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...
May 16, 2010, marked 15 years since Ronnie James Dio left this earth due to stomach cancer. The legendary frontman of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio was a Heavy Metal icon with his unmistakable voice, devil horns, and genuine kindness to all who knew him. For...
Now before you launder your favorite band shirt(s) and get them ready for summer, you should have a look at all great new shows that were announced this week and next week! It’s always a pleasure highlighting all of them for you and thanks for supporting Metal Insider...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...
British metalcore outfit Bury Tomorrow have returned with their arguably most emotionally honest record yet, Will You Haunt Me With That Same Patience. Released on May 16th (read our review here), the record continues the new era for the band with the addition of...
Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and Sound Talent Group (STG) co-founder Dave Shapiro were among several individuals killed in a tragic plane crash in San Diego, CA, early Thursday (22) morning. The private Cessna 550 aircraft went down around 4...
So, this unforgettable night in downtown Brooklyn was where the toasty, unmistakable energy set the stage for a killer show featuring Ministry, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, and Die Krupps. Yes, the vibes at the Brooklyn Paramount were magnetic. Uncle Al...
Sessanta v2.0, featuring two of legendary Maynard James Keenan’s bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, along with friends Primus, brought their fun, unique tour to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, on May 18, 2025. This marked the second year in a row...
Lawrence, KS post-metal trio Drifter have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, “The Flood.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Grigori, out this Friday (23). Known for their dark experimental blend, the new song highlights their...
The CBGB Festival is set for September 27, 2025, at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY. Presented by The Bowery Presents, the one-day event will feature twenty-one bands across three stages. Iggy Pop will headline the festival with his first NYC performance in...
Indigenous black metal project Blackbraid has announced a North American headlining tour in support of the upcoming album Blackbraid III, out August 8. The trek runs from September 18 in San Diego to October 11 in Los Angeles, with support from Lamp of Murmuur,...
Spiritbox have shared a Max Moore and Mike Stringer directed-video for their latest single, "No Loss, No Love." The track is taken from the group's upcoming album, Tsunami Sea, due March 7 via Pale Chord / Rise Records. Spiritbox kicks off their European tour on...
Swedish metal masters Meshuggah have unleashed a Anthony Dubois-directed video for "Ligature Marks." The clip coincides with the announcement of the reissue of their acclaimed album Immutable. The remastered Indelible Edition arrives April 4, 2025, via Reigning...
ICYMI Epica have announced their ninth studio album, Aspiral, is scheduled to arrive on April 11. Inspired by Stanisław Szukalski's 1965 bronze sculpture of the same name, the album represents renewal and inspiration. Recorded at Sandlane Studios and produced by Joost...
Happy Blackmetal Friday, New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. It appears that the new music for the year is starting to slow down, but this week features new releases from...
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 P.O.D., and a new live DVD from Amon Amarth! Be sure to check out the last week’s New & Noteworthy for...
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 All that Remains and a live album from Lacuna Coil! Be sure to check out the last week’s New &...
