Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte are teaming up next summer for a 2026 North American tour. The trek kicks off on July 25 in Ridgedale, MO, and concludes on August 27 in Phoenix, AZ. The tour follows Avenged Sevenfold's newly released single "Magic," their first...
The surviving original members of KISS were formally presented with their 2025 Kennedy Center Honor medals during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Saturday (6), where U.S. President Donald Trump recognized this year's honorees. Actor Sylvester Stallone, singers Gloria...
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...
German thrash legends Kreator will release their sixteenth studio album, Krushers of the World, on January 16, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, with artwork by Zbigniew Bielak, the record follows the band's recent...
Judas Priest have unveiled the special charity version of the Black Sabbath classic “War Pigs,” featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne. Released today (26th) via Sony Music, all proceeds go directly to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s. The...
For over four decades, Rage has stood as one of Germany’s most influential power metal bands, driven by the relentless creativity of mastermind Peter “Peavy” Wagner. With more than 25 albums, a book, and a career built on pure dedication, Wagner proves there’s no...
Amorphis are back with their 15th studio album, Borderland, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music (read our review here). The record reflects both transition and renewal, blending the band's signature heaviness with fresh layers of atmosphere and introspection. Produced...
A cool September night in Madison set the stage for an eclectic and unforgettable triple bill: Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm at Breese Stevens Field. Each act brought their own brand of theatricality and firepower, creating a show that felt as much...
How to Start Playing Metal Music: A Beginner’s Guide Metal music is powerful, energetic, and full of emotion, making it one of the most exciting genres to dive into as a musician. Whether you’re drawn to blistering guitar riffs, pounding drums, or guttural vocals,...
The Vintage Caravan are back with their sixth studio album, Portals, arriving Friday (26) via Napalm Records. The Icelandic trio continues to refine their heavy-riffing blend of retro rock and a modern edge. To get ready for what's to come, the band has teamed up with...
Countdown to 2026: 126 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail...
The Borderland. It's a space in-between, a place that can't be described in one word, or even one sentence. It's also a perfectly chosen title for the 15th album from progressive metal masters Amorphis. The Borderland is, we know this connection with the earth is...
Converge/Mutoid Man drummer Ben Koller has teamed up with royalty expert and educator Dan Hegarty (Conflict One Zero) to launch the Heavy Music Collective, a new division of Word Collections aimed at helping heavy music artists recover streaming royalties. The...
I Prevail have recently announced their fourth studio album, Violent Nature, arriving September 19 via Fearless Records. To coincide with the announcement, the group dropped a video for their new single, “Rain.” The emotionally heavy track captures both the pain and...
UK synth-rock duo Zetra have announced their upcoming EP, Believe, set for digital release on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The duo has unveiled a haunting new single, "The Spider," blending a mix of shoegaze, post-punk, and vintage synth textures. Known for...
Danish death metal outfit Baest have unveiled a video for their new single “Stormbringer.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Colossal, scheduled to arrive on August 15, 2025 via Century Media Records. The footage was compiled by the band and edited by...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. 2023 is flying by with April coming to a close! With the new Elvenking album to the live Cradle of Filth record, there’s so much...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Metallica’s new album has finally arrived! We’ve been rocking out to this record since last night’s Global Premiere. Were...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. April releases are here. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy! Angel Vivaldi,...
