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Black Label Society, The Darkness, Stryper, and more confirmed for 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise

Black Label Society, The Darkness, Stryper, and more confirmed for 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise

by Zenae Zukowski | May 10, 2025 | Festivals, News

The Monsters of Rock Cruise will return for its 14th edition on April 12–17, 2026. Hosted by On The Blue Cruises, the five-day voyage departs from Miami and features over 35 hard rock and metal acts, including Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness,...
Concert Calendar 9/13 – 10/06: KK’s Priest, Gatecreeper, Testament & more

Concert Calendar 9/13 – 10/06: KK’s Priest, Gatecreeper, Testament & more

by Ian Weber | Sep 17, 2024 | Touring

Concert Calendar (9/13-9/22) Beats, Breakdowns and Shredding. KK’s Priest, Nails, & more ‘sup, ya’ll? You know what time of the week this is. Ian listed a whole lot of great new gigs for Metal Insider. This is where summer ends. If you’re a...
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024: Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, and more added to lineup

Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024: Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, and more added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 12, 2023 | News

  The 2024 Monsters of Rock Cruise has been announced. Dubbed The Dirty Dozen, the cruise will set sail. on March 2nd, departing from Miami, Florida on the Roal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, making it’s way to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau,...
Rokisland Fest 2022 hits Key West featuring Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Skid Row and more

Rokisland Fest 2022 hits Key West featuring Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Skid Row and more

by Mark Zapata | Jul 27, 2021 | News

  RokIsland Fest 2022 is coming! This festival in paradise will kick off on January 14-17, 2022 in Key West, Florida. Legendary radio host and tv personality Eddie Trunk will host the event which will feature heavy metals greatest bands from the hair metal era....
Strong Like Bull’s Top 5 classic music videos from the 80s

Strong Like Bull’s Top 5 classic music videos from the 80s

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 17, 2019 | Lists, News, Video

Kansas rock n’ rollers Strong Like Bull recently released their new single for the song “Live While You Can.” The group’s overall style is filled with classic influences from the 70s and 90s mixed with today consisting of styles ranging from AC/DC, Motley Crue,...
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Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”
Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”

Lawrence, KS post-metal trio Drifter have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, “The Flood.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Grigori, out this Friday (23). Known for their dark experimental blend, the new song highlights their...

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Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August
Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...

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John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October

Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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