Concert Calendar (09/22-09/27) Heavy Metal’s Grand Slams: Rhapsody of Fire, Judas Priest, & more
Summer's over, party people. It was GLORIOUS. For those of you that were following any of the coverage that Ian and anyone else was posting on their personals or on Metal Insider, you’ll see that it was very heavy on the arena events since every band was almost...
New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...
Metal Insider roundup: 13 recent tour and festival announcements – 9/22/2025
Another week brings us new music and live announcements, with no signs of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 13 of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may have missed or revisit the...
Photos/Review: Powerwolf and Dragonforce ignite Detroit with an evening of epic power metal – 9/18/2025
On September 18th, Detroit got to experience its first ever heavy metal mass from Catholic occult themed power metal band Powerwolf. The band is known for their electrifying stage presence and theatrics, their live show is unlike any other. They chose the equally...
Metal By Numbers: Private Charts – 9/21/2025
Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from August 22, 2025. From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts. This week highlights new albums from Deftones, Burning...
Gig Review: Alestorm Keelhauled Brooklyn’s Warsaw – 9/15/25
Now this was a whirlpool event. Alestorm began the weekend on a Monday! If you're a fan of folky power metal and you haven't gotten to seeing the captains for one of this year's must-see tours, you should let this metal scribe convince you to attend a gig. It is a...
Deicide perform first show with new guitarist Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez
Florida death metal giants Deicide played their first show with new guitarist Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez (Exmortus) on Friday (19) at Tork N’ Roll in Curitiba, Brazil, opening their Latin American tour with Behemoth. Gonzalez joined Deicide earlier this week, stepping in...
The Lurking Fear announce indefinite hiatus following Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg’s passing
Following the tragic passing of At The Gates frontman Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg on September 16th, his side project The Lurking Fear has announced an indefinite hiatus. The band has confirmed they are officially no more. On Thursday (18th), the group issued the following...
Ozzy Osbourne documentary to air on BBC in October
The BBC has set a new air date for Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a one-hour documentary chronicling the "last chapter" of the legendary Black Sabbath frontman's life. The film will now air on BBC One and iPlayer on October 2 at 9:00 PM BST. Originally scheduled for...
Watain announce final chapter, eighth and last album set for 2028
Swedish black metal giants Watain have issued a three-year notice, confirming that 2028 will mark their final year. The milestone coincides with the band's 30th anniversary, which they have declared will also serve as the end of Watain. Their eighth and final...










