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...
France held its first-ever award ceremony dedicated to heavy metal, Les Foudres 2025, on Thursday (9) at the Bataclan in Paris. The event recognized the best in French metal with 12 awards, including honors for artistry, live performance, and social commitment. Gojira...
A possibility on new Guns N' Roses music continues with the latest hint coming from Slash. In a new interview with Guitar World the guitarist explained: "There's so much material at this point — it's a matter of having the discipline to sit down and fucking get into...
Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced they are unable to tour Europe in 2026 in support of their latest album, Parasomnia. The band, currently on their US leg of the An Evening With Dream Theater tour, has been performing Parasomnia in full along with...
Extreme metal legendary drummer Nick Barker, known for his work with Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, and Brujeria, has revealed he is battling stage five chronic kidney failure. In a recent appearance on the Pod Scum podcast, Barker shared that he has been on...
Thommy Price, longtime drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, has died at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by his wife in a post on Facebook, stating: "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of beloved husband, friend, and legendary musician...
Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in northern England, on Saturday morning (11). The 48-year-old, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses, reportedly had his...
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...
We are saddened to report, according to Metal Sludge, former Tigertailz drummer Ace Finchum passed away over the weekend of October 4th at the age of 62. The news was confirmed by his former bandmate Steevi Jaimz, who shared the following on Facebook: "I know many of...
Saturday (11), we are saddened to hear about the shocking death of actress Diane Keaton. However, we report on metal news. While Diane Keaton’s acting career is one many have admired, we must report, perhaps for the last time, on disgraced former Lostprophets frontman...
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! ...
Deftones have released the official music video for their latest single, “My Mind Is A Mountain.” The track appears on their upcoming album Private Music, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Reprise/Warner. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:
Alter Bridge will return with their self-titled eighth studio album, Alter Bridge, set for release on January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette and recorded across...
Silverstein have announced the third and final leg of their 25 Years of Noise Tour, with a North American trek set to kick off on November 18th in Cleveland, OH. Support will come from Thursday, Free Throw, Bloom, and The Movielife. For tickets and VIP information, go...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Powerwolf, Paradise Lost and more! For last week's releases you can read the previous New...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from At the Gates, Born of Osiris and more! For last week's releases you can read the previous New &...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Beartooth, Buckcherry, Light the Torch and more! For last week's releases you can read the previous New...
