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70000tons of Metal 2026 ready to set sail amid record cold conditions, full lineup revealed

70000tons of Metal 2026 ready to set sail amid record cold conditions, full lineup revealed

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 28, 2026 | News

It’s that time of year when Metal Insider heads aboard 70000tons of Metal. As we wrapped up our Artist Spotlight highlighting each band from the 2025 voyage, a few updates have emerged for the 2026 edition, with just one day before boarding on Thursday (29th)....
Photos/Review: Metal Allegiance Celebrate Heavy Metal at House of Blues in Anaheim on 01/22/2026

Photos/Review: Metal Allegiance Celebrate Heavy Metal at House of Blues in Anaheim on 01/22/2026

by Chris Loomis | Jan 27, 2026 | Photos, Reviews

The third week in January can only mean one thing: the annual NAMM convention takes over Anaheim, CA. The ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology, NAMM not only lets you discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything...
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Warfield

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Warfield

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2026 | Columns

Countdown to 2026: 14 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Unleash the Archers

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Unleash the Archers

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2026 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 14 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Twilight Force

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Twilight Force

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2026 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 14 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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