Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will reunite this summer for the 2026 Freaks on Parade co-headlining tour. The trek kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and concludes on September 20 in Concord, California. Support will come from The Hu and Orgy. Tickets...
Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...
Rock Fest will return to Cadott, Wisconsin, from July 16–18, 2026, with a lineup led by Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, and Gojira. The three-day event takes over the festival's signature hayfield and features a mix of major headliners, returning favorites, and more than...
Frontiers Label Group has launched BLKIIBLK Records, a new imprint focused on metal, hard rock, and extreme music, and has announced its first wave of signings: thrash veterans Forbidden, New York hardcore pioneers Cro-Mags, gothic metal outfit Unto Others, and...
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....
Post-black metal outfit Deafheaven have announced a fall U.S. headlining tour. Joining them on the road will be Harm’s Way and I Promised The World. The tour kicks off on September 11 in Chattanooga, TN, and runs through October 12 in Lexington, KY. Select dates will...
Cold have announced a special fall tour titled Beneath The Low Hum: A Special Evening Of Songs Reimagined. The run will take place at select City Winery locations across the U.S., offering fans an intimate, stripped-down experience. Joining Cold onstage will be Sierra...
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced their third studio album, The End, scheduled to arrive on October 24 via BMG. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared a video for their brand new single, “The Spell." The follow-up to 2023's Mammoth II was recorded at...
Ghost are celebrating their new album, Skeletá, which arrived on Friday (25th) via Loma Vista Recordings. To keep up with the excitement, these Swedish rockers have dropped a video for "Peacefield." Watch the clip below:
Alternative rock outfit Telling Secrets have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Faith." Written by Vik Kovacs (Telling Secrets) and Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive), "Faith" explores themes of doubt, resilience, and...
Blackbraid will release Blackbraid III on August 8, 2025, continuing the indigenous black metal project’s raw journey from the Adirondack wilderness. The album features artwork by Adam Burke and Adrian Baxter, with production by Neil Schneider. Ahead of its release, a...
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 the brand new Slipknot album! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for the latest...
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 Volbeat, Carnifex, and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and...
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 Thy Art is Murder, Wolves at the Gate, and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New...
