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Inkcarceration 2026 brings Disturbed, Limp Bizkit and Bad Omens to Shawshank

Inkcarceration 2026 brings Disturbed, Limp Bizkit and Bad Omens to Shawshank

by Marie-Christine Quirion | Jan 21, 2026 | Festivals, News

In what has become a staple in the Midwest, Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the lineup for the 8th annual Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. Taking place in the small town of Mansfield, Ohio, known mainly for its historic old prison, (think Shawshank...
Rockville 2026: Guns N’ Roses, My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters & Bring Me The Horizon lead 4-day Festival

Rockville 2026: Guns N’ Roses, My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters & Bring Me The Horizon lead 4-day Festival

by Marie-Christine Quirion | Nov 19, 2025 | Festivals, News, Previews

After shattering attendance records in 2025 with more than 230,000 fans, Welcome To Rockville roars back into Daytona once again at the Daytona International Speedway this May 7th–10th, 2026. Celebrating its 15th anniversary with the festival’s most ambitious lineup...
Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 20, 2025 | Lists, Touring

The past two weeks have been packed with new singles and album announcements.The momentum shows no signs of slowing. From major tours to festival reveals, Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of the latest announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
Louder Than Life 2025: Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Rob Zombie & more lead massive lineup

Louder Than Life 2025: Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Rob Zombie & more lead massive lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 26, 2025 | Metal on Metal

Louder Than Life 2025 will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, from September 18-21, boasting its largest lineup ever. With over 160 bands across six stages, the festival will feature major performances from...
Photos/Review: Set It Off take on Long Island w/ From Ashes To New, New Years Day & If Not For Me – 11/2/2024

Photos/Review: Set It Off take on Long Island w/ From Ashes To New, New Years Day & If Not For Me – 11/2/2024

by Andrew Fiero | Nov 11, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

Set It Off are proving to be road warriors in 2024. The red-hot band spent the latter parts of the summer on tour with Nothing More, Post Profit and From Ashes to New through late September as part of Nothing More’s CARNAL TOUR.  After capping off that tour on...
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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura

Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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