Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...
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
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
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Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”
Kreator have unleashed a video for their crushing new single, “Satanic Anarchy.” The track is taken from their upcoming sixteenth album, Krushers of the World, scheduled to arrive on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following their Dario Argento's...
Poppy unveils new single “Guardian”
Poppy has unveiled a visualizer for her latest single, "Guardian." The track is taken from her upcoming seventh album, Empty Hands, due January 23 via Sumerian Records. "Guardian" follows a standout year for Poppy. Her 2025 collaboration with Knocked Loose,...
New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...
New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...
New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...