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Visions of Atlantis return to the seas with new album ‘Pirates II – Armada’ arriving in July

Visions of Atlantis return to the seas with new album ‘Pirates II – Armada’ arriving in July

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 20, 2024 | New Music, News, Touring, Video

  Visions of Atlantis are continuing with their pirate storyline, which has been working tremendously well for them over the last few years, with the announcement of their new album, Pirates II – Armada out July 5, 2024, via Napalm Records. Following the...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Visions of Atlantis

Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Visions of Atlantis

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 27, 2024 | Artist Spotlight

  We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Korpiklaani announce North American tour w/ Visions of Atlantis & Illumishade; new album arriving in April 2024

Korpiklaani announce North American tour w/ Visions of Atlantis & Illumishade; new album arriving in April 2024

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Touring

Finnish folk metal giants Korpiklaani have announced their upcoming album, Rankarumpu, set for release on April 5, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. The band has also outlined extensive touring plans for 2024, starting with a UK tour alongside Alestorm and Heidevolk in February...
Rock Castle 2023 Live Review: A Recap of the Summer Fest with U.D.O., Hammerfall, Doro, Beast in Black, & More

Rock Castle 2023 Live Review: A Recap of the Summer Fest with U.D.O., Hammerfall, Doro, Beast in Black, & More

by Siegfried Samer | Dec 7, 2023 | Reviews

  Following hot on the heels of the two more established summer festivals organized by Pragokoncert in Czechia, Metalfest in Pilsen, and Masters of Rock in Vizovice, the recently re-branded Rock Castle festival in Moravsky Krumlov is quickly becoming a fan...
New & Noteworthy: 666 Releases – 12/1/2023

New & Noteworthy: 666 Releases – 12/1/2023

by Elise Yablon | Dec 3, 2023 | Curated Picks, New & Noteworthy, we may earn commission from some curated picks links

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On Friday, December 1st we saw the returns of Peter Gabriel and Codeseven, a new take on Visions Of Atlantis’ 2022 LP, the...
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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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