Peeling Flesh announce May 2026 US headlining tour
Brutal death metal outfit Peeling Flesh will hit the road this spring in support of their 2025 EP, PF Radio 2. Their headlining US run will kick off this May, with support coming from Missing Link, Kruelty, and Bayway. Vocalist Damonteal Harris comments: "This...
Chad Gray expands spring 2026 solo run
Mudvayne and Hellyeah frontman Chad Gray has announced three additional spring 2026 dates for his 30 Years of Madness solo run following the now sold-out event of his Las Vegas performance set for this April. The shows mark Gray's first-ever solo concerts, giving the...
Skrape resurface online, hint at 25th anniversary of debut album
Out of all the nu metal resurgence bands popping up over the last few years, this one lands as arguably more unexpected: Skrape. Yes, the band many still associate with the infected toenail artwork from their 2001 debut New Killer America appears to be stirring again...
Metal En Route (02/13-02/21) These Highlights Are Too Damn Minimal: Nine Inch Nails, Belphegor, & more
Hi, hello! I know you guys around in the chilly Northeast are experiencing a bit more shows to attend – sometimes less is more! Have a look at the best options for your live music dollar below for the next two weeks and then visit Metal Insider to view a lot more than...
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...
Arch Enemy spark speculation after teasing new vocalist, Angela Gossow rumored to return
Swedish melodic death metal outfit Arch Enemy have fueled widespread speculation after sharing a cryptic teaser hinting at the identity of their new vocalist. The band, which parted ways with longtime singer Alissa White-Gluz in November 2025 after nearly 12 years,...
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...
Metal is about music: Addressing boundaries in the scene
Many states in the US require yearly workplace training on sexual harassment, covering boundaries, consent, and what constitutes inappropriate behavior. In today's live-music environment, perhaps it's time for artists and touring professionals to take similar...
David Ellefson says he’s open to Megadeth farewell tour appearance
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has once again expressed interest in participating in the band's eventual farewell tour, saying in a recent interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock. Reflecting on the band's history, Ellefson noted that...
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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...
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...
New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...
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...
