Interview with Kerry King: “I’m stoked to be back. It’s what I’m on this planet for, and I love doing it”
Legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King remains as excited and passionate about music as ever. Since Slayer's farewell tour in 2019, King hasn't stopped creating. While the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the release of his album, From Hell I Rise, King's energy and drive are...
Arch Enemy announce spring 2025 North American headline tour
Swedish metal outfit Arch Enemy are hitting the road for a spring 2025 North American tour in support of their upcoming twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty, set for release on March 28 via Century Media Records. The tour begins on April 14 in San Diego and wraps up on...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Disillusion
Countdown to 2025: 39 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Heinous Exsanguination vocalist JP shares how his pets embrace brutal death metal
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with Heinous Exsanguination vocalist JP reveals his pets enjoy brutal death...
Fozzy announce the 2025th anniversary tour
Fozzy, led by Chris Jericho, have announced their 2025th Anniversary Tour with special guests Liliac and The Nocturnal Affair. The celebration begins on April 17 in Springfield, MO, and concludes on May 12 in Wyandotte, MI. Tickets are available at this location. Tour...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Décembre Noir
Countdown to 2025: 39 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Casey Chaos (Amen, Christian Death, Disorderly Conduct, etc.) passes away
We are saddened to report on the passing of Casey Chaos. Cleopatra Records confirmed the passing of the influential punk and metal performer recognized for his dynamic stage presence and individuality earlier this afternoon (21st). Chaos, born Karim Chmielnski in...
Ian’s Eleven Favorite Heffy Metal Albums of 2024
2024 was for strong new hard rock and heavy metal music. We saw the return of legends churning out some of the best material of their careers, the rise of new blazing stars pushing metal out to a broader audience than ever before, and even witnessed a few surprises....
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Derelict drummer Tommy McKinnon’s cats debate metal vs. jazz
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with Derelict drummer Tommy McKinnon as his cats debate between metal and jazz...
Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost unveils “I Love You” single; debut solo album arriving in January
Chris Harms, vocalist of Lord of the Lost, will release his debut solo album, 1980, on January 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. The record is separate from what listeners are used to from Lord of the Lost's style, giving a more 80s-inspired synth-pop atmosphere. Harms...
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Arch Enemy drop video for new single “Blood Dynasty”
Swedish metal giants Arch Enemy have dropped a video for their new single, "Blood Dynasty." The track is the title track from their upcoming album, Blood Dynasty. The band's twelfth studio effort is set to release on March 28 via Century Media Records. Founder and...
Avantasia announce tenth studio album ‘Here Be Dragons’ arriving in February 2025
Avantasia, the symphonic power metal project led by mastermind Tobias Sammet, is set to release their tenth studio studio album, Here Be Dragons, via Napalm Records, on February 28, 2025. Marking the band's debut with the label, the record promises to deliver an...
ICYMI: Jinjer unleash “Green Serpent” video
Ukrainian progressive metal band Jinjer have unleashed a video for their latest single, "Green Serpent." The track is taken from their forthcoming fifth studio album, Duél, scheduled to arrive on February 7, 2025, via Napalm Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order...
New & Noteworthy: Ridiculous And Full Of Releases 6/14/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Friday’s releases include new music from legendary artists John Cale and Fu Manchu, long-running bands Annabel, The Early November...
New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of June sees releases from veteran bands like Bon Jovi, Cactus and Evergrey, as well as Butthole Surfers’ JD...
New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024
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 works from the likes of Buffalo Tom, Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Nestor, Shrapnel & Thou, the debut of...