Sebastian Bach announces Spring 2026 North American tour
Sebastian Bach will hit the road in early 2026 for The Party Never Ends North American tour, kicking off on February 26 in Highland, CA. The run will feature a mix of Skid Row classics and highlights from Bach’s solo catalog, including material from his latest album...
Kreator announce spring 2026 U.S. headline tour
Tours! Tours! Tours! What a way to wrap up 2025 by looking forward to the massive amount of tours being announced, by the minute it seems. Next up with the exciting announcements is Kreator will return to the U.S. during the spring 2026 for a full headline run in...
Concert Calendar (12/11-12/14) The Penultimate Hurrahs: Municipal Waste, Imperial Triumphant, & more
Well, hey. My head's in a daze. I can’t tell if it’s because I’m still getting over this fluctuating weather, or if it’s because of… …CHRISTMAS. We already know I listed a round two of my heavy holiday gift guide to skip out overspending so go ahead and surprise your...
Metal Insider roundup: 53 recent tour and festival announcements – 12/10/2025
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 53 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...
Rise Against announce spring 2026 North American Tour
Today (9th), sure is the day for tour announcements. Next up is, Rise Against have announced a spring 2026 North American Tour with special guests Destroy Boys. The trek kicks off on March 3rd in Providence, RI. Tickets go on sale this Friday (12th) at 10:00 AM local...
Slaughter to Prevail announce 2026 North American tour with Whitechapel & Attila
Slaughter to Prevail have announced a Spring 2026 North American headlining tour, marking one of the Russian deathcore giants’ biggest runs to date. The trek kicks off on March 21 in Nashville, TN and will run through April 22 in Minneapolis before heading back for...
Bloodywood Announce “System of a Brown” tour
If you’ve ever wondered what it would sound like if an ancient fantasy dystopia decided to rewrite the emotional DNA of nu-metal but do it in a way that actually makes you feel good about humanity, you’re basically describing Bloodywood, whether you meant to or not....
Amon Amarth and Dethklok join forces for 2026 ‘Amonklok Conquest’ North American tour
Amon Amarth and Dethklok are teaming up for The Amonklok Conquest, a massive co-headlining North American tour set for spring 2026. Marking their first-ever run together, the trek pairs Amon Amarth’s Viking-sized stage production with Dethklok’s return in celebration...
Cradle of Filth announce spring 2026 U.S Tour
Cradle of Filth will return to the U.S. in 2026 for a spring tour. Dubbed, Majestic in Death, the trek kicks off on April 30th in San Antonio, TX and concludes on May 23rd in Denver, CO. Support will come from Suffocation, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black. Tickets go on...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...
New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...
New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...
New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025
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 Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...
