Wacken Metal Battle USA announces 2025 national final lineup

Wacken Metal Battle USA has announced the finalists for its 2025 national showdown, set for Saturday, June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ. After months of regional competitions, six unsigned bands from across the country will compete for the chance to perform at the...

Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura steps away from the music industry

Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura has announced she is stepping away from the music industry, citing a disconnect with its current "attitude and values." In a social media post shared on Tuesday (10th), Majura said the decision comes from a desire to focus on...

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dies at 82

Legendary musician and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, as confirmed by his family on Wednesday (11.) No cause of death was revealed. Though not directly part of the metal community, Wilson’s loss is deeply felt throughout the entire music...

The Ocean part ways with guitarist David Ramis Åhfeldt

German post-metal collective The Ocean are continuing with lineup shifts with the most recent taking place following their recent End Of An Eon tour series. After parting ways with longtime drummer Paul Seidel in February, later replaced by Jordi Farré (Crippled Black...
The Ocean part ways with guitarist David Ramis Åhfeldt

The Ocean part ways with guitarist David Ramis Åhfeldt

German post-metal collective The Ocean are continuing with lineup shifts with the most recent taking place following their recent End Of An Eon tour series. After parting ways with longtime drummer Paul Seidel in February, later replaced by Jordi Farré (Crippled Black...

Turnstile announce fall North American tour

Turnstile announce fall North American tour

Turnstile will be hitting the road this Fall for their headlining North American The Never Enough Tour. The trek kicks off on September 15, featuring support from Speed and Jane Remover, with Amyl & The Sniffers, Blood Orange, and Mannequin Pussy appearing on...

Cavalera announce fall U.S. tour with Fear Factory

Cavalera announce fall U.S. tour with Fear Factory

Max and Iggor Cavalera are bringing their iconic 1993 album Chaos A.D. back to the stage this fall on their newly announced Return to Chaos U.S. tour. Set to kick off this September, the tour will feature Fear Factory as special guests, with more support acts expected...

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Cryptopsy unleash “Dead Eyes Replete,” lyric video
Cryptopsy unleash “Dead Eyes Replete,” lyric video

Canadian death metal giants Cryptopsy have dropped a B2crea-created lyric video for their new single, “Dead Eyes Replete.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, An Insatiable Violence, out June 20 via Season of Mist. Cryptopsy will hit the road this summer on...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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