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Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Tributes

The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
Interview: Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on launching new project The Violent Hour

Interview: Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on launching new project The Violent Hour

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 14, 2025 | Interviews

The Violent Hour is the fresh new project from Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey. Following parting ways with Butcher Babies,The Violent Hour became a liberating creative outlet for Harvey, reconnecting her with her...
Concert Calendar (05/25-06/07) Who’s Ready for a Dirty Black Summer?: Metallica, John Fogerty, & more

Concert Calendar (05/25-06/07) Who’s Ready for a Dirty Black Summer?: Metallica, John Fogerty, & more

by Ian Weber | May 25, 2025 | Touring

Now before you launder your favorite band shirt(s) and get them ready for summer, you should have a look at all great new shows that were announced this week and next week! It’s always a pleasure highlighting all of them for you and thanks for supporting Metal Insider...
Metallica expand M72 World Tour with 2026 European dates

Metallica expand M72 World Tour with 2026 European dates

by Zenae Zukowski | May 22, 2025 | News, Touring

Metallica aren’t done touring the M72 cycle as they just announced the fourth year of tour dates supporting the 2023 record, 72 Seasons. Metallica will bring their M72 World Tour to Europe in the spring and summer of 2026. The trek includes a mix of No Repeat...
Concert Calendar (04/18-04/23) The Metal Tax: Wednesday 13, Machine Head, & more

Concert Calendar (04/18-04/23) The Metal Tax: Wednesday 13, Machine Head, & more

by Ian Weber | Apr 18, 2025 | Touring

Hi, guys. After selling our souls to Uncle Slam unlike that scoundrel Yoshi, we’re ready for this holiday weekend. Yes, it’s a holiday weekend! For some, it’s Passover. For others, it’s Easter. And for both some and none of the above (and also me), it’s time to...
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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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