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Review/Photos: Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival sees record attendance at Historic Crew Stadium

Review/Photos: Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival sees record attendance at Historic Crew Stadium

by Sean Matthews | Jun 26, 2024 | Festivals, Photos, Reviews

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival took place this past May 16th-19th at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio with more than 138,000 fans converging on Buckeye nation over 4 days. With more than 120 bands on four stages over the course of four days there was...
Ten important releases celebrating 30th anniversaries in 2024

Ten important releases celebrating 30th anniversaries in 2024

by Jillian Drachman | Jun 13, 2024 | Lists

Turn the clock three decades back, and you have landed in a great and miserable time for rock and metal. In particular, many of the most well-known black metal albums were released around this period, though posers had just begun to infiltrate the genre. Meanwhile, it...
Pantera issue statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, father of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul

Pantera issue statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, father of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 9, 2024 | News

Pantera have issued an official statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, the father of founding members Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell. The news broke late last week, addressing Jerry who died at 80 in a Denton, Texas facility. The news was confirmed by a close...
Jerry Abbott, father of Dimebag and Vinnie Paul of Pantera, passes away at 80

Jerry Abbott, father of Dimebag and Vinnie Paul of Pantera, passes away at 80

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 4, 2024 | News, Sad News

We’re saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Abbott, the father of Pantera’s founding members Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell. Jerry passed away at 80 in a Denton, Texas facility, just days before his 81st birthday. Jerry Abbott was a professional...
Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

by Sean Matthews | Feb 28, 2024 | Festivals, News

  Aftershock, the West Coast’s largest rock festival, is back for its 12th year, and the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents are really stepping it up this time around. Dropping an earthquake inducing lineup that consists of more than 130 bands, on 5 stages over...
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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 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...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

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 new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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