Megadeth have teamed up with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind the Mask, a global cinema event premiering January 22, 2026, one day before the release of the band's final studio album. The film will screen on 1,000+ screens across 35+ countries, with tickets...
Guns N’ Roses have returned with visualizers for two new songs, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” marking their first new music since 2023. Released today (4th), via Interscope Records, the tracks showcase two distinct sides of the band: “Atlas” delivers a classic GNR sound,...
Arizona thrash veterans Sacred Reich have officially added drummer Eduardo Baldo to their lineup. The Brazilian musician who has performed with the Los Angeles–based act Red Devil Vortex, has recently completed a run of European shows with the band alongside...
Birmingham honored the late Ozzy Osbourne with a private ceremony celebrating his life, legacy, and lasting impact on his hometown. Held on what would have been Ozzy’s 77th birthday, on Wednesday (3rd), the event saw the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Ken Wood,...
On Monday (17th), Svalbard released their final song, "If We Could Still Be Saved," closing the book on their musical catalog, just days before their farewell tour begins. Today, (19th), the band officially kicks off the last run of UK headline shows of their career....
Metallica have shared professionally filmed footage of "Holier Than Thou" from their November 1, 2025, performance at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The clip captures the band's return to Australia in over a decade, part of their extensive M72 World Tour,...
After shattering attendance records in 2025 with more than 230,000 fans, Welcome To Rockville roars back into Daytona once again at the Daytona International Speedway this May 7th–10th, 2026. Celebrating its 15th anniversary with the festival’s most ambitious lineup...
A special tribute concert will be held on December 6, 2025 at Monument 031 in Gothenburg to honor the late Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, the legendary At The Gates frontman who passed away from cancer on September 16th. The event comes just weeks after the 30th anniversary...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Slipknot have officially struck a major deal to sell a stake in their music catalog. The agreement, valued at roughly $120 million, was made between the band and HarbourView Equity Partners, covering Slipknot's publishing and...
Woah! Huge thanks for checking out the concert calendar on this chilly mid-November day, curated without malfunctioning ChatGPT assistance! You know that Ian always appreciate you attending the gigs that you need to see. So yes, the best highlights are listed this...
Fresh off the release of their ninth album, Flowers via Solid State Records, The Devil Wears Prada have announced a Spring 2026 headline tour. The run kicks off March 13 in Oklahoma City and concludes on April 12 in Nashville. Support will come from Four Year Strong,...
Mötley Crüe will hit the road next summer for The Return of the Carnival of Sins, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005–2006 tour and the band’s 45th anniversary. Produced by Live Nation, the run spans 33 cities across the U.S. and Canada with support from...
Lamb of God will hit the road this March with support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets go on sale this Friday (21) at 10:00 a.m. local time. However, tickets to the band's previously announced dates, including the 2026 edition of...
Emperor will return to North America in spring 2026 for their Emperial Wrath headlining tour, marking another rare run from the influential Norwegian black-metal legends. The trek spans through March and April and features direct support from cosmic death-metal outfit...
A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...
Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...
Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last few weeks (July 11 - June 27) have seen new music from the likes of Fishbone, Dropkick Murphys, Jonathan Richman, Born Of Osirus and Impureza,...
June 20, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...
