Metal Insider premieres Baby On A Rampage’s “Failure of One’s Name” video ahead of their November 12 EP, Forgive My Figure. The post Video Premiere: Baby On A Rampage – “Failure of One’s Name” first appeared on Metal Insider.

Chris Loomis reviews Soulfly, Nailbomb and Incite at The Glasshouse in Pomona, with opener Beyond The Roots and a Cavalera family finale. The post Photos/Review: Cavalera Chaos – Soulfly, Nailbomb & Incite Bring Metal Mayhem to Pomona – 10/11/2026 first appeared on Metal Insider.

Nightwish and Floor Jansen have mutually parted ways after nearly 14 years. The band plans to record a new album in 2027; no replacement singer has been named. The post Nightwish and Floor Jansen part ways after 14 years first appeared on Metal Insider.

Sweet Relief has launched a fund to help original Sick Of It All bassist Rich Cipriano with medical and living expenses. The post Fundraiser launched for original Sick of It All bassist Richie Cipriano first appeared on Metal Insider.

Amanda Somerville says she was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma on September 8 and is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy in Germany. The post Amanda Somerville shares update on brain tumor diagnosis first appeared on Metal Insider.

Metal Insider caught up with Insomnium vocalist and bassist Niilo Sevänen to discuss Netherworlds, the decisions behind its sound and what may lie ahead as the band approaches three decades together. The post Interview: Insomnium’s Niilo Sevänen on ‘Netherworlds’ and the band’s next chapter first appeared on Metal Insider.

Cassie Workman joined Metal Insider to discuss Witchy AF, the role of heavy music in the series and the ways comedy and horror meet in her work. The post Interview: Cassie Workman on ‘Witchy AF,’ heavy music and comedy first appeared on Metal Insider.

Ian Weber recaps Skateboard Marketing’s 35th anniversary at The Meadows in Brooklyn, featuring all-star metal and hardcore performances. The post Event Recap: Thirty-Five Sizzling Years for Skateboard Mkt. at the Meadows – 10/09/26 first appeared on Metal Insider.

Metal Insider spoke with Mental Cruelty vocalist Lukas Nico about Echoes of a Forlorn Land, the Norse mythology behind it and how the band’s sound continues to evolve. The post Interview: Mental Cruelty’s Lukas Nico on ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ first appeared on Metal Insider.

Four days in Louisville with Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Tool and more. Read our Louder Than Life 2026 review and see the photos. The post Review/Photos: Louder Than Life 2026 Review: Four Days of Rock and Metal first appeared on Metal Insider.

New releases for October 9, 2026, with highlights from Graveyard, Skillet, Wage War and Wolfbrigade, plus purchase links and our October playlist. The post New & Noteworthy: Release Fever – 10/9/2026 first appeared on Metal Insider.

Armored Saint share the “Not On Your Life” visualizer from Emotion Factory Reset ahead of their Metal Saint tour with Metal Church. The post Armored Saint share “Not On Your Life” visualizer first appeared on Metal Insider.

Mötley Crüe release the remastered Leathür version of “Take Me To The Top” ahead of the Too Fast For Love 45th-anniversary set, out October 30. The post Mötley Crüe share remastered “Take Me To The Top” first appeared on Metal Insider.

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill announces his retirement, citing arthritis and a shoulder injury. Davey Rimmer will take his place. The post Judas Priest announce Ian Hill’s retirement first appeared on Metal Insider.

Norwegian heavy metal outfit Avrak brings together Darkthrone’s Ted Skjellum (Nocturno Culto) and guitarist/vocalist Anders Hegna, who formed the project in 2023 out of a shared appreciation for classic rock and metal. Joined by drummer Terje Kråbøl and bassist Steinar Gundersen, the band released their self-titled debut, Avrak. No strangers to Norway’s extreme metal scene, […] The post Album Review: Avrak – ‘Avrak’ first appeared on Metal Insider.

All That Remains have shared an October 8 studio update. The band have not announced a new album title or release date. The post All That Remains appear to be in the studio first appeared on Metal Insider.

Cordyceps Corpse’s new album Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses arrives October 9 via Gore House Productions. Watch “Forced Out of Existence.” The post Album Stream: Cordyceps Corpse – ‘Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses’ first appeared on Metal Insider.

Hatebreed release “The Carrion Choir” video ahead of Fatal Paradox, due November 6, and announce 2027 stadium dates supporting Slipknot. The post Hatebreed share “The Carrion Choir” video first appeared on Metal Insider.

Trivium will release Crown in the Grave on November 20 via Roadrunner Records. Watch the title track video and see their fall tour dates. The post Trivium announce ‘Crown in the Grave,’ share title track first appeared on Metal Insider.

Def Leppard will tour North America in 2027 with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts. The 45-date run begins March 2; tickets go on sale October 16. The post Def Leppard announce 2027 North American tour first appeared on Metal Insider.

A fundraiser for Death Angel founding bassist Dennis Pepa seeks help with cancer care, travel and family expenses. The post Fundraiser launched for Death Angel founding bassist Dennis Pepa first appeared on Metal Insider.

