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...
by Andrew Fiero | Apr 5, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
When the Folkfest of the North Tour was announced back in October of last year, North American fans knew they were in for some fun. With Korpiklaani and Ensiferum, two of the most prominent names in folk metal, joining forces, the tour was already can’t miss. Adding...
by Kyle Finlan | Feb 26, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
70000 Tons of Metal is quite the absurd experience; it takes two concepts: metal music, with black shirts, bombasticness, and passionate fans, all mixed on a luxury cruise line, which are usually the antithesis of metal (show tunes and suit jackets in the dining...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 14, 2024 | New Music, Video
Norwegian folk metal band Trollfest brings unconventional holiday spirit with a lyric video for their new single, “Doomsday Christmas Song.” Trollfest will hit the road in February, joining Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, and NiNi on the Folkfest of the North...
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...