The brilliant Slagmaur has unleashed a magnificent new video for their latest single, “Huldergeist” — the third song on the upcoming masterpiece, Hulders Ritual. Fans have impatiently awaited the follow-up to Thill Smitts Terror (2017) for years, and, fortunately, it...
Megadeth have teamed up with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind the Mask, a global cinema event premiering January 22, 2026, one day before the release of the band's final studio album. The film will screen on 1,000+ screens across 35+ countries, with tickets...
Guns N’ Roses have returned with visualizers for two new songs, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” marking their first new music since 2023. Released today (4th), via Interscope Records, the tracks showcase two distinct sides of the band: “Atlas” delivers a classic GNR sound,...
Arizona thrash veterans Sacred Reich have officially added drummer Eduardo Baldo to their lineup. The Brazilian musician who has performed with the Los Angeles–based act Red Devil Vortex, has recently completed a run of European shows with the band alongside...
Death metal outfit Vitriol are gearing up for their headlining North American run, kicking off on November 6th. The group has now announced their latest lineup consisting of founding member Kyle Rasmussen (vocals/guitar) joined by Keith Merrow (guitar), Brett Leier...
Guns N’ Roses have issued a statement addressing Axl Rose’s on-stage outburst during their October 18th show in Buenos Aires, where the frontman abruptly walked off stage mid-song. The incident occurred during the band’s opening number, “Welcome to the Jungle,” when...
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of the disgraced former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins. Earlier this month on October 11th, the disgraced singer was stabbed to death at the high security prison HMP Wakefield in northern...
Sacred Reich just wrapped up their tour with Dark Angel, Vio-Lence, and Hirax on Thursday (16th). Metal Insider was there for that awesome show, and somehow, it ended up being drummer Dave McClain's last performance with the band. On Monday (20th), the Arizona thrash...
Puscifer, the ever-evolving project led by Maynard James Keenan, alongside Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will return with Normal Isn't, their first new album in over five years, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026, via Puscifer Entertainment / Alchemy Recordings...
“No, actually, I'm a plumber!” The quirky presence of Ace Frehley drives this gig review. The spaceman's agility as a songwriter is legendary. Whether it was obvious or unintentional, all seven guitarists channeled his influence on stage during a chilly night in...
TMZ reports a review is currently underway to confirm and clarify the official cause of death of Ace Frehley. The Morris County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the original KISS guitarist, who passed away on October 16, 2025, will now receive a toxicology...
After a canceled 2025, Sick New World is leveling up in 2026 and bringing System of a Down along for the ride with not one but two editions. The festival will not only return to Las Vegas but also expand for the first time, heading out to Texas. Sick New World Las...
New details have surfaced surrounding the death of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, who passed away on October 18th at the age of 48. According to TMZ, officials from St. Johns County Fire Rescue in Florida confirmed they responded to a call about a "nonresponsive...
Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard, who redefined the genre and influenced bands now rising into the spotlight like Knocked Loose and Turnstile, are finally back with their new album, Divided We Fall, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. This album doesn’t only mark their...
Another week and change has gone by since we shared 20 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1,437 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and...
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 37 new songs, this week brings a larger round of 50 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including Sun Don’t Shine,...
Swedish viking metal veterans Månegarm have returned with Edsvuren, released on August 29th via Napalm Records. Marking a powerful new chapter in their 30-year career and continuing their legacy, the record blends Norse mythology, folk traditions, and blackened...
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 will see the returns of P.O.D., Better Than Ezra and Dååth, the debut of Return To Dust and new works from the...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
