Sodom release new single “Witchhunter”
German thrashers Sodom have released a video, created by former guitarist Andy Brings, for their latest single, "Witchhunter." The track is an homage to their late drummer Chris Witchunter and is the second single taken from their upcoming album, The Arsonist,...
Arkona unveil haunting new single “Cectpa”
Pagan folk metal outfit Arkona recently dropped a lyric video for their haunting new single, “Cectpa” (“Sister”). The dark track explores themes of inner grief and spiritual reckoning, highlighting a more atmospheric side of the band. The track is the first piece of...
Deadguy return after 30 years with new album’ Near-Death Travel Services’
Metalcore veterans Deadguy have announced Near-Death Travel Services, their long-awaited sophomore album and first in three decades, arriving June 27 via Relapse Records. The band reunited after their 2021 documentary Killing Music, recorded the album, and have now...
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry announces August 2025 tour dates
Joe Perry is hitting the road this August for a series of U.S. dates with The Joe Perry Project. The trek kicks off on August 13 in Tampa and concludes on August 23 in Port Chester, NY. Joining Perry are Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford (guitar) and Buck Johnson (keys), The...
Gaahls Wyrd streaming new song “And the Now”
Norwegian black metal outfit Gaahls WYRD are streaming their latest single, “And the Now.” The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Braiding the Stories, scheduled to arrive on June 6 via Season of Mist. Recorded at Solslottet Studio and co-produced by...
Primus share final “Interstellar Drum Derby” episode
Primus have released the final episode of their Interstellar Drum Derby YouTube series, which documents their worldwide search for a new drummer. The finale captures the moment Les Claypool surprises John Hoffman with the news that he’s officially joined the band. The...
Behemoth unleash “Sowing Salt” video
Polish extreme metal giants Behemoth have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Sowing Salt.” The track is taken from the group's overall thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God, now available via Nuclear Blast. Behemoth mastermind Nergal comments: "'Sowing...
New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...
Orbit Culture unveil new single “The Tales of War”
Swedish metal outfit Orbit Culture have unveiled a Rivata Visuals-directed video for their latest single, “The Tales of War.” The track marks a new chapter for the group. The band comments: "'The Tales pf War' marks the beginning of a new chapter for Orbit Culture....
The Who announce ‘The Song Is Over’ North American farewell tour
Rock icons The Who have announced The Song Is Over farewell tour, marking their final run across the U.S. and Canada. Celebrating over 60 years of their legendary history, the farewell tour promises to be a monumental sendoff for one of rock’s most influential bands....
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Avantasia announce tenth studio album ‘Here Be Dragons’ arriving in February 2025
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...
ICYMI: Jinjer unleash “Green Serpent” video
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...
Gary Holt’s memoir ‘A Fabulous Disaster’ arrives April 2025
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, January 12th, 2018: New Music Country
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Today we're getting new albums from Corrosion of Conformity and Avatar. If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can...
New & Noteworthy, January 5th, 2018: With Black Metal We Come
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Yeah, yeah. Title, phrasing. Moving on. Happy New Year, this week's list of album is particularly on theme. Just as the east coast is...
New & Noteworthy, December 15th, 2017: s/t
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The year is winding down, and so are releases, but this week we got new music from Asking Alexandria and Autopsy, as well as a live Linkin...
