Marilyn Manson announces May 2026 tour dates
Marilyn Manson has announced a string of tour dates while heading out to Sonic Temple in May 2026. Support will come from the Australian death-pop duo Vowws. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. 2026 US Tour Dates 04/23...
Nefarious announce new vocalist Sean Rivera; drop new single “Day After”
Bay Area thrash supergroup Nefarious have announced their next chapter with new vocalist Sean Rivera. To mark their next phase, the group has released a lyric video for their new single, "Day After." Nefarious, featuring Rivera (vocals), Rick Hunolt (guitar), Doug...
Battle Beast welcome new vocalist Marina La Torraca
Following yesterday's (15th) announcement of Noora Louhimo leaving the fold, Battle Beast have welcomed their new vocalist, Marina La Torraca. No stranger to the scene, La Torraca is known for her work in Exit Eden and the symphonic metal project Phantom Elite. It's...
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 expands lineup with Ministry, Obituary, Prong, & more
Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the first full wave of bands for the 2026 edition, unveiling more than twenty new acts alongside the official day-by-day headliner breakdown. The festival returns to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from the new weekend on June 5–7, 2026,...
Infected Rain announce 2026 World Tour dates
Moldovan metal outfit Infected Rain have stacked up the first half of 2026 with tour dates. The group has announced their spring Mutation Phase trek across Europe and the UK, featuring Butcher Babies and Black Spikes. The run kicks off on March 25th in Glasgow, UK,...
Bat & Voivod announce spring 2026 US tour
Richmond metal-punk trio Bat will team up with Canadian prog sci-fi legends Voivod this spring for a string of shows in March 2026. The tour kicks off March 20th at Hell's Heroes VIII in Houston, TX, and wraps March 27th in Tulsa, OK. Tickets are available at this...
Atoll announce 2026 ‘Swamp Survivors’ tour
Arizona slamming death metal force Atoll have announced the Swamp Survivors Tour, a week-long run across the American South, kicking off on January 30, 2026. Support includes Truckstop Dickpill and Squelching. Tickets are available at this location. Tour Dates 01/30...
Thy Art Is Murder to headline 2026 Chaos & Carnage tour
Australia's Thy Art Is Murder will headline the spring 2026 edition of the Chaos & Carnage US tour. Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates to Hell, and Bodybox will join as support for the run. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM...
GWAR announce 2026 spring tour with Soulfly & King Parrot
GWAR will return to the road next spring for the 2026 Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour. The run features Soulfly as direct support, with King Parrot opening each night. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time. Lead Vocalist The Berserker Blothar...
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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...
Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’
French melodic death metal outfit Aephanemer are celebrating the release of their fourth studio album, Utopie, out today, October 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. To continue with the celebration, the group has teamed up with Metal Insider for a track-by-track guide....
New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024
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 highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...
New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the new offerings over the last couple of weeks are Sebastian Bach’s and Shellac's first albums in a decade, guest-filled romps...
New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024
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...
