Milwaukee Metal Festival is gearing up for the 2026 edition returning to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5–7, with a pre-party kicking things off on June 4. Alongside headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, the festival has expanded its lineup with...
Sick of It All vocalist Lou Koller has shared a new update on his ongoing battle with esophageal cancer, revealing that his current treatment has reached “a stalemate.” In a video message shared on social media, Lou explained that while the tumors are no longer...
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....
Birmingham will bid farewell to the late icon Ozzy Osbourne, with a public funeral procession on Wednesday (30). The legendary Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, will be honored with a cortège making its way down Broad...
Countdown to 2026: 184 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail...
This gig review is devoted to Ozzy Osbourne - the Godfather. Now a force ghost, his infernal voice and charismatic personality will echo across space and time forever. Rest easy, Ozzman. The astral force of you, Sabbath, and Randy Rhoads will always be with us. The...
I Prevail have recently announced their fourth studio album, Violent Nature, arriving September 19 via Fearless Records. To coincide with the announcement, the group dropped a video for their new single, “Rain.” The emotionally heavy track captures both the pain and...
UK synth-rock duo Zetra have announced their upcoming EP, Believe, set for digital release on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The duo has unveiled a haunting new single, "The Spider," blending a mix of shoegaze, post-punk, and vintage synth textures. Known for...
Danish death metal outfit Baest have unveiled a video for their new single “Stormbringer.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Colossal, scheduled to arrive on August 15, 2025 via Century Media Records. The footage was compiled by the band and edited by...
Balancing Acts is Metal Insider’s new column, in which artists explain the challenges within the music industry by juggling day jobs or multiple jobs while pursuing their musical careers. At just 17 years old, guitarist Ethan Kahn of Chained Saint already...
In case you missed it, Tool have recently announced their new show date at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on December 19, marking their first performance in Hawaii in over a decade. Tickets are available at this location. The band also confirmed two upcoming Japan dates:...
Arcadea, the synth-driven cosmic trio featuring Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Core Atoms, and João Nogueira (ex-Hiss From the Moat), have dropped a visualizer for the title track from their upcoming album The Exodus of Gravity, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Relapse...
German power metal giants Helloween have unveiled a lyric video for their lengthy new single, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts).” Written by Sascha Gerstner, the song is taken from the group's upcoming album, Giants & Monsters, scheduled to arrive on August 29th via...
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...
Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...
Ethereal folk trio Auri, featuring Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish), and Troy Donockley, have announced their third studio album, III – Candles & Beginnings, scheduled to arrive on August 15 via Nuclear Blast. A cinematic video directed by Ville...
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 the long awaited Green Carnation, as well as Winterfylleth, Naglfar, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check...
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 music from Havok, Vader, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and...
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 music from Trivium, Dance Gavin Dance, Katatonia, and many more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the...
