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Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Tributes

The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
Mammoth drop “The Spell” video; new album arriving in October

Mammoth drop “The Spell” video; new album arriving in October

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 21, 2025 | New Music, Releases, Touring, Video

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced their third studio album, The End, scheduled to arrive on October 24 via BMG. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared a video for their brand new single, “The Spell.” The follow-up to 2023’s Mammoth II was...
Wolfgang Van Halen says he had to back out of performing at Black Sabbath’s final show

Wolfgang Van Halen says he had to back out of performing at Black Sabbath’s final show

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 25, 2025 | News, Touring

Wolfgang Van Halen has confirmed he will no longer participate in Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning, the final concert final concert taking place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK. Speaking with WRIF, Wolfgang explained: “I, unfortunately, had...
Creed expand ‘Summer of ‘99 and Beyond’ festival to two days

Creed expand ‘Summer of ‘99 and Beyond’ festival to two days

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2025 | Festivals

Following their highly successful reunion in 2024, Creed are bringing back the Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival for its second year, this time as a two-day event. Set for July 18-19, 2025, at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI, the festival will feature...
Creed expand ‘Summer of ‘99 and Beyond’ festival to two days

Creed extend reunion tour with 2025 Summer of ’99 Dates

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 11, 2024 | Touring

Due to overwhelming demand, Creed have extended their Summer of ’99 Tour into 2025. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off July 9 in Lexington, KY, and concludes on August 20 in Calgary, AB. Support acts, including 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Mammoth WVH, and Big...
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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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