Thrash metal veterans Death Angel have announced the second leg of their Act III US Tour, set to run in late spring from May 1 in Phoenix, AZ, through June 21 in Santa Cruz, CA. The trek will feature support from fellow Bay Area thrashers Vio-Lence and groove metal...
Tomahawk will return to the stage this summer for their first tour in 13 years, celebrating the band’s 25th anniversary. The Melvins will join the run, dubbed A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money US Tour, for the first time since their joint 2003 “Geek Show” trek....
California power/groove metal veterans Vicious Rumors are set to embark on their U.S. tour in support of their latest record, The Devil's Asylum, which was released in August 2025. Metal Insider caught up with founder/guitarist Geoff Thorpe to discuss the upcoming...
Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...
Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...
Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...
Swedish melodic death metal outfit Arch Enemy have fueled widespread speculation after sharing a cryptic teaser hinting at the identity of their new vocalist. The band, which parted ways with longtime singer Alissa White-Gluz in November 2025 after nearly 12 years,...
Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...
Many states in the US require yearly workplace training on sexual harassment, covering boundaries, consent, and what constitutes inappropriate behavior. In today's live-music environment, perhaps it's time for artists and touring professionals to take similar...
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has once again expressed interest in participating in the band's eventual farewell tour, saying in a recent interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock. Reflecting on the band's history, Ellefson noted that...
Former Voivod and current E-Force vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest has publicly revealed his fight with prostate cancer. On Thursday (12), Forrest shared a link to a GoFundMe campaign alongside the following message: "Hello, to all my friends and fans ..... Been keeping...
Italian alpine skier and Rise Of Voltage frontman Dominik Paris took home the bronze medal in the downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. The 36-year-old competed in his fifth Winter Games, stood alongside gold medalist Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland...
Nevermore have officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music and announced the full lineup, something we've been waiting for since the end of 2024. After all the guesses and predictions for who would be on bass, guitar, and vocals, it's safe to say many of us were...
W.A.S.P. are returning to the road for their 1984 To Headless 2026 North American tour, featuring KK’s Priest as special guests. The run kicks off on September 10 in California and concludes on October 31, with a promised setlist focusing on material from their first...
I love bands that reappear, like a long-forgotten feeling you suddenly remember in a grocery store aisle. The Saddest Landscape obviously enjoy this sort of vibe as their new album, Alone With Heaven (out April 24 via Iodine Recordings), is their first full-length in...
For over forty years, Norwegian black metal legends Mayhem have paved the way for darkness and chaos. Throughout their own history, the group has entered new chapters and eras while continuing to unleash bleak realities through a ruthless musical awakening. Their...
While we highlighted Slipknot's long-awaited, rumored collection, Look Outside Your Window, will get a Record Store Release, there are many more for 2026 to explore. Highlights include records from Megadeth, Meshuggah, Puscifer, Babymetal, Motorhead, and more. Metal...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...
