Bruce Dickinson surprises New Orleans busker with Judas Priest cover
A street performer in New Orleans got an unforgettable surprise last week when Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson jumped in mid-performance, belting out Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Comin'." The busker was playing the song on an acoustic guitar when...
Baroness issue statement on the passing of Allen Blickle
Following the sad news of the passing of former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle, vocalist/guitarist John Baizley came forward earlier today (8th) to address the significant loss. Baizley issued the statement on the band's social media, expressing: "It breaks my heart...
Photos/Review: Crypta – Shades Over Brooklyn – 09/05/2025
If I had to guess who the hardest-working band in metal is right now, Crypta would inevitably be a part of that conversation. They are constantly on the road, snatching up opportunities to tour as far around the world as they possibly can. When this tour first popped...
New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To start September, we will see new music from the likes of The London Suede, Glenn Hughes, Blessthefall and Primal Fear, as well as the...
MTV VMAs 2025: Ozzy Osbourne honored by Steven Tyler, Yungblud, & Nuno Bettencourt
The MTV VMAs did one thing right in terms of recognizing heavy music by presenting a medley honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne. During Sunday night's (7th) MTV Video Music Awards ceremony, a few minutes were spared from the program's focus on mainstream pop culture to...
Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died
Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has reportedly passed away at the age of 42. Blickle was part of the group's original Savannah, GA progressive metal lineup, joining in 2003. It was shortly after the band's horrific 2012 European bus accident, which left Blickle...
Former Sodom drummer Atomic Steif has passed away
Former Sodom drummer Atomic Steif (Guido Richter) has died at the age of 57, with Metal Archives reporting his passing on August 31, 2025. No further details have been revealed at this time. Steif's passing was confirmed on Saturday (6) by Sodom bassist/vocalist...
Ambush’s Osker Jakobsson share his Top 5 NWOTHM bands
Swedish heavy metal outfit Ambush have released their long-awaited fourth album, Evil In All Dimensions, today (5) via Napalm Records. Packed with unrelenting energy, the record gives a resurgence to traditional heavy metal. To celebrate the release, Ambush’s Osker...
Concert Calendar (09/05-09/13) Second Summer Begins: D.R.I, Bruce Dickinson, & more
Hey, hey! It's probably obvious we’ve been up to quite a lot over this past summer, so here are a whole lot of must attend hand-listed new shows for you: this year’s first summer farewell to the amphitheater showcase is ready to fall out. I listed some of other...
Poppy, Amy Lee & Courtney LaPlante unite for “End of You”
Poppy, Evanescence’s Amy Lee, and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante have teamed up on a new single, “End of You,” released today (4th), via Sumerian Records. The collaboration arrives with a video showcasing the trio’s unique collaboration. Watch the clip...










