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....
Countdown to 2026: 185 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...
It is with the utmost disappointment that I must acknowledge that 2025 has been a horrid year for black metal, with basically only the esteemed beacons of negativity at Terratur Possessions and a couple of other guardians of dark light upholding standards and bearing...
While Metal Insider has spent much of the past week mourning, processing, and reflecting on the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, we’ve also been curating our extensive Honoring Ozzy feature, a tribute collection featuring as many dedications as we could find (and we know there...
Last week was a difficult one, and the grief continues to weigh heavily following the passing of Ozzy Osbourne on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Kelly Osbourne has been sharing heartfelt tributes via her Instagram Stories, offering a personal look at her bond with her...
Swedish metal giants Sabaton have announced their 11th studio album, Legends, due out October 17 via Better Noise Music. The album marks the band’s debut with the label. Alongside the announcement, these metal warriors have released two brand-new tracks: “The Duelist”...
Abysmal Dawn will reunite with Brazilian death metal legends Krisiun for a North American tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of Conquerors of Armageddon. Nearly two decades after their first tour together in 2006, the LA-based death metallers are back on the road...
The iconic heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is getting a long-awaited sequel. The first official trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues has arrived, with the film set to hit theaters on September 12 via Bleecker Street. Reuniting director Rob Reiner...
Death To All, the tribute to the late Chuck Schuldiner and the legendary band Death, will return to North America this November for The Symbolic Healing tour. The run will celebrate two of Death’s landmark albums: Spiritual Healing (35th anniversary) and Symbolic...
Slipknot will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a deluxe reissue, scheduled to arrive on September 5, 2025, via Roadrunner Records. The expansive collection includes 59 tracks across six colored LPs, featuring 40 previously...
It’s hard to talk about instrumental music without mentioning post-metal icons Pelican. Over their nearly 25-year career, the group has become famous for their crushing live performances and solid discography of music. Their latest record, Flickering Resonance,...
Canadian death metal giants Cryptopsy have dropped a NSFW video for their latest single, "Malicious Needs." The track is taken from their upcoming album, An Insatiable Violence, scheduled to arrive on June 20 via Season of Mist. The track dives into dystopian horror,...
Progressive metalcore act Born of Osiris have announced their new album, Through Shadows, is scheduled to arrive on July 11 via Sumerian Records. The group has dropped a video for the title track to coincide with the announcement. Born of Osiris are currently on a...
Lorna Shore have announced their new album, I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, is scheduled to arrive on September 12 via Century Media Records. The announcement follows cryptic teasers, including a billboard on the New Jersey Turnpike. To coincide with the...
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 The Black Dahlia Murder and Abysmal Dawn, a live Myrath album, and more. For last week’s new releases you...
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 Nightwish, Wolfheart, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...
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 Testament, August Burns Red, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...
