Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...
Find out how much System of a Down, Mastodon, Manson and more made on the road
Have you ever wondered how much your favorite bands make when they head out on the road? Well, Billboard’s Boxscore has listened to your questions and released the latest earnings and attendance from many artists, including rock and metal ones who most likely...Record Store Day was successful, metal among top-sold titles
As anyone at an independent record store this past Saturday can attest, Record Store Day was a huge success. In fact, while vinyl has been on an upswing since 2007, this year’s Record Store Day was even larger. How much larger? Well, vinyl sold 1,500% more than...Metal Insider Top 5: New England Metal and Hardcore Festival memories
In less than two weeks, the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will kick off. In its 17th year, the Fest is an annual rite of passage for many all over the East Coast and beyond. With everyone from Between the Buried and Me, Testament, Exodus, Death Angel Nails...KEN Mode are officially blessed
The official debut video from KEN Mode’s new album Success just came out and it’s been worth the wait. We’ve heard “Blessed” before, but now we get to hear the Steve Albini (Nirvana, Oxbow, Zao) produced track with visuals by...Follow Us
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
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Auri announce unveil “Shieldmaiden” video; new album arriving in August
Ethereal folk trio Auri, featuring Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish), and Troy Donockley, have announced their third studio album, III – Candles & Beginnings, scheduled to arrive on August 15 via Nuclear Blast. A cinematic video directed by Ville...
Cryptopsy unleash NSFW video for brutal new single “Malicious Needs”
Canadian death metal giants Cryptopsy have dropped a NSFW video for their latest single, "Malicious Needs." The track is taken from their upcoming album, An Insatiable Violence, scheduled to arrive on June 20 via Season of Mist. The track dives into dystopian horror,...
New & Noteworthy: February 28th – Fluid Existential New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from Five Finger Death Punch, Intronaut, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New...
New & Noteworthy: February 21st – Everybody Loves New Music…
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from one of the founders of heavy metal itself, Ozzy Osbourne, as well as the new Demons & Wizards, The...
New & Noteworthy: February 14th – Become the New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The year is starting to pick up with releases, and sure as hell tours. This week features new music from Suicide Silence, Kvelertak, comedian...