Omnium Gatherum’s Jukka Pelkonen diagnosed with lymphoma
Finnish melodic death metal veterans Omnium Gatherum have long been recognized as one of the hardest-working bands in the scene, touring relentlessly year after year. Beyond the music itself, vocalist Jukka Pelkonen's energy, openness, and genuine devotion to metal...
Juno Awards Nominees 2026: Despised Icon, Cryptopsy, Silverstein
The nominees for the 2026 Juno Awards have been announced. For the full list of nominees across all categories, go to this location. Focusing on the heavier nominees involves, more or less, three categories: Group of the Year nominees include Arcade Fire, Mother...
Motionless In White are “Afraid of the Dark” in new video
Motionless In White have unveiled a video for their latest single, "Afraid of the Dark." The band will take the new material on the road this spring as support for Bring Me the Horizon. Frontman Chris Motionless reflects: "20 years ago, I stepped into a tour van with...
70000tons of Metal 2026 ready to set sail amid record cold conditions, full lineup revealed
It's that time of year when Metal Insider heads aboard 70000tons of Metal. As we wrapped up our Artist Spotlight highlighting each band from the 2025 voyage, a few updates have emerged for the 2026 edition, with just one day before boarding on Thursday (29th). With...
Obituary announce spring 2026 headlining run with Castrator and Intoxicated
Florida death metal veterans Obituary are leaving the swamp for a string of headlining shows set for March with support from Castrator and Intoxicated. Two dates will also serve as support slots for Acid Bath. Tickets for the headlining shows go on sale this Friday...
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...
Black Veil Brides announce 2026 North American headline tour
Black Veil Brides have announced a spring 2026 North American headline, following the recent release of their new single “Certainty.” Support will come from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls. Tickets go on sale this Friday (30) at 10:00 AM local time via...
Napalm Death announce spring 2026 North American tour
English grindcore legends Napalm Death have announced a North American tour for spring 2026, with Deadguy and Primitive Man appearing on select dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday (30th) at 10:00 AM local time via this location. Tour Dates 05/07 Daytona Beach, FL @...
Cryptopsy to Headline 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour
Canadian death metal legends Cryptopsy will headline the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, leading the long-running North American trek alongside Necrot, Fulci, and Blood Monolith. The 13th edition of the tour will spotlight the 30th anniversary of Cryptopsy’s classic, None...
Photos/Review: Metal Allegiance Celebrate Heavy Metal at House of Blues in Anaheim on 01/22/2026
The third week in January can only mean one thing: the annual NAMM convention takes over Anaheim, CA. The ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology, NAMM not only lets you discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything...
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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...
New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...
New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...
New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...
