Rhapsody of Fire announce 2025 North American Tour w/ Enforcer, Witherfall, & Striker
Rhapsody of Fire are returning to North America this September for a headlining tour celebrating twenty-five years of Dawn of Victory. Support will come from Enforcer, Witherfall, and Striker. The trek will also mark the official first full tour for LA-based dark...
Photos/Review: Asphyx and Benediction bring death metal to Brooklyn ahead of Maryland Deathfest 2025
Asphyx and Benediction were headed towards the 20th edition of Maryland Deathfest 2025 in style, booking two shows ahead of the main event in Baltimore. The first took place on May 20th at Reggie's in Chicago, while the second brought a wave of death and black metal...
Iron Maiden share video recap of Budapest tour kickoff
Iron Maiden have released an official video recap of the opening night of their Run For Your Lives world tour, which launched on Tuesday (27th) at the Papp László Sportaréna in Budapest, Hungary. The show marked the live debut of drummer Simon Dawson, who recently...
Metallica’s Black Album Hits 20x Platinum; Master of Puppets Reaches 8x
Metallica has once again made music history as the RIAA awarded the band multiple new certifications, marking several new landmarks. The iconic self-titled album, known as The Black Album (1991), has officially reached 20x platinum status in the U.S., making it one of...
Amorphis to release new album ‘Borderland’ in September
Finnish metal giants Amorphis are ready to unleash their 15th studio album, Borderland, scheduled to arrive on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking their first release since 2022's Halo. The band is ready to introduce the album with a new single, "Light...
Legendary guitarist Rick Derringer has died
Renowned guitarist, singer, and producer Rick Derringer died on Monday (26) at 77. The news was confirmed by longtime friend and caretaker Tony Wilson, who shared that Derringer died at AdventHealth ICU in Ormond Beach, Florida, surrounded by his wife, Jenda Derringer...
In Flames parts ways with drummer Tanner Wayne
Swedish metal giants In Flames have parted ways with drummer Tanner Wayne, who joined the band in 2018 following the departure of Joe Rickard. The group issued the following statement via social media: "It is with profound gratitude and appreciation that we announce...
Whitechapel announce ‘Rituals of Hate’ Fall 2025 U.S. tour
Whitechapel will return to the road this fall for their Rituals Of Hate headlining tour. The trek kicks off on November 12 in Norfolk, VA and runs through December 14 in Knoxville TN. Whitechapel will be performing their new album Hymns In Dissonance in full, along...
Photos/Review: Sonic Temple: Double Metallica, Linkin Park, KoRn
Sonic Temple 2025: Four Days of Pure Mayhem, Metal, and Madness If you weren’t at Historic Crew Stadium this past May 8th – 11th, then what the hell were you even doing? Sonic Temple 2025 went off like a nuclear blast, kicking off the DWP festival season with a...
Moths share “Wrath” video; new album arriving in August
Progressive metal act Moths, hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, have released a video for their latest single, “Wrath.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album, Septem, scheduled to arrive on August 1st. Bassist Weslie Negrón comments: "‘Wrath’...
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Amorphis to release new album ‘Borderland’ in September
Finnish metal giants Amorphis are ready to unleash their 15th studio album, Borderland, scheduled to arrive on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking their first release since 2022's Halo. The band is ready to introduce the album with a new single, "Light...
Moths share “Wrath” video; new album arriving in August
Progressive metal act Moths, hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, have released a video for their latest single, “Wrath.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album, Septem, scheduled to arrive on August 1st. Bassist Weslie Negrón comments: "‘Wrath’...
Igorrr unveil “Blastbeat Falafel” video
French experimental metal act Igorrr have dropped a video for the new single, “Blastbeat Falafel,” featuring Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle) and Timba Harris (Estradasphere, Secret Chiefs 3). The track is taken from their upcoming fifth album Amen, scheduled to arrive on...
New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025
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 new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...
New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...
New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...