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...
It's been just over a month since Alien Weaponry unleashed their third full-length album, Te Rā, and the New Zealand trio have wasted no time hitting the road, most recently supporting Kerry King on his debut solo tour. On Te Rā, the band channels a renewed intensity...
Brick by Brick are a band of brothers who bleed New York and are ready for the rumored head on collision. They are saying what we all are feeling on this new album they've titled Collapse: if you force your crusade past their borders, they will knock you on your...
While taking a few weeks off, we decided to explore—track by track—Epica's latest release, Aspiral. One thing that remains consistent with these Dutch symphonic metal giants is their meticulous attention to detail. From lyrical depth to thematic layering, their...
Former Aborted drummer Ken Bedene has issued a public statement addressing the allegations that led to his sudden departure from the Belgian death metal outfit earlier this month. Following the abrupt announcement, it turns out, Bedene was dismissed after public...
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett kicked off his Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live book tour on April 25 at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto, celebrating the launch of his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett. The tour continues with upcoming stops in Nashville...
Yes, Reload has been taken since 1997, but the title fits. Metallica will reissue their 1996 album Load on June 13, 2025, via Blackened Recordings in a “poor remastered me” deluxe box set featuring over 1,800 minutes of music, rare footage, and memorabilia. Remastered...
Ghost are celebrating their new album, Skeletá, which arrived on Friday (25th) via Loma Vista Recordings. To keep up with the excitement, these Swedish rockers have dropped a video for "Peacefield." Watch the clip below:
Trondheim’s emerging hard rockers Invaded have unleashed the killer single “Here Comes Trouble,” which is available for streaming and purchase via a number of platforms here. This wicked track serves up a nostalgic yet refreshing dose of excellence. Beautiful yet...
Italian technical death metal giants Hideous Divinity, who have been no stranger touring across the United States, have canceled their planned July 2025 North American tour. The reason is due to the ongoing U.S. visa and immigration challenges that have been recently...
Devin Townsend has announced that his upcoming North American tour, which begins Friday (2nd) in Nashville, will be his final run “for quite some time.” In a statement released on Monday (28th), Townsend explained his decision: "For nearly 35 years, I've followed a...
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider's column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with the legendary Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal in perfect timing, as his brand new single,...
Following the new album reveal, Avantasia have now unveiled a video for their new single "Creepshow." The track is taken from their upcoming 10th full-length effort, Here Be Dragons, scheduled to arrive on February 28, 2025, via Napalm Records. Tobias Sammet comments:...
Swedish metal giants Arch Enemy have dropped a video for their new single, "Blood Dynasty." The track is the title track from their upcoming album, Blood Dynasty. The band's twelfth studio effort is set to release on March 28 via Century Media Records. Founder and...
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 new music from Kamelot and Underoath! If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can do so here, if...
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 new music from Escape the Fate, and a bunch of new live recordings! If you would like to 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 brings new music from The Sword and more! If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can do so here,...
