Proving that everything old is nu again, Coal Chamber have not only reunited, but also recorded a fourth album, Rivals, that will be coming out on May 15 on Napalm Records. It will be the first new music from the and in 13 years. While they’d already had a few tours under their belts since reforming in 2011, the tour the band is currently on is their first headlining tour since their reformation. We interviewed the band yesterday when they were in New York and will bring you that interview shortly. On Sunday (29), the band played New York City’s Webster Hall with Filter, Combichrist and American Head Charge. Metal Insider contributor Melinda Oswandel documented the evening. The tour continues into April, and you can check the remaining tour dates here.
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
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...
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...
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New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...
New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...
New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...
New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...
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