Aerosmith will return to the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1 with The Black Crowes, Heart, Run DMC and more. Tickets go on sale October 10. The post Aerosmith confirm Hollywood Bowl return with all-star guests first appeared on Metal Insider.

Stormruler announce Morning Nautical Twilight for December 4 and share “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” with a lyric video. The post Stormruler announce Morning Nautical Twilight, share single first appeared on Metal Insider.

Down share “The Myth” from Volume V, out November 20 on Nuclear Blast Records, and announce a record release show at The Great NOLA Trendkill. The post Down unleash “The Myth” video first appeared on Metal Insider.

Ian Weber rounds up October 7–18 metal shows featuring Revocation, Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, Wednesday 13, Cradle of Filth and more. The post Metal En Route (10/07 – 10/18) The Most Metal Nights of the Year: Revocation, Uncle Acid, Wednesday 13, & more first appeared on Metal Insider.

A Killer’s Confession share “Roses” from Victim 3, out November 13 via MNRK Heavy, ahead of their Everything Comes Full Circle Tour. The post A Killer’s Confession drop “Roses” video first appeared on Metal Insider.

Konvent share the “Firesky” video featuring Meejah’s Mai Soon Young Øvlisen. Their third album arrives November 6 through Napalm Records. The post Konvent drop “Firesky” video first appeared on Metal Insider.

Linkin Park share a live “In The End” performance from UNSHATTER, filmed in São Paulo in 2024, as the concert film opens in theaters. The post Linkin Park share “In The End” live video from ‘UNSHATTER’ first appeared on Metal Insider.

Rammstein have unleashed a live video of “Sonne.” The clip is taken from their forthcoming concert film, Live In Mexico City. Directed by Paul Dugdale, the film draws from the band’s three shows at Foro Sol on October 1, 2 and 4, 2022. Those performances closed the North American leg of their stadium tour. The […] The post Rammstein unleash ‘Sonne’ Live Video from ‘Live In Mexico City’ first appeared on Metal Insider.

Pete Sandoval has left I Am Morbid and says Terrorizer will continue with changes, with further plans and lineup details still to come. The post Pete Sandoval leaves I Am Morbid first appeared on Metal Insider.

The Dead Daisies are ready for their next chapter as they’ve introduced former Foreigner and Hurricane vocalist Kelly Hansen as their new singer. The announcement arrives with much in store for the group as they unveiled a video for their latest single, “Lift Me Up,” and more. The band has also revealed plans for their […] The post The Dead Daisies welcome new singer, share new single & announce 2027 tour first appeared on Metal Insider.

Godflesh have announced their tenth and overall penultimate album, Decay, scheduled to arrive on September 25 via Relapse Records. The industrial metal veterans have also unveiled the first single, “Living/Ending.” The six-track Decay was born from the same sessions that produced 2023’s Purge. According to Justin Broadrick, the sessions resulted in a much larger collection […] The post Godflesh unleash “Living/Ending” video; new album arriving in September first appeared on Metal Insider.

SUDDENLY AUGUST IS ALMOST OVER, BUT THE GIGS ARE STILL HEATING UP. This month was metal XL, during the season’s hottest nights. Here are two more weeks of amazing show listings for you as summer ends. More (so much more) is happening on Metal Insider. Thanks for your support. The fretboards are burning hot. Hit […] The post Metal En Route (08/21-08/29) Delivered Heaviness: Acid Bath, Rob Zombie, Lamb of God, & more first appeared on Metal Insider.

Complex reports that Christian metal outfit Demon Hunter have allegedly filed a lawsuit against Netflix, Netflix Studios, and AEG Presents, citing apparent trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the K-pop Demon Hunters name. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday (18) in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California through […] The post Demon Hunter sues Netflix over ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ trademark first appeared on Metal Insider.

Following Monday’s (17th) announcement of the official return of Ozzfest, Jack Osbourne has now shared more details on the 2027 comeback. Jack Osbourne has confirmed the festival will be a one-day event with the main headliner expected to be announced within the next couple of weeks. During an appearance earlier today (19th) on SiriusXM’s Page […] The post Jack Osbourne confirms 2027 Ozzfest will be a one-day event, headliner announcement coming soon first appeared on Metal Insider.

What happens when you put two of alternative metal’s weirdest influential bands on tour together? Apparently, you get a great live show, to say the least. Sunday night, August 16, 2026, in Los Angeles belonged to the 2nd night in a row of Melvins and headliner Tomahawk at the Belasco Theater in Downtown Los […] The post Photos/Review: Tomahawk and Melvins get weird at the Belasco – 8/16/2026 first appeared on Metal Insider.

Following a few weeks of rumors, is Sid Wilson with Slipknot, what does his social media bio read, what’s his current relationship status, and how does he introduce himself at World Scratch Invitational, Slipknot themselves finally broke their silence this evening (14), confirming Wilson is no longer with the band. So whatever you read next, whatever gets […] The post Slipknot confirm Sid Wilson’s departure, then delete the announcement first appeared on Metal Insider.

