Album Review: Rob Zombie – ‘The Great Satan’
The man, the myth, the legend: Rob Zombie. A true visionary and storyteller, he has delivered some of the most distinctive, what-am-I-listening-to records since the nineties with .The Great Satan Album number eight, his first since 2021's The Lunar Injection Kool Aid...
Primus announce illustrated fable Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall
Primus frontman Les Claypool has written a new illustrated fable, Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall, expanding on the band’s early Berkeley-era mythology. Labeled as an “illustrated storybook for adults,” the book revisits the surreal world surrounding Primus’s...
Bastardane release new single “Mother’s Tongue”
Bastardane, featuring drummer/vocalist Castor Hetfield, son of James Hetfield, have released a new single, “Mother’s Tongue.” The track was produced by Gojira frontman Joseph Duplantier and recorded by Dan Joeright at Gatos Trail Recording Studio in Yucca Valley,...
Nevermore share second audition video featuring new vocalist Berzan Önen
Nevermore have released a second audition video from newly recruited singer Berzan Önen, showcasing his performance of “Sentient 6.” The clip was recorded and submitted in January 2025 alongside his take on “Born,” prior to officially joining the band. The reformed...
Lamb of God drop “Blunt Force Blues” visualizer
Lamb of God have dropped a visualizer for their latest single, “Blunt Force Blues.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Into Oblivion, scheduled to arrive on March 13 via Epic Records. The track reflects on the band’s Richmond roots and the local scene that...
Ozzy Osbourne to receive lifetime achievement award at 2026 BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards will honor the late Ozzy Osbourne with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's ceremony on Saturday (28th), recognizing his legacy as both a solo artist and founding frontman of Black Sabbath. An all-star tribute performance will close the show...
Watch Children of Bodom members kick off “A Celebration Of Music” tribute shows in Helsinki
Original Children of Bodom members Henkka Seppälä (bass), Janne Wirman (keyboards), and Jaska Raatikainen (drums) performed the first of two Children Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music concerts on Thursday (26th) at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland. The tribute set also...
Metal Insider roundup: 21 recent tour and festival announcements – 2/26/2026
There’s no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 21 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may have missed or revisit the highlights. The 2026 tour season is looking busy....
Better Lovers part ways with Greg Puciato
Metalcore supergroup Better Lovers have announced they have parted ways with vocalist Greg Puciato.In a statement issued Tuesday (24), the band confirmed the split, stating: “Better Lovers is parting ways with Greg Puciato. We’re proud of the work we’ve done together,...
Bon Scott estate reveals global plans for 80th birthday celebration
The Estate of Bon Scott has announced an expansive lineup of events, collaborations, and limited-edition releases to mark what would have been the legendary frontman’s 80th birthday on July 9, 2026.Best known as the iconic voice of AC/DC, Scott’s legacy will be...
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Album Review: Rob Zombie – ‘The Great Satan’
The man, the myth, the legend: Rob Zombie. A true visionary and storyteller, he has delivered some of the most distinctive, what-am-I-listening-to records since the nineties with .The Great Satan Album number eight, his first since 2021's The Lunar Injection Kool Aid...
Primus announce illustrated fable Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall
Primus frontman Les Claypool has written a new illustrated fable, Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall, expanding on the band’s early Berkeley-era mythology. Labeled as an “illustrated storybook for adults,” the book revisits the surreal world surrounding Primus’s...
Bastardane release new single “Mother’s Tongue”
Bastardane, featuring drummer/vocalist Castor Hetfield, son of James Hetfield, have released a new single, “Mother’s Tongue.” The track was produced by Gojira frontman Joseph Duplantier and recorded by Dan Joeright at Gatos Trail Recording Studio in Yucca Valley,...
New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026
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 music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...
New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026
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 February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...
