Album Review: Sumo Cyco – ‘Neon Void’
Narrowing down Sumo Cyco is a weird contractual negotiation between three things that usually don't talk to each other on good terms: Metal, Disney pop style hooks, and Punk's social anxiety. Not a bad thing, but the obvious contradiction makes for an epic...
Poppy unveils new single “Unravel”
Poppy has unveiled her new single "Unravel" via Sumerian Records, marking her first original solo release of 2025. Produced and co-written by Jordan Fish (Bring Me the Horizon), the track is accompanied by a visualizer directed by longtime collaborator Sam Cannon. The...
Album Review: The Acacia Strain – ‘You Are Safe From God Here’
There are bands you can joke about, and then there are bands you just don’t. The Acacia Strain belongs firmly in the second category. They’re basically a physics experiment on how much sonic weight you can drop on a human skull before it liquefies. They operate on a...
Foo Fighters release new single; announce 2026 North American stadium tour with Queens of the Stone Age
Foo Fighters are back with a brand new song, “Asking for a Friend.” To keep the momentum going, Foo Fighters have also announced a 2026 North American stadium tour with direct support from Queens of the Stone Age for all dates except September 12 in Fargo. The trek...
Album Review: Mammoth – ‘The End’
Mammoth has been a band on the rise since day one, and the latest album, The End, proves why success has been inevitable. Wolfgang Van Halen is a Grammy Award-nominated multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, which sets him apart from so many others...
Iron Maiden announce 2026 North American tour with Megadeth and Anthrax
Iron Maiden have announced the North American leg of their Run For Your Lives World Tour for 2026, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary. The tour will feature Megadeth as special guests on all dates, with Anthrax joining select shows. Tickets go on sale on Friday,...
Dayseeker drop “Crawl Back to My Coffin” video
So, Dayseeker just dropped the most epic Love song about emotional necromancy ever written. Just being real: no one writes a song called “Crawl Back to My Coffin” because they’re fine. It’s not an upbeat anthem for people who still believe in dual-income...
The Cult announce touring hiatus following final 2025 dates
After four decades of performing, The Cult have announced plans to take an indefinite break from touring following the conclusion of their Death Cult 8525 North American tour. In a statement reflecting on change and renewal, the band said, "Mother Nature has a cycle...
Vitriol announce new lineup; embark on North American Tour next month
Death metal outfit Vitriol are gearing up for their headlining North American run, kicking off on November 6th. The group has now announced their latest lineup consisting of founding member Kyle Rasmussen (vocals/guitar) joined by Keith Merrow (guitar), Brett Leier...
Guns N’ Roses explain Axl Rose’s on-stage meltdown in Buenos Aires
Guns N’ Roses have issued a statement addressing Axl Rose’s on-stage outburst during their October 18th show in Buenos Aires, where the frontman abruptly walked off stage mid-song. The incident occurred during the band’s opening number, “Welcome to the Jungle,” when...
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Interview: Burning Witches’ Jay Grob talks Inquisition, touring hurdles, and the witch she’d add for a day
Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches have released their sixth studio album, Inquisition, on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. Diving into themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and resilience, the follow-up to 2023's The Dark Tower, marks a bold...
Feuerschwanz’s Ben Metzner talks new album ‘Knightclub’ with track-by-track explainer
Germany’s folk metal unit Feuerschwanz have unveiled their twelfth studio album, Knightclub, out now via Napalm Records. Known for their chaotic, high-energy performances, whether bringing vikings, theatrics, or sheer madness to the stage (as seen during their...
Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025
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...
New & Noteworthy: Leviathan Releases 12/15/2023
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: The beautiful releases of life – 12/8/2023
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: 666 Releases – 12/1/2023
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...