Dave Lombardo and Lustmord have joined forces for a new project, Lustmord Lombardo. The duo will release their debut album, The Pulse of Atoms, on October 2 via Ipecac Recordings. As a first taste, the pair have shared a visualizer for “Paleomagnetic Resonance,” created by Displaced/Replaced. Lombardo and Lustmord first met backstage at a Fantômas […] The post Dave Lombardo and Lustmord form new project, announce debut album first appeared on Metal Insider.

Marilyn Manson’s new album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, has officially arrived today (14) via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate the arrival, Manson has shared a Anthony Silva-directed video for the album’s opening track, “Unalive.” The shock rocker returns to the road next week for a North American tour with Rob Zombie, followed […] The post Marilyn Manson drops “Unalive” video first appeared on Metal Insider.

Protest the Hero are celebrating the release of their first full-length album in six years, Within, by embarking on a Canadian headlining tour this fall, running from November 12 through December 4. Tickets are available at this location. Before the album’s release on July 17th, Metal Insider caught up with guitarist and founding member Luke […] The post Interview: Protest the Hero’s Luke Hoskin on first album in six years, Within, and going without labels first appeared on Metal Insider.

From the genius of the Manes legend and founder, Tor-Helge Skei, Holissstik’s debut, Chapter 1: This Endless Solitude, is set for release on August 14 via the celebrated Season of Mist. This Endless Solitude, like Manes’ upcoming record, To Burn Is to Shine, in many respects, holds the place of my most highly recommended album. […] The post Holissstik’s Debut Masterpiece, ‘Chapter 1: This Endless Solitude’ — Track-by-Track Breakdown with Tor-Helge Skei first appeared on Metal Insider.

Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with melodic death metal outfit Accursed, who recently dropped their latest single, “Sever the Horizon.” The group’s David Lee took us behind […] The post Paws, Pets & Metal: Accursed’s cats purr out to Nekrogoblikon first appeared on Metal Insider.

On May 29th, under his solo moniker, Devin Townsend released his twenty-third record with The Moth. And just like all things Devin Townsend, expect the unexpected, aside from knowing it’s going to be a transcendent musical experience, regardless of the amount of heaviness or light involved. Before the release, Metal Insider had the opportunity to […] The post Interview: Devin Townsend on The Moth, failure, validation and creative freedom first appeared on Metal Insider.

Japanese alt-metal outfit coldrain have announced their eighth studio album, OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE, set for release on September 25 via Century Media Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled a video for their latest single, “EX-HUMANITY.” “EX-HUMANITY” is the sixth track revealed from the upcoming record and marks coldrain’s first new song since the […] The post coldrain announce new album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE, release “EX-HUMANITY” first appeared on Metal Insider.

Avant-grind outfit Squid Pisser have released their latest single, “Fart F***** F*** Face.”The track is taken from the band’s upcoming EP, Throat Slave, scheduled to arrive on August 28 via Skin Graft Records and Sweatband Records. According to vocalist Baxter Yogurt, the song explores the consequences of denying one’s identity: “Our new single is about […] The post Squid Pisser unveil new single from upcoming Throat Slave EP first appeared on Metal Insider.

Narcotic Wasteland have announced the Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour, kicking off August 10 in Pensacola, Florida. The tour will feature Visitant throughout the main run, with Monochromatic Black, IATT, and Yotuma joining on select dates. Along the way, both Narcotic Wasteland and Visitant will make separate appearances at Michigan Metal Fest in Battle Creek, Michigan. […] The post Narcotic Wasteland announce 2026 “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour” with Visitant first appeared on Metal Insider.

North Carolina sludge metal veterans Weedeater have announced their return on the road for a fresh round of US fall 2026 tour dates. The trek kicks off on September 17 in Lexington, Kentucky, and will conclude on October 17 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Depending on the date, the tour will feature support from Zeke, Royal Thunder, […] The post Weedeater announce 2026 US fall tour with Zeke, Royal Thunder & Yes Ma’am first appeared on Metal Insider.

Power metal outfit Serious Black have announced their new studio album, Keeper Of The Light, set for release on January 29, 2027 via Perception, A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled a video for the album’s first single, “Last Man Standing.” Mario Lochert comments: “For me, this song is […] The post Serious Black drop “Last Man Standing” video; new album arriving in January 2027 first appeared on Metal Insider.

We are saddened to report, Jennifer Finch, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and co-founder of the Los Angeles punk band L7, has died following an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 59. The news was confirmed by L7, who shared a heartfelt statement honoring their longtime bandmate, friend, and creative force. “We are shattered by the […] The post L7 bassist and co-founder Jennifer Finch has passed away first appeared on Metal Insider.

Swedish folk metal band Fejd have released a lyric video for their latest single, “Nifelheim.” The track is the title track from their upcoming fifth studio album, scheduled to arrive on August 21 via Black Lodge / Sound Pollution. Drawing from ancient Nordic mythology, Nifelheim explores a frozen realm of death, mysticism and forgotten legends. […] The post Fejd share new single “Nifelheim,” title track from upcoming fifth album first appeared on Metal Insider.