipecac Recordings. To accompany the announcement, the group...
Attack Attack! announce ‘The Roadside Rumble’ Tour
Metalcore veterans Attack Attack! are returning to the road this May for a string of dates on their The Roadside Rumble Tour. Support will come from Convictions, Downswing, and Uncured. Tickets are available at this location. The band comments: "Yeah, we're pretty...
SOM share “Let The Light In” video
SOM have dropped a Samia Zaidi-directed video for their latest single, "Let The Light In." The title track from their upcoming third album, set for release on March 14, 2025, via Pelagic Records. Zaidi comments: "This album, especially these two songs, thematically...
Brandon Ellis exits The Black Dahlia Murder after nine years
Guitarist Brandon Ellis has announced his departure from The Black Dahlia Murder after nine years with the band. Ellis, who joined in 2016, played on the last three albums: Nightbringers (2017), Verminous (2020), and Servitude (2024). In a statement yesterday (20th),...
Creed expand ‘Summer of ‘99 and Beyond’ festival to two days
Following their highly successful reunion in 2024, Creed are bringing back the Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival for its second year, this time as a two-day event. Set for July 18-19, 2025, at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI, the festival will feature...
New & Noteworthy: This Sleepless Releases – 2/14/2025 & 2/21/2025
February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...
Live Review: Aborted terrified Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day – 2/14/2025
Heavy metal can be an excellent therapy for lots of fans to get through lots of disheartening times. Ironically and charmingly, there happened to be the fun of bringing a death metal tour to Los Angeles at 1720 on Valentine's Day. The Terrifying North America Tour...
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Better Lovers share “A White Horse Covered in Blood” video; announce debut album
Newly emerged band Better Lovers, featured in Metal Insider's 2023 year-end list for their EP, announced their highly anticipated debut album. Highly Irresponsible is scheduled to arrive this fall on October 25 via SharpTone Records. Ahead of the album release, the...
Jerry Cantrell shares official video for new single “Vilified”
Jerry Cantrell has released a video for his latest single, "Vilified." The track is the debut single from his upcoming album, I Want Blood, set to drop on October 18. The video, directed by Lorenzo Diego, reflects the album's themes, such as sci-fi and the fear of...
ICYMI System of a Down’s Serj Tankain shares “Justice Will Shine On” video
In case you missed it, System of a Down singer Serj Tankian has released a video for his new single, "Justice Will Shine On." The track is taken from his upcoming EP, Foundations, out September 27th via Gibson Records. "Justice Will Shine On," like his recent single...
New & Noteworthy, April 15th – Seduce & Destroy
After last week's stacked release list, things cool down a little bit today. Call it a breather before we get to the end of the month, because we're going to need it. Check out what's coming out today, and be ready for the tidal wave that's in store for us in the...
New & Noteworthy, April 8th – Graphic Nature
We opened April with an album that appeals to many outside of the typical metal fanbase. Our second week sees an album released that might not appeal to those people as much, but they will certainly be aware of it. It's also an album that typical metal fans will be...
New & Noteworthy, April 1st – No Foolin’
I know that this particular day often features jokes from this site and our sister sites. But the lead album for today's release list is not a joke, I promise you. Nor is it an album to be taken lightly, as the band releasing it has turned into a worldwide force that...
