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Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival announcements – 10/12/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival announcements – 10/12/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 12, 2025 | Lists, Touring

The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...
Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)

Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2024 | Metal By Numbers

After a long and challenging year, Metal By Numbers returns in full force. We’re diving into the top metal sellers and notable debuts of each week, catching up from where we left off on April 26th through November 22nd. November 22, 2024: Notable Debuts:...
Linkin Park, Scorpions, KoRn, and Muse to headline Hellfest 2025

Linkin Park, Scorpions, KoRn, and Muse to headline Hellfest 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 9, 2024 | Festivals, News

Hellfest returns to Clisson, France, from June 19-22, 2025, with a massively diverse lineup featuring one hundred eighty-four bands across six stages. Headliners include Linkin Park, Scorpions, KoRn, and Muse will be appearing at the festival for the first time. This...
Concert Calendar (11/08-11/17) A Spring in Not-Quite-Autumn: Iron Maiden, W.A.S.P, & more

Concert Calendar (11/08-11/17) A Spring in Not-Quite-Autumn: Iron Maiden, W.A.S.P, & more

by Ian Weber | Nov 8, 2024 | Touring

‘sup, ya’ll? So, with Halloween done, we’re now on our way to the rush of the holidays. I’m just about to wrapping up this perennially awesome year of concerts with hopefully W.A.S.P. next Saturday and defiantly Exodus before the week of...
Concert Calendar (10/28-11/03) Halloween ’24 Thrives! King Diamond, Iron Maiden, & more

Concert Calendar (10/28-11/03) Halloween ’24 Thrives! King Diamond, Iron Maiden, & more

by Ian Weber | Oct 28, 2024 | Touring

Ya’ll, what a week we’re having. Wednesday is King Diamond/Overkill/Night Demon (before HALLOWEEN, obviously), and Ian’s hitting up in what can only be described as a super-fan Iron Maiden gig on Saturday night because, hey, that’s what you do when...
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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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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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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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