Motionless In White have announced the second leg of their Sweat and Blood Tour in support of their upcoming album, Decades, arriving in July. The fall run will feature support from Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, and Dark Divine Details: metalinsider.net/touring/moti...

Armored Saint have released a new video for "Every Man-Any Man," taken from their latest album, ‘Emotion Factory Reset.’ Details: metalinsider.net/video/armore... #ArmoredSaint #EveryManAnyMan #EmotionFactoryReset

In case you missed it, In This Moment recently kicked off a new era with the release of their latest single, "Sleeping With The Enemy." Details: metalinsider.net/video/in-thi...

Behemoth have unveiled details for I, Scvlptor, an exclusive new release arriving in September via Massacre Records. The collection features previously unreleased material, re-recorded classics from the band's early years. Details: metalinsider.net/new-music/be...

Chat Pile announced their third album, Who Loves the Sun, arriving in September. The band has also unveiled the album's first single, "Deep Blue," and announced an extensive North American headlining tour set for this fall. Details: metalinsider.net/video/chat-p...

Ira Black is stepping into a new role. The Vio-Lence, Metal Church, I Am Morbid, and Lizzy Borden guitarist has launched his new project Apocælypse with the debut single and video for "INTELL-I-GENTS." Details: metalinsider.net/video/apocae... #Apocaelypse #IraBlack #INTELLIGENTS

Deep Purple have released "Diablo," the latest single from their upcoming album SPLAT!. Details: metalinsider.net/video/deep-p... #DeepPurple #IanGillan #RogerGlover #SPLAT #HardRock #earMUSIC

In case you missed it, Malefic Throne recently unveiled a video for "When Our Shadows Align." Details: metalinsider.net/video/malefi... #MaleficThrone #SteveTucker #GenePalubicki #JohnLongstreth #AgoniaRecords #DeathMetal #ExtremeMetal

Revocation are celebrating 20 years of technical death metal with the newly announced 20 Years Of Torment North American tour. The fall trek will feature support from Fuming Mouth, Defeated Sanity, and Weeping. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/revo...

Protest The Hero are back. The Canadian progressive metal outfit have announced their first new album in six years, Within, arriving this July. The band has also unveiled the album’s first single, "Mouthpiece.” Details: metalinsider.net/video/protes...

Ahead of the June 12 release of Altered State, Defiled guitarist and founding member Yusuke Sumita joins Metal Insider for an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of the band's ninth studio album. Read the full track-by-track guide: metalinsider.net/guest-blog/d...

The finalists for Wacken Metal Battle USA 2026 have been announced! One band will represent the United States and earn a spot at Wacken Open Air in Germany. Details: metalinsider.net/news/wacken-... #WackenMetalBattleUSA #WackenOpenAir #MetalNews

Cro-Mags have unleashed "Wired For Chaos," their first new music in six years and debut release for BLKIIBLK. The new track takes inspiration from the recent Wired For Chaos documentary. Details: metalinsider.net/video/cro-ma...

Fuming Mouth have announced their new album The Ringing Bell, arriving this July. The Massachusetts metal outfit has also unleashed the first single, "A Blaze of Nihilism," marking the band's first album with drummer Jay Weinberg. Details: metalinsider.net/video/fuming...

Mile High Power Fest has announced its 2026 lineup! Denver's power metal festival returns to The Oriental Theater this August with performances from The Dread Crew of Oddwood, Lady Beast, Anubis, and more. Details: metalinsider.net/festivals/mi...

Jungle Rot have launched a GoFundMe campaign after a canceled flight left the band stranded and facing significant unexpected expenses while on tour. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/jung... #JungleRot #DeathMetal #GoFundMe #MetalNews

Kamelot have announced their new studio album, Dark Asylum, arriving August 28 via Napalm Records. Set within the mysterious halls of RavenHill Asylum, the band will also celebrate the record by embarking on the Dark Asylum World Tour. Details: metalinsider.net/releases/kam...

