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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 43 albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 43 albums of 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 23, 2025 | Lists

2025, what an incredible year for music. I want to thank our readers and the Metal Insider team for another year of metal. We sacrifice what we can to support metal and the scene. It’s what we live for. So, thank you for being part of the adventure. While it was...
Metal Insider’s Chris Loomis Top 10 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Chris Loomis Top 10 Albums of 2025

by Chris Loomis | Dec 23, 2025 | Lists, Top 10

An enormous amount of great music was released in 2025 across all genres of Rock n Roll and Heavy Metal, which always makes it a challenge when asked, “What is your favorite album released this year?” After scouring my playlists and reminiscing about...
Power Trip and Municipal Waste to Headline 2026 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly

Power Trip and Municipal Waste to Headline 2026 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 17, 2025 | Festivals, News

Decibel Magazine has announced the 2026 edition of Metal & Beer Fest: Philly, set for May 2–3, 2026, returning to The Fillmore for its ninth year, now as an all-ages event for the first time. Sunday will be headlined by Power Trip, marking their first Philadelphia...
Concert Calendar (09/15-09/21) Gigs, Wild Parties and Shredding: Alestorm, Slayer, & more

Concert Calendar (09/15-09/21) Gigs, Wild Parties and Shredding: Alestorm, Slayer, & more

by Ian Weber | Sep 15, 2025 | Touring

‘sup, ya’ll? Please have a blast looking through some of the brilliant can’t-miss-gigs that Ian is listing for you and treating yourself to go see all of them. We’re nine months in of this gnarly concert year, and it’s worth saying that every single touring act...
Metal Insider roundup: 10 recent tour and special event announcements – 8/26/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 10 recent tour and special event announcements – 8/26/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | Lists, Touring

Another week brings us new music and live announcements, with no signs of slowing down for live shows. From major returns to special performances, Metal Insider has rounded up 10 of the latest tour announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track
Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track

Lamb of God will release their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, on March 13 via Epic Records. The record marks the band's first full-length release in four years. To coincide with the announcement, Lamb of God have shared a video for the album's title track. The...

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Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video
Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video

Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...

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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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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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...

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