Angra announce major 2026 reunion as vocalist Fabio Lione departs after 13 years
After spending 2025 on hiatus, Brazilian metal legends Angra have returned, and with them comes a double dose of major news. The band first revealed they will reunite their classic Rebirth-era lineup for a special performance at Bangers Open Air on April 26, 2026, at...
Former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz issues statement, releases new solo single
Sunday (23) has turned into a whirlwind of breaking news, and it looks like there’s no rest when the surprises keep coming. Earlier this morning, Arch Enemy announced they had parted ways with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. Coming only about a week after wrapping their...
Arch Enemy part ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz
Arch Enemy have officially parted ways with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. The band shared a brief statement early this morning (23rd), writing: "Arch Enemy have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We're thankful for the time and music we've shared and wish her...
Manowar announce 2027 Germany tour celebrating ‘Kings of Metal’ and ‘Fighting the World’
Manowar are officially leaping over 2026 and heading straight into 2027, announcing their Kings of Metal Fighting the World Tour 2027. The newly revealed dates (so far) span Germany, with more territories expected to be announced later. Each show will feature...
Lamb of God drop “Parasocial Christ” video
Lamb of God have unleashed a Jon Vulpine-directed video for their new standalone single, “Parasocial Christ,” reuniting the band with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. “Parasocial Christ” follows the band’s recent hit “Sepsis” and arrives on the same day tickets go on...
Album Review: Wheel of Time – ‘Asymmetry’
So, there's paying homage to the greats (which I get), but then there's what Jimmie Hong is doing. In a musical landscape where "influence" usually means "we listened to Master of Puppets once," Hong is quietly pulling off something far more radical: proving that a...
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...
Jay Weinberg releases debut solo single “Sandstone” featuring Deafheaven’s George Clarke
Former Slipknot and current Suicidal Tendencies drummer Jay Weinberg has dropped a visualizer co-directed by Aubrey McCoy and Liam Stewart for his debut single, "Sandstone." The track marks the beginning of his solo career and features guest vocals from Deafheaven...
As I Lay Dying unleash “If I Fall” video
As I Lay Dying are back, with the newly recruited lineup sharing a video for their latest single, "If I Fall." The track follows the band's overall return in October, with the single "Echoes," which introduced the band's renewed lineup: Tim Lambesis, Chris Clancy,...
Svalbard unveil their final song; farewell tour begins
On Monday (17th), Svalbard released their final song, "If We Could Still Be Saved," closing the book on their musical catalog, just days before their farewell tour begins. Today, (19th), the band officially kicks off the last run of UK headline shows of their career....
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The Munsens share track-by-track guide of new album ‘Degradation in the Hyperreal’
Denver stoner/doom metal outfit The Munsens have returned with their new album, Degradation in the Hyperreal, now available. The band’s sophomore effort follows their 2019 debut Unhanded. To celebrate the release, The Munsens have teamed up with Metal Insider for an...
Galactic Empire share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Cinemetal’
From a galaxy far, far away, Galactic Empire are back with their latest creation, Cinemetal, out now via Pure Noise Records. Known for their interstellar metal renditions of Star Wars themes, these shredding Sith Lords expanded their horizons, bringing a whole new...
Dayseeker drop “Crawl Back to My Coffin” video
So, Dayseeker just dropped the most epic Love song about emotional necromancy ever written. Just being real: no one writes a song called “Crawl Back to My Coffin” because they’re fine. It’s not an upbeat anthem for people who still believe in dual-income...
New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To Start off 2025, this week sees new music from the likes of Megafauna and Patriarkh among the outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Don’t Die 12/27/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of 2024 includes new music from Dominum and Genocide Kommando among the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...
New & Noteworthy: Post Releases – 12/20/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As we near the end of the year, this next-to-last week of 2024 sees new releases from the likes of Subway to Sally, Epitaph and Pandemic...
