by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 1, 2025 | Halloween Countdown
Metal Insider is getting into the Halloween spirit this year with something a little different. Throughout October, we’ll be sharing the history and eerie tales behind venues across the world known for their hauntings and paranormal activity. Enjoy! Introduction Day 1...
by Marie-Christine Quirion | Aug 4, 2025 | Festivals, Photos, Reviews
Rock festivals are rarely neat or clean, and Inkcarceration 2025 was no exception. Over the course of three intense days, fans were dragged through mud, soaked by rain, scorched by pyro, and emotionally wrung out by some of heavy music’s most powerful performers. What...
by Sean Matthews | Feb 7, 2024 | Festivals, News
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival will take place once again this upcoming July 19th-21st, 2024 at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Headlining the festival in its 6th year is none other than Shinedown, Godsmack and...
by Sean Matthews | Aug 10, 2023 | Festivals, Photos, Reviews
The fifth annual Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival took place this past July 14th – 16th at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, and just as the previous two, it saw a sold-out crowd of 75,000 fans. Friday The day started off great,...
by Sean Matthews | Feb 8, 2023 | Festivals, News, Previews
Announced this past week was the lineup for the 5th Annual INKCARCERATION Music & Tattoo Festival. Co-headlining this three-day festival in Mansfield, Ohio is previously announced Pantera, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Taking place once again on the...