Juno Awards Nominees 2026: Despised Icon, Cryptopsy, Silverstein

The nominees for the 2026 Juno Awards have been announced. For the full list of nominees across all categories, go to this location. Focusing on the heavier nominees involves, more or less, three categories: Group of the Year nominees include Arcade Fire, Mother...

70000tons of Metal 2026 ready to set sail amid record cold conditions, full lineup revealed

It's that time of year when Metal Insider heads aboard 70000tons of Metal. As we wrapped up our Artist Spotlight highlighting each band from the 2025 voyage, a few updates have emerged for the 2026 edition, with just one day before boarding on Thursday (29th). With...

Obituary announce spring 2026 headlining run with Castrator and Intoxicated

Florida death metal veterans Obituary are leaving the swamp for a string of headlining shows set for March with support from Castrator and Intoxicated. Two dates will also serve as support slots for Acid Bath. Tickets for the headlining shows go on sale this Friday...

Black Veil Brides announce 2026 North American headline tour

Black Veil Brides have announced a spring 2026 North American headline, following the recent release of their new single “Certainty.” Support will come from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls. Tickets go on sale this Friday (30) at 10:00 AM local time via...
Noctem share “The Pale Moon Rite” video

Noctem share “The Pale Moon Rite” video

Blackened death metal outfit Noctem have celebrated this year's Winter Solstice by sharing a video for the song "The Pale Moon Rite." The track is from the group's latest effort, Credo Certe Ne Cras, which was released in 2022 via MNRK Heavy.    Guitarist...

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ lawsuit resurfaces

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ lawsuit resurfaces

  Spencer Elden's legal battle against Nirvana for the iconic Nevermind album cover has been reignited. The appeals court's ruling states that each republication of the image may constitute a new personal injury, resetting the clock on limitations. Elden alleges...

I(an) Had to Be There: My Top Five Gigs of 2023

I(an) Had to Be There: My Top Five Gigs of 2023

Everyone in metal in 2023 has memories of gigs and tours that will forever alter how they view a concert experience. Of the thirty-four events that I had the absolute pleasure of attending this year, sixteen of which yours truly covered for Metal Insider, these were...

Metal Insider’s Matt Brown’s Top 10 Albums of 2023

Metal Insider’s Matt Brown’s Top 10 Albums of 2023

I’ve become quite the picky bastard nowadays. Ten years ago, I listened to multiple albums a day, back to back. Now, faced with an ever-growing list of music, I find myself turning albums off after two or three tracks if I’m not feeling it. On the one hand, I believe...

2024 Metal Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

2024 Metal Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The 2024 Metal Hall of Fame Gala, dubbed "The most important night in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal," is set for January 24, 2024, at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove, Anaheim, CA. Hosted by Eddie Trunk and Cathy Rankin, the event features a special 40th Anniversary...

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ICYMI: Baroness streaming new song “Shine”
ICYMI: Baroness streaming new song “Shine”

  Baroness are gearing up for their new album, Stone, out September 15th via Abraxan Hymns. The group has recently unveiled the final preview of their upcoming effort by streaming the song "Shine."    Listen to the track below and pre-order the album...

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Brujeria share new single “Bruja Encabronada”
Brujeria share new single “Bruja Encabronada”

  Mexican death grind outfit Brujeria are gearing up for their their fifth album, Esto Es Brujeria, out September 15th via Nuclear Blast Records. The group has recently unleashed a video for their second single, "Bruja Encabronada." The clip includes live footage...

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