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...
Severing ties with a close one, even family, is never easy, and Chevelle's Pete and Sam Loeffler know that pain well. The brothers haven't spoken to their sibling and former bandmate Joe Loeffler since parting ways with him in 2005. In a new interview on The Garza...
Raven frontman John Gallagher has issued a new video message updating fans on his recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery earlier this year. Less than two months ago, heavy metal trio postponed their summer/fall 2025 European tour so Gallagher could undergo...
Nine Inch Nails surprised fans with a special performance outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (6th) for the world premiere of Tron: Ares. The band, who scored the film’s soundtrack released last month, were joined by frequent collaborator Boys...
Does Sick New World work when System of a Down remain the headliner? Was the festival too ambitious when it attempted to secure Metallica and Linkin Park with $5 million guarantees that ultimately led to the cancellation of the 2025 edition? Or, perhaps, a bit of...
Is it time for us to finally ask, where is Sarah Connor? Spotify has partnered with ChatGPT to introduce a new tool that provides personalized music and podcast recommendations. The partnership began on Monday (6th), offering both Free and Premium users the ability to...
There's been some activity lately on As I Lay Dying's social media, assuring their next chapter with a new single. Promising to be released on October 8th, the night before (7th), the group shared a video introducing their latest lineup. Well, the 8th is here,...
Clearing up any confusion, Sepultura have confirmed drummer Greyson Nekrutman will rejoin the band for the continuation of their farewell tour in 2026. The clarification comes after Nekrutman was recently announced as Trivium's new drummer, stepping in for Alex Bent,...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...
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! ...
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has canceled the remaining dates of his 2025 tour due to ongoing medical issues. The news comes two weeks after he was forced to cancel his appearance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, CA, due to a minor fall at his home that...
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the band’s next studio album, due in early 2026, will be his final record. Shared with fans via his Vic Rattlehead persona, the statement also confirmed a global farewell tour launching next year, with the first dates...
For over 35 years, Swedish death metal legends Unleashed have stood as one of the genre’s best, delivering battle hymns rooted in Norse mythology and pure aggression. These giants have now returned with their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, arriving this...
Decibel Books has announced Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the first fully authorized biography of the legendary Death frontman. Written by veteran metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the nearly 500-page book offers an in-depth, balanced...
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 release of never-before-heard tracks from Stymie and the conclusion of a trilogy from Therion among 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 new albums from the likes of Dimmu Borgir, Atreyu, Have Mercy and Mars Red Sky, among others. Don’t forget to...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On Friday, December 1st we saw the returns of Peter Gabriel and Codeseven, a new take on Visions Of Atlantis' 2022 LP, the debut...
