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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,...
Symphony X announce 2025 North American Tour with Sonata Arctica

Symphony X announce 2025 North American Tour with Sonata Arctica

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 10, 2025 | Touring

Progressive metal giants Symphony X will hit the road this September for a headline North American tour. Support will come from Finnish power metal masters Sonata Arctica. Tickets go on sale this Friday (11) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. Tour dates: 09/04...
Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 1: Blind Guardian, Autopsy, Kamelot, etc. – 5/17/2024

Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 1: Blind Guardian, Autopsy, Kamelot, etc. – 5/17/2024

by Mar Morannon | May 28, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

The first day of Milwaukee Metal Fest started pretty strong, considering doors opened mid-day on a Friday. Local favorites like Lords of the Trident, Illusion of Fate, and Macabre brought a decent turnout from their loyal fans, while larger bands like Blind Guardian,...
Symphony X announce North American Tour w/ Heathen

Symphony X announce North American Tour w/ Heathen

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 13, 2024 | News, Touring

  New Jersey’s progressive metal giants Symphony X have announced a North American trek with support from Heathen. The 19-date tour will start on May 16th in Cincinnati, with stops in Pittsburgh, Quebec, and Jersey City, concluding in Baltimore on June 8th....
Full Lineup revealed for 2024’s Milwaukee Metal Fest

Full Lineup revealed for 2024’s Milwaukee Metal Fest

by Mar Morannon | Feb 12, 2024 | Festivals, News

  Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the final 19 bands on the lineup, including Municipal Waste, Autopsy, Terrorizer, Macabre, Nunslaughter, and Gatecreeper.  Additionally, details have been announced for the Thursday pre-party, including a couple of local...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

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

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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