Photos/Review: Katatonia’s haunting performance lights up Chicago’s The Forge with SOM and Gost
For the second consecutive year, I found myself in a car, making the journey from Detroit to Chicago in November to catch the Swedish prog metal giants Katatonia. They're the kind of band that inspires unwavering devotion—I know fans who attend five or more...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Edge of Paradise
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
ICYMI: Chrome Waves unveil “Into The Water” video as Midwest/Southern tour launches this week
Midwestern post-black metal group Chrome Waves recently shared a video for their latest single, "Into The Water." Between their latest effort, Earth Will Shed Its Skin, and a series of new singles, the band plans to release more singles leading up to their...
Gideon announce 2024 Tour w/ Left To Suffer, Fox Lane, & No Cure
Gideon will hit the road in early 2024 to support their latest album, More Power. More Gain. The trek starts on February 9th in Memphis, TN, and will run through March 16th, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Support will come from Left To Suffer, Fox Lane, and No Cure....
ICYMI: Cryptosis share “Master of Life” video
Dutch progressive death/thrash metal outfit Cryptosis are gearing up for their new EP, The Silent Call, out this Friday (1st) via Century Media Records. In case you missed it, the group shared a video for their latest single, "Master of Life." The band...
ICYMI: Alex Lifeson joined Tool onstage in Toronto
Renowned Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson surprised fans when he joined Tool on stage at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena last Monday (20th). The collaboration featured a rendition of Tool's "Jambi" with a unique twist by treating the audience to a snippet of Rush's "A...
Killing Joke guitarist Geordie Walker has passed away
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Geordie Walker, the guitarist of Killing Joke, who died earlier today (26th). Walker's death was confirmed by his close friend Luca Signorelli, who released a statement on social media. Luca...
New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out over the next couple of weeks. Last week saw new albums from the likes of Madness, Plain White T’s, Bad Suns and more. This week,...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Dragonforce
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Exclusive Album Stream: Yesterday’s Hero – ‘Ways To Hate’
Ohio's alternative metal outfit, Yesterday's Hero, are set for their debut album, Ways To Hate, to arrive tomorrow (24th). The record features seven emotionally charged tracks exploring the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship. Breaking away from the digital...




