Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will reunite this summer for the 2026 Freaks on Parade co-headlining tour. The trek kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and concludes on September 20 in Concord, California. Support will come from The Hu and Orgy. Tickets...
Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...
Rock Fest will return to Cadott, Wisconsin, from July 16–18, 2026, with a lineup led by Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, and Gojira. The three-day event takes over the festival's signature hayfield and features a mix of major headliners, returning favorites, and more than...
Frontiers Label Group has launched BLKIIBLK Records, a new imprint focused on metal, hard rock, and extreme music, and has announced its first wave of signings: thrash veterans Forbidden, New York hardcore pioneers Cro-Mags, gothic metal outfit Unto Others, and...
New details have surfaced surrounding the death of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, who passed away on October 18th at the age of 48. According to TMZ, officials from St. Johns County Fire Rescue in Florida confirmed they responded to a call about a "nonresponsive...
Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard, who redefined the genre and influenced bands now rising into the spotlight like Knocked Loose and Turnstile, are finally back with their new album, Divided We Fall, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. This album doesn’t only mark their...
There’s something thrilling about creating your own weapon of sound. For metal musicians, building a custom guitar, your very own “axe,” is a chance to craft an instrument that reflects your style, power, and identity. It’s not just about playing music; it’s about...
Metal Insider is getting into the Halloween spirit this year with something a little different. Throughout October, we’re sharing the history and eerie tales behind venues across the world. Check out our latest column, Halloween Countdown for more, and Enjoy! ...
Southern California-based Dark Angel have made a triumphant return in 2025 by releasing their first album in 34 years, Extinction Level Event. They have also completed their first US headline tour in 30 years, supporting their latest musical contribution to their...
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 new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
Iron Maiden are concluding 2025 with a bang, celebrating their 50th year by resurrecting Live After Death, a revised limited-edition of their 40th anniversary collector's 2LP set, out November 28, 2025, via Parlophone Records. The release includes remastered audio on...
Malevolent Creation guitarist and founding member Phil Fasciana has been having a difficult time getting back on track since contracting a life-threatening illness of bacterial pneumonia while on tour in France back in August. Less than two months later, Fasciana did...
Metallica headlined Dreamfest at the Chase Center in San Francisco. These legends performed a 12-song set in support of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. The annual benefit, organized by Salesforce, featured tickets starting at $1,500, with proceeds going toward...
Last night (18th), the music world was shaken up once again when we all learned the tragic news of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers' passing. Now, in the aftermath of his death, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has shared a heartfelt video processing the loss of his...
Slipknot will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a deluxe reissue, scheduled to arrive on September 5, 2025, via Roadrunner Records. The expansive collection includes 59 tracks across six colored LPs, featuring 40 previously...
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced their third studio album, The End, scheduled to arrive on October 24 via BMG. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared a video for their brand new single, “The Spell." The follow-up to 2023's Mammoth II was recorded at...
Dutch dark symphonic metallers Blackbriar have released a video for their latest single, “A Last Sigh of Bliss.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, A Thousand Little Deaths, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The haunting new track...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new music from Carcass, Insomnium, Alien Weaponry, and more! For last week's...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature the Metallica Blacklist cover album, a new studio release from Andrew W.K., a live Gwar album, and many more!...
