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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...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

by Elise Yablon | Apr 7, 2025 | New & Noteworthy

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...
21 Must-See Tours and Festivals Coming in 2025

21 Must-See Tours and Festivals Coming in 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 22, 2025 | Festivals, Lists, Touring

From exciting new festivals like Unhinged to the highly anticipated return of Vans Warped Tour, along with massive tours from Wardruna, Carnifex, and more, here are 21 festivals and tours to look forward to. 01) Furnace Fest 2025 Lineup Revealed The nearly complete...
Concert Calendar (3/18-3/30) | Attend All of the Shows…What Are You Waiting For? Ministry, Ace Frehley, & more

Concert Calendar (3/18-3/30) | Attend All of the Shows…What Are You Waiting For? Ministry, Ace Frehley, & more

by Ian Weber | Mar 18, 2024 | Touring

  ‘sup, ya’ll? There’s a lot of amazing tours that are preparing to race across America as the mercury rises…lots of great new tunes, always plenty of cool surprises in the works. This is when we debate on what gigs to attend. Having said that, Ian...
KK’s Priest announce 2024 U.S. Tour w/ L.A. Guns & Burning Witches

KK’s Priest announce 2024 U.S. Tour w/ L.A. Guns & Burning Witches

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 15, 2023 | News, Touring

  KK’s Priest had an excellent 2023 with the release of their sophomore album, The Sinner Rides Again. Now, looking ahead to 2024, the group featuring K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens are taking their new music to the USA for a headlining...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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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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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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