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Metal Insider roundup: 21 recent tour and festival announcements – 11/05/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 21 recent tour and festival announcements – 11/05/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 5, 2025 | Metal on Metal, Touring

The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 21 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on...
Photos/Review: Sessanta v2.0 brings A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Primus, and cell phone-free bliss to Holmdel – 5/18/2025

Photos/Review: Sessanta v2.0 brings A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Primus, and cell phone-free bliss to Holmdel – 5/18/2025

by Melinda Oswandel | May 22, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Sessanta v2.0, featuring two of legendary Maynard James Keenan’s bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, along with friends Primus, brought their fun, unique tour to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, on May 18, 2025. This marked the second year in a row...
Primus recruit Maynard James Keenan as guest for new song

Primus recruit Maynard James Keenan as guest for new song

by Zenae Zukowski | May 2, 2025 | New Music, Releases

Primus have unveiled a new track, “Little Lord Fentanyl,” featuring a guest performance from Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer). The track marks the band’s first release since 2022’s Conspiranoid EP. The single also introduces new drummer John...
Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows

Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 13, 2024 | News, Touring

In case you missed the last several mentions, Maynard James Keenan is still against fans using cell phones at his shows. Nearing his 60th birthday and celebrating the milestone via the Sessanta Tour with Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus, Keenan continues to...
Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus announce ‘Sessanta E.P.P.P.’

Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus announce ‘Sessanta E.P.P.P.’

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 21, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases

  Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus are gearing up for their Sessanta tour, set to kick off on April 2. To coincide with the tour, the bands have teamed up to announce the release of the Sessanta E.P.P.P. on March 29, featuring one new song from each band...
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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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