Metallica expand M72 World Tour with 2026 European dates
Metallica aren't done touring the M72 cycle as they just announced the fourth year of tour dates supporting the 2023 record, 72 Seasons. Metallica will bring their M72 World Tour to Europe in the spring and summer of 2026. The trek includes a mix of No Repeat Weekend...
As I Lay Dying announce European Fall 2025 Tour
As I Lay Dying are heading back on tour this fall. Yep, you heard that right. While it's still unclear who will be joining Tim Lambesis, following the departure of the entire lineup around the release of their latest album Through Storms Ahead, complete with a soap...
Dropout Kings vocalist Adam Ramey has died
Adam Ramey, vocalist and founding member of Dropout Kings, has died by suicide at the age of 31, just days before his 32nd birthday. The band confirmed the heartbreaking news yesterday (20) via social media. A message from a GoFundMe campaign, launched by Ramey’s...
Sick of It All’s Lou Koller declares he’s cancer free
Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller has announced he is officially cancer free following chemotherapy treatment for an esophageal tumor. In a video message via social media.Koller expressed, " Hey everybody. What's up? I've got some good news for everyone. I got my...
Photos/Review: Emperor enthralled Hollywood Palladium w/ Agalloch – 5/16/2025
While there are many pleasures in life for everyone to enjoy on their own terms, most black metal fans can agree that Emperor is one of the most intriguing to watch do what they do best live. The mind of Vocalist/Guitartst Ihshan on stage is compelling to say the...
Seven Kingdoms’ Camden Cruz gives deep dive into band’s live rig setup
Seven Kingdoms guitarist and founder Camden Cruz has shared an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the band's live production rig, exclusively via Metal Insider. In the newly released video, Cruz walks viewers through the band's complete in-ear monitoring, guitar rig,...
Foo Fighters announce October shows in Asia amid drummer shakeup
Foo Fighters have announced a string of October shows in Indonesia, Japan, and Singapore. Tickets are available at this location. The announcement comes shortly after drummer Josh Freese revealed he was let go from the band without explanation. While Foo Fighters have...
Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...
Guns N’ Roses share video of Axl Rose’s onstage falls
Guns N' Roses have released a video montage featuring a collection of frontman Axl Rose falling during various live performances. Set to "Welcome to the Jungle," the Instagram compilation includes over a dozen tumbles, from tripping on stairs to walking off the stage,...
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...










