Arkona unveil haunting new single “Cectpa”
Pagan folk metal outfit Arkona recently dropped a lyric video for their haunting new single, “Cectpa” (“Sister”). The dark track explores themes of inner grief and spiritual reckoning, highlighting a more atmospheric side of the band. The track is the first piece of...
Deadguy return after 30 years with new album’ Near-Death Travel Services’
Metalcore veterans Deadguy have announced Near-Death Travel Services, their long-awaited sophomore album and first in three decades, arriving June 27 via Relapse Records. The band reunited after their 2021 documentary Killing Music, recorded the album, and have now...
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry announces August 2025 tour dates
Joe Perry is hitting the road this August for a series of U.S. dates with The Joe Perry Project. The trek kicks off on August 13 in Tampa and concludes on August 23 in Port Chester, NY. Joining Perry are Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford (guitar) and Buck Johnson (keys), The...
Gaahls Wyrd streaming new song “And the Now”
Norwegian black metal outfit Gaahls WYRD are streaming their latest single, “And the Now.” The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Braiding the Stories, scheduled to arrive on June 6 via Season of Mist. Recorded at Solslottet Studio and co-produced by...
Primus share final “Interstellar Drum Derby” episode
Primus have released the final episode of their Interstellar Drum Derby YouTube series, which documents their worldwide search for a new drummer. The finale captures the moment Les Claypool surprises John Hoffman with the news that he’s officially joined the band. The...
Behemoth unleash “Sowing Salt” video
Polish extreme metal giants Behemoth have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Sowing Salt.” The track is taken from the group's overall thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God, now available via Nuclear Blast. Behemoth mastermind Nergal comments: "'Sowing...
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...
Orbit Culture unveil new single “The Tales of War”
Swedish metal outfit Orbit Culture have unveiled a Rivata Visuals-directed video for their latest single, “The Tales of War.” The track marks a new chapter for the group. The band comments: "'The Tales pf War' marks the beginning of a new chapter for Orbit Culture....
The Who announce ‘The Song Is Over’ North American farewell tour
Rock icons The Who have announced The Song Is Over farewell tour, marking their final run across the U.S. and Canada. Celebrating over 60 years of their legendary history, the farewell tour promises to be a monumental sendoff for one of rock’s most influential bands....
Tarja shares live video for “I Walk Alone (Live in Bucharest)”
Tarja has unveiled a live video for “I Walk Alone (Live in Bucharest),” captured in Bucharest in 2020. The clip is taken from the singer's upcoming live album, Circus Life, available digitally on May 16 via earMUSIC, with physical editions arriving on June 20. Tarja...
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Sodom release new single “Witchhunter”
German thrashers Sodom have released a video, created by former guitarist Andy Brings, for their latest single, "Witchhunter." The track is an homage to their late drummer Chris Witchunter and is the second single taken from their upcoming album, The Arsonist,...
Deadguy return after 30 years with new album’ Near-Death Travel Services’
Metalcore veterans Deadguy have announced Near-Death Travel Services, their long-awaited sophomore album and first in three decades, arriving June 27 via Relapse Records. The band reunited after their 2021 documentary Killing Music, recorded the album, and have now...
Gaahls Wyrd streaming new song “And the Now”
Norwegian black metal outfit Gaahls WYRD are streaming their latest single, “And the Now.” The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Braiding the Stories, scheduled to arrive on June 6 via Season of Mist. Recorded at Solslottet Studio and co-produced by...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...
New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...