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HammerFall announce 2026 North American tour with Evergrey and Elvenking

HammerFall announce 2026 North American tour with Evergrey and Elvenking

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 12, 2025 | Touring

HammerFall have announced the Freedom World Crusade North America 2026 tour, a summer/fall run kicking off September 12 in Raleigh, NC, and wrapping October 8 in Seattle, WA. Special guests include Evergrey and Elvenking for the entire trek. Tickets go on sale today...
Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Hammerfall

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

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 3, 2025 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 118 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...
Nevermore, The Gathering, Eluveitie, Ensiferum confirmed for ProgPower USA 2026

Nevermore, The Gathering, Eluveitie, Ensiferum confirmed for ProgPower USA 2026

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 9, 2025 | Festivals, News

ProgPower USA has unveiled the full lineup for its 25th edition, set to take place September 9–12, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Next year will be another one to remember with Nevermore, The Gathering (with Anneke Van Giersbergen), Conception, HammerFall, Crimson Glory,...
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:...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024

New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024

by Elise Yablon | Oct 28, 2024 | New & Noteworthy

Editor’s Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here’s all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd – October 25th, including new playlists added and updated....
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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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