Evergrey return with their new album, Architects Of A New Weave. We caught up with bassist Johan Niemann to discuss the making of the record, collaborating with Mikael Stanne, opening for Iron Maiden, and more. Read the interview: metalinsider.net/interviews/i...

The annual Rock for Ronnie fundraiser returned to Los Angeles on May 31, bringing together Lita Ford, Dio Disciples, Led Zepagain, Jason Charles Miller, Whole Lotta Rosies, an All-Star Jam, and more in support of the Stand Up and Shout Dio Cancer Fund. metalinsider.net/photos/photo...

New & Noteworthy is back! This week's New Music features new releases from August Burns Red, Converge, Evanescence, Evergrey, VOÏVOD, Blood Incantation, The 69 Eyes, and many more. Details: metalinsider.net/columns/new-...

Theory of a Deadman have announced their new EP Part 1: Funeral Songs, arriving September 4 via ONErpm. Details: metalinsider.net/video/theory...

Avatar have released the new standalone single "Crying Fire," a song originally recorded during the Don't Go In The Forest sessions that the band intentionally saved for a later release. Details: metalinsider.net/video/avatar...

Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry are joining forces for a massive North American co-headlining tour this fall. Tickets are now on sale. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/knoc... #KnockedLoose #DenzelCurry #HiveMind #Hardcore #Metalcore #TourAnnouncement #MetalNews

Tour season is in full swing. This week's Metal En Route spotlight features stops from Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Jinjer, L.A. Guns, The Acacia Strain, Enter Shikari, Spread Eagle, Modest Mouse, and more across the Northeast. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/meta...

Cattle Decapitation have released a new video for "Dead End Residents," marking the final video of the Terrasite era. The band also confirmed they will soon step away from the road to finish writing their next studio album. Details: metalinsider.net/video/cattle...

Mortiis has unveiled "Tundra, Heart of Hell," the latest single from the upcoming album Ghosts of Europa. The gothic darkwave track blends influences from Bauhaus, Joy Division, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Details: metalinsider.net/video/mortii...

New & Noteworthy - 5/29/2026: This week's release roundup features new albums from Shinedown, Devin Townsend, Monolord, All Them Witches, Elder, Static Dress and many more. Check out this week's highlights, full release list, and playlist. Details: metalinsider.net/columns/new-...

Maryland Deathfest has revealed the first wave of bands for its 2027 edition. The initial lineup includes Akercocke performing Choronzon in full, Enslaved performing Vikingligr Veldi in its entirety. Details: metalinsider.net/festivals/ma...

Devildriver have unleashed the new single "Dead In The Water," the latest preview from their upcoming album Strike and Kill. Details: metalinsider.net/video/devild... #Devildriver #DezFafara #DeadInTheWater #StrikeAndKill #GrooveMetal #NapalmRecords #MetalNews

Mastodon have returned with the emotional new single "Your Ghost Again." The band has also announced The Poisonous Weapons Tour with support from Deafheaven and Alcest. Details: metalinsider.net/video/mastod...

Electric Callboy returned to New York with their biggest North American production yet, bringing the sold-out Tanzneid World Tour to Brooklyn Paramount. Check out our full review and photo gallery here: metalinsider.net/photos/photo...

A sold-out night of heavy metal history hit San Diego as Sepultura made their final appearance in the city on the band's farewell "Celebrating Life Through Death" tour. Read our full review and photo gallery here: metalinsider.net/photos/photo...

Quicksand have announced a summer 2026 North American headlining tour. The post-hardcore veterans will hit the road from August through September with support from Bane and Soul Blind. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/quic...

