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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...
Concert Calendar (02/06-02/16) The Mid Winter Heavy Metal Mania: Kerry King, Tyr, & more

Concert Calendar (02/06-02/16) The Mid Winter Heavy Metal Mania: Kerry King, Tyr, & more

by Ian Weber | Feb 6, 2025 | Touring

‘sup, yall? Thanks for checking in with Metal Insider. We know you guys all across the nation are experiencing a bit more active touring around this time – just wait until spring! The days might be getting longer but that won’t stop us from lighting up the...
Tour & Festival Updates – 4/3/2024: New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, Smashing Pumpkins, & more

Tour & Festival Updates – 4/3/2024: New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, Smashing Pumpkins, & more

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 3, 2024 | News, Touring

  From a Misery Signals’ farewell tour announcement to seeing the extensive lineup for this year’s Rocklahoma and a few live lineup switches, there’s been at least ten more tour and festival updates since last week’s extensive list. The...
August Burns Red announce spring tour dates

August Burns Red announce spring tour dates

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 3, 2024 | News, Touring

  August Burns Red will hit the road this Spring for a short May tour. Dubbed Spring Fling, support will come from Fuming Mouth. Tickets are available at this location.    The band comments: “We can’t wait to hit the road with our new pals...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
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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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

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...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

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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