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...
A possibility on new Guns N' Roses music continues with the latest hint coming from Slash. In a new interview with Guitar World the guitarist explained: "There's so much material at this point — it's a matter of having the discipline to sit down and fucking get into...
Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced they are unable to tour Europe in 2026 in support of their latest album, Parasomnia. The band, currently on their US leg of the An Evening With Dream Theater tour, has been performing Parasomnia in full along with...
Extreme metal legendary drummer Nick Barker, known for his work with Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, and Brujeria, has revealed he is battling stage five chronic kidney failure. In a recent appearance on the Pod Scum podcast, Barker shared that he has been on...
Thommy Price, longtime drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, has died at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by his wife in a post on Facebook, stating: "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of beloved husband, friend, and legendary musician...
Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in northern England, on Saturday morning (11). The 48-year-old, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses, reportedly had his...
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...
We are saddened to report, according to Metal Sludge, former Tigertailz drummer Ace Finchum passed away over the weekend of October 4th at the age of 62. The news was confirmed by his former bandmate Steevi Jaimz, who shared the following on Facebook: "I know many of...
Saturday (11), we are saddened to hear about the shocking death of actress Diane Keaton. However, we report on metal news. While Diane Keaton’s acting career is one many have admired, we must report, perhaps for the last time, on disgraced former Lostprophets frontman...
Metal Insider is getting into the Halloween spirit this year with something a little different. Throughout October, we’re sharing the history and eerie tales behind venues across the world. Check out our latest column, Halloween Countdown for more, and Enjoy! ...
Bay Area thrash legends Testament have unleashed their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, today (10th) via Nuclear Blast Records. The record serves as a reflection on humanity's uneasy relationship with technology and the impacts of disconnection, while blistering...
New music continues to spiral its way in. Since our chunk last week with 36 new songs, this week brings a slightly larger round of 37 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including The Halo...
Brooklyn’s Glass Lungs are celebrating the arrival of their new EP, Afterglow. A blend of shoegaze atmosphere and post-hardcore melodies, the EP highlights the group's evolution. Glass Lungs have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide behind...
Hailing from Austin's underground scene, Sadistic Force are set to unleash their new EP, Morbid Odyssey, tomorrow (22nd). Blending blackened speed with old-school tenacity, the release channels the spirit of Judas Priest, Motörhead, and the NWOBHM. The group recently...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this New Music Friday, we will see the return of Kula Shaker’s original line-up, more rediscovered tracks from Static-X, a...
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 the likes of Green Day, Sleater-Kinney, Saxon and Neck Deep, among many others....
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As the 2024 new music cycle revs up, we will see new albums from metal staples The Rods and Magnum, as well as the first original...
