Video Premiere: Leave The Ghosts Behind – “With You In The Dark”
Swiss band Leave The Ghosts Behind have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, "With You in The Dark". Following their debut, "Diamond Skin," this track blends alternative rock and post-hardcore influences, combining driving guitars with emotive...
Opeth announce Fall North American Tour
Sweden's progressive metal legends Opeth will return to North America this October! The trek kicks off on October 11th in Milwaukee, WI, and will run through October 31st in San Francisco, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday (26th) at 10:00 AM local time. Tour dates:...
Megadeth announce ‘Destroy All Enemies’ tour w/ Mudvayne & All That Remains
Megadeth have announced a 33-city North American tour, Destroy All Enemies, produced by Live Nation. The tour, featuring support from Mudvayne and All That Remains, kicks off in Rogers, Arkansas, on August 2 and concludes in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 28....
Slipknot: announce intimate show, new lineup clues emerge, & Mexico Tour Dates added
Slipknot's intimate show @ Pappy + Harriet's: Slipknot are gearing up for their appearance at this year's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, NV. To warm up for the upcoming event, the group has decided to surprise fans by announcing an intimate performance at Pappy...
Photos/Review: Heilung bring their ritual to Wisconsin for the first time – 4/20/2024
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Heilung brought their ritual to Wisconsin for the first time. The sold-out show at Riverside Theater in downtown Milwaukee brought fans from all over the region together to share in the moving experience of Heilung’s amplified history. At...
Video premiere: LiveKill – “Crushing Blows”
Fort Lauderdale's LiveKill have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Crushing Blows." The group strives to be one dynamic force in South Florida's metal scene, showcasing resilient energy and a top-notch approach to pre-production...
Coffin Curse release sophomore album ‘The Continuous Nothing’
After four years of silence, the Chileans of Coffin Curse are back. Their second full-length album,The Continuous Nothing, was released yesterday (22nd) in CD format via Memento Mori and set for vinyl on July 18th via Eat My Records. The project formed by Carlos...
The Oslo landmark Neseblod Records reopens following a devastating fire
Earlier this month, we reported that Oslo’s Neseblod Records, located on the premises of what served as the legendary Helvete, suffered from a fire in its fabled basement on the evening of April 9. This news devastated the metal community, given the shop’s status as a...
Ozzy Osbourne and Foreigner to be inducted into 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, and Peter Frampton are set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the 2024 induction ceremony. Joining them in the Performer category are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, and A Tribe Called Quest....
Photos/Review: Decapitated rise to victory on U.S. soil w/ Septicflesh, Kataklysm & Allegaeon – 4/16/2024
Decapitated Rise To Victory Right Where They Left Off, Sparking Metal Fists Of Joy On U.S. Soil With Their Cancer Culture Over North America Even though European metal bands have been able to perform in the U.S. since 2021, after the pandemic closed borders worldwide,...
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Tytus re-release album ‘Rises,’ European tour kicks off next week
Italy's Tytus have re-released their album Rises earlier this week on Monday (22nd) via Kornalcielo Records. Known for blending classic metal with modern ferocity, the group is ready to embark on a European tour with Canada's Thunder in May. Originating as an NWOBHM...
RivetSkull drop “Eyes of a Fallen Angel” video
RivetSkull have recently shared a lyric video for their latest single, "Eyes of a Fallen Angel." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Absence of Time, set for release on June 14th. The song follows the group's debut single, "Hellbound. In celebration of the...
Metal By Numbers: Papercuts in the charts – 4/24/2024
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. As of last week, this column is officially back to it's weekly updates. Take a look and see how releases from April 12th debuted...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
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 the final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...
New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among this week’s new albums are the returns of Gossip and Brodequin, as well as highly-anticipated works from Elbow, The Jesus...
New & Noteworthy: Warp Speed Invincible Project Releases – 3/1/2024 – 3/15/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases hitting shelves. The last couple of weeks saw new music from the likes of Waves In Autumn, Bruce Dickinson, Ministry, Kaiser Chiefs, Judas Priest, The...