Dayseeker part ways with guitarist/vocalist Gino Sgambelluri
California post-hardcore outfit Dayseeker have announced parting ways with longtime guitarist and vocalist Gino Sgambelluri. The band shared an official statement earlier today (6th), noting the decision appears to be amicable. However, the decision was made when the...
Malefic Throne (Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse) drop new single “The Voice of My Ghost”
American death metal supergroup Malefic Throne, featuring Gene Palubicki (Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple), Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel), and John Longstreth (Origin, Hate Eternal, ex-Angelcorpse), have released their brand new single, “The Voice of My Ghost.” The track...
Beyond the Gates 2026 reveal third wave of bands: Testament, Rotting Christ
Following the earlier announcement of Behemoth frontman Nergal’s special Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic) performance with Icelandic black metal force Misþyrming, Beyond the Gates 2026 has announced the third wave of bands. Newly confirmed acts include Testament,...
Venamoris unveil new holiday single “Dreaming of You”
Venamoris, the darkly romantic project from Paula and Dave Lombardo, have unveiled their latest holiday single, “Dreaming of You.” Continuing a growing festive tradition, the track follows the release of their debut album, To Cross or To Burn, earlier this year via...
Evergrey unveil new single “Oxygen!”
Swedish metal masters Evergrey have unveiled an animated video for their new single, “Oxygen!.” The track, promised to be the group's "heaviest yet," is released ahead of their European tour supporting Katatonia, which kicks off on Monday (10) in Turku, Finland....
Journey announce 2026 ‘Final Frontier’ North American farewell tour
Journey have announced their Final Frontier farewell tour, marking the band's last major trek across North America. These legends are "Faithfully," going their "Separate Ways," and giving North America a 60-date farewell run. Joining Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and...
Album Review: Omnium Gatherum – ‘May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way’
The uplifting Finnish melodeath band Omnium Gatherum is back with their 10th studio album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way. Their brighter melodies and blending of death metal with 80s rock elements earn them the endearing alternate subgenre label...
Vulvodynia face allegations after lineup change
Update: Bittenbender has issued a statement via his Instagram Story. We captured a screenshot and have included the full text below: "Recently, false and deeply hurtful statements have been made about me online. I want to address this directly and clearly. The...
Nergal to perform Behemoth’s debut album with Misþyrming in 2026
Behemoth frontman Nergal will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic), with a special live performance at Beyond the Gates 2026 in Bergen, Norway, running July 29–August 1. For this exclusive event, Nergal will...
Black Metal Highlight of 2025: Sarkom’s Unsgaard Discusses ‘Exceed In2 Chaos’
Mr. Erik Unsgaard is the frontman and, at this point, sole composer behind Norway’s Sarkom. Unsgaard co-founded Sarkom in 2003, and the band remains one of black metal’s most worthy outfits. Sarkom finally presented their fifth album, Exceed In2 Chaos, earlier this...
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Explore 26 New albums just announced – 9/22/2025
Another week and change has gone by since we shared 13 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1,539 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...
EP Review: Wolfheart – ‘Draconian Darkness II’
When it comes to the metal subgenre of melodeath, Wolfheart is one of the best in the category. They balance the dark and heavy riffs with beautiful melodic elements with ease, yet manage to add something fresh and exciting with every release. The band is consistent...
Exclusive Album Stream: Demetrio “Dimitry” Scopelliti – ‘The Revolution of Evolution’
Italian/Norwegian prog metal virtuoso Demetrio "Dimitry" Scopelliti is set to release his new album, The Revolution of Evolution, on September 21st via FusionCore Records. Dimitry has teamed up with Metal Insider for an exclusive full-album stream ahead of the album's...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 the debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...
New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
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 the final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...
