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Wacken Metal Battle USA and Canada Open Band Submissions for 2025

Wacken Metal Battle USA and Canada Open Band Submissions for 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 17, 2024 | News

Wacken Metal Battle USA and Canada Open Band Submissions for 2025 The prestigious Wacken Metal Battle is back for 2025, offering unsigned bands in both the USA and Canada the chance to compete for a slot at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. This iconic...
Wacken Open Air Festival halt admissions amid heavy rain; Motorhead celebrate ‘Lemmy Forever’

Wacken Open Air Festival halt admissions amid heavy rain; Motorhead celebrate ‘Lemmy Forever’

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 2, 2023 | News

Legendary Lemmy Kilmister will be honored with an unforgettable symbolic act at the Wacken Festival in Wacken, Germany, as part of Lemmy Forever, a weekend celebrating his life and legacy. Motörhead’s Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee will lead the festivities. There will...
Mythraeum crowned Wacken Metal Battle USA 2022 Champion to play Wacken Open Air

Mythraeum crowned Wacken Metal Battle USA 2022 Champion to play Wacken Open Air

by Zenae Zukowski | May 11, 2022 | News

  Wacken Metal Battle USA has revealed this year’s 2022 crowned champion is the San Diego act Mythraeum. The group will now face their next battle overseas, held at this year’s Wacken Open Air (August 4-6), who will perform against other winners from different...
25 tour, livestream, festival and event updates – 6/18

25 tour, livestream, festival and event updates – 6/18

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 18, 2021 | News, Touring

  ICYMI, here are twenty-five tours, livestreams, festivals, and events that were recently announced.    01) Hellfest 2022 mega lineup revealed: Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, NIN, Scorpions, among 350 artists on six stages: Now is the time to do what it...
Coronavirus: Wacken Open Air, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, and Bang Your Head Festivals CANCELLED

Coronavirus: Wacken Open Air, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, and Bang Your Head Festivals CANCELLED

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 16, 2020 | News

  Following yesterday’s Germany ban on major events until August 31st, Wacken Open Air, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, and Bang Your Head festivals have officially been cancelled. We can only assume there will be many more cancellations or postponements on events...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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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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