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Danny Wimmer issues statement on Metallica’s cancelled Sonic Temple & Louder Than Life appearance

Danny Wimmer issues statement on Metallica’s cancelled Sonic Temple & Louder Than Life appearance

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 24, 2020 | Festivals, News

  While rumors have been spreading all morning, Metallica has officially announced they are unable to perform this year’s Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life festival. The group was initially scheduled to appear at all five Danny Wimmer presents festivals with full...
Metallica officially drop off Sonic Temple Festival, replaced by Red Hot Chili Peppers & Tool

Metallica officially drop off Sonic Temple Festival, replaced by Red Hot Chili Peppers & Tool

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 24, 2020 | Festivals, News

  Earlier this morning we were hesitant to report a potential rumor that Metallica have allegedly dropped off of this year’s Sonic Temple Festival. Metal Insider contributor Sean Matthews alerted us at the crack of dawn this morning revealing that there have been...
Metallica to headline major 2020 festivals, play two sets at each

Metallica to headline major 2020 festivals, play two sets at each

by Sean Matthews | Oct 10, 2019 | Festivals, News

In what seems like an eternity, the weeks since a small flyer was handed out exiting Louder Than Life has finally come and gone. Originally rumoured onsite to be an announcement for Metallica being named headliner in 2020, to reading online that lead singer James...
Photos/Review: 1st Annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

Photos/Review: 1st Annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

by Sean Matthews | Jul 9, 2019 | Festivals, Photos, Reviews

After 12 years, Rock On The Range was laid to rest… in what seemed like a messy divorce, a lifetime of “Rangers” were suddenly left without a home as co-producers AEG and DWP parted ways. Within weeks of getting the news on the death of Rock On The Range, rumors...
Loudest month in the world coming in 2020. Save the dates announced!

Loudest month in the world coming in 2020. Save the dates announced!

by Sean Matthews | Jul 8, 2019 | Festivals, News

The loudest month in the world is coming! After a fallout between AEG and DWP in 2018 many festivals were scrapped as new  festivals appeared. The inaugural run had a rough start this year between new venues, names, and dates as the kinks are currently being worked...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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...

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