Photos/Review: Opeth & Tribulation deliver a memorable evening of progressive heavy metal in Los Angeles on 10/30/2024
It was an exciting night in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 30, as not only were the Dodgers trying to win the World Series (which they did), but the Swedish progressive metal kings Opeth were in town at The YouTube Theater as part of their brief North American Fall...
Photos/Review: GWAR terrify Milwaukee’s The Rave on Halloween 2024
As the sun set in Milwaukee on Thursday night, a massive crowd gathered outside The Rave/Eagles Club. A scumdog alien passing by the crowd might have some very interesting thoughts about the people of Earth, as the crowd was composed of a very eclectic mix of people....
Interview: Dragony’s Siegfried Samer talks new album ‘Hic Svnt Dracones’
Austrian power metal outfit Dragony have recently released their new album, Hic Svnt Dracones, via their new label Steamhammer/SPV. The group is no stranger to Metal Insider, as frontman Siegfried Samer contributes to the site whenever he can between his commitments...
Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video
Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...
Slipknot announce June 2025 European Tour Dates
Slipknot will be heading overseas in June 2025 just in time for the European summer festival season. The events will be a mix of festival appearances and a few headlining shows. Tickets are available at this location. 2025 European Tour Dates: 06/04 Sölvesborg, SE @...
Deftones announce their biggest U.K. show yet at London’s Crystal Palace Park in 2025
Deftones have announced a headline show at London's Crystal Palace Park on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with special guests Weezer, High Vis, and more to be revealed. This event marks the group's biggest show in the U.K. to date. The artist pre-sale begins on Wednesday...
Extreme unveil “Small Town Beautiful” video
Boston rockers Extreme have released a video for "Small Town Beautiful" from their 2023 album, Six, via earMUSIC. This latest video, the tenth from the album, highlights the charm of hometown roots and the small moments that define us. With "Small Town Beautiful,"...
Watch Decapitated perform live with new vocalist Eemeli Bodde
Decapitated held their official first show with new vocalist Eemeli Bodde (ex-Mors Subita) this past Friday (1st) at Manchester's Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Bodde replaced longtime vocalist Rafal "Rasta" Piotrowski last month after the former singer announced his...
As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis issues statement on band’s future
In recent weeks, As I Lay Dying has faced significant upheaval following the departure of all members except vocalist Tim Lambesis, a tour manager who quit, leading to their European tour being scrapped. Considering Lambesi's controversial past, the lack of full...
New & Noteworthy: Sub Rosa in Releases – 11/1/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of November will see the long-awaited returns of The Cure, Beardfish, Planes Mistaken For Stars and Warren...
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Swallow the Sun share “MelancHoly” video ahead of upcoming album and tour
Finnish death-doom masters Swallow the Sun have dropped a video for their new single "MelancHoly." The track is taken from their upcoming album Shining, set to release on October 18th via Century Media Records. In support of Shining, the band will embark on a North...
Entheos share “A Thousand Days” video
Progressive death metal duo Entheos have shared a video for their latest single, "A Thousand Days." The track is taken from their upcoming EP, An End To Everything, set to arrive on October 25th via Metal Blade Records. Chaney Crabb comments: “Lyrically, ‘A Thousand...
EP Stream: Heinous Exsanguination – ‘The Stench of Decaying Flesh’
Heinous Exsanguination have teamed up with Metal Insider to stream their debut EP, The Stench of Decaying Flesh, ahead of its release (September 6th) via Gore House Productions. The Florida-Texas-based duo, consisting of Mitchell Christian (music and production) and...
New & Noteworthy: November 12th, 2021 – Eternal New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new music from Northtale, live releases from Puscifer and Suffocation, and more! For last week's releases you can...
New & Noteworthy: November 5th, 2021 – Pure Like New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new music from Bullet for my Valentine, Omnium Gatherum, and more! For last week's releases you can read the...
New & Noteworthy: October 29th, 2021 – Hushed and New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new music from Mastodon and more! For last week's releases you can read the previous New & Noteworthy, and...