Slayer are taking the 40th-anniversary celebration of Reign In Blood to Latin America. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/slay... #Slayer #ReignInBlood #ThrashMetal #Kreator #PowerTrip #LatinAmericaTour #MetalNews

Riot Fest has revealed its full 2026 lineup. Tool, Rise Against, Pierce The Veil, GWAR, and many more are set to take over Chicago's Douglass Park this September. Details: metalinsider.net/festivals/ri... #RiotFest #RiotFest2026 #Tool #RiseAgainst #PierceTheVeil #GWAR #FestivalNews

70000 Tons of Metal has officially announced its 2027 voyage. As lineup announcements begin rolling out, Metal Insider will also launch its annual Artist Spotlight countdown, highlighting 60 artists from 2026 as we begin the road to 2027. Details: metalinsider.net/festivals/70...

From Tool, My Chemical Romance, to Electric Callboy, Bloodywood, Marilyn Manson, Amon Amarth, Motionless In White, Halestorm, Megadeth, and many more, Sonic Temple 2026 delivered one of the most diverse rock and metal lineups of the year. Read our full recap: metalinsider.net/festivals/ph...

A Perfect Circle have returned with the new single “Starless,” marking the band's latest release ahead of their first European and U.K. tour in eight years. Details: metalinsider.net/video/a-perf...

Tom Morello has announced the inaugural Power To The People festival, set for October 3 in Columbia, Maryland. The event will feature performances from Foo Fighters, Serj Tankian, Dropkick Murphys, and many more. Details: metalinsider.net/festivals/to...

The end of an era is coming. Sepultura have officially announced the final show of their career, set for this November in São Paulo, Brazil. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/sepu...

Hatebreed will headline the second 2026 leg of The Summer Slaughter Tour with support from Terror, Incantation, Gates To Hell, Torture, and Creeping Death. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/hate...

Saliva have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Sadistic Love,” taken from their upcoming album, Breaking Through. The dark, groove-driven track leans into the band's early-2000s sound while exploring the chaos of toxic relationships. Details: metalinsider.net/video/saliva...

Sun Dont Shine, featuring members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down, and Kingdom Of Sorrow, have unveiled the new music video for “All You Wasted.” Details: metalinsider.net/video/sun-do... #SunDontShine #TypeONegative #Crowbar #Down #KirkWindstein #KennyHickey #JohnnyKelly #MetalNews

President have announced their debut album Blood Of Your Empire, arriving September 4 via Atlantic Records. The band also unveiled the video for the new single “DOOM LOOP.” Details: metalinsider.net/video/presid... #PRESIDENT #BloodOfYourEmpire #DoomLoop #BadOmens #AtlanticRecords #MetalNews

Moonspell have unveiled “Cross Your Heart,” the latest single from their upcoming album Far From God, arriving July 3 via Napalm Records. The new track blends the spirit of the Irreligious era with a darker edge. Details: metalinsider.net/video/moonsp...

Down are hitting the road this summer. The band has announced the Strap It Down North American headlining tour with support from Helmet and Spirit In The Room. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/down... #Down #Helmet #SpiritInTheRoom #MetalTour #MetalNews

Flotsam and Jetsam have unveiled “Rats In The Temple,” the title track and first single from their upcoming album Rats In The Temple, arriving August 28 via Napalm Records. Details: metalinsider.net/video/flotsa... #FlotsamAndJetsam #ThrashMetal #RatsInTheTemple #NapalmRecords #MetalNews

Igorrr are heading back to North America this fall. The experimental metal project has announced a month-long headlining tour supporting Amen, with Secret Chiefs 3 and VMO joining the run. Details: metalinsider.net/touring/igor...

An era has come to an end for Vomitory. Founding member Urban Gustafsson has announced his departure after 37 years with the Swedish death metal veterans. The news arrives shortly after the release of In Death Throes. Details: metalinsider.net/news/vomitor...

Fen have unveiled “Tectonic,” the first single and video from their upcoming album Elemental Part One: Mourning Earth, arriving August 21 via Prophecy Productions. The new track serves as the opening chapter in an ambitious two-part concept. Details: metalinsider.net/video/fen-un...