Today (21st), the black metal community suffered the tragic loss of Ragnarok's legendary "Jontho," John Thomas Bratland. We are both shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Jontho's passing at just 48, as he was a true keeper of the black flame. Jontho will be...
Metallica have shared professionally filmed footage of “The Day That Never Comes” from their historic first performance in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These legends held the concert on December 3 at the Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre as part of their ongoing M72 world tour....
Sepultura are bidding farewell across the world, and now, the group has announced the final European leg of the band's Celebrating Life Through Death farewell tour. The trek kicks off on June 6th in the Netherlands and will run through August 9th in Dublin, Ireland....
Despite lawsuits and an explosive fallout, Jane's Addiction members Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins have apparently patched things up. Earlier today (17th), the group announced that they have resolved the issues that arose after the...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 (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...
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...
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, 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...
Power metal warriors Warkings are celebrating their fifth battle, Armageddon. The record dropped on Friday (4th) via Napalm Records. To celebrate the album's arrival, these vikings teamed up with Metal Insider to reveal Five Most Metal Battles Fought by...
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Eric Bass (Shinedown) released his debut solo album, I Had A Name, earlier this year. Written, recorded, and produced entirely by Bass, the full-length effort introduces listeners to a sprawling dystopian world of his...
Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have announced their return to Steamhammer/SPV and will release their new album, Set the Dark on Fire, on January 16, 2026. Led by guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, the band is ready for their...
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 Myles Kennedy (Altar Bridge), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Caliban, 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 features new releases from Artillery, Sumo Cycle, a live Staind album, and more! For last week's releases you can read...
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 Gojira, Royal Blood, and more! For last week's releases you can read the previous New &...
