The families of late Static-X frontman Wayne Static and his wife Tera Wray have issued a joint statement expressing their “strenuous objection” to filmmaker Matt Zane’s upcoming documentary about the couple. On Wednesday (10), Wayne’s sister Aimee Wells Pittman shared...
Megadeth and Trafalgar Releasing have unveiled the official trailer for Megadeth: Behind the Mask, a one-night-only cinematic event set to premiere in theaters worldwide on January 22, 2026. Tickets are on sale at this location. Watch the trailer below: Feature...
Creed's Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival returns for its third year with co-headliners Creed and Limp Bizkit. The two-day event will take place on July 18 and 19, 2026, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. The festival marks a notable reunion for the...
Guns N' Roses have a busy year ahead, with a full world tour planned for 2026. Today (11th), the legends revealed the special guests set to join them on the North American leg of the run. The Black Crowes, Ice Cube, Pierce the Veil, Public Enemy, and Barbarians of...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...
Countdown to 2026: 125 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...
When it comes to metal subgenres, one that I find has quite a bit of deviation is melodeath (melodic death metal). Some have great guitar hooks, others have big portions of synth atmospheres. Then, there's Mors Principium Est. They emphasize the 'death' portion of the...
Metal Insider first caught Hei'An back in 2023 during their debut appearance at 70000tons of Metal, where the Slovenian modern metal outfit impressed us ever-since. Now, vocalist Matic Blagonič has teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide of their...
Countdown to 2026: 125 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...
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...
Arcadea, the synth-driven cosmic trio featuring Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Core Atoms, and João Nogueira (ex-Hiss From the Moat), have dropped a visualizer for the title track from their upcoming album The Exodus of Gravity, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Relapse...
German power metal giants Helloween have unveiled a lyric video for their lengthy new single, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts).” Written by Sascha Gerstner, the song is taken from the group's upcoming album, Giants & Monsters, scheduled to arrive on August 29th via...
Swedish metal giants Sabaton have announced their 11th studio album, Legends, due out October 17 via Better Noise Music. The album marks the band’s debut with the label. Alongside the announcement, these metal warriors have released two brand-new tracks: “The Duelist”...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. March is here! Check out the releases from March 3rd! Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy! Ace Of Spades,...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The last of February releases arrived on Friday (24th). Which ones did you listen to over the weekend? We were blasting to the...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We were away last Friday to see Jason Newsted’s art gallery and concert in Jupiter, Florida. Therefore, we’ve looped the previous...
