Death metal outfit Vitriol will press forward following the dramatic mid-tour collapse that left frontman Kyle Rasmussen, his girlfriend, and their dog stranded in New York after the rest of the band abruptly quit. According to Rasmussen, now that he has returned home...
According to local News WSPA, ticket reseller StubHub issued an apology after a listing error led some fans to believe Lamb of God were playing Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. In reality, the venue hosted Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God, a Christian concert...
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...
Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches have announced their sixth studio album, Inquisition, is scheduled to arrive on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. The group unveiled a video for the title track to coincide with the announcement. Produced by Damir Eskic and...
German metal legends Helloween have announced their new album, Giants & Monsters, scheduled to arrive in August. The album’s first single, “This Is Tokyo,” is out now along with a Japan-inspired music video. Giants & Monsters follows their 2021 self-titled...
Arizona metalcore band blessthefall have announced their long-awaited new album, Gallows, set for release on September 5 via Rise Records. Marking their first full-length in seven years. To celebrate, the band has dropped a new single, “mallxcore." The album will...
Code Orange guitarist Reba Meyers has unveiled a Sanford Worth and Tony Aguilera-directed video for her latest single, “Clouded World.” The track is the title track from her upcoming solo debut, expected to arrive in early 2026. Recorded by the late Steve Albini just...
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has released a video for his latest solo single, "Und Die Engel Singen," via Out Of Line Music. Physical editions are set to drop on August 8th. Pre-orders are available at this location. Watch the clip below:
Wacken Metal Battle USA has announced the finalists for its 2025 national showdown, set for Saturday, June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ. After months of regional competitions, six unsigned bands from across the country will compete for the chance to perform at the...
Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura has announced she is stepping away from the music industry, citing a disconnect with its current "attitude and values." In a social media post shared on Tuesday (10th), Majura said the decision comes from a desire to focus on...
Progressive metal giants Between the Buried and Me will release their 11th studio album, The Blue Nowhere, on September 12, marking their debut with InsideOutMusic. The group has unveiled the first taste with the release of the new single and video "Things We Tell...
Canadian death metal giants Cryptopsy have dropped a B2crea-created lyric video for their new single, “Dead Eyes Replete.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, An Insatiable Violence, out June 20 via Season of Mist. Cryptopsy will hit the road this summer on...
Legendary musician and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, as confirmed by his family on Wednesday (11.) No cause of death was revealed. Though not directly part of the metal community, Wilson’s loss is deeply felt throughout the entire music...
Metal giants Iggor Cavalera (Cavalera, ex-Sepultura) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Dark Sky Burial) have joined forces for a split album, Neon Gods / Own Your Darkness, released via UK-based Cold Spring Records. Blending dark ambient, industrial noise, and heavy...
Swedish doom legends Candlemass mark their 40th anniversary with a new four-track EP, Black Star, set for release May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP features two new songs and covers of Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and Pentagram's "Forever My Queen."...
Epica have unveiled a Dave Letelier-directed video for their latest single, "T.I.M.E." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album Aspiral, scheduled to arrive on April 11. Taking meanings to philosophical perspectives, the track explores...
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 Periphery and Eluveitie! You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest sales...
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 Devin Townsend, Whitechapel, and more! You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and 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 brings us Zeal & Ardor's first live album, and some new Battle Beast. You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and...
