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

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

by Elise Yablon | Jan 26, 2026 | New & Noteworthy

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

The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 23, 2026 | Releases, Reviews

The overall seventeenth, self-titled album marks the beginning of the end for Megadeth. Dave Mustaine deserves credit. That part isn’t up for debate. Getting kicked out of Metallica, starting over, and building Megadeth into one of the defining bands of American...
Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single

Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 22, 2026 | New Music, Releases

Megadeth have shared “Puppet Parade,” the final single from their upcoming self-titled album, which arrives this Friday (23). The record marks the band’s final studio release and is issued via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label...
Frontiers Label Group launches BLKIIBLK Records, signs Forbidden, Cro-Mags, Unto Others, and Nunslaughter

Frontiers Label Group launches BLKIIBLK Records, signs Forbidden, Cro-Mags, Unto Others, and Nunslaughter

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 14, 2026 | News

Frontiers Label Group has launched BLKIIBLK Records, a new imprint focused on metal, hard rock, and extreme music, and has announced its first wave of signings: thrash veterans Forbidden, New York hardcore pioneers Cro-Mags, gothic metal outfit Unto Others, and...
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 22, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video

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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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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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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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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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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