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...
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Before the Dawn will release their new album Cold Flare Eternal, on September 5 via Reaper Entertainment. The band has unveiled a video for their latest single, "Stellar Effect." Following 2023's Stormbringers, the new album...
Mötley Crüe have announced From The Beginning, an extensive compilation scheduled to arrive on September 12 via BMG. The release features a newly reimagined version of the band's 1985 hit “Home Sweet Home” as a heartfelt duet with country icon Dolly Parton, out now. A...
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...
Fellow rock fans! I know that you're aware of some of the massive tours coming up this summer to crank up the volume during another tropical season of tasty musical delights. Buckcherry, The Offspring, Billy Idol, Volbeat, and many other acts will help make your...
Poppy has added additional dates for her They’re All Around Us headlining tour, with new shows scheduled for September and October. The tour supports her 2024 album Negative Spaces. Support will come from Dying Wish (starting Sept. 12) and MSPAINT for the full run....
Still the Orchestra Plays… For metalheads worldwide, we thought this day would never come. We thought this tour would never happen, and we thought we'd just never hear these songs live again, at least not with a lineup that included more than a member or two of...
Progressive death metal project Entheos will embark on their first-ever North American headline tour beginning October 30 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and concluding December 6 in Nashville, Tennessee. Support will come from Fallujah, The Zenith Passage, and...
Controversy continues to follow Marilyn Manson as a UK council leader calls for the cancellation of his upcoming Halloween show, which comes shortly after current bandmate Piggy D. publicly praised the singer's return to the stage. The BBC reports, Millie Earl, leader...
Asheville psychedelic rockers Bask will release their fourth album, The Turning, scheduled to arrive on August 22, 2025, via Season of Mist. To coincide with the announcement, the group shared a video for their new single, "Dig My Heels." The band comments: "We've...
MNRK Music Group has officially acquired Prosthetic Records. Known for launching the careers of Lamb of God, Animals As Leaders, The Acacia Strain, and more, Prosthetic has been a cornerstone in heavy music since 1998. The acquisition signals a new chapter, with...
Metallica have announced their next film, Metallica Saved My Life, directed by Jonas Åkerlund (Lords of Chaos). The film explores the band's legacy through the experiences of their devoted fans. The film is set to debut in select markets during their continued M72...
German thrashers Warfield are celebrating the release of their latest full-length album, With The Old Breed, out today (April 4th) via Napalm Records. Channeling the raw energy of thrash legends like Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction, the trio delivers a relentless...
Japanese pop-metal outfit Babymetal have signed with Capitol Records and will release their new album, Metal Forth, on June 13. The record, meaning "beyond metal," features collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week brings us new music from Motionless in White and more! For last week’s 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 brings us new music from Motionless in White and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is brings us new music from Death Angel, Duff McKagan, and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...
