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....
Imagine if you took every Warhammer 40K miniature you ever painted to distract yourself from your ex, pureed them in a Magic Bullet with a stack of Scientific American back issues, and then asked a Morbid Angel session player to recite the resulting psychic goo as if...
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 the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...
New details have reportedly emerged about the final moments of Ozzy Osbourne’s life. The 76-year-old metal icon and Black Sabbath frontman passed away on Tuesday (22), at his Buckinghamshire home, surrounded by family. According to reports from The Standard and Daily...
In a recent interview with ITV News, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi opened up about the death of his lifelong friend and bandmate, Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness passed away on Tuesday (22) at 76, just weeks after Black Sabbath’s final performance at Back...
The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
It’s a moment we hoped would never come. Today (22), the world of music stands still. The one and only Ozzy Osbourne, legendary voice of Black Sabbath, solo icon, has passed away at the age of 76. The news was confirmed by the BBC, accompanied by a statement from his...
Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from June 20 through July 11. From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts. This stretch highlights a steady mix of debuts,...
Malevolent Creation guitarist Phil Fasciana is reportedly showing signs of improvement after being placed in an induced coma due to a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. He remains hospitalized in Montpelier, France, and is expected to stay for at least another week....
Hatebreed have returned with “Make the Demons Obey,” their first new music since 2020’s Weight of the False Self. The single arrives amid lineup changes, including the departure of longtime bassist Chris Beattie and guitarist Wayne Lozinak’s current hiatus for brain...
How are you enjoying this wavy season? Been attending some spicy gigs? Getting fit for the circle pit? Brooklyn is getting ready for a another muddy round with Acid Bath on Friday. Big props to the lineup for selecting event appearances instead of a full-on tour....
Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee and artist Halsey delivered the live debut of their collaborative track “Hand That Feeds” during Halsey’s show at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday (14). Fan-filmed footage of the performance is now available. The song appears on the...
Five Finger Death Punch will celebrate their 20th anniversary with 20 Years of Five Finger Death Punch – Best Of Volume 1, arriving July 18 via Better Noise Music. The upcoming collection features fourteen re-recorded versions, including "The Bleeding," "Wrong Side of...
Brazilian death metal outfit Ophiolatry have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for their latest single, "Jesus Complex." The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album Serpent's Verdict, scheduled to arrive on June 6, 2025, via...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We've got a big week this week, featuring new music from Pearl Jam, In this Moment, and many 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 Lucifer, Myrkur, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy,...
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 Code Orange, Stitched Up Heart, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...
