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: 195 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...
Following a sold-out performance and global livestream, Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow will arrive in theaters in early 2026. The feature-length concert film, produced by Mercury Studios, captures Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional final show in his hometown of...
Alter Bridge will return with their self-titled eighth studio album, Alter Bridge, set for release on January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette and recorded across...
Silverstein have announced the third and final leg of their 25 Years of Noise Tour, with a North American trek set to kick off on November 18th in Cleveland, OH. Support will come from Thursday, Free Throw, Bloom, and The Movielife. For tickets and VIP information, go...
Hardcore legends Biohazard have announced Divided We Fall, their first studio album in over ten years, scheduled to arrive on October 17 via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album was produced by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones) and promises to...
Malevolent Creation guitarist and founding member Phil Fasciana has been hospitalized in Montpelier, France with a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. Currently in critical condition in the ICU, Fasciana will miss the remainder of the band's European tour. The tour...
Progressive metal giants Queensrÿche will hit the road this fall for their Volume and Vengeance Tour. Support will come from German metal legends Accept as special guests. Tickets are available at this location, and VIP packages with additional information can be...
Nate Garrett (Spirit Adrift, Gatecreeper, Neon Nightmare) has launched a GoFundMe to support his wife Nicole, who was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer. As a result, Spirit Adrift’s planned summer European tour has been canceled. Garrett credits Nicole’s support...
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 NYC metal outfit Arc, whose pets scratch to Dirty South beats and wag their...
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has frequently made headlines for more than just music, from onstage meltdowns to multiple arrests, including his most recent in March. But were these incidents blown out of proportion by the media, or were they legitimate...
Tarja has unveiled a live video for “I Walk Alone (Live in Bucharest),” captured in Bucharest in 2020. The clip is taken from the singer's upcoming live album, Circus Life, available digitally on May 16 via earMUSIC, with physical editions arriving on June 20. Tarja...
Dance Gavin Dance have announced their new album Pantheon, scheduled to arrive on September 12 via Rise Records. The follow-up to 2022’s Jackpot Juicer, the album includes a guest appearance by funk legend George Clinton on the track “Space Cow Initiation Ritual.” To...
Halestorm have announced their sixth studio album Everest, set for release on August 8 via Atlantic Records. A visualizer for the group's latest single, “Darkness Always Wins” is available to watch below. In support of the album, the band will hit the road this fall...
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 releases from Breaking Benjamin, Kirk Windstein, Annihilator, and more. For last week's new releases you can check out...
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 two notable side project releases with Iron Maiden's Steve Harris releasing as album under British Lion, and Lamb of God's...
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 a new album from Apocalyptica, but that's about the extent of it. For last year's last set of new releases you can check...
