by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 3, 2025 | News
The 2026 edition of Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival has unveiled its first round of confirmed bands, including major acts like Def Leppard, In Flames, Lamb of God, Powerwolf, Savatage, The Gathering, and Nevermore. The festival, celebrating its 35th...
by Elise Yablon | Feb 21, 2025 | New & Noteworthy
February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...
by Jordeana Bell | Feb 19, 2025 | Reviews
I would never intentionally start a war over it, but Metal Blade Records is my absolute favorite label. Brian Slagel does a phenomenal job at picking out the absolute best; it’s a brilliant feature. Mantar took me by surprise. The last album they put out,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 3, 2024 | News, Touring
From a Misery Signals’ farewell tour announcement to seeing the extensive lineup for this year’s Rocklahoma and a few live lineup switches, there’s been at least ten more tour and festival updates since last week’s extensive list. The...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 2, 2023 | Festivals, News
Inferno Festival Norway unveils its 2024 lineup, featuring classic bands and emerging artists such as Taake, Orbit Culture, and Madder Mortem. The event takes place from March 28-31, 2024, across Oslo venues. Black Metal Bus Tours exploring Norwegian black...