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Avatar’s “Captain Goat” signals bold new era ahead of major 2025 & 2026 touring plans

Avatar’s “Captain Goat” signals bold new era ahead of major 2025 & 2026 touring plans

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 25, 2025 | Touring, Video

Swedish metal giants Avatar are about to hit major milestones, including a European tour supporting Iron Maiden, a U.S. headlining run, and a string of 2026 dates supporting Metallica. The group has recently returned with new music after dropping a music video for...
Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Kittie, etc. added to ShipRocked 2026 lineup

Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Kittie, etc. added to ShipRocked 2026 lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | May 26, 2025 | Festivals, News

ShipRocked has revealed the full lineup for its 16th edition, setting sail January 25–31, 2026 aboard the Carnival Horizon. The 2026 voyage will depart from Miami and will stop at Half Moon Cay, the new Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island, and Nassau, where...
Metallica expand M72 World Tour with 2026 European dates

Metallica expand M72 World Tour with 2026 European dates

by Zenae Zukowski | May 22, 2025 | News, Touring

Metallica aren’t done touring the M72 cycle as they just announced the fourth year of tour dates supporting the 2023 record, 72 Seasons. Metallica will bring their M72 World Tour to Europe in the spring and summer of 2026. The trek includes a mix of No Repeat...
Top 10 Performances of 2024: A Prelude to Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025

Top 10 Performances of 2024: A Prelude to Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025

by Mar Morannon | Mar 20, 2025 | Top 10

Milwaukee Metal Fest will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with a pre-party on May 15. As anticipation builds for another year of festivities, Metal Insider looks back at last year’s successful event with a list of the top ten performances....
Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 3: Slaughter to Prevail, Lacuna Coil, Avatar, In Flames – 5/19/2024

Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 3: Slaughter to Prevail, Lacuna Coil, Avatar, In Flames – 5/19/2024

by Mar Morannon | Jun 3, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

Day 3 (May 19th) of Milwaukee Metal Fest had a slower start. Perhaps everyone was nursing hangovers from Saturday night, but things didn’t really start filling up until a few hours into the day. The lineup was again heavy on death metal, with a good showing of...
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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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