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System of a Down lead massive 2026 Sick New World expansion in Vegas & Texas

System of a Down lead massive 2026 Sick New World expansion in Vegas & Texas

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 22, 2025 | Festivals, News

After a canceled 2025, Sick New World is leveling up in 2026 and bringing System of a Down along for the ride with not one but two editions. The festival will not only return to Las Vegas but also expand for the first time, heading out to Texas. Sick New World Las...
System of a Down expected to headline Sick New World’s 2026 return

System of a Down expected to headline Sick New World’s 2026 return

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 8, 2025 | News

Does Sick New World work when System of a Down remain the headliner? Was the festival too ambitious when it attempted to secure Metallica and Linkin Park with $5 million guarantees that ultimately led to the cancellation of the 2025 edition? Or, perhaps, a bit of...
System of a Down announce 2026 European stadium tour

System of a Down announce 2026 European stadium tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 11, 2025 | Touring

System of a Down will return to Europe for the first time since 2017 with a summer 2026 stadium tour. The seven-date run will feature support from Queens of the Stone Age and the newly reunited Acid Bath. Full details are expected to be announced soon. The group...
Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band on stage in Chicago

Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band on stage in Chicago

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 1, 2025 | News, Video

System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian surprised fans in Chicago on Saturday (30) when he jumped on stage with tribute act Peephole: Tribute to System of a Down at Cubby Bear. Malakian joined the band mid-set to perform SOAD’s “Cigaro.”  Malakian has shared...
System of a Down announce 2026 European stadium tour

System of a Down honor Ozzy Osbourne with “Snowblind” cover at MetLife Stadium

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 29, 2025 | News

System of a Down paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday (27th) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, performing a cover of the Black Sabbath classic “Snowblind.” The song was last played live by the band in 2002 and originally appeared on the 2000 tribute...
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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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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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