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...
World’s Loudest Month is returning in April and May
Riding high on the record breaking attendance numbers of 2017, over half a million fans took in any number of the World’s Loudest Month’s festivals this year, with some, such as myself, attending multiple shows. The dates for World’s Loudest Month 2018 have been...
Kid Rock, Soundgarden announced as headliners for Northern Invasion
After seeing an expansion in 2016 to two full days, Northern Invasion is proving to be another winner in the World’s Loudest Month Lineup. Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, Wisconsin will play host once again to over 45,000 fans who will flock to see their favorite...
World’s Loudest Month 2017: Dates announced, lineups to follow
For those who follow the festival circuit, and cant wait to book vacation time around weekend long events, Christmas came early this year. The announcement for World’s Loudest Month was released this week, and gives concert goers all the dates they need to go...World’s Loudest Month festival dates announced for 2016
It’s been an interesting year in the world of concerts and touring. The demise of the Mayhem Fest will probably be the biggest touring story of 2015 as far as hard rock and metal are concerned. But perhaps an overlooked story is the success of destination...Follow Us
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...