Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...
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...
Avant-grind maniacs Squid Pisser will hit the road this August for a full U.S. tour, joining forces with King Parrot and Bonginator for a run of chaotic shows. The trek includes a stop at Gathering of the Juggalos and a finale supporting O Sees in Los Angeles. Fresh...
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 Maryland’s Night’s Edge, who are gearing up for their forthcoming album,...
British rock masters Skunk Anansie have unveiled a video for their latest ingle "Shame." The track is taken from their new album, The Painful Truth, out now via FLG Records. The deeply personal track serves as a cathartic moment for vocalist Skin, confronting her past...
French metal outfit TSS have carved a unique path within the realms of modern metal, blending a range of genres including, emo, metalcore, and synthwave. Formerly known as The Sunday Sadness, the band, led by Kirby with John on guitar/vocals and Hugo on drums, has...
Finnish metal masters Amorphis have dropped a video for their latest single, “Bones.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album Borderland, scheduled to arrive on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A heavier contrast to the uplifting...
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Omnium Gatherum will return to North America this fall for a headlining run in support of their upcoming album, May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way. The tour kicks off on November 16 in Boston, MA, and concludes on December 14 in...
Countdown to 2026: 199 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...
Progressive metal outfit After The Burial have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Hum From The Hollow." The brutal track explores dark themes of psychological torment and internal decay. The single arrives ahead of their upcoming run supporting We Came As...
The Violent Hour is the fresh new project from Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey. Following parting ways with Butcher Babies,The Violent Hour became a liberating creative outlet for Harvey, reconnecting her with her...
Ozzy Osbourne will publish his final memoir, Last Rites, on October 7 via Grand Central Publishing. Described as raw, shocking, and darkly humorous, the book chronicles Osbourne’s health struggles over the past seven years. Ozzy also reflects on his life, from his...
Silverstein have announced Pink Moon, the second installment of their ambitious double album project, arriving September 12 via UNFD. Recorded during the same sessions as Antibloom, Pink Moon features a darker, more cinematic approach. To celebrate the album...
Primus have unveiled a new track, “Little Lord Fentanyl,” featuring a guest performance from Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer). The track marks the band’s first release since 2022’s Conspiranoid EP. The single also introduces new drummer John...
Sleep Token have unveiled “Damocles,” the final single from their upcoming album, Even In Arcadia, out May 9 via RCA Records. Sleep Token will embark on their first-ever sold-out U.S. arena tour this fall. To view all tour dates, go to this location. Watch 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 a new live album from Slayer, the long awaited Blind Guardian orchestral album, and more. For last week’s releases you can...
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 Voyager, Nile, a live album from Eluveitie, and more. For last week’s releases you can check out the last...
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 Leprous, Fit for an Autopsy, and more . For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...
