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System of a Down lead massive 2026 Sick New World expansion in Vegas & Texas

System of a Down lead massive 2026 Sick New World expansion in Vegas & Texas

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 22, 2025 | Festivals, News

After a canceled 2025, Sick New World is leveling up in 2026 and bringing System of a Down along for the ride with not one but two editions. The festival will not only return to Las Vegas but also expand for the first time, heading out to Texas. Sick New World Las...
Metal By Numbers: Missed it? Here’s what dominated the charts from Feb 7 – June 13, 2025

Metal By Numbers: Missed it? Here’s what dominated the charts from Feb 7 – June 13, 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 27, 2025 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is back. We’re diving straight into the top metal sales and notable debuts, covering weekly releases from February 7 through June 13. From long-anticipated comebacks to rising underground favorites, we’re catching up on everything you may have missed...
Metal By Numbers: Welcome to the Charts – 12/6/2024

Metal By Numbers: Welcome to the Charts – 12/6/2024

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 2, 2025 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers takes a look at December 6, 2024 releases. With very few debuts making it to the charts, there were a few notable sales including Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson, and Knocked Loose.  December 06, 2024: Notable Debuts: Artist/Album: Rolling Stones,...
Metal Insider’s Chris Annunziata’s Top 5 Albums of 2024

Metal Insider’s Chris Annunziata’s Top 5 Albums of 2024

by Chris Annunziata | Dec 31, 2024 | Lists, Top 5

For 2024, I am once again only providing my top 5 albums of the year, rather than the usual 10. There were many records that came out this year but only a few really moved me from start to finish. The albums listed below were the strongest and most cohesive efforts I...
Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)

Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2024 | Metal By Numbers

After a long and challenging year, Metal By Numbers returns in full force. We’re diving into the top metal sellers and notable debuts of each week, catching up from where we left off on April 26th through November 22nd. November 22, 2024: Notable Debuts:...
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Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”

Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2059 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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Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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