by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 3, 2025 | News
The 2026 edition of Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival has unveiled its first round of confirmed bands, including major acts like Def Leppard, In Flames, Lamb of God, Powerwolf, Savatage, The Gathering, and Nevermore. The festival, celebrating its 35th...
by Zenae Zukowski | May 19, 2025 | Festivals, News
Riot Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary with a stacked 2025 lineup featuring headliners Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and the Sex Pistols (featuring Frank Carter, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock). The event returns to Chicago’s Douglass...
by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 12, 2025 | Festivals
Aftershock Festival is set to return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, from October 2-5, 2025. Organized by Danny Wimmer Presents, the four-day event will feature 115+ bands across four stages, including headliners: Thursday: Blink-182, Good Charlotte, All...
by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 26, 2025 | Metal on Metal
Louder Than Life 2025 will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, from September 18-21, boasting its largest lineup ever. With over 160 bands across six stages, the festival will feature major performances from...
by Elise Yablon | Oct 28, 2024 | New & Noteworthy
Editor’s Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here’s all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd – October 25th, including new playlists added and updated....