Lacuna Coil announce spring 2026 tour with Escape The Fate
Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil will continue celebrating their tenth record, Sleepless Empire, released earlier this year, by embarking on a 2026 spring US tour. Dubbed Sleepless Empire US tour, it is set to kick off in March 2026 with special guests Escape...
Obscura announce 2026 US & Japan Tour Dates
German progressive death metal masters Obscura have announced a US run for next spring. Dubbed the Stardust Tour, the trek kicks off on March 13th in Los Angeles, CA, and will feature support from Allegaeon, Cognitive, and Cryptosis. The band has also announced a...
Wayne Static Estate issues cease and desist to filmmaker Matt Zane on unauthorized documentary
The estate and family of late Static-X frontman Wayne Static have formally sent a cease-and-desist letter to filmmaker Matt Zane, escalating their opposition to his planned documentary about Wayne and his wife, Tera Wray. The legal notice follows the family's recent...
Archspire announce 2026 spring North American Tour with Undeath, Crown Magnetar & Mutilation Barbecue
Extreme technical death metal outfit Archspire have announced the Long Roads Big Loads Tour. Supporting their upcoming album, Too Fast to Die, scheduled to arrive on April 10, 2026, the news follows the release of their blistering new single "Carrion Ladder." Special...
Nick Reiner Charged with two counts of murder in deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office held a press conference earlier today (16) regarding the arrest of Nick Reiner, the primary suspect in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The couple was found dead on Sunday (14) in their home in Brentwood,...
Concert Calendar (12/16-12/31): Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays – 2025’s Final Parties: Primitive Man, Gov’t Mule, & more
And that's a wrap! If you're taking a break from gift shopping to read this, I'd like to give you the most epic of high-five your hands personally show my gratitude for the epic gigs we saw together. This year in touring is drawing to a close, and what a memory-making...
Testament announce spring 2026 tour with Overkill & Destruction
Testament have announced their spring 2026 Thrash of the Titans US trek with support from Overkill and Destruction. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. Testament frontman Chuck Billy comments: "2026 looks like it is going to...
Marilyn Manson announces May 2026 tour dates
Marilyn Manson has announced a string of tour dates while heading out to Sonic Temple in May 2026. Support will come from the Australian death-pop duo Vowws. Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. 2026 US Tour Dates 04/23...
Nefarious announce new vocalist Sean Rivera; drop new single “Day After”
Bay Area thrash supergroup Nefarious have announced their next chapter with new vocalist Sean Rivera. To mark their next phase, the group has released a lyric video for their new single, "Day After." Nefarious, featuring Rivera (vocals), Rick Hunolt (guitar), Doug...
Battle Beast welcome new vocalist Marina La Torraca
Following yesterday's (15th) announcement of Noora Louhimo leaving the fold, Battle Beast have welcomed their new vocalist, Marina La Torraca. No stranger to the scene, La Torraca is known for her work in Exit Eden and the symphonic metal project Phantom Elite. It's...
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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...
New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...
New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...
