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...
New Jersey hard rockers Who on Earth have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, “Yesterday’s Future.” The track is taken from their newly released EP, Smoke & Mirrors. The band comments: "This song takes you on a journey through...
I'm going to begin this by gifting a peril of wisdom: through experience, you will realize swift communication and keeping a cool head are keys to success. Part of it is because if you're interested in covering gigs and sharing your experience in complete accord with...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, with Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, and Bad Company leading the Performer category alongside Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, OutKast, and The White Stripes. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical...
April 25, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of April will see the return of Billy Idol, new works from Ghost, Machine Head and Wednesday...
Metallica are expanding their M72 tour by having announced two major shows set for December 2025. The legends will perform for the first time ever in Bahrain at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre on December 3, followed by a headlining set during the after-race concerts for...
Alternative rock outfit Telling Secrets have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Faith." Written by Vik Kovacs (Telling Secrets) and Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive), "Faith" explores themes of doubt, resilience, and...
…Spring is SO back, ya'll! Woah! There are so many amazing gigs to close out April. Below are the major heavy hitters for you to consider attending as the flowers start blooming. Visit Metal Insider's site and socials with MANY other great pieces for you to take a...
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he’s in “heavy training” for his upcoming Back To The Beginning concert on July 5 in Birmingham, UK, his first full performance in seven years. On a recent episode of Ozzy Speaks on SiriusXM, the 76-year-old legend expressed: "I'm in heavy...
Blackbraid will release Blackbraid III on August 8, 2025, continuing the indigenous black metal project’s raw journey from the Adirondack wilderness. The album features artwork by Adam Burke and Adrian Baxter, with production by Neil Schneider. Ahead of its release, a...
Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...
Avantasia, the symphonic power metal project led by mastermind Tobias Sammet, is set to release their tenth studio studio album, Here Be Dragons, via Napalm Records, on February 28, 2025. Marking the band's debut with the label, the record promises to deliver an...
Ukrainian progressive metal band Jinjer have unleashed a video for their latest single, "Green Serpent." The track is taken from their forthcoming fifth studio album, Duél, scheduled to arrive on February 7, 2025, via Napalm Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order...
Exodus/Slayer guitarist Gary Holt will release his memoir, A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way, on April 8, 2025, via Hachette Books. Featuring a foreword by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, the book chronicles Holt's journey...
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 a new album from Stone Temple Pilots and Rivers of Nihil, as well as one of my most anticipated releases of the year! If you...
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 a new album from Judas Priest, Three Days Grace, and more! If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week we’ve got new music from Andrew W.K. and Oceans of Slumber! If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can...
